Liceo U Conducts 4th Intercollegiate Research Contest




To cap this year’s research activities, Liceo de Cagayan University, through the leadership of Dr. Lesley Casas, Vice President for Research, Publication, and Extension, held the 4th Intercollegiate Research Contest on March 10, 2017 at the AVR 3, NAC Building.
The annual event showcased the research outputs of students in Social Sciences Qualitative, Social Sciences Quantitative, Descriptive and Experimental Health Research, and Applied Research. Dr. Ma. Florecilla C. Cinches, Vice President for Academic Affairs, welcomed the participants. In recognition of student’s contribution to research and community extension activities, certificate of excellence was awarded to Ms. Angeline D. Beltran, for winning 3rd Place in the National Health Research Contest, Student Category, during the 10th Philippine National Health Research System Contest last August 9-12, 2016, and to Ms. Anajean J. Jandayan, as Regional Winner of CHED X Volunteerism Story Writing Contest last February 2, 2017.
The judges were Dr. Andrea G. Azuelo from CMU and Ms. Karen Kay Alcesto from DOH for health research category. The evaluators for the social sciences research were Dr. Fernando V. Magdato, Jr. from USEP and Dr. Apolinar T. Paulican, from MVC. The applied research outputs were evaluated by Dr. Ray Butch D. Mahinay from DepEd and Dr. Nick C. Pañares from DepEd. The winners are the following:
ORAL RESEARCH PRESENTATION
Social Sciences Qualitative Research Category
First Place: Higher Education Institution Student Satisfaction as Predictor of Student Referral Inclination:
The Case of HEI A
Researchers: Donnie B. Plaza, Danica Nelrose L. Radaza, Sasha A. Rara, Paul Anthony B. Reyes, and Ruth B. Rivera
College: Business and Accountancy
2nd Place: Social Realities in Short Amateur Films and their Influence on the Viewers
Researchers: Lancer M. Asino, Maria Vashtie V. Cabana, and Cinderella Faye E. Obenita
College: Arts and Sciences
Social Sciences Quantitative Research Category
First Place: Functional Independence and Quality of Life among Retirees
Researchers: Arnel O. Barba, Mary Claire P. Gallardo, Hannah Mae D. Lapisigue,
Sigrid Ann O. Nisperos, Elaine Y. Velasco
College: Rehabilitation Sciences
2nd Place: Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy among Adult Substance Abusers at Home Wellness Center
Researchers: Crisgel Jean Navigar, Jack Ford Escalante, Klyde Marc Villarta, Zarah May Timbal
College: Arts and Sciences
3rd Place: Community Extension Services: Basis for Intervention
Researchers: Saira M. Abdulmajid, Jojame Mae P. Bagongon, Jyramhe P. Montero, Joyce Gay N. Baculio,
Richellou V. Cagay
College: Teacher Education
Descriptive Health Research Category
1st Place: The Incidence of Trichonomas vaginalis among Female Entertainment Establishment Workers
at Cagayan de Oro City
Researchers: Leshem Aedrel D. Bona, Maria Naomi E. Fuentes, Jennifer Cloe A. Munalem, Roelen B. Relegano, Reggan S. Romarate
College: Medical Laboratory Science
2nd Place: Knowledge and Practices on Infection Control of Hospital Personnel of a Secondary Hospital in
Cagayan de Oro City
Researchers: Reiner Jee C. Atienza, Jil Elaiza C. Chua, Norilyn V. Manlosa, Jason C. Tongco
College: Nursing
Experimental Health Research Category
1st Place: Processed Waste Materials: Its Strength and Weight Potential for Wheelchair Frame
Researchers: Sheira Nicole G. Go, Chella Mae T. Juridico, Karen Louise U. Salabas, Chad Daniel A. Trinidad
College: Rehabilitation Sciences
2nd Place: Determination of the Antiplatelet Aggregation Activity of the Methanolic Extract of
Alocasia macrorhiza L. (Biga) Leaves Using Giemsa Microplate Assay
Researchers: Ana Mercedes P. Berjes, Precious Bernadette B. Inot, Kay Elyn G. Nillas, Donna Claire P. Pepito
