To strengthen the research capabilities of graduate scholars, 49 DOST-CBPSME scholars from West Visayas State University’s College of Education Graduate School attended a two-day workshop on academic journal publishing held April 11–12, 2025, at Punta Villa Resort in Villa Arevalo.
The event, titled “Getting Published: A Workshop on Transforming Research into Scopus-Indexed Journal Articles,” was organized by the Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) through its Capacity Building Program for Science and Mathematics Education (CBPSME), in collaboration with the WVSU Research Journal and the Patriot Scholars Organization.
Dr. Aris Larroder, editor-in-chief of the WVSU Research Journal, served as the main resource speaker. He walked participants through strategies for transforming theses into publishable articles using the IBC (Introduction-Body-Conclusion) and IMRAD (Introduction-Methods-Results-and-Discussion) formats. He also shared writing tools, templates, and journal evaluation techniques to help researchers steer clear of predatory publications.
Drawing from his personal journey as a researcher, Larroder emphasized the value of perseverance and clarity of purpose, encouraging participants to produce meaningful, high-impact academic work. “Focus on quality over quantity,” he advised.
Dr. Peter Ernie D. Paris, DOST-CBPSME project director, also addressed the scholars, urging them to view publication not merely as an academic requirement but as a means of creating real-world impact. “Go beyond publication,” Paris said.
“Let your knowledge be used to improve lives.”
The 49 participants included 46 master’s students and three doctoral candidates, all in the thesis writing phase, along with three DOST-CBPSME staff led by Mrs. Shiela Oliverio.
The workshop supports DOST-SEI’s ongoing mission to build a strong culture of research among science and mathematics educators in the Philippines.
Text by Jirah Mae Flores
Photos by Fritz Soriano and Jake Camarino
