Journal of Central Asian Studies
The Journal of Central Asian Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication released quarterly (in March, June, September, and December). All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind review process to ensure the integrity and quality of published research.
The journal was re-registered by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 23, 2024, with Registration Certificate No. KZ72VPY00088070. The initial registration of the journal was completed on January 24, 2003, with Registration Certificate No. 3529-zh.
ISSN: 3006-8061 (print)
eISSN: 3006-807X (online)
The journal was re-registered by the Minister of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan on February 23, 2024, with Registration Certificate No. KZ72VPY00088070. The initial registration of the journal was completed on January 24, 2003, with Registration Certificate No. 3529-zh.
ISSN: 3006-8061 (print)
eISSN: 3006-807X (online)
Address and contact information
Republic of Kazakhstan, 010000, Astana, Beibitshilik str., 4
Tel: +7 (7172) 57-21-06
E-mail: ca_journal@kisi.kz
Publisher
Kazakhstan Institute for Strategic Studies under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Editor-in-Chief
Aigul Kosherbayeva
email: Kosherbayeva_a@kisi.kz
Co-editor-in-Chief:
Laszlo Vasa
email: vasa.laszlo@sze.hu
Managing Editor
Aidana Aldiyarova
email: aldiyarova_a@kisi.kz
Open Access Statement
The Journal of Central Asian Studies (JCAS) operates under the diamond open-access model, meaning there are no fees for authors or readers, either for publication or for access. For more details, please visit our Open Access page.
Licencing
All articles are immediately available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing users to access, copy, use, distribute, redistribute, and build upon the content, provided proper citation is given.
Journal metrics
• Acceptance rate: 24% (as of April 2026)
• Average time from submission to publication: 12 weeks
Current Issue
Vol. 24 No. 2 (2026): Journal of Central Asian Studies
Published:
2026-06-29
Full Issue
Review artiсles
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Sovereign Connectivity Statecraft: Kazakhstan’s Middle-Power Diplomacy and Central Asian Agency in a Fragmenting Eurasia
Abstract views: 179 | PDF Downloads: 56 -
Connectivity Governance and Pragmatic Soft Power in Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Türkiye, and Comparative Lessons for Latin America
Abstract views: 189 | PDF Downloads: 48
Original articles
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A Study on the Social Capital Paradox in Kazakhstan: From Everyday Distrust to Сrisis Mobilization
Abstract views: 209 | PDF Downloads: 87 -
Tax Transparency as an Anti-Corruption Mechanism: The Case of Uzbekistan
Abstract views: 162 | PDF Downloads: 87 -
The Familiarity–Action Gap: Trust, Youth Contact, and the Limits of U.S. Soft Power in Tajikistan
Abstract views: 152 | PDF Downloads: 33
Commentary
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From Data Gaps to Decision Support: The Role of Hydrological Monitoring and Earth Observation in Central Asia
Abstract views: 165 | PDF Downloads: 39
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