This is the Volume 5 of the Southeast Asian Journal of Science and Technology, showcasing research across education, technology, governance, community development, and applied sciences. The articles examine telebanking adoption, public consultation analysis, and challenges in research writing and business administration training. Contributions also cover utility service improvements, problem-solving and abstract reasoning of college students, IT educators’ competencies, and local good governance assessment. Educational studies include adapted learning tools for visually-impaired students, accounting skill enhancement, English language motivation, and distance parenting practices. Technology and innovation research explores 5G network slicing, hotel locator and farmers’ record management apps, and the role of technological accessibility in academic integrity. Environmental and scientific studies address vermicomposting, coral nursery survival, and Fourier analysis in music comparison. Volume 5 emphasizes applied research that enhances educational practices, technological solutions, governance efficiency, and community and environmental sustainability in the Philippine context.
Editor: Dr. Randy Joy M. Ventayen, Pangasinan State University
Managing Editor: Dr. Potenciano P. Conte, Jr., Pangasinan State University