STRATEGIC DIRECTION 3: QUALITY RESEARCH AND CREATIVE WORKS

 

Notre Dame University proudly recognizes its faculty members whose scholarly works from Academic Years 2020–2025 reflect the institution’s strong commitment to research, institutional development, and community engagement in Central Mindanao and beyond. During this period, faculty members across colleges and units have produced articles, studies and conference papers that respond to pressing social, educational, cultural, environmental, business, and public health issues.

This feature presents a roster of NDU faculty with publications and other scholarly outputs for AY 2020–2025. Each entry highlights how NDU’s academic community is actively contributing to local and global conversations through rigorous, relevant scholarship and professional practice in support of the university’s thrust in formation, instruction, research, and extension. To access the full text of each study, click its corresponding link. 

 

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

1. * ALOMBRO, NANCY C., PhD

• • Alombro, N. C. (2020). Duniya as heritage: Understanding the Teduray’s notion of space and identity. Talas: Interdisiplinaryong Journal sa Edukasyong Pangkultura, 5, 79–95. https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TALAS-5.pdf

 

• • Alombro, N. C., Guiamadil, R. C., Datumama, W. U., Catipay, J. P. A., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Evaluation of organic pollution using algal diversity in rivers of Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao Island, Philippines. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 22(4), 2231–2237. https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i04.051

 

• • de Vera, P. J., Alombro, N. C., Datumama, W. A., Guiamadil, R. S., & Catipay, J. P. (2023). Factors affecting the intention to implement pro-environmental behaviors: A case of riverside communities in Cotabato City rivers, Mindanao Island, Philippines. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 12(3), 138–151. https://doi.org/10.21463/jmic.2023.12.3.10

 

• • Interino, J. O., Alombro, N. C., & De Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Cytotoxic activity of Centrosema molle leaf aqueous extracts. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 18(1), 33–35. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v18i1.62627

 

• • Maher, R. A., Alombro, N. C., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Anti-angiogenic activity of Centrosema molle leaf aqueous extract. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 18(3), 116–118. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v18i3.67311

 

2. BAGUNDANG, ABDULNASSER S. –Faculty Member, College of Arts and Sciences

• • Bagundang, A. S. (2020). Ikelebing i Teduray: Ang pananaw sa lupa ng mga Teduray sa Upi, Maguindanao ayon sa kanilang mga kaugalian sa paglilibing. Talas: Interdisiplinaryong Journal sa Edukasyong Pangkultura, 5, 134–150. https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TALAS-5.pdf

 

3. BAQUIAL, ELVIRA A., PhD – Program Head, College of Health Sciences

• • Baquial, E. A. (2020). Peace education and the promotion of peace-building initiatives through health care programs in conflict-affected areas in Mindanao. JPAIR Multidisciplinary Research, 39(1), 22–49. https://doi.org/10.7719/jpair.v39i1.758

 

4. BAYBAYAN, JERICHO Y., MAEd- ME –  Research Associate, University Research and Publications Center

• • Baybayan, J. (2025). Assessing the Role of Formative Assessment in Achieving Math Learning Goals: A Goal-Based Evaluation. Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 32(1), 12–18. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14848799

 

• • Baybayan, J. Y., & Cabanes, A. (2024). Flipped classroom: Effect on the academic performance and motivation of Grade 8 students in mathematics. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 5(4), 1304–1330. https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.05.04.17

 

• • Baybayan, J. Y., & Lacia, M. R. (2024). An achievement test in Mathematics in the Modern World course: The standardization process. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 5(7), 2459–2473. https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.05.07.08

 

5. * BOLANDO, MA. CHONA 

• • Bolando, M. C. (2020). A journey into the Teduray healing tradition in Nuro, North Upi, Maguindanao: A personal narrative. In G. S. Zafra (Ed.), Talas: Interdisiplinaryong Journal sa Edukasyong Pangkultura, 5, 124–133. https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TALAS-5.pdf

 

