Open access: almost 40% of KPI publications are open to all!

According to Scopus/SciVal, 39.1% of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute publications for 2019-2024 are available in open access (#OpenAccess). This means that the results of our research can be freely read, cited and used by anyone in the world!

Open access:

• increases the visibility and citation of works,
• promotes international scientific communication,
• complies with the policies of leading grantors and #OpenScience initiatives,
• brings the results of Ukrainian research closer to those who really need them.

How to ensure open access to your publications?

• Upload full texts to the Institutional Repository of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute (ELAKPI)
• Do you want to share preprints through thematic repositories (for example, arXiv or ChemRxiv) or provide access to scientific data? Contact the KPI Library – we will help you choose the best platform, advise on copyright, and show you how to make your results as visible as possible.

More than 6 thousand scientific publications in 5 years

More than 6 thousand scientific publications in 5 years: what are the most productive fields at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute?
In 2019-2024, Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute scientists published more than 6,200 scientific papers in Scopus-indexed journals. This is evidence of the stable and powerful scientific activity of our university, despite the challenges of recent years. This is the result of daily work in the conditions of a full-scale war, evacuations, shelling, blackouts and losses.

Most of the publications are in the following fields:

• Computer Science
• Engineering
• Physics and astronomy (Physics & Astronomy)
• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering

These areas form the scientific core of the Igor Skorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and are basic for the development of high technologies, defense, energy and digital solutions.

How are Scopus fields defined?
Scopus automatically classifies publications into subject areas according to the journal’s profile, which allows you to track the dynamics of research and identify key areas of expertise of the university.
Do you want to know how to find reputable journals, what topics are currently at the peak in your field, how to choose the right keywords and category for your article? Contact the KPI Library – we will help you navigate, prepare and publish qualitatively!

Vacancy in the KPI Library

KPI Library is looking for a person to help maintain cleanliness and order in our safe educational space CLUST SPACE.

We offer a stable salary, work in a comfortable and safe space, and the opportunity to become a member of a cool, friendly team.

For more information about the vacancy, please call: +380 99 052 78 26 (Liubov).

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute is in the top 10% of the most cited publications in the world

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute is in the top 10% of the most cited publications in the world: how it works and why it is important

Over the past five years, 381 scientific publications of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute have been included in the top 10% of the most cited publications in the world (according to Scopus/SciVal). This means that the research results of our scientists have high visibility and credibility in the international academic community.

Such publications

• build the reputation of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute as a leader in Ukrainian science
• demonstrate compliance with global scientific trends
• are taken into account in international university rankings
• contribute to the innovative economy – Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute science works for development.

What is the “top 10%”?

These are publications that are among the 10% of the most cited in their field, taking into account the year of publication and the type of document. The methodology is normalized by subject areas, which allows for more accurate comparisons of the impact of research between different scientific fields.

Do you want your work to be in the top? Get acquainted with the most cited publications of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute, choose reliable journals and openly share your research results with the international community.

If you are not yet working with WoS, Scopus or SciVal, contact the KPI Library, we will help you set up access, find relevant journals and use analytical tools to develop your research career.

“Using AI for academic activities”

Dear friends!

On the page “Using AI for Academics” on our website you will find:

• A guide to AI-based online services for various needs – from chatbots and note-takers to data visualization and text recognition/editing tools;
• A brief overview of the Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for Academic Activities at Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute and a link to the full text of the document;
• Recommendations for the implementation and use of AI from the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine;
• The answer to the question of what requirements the world’s leading publishers have for authors in the context of using artificial intelligence;
• And much more information.