The state of doctoral research in Uzbekistan: Results of a survey of doctoral students in agricultural economics

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The present study assesses the state of doctoral research and postgraduate education in agricultural economics in higher education institutions (HEI) in Uzbekistan and outlines initiatives for change. To better understand the content, process, and outcomes of postgraduate education and doctoral research, a survey of 72 doctoral students in HEI was conducted. The survey data show that the respondents cooperate little with their peers outside of Uzbekistan, lack international peer-reviewed publications and training in relevant theories and methods, and are underrepresented in international scientific events and associations. Furthermore, the scarcity of research funds and individual research space, as well as an excessive teaching load were indicated as key factors affecting the quality of doctoral research. Almost all respondents were satisfied with their current supervision, but were interested in being co-supervised by foreign professors. Most PhD students wish to continue their professional career within academia. Future reforms should enhance the quality and relevance of structured education programmes for PhD students, raise the incentives for conducting high-quality research that is published internationally, and support national and international collaboration between researchers.

Object Details

• Alternative title: Der Stand von Promotionsvorhaben in Usbekistan: Ergebnisse einer Befragung von Doktoranden der Agrarökonomie
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Series: Discussion Paper ; No. 164

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Wirtschaft ; Education and Research Institutions: General ; Analysis of Education ; Higher Education; Research Institutions ; Education: Government Policy
• Subject: PhD survey ; agricultural economics ; postgraduate education system ; student experience ; Uzbekistan ; Doktorandenbefragung ; Agrarökonomie ; Doktorandenausbildung ; Studentenerfahrungen ; Usbekistan

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Geistige Schöpfung
• (who): Ganiev, Ibragim ; Djanibekov, Nodir ; Hasanov, Shavkat ; Petrick, Martin
• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (who): Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)
• (where): Halle (Saale)
• (when): 2017

Further information

• Handle: http://hdl.handle.net/10419/168313
• URN: urn:nbn:de:gbv:3:2-74950
• Last update: 10.03.2025, 11:41 AM CET