Manuel B. Garcia

Founding Director of the Educational Innovation and Technology Hub at FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines

F1607, FEU Tech Building, P. Paredes St, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines

(02) 8281 8888 mbgarcia@feutech.edu.ph

Short Bio

Manuel B. Garcia is a professor of information technology and the founding director of the Educational Innovation and Technology Hub (EdITH) at FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines. He is a graduate of Doctor of Information Technology from the University of the East and is presently a student of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of the Philippines. His interdisciplinary research interest includes topics that, individually or collectively, cover the disciplines of education and information technology. He is a licensed professional teacher and a proud member of the National Research Council of the Philippines – an attached agency to the country’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST-NRCP).

Dr. Garcia has been recognized as one of the World's Top 2% Scientists and ranked 24th out of 50 in the Philippines in the latest Elsevier and Scopus citation rankings for the year 2023.

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Educational Background

Feb 2022 - Present

University of the Philippines Diliman

Doctor of Philosophy in Education · Research and Evaluation

Jan 2017 - Aug 2022

University of the East

Doctor of Information Technology

Jun 2014 - May 2016

STI College Cubao

Master in Information Technology

Jan 2009 - May 2013

Technological University of the Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education · Computer Education

Research Publications

Journal Articles (33)

Garcia, M. B. (2023). ChatGPT as a Virtual Dietitian: Exploring its Potential as a Tool for Improving Nutrition Knowledge. Applied System Innovation, 6(5), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.3390/asi6050096.

Arif, Y. M., Nurhayati, H., Karami, A. F., Nugroho, F., Kurniawan, F., Rasyid, H. A., Aini, Q., Diah, N. M., & Garcia, M. B. (2023). An Artificial Neural Network-Based Finite State Machine for Adaptive Scenario Selection in Serious Game. International Journal of Intelligent Engineering and Systems, 16(5), 488-500. https://doi.org/10.22266/ijies2023.1031.42.

Garcia, M. B. & Barrientos, R. C. (2023). What Do Students Think of Mobile Chemistry Games?: Implications for Developing Mobile Learning Games in Chemistry Education. International Journal of Game-Based Learning, 13(1), 1-25. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJGBL.327450.

Garcia, M. B. (2023). Facilitating Group Learning Using an Apprenticeship Model: Which Master is More Effective in Programming Instruction? Journal of Educational Computing Research, 61(6), 1207-1231. https://doi.org/10.1177/07356331231170382.

Garcia, M. B. (2023). Fostering an Innovation Culture in the Education Sector: A Scoping Review and Bibliometric Analysis of Hackathon Research. Innovative Higher Education, 48, 739-762. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-023-09651-y.

Garcia, M. B. & Yousef, A. M. F. (2023). Cognitive and Affective Effects of Teachers’ Annotations and Talking Heads on Asynchronous Video Lectures in a Web Development Course. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning, 18(20), 1-23. https://doi.org/10.58459/rptel.2023.18020.

Garcia, M. B., Nadelson, L. S., & Yeh, A. (2023). "We're going on a virtual trip!": A Switching-Replications Experiment of 360-Degree Videos as a Physical Field Trip Alternative in Primary Education. International Journal of Child Care and Education Policy, 17(4), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40723-023-00110-x.

Garcia, M. B. (2023). Factors Affecting Adoption Intention of Productivity Software Applications Among Teachers: A Structural Equation Modeling Investigation. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2022.2163565.

Garcia, M. B. (2022). Location-Based Marketing Using Mobile Geofencing: Lessons Learned from a User-Centered Application Development Research. International Journal of Technology Marketing, 17(1), 1-29. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTMKT.2022.10047566.

Garcia, M. B. (2022). Hackathons as Extracurricular Activities: Unraveling the Motivational Orientation Behind Student Participation. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 30(6), 1903-1918. https://doi.org/10.1002/cae.22564.

Garcia, M. B., Rull, V. M. A., Bias, D. J. M., Gunawardana, S. S. J. D., Cruz, J. E. C., Chua, R. C. C., Fernando, M. C. G., & Perez, M. R. L. (2022). Promoting Social Relationships Using a Couch Cooperative Video Game: An Empirical Experiment with Unacquainted Players. International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations, 14(1), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJGCMS.303106.

Bringula, R. P., Catacutan-Bangit, A. E., Garcia, M. B., Gonzales, J. P. S., & Valderama, A. M. C. (2022). “Who is gullible to political disinformation?”: Predicting Susceptibility of University Students to Fake News. Journal of Information Technology & Politics, 19(2), 165-179. https://doi.org/10.1080/19331681.2021.1945988.

Garcia, M. B. (2021). Cooperative Learning in Computer Programming: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Jigsaw Teaching Strategy with Novice Programmers. Education and Information Technologies, 26, 4839-4856. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-021-10502-6.

Garcia, M. B. (2020). Augmented Reality in History Education: An Immersive Storytelling of American Colonisation Period in the Philippines. International Journal of Learning Technology, 15(3), 234-254. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLT.2020.112170.

Garcia, M. B. (2020). Sentiment Analysis of Tweets on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic from Metro Manila, Philippines. Cybernetics and Information Technologies, 20(4), 141-155. https://doi.org/10.2478/cait-2020-0052.

Alcober, G. I., Revano Jr., T. F., & Garcia, M. B. (2020). E-Safety in the Use of Social Networking Application. International Journal of Advanced Trends in Computer Science and Engineering, 9(1.2), 71-75. https://doi.org/10.30534/ijatcse/2020/1291.22020.

Garcia, M. B. (2020). Kinder Learns: An Educational Visual Novel Game as Knowledge Enhancement Tool for Early Childhood Education. The International Journal of Technologies in Learning, 27(1), 13-34. https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-0144/CGP/v27i01/13-34.

Garcia, M. B., Mangaba, J. B., & Vinluan, A. A. (2020). Towards the Development of a Personalized Nutrition Knowledge-Based System: A Mixed-Methods Needs Analysis of Virtual Dietitian. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 9(4), 2068-2075.

Garcia, M. B. & Pilueta, N. U. (2020). The VISIMP Portable Communications Device for Visually Impaired Individuals - Development and Feasibility Study of an Assistive Technology. Journal of Critical Reviews, 7(15), 511-516.

Garcia, M. B. (2019). A Speech Therapy Game Application for Aphasia Patient Neurorehabilitation – A Pilot Study of an mHealth App. International Journal of Simulation: Systems, Science & Technology, 20(2), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.5013/IJSSST.a.20.S2.05.

Fernando, M. C. G., Garcia, M. B., Solomo, M. V. S., & Lagman, A. C. (2019). Trash Attack: A 2D Action Puzzle Video Game to Promote Environmental Awareness and Waste Segregation Behavior. International Journal of Simulation: Systems, Science & Technology, 20(2), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.5013/IJSSST.a.20.S2.24.

Garcia, M. B., Revano Jr., T. F., Habal, B. G. M., Contreras, J. O., Enriquez, J. B. R., De Angel, R. M., & Lagman, A. C. (2019). Game Development as a Pedagogical Methodology in Learning Related ICT Skills: Perspectives of Freshmen from FEU Institute of Technology. International Journal of Simulation: Systems, Science & Technology, 20(2), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.5013/IJSSST.a.20.S2.02.

Garcia, M. B. (2017). E-Learning Technology Adoption in the Philippines: An Investigation of Factors Affecting Filipino College Students' Acceptance of Learning Management Systems. The International Journal of E-Learning and Educational Technologies in the Digital Media (IJEETDM), 3(3), 118-130. https://doi.org/10.17781/P002374.

Garcia, M. B. Text Mining as an Educational Evaluation Methodology: Analyzing Textual Data Extracted from Emergency Remote Learning Environments. Learning Environments Research.

Editor Assigned

Garcia, M. B. Teaching and Learning Computer Programming Using ChatGPT: A Rapid Review of the Literature. Education and Information Technologies.

Editor Assignment Pending

Garcia, M. B. School Reopening Concerns Amid a Pandemic Among Higher Education Students: A Developing Country Perspective for Policy Development. Educational Research for Policy and Practice. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10671-024-09366-7 .

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Garcia, M. B. Building Digital Portfolios as a Project-Based Learning Assessment in a Website Design and Development Course. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology.

Submitted

Garcia, M. B. ChatGPT as a Research Writing Tool: Factors Influencing Authors’ Intention to Write Manuscripts Using Artificial Intelligence. International Journal of Educational Research.

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Garcia, M. B. Watching Exercise and Fitness Videos on TikTok for Physical Education: Motivation, Engagement, and Message Sensation Value. Journal of Teaching in Physical Education.

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Garcia, M. B. Metaverse Experience and Technology Acceptance (META): A Framework for Decoding Digital Existence in Virtual Worlds. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.

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Garcia, M. B. Profiling the Skill Mastery of Introductory Programming Students: A Cognitive Diagnostic Modeling Approach. Education and Information Technologies.

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Garcia, M. B. Doctoral Student Attrition Among All-but-Dissertation Students: A Case Study in the Doctor of Information Technology Program. Journal of Further and Higher Education.

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Garcia, M. B. The Paradox of Artificial Creativity: Challenges and Opportunities of Generative AI Artistry. Creativity Research Journal.

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Conference Papers (49)

Lagrazon, P. G. G., Japor, J. E. E., Susa, J. A. B., Abante, M. V., Maaliw III, R. R., Platon, A. B., Lagman, A. C., & Garcia, M. B. (2023). Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Relative Humidity Prediction in the Philippines. 2023 1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Technology (ICE-SMARTec), 72-77. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICE-SMARTECH59237.2023.10461954.

Garcia, M. B., Adao, R. T., Pempiña, E. B., Quejado, C. K., & Maranan, C. R. B. (2023). MILES Virtual World: A Three-Dimensional Avatar-Driven Metaverse-Inspired Digital School Environment for FEU Group of Schools. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology, 23-29. https://doi.org/10.1145/3625704.3625729.

