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JB-Bacolod Researchers Virtually Join International Conference in Varna, Bulgaria

Reported by JBLCF-Bacolod

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three papers authored by seven faculty and staff researchers from JBLCF-Bacolod had been accepted for oral presentation by the Organizing Committee of the 9th International Maritime Science Conference (IMSC) held on September 9-10, 2021, in Varna, Bulgaria. The Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy hosted this international conference. The IMSC 2021 provides an ideal academic platform for researchers to present the latest research findings and describe emerging technologies and directions in Maritime Science and Maritime Education issues. The conference seeks to contribute to presenting novel research results in all aspects of Maritime Science. The annual IMSC conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers, and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results in the area of their topics of interest. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for scientists, engineers, practitioners, and maritime companies to present their ideas, developments, and applications in all areas of Maritime Sciences. For the 2021 conference, the committee had extended their invitation to Maritime Educational Institutions for topics on Education and training, Marine Engineering, Navigation, Marine Ecology, Maritime Health, Up-To-Date Technologies, Safety and security, and Human resources in transport, among other topics.

The travel restrictions brought by the pandemic prevented the researchers from attending the event physically. However, the conference committee has provided opportunities to include the papers in the program proceedings and for the papers to be published in Pedagogika-Pedagogy, a journal indexed in the Web of Science. Pedagogika is a scientific theoretical and methodological journal that combines knowledge areas in a broader range of information, such as pre-school education, primary education, education for adults, comparative education, special education, history of pedagogy, social education pedagogy. The journal’s focus is all educational levels – from pre-school, primary, secondary, and higher education to learning through life.

 

JBLCF-Bacolod Research Colloquium Features 7 Best Papers and 2 Best Practices

May 14, 2021—True to its commitment to strengthening the research culture and engaging the employees and students in promoting the research thrust of the university, JBLCF-Bacolod hosted the 2020-2021 Unit Research Colloquium and Sharing of Best Practices on May 14, 2021, held via Zoom. This virtual event was graced by Dr. Melchor M. Magramo, JBLFMU Director for Research and Extension, and Capt. Luis G. Evidente, Executive Assistant to the CEO who shared his views about the theme, “Maritime Education and Training on Remote Mode: Research Priorities, Opportunities, and Future Directions.”

Dr. Melchor M. Magramo – Research and Extension Director

The paper presentations featured seven best papers by faculty and students. The first paper, “Maritime Security as Perceived by Cadets in Coastwise Domestic Shipping,” was presented by 2/M Albert O. Grapa and 2/M Edgar T. Lemoncito, Jr., both faculty members of the BSMT program. 3/Engineers Paul B. Tibo-oc, Charles N. Mangga, and Ronnie C. Montaño, Engine instructors in the College of Maritime Education, presented their paper entitled, “Impact of Engine Room Simulator as a Tool for Training and Assessing BSMarE Students’ Performance in Engine Watchkeeping,” while Miss Ruth B. Balajadia, Program Head for BSCA of the College of Business and Education, shared her paper on “Relevance and Responsiveness of the BSCA Program as Assessed by Stakeholders.”

Capt. Luis Evidente

Furthermore, Miss Irene C. Mamon and Mr. Mark Anthony M. Apurado, both teachers from the Basic Education Department, presented their papers, “Note-Taking Behavior of Top-Performing Junior High School Students” and “Parental Involvement and Its Impact on the Periodic Grades and Classroom Behavior of Basic Education Students,” respectively.

 

Engr. Neal Sobrejuanite – JBLCF Bacolod Administrator

Two groups of students representing the BSMT and BSMarE programs also presented their papers at the said event. The first paper, “Electric Mousetrap: A Prototype,” was shared by Midpn. Gabriel Miles F. Burata, Ernesto Gus B. Subong, and Reyginald B. Mabilog, all BSMarE students. The second paper, entitled “Maritime Students’ Motivational Beliefs and Learning Strategies in Preparation for Cadetship Program,” was presented by Midpn. Jovofs S. Rufino and Welcky John M. Platil, both BSMT students.

For the first time in JBLCF-Bacolod, this activity featured two of the Best Practices in the unit, particularly after the pandemic happened. The Academic Assessment Office shared the first one with the title, “Ensuring Quality Education through Effective Course Outcome Assessment in the New Normal,” with their department presenter, 3/E Charles N. Mangga, Junior Level Assessor. The second presentation was shared by 2/M Rudy V. Gonzaga, Head-Shipboard Training Office, with “Shipboard Training Office–Ensuring Quality Control and Efficient Delivery of Services for Internal Stakeholders.”

Engr. Roberto Neal S. Sobrejuanite, Administrator of JBLCF-Bacolod, commended the presenters for actively participating in the activity, making it a perfect clincher for the Research Department for the school year 2020-2021.

2/M Eleno S. Sing, Dean of the College of Maritime Education, and Midpn. Franz Gabriel D. Baylon, President of the Supreme Student Government, gave their impressions as a form of response to the papers presented. Mrs. Darlene D. Sabandal took control of the flow of the program as Master of Ceremony.

The Unit Research Colloquium and Sharing of Best Practices was indeed another fruitful event for JBLCF-Bacolod. Dr. Emeliza T. Estimo, the Research Coordinator of the Bacolod campus, and her ever-supportive staff, Miss Geneveve M. Aguilar, are grateful for the usual support of the Department Heads, faculty, and staff, and students who tirelessly extend their support to the Research Department in realizing its goals.

