Journal profile · ECONOMICS
Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi
ISSN 1309-4289 · eISSN 2149-9136
Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi: CAS Zone 4 · Economics (2026 Xinrui edition); diamond open access (no APC); no APC; review about 158 days (submission to final decision, publisher); 39 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi is classed under Economics in the CAS Journal Ranking. By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Energy, Environment, Economic Growth, Public Administration and Governance and Market Dynamics and Volatility, together about 22.8% of its articles. Its main subfields are Economics and Econometrics. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
Kafkas University Journal of Economics and Administrative Sciences Faculty (KAUJEASF) aims to publish research articles that provide in-depth analyses in the fields of Economics, Business Administration, and Political Science, twice a year (in June and December). In this context, studies that are directly related to these core fields or intersect with them and offer original academic contributions are also considered within the scope of evaluation. In line with the objectives of KAUJEASF:* Submitted manuscripts must not have been previously evaluated or rejected by KAÜİİBFD, published on any academic platform, or simultaneously submitted to another journal for consideration.* In addition to submissions from academics, original scientific contributions from researchers and professionals working in applied fields are also considered within the scope of evaluation.* An author cannot have more than one article published in two different volumes, nor can multiple submissions from the same author be under evaluation simultaneously. Moreover, the number of articles published in a single issue by authors affiliated with the same institution must not exceed 10% of the total number of articles. This policy aims to ensure scientific and institutional diversity, equal publication opportunities, and balance in academic representation.* The journal accepts manuscripts written in both Turkish and English; however, studies written in English, supported by in-depth analysis and based on qualitative or quantitative methods, are prioritized during the evaluation process.* Only original research articles with scholarly merit are accepted for review. Other types of manuscripts, such as reviews or book introductions, are not considered for publication.* Descriptive studies lacking theoretical depth and analytical contribution—such as those limited to presenting basic statistics or classification of data—are not accepted as research articles under the journal’s editorial policy. To be eligible for review, submissions must be structured around clear research questions or hypotheses, grounded in a theoretical framework, and supported by scientific methodology. The methodology (qualitative or quantitative) must be explicitly described, and the article should present original findings, interpretations, and discussions that contribute to the relevant literature.* The journal supports studies that fall within its scope and offer solutions to global challenges, have social or technolog
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): ECONOMICS
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Energy, Environment, Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance9.2%
- Public Administration and GovernanceSocial Sciences7%
- Market Dynamics and VolatilityEconomics, Econometrics and Finance6.6%
- Turkey's Politics and SocietySocial Sciences6.6%
- Job Satisfaction and Organizational BehaviorBusiness, Management and Accounting6.1%
- Fiscal Policy and Economic GrowthEconomics, Econometrics and Finance5.3%
- Monetary Policy and Economic ImpactEconomics, Econometrics and Finance4.9%
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and IdentificationBusiness, Management and Accounting3.9%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Economics Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Economics | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Economics | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIDOAJLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
TR DizinPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- h-index
- 13OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 20OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 0.57OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 0%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 95.5%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 39LetPub ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 475 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 23 | 1 |
| 2025 | 39 | 39 | 17 |
| 2024 | 30 | 30 | 34 |
| 2023 | 42 | 42 | 90 |
| 2022 | 67 | 67 | 132 |
| 2021 | 52 | 52 | 158 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Publisher-reported review time from the journal's website
158 dayssubmission to final decision
The publisher's own definition applies; dates from this journal's articles in the last 24 months are not available yet, so the publisher's figure is used.
Figures by source
- Submission to first decision
- 31 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to final decision
- 158 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication
- 90 daysPublisher website ·
- Submission to publication (journal-reported)
- about 40 weeksDOAJ ·
- Peer review
- Editorial review, Double anonymous peer review, Unspecified peer reviewDOAJ
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Diamond open access (no APC)DOAJ
Every article is open access and authors pay no article processing charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOAJ | No APC | No | CC BY-NC | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
What to prepare6 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 75–150 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 3
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 8,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Templates
- Word
- Not considered
- Reviews; Opinion pieces; Case reports; Book reviews; Conference proceedings; Master's theses
Article types accepted1
- research articleOnly original research articles are accepted. Other types such as reviews, opinion pieces, case reports, and book reviews are not considered.Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Conflicts of interest, Data availability, Publication ethics, Open access, Peer review, Plagiarism
- AI use
AI use must follow COPE principles; AI-generated content is not author contribution; AI use must be disclosed. Model summary
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) must follow the ethical principles set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). AI-generated content is not considered author contribution. If AI tools are used (e.g., for language editing), this must be explicitly disclosed in the article.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest
Authors must declare conflicts of interest. Model summary
Authors must declare whether there are any conflicts of interest. If none, they should state: "The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest."
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Data availability
Authors must disclose financial support. Model summary
Authors must also disclose whether any financial support was received. If not, the following statement should be used: "This research received no external funding."
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Publication ethics
Ethics committee approval required for studies involving human participants. Model summary
For studies involving human participants (e.g., surveys), ethics committee approval is required, must be explicitly stated in the manuscript, and documented appropriately.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access
Articles licensed under a Creative Commons open-access license. Model summary
All published articles are licensed under a Creative Commons open-access license, and may be used with proper citation.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review
Double-blind peer review with at least two reviewers; third reviewer if opinions differ; final decision by editor. Model summary
A double-blind peer review system is applied. Each article is sent to at least two reviewers. If their opinions differ, a third reviewer is consulted. The final decision rests with the editor.
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Plagiarism
Similarity check: total similarity excluding references must not exceed 20%, no more than 3% from a single source; exceeding submissions rejected without review. Model summary
Manuscripts are subject to plagiarism checks. The total similarity rate (excluding references) must not exceed 20%, and no more than 3% from a single source. Submissions exceeding these thresholds are rejected without review.
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- ISSN
- 1309-4289
- Electronic ISSN
- 2149-9136
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗DOAJ
- Author guidelines ↗DOAJ
- Aims & Scope ↗DOAJ
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
- APC information ↗DOAJ
- Open access statement ↗DOAJ
- License & copyright ↗DOAJ
- Peer review process ↗DOAJ
- Editorial board ↗DOAJ
- Plagiarism policy ↗DOAJ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi
What CAS zone is Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi in?
In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 4 of Economics. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
How long does peer review take at Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi?
The publisher reports about 158 days (submission to final decision). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 75–150 words; Keywords: ≥ 3; Manuscript length: ≤ 8,000 words; Reference style: APA; Templates: Word. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Which databases index Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi is indexed in ESCI and DOAJ.
Is Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi open access, and what is the APC?
Kafkas Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi is a diamond open-access journal (no APC). It charges no article processing charge.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website, DOAJ; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-26). Last updated: .