About the Journal
Pamulingan—an Ata-Manobo term for “Transformation”—is the official peer-reviewed journal annually published by the Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology (KCAST), Kapalong, Davao del Norte. It serves as a scholarly platform for the dissemination of research in the fields of natural sciences, agriculture, policy studies, education, economics, business, and cultural sciences. Through its interdisciplinary approach, Pamulingan embodies the spirit of transformation by bridging science and culture. It fosters meaningful dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to generate insights that not only contribute to academic advancement but also empower communities and preserve cultural identity in Davao Region and beyond.
Current Issue
Pamulingan: KCAST Journal of Natural and Cultural Sciences, Volume 2, Issue 1 (2026) is the official peer-reviewed annual journal of the Kapalong College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology (KCAST). “Pamulingan,” an Ata-Manobo term meaning “Transformation,” reflects the journal’s commitment to knowledge generation that informs practice, supports innovation, strengthens communities, and contributes to sustainable and inclusive development. This issue brings together ten scholarly studies spanning the natural, social, cultural, agricultural, educational, and governance sciences, demonstrating the journal’s multidisciplinary orientation and its emphasis on contextualized and evidence-based research. Pamulingan Journal FULL Pamulingan Journal FULL
The issue features research on sustainable agriculture and plant growth, disaster risk reduction and community resilience, electoral participation, work readiness, livestock production, entrepreneurship, virtual work, cacao production, youth engagement in local governance, and gender and social attitudes. Collectively, these studies reflect the breadth of research addressing contemporary concerns in communities and institutions, while highlighting the potential of scholarly evidence to inform programs, policies, innovation, and development interventions. Through Volume 2, Issue 1, Pamulingan continues to advance a culture of rigorous peer-reviewed scholarship at KCAST and beyond, with the aspiration of translating research into meaningful transformation, collaboration, and inclusive and sustainable development.
