“Let us publish, lest

we perish!”

The Writeshop conducted by

RDC last July 8, 2011 brought

together a group of experts from

different colleges and units of the

University, who were capable of

identifying the issues related to

their disciplines. Dr. Danilo Hilario,

VP for Planning, Research and

Extension, admonished research

stakeholders to pool resources,

define issues and come up with

meaningful proposals.

“There is an allotment for research proposals to the tune of eight million pesos, and faculty researchers are given the same opportunities. This is a continuous process, a good avenue for you to build your own niche,” said Dr. Hilario.

It is lamentable indeed, that

there is money in research but few are interested. Dr. Hilario also left a very strong reminder; “Let us publish, lest we perish!”

The Resource Speaker, Dr.

Nicomedes Roberto Pagulayan,

Director of CHED Zonal Research

Center for Region III and Executive

Director of AUF Research Center,

presented data as to the status of

research outputs published by

leading SUCs in Region 3 in the

international level (CLSU, TSU,

BulSU) which puts our university in

a dismal level in terms of

percentages. The following realities

are summarized:

There is the urgency for the university to produce research outputs across disciplines and institutions and have these published in the international level, specifically in the International Scientific Indexed (ISI) Journals.

The University is putting more

premium on instruction and producing quality graduates with competitive academic and technical skills at par with international standards, with high batting average in board licensure examinations; yet, neglecting the Quality of Research which constitutes 60% of the criteria set for Accreditation; Teaching Quality is only 20%, and Quality of Students, also 20%.

The budget for

research has been allocated but there are no takers and no winning research proposals have been

submitted. For the

University to move on to Level IV Accreditation, it has to purposively strengthen its Research and Extension Programs

and drastically move on to the international level. (Parochial research outputs or local journals with “Iskul Bukol” standards do not anymore count during accreditations).

The University’s Graduate School Program should be the bastion, the fountainhead in research production. It is in the level of consciousness that problems arise. Professional advancement and achievements

do not just end with PhDs or EdDs. Degree holders should not have the negative complacency with stock thinking and

knowledge depression. Dissertation outputs are the Magnum Opus of educators’ academic profession; hence, unless they publish or present their paper in the international level

THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER BULACAN STATE UNIVERSITY City of Malolos

Issue No. 1 September 2011

In this issue

Faculty Research Grants p3 Collaborative Researches p4 Research Awards p4 BulSU Partners with LGU p6 CS Latest Advocacy p7 RDC Plan of Action p10

Opening Salvo for S.Y. 2011-2012:

RDC Holds Seminar - Writeshop on Preparation and Financing of Research Proposals

Dr. Pagulayan welcomes questions from the participants

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they just

Finally, we’ve come up with this Newsletter that would cater to all the colleges and units of the University. “The Quest” captures the real essence of research - the never ending search for knowledge, and the constant efforts of translating all these into practical use. Call it pragmatism with clear shades of functionality of the most essential things academically unearthed.

Like a baby being birthed, the Newsletter went through labor pains, with all the research outputs and activities waiting to be “capsulized” and presented. Certainly, when it comes to content, the RDC finds it overwhelmingly never wanting.

In Research parlance, countless possibilities and opportunities are at the offing; and things are just waiting to be scrutinized, touched, discovered and confirmed. We are thus exhorting you to share good ideas, quality feature articles and newsworthy events, and let the whole academic community and the world read your research schemes, projects and accomplishments. This time we all rushing to level up and go international.

For this issue, we are featuring the major research activities which include faculty paper presentations, trainings attended, recognition and research awards received and collaborative research and extension efforts with the communities.

We want to hear from you more often. Email us: carlamandap@yahoo.com or wowadiniasreyes@yahoo.com. Your comments, suggestions and letter to the Editor are welcome.

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With this maiden issue of the

“The Quest” for the fiscal year, let me

extend my warmest greetings to all. I would

like to congratulate the staff, contributors

and Coordinators from all colleges and

campuses for their never ending efforts and

endeavors in coming up with research

outputs, with the sheer desire of uplifting

quality life.

Indeed, upholding the ideals of Bulacan

State University, this RDC Newsletter will

always be one of the best channels to

convey pertinent details, achievements and

research significant activities of the

University in pursuit of relevance and

excellence.

Congratulations!

