One Center. Two Pillars of Academic Excellence.
The Research and Development Center (RDC) is the shared institutional arm serving both the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines (MCNP) and the International School of Asia and the Pacific (ISAP). Operating under a unified administrative umbrella at Alimannao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan, the RDC drives evidence-based scholarship, oversees clinical and multidisciplinary ethics compliance, cultivates faculty and student research capacity, and translates academic discoveries into sustainable solutions that advance Cagayan Valley and the nation.
By harmonizing health sciences research from MCNP with criminological, technological, educational, and business investigations from ISAP, the RDC champions cross-disciplinary collaboration aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the National Harmonized Research Agenda.
MCNP Research Wing
Focuses on clinical inquiry, public health promotion, biostatistics, pharmaceuticals, radiology, and healthcare systems development to advance medical care and patient outcomes across Region II.
- Radiologic Technology & Radiation Protection
- Nursing, Midwifery & Maternal-Child Healthcare
- Pharmacy & Natural Product Pharmacology
- Medical Technology & Clinical Diagnostics
- Physical Therapy & Movement Sciences
ISAP Research Wing
Pioneers research in public safety, criminal justice, commercial trade facilitation, educational innovation, computing systems, and community empowerment.
- Criminology, Forensics & Penology Innovations
- Customs Administration & Trade Logistics
- Accountancy & Entrepreneurship Ecosystems
- Teacher Education & Pedagogical Studies
- Social Work, Applied Psychology & Tech Systems
Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines (MCNP) Research Wing
The MCNP Research and Development wing spearheads health-related scientific investigations that improve clinical practice, empower community health workers, and generate evidence-based healthcare policies in Northern Luzon.
Vision
The Research and Development Center envisions to be the center of scientific inquiry and program development in the institutions principally in the allied health disciplines and other relevant disciplines which advance the noble vision–mission of the school, thus contributing to national and global healthcare development.
Mission
The Research and Development Center is committed to conduct scientific and technological researches to probe existing phenomena in the allied health disciplines and develop progressive policies and responsive healthcare programs that address the mandate of the institution and community needs.
Key Research Subtopics & Priorities
Occupational Health & Safety
- Radiation protection in imaging facilities
- Ergonomics & employee health safety
Health Promotion Practices
- Nutrition & non-communicable disease control
- Maternal, neonatal & geriatric care
Primary Healthcare Systems
- Rural health information systems
- Community health worker diagnostics
Community Health Outreach
- Alagang Dr. Guzman health caravans
- Disaster risk & emergency rehabilitation
MCNP Academic Health Departments & Research Units
Nursing
Radiologic Tech
Medical Lab Sci
Physical Therapy
Pharmacy
MCNP RDC Facilities
- 🔬 Health Simulation Labs: Advanced phantom simulators for nursing, radiologic physics, and pharmacy formulation.
- 🧪 Microbiology & Chemistry: Spectrophotometers, autoclaves, laminar flow hoods, and analytical scales.
- 📊 Biostatistics Mentoring: Dedicated statistical clinics for health epidemiological data.
Official MCNP Journals
Five peer-reviewed publications covering Radiologic Technology (DAGILAP), Nursing (TIGNAY), Pharmacy (CHARTULAE), Medical Technology (BORN RMT), and Physical Therapy (PRIMUM MOVENS).
Browse 5 MCNP Journals ↗International School of Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) Research Wing
The ISAP Research and Development wing fosters pioneering scholarship across criminology, forensic sciences, customs administration, financial management, teacher education, social work, and emerging computing technologies.
Vision
The ISAP Research and Development Center envisions to be a recognized center of applied scientific inquiry, socio-economic policy, and multidisciplinary innovation that advances institutional quality, enhances professional education, and empowers self-sustaining communities in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mission
The ISAP Research and Development Center is committed to generating rigorous, ethical, and solution-driven research across criminological sciences, business, customs, education, and computing disciplines, transforming empirical findings into progressive public policy and community welfare programs.
