About the Journal

About the Journal

The Pamulingan: KCAST Journal of Natural and Cultural Studies is the official peer-reviewed research publication of the Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST). It is dedicated to disseminating high-quality research that transforms knowledge into action for community empowerment, institutional strengthening, and sustainable progress. The journal serves as a vital platform for scholars, practitioners, community leaders, and policymakers to engage with transformative studies that bridge academic inquiry with social relevance.

Focus and Scope

Pamulingan: KCAST Journal of Natural and Cultural Studies publishes original research articles, review papers, case studies, policy analyses, and community narratives across a wide range of disciplines focused on inclusive development. Its scope includes, but is not limited to:

  • Agriculture, Food Security, and Sustainable Farming Systems

  • Education, Pedagogy, and Lifelong Learning

  • Governance, Public Administration, and Development Policy

  • Technology, Innovation, and Appropriate Engineering

  • Entrepreneurship, Livelihood, and Community-Based Enterprise

  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Indigenous Studies

  • Environmental Management and Climate Resilience

  • Social Sciences, Culture, and Community Development

The journal prioritizes research that amplifies local voices, offers contextual insights, and provides practical solutions to real-world challenges, thereby enriching public discourse and informing policymaking.

Open Access Policy

Pamulingan: KCAST Journal of Natural and Cultural Studies adheres to a diamond open access policy, ensuring that all published content is freely available to read, download, and share globally without any subscription or article processing charges (APCs). This policy is central to our mission of democratizing knowledge, fostering wide dissemination, and ensuring research benefits the communities it aims to serve.

Copyright Notice

Authors retain the copyright to their work published in Pamulingan Journal. All articles are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Publisher Disclosure
Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology (KCAST)
Purok 6, Poblacion, Kapalong, Davao del Norte 8113, Philippines
Email: pamulingan.journal@kcast.edu.ph
Website: www.ieesjournals.com/index.php/kcastjournal

History of the Journal

Established in 2024, Pamulingan: KCAST Journal of Natural and Cultural Studies was founded to fulfill KCAST's commitment to fostering a robust culture of research and community-based innovation. This inaugural issue marks the journal's launch as a beacon of transformation, featuring scholarly works from researchers across multiple institutions. It was created to provide a dedicated platform for transformative knowledge that empowers communities and inspires sustainable progress.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of Pamulingan Journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party. We are committed to protecting the confidentiality of our authors, reviewers, and editors.

Frequency of Publication

Pamulingan: KCAST Journal of Natural and Cultural Studies is published annually.

Archival System

To ensure permanent access and digital preservation, Pamulingan Journal is committed to integrating with recognized archival systems, including LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS). This guarantees that the journal's content remains securely preserved for the future academic community.

Join Us

We invite researchers, practitioners, community scholars, and graduate students to submit their original work to the Pamulingan Journal. By publishing with us, you contribute to a meaningful exchange of knowledge that drives positive transformation and aligns research with the needs of society. For detailed submission guidelines, editorial policies, and information about our editorial board, please visit our journal website.