2025

Monographs

  1. Monograph: Groundwater Resource Potential of Southern and Eastern Kazakhstan for the Development of Irrigated Agriculture / Edited by M.K. Absametov. Smart University Press, 2025. 230 p.
  2. Monograph: Groundwater Resource Potential of Northern and Central Kazakhstan for the Development of Irrigated Agriculture / Edited by M.K. Absametov. Smart University Press, 2025. 146 p.

Publications

A total of 11 articles were published in journals indexed in Scopus (Percentile >50):

  1. Rakhimov, A. Ismagulova, V. Kulagin, M. Begentayev, V. Rakhimova, N. Tileuberdi. Optimized Use of Alternative Water Sources with Artificial Recharge in Circulating Irrigation under Climate Change: A Case Study from Enbekshikazakh District, Almaty Region. ES Energy & Environment, May 2025. DOI: 10.30919/ee1510. Scopus Percentile: 97.
  2. Adenova, D. Sapargaliyev, J. Sagin, M. Absametov, Y. Murtazin, V. Smolyar. Assessing Groundwater and Soil Quality in West Kazakhstan Amid Climate Impacts and Oil Industry Contamination Risks. Scientific Reports, Vol. 15, Article No. 6663 (2025), pp. 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-90033-z. Scopus Percentile: 92.
  3. Sapargaliyev, Y. Murtazin, V. Mirlas, V. Smolyar, Y. Anker. MODFLOW Application for Exploitable Groundwater Resource Assessment of the Zhem Artesian Basin Aquifer Complex, Kazakhstan. Applied Sciences, 2025, 15, 5443, pp. 1–37. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15105443. Scopus Percentile: 79.
  4. Murtazin, V. Kulagin, V. Mirlas, Y. Anker, T. Rakhimov, Z. Onglassynov, V. Rakhimova. Integrated Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Water-Saving Irrigation Technology (Western Kazakhstan). Water, 2025, 17, 1232, pp. 1–36. https://doi.org/10.3390/w17081232. Scopus Percentile: 79.
  5. Tazhiyev, Y. Murtazin, E. Sotnikov, V. Rakhimova, D. Adenova, M. Abdizhalel, D. Yerezhep. Geoinformation and Analytical Support for the Development of Promising Aquifers for Pasture Water Supply in Southern Kazakhstan. Water, 2025, 17(9), 1297. https://doi.org/10.3390/w17091297. Scopus Percentile: 77; Web of Science Q2.
  6. Sotnikov, Z. Onglassynov, K. Kanafin, R. Berndtsson, V. Rakhimova, O. Miroshnichenko, Sh. Gabdullina, K. Tussupova. Identifying Fresh Groundwater Potential in Unconfined Aquifers in Arid Central Asia: A Remote Sensing and Geo-Information Modeling Approach. Water, 2025, 17, 2985, pp. 1–34. https://doi.org/10.3390/w17202985. Scopus Percentile: 87.
  7. Absametov, D. Umbetaliev, V. Kulagin, T. Rakhimov, V. Mirlas, A. Ismagulova, V. Rakhimova. Optimizing Irrigation Efficiency: A Case Study of the Bakbakti Rice System in the Akdala Massif. Frontiers in Water, 2025, Vol. 7, Article 1650089, 22 p. DOI: 10.3389/frwa.2025.1650089. Scopus Percentile: 74.
  8. Smolyar, D. Adenova, T. Rakhimov, R. Ayazbayev, G. Nyssanbayeva, A. Kerimkulova. Zoning of the Territory of Southern Kazakhstan Based on the Conditions of Groundwater Availability for Watering Pasture Lands. Hydrology, 2025, 12, 227. https://doi.org/10.3390/hydrology12090227. Scopus Percentile: 77.
  9. Absametov, D. Chensizbayev, N. Itemen, E. Murtazin, V. Mirlas, M. Zilberbrand, Y. Anker. Origin of Lithium-Rich Deep Formation Waters in Upper Devonian–Lower Carboniferous Sediments of the Shu-Sarysu Gas Fields, Kazakhstan, Studied by Hydrochemical Modeling. Groundwater for Sustainable Development, Vol. 30, August 2025, Article 101500. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2025.101500. Scopus Percentile: 91.
  10. Tazhiyev, Y. Murtazin, V. Rakhimova, I. Rakhmetov, D. Adenova, K. Koshpanova, E. Sotnikov, M. Abdizhalel, A. Akylbayeva, and D. Yerezhep. Applied Hydrogeological Assessment and GIS-Based Modeling of Transboundary Aquifers in the Shu River Basin. Water (Switzerland), 2025, 17, 2476. https://doi.org/10.3390/w17162476. Scopus Percentile: 87; Web of Science Q2.
  11. S. Kalmakhanova, A. A. Kurtebayeva, Z. T. Tleuova, B. Satybaldiev, S. A. Orynbayev, A. Malakar, H. T. Gomes, D. D. Snow. Environmental Impact of Wastewater on Surface and Groundwater in Central Asia. Sustainability, 2025, 17, 5370, pp. 1–19. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17125370.

