Inception Meeting of 17 Newly Approved Institutionally Funded Projects

The NVSU Research & Development team headed by the Director, Dr. Jessie Pascual P. Bitog, conducted an inception meeting on the newly approved institutionally funded projects as part of the pre-implementation process. The meeting aims to discuss important matter that are crucial in the implementation of the projects.

The 17 approved projects encompass a diverse range of research topics and are poised to make significant contributions to their respective fields. Here is an overview of the projects and their respective lead researchers:

1. Board Exam Performance of the Engineering Graduates of NVSU – Elvira A. Ucol (Study 1), Sarilyn R. Lopez (Study 2), May Ann Grace N. Cabiso (Study 3)

2.Employment Performance and Career Advancement of Master of Science (MS) Graduates of the College of Agriculture– Lai Lanie A. Cungihan

3.Research Engagement, Attitudes, and Challenges among NVSU Faculty Members: A Basis for Research Productivity – Jubert B. Oligo

4.Predictors of Academic Performance among the Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education – Juanita B. Pascua

5.Organoleptic Evaluation of Homemade Spaghetti Noodles Fortified with Squash (Cucurbita maxima) and Malunggay (Moringa oleifea) Leaf as Nutritive Snacks – Mary Grace C. Oligario

6.Aeroponics Production of Cherry Tomato Using Aquaponic Water – Glaizalyn B. Lictawa

7.Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of a Portable Spiral WATER Wheel Pump for Irrigation – Jenaida B. Aquino

8.Growth Performance of Lettuce using Biogas Effluent as Nutrient Solution under vertical – Sony P. Aquino

9.Design, Fabrication and Evaluation of Substrate Helical Ribbon Type Mixer for Mushroom Production– Glaizalyn B. Lictawa

10.Field Performance of Lipote (Syzygium polycephaloides, C.B Rib (Merr)) Cloned – Shierel F. Vallesteros

11.Estimating Crop Evapotranspiration of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) by Normalized Difference Vegetation index – Mary Hazel Joy C. Ugot

12.Munbibinnano: An Analysis of Loanwords of Selected Ifugao Native Songs – Dongpan Crusaldo P. Oligario

13.Alpha Learners: How do they Learn? – Jenifer C. Gacusan

14.Social Studies Research Journey in a Public Higher Education Institution: Uncovering Challenges as Input to Research Advising – Luther F. Castillo

15.Harnessing Biofertilizer from Rabbit MANURE AND Urine for Crop Application – Agustin B. Lunag

16.Design and Performance Evaluation of Batch Type Rotary Drum Giner Washer – May Ann Grace N. Cabiso

17.The Freshmen/Transferees Survival: The NVSU College Readiness Program – AJ Genato & Jacquelyn Iglesias

The inception meeting concluded with fruitful discussions poised to enhance the quality of the newly approved institutionally funded projects. NVSU RET is looking forward for the successful implementations of the projects.