USM Graduate School Holds Annual In-House Research Review

Kabacan, Cotabato—The University of Southern Mindanao Graduate School (USM-GS) held its annual In-House Review on June 14, 2025, at GS, DD Clemente Building, USM, Kabacan.

A total of 43 oral presentations were presented, featuring the latest research and innovations from both doctoral and master’s level students. This included 18 presentations from doctoral candidates and 25 from master’s candidates, covering various topics within science, social research, and innovation categories.

Expert panels evaluated the entries. Professor Emeritus Dr. Naomi G. Tangonan, Dr. Ma. Teodora N. Cabasan, and Dr. Gwen Iris L. Descalsota-Empleo judged the Science Research Category. For the Social Research Category, the panel included Dr. Ruben L. Tagare Jr., Dr. Romiel John P. Basan, and Dr. Rowena V. Sosas. Dr. Josephine R. Migalbin, Dr. Marilyn P. Calub, and Engr. Willie Jones B. Saliling comprised the Innovation panel. Panelists offered constructive feedback and insights to participants.

The following are the winners of the event:

Master’s Level – Social Research Category

1^st Place: Likom-Salin-Suri ng Flalok ng Blaan Davao Del Sur Tungo sa pagbuo ng Antolohiya
Researcher: Kenneth Dave M. Dalimbang – MALTFil

2^nd Place: Developing Students’ Number Sense in Relation to Their Competency to Answer Ilsa-Like Questions in the Context of Whole Numbers
Researcher: Bryan John Flores – MST Math

3^rd Place: Kabisaan ng Corrective Feedback sa pagsulat ng Sanaysay
Researcher: John Vergil A. Berongoy – MALTFil

Master’s Level – Science Research Category

1^st Place: Potential Sources of Wood Vinegar as Biofungicide Against Anthracnose-Twister Disease of Onion
Researcher: Michael Nikko N. Mosqueda – MS Crop Protection

2^nd Place: From Reef to Ridge: Diversity of Myxomycetes in Timaco, Kalanganan II, Cotabato City, BARMM, Philippines
Researcher: John Paul A. Catipay – MS Bio

3^rd Place: Assessment of Insect Pests, Diseases, and Reactions of Different Cacao Criollo Clones to Phytophthora Pod Rot Diseases
Researcher: Jeralden O. Vido – MS Crop Protection

Master’s Level – Innovation Category

1^st Place: Augmented Reality (AR) Instructional Package on electricity for SHS General Physics
Researcher: Karl Evan R. Pama – MST Physics

2^nd Place: Improving Efficiency and Sustainability in Mushroom Production thrpugh technology and infrastructure upgrades in the Office of Agriculture, Valencia City, Bukidnon
Researcher: Rey Amante – MERIE

3^rd Place: Waste Reduction Potential of the Utilization of Banana Sheath and Coco Coir as Materials for Particle Board
Researcher: Jerry Superales – MSABE

Doctoral Level – Innovation Category

1^st Place: Game-Based Learning Mobile Application with Artifact Design Features in Enhancing Students’ Number and Algebra Proficiency
Researcher: John Mark Panlaan – PhD Ed Math

2^nd Place: Development and Impact Evaluation of the Innovative Logic Circuit Maker Training Device on Student Laboratory Performance
Researcher: Rushee M. Cubian – PhD TEM

3^rd Place: E-Handbook on Coping Behaviors and Adaptation Strategies of Teachers Against Work Stress and Burnout Amidst Pandemic
Researcher: Ruth Gumangi – EdD EM

Doctoral Level – Research Category

1^st Place: Uncovering the Truth: Development and Validation of a Science Teacher Performance Scale Through Students’ Perspectives within the Teacher Effectiveness Framework
Researcher: Cinly Genella – PhD Biology

2^nd Place: Growth Performance, Intestinal histology, and Microbial Population of Back Australop Chicken Fed Diets with Azolla (Azolla pinnata) and Lemna (Lemna minor) Meal
Researcher: Precious Amor Beso-Ferrer – PhD, Agricultural Sciences – Animal Science

3^rd Place: An Ethnographic Exploration of Translanguaging in a Rural Multilingual Community
Researcher: James Frollan R.Villanueva – PhD Ed-Applied Linguistics

The review, themed “Driving Development through Research and Innovation,” selected and recognized outstanding university research. It also served as a venue for exchanging discoveries, products, and strategies relevant to USM’s vision, mission, and objectives.