vol. 7, no. 8 (2026)
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research
Description
The International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research is a monthly, peer-reviewed journal that features full-length papers with a streamlined review process. Our mission is to foster knowledge-sharing across a diverse, multidisciplinary community. We accept submissions across all academic areas, with key topics including: Arts and Humanities; Business, Economics, and Management; Education and Social Work; Health Sciences; Natural and Physical Sciences; and contemporary global issues.
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Table of contents
Front Matter
Editorial Policy
Aim and Scope
Editorial Team
Table of Contents
Articles
Knowledge and Attitude of Public Administration Students Towards Sustainable Development Goals in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines
Louella Martina B. Era
Discipline: Economics
Design and Development of a Compact LED-Based Double-Sided PCB Exposure Unit for Instructional Applications
Remen R. Robles
Discipline: electrical and electronic engineering
Design and Development of an Automated Monitoring System for Class Schedules and Student Attendance in Higher Education
Teresita G Dela Cruz
Discipline: software engineering
Critical Thinking Disposition, Critical Thinking Skills, and Academic Performance of Prospective Social Studies Teachers: A Mediation Analysis
Michelle M. Del Rosario | Agnes S. Tuazon
Discipline: Education
Macroeconomic Determinants of Unemployment in the Philippines: Evidence from 1996–2025
Michael Angelo V. Mortel | Shaine Russelle A. Aga | Clarissa Mae M. Roque | Emmanuel V. Labrador | Ma. Andrea Joyce S. Castro | Krezia May B. Navarro | Allen Grace M. Sarmiento
Discipline: Economics
AI-Assisted Research Mentoring in Graduate Thesis Writing: A Reflective Inquiry on the Use of ChatGPT
Jay L. Galimpin
Discipline: Education
The Gen Z Stare on Reddit: Youth Nonverbal Communication in the Contemporary Era
Cleone Fiona Calalo | Bella Antoni Javier | Charlize Sofia Las | Shyannah Olegario | Angelo Yzmael Salces | Lailah Gabrienne Sarmiento | Dr. Leslie Anne Liwanag | Lois Mauri Anne Liwanag
Discipline: Publicity Studies
A Teacher Empowerment Framework for Enhancing Professional Capability: Evidence from a Mixed-Methods Study
Rex U. Celosia | Maria Liesle A Dopeno | Jay L. Galimpin
Discipline: Education
Conversations in Social Distancing: Breakdown and Repair
NiƱo Rey Otara | Ethel S. Doria | Jay L. Galimpin
Discipline: English Language
Institutional Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Multi-Site Mixed-Methods Study of Philippine Hospitals
Eliza B. Ayo | Paul C. Brigino | Alfredo D. Padua | Nathaniel Francis G. Precilla | Celia L. Verano | Angelita Alonzo
Discipline: health sciences (non-specific)
The Relationship Between Consumer Price Index and Poverty Levels in the Philippines
Alvin S. Catahan | Kent Daniel D. Carpio | Kenneth Clark P. Cruz | Kyle Vincent A. Melliza | Trisha Kyle C. Balot
Discipline: Economics
Policy vs. Poverty: Evaluating Support Gaps and the Implementation of the Solo Parents Act Among Widows
Emil Arca
Discipline: Economics
Algorithmic Literacy, Digital Literacy, and Perceived Digital Self-Efficacy as Predictors of Social Media Engagement Among Filipino Emerging Adults in the City of Manila
Maria Alexandra C. Odvina | Renee Maxine S. Lazaro | Yashas N. Sah | Edmond Jacob C. Sy | Andrew C. Lim Un | Myla M. Arcinas
Discipline: Publicity Studies
Mapping Teenage Rebellion, Autonomy, and Parent–Child Conflict in Southeast Asian Families: A Scoping Review
Rudyard Leroy A. Benemerito | Zsui M. Gabriana | Venice Ann F. Venturina | Myla M. Arcinas
