The Eastern Visayas State University hosted the 4th National Conference in Methodological Advances in Research (NCMAR) with the theme “Responding to Disruptions in the Academic World Through Methodological Advances in Research, February 23-24, 2023 via zoom.
The 4th National Conference on Methodological Advances in Research was conceived after two national research conferences and one International Conference on advanced research methodologies were held in Regions 7 and 8 in the Philippines in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2022 respectively.
The conferences focused on fractal statistics, data mining and theory building, simulation and modeling, multivariate methods, and other research methods such as developmental, experimental, quantitative and qualitative.
Dr. Jude A. Duarte, the University President of Southern Leyte State University and the BOD Chair of the Visayas Mindanao Consortium for Journal Publication, Inc. (VMCJPI), emphasized in his talk the importance of disseminating research findings through conferences.
Meanwhile, Dr. Dennis C. de Paz, the University President of Eastern Visayas State University, mentioned that being a researcher always requires hard work, dedication, collaboration among others.
He further elaborated that participating in research congress gives everyone the opportunity to be acquainted with top notch researchers and possible collaborations may take place.
Dr. Francis Ann R. Sy, the Vice-President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Services of Southern Leyte State University and the TWG Chair of VMCJPI, presented the participating universities, to wit: North Eastern Mindanao State University – 7 participants; Bukidnon State University- 7; Samar State University-13; University of San Jose -Recoletos- 15; Leyte Normal University-1 ;University of Northern Philippines- 5; Eastern Visayas State University – 9; Northwestern Mindanao State College of Science and Technology-7;Southern Leyte State University- 3;Cebu Normal University-23; Biliran Province State University-1;Cebu Technological University-1;Mountain Province State Polytechnic College- 4; Pampanga State Agricultural University-1;Guimara State University-1.
The Vice-President for Research, Extension and Publication, Cebu Normal University, Dr. Angeline M. Pogoy, introduced the Director, Center for Research and Development of Cebu Normal University, Dr. Daisy R. Palompon who served as the plenary speaker in the topic “Revisiting the Role of Methodological Advances in Research in the Midst of Disruptions”.
Dr. Aldrin A. Darilag, Commissioner, Commission on Higher Education, delivered the keynote address.
The Vice-President for Research, Development, and Extension Services of Eastern Visayas State University, Dr. Analyn C. Españo, presented the criteria for judging of Best Paper and introduced the panel of judges.
The papers are pre-judged following the criteria set: 25% -originality; 25%- relevance to Science and Technology; 25%- Scientific and Methodological Soundness; 25%- Organization and Clarity of the Manuscript.
Meanwhile, the judges of the different strands are the following:
Descriptive Quantitative Strand
Dr. Laurence L. Garcia – Cebu Normal University
Dr. Francis Ann R. Sy- Southern Leyte State University
Dr. Rowena Jaber- Northwest Mindanao State College of Science and Technology
Descriptive Qualitative Strand
Set 1
Dr. Johny Jay Yao, Jr.- Cebu Normal University
Dr. Gerald Jayson Balanga – Eastern Visayas State University
Dr. Jeffry Ocay – Eastern Visayas State University
Set 2
Dr. Jovito Madeja – Eastern Visayas State University
Dr. Ludito Ramirez – Southern Leyte State University
Dr. Analyn Españo -Eastern Visayas State University
Experiments and Technology Development Strand
Dr. Ramil T. Uy – Department of Science and Technology
Mr. Ruel A. Pili – Philippine Consortium for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development
Engr. Adonis Talabo- Southern Leyte State University
Data Mining, Simulation and Modeling
Dr. Angie Ceniza- Canillo – University of San Carlos
Dr. Las Johansen Caluza – Leyte Normal University
Engr. Randy K. Salazar – University of San Jose-Recoletos
Faculty members of the host university as moderators of the said research congress: Prof. Kate O. Robino, Prof. Ronna Jean Agamon, Prof. Chloe E. Pla, Prof. Angelli Marie M. Antoni, Prof. Rico June Monte, Prof. Michael Joseph Sabino, Prof. Mark Ignacios Tobias, and Prof. Catheryn Pacle.
Dr. Marchee T. Picardal of Cebu Normal University and Dr. Lorna Añar of Bukidnon State University gave their impressions about the activity.
The Panel of Judges declared the following as winners for the Best Paper per strand:
Descriptive Quantitative Method Strand
“Metagenome Comparison of an Urban River Under Anthropogenic Stress Based on High-Throughout Parallel DNA Sequencing Analysis of Bacterial Communities” by Roxan Eupena- Caray, Luzminda S. Bacquil, Giselle B. Ramos, Jocelyn P. Panduyos, Reizel Jose,Sharon Rose M. Tabugo of North Eastern Mindanao State University
Experiments and Technology Development Strand
“Responding to Data Management Issues Through Digital Innovation and Transaction Operation for All (DITO-All)” by Sherrie Ann Cananua-Labid and Zaldy Jabinar of Samar State University
Data Mining and Multivariate Methods Strand
“Interior Shell Patterns among the Spondylid Species (Bivalvia: Spondylidae) in Lianga Bay, Surigao del Sur,Philippines” by Fabio C. Ruaza, Jr. of North Eastern Mindanao State University
Descriptive Qualitative Method Strand
“The Caring Culture for Older People in the 21st Century” by Daisy R. Palompon of Cebu Normal University
Simulation and Modeling
“lot Based Rainfall-Runoff Harvesting for Water Supply Using Hydrologic Engineering Center-Hydrologic Modeling System for the Catbalogan Sky City Mega Project” of Ronald L. Orale and Doris Montecastro of Samar State University
Theory Development Methods Strand
“On Divisibility Property of Type 2 (p,q)- Analogue of r- Whitney Numbers of the Second Kind by Roberto B. Corcino and Cristina B. Corcino of Cebu Normal University
The research congress ended with the giving of the plaque of recognition to the 1st BOD Chair,Prose Ivy Yepes and photo opportunity with the participants.
