CSU probes sustainable development in annual RDE In-House Review

In the pursuit of academic excellence and a steadfast commitment to continuous growth, Caraga State University (CSU) places Research, Development, and Extension (RDE) at the forefront of its endeavors. A testament to this dedication was the annual RDE In-House Review last August 30, 2023, organized by the Office of the Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension (OVPRIE) and led by the Director for Research and Development Publication Office (RDPO), Dr. Joycelyn C. Jumawan. The event served as a platform to assess the effectiveness and impact of the university's RDE initiatives. This 2023, the theme for the RDE In-House Review was "Driving Sustainable Development: Exploring Industrialization and Innovation in Fishery, Agroforestry, Mining, and Ecotourism (IFAME) for Economic Growth and Environmental Stewardship."

A total of 35 papers on research, development, and extension projects were presented for the three (3) sessions by their thematic areas, namely, 1) Food, Security, and Climate Change; 2) Health, Education, and Biodiversity; and 3) Energy and Technology.

This year's RDE In-House Review Keynote Speaker was the Regional Director of DOST-Caraga and CSU BOR Member Engr. Noel M. Ajoc. In his message, Engr. Ajoc strongly emphasized the significance of empathy and service in research and innovation. Driven by technology and data, researchers should keep in mind the human factor and the potential influence their efforts can wield on the well-being of others.

Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to the panel of evaluators after the announcement of the winners for the completed R&D Papers. The winners are the following:

BEST PAPER (COMPLETED)

SESSION 1:

Title: Soil and Plant Health Research: Development of Soil Quality Score Card (SQSC) and Improvement of the Soil and Plant Laboratory of the Caraga State University

Presenters/Researchers: Leo Jude Villasica, Sharyl Mae Daverao, Glenn Arthur Garcia, Reuben James Rollon, and Jason Gambuta

SESSION 2:

Title: New Distribution Records of Amphibians and Reptiles in Tinuy-An Falls Protected Landscape, Southeastern Mindanao, Philippines

Presenters/Researchers: Jeszianlenn Plaza, Chennie Naling, Eve Gamalinda, and Romell Seronay

SESSION 3:

Title: ICT for Responsible Mining: Monitoring & Evaluation of Mining Resources using Agile Framework

Presenters/Researchers: Rolyn C Daguil, Alexander T. Demetillo, Vicente A. Pitogo, Marie Claire Virtudazo

BEST PRESENTER

SESSION 1: Aiza M. Silagan

Title: Detection of Biogenic Amines Using Gold, Silver and Silver-Coated Gold Nanoparticle-Based Colorimetric Sensor Array

SESSION 2: Roger T. Sarmiento

Title: Diversity and Distribution Patterns of Lesser-Known Habitats in Agusan Marsh, Philippines

SESSION 3: Stephanie Mae Salcedo-Albores

Title: Hydrological Analysis of Sambunotan Watershed, Dinagat Islands Using Remote Sensing and GIS

BEST RESEARCH POSTER

Title: pH-Dependent Colorimetric Sensing of Biogenic Amines Using Gold Nanoparticles

Presenters: Tom Jerick P. Espinoza, Teody L. Gumabat, Jeanne Phyre L. Oracion, Felmer S. Latayada, Rey Y. Capangpangan, and Arnold C. Alguno

Photo Credits: Documentation Team of Annual RDE In-House Review