About the Journal

PANTAWAN refers to a raised platform or area, often associated with a doorway or as a space for viewing. In Hiligaynon and related dialects, it is commonly used to describe structures like porches or balconies that provide an elevated space for observation or social interaction.

The term PANTAWAN, perfectly encapsulates our mission to shed light on new insights, innovative practices, and transformative ideas in the field of education. This journal aims to serve as a welcoming space where educators, researchers, and scholars can gather to exchange ideas, explore new perspectives, and engage in meaningful dialogue. Just as a porch serves as a transitional space that opens up to broader horizons, our journal seeks to provide a platform that expands the boundaries of educational research and practice.

 

EDITORIAL POLICY FOR PANTAWAN

  1. Purpose and Scope

PANTAWAN journal annually publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research with the goal of expanding knowledge in the field of education. Original research, theoretical studies, reviews, and case studies on any topic pertaining to education are invited, including but not limited to:

  • Educational theory and practice
  • Curriculum development
  • Pedagogical methods
  • Educational technology
  • Educational psychology
  • Educational policy and administration
  1. Submission Guidelines
  • Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under review elsewhere.
  • Manuscript Preparation: Follow the journal’s formatting guidelines, including font size, margins, citation style, and
  • Language: Manuscripts can be written in English or Filipino and free from grammatical errors.
  • Supplementary Materials: Submit any supplementary materials (e.g., datasets, appendices) along with the manuscript.
  1. Peer Review Process
  • Initial Screening: The editorial board screens submissions for relevance and adherence to guidelines.
  • Double-Blind Review: Suitable manuscripts undergo a double-blind review by at least two independent reviewers. In double-blind peer review, the reviewer's and author's identities are kept anonymous. This ensures that reviewers cannot develop any bias since they are unaware of the writers' identities. This process helps maintain objectivity and fairness in the evaluation of the work.
  • Review Criteria: Evaluation is based on originality, methodological rigor, clarity, significance, and contribution to the field.
  • Revision: Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ feedback. Revised manuscripts are reviewed again before a final decision is made.
  1. Criteria for Acceptance and Rejection

A research article is evaluated based on its overall aspects, including the title itself, the abstract, introduction, methods, results and discussion, conclusion, and references or literature cited. Based on the evaluation result, the referees may submit any of the following recommendations:

(1) Accept, without revisions;

(2) Accept, after minor revisions suggested in this review;

(3) Accept, after major revisions suggested in this review; or

 (4) Reject, not fit for publication at this time.

NB: The reviewers shall indicate whether they will want to read the article again or leave it up to the editor to decide whether to accept or reject the article after the revision.