FICS Student Papers

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Research outputs by graduate students and selected Capstone Project Reports by undergraduate students of the Faculty of Information and Communication Studies.

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    Clinic Information System
    ( 2004) Reyes, Alexander Joseph L.
    The project implements a clinic information system. It is designed for use by an individual practitioner and a hospital resident’s clinic. In addition to patient data, charting, prescription and billing functions and report generation, there are features to make key pieces of data instantly available to the physician. If used in a multi-specialty setting, the data is shareable, facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to patient care. It has the capability of being scaled to accommodate the requirements of a multi-specialty clinic. Special purpose forms can be added and removed as needed. These forms allow data to be tagged for research and data mining activities. Open-source components were used, minimizing setup costs and facilitating further development by other parties. RDBMS, web server and browser components were used making, key features of these technologies, such as remote, simultaneous, and secure access immediately available. Test scripts were used to validate crucial server functions. The entire system was tested and is currently being used in an ophthalmologist’s private practice.
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    Cordillera Career Development College Personnel Information System
    ( 2005) Puntawe, Rolando
    The project transformed the existing manual personnel data recording and information retrieval processes of the Human Resources Management Office (HRMO), Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC), into a computer-based Personnel Information System (PIS). When operational, personnel information will be available on-line to authorized users through LAN-connected computers. CCDC is located in Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet, with about 2.500 students, and about the one hundred eighty (180) personnel, of whom one hundred thirty (130) are faculty. The project stems from a November 2002, directive of the College President to initiate computer-based information system projects. A client/server RDBMS architecture was adopted, using the existing school LAN. After a meticulous review of Internet literature, it was decided to use MySQL, MS Access, MyODBC, TCP/IO, and the underlying SQL and VBasic programming languages. Total project development consists of three phases, 1) a database management sub-system, 2) an internet-based information browsing subsystem, and 3) a hardcopy report generation subsystem. This project construction is limited to phase 1 only. Development proceeded along with the “waterfall model” utilizing RAD and prototyping techniques. Phases 1 is concluded by parallel conversion, 1) to evaluate and improve the functionalities of the GUIs, 2) to provide exhaustive tests to identify and rectify bugs, and 3) to populate the database for subsequent development of the other two subsystems.
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    Web and SMS Inquiry System (WSIS)
    ( 2006) Contemplo, Mark Anthony A.
    As students of the University of the Philippines - Open University (UPOU), academic performance tracking is very essential. Information such as periodical and final grades, assignments and exam results measure how well students are doing. But unfortunately, most of the time, this information is out of reach whenever needed for self-evaluation. Due to this, there is a necessity of a system that will help students monitor their academic performances, an Information System (IS) that will enable students to inquire about their grades/results 24/7 through a Short Message Service (SMS). With the use of today’s SMS technology and accessibility, academic performance tracking will be more convenient, prompt and easier. Working on this project will surely enhance the author’s knowledge and skills in the field of IT particularly in systems development and integration. Similarly, the author will be please to implement this project in real-world if given a chance. This project idea budded upon the author’s colleague’s initiative of wanting to create an SMS system product. To ensure a positive outcome, the project development will be using a method of developing a system that could provide faster results, requiring less up-front information and offering greater flexibility.
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    Service Vehicle Information & Maintenance System for a Power Company
    ( 2006) Maghuyop, Delfin Jr H.
    The intended clientele of this project is a functional group of a power company located in Mindanao. Service vehicles are an essential part of the execution of the group’s functions. Generally, there is a lack of recorded data about these service vehicles. The inadequate information does not facilitate the analysis and utilization of this important resource. The project is an information and maintenance system for the use of these service vehicles. Primarily it aims to facilitate the scheduling and booking of vehicles, help in the scheduling and reminding of maintenance schedules, assist in the determination of fuel efficiency, and to facilitate the archiving of major vehicle-related information. The information system was selected because there was an observed need for it based on the personal observation of the developer, being an employee of the company, and also base on the requests of the end-users interviewed during the initial investigation. The information system would greatly improve the performance of the group because it directly supports the execution of its functions. Note that the group directly supports the execution of its functions. Note that the group directly supports the analysis and control of the whole Mindanao electric grid. This will ensure the continuous supply of reliable electricity for the whole island. On a personal level, working on.
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    Barangay Management System
    ( 2006) Lim, Nestor M.
