UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development Introduces the SciVal Research Analytics Platform to Faculty Members and Doctoral Students

The UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University conducted an information and awareness-raising session for faculty members and doctoral students on the capabilities of SciVal, the research analytics platform developed by Elsevier.

The main objective of the initiative was to introduce participants to modern tools for analysing research performance, strengthen their skills in using research analytics resources, and support more effective planning and development of academic research.

Particular attention was given to the practical value of SciVal for doctoral students. The platform can help early-career researchers explore current developments in their fields, analyse publication activity, identify promising research directions, and discover potential research collaborators. For faculty members, SciVal offers opportunities to systematically analyse research outcomes, assess research performance, and support the development of international academic cooperation.

The initiative aimed to strengthen the research and information literacy of faculty members and doctoral students, expand their understanding of digital research analytics tools, and develop competencies essential for effective research planning and management.

The UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Development intends to continue promoting the use of modern research analytics tools and supporting research initiatives among the university’s academic staff and doctoral students.

The effective use of SciVal can contribute to evidence-based research planning, improved analysis of research performance, and the expansion of international academic partnerships.