Garcia, M. B., Adao, R. T., Ualat, O. N., & Cunanan-Yabut, A. (2023). Remodeling a Mobile Educational Metaverse Using a Co-Design Approach: Challenges, Issues, and Expected Features. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology, 47-54. https://doi.org/10.1145/3625704.3625730.

Lagrazon, P. G. G., Lagman, A. C., Abante, M. V., Ortega, J. H. J. C., Calderon, R. A., De Castro, P. J. L., Maaño, R. C., & Garcia, M. B. (2023). Wind Speed Prediction Using Gaussian Process Regression: A Machine Learning Approach. 2023 International Conference on Information Technology Research and Innovation (ICITRI), 118-122. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICITRI59340.2023.10250031.

Yousef, A. M. F., Huang, R., Tlili, A., Garcia, M. B., Mahmoud, A. G., & Metwally, A. H. S. (2023). Small Bites, Big Impact: The Power of Nanolearning. 7th International Conference on Smart Learning Environments, 108-116. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-5961-7_12.

Lagrazon, P. G. G., Japor, J. E. E., Maaliw III, R. R., Susa, J. A. B., De Veluz, M. R. D., Lagman, A. C., Garcia, M. B., & Platon, A. B. (2023). A Comparative Analysis of the Machine Learning Model for Rainfall Prediction in Cavite Province, Philippines. 2023 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT), 0421-0426. https://doi.org/10.1109/AIIoT58121.2023.10174533.

Garcia, M. B., Mansul, D. M. C., Pempiña, E. B., Perez, M. R. L., & Adao, R. T. (2023). A Playable 3D Virtual Tour for an Interactive Campus Visit Experience: Showcasing School Facilities to Attract Potential Enrollees. 2023 9th International Conference on Virtual Reality, 461-466. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICVR57957.2023.10169768.

Arayata, P. A., Banzon, J., Franco, B. M., Lubrin, D., Perez, M. R. L., & Garcia, M. B. (2022). Chyilax: A 3D Video Game as a Marketing Tool for Mental Breakdown Awareness Campaign. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109535.

Garcia, M. B., Revano Jr., T. F., Loresco, P. J. M., Maaliw III, R. R., Oducado, R. M. F., & Uludag, K. (2022). Virtual Dietitian as a Precision Nutrition Application for Gym and Fitness Enthusiasts: A Quality Improvement Initiative. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109490.

Garcia, M. B., Alcober, G. I., Maaliw III, R. R., Sibbaluca, B. G., Dela Fuente, J. A., & Ramos, A. L. (2022). Sociodemographic Profile as Moderators in the Technology Acceptance of Productivity Applications. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109434.

Parel, D., Costuna, E. K., Morelos, J. M., Cabelis, S. A., Ramos, R. F., Perez, M. R. L., & Garcia, M. B. (2022). Escape from Oblivion: A 3D Hack and Slash Survival Horror Video Game for Promoting Awareness of Persistent Depressive Disorder. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109542.

Cortez, L. P., Tandayu, S. K., Villan, K. R., Español, R., Tutanes, A. C., Perez, M. R. L., Calleja, J. Q., & Garcia, M. B. (2022). Corona Larona: A 2.5D Mobile Game Advocating COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Mitigation Strategies. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109445.

Valderama, A. M. C., Tuazon, J. B. D., & Garcia, M. B. (2022). Promoting Student Thinking and Engagement Through Question-Based and Gamified Learning. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109470.

Garcia, M. B., Enriquez, J. B. R., Adao, R. T., & Happonen, A. (2022). "Hey IDE, Display Hello World": Integrating a Voice Coding Approach in Hands-on Computer Programming Activities. 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109412.

Maaliw III, R. R., Mabunga, Z. P., De Veluz, M. R. D., Alon, A. S., Lagman, A. C., Garcia, M. B., Lacatan, L. L., & Dellosa, R. M. (2023). An Enhanced Segmentation and Deep Learning Architecture for Early Diabetic Retinopathy Detection. 2023 IEEE 13th Annual Computing and Communication Workshop and Conference (CCWC), 0168-0175. https://doi.org/10.1109/CCWC57344.2023.10099069.

Maaliw III, R. R., Alon, A. S., Lagman, A. C., Garcia, M. B., Susa, J. A. B., Reyes, R. C., Fernando, M. C. G., & Hernandez, A. A. (2022). A Multistage Transfer Learning Approach for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Classification. 2022 IEEE 13th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON), 488-495. https://doi.org/10.1109/UEMCON54665.2022.9965679.

Maaliw III, R. R., Alon, A. S., Lagman, A. C., Garcia, M. B., Abante, M. V., Belleza Jr., R. C., Tan Jr., J. B., & Maaño, R. A. (2022). Cataract Detection and Grading Using Ensemble Neural Networks and Transfer Learning. 2022 IEEE 13th Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference, 74-81. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEMCON56893.2022.9946550.

Pilueta, N. U., Grimaldo, H. D., Jardiniano, M. F., & Garcia, M. B. (2022). Chessbot: A Voice-Controlled Chess Board with Self-Moving Pieces. AIP Conference Proceedings, 2502(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0108986.

Garcia, M. B. & Cunanan-Yabut, A. (2022). Public Sentiment and Emotion Analyses of Twitter Data on the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine. 2022 9th International Conference on Information Technology, Computer, and Electrical Engineering (ICITACEE), 242-247. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICITACEE55701.2022.9924136.

Maaliw III, R. R., Susa, J. A. B., Alon, A. S., Lagman, A. C., Ambat, S. C., Garcia, M. B., Keno C. Piad, ., & Fernando, M. C. G. (2022). A Deep Learning Approach for Automatic Scoliosis Cobb Angle Identification. 2022 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT), 111-117. https://doi.org/10.1109/AIIoT54504.2022.9817290.

Garcia, M. B., Juanatas, I. C., & Juanatas, R. A. (2022). TikTok as a Knowledge Source for Programming Learners: A New Form of Nanolearning? 2022 10th International Conference on Information and Education Technology (ICIET), 219-223. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIET55102.2022.9779004.

Garcia, M. B., Mangaba, J. B., & Tanchoco, C. C. (2021). Acceptability, Usability, and Quality of a Personalized Daily Meal Plan Recommender System: The Case of Virtual Dietitian. 2021 IEEE 13th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM54116.2021.9732056.

Revano Jr., T. F. & Garcia, M. B. (2021). Designing Human-Centered Learning Analytics Dashboard for Higher Education Using a Participatory Design Approach. 2021 IEEE 13th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM54116.2021.9731917.

Revano Jr., T. F. & Garcia, M. B. (2021). iVital: A Mobile Health Expert System with a Wearable Vital Sign Analyzer. 2021 IEEE 13th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM54116.2021.9731967.

Garcia, M. B. & Revano Jr., T. F. (2021). Assessing the Role of Python Programming Gamified Course on Students’ Knowledge, Skills Performance, Attitude, and Self-Efficacy. 2021 IEEE 13th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM54116.2021.9731935.

Garcia, M. B. & Revano Jr., T. F. (2022). Pandemic, Higher Education, and a Developing Country: How Teachers and Students Adapt to Emergency Remote Education? 2022 4th Asia Pacific Information Technology Conference, 111-115. https://doi.org/10.1145/3512353.3512369.

Garcia, M. B. & Oducado, R. M. F. (2021). Intention to Utilize Mobile Game-Based Learning in Nursing Education From Teachers' Perspective: A Theory of Planned Behavior Approach. 2021 1st Conference on Online Teaching for Mobile Education (OT4ME), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/OT4ME53559.2021.9638909.

Mustafa, A. S. & Garcia, M. B. (2021). Theories Integrated With Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in Online Learning Acceptance and Continuance Intention: A Systematic Review. 2021 1st Conference on Online Teaching for Mobile Education (OT4ME), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/OT4ME53559.2021.9638934.

Garcia, M. B. & Claour, J. P. (2021). Mobile Bookkeeper: Personal Financial Management Application with Receipt Scanner Using Optical Character Recognition. 2021 1st Conference on Online Teaching for Mobile Education (OT4ME), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/OT4ME53559.2021.9638794.

Garcia, M. B., Mangaba, J. B., & Tanchoco, C. C. (2021). Virtual Dietitian: A Nutrition Knowledge-Based System Using Forward Chaining Algorithm. 2021 International Conference on Innovation and Intelligence for Informatics, Computing, and Technologies (3ICT), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/3ICT53449.2021.9581887.

Garcia, M. B., Revano Jr., T. F., & Cunanan-Yabut, A. (2021). Hand Alphabet Recognition for Dactylology Conversion to English Print Using Streaming Video Segmentation. 2021 9th International Conference on Computer and Communications Management, 46-51. https://doi.org/10.1145/3479162.3479169.

Luluquisin, T. N., Castillo, K. M. D., Ligayo, K. M., Obille, I. V. N., Wong, J. K. V., Garcia, M. B., & Perez, M. R. L. (2021). Beast Chasers: A 3D PC-based Third Person Action RPG Game used to Spread Societal Issue Awareness. 2021 the 11th International Workshop on Computer Science and Engineering (WCSE 2021), 201-206. https://doi.org/10.18178/wcse.2021.06.030.

Revano Jr., T. F. & Garcia, M. B. (2020). Manufacturing Design Thinkers in Higher Education Institutions: The Use of Design Thinking Curriculum in the Education Landscape. 2020 IEEE 12th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM51456.2020.9400034.

Garcia, M. B., Pilueta, N. U., & Jardiniano, M. F. (2019). VITAL APP: Development and User Acceptability of an IoT-Based Patient Monitoring Device for Synchronous Measurements of Vital Signs. 2019 IEEE 11th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM48295.2019.9072724.

