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Uzbekistan’s doctoral system: Western standards on paper, Soviet legacy in practice
The doctoral education system in Uzbekistan is overly complicated for researchers, and scientific works, dissertations, and articles are losing their value. Scientific advisors lack sufficient knowledge… These were the main theses of a recently published article in a reputable international journal. Kun.uz revisited this pressing issue and discussed it with education experts.
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Surkhandarya farmer dies in custody during questioning in murder investigation
In Surkhandarya, during the investigation into a murder involving a family of three, many local men were taken to the Uzun District Internal Affairs Department (IAD) for questioning.
SOCIETY
Water crisis in Central Asia: Is Uzbekistan at risk due to Taliban's Kushtepa canal?
In the 20th century, states and corporations fiercely competed for oil — the main strategic resource of the industrial age. In the 21st century, however, another, even more valuable resource has taken the forefront: water.
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Uzbekistan introduces export duties on 86 goods, including key raw materials
SOCIETY | 18:11
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Tashkent among world’s 20 most polluted cities in 2024 Air Quality Report
SOCIETY | 17:46
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Gold prices hit record highs in Uzbekistan as 5-gram bars top 6.4 million UZS
SOCIETY | 17:45
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Chinese investors pose no threat to Uzbekistan, says ministry – But is that really the case?
SOCIETY | 15:19
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Authorities dismantle criminal network illegally collecting personal data of over 15,000 people in Tashkent
SOCIETY | 15:18
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Justice Ministry proposes ban on filming people without consent
SOCIETY | 14:58
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Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism to visit Namangan
TOURISM | 14:40
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A 75% increase: More parents choosing private schools for their children
SOCIETY | 14:17
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Gov’t mandates solar panels and energy-efficient heating in new buildings
SOCIETY | 14:16
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Uzbekistan plans to increase speed tolerance from 5 km/h to 10 km/h
SOCIETY | 13:56
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U.S. halts funding for ‘Radio Liberty’ and ‘Voice of America’
SOCIETY | 11:47
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Andijan Airport welcomes first technical flight after major renovation
SOCIETY | 11:46