APISA and PPSA Initiatives Overview

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What year did the journal begin implementing a peer review process?

2014

2012

2000

1999 (correct)

How did the publication schedule of the journal change in 2012?

It switched to a monthly publication.

It stopped publishing.

It became a quarterly publication.

It became a biannual publication. (correct)

What percentage of articles published in the journal from the Philippines were authored by female contributors?

33% (correct)

25%

67%

50%

Which university has the highest percentage of authors published in the journal?

University of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Which topic accounts for the largest percentage of articles published in the journal?

Democratic and state institutions Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of published articles in the journal is attributed to foreign contributions from the USA?

6% Signup and view all the answers

Which category comprises 20% of the articles published in the journal?

Social actors Signup and view all the answers

How many total manuscripts printed were officially reported by government officials?

7% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of articles in the PPSJ were mainly empirical and descriptive?

50% Signup and view all the answers

Which methodological approach was predominantly used in the majority of articles published in the PPSJ?

Mixed method with a focus on qualitative Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of articles that are categorized as purely 'theory generation'?

Generating hypotheses for empirical testing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following percentages reflects the articles concentrated largely on theory generation?

22% Signup and view all the answers

Why is the term 'descriptive' not seen as pejorative in the context provided?

It aims to outline existing conditions without bias. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total articles published utilized a purely quantitative approach?

1% Signup and view all the answers

What methodology is primarily used in the theory generation articles?

Inductive, qualitative methodology Signup and view all the answers

What year did the PPSA hold its first national conference?

1963 Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the early articles published in the journal in the 1970s?

Reflects a formal-legal or normative-philosophical approach Signup and view all the answers

Which period marked a hiatus for the PPSA after its second national conference?

1984 to 1988 Signup and view all the answers

What major challenge did the PPSA face regarding its membership?

Expanding membership beyond Metro Manila Signup and view all the answers

What significant event took place in 2012 for the PPSA?

50th anniversary celebration Signup and view all the answers

In which year did the PPSA restart its activities after a period of inactivity?

1993 Signup and view all the answers

Which university was NOT mentioned as a participant in the revival of the PPSA?

University of San Carlos Signup and view all the answers

How many out of the 14 presidents of the PPSA came from the University of the Philippines?

13 Signup and view all the answers

What has the PPSA done since 1993 with its annual conferences?

Included international scholars and students Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of establishing APISA in 2001?

To create an academic community for scholars working on Asia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fields is NOT emphasized by APISA for scholarly work?

Corporate finance Signup and view all the answers

Where was the APISA secretariat initially based before it moved to Manila in 2010?

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in Kuala Lumpur Signup and view all the answers

How is the leadership of APISA structured?

An Executive Committee elected by members oversees leadership roles Signup and view all the answers

In which year did APISA hold its founding congress?

2003 Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of the membership of APISA?

Primarily consists of Asian scholars but emphasizes the study of Asia Signup and view all the answers

What was the Asian Consortium in Political Science (ACPR) established?

2004 Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred to APISA's status in 2006?

It was incorporated as a non-profit organization under Hong Kong law Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of the 'pangulo regime' as described in the content?

It operates on the principle of shared responsibility among citizens. Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure is associated with the institutionalization of the 'pangulo regime' in the first Philippine Republic?

Emilio Aguinaldo Signup and view all the answers

Which three presidents are identified as having successfully established the 'pangulo regime' after Aguinaldo?

Ferdinand E. Marcos, Jose P. Laurel, Manuel L. Quezon Signup and view all the answers

How does the 'pangulo regime' metaphorically relate to the body politic?

It suggests that everyone's welfare is interconnected. Signup and view all the answers

What historical period did Agpalo reference to support his concept of the 'pangulo regime'?

The early Philippine Republic Signup and view all the answers

What notion does 'pagdamay', a concept emphasized in the 'pangulo regime', primarily represent?

Connection and mutual support among individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best captures the relationship between the 'pangulo regime' and authority?

It recognizes the executive’s dominant authority. Signup and view all the answers

What criticism is associated with Agpalo's interpretation of the 'pangulo regime'?

It undermines democratic principles. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

APISA and ACPR Initiatives

APISA established in 2001 in Malaysia with the goal of creating an academic community for scholars focused on Asia.
Founding congress held in Singapore in 2003; membership primarily consists of scholars from Southeast Asia.
Organization promotes comparative scholarship in fields such as conflict, peace, democracy, governance, and development, modeled after Western academic institutions.
Previously governed by an Executive Committee elected at biennial congresses, with a formal non-profit incorporation in Hong Kong in 2006.
The APISA secretariat was moved from Malaysia to De La Salle University in the Philippines in 2010.

PPSA Historical Context

Inaugural national conference of the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) took place in 1963.
Experienced periods of inactivity between conferences due to commitments of founding members, particularly from 1984-1990.
Successfully revived in 1993 with support from multiple universities, expanding annual conferences to include international participation.
Celebrated 50th anniversary in 2012, institutionalized membership fee collection to address funding challenges.

Gender Representation in Political Science

Male authors dominate publication contributions in political science research, with 67% male and 33% female authors represented in the journal.
The University of the Philippines accounts for 59% of local authors, with contributions also from De La Salle University and Ateneo de Manila University.
International contributions include 6% from the USA and smaller percentages from Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, and Canada.

Research Themes and Methodologies

Significant focus on "democratic and state institutions," accounting for 29% of articles published over 40 years, covering topics like local government and elections.
Other prominent subject areas include economic processes (28%), social actors (20%), and political order (14%).
Majority of articles emphasize empirical methods, with 50% being largely descriptive; few focused purely on theory generation.
Research primarily adopts qualitative methods, with only 1% utilizing purely quantitative approaches.

"Pangulo Regime" Concept

The "pangulo regime" is characterized by the dominance of the president, emphasizing solidarity and shared responsibility.
The concept reflects historical roots in Philippine political culture, particularly in writings by anti-colonial figures like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo.
Identified three presidents (Quezon, Laurel, Marcos) as effectively embodying the "pangulo regime," exercising authority at key historical moments.
The framework was critiqued as potentially legitimizing authoritarianism, especially during the Marcos dictatorship.

Development of Political Science Discipline

Philippine political science evolved outside the typical positivistic frameworks prevalent in Western contexts, avoiding a strict reliance on statistical methodologies.
Emphasized the discipline's connection to the nation's postcolonial history and the role of state universities in shaping political studies.
Demonstrated the importance of inclusivity and broadening membership beyond major universities for future development.

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This quiz delves into the formation and evolution of the Asia-Pacific International Studies Association (APISA) and the Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA). It highlights their roles in fostering comparative scholarship and political discourse within the region. Test your knowledge on their historical contexts and significant milestones.