Mobilization and stigmatization
PhD admissions in wartime
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21556462 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Natalia Tsybuliak (0000-0003-2474-8614, Berdyansk State Pedagogical University, corresponding author), Artem Polulyakhov (0009-0004-3171-9154, Berdyansk State Pedagogical University), Yana Suchikova (0000-0003-4537-966X, Berdyansk State Pedagogical University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 44 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 1305-1313 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-04 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Higher Education Research & Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0729-4360 • E-ISSN: 1469-8366 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07294360.2024.2424161 |
| OpenAlex | W4404349669 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 16 |
The ongoing war in Ukraine has profoundly impacted Ukraine's higher education system, particularly in the realm of PhD admissions. This essay explores the surge in PhD enrollments, driven partly by mobilization policies, and examines the complex challenges it presents, including the stigmatization of male students who are often labelled as ‘draft dodgers’. The essay analyzes policy changes, societal perceptions, and their implications for the future of Ukrainian higher education. It argues that while the recent reforms aim to maintain academic integrity, they may inadvertently create barriers that limit diversity and academic potential. The stigmatization of male PhD students threatens both their mental health and the vitality of academic discourse, creating a hidden crisis with long-term consequences for research and intellectual potential. By navigating this complex terrain with a balanced approach to policy-making, Ukraine can preserve the integrity of its education system while supporting its scholars for future recovery
Higher education · Mobilization · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Sociology · Global Health Workforce Issues · Law · Migration, Health and Trauma · Psychology · Public Administration
| Citations per year | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |