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📢 New Articles Published in ISSUES (Vol. 6, No. 1)

We are pleased to feature three latest research articles published in Inclusive Society and Sustainability Studies (ISSUES), presenting diverse insights on local governance, sustainable food innovation, and green entrepreneurship.

📌 Identifying Training Needs and Competency Gaps among Barangay Secretaries in LGU Siquijor: Basis for Capacity-Building
by Rosalina E. Catid, Joven M. Jalbuna, Peter L. Boncales, & John Anthony Jimenez

This study examines the training needs and competency gaps among barangay secretaries in LGU Siquijor, Philippines. The findings highlight key areas for capacity-building, including project proposal development, monitoring and evaluation, community needs assessment, digital archiving, and participatory governance.

📖 Read here:
https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/issues/article/view/4318

📌 Sensory, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Evaluation of Dark Chocolate Fortified with Spent Coffee Grounds
by Jona Anne Elaine Maningas, Karen A. Manaig, & Alberto D. Yazon

This research explores the use of spent coffee grounds as a sustainable ingredient in dark chocolate. The findings show that the fortified formulation was highly acceptable to consumers and demonstrated enhanced phenolic content and antioxidant activity, supporting innovation in functional food and waste valorization.

📖 Read here:
https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/issues/article/view/4125

📌 Environmental Competitiveness and Green Entrepreneurship: The Mediating Role of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Pakistan’s Manufacturing Sector
by Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal, Asifa Muhammad Sabir, & Hufza Iqbal

This study investigates how environmental competitiveness influences green entrepreneurship through the mediating role of generative artificial intelligence. The findings suggest that Gen-AI adoption can support manufacturing firms in developing greener, more sustainable business practices.

📖 Read here:
https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/issues/article/view/4327

🌱 Together, these studies contribute valuable perspectives to sustainability-oriented research, from strengthening local governance and promoting sustainable food systems to advancing digital transformation for green entrepreneurship.

📣 Interested in publishing your research with us?
Submit your manuscript to Inclusive Society and Sustainability Studies (ISSUES) and reach a wider global audience.

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📢 New Article Published in ISSUES (Vol. 6, No. 1)

We are pleased to feature the latest research:
“Tidal and Diel Variability in Physico-Environmental Parameters in Calatagan Marine Protected Area”
by Sariah R. Villanueva, Mark Anthony A. Sison Sison, Joshuanie Kristine F. Rosero, Kasandra C. Tapas, & Christopher A. Malay

This study examines how tidal phases and diel or day–night cycles influence physico-environmental conditions in the **Calatagan Marine Protected Area (MPA), Batangas, Philippines**. Using 24-hour high-frequency monitoring across mangrove, tidal channel, and open sea stations, the research provides important insights into the short-term environmental dynamics of tropical coastal ecosystems.

💡 The findings reveal that tidal and diel variations significantly affect water quality and atmospheric parameters, including nitrate, dissolved oxygen, salinity, air temperature, light intensity, and humidity. The study highlights the need for monitoring approaches that consider both time of day and tidal phase to better understand environmental changes in mangrove-coastal systems.

🌿 The results contribute a valuable baseline for adaptive, site-specific management of Marine Protected Areas, especially in tropical coastal environments facing environmental variability and climate-related pressures.

📖 Read the full article:
https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/issues/article/view/4008/

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Submit your manuscript to Inclusive Society and Sustainability Studies (ISSUES) and reach a wider global audience.

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📢 CALL FOR PAPERS – ISSUES

Looking for the right journal to publish your research on inclusive societies and sustainability?

Inclusive Society and Sustainability Studies (ISSUES) is a transdisciplinary journal that explores the interconnections between sustainability and inclusive societies. This journal welcomes theoretical and practical studies using diverse methodologies and applies a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

✨ Why publish with ISSUES?
✔️ Transdisciplinary peer-reviewed journal
✔️ Focus on sustainability and inclusive society studies
✔️ Published by Research Synergy Press
✔️ Continuous publication schedule: August & December

📚 What you’ll gain:
✅ Global visibility
✅ Opportunity to be selected as Editorial Team/Reviewer Team/Trainer in Research Synergy Foundation *(terms & conditions applied)*
✅ Opportunity to be selected as Keynote Speaker at RSF International Conference *(terms & conditions applied)*
✅ Higher research impact
✅ FREE conference registration fee*
✅ Chance to be keynote or invited speaker in RSF conferences*

🔬 Scope includes:
• Sustainable food access
• Poverty and inclusive development
• Tourism and sustainability
• Sustainable corporations and education
• Disaster management
• Sustainable supply chains
• Inclusive society studies
• Sustainability-related theoretical and practical research

📝 Submit your manuscript here:
👉 https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/issues

📩 For inquiries: issues@researchsynergypress.com

Let your research contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable future 🌏✨

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📢 New Article Published in ISSUES (Vol. 6, No. 1)

We are pleased to feature the latest research:
“Global Citizenship Education in Action: Students’ Reflections and Their Impact on a Local College’s Core Values”
by Ronald A. Gonzales, Roseller H. Rizal, Gerby R. Muya, Simplicio P. Alba, Mary Rose F. Montano, & Renante A. Artificio

This study explores how Global Citizenship Education (GCED) supports students’ reflective learning and the internalization of institutional core values in higher education. The findings reveal strong positive relationships between GCED learning experiences and students’ value formation, with classroom discussions and community-based projects emerging as the most impactful approaches.

💡 The results highlight that GCED plays a crucial role in shaping globally aware, socially responsible, and ethically grounded students. The study also emphasizes the importance of interactive, experiential learning and contextualized teaching strategies that connect global perspectives with local realities.

📖 Read the full article: https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/issues/article/view/4307/

📣 Interested in publishing your research with us?
Submit your manuscript to Inclusive Society and Sustainability Studies (ISSUES) and reach a wider global audience.

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📢 New Article Published in ISSUES (Vol. 6, No. 1)

We are pleased to feature the latest research:
“Digitalizing Goods Declaration: Performance Analysis of the Bureau of Customs Portal in Key Philippine Ports”
by Aldrin Alvarez, Emmanuel Dotong, & Rose Daphne Oller

This study examines the performance of the Bureau of Customs portal in key Philippine ports, focusing on how digitalization improves operational efficiency and coordination. The findings show that optimizing worker–machine allocation and system processes can significantly reduce idle time and enhance productivity.

💡 The results highlight that digital transformation in customs operations is not only about automation, but also about improving synchronization, reducing costs, and supporting sustainable industrial performance. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers, logistics professionals, and industries aiming to enhance efficiency through digital systems.

📖 Read the full article:
https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/jsetp/article/view/3656/

📣 Interested in publishing your research with us?
Submit your manuscript to Inclusive Society and Sustainability Studies (ISSUES) and reach a wider global audience.

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https://journals.researchsynergypress.com/index.php/issues/about/submissions

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