



Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training and Innovation (MCERTI)
The Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training, and Innovation (MCERTI) serves as the College of Education's central hub for research and innovation. MCERTI spearheads research activities, fostering advancements in education through its commitment to the diffusion of knowledge and educational technologies. By establishing strong linkages and networks, MCERTI ensures the sustainability of its endeavors.Ìý MCERTI strategically aligns its research with issues that beset the Philippine Educational system and with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which promotes quality, inclusive education, and lifelong learning opportunities for all.
NICHE AREAS
- Curriculum Studies
- Pedagogy and InnovationsÌý
- School Governance
- Educational Assessments
- Teacher Training Research
CONTACT INFORMATION
Mailing Address:
Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training and Innovation (MCERTI)
Rm 212, College of Education
Iñigo St. Bo. Obrero, Davao City, ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ
Phone:Ìý(082)227-8192 Local 227
Email:Ìýced_research@usep.edu.ph


The College of Education Research Agenda
The CED Research Agenda is a roadmap for our collective intellectual pursuit and aspirations for social change. It highlights the pressing educational issues that compel our faculty, students, and stakeholders to seek knowledge and solutions. By identifying these challenges, the agenda aligns our research efforts with broader development goals, enabling us to leverage our expertise in addressing critical societal needs. It reflects our commitment to generating knowledge that not only expands the frontiers of education but also transforms lives and communities.
2025 Publications
The Role of Stressors and Supports in Early Childhood Education Instructional Quality
Almasa, R. D. (2025). The role of stressors and supports in early childhood education instructional quality. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 11, 101233.
2024 Publications
Construction of RLUF-Type Copula Generated by Rüschendorf Method to Model Time-Varying Dependency for Dengue, Precipitation and Temperature
Deluao, J.V., Macalos, M.O., Arcede, J.P. (2024). Construction of RLUF-Type Copula Generated by Rüschendorf Method to Model Time-Varying Dependency for Dengue, Precipitation and Temperature, Asia Pacific Journal of Mathematics, 11 , 105.
doi:10.28924/APJM/11-105Ìý
Greener pasture in the government sector? A factor structure on public service motivation among government employees in the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ
Tudy, R. (2024). Greener pasture in the government sector? A factor structure on public service motivation among government employees in the ÏòÈÕ¿ûÊÓƵ. Sapienza: International Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 5(3), e24047.
Teachers’ Views on the Conduct of Class Observation: The Philippine DepEd SettingÌý
Torres, M. V., Zerrudo, A. P., Labad, V. S., & Gabales, B. G. (2024). Teachers’ views on the
conduct of class observation: The Philippine DepEd setting. International Journal of Instruction, 17(3),
453-474.
The Evolving Role of Social Media in Enhancing Quality of Life: A Global Perspective Across 10 Countries
Marzo, R. R., Jun Chen, H. W., Ahmad, A., Tudy, R., Thew, H. Z., Choy, J. S., Ng, C. H., ... & Elsayed, M. E. (2024). The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries. Archives of Public Health, 82(1), 28.
2023 Publications
Development and Validation of Parental Involvment Scale
Santillan, V., Callaman, R., & Englis, T. (2023). Development and Validation of the Parental Involvement Scale (PIS). Journal Of Community Development Research (Humanities And Social Sciences), 16(4), 45-57. doi:
Evaluating The Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System Using SERVQUAL Model
Francisco, J. M., & Jasmin, N. (2023). Evaluating The Philippine TVET Competency Assessment and Certification System Using SERVQUAL Model.ÌýJournal of Technical Education and Training,Ìý15(3), 46-54.
Alignment between teachers' assessment practices and principles of outcomes-based education in the context of Philippine education reform
Alonzo, D., Bejano, J., & Labad, V. (2023). Alignment between teachers’ assessment practices and principles of outcomes-based education in the context of Philippine education reform. International Journal of Instruction, 16(1), 489-506. .
The Journey of a Non-Native English Speaker towards Scopus Publication: An Autoethnography
Tudy, R. (2023). The Journey of a Non-Native English Speaker towards Scopus Publication: An Autoethnography.ÌýRecoletos Multidisciplinary Research Journal,Ìý11(2), 97–106.
MCERTI Whitelist of Education Journals
The Mindanao Center for Education Research, Training, and Innovation (MCERTI) has compiled this list to encourage College of Education faculty and students to publish in affordable, high-quality, discipline-specific journals. The journals listed typically do not charge publication fees, or if they do, the fees do not exceed $350 USD. To learn more about the journals, we recommend visiting their websites directly.
This list is a work in progress. We only include journals that meet our specific criteria, and we're constantly adding more.ÌýWe encourage you to explore reputable databases such as , , and the for other journals that also accept articles in Education. For feedback on this list, please email: ced_research@usep.edu.ph
Other High Quality Journals in Education
This list includes journals published by other universities. These journals may not yet be indexed in popular databases like Scopus, but they are known for publishing high-quality, original research.
Services Offered
Review of Thesis and Dissertation Concepts
MCERTI reviews research proposals for both undergraduate and graduate students. The review focuses on aligning the proposal with the College of Education's Research Agenda. We provide feedback to students, allowing them to work with their advisors to refine the proposal. Undergraduate and graduate students can submit their concept proposals by clicking the respective submission buttons below.
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