Guide for Researchers

SLSU's Revised REPDI Manual

The 2021 REPDI Manual of Operations is a general reference to the various guidelines, processes, and procedures that govern the conduct of research, extension, production, development, and innovation programs at the Southern Luzon State University.

SLSU IP Policy

Scholarly activities create Intellectual Property (IP) that will be disseminated in the most efficient and effective manner. Hence,  the SLSU Intellectual Property Policy (IPP) shall provide the rationale and the mechanisms to establish ownership criteria and resolve ownership questions, if such arise, and it shall define the responsibilities, rights, and privileges of those involved in IP production and development. The IPP covers all research and other academic activities, as well as tangible research outputs whether for commercial or non-commercial purpose undertaken using any resource of SLSU. Specifically, the IPP deals with the following types of IP: 

A Primer on Academic Publishing

This primer is produced to inform novice and remind seasoned researchers alike on essential points about academic publishing. It discusses the reasons why academic publishing is important and the types of academic publications that are valued in academic institutions. Citing the significant increase in predatory journal publishing, this primer focused on journal publications detailing key points about where to, where not to, and how to publish. 

While aimed to be applicable to as many authors as possible across disciplines, this primer should, however, not be treated as a definitive guide that must be strictly followed. No two publishers or journals are the same, nor are the experience of authors submitting to specific publications across disciplines. When finding the right publication for your work, and if you are still in doubt, it is always best to consult respected scholars who are widely published in your field. (Click on the image to access the Primer)

List of Reputable Journals

Journals indexed by the following indexing institutions are recognized by SLSU as reputable journals. It is strongly advised for authors to check first the journal or publisher where they plan to publish their paper before submitting their work. SLSU researchers are hereby encouraged to publish their work in any title listed here. 

International Indexing Institutions


National Indexing Institutions


CHED Accredited Journals


Listed on Philippine E-journals


SLSU Institutional Journals


Other recognized titles

We are currently building this list. If you wish to suggest a journal, please email us at research@slsu.edu.ph.


Identify trusted publishers for your research through this checklist:

If in doubt, the Office of Research Services would be more than willing to assist you in checking whether your prospect journal or publisher is legitimate. Please contact research@slsu.edu.ph.

Other Reputable Publications

While we highly encourage our researchers to publish their work in reputable journals, other avenues for publication of research outputs include the following:

"Research monographs can be reformatted editions of dissertations, theses, or other significant research reports. Monographs are published by university presses and commercial scholarly publishers. A point of difference is that authors may get a royalty payment for monographs, whereas for most other research dissemination, such as journal articles and conference papers, authors do not receive direct payment. As a commercial work, a monograph will typically be edited to be readable to a more general or specific audience, depending on to whom the publisher will be marketing the book. The readership of a research monograph will likely be individuals with varying levels of expertise in the field, ranging from students to academics, practitioners to lay people. When writing, you can assume the reader will have some interest in the topic, but he or she may not have much background in the field. Research monographs are usually peer-reviewed." (Kenan & Thompson 2018, emphases ours)

Examples: UP CIDS Public Policy Monograph Series; Philippine Social Science Council

Publications and Publishers to be avoided

Journals and publishers that appear on this list are considered to have questionable reputation because they do not adhere to the highest standards of quality and ethics in academic publishing. SLSU researchers are strongly advised to avoid publishing their work on these journals and publishers. 

Resources for Researchers

We are committed to ensuring that our researchers have access to the resources they need to carry out their research work with ease. Here is a non-exhaustive list of resources, all available online, for researchers' various needs.

Library Resources

Referencing Resources

Software

Presentation Resources

Free Statistics Calculators


We are continuously updating this list to help our researchers. If you know any resources that we can include here, please email it to us at research@slsu.edu.ph.

Updated: 7 July 2023