Dr. Muhannad Natiq Ismail

The Scientific Affairs Division is a core department within the College of Engineering, dedicated to developing and enhancing scientific and research activities within the college through the following tasks:

1. Organizing Scientific Activities

• Conducting training courses and scientific workshops.

• Organizing seminars and scientific conferences within the college.

• Organizing scientific visits for students and faculty members to enhance practical application.

2. Documenting and Registering Scientific Research

• Registering the scientific research of College of Engineering affiliates in a unified database.

• Supporting and updating the scientific research database to promote research collaboration within and outside the college.

3. Marketing Scientific Output

• Establishing a clear mechanism for marketing scientific output in various fields, including:

• Undergraduate and graduate research.

• Patents.

• Research papers presented at scientific conferences.

• Coordinating with relevant entities to maximize the practical and effective utilization of these outputs across all sectors.

4. Submitting Community Studies

• Collecting and submitting community studies addressing engineering and technical issues to relevant stakeholders. • Coordinating with governmental and private institutions and bodies to ensure the effective application of the results of these studies in developing engineering solutions and improving services.

• Enhancing the college's role in serving the community by supporting research that meets its needs and presenting it to relevant authorities for appropriate action.

The Scientific Affairs Division seeks to strengthen the role of scientific research within the college through these tasks, contributing to the development of engineering knowledge and its alignment with the requirements of society and the labor market.

sci_aff_eng@tu.edu.iq

1. Introduction

The College of Engineering at Tikrit University believes that scientific research must be based on the values ​​of integrity, honesty, transparency, and mutual respect, ensuring scientific contribution and service to society. This guide aims to establish a clear and binding framework for the ethics of scientific research, to which all researchers in the college, including faculty members, graduate students, and visiting researchers, are obligated.

2. Scope of Application

The provisions of this guide apply to:

• Research funded by the college, the university, or any external entity.

• Theses and dissertations.

• Scientific articles published in journals and conference proceedings.

• Applied or experimental research projects.

3. General Principles

1. Scientific Integrity: Commitment to accuracy in presenting, analyzing, and interpreting data.

2. Avoiding Plagiarism: The necessity of properly citing sources and references.

3. Protecting Intellectual Property Rights: Respecting the rights of authors and inventors.

4. Safety of Participants: Adherence to safety standards when conducting research on humans, animals, or the environment. 5. Transparency in Funding: Disclosing funding sources and any potential conflicts of interest.

4. Specific Standards for Research Ethics

• Not falsifying or altering data or results for personal gain.

• Adhering to the Institutional Review Board's (IRB) standards for research ethics before commencing any research involving experiments on living organisms or the environment.

• Complying with local laws and international agreements related to scientific research.

5. Awareness-Raising Mechanisms

• Including a course on "Research Ethics" in graduate studies programs.

• Organizing annual workshops for all researchers in the college.

• Publishing the guidelines on the university website and distributing printed copies to academic departments.

6. Monitoring and Follow-up Mechanisms

• The Research Ethics Committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all research projects.

• Conducting periodic audits of theses and published articles to verify adherence to ethical standards.

• Applying the penalties stipulated in the university regulations upon confirmation of a violation.

7. Penalties for Violations

• Issuing a formal warning.

• Withdrawing the research or thesis. • Suspension from supervision or research participation for a specified period.

• Referral of the violation to the competent authorities for legal action.

8. Final Provisions

• This guide is subject to periodic review every three years.

• It shall be effective from the date of its approval by the College Council.

“My Seminar Platform” is an online platform belonging to the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, used to organize and manage seminars, workshops, and training courses in universities, colleges, and institutes.

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Link to receive research papers from students and researchers to provide them with the full text of research papers published in the international publishing house (Elesevier)

Research Plan 2025