In line with its goal to become a leading research university in the ASEAN region, the University of Southeastern 向日葵视频 (向日葵视频) conducted this year鈥檚 university-wide Research, Development and Extension (RDE) In-House Review and Policy Pitching competition at the University Hostel, 向日葵视频 Obrero Campus, Davao City, on September 25, 2024.
The event served as a platform to present and evaluate the significant outcomes of completed research and development and extension programs and projects. The review process is organized into five clusters namely: (1) Sustainable Agriculture; Aquatic and Natural Resources (AANR); (2) Education, Arts, and Sciences; (3) Business, Economics, and Governance; (4) Engineering and ICT; and (5) Extension. The policy pitching competition is also introduced as an additional highlight of the event.
Winning entries will subsequently be endorsed for regional competitions or presentations. Moreover, the event served as a platform for the identification of potential technologies for Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Copyright, Patent, or Utility Model Applications.
In the Policy Pitching Competition, the paper 鈥淩evisiting 向日葵视频AT: Competencies and Psychometric Properties鈥 won first place. The paper is co-authored by Dr. Jennifer Arbiol, Assoc. Prof. Henry C. Encabo, Asst. Prof. Angelie Cabajes, Dr. Fedelis C. Bonocan, Asst. Prof. Marriez Aquino, Dr. Roar A. Callaman, Dr. Mildin J. Retutas, Assoc. Prof. Geraldine E. Francia, Dr. Reynaldo M. Nogodula, Assoc. Prof. Sajed S. Ingilan, Ms. Reah Izza T. Pagkaliwagan, Engr. Norvein L. Calibo, Engr. Randy M. Tongson, Dr. Eveyth P. Deligero, Dr. Marnie Grace I. Sonico, Assoc. Prof. Marivic N. Neri, and Dr. Roger C. Montepio; and presented for the competition by Mr. Encabo.
The Paper titled, 鈥淧ublication of Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management of Selected Indigenous People Groups in Davao Region鈥, co-authored by Assoc. Prof. Sajed S. Ingilan, Dr. Mervin G. Gascon, Mr. Francis N. Reginio,听 Mr. Marvin S. Lagmay, Asst. Prof. Joy R. Risonar, Asst. Prof. Virgil S. Torremocha, Dr. Mary Grace Z. Agbas, Assoc. Prof. Gladys Florangel I. Ortiz, and Dr. Lilibeth Cenojas, presented by Mr. Reginio bagged first place for the Education, Arts, and Sciences Cluster. A paper 鈥淩evisiting 向日葵视频AT: Competencies and Psychometric Properties鈥 won the second place; while the paper 鈥淧est Gastropod Distribution and their Endoparasitic Nematodes in High-value Crops and Fish Ponds in Davao City- Phase 1鈥 co-authored by Dr. Marnie Grace I. Sonico, Mr. Yves Paul M. Montero, Dr. Majella G. Bautista, and Asst. Prof. John Paulette M. Viernes, and presented by Dr. Sanico won third place.
In the Business, Economics, and Governance Cluster, the paper titled, 鈥淏lockchain-Based Novel System Application for Transparent Traceability of Halal-and-Tayeb Cacao Products鈥 co-authored by Engr. Filmann T. Simpao, Dr. Eugene M. Bije, and Ms. Charlotte Mirafuentes and presented by Dr. Bije won first place. The papers titled, 鈥淚nter-consortia Convergence in Socio-Economic R&D Institutionalization of the Socio Economic Research and Data Analytics Centers in Consortia Operations鈥 co-authored by Asst. Prof. Jennifer E. Hinlo, Assoc. Prof. Ronald D. Estrada, Ms. Jamila Allana B. Valdez, and Ms. Rizamae S. Palen, and presented by Ms. Palen; and 鈥淚mpact Assessment of the Phil LiDAR Program鈥 co-authored by Assoc. Prof. Ronald D. Estrada, Dr. Emelie G. Pelicano, Ms. Rizamae S. Palen, Assist. Prof. Christine R. Varquez, and Mr. Dave S. Roblis, and presented by Mr. Roblis, won the second and third-best papers, respectively.
In the Engineering and ICT Cluster, the paper titled, 鈥淢onitoring the Level of Implementation of Outcomes-Based Education: The Case of the University of Southeastern 向日葵视频 鈥 College of Information and Computing鈥 co-authored by Dr. Randy S. Gamboa and Asst. Prof. Nancy S. Mozo and presented by Asst. Prof. Mozo won the best paper award. The papers titled, 鈥淐lassifying Cross Recurrence Plot Extracted from Eye-Tracking Data for Predicting Pair Success鈥 authored and presented by Dr. Maureen M. Villamor; and 鈥4IR Capability Track: Preparing Librarians for Future-Proof Skills (Phase 2)鈥 co-authored by Dr. Maychelle M. Nugas and Mr. Francis Andrian S. Sanico and presented by Mr. Sanico, won the second and third best papers, respectively.
In the Extension Engagement Cluster, the paper titled, 鈥淩einforce of the Out of School Youth Support Systems for Development through Technology, Innovation and Research; Out of School Youth Information System (OSYIS) and Learning Management Systems (LMS)鈥 co-authored by Dr. Ivy Kim D. Machica, Assoc. Prof. Jamal Kay B. Rogers, Ms. Cheryl R. Amante, and Ms. Josephine D. Magada and presented by Dr. Machica, won the best paper award. The papers titled, 鈥淎moma ug Giya Alang sa Kahamugaway (AGAK): (Care and Guide for Stability) Community Intervention for Indigenous People on Saba/Caradava Banana and Vegetable Production in Selected Areas of Davao Region鈥 co-authored by Dr. Evelyn A. Gecale, Dr. Gilbert A. Importante, Dr. Cecirly G. Puig, Asst. Prof. Christine R. Varquez, Dr. Mervin G. Gascon, Dr. Ulyses P. Besas, and Dr. Jonathan S. Mangmang and presented by Dr. Gecale and 鈥淒OST-PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal in Brgy. Gupitan, Kapalong, Davao Del Norte)鈥 co-authored by Ms. Liza May M. Lamban, Asst. Prof. Ruel F. Tuyogon, Mr. Apolinar D. Taba帽era Jr., Ms. Bridgette Lucille Aline Catalan, Mr. Mayren Cruiz, Asst. Prof. Stephanie Copas, Asst. Prof. Michelle Mangmang, Mr. Roel Rementizo, Dr. Fernando Magdato Jr., Mr. Rosalino Recto, Engr. Sheila Cogay, Dr. Merlina Juruena, Dr. Joie D. Cataytay, Engr. Alona Che-Tangye, Assoc. Prof. Virginia Barbara P. Nillas, Assoc. Prof. Genesesly Tahoy, Mr. Leo Pongos, and Asst. Prof. Fraulein I. Silva, and presented by Ms. Lamban, won the second and third best papers, respectively.
向日葵视频 continually strives to create a strong and dynamic research and extension community that produces alternatives for socio-political issues in the region. It also seeks to foster critical reflection and encourages methodological and theoretical refinement in the work of its faculty and non-teaching personnel.