College: Pharmacy
3rd Place: In Vitro Assessment on the Antihelmintic Property of Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Crude Extract Against Ascaris suum in Pigs
Researchers: Arvin Jay B. Ravina, Philip John D. Aboniawan, Dwight P. Bontuyan, May C. Cantero,
Edriane S. Fuertes, Yasnodin M. Malambut
College: Medical Laboratory Science
Applied Research Category
1st Place: Flood Mitigation Along C.M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City in
Limketkai and MUST Areas
Researchers: Norodden P. Sarosong, Rey Anthony S. Sulatan, Marvin M. Bakil, Ahmad B. Maruhom,
Deemar B. Alfaro
College: Engineering
2nd Place: Concept of Bees Life in their Adult Stages: Android Virtual Reality Game on Google Cardboard
Researchers: Paul Christian G. Babac, Aljon M. Nale, and Geraldo V. Taghap
College: Information Technology
3rd Place: Coffe Kiosk: A Feasibility Study
Researchers: Marie Lourdes Dy, Jomalyn Ladesma, John Russel Salvan, Mary Felrose Zayas
College: Business and Accountancy
POSTER EXHIBIT
Social Sciences Quantitative Research Poster
1st Place: Experiences of Travellers Visiting Select Tourist Destinations in Bukidnon
Researchers: Karen P. Caramonte, Sheena P. Carolino, Jessa Mae L. Castro, Marianne Denzi L. Evangelista,
Lea P. Macarayo
College: Business and Accountancy
2nd Place: Existence of Human Resource Practices in a Government Owned and Controlled Corporation
Researchers: Cheryl C. Fuentes, Melisha Levos, Alice Mone, Noel Perpetua
College: Business and Accountancy
3rd Place: Generation X Employee’s Motivation and Satisfaction in the Workplace
Researchers: Shimea Keziah B. Ganas and Myrelle B. Verula
College: Arts and Sciences
Descriptive Health Research Poster
1st Place: Prevalence and Risk Factors of Varicose Veins among Workers in Cagayan de Oro City
Researchers: Eppie, S.F., Quinoyog, I. Sapon, J.P., Villanueva, A.K.
College: Rehabilitation Sciences
2nd Place: The Correlation between the Glucose Level and Stress Level of Medical Laboratory Science Students
Researchers: Jacob S. Borong, Marx Jolian S. Daan, Ener Hank B. Micabalo, Ylah Klara Shemidah C. Padilla,
Jee Emmanuel T. Parcon, Teresita Mae A. Romanillos
College: Medical Laboratory Science
3rd Place: Experiences of Nurses Caring for Cancer Patient
Researchers: Chelsea Ursula S. Atienza, Angelica D. Dasilao, Rearh Romeo T. Talento, Leizel Mae B. Urbiztondo
College: Nursing
Experimental Health Research Poster
1st Place: Phytochemical Screening and Formulation of an Elixir for the Antihyperlipidemic Activity
of Ethanolic Extract of Ganoderma lucidum (Karst)
Researchers: Sheena Kris Loise B. Bermiso, Quennie O. Cabaluna, Mariel Angelie P. Campoamor,
Quinnie Velle Taculod
College: Pharmacy
2nd Place: The Effects of Exercise on the Blood Sugar Level Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus of White Webster Mice
Researchers: Aranas, J.M., Carii-itm M., Tadeo, P.G., Villa, G.R.
College: Rehabilitation Sciences
3rd Place: In Vitro Assessment on the Antihelmintic Property of Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)
Crude Extract Against Ascaris suum in Pigs
Researchers: Arvin Jay B. Ravina, Philip John D. Aboniawan, Dwight P. Bontuyan,
May C. Cantero, Edriane S. Fuertes, and Yasnodin M. Malambut
College: Medical Laboratory Science
Applied Research Poster
1st Place: Concept of Bees Life in their Adult Stages: Android Virtual Reality Game on Google Cardboard
Researchers: Paul Christian G. Babac, Aljon M. Nale, and Geraldo V. Taghap
College: Information Technology
2nd Place: Flood Mitigation Along C.M. Recto Avenue, Lapasan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City in Limketkai
and MUST Areas
Researchers: Norodden P. Sarosong, Rey Anthony S. Sulatan, Marvin M. Bakil, Ahmad B. Maruhom,
Deemar B. Alfaro
College: Engineering