Journal of Human Ecology and Sustainability

An international peer-reviewed open-access journal published bi-annually online by the College of Human Ecology, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Online ISSN: 3027-9100

The Journal of Human Ecology and Sustainability (JHES) aims to publish interdisciplinary research on all aspects of human-environment interactions, community development, and other fields of social science that link with the people, organizations, and government to achieve human-ecological security. This peer-reviewed journal publishes original research, case studies, short communications, and research notes focusing on the development of theory and practice of human ecology in the Philippines and in the international setting.

Aims and Scope

The Journal of Human Ecology and Sustainability (JHES) aims to publish original articles, case studies, short communications, and review papers in the fields of human ecology and sustainability science. The JHES welcomes submissions on subject of the human-environment interaction.

The JHES accepts articles that include but not limited to the following subjects:

  1. Human nutrition and food
  2. Social development services
  3. Human development and family studies
  4. Human settlements planning
  5. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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Call for Papers

The Journal of Human Ecology and Sustainability (JHES) is now accepting submissions on subject of the human-environment interaction. Case studies on the application of human ecological theories to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are highly encouraged.

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JHES Special Issues

Interdisciplinary in Human Ecology: Pathways to Sustainability in the New Normal

BIDANI@45: Boosting Positive Impact through Revitalized Partnerships and Sustainable Practices

ICHSPD 2024: Advancing Sustainable Cities and Communities through Science, Technology, and Innovation

TAP-HSP: A Holistic Approach in Participatory Planning for Sustainable Development towards Community Empowerment and Resilience Building

CHE@50: Embracing Diversity, Co-Creating the Pathways for Human Ecology in the Philippines

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Latest Articles

A Systematic Literature Review on the Role of Human Ecology Higher Education Institutions in Policy Development for Food and Nutrition Security in the Philippines
Ron Jay P. Dangcalan; Stephanie Louise Austria; Caroline D. Piñon; Jennifer Marie S. Amparo; Maria Cristina D. Dimaano; Maria Emilinda T. Mendoza; Marife B. Dapito; Klein R. Fernandez
Feasibility Study of an Integrated Waste Management Technology System for a Circular Economy in the Philippines
Ericka Renee A. Langit; Christian Aldem S. Parungao; Eliza Tabitha A. Gregorio; Aaron Joseph M. Sabo-o; Beatrice Ann Y. Dulay; Dayniele D. Loren; Kylene Angeli M. Patria; Beatrice Alexis B. Quines; Millicent Vea F. Dacumos; Jazmin Ann C. Catabay; Fiona Grace C. Romano; Joseph R. Lagarde Jr.; Ken Marc V. Santos; Kristene Joy M. De La Rosa; Dominique Denise M. Offemaria; John Orly E. Pedimonte; Ma. Beatrice O. Rito; Ma. Alessandra Eunice Alvarez; Janssen Andrew S. Calvelo; and Casper Boongaling Agaton
Reflecting on the 1775 Mount Gamalama Eruption: Lessons from Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Development in Ternate Island, North Maluku Province, Indonesia
Charles M. Ham
2024 Research Conference on Human Settlements Planning
Grace Anne C. Buno, Casper Boongaling Agaton, Almira Geles L. de Mesa, Joan Pauline P. Talubo, and Janssen Andrew S. Calvelo
Impacts of Campus Green Spaces Exposure on Psychological Stress of College Students Based on Apple Watch Data Analysis
Liyao Zou; Liqing Zhang
Caregivers’ knowledge, attitude, and practices on complementary feeding of young children aged 6-23 months in Naga City, Philippines
Justine A. Aga, Rodesa T. Naupal-Forcadilla, and Ann C. Cayetano
Driving Factors and Challenges of Adolescents in Teenage Pregnancy
Florian E. Manzanilla, Flordelisa N. Escultura, Maria Amanda T. Buquid, and Mary Rose Q. Cabreros
Going Local? Assessment of Arrowroot (Maranta arundinacea L.) Flour in Pandesal Making in the Philippines
Ma. Elaine S. Visco and Von Ryan M. Ebron
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) and Alcoholic and Caffeinated Beverage (ACB) Intake and Their Effect on the Sleep Quality of Selected Night Shift Call Center Agents Working in Mandaluyong City
Jeremi P. Valerio, Von Ryan M. Ebron, and Ann C. Cayetano
Thematic and Multicriteria Analyses of the Readiness, Factors, and Strategies for Successful Implementation of Nature-Based Solutions Initiatives in Victoria, Laguna
Charleton Dunn L. Llosa, Edgar M. Reyes Jr., Casper Boongaling Agaton, and Kristina S.A. Cordero-Bailey
Instrumental Role of the Technical Assistance Program on Human Settlements Planning (TAP-HSP) in Local Development Planning in the Philippines
Almira Geles L. de Mesa and Alyanna P. Maneja
Examining Institutional Challenges of Land Value Capture: The Case of Implementing Land-based Taxes in the Philippines
Sandra S. Samantela and Karl Sam M. Maquiling
Relationship of Video Gaming Lifestyle with Dietary Habits and Physical Activity Level of Filipino University Students Aged 18-24 Years Old
Maria Criszel Joy L. Alpe and Recylyn I. Bayna-Mariano
Household Willingness to Pay for Constructed Wetlands as Nature-Based Solutions for Wastewater Treatment in Bayawan City, Philippines
Patricia Marie C. Guila, Casper Boongaling Agaton, Ryan Randle B. Rivera, and Edwin R. Abucay
Online Food Delivery Service Satisfaction, Food Choices, and Usage Frequency Among UPLB Students Aged 18-24 During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Christine Andrea R. Arias and Recylyn I. Bayna-Mariano

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A Systematic Literature Review on the Role of Human Ecology Higher Education Institutions in Policy Development for Food and Nutrition Security in the Philippines
Ron Jay P. Dangcalan; Stephanie Louise Austria; Caroline D. Piñon; Jennifer Marie S. Amparo; Maria Cristina D. Dimaano; Maria Emilinda T. Mendoza; Marife B. Dapito; Klein R. Fernandez
Feasibility Study of an Integrated Waste Management Technology System for a Circular Economy in the Philippines
Ericka Renee A. Langit; Christian Aldem S. Parungao; Eliza Tabitha A. Gregorio; Aaron Joseph M. Sabo-o; Beatrice Ann Y. Dulay; Dayniele D. Loren; Kylene Angeli M. Patria; Beatrice Alexis B. Quines; Millicent Vea F. Dacumos; Jazmin Ann C. Catabay; Fiona Grace C. Romano; Joseph R. Lagarde Jr.; Ken Marc V. Santos; Kristene Joy M. De La Rosa; Dominique Denise M. Offemaria; John Orly E. Pedimonte; Ma. Beatrice O. Rito; Ma. Alessandra Eunice Alvarez; Janssen Andrew S. Calvelo; and Casper Boongaling Agaton
Reflecting on the 1775 Mount Gamalama Eruption: Lessons from Indigenous Knowledge for Sustainable Development in Ternate Island, North Maluku Province, Indonesia
Charles M. Ham