The Research, Extension, Development and Innovation unit of Romblon State University announces the First Virtual Regional REDI Congress for completed research, extension, development and innovation projects on October 29, 2021.

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted how things are normally done in RDE which posed a greater challenge in terms of coping, surviving and thriving in this difficult time. With the theme “Flourishing in the New Normal through Research, Extension, Development and Innovation”, the activity will showcase our researchers’ and extensionists’ indefatigable spirit to flourish in adversities as well as their natural propensity to solve problems and be of service to our communities.

The Regional REDI Congress is an annual activity of the RSU-REDi unit in its commitment to highlighting quality and high-impact R&D and extension outputs in the province and in the region. The Congress aims to virtually gather university faculty, teachers, graduate students and experts for scholarly interactions, knowledge exchange, and capability building in the new normal.

All papers done by a faculty/staff/student are considered for presentation including but not limited to researches that are externally funded, institutionally funded, privately funded, own initiative, thesis (part or whole), dissertation (part or whole), term paper/course requirement, advisee’s thesis/dissertation (with consent of primary researchers).

Interested presenters must observe the guidelines described below.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Deadline of Abstract Submission: October 18, 2021

• Notice of Acceptance: October 20, 2021

• Deadline of Full Paper Submission: October 22, 2021

• Deadline of Recorded Video Submission: October 25, 2021

RESEARCH

Outputs under this category are those that bring in new knowledge based on experimental or theoretical work and directed towards a specific aim or objective. They may however, be subjected to further verification. Research outputs that are institutionally or self-funded and have not been published or presented elsewhere are qualified for review. These outputs are further classified as follows:

• Social Sciences, Humanities and Education (SHE)

Papers about economics, politics, history, psychology, sociology, law, literature, language, philosophy, formal and non-formal education.

• Supervision, Administration, Leadership and Management (SALM)

Papers about business management and administration, public administration, and educational leadership, management and supervision.

• Environment, Agriculture and Natural Sciences (EANS)

Papers about agriculture, fishery, forestry, environment, eco-tourism, biology, physical and earth sciences.

EXTENSION

Outputs under this category are those that bring the university extension agenda to communities through an informed process of situation analysis, gaps identification and consensus building. This includes community education, technology transfer, advisory work, human resource development and community empowerment in general.

ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION

Outputs under this category are scientific outputs that produce new materials, equipment, devices, products, processes, systems and services. They may also include outputs of pilot testing projects, feasibility of technology utilization and gauging end-users’ feedback in the developed and introduced products, devices and systems.

Paper should not exceed 20 pages including tables and figures, typed on 8.5” x 13” bond paper, justified, single spaced, in 12 font size, preferably in Times New Roman font. Margin should be 1 inch from all sides except left, which is 1.5 inches. In a publishable format, papers should include the parts indicated below.

FOR RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION PAPERS

Title (complete research title, authors, college or campus); Abstract (not to exceed 250 words; informative digest of objectives, methods, and significant research findings); Introduction; Objectives; Methodology; Results and Discussions; Conclusions; and Literature Cited.

FOR EXTENSION PAPER

Title (complete title, authors, college or campus); Abstract (not to exceed 250 words; word informative digest of objectives, methods, and significant findings); Introduction; Objectives; Strategies of Implementation (Methods and Approaches); Highlights of Accomplishments; Conclusions; Implications and Recommendations; and Literature Cited.

ABSTRACT

Abstract should not be more than 250 words and must capture the purpose, procedure and findings of the study. It must contain five (5) keywords arranged alphabetically. It will undergo review before acceptance. The deadline of submission is on October 18, 2020. Click this link to Submit your Abstract.

FULL PAPER

Upon receiving the notice of acceptance, please email the full paper in PDF file at rsu.rep@gmail.com following the format.

• Research, Development and Innovation Paper Format

• Extension Paper Format

VIDEO-RECORDED PRESENTATION

To efficiently make use of time, a video-recorded presentation not more than 15 minutes long shall be required from each presenter. Upload it to your personal google drive and send the link to rsu.rep@gmail.com.

The video-recorded presentation which followed the suggested format shall be played by the Secretariat as scheduled. Slides must only contain keywords and must not lift the text from the manuscript in verbatim. A maximum of 15 minutes is given for the recorded presentation and 5 minutes for questions, comments and suggestions from the panel of evaluators. The presenter must ensure a reliable internet connection during the Q&A.

• Creativity, originality and quality of work: 30% (Rationale, Objectives, Methodology)

• Significance of Findings: 40% (Contribution to knowledge advancement, relevance to national and regional development)

• Manuscript/write-up: 20% (Accuracy of figures and language, clarity and style, cogency and logic)

• Presentation: 10% (Use of visuals, mastery of topic and ability to answer questions)

• First Place P5,000.00*

• Second Place P3,000.00*

• Third Place P2,000.00*

Submitted papers will get the chance to be published at the RSU Research Journal which has just migrated to the Open Journal System.