About the Journal

The Mindanao Review: A STEAM Education and Research Journal is a Mindanao-based scholarly outlet that showcases theoretical, technical, and empirical works pertaining to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. It is particularly interested in submissions that broadly situate at the nexus of ridge-to-reef research explorations.

The journal welcomes scholarly works that delve into a diverse range of topics such as biodiversity protection and conservation, fisheries and aquatic sciences, GIS, artificial intelligence and machine learning, information and data sciences, food technology and sciences, science teaching and learning, natural resource planning, and sustainability science, among others.

The Mindanao Review prides itself in being an essential platform for early-career academics and scholars in and around Mindanao, while also fostering connections between the region and the rest of the world. Its overarching goal is to elevate the voices and insights of emerging scholars in STEAM disciplines, ultimately contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and innovation.

Print ISSN: 3028-1474
Online ISSN: 3028-1571

Mindanao Review publishes biannually (January–June) and (July–December).

About the Publisher
Davao del Norte State College is a public college in New Visayas, Panabo City, Philippines which provides instruction and progressive leadership in education, engineering, arts, sciences, fisheries, and other fields.

Contact details:
Email – president@dnsc.edu.ph or research@dnsc.edu.ph
Call – (084) 628 6341

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief:
Nickel Jean S. Lagare-Sastine, Davao del Norte State College

Associate Editors:
Mark Van M. Buladaco, Davao del Norte State College

Managing Editor:
Daniel Fritz V. Silvallana, Davao del Norte State College

Editorial Board Members:
Mark Ronald S. Manseguiao, Davao del Norte State College
Ronald S. Decano, Davao del Norte State College

Publication Staff:
Iris Grace Sajol, Davao del Norte State College

International Advisory Board

Ahmed Afif, Military Institute of Science and Technology, Bangladesh
Merlin Franco, University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei
AKM Eahsanul Haque, Petronas University of Technology, Malaysia
Ruji P. Medina, Technological Institute of the Philippines, Philippines
Panumas Saingam, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand
Olga M. Nuneza, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines

Information for Authors

Submission Guidelines

The Mindanao Review welcomes the following types of submissions:

• Research Articles: Original and unpublished work on a broad range of political, social, and cultural issues pertaining to contemporary Mindanao. No more than 7,000 words, inclusive of abstract, notes, and references.
• Research Notes: Short but compelling work not exceeding 4,000 words presenting new and significant observations, data, or materials which potentially push the boundaries of existing scholarship on a specific topic.
• Perspectives: Primarily dependent on the author's opinion and interpretation, offering emerging or trailblazing conceptual, methodological, or practical contributions to the body of knowledge. Between 1,000 and 3,000 words.
• Review Articles: Usually commissioned by the Editors or the Editorial Board, though non-commissioned reviews are also encouraged. Provides critique or appraisal of a chosen book, artistic work, or momentous event. Between 1,500 and 3,500 words.

All submissions must be original in their current or similar form and should not be submitted or under consideration in other journals.

Authors are free to use any style or format provided that they ensure consistency of the stylistics and bibliographic format of their choice.

Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word file format.

This journal does not charge submission, processing, or publication fees.

Editorial Policies

Review Process

• This journal adopts a double-blind peer review process to ensure impartiality and objectivity in evaluating submissions.
• Before forwarding a manuscript to external peer reviewers, the Editor conducts a table review of all submissions to ensure that they meet the journal's scope and standards.
• The editorial team endeavors to complete the review process and provide feedback to the corresponding author within 20 to 30 working days from the date of submission. However, please note that the review process may take longer if a thorough and rigorous evaluation of the manuscript is required.
• The corresponding author will be notified of the editorial decision and provided with constructive feedback based on the reviewers' comments and suggestions.
• In cases where revisions are requested, the corresponding author must submit a revised version of the manuscript addressing the reviewers' concerns, which will be re-evaluated by the same reviewers or a new set of reviewers.
• The final decision on the publication of the manuscript is based on the comments and recommendations of the peer reviewers and the editorial board.
• All manuscripts are treated confidentially, and the reviewers' identities are not disclosed to the authors to ensure anonymity and objectivity in the review process.

Open Access Policy

Mindanao Review is a fully open access journal and its operation is entirely funded by Davao del Norte State College, Philippines. It does not require authors to pay an article processing charge (APC).

Publication Ethics

• Authors should ensure that their work is original and properly cited. Contributors are expected to observe high ethical norms and good practices in publishing. Plagiarism, in any form, is unacceptable.
• Authorship should be limited to those who have made significant contributions to the research or content of the manuscript. All listed authors should have approved the final version of the manuscript and agree to its submission for publication.
• Authors should disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may have influenced the research or its outcome.
• Research involving human subjects or animals must comply with ethical standards and guidelines. Authors may be required to provide evidence of ethical clearance or consent as appropriate.
• Mindanao Affairs Journal considers retracting a publication if:
  • There is clear evidence that the findings are unreliable, either as a result of misconduct (e.g. data fabrication) or honest error (e.g. miscalculation or experimental error);
  • The findings have previously been published elsewhere without proper cross-referencing, permission or justification (i.e. cases of redundant publication);
  • It constitutes plagiarism; and
  • It reports unethical research data.

Article Submission

Authors are strongly encouraged to ensure that their submission adheres to the following guidelines before submitting their article:

• The article must be original and should not have been previously published or submitted to another journal or publication for consideration.
• The article should be submitted in Microsoft Word file format.
• The manuscript should be organized with the following elements in the following order: title page, abstract, keywords, main text (including introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion), acknowledgments, declaration of interest statement, and references.
• Authors are requested to provide their official affiliation(s), email address, and a brief biographical note. The corresponding author should be marked with an asterisk.

Contact for Submission or Inquiries
For submissions, questions, and inquiries, please send your email to mindanao.affairs@dnsc.edu.ph

Indexing

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