Dr. Yunalyn L. Villantes
November 9, 2026 2:55 P.M.
49Six Misamis University Researchers Win Top Presenter Awards at IConSS 2026
MU researchers recognized for studies that support better education, healthcare, technology,
and community well-being
OZAMIZ CITY, MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL — Misamis University celebrates six of its faculty members and researchers who received top presenter awards during the International Conference on Social Sciences (IConSS) 2026, held on October 16–17, 2026, at Misamis University.
With the theme, “Redefining the Social Sciences for Sustainable Development: Current Trends, Emerging Issues, and Future Pathways,” the conference brought together researchers and educators to share their studies, exchange ideas, and discuss solutions to challenges faced by communities today.
Misamis University hosted the conference in partnership with Universitas Amikom Purwokerto, University of Serang Raya, and Universitas Brawijaya in Indonesia, and Jose Rizal University in Manila.
The event became a proud moment for MU as five researchers received Best Presenter awards, while one was named Best Poster Presenter. Their achievements reflect the dedication of the university’s academic community to research that addresses real-life concerns and helps improve people's lives.
Meet MU’s Award-Winning Researchers
Dr. Rolysent K. Paredes of the College of Computer Studies received the Best Presenter award for his study, “IoT-Enabled Waist-Mounted Wearable for Real-Time Fall Detection, Multimodal Monitoring, and GPS-Based Tracking of Older Adults.”
Dr. Analyn S. Clarin of the College of Education also received the Best Presenter award for her study, “Development, Content Validation, and Preliminary Reliability Assessment of the Harmonized Program Evaluation Framework Instrument for Higher Education.”
Ms. Winlove Jobelle E. Generalao, also from the College of Education, earned the Best Presenter award for her study, “Field Study and Teaching Internship Experiences as Correlates to Teaching Competence and Performance among Pre-Service Teachers.”
Ms. Anna Grace Agapay Zacal of the College of Nursing, Midwifery, and Radiologic Technology, was named Best Presenter for her study, “The Lived Experiences of Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Interpretive Phenomenological Study.”
Andrea Joy Baludo Lopez, from the same college, received the Best Presenter award for her study, “Accessibility, Utilization, and Perceived Satisfaction with Primary Care Services Among Senior Citizens: A Convergent-Parallel Mixed-Methods Study.” Completing the list of awardees, Ms. Stephany Jed S. Enot, also from the College of Nursing, Midwifery, and Radiologic Technology, received the Best Poster Presenter award for her study, “Basic Health Services Accessibility, Support Systems Availability, and Healthcare Utilization Among Persons with Developmental Disability
Although their studies cover different fields, the six researchers share a common goal: to understand important problems and find ways to address them through research.
Congratulations to our award-winning researchers! Misamis University is proud of you.
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