About the Journal
International Journal for Mainstream and Special Education is the official international peer-reviewed and open-access journal managed by the Graduate School of Holy Cross of Davao College. This scholarly journal is dedicated to exploring new depths of knowledge and understanding of development and administration. As an archdiocesan institution, the journal invites scholars, educators, and leaders to contribute to the discourse on contemporary challenges and discoveries in terms of education, faith, and society, pursuing innovative thinking and practices that address modern issues in development and administration, including relevant disciplines.
Call for contributions to the Philippine Journal of Development and Administration
The Philippine Journal of Development and Administration welcomes submissions of original research articles, policy studies, and scholarly reviews that align with the journal’s commitment to advancing knowledge in multidisciplinary fields relevant to national development and public administration.
The journal actively seeks contributions from researchers, academics, practitioners, and policy experts in the following thematic sections:
Business, Tourism, and Hospitality Management – Submissions are welcome on strategic business innovation, sustainable tourism practices, service industry trends, entrepreneurship, and hospitality operations, especially in the context of regional and national economic growth.
Criminology, Justice, Maritime and Transportation – The journal seeks studies that explore crime prevention, restorative justice, corrections, peace and security, maritime safety, transportation policy, and logistics systems that affect law enforcement and public infrastructure.
Social, Cultural, and Mental Health Issues – Contributions are invited that examine social change, cultural identity, public health, psychosocial support systems, and community-based mental health interventions.
Education, Evangelisation Management and Community Service – This section focuses on educational reform, values-based leadership, faith-informed public service, and community engagement programmes that promote inclusive learning and moral development.
Data, Innovation, Engineering and Technology – Research that explores emerging technologies, data analytics, digital governance, smart systems, engineering solutions, and innovation-driven public service delivery is strongly encouraged.
Agricultural and Applied Economics – Research addressing food security, rural development, agri-business management, resource economics, and agricultural policy is encouraged, particularly studies offering practical solutions to economic challenges in rural and farming communities.
The Philippine Journal of Development and Administration publishes peer-reviewed articles on a rolling basis and offers a platform for both established and emerging scholars. Authors benefit from wide visibility through the journal’s digital dissemination and indexing. Reviewers and contributors gain access to a professional academic network and contribute to elevating scholarly standards across disciplines.
Interested authors and peer reviewers may consult the submission guidelines and editorial policies available on the journal’s official website. All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review to ensure academic integrity and rigour.
The editorial board encourages interdisciplinary approaches and regionally grounded research that contributes to the Philippine and global development agenda.