    Barangays represent the government at the grass-root level. They are considered the epitome of what the government can offer and are the court of first help of the general populace. The proponent intends to provide some automation and computing service to these barangays in order for them to be able to serve the community better. The main product of this project is a user-friendly information system that would be able to store, manage, and process information needed by barangays in general. It also has the capability to automate selected tasks common to many barangays. The proponents believes that the success of this project would provide a great service to our nation especially since it touches the very basic units of society. Many barangays nowadays rely on informal information coming from the community when they make decision-making work. Commonly, this leads to inaccurate or erroneous decisions that affects the community in general. This project aims to reduce such problems. Efficiency, accuracy, and productivity can easily be achieved by the recipients of the output of this project - which in turn would give them more time to do more essential things. The proponent first proposed this project for the barangays in the province of Cavite. Although the project is presently on hold due to some political constraints, the proponent decided to pursue this in the meantime as an academic exercise. The proponent intends to more or less follow the Rational Unified Process as system development and project management methodology. Purely object-oriented analysis and design techniques will be employed and some design studies on aspect-oriented programming (AOP) and other information systems being used by selected barangay are planned.
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    Automated SMS Airline Reservation System: A Venture in Java Technology
    ( 2006) Alobba, Rex Jason O.
    This project is undertaken to develop a system for serving client of airline ticketing offices. Currently, airline ticket reservations can be made through face-to-face transactions or through phone calls and other personal means of communication. This project attempts to add a new dimension to the reservation system within a workplace (that is, the local travel agency runs the home-based system) by Short Messaging Service (SMS). The SMS system will be used to automate user reservations through the use of mobile phones. The objective of this project is to create a simple computed system that can create airline reservations by establishing communication between the client and the computer system. In short, the client communicates with the ticketing office’s computer system to make airline reservations with minimum human aid on the office’s side. Confirmation of flights will still take place through people-to-people communication. This is fairly simple yet innovative system that the student has developed. There will not be a need for systems analysis and design of a complex information system. All the is needed for the ticketing office’s system is a personal desktop computer that can be connected to a digital mobile phone. The new system will make it easier for clients to make airline reservations since automation is at work on the ticketing office’s system. The client sends an SMS (or “text”) message to the system to make an airline reservation as well as to make inquiries. This will also be beneficial for the students as a developer, challenging his creative abilities to create a system that may be simple, yet may require a complex solution when being developed in Java technology. Does the development require hard work, and the result? A simple yet functional system. At this stage, the student was able to propose the system to a travel agency that goes by the name of CMG Travel and Tours. This institution has granted approval to the proposed system, and thus it can be implemented. The system development process started with the analysis of the existing system and available resources. Since the project was feasible, the system was designed. After the design phase, the system was implemented with a prototype. This has been tested. The results were a working system that can be installed in the institution. During the development, the student did research on Java technology for all the components of the system. Only the core components have been implemented using this technology. The project has been evaluated in terms of its effectiveness in fulfilling the purpose of making it easier for clients to make airline reservations through the use of an automated system. It should be an asset to the institution and not a liability. This system is based on a concept that can lead to further research in the area of SMS interfacing. SMS interfacing has been available through open-source software. It communicates with mobile devices such as mobile phones and GSN modems to be able to interface with desktop servers. These servers allow client access through the parsing of SMS messages sent by the client to the mobile device’s number, constructed with a prescribed structure that the server can understand.
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    Philippine Health Information System Phase 1 Public Health Information System
    ( 2006) Aragona, Jovita V.
    The Department of Health recognizes that for effective and efficient management of health services, the support of information is critical and vital to its success. The development of the Philippine Health Information System Phase 1 – Public Health Information System originated when the National Epidemiology Center of the DOH invited technical staff from Information Management Service to discuss the current DOH health information system and the role each office assumes as far as information systems and software development is concerned. The primary result of this discussion is the integration of effort and resources of both offices to develop an integrated Philippine Health Information System that includes three (3) major systems, namely: public health information system, hospital information system and clinical management information system. The development of the integrated PHIS is divided into phases, namely Public Health Information System – Phase 1, and the Hospital and Clinical Managements Information System – Phase 2. The lack of timely, updated and accurate health data is a major problem in the DOH health information system. The PHIS – 1 address the current issues, concerns and/or problems in public health information system in the DOH. It is built on a people-centered perspective and sustainable Health Information System useful at all levels of implementation. The use of the PHIS-1 enables rural health unit facilities of the DOH to improve the current health service delivery, provide useful information, i.e., patient monitoring, tracking, follow-up, case management and surveillance, strengthens reporting of health data to the DOH Central Office and supports planning and policy formulation. The PHIS-1 is developed using the system-oriented and prototyping approach in system and software development. It utilizes the existing Information and Communication Technology standards of the DOH in Systems and Software Development, Database and Network Standards and Documentation Standards.
