Meeting with University Scientists

    On February 25, 2025, a meeting was held at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University between the management of the Department of Science and Innovation and scientists from the Higher School of Economics and Business, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of History, and the Faculty of Philology.

    The meeting focused on improving the quality of scientific research and strengthening the university’s position in the Times Higher Education and QS international rankings. Particular attention was paid to the citation rate of scientific publications as a key indicator of the success of research activities of teachers and scientists. The importance of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through scientific research and innovative projects was also discussed.
     Aida Serikovna Kistaubayeva, Director of the Department of Science and Innovation, emphasized the importance of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

Key Recommendations:

•    Publishing with international researchers. Including foreign co-authors enhances the quality of research and increases citation rates.
•    Selecting reputable journals. Publishing in Elsevier journals is recommended, as 10% of their articles generate over 40% of citations.
•    Using modern equipment. Conducting measurements with advanced equipment improves research quality.
•    Updating data in the “Univer” system. Regularly updating researcher profiles and linking publications in databases is essential.
•    Aligning research with the SDGs. Developing scientific projects under global goals helps attract international attention and funding.