Davao Research Journal

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DRJ inclusion in the AquaDocs

The Davao Research Journal (DRJ) is proud to announce its inclusion in AquaDocs, the joint open-access repository of the UNESCO/IOC International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) and the International Association of Aquatic and Marine Science Libraries and Information Centers (IAMSLIC), with support from FAO’s Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts.
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DRJ inclusion in the DOAJ

Davao Research Journal is now officially indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), joining global open access leaders. Earlier this year, DRJ was also added to the prestigious CABI abstracts, spotlighting its agricultural and environmental science research.
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DRJ inclusion in the ROAD

Davao Research Journal has joined ROAD (Directory of Open Access Scholarly Resources), an international platform managed by the ISSN Centre and UNESCO. This recognition affirms DRJ’s open-access mission, boosting its global academic reputation and making articles accessible worldwide.
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DRJ inclusion in the SERP-P

We’re thrilled to share our partnership with the SocioEconomic Research Portal for the Philippines (SERP-P) and the Davao Research Journal. This collaboration means DRJ articles will reach more stakeholders, advancing research use in social, economic, and policy communities nationwide.
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DRJ inclusion in the EZB Electronic Journal Library

Davao Research Journal is now indexed in the Electronic Journals Library (EZB) of Berlin Social Science Center. DRJ joins a community tackling global issues, ensuring our research reaches scholars, experts, and institutions in sociology, politics, and economics worldwide.
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DRJ inclusion in the BASE

Another DRJ milestone includes its inclusion in the BASE repository/database of the Bielefeld University (Germany) which enables further exposure for utilization of published articles in DRJ.Following the successful inclusion of DRJ in the SERP-P database, another DRJ milestone is its inclusion in the
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DRJ inclusion in the Harvard Library Catalogue

Exciting news! Davao Research Journal (DRJ) is now indexed in Harvard Library’s HOLLIS—the largest academic library catalog. All DRJ issues since 1998 are included, extending our reach globally, following recent inclusion in Germany’s BASE database for worldwide academic impact.
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DRJ inclusion in the Scilit database

The Davao Research Journal is now indexed in Scilit, a scholarly database developed by MDPI. With 143 articles included, its reach expands globally, joining other world-class Filipino journals like Philippine Journal of Fisheries, Philippine Journal of Science, and Philippine Social Science Journal.
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DRJ inclusion in the World Catalogue

Davao Research Journal is now indexed in WorldCat, the world’s largest library network managed by OCLC. This milestone globally boosts DRJ’s discoverability, access, and reputation, connecting its research to thousands of libraries, academics, and institutions worldwide.
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Current Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2025): December

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.59120/drj.v16i4

Published: 2025-12-01

Articles

Preferred Qualities of Variety Store Owners Towards Sustainable Retailing

John M. Bagcal, Analiza L. Alilian, Sitti Sarrah S. Abdulkarim, Charmaine B. Cadagat, Sitti Safia S. Abdulkarim

6-14
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First Evidence of Microplastic Ingestion in Commercially Consumed Marine Gastropods (Conomurex luhuanus and Canarium spp.) from Davao Gulf

Ma. Kristine D. Limosnero, Ana P. Ocenar

15-22
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Belonging Matters: Pathways from Bullying and Family Support to Reading Literacy among Filipino Adolescents

Miraluna D. Singco

23-30
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Project CONAN: Enhancing Grade 8 Students’ Retention in Learning History using Contextualized Animation

Vivien Cleire C. Geverola, Syrhel B. Embudo, Judylyn B. Baya, Revrev A. Tio

31-39
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Cross-Cultural Competence and public service motivation of police officers in Davao Oriental, Philippines

Felipe K. Pagluntudan Jr.

40-46
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Extension Delivery Strategies, Challenges, and Best Practices of Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) in Davao Oriental, Philippines

Lealyn M. Gumban, Ardniel A. Baladjay

47-53
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Conservation Challenges and Local Awareness of Rafflesia magnifica in Maragusan, Davao de Oro, Philippines

Jasper T. Egpit, Jay Mark Bantayan, Ferdinand Bautista, Phoebe Nemenzo-Calica, Eleanor M. Vilela

54-62
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Baseline Assessment of Seagrass Abundance and Community Structure in the Coastal Waters of Barangay Poblacion as Basis for Coastal Ecosystem Management in Malay, Aklan

Josave D. Oczon, Modesto Melden B. Intoy

63-72
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