Congratulations to the winners of the 7th USM Student In-House Review

The 7th USM In-House Review was conducted on-site at the Commercial Building on June 1, 2022. The event comprised three categories–Basic Research, Applied Research, and Social Science Research. All presentations were assessed by three recognized experts. From a total of 23 oral presentations and 16 poster presentations, three winners were selected in each category. The final results of the oral and poster presentations are given below.

Basic Research (Oral)

1st place: Rubber Endophytic Fungi and Its Potential as Biocontrol Agent Against Corynespora cassilcola Causing Leaf Fall Disease by Jake F. Ton-ogan, Dr. Ma. Teodora N. Cabasan, and Dr. Lothy F. Casim (CSM)

2nd place: Prevalence and Risk Factors to Gastrointestinal Helminthiasis in Goats in Antipas, North Cotabato by Henien V. Presno and Dr. Elizabeth C. Molina (CVM)

3rd place: Identification and Incidence of Fungal Diseases in Five Varieties of Adlai (Coix lacrymba-jobi L.) Planted Under USMARDC Condition by John A. Sasi and Dr. Tamie C. Solpot

Applied Research (Oral)

1st place: Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles with the Use of Akupao (Spermacoce laevis Lam.) and Evaluation on Its Antibacterial Property by Sofia B. Laurente and Prof. Ronald Z. Pascual (CSM)

2nd place: Evaluation of Ovaprim and Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (Hcg) in the Spawning Induction and Egg Quality of Mudfish by Aira Joy C. Suarez and Prof. Pia Amabelle M. Flores (CA)

3rd place: Quality Evaluation of Coco Yoghurt Incorporated with L. bulgaricus and S. thermophilus by Mark Winston C. Ladrillo and Prof. Maribelle T. Piamonte (CHEFS)

Social Research (Oral)

1st place: Assessment on the Acceptability of Rabbit Meat as Alternative Source of Protein Among Household in Kidapawan City, North Cotabato by Cleah B. Daplinan and Prof. Kathleen Ivy Z. Bolotaolo (CBDEM)

2nd place: Understanding Community Perceptions and Values of Ecosystem Services in Mt. Apo National Park, Kidapawan City by Rhea Jenn U. Cayan, Prof. Meriam M. Rubio and Prof. Renee Jane A. Ele (CSM)

3rd place: Water for All: Understanding the Narratives on Clean Water and Sanitation from the Lens of the Manobo by Kyla G. Piala and Prof. Erwin A. Mallo (CED)

Basic Research (Poster)

1st place: First Report Of Curvularia Species Infecting Adlai (Coix lacryma-jobi L.) In The Philippines And Its Incidence To Five Adlai Varieties Under USMARDC Condition/ John A. Sasi and Tamie C. Solpot (CA)

2nd place: Floristic Profiling Of Lithocarpus elegans In A Lower Montane Forest, Barangay Perez, Kidapawan City Cotabato, Philippines/ Robert M. Balinton Jr., Florence Roy P. Salvaña and Angelo R. Agduma (CSM)

3rd place: BAHAGHARI: Assessment On The Resilience and Work Engagement Of The LGBTQIA+Employees in Kidapawan City/ Melben E. Estrada (CBDEM)

Applied Research (Poster)

1st place: Phytochemical Analysis and Evaluation of the In Vitro Antiurolithiatic Activity Of Alim ( Melanolepis multiglandulosa) Fruit and Leaf Extracts Againt Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones/ Mc Lin G. Data and Randy B. Tumacder (CSM)

2nd place: Bamboo Splitting and Slat Thinning Machine (Bamboo Splitter)/ Weltheniel G. Nabalitan (USM-KCC)

3rd place: Automated Portable Cocoa Powder Maker with Dispenser/ Lorraine S. Dayak

Social Science Research (Poster)

Views, Practices, Needs of Farmers: A Basis For Intervention/ Liezl Mae T. Labawan and Girlie D. Batapa (CED)

Assessment On The Acceptability Of Rabbit Meat As Alternative Source of Protein Among Households In Kidapawan City, North Cotabato/ Cleah B. Daplinan and Kathleen Ivy Z. Bolotaolo (CBDEM)

Not Just Bleeding Wounds: A Percieved Psychological Effect Of Physically Abused Adults In Mlang/ Laiza Mae T. Salavante