Research and Publication Department


Research is one of the significant functions of a well-performing higher educational institution (HEI), the other two being instruction and community extension. Consequently, research has been given a crucial weight in the Colegio’s accreditation. Coherent with the Colegio’s mission of quality formation of integral human persons in the noble tradition of excellence; LETRAN is dynamic in the continual faculty and student development program on research capability building.

OUR MISSION AND VISION


MISSION. The Research Office is committed to the Dominican Spirit of education and research development imbued with the three pillars (Quality Instruction, Research and Extensions) of higher education by: Institutionalizing mindset essential in developing research driven culture in collaborative partnership with the faculty, staff and students. Providing impactful researches that enhances academic, human and physical resources towards building a strong research community

VISION. The Research Office envisions a research-oriented institution, promoting programs that shall serve the needs of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Bataan in generating research-based knowledge necessary to pro-actively respond to the needs of the dynamic milieu of the institutional, regional, national and global academic environments, imbued with the social commitment of improving and fostering human and community potentials

AGENDA

Research Agenda

Colegio’s established and substantiated strategic research goals will unite research across all disciplines. The wide-ranging academic goals are translated into detailed academic objectives within each program area. Together, these goals and objectives define the Colegio’s 2019-2024 research agenda. The research agenda of the Colegio is multidisciplinary – researches that involve the expertise of researchers in several areas of academic disciplines are preferred over researches needing the knowledge in a particular academic discipline; policy-oriented – researches that involve formulation of policy gearing towards a better management system; and participative – researches that involve the participation of as many stakeholders as possible and should be organized preferably as network, instead of standalone, undertaking of an HEI or individual researcher.

Research Subjects and Descriptions

Science, Engineering and Information Technology

This features how academic and scientific understanding works applying scientific methods to challenges concerning technological advances. This will also highlight the institutional perspective on technology solutions, information security and continuous academic improvement through technology. It includes, but not limited to, biotechnology, ergonomics, robotics, alternative energy source, automation system, innovative engineering designs, systems development and management, database management system, network security, E-business, software development, learning management system and mobile application.


Communication and Media Studies

In this agenda, current issues, main trends and future challenges in communication and media research will be highlighted. It includes, but not limited to, researches on traditional media digital and marketing communications, communication for development, new media (social media, internet), Mobile Technology for Communication, current and contemporary events, media (mass, social, print, broadcast, etc.)


Business and Consumer Research

In this agenda, studies on business operations, conceptualization, financing, capability building, and entrepreneurship shall be highlighted, as well as stakeholder preference researches and marketing research. It includes, but not limited to, researches on business creation, overall management, business decision making, inclusion of technology in business, agribusiness, skills development, human resource development, internationalization of business, MSME (micro, small, and medium scale enterprise) studies, accounting and financial management, market studies, product feasibility studies, consumer behavior, advertising, new media development for marketing and advertising, and global consumer studies.


Environmental Stewardship

This agendum tackles researches about climate change and its effects on the attitudes and behavior, environmental concerns and challenges and develops programs to raise awareness about environmental issues and encourage conservation and promotion of practices beneficial to the environment. It includes, but not limited to, researches on environment and biodiversity; eco-tourism; agricultural studies; environmental care and protection; waste management; pest control; electricity and water conservation; pollution control and prevention; and risk reduction and response management


Transformative Education

Researches focused on the development of education, pedagogy, policies on education, teacher education, and ICT education shall be catered in this agenda. This includes researches regarding, but not limited to, graduate tracer studies, use of technology in teaching, indigenous education, trends in education, educational benchmarking, e-learning and distance learning, classroom-based research, and new ecologies of learning. Society, Culture, Religion and Human Behavior In this agenda, studies on the general society, the Filipino culture, and behavioral/social sciences are the primary focus. This also explores the dynamic interrelations between religion, culture and society from community and academic approaches disciplinary approaches. This includes researches regarding, but not limited to, sociological and psychological analyses, Filipino identity studies, law and human rights, mental health and wellness, socio- and intercultural studies, philosophy and theology, advocacy and NGO studies, institutional studies


