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the conceptualization and writing of the scientific paper.

e. Research Misconduct

All authors submitting manuscripts for publications in the University R&D journal shall
refrain from research misconduct such as the following:

● Unethical treatment of research subjects;

● Fabrication of research data;

● Falsification of research data; and

● Plagiarism.

The unethical treatment of research subjects applies to obligation of the researchers
relevant to the subjects of study, whether human or animals, particularly adherence to
ethical standards in experimentation such as care and use of human beings and animals.
On the other hand, fabrication and falsification of research data refers to the invention,
recording, or reporting of fraudulent data. Fabrication and falsification constitute the
most serious forms of misconduct in research as they result in scientific records that do
not accurately reflect observed truth from research.

Plagiarism is a form of piracy which is defined as the appropriation of ideas, data or
methods without adequate permission or acknowledgement from the owners.

f. Submission of Manuscripts for Journal Publications

The submission of manuscripts shall be guided by an Instruction of Authors that may
be periodically updated depending on the focus and issue of the R&D Journal. However,
the following style guide maybe used as basis in submitting manuscripts for journal
publications:

1. Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be submitted in a hard copy with electronic copy, or through
electronic mail. The following content format shall be observed:

● Title

● Author/s

● Abstract

● Keywords

● Introduction

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