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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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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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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