Artificial intelligence and knowledge research networks between Central Asia and the European Union: A bibliometric study using OpenAlex (2000-2025)
Dmitriyeva A. Nurbayev Z. Abdullin R. Sergazin Y. Seilkhan B.
21 August 2025Pro-Metrics
Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication
2025#5Issue 4
Objective. We examined the development of scientific collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI) between Central Asian countries and the European Union (EU) across three time periods (2000-2009, 2010-2016, and 2017-2024). Design/Methodology/Approach. We conducted a bibliometric analysis using OpenAlex as the data source. We developed the search strategy to find scientific works published by authors affiliated with institutions in Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) in the field of AI. Results/Discussion. During the first period (2000-2009), the scientific collaboration network in the AI field shows an emerging structure. In the second period (2010-2016), the network experienced a significant expansion in both the number of participants and the density of connections. Scientific collaboration became more organized and widespread, with increased diversity of European countries collaborating with those in Central Asia. During the period 2017-2024, the collaboration network reached an unprecedented level of maturity and diversification. The structure of the network exhibited a substantial rise in the number of links and overall density, along with greater interconnectedness between European and Central Asian countries. Conclusions. The analysis shows that AI collaboration between the EU and Central Asia has grown from early connections to a broader, more diverse network, with a steady rise in country involvement and relationship density. Kazakhstan remains a key and steady regional bridge to Europe, while Uzbekistan and Tajikistan have experienced consistent growth in their integration.
artificial intelligence , bibliometric analysis , Central Asia , country collaboration , digital transformation , European Union
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L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan
Kostanai Social and Technical University named after Academician Zulkarnay Aldamzhar, Kazakhstan
L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Kostanai Social and Technical University named after Academician Zulkarnay Aldamzhar
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