Journals Recognized by the Committee for Quality Assurance in Science and Higher Education (CQASHE/KOKNVO)

  1. A. Smolyar, D.K. Adenova, V.S. Rakhimova, D.S. Sapargaliyev. Assessment of Irrigated Agriculture Availability Based on Groundwater Deposits Explored for Land Irrigation in Southern and Eastern Kazakhstan. Geography and Water Resources, No. 2, 2025, pp. 64–72. https://doi.org/10.55764/2957-9856/2025-2-64-72.21
  2. Absametov, A. Ismagulova, V. Mirlas, V. Kulagin, D. Umbetaliev, T. Rakhimov, V. Rakhimova. Monitoring of the Water and Salt Balance of the Bakbakty Rice Irrigation System under the Reuse of Collector-Drainage Water for Irrigation. Engineering Journal of Satbayev University, Vol. 148 (2025), Issue 3, pp. 40–47. https://doi.org/10.51301/ejsu.2025.i3.06
  3. K. Absametov, V.D. Vyalov, D.K. Adenova, A.M. Baikadamova. Development of a Combined Heat and Power Generation Complex Based on the Geothermal Waters of the Zharkent Depression. Engineering Journal of Satbayev University, Vol. 147 (2025), Issue 4, pp. 37–42. https://doi.org/10.51301/ejsu.2025.i4.06
  4. A. Smolyar, D.K. Adenova, Ye.Zh. Murtazin, T.A. Rakhimov. Forecast of Potential Changes in Exploitable Groundwater Reserves under the Influence of Natural and Anthropogenic Processes at Groundwater Deposits Explored for Irrigation. Geography and Water Resources, No. 3, 2025, pp. 34–41. https://doi.org/10.55764/2957-9856/2025-3-34-41.30
  5. K. Rakhmetov, A.T. Toktar, A.A. Nurgaziyeva. Assessment of the Current Status of Groundwater Deposits in Eastern Kazakhstan Explored for Irrigation. Geography and Water Resources, No. 3, 2025, pp. 58–68. https://doi.org/10.55764/2957-9856/2025-3-58-68.32
  6. A. Onglassynov, L.V. Shagarova, Ye.Zh. Murtazin, M.M. Muratova. Identification of Groundwater Potential Zones in the Ulytau Region Using GIS and AHP Methods. 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation, 2025, No. 4 (Part I), pp. 138–146. https://doi.org/10.52269/NTDG2541138
  7. A. Onglassynov, M.M. Muratova. Development of a Geo-Information and Analytical System for Promising Aquifers of Southern Kazakhstan. 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation, 2025, No. 1, pp. 167–173. https://doi.org/10.52269/22266070_2025_1_167 (CQASHE-recognized journal).
  8. A. Onglassynov, T.A. Rakhimov, M.M. Muratova, M.Zh. Akynbayeva. Assessment of Groundwater Quality in Pasture Areas of Southern Kazakhstan. 3i: Intellect, Idea, Innovation, 2025, No. 1, pp. 174–181. https://doi.org/10.52269/22266070_2025_1_174 (CQASHE-recognized journal).
  9. Sh. Ustabaev, G.S. Alimbetova, B.M. Zhaksybek, S.Zh. Akhatova. Application of Chemical Solution Utilization Technology for Desalination of Mineralized Water in Remote Pastures of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Mechanics and Technologies, 2025, No. 2 (88), pp. 194–205. https://doi.org/10.55956/NNJA4753 (CQASHE-recognized journal).
  10. Sh. Ustabaev, B.D. Ismailov, S.Zh. Akhatova, I.V. Basmanov. Current State and Prospects for Pasture Development in the Zhambyl Region. Science and Education (West Kazakhstan Agrarian and Technical University named after Zhangir Khan), No. 2–4 (79), 2025, pp. 152–158. DOI: 10.52578/2305-9397-2025-2-4-152-158 (CQASHE-recognized journal).
  11. Sh. Ustabaev, N.N. Balgabayev, V.A. Tumlert, G.S. Alimbetova, B.D. Ismailov, G.E. Telgarayeva, B.M. Zhaksybek. Chemical and Technological Aspects of Groundwater Treatment with High Salt Content for Pasture Water Supply. Mechanics and Technologies, 2025, No. 3 (89), pp. 211–222. https://doi.org/10.55956/MPHB9688 (CQASHE-recognized journal).
  12. Toktar, A. Nurgaziyeva, I. Rakhmetov. Pasture Water Supply Using Groundwater as a Driver for the Development of Transhumant Livestock Farming in the Zhambyl Region. Research, Results (Izdenister Natigeler), 2025, No. 3 (107), pp. 421–429. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/40
  13. K. Adenova, Ye.Zh. Murtazin, O.L. Miroshnichenko, E.V. Sotnikov, S.R. Tazhiyev. Application of Digital Technologies in Monitoring Transboundary Aquifers of the Shu–Talas Basin. Research, Results (Izdenister Natigeler), No. 3 (107), 2025. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/42 (CQASHE-recognized journal).
  14. R. Tazhiyev, Ye.Zh. Murtazin, A.A. Aynayeva, D.K. Adenova, V.S. Rakhimova. Prospects for the Use of the Southern Part of the Talas-Assa Groundwater Deposit for Domestic Drinking Water Supply to Taraz City, Industrial Facilities, and Rural Settlements of the Zhambyl and Bayzak Districts of the Zhambyl Region. Research, Results (Izdenister Natigeler), No. 3 (107), 2025. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/41 (CQASHE-recognized journal).
  15. Zh. Murtazin, D.K. Adenova, S.R. Tazhiyev. Hydrogeochemical Features of the Formation of Lithium-Bearing Brines in the Shu-Sarysu Depression. Research, Results (Izdenister Natigeler), No. 3 (107), 2025, pp. 464–472. https://doi.org/10.37884/3-2025/44 (CQASHE-recognized journal).

