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: 26% (as of December 2025)
• Average time from submission to publication: 12 weeks
Current Issue
Vol. 23 No. 4 (2025): Journal of Central Asian Studies
Published:
2025-12-10
Full Issue
Original articles
-
Lived Experiences of Student Entrepreneurs in Kazakhstan: Institutional and Cultural Influences
Abstract views: 84 | PDF Downloads: 27 -
Public Debt Policy Effectiveness in Enabling Sustainable Development in Central Asia
Abstract views: 69 | PDF Downloads: 25 -
Linking National Role Conceptions to Foreign Policy Behavior: A Comparative Study of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Abstract views: 103 | PDF Downloads: 52 -
Employment Insecurity as a Driver of Informal Cross-Border Trade: A Case Study of the China–Kazakhstan Border
Abstract views: 51 | PDF Downloads: 13 -
Gender Equality Policies in the European Union and Kazakhstan: A Comparative Study
Abstract views: 94 | PDF Downloads: 27 -
Geopolitical and Digital Game: The Clash of EU and Russian Interests in Central Asian States
Abstract views: 97 | PDF Downloads: 27
Retraction Notice
-
Retraction Notice: Regional Diplomacy and Economic Cooperation: Examining Uzbekistan-Taliban Relations in the Post-2021 Afghan Geopolitical Landscape
Open content is licensed under the CC-BY