Rationale
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. High-value research is essential for, among other things, globalization, market relevance, talent/skill retention, risk mitigation, adaptation, sustainability, and innovation.
The world is constantly evolving, so conducting high-value research is a proactive way to prepare for future unknowns. Integrating this into our academic and institutional culture allows people and organizations to adapt, innovate, and make well-informed decisions that can lead to long-term success in a constantly changing world.
The 1st International Multidisciplinary Research Conference with the theme “Warranting a Future-proof Society through Academic and Research Innovations” was held on April 17-19, 2024, at the Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark Freeport Zone, Clark, Philippines.
The conference aimed to be a platform for researchers to showcase their potential in providing solutions that help for the betterment of our nation. Specifically, the conference aimed to (1) provide an avenue for further exploration and development of research outputs; (2) to provide a forum for the productive exchange of ideas and sharing of experiences among academicians, practitioners, and stakeholders; (3) to provide opportunities for researchers to disseminate relevant research in a wide range of disciplines within the country; and (4) to enable participants to establish networks and mutually beneficial partnerships with professionals from other HEIs and the stakeholders across national and international borders.
Program Flow
The event officially started with the opening remarks of Dr. Arnold E. Velasco, the president of the host institution (TSU), and a welcome message from the conference convenor, Dr. Robert V. Marcos.
The first day included talks from four plenary speakers. The first plenary speaker was Dr. Marie Paz Morales, a University Professor from the Philippine Normal University, who talked about “Education for a Future-proof Human Capital.” Prof. Lim Dae Geun, a Professor from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, was the 2nd plenary speaker who talked about “Cultural Discount and Cultural Premium: Two Frames to Explain Cultural Movement and Interaction.” The other plenary speakers delivered their talks via Zoom Teleconferencing. After the talk of Dr. Lim, the audience witnessed the recorded plenary talk of Prof. Kumlachew Zelalem Walle, a Postdoctoral Fellow from the Ming Chi University of Technology. The talk included sharing Prof. Walle’s research entitled “Solid-state electrolytes for high voltage cathode materials in Li-metal battery application.” Lastly, Dr. Linda Jean Kenix, a Professor of Media and Communication from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, discussed “The Biggest Danger in News (Non)-Reporting: Introducing Noninformation as a Harmful Counterpart to Misinformation, Disinformation, and Misinformation.”
The first day of the conference also featured the Kumpas Nayon Rondalla, a community ensemble of young talents from Brgy. San Jose, Tarlac. The group was established in 2018 as an extracurricular program in the local elementary school but has since expanded beyond the school to reach the wider community. The name ‘Kumpas Nayon’ reflects the group’s mission to enliven the cultural heritage of Tarlac through music reminiscent of a conductor bringing life to a piece by way of their ‘kumpas.’
The first day's afternoon session included research presentations of the faculty researchers and graduate students. The research presentations were continued on the 2nd day of the ANBC 2024, and the last day included awarding certificates for the Best Papers and Best Poster Presentations. As part of the closing program, Dr. Murphy P. Mohammed, the Vice President of Research Development and Extension of TSU, delivered his closing message.
The table below shows the winners' tally for the Best Paper awards. The awardees received Certificates of Recognition. Dr. Maria Elena D. David, the Director of the TSU- Center for Peace, Indigenous Peoples and Resources Center, was the evaluator for the in-person research presentations. For the online presentations, the papers were evaluated by Dr. Murphy P. Mohammed and Prof. Geraldine G. Villanueva.
Category |
In Person |
Online |
STEAM |
An Enhancement of P. Yildirim and D. Birant’s K-Linkage Method Applied to Dendrograms (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila) |
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) |
ABLESS |
Impact Assessment of Extension Program: A Pivotal Action in Enhancing Community Engagement (CARAGA State University) |
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Mechanisms for School Aged in Flood and Landslide Vulnerable Areas in the Province of Bukidnon (Bukidnon State University) |
Poster |
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) |
Professor, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Ingenium Colleges)
University Professor, Philippine Normal University
Professor of Media and Communication, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
Postdoctoral Fellow, Ming Chi University of Technology
· 2023, International Conference on Green Electrochemical Technologies and the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Electrochemical Society of Taiwan (2023 ICGET-Tw), poster presentation.
· 2023, Energy Taiwan, Net-Zero Taiwan, Exhibition on our as-prepared solid-state electrolytes for pouch cells.
· 2023,18th Formosa plastics enterprise application technology conference, poster presentation.
· 2023, Green energy battery conference, MCUT, poster competition.
· 2022TwIChE, Tamkang university, poster presentation.
· 2022ICGET-Tw and ESC-Tw, NTHU-ChE, poster presentation.
· 2022 Taiwan innovation technology expo invention competition, Bronze Award.
· Attended the full agenda of the ACS Publication summit: the journal of physical chemistry letters, September 3, 2022 (certified).
· Reviewing 2 Journal at Energy storage materials, Nov. 2022 and Mar. 2023, (Certified)
· Reviewing 1 Journal at Functional Materials letters, Sep.2023,
· Submitted proposal on novel solid-state electrolyte to National Science and Technology Council (NSTC), Taiwan