About the Journal

"The Pendulum," the official research journal of UM Tagum College, stands as a multidisciplinary research journal committed to fostering academic discourse across a spectrum of fields. Our publication serves as a platform for scholars to share insights, innovations, and research findings that contribute to the broader academic community and beyond.

Aims

Our primary aim is to disseminate cutting-edge, peer-reviewed research that advances knowledge, informs policy, and stimulates intellectual exploration. "The Pendulum" seeks to encapsulate the dynamic motion of ideas and discoveries across disciplines, encouraging contributions that bridge gaps between traditional and emerging fields of study.

Scope

"The Pendulum" embraces a wide-ranging scope, welcoming submissions from the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, technology, health sciences, and business and management. We are particularly interested in works that demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches, address global challenges, and propose novel solutions or perspectives.

Editorial Process

Manuscripts submitted to "The Pendulum" undergo a rigorous editorial process to ensure relevance, coherence, and adherence to our submission guidelines. The editorial team, comprised of distinguished scholars and practitioners, initially reviews submissions for fit and quality before moving to the peer review stage.

Peer Review Process

Our peer review process is double-blind, ensuring both the anonymity of authors and reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated by at least two experts in the relevant field, who provide comprehensive feedback aimed at enhancing the quality and impact of the research.

Criteria for Acceptance and Rejection

Acceptance criteria include originality, significant contribution to the field, methodological rigor, clarity of presentation, and alignment with the journal's scope. Manuscripts may be rejected due to insufficient originality, significant methodological flaws, lack of a clear contribution to existing knowledge, or failure to fall within the scope of the journal.

Comments

Authors are encouraged to carefully consider reviewer comments and feedback, which are intended to strengthen the manuscript. A detailed response to comments and revisions is essential for the resubmission process.

Transparency

"The Pendulum" adheres to the principles of transparency and best practice in scholarly publishing. We commit to ethical standards in our operations, ensuring integrity in every publication.

Publication Frequency and Fee

"The Pendulum" is published annually. We are dedicated to maintaining an open-access model, offering our content without charge to authors and readers alike to ensure wide accessibility and impact.

Turnaround Time

From submission to publication, the turnaround time is approximately four to six months, contingent upon the review process and revision requirements. We strive to provide authors with timely updates at each stage.

Publisher and Support Details

Publisher: University of Mindanao Institute of Economy and Enterprise Studies (UM-IEES)
Address: Room H1C, DPT Building, University of Mindanao, Davao City, Philippines
Email: iees@umindanao.edu.ph
Phone: (082) 305-0640 local 174

The UM Institute of Economy and Enterprise Studies proudly supports "The Pendulum," reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and the dissemination of knowledge. For submission guidelines, detailed author instructions, and more information about the journal, please visit our website or contact the editorial office.