Environment · pp. 1–31

Inaugural issue · Volume 1 · 2025
Research grounded in Mindanao.
Scholarship for the world.
An annual, peer-reviewed journal advancing rigorous, ethical, and socially responsive work across Xavier Ateneo’s graduate disciplines.

Inaugural issueDigital publication · 2025
About XAGJ
A platform where disciplined inquiry meets service, justice, and the common good.
The journal brings together graduate students, faculty, and research partners to address regional and global questions through empirical, theoretical, applied, and creative scholarship.
Inaugural volume · 2025
All studies in Volume 1
Explore the complete collection of 11 multidisciplinary studies. Select any title to open the paper at its first page.
Education & Psychology · pp. 32–45
Professional Identity and Academic Optimism of Public High School Teachers: The Mediating Role of Self-Compassion
Health & Well-being · pp. 46–74
Through Women’s Eyes: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Women with PCOS and Their Mental Health
Digital Society · pp. 75–93
From Likes to Career Strikes: Why Early Professionals Turn to Virtual Social Networks – A Qualitative Insight
Nursing Education · pp. 94–113
Assessment of Core Competency Development: Insight From Educators in Online Learning
Social Work · pp. 114–140
A Case Study: Domains and Enabling Factors of Healing among Young Incest Survivors in CSWD–Ozamiz
Psychology · pp. 141–161
The Mental Health of Pastors’ Kids: Navigating Religious Expectations and Support Systems
Management · pp. 162–181
Understanding Employee Informal Deviance
Labor & Well-being · pp. 182–212
The Stress of the Hustle: A Review of Job Insecurity, Mental Health, and Adaptive Strategies in Filipino Gig Workers
Governance · pp. 213–231
The Impact of Political Leadership Changes on Job Satisfaction, Job Security, and Psychological Well-Being of Job Order and Casual Workers in the Local Government Unit
Health Systems · pp. 232–264
Impetus to Antimicrobial Stewardship Among Private Hospitals: Examining Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities vis-à-vis Accreditation Standards
Research coverage
Six focus areas.
One shared mission.
XAGJ’s multidisciplinary scope reflects Xavier Ateneo’s commitment to the people and ecosystems of Mindanao and the wider ASEAN region.
Health & well-being
Research that advances physical, psychological, and community well-being through evidence, care, and responsive policy.
Governance & management
Studies that strengthen ethical leadership, effective organizations, public service, and accountable institutions.
Food security
Inquiry into agriculture, livelihoods, food systems, and reliable access to safe and sufficient nourishment.
Peace & peace education
Scholarship supporting peace-building, conflict transformation, justice, intercultural understanding, and peace formation.
Environment
Research addressing ecological integrity, climate resilience, sanitation, conservation, and sustainable communities.
Technology
Studies of digital systems, innovation, information practices, and the human and ethical effects of emerging technologies.
In editorial production
Volume 2 is taking shape.
The second publication cycle is progressing through final editorial review, manuscript preparation, and production. The journal continues its double-blind peer-review process across a broad portfolio of socially responsive research.
Volume 2 · 2026
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