Challenges and Context

We’re indeed happy for the birth of “The Quest” whose maiden

issue carries all research related issues and concerns of the academe.

We decided to put up one publication with the hope of sustaining the effort

of various stakeholders of keeping the academies informed not so much

as we are involved in the discipline of research in general; but most

importantly, we have the duty as leaders and examples to our youth to

renew and uphold even more our highest commitment to national

development through research.

Our task is to address the burning issues confronting the field of

research today. We have, in the preparation to this maiden issue, taken

the liberty to present the initiative by each colleges encapsulated into

news items/reports which are all perceived to be relevant and significant

to all sectors concerned. However, the news items are by no means

limitation of the more substantial and deeper ramifications of the

development taking place in the research field perceived by the

concerned sectors. Precisely, this newsletter is here to share our

experiences, success and perhaps, our shortcomings in our effort to

improve our research pursuits. Our news items, pictorials, no matter how

insignificant and humble, would spell success or failure of this

undertaking.

We would like to say “kudos” to all stake holders who made this

issue possible (Can Dr. Merly be far behind?). Let this be the time for all

of us to face the challenges of today towards a brighter tomorrow.

Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus

Dr. Danilo S. Hilario

Dr. Dinia Delfina S. Reyes

Faculty and Student Research Projects Receive Institutional Funding

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contribute to the usual culture of “in-breeding”, fostering the traditional comfort zone mentality and seem to have gotten stalled in the middle of the hi-way of discovery and transmission.

To foster the research culture in the academe, the Graduate School policies should be geared towards attainment of international norms and standards for performance; curricula, academic processes should be research-directed; research mentoring and mentoring re-tooling should be strengthened; formation of consortia in various

forms and providing management support for research, incentives and policies for faculty development programs.

Close monitoring of

stakeholders or research proponents would ensure that no resources would be wasted and proper research outputs in an academic setting be propelled more within the realm of extension work and thus strongly interfacing research and extension practices in the academe.

Dr. Pagulayan shared this

strong statement by his mentor, Dr. Flor Lacanilao:

“Where did we go wrong?

We often blame corruption, over population and poverty, forgetting that those are effects or symptoms rather than causes of underdevelopment. We have spent too much time and resources addressing problem symptoms instead of attending to their causes. The direct cause of underdevelopment is poor Science and Technology, brought about by failure to do research properly.” (Underscoring by Dr. Pagulayan). (CAL: Dr. Dinia S. Reyes)

The year 2010 saw the completion of four (4) research projects which were instituted through internal funding sources. With the R&D Center at the helm, the University continues to implement programs and activities relevant to the institution’s research mandate.

Strengths and Needs of

Faculty Members of BULSU: Input to Professional Development Program. With the academic community as the target beneficiaries, the proponents, Dr. Emerlita Naguiat, Dr. Vicky Valenzuela and Dr. Erlinda Villamoran aimed at determining the professional strengths and needs of faculty based on their

level of competencies. Results

served as basis on the formulation of a professional development program for the faculty.

Mechanical Can Crusher.

This research project fabricated a machine for crushing aluminum cans into smaller pieces for the purpose of recycling and saving storage space. Led by Dr. Alfredo Mendoza, the project was

and

formulate a

Seminar-Writeshop… from page 1

completed in collaboration with selected Mechanical engineering students, namely: Kenneth Santos, Francis Faustino, John Entereso and Jerbert Bilale.

Marx 58 Tire Stripper. The study designed and fabricated a device that will easily break the bead, dismount and mount land vehicle tires. Headed also by Dr. Alfredo Mendoza, and in collaboration with selected Mechanical engineering students namely; R-Jay Relano, Christian Tuazon, Mark Anthony Redo and

Memorandum of Agreement, March 29, 2010 with Dr. Alfredo Mendoza and selected Mechanical engineering students

Merissa Lanoso, the project has won two major research awards for its creativity and innovativeness.

Oxy-acetylene Pathfinder.

This project was completed by Dr. Alfredo Mendoza and a group of Mechanical engineering students consisted of Jessie Ramirez, Denis Gonzales, Russel Macale and Ruel Dutado. It was developed to improve the traditional technique of cutting metals especially when forming perfect circles and straight lines. (CAL: Dr. Dinia S. Reyes)

Collaborative Researches

The College of Engineering has takes pride and enjoys the strong and increasing success in research performance for the Academic Year 2010-2011. The Electronics and Communications Engineering (ECE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME) departments have won top awards in two major research competitions showcasing new ideas in mobile and broadband communications and mechanical engineering, respectively.