Society, Culture, Religion and Human Behavior

In this agenda, studies on the general society, the Filipino culture, and behavioral/social sciences are the primary focus. This also explores the dynamic interrelations between religion, culture and society from community and academic approaches disciplinary approaches. This includes researches regarding, but not limited to, sociological and psychological analyses, Filipino identity studies, law and human rights, mental health and wellness, socio- and intercultural studies, philosophy and theology, advocacy and NGO studies, institutional studies on the society, culture, and behavior of Letranites and the Colegio’s stakeholders, inequality/poverty studies, impact studies, indigenous studies, and justice and peace.


Community and Extension Service

In this agenda, direct service experiences of community volunteers towards the deepening of understanding of the Dominican value will be of focus. This will also cater to, but not limited to, researches on program evaluation, needs assessment, livelihood assessment, impact assessment and social transformation.


Gender Responsive Research

As mandated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), researches on gender and women studies, gender and development, and emerging gender issues shall be the focus on in this agenda. This includes researches regarding, but not limited to, gender and economic empowerment, gender in power and decision making, gender planning and budgeting, indigenous women and girls, Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC), women in history, feminist literature, gender identities and sexual orientation, intersectional studies on social issues and gender, gender sensitivity, and gender-based violence


SERVICES

  • STATISTICAL CONSULTATION
  • ORIGINALITY CHECK
  • LANGUAGE EDITING
  • LANGUAGE TRANSLATION
  • RESEARCH INSTRUMENT VALIDATION

JOURNALS

LIKHA - EMPLOYEE RESEARCH PUBLICATION

Likha is an annual scholarly journal of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran- Bataan published in February. It seeks to provide a platform for original, peer-reviewed academic and scholarly articles which is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary in scope. It welcomes theoretical, conceptual, and empirical papers, reviews and meta-analysis that combine a wide range of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. Likha is a refereed journal; however, the opinion and accuracy of information in the published articles are the responsibility of the authors and not of the editorial staff.

Instruction to the Author


Editorial Policy


Likha is an annual scholarly journal of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran- Bataan published in February. It seeks to provide a platform for original, peer-reviewed academic and scholarly articles which is multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary in scope. It welcomes theoretical, conceptual, and empirical papers, reviews and meta-analysis that combine a wide range of quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. Likha is a refereed journal; however, the opinion and accuracy of information in the published articles are the responsibility of the authors and not of the editorial staff


Submission Criteria


Manuscripts submitted are evaluated on the following criteria:

1. Well-grounded and well-defined theoretical or conceptual underpinnings
2. Relevant conceptual and research literature
3. Careful analysis and treatment of the constructs and variables under study
4. Significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge and practice in the field
5. Clarity of expression


Manuscripts


1. Research articles (6,000 words), research notes (2,500 words), and book reviews (1,500 words) are accepted for publication.
2. Manuscripts should be submitted in electronic form, MS-Word format and emailed to research@letranbataan.edu.ph.
3. Manuscripts submitted to Likha should be original and has not been published previously. It should not be under consideration for publication elsewhere, and that if accepted, it will not be published elsewhere in the same form, in English or in any other language, without the written consent of the publisher. A “Letter of Agreement” shall be signed by the contributor to this effect.


Abstracts and Manuscripts Formatting


1. Manuscripts must contain an abstract (150-200 words) including 2-6 keywords.
2. Manuscripts should be in accordance with the following format:

  • Paper size: Letter (8.5 x 11.5”)
  • Paper orientation: Portrait
  • Font type: Times New Roman
  • Font size: 12-point (exception of tables in 10-point)
  • Paragraphs: justified. single-spaced
  • Margins: top, bottom, left, right=1”, header & footer=0.5”
  • Column:1
  • Numbering: Tables and figures should be numbered by Arabic numerals
  • Page numbers: Arabic, bottom, right, 12-point Times New Roman


    • Manuscript Submission


    Title Page: The title page should contain the name of author or authors, professional title, institutional affiliation, present position, mailing address, electronic mailing address, electronic mailing address, telephone number and fax number (if available). Please see attached guide for more information.

