Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): February 2026 Issue
EDITORIAL PREFACE
Interdisciplinary Pathways towards Sustainable Futures
This February issue brings together a rich collection of research that highlights the journal’s commitment to advancing knowledge that is internationally relevant yet rooted in local context. The articles can be clustered around three thematic foci, each resonating with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and underscoring the importance for interdisciplinary collaboration. While the topics may appear distinct at first, they share common threads—social inequity, cultural transformation, and the pursuit of sustainable development—that connect them within the broader ASEAN experience.
The first cluster engages with resilience, caregiving, and community well-being, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality). These studies foreground the lived realities of families and caregivers, particularly within Southeast Asian contexts, and invite us to reimagine psychological support systems that are culturally sensitive and socially inclusive.
The second cluster focuses on education, curriculum innovation, and student-centered learning, directly linked to SDG 4 (Quality Education). Here, authors explore outcomes-based approaches, responsive pedagogy, and the integration of local values into higher education. These contributions remind us that education is not only a pathway to knowledge but also a vehicle for equity, empowerment, and sustainable development.
The third cluster highlights methodological rigor, transparency, and interdisciplinary inquiry, resonating with SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). By refining research designs and advocating for methodological defensibility, these papers emphasize that robust scholarship requires dialogue across disciplines—psychology, education, sociology, and beyond—to address complex challenges in holistic ways.
Together, these clusters illustrate that the pursuit of knowledge cannot remain siloed. The issues we face—whether in health, education, or social development—demand interdisciplinary perspectives that weave together diverse strands of expertise. As editor-in-chief, I invite readers to engage with this issue not only as a collection of individual articles but as a tapestry of interconnected insights, each contributing to the broader agenda of sustainable, inclusive, and transformative scholarship.
This issue is the product of collective effort. I extend my sincere thanks to the members of the editorial board whose dedication, critical insight, and collegial spirit ensured the rigor and quality of the articles selected. The coming together of this issue reflects not only the scholarship of our contributors but also the community work that sustains the journal’s mission.
DR. JASON O. MANAOIS
Editor-in-Chief
Published:
2026-01-07
