2025

  1. I. Mihailovs*, E. Belobrovko, A. Bundulis, D.V. Bocharov, E.A. Kotomin*, M. Rutkis.
    Use of factorial design for calculation of second hyperpolarizabilities.
    Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 1302. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/nano15171302
    SNIP(2024)=0.942, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=4.3, JIF(2024) - Q2

  2. G. Zvejnieks, Yu. Mastrikov, R. Merkle, D. Gryaznov*.
    Competing charge ordering and Jahn-Teller modes in Sr3Fe2O7: Hybrid DFT calculations and symmetry mode analysis.
    Phys. Rev. B 2025, 112, 075118. pdf
    DOI: 10.1103/bqdq-5bt1
    SNIP(2024)=0.962, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=3.7, JIF(2024) - Q2

  3. A.U. Abuova, U.Zh. Tolegen, T.M. Inerbaev, M. Karibayev, B.M. Satanova, F.U. Abuova*, A.I. Popov*.
    A brief review of atomistic studies on BaTiO3 as a photocatalyst for solar water splitting.
    Ceramics 2025, 8, 100. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/ceramics8030100
    SNIP(2024)=0.887, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=2.0, JIF(2024) - Q2

  4. I.E. Kenzhina*, S. Askerbekov, A.L. Kozlovskiy, A. Tolenova, S. Piskunov*, A.I. Popov.
    The influence of accumulated radiolysis products on the mechanisms of high-temperature degradation of two-component lithium-containing ceramics.
    Ceramics 2025, 8, 99. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/ceramics8030099
    SNIP(2024)=0.887, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=2.0, JIF(2024) - Q2

  5. R. Diachok, I. Tepliako, M. Lapko, A.I. Popov.
    Efficiency and accuracy: comparison of PIR, OpenCV with a webcam, and Raspberry Pi.
    Advances in Cyber-Physical Systems 2025, 10, 77-82. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.23939/acps2025.01.077

  6. R. Assylbayev, G. Tursumbayeva, G. Baubekova*, Z.T. Karipbayev*, A. Krasnikov, E. Shablonin, G.M. Aralbayeva, Y. Smortsova, A. Akilbekov, A.I. Popov, A. Lushchik.
    Influence of energetic Xe132 ion irradiation on optical, luminescent and structural properties of Ce-doped Y3Al5O12 single crystals.
    Crystals 2025, 15, 683. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/cryst15080683
    SNIP(2024)=0.816, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=2.4, JIF(2024) - Q2

  7. M.V. Zdorovets*, A.A. Kozlovskiy, G. ZhMoldabayeva, I.A. Ivanov, M. Konuhova.
    Radiation-induced degradation effects of optical properties of MgO ceramics caused by heavy ion irradiation.
    Opt. Mater.: X 2025, 26, 100406. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2025.100406
    SNIP(2024)=0.918, CSR(2024) - Q2

  8. D. Kenbayev*, E. Polisadova, A. Shalayev, M. Konuhova.
    Pulsed cathodoluminescence of BaFBr crystals irradiated by swift heavy ions.
    Technobius Physics 2025, 3, 0029. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.54355/tbusphys/3.1.2025.0029

  9. A.L. Kozlovskiy*, D.I. Shlimas, N. Volodina, G. ZhMoldabayeva, M. Kabiyev, M. Konuhova.
    Study of the effect of phase formation processes on the change in optical and thermal properties of Nd2Zr2O7 ceramics with a pyrochlore structure.
    Opt. Mater.: X 2025, 26, 100410. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2025.100410
    SNIP(2024)=0.918, CSR(2024) - Q2

  10. Z.M. Salikhodzha, T.N. Nurakhmetov, A.I. Popov, A.Zh. Kainarbay, A.S. Akhmedov, F.U. Abuova*.
    First principles calculations of the electronic structure and processes of formation of defects in the Na2SO4 crystal.
    Opt. Mater.: X 2025.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2025.100411
    SNIP(2024)=0.918, CSR(2024) - Q2

  11. N.S. Soltanbek, N.A. Merali*, N.E. Sagatov, F.U. Abuova, E. Elsts, A.U. Abuova, V.V. Khovaylo, T.M. Inerbaev, M. Konuhova, A.I. Popov.
    Ab initio investigation of the stability, electronic, mechanical, and transport properties of new double half Heusler alloys Ti2Pt2ZSb (Z = Al, Ga, In).
    Metals 2025, 15, 329. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/met15030329
    SNIP(2024)=0.994, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=2.5, JIF(2024) - Q2