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    Dama: Designing a Multisensory Glove
    ( 2019) Reyes, Mariel Francesca I. ; Maranan, Diego S.
    The special project intends to design a glove that incorporates vibrotactile technology for sensorimotor rehabilitation. The project is based on several previous works on the use of vibrating motors on the human body. The project aims to answer the question if it is possible to design a tool that will help a person rehabilitate a part of themselves, and in the case for this project, it will be used on their hands since it is the most common sensorimotor organ. The glove’s design is based on several universal principles of design; perceptibility, operability, and prevention. This also includes the principle of Aesthetic-Usability Effect. The motors will be fastened on the joints and are controlled over a Wi-Fi connection through a software programmed in processing that uses patterns. The program or the software is a collaboration with a previous work called “Haplos” that also uses vibrotactile motors. The project combined the use of motors and the LED lights that will create a multisensory stimulation (auditory, tactile and visual). The focus on this project will be on the process of designing the glove itself, the testing process for the work will be considered for further research.
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    Exploring Information and Communication Technology Access and Awareness Among People with Disabilities
    ( 2019-06) Maceda, James Harvey
    The virtual reality documentary produced by this study will raise awareness about the present condition of PWD in the information age and how opportunities for them are hindered through certain factors. In addition, the documentary may have an indirect benefit for all PWD by inspiring ICT initiatives to further help PWD in accessing multimedia products. For instance, an improvement to Assistive Technologies (AT) will greatly help in narrowing the disability divide and providing more ICT-related opportunities for PWD. While the study focuses on PWD, it can also help people without disabilities by realizing how important ICT access is. Therefore, maximizing their potentials in the information age knowing that they are able enough to do certain works.
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    If It Exists: A New Media Artwork
    ( 2019-08) Villena, Dan Dominic A.
    If It Exists is a new media artwork that incorporates local wireless cloud saving, custom coding, microcontrollers, LED strips, basic projection mapping and crafting in an attempt at making a communal experience that tackles a realized technological version of an afterlife. From the conception of this artwork, it has always been centralized with animal companions in an effort to make it a more universal and accessible experience. It is also a decision that consciously tries to contrasts itself from the artworks of others that tackle the topics of death, loss and the afterlife in a more morbid manner. It is also purposely kitsch, in an effort to make it more relatable, shareable and accessible.
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    Evaluating Accessibility of the Massive Open Distance e-Learning Platform
    ( 2019-08-05) Celzo, Hyacinth C.
    As one of the constituents of the country’s national university and premier institution of higher learning, the University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) provides and delivers Massive Open Online Courses as learning opportunities for more people anywhere in the country or the world. The official platform of UPOU MOOCs is the Massive Open Distance e-Learning website, also called the MODeL platform. The main purpose of this research is to evaluate the accessibility of the platform, the selected course site, and the course materials of that course site, which are available to the students. The selected MOOC was Oral Communication and Conversational Fluency (CFE 101). The platform, course site, and course materials were evaluated using Initial Checks, the WCAG-EM report tool, along with several web accessibility evaluation tools. In the evaluation and audit reports, there are failures in several WCAG 2.0 guidelines in three levels of conformance, Levels A, AA, and AAA. The students from two batches (March and June) of the selected MOOC were invited to participate in offline and online surveys. The evaluation and the survey revealed that there are accessibility issues that need to be addressed as these are crucial to the overall learning experience of the users and students, especially to persons with disabilities. This research concludes that the accessibility issues of the MODeL website be addressed and fixed to provide a better and more effective delivery of MOOCs. This research also allows for more research and more opportunities for the improvement of the university.