Garcia, M. B. (2019). Plan-Cook-Eat: A Meal Planner App with Optimal Macronutrient Distribution of Calories Based on Personal Total Daily Energy Expenditure. 2019 IEEE 11th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM48295.2019.9073490.

Garcia, M. B. (2019). Human-Library Interaction: A Self-Service Library Management System Using Sequential Multimodal Interface. 2019 IEEE 11th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM48295.2019.9073499.

Garcia, M. B., Ambat, S. C., & Adao, R. T. (2019). Tomayto, Tomahto: A Machine Learning Approach for Tomato Ripening Stage Identification Using Pixel-Based Color Image Classification. 2019 IEEE 11th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM48295.2019.9072892.

Goh, M. L. I., Garcia, M. B., Lagman, A. C., Lalata, J. P., Vicente, H. N., & De Angel, R. M. (2019). A Pocket-Sized Interactive Pillbox Device: Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based System for Medicine Intake Adherence. 2019 International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Knowledge Economy (ICCIKE), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCIKE47802.2019.9004276.

Garcia, M. B., Revano Jr., T. F., Habal, B. G. M., Contreras, J. O., & Enriquez, J. B. R. (2018). A Pornographic Image and Video Filtering Application Using Optimized Nudity Recognition and Detection Algorithm. 2018 IEEE 10th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM.2018.8666227.

Revano Jr., T. F., Garcia, M. B., Habal, B. G. M., Contreras, J. O., & Enriquez, J. B. R. (2018). Logical Guessing Riddle Mobile Gaming Application Utilizing Fisher Yates Algorithm. 2018 IEEE 10th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM.2018.8666302.

Garcia, M. B. & Mangaba, J. B. (2017). Delivering Effective Game-Based Learning: A Comparative Study Between Computer and Mobile as the Learning Framework for Preschoolers. 1st International Conference on Information Technology, Education, Engineering, and Management Sciences (ITEEMS).

Alcober, G. I., Revano Jr., T. F., Garcia, M. B., Enriquez, J. B. R., Habal, B. G. M., & Tuazon, J. B. D. (2023). HelpTech: Elevating School Operations with Automatic Ticket Categorization through Natural Language Processing. 2023 IEEE 14th Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference.

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Isles, I. D., Castro, A. G. T., Cosme, J. R. G., Pagsolingan, R. F. N., Ulanday, J. R. U., Ramos, R. F., & Garcia, M. B. (2023). Stella Vee: An Isometric Action-Adventure Video Game Raising Awareness of Issues Surrounding Intellectual Property and Copyright. 2023 IEEE 14th Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference.

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Garcia, M. B., Revano Jr., T. F., Maaliw III, R. R., Lagrazon, P. G. G., Valderama, A. M. C., Happonen, A., Qureshi, B., & Yilmaz, R. (2023). Exploring Student Preference Between AI-Powered ChatGPT and Human-Curated Stack Overflow in Resolving Programming Problems and Queries. 2023 IEEE 14th Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference.

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Dollente, D. K. V., Labay, J. M. B., Macatuno, K. S. H., Viray, T. D. B., Ramirez, R. R., & Garcia, M. B. (2023). Anito: Battle of the Gods - Exploring Philippines’ Cultural Mythical Tales in a Cooperative and Competitive Fighting Video Game. 2023 IEEE 14th Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference.

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Santos, J. B. A., Abello Jr., A. U., Jerusalem, F. G. O., Rada, R. H. S., Ramos, R. F., & Garcia, M. B. (2023). Kanashimi no Rengoku: Purgatory of Sorrow – A Psychological Horror Video Game as a Medium for Exploring the Kübler-Ross Model of Grief. 3rd International Conference on Information and Computing Research (iCORE).

Under Review

De Leon, R. A. B., Almazan, C. A. B., Guittap, M. I. B., Pizarro, J. A. D., Tuazon, J. B. D., & Garcia, M. B. (2023). Tribe of Peril: A 3D Realtime Strategy Survival Video Game in Early Century Philippines for Mastery of Tactical Dexterity and Battle Warfare. 3rd International Conference on Information and Computing Research (iCORE).

Under Review

Garcia, M. B., Quejado, C. K., Maranan, C. R. B., Ualat, O. N., & Adao, R. T. (2024). Valentine's Day in the Metaverse: Examining School Event Celebrations in Virtual Worlds Using an Appreciative Inquiry Approach. 8th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology.

Under Review

Bringula, R. P., Garcia, M. B., Catacutan-Bangit, A. E., Jamis, M. N., & Nova, A. C. (2023). Online Teaching Programming Classes during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Scoping Review. 3rd International Conference on Information and Computing Research (iCORE).

Under Review

Books (5)

Garcia, M. B. & de Almeida, R. P. P. (2024). Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation. IGI Global, 1-393. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3661-8.

Garcia, M. B. & de Almeida, R. P. P. (2024). Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice. IGI Global, 1-462. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1214-8.

Garcia, M. B., Cabrera, M. V. L., & de Almeida, R. P. P. (2023). Handbook of Research on Instructional Technologies in Health Education and Allied Disciplines. IGI Global, 1-439. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7164-7.

Garcia, M. B. (2022). Socioeconomic Inclusion During an Era of Online Education. IGI Global, 1-314. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4364-4.

Garcia, M. B. (2024). Global Innovations in Physical Education and Health. IGI Global.

Under Review

Book Chapters (8)

Garcia, M. B., Arif, Y. M., Khlaif, Z. N., Zhu, M., de Almeida, R. P. P., de Almeida, R. S., & Masters, K. (2024). Effective Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: Practical Tips and Actionable Insights. Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3661-8.ch001.

Arif, Y. M., Ayunda, N., Diah, N. M., & Garcia, M. B. (2024). A Systematic Review of Serious Games for Health Education: Technology, Challenges, and Future Directions. Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation, 20-45. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3661-8.ch002.

Ofosu-Ampong, K., Agyekum, M. W., & Garcia, M. B. (2024). Long-Term Pandemic Management and the Need to Invest in Digital Transformation: A Resilience Theory Perspective. Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation, 242-260. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-3661-8.ch012.

Garcia, M. B., Garcia, P. S., Maaliw III, R. R., Lagrazon, P. G. G., Arif, Y. M., Ofosu-Ampong, K., Yousef, A. M. F., & Vaithilingam, C. A. (2024). Technoethical Considerations for Advancing Health Literacy and Medical Practice: A Posthumanist Framework in the Age of Healthcare 5.0. Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice, 1-19. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-1214-8.ch001.

Garcia, M. B. & Garcia, P. S. (2023). Intelligent Tutoring System as an Instructional Technology in Learning Basic Nutrition Concepts: An Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Study. Handbook of Research on Instructional Technologies in Health Education and Allied Disciplines, 265-284. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7164-7.ch012.

Garcia, M. B., Yousef, A. M. F., de Almeida, R. P. P., Arif, Y. M., Happonen, A., & Barber, W. (2023). Teaching Physical Fitness and Exercise Using a Computer-Assisted Instruction: A School-Based Public Health Intervention. Handbook of Research on Instructional Technologies in Health Education and Allied Disciplines, 177-195. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-7164-7.ch008.

Fung, C. Y., Su, S. I., Perry, E. J., & Garcia, M. B. (2022). Development of a Socioeconomic Inclusive Assessment Framework for Online Learning in Higher Education. Socioeconomic Inclusion During an Era of Online Education, 23-46. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4364-4.ch002.

Mustafa, A. S., Alkawsi, G. A., Ofosu-Ampong, K., Vanduhe, V. Z., Garcia, M. B., & Baashar, Y. (2022). Gamification of E-Learning in African Universities: Identifying Adoption Factors Through Task-Technology Fit and Technology Acceptance Model. Next-Generation Applications and Implementations of Gamification Systems, 73-96. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-8089-9.ch005.

Letters to the Editor (4)

Garcia, M. B. (2024). The Lure of the Podium: The Seductive Appeal of Predatory Conference Speaker Invitations. Annals of Biomedical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-024-03506-z.

Garcia, M. B. (2023). Can ChatGPT Substitute Human Companionship for Coping with Loss and Trauma? Journal of Loss and Trauma, 28(8), 784-786. https://doi.org/10.1080/15325024.2023.2240697.

Garcia, M. B. (2023). Using AI Tools in Writing Peer Review Reports: Should Academic Journals Embrace the Use of ChatGPT? Annals of Biomedical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-023-03299-7.

Garcia, M. B. Addressing the Mental Health Implications of ChatGPT Dependency: The Need for Comprehensive Policy Development. Asian Journal of Psychiatry.

