Research Congress Conquers AI Landscape

By Mary Grace Feudo & Asliah Gubat

The Researchers’ Club (TRC) conducted a two-day event held on April 19 and 20 at the JRU Auditorium and via Zoom to acknowledge and present Rizalians research papers with its theme Reimagining Student Research in an Evolving AI Landscape: Toward a Critical, Agile and Resilient Post-Pandemic Learning.

The first speaker came from the Philippine Normal University (PNU), Dr. Arlyne C. Marasigan, who shared her experiences during the long years of her research journey. She also expressed that the difference in the standards of education helped her to cultivate more studies, much as helping to attain certain SDGs.

Dr. Reynold C. Padagas, a Rizalian faculty in the College of Nursing, is the second speaker. He tackled the importance of research and such pedagogies that students should consider while learning research structures.

Mr. Bonjovi Hajan, the TRC adviser, moderated a panel discussion with his fellow researchers to test students’ knowledge about their research papers and its crucial stand in the post-pandemic as AI is rampant.

The panelists were the Quantitative and Qualitative Research teachers: Mr. Reyneth Renan P. Matta, Ms. Cristina R. Pastores, Mr. Mark Anthony

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The Students Panel was presented by Mr. Mark Anthony Reyes and moderated by Eddy James III Ante, the club president of TRC, with Alyssa Jane Gaspe from ABM, Asliah Gubat from AAD, Mary Ruby Bisnar from HUMSS, Carl Gian Tamayo from Sports, Eana Sanchez from STEM, and Princess Joyce Nicol from TVL.

The winners for the best papers quantitative category were the following: First Place is from E12P, “Factors Affecting the Readiness of The Senior High School Students for Face-ToFace Learning;” Second Place is “The Roles of Technological Devices in Development of Mental Health Issues Among Students in Jose Rizal University,” from H11A; and the Third Place tied to three which are “Perceived Effects of Sleeping Habits on Senior High School Students’ Mental and Emotional Well-Being,” from H11C, “Assessment Of Academic Procrastination In Hy-Flex Learning Among Grade 11 Humanities And Social Sciences Senior High School Students,” from H11A, and “Students’ Assessment Of The Initial Implementation Of Hyflex Learning At Jose Rizal University,” from H11A.

On the other hand, the winners for the best papers qualitative research category were the following: First Place is “From Full Online to Hyflex Learning: Exploring Students’ Experiences With Academic Transition,” from

E11G; Second Place is “Experiences Of ABM Students

In Hyflex Learning At José Rizal University,” from M11D; and the Third Place is “Perceptions, Knowledge, and Practices on Online Safety and Security among Selected Senior High School Students,” from E11D.

The winners for the Best Poster were the following: First Place is “Preferred Graphic Design Software and Applications among Arts and Design Students,” from D11A; Second Place tied with three winners, “Students’ Assessment of The Initial Implementation of Hyflex Learning at Jose Rizal University,” from H11A, “The Generational Trauma Experienced by The Selected Grade 11 Students of Jose Rizal University,” from D11A, and “The Impact of Reading Books among Humanities and Social Sciences Learners of Jose Rizal University,” from H11B; and the Third Place was awarded to “Perceived Effects of Sleeping Habits on Senior High School Students’ Mental and Emotional Well-Being,” from H11C.

The winners for the best presenters Quantitative Research category were the following: First Place is “Students’ Assessment of The Initial Implementation of Hyflex Learning at Jose Rizal University,“ from H11A; Second Place is “Perceived Effects of Sleeping Habits on Senior High School Students’ Mental and Emotional Well-Being,” from H11C; and the Third Place is “Perceived Effects of Sleeping Habits on Senior High School

Students’ Mental and Emotional Well-Being,” from H11C.

The winners for the Best Presenters - Qualitative Research category were the following: First Place is “The Effects of Beauty Standards on Society’s Youth in The Philippines,” from E11E; Second Place is “Experiences of ABM Students in Hyflex Learning at José Rizal University,” from M11D; and the Third Place is “The Pros and Cons of A Hyflex Class Schedule of Grade 11 Students at Jose Rizal University,” from M11B.

The judges for quantitative research were Mr. Manuel J. Logatoc, a faculty of National University Dasmariñas, and Mr. Luis P. Olivar from the College of Tourism and the Hospitality ManagementUniversity of Makati: while the judges for the qualitative research were Ms. Airah Murielle D. Antonio, a faculty of JRU SHS, and Ms. Ruth I. Gutierrez, a Rizalian faculty in the College of Nursing.

Mr. Rommel C. Navarro encouraged students that research can innovate minds and create positive impacts in the future.

“To be an advocate of research, you must embrace the love for literature,” words from Dr. Auxencia Limjap, Research Director of the JRU community, delivered an inspirational message about the challenges brought by research and how to overcome and grow about it.

At the newlyopened Centennial Auditorium last June 8, SHS Rizalian awardees, parents, and faculty gathered for the annual Recognition Day to award the students’ hard work and dedication to academics and extracurricular activities.

The onsite return of Recognition Day also included awarding over 100 students with their parents and guardians. The Centennial Auditorium was filled with rejoicing Rizalians, proud mentors, and family.

Notable special awards included; ABM Club taking home the Academic Club of the Year; Researcher’s Club and ABM Club bagging Best Non-Academic Activity and Best Track Activity with the Research Congress 2023 and ABM Week 2023, respectively; HARAYA 2023 of FNB and TG Club awarded Project Collaboration of the Year; Dianne Abbygail Ecleo of TG Club as the Club President of the Year.

Journalists of the Year were Genesis Sam Cuevas, Mishael Defeo, Princess Janneah Matta, and Sophia Sargado,

By Genesis Sam Cuevas

while Carlitos Pagaran and Raphael Jourvy Gavino were Leadership Awardees.

Awards for the Research Congress 2023 were the following: E12P with Best Quantitative Research Paper; E11G and H11D with Best Qualitative Research Paper; D11A with Best Quantitative Research Poster and E11D with Best Qualitative Research Poster; H11A as Best Quantitative

Recognition Day 2023 JRU SHS The Scribe FB Page Research Presenters and E11E as Best Qualitative Research Presenters.

Mr. Francis Isaac Estrada, a JRU SHS STEM alumnus of Batch 2018 and the Top 6 in the March 2023 in the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination results by the Professional Regulation Commisssion (PRC), gave an inspirational message to the students. He recounts his senior high school and college