Organize the paper following these major headings: Title, Author(s) and address (es), Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods for experimental study or Methodology for non-experimental study, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, Acknowledgment, and Literature Cited. The Literature Cited should substantially consist of articles published in current content-covered or peer-reviewed journals.
Type the entire manuscript double-spaced on a short white bond paper (8.5x11 in) on one side only with 2.5 cm margins all around using a Times New Roman font size of 12 References, Acknowledgments, Table Titles, and Figure Legends should be typed double-spaced or numbered consecutively on all pages including title page, figures, and tables
Leave two spaces before and after the major headings and two spaces before and after the sub-headings. Do not use footnotes rather use endnotes if required by the discipline.
Spell out acronyms or unfamiliar abbreviations when these are mentioned for the first time in the text.
Write the scientific names of species completely with author(s) when it is first mentioned in the text and without author in succeeding references. Scientific names should be written in italics or bold face.
Do not spell out numbers unless they are used to start a sentence.
Use the metric system only or the International System of Units. Use abbreviations of units only beside numerals (e.g. 6 m); otherwise, spell out the units (e.g. kilometers from here). Do not use plural forms or periods for abbreviations of units. Use the bar for compound units (e.g. 1 kg/ha/yr). Place a zero before the decimal in numbers less than 1 (e.g.0.25).
When preparing Tables and Figures, consider the journal's printed page of 5.75 in x 8.5 in and the reduction that will be necessary. Titles of Tables and Captions of Figures should be as short as possible and understandable without referring to the text. Captions of Figures should be typed double-spaced on a separate sheet. Figures should consist only of simple line drawings, computer-generated graphics or good quality black and white photographs. Photographs should be original figures that are not electronically enhanced and submitted in a jpeg or png file. Label of Figures should be of such a size so that these are still legible even after reducing the size by as much as 50%. Use preferably Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe InDesign CS and or PDF computer-generated graphics.
Cite references in the text as author (year). Writing of et al. in the list of references/literature cited is discouraged but instead all the names of authors are mentioned; references in press as (author, in press) and unpublished reference as (author, unpublished. data or author, pers. comm.). If two or more references are cited, arrange them by year.
Manuscript should be as concise as the subject and research method permit, generally not to exceed 4,000 words, single-space.
To promote anonymous review, authors should not identify themselves directly or indirectly in their papers or in experimental test instruments included in the submission. Single authors should not use the editorial “we”.
A cover page should show the title of the paper, all authors' names, titles and affiliations, email addresses, and any acknowledgements.
PAGINATION
All pages, including tables, appendices and references, should be serially numbered. Major sections should be numbered in Roman numerals. Subsections should not be numbered.
NUMBERS
Spell out numbers from one to ten, except when used in tables and lists, and when used with mathematical, statistical, scientific, or technical units and quantities, such as distances, weights and measures.
PERCENTAGE AND DECIMAL FACTORS
In nontechnical copy, use the word percent in the text.
HYPHENS
Use a hyphen to join unit modifiers or to clarify usage. For example: a cross-sectional-equation; re-form. See a dictionary for correct usage.
DATA AVAILABILITY
A line immediately following the Keyword identifiers should indicate whether the data are available.
Submission Preparation Checklist
Authors should note the following guidelines for submitting manuscripts:
Manuscripts currently under consideration by another journal or publisher should not be submitted. The author must state upon submission that the work has not been submitted or published elsewhere.
For manuscripts reporting on field surveys or experiments: If the additional documentation (e.g. questionnaire, case, interview schedule) is sent as a separate file, then all information that might identify the authors(s) must be deleted from the instruments.
Manuscripts should be submitted via email in .doc/.docx or .pdf file to the Managing Editor at email address: sherj@smccnasipit.edu.ph.
Please submit separate files for:
the manuscript's title page with identifying information (not forwarded to reviewers),
the manuscript with title page and all other identifying information removed, and
any necessary supplement files such as experimental instructions and/ or response memoranda on invited revisions.
A copy of the research questionnaire or tools is encouraged for submission. The editors and the reviewers need to refer to these tools.
Revisions must be submitted within the date validating from the decision letter inviting a revision.
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