June 5, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM | PLDT Hall, University of Asia and the Pacific
Code to Community: Advancing Transformative Research in Information Technology is an academic colloquium organized by the Information Technology Community (ITeC) of the University of Asia and the Pacific. This event serves as a platform for IT students to present their research projects, ideas, and innovations that aim to address real-world challenges through technology.
The colloquium focuses on how student-led research creates meaningful change. It highlights the importance of connecting academic knowledge with practical solutions that serve real communities. The event offers a space where ideas can grow and where students can apply what they have learned in ways that matter beyond the classroom.
Participants will present their work through breakout sessions and open forums. The audience will engage with a variety of IT topics such as system development, data analytics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. The event aims to build a strong research culture among IT students. It helps them prepare to make valuable contributions to both the tech industry and society.
Espina, Joseph Miguel R., Giron, Angelo Benedict C., Ogalesco, Roice Vian S.
Jose J. Mariano Memorial High School (JJMHS), established in 1978 and located in Plaridel, Bulacan has grown into a dynamic educational institution that serves both Junior High School and Senior High School students. The school has a total of 51 employees, organized into 11 departments, primarily consisting of teachers and administrative staff across the Junior High School, Senior High School, and Administrative Department. JJMHS faces challenges in its operational processes, particularly in managing school assets. The current inventory system for school assets, which includes facilities, learning materials, equipment and supplies, is predominantly manual. This system is overseen by the property custodian of JJMHS, responsible for recording and marking materials through several manually compiled forms.
As the school continues to grow and expand its resources, the limitations of the manual inventory system become more apparent. JJMHS seeks to implement a digital inventory system in response to these challenges. This new system aims to enhance efficiency, reduce the workload on staff, and ensure accurate tracking and management of school assets. The new system is expected to improve asset management and free up valuable time for the property custodian and other staff members, allowing them to focus more on their core responsibilities and contribute to the academic environment.
John Michael U. Villaraza, Rona Krisha N. Sayat, Victor Sebastian H. Sarmiento
This study presents the development and implementation of the LIS Supplementary System for Jose J. Mariano Memorial High School (JJMMHS) in Bulacan, aimed at addressing the limitations of the Department of Education’s existing Learner Information System (LIS) in managing student records. The current LIS lacks features for directly encoding and storing SF 9 (Learner Progress Report Card) and SF 10 (Learner’s Permanent Academic Record) forms, resulting in data fragmentation, double encoding, limited accessibility, and security concerns. In response, this study proposes a centralized, secure, and user-friendly digital platform that allows for efficient encoding, storage, and retrieval of student academic records.
The system is designed to reduce redundancy through integration, enhance data accessibility with robust search functionalities, and ensure long-term data integrity and security. It specifically serves the needs of JJMMHS’ Junior High School department and is limited to SF 9 and SF 10 forms. The project emphasizes simplicity in user interface design and provides essential functionalities without integrating advanced features or external systems.
The implementation of the LIS Supplementary System is expected to streamline administrative tasks, support accurate record-keeping, and improve overall efficiency for teachers and school administrators. Moreover, it may serve as a foundational model for future enhancements in educational data management, both within JJMMHS and other similar institutions.
Keywords: LIS, SF 9, SF 10, data centralization, academic record management
Argarin, Shiela Marie C. Bravo, Christian Michael F. Lipana, Justin Gabrielle S.
This study focuses on the development and implementation of a cloud-based Student Record Management System (SRMS) for Jose J. Mariano Memorial High School (JJMMHS), aiming to modernize the administration of Form 137 student records. Recognizing inefficiencies and risks associated with the school’s traditional paper-based methods—such as data loss, slow processing times, and resource strain—the study proposes a tailored digital solution. The SRMS is designed to digitize and centralize student records while integrating advanced functionalities such as for subjects, curricula, principals, and user management.
The system was carefully designed to meet the school’s unique needs, ensuring user-friendliness, security, and scalability. Key system features include scalable data management, role-based access controls, and an intuitive interface for streamlined Form 137 processing. Comparative evaluations revealed significant reductions in processing time and workload, as well as improved data accessibility and security.
