ICMAR 2025: SLSU-MCC Shines in International Research Presentation

September 16–19, 2025 | ICMAR 2025

The International Conference on Methodological Advances in Research (ICMAR) 2025 successfully brought together researchers and professionals for a four-day academic convergence held from September 16 to 19, 2025. The event spotlighted innovations and insights across four critical thematic tracks:

  • Track 1: Social Sustainability

  • Track 2: Inclusive Development

  • Track 3: Sustainable Economic Development

  • Track 4: Environmental Sustainability

This year’s ICMAR was a beacon for researchers passionate about advancing sustainable and inclusive progress through interdisciplinary inquiry.

SLSU–Maasin City Campus Participants Make Their Mark

Representing Southern Leyte State University – Maasin City Campus (SLSU-MCC), two faculty researchers made significant contributions to the conference, each showcasing research aligned with the university's mission to foster academic excellence and community-centered innovation.

Karina G. Gutierrez

Track 3: Sustainable Economic Development
Paper Title: "Optimizing Library Services: A Development Study for a Library Information System at Southern Leyte State University – Maasin City Campus"

Karina G. Gutierrez presented a timely development study that seeks to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of library services through the design and optimization of a digital Library Information System (LIS). The research addressed existing gaps in service delivery and resource management, offering a tech-driven solution tailored for SLSU-MCC. The study emphasized the potential of digital transformation in supporting academic institutions’ economic sustainability through efficient resource utilization.

Lucia Estella Grace A. Abaa

Track 2: Inclusive Development
Paper Title: "Describing the OJT Program of BS-Social Work in SLSU–MCC"

Lucia Estella A. Abaa shared a descriptive study focusing on the On-the-Job Training (OJT) program for Bachelor of Science in Social Work students. The research provided valuable insights into how practical field exposure contributes to student development and community engagement. Abaa’s work highlighted the OJT program’s role in promoting inclusivity by equipping future social workers with real-world competencies to serve diverse populations effectively.

Championing Local Solutions on a Global Stage

The participation of SLSU-MCC in ICMAR 2025 underscores the university’s commitment to research excellence and social impact. Both presentations not only addressed institutional improvements but also reflected broader development goals that resonate with national and international sustainable development agendas.

As the conference concluded, it was evident that local research initiatives—like those of Gutierrez and Abaa—play a vital role in shaping resilient, inclusive, and future-ready communities.

 

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