6. CABALES, EDGARD R., EdD – Dean, College of Education

• • Sam, S. A., Cabales, E. R., Sam, R. A., Caburnay, D. D., Salipada, T. K., & Arenas, J. C. (2025). The pre-service teachers’ learning experience amidst the gradual lifting of social distancing. Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change, 10(4), 876–891. https://doi.org/10.64753/jcasc.v10i4.2961

 

7. CABURNAY, DANILO D., EdD – Principal, Senior High School

• • Sam, S. A., Cabales, E. R., Sam, R. A., Caburnay, D. D., Salipada, T. K., & Arenas, J. C. (2025). The pre-service teachers’ learning experience amidst the gradual lifting of social distancing. Journal of Cultural Analysis and Social Change, 10(4), 876–891. https://doi.org/10.64753/jcasc.v10i4.2961

 

8. * CALINGASAN, KING ARMAN, MA

• • Gustilo, L., Tocalo, A., & Calingasan, K. (2019). The intelligibility and acceptability of Internet Philippine English (IPE): Their implications to English language teaching in the new English varieties. Asian EFL Journal, 21 (2), 83-104. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/1305

 

9. CACERES, CHRISTVERLY R. – Faculty Member, College of Business and Accountancy

• • Viola, M. H., Pongot, C. O., Caceres, C. R., Mendez, A. R. A., & Eneria, J. O. (2025). The interplay of cognitive competence, work behavior, and job performance: A framework for academic support personnel development. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 9(9), 17–24. https://www.theijbmt.com/archive/0969/911567188.pdf

 

10. CATIPAY, JOHN PAUL A., MSc – Faculty Member, Senior High School

• • Alombro, N. C., Guiamadil, R. C., Datumama, W. U., Catipay, J. P. A., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Evaluation of organic pollution using algal diversity in rivers of Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao Island, Philippines. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 22(4), 2231–2237. https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i04.051

 

• • Buisan, P. N.-H., Abu, D., Catipay, J. P., Dango, C. J., Supremo, J., & Dagamac, N. H. (2020). Documenting the first records of myxomycetes on rice litter of Cotabato, Southern Mindanao, Philippines. Karstenia, 58(2), 250–259. https://doi.org/10.29203/ka.2020.498

 

• • de Vera, P. J., Alombro, N. C., Datumama, W. A., Guiamadil, R. S., & Catipay, J. P. (2023). Factors affecting the intention to implement pro-environmental behaviors: A case of riverside communities in Cotabato City rivers, Mindanao Island, Philippines. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 12(3), 138–151. https://doi.org/10.21463/jmic.2023.12.3.10

 

• • de Vera, P.J.D., Catipay, J.P.A., Kontsiotis, V.J. et al. Snake conservation attitudes in the Philippines, A global biodiversity hotspot. Hum Ecol 52, 771–784 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10745-024-00523-3

 

• • de Vera, P. J. D., Catipay, J. P. C., Tagoon, M. D. T., Baron, E. M. D., & Pinggoy, B. A. (2023). Short communication: Avian sanctuary within the city in Timaco Hill, Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao Island, Philippines. Biodiversitas, Journal of Biological Diversity, 24, 1004–1009. https://smujo.id/biodiv/article/view/12851

 

• • Paquingan, I. R. B. E., de Vera, P. J. D., Catipay, J. P. A., Kontsiotis, V. J., & Liordos, V. (2025). Do you give a monkey’s? Unraveling the conservation value of the endangered long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis). Environments, 12(12), 467. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments12120467

 

11. DATUMAMA, WARDA U. – Faculty Member, College of Arts and Sciences

• • Alombro, N. C., Guiamadil, R. C., Datumama, W. U., Catipay, J. P. A., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Evaluation of organic pollution using algal diversity in rivers of Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao Island, Philippines. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 22(4), 2231–2237. https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i04.051

 

12. * DE VERA, PETER JAN D. 

