About the Journal
The Asia Pacific Higher Education Research Journal (APHERJ) is a bi-annual peer-reviewed journal published by the Philippine Higher Education Research Consortium. It publishes original contributions on diverse topics covering an extensive array of themes. Through its main sections, the journal publishes diverse content that will interest a wide range of readership: education and teacher education, social sciences, governance, educational policy, business education, and STEM. APHERJ provides a forum for disseminating qualitative and quantitative research on theory and instructional model building, product development, policy studies, internationalization, and local responsiveness from different countries and cultures. It aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice by publishing relevant empirical research that contributes to solving higher education problems.
Statement of the Purpose
This journal aims at providing a venue to:
1. Share research that has a national and international impact;
2. Open opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to publish their research and increase their academic visibility through publication;
3. Strengthen the academic synergy among members of HEIs in the region and in the international arena for research collaboration; and
4. Promote, utilize, apply, and commercialize research for the benefit of global communities
Usage
- 35,953 article views and 32,166 article downloads (January to December 2023)
- 4,998 Users (August 2024)
Google Citation
- h-index: 8
- i10 index: 7
- Total citations: 331
Speed/acceptance
- 18 days avg. from submission to first decision
- 160 days avg. from submission to first post-review decision
- 8 days avg. from acceptance to publication
- 10% acceptance rate
Editorial Board
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. Marie Paz E. Morales, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
PHERC Executive Officers
President – Dr. Rodante S. Flores (Philippine State College of Aeronautics, Philippines)
Vice-President Internal – Asst. Prof. Cherry C. Pebre (Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Philippines)
Vice-President External – Dr. Marie Paz E. Morales (Philippine Normal University, Philippines)
Secretary – Assoc. Prof. Ramsey S. Ferrer (Philippine State College of Aeronautics, Philippines)
Treasurer – Dr. Jacel D. Mabansag (Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Philippines)
Auditor – Dr. Hasmin T. Ignacio (Technological University of the Philippines, Philippines)
Business Manager – Dr. Ma. Arra B. Santos (MPC, Philippines)
Public Information Officer – Dr. Roel P. Balayan (Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Philippines)
Editorial Staff
ADMIN STAFF
Jirich P. Baldemoro, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
WEB EDITOR
Patricia Mae C. Purificacion, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
JOURNAL STAFF
Nicole Angela R. Cruz, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
TECHNICAL STAFF
Christine Pearl B. Salimo, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
LAYOUT AND GRAPHIC ARTIST
Mars M. Majul, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Editorial Review Board
Nasir Nayan, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Vathsala Wickramasinghe, B. Sc. Bus. Adm. Hons. (SJP), M. A. Labor Studies (Colombo), Ph. D. (Manchester-UK) University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Dr. Michael Cosser, Human Sciences Research Council, South Africa
Dr. Sae-hoon Park, Chonbuk National University, South Korea
Prof. Ikhfan Haris, State University of Gorontalo, Indonesia
Dr. Krishna Prasad Rijal, Department of Water Resources and Irrigation, Nepal
Yazid Saleh, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Sabeeha Hamza Dehham, College of Basic Education, University of Babylon, Iraq
Mohmadisa Hashim, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Prof. Erin Feinauer Whiting, Brigham Young University, USA
Dr. Lynn Okagaki, University of Delaware. USA
PhD., M.Ed., B.Ed Catherine Young, Course Leader for MA Literacy Programme Development, United Kingdom
Rodney Jubilado, University of Hawaii, USA
Dr. Christ John M. Pastor, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Bambang Suryadi, Lecturer of Faculty of Psychology Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta, Indonesia
Dr. Cesario Jr. A. Bacosa, Holy Trinity University, Philippines
Dr. Manuel C. Belino, Mapua Institute of Technology, Philippines
Dr. Riza Reyes, University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, Philippines
Dr. Allan Abraham Padama, University of the Philippines - Los Baños, Philippines
Dr. Eric Punzalan, De La Salle University - Manila, Philippines
Dr. Leo Mendel D. Rosario, FEATI University, Philippines
Dr. Billy Almarinez, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Lilibeth Coo, University of the Philippines - Diliman, Philippines
Dr. Perry Esguerra, National Institute of Physics, Philippines
Dr. Emmanuel Rodulfo, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Rodolfo Treyes, University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, Philippines
Jomar Empaynado, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Dr. Praksis A. Miranda, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Ma. Jenina N. Nalipay, Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dr. Sterling Miranda Plata, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Paolo Nino M. Valdez, De La Salle University - Manila, Philippines
Dr. Handjoko Permana, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia
Dr. Shirley Palisoc, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Ubaid Yaqoob, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India
Dr. Grace Moorefield, Azusa Pacific University, USA
Dr. Socorro Aguja, De La Salle University - Araneta, Philippines