    Main Document: The main document should contain the title of the paper, abstract, introduction, theoretical background, method, results, discussion, conclusion, and references. It should be divided into main headings and subheadings. Main headings should be bold, and subheadings should be italicized.

    Tables and Figures: Tables and figures should be clearly labeled in the format and style described in the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Style (6th edition) and suitable for direct reproduction. Good quality printouts of all illustrations on white paper produced in black ink are required.

    References: References should likewise follow the format and style described in APA (6th edition).

    Acknowledgement, Copyright, and Author’s Name: Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions from copyright holders for reproducing any illustrations, tables, figures of lengthy quotations previously published elsewhere. Author’s name should not appear anywhere except on the cover page or title page of the manuscripts to preserve anonymity during the blind review process. Acknowledgement of people, grants, funds, etc. should be placed in a separate section before the References.


    Peer Review, Evaluation and Revision


    1. Likha is employing a double-blind peer reviewing process done by the Editorial Board or any academic that has an expertise on the subject matter of the article.
    2. A publication evaluation tool is used to grade the paper based on the following merits:
    • Introduction- Research objective/s were conceptually and operationally defined, comprehensively developed from previous researches and are well argued.
    • Appropriateness of Research Methodology- The research design, data gathering techniques, and data analysis used were appropriate for the research problem(s).
    • Results and Discussion- Results were presented per statement of the problem, are well articulated, and were discussed with supporting review of related literature.
    • Clarity and Organization of Material- Development of ideas from introduction to discussion was clear and precise, grammatically sound, effectively transitioned per variable.
    • Documentation: Variety and Credibility- Review of related literature is up to date and id referenced according to APA standards.
    • Contribution to Research- The research is an original contribution to the body of knowledge.


    Copyright Agreement


    Authors will be asked, upon acceptance of an article, to sign the “Transfer of Copyright” agreement before the article can be published. This agreement is to ensure the widest possible dissemination of information under copyright laws.


    Publication Ethics and Publication Malpractice Statement


    1. Policies against plagiarism are strictly being enforced in this journal. Those who will be proven guilty of such will be disqualified from submitting and publication in Likha.
    2. Confidentially of the submissions is practiced by the journal. Aside from the Editorial Board and the reviewers, nobody is allowed to read the submitted manuscripts

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    LINANG - STUDENT RESEARCH PUBLICATION

    Linang is an annual scholarly refereed journal of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Bataan. As a multidisciplinary research journal, it welcomes researches from the junior high school, senior high school and undergraduate students of the Colegio

    Instruction to the Author


    General Overview


    Linang is an annual scholarly refereed journal of Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Bataan. As a multidisciplinary research journal, it welcomes researches from the junior high school, senior high school and undergraduate students of the Colegio.


    Guidelines and Procedure for the Student Publication


    Aside from the top 3 papers recommended by program chairpersons/coordinators, the Office also releases a Call for Papers months before the publication of an issue. Interested student researchers not included in the top 3 papers submitted by their program chairpersons/coordinator may also submit their researches for peer review provided they have the recommendation from their research advisers.

