The Research and Development Center congratulates the winners of the 2019 Search for the Best Student Research. Last September 19, 2019 at the Centennial Hall and the AVR, the best student researchers were awarded based on the evaluation of the invited judges who ranked the research works from first to third place. The judges were composed of representatives from UB’s Research Ethics Committee, Institutional Review Committee, and external evaluators. The School Research Anchorpersons acted as moderators in the category-based competitions.
Graduate School Theses or Dissertations
1st Place. Modeling the Factors Affecting the Technological, Pedagogical and Content Knowledge among Teachers of Teacher Education Institutions in Baguio and Benguet by Victor V. Hafalla Jr.
2nd Place. Fusion Cuisine in Central Bontoc Mountain Province by Sweet Eulynette M. Chumawar
3rd Place. The Incident Command System (ICS) in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) by Mike Kenneth A. Piluden
Research under the graduate school category were judged by Dr. Jacqueline Bonifacio, Dr. Dyesebel Chinayo, and Dr. Dennis Placido and moderated by Dr. Donnavila Marie Panday
Health Research
1st Place. Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum) Chewing Gum for Prevention of Dental Plaque Formation by Jessica Abejon, Dierdey Catores, Shekinah Andrea Dumlao, Eriza Cheyenne Estrella, Will Felizee Fonbuena, Mark Nelson Ines, Riethel Mae Pascual, and Chrisphine Adelle Pineda from the School of Dentistry
2nd Place. Determining Reference Values of Hemoglobin Levels among Adult Blood Donors in Baguio City by Angela Balagao, Kielyn Valerie F. Lacuata, Andreya A. Lorilla, Tiffany Joy B. Pulangco, Alaica Mae R. Ranchez, and Christian Jeremy C. Tabayan from the School of Natural Sciences
3rd Place. Effectiveness of Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Extract as a Disinfectant Component of Paper-soap by Maria Celine N. Gomez, Jamie Raphael D. Navarro, Myvee Joanna T. Navarro, Aleksei A. Orduña, Dominic Rodrigo C. Pagulayan, Michel Julianne Grace N. Quan from the UB Science High School
Entries to the health research category were judged by Mr. Julius Simon, Mr. Miguel Villacrucis, and Dr. Gaudelia Reyes. It was moderated was Dr. Maria Cantor.
Social Research
1st Place. Physical Wellness of University of Baguio Retirees by Ron Aldrence G. Lopez, Sharon L. Macaraeg, Maria Luisa G. Pagarigan, Helder Daniel A. Pagsibingan, and Jenny Diane M. Serrano from the School of Natural Sciences
2nd Place. Restroom sanitation practices of UB-SEA students by Princess Divine A. Dacsig, Mark Jemelson R. Dela Cruz, Andrea Glenn A. Navarro, and Engr. Jeferd E. Saong from the School of Engineering and Architecture
The social research category was judged by Ms. Angelica Josefa Cabuang, Ms. Leny Estacio, and Dr. Dennis Placido. The moderator Ms. Rachel Liclican.
Applied Research
1st Place. Fingerprint-based door lock security system using electromagnetism principles by Abdella S. Mohamed Nour, Samantha A. Oriña, and Paulo A. Atubang Jr. from the School of Engineering and Architecture
2nd Place. Universal Electronic Tester by Cynah Mari S. Hidalgo, Eldrin David Asuncion, Meynard O. Soriano, Patrick L. Leybag, Romulo R. Batistis, Vincent Jerald G. Mendoza from the School of Information Technology
3rd Place. Sound Operated and Improvised Converter: Generating Electricity (S.O.N.I.C.) by Leonardo Z. Abaya, Jamaica M. Barrientos, Jamileh M. Charog, and Thea P. Suaco from the UB Science High School
Mr. Medardo Abarientos, Dr. Jun Corpuz, and Mr. Lowil Delos Reyes judged the entries to applied research categories. It was moderated by Ms. Thea Suaco.
Poster Presentations
1st Place. Perception and Compliance of Mothers in Cabinet Hill-Teachers Camp on their Child’s Immunization by Laksmi Aloja V. Calugay, Hazel Cayong, Led Darica Dianne C. Del Rosario, Angelica D. Dulnuan, Vanessa Mae M. Espiritu, Rafael Joseph P. Lardizabal, Melanie Joy P. Marsan, Aprielle Susana G. Mostoles, Charina Mae C. Ocampo, Joana Mae P. Ramos, and Gladys A. Sagun from the School of Nursing
2nd Place. Facebook as an Interactive Learning Platform in Group Discussions for the School of Business Administration and Accountancy by Chelsea R. Avenido; Joei Beatrix M. Bautista; Jeel L. Casas; Ezra A. Valdez; Ferci Velcent D. Ymas
The poster presentations were judged by Ms. Marilou Sannadan and Engr. Jeferd Saong.
The qualified entries from the first phase of judging underwent a second phase review conducted by Dr. Isagani Paddit, Mr. Ejercito Balay-odao, Mr. Claven Erodias, and Dr. Marilou Saong.
The event marks the sixth year of the R&DC’s annual Search for Best Student Research. Entries to the search will be published in Catalyst, a multidisciplinary journal that carries contributions from student researchers.
