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1. Who can submit a paper to the journal?
Only student-researchers from the Science, Technology, and Engineering (STE) Program of Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School may submit manuscripts.
2. What type of papers are accepted?
The journal accepts original research studies following the IMRAD format. Review papers, essays, or opinion articles are not accepted.
3. How do I submit my paper?
Papers must be submitted through the official Google Form link provided on the website. Authors must also attach required forms (Authorship Declaration, ISEF Forms if applicable).
4. What formatting style should I use?
All manuscripts must use the official IMRAD Template provided by the journal. Referencing must strictly follow the APA 7th Edition citation style.
5. Are there deadlines for submission?
Yes. Deadlines for submission will be announced on the portal and during STE orientations. Late submissions may not be considered for the current issue.
6. How are papers reviewed?
Submissions undergo:
- Initial screening by the Editorial Board.
- Peer review by student-editors and faculty reviewers.
- Revisions returned to the authors, if needed.
- Final acceptance for publication.
7. Is there a publication fee?
No. Publication in the Rincón de Investigación Científica de Don Pablo is free of charge.
8. Will my paper be accessible online?
Yes. All accepted papers are published in the Journal Archives and stored permanently in the journal’s Google Drive repository.
9. Can published papers be used in science fairs or competitions?
Yes. Published works may be used as references or official outputs for research fairs, provided that proper citation is given.
10. How should I cite a paper from this journal?
Use APA 7th edition format. Example:Dela Cruz, J. M., & Santos, A. L. (2025). Development of biochar from rice husk as a water filter. Rincón de Investigación Científica de Don Pablo, 1(1), 15–27. https://sites.google.com/...
11. What happens if plagiarism or ethical violations are detected?
Papers found to have plagiarized content, falsified data, or unethical practices will be automatically rejected. Already published works may be retracted.
12. Who can I contact for inquiries?
You may contact the Editorial Team through the portal’s Contact Us page.
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