Writing scientific articles is a process that requires a systematic and structured approach. Here are the basic steps and principles that will help you write a scientific article correctly: 

Choosing a topic and formulating a research question: Start by choosing a relevant topic that is interesting to both you and your readers. Formulate a clear research question that will be the centerpiece of your article. 
Conducting a literature review: Examine the existing literature on the chosen topic to understand the current state of knowledge in the field and identify gaps that your research can fill.
Defining methodology: Identify the methods that you will use to collect and analyze data. Justify the choice of methodology and explain why it is the most suitable for your research.
Data collection and analysis: conduct research in accordance with the chosen methodology. Collect the necessary data and analyze it using appropriate statistical methods. 
Structuring the article: follow the generally accepted structure of a scientific article, which includes an introduction, a literature review, research methods, results, discussion and conclusion.
Writing an introduction: the introduction should present your topic and research problem, substantiate its relevance and significance, as well as formulate the purpose of the study and its hypothesis. 
Developing a literature review: In the literature review, review previous research on the topic, highlight key concepts and results, and show how your research fits into the existing context. 
Description of research methods: Describe in detail the methods used in your research, including data collection procedures, sampling, tools used and analysis methods. 
Presentation of results: Present your results in a clear and concise manner using tables, graphs and statistical indicators. 
Discussion of the results: in the discussion, interpret the results obtained, compare them with the results of previous studies, discuss their significance and possible practical applications, and highlight the limitations of the study. 
Conclusion: in conclusion, summarize the results of your research, confirm or refute your hypothesis, formulate the main conclusions and discuss possible directions for future research.
Editing and correction: before submitting an article for review, carefully edit and correct the text, check it for grammatical and stylistic errors, and also make sure that it meets the requirements of the selected journal or conference. 
Following these steps and principles, you will be able to write a high-quality scientific article that will contribute to the development of scientific knowledge in your field and will receive recognition from the scientific community.

IMRAD Structure: Key elements of a scientific article 

In the world of scientific research, there is a widely recognized structure known by the acronym IMRAD. This acronym represents the main sections of a scientific article: Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. The IMRAD framework is a fundamental tool for the organization and communication of scientific research, and its effective use contributes to the understanding and evaluation of scientific information. Let’s take a closer look at each of these sections: 

Introduction:
In this section, the authors of the article present the research topic and describe its relevance and significance. The purpose of the introduction is to substantiate the need for research and formulate its purpose and hypothesis. It also usually includes a brief review of the literature, which allows readers to understand the context of the study and its connection with previous works. 

Methods:
The Methods section provides a detailed description of the methodology and procedures used in conducting the study. This includes information about sample selection, data collection methods, tools and materials used, and data analysis methods. The purpose of this section is to provide sufficient information so that other researchers can reproduce your study or verify its methodology. 

Results:
The results section presents the most important data obtained as a result of the study. This section usually includes numerical data, graphs, tables, and other graphical representations of research results. It is important to present the results in such a way that they are clear and easy to interpret for readers. 

Discussion:
The last section of the article discusses and interprets the results obtained. The authors analyze their data, compare them with the results of previous studies and discuss their significance and impact on the subject area. It also usually highlights the limitations of the study and formulates suggestions for further research. 

The IMRAD structure provides a logical and consistent presentation of scientific information, which facilitates the understanding and evaluation of research work. It is a standard widely accepted in the scientific community that helps researchers communicate their results effectively and move science forward. 

You can also familiarize yourself with the template for the design of articles presented for the scientific publication “Bulletin of KAZGAS”, a scientific, technical and scientific-methodical publication for architects, designers, engineers, designers, technologists, art historians. Initially, the magazine was published under the name “Bulletin of the Kazakh State Academy of Architecture and Construction”. In 2001, the name of the magazine was renamed to “Bulletin of the Kazakh head Architectural and Construction Academy”.

Choosing a scientific publication to publish an article is an important stage for a researcher. It should be based on a number of factors, including the purpose of the study, the audience, the impact factor and the quartile rank of the publication. Here are some recommendations for choosing a publication based on these factors: 

Research Objective: Think about the goals of your research. If your goal is to get widespread distribution and attention to your work, then choose a publication with a high impact factor. If your goal is to reach a specific audience, choose the publication that best suits your topic and the interests of the audience. 
Impact factor: The impact factor of a publication is an indicator of its influence in the scientific community. A high impact factor usually indicates that the publication publishes high-quality papers that are often cited by other researchers. However, keep in mind that not all publications with a high impact factor are suitable for all types of research, and not all publications with a low impact factor are bad. 
Quartile rank: The quartile rank reflects the positioning of the publication in its scientific field. Publications can be divided into quartiles (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) depending on how they relate to other publications in their field. It is usually advisable to choose publications from the upper quartiles, as they have a higher level of reputation and influence in the scientific community. 
Reputation and audience: Consider the reputation of the publication in your scientific field and the relevance of its audience to your research goals. Some publications specialize in certain areas of knowledge or research approaches, so it is important to choose the publication that is most suitable for your work. 
Open Access: Consider publishing in the public domain, which can increase the accessibility and visibility of your work. Some publications provide this opportunity, but additional payment may be required for this. 
Timing and cost: Take into account the timing of publication and the cost of publication in the selected publication. Some publications may have longer review and publication periods, as well as require additional payments for publication.
So, when choosing a scientific publication to publish an article, it is important to take into account the purpose of the research, the reputation of the publication, its audience, impact factor and quartile rank, as well as other practical considerations such as accessibility and cost of publication. 

Below are links to tools from international citation databases for choosing a scientific publication. 

Journal Finder 

A tool from Elsevier for selecting a publication for publishing your article through an annotation. 

https://journalfinder.elsevier.com/ 

Master Journal List 

Clarivate (Web of Science) tool for searching and selecting a publication for publication 

https://mjl.clarivate.com/home 

You can also use the tool developed on the basis of the Narxoz MK Predator test University. A test to assess the quality of a scientific journal in order to avoid publications in potentially predatory publications. 

The MK predator test allows you to determine the probability of a scientific journal being included in the list of “predatory” publications based on an assessment of the journal’s website and data from open sources. 

It should be noted that indexing in scientific databases and a high percentile is not a guarantee that the journal follows the ethics of scientific publications. Therefore, it is better to make a preliminary assessment using this tool. Keep in mind that the result will depend on the reliability of your answers to the test questions. 

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