About the Journal

The scientific research journal “Hikmet” began its work in January 2024. The founder and publisher of the journal is the International Kazakh-Turkish University named after Khoja Ahmed Yassawi.

The journal is published 4 times a year.

Journal articles are registered in the CrossRef database, and each author's article is assigned a DOI - a digital object identifier used for reference, reference and output of electronic documents.

The editorial board of the journal includes leading Kazakhstani and foreign scientists.

The journal adheres to the policy of information openness and accessibility of author's publications; articles are posted on the journal's website in full-text access in three languages (Kazakh, Russian, English).

The purpose of the journal is to study topical issues in the field of philosophy, cultural studies, religious studies and Islamic studies, to publish the results; to form a platform for the exchange of scientific and practical opinions.

The tasks of the journal:

  • informing experts and society about current problems and trends in philosophy, cultural studies, religious studies and Islamic studies;
  • assistance in publishing the results of fundamental and applied research in the field of philosophy, cultural studies, religious studies and Islamic studies;
  • expanding the space of interaction between Kazakhstani and foreign scientists working in the field of philosophy, cultural studies, religious studies and Islamic studies;
  • coverage of research works by young scientists, support for the publication of research results.
  • The thematic areas of the journal are issues of philosophy, cultural studies, religious studies and Islamic studies, articles reviewing the work of world-class scientists.
  • The general topics of the journal issues are determined within the framework of the Main Directions of the scientific publication in agreement with the editorial board and scientific editors.

Publication Frequency

The journal is published in both online and print formats on a quarterly basis, as follows: the first issue is released by March 30 of the current year, the second issue by June 30, the third issue by September 30, and the fourth issue by December 30. Publication of articles in the journal is free of charge.