Aims and Scope | Davao Research Journal

Davao Research Journal (DRJ) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access multidisciplinary journal published quarterly by Davao Oriental State University, Philippines. We publish rigorous, interdisciplinary research that addresses contemporary ecological, agricultural, socioeconomic, and educational challenges. While we encourage research relevant to the Philippines and the Global South, we welcome high-quality contributions from researchers worldwide.

Core Subject Areas

1. Agricultural & Biological Sciences: Biodiversity, crop production, agroecology, food systems, and biological conservation.

2. Environmental & Sustainability Sciences: Climate change impacts, ecosystem restoration, environmental governance, and sustainable development.

3. Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences: Marine and freshwater ecology, sustainable aquaculture, aquatic biodiversity, and fisheries management.

4. Education & Social Sciences: Pedagogy, institutional development, public policy, governance, and socioeconomic resilience.

Manuscript Types & Editorial Priorities

DRJ accepts original research articles, review articles, policy briefs, research notes, and short communications.

To proceed to peer review, manuscripts must meet the following editorial criteria:

1. Clear alignment with one or more of the journal's core subject areas.
2. Scientific originality, methodological rigor, and robust analytical interpretation.
3. Broader scholarly or policy significance beyond purely descriptive observations.
4. Strict compliance with international standards of research integrity, publication ethics, and disclosure of AI usage.

As an open-access journal, DRJ is committed to ensuring the broad dissemination and accessibility of knowledge to researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, development organizations, and communities worldwide. The journal adheres to internationally recognized standards of publication ethics, transparency, and peer review, guided by the principles and best practices of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).