Academic inbreeding in Kazakhstan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21728293 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Miray Dogan (0000-0002-6734-8947, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi, corresponding author), Hasan Arslan (0000-0002-7945-6689, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi), Baizhuman Kashkhynbay (Kyrgyz National University), Zhaniyat Baltabayeva (0000-0002-7560-2917, L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publication date | 2025-08-29 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Policy Futures in Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1478-2103 • E-ISSN: 1478-2103 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/14782103251370540 |
| OpenAlex | W4413825959 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 29 |
Academic inbreeding, the practice of hiring graduates from within the same institution, persists in Kazakhstan due to cultural norms, institutional practices, and economic factors. While it offers advantages like continuity and familiarity, it also carries risks like intellectual stagnation and excluding external perspectives. This paper explores the complex dynamics of academic inbreeding in Kazakhstan and proposes measures to mitigate its adverse effects. Importantly, these measures are designed to preserve the positive aspects of institutional loyalty and tradition, ensuring that the essence of Kazakh higher education is not lost in the change process. Findings reveal that key strategies include implementing clear legal frameworks, fostering academic mobility, and promoting merit-based recruitment policies. Academic mobility offers a promising avenue for introducing fresh ideas and perspectives, preventing stagnation, and enhancing the intellectual vitality of academic institutions. A balanced approach that combines internal loyalty with the inclusion of external talent will ensure the long-term sustainability and innovation of Kazakhstan’s higher education system. By adopting these strategies, Kazakh universities can foster a more dynamic, diverse, and competitive academic environment
Development economics · Economic geography · Economics · Geography · Inbreeding · Political science · Population · Sociology · Central Asia Education and Culture · Demography · Higher Education Governance and Development · International Student and Expatriate Challenges
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |