The team of John David Bicera, Nestor Paul Casipit, and Abigaile De Jesus presented their work entitled “Factors Affecting Perceived Safe-Driving Behavior of Filipino Private Car Drivers: An Integration of Protection Motivation Theory and the Three Broad Domains of Ergonomics”.

Examining the increasing concern about global and local road traffic accidents, the study explored the factors affecting the driving behaviors among Filipino private car drivers. It utilized the Protection Motivation Theory, Three Broad Domains of Ergonomics, and the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The study likewise found provided notable insights for researchers and policymakers in curating interventions to enhance road safety.

The team was guided by Department of Industrial Engineering Laboratory Supervisor Engr. Yoshiki B. Kurata, PhD, CIE.

Sponsored by Daikin Applied – Virtual, the annual IEOM conference provides professionals in the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management field a forum for exchanging ideas about research and developments in their field.

First reported in the Thomasian Engineer.

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Medicine, biology as top programs in terms of research publications and outputs

Research productivity especially in the fields of Medicine and Biology was recognized by EduRank 2023 for being the highest among the specializations offered by UST. At 586 publications and 15,545 citations, Medicine-related studies ranked highest, followed by BIology, the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Psychology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Business, Botany, and Ecology, among others.

100 notable alumni including national heroes and leaders

EduRank also included in its list 100 notable alumni, headlined by National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal, and past Presidents Manuel L. Quezon, Sergio Osmeña, Sr., Jose P. Laurel, and Diosdado Macapagal. The roster also included business tycoon and philantrophist Tony Tan Caktiong, DBA (hons) (Chairman Emeritus and Founder of Jollbee Foods Corporation), the late Metrobank Founder George S.K. Ty, PhD (hons)., the late SGV Co. co-founder washington SyCip (Accounting), as well as National Artists Francisco Sionil Jose (Literature), Bienvenido Lumbera (Literature), Cirilo Bautista (Literature), and Francisco Mañosa (Architecture).

Sports stalwarts like Ernest John Obiena (Electronics Engineering student), Alyssa Valdez (Junior High School), Dylan Ababou, and Jervy Cruz also made the list, along with filmmakers Brillante Mendoza and Ronnie del Carmen. The list included prominent Filipinos dating all the way back to the 19th century who have made a name for themselves in various fields of endeavor.

EduRank, according to its website and ranking method, uses a database of 44,909,300 scientific publications and 1,237,541,960 citations across 246 research topics. Research performance accounts for 45 percent, while non-academic performance accounts for 45 percent. Alumni score comprises the remaining ten percent.

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Prof. Marilyn C. Mabini, PhD, PIE, ASEAN Engineer received the IEOM Women in Industry and Academia Award, while Assoc. Prof. Joehanna K. Ngo, PhD, PIE, ASEAN Engineer was feted with IEOM Society Outstanding Service Award.

They were likewise honored in recognition and appreciation of the Thomasian Engineers’ outstanding achievements, contributions, and service in industrial engineering, its operations and management profession.

The event was hosted by De La Salle University.

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The afternoon meeting held in Roque Ruaño started off with the introduction of the different international engagements of the Faculty of Engineering followed by a presentation from the Civil Engineering Department about their student-centered activities spanning research, community-development activities, and international activities.

The discussion ensued with an exchange of insights, interests, and opportunities between the guests and representatives from the different departments of the Faculty of Engineering.

In attendance were Engr. Ma. Francesca de Guzman from the Mechanical Engineering Department, Engr. Rocel Pioquinto-Surla, Civil Engineering Laboratory Supervisor, Engr. Josyl Mariela Reyes, Electronics Engineering Laboratory Supervisor, Dr. Yoshiki Kurata, Industrial Engineering Laboratory Supervisor, and Engr. Siegfred Prado of the Electronics Engineering Department and Executive Assistant of the Assistant to the Rector for UST Santa Rosa.

The visit of Mr. Baro to the University preludes the 2022 European Higher Education Fair on November 18 and 19, 2022 in Manila. The brief event was made possible through the coordination of the Office of Public Affairs.”

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Chemical Engineering

Department of Electrical Engineering

Department of Industrial Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

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In applying for re-accreditation, UST IEC submitted documents about the programs they facilitated last year: HINAGAP: We Stand As One, Breakthrough, Forging Ahead, Paper for All, VIRTUAL: Venturing Into Remote Transition with Unique Approaches for Learning, IE-Land: The Industrial Engineering Night 2021, GOING IELC: Industrial Engineering Leadership Congress, and IE PODCAST: “IEwan Ano Ba’ Yun.”

These projects exemplified UNESCO’s values and principles of fostering cultural diversity and advancing world peace and development. Moreover, the officers’ efforts to promote social development among Thomasian Industrial Engineering students were also considered as contributing factors to the recognition.

“Para sa akin malaki ang impact niya. It can serve as an inspiration for Industrial Engineering students na we can also be leaders of our own. Even though estudyante pa rin ang IEC officers, winning the award reflects that they are doing their job well. And also IEs are known to be leaders of the industry someday. It is a training ground for them,” Engr. Yoshiki B. Kurata, PhD, CIE, Assoc. ASEAN Engr., the Adviser of UST IEC, mentioned after being asked about the impact of the award on the Thomasian IE Community.

“For those students na medyo hesitant, as they are doubting themselves, I hope this award can serve as a model for them that anyone among us can also be recognized as long as we value the Thomasian values that we have,” He added.

After receiving the award, UST IEC plans to continue to lead, serve, and provide projects for the improvement and development of Thomasian Industrial Engineering students.

“Speaking as an adviser, to help other organizations to also be part of UNESCO, this award is not just the award of the IEC or IE department but is also a recognition that Faculty of Engineering student leaders are actually doing well. Kasi we do not just represent IE alone, but we represent the whole Faculty of Engineering,” Engr. Kurata answered when asked about the organization’s future plans in relation to the recognition.

Written by: Justine Keith Moises
Photo Courtesy of UNESCO Clubs Philippines 

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On the first day, the participants, composed of academic officials, administrators and process owners, listened to Ong’s lecture on introduction to and high-level overview of the QS Stars Rating system. This was followed by Flores’s detailed discussion of the QS Stars Criteria. BukSU QS Stars Coordinator Dr. Elle Christine Melendez led the BukSU participants in completing a self-assessment of the university’s strengths and weaknesses as part of the initial workshop activity.

Ong shared UST’s QS Stars Rating challenges and successes for the three cycles of 2014, 2017 and 2021. He also shared the University’s best practices even during the pandemic. Ong discussed the five case scenarios for the participants to fully understand how the QS Stars Rating works, especially from the perspective of the process owners, who need to meet the various criteria and the attendant thresholds, as well as its justification in the validation stages.

On the second day of the lecture-workshop, Ong focused on the Simplified Map Day Process and its deliverables. Related to it is Walk Day 1 Rev 0.  He defined Map Day as a process for planning new projects and that which requires the integration of plans from multiple players or groups. It allows project team members to test assumptions, clarify expectations, and build commitment. Ong emphasized that Map Day helps clarify who needs to deliver what to whom and when, what to agree and disagree on, and decisions and/or issues that need early resolution. This will cover the risk assessment as well as the institution’s decision for “Go or no Go” decision.

The invitation was extended by BukSU President Oscar B. Cabanelez, Ph.D., through the UST Rector Very Rev. Fr. Richard G. Ang, OP, PhD, who immediately approved the request. It is a way for UST to share its best practices with other universities and aid them in their journey of being updated on emerging trends, challenges and opportunities in education.

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) was awarded the overall rating of Four Stars by the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Stars team from London in two cycles, 2014 and 2017. This was the highest rating given to a Philippine University by QS. Consequently, UST set a benchmark international ratings among Philippine HEIs, several of whom have sought to know UST’s best practices in rankings and ratings.  

UST eventually bested its own previous record by becoming the first in the Philippines to obtain the coveted Five Stars Rating for UST, the penultimate rank in the six-tier system adopted by QS in its third review cycle of QS Stars Rating application.

The lecture-workshop is not the first engagement between UST and BukSU. The UST Center for Conservation of Cultural Property and Environment in the Tropics has partnered with BukSu in its cultural heritage mapping activity. Likewise, the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters Dean Prof. Marilu R. Madrunio, PhD, served as the external adviser for BukSu’s doctorate program in the English Language Studies.

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In his sharing, Ong stressed the importance of self-assessment in HEIs saying, “This requires a self-assessment tool, a theoretical framework and/or conceptual framework as well as a tool for continuous improvement program/process improvement as well as indicators. On top of the tools and framework, it has to do with the mindset and culture for the pursuit of continuous improvement and achieving operational excellence. This is mainly because we want to make sure of what we are doing, make the necessary corrections and improve what we are doing. In other words, it enhances capacity building to do things right and achieve operational excellence.”

Ong also shared with his audience the impact of the implementation of self-assessment of Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education Institutions. He mentioned external Quality Assurance as one of the most important things that is being considered by the THE Impact Rankings, and SDGs can therefore be used as a guide to transform the academe, since this will also entail articulating the SDGs in the Vision-Mission-Objective of the institution.

The roundtable discussion (RTD) aimed to foster an environment and a set of strong applicable practices conducive to the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in university functions. This event emphasized embedding the SDGs in instruction, research, community engagement, and operations of the HEI for a sustainable future within and beyond the institution. The RTD was attended by academic officials, faculty, staff, CHED officials, and stakeholders from the Top 15 Philippine HEIs contributing to the SDGs of the United Nations based on the 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings nationwide.

