muallifdans

Muallifdans is a term used in Uzbek-language textual analysis and editorial practice to denote passages that present information as originating from the author rather than from cited sources. It helps identify the author’s own claims, observations, or interpretations within a work. The form derives from muallif, meaning “author,” and the element dan, meaning “from.” In standard Uzbek, the corresponding form is muallifdan; muallifdans appears in some scholarly discussions or corpora as a label used to mark authorial attribution.

In practice, muallifdans is used to distinguish between the author’s original contribution and material drawn from other sources. It commonly appears in annotated editions, critical apparatus, and prefaces, where the author’s position is explicitly stated. It can also guide readers in evaluating the authority and originality of a claim.

Examples: In a critical edition, a note might indicate muallifdans that the author argues X is a result of Y. In analysis, a writer might say, “Muallifdans fikricha, the trend reflects broader social dynamics,” signaling the author’s own viewpoint. In non-fiction, editors may designate a paragraph as muallifdans to mark the author’s personal assessment.

Relation to other terms: muallifdans is related to the concept of authorial voice or author’s perspective and contrasts with material quoted from external sources or with third-party interpretations.

See also: Authorial voice, editorial apparatus, citation, scholarly edition.

References: Editorial style guides and Uzbek linguistic resources discuss signs that mark authorial attribution; muallifdans appears as a label in some corpora and glossaries.