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The Alchemy
The Alchemy is the Official Multi-Disciplinary Journal Publication of the Virgen Milagrosa University Foundation - Graduate School. It is a peer-reviewed journal and is published bi-annually.
The Alchemy will serve as a:
1. Venue for the publication of scientific and research papers in various disciplines;
2. Source of updates on policies and standards relevant to the Graduate Studies; and
3. Medium for shared interactions among researchers to promote professional growth.
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Manuscripts are submitted for exclusive review for publication in The Alchemy. Manuscripts containing original materials are accepted for consideration if either the article or any part of its essential substance, tables, or figures has been or will be published or submitted elsewhere before appearing in The Alchemy. For additional information about manuscripts and queries about submitting manuscripts, please contact the editor: E-mail: vmufgradschool@yahoo.com
FORMAT AND STYLE:
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), fifth edition, provides the format for references, headings, and all other matters. Check http://www.iedolu.net/doc/APA_Quick_Ref_Handbook.pdf
or http://psychology.vanguard.edu/faculty/douglas-degelman/apa-style/
Send a copy of your manuscript to: vmufgradschool@yahoo.com, using the subject: THE ALCHEMY JOURNAL SUBMISSION
Margin: 1 inch on all sides, Font: Arial, Font Size: 12, Spacing: Double, Paper Size: 8.5"x11"
Include a cover letter listing the author’s contact number, address, title, institutional affiliation, position and other relevant credentials.
CONTENT:
A. Title page
Title Should indicate the focus of the article in as few words as possible. It should not contain a colon or other complex structure. Titles should not exceed about 15 words.
B. Author information
Indicate for each author: (a) Name and degrees (b) Title or position, institution and location; to whom correspondence should be sent, with full address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail address: provide e-mail address for all coauthors.
C. Acknowledgements
Briefly state name of funders, grant number and name of mentors/people with significant contribution.
D. Abstract
A structured abstract with headings should be included as part of the manuscript. The abstract denotes: (a) purpose of the article, without detailed background; (b) design, including type of study, sample, setting, dates of data collection, if applicable; (c) methods, such as interventions, measures, type of analysis; (d) findings; and (e) conclusions. For manuscripts focused on review or theoretical analysis, a structured abstract is still required but the organizing construct may be stated instead of a design.
E. Key words
A few words that are recommended for use in indexing should be listed at the end of the Abstract.
F. Text
Successful articles have clear, succinct and logical organization and flow of content. It contains the following:
- Introduction
- Background
- Methods
- Findings
- Discussion
- Conclusions
The text should indicate the characteristics of the setting in which the study was conducted. Whenever possible, the review of literature and the discussion, interpretation and comparison of findings should include reference to relevant works published in other countries, contexts and populations.
G. References
Follow the APA Form and Style; list of references should include only those references that are important and cited in the text. References should be the most current on the topic.
H. Tables and figures/photos
Each table and figure should be presented on a separate page and uploaded separately. Placement of each table or figure should be noted in the text. The Alchemy does not use addenda, appendices and colors. Photo of the author as well as photos that highlight article content are also welcome. Black and white photos are preferred. Drawings and graphics should be clear.
I. Time for Review, Decision and Production
The average time from manuscript submission to the author’s receipt of the editor’s decision about publication is approximately 3 months. During that time, each manuscript undergoes rigorous doubleblind peer review. The editor’s pending decision are (a) accept, with editing to follow immediately; (b) accept, pending satisfactory revisions by the author; (c) not accepted, but author is encouraged to make specified major revisions and return the manuscript to the editor for further consideration; (d) rejected. The editor normally encourages the author(s) to continue the work and to revise and resubmit the manuscript as part of the mentoring culture. The time required for revisions can vary. All manuscripts are edited and copyedited before they are sent to the printed. The corresponding author receives page proofs for approval before publication.
Publication is scheduled at the discretion of the Editor who reserves the right to postpone and cancel publications for reasons of space and other factors. All accepted manuscripts are subject to editing. Authors will receive a complimentary copy of the issue in which their respective articles appear.
(Guidelines are adopted from the Philippine Journal of Nursing)
