Scientific Discoveries

Author: Kushchubek kyzy Shirin
Candidate of Pedagogical Sciences, acting associate prof. Kyrgyz National University named after J. Balasagyn Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SCIENTOMETRIC ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE 'GREEN LIBRARY' CONCEPT IN CENTRAL ASIAN UNIVERSITIES

Key words: green library, sustainable development, university libraries, digitalization, scientometrics, research productivity, electronic resources, environmental education, Central Asia, scientific publications.

Annotation. This article presents a scientometric assessment of the implementation of the “green library” concept in universities of Central Asia and analyzes its influence on research productivity. In the context of the global transition toward sustainable development, university libraries are transforming into environmentally and digitally oriented centers of academic infrastructure. The green library concept is understood as a комплекс of practices including the digitalization of library collections, reduction of paper consumption, adoption of energy-efficient technologies, and promotion of environmental awareness through educational initiatives.
The methodological framework of the study is based on a bibliometric analysis of university publication activity indexed in Scopus, Web of Science, and RSCI, along with an evaluation of library infrastructure and sociological methods aimed at understanding users’ perceptions of the library’s role in research activities. Statistical analysis revealed a positive correlation between the level of digital and ecological modernization of libraries and key scientometric indicators such as publication output, citation rates, and international research collaboration.
The findings indicate that universities with more advanced electronic library environments demonstrate higher research productivity. At the same time, environmental initiatives implemented through libraries contribute to fostering a culture of sustainable development within the academic community. The study concludes that the green library serves as a significant factor in enhancing the research effectiveness of universities and strengthening their integration into the global scientific space.