Scientometric Analysis of Kazakhstani Universities’ Publication Activity

The article analyzes the publication activity of Kazakhstani universities. aim study is to identify main trends and factors influencing increase in scientific productivity was carried out using method scientometric analysis universities' data Scopus Web Science databases InCites SciVal electronic analytical tools. At same time, both quantitative qualitative indicators were “measured”, latter authors attributed citation publications journal quartiles. level international collaboration share as first author or corresponding also considered. Based on obtained, ranking organizations out, features each groups, well strategy universities’ teaching staff, identified. positive results policy increasing at universities, including participation world academic rankings, include an number publications, journals, two quartiles (that is, improvement quality), a high collaboration, recognition scientists their contribution research (citation position author). problem manipulating improve individual performance remains relevant. Higher education institutions can use this develop strategies adjust approaches hiring faculty terms analyzing activity. Key words: Publication activity, university, analysis,