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peer reviewed journals.
In cases where a researcher’s scientific paper is accepted for publication and a publication
fee is required by the journal, the University shall provide financial support for the purpose.
Provided, the journal is internationally peer reviewed and found in the Thomson Reuters
(ISI) international indices or [at least] Scopus-indexed.
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To avail of the grant, the researcher shall forward a request letter addressed to the University
President through the Office of the VP RDET, endorsed through channels. The VP RDET
shall endorse the request to the President with the corresponding recommendation for
appropriate action (approval or disapproval). When approved by the President, the amount
of the fee requested for the publication of the paper shall be granted to the researcher
payable to, or as provided for by, the journal.

Support for Published Research Outputs

The publication of research outputs in international peer reviewed journals, where findings
and conclusions are validated through rigorous peer review, is the established standard
in science. Journals that meet the high standards of genuine peer review are included in
citation indices recognized in the international scientific community – Thomson Reuters
(ISI) and Scopus. On the other hand, publication or recognition of inventions resulting
from research outputs come in the form of duly registered patents, utility models, designs,
trademarks, and copyrights. In the Philippines, these research outputs are issued by the
Intellectual Property Office (IPO).

The University shall promote and encourage the publication of research outputs in
internationally peer reviewed journals, peer-reviewed books or book chapters and to
researchers who are able to have their inventions IPO-registered. For the purpose, the
University shall promulgate a financial rewards scheme. Providing the financial incentives
to deserving ISU researchers shall be approved by the University President through the
recommendation of the VP RDET. In a case where more there are more than one author
from ISU (e.g. co-authors), the award shall be shared equally between (among) the ISU co-
authors.

Categorized into various typologies of research outputs, the financial reward system shall
be as follows:

Incentives for Journal publications:

Authors or research outputs published as scientific articles in international peer reviewed
journals shall be given the following financial incentives:

Nature of Publication Financial Reward

Published article in a Journal indexed in Thomson Reuters (formerly ISI) PhP 50,000.00

Published article in a Journal indexed in Scopus PhP 40,000.00

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