• • Alombro, N. C., Guiamadil, R. C., Datumama, W. U., Catipay, J. P. A., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Evaluation of organic pollution using algal diversity in rivers of Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao Island, Philippines. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 22(4), 2231–2237. https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i04.051

 

• • de Vera, P. J., Alombro, N. C., Datumama, W. A., Guiamadil, R. S., & Catipay, J. P. (2023). Factors affecting the intention to implement pro-environmental behaviors: A case of riverside communities in Cotabato City rivers, Mindanao Island, Philippines. Journal of Marine and Island Cultures, 12(3), 138–151. https://doi.org/10.21463/jmic.2023.12.3.10

 

• • de Vera, P.J.D., Catipay, J.P.A., Kontsiotis, V.J. et al. Snake conservation attitudes in the Philippines, A global biodiversity hotspot. Hum Ecol 52, 771–784 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10745-024-00523-3

 

• • Interino, J. O., Alombro, N. C., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Cytotoxic activity of Centrosema molle leaf aqueous extracts. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 18(1), 33–35. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v18i1.62627

 

• • Maher, R. A., Alombro, N. C., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Anti-angiogenic activity of Centrosema molle leaf aqueous extract. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 18(3), 116–118. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v18i3.67311

 

• • Paquingan, I. R. B. E., de Vera, P. J. D., Catipay, J. P. A., Kontsiotis, V. J., & Liordos, V. (2025). Do you give a monkey’s? Unraveling the conservation value of the endangered long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis). Environments, 12(12), 467. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments12120467

 

13. DEL ROSARIO, FR. JAIME D., OMI – Faculty Member, College of Arts and Sciences

• • Del Rosario, J. (2022). Muslim-Christian goodness of life as a philosophical perspective. Mabini Review Journal, 11(1), 153–172. https://doi.org/10.70922/dfkxgx43

 

• • Del Rosario, J. (2022). Open space for the third other in Levinas: Philosophy of dialogue as interlocution among Filipino tripeople and beyond. Social Sciences and Development Review, 14(1), 175–186. https://doi.org/10.70922/trtmfk78

 

• • Del Rosario, J. (2024). What could the world have been without women? Mabini Review Journal, 14, 141–143. https://doi.org/10.70922/dvpvse76

 

14. ENERIA, JIONIEL O. – Faculty Member, College of Business and Accountancy

• • Pongot, C. O., Mendez, A. R. A., Mentang, B. J. G., Viola, M. H., & Eneria, J. O. (2026). The role of institutional support in shaping the micro, small, medium cooperative directions in Southern Mindanao. Asian Business Research Journal, 11(2), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.55220/2576-6759.v11i2.882

 

• • Viola, M. H., Pongot, C. O., Caceres, C. R., Mendez, A. R. A., & Eneria, J. O. (2025). The interplay of cognitive competence, work behavior, and job performance: A framework for academic support personnel development. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 9(9), 17–24. https://www.theijbmt.com/archive/0969/911567188.pdf

 

• 15. GUIAMADIL, RAISAH C. – Faculty Member, College of Arts and Sciences

 

• • Alombro, N. C., Guiamadil, R. C., Datumama, W. U., Catipay, J. P. A., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Evaluation of organic pollution using algal diversity in rivers of Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao Island, Philippines. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 22(4), 2231–2237. https://doi.org/10.46488/NEPT.2023.v22i04.051

 

16. JUNTILLA, ATTY. WRENDOLF C. – Faculty Member, College of Arts and Sciences

• • Juntilla, W. C. (2020). Timanan: Ang balangkas ng mapagpalayang talastasang-bayan ng mga katutubong Teduray sa Mindanao. Talas: Interdisiplinaryong Journal sa Edukasyong Pangkultura, 5, 29–64. https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TALAS-5.pdf

 

17. * LACIA, MICHELLE R., PhD 

• • Baybayan, J. Y., & Lacia, M. R. (2024). An achievement test in Mathematics in the Modern World course: The standardization process. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 5(7), 2459–2473. https://doi.org/10.11594/ijmaber.05.07.08

 

18. RAWAN, MAHER A. – Faculty Member, College of Arts and Sciences

• • Maher, R. A., Alombro, N. C., & de Vera, P. J. D. (2023). Anti-angiogenic activity of Centrosema molle leaf aqueous extract. Bangladesh Journal of Pharmacology, 18(3), 116–118. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjp.v18i3.67311

