Advancing local knowledge: Evidence-based studies in education, environment, health, and community development

Abstract

It is with great pleasure that we present this latest issue of the Mindoro Journal of Social Sciences and Development Studies (MJSSDS). This issue exemplifies the journal’s continued commitment to promoting rigorous, locally relevant, and interdisciplinary research that informs policy, practice, and community development. Across diverse domains including education, environmental management, community livelihoods, and maternal health. The articles compiled in this issue demonstrate how evidence-based research can illuminate challenges, identify opportunities, and guide meaningful community interventions in the Philippines.