Eighty-five faculty and student researchers from all over the country presented their research work in Tarlac State University's 1st International Multidisciplinary Research Conference or Aguman Ning Belwan 2024 from April 17-19 in Clark, Pampanga.
With the presence of TSU President Dr. Arnold E. Velasco, the university research endeavor welcomed 35 institutions for both onsite and virtual presentations via Zoom Teleconferencing.
Themed "Warranting a Future-proof Society through Academic and Research Innovations," the conference served as an avenue to further explore and develop research outputs and facilitate the exchange of ideas and sharing experiences among academicians, practitioners, and stakeholders.
In addition, the activity was an opportunity to disseminate relevant research findings within the country among various disciplines and establish networks and partnerships among higher education institutions and their researchers with other national and international participants.
The first day featured lectures from four plenary speakers, namely Dr. Marie Paz Morales, a university professor at Philippine Normal University; Prof. Lim Dae Geun of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; Dr. Kumlachew Zelalem Walle, a postdoctoral fellow at Ming Chi University of Technology; and Dr. Linda Jean Kenix, media and communication professor at the University of Canterbury in New Zealand who delivered the lecture virtually.
Dr. Maria Elena C. David, Center for Peace, Indigenous Peoples and Resources director, reviewed the onsite presentations, while Vice President for Research Development and Extension Dr. Murphy P. Mohammed and Dir. Geraldine G. Villanueva evaluated the virtual presentations.
Meanwhile, the Kumpas Nayon Rondalla, a community ensemble of young musicians from Brgy. San Jose in Tarlac City, with conductor Mr. Dan Calingasan, performed during the conference through Regent Fidel S. Feliciano, Dr. Alejandro Medrano, and Prof. Daisy Medrano.
The university's Office of University Research Development, led by Dr. Robert V. Marcos, spearheaded the conference.
According to the OURD's Facebook post, "High-value research can help us prepare for the future by keeping us abreast of new trends, technologies, and market movements. It is crucial because it enables people and organizations to foresee and adapt to the quickly changing environment of their respective industries."
1st International Multidisciplinary Research Conference (Aguman Ning Belwan 2024) Winners:
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Best Paper Awardees |
STEAM Category |
ABLESS Category |
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In-Person Presentations |
An Enhancement of P. Yildirim and D. Birant’s K-Linkage Method Applied to Dendrograms
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila |
Impact Assessment of Extension Program: A Pivotal Action in Enhancing Community Engagement
Caraga State University |
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Online Presentations |
Strengthening Seismic Performance Evaluation: Exploring Response Modification Factors in Reinforced Concrete Special Moment- resisting Frame using Incremental Pushover Analysis
University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines |
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Mechanisms for School Aged in Flood and Landslide Vulnerable Areas in the Province of Bukidnon
Bukidnon State University |
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Poster Presentations |
Investigating the Potential of Dragon Fruit Peels (DFP) Biochar as a Lead Sequestering Agent
Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas Campus |
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Evaluating the antibiofilm activity of the methanol crude extracts of 𝘜𝘭𝘷𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢 (Ribbon Sea lettuce) sourced from two locations within Western Visayas
Philippine Science High School - Western Visayas Campus |
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Photos courtesy of the TSU Office of University Research Development
