November 28, 2014 marks an important event in research and development in Region V. For the first time the Three (3) Bicol consortia namely: (1) Agricultural Resources Research and Development; (2) Industry and Energy Research and Development; and, (3) Health Research and Development holds one of the biggest events in the region, collaborated in undertaking the 2ndRegional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights (RSRDH) that was held at Bicol University College of Nursing, Function Hall, Legazpi City.
Its objective of the activity was to provide a platform for the different stakeholders in Research& Development in the region:to interact, share best practices, information and current trends in R&D that shall contribute tothe research-based solutions to problems in fisheries, forestry, education and health agriculture,aquatic, industry and energy and in health.
One of the highlights of the activity was the research presentation, both in oral and poster exhibit. That comprised of two categories: Student and Professional (R & D research and Graduate Studies).
Listed below are the BCHRD winners in the different categories.
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STUDENT CATEGORY |
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Title |
Researcher/s |
Agency |
Rank |
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Wound Healing Effect of Papaitan (Tinosporacrispa L. Miers) Stem to Alloxan Induced Diabetic Male Albino Mice |
Ryan O. Arcueno Jingerlyn B. Retumban Joycelyn E. Echano |
BUCN |
1st |
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Potential Neurobehavioral Activity of Colocasiaesculenta (Araceae) Aqueous Corm Extract in Pentylenetetrazole-Induced Epilepsy |
Meibel A. Abilgos Razzel R. Orgaya |
BUCS |
2nd |
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Efficacy of Banana Stem Extract (Musa acuminata) on Ethylene Glycol Induced Urolythiasis in Male Wistar Rats (Rattusnorvegicus) |
Mikka M. Requejo Bernaflor N. Pielago Carmela R. Rodolfo |
BUCN |
3rd |
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PROFESSIONAL- FACULTY RESEARCHER CATEGORY |
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Title |
Researcher/s |
Agency |
Rank |
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Improvement of Fishers Along Nutritional Beliefs and Practices |
Fe B. Caño Maria Teresa C. Madrilejos Joanah C. Octavo |
BUTC |
1st |
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Fish Processing Practices in Sagñay, Camarines Sur: Its Implication to Food Safety, Sanitation and Hygiene |
Hedeliza B. Asuzano Emmanuel E. Asuzano |
PSU |
2nd |
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Knowledge and Practices of Clients, Health Care Providers (HCP) and Local Government Units (LGU) on Tuberculosis and Tuberculosis-Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (TB-DOTS) |
Alma S. Banua Richard L. Bartolata Jean Anette S. Ibo |
BUCN |
3rd |
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PROFESSIONAL – GRADUATE STUDIES CATEGORY |
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Title |
Researcher/s |
Agency |
Rank |
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A Culturally-congruent Sexuality Education Content for Adolescents in Legazpi City |
Ma. Elma L. Mirandilla |
BUESC |
1st |
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Readiness of the Secondary Hospitals at Fifth District of Camarines Sur on the Use Electronic Medical Recording System |
Rodel A. Saño |
CSPC |
2nd |
The winners of the student and professional faculty category shall be the entries of the BCHRD to the Philippine National Health Research System Conference in 2015.
