Ethics of scientific publications
Ethics of scientific publications in the journal "Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical University named after A.
Myrsabekov"
Introduction
1.1. Publication of materials in scientific journals is not only a simple way of scientific communication, but
also makes a significant contribution to the development of the relevant field of scientific knowledge. Thus,
it is important to establish standards for the future ethical behavior of all parties involved in the publication,
namely: Authors, Reviewers, Editorial Board of the journal "Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical University
named after A. Myrsabekov".
1.2. The editors of the scientific methodological journal Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical University named
after A. Myrsabekov "not only supports scientific communications and invests in this process, but is also
responsible for compliance with all modern recommendations in the published work.
1.3. The editorial board assumes obligations for the strictest supervision of scientific materials. Our journal
programs provide an impartial "report" of the development of scientific thought and research, so we are
also aware of the responsibility for the proper presentation of these "reports", especially in terms of the
ethical aspects of the publications outlined in this document.
1.4. The editorial team of the journal endorses the provisions presented in the Sarajevo Declaration on the
Integrity and Visibility of Scientific Publications aimed at improving the quality, practical relevance and
ethics of articles (http://www.cmj.hr/2016/57/6/28051276.htm)
2. Responsibilities of Editors
2.1. Publication decision The editor of the scientific journal "Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical University
named after A. Myrsabekov" is personally and independently responsible for making a decision on
publication, often in cooperation with the relevant Scientific Society. The credibility of the work in question
and its scientific significance should always underlie the decision to publish. The editor may be guided by
the policy of the Editorial Board of the journal "Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical University named after A.
Myrsabekov", being limited by current legal requirements regarding defamation, copyright, legality and
plagiarism. The Editor may confer with the Scientific and Technical Council and the Reviewers during the
decision to publish.
2.2. Decency The editor must evaluate the intellectual content of manuscripts regardless of the race,
gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, origin, citizenship or political preferences of the Authors.
2.3. Confidentiality The editor and the Editorial Board of the journal "Bulletin of the Osh State Pedagogical
University named after A. Myrsabekov" are obliged not to disclose information about the accepted
manuscript to all persons, except for the Authors, Reviewers, possible Reviewers, other scientific
consultants and the Publisher without necessity.
2.4. Disclosure Policy and Conflicts of Interest
2.4.1. Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts may not be used in personal research
without the written consent of the Author. Information or ideas obtained during the review and related to
possible benefits must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.
2.4.2. Editors should recuse themselves from reviewing manuscripts (namely: request a Co-Editor, Assistant
Editor, or cooperate with other members of the Editorial Board when reviewing work instead of personally
reviewing and making a decision) in case of conflicts of interest due to competitive, collaborative and other
interactions and relationships with Authors, companies and possibly other organizations associated with the
manuscript.
2.5. Publication oversight An editor who provides convincing evidence that the statements or conclusions
presented in the publication are erroneous should inform the editorial board (and / or the relevant Scientific
Society) about this in order to promptly notify of changes, withdrawal of the publication, expression of
concern and other relevant situations statements.
2.6. Research engagement and collaboration The editor, together with the editorial board, takes adequate
response in case of ethical claims regarding the reviewed manuscripts or published materials. Such
measures generally include interaction with the Authors of the manuscript and the argumentation of the
corresponding complaint or requirement, but may also involve interaction with relevant organizations and
research centers.
3. Responsibilities of Reviewers
3.1. Influence on the decisions of the Editorial Board Peer review helps the Editor make the decision to
publish and, through appropriate interaction with Authors, can also help the Author improve the quality of
the work. Peer review is a necessary link in formal scientific communications, located at the very “heart” of
the scientific approach. The editors of the scientific journal “Bulletin of the Osh State Pedagogical University
named after A. Myrsabekov” share the view that all scientists who want to contribute to the publication are
required to do the essential work of reviewing the manuscript.
3.2. diligence Any selected Reviewer who feels insufficiently qualified to review the manuscript or does not
have enough time to quickly complete the work should notify the Editor of the journal "" and ask the
Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical University named after A. Myrsabekov to exclude him from the review
process of the corresponding manuscript.
3.3. Confidentiality Any manuscript received for peer review must be treated as a confidential document.
This work may not be opened or discussed with anyone not authorized to do so by the Editor.
3.4. Manuscript requirements and objectivity The reviewer is obliged to give an objective assessment.
Personal criticism of the Author is unacceptable. Reviewers should clearly and reasonably express their
opinion.
3.5. Recognition of primary sources Reviewers should identify significant published work that is relevant to
the topic and not included in the bibliography of the manuscript. For any statement (observation,
conclusion or argument) published earlier, the manuscript must have a corresponding bibliographic
reference. The Reviewer should also draw the attention of the Editor to the discovery of a significant
similarity or coincidence between the manuscript in question and any other published work that is in the
field of scientific competence of the Reviewer.