Copyright Certificates

Five copyright certificates were obtained and registered with the National Institute of Intellectual Property of the Republic of Kazakhstan:

  1. Copyright Certificate No. 53657, dated 20 January 2025. Hydrogeological Map of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Scale 1:2,500,000). Authors: V.A. Smolyar, R.K. Ayazbayev.
  2. Copyright Certificate No. 53647, dated 20 January 2025. Map of Forecast Exploitable Groundwater Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Scale 1:2,500,000). Author: V.A. Smolyar.
  3. Copyright Certificate No. 53765, dated 22 January 2025. Map of Natural Groundwater Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Scale 1:2,500,000). Author: V.A. Smolyar.
  4. Copyright Certificate No. 53663, dated 20 January 2025. Map of Groundwater Deposits of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Scale 1:2,500,000). Authors: V.A. Smolyar, V.A. Kiktev.
  5. Copyright Certificate No. 53658, dated 20 January 2025. Map of Water Resources Management Zoning of the Republic of Kazakhstan: Water Resource Potential of Water Management Basins (Scale 1:5,000,000). Authors: V.A. Smolyar, R.K. Ayazbayev.

Published in 2023:

1.Коллективная монография:Ресурсный потенциал подземных вод Казахстана как источник устойчивого питьевого водообеспечения, Абсаметов М.К., Муртазин Е.Ж., Оспанов К.Т. и др./Под редакцией М.К. Абсаметова. – Алматы: 2023. – 304 с.

2. M.Absametov, J.Sagin, D.Adenovа, V.Smolyar, E.Murtazin. Assessment of the groundwater for household and drinking purposes in central Kazakhstan//Groundwater for Sustainable Development, № 21, 2023,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gsd.2023.100907, Scopus, Percentile 91

3.D. Adenova, S.Tazhiyev, J. Sagin, M. Absametov, Ye.Murtazin, L.Trushel, O. Miroshnichenko, A.Zaryab.Groundwater Quality and Potential Health Risk in Zhambyl Region, Kazakhstan// Water, 2023, 5, 482. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15030482,  Scopus, Percentile 77, Web of Science Q2

