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3) The readers by protecting them from flawed researches that cannot be validated and ensuring that
the article citations are all relevant works of other scientists.

c. Timeliness of Publication

Research outputs and information must always be published as soon as possible. Since it usually takes several
months in the revise-and-submit cycles before the manuscripts get finally published in the journal, the Editors should
be responsible for timeliness in manuscript submission, providing prompt responses and decisions related to the
journal, and acceptance of the published articles.

d. Joint Authorship of Publications
Only those who have substantially contributed or made an important contribution to the research work should be listed
as authors. Substantial or important contribution refers involvement in the conceptualization, overall design,
implementation, completion and writing the research paper. To avoid administrative complexities, joint authorship
resulting from the contribution from various people should be stipulated in the research contract or agreement.

The test for the claim of joint authorship is the ability of any of the named authors to take responsibility for the
publication. More importantly, the field of specialization of each of the author shall have a bearing in the areas covered
and tackled by the paper.

Usually the first named author in the manuscript is the senior author. It would be logical and fair that he/she the one
who had the most significant contribution in the content of the paper, having been involved in the conduct of the
research project, particularly in 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