Discipline: Applied Psychology
Enhancing Dentistry Students’ Knowledge of Dental Jurisprudence and Ethics through Outcome-Based Instructional Materials as an Instructional Strategy
Eduard M. Riparip
Discipline: Dentistry
Pragmatic Emphasis as A Scaffolding Tool: A Relevance Theoretic Analysis of Instructional Communication
Charles Bryan D. Beloy
Discipline: English studies (non-specific)
The Influence of Discounts on the Shopee E-Commerce Platform and Financial Discipline on Impulse Buying Behavior
Ira Faye N. Apay | Hyacinth P. Belacho | Trisha Ann L. Lawas | Trisia Amor Pangan | Conielyn A. Ronato | Jubail Sebastian Villafor | Lalaine O. Narsico | Peter G. Narsico
Discipline: Marketing
Time Series Analysis of Commercial Yellowfin Tuna (Thunnus albacares) Production in South Cotabato, Philippines, Using the SARIMA Model
Karl Evan Pama
Discipline: Agriculture
Factors Affecting Attrition Among Certified Public Accountants in Davao Del Norte
Angel Nhova P. Omalay | Devien D. Padillo | Shaine C. Romaguera | Joe Mari N. Flores
Discipline: business and management
The Influence of Convenience, Pricing, Accessibility, and Product Variety on the Perceived Practical Utility of Online Shopping
Rhitchelle Therese Egera | Lovelyn C. Trazona | Ramie Lou B. Abordonado | Mike Kevin C. Caballero | Marilou C. Obejero | Easter Mae C. Rita | Lalaine O. Narsico | Peter G. Narsico
Discipline: Marketing
The Integrated Dynamic Self-Sufficiency (IDSS) Framework: A Literature- Informed Conceptual Model for Sustainable Community Development
Peter G. Narsico
Discipline: human geography
Stakeholder Profiles and the Status of Alternative Learning System Implementation in the Selected Community Learning Centers
Arlene S. Rillorta | Priscila A. Santos
Discipline: Education
Strategic Thinking and Reasoning in Integer Knowledge Enhancement (Strike): Manipulative Tool in Enhancing Integer Operations
Ryan L. Dumaguin | Rocel A. Turco | Richel B. Rabas | Ramir G. Pacheco | Emma O. Cajurao | Rio A. Villarias
Discipline: Education
Symbols of Integrity: A Semiotic Study of "Transparency, Accountability, Justice, and Fairness" in Government Discourse
Dennis B. Anduyan
Discipline: Philosophy
Digital Extroversion: The Role of Perceived Anonymity, Online Comfort, and Digital Cue Adaptation Among Senior High School Students
Kristen Yeliz P. Alojipan | Maybelle Allyson Miranda | Allyssa Nicole S. Ong | Jodi Maxine F. Picazo | Anjeanette A. Ramirez | Myla M. Arcinas
Discipline: psychology (non-specific)
Development and Initial Validation of the Benedictine Leadership Questionnaire
Alvin M. Nieva | Noel D. Santander | Annabel D. Quilon
Discipline: psychology (non-specific)
Service Quality in Travel Tax Collection at Major International Airports: Towards Establishing A Customer- Centric Delivery Framework
Dolores T. Quiambao | Glaize Camille C. Nunag
Discipline: tourism, transport and travel
Beyond Boundaries: Examining Land Disputes and Their Resolution in Baguio City
Elvis G. Bugtong | Johnson W. Mangsi | Crisselda S. Felix | Rona Angelie G. Allaga | Dalyne B. Bagsang | Almira L. Delico | Tessie B. Lingbanan | Drazen A. Palaez
Discipline: others in geographical studies
Guardians of Democracy: Exploring the Feasibility and Viability of Organizing Police Task Forces in Philippine Election Hotspot Areas
Angelito M. Dangli
Discipline: Politics
Exchange Rate Changes and Philippine Fresh Mango Export Volume to Hong Kong: A Monthly Time-Series Analysis (2015 – 2025)
Nathaniel Panganiban | Trisha Kyle C. Balot
Discipline: Agriculture
Active Bodies, Confident Minds: Exploring the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Mathematics Self-Efficacy Among High School Students
Keano P. Ananayo | Frederick B. Chengay
Discipline: Education