The Southeastern Philippines Journal of Research and Development (SPJRD) continues to propel to the forefront of scholarly publications as the Thai Journal Citation Index Center (TCI) recently announced the journal's acceptance in the ASEAN Citation Index (ACI).
The inclusion in ACI, an indexing database for scholarly journals in Southeast Asia, signifies that SPJRD adheres to rigorous quality standards and publishes impactful research relevant to the ASEAN region's development needs. This reflects the journal's commitment to excellence and positions it as a key platform for knowledge exchange on an international scale. Furthermore, out of the 41 accepted journals in the region, only two (2) come from the Philippines with SPJRD as one of them representing a state university.
"This feat of SPJRD, from our journey in earning a spot in Scopus to earning an entry in ACI database... this achievement fosters a stronger research environment within the university and paves the way for continued contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the ASEAN region," expressed SPJRD Editor-in-Chief Sajed S. Ingilan upon acknowledging the inclusion of SPJRD in the mentioned indexing bodies.
"On behalf of our Editorial Board, I'm expressing gratitude to the contact support of the USeP officials, the authors, reviewers, and the entire Advisory Board of SPJRD, who were instrumental in this success," he added.
In recent years, the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP)'s official research journal has consistently contributed novel research works through international publications. Moreover, SPJRD's rigorous peer-review process ensures the publication of high-quality research.
The indexing of SPJRD in ACI opens the potential for wider readership and visibility, as well as increased citations for its published research, further solidifying the reputation of the USeP journal for excellence.
With its induction in Scopus indexing, which covers the publications from 2021 to 2024, SPJRD extends beyond and is now officially listed in the ACI database.
