FMDS Student Papers

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Research outputs by graduate students of the Faculty of Management and Development Studies.

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    Evaluating the Effectiveness of Forest Management Practices in the Philippines: A Content Analysis of the National Greening Program
    ( 2024) Balmores, Ruen A.
    Through the utilization of best practices and management plans, the Philippines has long proved its dedication to sustainable forest management. But are the upland forests of the Philippines being appropriately managed? A study by the Commission on Audit (2019), the Philippines’ Forest cover was lost at a staggering rate of 60%. Because of this alarming decline, the government created various forest management plans to address forest loss and degradation. The National Greening Program (NGP) was an intervention that the government implemented in 2011 to reinforce its commitment to sustainable forest management. Despite the conception of the NGP, there were reports of unsuccessful implementation of its reforestation activities on ground level. To evaluate the success of the NGP, this paper aims to assess the effectiveness of the National Greening Program, focusing on the accomplishments of its reforestation activities. A qualitative content analysis of textual data from available open-access journal articles and publications between 2011 and 2023 was utilized. The instrumentation used the coding scheme of validated textual data from journal articles and publications during the last ten years, focusing on the National Greening Program’s accomplishments as a reforestation approach. The evaluation of NGP’s accomplishments is important to understand how well the NGP’s goals are being met within the program. It also identifies the best forest management practices that were employed to achieve reforestation goals. Furthermore, suggestions are made as to how NGP best
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    Establishment of a Competitive Intelligence (CI) Function to Institutionalize Macroanalysis in the Metals Industry Research and Development Center
    ( 2025) Gabuya, Restituto Felipe R.
    The Metals Industry Research and Development Center (MIRDC) is a Research and Development Organization (RDO) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) mandated to serve the local metals, engineering and allied industries. Following the agency’s rationalization in 2010, the Planning and Management Division (PMD) was tasked with conducting macroanalysis of the metals and engineering industries. However, this function has not been formally institutionalized, creating a critical gap in strategic planning. This study addresses this challenge by proposing the formal establishment of Competitive Intelligence (CI) processes and structures to institutionalize its macroanalysis function. CI is defined as the process and forward-looking practices used in producing knowledge about the competitive environment to improve organizational performance. Employing a case study design with MIRDC as the unit of analysis, the study utilized document analysis, observations, and consultations with key personnel to examine current MIRDC practices and identify intelligence gaps. Findings revealed that MIRDC already incorporates CI elements across multiple processes and practices. However, such efforts operated more in silos without formal coordination or systematic integration. Analysis using Pellissier and Nenzhelele’s unified CI process model identified critical gaps across four influential factors: Process and Structure, Decision-makers, Organizational Awareness, and Culture and Feedback mechanisms. Using the McKinsey 7S Framework, the study examined the organizational and management implications that MIRDC must address to successfully establish its CI capabilities. Establishment of a Competitive Intelligence (CI) Function to Institutionalize Macroanalysis in the Metals Industry Research and Development Center The study proposes an organizational framework designating PMD as the central coordinating unit for the CI function in MIRDC. Intelligence needs are organized into three broad categories: Context of the Organization, Stakeholder Needs and Wants, and Competitor Analysis. Four distinct roles shall be assigned to concerned MIRDC personnel: Scout / Collector, Subject Matter Expert, Analyst / Integrated and Manager. A four-year implementation plan is recommended to institutionalize CI in MIRDC and address strategic planning gaps and provide systematic intelligence to support decision-making.
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    Geospatial Assessment of Water Quality of Pasig River Using Physico-Chemical Parameters and Water Quality Index
    ( 2025) Africa, Diana Riza A.
    The Pasig River plays a crucial role in the economy of the city as it serves as means of transport, supplies water for households and industries, and offers recreational opportunities. Moreover, it connects the two major water bodies in Metro Manila: the Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay. Unfortunately, it also serves as a sink for industrial and domestic wastes in the metro. This paper attempts to characterize the Pasig River using Water Quality Index (WQI) and examine the spatial distribution of water quality parameters. Data used in computation of WQI are from analyses of physico-chemical parameters which include DO, BOD, fecal coliform, pH, temperature, TSS, phosphate, nitrate and ammonia from 2020 to 2022. Computed CCME-WQI values of Pasig River ranged from 30.3 to 38.9 with an average score of 33.9 which indicate that the water quality is “poor” across all stations. Findings suggest that the river's physico-chemical characteristics no longer comply with the river system's present waterbody classification, making it unsuitable for its intended purpose for fishery, recreational (Class II), agriculture, irrigation and livestock watering. Further, WQI scores show lowest values in the midstream to middownstream portions of the river, suggesting these sections as having the poorest water quality or areas of critical concern.
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    Development of the Research and Development (R&D) Agenda of Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) for 2026-2030
    ( 2025) Arcangel, Randy M.
    This study aimed to develop the Research and Development (R&D) agenda of the Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) for the period 2026–2030 using thematic analysis of previous research outputs conducted in Philippine Aviation Research Conference (PARC) and proposed studies submitted by faculty members during workshop and conferences conducted last 2024 under the RDLead Program. Specifically, it evaluated the alignment of existing research with the 2021– 2025 agenda, identified thematic overlaps and gaps, and proposed strategic priorities for the next cycle. Past institutional research from 2022–2024 and proposed studies 2024 was collected, coded, and mapped to the existing R&D agenda items per program. Research coverage status was computed to identify well-covered, moderately covered, and under-researched areas. Topics and proposed studies were clustered to program research agenda which covered 13 programs in the field of aviation research: Aviation Education, Aeronautical Communication, Aviation Tourism, Aviation Logistics, Aviation Security and Management, Aeronautical Engineering, Aircraft Maintenance Technology (AMT), Air Transportation, Avionics, Aviation Information Technology and Information Management, Aeronautical Management and Public Administration.
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    Generation Z's Awareness and Willingness to Engage in Climate Change Adaptation: A Case Study in Koronadal City, South Cotabato
    ( 2025) Gesulga, Myre Adrienne Jade F.
    Climate change has continued to pose significant risks to communities, making the engagement of younger generations essential in advancing adaptation efforts. This study examined the awareness, attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control, and willingness of Generation Z college students in Koronadal City to participate in climate change adaptation, guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). This study assessed students’ climate change knowledge, their behavioral predictors, and their willingness to engage in climate-friendly practices. A quantitative survey design was used to gather data. The respondents were college students born between 1999 and 2005 enrolled in private universities in Koronadal City. Findings revealed varying levels of climate literacy and concern among students. Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly predicted willingness to engage in climate-friendly behaviors, while knowledge along was not always a strong predictor. This was consistent with trends presented in related literature. Year level differences also showed variations in awareness and behavioral intention. In conclusion, the Generation Z college students’ psychological, social, and contextual factors influenced their willingness to participate in climate change adaptation more strongly than knowledge along. Based on the results, implementation of targeted climate education programs, community outreach activities, and improvements to curriculum content that would strengthen students’ climate awareness, adaptive behavior, and long-term environmental engagement are included in the recommendations.