How to find an AAK-approved journal: A guide for master's and doctoral students
Master's and doctoral students often search for journals recognised by Azerbaijan's Higher Attestation Commission (AAK). Publishing in an appropriate academic journal may be relevant to thesis requirements, doctoral research and future academic work. A journal's own promotional claim should never be the only source used for verification.
What does an AAK-approved journal mean?
The phrase “AAK-approved journal” is commonly used by students. The official AAK website presents journals as periodical scientific publications recommended for publishing articles in the Republic of Azerbaijan. Publications are organised by disciplines such as economics, education, law, philology, medicine and engineering.
Official list: https://aak.gov.az/documents/35
What should students verify?
• Inclusion in the official list for the relevant discipline
• Alignment between the article topic and journal scope
• ISSN, publisher and official website
• Submission dates and publication schedule
• Peer-review and editorial procedures
• Formatting and referencing rules
• Publication fees and possible additional charges
• University requirements for master's and doctoral students
A journal's presence on the list does not make it suitable for every subject. Its scope must match the research field.
How to find a suitable journal
1. Open the periodical scientific publications section on the official AAK website.
2. Select the discipline related to your research.
3. Verify the journal title, ISSN and publisher.
4. Review recent issues and author guidelines.
5. Confirm review time and publication fees.
6. Check suitability with your supervisor and university.
Lists and publication conditions may change, so verify all details again before submission.
AzPublish helps researchers explore local and international journals by field, indexing and publication cost. Our team supports journal selection, AAK status checks, academic editing, formatting, references and submission preparation.
DissLink Academic Support Centre provides master's and doctoral students with thesis planning, research methodology consultation, scientific article preparation, SPSS analysis, academic editing and formatting support.
Note: Journal selection and technical preparation do not guarantee acceptance. The final decision belongs to the journal's editors and reviewers.
Frequently asked questions
Is an AAK journal article compulsory for every master's student?
Requirements differ by university and programme. Confirm the official requirement with your supervisor and graduate school.
Can a doctoral student submit to any AAK-listed journal?
No. The journal's discipline and scope must match the dissertation and article topic.
Are all listed journals paid?
No. Fees and publication terms vary by journal.
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