About the Journal

SPAMAST Research Journal (SRJ)

The SPAMAST Research Journal (SRJ) is a scholarly publication dedicated to disseminating high-quality, peer-reviewed research across various disciplines. It serves as a platform for academics, researchers, and practitioners to share their findings, innovations, and advancements, contributing to the development of knowledge and technology. The journal is committed to upholding rigorous standards in research integrity and aims to foster intellectual discussion and collaboration within the academic community, both locally and internationally. This journal was first established in 1998 to provide a platform for information and recent trends in the field of agriculture and fisheries in the province of Davao Occidental and its surrounding provinces through printed research articles. Recently, this journal made a significant leap by converting all its previous publications to an online format, making them accessible to a broader community of readers. This conversion also introduced the added benefits of open access and free publication fees, ensuring that all interested parties can contribute to and benefit from our scholarly community, underpinned by our unwavering commitment to high ethical standards.

About the Publisher

The journal is published by the Southern Philippines Agri-Business and Marine and Aquatic School of Technology (SPAMAST), a state college in the province of Davao Occidental, established on March 9, 1984, through Batas Pambansa Bilang 65. SPAMAST is an institution known for its focus on research and extension in the fields of agriculture, marine sciences, natural resources, education, governance, humanities, social sciences, and engineering. As the publisher, SPAMAST is committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and impartiality in the publication process.

Aims and Scope

The SRJ aims to promote scholarly research that advances the understanding of agriculture, fisheries, marine, and natural resources, as well as other fields relevant to the institution’s mission. Its scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including sustainable agriculture, aquaculture, marine biodiversity, innovative technological solutions, governance, health, education, the humanities, and social sciences, all geared towards addressing pressing issues in these sectors.

SRJ publishes research in English and welcomes all manuscript submissions from international authors across the globe.

The editorial policy aims to publish original, high-quality, and innovative papers, subject to evaluation and review by international experts in the various fields of interest mentioned above. The review process is double-masked, ensuring impartiality and fairness. Submitted manuscripts can be an original research paper, a review article, a short communication, a comment, or a perspective. Accepted articles will be immediately published online to provide new and recent insights into the body of literature.

Article Processing Charge

SPAMAST subsidizes the Journal, and all publication costs are covered.

Duplication of Publication

The Journal enforces strict guidelines for originality; duplicate, partial duplicate, or self-plagiarized submissions are prohibited. Overlaps must be disclosed. Violations lead to rejection or retraction, and severe cases trigger institutional penalties.

Originality and Plagiarism

SRJ mandates that submissions are original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere. All papers are checked for plagiarism, with a similarity threshold of 15% (excluding references/common phrases). Suspect similarities are reviewed at editorial discretion.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

The Journal adheres to COPE standards. Allegations of misconduct (plagiarism, data fabrication, or ethical breaches) will be investigated with potential retraction or correction as necessary.

Appeals and Revisions

Unfairly rejected authors may appeal by submitting a detailed response. The editorial board will review the appeal, and their decision is final and binding. This process ensures that all authors are treated fairly and that their concerns are taken seriously and addressed.

Manuscript Authorship

Substantial contributions, drafting/revision, final approval, and accountability determine authorship. Non-author contributors are acknowledged only. Changes to authorship post-submission require consent of all authors and editorial approval.

Disclosure and Conflict of Interest

All authors, reviewers, and editors must disclose relationships that may influence their work. Undisclosed conflicts may result in rejection or sanctions.

Declaration of Generative AI

Authors must declare use of generative AI (tools, roles, and produced content) both in the cover letter and acknowledgments. All AI-content must be accurate, properly cited, and transparently disclosed.

Submission

Submissions are electronic only, via the journal's online portal. Format your submission according to the guidelines; please attach a cover letter that addresses originality and significance.

Accepted manuscript copyright transfers to the journal. Authors must secure permission for copyrighted third-party content. Authors retain rights to use published work for non-commercial purposes with citation.

Open Access Policy

SRJ is fully open access with no publication fees. This means that all our articles are freely available, downloadable, and shareable under the Creative Commons Attribution License, ensuring that our readers are part of a transparent and inclusive academic community.

Frequency

The journal publishes annually, releasing new issues in January.

Sponsors

SPAMAST