About the Journal
Balangkas: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication dedicated to advancing knowledge through multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and integrative research. Published by the Association of Multidisciplinary Research, Inc., the journal provides a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners from across the globe to share rigorous research and critical perspectives that address contemporary societal, scientific, and developmental challenges.
The title Balangkas, a Filipino term which means framework or structure, reflects the journal’s intellectual orientation. Just as balangkas provides the structural foundation that organizes ideas into a coherent whole, the journal seeks to bring together diverse disciplinary perspectives in order to construct comprehensive frameworks for understanding complex phenomena. By fostering dialogues across fields of inquiry, Balangkas aims to contribute to the development of integrative knowledge that informs scholarship, policy, and practice.
In an era characterized by rapid social transformation, environmental change, technological innovation, and evolving cultural landscapes, many of the most pressing issues confronting societies today transcend the boundaries of single disciplines. Addressing such complexities requires perspectives that bridge disciplinary divides and encourage collaborative approaches to knowledge production. Balangkas, therefore, promotes research that engages with these interconnected realities and advances holistic analyses of contemporary issues at local, regional, and global levels.
The journal publishes issues annually and follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the scholarly integrity, originality, and relevance of all published works. Through this process, manuscripts are evaluated by experts in the relevant fields, maintaining high standards of academic quality and contributing to the advancement of scholarly discourse.
Balangkas operates under an open-access publishing model, ensuring that all published articles are freely available to readers worldwide. By promoting unrestricted access to scholarly work, the journal supports wider dissemination of knowledge, encourages international collaboration, and contributes to the democratization of academic research.
The journal welcomes original articles, reviews, and scholarly contributions from a broad range of academic disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Social Sciences and Society
- Natural and Applied Sciences
- Education and Human Development
- Engineering, Technology and Innovation
- Humanities and Cultural Studies
- Environment and Sustainability
- Interdisciplinary and Integrative Research
Balangkas invites submissions from researchers, academics, and professionals whose work contributes to the advancement of multidisciplinary scholarship and to the development of new frameworks for understanding the complex challenges of the contemporary world.
