AREA 5 PPP

AREA V: RESEARCH

PARAMETER A – PRIORITIES AND RELEVANCE 

SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES

S.1 The institution’s Research Agenda is in consonance with institutional, regional and national priorities concerned such as DOST, CHED National Higher Education Research Agenda, NEDA, etc.

CONGRUENCE MATRIX

Table 1. Alignment of PSU R&D Agenda with National and Local Research Agenda

S2. The institutional has an approved Research Manual. 

The University Board of Regents passed on November 6, 217 during its 94th (Regular) Meeting held at the CHED Executive Lounge, CHED HEDC Building, UP Diliman, C.P. Garcia Avenue, Quezon City, CHED HEDC Building, UP Diliman, C.P. Garcia Avenue, Quezon City, the Resolution No. 213, series of 2017, approving the Revised 2017 version of PSU Research Manual, subject to conformity with the existing University and pertinent government laws and regulations. This resolution has been approved and was issued on May 23, 2018 at Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. 

Recently, the Board of Regents of Palawan State University, during its 243rd BOR (3rd Quarter, Regular) Meeting held on September 6, 2023 at the Office of the Commissioner Jo Mark M. Libre, HEDC Building, Commission on Higher Education, Quezon City passed Resolution No. 133, series of 2023, approving the “University Thesus and Dissertation Manual – Guidelines for Graduate and Undergraduate Levels”, subject to its compliance with pertinent Policies, Standards and Guidelines of CHED, and relevant resolutions of the Board. This resolution has been approved and was issued on September 12, 2023 at Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City 

IMPLEMENTATION 

I.1. The approved research Agenda is implemented. 

I.2. The following stakeholders participate in the formulation of research agenda as bases for identifying instrumental thrusts and priorities. 

I.2.1 Administrators

I.2.2 Students 

I.2.4 Government Agency Representatives (DOST, CHED, NEDA, etc.) 

I.2.5 other stakeholders (alumni, parents, etc.) 

Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting for the Formulation of the University Research and Development (RD) Agenda

The Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting for the Formulation of the University Research and Development (RD) Agenda 2023 to 2028 was held last 7 - 8 November 2022 at PSU Hostel, Puerto Princesa City. This activity served as one of the substantial baseline for the formulation of the University’s new Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Agenda for 2023 to 2028.

 The said meeting involved the local government units, non-government organizations and associations, local community members, and even the youth (Figure 12) to promote a multi-sectoral participatory-approach in the creation of the RDI Agenda. 

The first day morning session was attended by the academe (20%), and followed by the government (44%) in the afternoon. On the next day, the morning session was attended by the non-government organizations (12%), and youth (12%) in the afternoon.

I.3 Action researches to test theory in practice are conducted by faculty and students. 

I.4. Team/collaborative and interdisciplinary research is encouraged. The BA-Political Science Program core faculty drafted a team/collaborative research proposal. It included the following items: Title, Rationale, Objective, Review of Literature, Methodology, Workplan, and Budget. It has been subjected for evaluation of the University Research Office and was accepted for funding (with suggested revisions). 

I.5. Research outputs are published in refereed national and/or international journals. Researchers Research Title Journal Date Issued 

The BA-Political Science researches conducted and authored by the faculty was integrated and implemented in LGU-Narra.

 O.2. Research results are published. 

PARAMETER B – FUNDING AND OTHER RESOURCES

 SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES 

S.1. The institution has an approved and adequate budget for research. 

The University Research Office has an approved FY 2020 Project Procurement Management Plan. For Fund: 164-DBP and Fund 101: DBP both with Fund Source: General Fund 

In summary, the PPMP includes travelling expenses (local and abroad); training and seminars; supplies and materials; ICT supplies and materials; equipment, furniture and fixtures; utilities expense; communication expense; extra ordinary and miscellaneous expense; repair and maintenance; taxes, insurance premiums and other fees; printing and publication expense; representation expense; transportation and delivery expense; membership dues and contributions to organization; subscription expense; other miscellaneous expense; and food supplies. Moreover, WFP includes professional services; and awards and prizes/publication incentives (WFP).

