Area IV

Research

3.94 Overall mean rating
21 of 21 indicators rated

Portrait of Dr. Sherwin Balbuena
Message of Commitment

As the Director of the Research and Publication Services (RPS), I express my full support for the institutional accreditation of DEBESMSCAT. As a State University and College (SUC), we are committed to generating quality research outputs that extend beyond academic publication and contribute meaningfully to improving the lives of local communities. The RPS Team remains dedicated to fulfilling its mandated functions and ensuring that our research initiatives are aligned with the various indicators and requirements of institutional accreditation.

We will continue to systematically document and monitor research activities and outputs to establish a comprehensive body of evidence that demonstrates the institution’s research accomplishments and impact. These documented outputs will serve as valuable resources for informing institutional policies and practices, identifying and replicating effective practices, strengthening continuous improvement initiatives, and demonstrating compliance with the requirements of relevant regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Dr. Sherwin Balbuena
Director, Research and Publication Services
Institutional Portfolio

Institutional Portfolio

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Evidence & Ratings

How this area is assessed

Each parameter is judged on its systems, how they are implemented, and what they achieve. Against every indicator is the rating the area gave itself and the document that evidences it.

3.94
Overall mean rating
21 of 21 indicators rated · 21 of 21 evidenced
A Research, Strategy and Capacity 3.94 21 indicators
Indicator Rating Means of Verification
System — Inputs and Processes
S.1 The institution has a research agenda/program which is a product of collaborative efforts among its faculty, students and intended clientele/stakeholders; and is in consonance with its mission, and also with local, regional, national and international research thrusts and priorities. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
S.2 Faculty have research experience in other universities/research institutions in the Philippines and/or abroad. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
S.3 The faculty and staff possess the appropriate educational/academic/ training background to conduct research. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
S.4 The institution’s research is supported by facilities and resources and funds available in the institution’s budget and/or from other sources. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
S.5 The institution has a mechanism for disseminating significant results to the various clientele. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
System — Inputs and Processes mean 4.00
Implementation
I.1 The institution contributes to the discovery of new knowledge through its overall strategy for managing and developing its research. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.2 The institution adopts a mechanism for promoting a culture of inquiry, and research among its faculty, staff, and students. 5 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.3 The institution’s research addresses regional and national needs and priorities. 5 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.4 The institution is successful in securing financial support for its research activities because it has strong linkages with the local, regional, national and international agencies (government and private), in terms of technical and funding support. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.5 There is support for graduate research students. 3 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.6 The institution conducts group/joint researches in collaboration with other institutions to address common general or national concerns. 3 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.7 The institution has established an intellectual property office in order to address the needs of researches for patent application/registration-receiving intellectual property rights for utility model, patented technologies, copyright. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.8 The institution has a system of providing incentives to researchers who come up with quality research output(e.g. publication award). 5 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.9 The institution has implemented/adopted the technology transfer to encourage R & D where to fully engage themselves. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
I.10 The institution supports the scientific career merit system to qualified non-teaching staff. 3 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
Implementation mean 4.00
Outcome/s
O.1 The institution’s research outputs are published in research journals. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
O.2 The research program contributes to the development of the community/nation by the economic benefits derived by the internal clientele. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
O.3 The institution is recognized for its research capability in the local, regional, national and/or international level. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
O.4 The institution’s research is at levels of international excellence as evidenced by their publication in refereed journals. 3 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
O.5 The institution has created/established technology business to showcase which are ready for commercialization and adoption by the intended clientele. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
O.6 The institution has owned patents (invention or utility models), copyrights, trademarks and industrial designs. 4 Click to view MOVs attached (opens in a new tab)
Outcome/s mean 3.83
Parameter mean 3.94
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