[Bilimsel Haber] CfP: Journal of Central Asian and the Caucasian Studies

[Gonul Pultar]

From: Gülay Kiliç <gulay.kilic at yahoo.com>



* Journal of Central Asia and the  Caucasian Studies (JCACS) is a 
refereed journal and published twice  (Winter and Summer) a year.

* JCACS publishes scholarly articles in Turkish and English from all 
over the world. The Editorial Office of the JCACS is in the 
International Strategic Research Organisation (ISRO) central building in 
  Ankara, Turkey. However the journal is an independent publication in 
terms of scientific research and the editors decide its publication  policy.

* JCACS focuses on legal, political, sociological, cultural, social, 
religious, anthropological and economic studies regarding the Central 
Asia, Caucasus and neighbouring states' (Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, 
  Afghanistan, China, Mongolia, Russia) and regions' (Black Sea, South 
Asia, Middle East, Far East) relations with the Central Asia and the 
Caucasus.


* The journal encourages interdisciplinary studies. Manuscripts 
submitted to JCACS should be original and challenging, and should not be 
  under consideration by another publication at the time of submission.

* We also welcome short pieces on recent developments and review  articles.

* Articles submitted for consideration of publication are subject to 
peer review. The editorial board and editors take consideration whether 
  submitted manuscript follows the rules of scientific writing. The 
appropriate articles are then sent to two referees known for their 
academic reputation in their respective areas.

The Editors and referees use three-step guidelines in assessing 
submissions:

i) Literary quality: Writing style, usage of the language, organisation 
(paragraphing, syntax, flow etc.)


ii) Use of references. Referencing, sources, relationships of the 
footnotes to the text.

iii) Scholarship quality: Depth of research, quality; contribution, 
originality of the contribution (new and creative thought) and 
plausibility of the author's argument.


Upon the referees' decision, the articles will be published in the 
journal, or rejected for publication. The review process lasts from five 
  to 15 weeks. Questions regarding the status of submissions should be 
directed to the Editor by e-mail at turgutdem at yahoo.co.uk or 
hasanozertem at gmail.com.

The referee reports are kept confidential and stored in the archives for 
  five years.

Aim

JCACS's aim is to generate a productive dialogue and exchange between 
theorists, writers and practitioners in disparate locations. JCACS 
assumes that one of the main problems in Central Asian and Caucasian 
studies is lack of dialogue between writers and scholars from different 
  cultural backgrounds.

All manuscripts and editorial correspondence and enquiries should be 
addressed to the JCACS Editorial Office (The Office).

Submission

We prefer electronic submission to turgutdem at yahoo.co.uk, or 
hasanozertem at gmail.com as a MS Word attachment file. Please be  sure 
that you received a confirmation from the Office.

Manuscripts should be one-and-half or double spaced throughout 
(including all quotations and footnotes) and typed in English on single 
  sides of A4 paper. Generous margins on both sides of the page should 
be allowed. Pages should be numbered consecutively. The author should 
retain a copy, as submitted manuscripts cannot be returned. Full names 
of the author(s) should be given, an address for correspondence, and 
where possible a contact telephone number, facsimile number and e-mail 
address.

Length

Articles as a rule should not exceed 10.000 words, not including 
footnotes. Book reviews should be about 2.500 word-length for one book, 
  or maximum 3.500 words for two or more books.

Style and Proofs

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts conform to 
the JCACS style. Editors will not undertake retyping of manuscripts 
before publication. Please note that authors are expected to correct and 
return proofs of accepted articles within two weeks of receipt.

Titles and Sub-Titles

Titles in the article should be 12 punt, bold and in uppercase form. The 
sub-titles should be 12 punt and in the title case form.

Footnotes

In the case of books the following order should be observed in  footnotes:

Author(s), Title, (Place of Publishing: Publisher, Year), Page. For 
example:

1. Begali Qosimov, İstiqlol Qahramonlari: Mahmud Khoja Behbudiy, 
Tanlangan Asarlar, (Tashkent: Ma'naviyot, 1997), p. 45.

In articles: Author(s), "Article Title", Journal Title, Vol., No., Year, 
  Page.

2. Chantal Lemercier-Quelquejay, "Abdul Kayum Al-Nasuri: A Tatar 
Reformer of the 19th Century", Central Asian Survey, Vol. 1, No. 4, 
April 1983, pp. 122-124.

Book Reviews

Book reviews should be preceded by full publication details including 
price and ISBN number:

Dale F. Eickelman, The Middle East and Central Asia: An Anthropological 
Perspective, 4. Edition, (Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001). 
  384 pp. Bibl. Index. $48.40. ISBN: 0130336785

Biography

Current and recent academic and professional affiliations, and recent 
major publications for the Notes on Contributors should be supplied with 
the articles. It should not exceed 150 words.

Abstract

The authors should send a 200-word abstract of the manuscripts.

For more information about the journal feel free to contact with the 
editors:

Editors: Turgut DEMİRTEPE & Esra HATİPOĞLU

Assisting Editor: Hasan Selim ÖZERTEM

Editorial Office: JCACS/ OAKA, Ayten Sokak, No: 21, Mebusevleri, 
Tandoğan, Ankara / TURKEY


E-mail: turgutdem at yahoo.co.uk or hasanozertem at gmail.com