The Journal of the Philippine Association for Technology in Home Economics in State Colleges and Universities, Inc. (PATHESCU) welcomes original research and scholarly articles (e.g. critical essay) not previously published elsewhere from its members. The research articles should cover the areas concerning Home Economics and Technology. 

     A research is a concise and complete account of a well-defined piece of work. It should include an Abstract, Introduction (Statement of the Problem is a sub-section of the Introduction), Methodology (Research Design, Sample and Sampling Procedure, Instrument, Data Gathering Procedure, Data Analysis, Ethical Guidelines Observed [proof of approval of the protocol from a Research Ethics Committee is an advantage]), Results and Discussion, Conclusion or Summary and Recommendation, and References. If applicable, Acknowledgment for financial support or personnel assistance may be included but should be brief and has a separate heading before the References.

     Research articles should embody and reflect the objective of the organization, which is primarily to promote the development of Home Economics in the Philippines particularly in state colleges and universities through education, research or community service related to individuals, families, and households. 

MANUSCRIPTS 

1. Manuscripts must be as concise as possible and is computer-set: Times New Roman font 11, double-spaced, justified, printed on 8.5”x11” white bond paper. Maximum number of pages is 20 (excluding the title page).

2. Pagination should be consecutive with the page number written on the upper right hand corner of the paper. 

3. The submitted paper should be sent in two files. The first file has a cover page that includes the title of the research, the name(s) of the author(s) with the highest academic degrees, position, and complete address of the school the author(s) is/are connected, and the contact details (email address & phone number) of the corresponding author. The second file has only the title of the research work or article without the name(s) of the author(s) to facilitate the double blind peer review.

4. A one paragraph abstract not exceeding 150 words should be included. It should contain the objectives of the study, concise description of the working plan or design, statement of results, conclusion and recommendation. 

5. Charts and figures should be printed clear in black ink. Tables must be cited in sequence in the text. 

6. Text should be clear and understandable by itself even without referring to the charts and figures. 

7. Standard abbreviation should be used as necessary. The full terms for which the abbreviation stands should precede its use in the text unless it is a standard unit of measurement. 

8. References must be accurately quoted and listed at the end of the article in alphabetical order and written according the APA Manual format (6th or 7th edition). Some examples are presented below. 

a. Journal 

Gabriel F., Bantang J., Chua C., Dare E., & Malicdem, E. (2017). Home economics education: addressing concerns of the Filipino family. The Journal of PATHESCU 18: 51-58. 

b. Book 

East, M. (1980). Home economics: past, present and future. Massachusetts: Allyn & Bacon, Inc. 

c. Unpublished Thesis 

Baclig, R.V. (1979). The establishment of minimum thermal processes for canned mango (Mangiferaindicalinn) products. Unpublished master’s thesis, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City. 

d. Article in internet-only Journal 

Shaluf, I. (2007). Disaster types. Disaster Prevention and Management, 16(5): 704-717. doi:org/10.1108/09653560710837019. 

9. Submit the soft copy of your manuscript (Word file) to pathescu.journal@gmail.com and pathescu@gmail.com. Include a copy of your editorial fee and proof of membership.

Submission of Articles: On a regular basis, the Editorial Board/Research and Publication Committee will receive articles following the schedule set in the Call for Publication on July or November of the following year. The publication of the journal (printed or e-journal) coincides with the PATHESCU annual general conference - as such, Call for Publication is issued to match the conference schedule.

Authors are also invited to check out recent issue for the format and style.