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    SSS Member Personalized Inquiry Chatbot System
    ( 2020-05-02) Berin, Kevin Ron Ferolino
    The core problem investigated in this thesis is the overwhelming number of questions and complaints of the Social Security System members due to lack of information dissemination from the start. Employees in the Member Communications and Assistance Department is having a hard time dealing resulting in overtime and shifting schedules. Realizing this, the study has created a system to cater massive inquiries of members. Chatbots are the new support to reach out customers. With its connectivity through different platforms, especially Facebook, members with mobile phones or even laptops have ways to communicate to SSS. The Methodology used is effective in this study not only it is fast. The stakeholder identifies the failures, errors, bugs while monitoring and using the system for the development team will add into their next system update. SSS-MPICS Implementation shows the sign of productiveness that not only saves more resources from Social Security System. The developed system also addressed the issue of the people rendering overtime to finish quotas of member inquiries. The productivity increases even employees not rendering overtime. Social Security System in the future possibly implements new kinds of benefits and financial assistance. Also, Chatbots are still evolving until now in order to be a more interactive and easier to use. With this, future improvements of services of SSSMPICS will be required. Therefore, the chatbot must be updated to cope up with the trends and services of Social Security System.
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    Behind the Seams: Tell the Stories Behind Thrifted Clothes Through Multimedia
    ( 2020-09) Ocampo, Ethan Gabriel G.
    “Behind every fabric, every thread, every button, every pocket – is a story.” Have you ever thought of the different stories behind thrifted clothes? Behind the Seams takes that question on and attempts to bring these stories to life with multimedia storytelling. It aims to find the best ways to become an immersive online store that is capable to narrate the fictional stories created for the thrifted garments with the various types of multimedia. In addition, I hope that through this project I am able to tackle a different side of resale or thrifted fashion. Behind the Seams ultimately is a collection of all my interests in one whole assignment. It became a way to further my knowledge and practice in the fields such as web design, photography, and videography. By recording the process, I was able to find mistakes and learn from them. With that, I believe it can also be a way to see through my design process that readers can learn from as well. Where they can get inspiration from and use the various techniques, they may find useful for their own.
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    Development of an Online Multimedia Database for Processing Training Requests at the Prince Sultan Cardiac Centre
    ( 2020-12) Bonus, Mary Angelica
    This research project focuses on developing an online interactive multimedia database, which was conceived to be used in processing training request applications at the Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh (PSCC).The database was tested by doctors, interns, and students from various educational institutions, as well as by the administrative staff of PSCC, and it proved that it could be used to replace the current system wherein staff uses a separate Excel sheet to log trainees requests and their information and write 3-4 memos to complete a single request. This report includes the processes involved to design and create the database and how the trainees and the admin staff at PSCC reacted to the use of the system. A review of the literature about multimedia databases provides insights about its importance fromboth a technological and business standpoint. Through this project, we will find out how this online multimedia database affects the admin staff’s workload and how it can be used as an effective tool for processing training requests and data record-keeping.
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    Barangay Helpdesk System With SMSFeatures For Text Blast Announcements
    ( 2021-05-21) MARK KEVIN C. BRIN
    As the information is widely available on Facebook for announcements and such, not everybody, is still, has access to the social media. And there are tendencies that these announcements are not often visible. SMS based alternatives from a legitimate source could be also an effective way for information dissemination. The Barangay Helpdesk System with SMS Features for Text Blast Announcements goal show the possibility of increasing the reach of communication and dissemination using combined web-based and SMS solution. The proponent used several web technologies, along with integration with Globe Labs API, allowing the web application and the mobile device interact with each other via web browser to SMS. After successful integration, the methodology was tested first with individual subscriber before moving on to multiple recipients. Keyword based sending was also enabled, and data has been provided for preset replies in the system. Overall, the system is working on its initial version and such development in wider scale is feasible for future works.
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    Digital Contact Tracing to Slow Down Disease Transmission
    ( 2021-05-29) Torres, Michael V.
    This Covid-19 pandemic has severely affected everyone around the world. During its infancy, no one thought that it would grow in this magnitude. Although there are a few countries that have now managed its spread, most of the countries are still struggling to contain it and flatten the curve. This is not the first time that a pandemic like this has happened and it definitely would not be the last. Aside from awareness of the disease and following strict self-quarantine, contact tracing is an important part of the strategy to minimize the risk of spreading the infection. The objective of this project is to improve the methods for contact tracing and quicker data analysis for better decision-making when it comes to containing the disease. An important aspect to consider as well is the quick dissemination of information from a reliable and trusted source. The output is a web application that allows establishments to track the public who visits their establishments while health facilities are responsible for updating the public’s status when it comes to having the disease. This then allows the administrators to have the information they need for contact tracing such as a possible disease carrier’s whereabouts and trace those who may have been exposed. The development of the project started with analysis of the current situation such as how contact tracing is done, who is trying to solve the problem and what are the alternatives available to solve this problem. A design was made based on the problems identified. During the development stage, each module was built and tested separately and as a whole. Automated testing was done for functionalities while usability was tested by asking a group of test users to try the application and answer some questions and rate their experience. Evaluation of feedback from test users show that the application is simple to use even for non-technical people and that features available for them are working properly. Future work for this project will be to automate notifications for users who gets exposed and to add GIS features for better data analysis.
