University-Wide Contest Challenges Students to Present Best Research

Students from various academic disciplines at Bukidnon State University presented 53 research papers and five proposals during the 14th University-Wide Student Research Competition held May 16, 2025, at the Research and Extension Building and the Library Building.

The annual competition was facilitated by the Research and Development Unit under the Office of the Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovations (OVPREI).

The research entries came from both undergraduate and graduate programs, covering a range of subjects including science, health, education, governance, and business.

University President Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, represented by Vice President for Administration and Finance Dante S. Victoria, Jr., said in her message during the opening ceremony that having access to data is not enough in a fast-paced information environment.

“Our world needs minds like yours- minds that can organize knowledge, discern truth, and communicate science in ways that inspire action and spark development. That is the essence of research. That is the essence of why we are here,” said Mirasol.

Undergraduate papers were classified into three strands: 21 papers under Science, Health, and Technology; 15 papers under Social Science and Education; and 5 papers under Business and Governance.

In the graduate category, seven research papers from master’s and doctoral students were presented.

A separate pitching competition provided a space for five group studies to articulate their research ideas.

Here are the full lists of winners.

A. Oral Research Paper Presentation Competition

Graduate Category

Award	Title of Research	Author/s
Best Dissertation Paper	The Ethno-Stylistics of the Tala-andig Lyrical Poetry	Gem Aiah A. Bolivia-Blanco
First Runner Up	Predictors of Performance in the Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants: A Binary Logistic Analysis	Jobelle Candace F. Abrera
Second Runner Up	Intersecting Identities: Family Language Policy among Ivatan Migrant Families in Malinao, Kalilangan, Bukidnon in Mindanao	Eunssj C. Escalona

Undergraduate Category

Strand 1: Health, Science and Technology

Award	Title of Research	Author/s
Best Thesis Paper	In Silico Characterization of Centella asiatica L. Phytochemical Inhibitors Against Dengue Virus-3 NS5 Protein Methyltransferase Domain	Joshua T. Peligrino Gian Carlo P. Ricaforte Christel B. Sandoval
First Runner Up	CrashWatch: IoT-Based Car Accident Detection and Reporting Technology	Juhanie T. Dum-ogan Jayson A. Calfoforo Amiel Jay S. Ocier Nimrod E. Paguta
Second Runner Up	A Renewable-Powered Intelligent Recycling Bin with RFID Access and Image-Based Waste Classification	James Daniel G. Genuino John Wrey V. Coloyan Jazer Ace E. Namoc

Undergraduate Category

Strand 2: Social Science and Education

Award	Title of Research	Author/s
Best Thesis Paper	Academic Journey of Mathematics Students Under Affirmative Action Program: A Narrative Inquiry	Angelo O. Pasos Ivy Grace D. Berdesola Orland D. Longos
First Runner Up	Exploring the Socio-Cultural and Economic Dimensions of Paternal Abandonment	Megga Gin L. Lagus Flict Patrick T. Mortera
Second Runner Up	Transcending Boundaries: A Case Study on Gender-based Discrimination against Trans-women	Raya Nichole A. Cudal Nel Jan A. Lagumbay

Undergraduate Category

Strand 3: Business and Governance

Award	Title of Research	Author/s
Best Thesis Paper	Tagolwanen Women Weavers in Community-Based Tourism Development: Awareness, Attitude, and Participation	Kyle Christian C. Litanon Christian Kyle Carlo A. Roldan Premilyn D. Silmaro Marilyn B. Tion
First Runner Up	The Untold Story of Women Street Food Vendors: A Phenomenological Study	Kharyle Jean S. Concepcion Chazyl Lorainne C. Adaya Trixia Amor F. Alajar Lovely Faith C. Segara John Carlo O. Vertudazo
Second Runner Up	Measuring and Forecasting the Level of Road Service and Urban Transport Carrying Capacity in the City of Malaybalay	Leah Mae L. Salagantin Or A. Pinahan

B. Pitching Competition

Award	Title of Research	Author/s
Best Pitch	Lakbai: A Travel Portal Utilizing Large Language Models for Personalized Itinerary Generation	Aaron Rod O. Corpuz Noel M. Vista Art Vincent L. Omapas Evander P. Vallejera

(BukSU-Information Unit)