Foreword

Abstract

It is with great pride that we present the maiden issue of The Pinnacle: Journal of Arts and Sciences, the official research journal of the College of Arts and Sciences, Bohol Island State University. This first volume affirms our collective commitment to provide a vibrant platform where scholarly inquiry, critical reflection, and creative ideas can flourish. True to its name, The Pinnacle aspires to be a summit of knowledge—bringing together voices from different fields not only in a multidisciplinary way but also with the aspiration for true interdisciplinarity, where insights converge to address concerns of both local and global significance.

The vision of this journal is firmly linked to the mission and vision of BISU. As the university strives to be a premier science and technology university for the formation of world-class and virtuous human resources for the sustainable development of Bohol and the country, The Pinnacle seeks to contribute by nurturing a culture of research that is both excellent and ethical. In line with BISU’s mission to provide quality higher education, undertake research and development, and extend services for the sustainable development of Bohol and the nation, the journal welcomes contributions from both emerging and established scholars. New voices will be encouraged while seasoned researchers continue to enrich the discourse. In this way, The Pinnacle aims to be a venue not only for rigorous academic exchange but also for the nurturing of the Filipino and Cebuano languages as languages of science, culture, and development.

We are aware, however, of the challenges that lie ahead: sustaining a steady flow of quality submissions, gaining recognition from national and international indexing bodies, securing the cooperation of contributors and reviewers, and ensuring the journal’s relevance in the years to come. Our foremost task is to resist becoming a mere “paper mill” and to remain committed to publishing research that informs, inspires, and transforms.

This inaugural issue is made possible by the dedication of our contributors, editors, reviewers, and supporters. To them we extend our heartfelt thanks. May this volume inspire those who value the pursuit of knowledge, and may it encourage further research, collaboration, and dialogue across and beyond disciplinary boundaries.

Feorillo Petronilo A. Demeterio III, PhD
Distinguished Full Professor
De La Salle University – Manila, Philippines