Gibón Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal of Ateneo de Naga University dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary and regionally grounded scholarship with global relevance. The journal welcomes original contributions that engage critical, theoretical, and empirical perspectives across disciplines. All submissions must be emailed to urc@gbox.adnu.edu.ph. 

📄 Types of Submissions

• Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words)

• Review Essays (3,000–5,000 words)

• Book Reviews (1,000–2,000 words)

• Short Notes / Reflections (2,000–3,000 words)

✍️ Submission Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original and unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere

• File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

• Include:

  • Title and abstract (150–250 words)

  • 4–6 keywords

  • Full anonymized manuscript (for double-blind review)

• Remove all identifying information from the main text and file properties

📚 Citation Style

• Use APA 7th Edition (or specify if your journal uses Chicago/MLA depending on discipline consistency)

• Ensure complete and accurate references

🧾 Ethical Standards

• Submissions must comply with guidelines set by Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)

• Authors must disclose:

  • Conflicts of interest

  • Funding sources

• All manuscripts undergo plagiarism screening
  
  Editorial Process 

1. Submission Receipt

• Manuscripts are received via official journal email

• Authors receive acknowledgment within 3–5 working days

2. Initial Editorial Screening

The Editor-in-Chief / Managing Editor evaluates:

• Fit with journal scope

• Compliance with submission guidelines

• Basic academic quality

Possible outcomes:

• Desk rejection

• Proceed to peer review

3. Double-Blind Peer Review

• Manuscripts are anonymized and sent to 2–3 external reviewers

• Review is double-blind

• Evaluation criteria:

  • Originality

  • Theoretical contribution

  • Methodological rigor

  • Clarity and organization

4. Editorial Decision

Based on reports, the journal issues:

• Accept

• Minor revisions

• Major revisions

• Reject

Decision letters include reviewer comments (anonymized)

5. Revision Process

• Authors submit revised manuscripts via email

• A response-to-reviewers document is required

• Major revisions may undergo a second review round

6. Copyediting and Proofing

Accepted papers undergo:

• Language editing

• Formatting

• Reference verification

7. Publication

• Articles are published on the journal website (PDF format)

• Each article is assigned:

  • Issue and page numbers

  • Digital object identifier (once enabled).