Editorial policy of the journal
The editorial policy of the journal is aimed at ensuring the high quality of published scientific materials, adherence to ethical standards, and the development of scientific discourse in relevant fields of knowledge.
Scope and Focus
The journal accepts original scientific research articles, reviews, and critical analyses that align with its thematic profile. Published materials must be relevant, scientifically substantiated, and of interest to a broad academic audience.
Manuscript Requirements
- Articles must correspond to the journal's thematic focus and be written in Kazakh, Russian, or English.
- Submitted materials must be original, unpublished, and not under review in other journals.
- Manuscripts must be formatted in accordance with the journal's editorial requirements.
Peer Review Process
- All submitted articles undergo a plagiarism check, requiring a minimum of 70% originality.
- After preliminary review, the manuscript is sent for double-blind peer review by two independent experts.
- Based on the reviewers' feedback, the editorial board decides whether to accept, request revisions, or reject the manuscript.
Ethical Principles
The journal adheres to international standards of scientific publishing ethics, including the guidelines of COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics). The core principles include:
- Integrity and Transparency – no data falsification or duplicate publications.
- Author Responsibility – proper citation practices and accurate authorship attribution.
- Confidentiality – reviewers must not disclose any information regarding the manuscripts under review.
Open Access Policy
The journal follows an Open Access (OA) policy, ensuring free access to published materials for the scientific community and the general public.
Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright for their work while granting the journal the right to publish their articles.
