Publication ethics
The editorial board of the "Bulletin of Yasawi University" (hereinafter referred to as the journal) adheres to the principles of professionalism, objectivity, scientific rigor, and impartiality in its work. It assumes ethical responsibilities regarding the preparation of scientific publications and the dissemination of research results.
The interaction between the editorial board and authors is based on the principles of transparency, honesty, politeness, fairness, and objectivity. Manuscripts undergo a preparation process for publication, while copyright is protected following the laws and regulations of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Scientific articles accepted for the journal are subject to mandatory double-blind peer review by experts in the relevant field. Communication between the editorial board, authors, and reviewers is conducted online via the OJS electronic platform and, when necessary, via email.
The scientific publication complies with the requirements set by the Quality Assurance Committee in Science and Higher Education of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan for publications recommended for disseminating research results (https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/V1600013409). Additionally, it takes into account international practices and requirements, following the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE, promoting integrity in scholarly research and its publication) (https://publicationethics.org/) for ethical standards in scholarly publications for journal editors.
All participants in the publication process are required to adhere to the principles and norms of this publication ethics policy. Upholding ethical standards is essential for ensuring the quality of the scientific journal and for fostering trust and respect among participants in the publication process.
In publishing research results, actions such as false authorship, fabrication or falsification of research results, and submitting manuscripts to other publications without the authors' consent are deemed unethical and constitute violations of publication ethics.
Responsibilities of Participants in the Publication Process
Responsibilities of the Editorial Board Members
Members of the editorial board of the "Bulletin of Yasawi University" journal work towards improving and developing the journal, integrating it into international databases, and enhancing the quality of scientific articles.
Responsibilities and Rights of Editors
Editors are required to make decisions about the potential publication of a scientific article solely within the framework of ethical norms and copyright law. In doing so, they have the right to be guided by the journal's policies. Editors are especially required to pay attention to plagiarism in the text and its data. If the article has been published previously or if plagiarism is detected, they are entitled not to publish the material. Editors have the right to evaluate the scientific content of manuscripts independently of the author's political or religious views and personal information, taking into account applicable legal norms.
Responsibilities and Rights of Reviewers
Reviewers are expected to conduct a scientific examination of submitted materials while adhering to ethical standards. If a reviewer is unqualified to evaluate the manuscript or if the review process might be delayed, they are required to inform the editorial board and withdraw from the review. The manuscript received for review should be treated as a confidential document and should not be shared with any third party who is not authorized by the editorial board. Reviewers are prohibited from signing off on a review written by someone else.
Reviewers are expected to:
- Recognize that the manuscript belongs to the authors and contains information that should not be disclosed publicly.
- Alert the editorial board to any significant or partial similarity of the reviewed manuscript with other works, and to the absence of references to the work of other authors where necessary.
- Point out any similar published works that are not cited in the manuscript.
- Provide an objective and reasoned assessment of the research results, ensuring fairness and completeness in their recommendations.
Reviewers do not have the right to make critical comments about the author’s personal qualities, scientific expertise, worldview, or level of specialized training. They also may not use information from the reviewed work for personal gain before its publication.
Author’s Principles and Responsibilities in Publication Ethics
Originality Requirement
The authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript submitted to the journal is not under review by other publications. Simultaneous submission of the manuscript to multiple journals/publications is prohibited and constitutes a severe violation of the principles, standards, and norms of publication ethics.
Authorship Attribution
The primary author is the individual who made the most substantial intellectual and practical contribution to a jointly authored article and is listed first. The corresponding author is the person responsible for the work and for ensuring the accuracy of data and compliance with ethical standards. The corresponding author's name and contact details are provided in the affiliation section. In addition to the primary author and corresponding author, other authors are listed based on the significance of their contribution to the work. All authors listed in the manuscript bear responsibility for the content.
Originality Principle
Authors should ensure the reliability and clarity of the research results presented, recognizing their responsibility for published information. Authors must guarantee that the research findings presented in the manuscript are entirely original. All excerpts and assertions used in the manuscript must be duly referenced and sourced. Any form of excessive text borrowing, misrepresentation of unreferenced sources, or appropriation of someone else's research results is considered plagiarism and is strictly unacceptable.
Authors' Responsibilities:
- Use only accurate data and information in the manuscript.
- Provide sufficient information for replicating and verifying the experiments conducted.
- Avoid using privately obtained information without permission or public disclosure.
- Prevent data distortion and ensure the information is genuine. Authors must avoid republishing the material (the cover letter must confirm that the work is being published for the first time).
- If parts of the manuscript have been published previously, the author should cite their earlier work and highlight the differences in the new work. Authors should not submit manuscripts that are under review by another journal or have already been published elsewhere.
- When third parties criticize the results of the work, authors must follow ethical standards, avoiding expressions or remarks that are overly emotional, inappropriate, or disrespectful.
Conflict of Interest
According to the definition provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), conflicts of interest in scientific publications occur when an author, reviewer, or editor has financial or personal or professional reasons that may affect their judgment. Conflicts of interest may arise even after scientific evaluation by reviewers and the editorial board. In the event of a conflict between the parties, the final decision on the manuscript’s publication will be made by the editorial board members.
Unpublished information from submitted manuscripts should not be used for personal purposes or disclosed to third parties without the author’s written consent. Information or ideas obtained through the review process must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain. If conflicts of interest arise in the course of the study, editors should decline to review the manuscript and refer it to another editor or reviewer. Editors must require all authors to disclose competing interests and, if conflicts are identified after publication, publish corrections as needed. Other appropriate actions, such as publishing expressions of concern, should be taken if necessary.
If a conflict of interest is identified regarding the content of the manuscript, the responsible editor must inform the scientific editor, who will then assign the manuscript to another editor/reviewer for re-evaluation.
Identifying a conflict of interest during the review process does not imply that the manuscript will be returned.
