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DR. ESTIMO OF JBLCF-BACOLOD IS BACK TO SERVE PSERE

Dr. Emeliza Estimo, the Research Coordinator of JBLCF-Bacolod, has been reelected as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Philippine Society for Education Research and Evaluation (PSERE), Inc. for which she had previously served from 2017 to 2021. She had been voted in during the 29th PSERE Annual Conference held on May 19-20, 2022, via Zoom.

Being an officer of a research organization outside the walls of John B is both an opportunity and a responsibility. While it establishes a strong linkage between the institution that you represent and the external community, it also demands your time and capability as you are compelled by the situation to perform beyond your routine and, sometimes, beyond your limits. It is a call to get out of your comfort zone and represent the school to the best that you can because you cannot afford to jeopardize what it stands for.

“Being an active member of the Board of Directors is a challenging experience as it entails another set of responsibilities apart from my current functions. This means going the extra mile, but I consider it as a good avenue for JBLCF-Bacolod and JBLFMU as a whole to establish active linkages with other research institutions and organizations who are members of the society at the national level,” Dr. Estimo said. “More than a responsibility, being an officer in prestigious research organizations like PSERE is an opportunity to serve for a greater cause, to be able to share whatever intellectual blessing you have as you work with others for a noble objective.”

John B-Molo Conducted an Online Seminar

The Research Department of JBLFMU-Molo conducted a Webinar Seminar on “Elements of Good Online Instruments and Innovative Research” last December 6, 2021. The program was started by prayer, national anthem, and JBLF hymn. The participants were welcomed by Mr. Robert O. Parcia, administrator of JBLFMU-Molo. Dr. Rolando A. Alimen, the Research Coordinator of JBLFMU-Molo, explained the rationale and significant contributions of the seminar. Dr. Victor B. Jaleco introduced the inspirational speaker in Dr. Rex C. Casiple. Dr. Casiple is the Chief Education Program Specialist of CHED Region 6. Dr. Rex C. Casiple extended his congratulations to JBLFMU as an autonomous university as a starting point of his message. The first speaker was introduced by Dr. Zima Tarantan, a Member of the Research Committee. Dr. Ma. Cecilia Detosil-Alimen, Full Professor of the University of San Agustin, discussed the “Elements of Good Online instruments” after the introduction given by Dr. Tarantan. Dr. James F. Montehersomo, a Member of the Research Committee of JBLFMU-Molo, introduced the second speaker to Professor Julie Ann A. Salido from Aklan State University. Professor Salido explained the “Innovative Research” to the participants. After the talks and discussions, the participants asked several questions to the two speakers. Dr. Melba Surmieda delivered the reaction. Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, Research Director of JBLFMU, closed the program by giving his remarks and insights. Dr. Juliene Marie Sumosot was the emcee of the said online activity.

 

JA holds Intellectual Property Management Webinar

The Lacsonian Community gathered today, February 4 2022, to expand their knowledge on intellectual property management from 9:00 AM until 11:50 AM. The attendees of the webinar were the selected faculty and staff from JE, JBLFMU-Molo, JBLFMU-Bacolod, JBLFMU-Arevalo, and students of Graduate School from Manila and MARINA, Senior High School (SHS), Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT), and Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Crim). Dr. Emely J. Palomero, the JBLFMU-Arevalo School Registrar, delivered her welcome message to the participants. The Resource Speaker, Ms. Marianne T. Bebit who is a registered nurse and an Intellectual Property (IP) Field Operations Specialist presented detailed information on how to register in Trademark, Copyright, and Utility Models/ Inventions. A 15-minute open forum followed the insightful talk by the lecturer. Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, the JBLFMU-Arevalo Research Coordinator, delivered his closing remarks expressing his gratitude to those who supported and helped make the virtual webinar successful. Dr. Sarinas also added that this event is one of the series of webinars that will be a stepping stone of the University for the CHED Autonomous Status.

JA Holds Journal Pub Webinar

by Ms. Joanna Jacinth R. Ferrer

JBLFMU – Arevalo Research and Development Center held a webinar via zoom entitled “Publication in Scopus and Clarivate Analytics Indexed Journals” last December 10, 2021, from 9:30 AM until 11:45 AM. Selected faculty and staff from JBLF, JBLFMU – Arevalo, JBLFMU – Molo, and JBLCF – Bacolod, and selected students from Senior High School, Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT), Bachelor of Science in Criminology (BS Crim), and Graduate School participated in the said activity.

Capt. Alfred G. Espinosa, Ph.D., the JBLFMU – Arevalo Administrator, welcomed the participants. Meanwhile, Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, the JBLFMU Research and Extension Director, delivered a special message to the participants. The resource speaker was Dr. Resurreccion B. Sadaba, a 2014 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teacher of the Philippines (Higher Education), a Full Professor, and a Scientist I of the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV).

Dr. Sadaba presented tips about publishing research papers in Scopus and Clarivate Analytics indexed journals. Before the program ended, an open forum was held. This allowed the participants to ask questions and clarifications regarding the publication of research papers.

Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, the JBLFMU – Arevalo Research Coordinator, delivered his closing remarks where he thanked the people who supported the event and helped make it a successful one.

This program was made possible through Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, the Unit Research Coordinator, Ms. Joanna Jacinth R. Ferrer, the host, and Ms. Pamela R. Ganza and Mr. Yohannes Prince S.P. Dionson, the technical team members.

John B-Bacolod hosts two virtual webinars for faculty and student researchers of the University

To further enhance the research capability of faculty members and students, the System Research Team had identified webinars for inclusion in the University Annual Operations Plan for Research for the school year 2021-2022 (Reference: AOP Strategic Objective 3- Improve the research capability and motivation of faculty, staff, and student researchers). First in the series are the webinars on (1) Reference Management Software & Utilizing Various Search Engines for Research and (2) Research Ethics: Establishing an Institutional Research Ethics Review Board and Ethical Considerations in Research, both hosted by JBLCF-Bacolod.

The webinar on Reference Management Software & Utilizing Various Search Engines for Research was held on October 18, 2021, 8:30-11:30 A.M., with Ms. Elisa V. Garcia, the Chief Librarian of JBLCF-Bacolod and an active researcher and member of the Unit Research Committee, as the Resource Speaker. This webinar aimed to familiarize the faculty and student researchers with how to manage their references in research writing and the proper way of citing and listing various types of sources. It also aimed to acquaint them with various search engines to source their references. This event was graced by the attendance of people from all the three academic units of JBLFMU, including the Graduate School.

The webinar on Research Ethics: Establishing an Institutional Research Ethics Review Board and Ethical Considerations, on the other hand, aimed to acquaint the JBLFMU Research Team and other research enthusiasts of the University with the process of establishing an Institutional Research Ethics Review Board, which is now one of the major requirements of CHED. On the part of the faculty and staff researchers, the webinar was organized to educate them about some ethical issues that should be considered in research writing. This event was held on November 12, 2021, 9:00-12:00 P.M. It was graced by Dr. Anabelle D. Magbanua, Director for Research Ethics Review Office of the University of St. La Salle, who shared her expertise and experience as the event’s Resource Speaker. Ninety-two regular participants and Department Heads from the three academic units of the University have joined this webinar.

Much appreciation is expressed for the united efforts of the Unit Research Coordinators, Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas of JBLFMU-Arevalo, Dr. Rolando A. Alimen of JBLFMU-Molo, and Dr. Emeliza T. Estimo of the host unit (JBLCF-Bacolod), under the leadership of Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, Research Director of the University, for the success of these activities.