The Journal of Oriental Studies has been published since 1992. It is founded and issued by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The journal features scholarly contributions that explore key issues in the history, politics, and social development of Asian and African countries. It gives particular attention to religious and cultural dimensions of Eastern societies and to the processes shaping their transformation. The journal also highlights contemporary methodological frameworks and theoretical as well as applied research developments within the broader field of Oriental Studies.
It publishes original research articles and review papers aimed at advancing knowledge of historical, cultural, religious, linguistic, and social dynamics across Eastern societies. The editorial team upholds rigorous peer-review procedures, strict editorial standards, and a strong open-access policy to ensure the credibility, transparency, and academic integrity of all published work.
Publication Information
Frequency: Quarterly (4 issues per year)
Languages of publication: Kazakh, Russian, English
Peer Review & Editorial Policy
Initial screening: approximately 4-6 weeks
Peer-review model: Double-blind review
Average review period: 12–16 weeks
Acceptance rate: ~30%
Indexing & Abstracting
- Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Kazakhstan Citation Database (KazBC)
- Crossref
- eLIBRARY.RU
- Index Copernicus (ICI Journals Master List)
- DOAJ (Directory of Open Access Journals)
- EBSCO
- WorldCat
- ROAD (Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources)
- CiteFactor
Scope of the Journal
✔ History, politics, and social development of Asia and Africa
✔ Languages and literatures of Eastern peoples
✔ Religions and belief systems of the East
✔ Cultural and geocultural studies
✔ International relations
✔ Religious and cultural transformations of Eastern societies
✔ Theoretical and methodological approaches in Oriental Studies
Why Publish with the Journal of Oriental Studies?
International Editorial Board – A diverse team of distinguished scholars from different countries ensures academic excellence and impartial evaluation.
Rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review – Each submission is assessed by independent experts to maintain high scholarly standards.
Open Access – All articles are freely accessible, enhancing global reach and citation impact.
DOI Registration & Indexing – Every article receives a DOI and is indexed in recognized national and international databases.
Interdisciplinary Perspective – The journal integrates historical, cultural, linguistic, religious, and social research within a unified academic framework.
