The Editorial Team of The Palawan Scientist journal conform to the COPE Code of Conduct for Journal Editors to guarantee fair and unbiased evaluation, maintain confidentiality, manage conflicts of interest, and uphold editorial responsibility and accountability for all submitted articles.
Editor-in-Chief
Roger G. Dolorosa 
(Scopus ID: 55932907700)
Environmental Science, Western Philippines University,
Rafols Road, Santa Monica, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines
Email Address: palawanscientist@gmail.com
Associate Editors
Musa Abdu, PhD (Scopus ID: 57201421326)
Economics, Gombe State University, Nigeria
Liwayway H. Acero, EdD (Scopus ID: 57208555065)
Educational Management, San Beda University, Philippines
Frank Paolo Jay B. Albarico, PhD (Scopus ID: 57419225700)
Marine Environmental Engineering and Ecotoxicology, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Hernando P. Bacosa, PhD (Scopus ID: 25639703800)
Environmental Science, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines
Cesario A. Bacosa, Jr., PhD
Civil Engineering, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Dave P. Buenavista, PhD (Scopus ID: 57222900252)
Conservation Biology, Central Mindanao University, Philippines
Christopher Marlowe A. Caipang, PhD (Scopus ID: 9042988700)
Aquatic Biosciences, University of the Philippines-Visayas, Philippines
Camille B. Concepcion, PhD (Scopus ID: 56962552700)
Wildlife Ecology, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, USA
Lota A. Creencia, PhD (Scopus ID: 57202735911)
Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Gerard G. Dumancas, PhD (Scopus ID: 35069258900)
Analytical Chemistry, University of Scranton, USA
Erwin C. Escobar, PhD (Scopus ID: 57204552927)
Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Raymon P. Española, PhD
Educational Psychology, Surigao del Norte State University, Philippines
Cherry P. Fernandez-Colorado, DVM, MS, PhD (Scopus ID: 57210991492)
Veterinary, Microbiology, Immunology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Hendrik Freitag, PhD (Scopus ID: 7005901831)
Entomology, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Jordan Gacutan, PhD (Scopus ID: 57194903223)
Environmental Economics, New South Wales University, Sydney, Australia
Iris Ivy M. Gauran, PhD (Scopus ID: 57194016644)
Biostatistics, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hong Ching Goh, Dr. rer. nat (Scopus ID: 56141384400)
Geography/Urban and Regional Planning, University of Malaya, Malaysia
Benjamin J. Gonzales, PhD (Scopus ID: 57225397273)
Fish Biodiversity/Coastal Fisheries Mgt, Independent Consultant, Philippines
Jenevieve Hara, MSc
Marine Ecotoxicology, Ghent University, Belgium
Sulfath Hakkim Hazeena, PhD (Scopus ID: 57142462600)
Bioprocess Technology, Central University of Kerala, India
Sujan M. Henkanaththegedara, PhD (Scopus ID: 37561282600)
Conservation Ecology, Longwood University, USA
Wen-Chien Huang, PhD (Scopus ID: 57201334429)
Ichthyology, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
Timur Jack-Kadioglu, PhD
Environment Social Science, Fauna & Flora International, United Kingdom
Mary Grace A. Jagmis, PhD
Filipino Language, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Ravindra C. Joshi, PhD
Integrated Pest Management, Visiting Adjunct Professor of Agriculture, University of South Pacific, Fiji
Van-Re Le, PhD (Scopus ID: 57754069600)
Aquatic Science and Technology, University of Industry and Trade, Vietnam
Ligaya R. Leal, PhD
Economics Professor, Lone Star College, Houston, Texas
Romeo R. Lerom, PhD (Scopus ID: 57191921186)
Plant Genetic Resources/Botany, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Hector R. Lim Jr., PhD (Scopus ID: 56921100400)
Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Ma. Bernadeth B. Lim, PhD (Scopus ID: 56921251300)
Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Maria Morissa D. Lu, PhD (Scopus ID: 57208881581)
Engineering Technology (Materials Engineering), University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Jhonamie Mabuhay-Omar, PhD (Scopus ID: 57201964106)
Biotechnology, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Rowell D. Madula, PhD (Scopus ID: 57193517251)
Philippine Studies (Language, Culture, Media), De La Salle University, Philippines
Marianne Faith G. Martinico-Perez, PhD (Scopus ID: 56742241500)
Environmental Monitoring, Water quality/quantity, Material flow accounting, Palawan Council for Sustainable Development, Philippines
Niño Jess Mar F. Mecha, MSc (Scopus ID: 57794935000)
Fisheries Management, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Alisha Morsella, MSc (Scopus ID: 57218269275)
Ocean and Human Health Science, Italian Institute for Planetary Health, Italy
Jahfet N. Nabayra, PhD (Scopus ID: 58046407200)
Mathematics Education, Aklan State University, Philippines
Herminie P. Palla, PhD (Scopus ID: 56097627700)
Fish & Fisheries Biology, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Liza B. Patacsil, PhD (Scopus ID: 55539866500)
Environmental Engineering, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
Jupeth T. Pentang (Scopus ID: 57360776800)
Mathematics Education, Central Luzon State University, Philippines
Dhiraj Pradhananga, PhD (Scopus ID: 57216157277)
Glacier Hydrology, Tribhuwan University, Nepal
Rosario Rivera Rubite, PhD (Scopus ID: 35105856200)
Plant Systematics, Molecular Biology, Begoniaceae, University of the Philippines, Philippines
V. Deepak Samuel, PhD (Scopus ID: 57190296111)
Marine Ecology, National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, Chennai, India
Alangelico O. San Pascual, MSc (Scopus ID: 57219873238)
Horticulture, Philippine Science High School-Main Campus, Philippines
Sabine Schoppe, PhD (Scopus ID: 6603579879)
Aquatic/Wildlife Ecology, Katala Foundation Incorporated, Philippines
Randy A. Tudy, PhD (Scopus ID: 57218587022)
Organization Studies, University of Southeastern Philippines, Philippines
Jonah van Beijnen, MSc
Sustainable Aquaculture/Conservation Biology, Fins & Leaves, Europe
Jey-R S. Ventura, PhD (Scopus ID: 55268264200)
Environmental Engineering and Energy, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Voltaire M. Villanueva, PhD
Philippine Studies (Language, Culture, Media), Philippine Normal University, Philippines
MANAGING EDITOR
John Patrick F. Mecha, LPT
WEB DEVELOPER
Engr. Michael Angelo D. Maga-ao, MAM,
Information Technology, Western Philippines University, Philippines
LANGUAGE EDITORS
Jennifier T. Diamante, PhD
Karen Salve M. Maute, EdD
Elsa Carmen N. Montaño, PhD
EDITORIAL STAFF
Jireh J. Baltazar
Jovan A. Gimarangan
Sarah Jane B. Torreflores
TECHNICAL ADVISERS
Amabel S. Liao, PhD
Economics and Management, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Allaine T. Baaco, PhD
Environment and Economics, Western Philippines University
Ria S. Sariego, PhD
Educational Management, Western Philippines University, Philippines
Lawrence M. Liao, PhD
Marine Plants, Hiroshima University, Japan
Lita B. Sopsop, PhD
Environmental Science, Western Philippines University, Philippines