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The academic year does not end for a medical scientist with reports alone – it also tests readiness for the next stage of a career. Has the doctoral candidate closed the individual plan with publications? Is there enough time left for peer review before the deadline? We look at why it is worth completing a scientific article before the end of the academic year, and what to bear in mind when planning.

The Scopus database has updated the list of indexed scientific publications. How many journals were excluded in August 2026 and for what reasons? We examine all the details in our article.

Publication fees, translation into English, peer review and document formatting – each of these costs adds to the final sum that a university or grant provider expects to see in advance, not after the fact. We look at where a scholar in Kazakhstan can source funding for a publication and how to plan the budget without running short of funds.

Accreditation as a scientific organisation opens up new opportunities for a medical institution – from participating in state-funded scientific projects to the right to serve as a residency training base. But what requirements must clinics meet to obtain this status? And how does it affect doctors’ publication activity? We look at what changes for medical organisations and their staff once scientific status is granted.

How does combining a creative practice with an academic career shape one's painting and research, how does teaching differ between countries, and why does research in the arts call for a special approach? All of this – in today's interview.

The list of publications recommended by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education is reviewed periodically, and the requirements for the journals included in it change over time. What exactly changed in 2026, and why is it worth checking the current requirements before submitting an article?