Dr. Hanna Hopia, JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Finland
Dr. Heba Obied, Cleveland Clinic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, USA
Hermie Garrobo, Gimcheon University, South Korea
Dr. Teresita T. Rungduin, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Hsian-Lin Liu, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan
Mam Chansean, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Nenet Graza, De La Salle University, Philippines
Nguyen Ngoc Tho, Vietnam National University, Vietnam
Dr. Milan Pol, University Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. K.P. Joo, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Dr. Ryan Arevalo, De La Salle University, Philippines
Wilfred Espulgar, Osaka University, Japan
Dr. Mary Clare S. Escaño, University of Fukui, Japan
Dr. Jeffrey Milligan Ayala, University of Nebraska, USA
Dr. Bill Atweh, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Vina Severina, Universitas Nigeri Jakarta, Indonesia
Dr. Sayantan Mandal, National University of Educational Planning and Administration, India
Dr. D. Uma Devi, Gayatri Vidya Parashid College of Engineering, India
Prof. Karanam Pushpanadham, The M.S. University of Baroda, India
Dr. Gerald Shenk, California State University, USA
Dr. Ines Gil Jaurena, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia, Spain
Prof. Tae Rim Lee, Korea National Open University, South Korea
Achmad Ridwan, Universitas Nigeri Jakarta, Indonesia
Dr. Virginia Cawagas, University of Peace, Costa Rica
Dr. Brenda Williamson, Shaw University, USA
Dr. Satyendra Singh, University of Winnipeg, Canada
Dr. Mao Saroeun, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Dr. Michael Anthony B. Mantala, University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, Philippines
Melanie David, De La Salle University - Manila, Philippines
Dr. Jovito C. Anito, Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Philippines
Dr. Ma. Victoria Uvas, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Minie Rose Lapinid, De La Salle University, Philippines
Prof. Rene Romero, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Cesario A. Bacosa Jr., Western Philippines University, Philippines
Dr. Zenaida Q. Reyes, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Felipe IV Vista, Chonbuk National University, South Korea
Ms. Armie Cacatian Ibay, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Bro. Joseph Scheiter, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Sri Harto, S. Pd, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Dr. Gil Nonato G. Santos, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Elizabeth R. Ramos, St. Paul University, Philippines
Dr. Isabel N. Quita, San Francisco State University, USA
Dr. Twila G. Punsalan, AusAID Philippines, Philippines
Dr. Maricar Prudente, De La Salle University, Philippines
Prof. Mae Ran Park, Pukyong National University, South Korea
Dr. Leonora N. Palansigui, Philippine Women's University, Philippines
Jesus A. Ochave, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Melchor A. Tatlonghari, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Topsie Ruannie F. Tupaz, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Dr. Kim Nichols, The University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. Nancy Law, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dr. Yolanda Quijano, Department of Education, Philippines
Dr. Jely Galang, University of the Philippine - Diliman, Philippines
Dr. Darwin Rungduin, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Philippines
Dr. Razak Abd Samad Yahya, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Aileen Wang, Manila Doctors Hospital, Philippines
Dr. Paulo Nino M. Valdez, Philippine Journal of Linguistics, Philippines
Dr. Soledad A. Ulep, University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, Philippines
Shirley R. Ocampo, De La Salle University, Philippines
Dr. Dina S. Ocampo, Department of Education, Philippines
Dr. Mohd Asri Mohd Nor, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Philippines
Dr. Myrna D. Nicolas, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Dr. Josephine Daguman, Summer Institute of Linguistics, Philippines
Ma. Aileen A. Corpuz, University of Texas, USA
Dr. Haileng Chin, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Dr. Brenda B. Corpuz, Department of Education, Philippines
Filma G. Brawner, Science Education Institute, Philippines
Dr. Supachai A. Basit, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Philippines
Dr. Mark Charles Baildon, National Institute of Education. Singapore
Prof. Madya Dr Mohd Hassan Abdullah, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Dr. Elvira L. Arellano, West Visayas State University, Philippines
Dr. Marlene Ferido, University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, Philippines
Dr. Leonora Fernandez, Manila Doctors Hospital, Philippines
Dr. Rizaldi C. Nocon, De La Salle - College of St. Benilde, Philippines
Dr. Cecilia M. Mendiola, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Carlo Magno, De La Salle University-Araneta, Philippines
Dr. Auxencia Limjap, Far Eastern University, Philippines
Dr. Genaro V. Japos, International Association of Multidisciplinary Research, Philippines
Milagros D. Ibe, Miriam College, Philippines
Prof. Madya Dr Raja Nor Safinas Raja Harun, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
Prof. Dr. Tatang Herman, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
Julieta A. Gregorio, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Adelaida C. Gines, Philippine Normal University, Philippines
Dr. Nabeel Abedalaziz, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Abstracting and Indexing
Publishing Schedule
Articles in this journal are published bi-annually (every June and December).