The entry of the ECE

department in the 8th SWEEP

Innovation and Excellence Awards entitled “3D (Dengue Detecting

The University continues to explore external funding opportunities and thereby establish functional research linkages with various institutions. Two (2) collaborative research projects were approved during the last quarter of 2010 in the fields of medicinal and health researches.

In collaboration with AUF,

NEUST and CLHRDC, the study entitled “Pharmacological Studies of Selected Medicinal Plants” was first approved last May 2010 with a funding grant of Php150,000.00 from the Phillip Morris Phil. Inc.

Ms. Alma D. Politano and Mr. Raymund F. Javier, faculty members from the College of Science, were designated as lead researchers for this study representing the University in various research activities specified in the Contract. The study has recently conducted brine shrimp bioassay for toxicity, REC assay for mutagenicity and micronucleus assay for mutagenicity and antimutagenicity.

The second approved study

entitled, “Patients’ knowledge of

Device)” developed and presented by a group of students from the class of Engr. Rina Santiago, spearheaded by Don Angelo Teodoro and Engr. Oliver Mariano as Adviser, won 1

st Prize with a

cash equivalent of Php500,000.00 to the winning team and Php500,000.00 in the form of a grant to BulSU. The competition was participated by SWEEP partner schools and the final judging was made by a panel of experts selected by Smart

Communications last March. In addition to this, the project

“MARX 58 Tire Stripper” designed by a group of Mechanical of engineering students headed by

Marx 58 Tire Stripper Project Exhibit during the DOST-TAPI Invention Contest and Exhibit last August 24-26, 2010

Tuberculosis and Determination Treatment Compliance”, is a collaborative effort with various SUCs, private HEIs and selected government agencies.

With a 2.4M funding grant

from the PCHRD-DOST and DOH, the study aims to evaluate and improve the implementation of the National Tuberculosis Program in Region III. The study has completed its hospital surveys and interviews to date. (Ms. Carla M. Mandap)

R-Jay Relano with Dr. Alfredo Mendoza as Adviser, won 1

st prize

(Innovation Category) in the 3

rd Annual Research Award (ARAW

2010) held at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Sta Mesa, Manila last March 10, 2011. The same research study was presented in the DOST-TAPI 2010 Joint Central Luzon and NCR Invention Contests and Exhibits held in the Hiyas ng Bulacan Convention Center, City of Malolos on August 24-26, 2010. Having emerged as one of the Regional winners under the Student Creative Research Category, the project was brought to the National Competition in Cebu City last November.

The College of Engineering is highly motivated in soaring spirit, and greatly inspired by the incentives that come with these accomplishments. Looking forward that in the coming years, there will be more to expect as the campaign and support to conduct more competitive research outputs, intensified by the R&D Center and with full coordination of the Dean of Engineering, Dr. Nicanor Dela Rama. (COE: Engr. Rina S.P. Santiago)

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Faculty and Student Research Projects Win Awards

CSSP Gears towards the Promotion of Research Culture

Dr. Melissa Lucia-Reyes, Chairperson of the Department of Psychology of the De La Salle University-Taft, Manila with her colleague, Ms. Mary Ann Garo Santiago, delivered a lecture on how to conduct research using quantitative and qualitative research designs. This was held last June 9, 2011 in Tanghalang Plaridel, Audio Visual Room of the CSSP Building and was participated by the Social Science faculty members.

This undertaking is part of the CSSP Taunang Talastasan where discourses on various topics and issues under the umbrella of social sciences and philosophy are given elucidation for continuing professional education of its faculty members.

On June 30, 2011, a Seminar-Writeshop in the College was

conducted to apply the knowledge gained during the in-service training. It was held in the CSSP library and was attended by Mr.

Bobby Lopez, Mr. Ricardo Capule, Jr., Ms. Josefina Ochoa, Ms. Catherine Lazaro, Ms. Ria Ignacio, Mr. Frederick John Macale, and Mr. Charles Joseph De Guzman. After a long day of brainstorming and deliberation, the group finally drafted a research entitled “Career Women’s Perceived Level of Participation in Family Decision Making Process”.

