About the Journal

AKADEMIKA: Journal of Filipino Studies is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing scholarly research on Filipino society, culture, language, education, governance, and development. It provides a platform for original research, review articles, conceptual and policy papers, and case studies that explore Filipino experiences in both local and global contexts.

The journal promotes interdisciplinary scholarship, encouraging contributions across areas such as Filipino studies, education, language and literature, history and culture, indigenous knowledge systems, psychology and sociology, governance, economics, migration, media, and community development. It aims to foster critical dialogue and deepen understanding of the diverse and evolving Filipino identity.

AKADEMIKA operates under a full open-access policy, ensuring that all published articles are freely accessible worldwide. Authors retain copyright of their work, and articles are published under standard open-access terms. The journal follows a rigorous peer-review process with a review and publication timeline of 9–12 months, and it does not charge any Article Processing Fees (APC).

Indexed in Google Scholar, Web of Science (Clarivate – Research Commons), Crossref, OpenAIRE, ROAD, BASE, OpenAlex, and Semantic Scholar, ensuring wide visibility and accessibility.

The journal adheres to established publication ethics, maintains confidentiality for authors and reviewers, and protects personal data through a clear privacy policy. It supports long-term digital preservation through systems such as LOCKSS/CLOCKSS and operates without undisclosed commercial sponsorship.