The Normal Lights officially welcomes its first batch of International Advisory Board!
On October 9, 2026, the journal held its inaugural meeting and orientation with esteemed scholars from across the Asia-Pacific:
Our fifth Thesis Thursday webinar, “Altmetric and Scholarly Impact: Strategies for Increasing Research Visibility,” was conducted by Assoc. Prof. Ramsie Ferrer, who shared valuable insights on how researchers can increase the visibility, reach, and impact of their scholarly work.
Our fourth Thesis Thursday webinar wrapped up with Dr. Niña Christina L. Zamora and Dr. Arlyne C. Marasigan, who showed how to close a manuscript with conclusions that answer your research questions and recommendations that are clear, realistic, and backed by your findings. They also covered how the other manuscript components come together on the way to publication.
The third session of the webinar series “Thesis Thursday: Your Bridge to Scholarly Publication” was successfully conducted on September 3, 2026, as part of an initiative that aims to guide researchers in writing, preparing, and publishing quality academic papers.
The PNU-Publication Office remains committed to fostering academic excellence and promoting inclusive, research-informed conversations. In line with this mission, we are proud to present the Article of the Quarter from The Normal Lights — a platform that highlights scholarly work on education and educational innovation and development studies.
Title: Case Study of Scholar Graduates’ Competencies and Challenges in Teaching Life Sciences in Ilocos Norte
Abstract: This descriptive case study aimed to examine the perceived and manifested competencies of RA 10612 scholar graduates in Ilocos Norte, the challenges they encountered, and implications for teaching life sciences. Using purposive sampling, data were gathered through interviews and focus group discussions guided by the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST), complemented by Results-Based Performance Management System (RPMS) portfolios and Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF). Innovative triangulation strengthened the credibility of findings. Thematic analysis showed that the scholar graduates demonstrated strong teaching competencies, as reflected in portfolios and corroborated by immediate heads, peers, and students. However, they also faced challenges that constrained teaching effectiveness and professional growth, suggesting a gap between training preparation and classroom demands. Despite a small, localized sample, these findings underscore the need for targeted professional development, mentoring, and stronger support systems, with practical implications for enhancing teacher preparation, instructional practice, and professional development.
To read the full article, visit: https://po.pnuresearchportal.org/ejournal/index.php/normallights/article/view/4064
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56278/tnl.v20i1.4064
The article titled, “Development and Validation of Instructional Modules on Rational Expressions and Variations,” authored by Evelyn C. Torrefranca received the highest number of citations, with 88 citations, in the second quarter of 2026.
Read more: https://po.pnuresearchportal.org/ejournal/index.php/normallights/article/view/375
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56278/tnl.v11i1.375
The PNU Publication Office successfully held its first Thesis Thursday webinar on August 6, 2026, where Dr. Levi E. Elipane guided participants through writing the Introduction, Literature Review, and Theoretical/Conceptual Framework of a research paper.
The Publication Office of the Philippine Normal University officially conducted the Thesis Thursday Onboarding, welcoming participants to “Thesis Thursday: Your Bridge to Scholarly Publication.”
The onboarding session introduced the program’s objectives, webinar structure, submission guidelines, and publication opportunities, providing participants with a clear roadmap for transforming their theses and dissertations into journal-ready manuscripts.
The Philippine Normal University — Publication Office presents Thesis Thursday: Bridge to Scholarly Publication. Here’s the updated timeline and program guidelines — only a few slots remain, so secure your slot by registering now.
To all intending authors,
We invite you to submit your papers for publication in The Normal Lights, a peer-reviewed journal with an acceptance rate of 14.71%.
To register as an author, visit the TNL Open Journal System (OJS) at https://po.pnuresearchportal.org/ejournal/index.php/normallights.
For additional information and inquiries regarding publication, please contact us at tnl@pnu.edu.ph.
Thank you.
The Normal Lights, Vol. 20 No. 1. This issue features research on RA 10612 scholar graduates’ competencies in teaching life sciences in Ilocos Norte, teacher happiness during COVID-19 in the NCR, a policy-enactment perspective on integrated STEM in the Philippines, and lived experiences of lifelong STEAM learning in higher education. Read evidence-based insights for better teacher preparation, well‑being, and STEM policy.
Readers may check the current issue at https://po.pnuresearchportal.org/ejournal/index.php/normallights/issue/view/80/
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As part of our continuous efforts to enhance the services and operations of the Publication Office, we are conducting a survey to evaluate the technological infrastructure supporting our office’s functions and research dissemination programs.
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We are delighted to share that The Normal Lights, APHERJ, and ASTEN have been included in EBSCOhost databases EBSCO is a well-respected online full-text database that provides access to articles from renowned publishers’ peer-reviewed journals worldwide.
We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the reviewers, referees, and authors who have contributed to the success of our journals. This accomplishment would not have been possible without your valuable contributions. We are grateful for your support and look forward to your ongoing assistance in maintaining the journals’ high quality.
The PNU-Publication Office proudly announces the recent achievement of The Normal Lights (TNL) as a newly indexed journal in the Andrew Gonzales Philippine Citation Indexing (AGPCI), a journal indexing and citation database for Philippine academic journals of De La Salle University. The certificate of recognition was awarded today, May 25, 2021.
The Editorial team extends its sincere appreciation to the support provided by the Associate Editors of TNL, the peer reviewers, and the current University administration headed by Pres. Bert J. Tuga.
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) recently recognized The Normal Lights (The PNU's Journal on Education and Teacher Education) as a Journal Incentive Program (JIP)-Journal Incubation Grantee (CMO 53, s.2016). The awarding ceremony was held yesterday (November 22, 2017) in Cebu City, Philippines with Dr. Wilma S. Reyes, the Vice President for Research, Planning and Quality Assurance accepting the award.
The Normal Lights. The Philippine Normal University's journal on education and teacher education has been accepted as one of the recipients of the first batch of journals for the "Journal Incentive Program-Journal Incubation Grant (JIP-JIG)" for 2017-2020. Journal Incubation grant provides the journal with opportunities to leverage to international and well-renowned journal indexing databases.
Please visit https://chedresearch.wordpress.com/chec-jip/ for more details.
