The Actual Problems of the Present (ISSN 2312–4784) is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal founded by Bolashaq Academy (Karaganda, Republic of Kazakhstan).
The journal aims to create a multidisciplinary academic space for discussing pressing issues of modern science and society, fostering research collaboration and intercultural dialogue among scholars worldwide.
It operates under the principles of Open Access, ensuring free and broad dissemination of scientific knowledge at both national and international levels.
The journal was established in 2013 and initially existed only as a print edition. The online PDF publication began in 2018, with digital issues archived and accessible thereafter.
Registered by the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan (25 September 2015, No. 15583-Ж).
Aims and Objectives
The journal’s main goal is to present new research concepts and results in the field of social and humanitarian sciences, focusing on comprehensive analysis of social, cultural, linguistic, and legal transformations of modern times.
The journal pursues the following objectives:
- to publish high-quality research in social and humanitarian disciplines;
- to strengthen the connection between scientific theory and real-world practice;
- to support young researchers and facilitate their integration into the international academic community;
- to promote scientific dialogue between Kazakhstan and foreign scholars;
- to uphold ethical and academic standards in research publishing.
Main Areas of Focus
The journal covers a broad range of social and humanitarian fields, including:
- Philology and Cultural Studies – current issues in language and literature, intercultural communication, and national identity;
- Law – current challenges in legal systems, theory and philosophy of law, international and comparative law;
- Pedagogy and Psychology – innovations in education, teaching technologies, professional development and psychological resilience;
- Economics and Management – socio-economic development trends, entrepreneurship, governance, and innovation management;
- Philosophy, Sociology and History – social change, human development, historical memory, and humanitarian values.
Distinctive Features
- Interdisciplinary Humanitarian Synthesis – prioritizing research that bridges multiple fields within the humanities and social sciences.
- National and Cultural Perspective – emphasizing the study of modern Kazakhstani society within global transformations.
- Trilingual Platform – accepting papers in Kazakh, Russian, and English to ensure wide international accessibility.
- Modern Publishing Standards – each article is assigned a DOI and disseminated through Crossref and open-access platforms.
- Scientific and Practical Relevance – encouraging applied studies that have a tangible impact on social and cultural development.
Actual Problems of the Present serves as a contemporary platform for addressing the key humanitarian and social challenges of our time, connecting Kazakhstani and international researchers.
The journal views science not merely as a source of knowledge, but as a vital instrument for cultural, intellectual, and ethical progress in society.
Indexing: Russian Science Citation Index (RSCI), Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, ResearchGate, Scilit, R Discovery
Languages of publication: Kazakh, English, Russian.
Frequency: 4 times a year (March, June, September, December).
Contact: kjhss@bolashaq.edu.kz, khassenov.bolat@bolashaq.edu.kz
