Faculty members of the Physics and Technology Faculty of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University participated in a Clarivate webinar on the placement of dissertations in ProQuest Dissertations & Theses and Web of Science. SDG 4 and SDG 9.

On 18 November 2025, academic staff and researchers of the Faculty of Physics and Technology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University took part in the webinar “Dissertations on the Web of Science Platform”, delivered by Clarivate expert Irina Tikhonkova. The event provided an in-depth overview of the opportunities for integrating dissertations into the international databases ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Citation Index available through the Web of Science platform.

Key topics covered during the webinar:
• principles of indexing dissertations and theses in PQDT Global;
• benefits of placing dissertations in global repositories: increased visibility, citation potential, and accessibility of research;
• structure, requirements, and formatting standards for dissertations intended for international databases;
• searching dissertations, accessing full texts, and using AI-based tools and analytical features in Web of Science;
• opportunities for integrating dissertations from Kazakhstani universities into global data ecosystems;
• mechanisms for linking dissertations with scientific publications, datasets, and patents.

For faculty members and young researchers of the Physics and Technology Faculty, participation in this webinar became a practical step toward enhancing the international visibility of KazNU, promoting a culture of open science, and strengthening integration into the global research landscape.

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

The participation of faculty members directly contributes to the university’s strategic objectives and supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:

• SDG 4: Quality Education – strengthening research competencies, expanding access to global knowledge resources, and developing academic skills among young scholars.
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure – promoting the use of digital research analytics tools, integrating research outcomes into international databases, and enhancing the university’s scientific infrastructure.