Competing for Water in Nangalao Island

One of the critical environmental issues that hound small islands is water scarcity. However, not only is the water scarce in such locations but also difficult to access, owing not only to environmental factors but also the attitude of people living on those islands. The experience of a community of fishers living in Nangalao Island … Read more

Researcher’s Euphoria: Discovering Something New

Have you ever experienced the researcher’s euphoria? You may not have read anything about this feeling elsewhere, but it just happens to people who have developed a passion for discovery. Although unacknowledged, anyone curious enough about unusual things around him, always look forward to experiencing this inexplicable feeling time and again. I attempt to explain … Read more

Cultural Diffusionism: Makeshift Mini-Hydro by the Indigenous People of Sitio Bohoy

Technology can reach remote places and change the way of life of indigenous peoples. Here is an example of cultural diffusionism and acculturation in Sitio Bohoy, a remote place where once G-string clad Pala’wans reside. I never expected to see a trace of technological innovation in a very isolated place like Sitio Bohoy in the … Read more

Household Adaptation to Climate Change in the Philippines

How do marginalized people living in vulnerable coastal communities adapt to the effects of climate change such as sea level rise? What is an example of this adaptation at the household level? The following article describes one of these interesting adaptations and its implications. One of the interesting aspects of research is discovering something new. … Read more

10 Benefits of Peer Review in Research Writing

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What are the benefits of peer review? Why is it important that you involve colleagues in writing your research manuscript? Here are ten peer review benefits, including a short video on the peer review process. Although you may believe that you already have what it takes to write your research paper competently, I highly recommend … Read more