Under Review

Editorial Services

Journals and Books (37)

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Annals of Emerging Technologies in Computing

International Association for Educators and Researchers, UK

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Asia Pacific Education Review

Springer, Germany

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Cogent Education

Taylor & Francis, United Kingdom

Book Reviewer

Digital Active Methodologies for Educative Learning Management

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Education and Information Technologies

Springer, Germany

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Education Sciences

MDPI, Switzerland

Book Reviewer

Exploring Comics and Graphic Novels in the Classroom

IGI Global, USA

Review Editor

Frontiers in Education

Frontiers Media, Switzerland

Book Reviewer

Handbook of Research on Promoting Economic and Social Development Through Serious Games

IGI Global, USA

Book Reviewer

Handbook of Research on Teaching in Multicultural and Multilingual Contexts

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

IEEE Internet of Things Journal

IEEE, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Computing Sciences Research

Step Academic, Philippines

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Cyber Behavior, Psychology and Learning

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Digital Literacy and Digital Competence

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Distance Education Technologies

IGI Global, USA

Editorial Review Board

International Journal of E-Adoption

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction

Taylor & Francis, United Kingdom

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Mobile Human Computer Interaction

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Smart Education and Urban Society

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Technology Marketing

Inderscience Publishers, Switzerland

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments

IGI Global, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Journal of Educational Computing Research

SAGE Publishing, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Journal of ICT Research and Applications

Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia

Associate Reviewer

Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice (JITE:IIP)

Informing Science Institute, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

SAGE Open

SAGE Publishing, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Sustainability

MDPI, Switzerland

Ad-hoc Reviewer

The International Journal of Learning in Higher Education

Common Ground Research Networks, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

The International Journal of Technologies in Learning

Common Ground Research Networks, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge, and Society

Common Ground Research Networks, USA

Ad-hoc Reviewer

Ubiquitous Learning: An International Journal

Common Ground Research Networks, USA

Ad-Hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Information and Communication Technology Education

IGI Global, USA

Ad-Hoc Reviewer

International Journal of Teacher Education and Professional Development

IGI Global, USA

Senior Editorial Board

Journal of Information Systems Education

Information Systems and Computing Academic Professionals, USA

Associate Editor

The Journal of Computing and Technology

Isabela State University, Philippines

Associate Editor

The Journal of Smart Technology and Artificial Intelligence

Isabela State University, Philippines

Conference Committee (38)

Technical Committee Member

5th International Conference on Education Technology Management

Lincoln, England, December 16 – 18, 2022

Technical Committee Member

ACM 14th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers

University of Barcelona, Spain, October 28 – 30, 2022

Technical Committee Member

4th World Symposium on Software Engineering

Xiamen, China, September 28 – 30, 2022

Technical Committee Member

ACM 10th International Conference on Computer and Communications Management

Okayama University, Japan, July 29 – 31, 2022

Technical Committee Member

6th International Conference on Education and Distance Learning

Rome, Italy, July 21 – 23, 2022

Technical Committee Member

6th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology

Guangzhou, China, July 13 – 15, 2022

Reviewer

InSITE 2022: Informing Science + IT Education Conferences

Virtual Conference, July 6 – 7, 2022

Technical Committee Member

8th International Conference on e-Society, e-Learning and e-Technologies

Rome, Italy, June 10 – 12, 2022

Technical Committee Member

4th International Conference on Modern Educational Technology

Macau, China, May 24 – 26, 2022

Technical Committee Member

7th International Conference on Distance Education and Learning

Beijing, China, May 20 – 23, 2022

Technical Committee Member

4th International Conference on Computer Science and Technologies in Education

Shaanxi Normal University, China, May 6 – 8, 2022

Technical Committee Member

IEEE 10th International Conference on Information and Education Technology

Matsue, Japan, April 9 – 11, 2022

Scientific Committee Member

4th World Conference on Research in Teaching and Education

Prague, Czech Republic, March 18 – 20, 2022

Technical Committee Member

3rd International Conference on Education Development and Studies

University of Hawaii at Hilo, USA, March 9 – 11, 2022

Technical Committee Member

IEEE 7th International Conference on Big Data Analytics

Guangzhou, China, March 4 – 6, 2022

Technical Committee Member

3rd International Conference on Computer Science, Engineering and Education

Sanya, China, February 25 – 27, 2022

Scientific Committee Member

International Conference on Information Technology & Systems

Cartago, Costa Rica, February 9 – 11, 2022

Scientific Committee Member

4th International Conference on New Approaches in Education

London, United Kingdom, February 4 – 6, 2022

Technical Committee Member

ACM 5th International Conference on Big Data and Smart Computing

Yokohama, Japan, January 21 – 23, 2022

Technical Committee Member, Session Chair

ACM 5th International Conference on Computers in Management and Business

Yokohama, Japan, January 21 – 23, 2022

Technical Committee Member, Session Chair

4th Asia Pacific Information Technology Conference

Bangkok, Thailand, January 14 – 16, 2022

Technical Committee Member

4th International Conference on Future Learning

Tokyo, Japan, December 17 – 19, 2021

Technical Committee Member

4th International Conference on Education Technology Management

Tokyo, Japan, December 17 – 19, 2021

Technical Committee Member, Session Chair

IEEE 7th International Conference on Computer and Communications

Chengdu, China, December 10 – 13, 2021

Technical Committee Member

ACM 13th International Conference on Information and Multimedia Technology

Beijing, China, December 4 – 6, 2021

Technical Committee Member

4th International Conference on Virtual Reality Technology

Wuhan, China, November 19 – 21, 2021

Technical Committee Member

5th International Conference on Education and E-Learning

Yamanashi, Japan, November 5 – 7, 2021

Technical Committee Member

6th International Conference on Information Technology and Digital Applications

Virtual Conference, November 5 – 6, 2021

Technical Committee Member

4th International Conference on Information Technologies and Electrical Engineering

Hunan, China, October 29 – 21, 2021

Technical Committee Member

12th International Conference on Distance Learning and Education

Wuhan, China, October 22 – 25, 2021

Technical Committee Member

ACM 13th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers

Wuhan, China, October 22 – 35, 2021

Technical Committee Member

6th International Conference on New Media Studies

Virtual Conference, October 12 – 13, 2021

Technical Committee Member

3rd International Conference on Education and Service Sciences

Xiamen, China, September 24 – 26, 2021

Scientific Committee Member

4th International Conference on Research in Education

Nice, France, September 17 – 19, 2021

Technical Committee Member

11th International Conference on Education, Research and Innovation

Busan, South Korea, September 15 – 17, 2021

Technical Committee Member

10th International Conference on Knowledge and Education Technology

Tokyo, Japan, August 12 – 14, 2021

Technical Committee Member

ACM 9th International Conference on Computer and Communications Management

Singapore, Singapore, July 16 – 18, 2021

Technical Committee Member

3rd International Conference on Engineering Education and Innovation

Seoul, South Korea, July 10 – 12, 2021

Professional Affiliations

2021 - Present

Associate Member

National Research Council of the Philippines

Website: https://nrcp.dost.gov.ph/

2021 - Present

Member

International Society for Design and Development in Education

Website: https://www.isdde.org/

2021 - Present

Senior Member

International Economics Development and Research Center

Website: http://www.iedrc.org/

2021 - Present

Member

Asia Society of Researchers

Website: http://www.iedrc.org/

2021 - Present

Member

Asia Pacific Institute of Science and Engineering

Website: http://www.apise.org/

2021 - Present

Member

IAENG Society of Artificial Intelligence

Website: https://www.iaeng.org/ISAI.html

2021 - Present

Member

IAENG Society of Computer Science

Website: https://www.iaeng.org/ISCS.html

2021 - Present

Member

IAENG Society of Data Mining

Website: https://www.iaeng.org/ISDM.html

2021 - Present

Member

IAENG Society of Internet Computing and Web Services

Website: https://www.iaeng.org/ISICWS.html

2021 - Present

Member

IAENG Society of Information System Engineering

Website: https://www.iaeng.org/ISICWS.html

2021 - Present

Member

IAENG Society of Operations Research

Website: https://www.iaeng.org/ISOR.html

2021 - Present

Member

IAENG Society of Scientific Computing

Website: https://www.iaeng.org/ISSC.html

2021 - Present

Member

IAENG Society of Software Engineering

Website: https://www.iaeng.org/ISSE.html

2021 - Present

Member

Society of Digital Information and Wireless Communications

Website: https://sdiwc.net/

2021 - Present

Member

Philippines Society of Information Technology Educators

Website: https://psite.org/

Presentations

International Conferences (27)

ICEMT 2023

7th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology

Tokyo, Japan, August 29 – 31, 2023.

Research Titles:

MILES Virtual World: A Three-Dimensional Avatar-Driven Metaverse-Inspired Digital School Environment for FEU Group of Schools
Remodeling a Mobile Educational Metaverse Using a Co-Design Approach: Challenges, Issues, and Expected Features

EACCIMRC 2023● Keynote Speaker

3rd International Multidisciplinary Research Conference

Emilio Aguinaldo College Cavite, Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines, July 3 – 4, 2023.

Keynote Speech:

"Breaking Boundaries in Cross-Disciplinary and International Research Collaboration: Towards Sustainable Innovation and Internationalization"

ICVR 2023

9th International Conference on Virtual Reality

Northwest A&F University, Xianyang, China, May 12 – 14, 2023.

Research Title:

A Playable 3D Virtual Tour for an Interactive Campus Visit Experience: Showcasing School Facilities to Attract Potential Enrollees

HNICEM 2022

2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management

Boracay Island, Philippines, December 1 – 4, 2022.

Research Titles:

Virtual Dietitian as a Precision Nutrition Application for Gym and Fitness Enthusiasts: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Chyilax: A 3D Video Game as a Marketing Tool for Mental Breakdown Awareness Campaign
Sociodemographic Profile as Moderators in the Technology Acceptance of Productivity Applications
Escape from Oblivion: A 3D Hack and Slash Survival Horror Video Game for Promoting Awareness of Persistent Depressive Disorder
"Hey IDE, Display Hello World": Integrating a Voice Coding Approach in Hands-on Computer Programming Activities
Corona Larona: A 2.5D Mobile Game Advocating COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Mitigation Strategies
Promoting Student Thinking and Engagement Through Question-Based and Gamified Learning

UEMCON 2022

2022 IEEE 13th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference

New York, USA, October 26 – 29, 2022.

Research Title:

A Multistage Transfer Learning Approach for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Classification

IEMCON 2022

2022 IEEE 13th Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communications Conference

Vancouver, Canada, October 12 – 15, 2022.

Research Title:

Cataract Detection and Grading Using Ensemble Neural Networks and Transfer Learning

ICITACEE 2022

2022 9th International Conference on Information Technology, Computer, and Electrical Engineering

Semarang, Indonesia, August 25 – 26, 2022.

Research Title:

Public Sentiment and Emotion Analyses of Twitter Data on the 2022 Russian Invasion of Ukraine

AIIoT 2022

2022 IEEE World AI IoT Congress

Seattle, USA, June 6 – 9, 2022.

