BukSU Faculty Members Reap Awards at Research, Innovation, and Investment Conference

Eight faculty members from Bukidnon State University (BukSU) received multiple awards at the 2024 International Conference on Research, Innovation, and Investment (ICRII), held at Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro, on September 16-17.

The conference, which gathered scholars, researchers, and innovators from across the region, featured strong participation from BukSU. A total of 36 delegates, both onsite and virtual, presented 28 research papers across various academic fields.

The following BukSU researchers were recognized for their outstanding presentations:

• Best Paper: The Enterprising Venture: A Case Study of Women Entrepreneurs
  Authors: Catherine C. Salvo, Laurelee B. Cabacungan, and Ma. Cristina B. Balingit
  Track: Innovative and Entrepreneurial Practices

• Laurelee B. Cabacungan
  Award: Best Presenter (Onsite)
  Track: Innovative and Entrepreneurial Practices
  Research: The Enterprising Venture: A Case Study of Women Entrepreneurs

• Manuel Chad G. Agurob
  Award: Best Presenter (Virtual)
  Track: Advanced ICT, Industry 4.0, and Artificial Intelligence Innovations
  Research: Balancing Cost and Coverage: Optimal CCTV Placement for Open Field Surveillance

• Christie M. Esperon
  Award: Best Presenter (Onsite)
  Track: Innovative Approaches in Teaching and Learning
  Research: Exploring Lived Experiences of Faculty in the Implementation of the Flexible Learning System

• Catherine C. Salvo
  Award: Best Presenter (Virtual)
  Track: Innovative and Entrepreneurial Practices
  Research: Green Innovation, Governance, Organizational Performance, and Competitive Advantage of Small and Medium Enterprises

• Elle Christine D. Melendez
  Award: Best Presenter (Onsite)
  Track: Language and Communication, Social Sciences, and Humanities
  Research: Navigation in Bukidnon English Literature: Strategies and Implications for Philippine English Endonormativity

• Atty. Ophelia Pilar Rubio-Zamora
  Award: Best Presenter (Virtual)
  Track: Language and Communication, Social Sciences, and Humanities
  Research: Patient Safety First: A Documentary Review of Philippine Jurisprudence on Medical Negligence and Malpractice

• Eva Joie G. Amestoso
  Award: Best Presenter (Virtual)
  Track: Advancements in Mathematical, Natural, and Health Sciences
  Research: Geometric Morphometric Investigation in the Leaf Shape Variability of Caladium bicolor (Aiton) Vent

• Jovelin M. Lapates
  Award: Best Presenter (Virtual)
  Track: Sustainable Agricultural and Agribusiness Innovations
  Research: Corn Crop Disease Detection Using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to Support Smart Agricultural Farming

BukSU co-hosted this year’s ICRII, reaffirming its commitment to advancing academic research and fostering innovative solutions to address both global and local challenges.

In her message, BukSU President Dr. Joy M. Mirasol emphasized that research and development are vital investments in the country’s future, ensuring that the Philippines remains competitive in an ever-evolving global landscape.

“We must create an environment where our students, faculty, and stakeholders collaborate to turn knowledge into action, bridging gaps between technology, policy, and practice. By doing so, we can improve the lives of every Filipino, strengthen our ecosystem, preserve our environment, and uplift the quality of life for future generations,” Mirasol said in a message read by Dr. Carina Joanne V. Barroso, BukSU’s Vice President for Research, Extension, and Innovation. (Ms. Jessabell Q. Cabada, Head, Research Services Management Staff/ Photo: BukSU Research Unit)