About the journal

The aim of the journal is to publish original articles by authors presenting the results of scientific research on topical issues in philosophy, to promote the development of international scientific cooperation, to strengthen the role and significance of philosophical knowledge in society, and to address current issues in the social sciences and humanities.

The objectives of the journal are to create an open platform for scientific discussions among scientists; expanding the availability of research results of scientists and the exchange of knowledge and professional experience between researchers.

The editorial policy of the “Logos: Eurasian Journal of Philosophy” is defined by key trends in the development of philosophical concepts reflecting the diversity of the world and its future. The journal's main research areas are defined by a thematic index, which assumes the publication of scientific articles on the history of philosophy, epistemology, social philosophy, and philosophical anthropology. The processes taking place in the modern world determine the main priorities of scientific publications. The journal “Logos: Eurasian Journal of Philosophy” is focused on the presentation of the main achievements of national and foreign scientists in the socio-humanitarian sphere.The relevance of published articles is confirmed by the fact that the journal “Logos: Eurasian Journal of Philosophy”is also a dialogue platform on the main problems of modern society regarding the development of spiritual, philosophical scientific trajectories. The journal “Logos: Eurasian Journal of Philosophy” provides an opportunity to publish not only venerable, well-known scientists, but also young researchers who continue the traditions of academic science or create original ideas about the ways and forms of cognitive heuristics. The publication is aimed at a professional audience, as well as a wide range of readers interested in worldview problems and the current socio-humanitarian situation.

Thematic focus

is linked to the main research priorities in the social sciences and humanities. Logos: Eurasian Journal of Philosophy states the following as its main areas of focus: history of philosophy, social philosophy, philosophical anthropology, philosophy of culture, ontology and metaphysics, and practical philosophy.

Periodicity: «Logos: Eurasian Journal of Philosophy» is published four times a year (once a quarter).

Terms of publication: for publication in the journal “Bulletin of Karaganda University. History. Philosophy series” are accepted articles containing the results of fundamental and applied research in the field of social sciences and humanities.

Only materials corresponding to the profile of a scientific periodical are accepted for publication. They should be relevant, new, have scientific and practical significance.

Presenting the text of the work for publication in the journal, the author guarantees the correctness of all information about himself, the absence of plagiarism and other forms of unlawful borrowing in the manuscript of the work, the proper design of all borrowings of text, tables, diagrams, illustrations.

Reviewing process: Manuscripts of scientific articles in the journal are peer reviewed in order to ensure academic quality, as well as the correctness and reliability of the presentation of the results. Peer review maintains a high scientific and theoretical level for publications, and confirms the selection of the most relevant and significant scientific works.

All articles should be submitted to the editorial office of the journal “Logos: Eurasian Journal of Philosophy” so that they may undergo an primary expertise and peer review.

The editorial board of the journal has adopted international standards for double-blind peer review: To ensure the objectivity of the recommendations received, the identity of reviewers is not disclosed to authors or other reviewers (unless reviewers themselves request that their names be disclosed). Reviewers, who are specialists in the relevant field of research, are appointed by the chief editor, from among the leading specialists in the profile of the article. All reviewers must adhere to the ethical requirements of scientific publications, requiring them to be objective and impartial.

Peer reviewing is carried out confidentially. If the article is rejected by reviewers, a refusal notice will be sent to the authors indicating reasons for rejection. The period for peer reviewing articles will be no longer than three weeks.

Peer review indicates the relevance of the article, the reliability of the research results, the degree of their novelty, scientific and practical significance. The main disadvantages, defects of the material (if any) are also indicated.

The peer reviewer makes a conclusion about the possibility of publishing the article: accept (including with minor corrections); conditionally accept (with revision and re-review); or reject.If given a positive review, the article will be submitted to a meeting of the editorial board. In the presence of any objections by a peer reviewer, which require revisions to the article, it will be sent to the author for revisions. After receiving the opinion of the peer reviewer, the issue of when to insert the said article for publication will be considered at an editorial board meeting.

In the case of a negative review, the work will be sent for subsequent examination.

With two negative reviews, the author is given a reasoned refusal, certified by the Editor-in-Chief. If the second review is positive, the issue of publication after requisite revisions will be discussed at an editorial board meeting.

Archive and availability of scientific articles: published articles are posted on the journal's website - the "Archive" section. Contents of the journal “Logos: Eurasian Journal of Philosophy” is in the public domain and provided free of charge to users and their organizations. Users are allowed to read, download, distribute, copy, print, search, or link to the full text of documents without prior permission from the publisher or author.

Validation for articles: A scientific article must contain the results of original scientific research that has not been previously published and is not intended for publication in other publications. Checking of scientific articles for plagiarism is carried out by the executive secretary.

Verification of scientific articles for the presence of borrowings is carried out using the "Antiplagiat" system» (Strikeplagiarism.com or antiplagiat.ru).

A scientific article should contain the results of original scientific research previously unpublished and not intended for publication in other publications. Scientific articles submitted for publication in scientific journals should comprise at least 80% of the original text. If the article does not comply with the originality standard, the article is sent for revision with a printout of the audit report. If the article is not corrected or, after refinement, it does not meet the standards of originality, the editorial board decides on the inadmissibility of its publication.

Languages of publications: Kazakh, Russian, English.