    1. Manuscripts should be endorsed by their respective program chairpersons/coordinators together with the consent from the student researchers and research adviser.
    2. Authors should submit two versions of the manuscript. One file (“file not for review”) should include the names of the authors (adviser and student/s), their contact information (e-mail addresses), and current affiliation (program/area and department). The other file (“file for review”) should remove any information that would identify the authors. 3. The paper should include keywords and an abstract of 150 - 300 words.
    4. The article should contain approximately 6000 – 7000 words (including abstract, tables/figures, and references) and should be typed in a 12-point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, with one-inch margin on all sides.
    5. Tables/figures and references should follow the APA (6th Edition) format style for non engineering fields and the IEEE citation for engineering papers. Table titles are placed above while figure titles are placed below.
    6. Reference should follow the APA format for non-engineering fields and the IEEE citation for engineering papers.
    7. The editors prefer to have the file in Microsoft Office Word 97-2003 Document (.doc) format and should be sent to linang@letranbataan.edu.ph.
    8. Manuscripts that are already published or in the process of publication in other journals will not be considered for publication in Linang.


    Review Process


    1. The editor screens the submitted manuscripts and selects those deemed suitable for peer reviewing. Selected articles then undergo a rigorous double-blind refereeing.
    2. Once accepted, a Student Publication Copyright Agreement (Form SR18) will have to be sought from the student researchers and their research adviser.
    3. Attached with the letter of acceptance are the comments and suggestions from the members of the editorial board. Revisions should be in incorporated and returned to the Center within 2 weeks.
    4. The editor makes the final decision on the publication of the revised articles.
        Note: Kindly refer to the Charter of Student Research Services found in the Appendices for a clearer explanation of these procedures.

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    TITLE Authors Category File
    ANALYSIS OF THE LANCE FEATURE ARTICLES: A DIACHRONIC STUDY Regina Grace A. Mendoza, LPT, MAED Transformative Education
    SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM APPROACH: ON THE ROLE OF PILGRIMAGE CHURCHES IN BATAAN Lourdes D. Artuz , LPT, MAED Society, Culture, Religion and Human Behavior
    GRADUATENESS AND EMPLOYABILITY: A TRACER STUDY OF THE GRADUATES OF COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN-BATAAN FROM ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-2015 Jayson Nicholas R. Viray MA COMM,
    Edessa G. Flordeliz, PhD    		 Transformative Education
    GPS-GSM-BASED COMMUTER RIDE SERVICE APPLICATION SYSTEM Alvin T. Dela Peña, MEng’g, LPT Science, Engineering and Information Technology

    TITLE Authors Category File
    IMPROVING THE ACCURACY OF LIQUID MEDICATION DOSE MEASUREMENT USING ALTERNATIVE DOSING DEVICES IN A SELECTED BARANGAY IN PAMPANGA: A BASIS FOR AN INTERVENTION Pauline Lyzell G. Francisco, RPh, MSHSA Business and Consumer Research
    NARRATIVES ON THE COMMON LANGUAGE LEARNING STRUGGLES OF SELECTED STUDENTS OF LETRAN BATAAN AMID FLEXIBLE TEACHING MODALITY Mr. Christian P. Navos, LPT Communication and Media Studies
    SCHOOL COUNSELORS COPING STRATEGIES AND LEVEL OF SELF-CARE IN RELATION TO THEIR LEVEL OF BURNOUT Charizza Paul E. Romanes, RPm, MAED Society, Culture, Religion and Human Behavior
    LEARNERS’ COMPUTER SKILLS THROUGH GOOGLE CLASSROOM Anabel G. Lim, MAEd.M Communication and Media Studies