 

CES officer presents paper at the ICONEX 2021

by: Dr. Shirley G. Hampac

Dr. Shirley G. Hampac, JA CES Officer, presented virtually her paper entitled “Public-Private Partnership: The Driving Force Behind the Adopt-a-Linis-Estero Program” at the International Conference on Extension (ICONEX) organized by the Polytechnic University of the Philippines on August 20, 2021. The paper was placed under the environmental category.

The two-day conference with the theme, “Addressing Sustainable Development Goals Towards Equity, Empowerment and Gender Equality,” started on August 19, 2021.

Dr. Hampac said that “joining in the conferences, especially as a paper presenter, was a nerve-wracking experience, from the preparation of slides, revision according to the required guidelines of the organizer and even beating of deadlines for submission. But it was all worth doing it because it gave me pride that my paper was accepted at an international level, and a sense of fulfillment that I have reached a greater venue of disseminating across the globe the knowledge I have generated from the study”.

She added, “most of all, attending this conference gave me more insights about realities from the neighboring Asian and western countries on issues like protection of migrants, mental health during this pandemic, gender development, and equality. As a whole, the conference has given me a renewed motivation to pursue greater challenges in the CES perspectives amid the limitations and threats posed by the pandemic.”

JA Conducts Annual Colloquium and Research Utilization Workshop 2021

by: Ma. Elena S. Francisco, MSME

John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (Arevalo), Inc. held a half-day session to pursue its annual Unit Research Colloquium and Utilization Workshop via Zoom last September 17, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Six papers were presented during the session. They were the following: 1. The Use of Institutional Development Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance in Navigation 2 (Terrestrial and Coastal Navigation) by Mrs. Ma. Elena S. Francisco; 2. Employees’ Level of Engagement Towards Work Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic by Dr. Cristy H. Cangrejo; 3. The Use of Institutional Development and Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance in NGEC 9 (Math, Science, and Technology) by 3/M Louie Lloyd G. Lamprea, Ph.D.; 4. The Use of Institutional Development and Innovation Grant (IDIG) E-module to Improve the Students’ Academic Performance in Navigation 1 by 2/M Joel J. Malaya; 5. Addressing the Instructors’ Difficulties in Online Teaching through In-House Training by Dr. Emilie C. Coo; and 6. Participants’ Perceptions on the Impact of the ‘Adopt-a-Linis-Estero’ Program at Segment 3, Batiano River by Dr. Belinda E. Gavadan.

The participants of the colloquium were the Unit Department Heads, BSMT and SHS faculty members, and selected Graduate School faculty.

“The event shed light to the confusions and queries of research enthusiasts, as well as, it motivated the participants to conduct more researches for utilization to improve the approaches in online and blended system,” according to 2/M Malaya, one of the paper presenters.

 

 

 

Lacsonian Mentors Bag Best Paper Awards in NOSTE 2021

By: Mr. Norman F. Daliva

Three Lacsonian mentors bagged Best Paper Awards in NOSTE 2021 International Research Conference, Training Workshop, and Biennial Convention with the theme, “Science Education in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous World,” which was held last September 11, 18, and 25 via Zoom.

Dr. Brian Gil S. Sarinas, JBLFMU-Arevalo Research Coordinator, placed second for Best Paper Award for his study “Mental Health of Filipino Seafarers: The Contributory Factors and the Strategies Applied Onboard Ship.” Dr. Ma. Lona T. Torrigue, BSMT faculty member, and Mr. Norman F. Daliva, a SHS faculty member, placed third in the same category for their respective studies: “The Use of Institutional Development Grant (IDIG) E-module to improve the Students’ Academic Performance in NGEC 7 (Science, Technology and Society) and “Development of Vocabulary Quizzes in the 21st Century Literature for Senior High School”.

A total of 82 paper presenters coming from different educational institutions participated in the parallel sessions. The participants were empowered with scientific, mathematical, and research-focused knowledge during the plenary sessions with distinguished professors and foreign speakers sharing their insights and expertise and highlighting the following topics: “Using Online Tools in Teaching Statistics,” “Overcoming Challenges of Doing Research during the Pandemic,” and “Teaching Mathematics in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous Times.”

Some of the presenters also shared their insights. According to Mr. Daliva, “The best part of the experience is knowing the possibilities of research and how it can address instructional problems being met by teachers in the teaching field. I thought my idea of creating vocabulary quizzes was already different. But, I was amazed at how other presenters dared to use more unconventional approaches with their respective studies.”

Dr. Torrigue added, “The IDIG e-module was a great blessing not only that it prepared us for the demands of new normal education and sustained us during the K-12 transition but it also became a tool for educators like me to present a learning innovation in a prestigious conference like NOSTE”.

The National Organization of Science Teachers (NOSTE) is a professional teacher organization that caters to science teachers at all levels, science educators, science enthusiasts, and scientists. Over time, it broadens its membership base with higher education institutions. It conducts the annual NOSTE conference with “Call for Paper and Presentation” as its flagship event having the request of payment for presentation and registration done internationally. “We are glad to endorse the two manuscripts for possible publication in the prestigious Journal of Science Teachers and Educators (JOSTE), the journal arm of NOSTE. It only shows how Lacsonian mentors continue to find means in making our university processes better through the aid of research and innovation,” Dr. Sarinas shared.