These efforts of the research proponents from the College collectively respond to the challenge of the University to develop the research culture in the academic community for the upliftment of quality life. (CSSP: Mr. Bobby DG. Lopez)

In line with the university’s

vision of developing graduates capable of responding to the needs of the Region and the demands of global standards, the College of Home Economics (CHE) thru its faculty, attended a seminar on “Primer on Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism” at the UP Asian Institute of Tourism last May 18, 2011. This seminar was sponsored by the Union of Filipino Tourism Educators (UFTE). The seminar provided insights on how qualitative and quantitative researches are conducted and designed in the Hospitality and

The College of Information & Communications Technology held its 4

th In-House Review of

Completed Student Research Studies and Projects last March 25, 2011 at the CICT Reading Center.

Selected researches of

Information Technology and Computer Technology senior students were witnessed during the paper presentation. For the BS Information Technology Capstone Project, the following papers were presented through the help and guidance of Mr. Orlando S. Palmero, Jr.:

1) “CICT Online Grade

Evaluation System” by Paul Raymond Mendiola, Daniel Dionisio, Bryan Salting, Mary Rose Torculas and Akbar Tumale. Project Adviser: Mr. Alex Caparas

4th CICT In-House Review awards “Best Capstone Project” and “Best Project Design” Categories

2) “Online Reservation System for Amana Waterpark” by Mark Bryan Pangan, Sunshine Lazaro, Darwin Dela Cruz, Norman Galman, and Neil Justine Santos Project Adviser: Mrs. Mrs. Rosemarie Baustista

3) “RFID Library System for Bulacan Provincial Library” by Aevin Joseph Rabago, Bernadette Polintan, Jenny Lyn Espina, Anne Veronica Onciangco, Allan Andres and Sarie Durante. Project Adviser: Mr. Adrian Valmocina

And for the BIT Computer Technology Project Design, through the support and guidance of its Coordinator, Mr. Arvin Pagsibigan, the following researches were presented:

1.) “CICT Public Addressing and Information System” by John Webster Abihay;

CHE Faculty Attends Research Seminars

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Tourism industries. Furthermore, new trends in Hospitality and Tourism researches and activities were discussed.

Moreover, two of the members of the CHE Research Council attended a Seminar- Writeshop sponsored by the R&D Center of the Bulacan State University last July 8, 2011. Thru these events, the College hopes to bring out the best research outputs in the Hospitality and Tourism industries. (CHE: Ms. Joanna May C. Nepomuceno)

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Adrian Alejandro; Ma. Concepcion Alfonso; Ariel Bautista Mark Sean Lao; Marielle Shyra Pangilinan, Edy-Lyn B. Velasco; John Mark Perez; and Dexter David Reyes. Project Adviser: Mr. Ruel Paraiso

2.) “Multi Purpose Mobile Phone Station” by Alexander L. Aguilar; Benjie G. Guinto, Airene G. Din, Nico John D. Jolo, Jayson Manalo. Paul Jhon P. Carlos, Richard Arienda, Terrence delos Reyes, and Alvin Manio Project Adviser Mrs. Digna Evale

3.) “7-in-1 Key Operated Media Device” by Winston S. Adriano, Joseph Aven B. Capiral, Aljhon C. Mallari; Jason L.Maquiñana, Nikko C. Meneses, Rose Ann C. Macaraig, Joseph DR. Ignacio, Jezrel O. Acoriza; Vanessa Calderon, and Dennis D. Javier

Project Adviser: Mr. Eddinel Valentino.

The Board of Judges for the BSIT category consisted of Prof. Bernandino P. Malang, Director of the School of Information Technology Education of Baliuag University; and Engr. Romano A. Gabrillo and Engr. Alexander M. Aquino, faculty members of the BulSU College of Engineering.

For the BIT Computer Technology category, Board of Judges consisted of the following: Mr. Romeo Robles, Head of the ECT Department of BulSU College of Industrial Technology; Mr. Rufino De Jesus, OJT Coordinator of BulSU College of Information and Communications Technology; and Mr. Gregorio de Leon, Chairman of Sound System Committee of BulSU.

