Kyrgyzstan's legislation sets out the requirements for scientists to have publications in scientific journals from the List of the National Attestation Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic. Today we will look at why such publications are important for scientists and how they contribute to recognition in the scientific community.
What is NAC KR?
The National Attestation Commission of the Kyrgyz Republic (NAC KR), formerly known as the Higher Attestation Commission (HAC), is a state scientific and expert body of a collegial type responsible for regulating the process of attestation of scientific and scientific-pedagogical personnel of the highest qualification.
Why do scientists need to publish in NAC journals?
One of the current requirements for domestic scientists is to publish in journals included in the List of the NAC of the Kyrgyz Republic (previously – in the publications of the HAC). The journals recommended by the NAC are intended to publish the results of dissertation research required for obtaining a scientific degree. Articles in such journals must meet the established requirements and undergo mandatory peer review.
Publication in journals included in the List of the National Attestation Commission is an important step towards achieving the main scientific goals of Kyrgyz scientists, in particular:
- obtaining a PhD degree
- obtaining a doctoral degree
- professional growth and new career opportunities
In addition, the publication of an article in such journals helps researchers to gain the necessary number of points for admission to the thesis defence.
Points for defending a dissertation
In order to successfully defend a dissertation, postgraduate and doctoral students need to gain a certain number of points. In Kyrgyzstan, all requirements for obtaining academic degrees, including the required number of points, are defined and regulated by the Regulations “On the Procedure for Awarding Academic Degrees”.
Publications in the journals of the National Attestation Commission are one of the main requirements for obtaining the academic titles of candidate and doctor of sciences. A certain number of points are awarded for such publications, and even if all other regulatory requirements are met, if there are not enough points, publications in NAC (HAC) journals may be an option to add the necessary points and successfully pass the thesis defence.
The required number of points for defending a dissertation:
- PhD – at least 100 points
- Doctor of Sciences – at least 250 points
Publication of a scientific article in a NAC (HAC) journal is an effective and reliable way to obtain the necessary points for admission to the thesis defence.
How to choose a NAC journal to publish a research article?
Choosing a NAC journal for publication is an important and responsible step, as you need to choose the most appropriate one among the numerous journals in the List. When choosing a scientific journal, you should pay attention to several key indicators.
Choosing a suitable scientific journal for publication is an important step in research. Evaluating all the necessary indicators and factors is critical, as it determines how your research will be promoted, disseminated and cited, your credibility and recognition, and the time it will take to publish.
Recognition and importance of publications in NAC journals
Publications in NAC journals are extremely important as they contribute to the popularisation of national science and the achievements of domestic scientists. For example, publication in scientometric databases such as Scopus and Web of Science draws more attention to research results in the international scientific community.
However, it is worth noting that the more high-quality research is published in national journals of Kyrgyzstan, including those included in the List of peer-reviewed scientific periodicals of the National Attestation Commission of Kyrgyz Republic, the higher the chances of these publications being accepted and further indexed in international scientific databases. This, in turn, helps to increase the authority and prestige of Kyrgyz scientific publications, as well as strengthen their international influence.
It allows:
- Promote the scientific research of Kyrgyz scientists in the world.
- Encourage foreign scientists and researchers to publish in Kyrgyz journals.
- Raise the ranking of scientific institutions – high-quality publications improve the position of universities and research centres in international rankings.
Publications in such journals are important for the teaching staff of an educational institution, as well as for a person who has decided to connect his or her life with scientific activity.
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