The results highlight the significant influence of implementing digital solutions in educational management. The SRMS improves operating efficiency, reduces risks, and complies with DepEd’s data management rules by tackling the issues associated with traditional record-keeping. This project exemplifies a framework for such projects in other institutions, emphasizing the significance of incorporating scalable and secure systems in modern educational settings.
Keywords: Student Record Management System, Form 137 digitization
Corpus, Neil Aldrich M.; Guevarra, John Joachim A.; Tan, Renato D. III
Barangay San Antonio's (BSA) current method of asset management compromises the integrity of their asset reports, leaving doubts about the resources they actually have or are lacking. The manual encoding of assets from one report to another, and the inexperience of employees leaves pertinent details blank, risks of duplicate entries, data fields written incorrectly, all of which frustrates the workplace. This study aims to provide BSA with a system that provides a consistent and accurate record of assets while improving the convenience in asset management and the creation of asset reports. It does not focus on the actual counting of assets, but simply the encoding of assets and maintaining this record. The system must be created, locally hosted, and deployed with no allocated budget for this project. The system was evaluated through its compliance of the requirements during user acceptance testing, and a survey taken shortly after deployment. The researchers found that the resulting solution, automating the creation of asset reports, enforcing correct formats, and automatic encoding of assets from each department to the admin user, was well received by the client. The researchers were able to comply with the agreed requirements set by the client, and their perception of the system is that it is an overall upgrade over their last process.
Keywords: asset, centralized, convenience, automated
Emerico P. Camba III
In today's information age where everything can be found on the internet, the need for efficient and accessible platforms has increased radically. We can also see this need for library systems where traditional methods are being practiced until today. During the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020, schools in the Philippines shifted to online platforms. In 2023, with the improvement of the COVID-19 situation, fulltime face to face classes had been implemented and resulted in a noticeable challenge in terms of keeping up with the changing needs of library goers, especially students, prompting the development of this online platform to streamline the process and enrich user experience.
In the case of Gov. Juanito Reyes Remulla Senior High School (GJRRSHS), which is a public school in Imus City, Cavite in the Philippines, which school's library still follows the traditional model of having a physical and manual system of indexing and checking out books, the development and implement of an online library booking system and access management of e-Journal subscriptions of the school will be beneficial for the students as well as teachers and researchers.
The development of this system aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of library services, catering to the needs of today's generation of learners and learning practitioners. By leveraging technology to automate the systems and improve user experiences, the proposed system seeks to promote greater engagement with library resources while optimizing resource allocation and management.
Lanz Andre A. Oliveros
The reliance on traditional paper-based methods for managing student records at Mariano Ponce National High School (MPNHS) has resulted in several challenges, including the deterioration of archival records and difficulty in locating documents due to the increasing volume over time. This study proposes the development and implementation of a digital Student Records Management System (SRMS) to address these issues. The system is designed to handle the archiving, maintenance, security, and retrieval of student records in digital form. Findings indicate that the SRMS significantly improved the school’s records management processes by centralizing data storage, preserving the integrity of older records, and enabling quicker access and reproduction. As a result, the efficiency of the registrar’s office improved notably, with reduced processing time for record retrieval and duplication.
Barcelon, Joshua Isaac B.; Garcia, Joseph Michael M.; Garperio, Bien Francko D.
This project develops a customized inventory management system for Green-Tech Konstruct Solutions Inc., addressing critical operational needs due to limited manpower. The purpose of the system is to streamline inventory processes by minimizing manual errors and enabling real-time stock level updates accessible to key personnel. Designed using Python, the application employs iterative development and constant testing, with backlog management facilitated through queueing of tasks and collaborative tools using the Google Suite. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) will validate the system’s effectiveness in meeting business requirements before deployment, scheduled during staff training. Initial findings indicate that automating inventory management not only reduces errors but also expedites data entry, greatly benefiting the CEO. By incorporating feedback from real-world usage, the system can be continuously refined to align with evolving business needs. This tailored approach ensures sustained efficiency improvements, making it a valuable asset for Green-Tech Konstruct Solutions Inc.