Research Priority Areas
Criminology & Public Safety
Restorative justice, crime mapping with PNP PRO2, correctional reform, juvenile intervention, and cybercrime defense.
Customs, Trade & Business
Port logistics, tariff administration, digital financial audits, supply chain optimization, and SME innovation.
Pedagogy & Social Development
Curricular efficacy, gender-fair education, mental health support, and community social welfare programs.
Applied Technology & Ecology
Arduino IoT sensor networks, disaster resilience along Cagayan River basin, and renewable energy adoption.
ISAP Multidisciplinary Academic Departments & Research Units
Criminology
Info Tech
Computer Eng
Customs Admin
Accountancy
Business Admin
Secondary Educ
Physical Educ
Social Work
Psychology
Hospitality
Tourism
Key Institutional Linkages
- 🚔 Philippine National Police (PRO2): Crime intelligence mapping & joint tactical symposiums.
- 🏢 Bureau of Jail Management (BJMP): Inmate rehabilitation & restorative justice research.
- 🚢 Bureau of Customs (Port of Aparri): Trade compliance, maritime security & tariff valuation.
- 🏛️ Regional Development Council (Region II): Regional socio-economic policy consultation.
Official ISAP Journals
Eight peer-reviewed journals including THE BORDERLESS, PLUMA, HOSPITALITY UNCORKED, TAGATUOS, POLICE, SERVICIO, AMPAYAG, and SIBOL.
Browse 8 ISAP Journals ↗RDC Organizational Structure
The unified governance framework of the Research and Development Center steering both the Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines (MCNP) and International School of Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) in ethical discovery, institutional compliance, and multidisciplinary research translation.
Institutional agenda governance, DOST/CHED/CVHRDC linkages, ethics compliance oversight, and research funding grants.
Nursing • Medical Technology • Radiologic Technology • Pharmacy • Physical Therapy
Criminology (COCJE) • Customs Administration • Information Technology • Education • Business • Arts
Sample size validation • Jamovi & SPSS data coding • Hypothesis testing • Form 011 Clearance
Digital Institutional Repository • Turnitin Anti-Plagiarism Infrastructure • OJS Platforms • E-Ticketing
Protocol Intake • Proposal & Final Defense Scheduling • Clearance Issuance • Incentives Documentation
Meet the RDC Team & Focal Officers
Explore the official profiles and digital calling cards of the dedicated professionals driving institutional research, statistics, compliance, and technological innovation across MCNP & ISAP.
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Dr. Ryan C. Fontanilla, Ph.D.-EM
Directs overall institutional research agenda, institutional ethics compliance, government funding (DOST, CHED, CVHRDC, PCHRD), national/international research linkages, and executive policy governance for MCNP & ISAP.
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Ms. Rio Frances G. Callores, MSc
Oversees health and medical sciences research programs across Nursing, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy. Coordinates health proposal evaluations and clinical mentoring.
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Ms. Tshaine Anne T. Labang, LPT
Specializes in advanced parametric and non-parametric data modeling, institutional performance analytics, multivariate regression, ANOVA, SEM, and faculty research clearance certifications.
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Ms. Maryjane B. Agabin
Conducts statistical clinics for ISAP researchers, instrument pilot testing, Cronbach's alpha reliability computations, cross-tabulations, chi-square, correlation metrics, and quantitative thesis clearances.
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RDC Core Services & Research Ecosystem
Everything faculty researchers, thesis advisers, undergraduate innovators, and postgraduate scholars need to bring high-impact studies from proposal to global indexing.
Ethics Review Clearance
Full committee and expedited ethical evaluations conducted under PHREB Level 1 Accredited standards, safeguarding participant rights, privacy, and research integrity.
Statistical Consultation
One-on-one biostatistical and data science support covering experimental design, sample size computation, hypothesis testing, SPSS, R, Jamovi, and qualitative data coding.