3.6. Disclosure Policy and Conflicts of Interest
3.6.1. Unpublished data obtained from submitted manuscripts may not be used in personal research
without the written consent of the Author. Information or ideas obtained during the review and related to
possible benefits must be kept confidential and not used for personal gain.
3.6.2. Reviewers should not participate in the review of manuscripts in the event of conflicts of interest due
to competitive, collaborative and other interactions and relationships with any of the Authors, companies or
other organizations associated with the submitted work.
4. Responsibilities of Authors 4.1. Manuscript Requirements 4.1.1. Authors of original research reports must
provide credible results of the work done as well as an objective discussion of the significance of the
research. The data underlying the work must be accurately presented. The work must contain sufficient
details and bibliographic references for possible reproduction. False or knowingly erroneous statements are
perceived as unethical behavior and are unacceptable. 4.1.2. Reviews and scientific articles should also be
accurate and objective, the point of view of the Editors should be clearly indicated. 4.2. Data access and
storage Raw data relevant to a manuscript may be requested from Authors for review by Editors. Authors
should be prepared to provide public access to this kind of information, if feasible, and in any case be
prepared to retain this data for an adequate period of time after publication. 4.3. Originality and plagiarism
4.3.1. Authors must ensure that the work presented is wholly original and, if other Authors' works or
statements are used, they must provide appropriate bibliographic references or excerpts. 4.3.2. Plagiarism
can exist in many forms, from presenting someone else's work as the author's, to copying or paraphrasing
significant parts of someone else's work (without attribution) to claiming one's own rights to the results of
someone else's research. Plagiarism in all forms is unethical and is unacceptable. 4.4. Plurality, redundancy
and simultaneity of publications 4.4.1. In general, an Author should not publish a manuscript mostly
devoted to the same research in more than one journal as an original publication. Submitting the same
manuscript to more than one journal at the same time is perceived as unethical behavior and is
unacceptable. 4.4.2. In general, the Author should not submit a previously published article for
consideration to another journal. 4.5. Recognition of primary sources The contribution of others must
always be acknowledged. Authors should cite publications that are relevant to the performance of the
submitted work. Data obtained privately, for example, in the course of a conversation, correspondence or
discussion with third parties, should not be used or presented without the express written permission of the
original source. Information obtained from confidential sources, such as evaluation of manuscripts or
awards of grants, should not be used without the express written permission of the Authors of the work
related to confidential sources. 4.6. Publication authorship 4.6.1. The authors of the publication can only be
persons who have made a significant contribution to the formation of the concept of the work, the
development, execution or interpretation of the presented research. All those who have made significant
contributions should be designated as Contributors. Where research participants have made significant
contributions in a particular area of the research project, they should be listed as having made significant
contributions to the research. 4.6.2. The author must make sure that all participants who have made a
significant contribution to the study are presented as Co-Authors and not listed as Co-Authors those who
did not participate in the study, that all Co-Authors saw and approved the final version of the work and
agreed with its submission for publication. 4.7. Risks, as well as people and animals that are the objects of
research 4.7.1. If the work involves the use of chemicals, procedures, or equipment that may involve any
unusual risk, the Author must clearly indicate this in the manuscript. 4.7.2. If the work involves the
participation of animals or people as objects of research, the Authors must make sure that the manuscript
indicates that all stages of the study comply with the laws and regulations of research organizations, and are
also approved by the relevant committees. The manuscript should clearly state that informed consent has
been obtained from all subjects of research. Privacy rights must always be respected. 4.8. Disclosure Policy
and Conflicts of Interest 4.8.1. All Authors are required to disclose in their manuscripts financial or other
existing conflicts of interest that may be perceived as affecting the results or conclusions presented in the
work. 4.8.2. Examples of potential conflicts of interest that must be disclosed include employment,
consulting, stock ownership, royalties, expert opinions, patent applications or patent registrations, grants,
and other financial support. Potential conflicts of interest should be disclosed as early as possible. 4.9. If the
Author finds significant errors or inaccuracies in the publication, the Author must inform the Editor of the
journal “Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical University named after A. Myrsabekov” and interact with the
Editor in order to withdraw the publication or correct errors as soon as possible. If the Editor or the
Publisher receives information from a third party that the publication contains significant errors, the Author
is obliged to withdraw the work or correct the errors as soon as possible.
5. Responsibilities of the scientific and methodological journal "Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical University
named after A. Myrsabekov"
5.1. The editorial office must follow the principles and procedures that contribute to the fulfillment of
ethical duties by the Editors, Reviewers and Authors of the journal "Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical
University named after A. Myrsabekov" in accordance with these requirements.
5.2. The editorial office should support the Editors of the journal "Bulletin of Osh State Pedagogical
University named after A. Myrsabekov" in considering claims to the ethical aspects of published materials
and help interact with other journals and / or Publishing Houses, if this contributes to the performance of
duties by the Editors.
5.3. The publisher should promote good research practice and implement industry standards to improve
ethical guidelines, withdrawal procedures, and error correction.
5.4 The publisher must provide appropriate specialized legal support (opinion or advice) if necessary.