S.2 There are provision for the following: 

S.2.1 Facilities and equipment such as Internet, statistical software, and other ICT resources; 

Turnitin

EVIDENCES

  The PSU Research Office participated and assisted in the Turnitin Classroom Workflow Training Feedback Studio for Instructors of the Professional and Education Services Team, Philippines. The training was facilitated by Ms. Niña Victorio. 58 faculty members participated in the training. 

Grammarly 

The STRAND-Asia provided the Authorization Code of IBM SPSS and Grammarly. 

Purchase Order Details of SPSS 

S.2.3 Supplies and Materials; and

Insurance of University Research Office Equipment

IMPLEMENTATION

I.1 Allocates adequate funds for the conduct of faculty and student research.

I.4 Encourages the conduct of externally funded researches.

The campus held a Virtual In-House Review for Research Proposal Presentation on April 29, 2021, which will be recommended for funding.

OUTCOMES

O.1 The research Program is adequately funded.

PARAMETER C – IMPLEMENTATION, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND UTILIZATION OF RESEARCH RESULTS/OUTPUTS

SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES 

S.1 There is a system of implementation, monitoring, evaluation and utilization of research outputs. 

The University Research Manual discusses specifically the Implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation of the Approved Research. It includes implementation process and agreement, monitoring and evaluation, workload and research performance rating, copyrights to the researcher, and other details. 

S.2. The institution has a policy on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Manual 

The University has an Intellectual Property Policy Handbook, Philippine Copyrighted 2014 Palawan State University. 

IMPLEMENTATION 

I.1 The institution/College/Academic Unit has Research Unit managed by competent staff. 

Chapter 10 of the University Research Manual discusses the implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation of the Approved Research. It includes Implementation Process and Agreement, Monitoring and Evaluation, Workload and Research Performance Rating, Copyrights to the Researchers, and Other Details.

 I.3 The faculty conducts applied and operational researches in their fields of specialization in accordance with the thrusts and priorities of the program/institution. 

I.4 The institution provides incentives to faculty researchers such as honoraria, service credits, de loading, etc.) 

Chapter 12 of the University Research Manual discusses about Incentives to Faculty Researchers. It includes Overload, Reduced Teaching and Administrative Load, Honorarium, Publication Incentives, Royalties, and Awards and Other Incentives. 

I.5 The College/Academic Unit requires its students to conduct research, as a course requirement, (whenever applicable). 

Students are required to conduct research as a requirement in their Research course. 

I.6 The institution provides opportunities for advanced studies and/or training to enhance faculty/staff researcher competence. 

The following trainings/workshops were attended by faculty members of the BA Political Science: 

I.7 Completed and Ongoing research studies are periodically monitored and evaluated in local and regional in-house reviews.

Completed and Ongoing Researches

I.8.3 The transfer of generated technology/knowledge to the community. 

The published research entitled “ RA 10066 Implementation in Narra, Palawan: Basis for the Establishment of the Cultural Heritage Center in the Municipality”. 

I.9 Packaged technologies and new information are disseminated to the target clientele through appropriate delivery systems. 

I.10 Institution ensure that: 

I.10.1 Research Output protected by IPR laws; 

The University has an Intellectual Property Handbook, Philippine Copyrighted 2014 with ISBN 978-971-93886-3-0. Chapter 2 discusses Copyright: Related Rights, Copyright Registration, ISSN, ISBN, ISMN. Chapter 5 discusses Interllectual Property Ownership: Ownership of Copyright From Publicly Funded Research, Ownership of CopyrightOver Works Not Derived and Generated From Publicly Funded Research, Works of Joint Authorship, Contribution to Collective Work, Theses and Dissertations, Filling of Infrignement and Dispute Resolution, Repealing Clause, and Separability Clause. 

I.10.2 Faculty and students observe research ethics to avoid malpractices like plagiarism, fabrication of data, etc 

Chapter 13 of the University Research Manual is all about Research Ethics. It includes Rights of Participants, Resarch Misconduct, and Ethical Concerns. 

OUTCOME/S 

O.1 Implementation, monitoring, evaluation and Utilization of research of outputs are effective 

PARAMETER D – PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION

SYSTEM – INPUTS AND PROCESSES 

S.1. the institution has an approved and copyrighted Research Journal

The University has an Official Research Publication called Asian Journal of Resilience, with ISSN 2719-0307. It has an Editorial Board composed of the Editor-in-Chief; Five (1) Associate Editors coming from different universities, namely, Palawan State University, University of San Agustin, University of the Philippines – Los Banos, University of Hong Kong, and Education University of Hong Kong; and a Managing Editor. The first issue was circulated in 2019. 

