The Central Asian Journal of Global Health to Increase Scientific Productivity


 

 

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The Central Asian Journal of 

Global Health to Increase 

Scientific Productivity 

 

Kyle Freese1, Eugene Shubnikov2, 

Ron LaPorte1, Shalkar 

Adambekov3, Sholpan Askarova3, 

Zhaxybay Zhumadilov3, Faina 

Linkov1 

 
1University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA; 
2Institute of Internal Medicine, 
Novosibirsk, Russia; 3Center for Life 
Sciences, Nazarbayev University, Astana, 
Kazakhstan

 

Vol. 2, Suppl. (2013)   |   ISSN 2166-7403 (online)  

DOI 10.5195/cajgh.2013.108  |   http://cajgh.pitt.edu 

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Central Asian Journal of Global Health 

Volume 2, Suppl. (2013) |  ISSN 2166-7403 (online) |  DOI 10.5195/cajgh.2013.108  |  http://cajgh.pitt.edu 

 

 

Abstract 

The WHO Collaborating Center at the University of Pittsburgh, USA partnering with Nazarbayev University, developed the 

Central Asian Journal of Global Health (CAJGH, cajgh.pitt.edu) in order to increase scientific productivity in Kazakhstan and 

Central Asia. Scientists in this region often have difficulty publishing in upper tier English language scientific journals due to 

language barriers, high publication fees, and a lack of access to mentoring services. CAJGH seeks to help scientists overcome 

these challenges by providing peer-reviewed publication free of change with English and research mentoring services available to 

selected authors. 

 

CAJGH began as a way to expand the Supercourse scientific network (www.pitt.edu/~super1) in the Central Asian region in 

order to rapidly disseminate educational materials. The network began with approximately 60 individuals in five Central Asian 

countries and has grown to over 1,300 in a few short years. The CAJGH website receives nearly 900 visits per month. 

 

The University of Pittsburgh's “open access publishing system” was utilized to create CAJGH in 2012. There are two branches of 

the CAJGH editorial board: Astana (at the Center for Life Sciences, Nazarbayev University) and Pittsburgh (WHO Collaborating 

Center). Both are comprised of leading scientists and expert staff who work together throughout the review and publication 

process. Two complete issues have been published since 2012 and a third is now underway. Even though CAJGH is a new 

journal, the editorial board uses a rigorous review process; fewer than 50% of all submitted articles are forwarded to peer review 

or accepted for publication. Furthermore, in 2014, CAJGH will apply to be cross referenced in PubMed and Scopes. 

 

CAJGH is one of the first English language journals in the Central Asian region that reaches a large number of scientists. This 

journal fills a unique niche that will assist scientists in Kazakhstan and Central Asia publish their research findings and share 

their knowledge with others around the region and the world. 

Keywords: Central Asia, scientific productivity, scientific journals 

 

 

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