Vol. 11 No. Special_1 (2026): Sustentabilidade, Ética e Internacionalização: Caminhos para uma Produção Acadêmica Global Responsável

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Sustainability, Ethics, and Internationalization: Pathways to Responsible Global Scholarship

The Diversitas Journal Special Issue 1 (2026), in partnership with the Asia Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators (APCORE), Inc. and the Cebu Normal University, brings together interdisciplinary research that addresses pressing global challenges through the lenses of sustainability, ethical governance, and responsible international engagement.

In a rapidly changing world marked by environmental uncertainty, technological disruption, and increasing global interconnectedness, higher education institutions play a critical role in shaping solutions grounded in integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. The contributions in this issue reflect diverse perspectives and contexts while advancing scholarship aligned with sustainable development, ethical research practices, and meaningful international partnerships.

Through this publication, Diversitas Journal reaffirms its commitment to responsible knowledge dissemination and to fostering academic dialogue that contributes to a more sustainable and ethically engaged global academic community.

Photo retrieved from Pixabay: Sinulog festival, Festival, Cebu image. Free for use.

Capa: Mateus Henrique Gomes da Silva Bispo, Mestrando em Ciência da Informação (ICHCA/UFAL), Geographer (IGDEMA/UFAL) and Geoinformação Manager at the Secretariat of Planejamento, Gestão e Patrimônio de Alagoas (SEPLAG).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1
Published: 2026-03-15

Editorial

  • Sustainability, Ethics, and Internationalization: Pathways to Responsible Global Scholarship

    Angelito Bautista Jr
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3969

Agricultural Sciences

  • Tissue Culture Adaptability of Sugarcane Meristematic Tissue to Different Culture Medium Preparation

    Ian Reymart Alfanza, Nyle Pardillo
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_2.3773

Public and Business Administration, Accounting and Tourism

  • Contractualization Practices in the Philippine Government: The State University X Experience

    Louiechi Von Rama Mendoza
    026 - 047
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3633

Environmental Sciences

Ciências Exatas

  • Application of Data Security Models in Zero - Trust Architecture from the Data Assets Perspectives

    Fangshu Hu, Jessa Frida Festijo
    088 - 0101
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3741

  • User Experience: A Heuristic Approach to Evaluating IT Security Technologies

    Noli Lucila Jr
    0281 -0295
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3775

Health Sciences

  • The Impact of Calcium Initiative (Ca-In) Program on Parental Compliance: A Quasi-Experimental Study

    Sheryl Ramirez, Safiya Ouabed, Elijah Arvhin Mendoza, Mikee Nathalie De Los Santos, Alyssa Ricci Domingo, Gail Michelle Erese, Andrea Maungca, Arielle Ann Ortuoste, Frances Diamond Pineda, Amber Jane Riel, Jermaine Sivilla
    0127 - 0143
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3807

Education and Teaching

  • User-Centric AI Governance in Higher Education Landscape in the Philippines

    Jessa Frida Festijo, Devy Galang, Jennifer D. Tucpi, Arlene R. Caballero, Irina A. Gladchenko
    325 - 335
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3811

  • The Socio-Emotional Learning in School: The Views of Educational Leaders

    Jezebel G. Bautista
    0245 - 0253
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3738

  • Human Resource Development in MIMAROPA State Universities: Developing a Model for Internationalization

    Dante Ariñez
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3812

  • Games in the Sand: A Convergence of Instruction and Culture

    Sharon Almocera, Reynaldo Inocian
    0216 - 0244
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3603

  • The Mathematics Academic Divide: Extreme Student Performers in Blended Learning

    Julita Alburan
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3822

  • Harnessing Internet of Things for a Community Development Program of Higher Education Institutions towards Society 5.0 Integration: A Review

    Henry De Guzman, Peter Paul Ocampo, Philip Ermita, Marilyn Ngales, Leonora Astete, Arlene Caballero
    0144 - 0156
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3813

Economy, Administration and Rural Development

  • From the wild to the market: Ornamental plant trade in Metro Cebu urban markets

    Joshua Aeron Tormis, Cyril Mae Embalsado, Klarisse Anne Lawas, Jake Castro, Jimmy Goc-Ong, Jake Joshua Garces
    0191 - 0215
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3636

  • Mandaue’s Bibingka - A Living Relic of the City’s Past

    Ian Christian Cosido
    001 - 010
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3601

  • Innovative Drivers towards Credit Evaluation Models for Cross-border Enterprise

    Yue Xing, Jessa Frida Festijo
    0178 -0190
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3742

Applied Human and Social Sciences

  • Unveiling the culture of salted seafood preservation of Bantayan Island, Cebu, Philippines

    Charisse Elizabeth Abello, Claire Almaden, Aurea Teaño, Reynaldo Inocian, Elena Lozano
    0369 -0389
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3638

  • The Impact of Extension Program on the Personal and Professional Development of Child Development Workers

    Leonora Valera, Gilbert Arrieta, Frances Jimenez, Oliya Matias, Faye Tancino
    066 - 087
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3740

  • Seminary Formation And Vocational Discernment: The Role Of Human, Spiritual, Academic, And Pastoral Dimensions

    Michael Ceazar Dela Cruz
    0254 - 0268
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3632

Expressões artisticas - Cultural

  • Steaming-Hot Socio-Political Beginnings Of Siomai Festival Of Tisa

    Louiechi Von Mendoza
    0269 - 0280
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3630

  • Innovating Chinese Classical Poetry and Vocal Music Works Towards Modern Singing in Education

    Chen Zhengping, Rovena Dellova
    0102 - 0126
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3654

Linguistics and Literature

  • Affixation and Application: The Filipino Adaptation of Borrowed Words

    Crisanto Toledo
    011 - 025
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v11iSpecial_1.3607