Results of the section "Animal biodiversity, ecology and morphology" at the conference "Farabi alemi – 2026"

On April 7, 2026, the traditional international conference “Farabi World” for students and young scientists was held at the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Within the framework of this large-scale scientific event, the session of Section 2, “Animal Biodiversity, Ecology, and Morphology,” was organized.

The section demonstrated a high level of scientific activity among young researchers. In total, 77 abstracts were submitted, of which 52 were selected and accepted. The participants included a wide range of research organizations and higher education institutions, such as the “Fisheries Scientific-Production Center” LLP, the International Scientific and Practical Center for Ecology, Tourism, and Sustainable Development, the Institute of Hydrobiology and Ecology, as well as participants from Mirzo Ulugbek National University of Uzbekistan. Students and graduate students of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University submitted the majority of accepted abstracts.

The session was chaired by PhD, Senior Lecturer Sayat Ermakhanbetovich Sharakhmetov. Moderators included Prof., D.Sc. Sabyr Temirgalievich Nurtazin, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Nazym Sapargaliqyzy Sapargaliyeva, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Iryna Maratovna Zharkova, PhD, Assoc. Prof. Nadir Shamilevich Mamilov. The section secretary was Senior Lecturer Saltanat Sabyrzhanqyzy Maulenova.

During the session, a total of six oral presentations were delivered, all of which were submitted by students of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. The presentations covered current scientific issues in the fields of animal biodiversity, parasitology, ecology, and morphology.

Based on the session results, the best scientific works were identified and awarded.

The 1st degree diploma was awarded to 2nd-year students Ilnur Amrazhanovich Tairov and Dilbara Renatovna Abdreimova for their presentation “Usage of Artificial Intelligence in the Digitization of Histological Images.” Scientific supervisor – PhD, Assoc. Prof. I.M. Zharkova.

The 2nd degree diploma was awarded to 1st-year master’s student Ayaulym Beysengaliqyzy Mukhametqali for her study “Scientific and Practical Results of Reintroduction of Przewalski Horse (Equus Ferus Przewalskii) in the ‘Golden Steppe’ Reserve.” Scientific supervisor – PhD, Assoc. Prof. N.S. Sapargaliyeva.

Another 2nd degree diploma was awarded to 4th-year student Madina Sovetovna Kairzhan for her work “Investigation of Zoobenthos in the Kendirli Bay.” Scientific supervisor – PhD, Assoc. Prof. S.M. Shalgimbaeva.

3rd degree diplomas were awarded to 1st-year students Akbota Rinatqyzy Dauren, Aruzhan Sarsenbayeva, and Beibarys Ussen for their study “Distribution of Opisthorchis felineus Metacercariae in Almaty Reservoirs.” Scientific supervisor – Senior Lecturer S.S. Maulenova.

3rd degree diplomas were awarded to 4th-year students Akerke Maratqyzy Shamsiddin and Aiday Erbolatqyzy Toktaly for their study “Morphological Changes in the Thyroid Gland of Rats under Experimental Hypothyroidism.” Scientific supervisor – Senior Lecturer S.A. Mankibayeva.

Another 3rd degree diploma was awarded to 4th-year student Jansaya Samatqyzy Temirlan for her work “Study of the Effect of Solito Pesticide on Danio Rerio Development.” Scientific supervisor – Prof., D.Sc. T.M. Shalakhemtova.

Certificates were presented to all participants who showed active engagement during the conference.

All awarded works demonstrated a high level of scientific quality, the professional readiness of the researchers, and a deep interest in pressing scientific issues. These results highlight the active participation of young scientists and the significance of research in the “Animal Biodiversity, Ecology, and Morphology” section.

Department of Zoology, Histology, and Cytology