Information Package / Course Catalogue
Scientific Researches and Publication Ethics
Course Code: ZZO555
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

In the area of Animal Science, giving information about research and publication ethics to the MSc. Students, to have them expand awareness and sensitivity of it, in this contexts doing researches suitable to researches and publication ethics in animal science area.

Course Content

Concept of research and publication ethics, related notions, the most popular discussing subjects about research and publication ethics, teaching ethical rules, improving the research ability, data collection and interpretation of data, giving information about paper publication and to have them upskill of usage of library and writing paper.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Orhan KARACA
Learning Outcomes
1.Students have ability to define the notions about research and publication ethics and have ability to define about the responsibilities of a researcher in the ethical point of view.
2.Having ability to reach the information sources about animal science
3.To know the rules and put it in practice about the working area of the research ethic committees and in the application file of scientific research
4.Following the ethical rules in the process of publication of a research
5.Students have ability to define the notions about research and publication ethics and have ability to define about the responsibilities of a researcher in the ethical point of view.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Öztürk, N. (2008). Akademik kimlik ve etik. Akademik Dizayn Dergisi, 2(2), 47-56.
2.Topdemir, H. G., & Unat, Y. (2019). Bilim tarihi ve felsefesi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
3.Arzan. A., Irzık,G., Kansu, E., Ruacan, Ş., Tekcen, A., Tolun, A., Yılmaz, Y. (2008) Bilim Etiği El Kitabi. TÜBA, Yay. Sır. 17.
4.KARAGÖZ, Y., & MESCİ, M. (Eds.). (2024). Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği. Akademisyen Kitabevi.
5.Yılmaz, K. (2024). Türkiye’de Yayınlanan Bilimsel Araştırma ve Yayın Etiği Konulu Makalelerin İncelenmesi (1993-2022). MANAS Sosyal Araştırmalar Dergisi, 13(1), 77-92.
6.İnci, O. (2015). Bilimsel Yayın Etiği. Türk Kütüphaneciliği, 29(2), 282-295.
7.Uğurlu, H. (2020). BİLİMSEL ARAŞTIRMALARDA ETİK. Ahi Evran Akademi, 1(1), 67-78.,
8.DEMİR, G. (2020). AKADEMİSYENLİK MESLEĞİNDE ETİK KOD ARAYIŞI. Toplum ve Kültür Araştırmaları Dergisi, (6), 65-80.
9.Öztürk, N. (2008). Akademik kimlik ve etik. Akademik Dizayn Dergisi, 2(2), 47-56.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Knowledge of science and scientific research concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Livestock sciences within the scope of agricultural sciences as applied science
Week 3 - Theoretical
Purpose and target priorities in scientific research
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scientific research methods
Week 5 - Theoretical
Problems and hypotheses in scientific research
Week 6 - Theoretical
Measurement and data analysis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Preparing a scientific research project
Week 8 - Theoretical
Project final reports/theses and publications
Week 9 - Theoretical
Ethical theory and professional ethics
Week 10 - Theoretical
Principles of scientific research and publication ethics
Week 11 - Theoretical
Major scientific research and publication ethics violations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Major scientific research and publication ethics legislation
Week 13 - Theoretical
Conditions that make ethical violations widespread
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ethical decision-making processes management
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment38024
Midterm Examination120121
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-2
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
OÇ-3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
OÇ-4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
OÇ-5
5
5
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026