USTP conducts 2022 systemwide Research Summit
By Jomerl I. Gomez, USTP System STRATCOMM
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As part of its vision to become a nationally recognized Science and Technology University providing the vital link between education and the economy, the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) – through the Research Office of USTP Cagayan de Oro (CDO) – conducted a systemwide research summit on September 22-23, 2022.
The theme for this year’s research summit is “Rebuilding a Resilient Community for a New Normal through Multidisciplinary Research.”
Students, faculty, and staff from across the USTP System gathered at the Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras (DRER) Memorial Hall to formally open the two-day activity.
Dr. Mylene M. Uy, the Director of the Premier Research Institute of Science and Mathematics of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, served as the keynote speaker during the opening ceremony.
Dr. Maria Sheila K. Ramos, the Director of the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Office and the Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology gave a plenary speech on the topic “Intellectual Property and Utilization: The Challenges Facing Universities in Today’s Knowledge-Based Economy.”
Image Source: Research Office, USTP Cagayan de Oro
The two-day activity showcased various poster presentations of scientific papers focused on the following summit streams:
- STREAM A: Food Safety, Productivity, and Security
- STREAM B: Science and Technology Education
- STREAM C: Natural Sciences
- STREAM D: Industrial Development, Energy Sufficiency, Infrastructure, and Transportation
- STREAM E: Information and Communication Technology
- STREAM F: Humanities and Social Sciences
The opening program ended with a discussion on the mechanics and criteria for the oral and poster presentations.
Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II, USTP System President, and the keynote speaker, Dr. Mylene M. Uy, then led the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the poster presentation of scientific papers on the ground floor of the Engineering Building. Alongside them were Atty. Dionel O. Albina, USTP Cagayan de Oro Chancellor, and Dr. Ismael N. Talili, Research Office Director of USTP CDO and this year’s Research Summit organizer.
In the afternoon, participants were ushered into breakout rooms for the simultaneous oral presentation of scientific papers.
The first breakout room was composed of participants from Streams A (Food Safety, Productivity, and Security) and B (Science and Technology Education). It was held at the Performing Arts Theatre of the Engineering Complex at USTP Cagayan de Oro.
The second breakout room was composed of participants from Streams C (Natural Sciences) and D (Industrial Development, Energy Sufficiency, Infrastructure, and Transportation). It was held at the AVR of the ICT Building at USTP Cagayan de Oro.
The last breakout room was composed of participants from Streams E (Information and Communication Technology) and F (Humanities and Social Sciences). It was held at the AVR of the ITB Building at USTP Cagayan de Oro.
Image Source: Research Office, USTP Cagayan de Oro
The following cash awards were given to the best poster and best paper presenters from each summit stream:
For BEST POSTER
- 1st Prize – Php 2,000 + Certificate
- 2nd Prize – Php 1,500 + Certificate
- 3rd Prize – Php 1,000 + Certificate
For BEST PAPER
- 1st Prize – Php 3,500 + Certificate
- 2nd Prize – Php 2,500 + Certificate
- 3rd Prize – Php 1,500 + Certificate
The awarding ceremony was held at the Performing Arts Theater of the Engineering Complex at USTP Cagayan de Oro.
