As gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, arbiters of scholarly truth, and referees of academic reputation, Scopus and the Institute for Scientific Information (now Clarivate Analytics) are widely regarded as twin sentinels of journal excellence, serving as shorthand for quality, proxies for rigor, and, increasingly, a currency of academic survival. As the gold standard in scholarly publishing, peer review aligned with their standards is not merely procedural but a critical scholarly responsibility that safeguards the credibility and impact of scientific knowledge. Traditionally, reviewers have been guided by three core questions: Is the work novel, is it valid, and does it matter? In the age of generative AI, however, a fourth question emerges: is the work genuinely authored or merely assembled? This shift requires reviewers to move beyond surface-level fluency and interrogate the depth of methodology, the authenticity of contribution, and the integrity of the research process. In an era where polished writing can mask conceptual weaknesses, the peer reviewer must exercise heightened critical judgment, ethical vigilance, and methodological scrutiny. Looking past the polish of prose and interrogating the substance of method, how can one become a peer reviewer that upholds the novelty, reproducibility, quality, and integrity of research manuscripts in a modern academic landscape where the line between human insight and machine-generated text continues to blur?

The Asian Society of Teachers for Research, Inc. is inviting you to participate in the Webinar on AI-Assisted Peer Review Using the Scopus and ISI Standards on May 21-22, 2026 via ZOOM Teleconferencing.

Participants of this webinar will also have an opportunity to review papers for publication from the University of Bohol's fleet of journals: University of Bohol Multidisciplinary Journal, Academe (University of Bohol, Graduate School and Professional Studies Journal), University of Bohol Allied Health Science Journal, and University of Bohol Advancing Filipino Research Journal.

OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING-WORKSHOP:

1. To learn the journal publication standards of Scopus and ISI (Clarivate Analytics) as the framework of peer review;
2. To determine the roles and functions of peer reviewers in the quality assurance system of scientific journals;
3. To acquire skills in peer reviews; and,
4. To utilize various technologies of research and AI in the peer review process.

CONFIRMATION AND PAYMENT DETAILS

For confirmed participants, please register via Google Form at https://forms.gle/gLwUCDmkGwH1YETL6.

WEBINAR REQUIREMENTS AND POST WEBINAR CONCERNS

The participant should have a mobile phone/laptop, stable internet connectivity and ZOOM account to participate in this Webinar. A separate Webinar Outline detailing the time schedule and topics per session is attached for your perusal.

All files including powerpoint presentations (PPTs), forms, materials, and how-tos will be made available to the participants during and after the Webinar proper.

You will receive three certificates for the Training-Workshop: Certificate of Completion, Attendance and Participation. All certificates will be digital and sent through email together with the digital copy of the official receipt. Should you wish for a physical copy, a minimal amount of shipping fee of 180 PhP will be shouldered by the participant.

PEER REVIEW OPPORTUNITY FOR UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL

Ensuring the development of practical peer review competencies aligned with Scopus and Clarivate standards, webinar participants will have the opportunity to engage in actual manuscript evaluation for journals of the University of Bohol. Upon confirmation of participation, they will be invited to select assigned papers for publication, which will serve as workshop materials during the training sessions. In recognition of their scholarly contribution, participants will receive a separate CERTIFICATE AS PEER REVIEWER for each article they successfully evaluate, in addition to the certificate of completion, attendance, and participation awarded upon completion of the training program.

• The regular registration rate is 2,500 PhP. A discounted rate of 2,000 PhP is given to individual and institutional members of the organization.
• Confirmation deadline: May 19, 2026, Tuesday

Once complete pre-registration details are received, we will be sending the interested participants the respective charge invoice for the pre-registration payment through bank/money transfer. Once payment has been made, please send us a copy of the deposit slip/transaction slip through email ([email protected]; [email protected]). Once confirmed, an acknowledgment email will be received by the participant.

The participant should have a personal ZOOM account prior to the Webinar. Create one by signing up through this link: https://zoom.us/signup. The ZOOM meeting ID and password as well as the details of the Webinar will be communicated through numerous advisories to the confirmed participants prior to the Webinar.

Bank Payment

Name of Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Address: Georgetown Cybermall, RN Pelaez Blvd. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City 9000
Account Name: ASIAN SOCIETY OF TEACHERS FOR RESEARCH, INC.
Account Number: 8991-0004-62

Palawan, USSC/Cebuana, Western Union, MLhuillier

Name of Recipient: Russel B. Obsioma
Address: Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Contact Number: +63917 721 7448 (mobile)

GCash Payment (Bank Transfer)

Partner Bank: BPI
Account Name: ASIAN SOCIETY OF TEACHERS FOR RESEARCH INC
Account Number: 8991000462

Note: Please send the GCASH screenshot/receipt to [email protected] for verification.

The Organizer

The Asian Society of Teachers for Research Inc. is an organization devoted to the advancement of pedagogy/andragogy in the teaching of research in all academic levels. Established in 2015, it has over 1,370 members from the Philippines and all over Asia.

For more information, contact:

MR. RUSSEL B. OBSIOMA
Executive Director
Asian Society of Teachers for Research, Inc.
+63917 721 7448 (mobile) / +63 (088) 323 4283 (landline)
[email protected]
http://aseanresearch.org/astr