Rafis Abazov

Rafis Abazov

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Writer and scholar exploring topics on Central Eurasia, culture of globalization, internationalization of education, global governance, and economic history.

05/23/2026

A unique cultural and academic exchange is unfolding at KazNARU! 🇰🇿🇫🇷

We are thrilled to welcome a talented delegation from AgroParisTech, one of France’s leading institutions in agricultural science. This visit represents a vibrant step forward in our international collaboration.

🇫🇷 Meet the team: We are hosting five ambitious students—Seraphine Bordure, Anaelle Elissalde, Sarah Vincens, Basile Genty, and Clotilde Tanon—who have chosen Central Asia as the backdrop for their major academic project.

🇫🇷The project:
The group is embarking on a three-month research journey across our region to film a documentary exploring the evolution of agriculture since independence. Their work aims to capture the transformative changes in our farming landscapes and the resilience of our agricultural traditions.

🇫🇷 Building Bridges:
At KazNARU, we are proud to provide a platform for this meaningful research. By sharing our expertise and local insights, we are helping them document the story of Kazakhstani agriculture through a global lens.

🇫🇷 I learn that many students in France are interested in Central Asia as an exotic and little known destination. Stay tuned for more updates on their progress and the insights they gather along the way! 🌍🚜

05/11/2026

📓📓📓Scopus: Почему молчание — это не золото, а потерянные месяцы

Вы отправили статью в престижный журнал и замерли в ожидании на полгода, боясь «потревожить» редакцию? Как эксперт и руководитель докторантов, я часто вижу эту стратегическую ошибку. Мой опыт работы с международными изданиями показывает: «вежливая наглость» и грамотное управление коммуникациями ускоряют публикацию в Scopus в два раза.

Вот 4 секрета «секретного чата» с редакцией, которые должен знать каждый исследователь:
⏱️1. **Правило 90 дней.** Если статус вашей работы в системе не меняется более трех месяцев — это не повод для паники, а законный повод для **Inquiry Letter**. В академическом мире время — самый дорогой ресурс, и молчаливое ожидание может стоить вам актуальности исследования.

⏱️2. **Магия «правильного» письма.** Никогда не пишите редактору в стиле «Где мои правки?». Используйте стратегический подход. Моя формула: «Нужна ли вам помощь в поиске дополнительных рецензентов?». Так вы не жалуетесь, а предлагаете решение проблемы, показывая свою экспертность и вовлеченность.

⏱️3. LinkedIn как катализатор. Прямая связь иногда решает судьбу статьи. Короткое, профессиональное сообщение редактору в LinkedIn или звонок могут обнаруж

04/25/2026

🇺🇳🇺🇳🇺🇳From Innovation to Impact: Why Extension Services Matter 🌱

Excited to share reflections from my recent talk at the 82nd session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific. In my work on AI, digital transformation, and sustainable development, one insight stands out: innovation only creates value when it actually reaches people—especially farmers. An important tool is extension service training.

Here are 4 takeaways for young professionals:

1. Extension centers = real impact
Extension services connect research with real life. They bring knowledge, training, and technology directly to farmers—especially smallholders and women-led farms.

2. Innovation needs delivery, not just ideas
Even the best technologies fail without “last-mile” support system. Extension systems ensure solutions are applied, not just discussed.

3. Partnerships drive change
When universities, tech companies, and governments work together through extension platforms, innovation scales faster and more effectively.

4. Digital skills meet agriculture
AI, data, and smart farming tools are transforming agriculture—but extension services help to adapt the newest technologies in the field and help people actually use them in their practical work

Bottom line:
The future of development is not just about innovation—it’s about connection. Extension systems can serve as the bridge between ideas and real-world impact.

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