The Palawan Scientist

Current Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2026): The Palawan Scientist

Published 06/17/2026

Editorial Bridging Research and Policy for Sustainable Development in the Philippines Marianne Faith G. Martinico-Perez
Original Article Efficacy of bamboo as an alternative substrate for cage culture of abalone Haliotis asinina Linnaeus, 1758 Lota A. Creencia, Lutgardo B. Alcantara, Riza G. San Juan
The language digiclash: Digital immigrants teaching digital natives in the Philippine context Jake C. Malon, Ma. Faith O. Malon, Rochel Alvero Ranes, Roullette Cordevilla, Nova Ness Fabrienne Carin
Consumer preference analysis for shrimp characteristics across income groups in Southcentral Mindanao, Philippines Junicel V. Gilon, Romiel John P. Basan
Agromorphological and phytochemical variations of Orthosiphon aristatus (Blume) Miq. morphotypes in the Philippines Gio Jenel M. Umali, Renerio P. Gentallan, Jr., Ericka Jane R. Pasamba, Kristine Joyce O. Quiñones-Arribado, Michael Cedric B. Bartolome, Daryl B. Ceribo, Andrea Mae G. Abiva, Leah E. Endonela, Nadine B. Coronado, Emmanuel Bonifacio S. Timog, Roselle E. Madayag, Jessabel B. Magtoltol, Kristen Danielle R. Cabarong, Teresita H. Borromeo

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The Palawan Scientist Transitions to the Open Journal Systems (OJS) Platform

The Editorial Office of The Palawan Scientist is pleased to announce that the journal has officially adopted the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial processing, and communication with authors and reviewers.

About the Journal

The Palawan Scientist is an open-access, externally peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal without processing or publication fees. It releases one volume with two issues per year (June and December). Each issue contains original articles, case studies, review papers, and research notes. Accepted papers are posted online ahead of the publication date.

Articles published in The Palawan Scientist are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). Articles are freely available to download, save, reproduce, and transmit, provided that the article is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes.

Published articles are indexed in Scopus, Clarivate Analytics, ASEAN Citation Index, Crossref, EBSCO, Scilit, Philippine E-Journals, and both Google and Google Scholar. Articles are also stored on AquaDocs and The Internet Archive.

Objective and Scope

The Palawan Scientist, the official publication of Western Philippines University, is a globally recognized, open-access, peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary journal that focuses on science, society, and sustainability. The journal is published biannually and is dedicated to sharing high-quality research in Palawan and from across the globe that connects scientific inquiry with societal relevance to promote sustainable development. We welcome original research, case studies, reviews, and research notes that offer new insights and aid in the pursuit of a sustainable future.

Subject Areas

Environmental Science: Innovations and solutions for climate change, biodiversity, and resource management.
Society and Policy: The role of societal behaviors, cultural practices, and policies in promoting sustainability.
Sustainable Development: Approaches to long-term sustainability in economic, environmental, and social sectors.
Education for Sustainability: Research on how education systems can foster sustainability awareness and action.
Technological Innovations: Advances in science and technology that support sustainable solutions.
Interdisciplinary Approaches: Bridging multiple fields to address complex sustainability challenges.

Call for Papers

The Palawan Scientist is accepting original research articles, case studies, reviews, and research notes for its upcoming issue. Please submit your manuscript through Make a Submission. For more information, refer to the Guide for Authors, and follow our Facebook page, The Palawan Scientist, for regular updates.

Inquiries and Feedback

For inquiries, suggestions, or complaints, authors may email the Editor-in-Chief at palawanscientist.journal@wpu.edu.ph.