The research projects, “Online Reservation System for Amana Waterpark” and “Multi-Purpose Mobile Phone Station” emerged as winners in the Best Capstone Project and Best Project Design Categories, respectively. (CICT: Ms. Eunice B. Custodio)

Bustos Campus Partners with Local

Government to Undertake Researches

The Bulacan State University is true to its mission of building a transformative community as manifested by the recently concluded MOA signing between the BulSU represented by Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus and Local Government of Bustos, represented by Mayor Arnel F. Mendoza, last July 25, 2011 in front of the Bustos Municipal Building.

This endeavor undertakes

pertinent research activities which include the improvement of Day Care Teachers, promotion of the local government through the creation of website; and development and utilization of the Angat River.

Also present in the MOA

signing were the Administrators and R&D staff of BulSU-Bustos Campus and members of the Sangguniang Bayan.

The Bustos Campus also

spearheaded its 4th In-house Review of Completed Faculty Researches on August 4, 2011 held at the AVR of Pancho Building, through the efforts of its newly designated Research Coordinator, Ms. Leoncia Jane Azunta T. Nicdao.

The activity showcased the faculty researches which were critically evaluated by the R&D Director, Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat; Asst. Director Ms. Ma. Jenina A. Tongol and Dr. Reynaldo Sagum, faculty member of Bustos. (Bustos Campus: Leoncia Jane Azunta T. Nicdao)

Nursing Faculty and Students “Demystified” by Dr. Denise Polit

The College of Nursing together with about hundreds of Nursing schools in the country attended the series of lecture and seminar-workshop on Nursing research held at various venues last January 2011 and jointly sponsored by the Mique International Conference and Event Planners (MICEP).

The seminar-workshop for students was held at the Philippine Trade Training Center, Pasay City last January 23 and 30 while the workshop for faculty was held last January 24 at the College of St. Benilde Hotel, Manila.

Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus, Mayor Arnel F. Mendoza and the Administrators of the BulSU-Bustos Campus signed the Memorandum of Agreement last July 25, 2011

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The College of Industrial Technology (CIT) held their local In-House Review of Completed Researches last November 15, 2010 at the CIT E-Learning Center. The event was participated by the following faculty members: Dr. Dolly P. Maroma and Mr. Jay De Jesus from the Food Technology Department; Engr. Bernardo Pangilinan, Engr. Wenceslao Valerio and Allen Maroma from the EEC Department; and Mr. Reynaldo Salamat from the Drafting Technology Department.

Dr. Maroma and Mr. De Jesus won the Best R&D Paper for their research, “Motor Operated Lazy Susan with Lights and Sound Effects”. The proponents also represented the College in the University wide research competition sponsored by the R&D Center last November where they also won the Best R&D Paper for the Technology Generation category. The project was also presented in the Central Luzon Industry and Energy Research and

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The College of Science (CS)

is currently working on a research and extension project entitled: “Level 1 Monitoring: Structural and Functional Characteristics of Mangroves and Degree of Human Impact”. The project is part of a three-phase program that aims to rehabilitate and monitor the coastal areas and mangrove habitats of Bulakan, Bulacan. The program was recently launched last August 2011 when a Memorandum of Agreement was signed between BulSU and the Municipality of Bulakan by their agency heads, Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus and Mayor Patrick Meneses.

The theme for the event was “Demystifying Nursing Research: A lifelong Path to Evidence-Based Nursing Practice”, with the top world expert on research and the well-acclaimed author on nursing research, Dr. Denise Polit, as the resource speaker. Dr. Polit is an American researcher, but not a nurse by profession. She has published a book being used by almost all Nursing schools entitled “Nursing Research: Generating and Assessing Evidence for Nursing Practice” in 2008 and has been translated into various languages.

Basic ideas on the use of

research in the nursing practice were introduced. Several topics were also discussed to encourage and stimulate positive thinking among nursing students about conducting research. Techniques on generating research questions were emphasized using clinical scenarios to stress out different ways on how getting good evidence can help practicing nurses improve. (CON: Ms. Mart Juaresa Cabantog)

“Motor Operated Lazy Susan” wins R&D Awards

Development Consortium (CLIERDEC) Regional R&D Symposium held at Baliuag University, Baliuag, Bulacan last December 9, 2010 and competed with fourteen participating schools in the Region. Papers were evaluated according to the following criteria: contribution to the national/regional goals; sustainability; adequacy of design and methodologies; and clarity and style of presentation. The project won 3

rd Place in the

Best R&D Paper Category. (CIT: Mr. Allen N. Maroma and Dr. Warlito M. Galita)

CS Latest Advocacy: Rehabilitation and Monitoring of the Coastal Areas and Mangrove Habitats of Bulakan, Bulacan

The first monitoring visit was conducted last January 2011 and plans are already underway for the next monitoring schedule. The activities in the next project include determination of the physico-chemical and biological properties of the soil and water samples in the coastal areas of Wawang Capiz; monitoring the structural and functional properties of existing mangroves in the area and planting of mangrove propagules to increase forest cover.

