The KazNU Bulletin: Kazakh studies (formerly known as Journal KazNU: History) was founded in 1992. The journal is established and published by Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated to disseminating significant research in domestic and world history, archaeology, and ethnology. It serves as a global platform for researchers and academicians to present innovative historical analysis and field research that advances knowledge in the humanities. The journal is published four times a year.
The KazNU Bulletin: Kazakh studies publishes original research articles and review papers that enhance the understanding of historical processes, cultural evolution, and social discourse. The journal upholds high-quality peer review and rigorous editorial standards, ensuring the accessibility and integrity of published research through a policy of full transparency and information openness.
- Primary review: 1 weeks, approximately
- Peer review policy: Double-blind peer review
- Average refereeing time: 1-4 weeks
- Indexing & Abstracting:
- Kazakhstan Citation Base (KAZCB)
- Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI / elibrary.ru)
- CrossRef (DOI assignment for all articles)
- Science and Higher Education Quality Assurance Committee of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the RK
Scope of the Journal
The journal covers a broad range of topics across historical sciences, including but not limited to:
History and Theory
- ✔ Kazakh studies
- ✔ History of the Turkic Peoples
- ✔ Source Study and Historiography
- ✔ Methodology, Theory, and Field Research Methods
Archaeology and Anthropology
- ✔ Archaeology, Anthropology, and Ethnology
- ✔ Evolutionary and Ethnic Anthropology
- ✔ Ethnogenesis and Rasogenesis
- ✔ Human Morphology and Ethnoarchaeology
Cultural and Social Studies
- ✔ Archival Studies, Museology, and Monument Studies
- ✔ Evolution of Cultural Forms and Ethnoreligious Studies
- ✔ Ethnopolitology, Ethnosociology, and Cross-cultural Psychology
Why Publish in KazNU Bulletin: History Series?
- International Editorial Board – Featuring leading Kazakhstani and foreign scientists, ensuring a diverse and high-quality peer review process.
- Rigorous Peer Review – Utilizing a double-blind review system to maintain scientific excellence and objectivity.
- Global Visibility – Articles are published in three languages with full-text access, indexed in major regional and international databases.
- DOI Assignment – Every article receives a Digital Object Identifier via CrossRef, ensuring permanent citability and digital presence.
- Academic Discussion – Providing a specialized platform for scientific debate, the exchange of experience, and the expansion of historical discourse.
Note on Publication: Authors are required to pay a publication fee in accordance with the approved Al-Farabi KazNU price list. In certain cases, partial or full waivers may be granted if alternative funding is available.
