The Upland Farm Journal (UFJ), is the official research journal of the Ifugao State University. It is a print and online journal that publishes high-quality articles, in English, in all areas of academic discipline. All articles published in the journal are peer-reviewed using the double blind scheme. The Upland Farm Journal is published annually or biannually depending on the number of article submission. Each journal issue is uploaded in the online journal website, https://ufj.ifsu.edu.ph/, in pdf format for general circulation.

UFJ publishes research articles that describe new information and findings derived through scientific methods. Short communications or action research is also accepted. Reviews of books and articles covering topics of current interest are also welcome for publication.

Manuscript Submission

Any scientific manuscript may be submitted for publication provided that the work has not been previously published in any journal or submitted to other publishers. A certification to this effect is required from the author/s. Violation of these two conditions will merit immediate rejection of the submitted work.

Submitted manuscripts should be in document file format (i.e. with .doc or .docx file extension). Authors may personally submit to Ifugao State University Research and Development office or through online submission at email address: research_journal@ifsu.edu.ph. and theuplandfarmjournal@gmail.com.When sending through email, please upload your manuscript as a single file with a transmittal letter addressed to The Editor containing your full name, institutional affiliation, active email address and mobile number.

The Review Process

The Upland Farm Journal follows a double-blind peer review process. This means that the author of the manuscript are unknown to the reviewer and the reviewer is likewise not revealed to the author. Manuscripts are assigned to referees on the basis of their fields of expertise. All submitted manuscripts are subjected to the UFJ standard review process. The review process workflow is as follows:

1. Upon receipt of submission, the manuscript is screened by the journal editorial board for basic technical requirements and author is informed of its acceptance or rejection. If the manuscript is accepted, it will go through the double blind peer review process. If not, the article is processed no further.
2. The Managing Editor (ME) sends the article for surface grammar editing.
3. The article is sent to the first peer reviewer. The reviewer then submits the manuscript review report. The ME relays the review results to the author.
4. The author enhances the manuscript based on the comments in the review report and returns the revised manuscript to ME.
5. The revised article is sent to the second peer reviewer. The reviewer then submits the manuscript review report. The ME relays the review results to the author.
6. The author enhances the manuscript based on the comments in the review report and returns the final revised manuscript to the ME.
7. After the review process which may take up to 2 months, the UFJ Editor-in- Chief makes a final notice to the author for its publication.
8. Authors are responsible for potential plagiarized content of the article submitted.
9. Ifugao State University reserves the right to accept, reject or cancel the publication of any submitted papers/articles for publication.

Publication Fee

Manuscripts accepted for the review process are immediately required to pay a processing fee. The processing fee costs PhP4,500 or USD100 for the first seven print pages (please refer to the Preparation of Manuscripts) and an additional PhP350 per print page exceeding seven pages. The Upland Farm Journal does not refund the processing fee in any case.

Types of Manuscripts Accepted for Publication

Regular Research Manuscripts

These are original research papers on innovative findings for the improvement of life and/or systems. Research papers for submission to the UFJ should contain the following parts:

Title. Clear, descriptive and brief; limited to 12 to 15 words.

Name/s of author/s. Provide full name/s.

Name of agency/ institutional affiliation.

Contact number and e-mail address of the author/s or the corresponding author.

Abstract. Should not be more than 250 words; it should BRIEFLY indicate the problem under study/objectives of the study, participants/respondents, essential features of the methodology, significant findings obtained, and conclusions and implications/applications.

Keywords. Three to six words in alphabetical order.

Introduction. Should present the problem under study, the most relevant and recent works, and facts that justify the need to conduct the study; contains the background of the study, conceptual framework/theoretical framework and objectives/statements of the problem of the study in paragraph form.

Research Methodology. Complete and clear that it can be repeated independently; will generally contain the research design, participant/subject characteristics, sampling procedures, data collection methods and procedures, and experimental manipulations/ interventions (for experimental studies) .

Results and Discussion. Summary of collected data and the analysis performed with discourse that examines, interprets, evaluates, and presents drawn inferences or implications with respect to the hypotheses/ objectives of the study.