Research Title:

A Deep Learning Approach for Automatic Scoliosis Cobb Angle Identification

ICIET 2022

2022 IEEE 10th International Conference on Information and Education Technology

Matsue, Japan, April 9 – 11, 2022.

Research Title:

TikTok as a Knowledge Source for Programming Learners: A New Form of Nanolearning?

APIT 2022

2022 ACM 4th Asia Pacific Information Technology Conference

Bangkok, Thailand, January 14 – 16, 2020.

Research Title:

Pandemic, Higher Education, and a Developing Country: How Teachers and Students Adapt to Emergency Remote Education?

HNICEM 2021

2021 IEEE 13th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management

Manila, Philippines, November 28 – 30, 2020.

Research Titles:

Acceptability, Usability, and Quality of a Personalized Daily Meal Plan Recommender System: The Case of Virtual Dietitian
Designing Human-Centered Learning Analytics Dashboard for Higher Education Using a Participatory Design Approach
iVital: A Mobile Health Expert System with a Wearable Vital Sign Analyzer
Assessing the Role of Python Programming Gamified Course on Students’ Knowledge, Skills Performance, Attitude, and Self-Efficacy

OT4ME! 2021

2021 1st Conference on Online Teaching for Mobile Education

Alcalá de Henares, Spain, November 22 – 25, 2021.

Research Titles:

Mobile Bookkeeper: Personal Financial Management Application with Receipt Scanner Using Optical Character Recognition
Intention to Utilize Mobile Game-Based Learning in Nursing Education From Teachers' Perspective: A Theory of Planned Behavior Approach
Theories Integrated With Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) in Online Learning Acceptance and Continuance Intention: A Systematic Review

3ICT 2021

2021 International Conference on Innovation and Intelligence for Informatics, Computing, and Technologies

Zallaq, Bahrain, September 29 – 30, 2021.

Research Title:

Virtual Dietitian: A Nutrition Knowledge-Based System Using Forward Chaining Algorithm

ICAMEROB 2021

3rd International Conference on Automation, Mechatronics, and Robotics

Virtual Conference, August 08, 2021.

Research Title:

Chessbot: A Voice-Controlled Chess Board with Self-Moving Pieces

ICCCM 2022

2021 9th International Conference on Computer and Communications Management

Singapore, Singapore, July 16 – 18, 2021.

Research Title:

Hand Alphabet Recognition for Dactylology Conversion to English Print Using Streaming Video Segmentation

ITECH 2021

International Collaboration on Technology

FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines, June 06, 2021.

Research Title:

Cooperative Learning in Computer Programming: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of Jigsaw Teaching Strategy with Novice Programmers

HNICEM 2020

2020 IEEE 12th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management

Virtual Conference, December 28 – 29, 2020.

Research Title:

Manufacturing Design Thinkers in Higher Education Institutions: The Use of Design Thinking Curriculum in the Education Landscape

UEKRC 2020

6th UE Kamaynilaan Research Conference

University of the East Caloocan, Caloocan City, Philippines, April 04, 2020.

Research Title:

"Prototype Development and Beta Testing of Virtual Dietitian Through User Study and System Usability Scale"

IRCC3E 2020

1st International Research Conference in Computing, Engineering, Education, and Educational Technology

La Piazza Hotel and Convention Center, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, January 9 – 10, 2020.

Research Title:

Towards the Development of a Personalized Nutrition Knowledge-Based System: A Mixed-Methods Needs Analysis of Virtual Dietitian

HNICEM 2019

2019 IEEE 11th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management

Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, November 28 – December 1, 2019.

Research Titles:

Tomayto, Tomahto: A Machine Learning Approach for Tomato Ripening Stage Identification Using Pixel-Based Color Image Classification
Plan-Cook-Eat: A Meal Planner App with Optimal Macronutrient Distribution of Calories Based on Personal Total Daily Energy Expenditure
VITAL APP: Development and User Acceptability of an IoT-Based Patient Monitoring Device for Synchronous Measurements of Vital Signs
Human-Library Interaction: A Self-Service Library Management System Using Sequential Multimodal Interface

IRCCAITE 2019

1st ICpEP International Research Conference on Computer Applications, Innovations, Technologies and Engineering

Citystate Asturias Hotel, Puerto Princesa, Philippines, November 26 – 29, 2019.

Research Title:

The VISIMP Portable Communications Device for Visually Impaired Individuals - Development and Feasibility Study of an Assistive Technology

ICET 2019

International Conference on Emerging Technologies,

Hannam University, Daejeon City, South Korea, November 13 – 15, 2019.

Research Title:

Hand Alphabet Recognition for Dactylology Conversion to English Print Using Streaming Video Segmentation

UEKRC 2019

5th UE Kamaynilaan Research Conference

University of the East Caloocan, Caloocan City, Philippines, September 09, 2019.

Research Titles:

Kinder Learns: An Educational Visual Novel Game as Knowledge Enhancement Tool for Early Childhood Education
"Who is Gullible? Predicting Students' Susceptibility to Disinformation"

IPSITENCRRC 2019

1st International PSITE-NCR Research Conference

iACADEMY, Makati City, Philippines, March 1 – 2, 2019.

Research Titles:

A Speech Therapy Game Application for Aphasia Patient Neurorehabilitation – A Pilot Study of an mHealth App
Trash Attack: A 2D Action Puzzle Video Game to Promote Environmental Awareness and Waste Segregation Behavior
Game Development as a Pedagogical Methodology in Learning Related ICT Skills: Perspectives of Freshmen from FEU Institute of Technology

HNICEM 2018

2018 10th IEEE International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management

Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza, Baguio City, Philippines, November 29 – December 2, 2018.

Research Titles:

Logical Guessing Riddle Mobile Gaming Application Utilizing Fisher Yates Algorithm
A Pornographic Image and Video Filtering Application Using Optimized Nudity Recognition and Detection Algorithm

UEKRC 2018

4th UE Kamaynilaan Research Conference

University of the East Caloocan, Caloocan City, Philippines, September 09, 2018.

Research Title:

E-Learning Technology Adoption in the Philippines: An Investigation of Factors Affecting Filipino College Students' Acceptance of Learning Management Systems

ITEEMS 2017

1st International Conference on Information Technology, Education, Engineering, and Management Sciences

University of Makati, Makati City, Philippines, October 10, 2017.

Research Title:

Delivering Effective Game-Based Learning: A Comparative Study Between Computer and Mobile as the Learning Framework for Preschoolers

Invited Talks (23)

August 08, 2023

STI Tertiary Commencement Exercises

Organized by STI College Pasay-Edsa.

August 08, 2022

116th Commencement Exercises

Organized by Technological University of the Philippines.

July 07, 2022

Web Design In-Depth

Organized by Technological Institute of the Philippines.

December 12, 2021

Research in a Nutshell: Why be a teacher when you can be a teacher-researcher (and how to be one)?

Organized by College of Industrial Education, Technological University of the Philippines.

May 20, May 26, June 2, June 4, and June 9, 2021

CLICK Program for K-12

Organized by FEU Diliman.

January 01, 2021

I Do This, You Do That: Masterclass Implementation Through Collaborative Teaching

Organized by FEU Institute of Technology, FEU Diliman, and FEU Alabang.

October 10, 2020

Hey Technology, What's New? A Deeper Look Through the Lens of Scientific Community

Organized by FEU Institute of Technology.

November 11, 2019

Statistics and Research

Organized by FEU Institute of Technology.

September 09, 2019

Statistics Shows: Navigating the World of Data Using Research and Statistical Analysis

Organized by Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines.

November 11, 2018

Gamification in Education: Enjoying Learning While Playing

Organized by FEU Institute of Technology.

August 6 – 8, 2018

Personalized Learning Using Mastery Path and Module Management

Organized by FEU Institute of Technology.

February 02, 2018

Break the Code: Cryptography and Cybersecurity

Organized by College of Science, Technological University of the Philippines.

September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 2017

Division Training of Trainers on ICT Integration in Teaching

Organized by Division of City Schools - Valenzuela.

August 08, 2017

The Binary Choice: Ethics in the Information Age

Organized by UE Manila Graduate School.

June 30 – July 2, 2017

Capability Building of Computer Aides

Organized by Division of City Schools - Valenzuela.

March 23 – 25, 2017

Web Design Right Hemisphere

Organized by Division of City Schools - Valenzuela.

March 03, 2017

ICT Literacy Training of Teachers

Organized by Division of City Schools – Manila.

March 03, 2017

Creating Instructional Materials Using MS Office Productivity Tools

Organized by STI College Taft.

March 03, 2017

Video Editing Basics: How to Remove a Green Screen in ProShow Producer

Organized by STI College Taft.

February 02, 2017

Adobe Photoshop for Beginners: Photo Editing Made Easy

Organized by STI College Taft.

February 02, 2017

Animation Using GIMP: Creating Animated Characters

Organized by STI College Taft.

March 03, 2015

Advanced Graphic Design

Organized by World Citi Colleges.

September 09, 2013

Web Programming

Organized by STI College Calooocan.

