This comprehensive bibliometric analysis investigates energy-saving strategies in petroleum extraction, shedding light on key research areas, trends, and collaborations. The analysis covers 98 research articles spanning from 2003 to 2024, sourced from the Web of Science (WOS) database and analyzed using the Bibliometrics R package v.4.1.3, including descriptive statistics, network analysis, and factorial analysis. Findings reveal significant contributions from China, Canada, Russia, and the USA, with notable collaborations and thematic clusters identified. Top journals, prolific authors, and leading institutions are highlighted, showcasing global efforts in advancing sustainability in the oil industry. Institutions like the University of Calgary and authors such as Gates ID, Ren SR, and Zhang L play significant roles in advancing knowledge in this domain. Keyword analysis underscores prevalent themes such as optimization, simulation, and energy efficiency. Technological innovations, process optimization, and organizational strategies emerge as crucial avenues for reducing electrical energy consumption in oil extraction operations. However, limitations include database constraints and language bias. Overall, this study offers valuable insights for researchers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, informing future research directions and policy initiatives for enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in petroleum extraction.

This article explores ways of learning in the fresh air as an alternative to the formation of value orientations to the regional flora. In addition to the formation of value orientations, outdoor learning: improves concentration, reduces stress and increases the learning motivation of students. Thus, our research, within the framework of the formation of value orientations, was carried out in the fresh air and was focused on practical work with the flora of the region. The authors investigated the value orientations in relation to the regional flora of 6th grade students. The acquired knowledge was measured by a qualitative method, in order to obtain better positively reliable results. This emphasizes the importance of outdoor education, which can contribute to the formation of value orientations to the regional flora, a deeper understanding and appreciation of the environment, the development of environmental literacy and the popularization of the science of biology, in general, and the lesson of biology, in particular. Such results can be useful for biology teachers and university educators, who can use such training to improve students' knowledge and attitudes towards regional flora. Also in this article, it is very important to further analyze the factors that contribute to or hinder the achievement of successful outdoor learning outcomes in order to maximize their potential effect.

This article is devoted to the study of the digitalization of education in Kazakhstan, the stages of its development, the main trends and the evaluation of its effectiveness on the basis of higher professional education. The study aims to provide a theoretical basis for the state of digitalization in higher professional education in Kazakhstan, evaluate its current effectiveness, and determine a path for future development. The article analyzes the formation of the stages of computerization, informatization, automation and digitalization of society, as well as the information and educational technologies and IT resources used by teachers of two faculties (natural science and technical) in the educational process of Aktobe Regional University named after K. Zhubanov. It also discusses the preferences for the use of digital transformation in education. Our analysis of scientific sources on the digitalization of education presented and revealed the main trends, risks, advantages, imperfections and pitfalls of the digitalization of vocational training. The article discusses how teachers and students organised their work during the post-pandemic period when using the skills of online education and applying the achievements of digitalization of the educational process. The digitalization of education significantly changes the requirements for teachers. Teachers must master modern technologies, be able to use them effectively in the educational process and possess the key skills necessary to fulfill their professional duties. The results of a study of the attitude of teachers and students of the Aktobe Regional University named after K. Zhubanov of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering to digital transformation and the use of information and communication technologies are presented and the main indicators are identified, the trends in the use of modern digital technologies. The results obtained allow us to determine the main problems of education at the present stage. The main problems of digitalization of higher professional education in Kazakhstan are indicated. The attitude of teachers of Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering to the digital transformation of education, the formation of digital competencies and the attitude to restrictions and risks in the transition to the digitalization of education is shown. The main prospects for continuing research on the use of digitalization in education are outlined.

More effective methodologies are still needed to achieve a system that can inspire students' interest and motivation and guide them toward science and research. This results in a need for more robust value system formation among students in educational settings. The study's main objective was to develop and implement a value system formation technology for school children in the context of active teaching, focusing on biology education. This research is a qualitative study involving biology teachers and schoolchildren in a school's educational environment. The data collection methods used in this study were interviews, observation, and document analysis. The instrument used was an observation sheet. The data analysis methods used in this research are thematic and content analysis. The results showed that Monakhov's axiom technology effectively increased students' involvement and interest in project and research activities and assisted teachers in achieving educational goals oriented towards the holistic development of students' values. In conclusion, the findings of this study show a significant increase in the number of scientific and research works conducted by students of schools participating in competitions such as DARYN and MAN over the past three years. This research is expected to inform educational policy and curriculum development, promoting the integration of project and research activities to develop individuals with solid scientific thinking, ethical values, and a sense of responsibility towards their environment.

Chromo-magnesian ore materials constitute a complex resource base for producing both metallurgical and chemical products, yet existing research remains fragmented across beneficiation, smelting, chemical extraction, waste valorization, and refractory applications. This systematic review, conducted according to PRISMA 2020 using Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, and SpringerLink, evaluates processing routes based on feedstock type and product orientation. Of 625 identified records, 19 studies met the final inclusion criteria. The reviewed technologies were classified into four groups: chemical processing, metallurgical reduction and smelting, integrated beneficiation–chemical–metallurgical routes, and refractory/materials production. Primary chromite ores and concentrates are predominantly used for ferrochrome and stainless-steel alloy production, whereas tailings, slimes, overburden, and serpentine-bearing materials are mainly processed into chromium oxide, magnesium compounds, and silica-rich products. Integrated routes show the greatest potential for low-grade and technogenic materials through multi-product recovery and improved resource efficiency. However, route selection depends on feedstock quality, mineralogy, target products, and process intensity. Major research gaps include limited comparative studies, insufficient mineralogy-driven process design, and inadequate techno-economic and environmental evaluation. Overall, future development should focus on integrated, feed-specific processing strategies that maximize resource utilization.

Smart Grids represent a transformative shift in the management and operation of electrical grids, driven by the need to improve efficiency, integrate renewable energy, and enhance grid resilience. This paper provides an overview of Smart Grid technologies, focusing on their role in modernizing energy systems and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy. It highlights the key components of Smart Grids, including smart meters, automated control systems, and demand forecasting technologies, and discusses their impact on energy management, grid stability, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Using Kazakhstan as a case study, the paper examines the country's efforts to implement Smart Grid solutions, emphasizing their potential to reduce transmission losses, improve peak load management, and enhance the reliability of the electricity supply. The research methodology combines primary data from surveys with energy companies and consumers, field trials, and modeling simulations to assess the effectiveness of Smart Grid technologies in Kazakhstan’s power grids. The results suggest that Smart Grids offer significant benefits, including improved operational efficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and increased integration of renewable energy, contributing to Kazakhstan's broader energy and sustainability goals. The paper concludes that while challenges remain, such as geographic disparities in infrastructure and the complexity of integrating multiple energy sectors, Smart Grids hold the potential to modernize Kazakhstan’s energy system and support its transition to a sustainable, digitally enhanced future.