Here is the official list of winners:
For POSTER PRESENTATIONS:
Stream A: Food Safety and Productivity
- Best Poster
- Title: Influence of Different Fermentation Starters on Corn (Zeamays) Silage Quality Sensory Attributes and Growth of Dairy Calves
- Proponents: Arvin Kim S. Decipulo, Joseph N. Amboy, Anacleto G. Turan, Melecyn Jane Alcarde & Imelda U. Hebron (USTP Claveria)
- 2nd place
- Title: Growth Performance of Dairy Calves Fed with Different Levels of Brewer’s Spent Grains
- Proponents: Imelda U. Hebron, Jesryl Janopol, Lialyn O. Abrenica & Jemar Cartilla (USTP Claveria)
- 3rd place
- Title: Acceptability and Shelf Life of Banana Stem into Chips in Different Packaging Materials
- Proponents: Cherieden J. Belano, Gerlie C. Delos Reyes, Anne Jane M. Fajardo & Christopher R. Balaba (USTP Panaon)
Stream B: Science and Technology Education
- Best Poster
- Title: Assessment of Acceptability Of Multipurpose Drafting Table For The New Normal
- Proponents: Ivy D. Ypanto & Alenogines L. San Diego (USTP CDO)
- 2nd place
- Title: Gathering Evidences As Bases For Institutionalizing Space For Science: A Science Communication Project In The University of Science And Technology Of Southern Philippines
- Proponents: John David O. Moncada & Angeli Pizarro-Monsanto (USTP CDO)
- 3rd place
- Title: Dimensions Of Motivation And Engagement Of Science Curriculum High School Students Taking Home Economics Class: Development Of Measurement Scale Through Exploratory Factor Analysis
- Proponents: Irish Cabtalan-Achondo & Sarah O. Namoco (USTP CDO)
Stream C: Natural Sciences
- Best Poster
- Title: Above-ground Biomass and Carbon Stock Estimation of Rhizophora apiculata and Rhizophora mucronata and its Potential Market Value in Alubijid and Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
- Proponents: Althea June C. Nacalaban, Rowena D. Lupac & Wella Marie M. Paradero (USTP CDO)
- 2nd place
- Title: Volume of Fish Catch, Composition and CPUE in Jimenez and Sinacaban, Misamis Occidental
- Proponents: Bryan G. Tamayo, Jonnebert A. Sol, Julito L. Salamanca, Grace Paul R. Mutas & Joylyn C. Tanguamos (USTP Panaon)
- 3rd place
- Title: Production Yield of Sea Salt Using Cooking Method in the Coastal Waters of Punta, Panaon, Misamis Occidental
- Proponents: Raeden G. Cuaresma, Harold C. Enson, Kathrina H. Gomonit, Joe T. Labadan & Jochres Eufeme Mico P. Padilla (USTP Panaon)
Stream D: Industrial Development, Energy Sufficiency, Infrastructure & Transportation
- Best Poster
- Title: Efficiency of Modified Corn Stalk as an Adsorbent for Cephalexin Removal in Aqueous Solution
- Proponent: Shaina Mae C. Rosil (USTP Claveria)
- 2nd place
- Title: Design and Development of Shredder Machine for General Waste (Plastic, Paper, and Leaves)
- Proponent: Rosito Cirilo M. Bagayna (USTP Jasaan)
- 3rd place
- Title: DASIG FERRY: A 35-Meter Ferry for Brahmaputra River
- Proponents: Marion Rowie Salvador, Ronamie Peritos, Nelio Peroso Jr. & Maricar Lacerna (USTP Jasaan)
Stream E: Information and Communication Technology
- Best Poster
- Title: An Android-Based Mobile Application for Conducting Tests Using Facial Recognition for Identity Verification
- Proponents: Jc Vanny Mill A. Saledaien, Hernie Jabien Jr., Trixie Marie Jamora, Nicole Ann Taboclaon & Rachel Anne Cansico (USTP CDO)
- 2nd place
- Title: Estimating Pig Weight Using Machine Vision
- Proponents: Miriam M. Bergado & Ma. Lourdes Q. Tacastacas (USTP CDO)
- 3rd place
- Title: Neural Network-Based Cassava (Manihot Esculenta) Disease Detection
- Proponents: Allaiza Mae R. Minoza & Mark Lister V. Nalupa (USTP CDO)
For ORAL PAPER PRESENTATIONS:
Stream A: Food Safety and Productivity
- Best Paper
- Title: Development of a Fish Freshness Meter Using Bioimpedance Analysis
