About the Journal

Journal of Belt and Road Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published twice a year by Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) committed to advancing high-quality, interdisciplinary research on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and its wide-ranging economic, political, and socio-cultural implications. As one of the most significant global development initiatives of the 21st century, the BRI has transformed patterns of international connectivity, trade, governance, and regional cooperation, generating both new opportunities and complex challenges that warrant rigorous academic examination.

The journal provides an inclusive platform for academics, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to publish original empirical studies, theoretical contributions, and policy-oriented analyses. Emphasizing methodological rigor and evidence-based inquiry, the journal aims to deepen understanding of the BRI’s impact on sustainable development, political economy, international relations, governance structures, and cross-cultural interactions.

Published using the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform, the Journal of Belt and Road Studies follows a peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of academic integrity, transparency, and scholarly excellence. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated by independent experts in relevant fields to maintain the quality and credibility of published research.

As a fully open-access journal, all articles are freely available to readers worldwide without subscription or access fees. The journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing users to read, download, copy, distribute, and build upon the published work, provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

In an era of increasing global interdependence and geopolitical transformation, the Journal of Belt and Road Studies seeks to serve as a leading reference for interdisciplinary scholarship on the BRI. By fostering innovative research, international collaboration, and policy-relevant insights, the journal contributes to informed debate and evidence-based decision-making on global development and cooperation.