Policies
Editorial Policy of the SDU Journal of Media Studies
Purpose and Scope
SDU Journal of Media Studies is a peer-reviewed, multilingual (Kazakh, English, Russian), and open-access academic journal. It considers scientific articles in the fields of journalism, media, and communication that have not been previously published in other publications.
This guideline has been developed in accordance with the order of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On the approval of requirements for scientific publications for inclusion in the list of journals recommended for publishing the results of scientific activities” and SDU University’s policy on scientific publications.
The purpose of the journal is to deepen scholarly understanding by exploring theoretical and practical issues in journalism, media, and communication, as well as fostering an academic environment by publishing research findings of Kazakhstani and international scholars.
The journal’s research areas are:
- Media: Society. History. Politics
- Journalism
Publication Frequency
SDU Journal of Media Studies is published four times a year (March, June, September, and December). Articles undergo a double-blind peer review by two reviewers.
Founder
Non-profit Joint stock Company «SDU University»
Publication Fees
Publication in the SDU Journal of Media Studies is free of charge. The journal does not require authors to pay any fees for manuscript submission or publication, except in cases specified by the university’s regulations on scientific publications.
Open Access Policy and Archiving
The journal website is hosted on the Open Journal System (OJS) platform, installed on the university’s server, and is available at: https://jms.sdu.edu.kz. The journal’s issue archive can be accessed at:https://jms.sdu.edu.kz/index.php/jms/issue/archive.
Disclosure of information and conflicts of interest
Authors must disclose any financial or other significant conflicts of interest that could influence the
results or interpretation of their research in their manuscript. They must also provide information about all sources of financial support for the project.
Originality and Plagiarism
SDU Journal of Media Studies places great importance on academic integrity and ethical standards.
Authors must ensure the originality of their work and properly cite the work or words of others.All forms of plagiarism are strictly prohibited, including copying or paraphrasing another person’s work without proper acknowledgment or presenting someone else’s research findings as their own. To uphold commitments to originality and integrity, the journal utilizes Turnitin. This tool strengthens the journal’s dedication to maintaining high academic standards. All submitted articles are checked for plagiarism through Turnitin and 80% originality is strictly required. This process aims to detect and
prevent both accidental and intentional plagiarism, fostering a scholarly environment based on authentic and credible research.
Repetition, multiple or parallel publications
Authors are not permitted to publish articles describing the same study in more than one journal or other publication. Submitting the same article to multiple journals simultaneously is considered unethical.