Keywords: inventory management, automation, iterative development, operational efficiency, User Acceptance Testing
Gerald S. Jandusay
This capstone project addresses the inefficiencies of the patient queuing system at the National Center for Mental Health - Outpatient Section (NCMH-OPS) by enhancing the existing Hospital Express Assist and Registration (HEAR) system. Despite dealing with high patient volumes and limited staffing, the original HEAR system was unable to analyze and optimize patient flow. By integrating queuing theory, specifically the M/M/c model, and developing key queuing metrics such as arrival rate, queue length, and service rate, this project provided a data driven framework to evaluate and improve operational performance. The enhanced HEAR 2.0 system was created, validated, and qualitatively assessed through focus group discussions, utilizing the Waterfall methodology and the Technology Acceptance Model 2 (TAM2). The results indicate improved visibility into patient flow, resource utilization, and decision-making processes. Although the system was not fully deployed due to unforeseen changes in project scope, this work offers a scalable model for queue management. It serves as a roadmap for future enhancements. This project highlights the potential of combining operational research with user-centric design to improve healthcare delivery in resource-constrained environments.
Keywords: patient queuing, healthcare operations, queuing theory, decision support system
Luis Tongco, Ph.D
This qualitative research explores the critical role authentic leadership plays in successfully leading a highly digitalized organization in a global setting. The four dimensions of authentic leadership are explored in depth at the c -suite organizational level. Findings reveal how self awareness, balanced processing of information, internal moral perspective, and relational transparency are viewed and applied among top managers. This study also elaborates on key challenges faced by authentic leaders in this setting and recommendations for future research.
Arago, Joseph Hans G.; De Leon, Raphael Aaron L.; Macabugwas, Alwyn B.
This study aims to modernize inventory management processes at the Provincial Information and Communications Technology Office (PICTO) through the development of a web-based Inventory Management System (IMS). By addressing limitations in the current manual system, the proposed IMS introduces automated features for inventory tracking, request management, and reporting. Key functionalities includde real-time stock monitoring, role-based access control, and detailed analytics to enhance operational efficiency and transparency. The system is designed to streamline workflows, minimize errors and reduce approval delays, particularly for technical items requiring validation. A hybrid development methodology combining Waterfall and Agile approaches was utilized, enabling iterative improvements based on user feedback. By transitioning from manual to automated processes, this study contributes to the broader adoption of digital solutions in government operations, setting a precedent for other public offices aiming to enhance service delivery through technological innovation.
Adrianne Louise M. Petras, Santiago Manuel M. Pantaleon
As technology gets more ingrained in business operations, the demand for efficient and automated reservation systems is rising, especially for small-to-medium enterprises like 113 Wagner Cafe. Streamlining reservation processes is important for enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, particularly in high-demand environments such as tourist destinations. However, many businesses still rely on manual reservation methods, which lead to inefficiencies, errors, and lost opportunities, as seen with the current reliance of 113 Wagner Cafe on social media and spreadsheets. This project aimed to design and implement a customized web-based reservation system to modernize the reservation process of the restaurant, reduce manual workload and improve both operational and customer satisfaction outcomes. Developed using Django, JavaScript, and MySQL, the system adopted an iterative Agile methodology, with constant user feedback integrated at each stage. The project included features such as real-time table availability, menu integration, secure payment processing, and user roles for staff and customers. Testing involved User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate functionality and user experience. The system significantly reduced booking errors, optimized table allocation, and streamlined communication among staff, thereby improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. This project demonstrates the benefits of customized reservation systems for Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering insights into technology-driven operational improvements. It highlights the potential for scalable solutions that can adapt to future growth while delivering immediate efficiency and accuracy.
Keywords: Web-based reservation system, Agile methodology, User Acceptance Testing Table management, Operational efficiency