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CURRENT ISSUE β€’ VOLUME 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)

Criminological Advancements, Public Safety & Tech Systems

Published by ISAP Research & Development Center β€’ Open Access

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Articles in this Issue

4 Peer-Reviewed Papers
Research Article β€’ Criminal Justice

Predictive Profiling and Community Policing Frameworks in Cagayan Valley Rural Municipalities

Evaluated predictive analytical models applied to five years of barangay blotter datasets in Cagayan Valley. Findings demonstrate that proactive neighborhood watch training combined with GIS hot-spot reporting reduced property crimes by 34% over a 24-month monitoring window.

Research Article β€’ Information Technology & Forensics

Cryptographic Hash Validation and Chain-of-Custody Integrity in Mobile Forensics Investigations

Proposes an automated blockchain-anchored ledger protocol for preserving digital forensic evidence acquired from suspect cellular devices during Philippine National Police cyber-crime raids, guaranteeing tamper-proof verification in judicial trials.

Research Article β€’ Customs Administration

Post-Clearance Audit Compliance and Revenue Leakage Prevention at Northern Luzon Maritime Ports

Investigated post-clearance audit mechanisms at Port of Irene and Port of Aparri, measuring the deterrence effect of real-time electronic declaration audits on tariff misclassification among regional industrial importers.

Research Article β€’ Teacher Education & Pedagogy

Cognitive Engagement and Critical Thinking in Simulation-Based Law Enforcement Training

Assessed the tactical decision-making accuracy of 180 criminology interns subjected to high-stress shoot/don't-shoot simulated virtual environments compared to traditional lecture-based firearm instruction protocols.

Journal Information

  • Frequency: Bi-annual (May & November)
  • Peer Review: Double-blind evaluation
  • Publication Model: Diamond Open Access (No APC)
  • Scope: Public Safety, Forensics, IT, Customs, Education, Business
  • Citation Standard: APA 7th Edition
  • Indexing: CrossRef, Google Scholar, National Library of the Philippines

Editorial Board

Editor-in-Chief:

Dr. Christian R. Guzman, PhD, EdD

Senior Editor (Criminal Justice):

Dr. Ramil S. Duldulao, Ph.D. Crim

Associate Editor (Informatics & Trade):

Prof. Jennifer V. Mallillin, MSIT

Managing Editor:

Prof. Marilou Soriano, CSP

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All submissions must adhere to APA 7th Edition referencing, Times New Roman 12pt, double-spaced, 4,000–7,500 words including tables and citations.

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