The title of the Journal: “Madeni mura” – “Cultural Heritage”
The aim of the Journal is to publish and discuss the results of fundamental and applied research, as well as to gather practical experience in the use of relevant scientific activity, with the goal of publishing the most significant socio-humanitarian studies
The objectives of the Journal are:
to serve as a platform for methodological concepts in socio-humanitarian research;
to popularize and promote the results of scientific studies;
to create a discussion space for the exchange of scientific ideas and authors' discoveries;
to function as an electronic platform for publications, providing open access to the Journal's articles.
The mission of the Journal is to become a discussion platform for presenting and disseminating the results of the latest research in the fields of history, ethnography, archaeology, museology, heritage conservation, intangible cultural heritage, Turkology, and to ensure a wide exchange of opinions on pressing issues in socio-humanitarian research. The Journal aims to elevate the humanitarian sciences in Kazakhstan to an international level, create an informational socio-humanitarian space focused on attracting foreign authors for the integration of Kazakh humanitarian science, and identify relevant problems and needs of the scientific community.
Publication language: Kazakh, English, Russian
Periodicity of the Journal – 4 times a year.
The owner and founder of the Journal is the National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Basic thematic areas:
History;
Ethnography;
Archaeology;
Anthropology;
Museology;
Monument conservation;
Intangible Cultural heritage;
Turkology;
Interdisciplinary connections.
Main requirements for the article:
1) Uniqueness – innovations in the field, methods, and results;
2) Scientific methodology – objectivity and realism of the solutions;
3) High-quality presentation and structure of materials, clear expression, stating the position, and solving tasks;
4) Reflection of the main research results;
5) International/global perspective in assessing the relevance and outcomes of the work;
6) Compliance with the Journal's theme and formatting guidelines.
After a thorough reading of the article's text, the authors sign, confirming the originality of the research and their responsibility for the scientific and theoretical quality of the published materials.
The content of a scientific article must be previously unpublished and contain original developments with novelty, conclusions, and recommendations, or be a review (systematic review) of previously published scientific articles on a common topic. Additionally, the article must align with the stated aims and scope of the journal, and include the results of the author's own research or experimental/analytical activities.
The Editorial Board and the Editorial Team have the right to make necessary corrections and reductions. The submission of an article by the author to the Journal implies the transfer of rights for publication in the Journal of the National Museum and for its re-publication in any foreign language. The author does not have the right to publish this article in other publications
Archiving
The electronic archive of the Journal (print version of articles in PDF format) is made available for open access on the official website of the Journal.
The circulation of the Journal is determined by the Founder. Mandatory free copies of the Journal or its electronic version are sent to the national libraries of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the State Book Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and authorized bodies in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Additionally, if necessary, copies are sent to state bodies in Kazakhstan, educational institutions in Kazakhstan and abroad, members of the Editorial Board of the Journal, and partners of the National Museum.
Rules for the use of artificial intelligence tools
These rules have been developed in accordance with the requirements for ensuring transparency in the use of artificial intelligence systems provided for in Article 21 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated November 17, 2025 No. 230-VIII ҚРЗ “On Artificial Intelligence”, and regulate the principles of integrity, transparency and responsibility in scientific publications.
Artificial intelligence systems (hereinafter referred to as AI) may be used only as an auxiliary tool in the process of preparing scientific articles.
The use of AI systems does not replace the final result of scientific research and does not remove the author’s intellectual responsibility.
Any content obtained through AI is subject to mandatory verification, scientific substantiation and final editing by the author.
Ensuring Transparency
Authors are obliged to inform the Journal of the use of AI systems.
Information on the use of AI shall be indicated in the article in a specially designated section, for example, “Methodology” or “Acknowledgements”.
In accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, information on the use of AI must be presented to the reader clearly and understandably.
Labelling of Synthetic Content
Textual, graphic, tabular and other materials generated or processed using AI systems are subject to mandatory labelling as a “synthetic result”.
The method of presenting such content must be clear, not misleading to the reader, not obstruct perception, and be technically accessible.
Scientific conclusions and data obtained using AI shall not be published without indicating their origin.
Responsibility
Full responsibility for the content, reliability and scientific validity of materials prepared using AI systems rests with the authors.
An AI system is not recognised as an entity making scientific decisions instead of the author and cannot be a subject of copyright.
Permissible scope of AI use: the share of AI systems used in the preparation of scientific articles must be exclusively auxiliary in nature and must not exceed 30% of the total content.
This limitation includes:
- text editing and language correction;
- assistance in structural organisation;
- generation of initial ideas;
- assistance in developing code or technical texts.
Text obtained using AI must not replace the basis of scientific conclusions, analysis and results.
If the established 30% threshold is exceeded, the article shall not be submitted for editorial consideration or shall be subject to additional ethical review.
Compliance with Legislation
The use of AI systems shall be carried out in full compliance with the current legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, including personal data protection rules and regulatory acts in the field of artificial intelligence.
Ensuring that AI-generated results comply with legal requirements rests with both the authors and the editorial office of the Journal.