INFORMATION LETTER

The Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University plans to hold an international scientific and practical conference on the topic “Derbisali Readings” on November 13, 2024, dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the university and the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Faculty of Oriental Studies. The purpose of the conference:

• study and popularization of the creative heritage of the founder of Oriental science and education in the Republic of Kazakhstan, academician of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Doctor of Philology, Professor Absattar Derbisali in scientific and academic circles, definition and interpretation of methodology, topics, as well as further prospects laid down in his diverse research;
•  exchange of experience, organization of scientific discussions of experts on topical issues of studying languages and cultures of the countries of the East, historical, social and political processes in these countries;
•  the introduction of young scientists into the circle of traditional and modern Oriental studies, expanding the horizons of social and humanitarian sciences.

Research topics to be discussed during the conference:

• the scientific heritage of Academician Absattar Derbisali: the subject, methodology of his works in the field of philology, source studies, Islamic studies;
• state and public activities of Academician Absattar Derbisali, the experience of the founder of Oriental studies in the training of Kazakhstani scientists, teachers, diplomats, statesmen;
• current problems of studying the language and culture of the countries of the East and written monuments;
• traditional and modern problems of history, politics, philosophy and spirituality of the countries of the East.

The venue of the conference: Almaty, KazNU named after al-Farabi, KazNU Academic Campus, Al-Farabi Library, 4th floor.

Experts from the countries of the East, Kazakhstani universities and research institutes, as well as young Oriental scholars are expected to participate.   

The texts of the reports are accepted until 10/23/2024.

The working languages of the conference are Kazakh, Russian and English.  

When writing articles, the following requirements must be observed: the volume of printed text in the electronic version is up to 10-12 pages. Font - Times New Roman, font - 14; line spacing - 1; width alignment; paragraph indentation – 1 cm; page orientation - portrait, upper and lower margins - 2.0, left margin - 3.0 and right margin - 1.

Topic design (in capital letters, bold, centered) TITLE OF THE ARTICLE (in Kazakh, Russian, English, Arabic); in the next line (font – bold italics, right alignment) – full name; in the next line (font – italics, right alignment) – academic title, academic degree, type of activity, place of activity, city; in the next line (font – italics, right alignment) – contact E-mail; one line later - the text of the article. References in the text to the corresponding source in the bibliography are made in Arabic numerals enclosed in square brackets, for example, [1, p. 277]. The use of automatic paginated links is not allowed.

At the end of the report, a summary is made: if the report is written in Russian - in Kazakh and English; if the report is written in Kazakh - in Russian and English, if the report is written in English or Arabic, then the summary should be in English.

The manuscript is accompanied by information about the authors, including their surname, first name, patronymic, academic degree, title, place of work and activity, city, country, as well as their e-mail addresses and contact phone numbers.

The organizers reserve the right to reject reports that do not meet the requirements for the stated topic and procedure.

Articles are accepted by: Faculty of Oriental Studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University (Almaty, Karasai Batyr str., 95A), e-mail: zhumafarid@gmail.com

Responsible persons on organizational issues:

Alipova Saya Bolatkhankyzy - Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Oriental Studies on science and innovative work and international relations (tel: +7 727 3773333, intern.: 3030)

Zhumazhanova Farida Tokanovna - Deputy Head of the Department on scientifically-innovative activity and international relations (tel:+77073198516)

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