Imanaly Akbar
Biographic Data
| ID | 6598499 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Imanaly Akbar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Imanaly |
| FAMILY NAME | Akbar |
| SIGNATURE | AKBAR I |
| AFFILIATIONS | Al-Farabi Kazakh National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5531-4179 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Exploring the Structural Relationships Between Urban Tourism Development and Sustainability
This study aims to investigate the relationships between urban tourism development and sustainable city growth in Almaty, Kazakhstan, by integrating economic, environmental, and socio-cultural dimensions through a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. A structured questionnaire survey was administered to 1136 residents between July and August 2025 to measure their perceptions of tourism impacts, satisfaction with urban life, and support fo…
The Role of Environmental Infrastructure in Enhancing Place Affection and Quality of Life
This study examines the role of environmental infrastructure in enhancing place affection and residents’ quality of life (QOL) in Lenger, a mountainous tourism destination in southern Kazakhstan. Rooted in Social Exchange Theory, the research investigates how eco-friendly infrastructure, such as green spaces, parks, and sustainable waste management, shapes emotional connections to place and promotes physical and mental well-being, aligning with S…
Trends in the Study of Gender Issues in Central Asian Countries
Recently, noteworthy progress has been made in the transition to gender equality, and the actions of several governments worldwide have been described as steps towards finding positive solutions to this issue. Ensuring gender equality is crucial in achieving sustainable development and effective economic growth at both the national and regional levels. Various articles on gender studies in the Central Asian (CA) region were retrieved using Scopus…
Analysis of ecotourism sustainability at Aksu-Zhabagly nature reserve in the Western Tien Shan mountains
Introduction. To assess the sustainability of tourism in Kazakhstan’s protected areas, this study focuses on the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve in the Western Tien Shan mountains and explores how neighboring communities engage in ecotourism and benefit from its development. It is shown that previous international research mainly concentrates on ecological, social, and economic aspects of tourism sustainability, often overlooking the relevance and e…
Assessment of recreation capacity of Zhongar - Alatau national park in Kazakhstan
Introduction. In Kazakhstan there is no unified methodology for quantitative assessment of the carrying capacity of national parks and protected areas. Despite the fact that each park has a long - term management plan that defines the conditions of access, protection, development and management, these plans are practically not used and function only as inventory tools when necessary. In this situation, there is a need for more accurate methods fo…
Evaluation of the Community-Based Ecotourism Development Status in the Aksu-Jabagly Nature Reserve, Kazakhstan
Many stakeholders believe that developing community-based ecotourism (CBET) in vulnerable nature reserves is an effective method of ensuring greater conservation of natural and cultural resources, empowering host communities, and improving their socio-economic well-being. This paper assesses the current status of the CBET development in the Aksu-Jabagly nature reserve (NR), located in the south part of Kazakhstan. In order to understand ecotouris…
Local Residents’ Participation in Tourism at a World Heritage Site and Limitations
One of the core elements of tourism development is considered to encourage local communities" participation in World Heritage (WH) tourism because of its vital role in the sustainability. Albeit more and more scholars have attached much importance on researching developing tourism fields of the country, unfortunately, very few researches have been undertaken to identify and analyze major issues in natural world heritage tourism in Kazakhstan, inc…
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Local Residents’ Participation in Tourism at a World Heritage Site and Limitations
One of the core elements of tourism development is considered to encourage local communities" participation in World Heritage (WH) tourism because of its vital role in the sustainability. Albeit more and more scholars have attached much importance on researching developing tourism fields of the country, unfortunately, very few researches have been undertaken to identify and analyze major issues in natural world heritage tourism in Kazakhstan, inc…
Evaluation of the Community-Based Ecotourism Development Status in the Aksu-Jabagly Nature Reserve, Kazakhstan
Many stakeholders believe that developing community-based ecotourism (CBET) in vulnerable nature reserves is an effective method of ensuring greater conservation of natural and cultural resources, empowering host communities, and improving their socio-economic well-being. This paper assesses the current status of the CBET development in the Aksu-Jabagly nature reserve (NR), located in the south part of Kazakhstan. In order to understand ecotouris…
Assessment of recreation capacity of Zhongar - Alatau national park in Kazakhstan
Introduction. In Kazakhstan there is no unified methodology for quantitative assessment of the carrying capacity of national parks and protected areas. Despite the fact that each park has a long - term management plan that defines the conditions of access, protection, development and management, these plans are practically not used and function only as inventory tools when necessary. In this situation, there is a need for more accurate methods fo…
The Role of Environmental Infrastructure in Enhancing Place Affection and Quality of Life
This study examines the role of environmental infrastructure in enhancing place affection and residents’ quality of life (QOL) in Lenger, a mountainous tourism destination in southern Kazakhstan. Rooted in Social Exchange Theory, the research investigates how eco-friendly infrastructure, such as green spaces, parks, and sustainable waste management, shapes emotional connections to place and promotes physical and mental well-being, aligning with S…
Trends in the Study of Gender Issues in Central Asian Countries
Recently, noteworthy progress has been made in the transition to gender equality, and the actions of several governments worldwide have been described as steps towards finding positive solutions to this issue. Ensuring gender equality is crucial in achieving sustainable development and effective economic growth at both the national and regional levels. Various articles on gender studies in the Central Asian (CA) region were retrieved using Scopus…
Analysis of ecotourism sustainability at Aksu-Zhabagly nature reserve in the Western Tien Shan mountains
Introduction. To assess the sustainability of tourism in Kazakhstan’s protected areas, this study focuses on the Aksu-Zhabagly Nature Reserve in the Western Tien Shan mountains and explores how neighboring communities engage in ecotourism and benefit from its development. It is shown that previous international research mainly concentrates on ecological, social, and economic aspects of tourism sustainability, often overlooking the relevance and e…
Exploring the Structural Relationships Between Urban Tourism Development and Sustainability
This study aims to investigate the relationships between urban tourism development and sustainable city growth in Almaty, Kazakhstan, by integrating economic, environmental, and socio-cultural dimensions through a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. A structured questionnaire survey was administered to 1136 residents between July and August 2025 to measure their perceptions of tourism impacts, satisfaction with urban life, and support fo…
Geography (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Tourism (5 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (4 works) · Environmental planning (4 works) · Archaeology (3 works) · Ecotourism (3 works) · Sustainable development (3 works) · Sustainable tourism (3 works) · Ecology (2 works)