Publication rules

Requirements to drawing up of an article

PDF file
PDF file - Statement of attitude towards the use of artificial intelligence
PDF file - MAIN RULES FOR FORMATTING REFERENCES IN VANCOUVER STYLE in the scientific journal «SOUTH KAZAKHSTAN SCIENCE HERALD»

 

  1. The manuscript must be submitted in hard copy and in electronic format. The text shall be prepared in Microsoft Word using Times New Roman font. Font size: 12 pt for the main text; 11 pt for figures, diagrams, and charts. Line spacing: single. First-line indent: 1.0 cm. Alignment: justified.
  2. Page setup: A4 format; margins: left – 2 cm, right – 2 cm, top – 2 cm, bottom – 2 cm.
  3. The total length of the article, including tables, figures, and references, must be 4 to 10 pages.
  4. The article title must be concise and accurately reflect the content (in three languages).
  5. Language requirements for abstracts:

- For an article in Kazakh: Аннотация and Abstract are required.

- For an article in Russian: Түйін and Abstract are required.

- For an article in English: Түйін and Аннотация are required.

- The content of Аннотация, Түйін, and Abstract must be identical. Word count: 100-150 words.

  1. Author information must include: full name, academic degree, academic title, institutional affiliation, city, country, and e-mail address (in three languages).
  2. Manuscripts that do not comply with the formatting requirements will be processed with delay.

Structure of the article

A research paper must include the following elements:

  1. UDC (Universal Decimal Classification index) – placed in the upper left corner (11 pt). To assign a UDC, authors may use: http://teacode.com/online/udc/
  2. Author name(s) – centered, justified across the line (12 pt).

Below: position, academic degree and title, institutional affiliation, city, country (in three languages) (11 pt). Author details must be centered. The initials and surname are written as: L.A. Myrzayev (initials first, then surname). Font: bold. In one issue, an author may publish no more than two articles, including co-authorship. The number of authors must not exceed 5.

  1. *Corresponding author: indicate the corresponding author and one author’s e-mail (11 pt).
  2. Article title – after a blank line; bold, centered. The title must accurately reflect the content and be concise. Abbreviations in the title are not allowed. ALL CAPS, 12 pt.
  3. Abstract – in the language of the article; first-line indent 1 cm, 11 pt. After one blank line, provide an abstract of 100-150 words.

The abstract must be presented as one paragraph (Russian and English abstracts for Kazakh-language articles; Kazakh and English abstracts for Russian-language articles; Kazakh and Russian abstracts for English-language articles).

The abstract must include the following mandatory elements:

  • purpose of the study,
  • research methodology,
  • originality (value) of the research,
  • research findings (results).

The abstract is a concise summary of the study. It must clearly present the essence of the research. Results should be described accurately and informatively. The text must not contain secondary information, excessive introductory phrases, vague statements, abbreviations, or references. The abstract must be written as one paragraph.

A well-prepared and properly translated abstract increases interest in the article and improves the likelihood of citation by international scholars.

  1. Keywords – 5 to 7 words, 11 pt.

Keywords are used to search for the article and identify its subject area. First-line indent: 1 cm.

Avoid participial constructions and overly complex phrases that do not represent natural search queries.

Keywords should be relevant, natural, and not overloaded, so as not to appear as spam.

  1. Main text (12 pt). The article should be structured using headings (headings are not numbered), for example:

Introduction (mandatory)

Relevance of the topic, literature review, and key provisions of the study

Materials and Methods

  • Theoretical analysis
  • Experimental part

Figures, maps, photographs, tables, and formulas should be prepared using computer software and placed in the text as they are mentioned. Figure numbers use Arabic numerals. The figure caption is centered below the figure (e.g., Figure 1 – Title).

Tables should appear in the text immediately after the first reference to them or on the next page. The table number and title are placed on the left side of the page (e.g., Table 1 – Title). If a table continues onto the next page, columns must be numbered, and the following note is placed at the top right: Continuation of Table 1.

Formulas must be typed using an equation editor (Microsoft Equation or MathType). Tables and figures must be placed after their first mention in the text. Each table must have a title. Figures must be clear and not scanned. Example of a figure caption: Fig. 1. Dependence …: a – …; b – …

All abbreviations and acronyms, except generally known ones, must be defined at their first mention.

Results and Discussion

Conclusions (mandatory)

Conclusion, research results and discussion, practical proposals and recommendations.

Funding information (if applicable)

Acknowledgements

If applicable, provide one paragraph acknowledging funding sources, organizations, and individuals who contributed to the study.

References (mandatory)

After one blank line, centered. The reference list must include only sources cited in the text and published or accepted for publication. Sources are numbered in the order they appear in the manuscript. References published within the last 10-15 years must constitute at least 70% of the list. The minimum number of references is 7. Citations in the text must be indicated in square brackets without page numbers ([1], [2], …).

References (Latin script)

If the article is submitted in Kazakh or Russian, the transliterated reference list is mandatory. For transliteration:

- Russian sources: http://translit-online.ru

- Kazakh sources: https://qazlat.kz

At the end of the article, provide for each author: full name (including patronymic if applicable), academic degree and title, place of employment; name of the university/organization, city, country; contact information (e-mail). Also include: article title, abstract, and keywords in two languages other than the language of the article (Kazakh/Russian and English).

Peer review and plagiarism check

The Editorial Office independently sends submitted manuscripts for review. The Journal uses double-blind peer review, ensuring confidentiality.

The manuscript is checked for plagiarism using licensed software. The originality level must be at least 70%. If the originality is below the required threshold, the manuscript will be returned to the author for revision.

Submission conditions

  1. The manuscript must not have been previously published and must not be under consideration for publication in another journal.
  2. In one issue of the Journal, an author may publish no more than two articles, including co-authorship (other cases are decided by the Editorial Board).
  3. The number of authors must not exceed 5.

When submitting a manuscript, authors are encouraged to review the requirements and templates developed by the editors:

Manuscript template: https://nu.auezov.edu.kz/index.php/nu/publication-rules

References formatting template: https://nu.auezov.edu.kz/index.php/nu/publication-rules

Editorial contacts

Responsible Editor of Scientific Journal “Auezov University”: Nazarbek U.B., Director of Department of Academic Science.

Technical Editor: Aleksandridi Ye.Yu., Chief Specialist, Center for Scientific and Analytical Information.

Editorial Office address:

Kazakhstan, Shymkent, Tauke Khan Avenue, 5

Building No. 16, 2nd floor, Office 206

Auezov South Kazakhstan University

Tel.: +7 (7252) 21-19-82, 30-05-71, +7 778 534 20 42

E-mail: sksh.journal@auezov.edu.kz

Publication fee

If the article is approved for publication, the author will be sent payment instructions.

The publication fee is 4,000 KZT.