The College of Science has a

strong research and extension program along the areas of Environmental Management and

Prehabilitation, Microbiology and Limnology. Other projects are underway that are also in connection with the mangrove monitoring and these include assessment of the physico-chemical properties of the Bulakan river which is currently susceptible to pollution that could result to degradation.

The researchers and extension

workers of the College are also working on new projects that complement their curricular offerings, namely, BS Biology and BS Mathematics. (CS: Ms. Maria Jenina A. Tongol)

“Motor Operated Lazy Susan” Project Presentation last November 23, 2010

Geronimo R. Lajom, uap, Arch. Godesil G. Lejarde, uap, Arch. Ronald Allan M. Alongalay, uap, Arch. Jeffrey Carlo Gavino, and Arch. Ariel Reyes, uap, attended the International Lighting Associations of the World (ILAW) Conference held in Fontana Leisure Park, Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga last February 3-4, 2011.

This international conference

aims to expand knowledge and explore possible research topics in relation to Architectural Lighting. (CAFA: Arch. Godesil G. Lejarde).

L.Arch. Madonna P. Danao, pala (Philippine Association of Landscape Architects) and faculty of the College of Architecture and Fine Arts (CAFA) attended the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) Asia Pacific Regional Congress in Bangkok, Thailand last January 17-21, 2011 with theme, “Hospitality: Interact with land.” The purpose of IFLA is to coordinate the activities of member associations when dealing with global issues and to ensure that the profession of Landscape Architecture continues to prosper as it affects the design and management of our environment. Scientific papers presented were divided into six topics: 1) Water and Hospitality; 3) Thai current Design and Hospitality; 4) Diversity and Hospitality; 5) Healing Landscapes; and 6) Urban Green.

The highlights of the event include lectures, charette, and group works that created installation art and exposure trips to various historical sites. Among the lecturers were Mr. Takano Fumiako of Takano Landscape, who discussed about Environmental Arts and Landscape Design of Hokaido Japan, Mr. Pin Sasao: Installation and Land Art, and Mr. Treechart Loakewoo: Conservation of Ampawa Cultural Heritage, Catherin Bull AM MLArch (Melb) Dr. Des (Harvard) Emeritus Professor, Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, University of Melbourne who talked about, “From land to landscape: from space to place-landscape architecture as an agent of contemporary transformation.” The Department of Landscape Architecture of Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Landscape Architects Association (TALA) and Uniresearch sponsored the activities of IFLA APR congress. The participants also visited the BAA Klong Khon community, a mangrove reforestation area.

On the other hand, a group of

Architecture faculty consisted of Arch. Ma. Saturnina C. Parungao, uap, Arch. Ma. Teresa V. Gopez, uap, Arch. Danny D. Capili, uap, Arch. Danilo S. Faustino, uap, Arch.

working closely with some part-time teachers in group cooperative research efforts:

1. “Language Learning

Motivation as a Correlate of Learning Autonomy Among the Selected Students of the College of Arts and Letters” Proponents: Estrella F. Fajardo, Benedicta R. Buenaventura and Criszah Flor A. Domingo

2. “Development of Instructional Materials in Teaching English 113 (Study and Thinking Skills) Proponent: Susan M. Galvez

3. “A Survey on the Best Assessment Practices of Literature Teachers in the College of Arts and Letters” Proponents: Issachar A. Dela Cerna, Marjorie Miguel, and Annalyn M. Pascual

4. “Test in the English Achievement of Selected Freshmen in the College of Arts and Letters”

Participants of 2011 ILAW Conference February 3-4, 2011

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CAFA Faculty attends International Conferences

CAL Faculty Action Research Efforts: Crucial in Leveling Up Towards Accreditation

In the spirit of developing a culture of research, the College of Arts and Letters (CAL) after an academic deliberation spearheaded by the Assistant Dean, Dr. Bonifacio Cunanan and College Research Coordinator, Dr. Dinia Delfina S. Reyes, identified areas for research and came up with eleven most relevant research titles, providing the CAL faculty a platform to produce research outputs and gird up towards accreditation of the College.