 

19. MENDEZ, ANNA ROSE A. – Faculty Member, College of Business and Accountancy

• • Pongot, C. O., Mendez, A. R. A., Mentang, B. J. G., Viola, M. H., & Eneria, J. O. (2026). The role of institutional support in shaping the micro, small, medium cooperative directions in Southern Mindanao. Asian Business Research Journal, 11(2), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.55220/2576-6759.v11i2.882

 

• • Viola, M. H., Pongot, C. O., Caceres, C. R., Mendez, A. R. A., & Eneria, J. O. (2025). The interplay of cognitive competence, work behavior, and job performance: A framework for academic support personnel development. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 9(9), 17–24. https://www.theijbmt.com/archive/0969/911567188.pdf

 

20. MENTANG, BAI JASMIN G. – Faculty Member, College of Business and Accountancy

• • Pongot, C. O., Mendez, A. R. A., Mentang, B. J. G., Viola, M. H., & Eneria, J. O. (2026). The role of institutional support in shaping the micro, small, medium cooperative directions in Southern Mindanao. Asian Business Research Journal, 11(2), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.55220/2576-6759.v11i2.882

 

21. * OMAR, EBRAHIM A. 

• • Omar, E. A. (2024). Systematic review of innovative approaches in tunnel construction and design. American Journal of Construction and Building Materials, 8(2), 20-34. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajcbm.20240802.11

 

22. * PADUMAN, SHARAFUL-ILMI

• • Rivera, D., Paduman, S., Uon, L., & Chua, A. (2020). A new automated drip irrigation and fertigation system for sugarcane crops. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 715 (1) https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/715/1/012089

 

• • Leapheng, U., Ng, C., Ng, F., Paduman, S., & Chua, A. (2019). A novel approach to optimize numerical control codes using a systematic block management method. International Journal of Automation and Smart Technology, 9 (1), 23-32. https://doi.org/10.5875/ausmt.v9i1.1728

 

23. * PASAJE, MARY ANN R., DBM

• • Pasaje, M. A. R., Castillon, J. A., Mejos, J. M., & Pongot, C. O. (2024). Disruption management amidst Covid-19 pandemic crisis of businesses in Cotabato City. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30(10), 561–570. https://www.kuey.net/index.php/kuey/article/view/8373

 

• • Pongot, C. O., & Pasaje, M. A. R. (2024). Determinants of investment decisions of multipurpose cooperatives of Soccsksargen Region, Philippines. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 6(5), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.28443

 

• • Pongot, C. O., & Pasaje, M. A. R. (2024). Entrepreneurial management and orientation as predictors of perceived business success among multi-purpose cooperatives in Region XII: An explanatory sequential design. PACSB Research Journal. (ISSN 2619-693X). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395071558

 

24. * PONCE, ARIEL ROBERT C., PhD

• • Ponce, A. R., & Dita, S. N. (2020). If-conditional sentences across Asian Englishes. Journal of Modern Languages, 30(2), 25–52. https://doi.org/10.22452/jml.vol30no2.2

 

25. PONGOT, CATLYN O., DBA – Dean, College of Business and Accountancy

• • Pasaje, M. A. R., Castillon, J. A., Mejos, J. M., & Pongot, C. O. (2024). Disruption management amidst Covid-19 pandemic crisis of businesses in Cotabato City. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 30(10), 561–570. https://www.kuey.net/index.php/kuey/article/view/8373

 

• • Pongot, C. O., Mendez, A. R. A., Mentang, B. J. G., Viola, M. H., & Eneria, J. O. (2026). The role of institutional support in shaping the micro, small, medium cooperative directions in Southern Mindanao. Asian Business Research Journal, 11(2), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.55220/2576-6759.v11i2.882

 

• • Pongot, C. O., & Pasaje, M. A. R. (2024). Determinants of investment decisions of multipurpose cooperatives of Soccsksargen Region, Philippines. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research, 6(5), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i05.28443

 

