Two-day research forum on

Two-day research forum on

Nineteen papers on topics ranging from heritage churches in Cebu to the fiscal implications of the potential splitting of the province highlight the two–day University Research Forum on January 30–31, 2007.

The first day will feature nine papers and will be held at the Theodore Buttenbruch Hall, Main Campus. Ten papers will be presented on the second day at the CAFA Theater in Talamban Campus.

The complete list of papers and their respective presenters follows:

January 30, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 n.n., Theodore Buttenbruch Hall

Sibling heterogeneity, collective choice, household production and child labor supply, Francisco M. Largo, M.A. (Department of Economics)

Modeling cooperation dynamics: Iterated prisoner’s dilemma on a social network, Albert James M. Licup, M.S. (Department of Physics)

Households’ willingness to pay for improved water quality in Laguna de Bay, Philippines, Rico C. Ancog, M.S. (Department of Biology)

Monitoring and enforcement of pollution control laws in the Philippines: Issues for Central Visayas, Lourdes O. Montenegro, M.A. (Department of Economics)

A semi-parametric assessment of the export-led growth in the Philippines, Lorna E. Arminto, M.B.A., M.S. (Department of Economics)

January 30, 1:00–4:30 p.m., Theodore Buttenbruch Hall

Fiscal implications of the division of Cebu into four provinces, Fernando C. Fajardo, M.A. (Department of Economics)

Student activism: Status, challenges and breakthroughs, Brenette L. Abrenica (Department of Political Science)

Enhanced community extension service program of the College of Commerce, University of San Carlos, Beth S. Villarin, Ph.D. (Department of Business Administration)

A correlation study of admission tests ratings with grade point averages of graduates of USC’s College of Commerce and with the Licensure Examination results of its Accountancy graduates, Guillermo C. Aviles, Ph.D. (Department of Accountancy)

January 31, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 n.n., CAFA Theater

Coastal environment profile of Cebu: A remote sensing approach, Michael M. Cusi, M.S. (Department of Biology)

Heat cycle effect on backmetal intermetallics causing device Rds(on) upsurge, Marcedon S. Fernandez, M.S. (Department of Physics)

Teaching introductory college physics from a constructivist framework, Monell John F. Cañizares (Department of Science and Mathematics Education)

Demonstration house: Low cost housing, Ellis A. Puerto (Department of Architecture)

Heritage churches in Cebu, Melva R. Java, M.A. (Department of Architecture)

January 31, 1:00–4:30 p.m., CAFA Theater

Integrated rainwater conservation and management of University of San Carlos–Talamban Campus, Ronilo S. Saguit, M.A.U.R.P. (Department of Civil Engineering)

Anti-microbial activity of endophytes from sweet potato under controlled fermentation conditions, May V. Tampus, M.S. (Department of Chemical Engineering)

Evaluation of the traffic control of Gov. M. J. Cuenco Avenue: Basis for traffic management, Brian E. Reroma, M.Eng. (Department of Civil Engineering)

Development of a map visualization software: Obstacle detection system software, Antoine Bolvin and Jeremy Conrad (Department of Computer Engineering)

Development/simulation of a two-wheeled system for farm operations, Luis Gerardo S. Cañete Jr. (Department of Computer Engineering)