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Why do some doctors confidently move up the career ladder and earn the recognition of their colleagues, while others remain at the same level for years? In this article we look at how publication activity is reflected in a doctor's professional path and which journals are genuinely valued in the medical community.

Why might a journal that was in Scopus yesterday no longer be recognised as a valid source today? In this article, we will examine all 16 publications removed from the database in March 2026 and explain the difference between the terms “Discontinuation” and “Journal change policy”.

What mistakes do authors most often make when preparing a monograph? Why can some of them cost months of work? In this article, we look at specific problems, ranging from flaws in the structure of the text to the wrong choice of publisher. We also explain how to avoid them at the planning stage.

In Kazakhstan, the monograph remains an important scholarly work. However, its significance in the award of an academic degree is determined by the current regulatory requirements. What role does a monograph play in academic practice? Why is a monograph important for a scholar? How can a dissertation in Kazakhstan be defended on the basis of a monograph? These questions and more are explored in our new article.

In Kazakhstan, final research works at master’s and doctoral level differ not only in name, but also in purpose, content, and requirements. In this article, we will examine what types of dissertation work exist, who a master’s dissertation is intended for, what distinguishes a master’s project, and why a doctoral dissertation requires an entirely different level of preparation.

Why is publication activity increasingly regarded as one of the factors in the allocation of funding? In today’s article, we examine how academic publications influence budgetary support, grant competitions, and the overall sustainability of a research organisation.