Academic paper on studying the Nexus approach: ‘Water-energy-food-ecosystems’

This course provides an overview of the methodological knowledge and tools necessary for selecting a research journal and preparing a publication.

Course duration: 18 hours (each module consists of 60-75 minutes of video).
Course author: Aliya Tankibaeva, PhD, MPA, lecturer and researcher at the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Management, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
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About the course:

The course is designed for scientists specialising in the study of interactions between natural ecosystems, issues of their management, conservation and development of sustainable socio-economic approaches to their use (Nexus WEEP).

Upon completion of the course, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and standards of scientific research publication and the sequential steps in preparing a scientific article for peer-reviewed journals in the field of NEXUS.

The expected outcomes involve the development of the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
01

selection and formulation of research objectives in the field of Nexus VEPE

02

determination of scientific and methodological significance and areas of practical application in accordance with the standards of peer-reviewed publications

03

Mastering techniques and tools for searching and evaluating sources and literature on disciplinary and cross-disciplinary issues in the field of Nexus VEPE

04

familiarisation with contemporary requirements of publishing ethics and characteristic ethical dilemmas in the field of research Nexus VEPE

05

selection of authorial style in accordance with contemporary requirements for scientific texts, formatting and structuring of articles

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knowledge and skills in working with open-access digital tools and software for effectively searching for and selecting peer-reviewed scientific journals in the field of Nexus VEPE research

Training modules
Module 1. Types of research using the Nexus approach
Lecture 1

Assessing Global Water Resources: From Water Scarcity to Water Security

Lecture 2

Transboundary Waters, Related Conflicts and Cooperation

Lecture 3

Assessing Global Water Resources: From Water Scarcity to Water Security

Lecture 4

Assessing Global Water Resources: From Water Scarcity to Water Security

Module 2. Setting goals and research questions
Module 3. Choosing a scientific journal
Module 4. Organising a scientific article
Module 5. Organising a review article
Module 6. Features of academic writing
Module 7. Ethics of scientific publications
Learning outcomes

As a result of completing practical work and independent assignments, students will be able to develop an individual publication preparation plan and detail the structure and quality standards of their proposed article.

Methodological recommendations on selecting and structuring research objectives and the scientific significance of research results will be useful for novice researchers, while experienced researchers can familiarise themselves with current issues and opportunities for publishing results in the field of Nexus VEPE research. The modules contain training material on scientific and methodological issues, practical recommendations, and questions for independent work.