Professional Development

Certifications (34)

March 8, 2024

Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop

Awarded by Adobe

February 29, 2024

Author/Writer

Awarded by National Book Development Board

October 5, 2023

Research Methods Microspecialization Pathway

Awarded by Development Academy of the Philippines

August 15, 2023

PMI Project Management Ready

Awarded by Project Management Institute at Pennsylvania, USA

January 22, 2022

Information Technology Specialist in HTML5 Application Development

Awarded by Certiport at Utah, USA

August 7, 2021

Information Technology Specialist in JavaScript

Awarded by Certiport at Utah, USA

June 28, 2021

Lean Foundations Professional Certification

Awarded by Skillfront at Zurich, Switzerland

June 28, 2021

ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Associate

Awarded by Skillfront at Zurich, Switzerland

June 28, 2021

ISO/IEC 20000 IT Service Management Associate

Awarded by Skillfront at Zurich, Switzerland

June 24, 2021

The Kahoot! Certified for Schools Gold Course

Awarded by Kahoot! at Oslo, Norway

June 14, 2021

Foundations of Business and Entrepreneurship

Awarded by Skillfront at Zurich, Switzerland

June 14, 2021

ISO/IEC 2700 1 Information Security Associate

Awarded by Skillfront at Zurich, Switzerland

June 14, 2021

Certified Associate In Scrum Fundamentals

Awarded by Skillfront at Zurich, Switzerland

April 20, 2021

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Awarded by Google at California, USA

April 17, 2021

Cyber Security Foundation Professional Certificate

Awarded by CertiProf at Florida, USA

February 20, 2021

Remote Work and Virtual Collaboration Professional Certificate

Awarded by CertiProf at Florida, USA

February 17, 2021

Microsoft Certified Educator: Technology Literacy for Educators - 21st Century Learning Design

Awarded by Microsoft at Washington, USA

September 7, 2020

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert 2021-2022

Awarded by Microsoft at Washington, USA

September 2, 2020

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert 2020-2021

Awarded by Microsoft at Washington, USA

June 23, 2020

Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate

Awarded by CertiProf at Florida, USA

April 20, 2018

Microsoft Technology Associate: Introduction to Programming Using HTML and CSS

Awarded by Microsoft at Washington, USA

February 15, 2018

NC III: Visual Graphic Design

Awarded by Technical Education And Skills Development Authority at Taguig City, Philippines

December 14, 2016

Faculty Certification on Business Systems

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

December 14, 2016

Faculty Certification on Theory of Database Systems

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

May 18, 2016

Faculty Certification on Systems Analysis and Design

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

May 18, 2016

Faculty Certification on Software Engineering

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

January 13, 2016

Faculty Certification on Technopreneurship

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

January 13, 2016

Faculty Certification on Web Development

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

January 13, 2016

Faculty Certification on Advanced Database Systems

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

July 15, 2015

Faculty Certification on Computer Fundamentals

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

July 15, 2015

Faculty Certification on Computer Graphics

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

July 15, 2015

Faculty Certification on Multimedia Systems

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

July 15, 2015

Faculty Certification on Operating Systems

Awarded by STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta at Rizal, Philippines

April 10, 2014

Licensed Professional Teacher

Awarded by Professional Regulation Commission at Manila, Philippines

Awards (13)

December 15, 2023

Research Excellence Awardee 2023

Awarded by FEU Institute of Technology

October 1, 2023

World's Top 2% Scientists 2023

Awarded by Elsevier

June 20, 2023

PhD Student Achiever 2023

Awarded by University of the Philippines Diliman at Villamor Hall, University Theater, UP Diliman

April 12, 2023

2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

Awarded by STI Alumni Association at STI College Pasay-Edsa, Pasay City, Philippines

December 10, 2022

Best Paper in the Engineering and Computer Technology Category

Awarded by 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Engineering and Technology, Education, Management and Development Studies (IMCETEMDS) at Camarines Sur, Philippines

October 29, 2022

Best Paper in the Machine Learning Category

Awarded by 2022 IEEE 13th Annual Ubiquitous Computing, Electronics & Mobile Communication Conference (UEMCON) at New York, USA

October 15, 2022

Best Paper in the Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms Category

Awarded by 2022 13th IEEE Annual Information Technology, Electronics, and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON) at Vancouver, Canada

June 9, 2022

Best Paper in the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Category

Awarded by 2022 IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT) at Seattle, USA

June 2, 2022

Best Presentation

Awarded by International Collaboration on Technology (ITECH 2021) at Manila, Philippines

March 6, 2022

Best Project Adviser

Awarded by Technology Innovation on Capstone Projects (TICAP) at Manila, Philippines

November 25, 2021

Best Short Paper

Awarded by 2021 1st Conference on Online Teaching for Mobile Education (OT4ME!) at Alcalá de Henares, Spain

March 2, 2019

Best Paper in the Information Technology Category

Awarded by 1st International PSITE-NCR Research Conference at Makati City, Philippines

March 13, 2013

Outstanding Pre-Service Demonstration Teacher

Awarded by Technological University of the Philippines at Manila, Philippines

Trainings and Courses ordered chronologically (most-to-least current)

2021 Oct 03

Going through Peer Review

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Oct 03

How do Editors Look at your Paper?

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Oct 03

How to Respond to Reviewers' Comments

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 26

Becoming a Peer Reviewer

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 26

How Reviewers Become Editors

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 26

How to become a Reviewer and What do Editors Expect?

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 26

10 Tips for Writing a Truly Terrible Review

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 26

How to Review a Manuscript

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 19

Fundamentals of Peer Review

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 19

Transparency in Peer Review

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 19

Recognizing Peer Reviewers: A Webinar to Celebrate Editors and Researchers

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 19

Why Get Involved in Peer Review

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 19

Ethics Responsibilities for Peer Reviewers

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 19

Diversity in Peer Review

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 19

Building Trust and Engagement in Peer Review

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

Certified Peer Reviewer Course

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

Certified Peer Reviewer Course Assessment

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

What to expect from the Certified Peer Reviewer Course?

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

Introduction to the Certified Peer Reviewer Course

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

4.0 What Next?

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

3.3 How to Peer Review a Review Article

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

3.2 The Comments to Editors and Decision Recommendations

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

3.1 How to Write a Helpful Peer Review Report

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

2.0 I Just Got a Review Invite, What’s Next?

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

1.4 How to Get Involved?

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

1.3 The Typical Peer Review Process

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 12

1.2 Models of Peer Review

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 05

Publishing in the Chemical Sciences

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 05

The Nuts & Bolts of Peer Review: A Discussion by Biomaterials Editors

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 05

The Fundamentals of Peer Review for the Chemical Sciences

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 05

Publishing Ethics in Chemical and Material Sciences

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Sep 05

How to Get Published in the Chemical Sciences

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

Societies Publishing

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

How to Publish with The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

Get Expert Advice on Publishing in JACC Journals

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

Communication In Crisis: The American College of Cardiology’s COVID-19 Hub

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

How to Publish with Nursing for Women's Health

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

Content and Manuscript Submission Tips for Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

Expert Tips for Publishing in JACC Journals and Cardiovascular Health Promotion

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

Must Know Tips for Publishing In JACC Journals

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

How to Publish with the Journal of Thoracic Oncology

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

Clinical Cases & Social Media: Tips & Techniques

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 29

How to Become a Successful Researcher At Every Stage of Your Career

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

Navigating the Publishing Process for Groundbreaking Journals

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

How to Publish in Groundbreaking Journals

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

Strengthening Research Capabilities Remotely

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

Designing Quantum Materials using AI & Machine Learning: Opportunities for Collaboration

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

Understanding Materials for Quantum Information Processing

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

Techniques for Publishing in Transformative Ground-Breaking Journals

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

How to Prepare Your Manuscripts for Publication in Top Journals

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

Best Practices in Submitting Research for Highly Selective Journals

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

The Future of Batteries

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 22

Focus on Peer Review

Organizer: Nature Masterclasses by Springer Nature

2021 Aug 15

Publishing in Premium Journals - The Lancet

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 15

Best Practices for Submitting to Lancet Journals and Open Access Options

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 15

Sustainable Care for Children with Cancer: A Lancet Oncology Commission

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 15

Emerging Technologies and Clinical Research in Latin America

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 15

HIV-Related Haematological Malignancies: A Joint Series from The Lancet Haematology and The Lancet HIV

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 08

Open Science

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 08

Publishing Open Access

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 08

How to Leverage Open Hardware to Improve your Research

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 01

Ethics

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 01

Plagiarism: Decision Making & Dealing with Grey-Zones Across Academic Fields

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 01

Detecting Image Manipulation: Routines, Tools & Limitations

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 01

Plagiarism

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 01

Authorship

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 01

Content Ownership

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 01

Why You Can't Afford to Ignore Publication Ethics

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Aug 01

Demystifying Permissions

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 25

Finding the Right Journal

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 25

A Guide to Journal Citation Metrics

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 25

How to Identify the Right Journal to Publish In

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 22

Artificial Intelligence - General Level

Organizer: International Institute of Online Education

2021 Jul 18

Fundamentals of Publishing

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 18

10 Reasons to Get – and Use – an ORCID iD

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 18

The Journal Publishing Cycle

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 18

Making Sense of Science Stories

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 18

The Origins of Scientific Publishing

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 18

Gender Bias in Academic Publishing

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 11

Book Writing

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 11

Why Write a Book?