    TITLE Authors Category File
    The Assessment of Challenges Experienced by Small Service Enterprises in Abucay, Bataan Diana Grace G. Rodrigo
    Kirndeep K. Brar
    Alexandrae N. Quicho
    Angelica Faith P. Vinzon
    Assoc. Prof. Edessa Flordeliz, PhD    		 Business Management
    Adaptable Armchair Jon Elson G. Datu
    Alecxeus Aubrei M. Santiago
    Engr. Hazel F. Nisay    		 Engineering Design
    Reality Check: Expectations Versus Experience of the High School Students in Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Bataan’s Service Quality Carlo Miguel W. Cortez
    Christian L. Cruz
    Angelique M. Roncal
    Jeannah Drei V. Dela Fuente
    Asst. Prof. Marvin Ibabao    		 Total Quality Management
    The Perception of Grade 12 Students on the Use of Public Transport and School Service Charles S. Agunoy
    Ann Jenireene D. Gomez
    Nathalie Karen F. Layson
    Aleeza Julia A. Paras
    Mr. Christian Navos    		 Social Science
    Android Based Smart Parking System in Preparation to Narrowband Internet-of–Things Technology Jose Carlo Ferol
    Carl Justine P. Enriquez
    Sheena Mae B. Morano
    Engr. Hazel F. Nisay    		 Engineering Design
    The Food Consumption of Generation Z in Colegio de San Juan de Letran: A Basis for Marketing Programs Daniela Mary Dasmarinas
    Abigail Ryan Palisoc
    Vince Arthur Reyes
    Patrisha Carmel Roman
    Mr. Franz Jude Abelgas    		 Marketing Research

    TITLE Authors Category File
    PLANT GARDENING AND MENTAL HEALTH DURING COVID-19: A CORRELATIONAL STUDY Trisha Mae Lazaro
    Monique Serrana
    Grachelle Tanagon
    Diana B. Simbul, LPT     		Environmental Stewardship
    ASSESSING CONDUCT OF ONLINE LEARNING OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF COLEGIO DE SAN JUAN DE LETRAN-BATAAN Christianne Lei B. Trabado
    John Raymond D. Camacho
    Enrique III V. Corpuz
    Edessa Flordeliz, PhD    		 Transformative Education
    EXAMINING THE ROLE OF HOBBIES IN REDUCING ACADEMIC BURNOUT OF THE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STEM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS Ronn Ezekiel A. Arangel
    Jake Aldrin G. Celeste
    Victoria Nicole C. Quindoy
    Heiven M. Sorian
    Jeffrey C. Cabal, MAEd, RPm, LPT    		 Society, Culture, Religion and Human Behavior
    A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY ON HOW SOCIAL MEDIA SHAPES THE FEARS OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19) Raniella Maxine S. Nuñez
    John Lloyd H. Catolico
    Emmanuel Dizon Pizarro
    Marc Daniel S. Soriano
    Francis Blanco, LPT    		 Communication and Media Studies

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    Letran Planning Office

    The Planning Office serves as the main arm of the Rector and President in formulating and implementing the strategic plans of the Colegio. The Office conducts regular performance review of accomplishments, identifies areas of strengths and improvements and recommends actions for improvement. On top of strategic planning and evaluation, the Planning Office spearheads the implementation of Quality Management projects. It monitors compliance of offices to the 5S standards, provides a mechanism for customer feedback, initiates projects on process review and improvement and conducts relevant studies for planning and decision making.




    RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT

    MR. JOHN IAN L. SEECKTS

    OIC, Research and Publication Department and Planning Office
     jilseeckts@letranbataan.edu.ph
    It has always been a special treat and so wonderful to see different institutions come together demonstrating its commitment to promoting the culture of research. Engaging our students and employees alike in research, innovation, and scholarship creates the hallmark of venerable institution like Colegio de San Juan de Letran, where we lead in quality academic programs and impactful research.

    Through our students and employees’ participation in research and creative endeavors, we become better thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, cultivating a depth of understanding needed to make a positive difference in the world.

    We are struck by some of the greatest challenges that our world currently faces: climate change, environmental degradation, infectious diseases, depletion of energy resources, global terrorism, poverty and God knows what else. Most of the potential solutions to these problems have major scientific dimensions. We rely on research to better understand these challenges, and to devise practical solutions; thus, the importance of research integrity cannot be overestimated. The academe cannot, will not, and should not tolerate even an iota of possibility of deliberate errors in research presentation, more so in publication.

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    MS. GELLIE GLORIA-BANZON, LPT

    Research and Planning Staff
     gdgloria@letranbataan.edu.ph

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