Satellite data, artificial intelligence, and antennas: in which topics does Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute have the greatest scientific influence?

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute scientists are actively working on topics that determine the future of humanity. According to SciVal, the university’s publications include industry leaders with a high Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI), i.e. those that are cited much more often than the global average.

The most influential topics of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute over the past 5 years:

• Waveguide, Transducer, Antenna – FWCI 2.85
• Neural Networks, Wireless Sensor Networks – FWCI 1.33
• Remote Sensing, Satellite Data, Ukraine – FWCI 1.19
• Computer Networks, Distributed Systems, Info Theory – FWCI 1.06

These studies not only meet the challenges of the times, but are also in demand in the global science, technology, and defense industries.

What does a high FWCI mean?
This is an indicator that takes into account the subject area, type of publication, and year of publication. A FWCI above 1.00 is already above the world average, and a score above 2 is a global success.

Do you want to understand which topics have the greatest potential and how to find your own niche in the world science? Contact the KPI Library – we will show you how to use academic tools and databases to analyze research topics, find trends, and plan your publication strategy.

KPI in the international ranking SCImago Institutions Rankings

Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute in the international SCImago Institutions Rankings: we have something to be proud of – and room to grow!

According to the results of the updated SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR), Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute demonstrates a stable presence among the leading scientific institutions: the overall percentile is 74% (which means that we are consistently among the quarter of the world’s best institutions in terms of aggregate indicators).

According to the SIR ranking methodology, not only the number of scientific publications is evaluated, but also the citation of research, the quality of cooperation with international partners, the number of patents, media presence, participation in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, etc. No rating can fully reflect the depth and complexity of Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute’s educational and scientific achievements. However, such analytical systems show in which directions we can develop further.

What can we improve?

• Increase the number of publications in Q1 (SJR) journals
• Work more actively on patenting research results
• Expand open access to research results, communicate more actively with the public.

Remember that KPI Library is always there for you! We will help you navigate the requirements of journals, explain the principles of rating formation, show you how analytical systems work and how to use them.

Use the features of the eBook program

The eBook program allows young Ukrainians to receive UAH 908 to buy books in Ukrainian. This is a great opportunity to discover new authors or finally buy a long-awaited book.

Who can use the program?

All citizens of Ukraine who turn 18 in 2024 or later. To participate, you need to have an ID card or a foreign passport and tax number (RNOKPP) added to the Diia app.

How to use it?

The algorithm is simple:

1. Open the Diia app.

2. Select the eBook service. Open the Diia.Card application.

3. Submit an application and wait for the funds to be credited.

4. Within three months, use them in participating bookstores – for paper, electronic or audiobooks in Ukrainian.

The list of bookstores and publishers participating in the program is available on the website of the Ukrainian Book Institute.

Don’t miss this opportunity – choose, read, and be inspired! The project was implemented by the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine in cooperation with the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Book Institute and the “Action Support Project” implemented by UNDP in Ukraine with funding from the Government of Sweden.

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.

What books are in my library?

“How can I find out which books I borrowed and did not return?” – is one of the most popular questions at the end of the school year. We’ll tell you about it in detail.

How can I check which books from the Library are issued to my library card?

• Go to the Catalog+;
• Select the “Log in” tab and enter the barcode – student number without letters, and password – date of birth in the format day/month/year (for example, 01012002);
• Select the tab “Your account” => “Issued copies”.

Our video instructions for using the Catalog+: how to log in and use the catalog, how to order/renew books.

If you have any difficulties with authorization, please contact the Help Desk:

• in person at the Library (1st floor);
• by phone: +38 (044) 204-82-75;
• by e-mail: library@library.kpi.ua (in the letter, please indicate: name, faculty and group);
• in a telegram bot.

What should I do if a book from the Library is lost? Contact our librarians – they will advise you:

• in person at the Book Lending Desk (2nd floor);
• by phone – (044) 204-96-74;
• by e-mail – subject@library.kpi.ua.

How can I return a book to the Library?

• at the book lending desk (2nd floor);
• through the Book return box (1st floor);
• by “Nova Poshta” to the address: Kyiv, branch #70, 20 Beresteyskyi Ave. Contact person: 050-199-46-03, Olena Stasiuk;*;
• By “Ukrposhta” to the address: National Technical University of Ukraine “Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute” Scientific and Technical Library named after H. I. Denysenko Scientific and Technical Library, 37-l Beresteysky Ave. 03056, Kyiv, Ukraine. Please also indicate “Book by mail” on the parcel. Contact person: 050-199-46-03, Olena Stasiuk*.