S.2. The institution has incentives for: 

S.2.1. Paper presentations; 

S.2.2. Journal publication; 

The University grants Research Publication Incentives. 

S.2.3. Outstanding research related performance; and 

S.2.4. Patented outputs. 

IMPLEMENTATION

 I.1. The institution provides opportunities for the dissemination of research results in fora, conference, seminars, and other related means.

 A completed research entitled “Evaluation of the Implementation of Municipal Ordinance No. 2002-067: Narra Market Code of 2002 Among the Market Vendors, Market Goers, and Waste Collecters” by Gerlie J. Boni, Jenny P. Sangalang, and Benjamin Z. Sangalang was presented by one of the researchers at the LGU Narra Meeting on Solid Waste Management at the Narra Municipal Hall on September 22, 2020. 

I.2. the institution regularly publishes a Research Journal. 

The Campus has been involved in publishing journals, namely, PSU South Journal, PSU BIMP-EAGA Journal, and PSU Narra Journal. 

I.3. Library exchange of research publications with other HEI’s and agencies is maintained. 

I.4. Research manuscripts/technical reports are well-written, and edited following the institutional format. 

The Research Coordinator regularly submits manuscriptal/technical reports to the University Research Office. 

I.5. The institution supports the researchers in all the following activities: 

1.5.1. Instructional Materials Development; 

The University deems a research activity as reflective of the level of disciplinal specialization attained by the individual and the entire academic faculty. In recognition of their particular capabilities, faculty members are expected to continually explore areas of inquiry through various forms of research. These forms include basic/applied research, materials development, papers for local and international conferences, articles, monographs, books for publication, research/seminar paper for graduate studies, feasibility studies, creative works, and other research output related to external professional activities (e.g., consultations, etc.). 

In addition, the University has a structured Instructional Materials Development Organization, while the Campus has its Instructional Materials Committee. It also sends faculty members to seminar-workshops on instruction materials development. 

I.5.2. Paper presentations, journal publication, classroom lectures, and other similar activities; 

I.5.3. Editorship/writing in academic, scientific and professional journals; 

The University Research Manual has specific items on Authorship, Documentation and Publication. It includes topics on Authorship, Documentation, and Publication. There is also an item about Incentives, covering topics on Overload, Computation on Overload, Computation on Service Credit, and Compensation, Reduced Teaching and Administrative Load, Honorarium, Publication, Publication Incentives, Royalties, and Awards and Other Incentives,

I.5.4. Thesis/dissertation advising; and 

Collaborative studies of instructor and students are accepted in the Campus Journal. 

I.5.5. Patenting of research outputs. 

The University has an Intellectual Property Handbook, Philippine Copyrighted 2014 with ISBN 978-971-93886-3-0. Chapter 2 discusses Copyright: Related Rights, Copyright Registration, ISSN, ISBN, ISMN. Chapter 5 discusses Interllectual Property Ownership: Ownership of Copyright From Publicly Funded Research, Ownership of CopyrightOver Works Not Derived and Generated From Publicly Funded Research, Works of Joint Authorship, Contribution to Collective Work, Theses and Dissertations, Filling of Infrignement and Dispute Resolution, Repealing Clause, and Separability Clause. 

Faculty members are being sent to seminar-workshops on intellectual properties. 

Research outputs produced by faculty members are issued with Certificate of Copyright Registration and Deposit. 

I.6. Research results are published preferably in refereed journals. 

I.7. Research results are disseminated to the target clientee. 

The Campus hosted a Stakeholders’ General Assembly and Research Fora as ways to present the research results to the clientele. Also, it presented research results to the Local Government Unit Meetings for studies involving them, for instance about traffic code and about waste management. 

I.8. The Academic Unit/College generates income form patents, licenses, copyrights, and other research outputs. 

OUTCOME/S 

O.1. Research outputs are published in refereed journals. 

O.3. Patented and copyrighted research outputs are commercialized.

Research outputs produced by faculty members are issued with Certificate of Copyright Registration and Deposit.