About the Journal

Scope

Romblon State University Research Journal (RSURJ) is an open-access, refereed, multidisciplinary research journal that implements a double-blind review process.


The journal aims to disseminate research findings across various disciplines, including agriculture, environment and natural sciences, engineering and information technology, education and leadership management, and humanities and social sciences. It serves as a platform for educators, researchers, and decision-makers to share their scholarly work and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in diverse fields.

 

Open Access Policy

All articles published by RSURJ are free and accessible for public use. These articles could be downloaded, shared, and used without any fees such as subscription and registration, as permitted by CC BY-NC 4.0 licensing. The authors can deposit versions of their articles in any repository of their choice.

 

Copyright Notice

Copyright of the articles published is transferred to RSURJ and should be included in citations, including the author/s’ names. The public must adhere to the journal’s copyright and licensing guidelines.

 

Publication Frequency

RSURJ publishes biannually, June and December, which can be accessed at the Open Journal Systems platform.

 

Archiving

RSURJ is currently working with its archiving on OJS PKP Preservation Network. The journal maintains its database where multiple copies of its issues are deposited. Authors are also allowed to deposit/upload their articles in a repository of their choice.

 

Article Processing Fee

APC Fee Structure

To cover the costs of editorial processing, peer review, typesetting, and online publication, authors whose manuscripts are accepted for publication will be required to pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) as follows:

  • Standard APC: PHP 5,000.00 per article
  • Student APC (for first authors who are RSU students): PHP 2,500 per article (for first article, second article, PHP 5,000.00

International Authors: USD 100 per article

Waivers and Discounts

The RSU Research Journal recognizes the need to support researchers with limited funding. The following waivers and discounts apply:

  • Editorial and Invited Papers: No APC will be charged for editorials, invited review articles, and special issues initiated by the journal.
  • RSU Faculty and Staff: A 30% discount is offered to Romblon State University faculty and researchers.

Payment Process

Authors will receive an invoice upon acceptance of their manuscript. Payment must be made within 5 days through one of the following methods:

  • Bank Transfer: Details will be provided upon invoice issuance.
  • Online Payment: Payment via RSU's official online payment portal.
  • Cash Payment: Available for RSU-affiliated authors at the university’s Research and Development Office.

A payment confirmation receipt must be submitted before the article is processed for final publication.

Refund Policy

APCs are non-refundable, except in cases of journal error leading to the failure of article publication. Refund requests must be submitted in writing within 30 days of the payment date.