OJS Scholarly Press
Digital manuscript management on Public Knowledge Project's Open Journal Systems (OJS), offering double-blind peer review, permanent digital identifiers, and open access.
Capability Building & Colloquiums
Regular research workshops, proposal writing bootcamps, plagiarism screening (Turnitin), and institutional colloquiums that mentor researchers at every career stage.
RDC Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
From initial capsule conceptualization to ethics clearance, defense, and final journal publication. Access official downloadable forms for both MCNP and ISAP registered folders.
RDC Quality Management System (QMS) Forms Center
Download official, authenticated research documents (Forms 001 through 016) in editable Microsoft Word (.docx) and printable PDF formats for both Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines (MCNP) and International School of Asia and the Pacific (ISAP).
| Form No. | Document Title & Scope | SOP Phase | MCNP Downloads | ISAP Downloads |
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| Form 001A |
Research Training Needs Analysis (Faculty)
Diagnostic survey measuring faculty research capability, statistics literacy, and publication track.
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Phase 1: Training | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 001B |
Research Training Needs Analysis (Staff & Non-Teaching)
Training assessment for administrative personnel assisting in research data, inventory, and logistics.
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Phase 1: Training | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 001C |
Research Training Needs Analysis (Students)
Skills audit for undergraduate and postgraduate student researchers prior to thesis proposal drafting.
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Phase 1: Training | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 002 |
Application for Research Defense
Primary filing instrument to schedule Proposal Defense (Phase 1) and Oral Final Defense (Phase 4).
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Phase 1 & 4 | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 003 |
Capsule Proposal Form
Standard preliminary concept paper format establishing rationale, objectives, design, and SDG agenda.
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Phase 1: Topic | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 004 |
Letter of Assignment as an Adviser for a Research Study
Institutional appointment contract and terms of reference signed between proponent and faculty adviser.
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Phase 1: Adviser | ||
| Form 005 |
Application for Research Defense Checklist
Documentary requirements compliance checklist for proposal and final defense qualification.
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Phase 1 & 4 | DOCX | |
| Form 006 |
Endorsement for Defense from the Adviser
Formal testimony and signature of the research adviser certifying the manuscript ready for defense.
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Phase 1 & 4 | DOCX | |
| Form 007 |
Research Proposal Review Minutes of the Meeting
Session log of panel member recommendations, corrections, and conditions for proposal approval.
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Phase 2: Minutes | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 008 |
Research Proposal Review Form
Standardized scoring rubric evaluating research background, methodology, and theoretical design.
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Phase 2: Rubric | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 009 |
Defense Process Evaluation Form
Auditing form evaluating panel rigor, time allocation, and compliance with defense protocol rules.
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Phase 2 & 4 | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 010 |
Client Satisfaction Survey
Continuous quality improvement feedback measuring customer satisfaction with RDC office support.
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Phase 3: Feedback | DOCX | |
| Form 011 |
Statistical Treatment Form
Biostatistical consultation clearance, hypothesis testing design, and quantitative treatment certification.
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Phase 3: Statistics | DOCX | |
| Form 012 |
Final Defense Self-Assessment Checklist
Pre-oral final defense self-audit verifying complete 5-chapter manuscript, data clearance, and permits.
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Phase 4: Completion | DOCX | |
| Form 013 |
Plagiarism Processing Form
Turnitin similarity certification documenting strict compliance with the ≤ 15% originality threshold.
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Phase 4: Turnitin | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 014 |
IMRAD Self-Assessment Form
Article conversion rubric for formatting 5-chapter thesis into publishable IMRAD journal format.
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Phase 5: IMRAD | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 015 |
Publication Processing Fee Form
Institutional routing and authorization form for publication costs and journal indexing support.
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Phase 5: Publishing | DOCX | DOCX |
| Form 016 |
Acceptance Form for Institutional Publication
Official certificate of editorial acceptance into MCNP or ISAP peer-reviewed academic journals.
