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U.P. Los Baños Journal

UP Los Baños Journal, Volume 22 - DSS Special Issue

Foreword

The Department of Social Sciences is thrilled to present this Special Edition of the UPLB Journal, marking the first of two volumes to celebrate the institution's 50th Anniversary. With its distinct features, this edition embodies the Department's vision of spearheading innovation in social science instruction and research. It exemplifies the Department's commitment to being at the forefront of social science scholarship by constantly engaging in critical analysis and intellectual discourse.

This journal serves as an avenue for exhibiting diverse social science methodologies and interdisciplinary perspectives crucial for understanding the complexities of social relationships and institutions. It brings together a wide range of research that tackle the intricacies of individual and social behavior, cultural dynamics, geopolitical relations, and historical and political processes. As you read through this special issue, we hope you gain new insights and find inspiration to challenge dominant beliefs about the social forces that continually shape our world.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the University Publications Office for giving us this opportunity and for guiding us throughout the editorial and publication process. We also extend our sincerest appreciation to the authors, reviewers, and the editorial team whose dedication and hard work have made this publication possible.

To our dear readers, thank you for your continued support and engagement with our journal. We look forward to the conversation that this publication will undoubtedly spark.

 

Co-Editors:

Athenee P. Mercado                                                                                                                                                                Reidan M. Pawilen