Events

On October 7–8, 2026, the Shymkent Campus of Khoja Akhmet Yassawi International Kazakh-Turkish University hosted a series of scientific and practical seminars featuring Professor Faina Y. Linkov, PhD, MPH, an expert in epidemiology and public health from Duquesne University, USA. The seminars were organized by the Faculty of Postgraduate Medical Education. Professor Linkov's visit to Kazakhstan took place within the framework of the international Fulbright Program.

On October 7, Professor Linkov conducted a seminar for the faculty's academic staff entitled "Proper Use of Artificial Intelligence in Preparing Scientific Publications." The session explored the application of AI tools in scientific literature searches, data analysis, and academic writing, as well as international journal requirements and ethical considerations in research. The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange experiences in scientific research and discuss potential areas of international collaboration.

On October 8, a seminar was held specifically for medical residents. During the session entitled "How to Publish in International Scientific Journals," Professor Linkov addressed key aspects of selecting journals indexed in Scopus and Web of Science, structuring scientific manuscripts according to the IMRaD format, navigating the peer-review process, and preparing responses to reviewers' comments. Particular attention was given to identifying predatory journals and providing practical guidance on preparing research findings for international publication.

As part of her visit, Professor Linkov also visited the Oncology Center, one of the faculty's clinical training bases, where she became acquainted with its clinical activities, healthcare professionals, and ongoing research areas. Discussions focused on oncology research, the integration of clinical practice and scientific research, and opportunities for future collaborative research projects.

Professor Faina Linkov is the author of more than 100 international scientific publications and has a Scopus h-index of 25. Her research interests encompass epidemiology, cancer prevention, chronic disease research, and public health.

The two-day academic visit provided faculty members and medical residents with an opportunity to exchange international experience in scientific publishing, strengthen their research skills, and explore promising areas for future scientific collaboration.