Aims and Scope

The Davao Research Journal (DRJ) is an international, open-access, multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research and knowledge dissemination in the Philippines, the ASEAN region, and the broader global community. The journal serves as a platform for the publication of high-quality scientific and scholarly works that contribute to academic advancement, evidence-based policymaking, institutional development, innovation, and sustainable societal progress.

DRJ publishes original research articles, review papers, short communications, policy-oriented studies, and interdisciplinary works in the fields of agricultural and biological sciences, fisheries and aquatic sciences, climate change adaptation, sustainability, education, and social sciences. The journal particularly welcomes studies that address local, regional, and global challenges while offering practical, scientific, and policy-relevant insights.

The journal encourages empirical, theoretical, methodological, and applied research that demonstrates scientific rigor, originality, ethical integrity, and international relevance. It promotes interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches that integrate diverse perspectives and contribute to sustainable development, community resilience, technological innovation, and improved institutional and societal outcomes.

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).