The 2nd day of the CSU 2025 Research Conference and In-House Review has come to a close, with 19 outstanding research proposals presented before the panel of evaluators, Prof. Dr. Farida Silvero and Dr. Jill D. Villanueva of CFCST.

This two-day event showcases the dedication and commitment of the CSU administration in implementing its research-mandated function, as well as the active participation of faculty, administrators, and staff in conducting research.

The research topics presented include:

1. Licensure Examination Performance: Basis for Intervention
   by Amerhusein S. Amad, Dr. Tarhata S. Guiamalon, Dr. Fatima Norshahaida A. Dalamban & Asheeya S. Guiamalon

2. Barangay Official's Engagement in Community Empowerment and Development in Cotabato City
   by Paisal Usop & Bainorhata P. Solaiman

3. CSU Research Publication Trends
   by Dr. Tarhata S. Guiamalon, Dr. Fatima Norshahaida A. Dalamban, Asheeya Lydia S. Guiamalon, Abduljabbar S. Guiamalon

4. An Impact Study of the BSEd Mathematics “Mobilizing Constituents’ Capacity for Community Empowerment” and BSEd English “Local Government Officials Seminar-Workshop on Basic Documentation” Extension Projects
   by Dr. Arbaya H. Boquia

5. The Effect of Reflective Journaling and Peer Coaching on the Teaching Strategies of BEEd Pre-Service Teachers
   by Dr. Sittie M. Kusin, Dr. Shaharonie J. Usman, and Sofiya K. Alon

6. Assessment of Halal Meat Supply Chain Integrity in BARMM
   by Dr. Tarhata S. Guiamalon, Bainorhata S. Guiamalon & Ayeesha Lydia S. Guiamalon

7. Leadership and Governance Practices of Public Institutions
   by Paisal U. Usop, Norodin Salgen and Melanie M. Tan

8. Antas ng Kakayahan ng mga Guro sa Sekondarya sa Paggamit ng Teknolohiya sa Pagtuturo ng Panitikan
   by Mary Jane C. Butalid & Tanthaya S. Saliao-Esmail

9. Citizen’s Level of Participation and Satisfaction in the Conduct of Barangay Assembly: Basis for Community Extension Program
   by Dr. Hanna Usman

10. The Sleep Patterns and Sports Performance of Student-Athletes at Cotabato State University
    by Edgar and Boquia

11. Brains and Grit in Business: Entrepreneurial Competencies and Knowledge as Determinants of MSME Success
    by Dr. Rafeeq S. Alim

12. Tourism in Transition: Perceived Effects of New Normal Demands on Tourism-Related Establishments in SOCCSKSARGEN Region
    by Dr. Menchu D. Estaris

13. Biological Efficiency and Sustainability of White Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) Cultivation on Alternative Agricultural Substrates
    by Rhanest Tilendo, Geraldine Centeno, Ayesha B. Hadji Ibrahim, Paidza Hamid & Vivian Estaris

14. Extraction and Characterization of Collagen from Tuna By-Products
    by Elynbeth Pusta, Dr. Tarhata S. Guiamalon, Ma. Louina U. Jailani, Jenny Piling, and Ayeesha Lydia S. Guiamalon

15. Formulation and Evaluation of Banana-Based Body Scrub
    by Ma. Louina U. Jailani, Dr. Tarhata S. Guiamalon, Elynbeth Pusta, Jenny Piling, and Ayeesha Lydia S. Guiamalon

16. Universities Research and Development: A Catalyst for Socio-Economic Development
    by Dr. Tarhata S. Guiamalon

17. A Tracer Study on the Bachelor of Science in Information System Graduates at Cotabato State University
    by Alfrasier J. Asaili, Mariechelle H. Bantala, and Rohana L. Basman

18. Paving the Way: An Assessment of the Environmental Trade-Offs in Road Implementation in Cotabato City
    by Bai Nor T. Abas & Dr. Samuel V. Magsipoc

19. A Tracer Study on the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Graduates at Cotabato State University
    by Sambai A. Ali, Anderson N. Rojas, Rayyan S. Alim, Rohana Basman, and Delsa Bandila

Kudos to all the researchers, facilitators, and participants for making this event a success!
The closing remarks were delivered by Dr. Chelo Bunao, and Dr. Rafeeq S. Alim served as the Master of Ceremony.