by Dr. Lelisa J. Teodosio & Sally R. Villasis
To mainstream the various programs of Aklan State University (ASU) towards agriculture and fishery, researchers gathered together on July 14-15, 2011 at the ASU Review Center, Banga, Aklan for the annual research and development in-house review.
Researchers from five (5) campuses of ASU presented a total of 45 research papers. Of these, five (5) are on-going, 24 are proposed while 16 were completed.
The best papers for agri-fishery and eco-tourism were awarded. They are "Inventory and Bioprospecting of Natural Dye-Yielding Plants in the Province of Aklan" presented by Prof. Arlene Dela Cruz et.al.; "Yield Performance of Pummelo var. Helmar as Affected by Pruning and Different Sources of Fertilizer" presented by Prof. Michael T. Ibisate et.al.; and "Resource Assessment of Brackish Rivers of New Washington, Aklan presented by Prof. Zaida A. Ochavo et.al.
For the education, socio-economics and related fields, the best papers are "Perception and Acceptance of Fingerprint Biometric Technology Among Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel of the ASU: Basis for Policy Recommendation" presented by Dr. Alfonsa Fanie A. Radislao et.al.; "Learning Strategies of BSEd 3 Students in English Language Proficiency as a Second Language" presented by Prof. Librada F. Rebustes et.al; "Leadership Dimension Among Deans and Directors of Aklan State University: Its Implication to Public Administration" presented by Prof. Nicolas et.al.
"We believe that what makes a university is its research. Thus, to sustain further improvement of the quality of researches in ASU, the activity was conducted", said Dr. Anna Mae Relingo, Officer-In-Charge of the Office of the Vice Pres. of Research and Extension and Western Visayas Agriculture Resources Research and Development Consortium Regional Techno Gabay Coordinator.
Recognizing the expertise of the ASU’s partner institutions, panel evaluators were invited to assist in achieving the goal of enhancing the research and development initiatives of ASU.
For Category A, the panelists were Dr. Lily Ann D. Lando, Director for Applied Communication Division, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD); Mr. Rolando V. Labios, Chief Agriculturist and Coordinator for Research Office of the Director, Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research; Dr. Ulysses M. Montojo, Senior Aquaculturist and In-Charge of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division of DA-National Fisheries Research and Development Institute; WESVARRDEC Director Joseph Edward O. Idemne was represented by Dr. Geronimo L. Gregorio, Vice President for Research, Development and Extension of Capiz State University; Chair of PASUC VI Research Management Council and Coordinator of WESVARRDEC R&D Group; and Dr. Jonic Natividad, Regional Veteri-nary Quarantine Officer, DA-Regional Field Office 6.
For Category B, the evaluators were Dr. Evelyn L. Gregorio, Professor VI and faculty of CapSU Graduate School and Social Science Researcher; Ms. Andrea Panilla, Senior Science Research Specialist, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) 6; and Dr. Ersyl T. Biray, Vice President for Academic Affairs, ASU.
President Danilo E. Abayon said, we can do something after several years of inculcating the need to conduct researches by the faculty. It will also be welcome to the stakeholders that the University is getting mature in terms of the conduct of these researches.
He emphasized that the researchers should publish in ISI Journals, as they have already gone through national and international presentations.
Likewise, Abayon cited that the researchers must revive many centers in ASU such as the Center for Productive Use of Renewable Energy, operate the Biodiesel Plant, establish partnership with DOST for the Natural Dye Technology Resource Center, and sustain many other projects that are geared towards the improvement of the University’s R&D and extension programs.
During the closing ceremonies, Dr. Lando expressed her appreciation to the ASU for braving the very important event. She learned that the qualities of researches they have evaluated are much better than two or three years earlier. She inspired the researchers to continue conducting researches as ASU has big responsibility being a Regional University. ASU must lead the way not only for the ASU community but also for their colleagues in the other universities in the region. /MP
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