The journal publishes two (2) issues per year: No. 1 issue for January to August and No. 2 issue for September to December.
Publication Details
Print ISSN: 1656-4413
Online EISSN: 2350-6733
2 online issues
Special Issues
Special Issues are curated collections of articles centered on a timely and significant topic that closely aligns with the aims and scope of APHERJ. These issues are expected to attract sufficient high-quality papers to warrant a dedicated issue. Special Issues are edited either by the Co-Editors-in-Chief or Guest Editors.
How can I propose a Special Issue?
If you are interested in proposing a Special Issue for The Normal Lights, please complete a Special Issue Proposal Form.
Access and Publishing Model
As part of the ongoing changes in scientific publishing, the journal follows an open-access publishing model that aims to increase the readership, reach, and impact of published research through an open-access system using PKP’s Open Journal System.
With an open-access platform, authors are assured of the following benefits:
- Enhance the visibility and readership of your article
- Create an impact and attract new readers
- Share your work freely with anyone, anywhere
- Fulfill funding mandates and meet the requirements of your institution, employer, or sponsor
- Thorough peer review for every open-access article
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
Instructions to Authors for APHERJ
Please click here to check the detailed instructions to authors when preparing the manuscript for submission.
Checklist: What to Include
1. Author details. Please ensure all listed authors meet the authorship criteria spelled out in the Details on authorship. All authors of a manuscript should include their full name and affiliation on the cover page of the manuscript. Where available, please also include ORCiDs. One author will need to be identified as the corresponding author, with their email address normally displayed in the article PDF (depending on the journal) and the online article. Authors’ affiliations are the affiliations where the research was conducted. If any of the named co-authors change affiliations during the peer-review process, the new affiliation can be given as a footnote. Please note that no changes to affiliation can be made after your paper is accepted.
Please fill out the Author’s Declaration and Contributions Form.
2. Statements and Declarations (Please include these items after the manuscript before the reference section.)
2.1. Funding details. Please supply all details required by your funding and grant-awarding bodies as follows:
For single-agency grants:
This work was supported by the [Funding Agency] under Grant [number xxxx].
For multiple agency grants:
This work was supported by [Funding Agency #1] under Grant [number xxxx]; [Funding Agency #2] under Grant [number xxxx], and [Funding Agency #3] under Grant [number xxxx].
2.2. Disclosure statement. This is to acknowledge any financial or non-financial interest arising from your research's direct application. If there are no relevant competing interests to declare, please state this within the article: The authors report no competing interests to declare.
2.3. Acknowledgment: A one- to two-line statement of appreciation for other services from organizations or individuals. (Please check acknowledgement section in details on authorship)
2.4. Ethical Approval: A statement declaring the ethical approval of the research and a declaration of the ethics approval code.
2.5. Declaration of Generative AI in scientific writing
Guidelines for Declaring the Use of Generative AI in Scientific Writing:
These guidelines focus solely on the writing process and not on using AI tools for data analysis in research. Authors should prioritize enhancing readability and language when utilizing generative artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted technologies during writing. However, it's crucial to exercise human oversight and control, reviewing and editing the output due to AI's potential to generate authoritative yet inaccurate, incomplete, or biased content.