• • Pongot, C. O., & Pasaje, M. A. R. (2024). Entrepreneurial management and orientation as predictors of perceived business success among multi-purpose cooperatives in Region XII: An explanatory sequential design. PACSB Research Journal. (ISSN 2619-693X). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/395071558

 

• • Viola, M. H., Pongot, C. O., Caceres, C. R., Mendez, A. R. A., & Eneria, J. O. (2025). The interplay of cognitive competence, work behavior, and job performance: A framework for academic support personnel development. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 9(9), 17–24. https://www.theijbmt.com/archive/0969/911567188.pdf

 

• 26. SUSAYA, MA. ANNIE A., MAEd- PE – Faculty Member, College of Education

 

• • Tarrayo, V. N., Susaya, M., & Yuarata, D. A. (2024). Perceptions Towards Integrating a Gender Perspective into Education: A Study of Muslim Preservice Teachers in the Philippines. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 49(12). https://doi.org/10.14221/1835-517X.6239

 

27. * TOCALO, ABDULWAHID I., MA

• • Gustilo, L., Tocalo, A., & Calingasan, K. (2019). The intelligibility and acceptability of Internet Philippine English (IPE): Their implications to English language teaching in the new English varieties. Asian EFL Journal, 21 (2), 83-104. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/1305

 

• • Tocalo, A. W. I. (2021). Move structures and their rhetorical verbs of research article abstracts across Englishes. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 11(1), 62–76. https://doi.org/10.17509/ijal.v11i1.34593

 

28. * UNGSOD, ROSARIO D.

• • Ungsod, R. D. (2020). Segedot: A pre-arranged marriage among the Teduray. In G. S. Zafra (Ed.), Talas: Interdisiplinaryong Journal sa Edukasyong Pangkultura, 5, 96–123. https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TALAS-5.pdf

 

29. VALENSOY, ISIDRO APOLLO G. – Faculty Member, College of Arts and Sciences

• • Valensoy, I. A. G., Jr. (2020). Minseg: Exploring an IP development framework from the Lambangian experience. Talas: Interdisiplinaryong Journal sa Edukasyong Pangkultura, 5, 65–68. https://philippineculturaleducation.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TALAS-5.pdf

 

30. VIOLA, MONJO H. – Faculty Member, College of Business and Accountancy

• • Pongot, C. O., Mendez, A. R. A., Mentang, B. J. G., Viola, M. H., & Eneria, J. O. (2026). The role of institutional support in shaping the micro, small, medium cooperative directions in Southern Mindanao. Asian Business Research Journal, 11(2), 30–36. https://doi.org/10.55220/2576-6759.v11i2.882

 

• • Viola, M. H., Pongot, C. O., Caceres, C. R., Mendez, A. R. A., & Eneria, J. O. (2025). The interplay of cognitive competence, work behavior, and job performance: A framework for academic support personnel development. The International Journal of Business Management and Technology, 9(9), 17–24. https://www.theijbmt.com/archive/0969/911567188.pdf

 

31. YUARATA, DELMA A., PhD – Vice President for Academic Affairs

• • Tarrayo, V. N., Susaya, M., & Yuarata, D. A. (2024). Perceptions Towards Integrating a Gender Perspective into Education: A Study of Muslim Preservice Teachers in the Philippines. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 49(12). https://doi.org/10.14221/1835-517X.6239

 

Legend: * indicates faculty who are no longer connected with NDU.

 

As Notre Dame University looks back on Academic Years 2020–2025, this roster of faculty publications and scholarly outputs stands as a concrete testament to its vibrant research culture and service‑oriented mission. Through studies grounded in the realities of Central Mindanao yet linked to wider academic conversations, NDU scholars have helped inform policy, enrich classroom practice, strengthen communities, and deepen appreciation of local cultures and environments.

By recognizing these faculty members and their work, the university affirms that research, creative inquiry, and professional practice are integral to its life as an institution of higher learning. This compilation also serves as an invitation for more faculty, staff, and students to engage in inquiry that responds to the needs of the times and advances NDU’s thrusts in formation, instruction, research, and extension.