About the Journal

Central Asia Observation dedicated to Central Asian studies, offering peer-reviewed research on critical issues in political, economic, and social affairs, including their subfields and interlinkages. The journal further delves into development discourses and practicalities within the Central Asian context.

Central Asia Observation appears four times annually, each issue delving into diverse thematic frameworks through a combination of regular and thematic issues.

The definition of Central Asia aligns with the UNESCO framework, encompassing Afghanistan, northeastern Iran, Pakistan, northern India, western China, Mongolia, and the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Submissions and APC

Submissions should advance knowledge and spark insightful discussions on core and emerging issues, theoretical frameworks, and research methodologies in Central Asia. Reflecting the spirit of our title, we actively encourage critical analyses of key concepts or comparative trends in public policy and economics within the region. We particularly seek case studies and nuanced investigations into specific issue falling within the journal’s core areas of inquiry.

As a fully open access journal, Central Asia Observation charges an APC to cover publication costs.

However, under the 2023-2024 funding policy of funding bodies, authors from the UNESCO-defined Central Asia region are exempt from this charge. This policy allows researchers from the region to contribute their valuable insights to the journal without financial barriers.

All submissions to Central Asia Observation are double-blind peer reviewed.

For more information on submitting articles or proposals for themed sections, please refer to the instructions for authors page.

Journal information

Digital ISSN: 3005-4818