59 Papers, Posters Evaluated at 9th Student RDE In-house Review

The University of Southern Mindanao (USM), through the esteemed panel of evaluators, evaluated 30 research papers and 29 posters in three different categories, namely, Basic Research, Applied Research, and Social/Extension during the 9thStudent Research Development and Extension (RDE) In-house Review on June 20, 2024, at the USM Commercial Building, USM, Kabacan, Cotabato. 

Here are the Top 3 Best Papers and Posters of the different categories: 

Basic Research Category

The evaluators of the papers and posters in the basic research category were Dr. Naomi G. Tangonan, Prof. Bryan Lloyd Bretaña, and Dr. Precious Amor Beso-Ferrer.  

Best Paper: Nematode Community Structure in Musa acuminata colla (Lakatan) Farms with Continuous Cropping System. Researcher: Baby Nhor Ambel Adviser: Ma. Teodora N. Cabasan

2nd Best Paper: Macroscopic Lesions of Beef and Offals of Cattle in Selected Abbatoirs of Cotabato Province Researcher: Aubrey Garidan Adviser: Elizabeth C. Molina

3rd Best Paper: Development of Tapioca Starch-Based Biopolymer with Polyaniline as a Potential Colorimetric pH sensor Researcher: John Belne Gallego Adviser: Benhamin I. Mamalo 

Best Poster: Testing the Potential Freshwater Odonates as Indicator of Water Quality  Researcher: Rey John Cortez Advisers: Krizler Tanalgo and Angelo Agduma

2nd Best Poster: Anti-microbial Susceptibility of Enterococci Isolated from Broiler Chickens in Selected Farms of General Santos City Researcher: Leo Jay N. Dela Torre

3rd Best Poster: Antagonistic Potential of Phyllosphere Microorganisms Against New Rubber Leaf Disease Caused by Nigrospora oryzae Researcher: Jenny Rose Castro 

Applied Research Category

Dr. Ariston D. Calvo, Dr. Jurhamid C. Imlan, and Dr. Florence Roy Salvaña were the panel of evaluators under the Applied Research Category. 

Best Paper: Animal Feed Pellet Machine for Small-scale Livestock Farming  Researchers: Johanna Lee Alla, Mheca Joy Impuerto, Jimmy Rama

2nd Best Paper: Dry Rubber Content Determination of Natural Rubber Latex Using Near-Infrared Spectrometry (NIRS) Researcher: Girly Dela Cruz Advisers: Melecio A. Cordero, Randy B. Tumacder 

3rd Best Paper: Design, Fabrication, and Texting of Fermentation Bin for Cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) Researcher: Shane Marie Artizuela Adviser: Renel M. Alucilja

Best Poster: Design, Fabrication, and Texting of Fermentation Bin for Cacao (Theobroma Cacao L.) Researcher: Shane Marie Artizuela Adviser: Renel M. Alucilja

2nd Best Poster: Dry Rubber Content Determination of Natural Rubber Latex Using Near-Infrared Spectrometry (NIRS) Researchers: Girly Dela Cruz, Melecio A. Cordero, Randy B. Tumacder 

3rd Best Poster: Rubber Leaf Disease Detection Tool Using YOLO vs8 Algorithm: Algorithm a Segmentation ApproachResearcher: Mrvic S. Pangyao 

Social/Extension Category

The Social/Extension Category evaluators were Dr. Lorna G. Valdez, Dr. Jalaloden B. Marohom, and Dr. Mary Joy Cañolas. 

Best Paper: The Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure Index (CSRDI) on Financial Performance and Firm Value Researcher: Kayla Clarisse Saligumba Adviser: Sandra Angela Bangcaya

2nd Best Paper: Unfiltering Tubes: A Convergent Study of the Lives of Dialysis Patients  Researcher: Carl Jayson Sierra  Adviser: Maria Angelika Balungay

3rd Best Paper: (Re) Imagining Multidimensional Inequality among Maguindanaoan Families Living Near Liagawasan Marsh, Philippines: Informing Development of a Conceptual Paradigm of Structural Violence in a Bangsamoro Community Researcher: John Ryan Fernandez Adviser: Rowell Nitafan

Best Poster: Perspective of Care: Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers with Cancer-Diagnosed Patients

2nd Best Poster: Tales from the Soil: Exploring the Burden of Soil-Transmitted Helminths in the Muslim Community of Malabang, Lanao Del Sur Researcher: Johaydin C. Saad 

3rd Best Poster: The Influence of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure Index (CSRDI) on Financial Performance and Firm Value Researcher: Kayla Clarisse Saligumba Adviser: Sandra Angela Bangcaya

Guided by its theme: “Tomorrow’s Pioneers: Student Researchers Shaping the Future”, the annual activity selected and recognized the best research conducted in the university and served as the venue to exchange discoveries, products, and strategies relevant to the vision, mission, and objectives of USM.