Central Mindanao Colleges

Central Mindanao Colleges – thru its Research and Publication Office and in collaboration with the Graduate School Education Students, hosts its 2^nd International Multidisciplinary Research Conference – Graduate School Category

In commemoration of the 74^th Founding Anniversary of Central Mindanao Colleges, the Office of the Research and Publication (also known as the Research and Development Office) in collaboration with the Graduate School Education students, faculty and staff, successfully organized and conducted its Second International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on January 15-16, 2022. The event proceeding was composed of two parts, the first day earmarked for the Plenary Session which featured two keynote speakers and topic discussion.

The research conference aimed to enable researchers to discuss, share, and expand boundaries of knowledge and research interest by providing a venue for researchers of various disciplines. To learn and forge partnerships and collaborative agreements between and among/between resource speakers and participants. A showcase opportunity and an exhibit of organizational practices.

Research Partners were invited to speak and give their message for the activity. One of the honored guests was Dr. Jeswani Saket, a professor at OP Jindal University, Institute of Management in Sambalpur, Raighar and Dr. Felix C. Chavez, Jr., Proponent of the FCJ Professional Research and Consultation. Dr. Natividad G. Ocon, OIC – Superintendent of the Department of Education (DepEd), Kidapawan City.

During the plenary session, the first keynote speaker was Dr. Basheer Hussein Motawe Altarturi, Assistant Professor at the School of Management and Finance, Hebron University in Palestine, who presented and discussed the topic on “Methodological Challenges and Relevant Approaches in the New Normal”. The second keynote speaker was Dr. Kamola Bayram, an Assistant Professor at KTO Karatay University, in Turkey, who presented and discussed the topic on “Recent Advances in Fostering Research Integrity”

The second day was designed for the breakout sessions which was a showcase of multidisciplinary researchers presented in an Oral Presentation. Different presenters, as well as participants, coming from different schools such as, the Universidad de Zamboanga, University of Immaculate Conception, University of Mindanao, Jose Maria College and faculty members from the Department of Education, presented researchers of multiple discipline. The clustering was mixed with at least 10-11 presenters per room. At the end of the presentation, Best Papers were determined by the Best Paper Awards Committee, with the following results:

Best Paper Awardees:

Room 1

Best Paper (1^st Place)

Multimedia Literacy Towards Students’ Academic Achievement as Mediated by Academic Adaptability: A Convergent Design

Junaina M. Dilangalen

Central Mindanao Colleges

Best Paper (2^nd Place)

Effectiveness of CAI-Mediated Laboratory Manual on Physics Proficiency and Attitude of Grade 8 Students: A Mixed Methods Intervention Design

John Spencer Torres

University of Immaculate Conception

Best Paper (3^rd Place)

A Path Analysis of Teachers’ Innovativeness as Estimated by Teacher Commitment, Professionalism and Work Engagement

Sharmaine L. Famulgan

Central Mindanao Colleges

Room 2

Best Paper (1^st Place)

Knowledge, Attitude, Perception and Perceived Barriers on Clinical Pharmacy Services among HealthCare Professionals: A Convergent Design

Sr. Rowena Castillo, O.P.

University of Immaculate Conception

Best Paper (2^nd Place)

Mediating Role of Creative Self-Efficacy on the Relationship between Employee Learning Goal Orientation and Individual Creativity: Concurrent Triangulation

Jessa Mae E. Gutierrez

Central Mindanao Colleges

Best Paper (3^rd Place)

The Status of Secondary Public Schools as Child-Friendly Institution in Region XIII: An Explanatory Sequential Design

Fe G. Malinao

University of Immaculate Conception

Room 3

Best Paper (1^st Place)

Exploring the Math Anxiety of Filipino Pupils: An Exploratory Sequential Design

Charmagne P. Casem

Central Mindanao Colleges

Best Paper (2^nd Place)

Pangayaw: Seeking Peace in Vengeance Among Blaan Tribe in Kiblawan, Davao Del Sur

Rosalio Caminero, III

University of Mindanao

Best Paper (3^rd Place)

MAED Students Satisfaction on UZ Instructions, Facilities/Equipment and Services: Leading Towards an Empirical Climate of Learning and Change

Jona A. Aguilar

Universidad de Zamboanga

Room 4

Best Paper (1^st Place)

Path Analysis of Organizational Climate on the Relationship between Employees Work Passion, Collaborative Behavior and Mental Health Outcomes

Cielo D. Credo

Central Mindanao Colleges

Best Paper (2^nd Place)

Retirement Planning Behavior in the Context of Financial Literacy and Risk-Taking of Private Firm Employees: A Mixed Methods Study

Marlon D. Montaño

University of Immaculate Conception

Best Paper (3^rd Place)

Behind the Texts/Scenes: Exploring the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) of Stakeholders on Vision, Mission, and Objectives (VMO) of the Universidad de Zamboanga

Angelo M. Solo

Universidad de Zamboanga

Room 5

Best Paper (1^st Place)

Looking Through the Glass of Effective Collegial Coaching Practices: An Exploratory Sequential Design

Katty V. Hacermida

Central Mindanao Colleges

Best Paper (2^nd Place)

Self-Efficacy, Language Learning Attitude and English Proficiency of Grade 10 Students

Zoren M. Valzado

University of Immaculate Conception

Best Paper (3^rd Place)

Multifactor Leadership and Organizational Citizenship Behavior as Determinants to the Commitment of Teachers

Jonathan C. Ricaña

University of Immaculate Conception

Room 6

Best Paper (1^st Place)

Development of Teaching Skills for Struggling Learners’ Scale: An Exploratory Factor Analysis

Belfrey A. Asis

Central Mindanao Colleges

Best Paper (2^nd Place)

Changing Phases and Spaces in Master of Arts in Education (MAED) Program of Zamboanga Arturo Eustaquio Colleges/ Universidad de Zamboanga (1956-2021)

Razhata K. Sawadjaan

Universidad de Zamboanga

Best Paper (3^rd Place)

Exploring the Lived Experiences of the Elementary School Teachers on the Instructional Strategies Employed During the CoronaVirus-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenology

Unayssa Marie V. Jayoma

University of Immaculate Conception

Room 7

Best Paper (1^st Place)

Internal Marketing Practices in Higher Education: An Importance-Performance Analysis

John Vianne Murcia

University of Mindanao

Best Paper (2^nd Place)

Documenting the Traditional Marriage Rituals of the Tagakaulo Tribe in Malita, Davao Occidental

Emelyn S. Catipay & Dr. Aileen J. Sinang

University of Mindanao

Best Paper (3^rd Place)

Macroeconomic Estimation of Selected Philippine Stock Market Indices

John Vianne Murcia

University of Mindanao

Room 8

Best Paper (1^st Place)

Southeast Asian Medicinal Plants’ Inhibitory Effect on HMG-CoA-Reductase: A Systematic Review

Daniel Joshua C. Pendon

University of Immaculate Conception

Best Paper (2^nd Place)

Lived Experience of Novice School Heads: A Story to Tell

Russell Philip E. Tecson

University of Immaculate Conception

Best Paper (3^rd Place)

Physicochemical and In-Vitro Equivalence of 15 Generic Amlodipine Besylate Tablets Marketed in Davao City, Philippines

Sean G. Cayco

University of Immaculate Conception

The program was concluded with announcements on upcoming events for research including, the research conference for college category and the upcoming skills-based research conference for the Graduate School Students.