The identified areas include:

Discourse Analysis; English for Academic/Specific Purposes; Journalism, Qualitative Research Methods in Mass Communication; Language Advertising; Pagtuturo ng Filipino, Panitikan/Literature, Paghahanda ng mga Kagamitang Pampagtuturo; Writing and Contrastive Rhetoric.

Specifically, six regular CAL

faculty responded to the urgent call

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Proponents: Yolanda B. Villavicencio, Crisanta De Leon, Ma. Faye Caballero

5. “Kabisaan ng mga Lokal na Likhang Kagamitang Pampagtuturo sa Kagawaran ng Filipino sa BulSU”

Proponents: Orlando D. Pineda, Bay-Viz Caleon, Josephine Arceta

6. “Isang Sarbey sa Kakayahang Pampanitikan ng mga Piling Mag-aaral sa Batsilyer ng Sining sa Kolehiyo ng Artes at Letras”

Proponent: Edilberto Larin

Apparently, there is a sense of

urgency and advocacy in triggering the stakeholders to level up research activities. Dr. Bonifacio Cunanan successfully presented these titles during the Echo-Seminar inspired by Temasek Foundation and Center for English Language Communication, National University of Singapore (NUS). Dr. Bonifacio Cunanan went to NUS on December 6-8,2010. (CAL: Dr. Dinia S. Reyes)

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The Challenge

The Angat river and watershed region provides irrigation to Bulacan farms and supply about 90-97% of Metro Manila’s electricity and water needs. Intense urban industrialization around the river, coupled with steady in-migration of informal settlers who depend on the river for livelihood and waste disposal, make this a classic “tragedy of the commons” problem.

Angat river borders dozens of villages located in the 11 out of 24 municipalities of Bulacan province, northeast of Manila. Addressing

watershed management and river governance and given this political-

New Research Collaboration Eyed

THE QUEST Editorial Staff

Dr. Dinia Delfina S. Reyes Editor

Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat Associate Editor

Ms. Carla M. Mandap Assistant Editor/Layout Artist

Contributors

Ms. Mart Juaresa M. Cabantog

Ms. Eunice B. Custodio Dr. Warlito M. Galita

Arch. Godesil G. Lejarde Mr. Bobby DG. Lopez Mr. Allen N. Maroma

Ms. Joana May C. Nepomuceno Ms. Leoncia Jane Azunta Nicdao

Engr. Rina S.P. Santiago Ms. Ma. Jenina A. Tongol

Mr. Marvin R. Tullao

Technical Staff Ms. Jean C. Gonzales

Dr. Danilo S. Hilario Dr. Mariano C. De Jesus

Consultants

Published by

Bulacan State Univeristy Research and Development Center

City of Malolos

www.bulsu.edu.ph (044) 796 0916

geographic complexity requires civic capacity, intermunicipal and

interjurisdictional cooperation and the translation of academic research into useable information for institutional collaborative action at the local-regional levels. Partnership Goals

The proposed partnership aims to examine how universities can serve as critical enabler of civic capacity and collaborative problem solving among governments, citizens, civic associations and other stakeholders for productive engagement and management of the watershed regions.

The challenge of the proposed project and partnership is directed to the following objectives: (1) create training and curriculum program for capacity building of local leaders and staff; (2) analyze the politics of institutions in regional watershed and Angat river management and governance; and (3) identify constraints and opportunities for all collaborative governance and universities involvement in this endeavor.

Partnership Outcomes

The project builds on partnerships between UBC-CHS, UBC UN Habitat Exchange, De La Salle University, Bulacan State University and the Bulacan Provincial Government. Long term impacts of the partnership inlcude future research and social learning linking collaborative river governance with regional development planning in the other river basins, particulary in Pampanga, Pasig, Marikinina, Laguna and Pangansinan and Lingayen Gulf in the north, Naga and Bicol river basin in the southern region of Luzon. (Dr. Danilo S. Hilario)

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The Research and Development Center (RDC) is determined to revitalize its commitment and endeavors towards Research and Development. Hence, the RDC, through a collaborative effort of empowered research-oriented individuals, will undertake the following broad activities/plan for the School Year 2011-2012:

1. Enhancing Research Capability. The activities will comprise of seminar-workshops on data analysis, research-extension linkages and research proposal writeshop taking into consideration the University research agenda as well as the funding thrusts of the various funding agencies.