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Phase 5: Acceptance | DOCX | DOCX |
1. Apply and Prepare for Proposal Defense Phase 01: Orientation & Proposal
| Step & Action | Responsible Person | Requirement & Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
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1.1
Submit Defense Application
Accomplish and submit the formal proposal defense application form, propose schedule, and verify proponent eligibility.
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Proponent(s) / Research Teacher |
Defense Application
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1.2
Evaluate Proposal & Recommend Panel
Assess capsule proposal relevance to institutional agenda and recommend qualified multidisciplinary defense panelists.
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Program Coordinator / Dean |
Academic Endorsement
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1.3
Calendar Defense & Issue Notices
Audit completeness of prerequisites, log defense date in master RDC calendar, and transmit formal notices to panel members.
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RDC Secretary / Coordinator |
Official Notice of Defense
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1.4
Adviser Review & Official Endorsement
Review final proposal draft (Chapters 1–3) and sign official routing endorsement allowing proponents to proceed to defense.
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Research Adviser |
Adviser Sign-off
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2. Conduct the Proposal Defense Proper Phase 02: Proposal Defense
| Step & Action | Responsible Person | Requirement & Deliverables |
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2.1
Call Session to Order & Oral Presentation
Formally convene defense session and deliver oral presentation of Chapters 1–3 within the allotted 15–20 minutes.
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Panel Chair & Proponents |
Presentation Deck
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2.2
Interpellation & Panel Evaluation
Panel members raise critical questions regarding methodology, conceptual framework, sampling design, and ethical feasibility.
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Panel Members & Advisers |
Evaluation Rubrics
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2.3
Executive Deliberation & Verdict Announcement
Panel confers in closed session to calculate average ratings, formulate verdict, and announce official result.
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Panel Chair & Panel Members |
Deliberation Result
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2.4
Collate Feedback & Formulate Matrix
Record all panel suggestions systematically and formulate the Matrix of Corrections to guide proposal enhancement.
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Proponent(s) & Research Adviser |
Matrix of Corrections
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3. Secure Ethics Clearance & Data-Gathering Permit Phase 03: Ethics Review
| Step & Action | Responsible Person | Requirement & Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
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3.1
Submit Ethics Protocol & Instruments
File full protocol dossier including validated survey instruments, interview questionnaires, informed consent, and participant assent forms.
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Proponent(s) / Principal Investigator |
Protocol Dossier
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3.2
IERC Review & Clearance Certification
Institutional Ethics Review Committee evaluates human participant safeguards, data confidentiality, and issues official certification.
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Institutional Ethics Review Committee (IERC) |
Ethics Certificate
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3.3
Authorize External Gatekeeper Permits
Execute official administrative transmittal letters permitting researchers to enter schools, hospitals, agencies, or communities.
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Dean, External Gatekeepers & RDC Director |
Transmittal Permits
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4. Validate Data & Conduct Statistical Treatment Phase 03: Data & Analysis
| Step & Action | Responsible Person | Requirement & Deliverables |
|---|---|---|
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4.1
Field Data Collection & Raw Data Cleaning
Administer validated instruments in target locales, code raw survey sheets, clean dataset, and detect outliers.
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Proponent(s) / Field Enumerators |
Dataset & Codebook
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4.2
Process Statistical Request & Settle Fee
Submit dataset and statistical service request with hypotheses to RDC secretariat and settle fee at the cashier.
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Proponent(s), RDC Secretary & Finance |
Service Request
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4.3
Execute Computations & Statistical Certification
Run statistical tests (SPSS / JASP / R), generate statistical cross-tabulations, and deliver certified report.
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Institutional Statistician / Data Analyst |
Certified Analysis
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5–6. Research Completion Guidelines: Final Oral Defense & Archiving Phase 04: Completion & Defense
| Step & Action | Responsible Person | Requirement & Deliverables |
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5.1
Submit Final Defense Application Dossier
File application for final oral defense with completed 5-chapter manuscript, statistical clearance, and adviser endorsement.
