Publishing in a peer-reviewed journal is rarely free of charge. Does the university cover these costs? What support can a scientist in Kyrgyzstan rely on? We look at how funding for publication activity works today.
The procedure for awarding academic degrees and titles in Kyrgyzstan is periodically revised, and requirements that applied two or three years ago may no longer match current rules. Which documents set today’s publication criteria, and where can their current version be checked?
Expanding the financial independence of research organisations is one strand of Kyrgyzstan's science reform. What funds can a university or research institute use to cover costs linked to staff publications? What is changing in the rules governing special accounts? We look at which legislative amendments are currently under discussion and how they might affect funding for publication activity.
How can you get a unique scientific identifier and make sure you never lose credit for your publications? We cover this in a new video from Scientific Publications.
Presidential Decree No. 135 has launched a reform of science funding in Kyrgyzstan. What changes does it introduce, and what is already known about the new mechanisms?
Preparing a scientific article for publication goes far beyond writing the text: it also includes selecting a journal and going through peer review. Why do scholars often put this work off until the end of the year? And what does rushing before a reporting period lead to? We look at why it is better to start preparing a publication in advance and how to plan the time before autumn arrives.