Seminar-workshop on research publication writing will also be conducted to enable the faculty members to understand the relevance of research functions; articulate the need to publish in refereed journals; choose appropriate journal publications for their research articles; observe the guidelines for submitting journal articles; demonstrate skills for writing publishable journal articles; and eventually learn to critique journal article of peers.

2. Research Utilization. This will consist of newsletter publication, bulletin of information, exhibits of completed researches/projects and in-house reviews.

Interfacing research and extension will also be implemented to publicize widely and optimize the utilization of the research outputs in extension and University projects/ programs. The research and extension educators and specialist shall teach, facilitate and collaborate in providing research-based information for social mobility of its recipients.

3. Strengthening Inter-Institutional Research Collaboration. This will include participation to common activities like conferences, meetings, networking, outsourcing and other related activities as well as sharing of technical experts.

Collaboration will be actively promoted to break down the barriers among universities, industry, commerce, government and the public services. Specific driving factors include: the growth of the knowledge economy and attempts to strengthen the economic and social contribution of research; a shift towards more applied research in collaboration with other knowledge creators and users; greater concentration of research activity and partnership in the use of plant, equipment and expertise; the growth of the directed mode of funding based on priority areas and problem oriented project funding; and, the shift towards a mass higher education system and lifelong learning.

4. Intensifying Linkages with the Municipal and Provincial Government. This will focus on the identification of the municipal and provincial government’s thrusts and support to research and development to enable the RDC to intensify linkage with, and catalyzing linkage between the government sector. The research partnership with lead to the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation based on local and regional strengths and discovering the economic competitiveness opportunities and challenges facing municipalities.

5. Funding of Faculty-Student Researches. This intends to encourage the faculty members (research instructors and thesis

advisers) and students to conduct researches based on the priorities of the University; and to provide funding for acceptable research proposals. The research instructors and advisers will make the initial evaluation on the merits of the students’ proposals before submitting the proposals to the University Research Council for possible funding. 6. Establishment and Maintenance of RDC Database. The Database will include information of the research outputs (institutional researches including theses and dissertations), research manpower and research linkages among others. The database will keep track of all the information and facilitate an organized storage of data. 7. Creation of Research Clusters. The four (4) interdisciplinary research clusters are designed to enable scholars to better exchange ideas and explore emerging research areas and to work more effectively with industry, other research organizations and the community.

The Clusters are truly interdisciplinary in nature, which will involve all colleges/campuses to showcase their research strengths and have a direct tie to a graduate program. These research clusters will be powerful centers of creativity, in which teams of researchers from a wide range of disciplines collaborate across traditional boundaries to bring research knowledge to bear on issues of intellectual, scientific, social, economic, environmental and cultural importance. Each Cluster will be spearheaded by a Chair who will direct the activities and progress of research cluster programs. This Cluster Chair should have the expertise to direct Cluster activities and to engage other faculty members as well as the students in conducting researches. Thus, Cluster Chair is responsible in organizing cohesive, comprehensive, synergistic programs that lead to the development of interdisciplinary proposals and funding opportunities.

The Research Clusters will allow the University to effectively focus its capabilities, match the requirements of funding agencies, support interdisciplinary research and provide opportunities for faculty participation in sponsored programs.

The BulSU - RDC research clusters include: (1) Research Cluster for Culture, Education, and Social Sciences; (2) Research Cluster for Basic Sciences; (3) Research Cluster for Engineering and Industrial Research; (4) Research Cluster for Health and Sports Science.

8. Creation of Intellectual Property Office. This aims to create a

University environment that encourages the generation of new knowledge by faculty, staff, and students; to facilitate wide transfer of useful inventions and writings to society; to motivate the development and dissemination of intellectual property by providing appropriate financial rewards to creators and the University, and administrative assistance to creators; and to ensure that the financial return from the development of intellectual property does not distort decisions and operations of the University in a manner contrary to the mission of the University. The RDC will exert so much of its effort in accomplishing the identified activities with the end in view of establishing a dynamic research culture in the academe.

RDC Plan of Action for S.Y. 2011-2012 Dr. Emerlita S. Naguiat