About the Journal

The journal is included in the list of publications recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in the Field of Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Psychology and Cognitive Sciences (PCS Journal) is a scientific journal that publishes theoretical, experimental and practice-oriented research in the field of psychology and cognitive sciences. The publication aims to disseminate scientific knowledge, maintain and develop innovative approaches in the study of the human psyche, consciousness and behavior.

 Articles that focus on pedagogy, economics, linguistics, management, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, or environmental issues, in the absence of a psychological background, will not be accepted for consideration.

All articles are double-blind peer-reviewed, comply with standards of scientific ethics and are published in open access. This ensures that research findings are widely disseminated among scientists, practicing psychologists, teachers, students, and the interested public.

The mission of the journal is to contribute to the advancement of human science, to support the professional community of psychologists, and to advance research aimed at improving mental well-being and quality of life.

ISSN (Print) 3080-1893

ISSN (ONLINE) 3104-4611

DOI: 10.32523/3080-1893

Certificate of new registration № KZ00VPY00114489

Languages of publications: Kazakh, Russian, English.

Periodicity: 4 times a year.

EDITORIAL

 Dear Readers, Authors, and Reviewers of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences,

We are pleased to inform you that, effective today, the Editorial Policy of the journal has been updated and aligned with current international standards for scholarly publishing and the principles of academic integrity.

The revised Editorial Policy includes clarified requirements for manuscript preparation and formatting, peer-review procedures, publication ethics, the prevention of unethical practices, and the use of artificial intelligence technologies in the preparation of scientific manuscripts.

These changes are intended to enhance the quality of published research, ensure transparency in editorial processes, and further strengthen the journal’s development in accordance with international standards of scholarly publishing.

We kindly encourage authors to carefully review the updated Editorial Policy before submitting their manuscripts.

We express our sincere gratitude to the authors, reviewers, and readers of the journal for their fruitful cooperation, trust, and valuable contribution to the development of the scientific community. Owing to your participation and support, the journal continues to strengthen its position as a respected international platform for the publication and dissemination of high-quality research in psychology and cognitive sciences. These studies contribute to a deeper scientific understanding of mental processes, human behavior, and the mechanisms of consciousness, while expanding opportunities for their practical application in various areas of social and clinical practice.

The full version of Publication policy of the journal Bulletin of "Psychology and Cognitive Sciences " is available here.

Sincerely,

Aliya Mambetalina                      Editor-in-Chief