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INSTRUCTION for WRITING of MANUSCRIPT

1. Manuscript should be in journal-type.

A-IMRAD-CR format:
Abstract,
Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results And Discussion,
Conclusion and Recommendations

2. Manuscript content:
Do not cut and paste your data in the table below.

Title Bold, Centered

Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title Title
Title Title Title Title Title Title Title
Example:
Characteristics of Heavy Metal Tolerant Fungi Isolated from Mine
Tailings in Itogon, Benguet, Philippines

Author(s) Researcher1*, Researcher2, Adviser3

1
Affiliation Address
2
Affiliation Address
3
Affiliation Address
* Corresponding author. Tel: +63 (2)****; Fax: +63 (2)****; E-mail: ***
Author(s):
 Full name of main author, co-author(s), and professor/adviser
 Superscript number for address placed after author’s name
 Centered

Affiliation:
 Complete institution address of author(s)
 Superscript number placed before institution’s name
 Indicate contact info of corresponding author
 Centered

NOTE: do not include your degree and position

Example:
Janel P. Gernale1,4*, Arlene L. Hill2,4, and Myra L. Tansengco3,4
1
Gonzalo Gatchalian ES, Las Pinas, Metro Manila, Philippines
2
Bataan Peninsula State University, Balanga City, Bataan, Philippines
3
Environment & Biotechnology Division, Industrial Technology Development
Institute, Department of Science & Technology, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila,
Philippines
4
College of Graduate Studies and Teacher Education Research, Philippine
Normal University, Taft Avenue, Manila, Philippines

*Corresponding author. Tel: (632) 8372071; E-mail:

janel_gernale@yahoo.com
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Abstract  Limit the abstract to 300 words or less

 Summarize the basic content of the paper without presenting extensive
details.
 Avoid abbreviations; Spell-out acronym at first occurrence.
 Do not cite references in the abstract
 Do not include diagram or figure
 The abstract must be complete and understandable without reference to the
text.
 General format
o Problem/Background
o Objectives of the study
o Procedures –major procedures used
o Results - highlights of major results
- include quantitative data
o Conclusion - should be based on obtained data only
- do not generalize
Key Words Include 4 to 6 key words that describe the manuscript content
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Introduction  Give background info about the topic

 Highlights of results of existing related studies
 Mention the importance of the current study
 State the objective(s) of the current study

 Cite references for facts obtained from literature.

 References should be numbered consecutively as cited in text
 Indicate the source or website link where photographs were taken
 DON’T CUT & PASTE facts/info. Re-phrase (in your own words)
whatever info you read from literature.

Methods  Give detailed procedure

 Cite references for procedures obtained from literature.
 References should be numbered consecutively as cited in text
 Units of measure should conform to the International Standard of Units (SI)
 Description of procedures done should be in past tense
 Mention disposal procedure of waste materials used
 Include statistical analysis of data

Results and  Describe the results of the current study

Discussion  Present data using tables or figures (graphs or photos).
 Figures and Tables should be numbered sequentially with caption
 Figures and Tables should be cited in the text
 Discuss the results of your study; Explain the mechanism(s) involved;
Compare & contrast your results with those from related studies
 Cite references for facts/info obtained from literature.
 References should be numbered consecutively as cited in text
 Make sure that all specific objectives have corresponding results &
discussion

Conclusion &  Should briefly answer the objectives of the study

 Are NOT repetitions of the discussions BUT are highlights of the results
obtained

Recommenda  Give recommendations for further research; how the results could be
tions improved; and what other data should be gathered to make the study more
meaningful.

References -List only references cited in the text.

-Provide complete publication data (Author/s, year of publication, title of article,
Journal name, volume number, issue number, pages)
-Format references according to standard referencing & citation styles (e.g.
APA, CSE, etc.)

Example:
[1] Familyname A., Familyname B., Familyname C., et al. (2005)
Title of the paper. Name of the Journal, Vol no.the(issue no.):
page-range.
[2] Familyname A., Familyname B. (2000) Title of the paper. In
Name of the Book or Proceedings (Name of the editors),
publishing house, Country, page-range.

Published Journal Articles:

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[1] Grozeva S., Rodeva V., Todorova V. (2012) In vitro shoot

organogenesis in Bulgarian sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum)
varieties. EJBio, 8(3): 39-44.
[2] Kumar R.V., Sharma V.K., Chattopadhyay B. (2012) An improved
plant regeneration and Agrobacterium – mediated transformation of
red pepper (Capsicum annuum L.). Physiol Mol Biol Plants, 18(4):
357-364.

Published Book:
[3] Brar D.S., Jain S.M. (1998) Somaclonal variation: mechanism and
applications in crop improvement. In: Current Plant Science and
Biotechnology in Agriculture (Jain S.M., Brar D.S., Ahloowalia B.S. eds),
Kluwer Academic Publishers, USA, pp. 15-37.

Appendices Include all other important information (not presented in the text) such as:

-Tables for raw data and other figures

-Details of statistical analysis
-Other photos (e.g. materials, set-up, actual study, during presentation, etc.)
-Other important documents (questionnaires, survey forms, communications,
certification, receipt, etc.)
-Answers to questionnaires/survey
-Profile of participants, reviewers, or evaluators (if applicable)

Materials are designated as Appendix 1, Appendix 2, and so on.

Figures/photos/tables must have caption.

NOTES:
 Microorganisms should be obtained from culture collections
(see PNMCC List)
 Get official certification for identity of samples used
(plant, animal, or microorganism)
 Scientific name: in italics; Capitalize the 1st letter of Genus name
 References should be numbered consecutively as cited in text

Requirements to submit:
1. Hardcopy
Compile in clear file folder or clear folder with slide
1.1. Final manuscript; journal-type format (MS Word file)
1.2. Major reference materials (at least 2 cited journal articles, PDF)
1.3. Powerpoint presentation and other presented files
1.4. Final copy of proposal (follow prescribed proposal format)

2. Soft copy
In USB or CD (VIRUS-FREE FILES)
2.1. Journal-type manuscript (doc & PDF)
2.2. Major reference materials (PDF, at least 2 articles)
2.3. Powerpoint presentation (PPT) and other presented files
2.4. Final copy of proposal (doc & PDF)

Send documents (by speed mail) to:

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Myra L. Tansengco, Ph.D.

Environment & Biotechnology Division
Industrial Technology Development Institute
Department of Science & Technology
General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig,
1631 Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES
Tel (632) 837-2071 to 82 local 2239
Mobile No: 0915-687-1169