  12. A.L. Kozlovskiy*, A.E. Ryskulov, I.A. Ivanov, G. Zhumakhanova, A.I. Popov, M. Konuhova.
    Determination of the influence of temperature factors on the softening of the near-surface layer of BeO ceramics under high-dose irradiation with helium ions.
    Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials 2025, 9, 71-78. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.69912/2616-8537.1241
    SNIP(2024)=0.253, CSR(2024) - Q3

  13. A.V. Almaev, Z.T. Karipbayev*, A.B. Kakimov, N.N. Yakovlev, O.I. Kukenov, A.O. Korchemagin, G.A. Akmetova-Abdik*, K.K. Kumarbekov, A.M. Zhunusbekov, L.A. Mochalov, E.A. Slapovskaya, P.M. Korusenko, A.V. Koroleva, E.V. Zhizhin, A.I. Popov.
    High-temperature methane sensors based on ZnGa2O4:Er ceramics for combustion monitoring.
    Technologies 2025, 13, 286. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/technologies13070286
    SNIP(2024)=1.757, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=3.6, JIF(2024) - Q1

  14. H. Klym*, Y. Kostiv*, O. Kushnir, M. Konuhova, A.L. Kozlovskiy, A.I. Popov*.
    Influence of Eu3+ doping on the microstructure and nanoporous transformation of BaGa2O4 ceramics.
    J. Mater. Sci. 2025, 60, 12662-12672. pdf
    DOI: 10.1007/s10853-025-11200-1
    SNIP(2024)=0.979, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=3.9, JIF(2024) - Q2

  15. M. Konuhova*, V. Bezrukovs, V. Bezrukovs, D. Bezrukovs, M. Buryi, N. Gorbunovs, A.I. Popov.
    Numerical simulations of scaling of the chamber dimensions of the liquid piston compressor for hydrogen applications.
    Technologies 2025, 13, 226. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/technologies13060226
    SNIP(2024)=1.757, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=3.6, JIF(2024) - Q1

  16. I.E. Kenzhina*, A.L. Kozlovskiy, M. Begentayev, P. Blynskiy, A. Tolenova, A.I. Popov.
    Study of phase transformations in ZrO2 ceramics stabilized by Y2O3 and their role in changing strength characteristics and heat resistance.
    Sustainability 2025, 17, 4284. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/su17104284
    SNIP(2024)=1.113, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=3.3, JIF(2024) - Q2

  17. A. Podelinska, E. Neilande, V. Pankratova, V. Serga, H. Bandarenka*, A. Burko, S. Piskunov, V.A. Pankratov, A. Sarakovskis, A.I. Popov, D.V. Bocharov*.
    Structural and spectroscopic characterization of TiO2 nanocrystalline materials synthesized by different methods.
    Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 498. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/nano15070498
    SNIP(2024)=0.942, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=4.3, JIF(2024) - Q2

  18. Y. Suchikova*, S. Nazarovets, A.I. Popov.
    Electrochemical etching vs. electrochemical deposition: A Comparative bibliometric analysis.
    Electrochem 2025, 6, 18. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/electrochem6020018
    SNIP(2024)=0.897, CSR(2024) - Q1

  19. Z.M. Salikhodzha, G.B. Bairbayeva*, R.N. Kassymkhanova , M. Konuhova, K.B. Zhangylyssov, E. Popova*, A.I. Popov.
    Density functional theory study of pressure-dependent structural and electronic properties of cubic zirconium dioxide.
    Ceramics 2025, 8, 41. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/ceramics8020041
    SNIP(2024)=0.887, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=2.0, JIF(2024) - Q2

  20. I. Bolesta, O. Kushnir, I. Karbovnyk, H. Klym*, M. Konuhova, A.I. Popov*.
    Topological and fractal analysis of nanostructured metal-dielectric films.
    Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 3250. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/app15063250
    SNIP(2024)=0.956, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=2.5, JIF(2024) - Q2

  21. G. Yusibova, J.C. Douglin, I. Vetik, J. Pozdnjakova, K. Ping, J. Aruväli, A. Kikas, V. Kisand, M. Käärik, J. Leis, T. Kaljuvee, P. Paaver, S. Oras, Ł. Ciupiński, T. Plocinski, M. Konuhova, A.I. Popov, D.R. Dekel, V. Ivaništšev, N. Kongi*.
    Pyrolytic transformation of Zn-TAL metal−organic framework into hollow Zn−N−C spheres for improved oxygen reduction reaction catalysis.
    ACS Omega 2025, 10, 15280−15291. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c11318
    SNIP(2024)=1.010, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=4.3, JIF(2024) - Q2