4.M.K. Absametov, E.Zh.Murtazin, V.V.Kulagin, A.T. Makyzhanova, A.Zh. Ismagulova. Infiltration and colmatation dynamics on physical models study by infiltration basins at artificial groundwater recharge//Water Conservation and Management (Малайзия),  Том 7, Выпуск 1, Стр. 45 – 54, 2023 DOI 10.26480/wcm.01.2023.45.54, Scopus, Percentile 67

5.Zhanna Tleuova, Daniel D. Snow, Murat Mukhamedzhanov,  Aray Ermenbay. Relation of Hydrogeology and Contaminant Sources to Drinking Water Quality in Southern Kazakhstan // Water, 2023,  №15, 4240. https://doi.org/10.3390/w15244240, Scopus, Percentile 77, Web of Science Q2

6.Sotnikov E.V., Miroshnichenko O.L., Trushel L.Y., Gabdulina Sh.I., Murtazin Ye.Zh. Forecasting the flooding processes of urban areas by methods of mathematical modeling by the example of Pavlodar (Kazakhstan)// Известия НАН РК, серия геология, технические науки. https://doi.org/10.32014/2023.2518-170X.330, Volume 4. Number 460 (2023), Стр. 208-224, Scopus, Percentile 41

7.Z.A.Onglassynov, L.V. Shagarova, M.M. Muratova. Satellite data spectral analysis under critical hydrogeological-amelioratory conditions of Golodnostepsky irrigation lands// E3S Web of Conferences 407, 02005 (2023) APEEM 2023, https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202340702005, Scopus, Percentile 25 

8. Смоляр В.А., Токтар А.Т., Нургазиева А.А., Рахимова В.С. Оценка обеспеченности и состояния ресурсов пресных и слабосолоноватых подземных вод Западного Казахстана//Горный журнал Казахстана, 2023, № 7, https://doi.org/10.48498/minmag.2023.219.7.005   стр. 22-30.(издание КОКСОН)

9.М.К.Абсаметов, А.Ж.Жакибаева, Е.Ж.Муртазин, Ю.Н.Ливинский, А.М.Джабасов. Оценка обеспеченности, состояния и перспектив использования ресурсов подземных вод для питьевого водообеспечения  Западно-Казахстанского региона//География и водные ресурсы, 2023, № 2, с.3-15.

10. Н.М.Итемен, Е.Ж.Муртазин. Оценка распространения лития в попутных пластовых рассолах нефтяных и газовых месторождений Западного Казахстана// Горный журнал Казахстана, № 1, 2023, стр.8-14. https://doi.org/10.48498/minmag.2023.213.1.008

 11. Д.Б. Ченсизбаев, Д.К. Аденова, К.Е. Кошпанова. Определение концентрации лития в промышленных водах Шу–Сарысуйской провинции методом электрофореза. Известия НАН РК, Серия химия и технологии, 2023, Volume № 1, стр 183-193, https://doi.org/10.32014/2023.2518-1491.157

12. Н.М.Итемен, Е.Ж.Муртазин, Е.Ш.Жексембаев, И.К.Рахметов. Особенности изотопного состава подземных вод Южного Мангышлака// Горный журнал Казахстана, 2023,  № 8, стр. 38-44,  https://doi.org/10.48498/minmag.2023.220.8.005

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– In foreign publications indexed by the Web of Science Core Collection, SCOPUS:

1.Ospanov, K., Rakhimov, T., Myrzakhmetov, M., Andraka, D. «Assessment of the impact of sewage storage ponds on the water environment in surrounding area». Water (Switzerland) 12(9),2483. 2020 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/12/9/2483

2.М..A. Mukhamedzhanov, T. A. Rakhimov, I.K. Rakhmetov. Drinking groundwater of western Kazakhstan and the problems of their pollution. International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management SGEM 2020, p. 473-480, ISBN 978-619-7408-80-5, ISSN 1314-2704.

https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2020/1.1/s02.059

3.M.A. Mukhamedzhanov, T. A. Rakhimov, I.K. Rakhmetov, D.B. Muratkhanov. Problem of drinking water supply to population of Mangistau and West-Kazakhstan regions. International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management SGEM 2020, p.693-700, ISBN 978-619-7408-80-5, ISSN 1314-2704.

https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2020/1.1/s02.084

4.S. Kan, O. Kalugin, Sh. Kurmangaliyeva, Zh. Tleuova  Research of therapeutic mud litter Arasan-Kundyzdy in the Almaty region by geophysical methods/20th International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM.-2020. Conference Proceedings SGEM2020: Informatics, Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing, Issue 2.2, Section: Hydrogeology, Engineering geology and Geotechnics. Volume 20 – Albena, 2020. – p.723-730, ISBN 978-619-7408-80-5, ISSN 1314-2704

https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2020/1.1/s02.088

5.Absametov, K.Svetlakova, M. Muratova Hydrogeological cross-sections digitalization // International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management SGEM 2020. Cartography and GIS, Albena, 2020. – p. 373-380. ISBN 978-619-7408-80-5, ISSN 1314-2704.

