Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences

In modern times, scope of plagiarism in science researches has become a global problem. With the introduction of information technology in the deepening of this industry, most of the scientific literature to be accessible over the Internet, as well as the services offered by the international scientific databases and libraries while promoting scientific creativity creates opportunities for plagiarism. All of these make necessary to investigate fighting methods against plagiarism in whole world, including Azerbaijan and specially to be focused on this area.

“Plagiarism and fighting against” scientific-practical seminar, which was held at the Institute of Information Technology of ANAS (IIT) aimed at discussing on prevention of plagiarism and sharing experiences in this area. Event co-organized by the Institute of Information Technology and the U.S. 'Turnitin' Co. brought together responsible people from higher education and scientific research institutions in the country, scientists and experts of the institute and organizations of ANAS, including media representatives. 

Opening the event Academician-Secretary of ANAS, director of ANAS IIT, Academician Rasim Alguliyev spoke about the importance of the event concerning plagiarism and fighting against. He noted that, one of the stakeholders in this sphere is ANAS, coordinating body of scientific activity in the country. Academy boosts the protection of intellectual property in general, and regularly conducts educational work.

R.Alguliyev also drew attention to the issues reflected in the Law of Science concerning scientific ethics, intellectual property rights protection, and fighting against plagiarism.

Putting to the fore the importance of creation and application of national anti-plagiarism system in the country scientist challenged relevant government agencies, scientists and specialists to merge efforts in the implementation of this task.

Afterwards, Professor at England Coventry University Dr. Thomas Lancaster made a presentation on "Plagiarism in higher education", related to current problems in higher education institutions on plagiarism and their solutions. In order to achieve success in all spheres of society and look for shortcut and illegal actions, dealing with plagiarism is widespread. In such an environment, some young scientists and researchers be not aware of their responsibility to carry out scientific activities by transferring the Internet and other sources, raises serious concerns. One of the main solutions to this problem lies in the fact that to carry out awareness raising activities on plagiarism should be started since in the secondary school, anti-plagiarism systems, tools and mechanisms should be taught to students, he stated.

Rector of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic Baku Higher Oil School Elmar Gasimov delivered a lecture on "Application of Turnitin anti-plagiarism system to the Baku Higher Oil School” and informed about agreement of cooperation signed via "Turnitin", which provides to study the company's experience and apply to the Baku Higher Oil School. Moreover, he brought to mind brief statistical information about "Turnitin" system, system's basic capabilities, applicable rules against the problem of plagiarism in education and Baku Higher Oil School.

The reporter noted that “Turnitin” system is an effective tool for revealing plagiarism in texts, including students to prepare their reports and scientific studies in accordance with international standards, and to compile correct reference to text citations and original sources.

At the same time, has brought to attention of attendees short statistical data on the Turnitin system, data on the main opportunities of system, plagiarism problems in educational process, and also the rules established at the Baku higher school of oil against a plagiarism.

The speaker noted that, the Turnitin system represents the effective tool which is used for the purpose of identification of a plagiatstvo in texts, preparation of reports and scientific works as students according to the international standards, and also the correct registration of citing and links to primary sources in texts. He emphasized that, the higher educational institution directed by him established connection of cooperation with the most known educational institutions of the world, is studied the international experience in the sphere of the higher education. "Now at the Higher school of oil the Turnitin system is applied, in case of detection of a plagiatstvo students are seriously taken under control", - the rector told. He reported that, before implementation of this system were provided to students training by rules and the mechanism of action of this system.

The next speaker, head of the Department of Electronic Education of Baku Higher Oil School Khurshudov Sharif spoke about the practical successes achieved as a result of the introduction of "Turnitin" system in this institution. Informed about the creation of a user profile, creating a class (class), the types of tasks (assignments), work load (submit / resubmit), an original statement of work (OriginalityCheck), writing reviews, editing work (PeerMark), etc.

The workshop specialist British company "Turnitin" Katya Levchenko presented a paper on "Modern antiplagiatnye technology." She praised associated with this area of scientific activity in Azerbaijan and noted that it represented the structure attaches great importance to scientific support in the fight against plagiarism.

K.Lavchenko noted that the main products of the company, headquartered in the United States, and the international office - in England, are the program "Turnitin» and «iThenticate». «IThenticate» is considered to be the best software used by academic institutions and publishers to identify and prevent plagiarism. «IThenticate» analyzes 60 billion web pages and 150 million works. The company has more than 26 million from 140 users around the world.

In conclusion, there was an extensive exchange of views on the reports, and respondent numerous questions.

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