Aims and Scope
Balangkas: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal is an open-access, peer-reviewed, international journal dedicated to advancing knowledge through multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and integrative research. The journal provides a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners from the Philippines, ASEAN region, and across the globe to disseminate high-quality scholarly works that address complex societal, scientific, technological, and developmental challenges.
The journal is published annually and is committed to promoting research that transcends disciplinary boundaries, fosters intellectual integration, and contributes to the development of comprehensive frameworks for understanding real-world problems. It welcomes original research articles, review papers, case studies, and other scholarly contributions that demonstrate rigor, innovation, and relevance to both theory and practice.
Subject Areas
- Social Sciences and Society
Research on human behavior, institutions, and societal change, including governance, public policy, economics, sociology, and community development, with emphasis on addressing contemporary social issues.
- Natural and Applied Sciences
Studies in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and related fields, including applied and experimental research that contributes to scientific advancement and practical solutions.
- Engineering, Technology, and Innovation
Research on engineering systems, technological developments, information technology, and innovation, including studies that integrate technical solutions with societal and environmental considerations.
- Education and Human Development
Research on teaching, learning, curriculum development, educational systems, and policy, including interdisciplinary approaches that connect education with social and technological advancement.
- Humanities and Cultural Studies
Scholarly works on language, literature, philosophy, history, communication, and cultural studies, including research that examines human experience and societal transformation.
- Environment and Sustainability
Research addressing environmental challenges, climate change, resource management, waste management, and sustainable development, including integrative approaches that combine science, policy, and community engagement.
- Interdisciplinary and Integrative Research
Research that bridges multiple disciplines, synthesizes diverse methodologies, and develops holistic frameworks to address complex and interconnected global and local challenges.
Balangkas places strong emphasis on research that promotes cross-disciplinary dialogue, collaborative inquiry, and integrative knowledge production. The journal aims to serve as a dynamic venue for advancing multidisciplinary scholarship and for developing innovative frameworks that contribute to sustainable and inclusive development in an increasingly complex world.
