The research, led by an international team of 241 scholars, features the contributions of Dr. Dinara Pisareva and Dr. Hoyoun Koh from Nazarbayev University’s Department of Political Science and International Relations, alongside Dr. Bermond Scoggins, former faculty, from the School of Sciences and Humanities. Drawing on data from 68 countries and over 71,000 respondents, the study provides an unparalleled post-pandemic perspective on trust in scientists, societal expectations, and attitudes toward research priorities.
While global trust levels in scientists averaged high, the findings highlight significant variations across regions. In Kazakhstan and other former Soviet republics like Georgia, trust in scientists was found to be significantly low, a pattern not attributable to political orientation or religiosity. The study underscores the need for targeted efforts to strengthen public confidence in science and enhance the integration of scientific expertise into policymaking processes.
Nazarbayev University’s involvement in this cross-disciplinary study highlights its growing role in leading global scientific collaborations and its dedication to addressing key societal challenges through research.
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