  22. A. Bakytkyzy, Z.T. Karipbayev*, Y. Suchikova, A.B. Usseinov, T.A. Koketai, N.K. Mussabek, A.I. Popov.
    Exploration of β-Ga2O3 ceramics synthesized via solid-state method.
    Bull. Karaganda Univ.-Phys. 2025, 30, 13-19. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.31489/2025PH1/13-19
    IF(2024)=0.4, JIF(2024) - Q4

  23. A. Žalga*, G. Gaidamavičienė, E. Elsts, J. Gabrusenoks, A.I. Popov.
    The effect of lanthanum content on the composition and phase transition characteristics of the multicomponent La2±xMo2O9±3/2x system.
    J. Therm. Anal. Calorim. 2025, 150, 6001–6011. pdf
    DOI: 10.1007/s10973-025-14171-2
    SNIP(2024)=0.936, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=3.1, JIF(2024) - Q2

  24. E.A. Kotomin*, R. Assylbayev, G. Baubekova, I. Kudryavtseva, V.N. Kuzovkov, A. Podelinska, V. Seeman, E. Shablonin, A. Lushchik.
    Annealing of oxygen-related Frenkel defects in corundum single crystals irradiated with energetic xenon ions.
    Crystals 2025, 15, 573. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/cryst15060573
    SNIP(2024)=0.816, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=2.4, JIF(2024) - Q2

  25. M. Hajizadeh, M. Golub, I. Bektas, L.L. Rusevich, J.P. Embs, W. Lohstroh, H. Paulsen, J. Pieper*.
    Modulation of protein dynamics by glycerol in water-soluble chlorophyll-binding protein (WSCP).
    Crystals 2025, 15, 569. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/cryst15060569
    SNIP(2024)=0.816, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=2.4, JIF(2024) - Q2

  26. L.L. Rusevich*, M.G. Brik, D. Gryaznov*, A.M. Srivastava, I.D. Chervyakov, G. Zvejnieks, D. Bocharov, E.A. Kotomin.
    A comparative study of A2SiF6 (A = Cs, K) phosphor host matrices: Linear combination of atomic orbital hybrid density functional theory calculations.
    Materials 2025, 18, 2025. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/ma18092025
    SNIP(2024)=0.996, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=3.2, JIF(2024) - Q2

  27. A. Lushchik, A. Podelinska, V. Seeman, E. Shablonin, E.A. Kotomin*, V.N. Kuzovkov.
    Open questions on the thermal stability of primary electronic centers in irradiated MgO single crystals.
    J. Phys. Chem. C 2025, 129, 2775−2781. pdf
    DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.4c07951
    SNIP(2024)=0.801, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=3.2, JIF(2024) - Q3

  28. A.M. Zhunusbekov, A.V. Strelkova, Z.T. Karipbayev*, K.K. Kumarbekov, A. Akilbekov, R.N. Kassymkhanova*, M.T. Kassymzhanov, Y. Smortsova, A.I. Popov.
    Luminescence investigation of BaMgF4 ceramics under VUV synchrotron excitation.
    Crystals 2025, 15, 127. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/cryst15020127
    SNIP(2024)=0.816, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=2.4, JIF(2024) - Q2

  29. Y. Kazarinov, J.W. Tomm, A. Prokhorov, R. Minikayev, J.Z. Domagala, J. Gabrusenoks, A.I. Popov*, I. Shcherbakov, S. Orel, K. Lamonova.
    Unusual manganese luminescence channels in low doped MgAl2O4.
    J. Lumin. 2025, 277, 120970. pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120970
    SNIP(2024)=0.886, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=3.6, JIF(2024) - Q2

  30. E. Butkevic, E. Raudonyte-Svirbutaviciene*, K. Mazeika, V. Pankratov, A.I. Popov, A. Kareiva, A. Zarkov*.
    Amorphous calcium phosphate as a precursor for the synthesis of GdPO4·nH2O nanostructures.
    Ceram. Int. 2025, 51, 1774-1781. pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.11.153
    SNIP(2024)=1.257, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=5.6, JIF(2024) - Q1

  31. S. Kuzman*, T. Dramićanin, A.I. Popov, M.G. Brik, M.D. Dramićanin*.
    Pigments and near-infrared phosphors based on Mn5+.
    Nanomaterials 2025, 15, 275. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/nano15040275
    SNIP(2024)=0.942, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=4.3, JIF(2024) - Q2

  32. K.K. Kumarbekov, Z.S. Zhilgildinov, Z.T. Karipbayev*, A.M. Zhunusbekov*, E.E. Nurmoldin, M.G. Brik, Y. Suchikova, M. Kemere, A.I. Popov, M.T. Kassymzhanov.
    A novel method of preparation of Y3Al5O12:Cr3+ ceramics and its structural and optical characterization.
    Opt. Mater. 2025, 159, 116535. pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2024.116535
    SNIP(2024)=0.953, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=4.2, JIF(2024) - Q1