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Proponent(s) & Research Adviser |
Final Dossier
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5.2
Schedule Defense & Distribute Copies
Confirm venue, schedule defense in RDC Calendar, and distribute bound manuscripts to panel members 5 days prior to defense.
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Coordinator, Dean & RDC Secretary |
Notice & Routing
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5.3
Conduct Oral Final Defense Presentation
Deliver 20–25 minute oral presentation defending findings, interpretations, limitations, and community/policy recommendations.
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Proponent(s) before Panel of Examiners |
Defense Presentation
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5.4
Executive Deliberation & Matrix of Corrections
Panel calculates final score, determines official verdict, announces result, and itemizes required manuscript modifications.
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Panel Chair & Panel Members |
Deliberation Result
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7. Plagiarism Clearance, Final Checking & Institutional Approval Phase 04: Manuscript Approval
| Step & Action | Responsible Person | Requirement & Deliverables |
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7.1
Execute Corrections & Secure Verification
Integrate all final panel corrections into manuscript and secure individual sign-offs on the compliance matrix from each panelist and adviser.
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Proponent(s), Panelists & Adviser |
Compliance Matrix
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7.2
Turnitin Originality Check
Submit digital manuscript for institutional plagiarism check to confirm similarity index adheres to the institutional benchmark (≤ 15%).
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RDC Secretariat / Plagiarism Officer |
Plagiarism Clearance
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7.3
Route Approval Signatures & Hardbound Archive
Secure final signatures from Dean and RDC Director on the Approval Sheet, submit 3 hardbound books, and upload archive PDF.
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Panel Chair, Academic Dean & RDC Director |
Institutional Approval
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8. Format Conversion, Peer Review & Journal Publication Phase 05: Publication & Archive
| Step & Action | Responsible Person | Requirement & Deliverables |
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8.1
Reformat to IMRAD Journal Article
Condense 5-chapter thesis into a 5,000–8,000 word publishable IMRAD article with structured abstract, keywords, and author declarations.
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Author(s) / Proponents |
IMRAD Manuscript
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8.2
Submit to Institutional OJS Portal
Upload manuscript to MCNP Journal of Medical & Allied Health Sciences or ISAP DAWA Multidisciplinary Journal via OJS.
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Corresponding Author & Managing Editor |
OJS Submission
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8.3
Double-Blind Peer Review & Publication
Undergo double-blind review, address reviewer revisions, finalize galley proofs, register DOI, and publish online.
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Peer Reviewers, Managing Editor & Staff |
Published Article & DOI
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Direct answers regarding ethics protocol clearances (IERC), thesis defenses, biostatistics consultation, registered cloud forms, and journal publishing.
Ethics & IERC Review
What is the standard procedure for obtaining an Institutional Ethics Review Committee (IERC) clearance?
All research protocols involving human participants, health records, clinical trials, vulnerable populations (e.g., minors, inmates, indigenous groups), or community surveys must secure ethical clearance from the PHREB Level 1 Accredited Institutional Ethics Review Committee (IERC) before data collection begins.
Review turnaround typically requires 10 to 15 working days for expedited protocols and up to 21 working days for full-board reviews. Once approved, an official Certificate of Ethical Clearance is issued and recorded in the master defense dossier.
Statistical Consultation
How do researchers schedule a Statistical Consultation or Data Analysis session?
Researchers across MCNP and ISAP can avail of institutional biostatistical and quantitative analysis support through the RDC Biostatistics Unit:
- Accomplish Form 011 (Statistical Consultation Service Request Form) detailing the statement of the problem, operational variables, proposed analytical tests, and clean electronic dataset.
- Submit the request to the RDC Secretariat and settle the cashier processing fee receipt (for student academic theses).
- Attend the scheduled consultation clinic where institutional data analysts perform computations using SPSS, Jamovi, or R, and provide formal interpretation matrices.
- Receive the official Statistician’s Clearance Certificate required for scheduling the final oral defense.
