Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Articles

Research Articles

Section Policy

The Research Articles section of SALIKSIK: A Multidisciplinary Research Journal publishes original, high-quality scholarly studies that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, professional practice, and societal development across diverse academic disciplines.

The section welcomes empirical research, quantitative and qualitative studies, mixed-methods research, experimental investigations, case studies, and other methodologically sound research contributions relevant to the journal's multidisciplinary scope. Submissions may address topics in the sciences, information technology, engineering, education, health sciences, business and management, humanities, social sciences, and related fields.

All manuscripts must demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, ethical research practices, a clear research purpose, appropriate analysis of findings, and meaningful contributions to existing knowledge. Submissions must comply with the journal's author guidelines, formatting requirements, and publication ethics policies.

Manuscripts submitted to this section undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance, originality, completeness, methodological soundness, and compliance with submission requirements. Submissions that pass the initial screening are evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process by qualified reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise. Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers' comments before a final editorial decision is made.

Manuscripts must represent original work, must not have been published previously in substantially the same form, and must not be under consideration for publication by another journal. Authors are responsible for proper citation, accurate reporting of research findings, disclosure of funding and conflicts of interest, and compliance with applicable ethical standards, including requirements for research involving human participants or animals, where relevant.

The final decision to accept or reject a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief, taking into account the editorial assessment, peer-review reports, and the journal's publication standards.

Publication in this section does not guarantee acceptance solely on the basis of topic relevance or institutional affiliation. All manuscripts are evaluated according to

Copyright Notice

Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright of their published work in SALIKSIK: A Multidisciplinary Research Journal. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is original, has not been published previously in substantially the same form, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Upon acceptance, authors grant La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP), as the publisher of SALIKSIK, the right of first publication and a non-exclusive license to publish, reproduce, distribute, archive, and make the accepted work available through the journal's online and print publication platforms.

Authors retain the right to share, distribute, and reuse their published work, subject to the applicable copyright terms, licensing conditions, and proper acknowledgment of the original publication in SALIKSIK.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others and that all third-party materials are appropriately cited and used with the necessary permissions.

The copyright and licensing terms applicable to each published article shall be clearly identified in the article's publication record. Any reuse of published material by third parties must comply with the applicable license and relevant copyright laws.

By completing a submission, authors acknowledge that they have read and agree to the journal's copyright and publication policies.