The University of the Philippines – Centre International de Formation des Autorités et Leaders Philippines (UP-CIFAL Philippines) is one of the 24 global CIFAL centers affiliated with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) specializing in training and research on promoting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), migration, and gender equality. The roundtable discussion was conducted in collaboration with the University of the Philippines College of Education and the Quezon City Education Unit. 

No stranger to accreditation and rankings initiatives, Ong has shared his expertise in various universities and institutions such as the Commission on Higher Education, Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions, Inc. (NOCEI), Philippine Normal University (PNU), University of Perpetual Help System Dalta, and Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) – Cavite, Batangas, Laguna, Davao, Manila and Makati, the latter of which is rated as a QS-Star institution.

The University of Santo Tomas has established itself as an authority on international rankings and ratings and has been known for helping Philippine universities uplift their educational standards to be at par with international standards and be recognized on the global scene as also mandated by CHED.

Ong and Office Assistant Mr. Vien Vic G. Flores, have been invited by the Bukidnon State University to administer a two-day QS Star Rating F2F Lecture-Workshop from July 21 to July 22, 2022 to help them in assessing their preparedness for the forthcoming QS Stars application.  

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Silverio won Second Place for his poster presentation entitled “Development of a Wearable System for Fall Detection and Physiological Signs Monitoring,” which was co-authored with Mhar Ian Estayan, Edgardo Giuseppe G. Catambing, Carl Anderson Lei Yee. Meanwhile, Engr. Gabriel C. Bucu, CIE, AAE won Fourth Place in the same competition, this time for his poster entitled “Establishing a Procurement Model in Philippine Barangay Health Centers Using an Integer Linear Programming Model.” Bucu’s co-authors were Glenn Gerald Castañeda, Keziah Marella Cueto, Clara Franchesca Mendoza, and Angeline Nicole Regalado.

An Industrial Engineering faculty member likewise won Second Place in the Excellent Poster (Audience Choice) competition. Assoc. Prof. Carlos Ignacio Jr. P. Lugay, PhD, PIE, ASEAN Eng. won the distinction for his poster A Comparative Study on the Human preference and the Nutritional Value between Mung Bean Chips and Common Commercial Snack Food. This was co-authored with Adonis S. Clet, David Lorenz M. Dometita , Fredric L. Go, Ericson F. Niones.

Other posters presented in the same event were entitled “Customer Satisfaction among Private Tertiary Hospitals” by Assoc. Prof. Joehanna K. Ngo, PhD, PIE, ASEAN Eng., Charlie A. Marquez, Michael Jon L. Chang, Jose Luis Razon, and Trishia Denisse Torres. Ngo likewise presented the poster entitled “Quality Assessment by Users of a Philippine Public Library,” which she co-authored with Alliah Roi Bernardino, Kiara Marie Bool, and Sheena Justo.

Lugay likewise presented the poster entitled “A Study on the Effect on Customer Perception, Attitudes and Purchase Intention of Food Establishments with Persons with Disabilities as their Employees,” which was co-authored with Rane Eon B. Carreon, Russel Brendan G. Gupit, Leslie Marie M. Montecillo, and Bianca Mariko O. Quizon.

Finally, Bucu presented two other posters. The first was co-authored with Alexis Joseph M. Baarde, Rosarie Joy C. Balneg, Lara Isabelle P. Cabral, and Maria Jocelyn B. Cerezo and was entitled “Establishing an Optimal Model on the Total Implementation Cost in Preventing the Occurrence of Dengue Outbreak in the Barangays of Lipa City, Batangas using Integer Linear Programming.” The other one was co-authored with Polo Miguel D. Elefante , Julien Christiane N. Gicalao, Loreto K. Jaen II., John Danyael B. Taguinod and was entitled “An Integrated Application of Integer Linear Programming and Ergonomic Principles in Re-designing Disaster Go Backpacks for Adult Filipinos.”

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An orientation was held for third-year students on February 20, 2021.

According to Assoc. Prof. Joehanna K. Ngo, Chair of the IE Program, and, Engr. Gabriel Bucu, Laboratory Supervisor, SAP Coordinator, IE Lead Trainer for the program, this tie-up will enrich the current academic course offerings and expose students to more job opportunities after graduate – ready for Industry 4.0. Dean said that the months-long effort to ink the agreement is a realization of the Faculty’s desire “to give our students the best training, pandemic notwithstanding.”

The courses included in the integration are: Operating Productive Systems Laboratory, and Information Systems Laboratory.

Students who will be finishing the courses shall be receiving a Certificate of Completion.

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