Defense SOP & Registered Forms
Where can proponents download official RDC thesis application and defense evaluation forms?
All institutional forms are digitally cataloged and available via dedicated cloud folders for each institution:
- MCNP Registered Forms (Forms 002–016): Available via the MCNP Standard Operating Procedures ↗ cloud repository.
- ISAP Registered Forms (Forms 002–016): Available via the ISAP Standard Operating Procedures ↗ cloud repository.
Key forms include Form 002 (Capsule Proposal / Defense Application), Form 003 (Adviser & Coordinator Endorsement), Form 005 (Panel Rating Sheet), Form 007 (Matrix of Corrections), and Form 008 (Official Institutional Approval Sheet).
Journals & Publishing
What are the requirements for faculty and student authors to publish in RDC journals?
Manuscripts submitted to MCNP and ISAP research publications must adhere to rigorous scholarly standards:
- Manuscript Structure: Strict IMRAD Format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion) with a structured abstract (maximum 250 words) and 4 to 6 MeSH/thematic keywords.
- Citation Standards: APA 7th Edition for Multidisciplinary studies (ISAP); Vancouver or APA 7th for Health & Allied Sciences (MCNP).
- Similarity Index Threshold: Must achieve a Turnitin similarity index of ≤ 15% (excluding bibliography and common quotes).
- Peer Review: All submissions undergo double-blind peer review by qualified external and internal referees before DOI assignment and publication.
Visit the Institutional Journals Portal to explore submission workflows or email your draft to researchoffice@mcnp.edu.ph.
Journals & Publishing
How can I read or cite the digital FlipBook edition of the Journal of Admin?
The Journal of Admin & Faculty Research is published as an interactive high-resolution FlipBook powered by FlipHTML5. You can read complete editions directly in your browser without downloading heavy PDF files:
Open Journal of Admin Portal ↗ Direct FlipHTML5 Viewer ↗
Each published study includes a built-in citation generator on our portal supporting APA 7th, MLA 9th, and Chicago referencing formats.
Utilization & Community Impact
What is a Certificate of Research Utilization and how do proponents qualify?
A Certificate of Research Utilization is an official institutional award affirming that an empirical research output has achieved real-world application across one of our four institutional pathways:
- Policy Translation & Institutional Guidelines: Adopted into clinical protocols, municipal resolutions, police patrol strategies, or hospital care pathways.
- Community Extension & Grassroots Adoption: Utilized in community health, maternal wellness, or public safety outreach programs.
- Technology Transfer & Commercialization: Registered intellectual property, copyright, patent, or commercialization pilot.
- Curricular Integration: Embedded into syllabi, instructional modules, or laboratory training manuals.
Proponents submit their post-defense manuscript, adoption MOA / resolution, and stakeholder verification letter to the RDC Utilization Office via utilization.html.
Institutional Scope
What is the difference between the MCNP Health Research Wing and the ISAP Multidisciplinary Wing?
The Research & Development Center functions as a unified twin-institution research hub serving both colleges:
- MCNP Health Research Wing: Dedicated to medical, healthcare, clinical epidemiology, nursing, radiologic technology, and pharmacy disciplines.
- ISAP Multidisciplinary Wing: Dedicated to criminology, public safety, criminalistics, customs administration, business, information technology, computer science, and teacher education.
Both wings share institutional facilities, data labs, and the Institutional Ethics Review Committee (IERC).
Secretariat Operations
What are the RDC office hours and how quickly will the secretariat respond to inquiries?
The RDC Secretariat office is open at the Administration Building, Twin Campuses, Alimannao Hills, Peñablanca, Cagayan:
- Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Inquiries submitted through our online contact form or via email (researchoffice@mcnp.edu.ph) are processed promptly with a response timeframe of 24 to 48 working hours.
Begin Your Research Journey with RDC
Whether applying for institutional seed funding, submitting an ethics protocol, or browsing our peer-reviewed journals, our secretariat is ready to assist you.