CATBALOGAN CITY – Samar State University (SSU) became the forefront on the 3rd National Conference on Methodological Advances in Research (NCMAR) last November 20-22 at the SSU Convention Center, which was, according to Keynote Speaker Dr. George M. Colorado, the only research confab focused on advanced research methodologies.
“Allow me to express my deep gratitude to the Visayas-Mindanao Consortium for Journal Publication, Inc. for bringing the 3rd NCMAR to SSU. The University gladly welcomes this relevant and timely event as it opens doors of opportunities and linkages,” stated Dr. Marilyn D. Cardoso, SSU President.
The confab is a local initiative of the Visayas Mindanao Consortium for Journal Publication, Inc. (VMCJPI) thru its member institutions, Agusan Del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology, Bohol Island State University, Cebu Normal University, Cebu Technological University, Eastern Visayas State University, Jose Rizal Memorial State University, Leyte Normal University, Southern Leyte State University, Negros Oriental State University, Northwestern State College of Science and Technology, Biliran Province State University, Surigao Del Sur State University, Surigao State College of Technology, University of San Jose Recoletos, and SSU.
Tagged with the theme, “Advancing Research Methodologies for Sustainable Development,” the Consortium Chair of VMCJPI, Dr. Francis Ann R. Sy, said that it is not just the consortium’s vision, but a ‘national vision’.
“Our theme for this national conference is highly relevant for the purpose of impacting national, social, cultural, and economic development and it is my sincere hope that may this gathering increase knowledge, and spark interest among participants to take part in finding solutions to problems and may create ripple effects on their respective institutions,” she said.
NCMAR emphasizes six strands: (1) Simulation and Modelling; (2) Data Mining and Multivariate Methods; (3) Theory Development Methods; (4) Experiments and Technology Development; (5) Descriptive Quantitative Method; and (6) Descriptive Qualitative Method.
The following were the winners hailed after the two-day paper presentation:
Observers’ Choice Award (per track)
Descriptive Qualitative Methods Theory Development: Helen P. Garcia
Simulation and Modelling: Chrysler Cabusa and Clare Maristela Galon
Experiments and Technology Development: Jestoni Orque
Descriptive Quantitative Methods: Analiza Amable
Data Mining and Multivariate: Jomarie Salar
Best Oral Presentation
Descriptive Qualitative Methods: Vincent Justine L. Realino
Theory Development: Helen P. Garcia
Simulation and Modelling: Francis Rey F. Padao
Experiments and Technology Development: Engr. Raven Tabiongan
Descriptive Quantitative Methods: Dr. Lanie M. Pacadaljen
Data Mining and Multivariate: Derren N. Gaylo
Best Paper
1st Place: “Random Walk Simulation of Fibro Blast Cells through Rytrack Labview Software Applications” by Clare Maristella Gabon
2nd Place: “System of Thermal Regulation and Preference” by Engr. Raven Tabiongan
3rd Place: “Complexity of Global Economic Disparity and Integration of Countries” by Helen Garcia