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    E-BAGAM: Barangay SMS-Based Grievance With Action Team Management System
    ( 2021-06-08) Sotto, Chuck Stuart B.
    The information system aims to aid the barangay in resolving incidents within the community. The researcher was able to identify the problems within the community that contributes to the unresolved and unreported incidents. One of the problems that were identified as the inability to report an incident due to distance from the Barangay Hall to do it personally, this was addressed through the addition of the SMS feature of e-BAGAM from which it uses a local API that processes the incoming SMS. The problem of the provision of immediate response to the incidents from which could be resolved within the area was also addressed by e-BAGAM through the incident management by assigning the incident to the appropriate Team Leader of the Area. Another feature of the information system is the ability to provide the registered users with the status of their reported incident which is also available on the barangay official's page. The researcher used the 4+1 approach as a guide in Software Architecture wherein this model focuses on the viewpoint of different stakeholders. The views considered were necessary for the software development from which some were changed a bit to suffice those that are necessary to the information system. The researcher was able to identify Use Case View, Logical View, Data View, and the Development view as the views necessary for eBAGAM. Using this method the researcher was able to identify those modules and classes that are necessary to the information system from which contributed to its success
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    Exploring Indigenous Igorot Culture in Virtual Reality
    ( 2021-10) Chaluyan, Maria Nenita Victoria E.
    This practice-based research project explores the possibility and benefits of using virtual reality as a multimedia tool in cultural heritage education particularly that of indigenous Igorot culture. It aims to encourage appreciation of indigenous Igorot culture through immersive and interactive means in light of growing innovations in technology and the digitally evolving mindset of the 21st century person.The challenge lies on how to effectively interpret tangible and intangible aspects of Igorot culture in the virtual world and entice its users to interact and learn through virtual exploration. 3D modeling, sounds, video and imagery, application of simple gamification techniques, and interactivity were used such that the ensuing product serves as an immersive snapshot of a period in time in the mountains of the Cordilleras.The project reveals that in terms of showcasing cultural practices, context is very important such that the viewer needs to be placed in a position wherein he or she will be able to understand why these practices are done and why they are important. Further, in using virtual reality, it is important to note that different intricacies of culture can be explored simultaneously and that implementing a linear approach towards cultural heritage education within the medium means not utilizing the medium to its fullest potential. It also tackles the importance of making virtual reality products that are easy to use with little to no learning curve in order to maximize their effectivity.Ultimately, this project aims to contribute its learnings and become a use case for virtual reality in the context of indigenous Igorot culture. It hopes to inspire and motivate the creation of more similar products to help the Igorot identity thrive in modern generations.
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    Ambahan ni Ambo: A Digital Experience
    ( 2021-10) Dival, Rodeliza Joyce
    Ambahan ni Ambo: A Digital Experience is an initiative to adapt one of Ed Maranan’s stories into a digital platform that focuses on the experiences of each character and how these would translate in real life and give inspiration to its users to follow their example. Two frameworks have been implemented - first is to simplify content by dividing the program into age-appropriate branches that each age-group can easily manage, while the second framework focuses more on the experiences of each of the characters in the story and how readers might see their own real-life experiences with them. This research follows a perspective similar to Design Thinking and revolves around Planning, Creation, and Evaluation.
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    Ivatan Memories: A Collection of Historical Photos of Batanes
    ( 2021-12-02) Adami, Kristelle Joyce G.
    This report lays out in detail the making and analysis of Ivatan Memories. Ivatan Memories is a project that aims to collect and showcase old photographs of Batanes in an accessible and user-friendly website. Its intention is to serve as a digital manifestation of the bigger goal of preserving history. As important visual evidence of history, the exhibition of the collection provides old photographs a dedicated space in the virtual world that exceeds its physical counterpart in terms of accessibility and preservation. Major points of interest in this project is the process of collection of old photographs from varied sources, collaboration and crowdsourcing through social media, research involving indigenous groups, and the creation of a website aimed for public viewing at low to zero cost.