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 11

How to Get Your Book Published

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 11

Discoverability: Top Tips to Get your Book out there

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 09

Create Digital Images with Your Class

Organizer: Adobe Education

2021 Jul 09

Design Graphics with Your Students

Organizer: Adobe Education

2021 Jul 06

Creativity for All

Organizer: Adobe Education

2021 Jul 04

Technical Writing Skills

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 04

How to Design Effective Figures for Review Articles

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 04

How to Write for an Interdisciplinary Audience

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 04

An Editor’s Guide to Writing a Review Article

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 04

How to Write Case Reports

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 04

Systematic Reviews 101

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 04

Make the Most of your Research: Publish your Data & Methods

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 04

Beginners’ Guide to Writing a Manuscript in LaTeX

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jul 04

Design your Creative Course

Organizer: Adobe Education

2021 Jul 03

Digital Analytics & Regression

Organizer: Cognitive Class and IBM

2021 Jul 02

Data Analysis with Python

Organizer: Cognitive Class and IBM

2021 Jul 01

Introduction to Data Science

Organizer: Cognitive Class and IBM

2021 Jun 30

Preparing Students for the Future with Essential Creative Skills

Organizer: Adobe Education

2021 Jun 29

Cultivating Digital Literacy

Organizer: Adobe Education

2021 Jun 28

Engaging Video Projects in the Classroom

Organizer: Adobe Education

2021 Jun 27

Writing Skills

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 27

How to Prepare a Proposal for a Review Article

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 27

Writing a Persuasive Cover Letter for your Manuscript

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 27

How to Turn your Thesis into an Article

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 27

Using Proper Manuscript Language

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 27

5 Diseases Ailing Research – and How to Cure Them

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 27

10 Tips for Writing a Truly Terrible Journal Article

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 20

Fundamentals of Manuscript Preparation

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 20

Structuring your Article Correctly

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 20

Guide to Reference Managers: How to Effectively Manage your References

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 20

How to Prepare your Manuscript

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 20

How to Write an Abstract and Improve your Article

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 15

Google Creative Certification

Organizer: Google

2021 Jun 15

Elements of AI

Organizer: University of Helsinki

2021 Jun 08

English for Media Literacy for Educators MOOC 2021

Organizer: Online Professional English Network

2021 Jun 06

Advanced Google Analytics

Organizer: Google Analytics Academy

2021 Jun 06

Google Analytics for Power Users

Organizer: Google Analytics Academy

2021 Jun 06

Google Analytics for Beginners

Organizer: Google Analytics Academy

2021 Jun 06

Getting Started With Google Analytics 360

Organizer: Google Analytics Academy

2021 Jun 06

Research Collaborations

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 06

How to Produce Highly Visible Research: Useful Tips for Researchers

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 06

The Key to Successful Academic Collaborations

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 06

Making Academia–Industry Collaborations Work

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 Jun 05

Reviewing in the Sciences

Organizer: Clarivate Web of Science Academy

2021 Jun 04

Co-reviewing with a Mentor

Organizer: Clarivate Web of Science Academy

2021 Jun 03

Mentoring in Peer Review

Organizer: Clarivate Web of Science Academy

2021 Jun 02

An Introduction to Peer Review

Organizer: Clarivate Web of Science Academy

2021 Jun 01

Good Citation Behavior

Organizer: Clarivate Web of Science Academy

2021 May 30

Research Data Management

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 30

Make your Data Findable - It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 30

Make your Data Accessible - It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 30

Make your Data Interoperable - It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 30

Make your Data Reusable - It's Not FAIR! Improving Data Publishing Practices in Research

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 30

How to Conduct Evidence-Based Research

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 30

How to Manage and Publish your Research Data

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 30

How Researchers Store, Share and Use Data

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 30

Creating a Good Research Data Management Plan

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 23

Funding

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 23

How to Secure Funding - ECR Edition

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 23

Funding Hacks for Researchers

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 23

Successful Research Grant Applications – Getting it Right

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 23

Discover how Metrics can Boost Funding and Networking Opportunities

Organizer: Elsevier Researcher Academy

2021 May 22

Safe and Resilient Schools: Student Mental Health

Organizer: University of Colorado Boulder

2021 May 22

Threat Assessment

Organizer: University of Colorado Boulder

2021 May 21

Responsive Web Design

Organizer: Free Code Camp

2021 May 06

Project Management Essentials - Part A

Organizer: NonprofitReady

2021 Apr 20

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Organizer: Google Digital Garage

2020 Dec 02

Integrating STEM: From Beginning to End

Organizer: Tennessee Tech University

2020 Nov 12

Scientific Writing Masterclass

Organizer: Scopus

2020 Oct 21

The Art and Craft of Remote Teaching

Organizer: University of California

2020 Aug 21

Practical Peer Review

Organizer: Publons Academy

2019 Nov 30

Author Workshop and Scopus Training Session with Final Quiz

Organizer: Scopus

2019 Sep 25

Coaching in Early Childhood

Organizer: Early Childhood Investigations

2019 Sep 18

What the Research Says About Documentation Systems & Outcome for Families, Teachers & Children

Organizer: Early Childhood Investigations

2019 Sep 16

Writing in the Disciplines Professional Development Course

Organizer: Excelsior College

2019 Mar 07

Enhancing Learning in Computer Science & Mathematics

Organizer: University of Wolverhampton

Attended Seminars ordered chronologically (most-to-least current)

2022 Dec 01

In-Vitro Dissolution Profile Comparison

Organizer: University of the Philippines Diliman

2022 Nov 29

Data Scraping for Social Research

Organizer: University of the Philippines - Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UPCIDS)

2022 Nov 28

Redesigning Online Services and Streamlining Processes Using IT Applications in Libraries

Organizer: University of the Philippines Diliman

2022 Nov 26

Transformational Leadership and Building a Diverse Digital Workforce for the Future

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2022 Aug 26

Institutional Re-orientation: Policies, Prevention and Protocol

Organizer: FEU Institute of Technology

2022 Aug 19

Cyber Security Training for Educators

Organizer: FEU Institute of Technology

August 4, 5, and 8, 2022

Faculty Retooling and Upskilling for the New Normal

Organizer: FEU Institute of Technology

2022 Jul 27

Integration of Social Media in the Teaching of Literature

Organizer: University of the Philippines Cebu

2022 Jun 23

Patent 101: Understanding the Process

Organizer: University of the Philippines Cebu

2022 Jun 16

Trademark and Its Value in Business

Organizer: University of the Philippines Cebu

2022 Jun 16

Copyright: A Review

Organizer: University of the Philippines Cebu

2022 Apr 30

Proposal for Research University Network for Philippine Development

Organizer: University of the Philippines Diliman

2022 Apr 23

Deep Fake Technology & Its Impact on Society

Organizer: Office of Silliman Online Universtiy Learning

2022 Feb 22

Nonparametric Test for Volatility in Clustered Multiple Time Series

Organizer: University of the Philippines Diliman

2022 Apr 27

Research Ethics for Teachers and Students

Organizer: University of the Philippines Cebu

2022 Feb 22

UPGrade 2022 Public Webinar: Exploring Reliable Library Resources for Enhanced Information and Research

Organizer: University of the Philippines Diliman

2022 Feb 22

Fundamentals in Policy Analysis: Perspectives from Political Science and Public Administration

Organizer: National Research Council of the Philippines

2021 Oct 29

Reclaiming the Narrative: Online Discourses of Post-Pandemic Futures

Organizer: National Research Council of the Philippines

2021 Oct 29

Information Security and Solutions for Higher Education

Organizer: University of Perpetual Help System Dalta

2021 Sep 03

SmartPLS: A Graphical Tool for Teaching and Learning Data Analysis in Research

Organizer: University of the Philippines Cebu

2021 Aug 30

Quality Assurance Framework in Remote Teaching and Learning

Organizer: Department of Information and Communications Technology

2021 Aug 28

Digital Tayo Series: Digital Parenting

Organizer: Department of Information and Communications Technology

2021 Aug 27

Video Streaming Application

Organizer: Department of Information and Communications Technology

2021 Aug 26

Video Editing and Animation

Organizer: Department of Information and Communications Technology

2021 Aug 25

Integrating Action Research in Remote Learning Context

Organizer: University of the Philippines Cebu

2021 Aug 25

Photo Editing: Intro to Photoshop

Organizer: Department of Information and Communications Technology

August 23-24, 2021

Computer Hardware and Systems Servicing

Organizer: Department of Information and Communications Technology

2021 Aug 23

Offline Technologies for Remote Teaching and Learning

Organizer: Department of Information and Communications Technology

2021 Aug 21

Tips on How to Write a Book: From Conceptualization to Publication

Organizer: Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines - Isabela Chapter

2021 Jul 29

Fundamentals of TTPs and Malware Analysis

Organizer: Women in Security Alliance Philippines

2021 Jul 21

Child Sexual Abuse: Identification, Prevention and Awareness

Organizer: Purna Jyoti Education and Rehabilitation Society

2021 Jul 17

Industry with a Slant Towards Data Science and AI

Organizer: Computing Society of the philippines

2021 Jul 15

Reward and Motivation in an Organization

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2021 Jul 14

Cybersecurity Awareness and Industrial Practice

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2021 Jul 03

Application of Collaborative Filtering Algorithm Recommender System

Organizer: Mechatronics and Robotics Society of the Philippines - Isabela Chapter

2021 Jun 11

Understanding the Peer Review and Publication Process for International and Local Researches

Organizer: Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

2021 Jun 09

Feeding the Future World: Engaging the Community to Sustainable Agriculture in 2050

Organizer: Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

2021 Jun 07

ECE-Related Innovations in the time of COVID-19 Pandemic

Organizer: FEU Institute of Technology

2021 May 22

Language of Caring, Science of Change: How to Rapidly Improve School Climate

Organizer: Institute for Wellness Education

2021 May 22

Growth Mindset: How to Help Your Child Learn, Grow, Thrive

Organizer: Institute for Wellness Education

2021 May 12

Careers Education in a Pandemic

Organizer: British Council

2021 May 08

The Rise of Exponential Era

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2021 May 06

Effective Communities of Practice

Organizer: British Council

2021 May 07

Research Talks for Practical Research 1

Organizer: Beyond Books Publication

2021 Apr 29

Ready-to-use Teaching Resources on Human Trafficking and Modern-Day Slavery

Organizer: British Council

2021 Apr 22

Virtual to Hybrid to In-Person, Part 2: What Tools and Strategies to Keep and What to Drop?

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2021 Apr 17

Teacher Tech Summit

Organizer: T4 Education

2021 Apr 15

Virtual to Hybrid to In-Person Part 1: What has Virtual Learning Taught Us?

