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government and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments
are accessible to a wider range of users who can further develop, share or exploit
the knowledge (for socioeconomic or technical database) for policy formulation and
technologies for developing new products, processes, materials or services.

The following guidelines shall be adopted in technology transfer and commercialization:

● Test against maturity indicators - passing the piloting stage, stability or industry
standards and risk assessment evaluation;

● Test against viability (STEEP) indicators – social acceptability, technical feasibility,
economic viability, environmental soundness and political acceptability;

● Technology promotion through publicity and other appropriate communication
strategies such as technology forum and other fora;

● Publication in refereed R&D journals, R&D highlights, etc.;

● Tapping of conduits or channels for technology transfer and commercialization like the
University Business Affairs Office (UBAO) as venue for:

• Developing the criteria of commercializing the technologies generated in the
University;

• Module development for crops, livestock, forestry, and environment, etc.; and

• Income generating projects that complement the three major thrusts of the
University;

● Tapping of Technology Development Centers like Land Bank.

13. Guidelines on R&D Publications

One of the fundamental roles of ISU in the dissemination of R&D results is the responsibility
in providing a well written, concise, technically correct, and easy to read research report.
Researchers should be able to demonstrate good writing skills because the results of R&D
activities are as successful as the writers and the corresponding reports that emanate from
them.

The print and multimedia R&D publications and other publications of ISU are the public face
of the University and they have significant influence on both public and private perceptions.
R&D books, papers or results of original research works such as technical papers and notes,
scholarly journals, journals of information, newsletters, booklets, reports, posters, training
manuals, modules, brochures and any printed material intended to be transmitted and
communicated by means of any device or process, including the use of the web, shall be
regulated using acceptable standards or style.

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