West Visayas State University (WVSU) kicked off its specialized workshop on Scientific Research Writing and Publication today, February 24, 2025, aimed at helping faculty members, researchers, and graduate students enhance their skills for publishing in international journals such as Scopus and Web of Science. The workshop, held at the 4th Floor of the Research and Extension Building, will run until February 27, 2025.
Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Extension, highlighted the significance of the workshop in advancing local research and preparing it for global visibility.
“This workshop, along with the visit of our esteemed resource persons, is a direct outcome of the Letter of Collaboration between West Visayas State University (WVSU) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). This partnership reflects our shared vision of fostering academic cooperation, enhancing research capabilities, and promoting the exchange of expertise between our institutions”, Dr. Gabinete said.
Dr. Elias C. Olapane, Focal Person for visiting professors, introduced the esteemed resource speakers who are guiding the participants through the workshop.
The first session featured Dr. Ong Chan Kwan, Operations and Technology Manager and Program Manager for Home Personal Care at the Care for the Elderly Foundation in Singapore. Dr. Ong presented How Singapore Prepares for the Future: Digital Transformation in Education and Healthcare, offering valuable insights into the digital innovations reshaping education and healthcare, areas that are ripe for future research.
Dr. Zaidatun Binti Tasir and Dr. Kew Si Na, visiting professors and experts from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), led a hands-on session on the critical elements of a research paper. Their focus on writing compelling introductions, formulating clear research questions, analyzing findings, and drafting comprehensive discussions and conclusions helped participants refine their skills for publishing in high-impact journals.
The workshop brought together participants from various colleges and external campuses, fostering a collaborative environment where researchers could learn from one another while gaining expertise in the intricate process of academic publishing. With guidance from top-tier experts, the workshop promises to equip attendees with the knowledge and confidence needed to elevate their research on the global stage.
It is recalled that WVSU, with Dr. Joselito Villaruz, WVSU President; Dr. Greta G. Gabinete, VPREI; Dr. Rosario Clarabel C. Contreras, Campus Administrator of WVSU Calinog Campus; Ms. Edel Carmela Subong-Csoka, Director of International and Local Linkages Office and Dr. Elias Olapane, Head of Campus Research, Innovation, and Development of Calinog campus visited UTM in July 2024 to pursue collaboration efforts.
By Gladwyn B. Gustilo/ILLO
