Welcome to the The Palawan Scientist User Guide, designed for the Open Journal Systems (OJS 3.3) platform.

Registration Guide

1. Visit the The Palawan Scientist website.
2. Click Register.
3. Complete the registration form with the required information.
4. Create a password (minimum of 8 characters, including at least one uppercase letter and one number).
5. Read and agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Statement.
6. Click Register.
7. Check your email and click the verification link to activate your account.
8. Log in using your registered email and password.

You're now ready to submit manuscripts or accept review assignments.

Author Submission Guide

1. Log in to your account.
2. Click New Submission.
3. Enter the manuscript title and select the appropriate journal section.
4. Complete the submission checklist and accept the privacy statement.
5. Provide the manuscript details (abstract, keywords, references, etc.).
6. Upload the required manuscript and supporting files.
7. Add all authors and arrange the author order.
8. Include any notes for the Editor (if applicable).
9. Review all submission information.
10. Click Submit.

Monitor your dashboard and email regularly for editorial decisions and revision requests.

Reviewer Guide

1. Log in to your account.
2. Open My Queue and select the assigned manuscript.
3. Review the invitation and Accept or Decline the review request.
4. Read the Reviewer Guidelines.
5. Download the manuscript and review files.
6. Complete the reviewer evaluation form.
7. Upload the reviewed manuscript (if applicable) and your signature.
8. Provide your recommendation.
9. Click Submit Review.
10. Use Add Discussion if further communication with the editor is needed.