Lao Dong Newspaper reported the case of Ms. Nguyen Thi Hai Van, a lecturer and member of the Council of Da Nang University of Technical Education , who used unpublished books to teach and prepare exam documents for main lecturers. , competition review, rewards...
Ms. Van is the editor of the book "CNC programming techniques". When submitted to Construction Publishing House in 2018, it was agreed to issue a publishing code. But soon after, this publisher decided to revoke that publishing code. This means that the book is not allowed to be printed, distributed, or used in any form.
However, somehow, Ms. Van was able to get the book (which, according to Ms. Van's explanation, was printed by Construction Publishing House) to "distribute" to her co-authors.
Construction Publishing House did not announce the reason for stopping publishing Ms. Van's book "CNC Programming Techniques", but the manuscript was not approved, not allowed to be printed, distributed, or used, but Ms. Van still has... The book is unjust and needs to be clarified.
What is more remarkable is that this "unrighteous book" has been publicly taught for more than 5 years.
Ms. Van also used it to submit the application for the main lecturer promotion exam. This "scientific work" was also considered and considered by Da Nang University and the Ministry of Education and Training to recognize the title of "Grassroots Emulation Soldier" and "Ministry-level Emulation Soldier" for Ms. Van for many consecutive years. learn.
The issue of integrity in scientific research and academia is always top priority. Research projects, book making, and teaching textbooks must be given even more importance.
Because integrity is one of the cores of culture and morality. In particular, in the pedagogical environment, where future teachers are trained, integrity, honesty, and honesty are also the foundation to contribute to building the quality, reputation, and honor of teachers. Illegal in printing, publishing, putting it into teaching textbooks and using it as records in emulation and reward work, rank promotion... like lecturers at Da Nang University of Technical Education will cause many unacceptable consequences in the pedagogical environment.
Recently, a female LTAH doctor in Hue was accused of showing signs of plagiarism (in her doctoral thesis), her workplace - the Hue Monuments Conservation Center - withdrew works related to her from the list. Book recommended for consideration for the 1st Hue Women's Creativity Award, 2024.
Not only will we consider and properly discipline Ms. Van's personal actions in printing, publishing books, making textbooks, dishonesty in her work, in the pedagogical environment, etc., but also Da Nang University, the Ministry of Education and Training also needs to review and review the granting of "Emulation Soldier" titles at all levels to Ms. Van.
At the same time, it is necessary to clarify and hold responsible the Board of Directors, School Council, and individuals at Da Nang University of Technical Education who have evaluated or may have "absorbed" acts for Ms. Van to use. this book, put it into teaching.