Student research excellence showcases across disciplines at Collegewide Congress

The Collegewide Student Research Congress, organized by the Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) office, gathered aspiring scholars and innovators at RDE Building, ASC-Luna Campus on July 4.

Dr. Rema Bascos Ocampo, Campus Academic Dean, highlighted the congress as a celebration of inquiry, innovation, and the pursuit of knowledge beyond academic requirements.

Dr. Ma. Christina Z. Manicad, RDI Director, underscored the significance of the congress in fostering a research-oriented academic environment. “The research congress is very important in integrating research into the educational experience, equipping students with essential skills for their academic and professional futures,” she said.

Participants presented their research under three thematic categories: Non-AANR (Education and Socio-Cultural Studies), Food Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology (FIEET), and Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR).

The following research entries were recognized as winners across their respective categories:

NON-AANR (Education and Socio-Cultural)

Education Category

1st Place: Development and Validation of Sci-Card Hero: A Teaching Tool for Environmental Science Concepts on Elementary Grades

Researchers: Joshua Feria, Jocel H. Tangunan, Faith O. Bonoan, and Lady Mae A. Payagen

Adviser: Instructor Mark Neil A. Galut

2nd Place: Syntax in Focus: An Error-Based Approach for Targeted English Instruction Among Grade 11 Student in Apayao

Researchers: Justinne Andrei M. Guillermo, Emerson Q. Peralta, and Lee Anne Salavdor

Adviser: Dr. Marvelyn Ignacio

3rd Place: Cultivating Narrative Fluency and Creativity: A Story Sheet Approach for Grade 2 Learners

Researchers: Jamaica Russelle J. Hurtado, Harlie Joy A. Gabutan, and Remalyn S. Guillermo

Adviser: Instructor Mark Neil A. Galut

Socio-Cultural Category

1st Place: Academic Struggles of Students with Disabilities: Basis for Policy Formulation

Researchers: Mike Julious Z. Leaño, Pearl Avery A. Zuniga, Lexiveen C. Furuggana, and Almeda A. Laylay

Adviser: Instructor John Lloyd G. Ramos

FIEET Category

1st Place: The Development of Alternative Particle Board Using Coconut Coir and Tanguile Leaves

Researchers: Delson A. Puegan and Darwin S. Ancheta

Adviser: Engr. Brent C. Begay

2nd Place: Sargassum Seaweed Cracker: A Sustainable Solution for Promoting Underutilized Seaweed

Researchers: Queeninette Cudala, Justine Alaban, Kaecee Baletbet, John Patrick Cargado, Jezreel Carter Monte, and Jem Racimo

Adviser: Dr. Decy Derecho-Sienda

3rd Place: Online Document Request Portal of Apayao State College

Researchers: Christopher Molina, William Harry Agarpao, and Joarryluz Agorilla

Advisers: Associate Professor Magilyn A. Racacho and Dr. Imelda Taguiam

AANR Category (Science and Technology and Social)

S & T AANR

1st Place: Optimizing Laying Performance and Egg Quality of Quail Through Varied Dietary Calcium Sources

Researchers: Xyzerline Razalan and Desayrie W. Denus

Adviser: Assistant Professor Quennie A. Berbano

2nd Place: Growth Response of Pekin Duck (Anas plathyrynchos) on the Inclusion of Madre de Agua (Thrichanthera gigantea) Leaf on Basal Diets Under Intensive System

Researcher: Shareemae Tondo

Advisers: Edmharlene Concepion and John Alvin A. Concepion

3rd Place: Root Yield of Carrots (Daucus carota L.) as Affected by Enhanced Soil Amendments and Planting Distance Under Apayao Conditions

Researchers: Crizelle A. Valiente and Rissa B. Claro

Adviser: Instructor Mary Cris T. Undajon

Social AANR

1st Place: Mapping of the Binucao (Garcinia binucao) Tree in Luna, Apayao: Potential for Product Development

Researchers: Kathy B. Sao, Henry B. Cortado Jr., and Abegail E. Batara

Adviser: Dr. Maria Christina Z. Manicad

2nd Place: Tree Diversity Assessment of Apayao Nature Forest Park at Bucao Marag Valley, Luna, Apayao

Researchers: April O. Liwan, Adah Bianca C. Apil, and Jay B. Gean

Adviser: Dr. David A. Rodolfo