About the Journal

About the Journal

1. Journal Overview

SALIKSIK: A Multidisciplinary Research Journal is the official multidisciplinary research journal of La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP). It provides a scholarly platform for the publication and dissemination of original research that advances knowledge, encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and addresses relevant academic, professional, institutional, and societal concerns.

The journal welcomes contributions from researchers, faculty members, scholars, educators, and practitioners from LCUP and other academic and research institutions. It aims to strengthen research culture, promote scholarly exchange, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge at local, national, and international levels.

Publisher: La Consolacion University Philippines
Publication Frequency: Annual
Publication Format: Online open-access publication and limited print editions
e-ISSN: 3082-5822
ISSN: 3082-5814
Peer-Review Model: Double-blind peer review
Journal Type: Multidisciplinary refereed research journal

2. Focus and Scope

SALIKSIK publishes original, methodologically sound research across a broad range of academic disciplines. Its scope includes, but is not limited to:

• Natural sciences, mathematics, and applied sciences

• Information technology, computing, and engineering

• Education, pedagogy, and educational innovation

• Health sciences and related disciplines

• Business, management, entrepreneurship, and economics

• Humanities, philosophy, and cultural studies

• Social sciences, governance, and community development

• Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research addressing contemporary issues

The journal considers empirical studies, theoretical and conceptual papers, and other scholarly contributions appropriate to its scope and publication policies. Submissions must demonstrate originality, academic rigor, ethical research practices, and a clear contribution to knowledge or practice.

3. Publication and Peer-Review Process

SALIKSIK follows a structured editorial and double-blind peer-review process to support the quality, integrity, and relevance of published research.

Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their suitability for the journal, compliance with submission requirements, originality, ethical considerations, and baseline scholarly quality. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to qualified peer reviewers whose expertise aligns with the subject matter.

Reviewer identities and author identities are concealed from one another during the review process. Reviewers provide independent assessments, constructive feedback, and recommendations. Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers' comments. Revised submissions undergo editorial verification before a final publication decision is made.

Accepted manuscripts proceed through copyediting, layout, author proofing, and publication preparation. The Editor-in-Chief retains responsibility for final editorial decisions, subject to the journal's established policies and ethical standards.

4. Open Access Policy

SALIKSIK provides readers with free online access to its published research, consistent with the journal's open-access publishing model. The journal supports the dissemination of scholarly knowledge and recognizes the value of making research available to academic communities, practitioners, and the public.

Readers may access published articles without subscription fees. Any reuse, redistribution, or adaptation of published material remains subject to the applicable copyright terms and licensing conditions stated on the relevant article or journal website.

The journal's specific reuse license, including whether a Creative Commons license applies, should be consulted in the article's publication metadata and copyright notice.

5. Publication Ethics and Research Integrity

SALIKSIK is committed to integrity, transparency, objectivity, fairness, and accountability throughout the scholarly publishing process.

Authors are expected to submit original work that is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal, acknowledge sources appropriately, report findings accurately, comply with applicable research ethics requirements, disclose funding sources, and declare relevant conflicts of interest.

Editors are responsible for evaluating submissions fairly and impartially, maintaining confidentiality, managing conflicts of interest, and ensuring that editorial decisions are based on scholarly merit and the journal's policies.

Peer reviewers must provide objective, constructive, and timely assessments; maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts; disclose potential conflicts of interest; and refrain from using unpublished material for personal advantage.

Allegations of plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, authorship misconduct, or other ethical violations will be assessed and investigated appropriately. Depending on the findings, the journal may reject a submission, request corrections, publish a correction or retraction, or take other appropriate action to protect the integrity of the scholarly record.

6. Copyright and Licensing

Copyright ownership and licensing conditions for articles published in SALIKSIK are governed by the journal's applicable copyright policy and the terms displayed in the published article.

Authors should review the copyright notice and applicable license before submission. Unless expressly permitted by the applicable license or authorized in writing by the rights holder, reproduction or redistribution of published material must comply with the relevant copyright requirements.

The journal will identify the applicable copyright holder and reuse license in its submission policies and article metadata.

7. Sponsorship and Publisher

SALIKSIK is published by La Consolacion University Philippines. The journal's original website identifies the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) as responsible for issuing the official Call for Papers.

Any financial sponsorship, publication funding, institutional support, or other material relationship affecting the journal should be disclosed transparently by the publisher. Editorial decisions should remain independent of financial or institutional interests and should be based on scholarly merit, research integrity, and the journal's editorial policies.

8. Journal History

SALIKSIK was established as the official multidisciplinary research journal of La Consolacion University Philippines to provide a dedicated venue for disseminating original scholarly research across disciplines represented within the university and beyond.

The journal's publication program includes annual issues and a hybrid publishing format comprising online access and limited print editions. Its editorial structure includes an Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editor, Managing Editor, and Advisory Board.

The journal maintains its editorial and publication records to document changes in editorial leadership, publication practices, policies, and other developments relevant to its history.

9. Privacy Statement

Names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and other personal information entered into the journal's submission and publishing system will be used for purposes associated with the operation of SALIKSIK, including manuscript submission, peer review, editorial communication, publication, and journal administration.

Personal information will not be made available for unrelated purposes without appropriate authorization, except where disclosure is required by law or is necessary for legitimate journal operations. The journal will take reasonable measures to protect personal information and maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and editorial correspondence.

Users should provide accurate information and avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal data in manuscript files or communications.

10. Digital Preservation and Archiving

SALIKSIK recognizes the importance of maintaining long-term access to published scholarly work. The journal intends to maintain appropriate digital preservation and backup arrangements for its published content and associated metadata.

Participation in specific preservation services, including LOCKSS, CLOCKSS, or the PKP Preservation Network, will be identified here once the relevant service has been configured and participation has been verified. The journal will not claim participation in an external preservation network unless that participation is confirmed.

11. Contact Information

SALIKSIK: A Multidisciplinary Research Journal
La Consolacion University Philippines
Valenzuela Street, Capitol View Park, Bulihan, City of Malolos, Bulacan 3000, Philippines

Email: saliksikjournal@email.lcup.edu.ph
Telephone: (044) 931-8647 local 147

For inquiries concerning submissions, editorial policies, publication procedures, or the journal's scope, please contact the editorial office through the official communication channels listed above.