Article Review and Publication Process

1. Submission of Manuscript – Authors submit their journal manuscripts to smn.digest@uap.asia following the APA 7th edition format. 

2. Initial Review – Each manuscript is evaluated by an assigned reviewer using the standard SMN Digest Review Form.

3. Reviewer Feedback – The reviewer’s comments and recommendations are sent to the author.

4. Author Revision – The author revises and resubmits the manuscript within the specified timeframe.

5. Second Review – The revised manuscript is re-evaluated by the reviewer to ensure that the recommended revisions have been addressed.

6. Language Editing – Upon the reviewer’s approval, the manuscript undergoes language editing for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.

7. Final Author Check – The edited manuscript is returned to the author for final review and confirmation.

8. Plagiarism Screening – The manuscript undergoes plagiarism detection screening prior to publication approval.

9. Editorial Board Approval and Layout – The manuscript is forwarded to the Editorial Board for final approval, layout, and formatting.

10. Publication – The final manuscript is prepared for publication in the SMN Digest, published biannually in June and December. The journal is indexed in EBSCO and accessible through Philippine E-Journals.

Note: The entire workflow, from submission to publication, may take approximately 3-5 months.