LAMJAR: Lawig MMACI Journal of Academic Research
The Official Journal Portfolio of the Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga, Inc.
Advancing research, innovation, academic excellence, and knowledge dissemination across basic education, maritime education, criminal justice, business and tourism, computing and library science, teacher education, arts and sciences, and multidisciplinary fields.
LAMJAR — the Lawig MMACi Journal of Academic Research — is the official academic research publication portfolio of the Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga, Inc. (MMACI), managed and coordinated by the MMACI Research Office. Serving as the central hub for institutional scholarship, LAMJAR oversees the peer-reviewed publication of research spanning basic education, maritime studies, criminal justice, business and tourism, computing and library science, teacher education, arts and sciences, and interdisciplinary fields.
Balangay Multidisciplinary Research
Named after the historic vessels of Butuan that symbolize community, navigation, and collective progress, the Balangay Multidisciplinary Research is the flagship cross-disciplinary publication of the Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga, Inc. Operating under the LAMJAR System, this annual peer-reviewed journal bridges academic boundaries by publishing integrative studies across all MMACI colleges—including Criminal Justice Education, Maritime Education, Business & Tourism Management, Computing & Library Science, Teacher Education, Arts & Sciences, and Basic Education. Balangay welcomes research submissions from students, faculty, staff, and external researchers/ experts, advancing innovative solutions and policy briefs that drive community development, institutional growth, and regional progress.
Inquest Veritas: College of Criminal Justice Education
Rooted in the dedicated pursuit of truth and justice, Inquest Veritas is the official peer-reviewed journal of the College of Criminal Justice Education at the Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga, Inc. (MMACI). Operating under the LAMJAR System, this annual journal provides an open-access platform exclusively for MMACI students, faculty, and staff to publish empirical and theoretical studies. Inquest Veritas is committed to advancing evidence-based practices, criminal justice reform, human rights advocacy, and public safety policies through rigorous internal academic research.
Journal of Maritime and Academic Research: College of Maritime Education
Dedicated to advancing nautical science, marine engineering, and seafaring excellence, the Journal of Maritime and Academic Research is the official peer-reviewed journal of the College of Maritime Education at the Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga, Inc. (MMACI). Operating under the LAMJAR System, this annual publication provides an open-access platform exclusively for MMACI students, faculty, and staff to present empirical studies, technical evaluations, and educational research. The journal aims to strengthen maritime competency, shipboard safety standards, STCW-compliant training, and marine environmental stewardship through rigorous institutional inquiry.
