KazNU Hosts Seminar on Advancing Scientific Research and Enhancing Publication Activity

Seminar on Research and Enhancing Publication Activity Held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University

On October 20, 2026, a practical seminar entitled “The Role of Digital Platforms in Research Planning and Enhancing Publication Activity” was held at the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, organized by doctoral students of the Department of Philosophy.

The seminar aimed to improve young researchers' skills in working with international scientific databases, enhance the quality of academic publications, and introduce effective ways of using modern digital platforms in research activities.

During the seminar, participants explored the capabilities of Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect, SciVal, and LeapSpace, with particular attention to research planning, literature reviews, and the analysis of bibliometric indicators.

The speakers included Nurlan Muminov, PhD, Associate Professor; Aisulu Moldabekova, PhD, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Economics and Head of Zertteu LAB; and Yerbol Syrbayev, a third-year doctoral student in the Philosophy educational program. They shared their practical experience in applying digital tools to scientific research.

The event was attended by Nazgul Kudaibergenova, PhD, Acting Head of the Department of Philosophy, as well as faculty members and doctoral students of the Faculty of Philosophy and Political Science.

The seminar was moderated by Raimbek Zeinullin, PhD, Deputy Head of the Department of Philosophy for Research, Innovation, and International Relations.

The practical seminar contributed to developing young researchers' academic competencies, promoting the effective use of international scientific resources, and strengthening academic collaboration.