Conclusions and Recommendations. Written in paragraph form and based on specific objectives/ statements of the problem of the study. The conclusion is not just a summary of findings; it should be presented as supported by the findings.

Literature Cited. All references cited in the text (in-text citations) should be presented in this section using the APA 6th Edition format. The list must only include those which were cited in the text.

Acknowledgment. Recognition of the agency/ institution that funded the research and other individuals/groups that merit recognition by the author.

Autobiography. One page or autobiography of researchers containing educational background, agency, position and specialization. 

Review Articles

It should be written topically and not just an overview of literature.

Short Communications

A concise but complete description of an investigation of limited scope.

Book Reviews

Reviews on relevant books which are not more than two-years old.

Preparation of Manuscripts

General Guidelines

1. Manuscripts for publication should not be more than ten print pages (equivalent to   20 pages double spaced) in Microsoft Word.
2. All texts including headings must be double spaced in Garamond font, size 12.
3. Paper size must be letter sized (i.e. 8.5” X 11”); the top, right and bottom margins should be 1 inch with the left margin at 1.5 inches.
4. Every page of the manuscript should be numbered at the bottom right side.
5. Italicize indigenous/native terms used in the text including headings, e.g.
6. Italicize all scientific names, observing correct capitalization, e.g. Harpulia arborea.
7. Do not underline texts including headings.
8. Cite the work of all individuals whose ideas, theories, or research were mentioned in your manuscript using the APA format (American Psychological Association format).
9. Use clear and simple language .

Tables

Discussion precedes all tables and figures. Tables must be numbered in Arabic numerals (e.g. Table 4) and in the order they are mentioned in the text. DO NOT use suffix letters to number tables or figures (e.g. Table 4a). All tables must also contain a brief explanatory title. Table number and title are placed above the table.

Figures

All figures must be numbered (in Arabic numerals) and captioned. Captions are placed below the figure. The caption should explain the figure and serves as the title of the figure. Graphs, charts, maps, drawings and photographs are considered figures.

Units, Symbols, and Abbreviations

Use SI units recommended by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). For plants and other living organisms, give the current scientific name, common name and local name (if available).

Use standard abbreviations and acronyms. Do not abbreviate words or use acronyms in the title and abstract. Spell out common words when used for the first time in the manuscript and include the acronym in a parenthesis. For uncommon words, spell them out until the later part of the introduction and alternately on other parts of the manuscript.

Citations in the Text (In-text Citation)

In-text citations also follow APA 6th edition format. For example, in-text citation of a single author reflects the author's last name and year of publication of the work enclosed in parenthesis, e.g. (Cruz, 2010). In parenthetical in-text citation of three or more authors, cite them the first time using all the family names of the authors (e.g. Cruz, Bautista, Gordon, & Santiago, 2003). In the succeeding parenthetical citations of the same authors use: (Cruz et al., 2003).

Literature Cited

The list of references should be arranged alphabetically based on authors’ names. Each reference entry must use the hanging indent formatted in the APA style of listing references.

Basic Forms and Examples of Reference Entries

Periodicals including Journals

Author, A. B., & Author, C. D. (Year). Title of the article. Title of Journal, volume number(issue number), pages. http://dx.doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy

Gokhale, A. A. (1999). Cooperative learning enhances critical thinking. Journal of Technology Education, 7(1), 345-351.

Books

Author, A. B. (Year). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Location of publication: Name of Publisher.

Harrington, E. E. (2016). Citations: Manual for researchers. Manila, Philippines: Bookstop Publishing House.

Non-periodical Web Document or Report:

Author, B. G. (Date of publication). Title of document. Retrieved from http://web address

Philip, D. (2011). Importance of ecology. Retrieved from http://ecoglobe.com/why- it-is-important-to-study-ecology/

Photographs

When possible use only your own original photographs of good quality or photographs with permission to use. Photographs must have clear explanatory captions.

Formulas

Make subscripts and superscripts clear. Always consider the difference between zero (0) and the letter ‘O’ and between (1) and the letter ‘l’. Provide the meanings of symbols used for the first time after the equation in which they are first used.

Acknowledgment. Source/s of funding for the research must be acknowledged.

Status of Submitted Research Manuscript

N-01 Approved by Editorial Board

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