The Palawan Scientist is an open-access, externally peer-reviewed multidisciplinary journal without processing/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. The accepted papers are posted online ahead of the publication date.
Articles published in The Palawan Scientist journal are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This means that articles are freely available to download, save, reproduce, and transmit directly provided that the article is properly cited and is not used for commercial purposes.
Moreover, published articles in this journal 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 an e-copy of your manuscript through the “Submit Manuscript” panel of the website. For more information and regular updates, please refer to our Guide for Authors and visit or like our Facebook Page: The Palawan Scientist
FOR INQUIRIES OR FEEDBACK
For inquiries, suggestions or complaints, authors may email the Editor-in-Chief at palawanscientist.journal@wpu.edu.ph
Announcement
July 15, 2025
Subject: Changes Coming to The Palawan Scientist Journal
Dear Esteemed Contributors,
Greetings from The Palawan Scientist!
We are excited to announce that beginning September 2025, The Palawan Scientist journal will transition to an interdisciplinary theme centered on the interplay of science, society, and sustainability.
This shift aligns with Scopus’ suggestion for the journal to have a more focused purpose, which is also in line with the Western Philippines University tagline, “A strong partner for sustainable development”. We believe that this new focus will enhance the journal’s relevance in addressing the pressing environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges. Hence, as part of this transition, all future paper submissions should connect or explain the paper’s relevance in sustainable development.
We look forward to your continued support as we work towards finding solutions to the challenges we face today.
Sincerely,
The Palawan Scientist Journal Team