Issue 117 · Spring 2026

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Foreword

Announcement Regarding the Uzbekistan Dossier

Dear readers,

As we present the latest issue of bilig to you, we would like to announce our call for submissions regarding the Uzbekistan special issue.

In 2026, the Turkic states will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their independence. Over the course of these 35 years of independence, the Turkic states have consolidated their independence and sovereignty, enhanced their national unity and social welfare, and have become respected members of the international community. During this process, the Turkic states have also succeeded in initiating regional cooperation among themselves and transforming this into the integration of the Turkic world. In this context, the Editorial Board of bilig has decided to prepare the “Uzbekistan Dossier”, edited by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Feruza Djumaniyazova, to mark the 35th anniversary of Uzbekistan’s independence, following the Kazakhstan Dossier.

Within the scope of this journal, we aim to publish original articles focused on Uzbekistan from all disciplines of the social sciences, particularly cultural heritage, sociology, history, literature, economics, international relations, and education. Articles addressing Uzbekistan’s development process, international cooperation, historical and cultural riches, and its significance in terms of the integration of the Turkic world will be given priority.

We expect the submitted works to integrate local data with the global literature, offer a critical perspective, and include practical solutions. We look for articles that appeal to an international readership and feature original field research or theoretical depth.

Submission of Articles

Manuscripts prepared for the Uzbekistan issue must be formatted in accordance with Publication Guidelines of bilig and submitted via the journal’s management system. Authors are strongly encouraged to review the formatting guidelines and author instructions at bilig.yesevi.edu.tr before uploading their manuscripts to the system.

Selection Criteria and Peer Review Process

The Editorial Board will subject submissions sent through the bilig Article Management System to a preliminary review based on criteria of academic quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Submissions deemed suitable following the preliminary review will undergo a double-blind peer review process in accordance with the journal’s procedures, and those receiving positive reviews will be included in the issue.

Important Dates

  • Full text submission deadline: September 15, 2026

  • Publication of the issue: 2027

Prof. Dr. Fırat PURTAŞ

Editor-in-chief

Issue Details

Issue
117
Published
Articles
7
Period
Spring 2026

Contents

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