1. Foster a research culture among Senior High School learners by providing a platform to present inquiry-based studies that address real-world economic and social challenges affecting learners and communities.
   
   

2. Encourage critical reflection on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—particularly those related to education, decent work, poverty reduction, and reduced inequalities—as frameworks for understanding learner economic realities.
   
   

3. Promote evidence-based solutions that improve learners’ economic status, including research on access to education, skills development, livelihood readiness, financial literacy, and inclusive learning pathways.
   
   

4. Develop learners’ research competencies in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods, emphasizing ethical inquiry, data interpretation, and responsible use of evidence.
   
   

5. Highlight learner-centered and community-based research that connects classroom learning with local economic contexts, industries, and societal needs.
   
   

6. Encourage systems thinking among young researchers, enabling them to view learner performance, opportunity, and economic outcomes as interconnected social, educational, and institutional processes.
   
   

7. Provide opportunities for mentorship and scholarly dialogue between SHS researchers, teachers, and academic practitioners to strengthen research quality and confidence.
   
   

8. Inspire action-oriented research by guiding learners to translate findings into practical recommendations aligned with SDG targets and local development goals.

The conference welcomes multidisciplinary research studies conducted by Senior High School learners that reflect on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and contribute to understanding and improving the economic status, opportunities, and well-being of learners and their communities.

Accepted research may fall under, but is not limited to, the following scopes:

Education, Learning, and Skills Development

• Learner performance, engagement, and retention

• Access to quality education and learning resources

• Technical-vocational readiness and employability skills

• Digital literacy, STEM education, and innovation

• Teaching strategies that support economic readiness

Economics, Livelihood, and Financial Literacy

• Youth employment, entrepreneurship, and livelihood programs

• Financial literacy, savings behavior, and economic decision-making

• Household economic factors affecting learners

• School-to-work transition studies

• Micro-enterprise and community-based economic initiatives

Social Development and Inclusion

• Inequality, poverty, and access to opportunities

• Gender, disability, and inclusive education

• Indigenous, rural, and marginalized learner experiences

• Community support systems and social capital
  
  

Sustainable Development and Environment

• SDG-focused studies (especially SDGs 1, 4, 8, and 10)

• Environmental sustainability and its economic impact on learners

• Climate-related challenges affecting education and livelihoods

• Sustainable community practices and youth participation
  
  

Health, Well-being, and Human Development

• Nutrition, health access, and learner productivity

• Mental health, motivation, and academic resilience

• School-based health and wellness programs

• Lifestyle factors influencing learning and economic outcomes
  
  

Governance, Policy, and Institutional Practices

• School policies and learner support systems

• Youth participation in decision-making

• Program evaluation of school or community interventions

• Local governance initiatives supporting learners
  
  

Research Approaches and Methodologies

• Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research

• Action research and community-based studies

• Case studies, surveys, experiments, and content analysis

• Innovative and technology-assisted research methods