About the Journal

Pamulingan: KCAST Journal of Natural and Cultural Sciences is the official peer-reviewed, annually published scholarly journal of the Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology (KCAST), Kapalong, Davao del Norte. The term Pamulingan, an Ata-Manobo word meaning “Transformation,” reflects the journal’s commitment to advancing knowledge as a catalyst for meaningful change. The journal provides a scholarly platform for the dissemination of research and evidence-based knowledge in the natural and cultural sciences, while embracing interdisciplinary perspectives that respond to contemporary issues confronting communities, institutions, and society.

The journal welcomes scholarly works that contribute to the understanding and advancement of scientific, social, educational, agricultural, environmental, cultural, economic, governance, and community development concerns. Its multidisciplinary orientation encourages dialogue and knowledge exchange among researchers, educators, practitioners, development advocates, and other stakeholders, particularly on issues that have local relevance and broader development implications. The breadth of the articles published in Volume 2, Issue 1 demonstrates this orientation, encompassing agricultural and environmental research, disaster risk reduction, governance and electoral participation, education and employability, entrepreneurship, technology, youth engagement, and social and cultural concerns.

Pamulingan is committed to academic integrity, research quality, ethical scholarship, and rigorous peer review. Its editorial and review processes are supported by scholars and practitioners from different institutions and disciplinary backgrounds, reflecting the journal’s commitment to scholarly diversity and quality assurance. Through the publication and dissemination of contextualized, evidence-based research, the journal seeks not only to contribute to academic discourse but also to translate knowledge into insights and actions that can inform practice, support innovation, strengthen communities, and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.

Pamulingan is published annually by KCAST through its Research, Development and Extension Office (RDEO) and carries ISSN 3082-6438. The journal’s publication and editorial operations are based at the KCAST Campus, Maniki, Kapalong, Davao del Norte.