For Authors
"International Affairs: Politics, Economics, Law" is a peer-reviewed research journal focused on interdisciplinary scientific and theoretical papers. It is an official publication for doctoral students, master's candidates, and leading international scholars, published by the University of World Economy and Diplomacy under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
This journal was registered by the Press and Information Agency of Uzbekistan on January 11, 2007 (license № 0127) and is included in the list of recognized scientific journals by the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC / VAK) of Uzbekistan in political science, international law, and economics.
The printed version has an ISSN of 2010-6203, and the online version has an ISSN of 2181-1113, which ensures indexing in relevant international peer-reviewed databases.
This journal is published in Uzbek, Russian, and English in both print and online formats four times a year.
If you are planning to submit an article to an international HAC (VAK) journal, the editorial board accepts research papers that analyze international relations, global politics, foreign policy of New Uzbekistan, regional security in Central Asia, international law, Eurasian transport corridors, as well as digital and water diplomacy. Publication of articles in this journal is free of charge.
Recommendations for the Submission of Academic Research
Manuscripts Scope: The journal accepts original scholarly and analytical materials on the following topics:
- Contemporary international relations, Central Asian geopolitics, and global politics
- International legal regulation and legal reforms in New Uzbekistan
- Development of the world economy, investment climate, and international economic relations
- Current issues of the foreign policy of Uzbekistan, Central Asian integration, and international security
Types of Accepted Materials:
- Research articles
- Analytical articles
- Literature reviews
- Reviews of scholarly publications
- Theoretical, methodological, and thematic overviews
Authorship Criteria and Responsibility
The author of a study must:
- Make a substantial contribution to the conception or design of the study, to the analysis or interpretation of data, or to the creation of new software used in the work.
- Draft the manuscript text or critically revise it in terms of the relevance and substance of the material.
- Approve the final version of the manuscript submitted for publication.
- Take responsibility for all aspects of the work and ensure the appropriate investigation and resolution of issues that affect the study's accuracy or integrity.
Role of the Corresponding Author
The corresponding author acts on behalf of all co-authors and is responsible for:
- Ensuring that all authors have approved the manuscript and the order of authorship.
- Managing all correspondence between the journal and all co-authors before and after publication.
- Including in the manuscript all necessary disclosures, declarations, and statements on data transparency from all authors.
Author Contribution Statement
Authors should include in the manuscript a responsibility statement specifying the contribution of each author.
Manuscript Preparation and Requirements for Formatting Scientific Articles
Submission is carried out via the official email address of the journal: info@international-affairs.uz or via the official website: https://international-affairs.uz/en
| Metric | Required Standard |
|---|---|
| Recommended Length | Minimum 5,000 and maximum 8,000 words |
| Required File Formats | DOC or DOCX |
| Font & Parameters | Verdana, size 11 pt, line spacing 1.1, standard margins |
| Page Format | A4 (297 × 210 mm) |
| Preferred Language of Submission | English |
Text Formatting Requirements
- Endnotes: Verdana font, 9 pt.
- Bibliography: Verdana font, 10 pt.
- The reference list must be formatted according to APA Style.
- It is not permitted to list several sources under a single reference number.
Author Information
The author must provide the following information (Verdana, 12 pt):
- Article title
- Full first name, last name, and initials of the author
- ORCID ID or Scopus ID (must be active and verifiable)
- Academic or professional affiliation
Article Structure
The article structure includes:
- Abstract: at least 300 words (when preparing the abstract in English and Russian, authors are recommended to include key scholarly concepts reflecting the research context, e.g., "Diplomacy of New Uzbekistan", "Central Asian Geopolitics", "Regional Security in Central Asia", etc.);
- Keywords: at least 7-8 words
- Literature review forming the basis of the study
- Methodology and scope of the research
- Main research hypothesis: clearly formulated
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
Peer Review and Ethics
The journal adheres to strict principles of peer-review integrity and maintains high standards throughout the evaluation process. After an initial editorial screening for relevance and quality, submissions undergo a mandatory double-blind peer review by independent and qualified experts. Authors are expected to remove any identifying details from their manuscripts prior to submission. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been published previously, is not under consideration elsewhere, has been approved by all co-authors, and complies with the journal’s ethical standards in publishing.
Double Review Process
The journal follows a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation. This approach guarantees an objective, unbiased, and high-quality assessment of all submitted manuscripts in accordance with national HAC (VAK) requirements and international academic standards.
The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.
Plagiarism
The originality and uniqueness of the article must not contain any hint of unethical borrowing from other sources. Plagiarism in any form is unacceptable.
AI Ethics
- AI cannot be listed as an author; only the authors themselves are responsible for the content.
- Use of AI beyond language editing is briefly described in the "Methods" section.
- "AI-assisted language editing" (improving grammar, style, readability, and formatting of text written by the authors) is permitted without mandatory disclosure, provided no new substantive content is created, and the authors' ideas are not distorted.
- Generative AI images are not accepted; exceptions are to be agreed with the editorial office and indicated in captions.
Exceptions are permitted only in strictly limited cases:
- Visual materials that are directly the subject of research in works on AI, which are considered individually;
- The use of specialized AI tools trained on verifiable scientific datasets, subject to strict compliance with authorship and ethical requirements.
Citation Ethics
Excessive self-citation is unacceptable. Citation cartels and reciprocal citation agreements are regarded as citation manipulation and are excluded.
Before submission, please ensure that:
- All co-authors have read and approved the final version of the manuscript.
- All required sections are completed in accordance with the language of the article.
- ORCID IDs are active and correctly linked.
- All necessary disclosures and declarations have been provided.
- References are formatted in accordance with APA Style.
