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Grants are an important source of funding for scientific research in Kyrgyzstan. For many scientists, seeking and receiving grants can be a difficult and unfamiliar process

Researchers use various databases to search for information on a topic of interest, track the publications of colleagues and assess the impact of their own work. The three most popular ones are Scopus, Web of Science and Google Scholar

There is a longstanding debate in the world of scientific research as to whether Open Access or Closed Access models of publication should be used

One of the tools for such evaluation is the Hirsch Index (H-index), which allows to quantitatively assess the productivity and impact of a scientist

An academic degree is a state-recognized qualification that confirms a person's profound knowledge and skills in a certain field of science

Let us consider why a scientist should develop his/her own scientometric indicators, which metrics should be used on which platforms, and some reasons for low publication rates