About the Journal

The Asia-Pacific Journal of Advanced Research and Innovation (APJARI) with Online ISSN:3116-2207 is a peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal jointly published and financed by a consortium of institutions of higher learning in Northern Philippines. The journal serves as a platform for scholarly dialogue, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of innovative research across disciplines in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

The participating institutions include:

  • University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (Tuguegarao City, Cagayan)
  • Aldersgate College (Solano, Nueva Vizcaya)
  • Medical College of the Philippines / International School of Asia and the Pacific (Peñablanca, Cagayan)
  • Our Lady of the Pillar College - Cauayan (Cauayan City, Isabela)
  • Our Lady of the Pillar College - San Manuel (San Manuel, Isabela)
  • Saint Ferdinand College (Ilagan City, Isabela)
  • St. Joseph College of Baggao (Baggao, Cagayan)
  • St. Louis College of Bulanao (Tabuk City, Kalinga)
  • Cagayan Valley Computer and Information Technology College (Santiago City, Isabela)
  • Mallig Plains College, Inc. (Mallig, Isabela)
  • University of La Sallete, Inc. (Santiago City, Isabela)
  • Saint Anthony's College of Santa Ana Incorporated (Santa Ana, Cagayan)
  • University of Perpetual Help System Laguna - Isabela Campus (Cauayan City, Isabela)

    • The journal’s seat of operation and editorial office is located at the University Research and Innovation Office, University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.

    Published annually by University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao, University Research and Innovation Office with address Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines 3500, Email: urdc@usl.edu.ph and Tel. No. (078) 844 – 1872 Loc. 400

    Current Issue

    Our esteemed contributors, whose expertise and dedication are invaluable to the advancement of knowledge, have once again provided interesting content that we trust will inspire and inform our readership. We extend our sincere gratitude to the authors, reviewers, editorial board members, and staff who have contributed to the production of this bulletin. Your unwavering support and commitment are deeply appreciated

    APJARI Volume 1 Series 2025

    TRACING ACADEMIC IMPACT THROUGH BIBLIOMETRICS: THE CASE OF A CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY’S INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH OUTPUT
    Darin Jan Tindowen, Cecille Luyun
    Page 1-7

    EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTEXTUALIZED WORKSHEET IN IMPROVING MATHEMATICS PERFORMANCE OF GRADE IV LEARNERS
    Reyma Balingway, Felicisimo Felix
    Page 8-14

    CONTENT MARKETING AS A DRIVER FOR CUSTOMER RETENTION AND BUSINESS GROWTH
    Fatima D. Aban, Mark M. Sotto, Marc Francis L. Amor
    Page 15-22

    ENHANCING STUDENT'S PERFORMANCE AND ATTITUDE IN STATISTICS THROUGH THE USE OF JAMOVI SOFTWARE
    Erovita Teresita Agustin, Kastin Joyce Ibay, Karla Mae Lagua, Jessa Mae Mabborang, Joed Xyril Maguas, Romnick Magusib, and Jovie Jane Sabiano
    Page 23-28

    THE PERCEIVED EFFECT OF THE ABOLITION OF MOTHER TONGUE-BASED EDUCATION IN THE MATATAG CURRICULUM
    George Tumbali, Renato Gumilab, John Gammong, Jenny Claire Bayawoc, Lelina Jane Lumodao, Hilane Naganag
    Page 29-41

    STRUGGLES FOR SURVIVAL AND REAFFIRMATION OF HUMAN VALUES AS REFLECTED IN NVM GONZALEZ’S NOVEL, A SEASON OF GRACE
    Charina G. Alejo
    Page 42-46

    HRMS-EMPOWERED EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM
    Charles Victor J. Cabauatan, Jian Nie Jien G. Isidro, Jannah G. Pereira, Mark Elvin P. Valdez, Jed Jordan Palapuz, Kyle Adrian S. Agravante, Nicole Carl Cortes Bayang, Erwin N. Larzidabal,
    Page 47-52

    EXPLORING THE NEEDS OF BARANGAY POLICE
    David Paul Dacuycuy, Kyle Sibaluca, Criminology Department, Terrenz Wilbur Tenay, Ray Obispo
    Page 53-61

    COMPLIANCE OF MICRO ENTERPRISES ON THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE OF TUGUEGARAO CITY
    Jesias P. Banag, Jessamine Kate V. Dangelan, Jusrylle Mae T. Calica, Jude A. Palicpic, Rigel Jerus M. Tio, Fe Rose-Ann Maramag
    Page 62-68

    SPORTS COACHES’ LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS IN A COLLEGIATE ENVIRONMENT
    Cherry Pie Pamittan, Kylamae Adriano, Mirelle Jean Caronan
    Page 69-74

    PERSPECTIVE OF STUDENTS ON SIGN LANGUAGE AND INCLUSIVE TOURISM: A BASIS FOR CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
    Crystal Quim C. Diwa, Ihna S. Andaya, Jan Dominic D. Corpuz, Jeron B. Mina, Rhean Joy B. Acupido, Christian Boy D. Cacho
    Page 75-80

    BIOMETRIC CLOUD-BASED AUTHENTICATION SYSTEM USING BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY AND RASPBERRY PI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM LAGUNA – ISABELA CAMPUS
    Alforo, Jemel, Corpuz, Ryan, Fernandez, Czylon, Tabago, Maricel, Fortuna, Rochelle, Garduque, Rovelinda
    Page 81-86