- Proponent: Diogenes Armando D. Pascua (USTP CDO)
- 2nd place
- Title: Potential of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch) production under greenhouse and open field condition in Misamis Oriental, Philippines
- Proponent: Bryan Glomel S. Silverio (USTP Claveria)
- 3rd place
- Title: Agronomic performance of Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) as influenced by biofertilizer and different levels of inorganic fertilizer
- Proponent: Anthony T. Dollen (USTP Claveria)
Stream B: Science and Technology Education
- Best Paper
- Title: Innovative Teaching-Learning System: CDIO Initiatives in USTP
- Proponents: Leah Mae Tabosares, Amparo V. Dinagsao, Lloyd Jhon Estampa, Rojien Morcilla & Aileen A. Sieras (USTP CDO)
- 2nd place
- Title: Zoom Application for Online Language Learning
- Proponent: Charito Ong (USTP CDO)
- 3rd place
- Title: NONE
- Proponents: NONE
Stream C: Natural Sciences
- Best Paper
- Title: Metal ferrite-enabled graphene oxide nanocomposites for adsorptive removal of dye from simulated wastewater
- Proponent: Allen Rhay B. Bayantong (USTP CDO)
- 2nd place
- Title: NONE
- Proponents: NONE
- 3rd place
- Title: NONE
- Proponents: NONE
Stream D: Industrial Development, Energy Sufficiency, Infrastructure & Transportation
- Best Paper
- Title: Optimization of Biodiesel Yield from Wastewater Industrial Fats, Oil and Grease via Two-Step-Transesterification through Response Surface Methodology
- Proponent: Sarah Mae S. Utlang (USTP Claveria)
- 2nd place
- Title: Experimental Investigation on the Effects of Biogas-LPG Fuel Blends in 4-Stroke Spark Ignition Engine for Power Generation Applications
- Proponents: John Mikel M. Acma, Antonio-Abdu Sami M. Magomnang & Eliseo P. Villanueva (USTP Jasaan)
- 3rd place
- Title: Performance Evaluation of Waste Heat Harvesting System from Combustion of Agricultural Biomass Waste using Thermoelectric Power Generators
- Proponents: Adonis A. Closas, Marvin V. Rosales & Dennis E. Ganas (USTP CDO)
Stream E: Information and Communication Technology
- Best Paper
- Title: Health Information Management System
- Proponents: Alex L. Maureal, Oliva Canencia, Jomar Llevado, Ma. Angeles Honosolango & Tito Mariquit (USTP CDO)
- 2nd place
- Title: NTC-Electronic Data and Evaluation System
- Proponents: Alex L. Maureal & Ulrich Lee Uy (USTP CDO)
- 3rd place
- Title: A Decision Support System for the Optimal Allocation and Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Integer Programming (IP) models
- Proponents: Rhoda A. Namoco, Noe Jay D. Torres, Hannah Faye C. Culaste, Zython Paul T. Lachica, Honey Glenn P. Lorono, Ross Feivanni Inquillo & Mary Anne E. Mata (USTP CDO)
Stream F: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Best Paper
- Title: Profitability Analysis of Falcata (Paraserianthes falcataria (L.) Nielsen) – Based Agroforestry Systems in Misamis Oriental, Philippines Campus Affiliation: USTP Claveria
- Proponents: Richmund Palma, Richmund A. Palma, Lydia E. Tiongco, Oliva P. Canencia, Renato D. Boniao, Eric John Florida & Jayson Y. Dagonio (USTP Oroquieta)
- 2nd place
- Title: Agricultural Extension Communication Strategies in the New Normal: USTP PANDEMIC Farm Agriculture Innovation Systems
- Proponents: Laya Lou Montecalvo, Laya Lou C. Montecalvo, Nelda R. Gonzaga, Apolinario B. Gonzaga Jr., Ronelo G. Cablinda, Bryan Glomel S. Silverio, Christy Vann Grace N. Colim & Duff M. Sarausa (USTP Claveria)
- 3rd place
- Title: Impact Of Implemented Social Development And Management Programs Of The Mineral Processing Plants In Misamis Occidental On The Living Conditions Of Its Host Communities
- Proponent: Pelmar Acosta (USTP Claveria)
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