Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST)

Editor-in-Chief: Mycel A. Capilayan, Ph.D.

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The Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed research journal of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP). MJST publishes scientific and innovative researches in science and engineering disciplines covering the main areas of science and technology and other related studies. All manuscripts submitted undergo a double-blind review process. It is published annually in December by the USTP Press, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

MJST aims to promote original researches in science and technology (S&T) and S & T – related studies in the Philippines. Contributions from foreign authors are also welcome. It also aims to disseminate researches, good practices and innovations in science and technology to their prime audience including educators, researchers and industry practitioners and policy makers. Areas of studies include biological sciences (biology, zoology, botany, and agriculture), engineering and architecture (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, environmental engineering, computer engineering and architecture) and other related studies in engineering and technology. It further aims to provide avenue through which experts and scientists in the scientific and technological fields share and discuss their high quality researches.

MJST is indexed in Scopus, Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) under Web of Science Core Collection of Clarivate Analytics, ASEAN Citation Index, and Philippine E-Journals (PEJ). It is also recognized by Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in its Journal Incentive Program (JIP) for the period 2017-2019.

Authors interested to submit manuscript to MJST are advised to follow the guidelines and procedures provided in the Information For Authors. 

• Call for Reviewers

  2024-09-19

  The Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST) is seeking for experts in various fields of science and technology to join our pool of peer reviewers. As an open-access, peer-reviewed research journal, MJST is committed to publishing high-quality research that advances knowledge and practice in science and technology. Areas of studies include pure and applied sciences (applied physics, chemistry, biology, agriculture, health sciences, environmental science and applied mathematical sciences), engineering and technology (agricultural and biosystems engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, electronics engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, architecture, computer science, information technology and information systems) and other related studies in science and technology.

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• ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC)

  2024-08-29

  INTRODUCTION OF ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC) FOR MINDANAO JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MJST)

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• ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC)

  2024-08-29

  INTRODUCTION OF ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES (APC) FOR MINDANAO JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MJST)

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• MJST Volume 22, Issue 1 (2024) is now out online!

  2024-06-29

  The Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST) is pleased to announce the online publication of Volume 22, Issue 1, 2024, featuring eight meticulously reviewed national and two international research works. Highlights include land suitability evaluation of areas grown with cocoa in Davao City; the benefits of local earthworm vermicast on eggplant growth; high-affinity IDH1 epitopes for potential glioma vaccines; genetic markers in the prolactin gene contributing to high milk yields; bioactive compounds in sea cucumber with health benefits; the potential of indigenous plants against SARS-CoV-2; development of a cashew apple slicing machine that enhances efficiency and reduces labor costs; measles outbreak detection in Cotabato using statistical models; changes in vegetation cover in Central Visayas; and the potential for meat production employing free-range systems for male White Leghorns.

  We extend our enormous gratitude to the authors, reviewers, and the MJST editorial team for their contributions to this issue, which can be fully accessed here: https://tinyurl.com/2s48hbnt.

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• MJST sets paper submission deadline for Issue 1, Volume 22 (2024)

  2023-12-04

  The Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST) would like to inform all interested authors that paper submissions for possible inclusion in Issue 1, Volume 22 (2024) will be accepted until December 31, 2023 only. This is to allow sufficient time for the editorial office to process the overwhelming number of previously submitted papers.

   The office will issue a separate advisory when paper submission reopens for Issue 2, Volume 22 (2024).

   Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

  

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• The latest issue (Issue 1 of Volume 21) of Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology is now available!

  2023-06-23

  This issue brings together a vast range of scrupulously selected works, written by local and international authors, in the fields of environmental science, natural language processing, mathematical sciences, image processing, mechanical engineering, microbiology, weed science, entomology, horticulture, location science, and civil engineering. Two of the 12 accepted papers are from the two ASEAN neighboring countries, namely Thailand and Malaysia, while the remaining 10 papers are from the Philippines.

  The editorial team extends its appreciation to the authors and reviewers, whose contributions were key in pushing this issue to fruition.

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• The MJST editorial team is delighted to announce the publication of Issue 2 Volume 20 (2022).

  2022-12-22

  The MJST editorial team is delighted to announce the publication of Issue 2 Volume 20 (2022).

  This issue highlights 12 manuscripts in various science-and-technology fields, namely hydraulics engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, postharvest technology, mathematical modeling, food science, weed science, animal science, horticulture, and marine biology. Scholars from Indonesia, India, and Nigeria, aside from the Philippines, have contributed four manuscripts to this issue, thereby enriching the diversity of MJST authorship.

  Our warmest appreciation goes to our ever-growing pool of reviewers for the rigorous scientific scrutiny, and authors for choosing MJST as a venue for the publication of their works.

  The full issue is freely available here: https://bit.ly/3YGvYUq

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• MJST revises its Information for Authors and Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

  2022-06-25

  The Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST) editorial office has modified the Information for Authors (IFA) and Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement (PEMS) to better guide the authors in preparing their manuscripts and for MJST to strongly adhere to the publication standards.

   

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• MJST Volume 20, Issue 1 (2021) is now available!

  2022-06-20

  The editorial team is pleased to announce that MJST Volume 20, Issue 1 (2022) is now available online. This issue contains 15 research works, written by local and international authors. It covers a range of topics including soil science, pest management, plant and animal nutrition, dairy science, marine biology, epidemiology statistics, postharvest technology, ergonomics, urban planning, plant photonics, and civil engineering.

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  The editorial team extends its deepest gratitude to the authors and reviewers.

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• Look! MJST finally releases its first special issue.

  2022-02-15

  The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) and the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) have inked an agreement to produce the first-ever special issue of Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST) on nuclear science and technology for the selected papers presented at the 2nd Philippine Nuclear Research and Development Conference. The conference was hosted virtually by the DOST-PNRI on December 8-10, 2020.

  All published papers are available here: https://bit.ly/3uULPCr

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• MJST Volume 19, Issue 2 (2021) is up!

  2021-12-15

  Penned by local and international authors, this issue contains 12 papers. Four of which are related to phytochemistry, and the rest fall under postharvest physiology, botany, soil science, information system, renewable energy, coastal hydraulic structures, mathematical epidemiology, and materials engineering.   Our reviewers from across the world, who have generously shared their expertise, time, and effort in reviewing the papers, are highly recognized. Our immense appreciation also goes to the authors for choosing MJST to publish their works. Read More Read more about MJST Volume 19, Issue 2 (2021) is up!

• MJST is now indexed in Scopus

  2019-11-25

  GREAT NEWS! The Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST) is now indexed in Scopus!

  

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• MJST now indexed in ASEAN Citation Index

  2019-05-02

  GREAT NEWS! The Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST) is now indexed in ASEAN Citation Index (ACI)!
  
  

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• Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology (MJST)

  2018-12-28

  Editor-in-Chief: Ruel R. Cabahug, Ph.D.

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  The Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology is a peer-reviewed research journal of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP). MJST publishes scientific and innovative researches in science and engineering disciplines covering the main areas of science and technology and other related studies. All manuscripts submitted undergo a double-blind review process. It is published annually by the USTP Press, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.

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• CALL FOR PAPERS!

  2018-04-13

  Interested authors have two options in order to make a submission provided that his/her paper follows the MJST paper submission format, which can be found in the information for authors:

  1.) Log in or register here. or 2.) Send your paper to [email protected]

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