  33. G.L. Myronchuk, O. Nyhmatullina, M.Y. Rudysh, O. Khyzhun, H.K. Bellagra, Y.M. Kogut, L.V. Piskach, A.I. Popov, M. Piasecki*.
    Impact of structural defects on the electronic and optical properties of Pb4Ga4Ge(S,Se)12 crystals.
    Phys. B 2025, 699, 416834. pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.physb.2024.416834
    SNIP(2024)=0.862, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=2.8, JIF(2024) - Q2

  34. M. Romanova*, S. Chertopalov, Y. Dekhtyar, L. Fekete, J. Lančok, M. Novotný, P. Pokorný, A.I. Popov, H. Sorokins, A. Vilken.
    Charge trapping in SiO2 substrate during electron beam deposition of CaF2 thin films of different thicknesses.
    Opt. Mater.: X 2025, 25, 100400. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2025.100400
    SNIP(2024)=0.918, CSR(2024) - Q2

  35. G.A. Kaptagay, B.M. Satanova, A.U. Abuova, M. Konuhova, Zh.Ye. Zakiyeva, U.Zh. Tolegen, N.O. Koilyk, F.U. Abuova*.
    Effect of rhodium doping for photocatalytic activity of barium titanate.
    Opt. Mater.: X 2025, 25, 100382. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2024.100382
    SNIP(2024)=0.918, CSR(2024) - Q2

  36. D.S. Yerimbetova*, M. Konuhova, A.L. Kozlovskiy, U.N. Tuichiyev.
    Study of the application prospects of film detectors for estimation of α-radiation density.
    Opt. Mater.: X 2025, 25, 100388. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2024.100388
    SNIP(2024)=0.918, CSR(2024) - Q2

  37. K.K. Kumarbekov, A.B. Kakimov*, Z.T. Karipbayev*, M.T. Kassymzhanov, M.G. Brik, C. Ma, M. Piasecki, Y. Suchikova, M. Kemere, M. Konuhova.
    Temperature-dependent luminescence of europium-doped Ga2O3 ceramics.
    Opt. Mater.: X 2025, 25, 100392. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2024.100392
    SNIP(2024)=0.918, CSR(2024) - Q2

  38. R. Merkle*, M.F. Hoedl, A. Chesnokov, D. Gryaznov, E. Bucher, E.A. Kotomin, W. Sitte, J. Maier.
    Electronic structure, phase formation, and defect distribution in the Ba(Ce,Fe,Acc)O3-δ system.
    Acta Mater. 2025, 287, 120739. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.actamat.2025.120739
    SNIP(2024)=2.545, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=9.3, JIF(2024) - Q1

  39. A. Chesnokov, D. Gryaznov, E.A. Kotomin, J. Maier, R. Merkle*.
    Protons in (Ga,Sc,In,Y)3+-doped BaFeO3 triple conductors — Site energies and migration barriers investigated by density functional theory calculations.
    Solid State Ionics 2025, 421, 116788. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ssi.2025.116788
    SNIP(2024)=0.751, CSR(2024) - Q2; IF(2024)=3.3, JIF(2024) - Q2

  40. K. Lamonova*, A. Prokhorov, M. Schmidbauer, A. Kwasniewski, Yu. Kazarinov, M. Konuhova, A. Platonenko, Z. Remeš, K. Ridzoňová, M. Buryi.
    Luminescence properties of ZnSe single crystals co-doped with Fe and Cr.
    Opt. Mater.: X 2025, 25, 100393. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.omx.2024.100393
    SNIP(2024)=0.918, CSR(2024) - Q2

  41. M. Konuhova.
    Induction motor dynamics regimes: A comprehensive study of mathematical models and validation.
    Appl. Sci. 2025, 15, 1527. Open Access pdf
    DOI: 10.3390/app15031527
    SNIP(2024)=0.956, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=2.5, JIF(2024) - Q2

  42. Z. Umar, O. Khyzhun*, M.S. Kurboniyon, T. Yamamoto, M.G. Brik, A.I. Popov, M. Piasecki*.
    Electronic structure and energy transitions in oxides and fluorides doped by octahedrally surrounded Cr3+ ions.
    Opt. Mater. 2025, 160, 116681. pdf
    DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2025.116681
    SNIP(2024)=0.953, CSR(2024) - Q1; IF(2024)=4.2, JIF(2024) - Q1