About the Journal

Central Asia and the Caucasus
ISSN: 1404-6091   |   E-ISSN: 2002-3839

Central Asia and the Caucasus is a peer-reviewed, open-access international journal that publishes original research articles, reviews, and analytical papers exploring the political, economic, social, and cultural transformations within Central Asia and the Caucasus. The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for scholars, policymakers, and professionals to share research on regional dynamics, integration, security, and development.

Mission: To advance global understanding of Central Asia and the Caucasus through rigorous academic research, policy analysis, and cross-regional dialogue.

Publication Frequency: Annual

Publisher: Ninety Nine Publication, India

Previous Publisher: CA&C Press AB, Sweden

Scope

The journal welcomes scholarly contributions addressing contemporary issues, historical processes, and international relations involving Central Asia and the Caucasus, including:

• Geopolitics, regional security, and foreign policy
• International relations and regional cooperation
• Economic reforms, trade, and development
• Energy, resources, and environmental issues
• Governance, democratization, and institutional reforms
• Migration, ethnicity, and identity politics
• Cultural heritage, language, and education
• Human rights, civil society, and social inclusion
• Infrastructure and regional connectivity
• Comparative and interdisciplinary studies

Editorial & Peer Review

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment followed by double-blind peer review. Research articles are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant subject expertise. The final publication decision is made by the editor based on the reviewers' reports and the overall quality of the manuscript.

Special issue submissions, where applicable, follow the same editorial and peer-review standards as regular submissions.

Open Access

Central Asia and the Caucasus is a fully open-access journal. All published articles are freely available online immediately upon publication without subscription or registration requirements.

Readers may read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, and link to the full text of published articles in accordance with the applicable licence.

Licensing

Published articles are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits sharing, adaptation, and reuse provided appropriate credit is given to the original author(s).

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Copyright

Copyright and licensing information for published articles is clearly stated on the individual article and full-text versions. The copyright terms for published content are separate from the copyright of the journal website.

Submission Guidelines

• Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration elsewhere.
• Authors must follow the journal's Author Guidelines.
• Authors must disclose relevant conflicts of interest and funding information.
• Authors must ensure that all appropriate ethical requirements are followed.
• All listed authors must approve the submitted manuscript.

Publication Ethics & Research Integrity

The journal is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and research integrity. Plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification, authorship disputes, citation manipulation, and other forms of academic misconduct are taken seriously and investigated appropriately.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors, editors, and reviewers must disclose any financial, personal, professional, or other conflicts of interest that could influence the research or editorial decision.

Corrections & Retractions

The journal maintains the integrity of the published record. Where significant errors or research-integrity issues are identified after publication, the journal may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions as appropriate.

Complaints & Appeals

Authors may submit complaints or appeals concerning editorial or publication decisions to the Editorial Office. Complaints and appeals are reviewed fairly and independently.

Author Charges

Details of applicable Article Processing Charges (APCs), publication fees, waivers, and related conditions are provided on the official APC page.

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Payment of any applicable publication charge does not influence editorial or peer-review decisions.

Ownership & Management

Current Publisher: Ninety Nine Publication, India
Previous Publisher: CA&C Press AB, Sweden

Digital Preservation

The journal is committed to the long-term preservation of its published content and maintains an electronic archive of its published articles. The journal is working to ensure continued preservation through recognized digital preservation services.

Indexing

The journal's indexing and abstracting information is based on verifiable records from the respective databases and services.

Historical Scopus Coverage: 2013–2021.

The journal does not claim current indexing in a database unless current coverage can be verified through the relevant indexing service.

Contact

Editorial Office
Central Asia and the Caucasus
Ninety Nine Publication, India
Email: editor@nnpub.org