About the Journal

QCU Gavel: Journal of Business and Social Sciences is indexed in Crossref, Google Scholar, and Philippine e-Journals.

Aims and Scope

QCU Gavel: Journal of Business and Social Sciences is a peer-reviewed journal, published twice a year in print and online. The journal aims to appeal to an interdisciplinary audience, welcoming submissions from various subjects, including accountancy, business administration, criminology, public administration, political science, social policy, social work, sociology, local governance, cultural and gender studies, and more. The journal employs a double-blind peer review procedure to present the most relevant, current, and developing work in the discipline. QCU Gavel aspires to be a vibrant forum for social science research and academic discussion.

Subject Areas

  • Accountancy
  • Business Administration 
  • Criminology
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Gender Studies
  • Local Governance and Administration
  • Public Administration
  • Political Science
  • Social Policy
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Other relevant areas

The following policies govern the submission, review, and publication process of QCU Journals. Use the table of contents below to navigate each section:

Editorial Policies

Publishing Policies

Publication Guidelines