Open Access Research Paper Views (447) In the shadows of governance: Exploring youth participation in local peacebuilding initiatives Juramie R. Rubia, Benny R. Rubia, Nancy E. Aranjuez* Int. J. Biosci. 28(4), 85-97, April 2026. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12692/ijb/28.4.85-97 Keywords: Community engagement, Inclusion, Participation, Qualitative study, Youth peacebuilding Details