Authorship and Citation: Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies should not be credited as authors or co-authors or cited as authors. Authorship responsibilities and tasks are inherently human and are detailed in our AI policy for authors.
Disclosure Instructions: Authors using generative AI must disclose this in their manuscript. A statement in a dedicated section titled 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' should outline the tool or service used for the purpose and affirm the author's responsibility for content accuracy. Basic tools for grammar, spelling, and references are exempt from this disclosure.
Sample Statement: During the preparation of this work, the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the publication's content.
This declaration does not apply to basic tools for checking grammar, spelling, references, etc. There is no need to add a statement if there is nothing to disclose.
Peer Review Process and Ethics
1. Criteria for Publication
Publication in this journal is free of charge. The Philippine Higher Education Research Council covers all expenses associated with article processing. Preference is given to articles aligned with the journal's identified themes. The submitted article is expected to follow the prescribed manuscript format and submission procedures. Evidence shows that the article is scholarly, discusses a timely topic, and could connect with the journal's target audience.
2. Review Mechanics
The refereeing system shall adopt a three-stage evaluation process: initial appraisal, double-blind peer review, and Editorial Board evaluation.
2.1. The Publication Team will appraise each submitted manuscript upon receipt. Each initial appraisal will include a plagiarism check, a technical review regarding the number of words, adherence to the journal format, a statement of declaration, ethics approval, and AI detection. This process will ensure that each manuscript fits the objectives and standards of the journal. It will establish the manuscript’s significance, technical soundness, and originality (the similarity index should not exceed 10%). The result of the initial appraisal will be endorsed for the Editor’s review based on scope, novelty, and relevance to the national and international community; completeness of parts; and authenticity and quality of references. The result of the Editor’s review will determine whether the manuscript will be endorsed for a peer review or returned to the author(s) for revision. The author is given two to four weeks to revise the manuscript, depending on the quality and completeness of the revisions required.
2.2. After revising the manuscripts following the initial appraisal and completing and submitting them with comprehensive and signed commitment forms, the Editorial Board sends them to double-blind refereeing. At least two peer reviewers, determined by the Editorial Board, are given, at most, one month to evaluate the manuscripts. Comments and suggestions resulting from the refereeing are reviewed by the Editor(s) and are consolidated and sent to the authors for appropriate action. The author(s) are given two (2) to four (4) weeks to revise and resubmit the manuscript.
2.3. The revised manuscript shall undergo final scrutiny by the Editorial Board. This process ensures that the peer reviewers’ suggestions are incorporated into the manuscript, on which the acceptance for publication of the proposed article is contingent.
2.4. Accepted papers for publication are then subjected to final language editing. When ready, proofs are sent to the author(s) for his/her/their final review. The author(s) are expected to return the proofs within a week. Failure of the author(s) to send feedback within said time implies acceptance of proofs without corrections. A camera-ready copy of the article will be sent to the Web Editor for uploading online.
The following summary describes the peer review process for this journal:
Identity transparency: double anonymized
Reviewer interacts with: Editor
Review information published: none
Publication Ethics
Publishing an article in a double-blind peer-reviewed journal is a crucial step in disseminating knowledge and contributing to scientific development. As a peer-reviewed journal, the rigor of scientific publication is expected to be observed while evaluating submitted papers. Therefore, ethical behavior is expected of all parties involved in the publishing process: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, and the publisher.
Please check the Publication ethics available in our website to read the duties for authors, editors, and reviewers according to the Omnia Publisher Publication Ethics Statement.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global knowledge exchange.
Authors who publish in this journal agree to the following terms:
- Author(s) retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
- Author(s) can enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
- Author(s) are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) before and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).
Advertising Policy
Upon publication of a manuscript, the author(s) are enjoined to submit an entry to the PNU SINAG (Showcasing Interesting and Notable Academic Genres) program for an official advertisement of their published article in the university's social media accounts. Refer to this link for the guidelines in PNU SINAG.
Other advertising strategies and programs of the publication office include posting article alerts and video abstracts on its social media platform.
About the Publishing System
This journal uses Open Journal Systems 3.3.0.8, an open-source journal management and publishing software developed, supported, and freely distributed by the Public Knowledge Project under the GNU General Public License.
Archiving
This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries. It permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...
Queries
Should you have any queries, please contact us at publications.office@pnu.edu.ph or apherj@pnu.edu.ph.
Updated September 23, 2024