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Why do dissertations in the Republic of Kazakhstan require publication in journals with high percentiles?
Reform of Scientific Publications in Kazakhstan: From Chaos to Quality Many of you have asked why Kazakhstan has such strict requirements for publications…
Read more →Top 5 Resources for Finding Scientific Conferences Indexed in Scopus
Participating in scientific conferences indexed in Scopus is an important step for researchers seeking to increase the visibility of their work and gain recognition in the international…
Read more →11 journals excluded from Scopus in January 2025
The last update to the journals in the Scopus database was back in early January 2025. Yesterday, Scopus released a new update covering January 2025,…
Read more →New changes to the law on obtaining scientific degrees in 2025
On January 6, 2025, amendments were made to the law governing the awarding of academic degrees. The main changes concern the use of artificial intelligence in writing…
Read more →Journals that will soon lose their indexing in Scopus, part 8
Hello, dear colleagues! This is Vasily Malets—director of the Academy of Articles and author of the column «Candidates for Removal from Scopus»! Last year…
Read more →How to defend a PhD degree without a dissertation
New Opportunities for Earning a PhD In today's world, science and education are constantly evolving, opening up new opportunities for students pursuing advanced degrees. One…
Read more →Google Scholar Registration Instructions
Google Scholar, or Google Academy, is a convenient tool for searching for research articles, books, dissertations, and other academic materials. In addition, the platform allows you to…
Read more →Journals excluded from Scopus for December 2024
The last update to the journals in the Scopus database took place in October 2024. In January, Scopus released a new update covering December 2024, in…
Read more →Publication requirements for obtaining the title of professor in 2025
The title of professor in Kazakhstan is highly respected and prestigious. It not only underscores a scholar’s high level of professional competence, but also opens up numerous…
Read more →Scientific Publishing Trends 2025
In 2025, scientific journal articles increasingly reflect key global challenges and trends emerging at the intersection of technology, ethics, education, and…
Read more →How to quickly publish an article in KKSON journals in 2025
Since the beginning of 2012, publications in journals included on the list of the Committee for Control in Education and Science (KKSON) have become extremely important…
Read more →Journals that will soon lose their indexing in Scopus, Part 7
Good afternoon, distinguished scholars! This is Vasily Malets, director of the Academy of Articles. Today, I’m presenting the final installment of this year’s edition of your favorite…
Read more →Honesty and Transparency: Refuting the Accusations against the Academy of Articles
Hello, esteemed fellow scientists. Recently, our company has been the target of false information intended to undermine our reputation among those who have not yet worked with us…
Read more →Publication requirements for Associate Professorship in 2024
In 2024, the issue of publication requirements for obtaining the academic ranks of associate professor and professor in the Republic of Kazakhstan will take on particular importance…
Read more →Journals that will soon lose their indexing in Scopus, Part 6
Hello, dear colleagues! This is Vasily Malets, author of the column «Journals at Risk of Being Removed from Scopus»! We’re continuing our series on journals that…
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