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2021 Apr 15

10 Key Strategies for Teaching in Challenging Circumstances

Organizer: British Council

2021 Apr 14

Best Practices for Teaching Young Learners

Organizer: National Geographic Learning

2021 Apr 08

The Important Aspects of Research Publication

Organizer: Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines

2021 Apr 07

Using Digital Resources

Organizer: Texas Department of State Health Services

2021 Apr 06

Essentials of Grant Writing

Organizer: Texas Department of State Health Services

March 22-24, 2021

Education Exchange 2021

Organizer: Microsoft

2021 Mar 11

Face-to-Face Storytelling: Freedom to Share Physical and Sensory Space

Organizer: British Council

2021 Mar 11

Helping Young Learner Teachers Talk to Parents

Organizer: Cambridge Assessment English

2021 Mar 10

The Importance of Engagement in English Language Teaching

Organizer: National Geographic Learning

2021 Mar 06

The Next Era for Google for Education in the Philippines

Organizer: Department of Education - ICTS Educational Technology Unit

2021 Mar 04

The Garden Project: Bringing Learning to Life with Sustainable ELT Practices

Organizer: British Council

2021 Feb 25

Promoting Creativity in Digital Learning

Organizer: British Council

2021 Feb 18

Online Storytelling: Engaging, Personal, Creative

Organizer: British Council

2021 Feb 11

Reflective Practice for Teachers

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2021 Feb 10

Safer Internet Day

Organizer: British Council

2021 Feb 09

Land Use and Transportation Policies for a Sustainable Future

Organizer: Portland State University

2021 Jan 28

Two Sides of the Same Coin: Critical and Creative Thinking in the ELT Classroom

Organizer: British Council

2020 Dec 09

Sticky Objects and Positive Emotions: Researching Teacher Well-being and Resilience

Organizer: British Council

2020 Dec 05

Top 10 Most Crucial Project Management Skills

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2020 Dec 05

New Trends in Teaching TLE/TVE in the New Normal

Organizer: Batangas State University

November 25-27, 2020

Training on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention for the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children

Organizer: Stairway Foundation Inc.

2020 Oct 29

Self-Care for You and Your Students

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Oct 22

Everything You Wanted to Know about Technology to Teach With but Were Afraid to Ask

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Oct 22

What is Security Science? The Importance of Science for the Security Professional

Organizer: The Security Institute

2020 Oct 21

COVID-19: Reality and Misinformation

Organizer: Elsevier

2020 Oct 21

Counter Terrorism Security - Art or Science?

Organizer: The Security Institute

2020 Oct 20

The Application of Thermal Screening Technology During COVID 19 - A Case Study from Dubai

Organizer: The Security Institute

2020 Oct 19

Science in Security Government

Organizer: The Security Institute

2020 Oct 08

Redefining Classroom Management for Online Instruction

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Oct 01

Virtual Discussions: Synchronous and Asynchronous

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Sep 30

ELT Together 2020: How to Keep Students Motivated with Online Learning

Organizer: Oxford University Press

2020 Sep 24

Teaching Literacy in a Virtual Setting

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Sep 10

Teacher Parent Partnership: Research-based Tools for a Different Kind of Year

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Sep 03

Creating a Bitmoji Classroom

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Aug 27

Project Based Learning: Designing Meaningful Virtual Content

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Aug 21

Online Assessment Tools

Organizer: British Council

2020 Aug 20

padlet and Jamboard: Tools for Teaching

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Aug 19

Security Culture - Has COVID-19 Changed the Landscape

Organizer: The Security Institute

2020 Jul 15

Security Technology as a Business Enhancer

Organizer: The Security Institute

2020 Jul 03

Tips on Paper Indexing: Scopus/WOS/ACI

Organizer: Institute of Computer Engineers of the Philippines (Region IV-A)

2020 Jul 21

Teaching through the Covid-19 Pandemic

Organizer: British Council

2020 Jul 18

COVID 19, Lockdown and Mental Health - Psychological, Sociological, and Legal Perspective

Organizer: ITM University

2020 Jul 15

Research into Teacher Professional Development: Implications in the Current Context

Organizer: British Council

July 13-15, 2020

3D Modeling and Printing

Organizer: Department of Education - Educational Technology Unit

2020 Jul 08

The Challenges of Remote Learning and Teacher Resilience

Organizer: British Council

2020 Jul 06

Supporting the 1 in 5 - Students with Learning Differences

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Jun 30

Conducting Live Class Sessions in MS Teams and Maximizing Class Notebooks Using OneNote in MS Teams

Organizer: FEU Institute of Technology, FEU Diliman, and FEU Alabang

2020 Jul 02

Exploring the Misinformation Landscape

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Jun 30

Blended Learning Strategies

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Jun 25

#BuildingNewBridgesTogether: Strengthening Ethics in Higher Education after COVID-19

Organizer: Globethics

2020 Jun 24

Effective Communications - Post COVID-19

Organizer: The Security Institute

June 22-23, 2020

Webinar Sessions About Adobe Photoshop Essentials

Organizer: Department of Education - Educational Technology Unit

2020 Jun 20

Copyright Limitations and Exceptions in Online Teaching & Learning

Organizer: ITM University

2020 Jun 18

Equity Belongs in Every Classroom

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Jun 16

Teaching Space with NASA: Introducing the Perseverance Mars Rover

Organizer: National Aeronotics and Space Administration

2020 Jun 15

What it Means to be News-literate: The Skills Students Need to be Reliably Informed

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Jun 11

An Inquiry in Equity-Systemic Improvement

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Jun 09

An Inquiry in Equity-Educator Actions

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Jun 05

Flexible Learning - Home Study Program Model for Information Technology Education

Organizer: Commission on Higher Education

2020 Jun 04

An Inquiry in Equity-Belief Framework

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Jun 03

Self Care: Taking Care of Ourselves So We Can Help Others

Organizer: Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation

2020 Jun 02

The Voice of the Future - Students Speak About Pandemic Learning

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 May 28

Strategies for Healthy Emotion Regulation During Uncertain Times with Marc Brackett

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 May 26

The Art & Science of Creating Unforgettable Learning Experiences with Steve Spangler

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 May 22

Understanding Technology-Based Exclusion in Emerging Smart Mobility Systems

Organizer: Portland State University

2020 May 21

Engage and Support Parents - Be a Learning Hero!

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 May 20

Tools to Help Students Manage Their Digital Wellbeing

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 May 20

The Challenges of Remote Learning Through Online Classrooms and Resource Hubs

Organizer: British Council

2020 May 12

Come One, Come All - Engaging Reluctant Students

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 May 11

Experiential Learning done Virtually

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 May 07

What About Writing?

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 May 07

Supporting the Distance Learner Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

Organizer: Minnesota Department of Education

2020 May 06

Creative Activities for Language Learners at Home

Organizer: British Council

2020 May 06

Implementing Audio Supported Reading (ASR) with Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)

Organizer: Minnesota Department of Education

2020 May 04

Art Integration - Hands on Help for Supporting Student Learning with Art

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Apr 30

Remote-Learning During Coronavirus: Use of Public TV

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Apr 30

Tech Tips for Cyber Safety

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Apr 28

Apps, Apps and More Apps for Learning and Review

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Apr 23

Engaging Middle Level Students Virtually

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Apr 20

Simple Teaching Ideas for Online Classes with Primary Children

Organizer: British Council

2020 Apr 17

Teaching and Young Learners - Making the Most of the Situation

Organizer: British Council

2020 Apr 14

Tech Tips for Cyber Safety

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Apr 09

Supporting and Mentoring Teachers Remotely

Organizer: British Council

2020 Apr 09

How to Use Classroom Presentation Tools for Virtual Learning

Organizer: Oxford University Press

2020 Apr 07

Students with Special Needs

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Apr 07

A Library of E-Learning Resources at your Fingertips

Organizer: The Security Institute

2020 Apr 03

Teaching Online - Tech Tools and Tutor Presence

Organizer: British Council

2020 Apr 02

Building Community with Educators

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Apr 02

Security for Life - Integrated Technologies for Secure, Scalable Systems

Organizer: The Security Institute

2020 Mar 31

Building Community with Students

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Mar 27

Teaching Online - Alternative Platforms, Lesson Structure and Task-types

Organizer: British Council

2020 Mar 26

Using Flipgrid

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Mar 24

Teaching Offline

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Mar 24

Same, Same or Different? Teaching your Coursebook Online

Organizer: National Geographic Learning

2020 Mar 20

Teaching Online - Using the Coursebook and Using Breakout Rooms

Organizer: British Council

2020 Mar 19

Zoom for Virtual Teaching

Organizer: National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

2020 Feb 11

Formative Assessment in the Young Learner Classroom

Organizer: National Geographic Learning

2020 Jan 23

Procuring Accessible Materials

Organizer: Minnesota Department of Education

2019 Oct 22

Mobile Learning for Language Development

Organizer: Oxford University Press

2019 Jun 18

Critical Thinking as a Life Skill

Organizer: Oxford University Press

2019 Mar 17

Evaluation of Effectiveness of Assistive Technology

Organizer: Minnesota Department of Education

2019 Mar 12

Assistive Technology and Play in the Natural Environment

Organizer: Minnesota Department of Education

2019 Feb 04

Teens Together: Collaborative Learning and Project Work

Organizer: Cambridge University Press

2018 Aug 25

Integration of IT and Business in the 21st Century

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2018 May 17

Router Mechanisms for Security

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2018 May 15

Evaluating Students AT (Assistive Technology) Skills For Successful Transition

Organizer: Minnesota Department of Education

2018 Feb 03

Research Designs and Appropriate Statistics

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2018 Jan 27

Data Privacy Act: Its Relevance and Implications Amidst These Trying Times

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2017 Sep 30

Extent of Liability of ICT Professional and Other Computer Related Laws

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2017 Sep 23

The Programmer's Source Code and the Intellectual Property Law

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2017 Sep 02

Promotion of Cultural Awareness Through Gender and Development

Organizer: Technological University of the Philippines

2017 Aug 26

Impact of Technology on Privacy

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2017 Aug 19

Computer Hackers and the Cybercrime Law

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2017 Aug 19

The Blogger's Freedom of Expression and the Libel Law

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

2017 Jul 01

Statistical Analysis Using LabVIEW

Organizer: UE Manila Graduate School

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