https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2020/2.2/s11.044

6.E.Zh.Murtazin, O.L.Miroshnichenko, L.Yu.Trushel. Geoinformational model of groundwater resources and reserves of South Kazakhstan 20th International multidisciplinary scientific geoconference & EXPO SGEM 2020, Сonference proceedings Science and Technologies in Geology, Exploration and Mining Issue 1.2, 2020, Albena, Bulgaria, p. 539-546, ISBN 978-619-7408-80-5, ISSN 1314-2704.

https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2020/1.1/s02.066

7.A.M.Yermenbay, S.V.Osipov, Yu.N.Livinsky. Groundwater anthropogenic pollution in the oil and gas fields of Kazakhstan/ 20th International multidisciplinary scientific geoconference & EXPO SGEM 2020, Сonference proceedings Science and Technologies in Geology, Exploration and Mining Issue, 2020, Albena, Bulgaria, p. 561-568, ISBN 978-619-7408-80-5, ISSN 1314-2704.

https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2020/1.1/s02.069

8.M.A.Mukhamedzhanov, T.A.Rakhimov, I.K.Rakhmetov, D.B.Muratkhanov. Recommendations on prevention, elimination and mitigation of climatic change negative effect on the groundwater in Kazakhstan/ 20th International multidisciplinary scientific geoconference & EXPO SGEM 2020, Сonference proceedings Science and Technologies in Geology, Exploration and Mining Issue 1.2, 2020, Albena, Bulgaria, p.707-714, ISBN 978-619-7408-80-5, ISSN 1314-2704. https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2020/1.1/s02.086

– in domestic publications indexed by the Web of Science Core Collection, incl. recommended by the Control Committee in Education under the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan

1.Y.Z.Murtazin, O.L.Miroshnichenko, L.Y.Trushel. Creation of computer models of the maps of groundwater availability in Kazakhstan// News of the Academy of sciences of the Republic Kazakhstan. Series of geology and technical sciences. – 2020. – № 2 (440). – P. 114-122.

2.S.V.Osipov, A.M.Yermenbai, A.Zh. Akylbekova. The negative impact of anthropogenic factors on the state of groundwater of Kazakhstan // NEWS of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Series of Geology and Technical Sciences.- № 2.- Алматы.- 2020.- С. 132-140.

3.M.A.Muhamedzhanov, Jay Sagin, T.A.Rakhimov. Developing scenarios of sustainable water-supply for Kazakhstan population and economy under climatic and antropogenic changes at the regional, national and transboundary levels until 2030// News of the National Academy of sciences of the Republic Kazakhstan. Series of geology and technical sciences. – 2020. – № 3 (441). – P. 6-15.

– in other publications, incl.  in conference proceedings

1.А. Yermenbay,  L. Shagarova, М. Absametov, Prospects of water supply with fresh groundwater under anthropogenic impact conditions  // Geolink International Conference 2020.- Vol. 2 – Plovdiv, Bulgaria. – P. 259-267.

2.L. Shagarova, M. Muratova, A. Yermenbay. Processing and qualitative visualization in pseudo-true colors of long-term series of satellite data // Geolink International Conference 2020.- Vol. 2 – Plovdiv, Bulgaria. – P. 249-258.

3. Kan S. M., Kalugin O. A., Kurmangalieva Sh. G. Otsenka informativnosti geofizicheskogo profilirovaniya nekotorykh deposits curative mud Almaty region/ / Zh. Geologiya, geografiya i globalnaya energiya: Astrakhan State University.- Astrakhan, 2020. – No. 1. – p. 90-93

4. Miroshnichenko O. L., Trushel L. Yu., Murtazin E. Zh. Maps of resources and reserves of underground waters of Kazakhstan as a component of the information system//Geology and subsurface protection. – 2020. – № 2 (75). – Pp. 79-88.

5. Kan S. M., Kalugin O. A., Nurpeisov R. A. Features of the temperature regime of manifestations of therapeutic mud in the eastern districts of the Almaty region .- Almaty.-2020. – No. 1. – p. 22-29.