The journal “Bulletin of KazNU. Series of Philosophy, Cultural Studies and Political Science” was founded in 1992 and is published by al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The journal specializes in publishing scientific research devoted to fundamental and applied issues in philosophy, cultural studies, and political science, including the analysis of philosophical concepts and traditions, cultural processes and forms of social identity, as well as political institutions, ideas, and practices in the context of contemporary social transformations. The journal focuses on relevant theoretical and empirical studies that reflect the dynamics of social development, the evolution of philosophical and political thought, and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of sociocultural and political phenomena.
The journal “Bulletin of KazNU. Series of Philosophy, Cultural Studies and Political Science” publishes original research articles and review papers aimed at deepening scholarly understanding of philosophical, cultural, and political processes, as well as the patterns of functioning and development of social, cultural, and political institutions. The journal adheres to high standards of peer review, a consistent editorial policy, and the principles of open access, ensuring academic rigor, scholarly integrity, and broad accessibility of published materials for the professional academic community.
Publication Information
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Languages of publication: Kazakh, Russian, English
Peer Review and Editorial Policy
Initial manuscript screening: approximately 4–6 weeks
Peer review policy: double-blind peer review
Average review period: 12–16 weeks
Acceptance rate: approximately 30%
Indexing and Abstracting
The journal is indexed and abstracted in the following national and international databases and directories:
Journal Scope
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Philosophical research (ancient philosophy, medieval philosophy, modern philosophy, philosophical movements of the 20th–21st centuries, contemporary philosophy);
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Cultural studies and cultural research (typology of cultures, cultural identity, sociocultural processes and communication);
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Social philosophy and cultural anthropology;
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Contemporary issues in political science;
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Political institutions, political processes, and political culture;
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Theoretical and applied political science;
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Analysis of current research findings in philosophy, cultural studies, and political science.
Why Publish in the Journal
“Bulletin of KazNU. Series of Philosophy, Cultural Studies and Political Science”?
International editorial board — the editorial board includes leading national and international scholars, ensuring a high level of scientific expertise and objective peer review.
Rigorous peer review system — the journal applies a double-blind peer review process involving independent experts in the subject area of the submitted manuscript.
Open access — all published materials are freely available, promoting wide dissemination of research results and increased citation potential.
DOI assignment and indexing — each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), ensuring proper citation and representation of publications in national and international scientific databases.
Interdisciplinary research approach — the journal focuses on a comprehensive analysis of philosophical, cultural, and political processes within the sociocultural and political context of contemporary society.
