Author's guidelines
Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Authors intending to publish in KATUN-ANAN: San Isidro College Multidisciplinary Research Journal are encouraged to carefully follow the journal’s manuscript preparation and submission requirements. Adherence to these guidelines ensures consistency in formatting, improves manuscript quality, and facilitates an efficient review and publication process.
Quick Information
- Submission Platform: Open Journal Systems (OJS)
- Review Process: Double-Blind Peer Review
- Citation Style: APA 7th Edition
- Originality Requirement: Subject to plagiarism screening
- Language: English
Registration and Submission
Corresponding authors must create an account in the journal’s Open Journal System (OJS) before submitting manuscripts. Information provided during registration will be used solely for journal-related communication and publication purposes.
Each submission should include:
- Complete manuscript title
- Full names of all authors
- Institutional affiliations
- Corresponding author email address
- ORCID ID (if available)
Peer Review and Originality
All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process conducted by qualified experts. The identities of authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the evaluation.
Manuscripts are screened for plagiarism and language quality. Submitted works must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
Formatting Requirements
- Follow the latest APA 7th Edition, Citation and Referencing Guidelines
- Use Times New Roman font.
- Use single-line spacing with proper paragraph spacing.
- Ensure clear and grammatically correct English.
- Research articles should generally not exceed 8,000 words, excluding references and appendices.
Recommended Manuscript Structure
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Methods
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Recommendations
- Acknowledgement
- References
Additional Notes
Authors may be requested to submit supplementary materials such as datasets, tables, figures, images, or appendices separately for publication and layout purposes.
Compliance with these guidelines contributes to the consistency, professionalism, and scholarly quality of all articles published by the journal.
