research and development center

The Research and Development Center (RDC) of the International School of Asia and the Pacific (ISAP) serves as the institution’s hub for research and scholarly inquiry. It promotes the development of high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based studies in the health and social sciences to support academic excellence, informed decision-making, and community development.
Through research initiatives, capacity-building activities, and collaborative partnerships, the RDC contributes to the advancement of knowledge and innovation while addressing local, national, and global issues. The center remains committed to producing relevant and impactful research that supports the vision and mission of the institution.

Objectives

To develop awareness and evolve a research culture among the stakeholders of education in the school.
To conduct qualitative and quantitative researches relevant to curricular programs of the school contributory to the realization to its general trust.
To develop liberal policies and pro – active programs which shall strengthen the various agenda of the school.
To contribute to the reservoir of knowledge with the end in view of improving existing practices and paradigms.

research agenda

A.Y. 2018 – 2022

The ISAP Research Agenda serves as the institution’s guiding framework for research and development initiatives. It was developed through collaborative consultations with academic leaders, faculty members, program coordinators, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with institutional goals and emerging educational, professional, and community needs.

The agenda reflects the institution’s commitment to advancing knowledge, improving academic programs, and contributing to evidence-based practice. It promotes research that is relevant, ethical, and impactful, addressing contemporary issues in health, education, science, technology, management, and community development.

Aligned with the institution’s Vision and Mission and responsive to national and international research priorities, the agenda encourages multidisciplinary and participatory research that supports innovation, sustainable development, and lifelong learning. It serves as a reference for researchers in identifying priority topics and producing meaningful outputs that contribute to institutional growth and societal advancement.

Purposes

To give focus and direction on research and development efforts that will address the needs of the college.
To serve as a guide to policy makers, funding and donor agencies and researchers from public and private sectors should invest to ensure the productivity and quality of life.
To help in providing evidence based solutions to vital concerns
To serve as basis in maximizing resources for utilization and minimize duplication of research efforts.

RESEARCH PRIORITIES

Listed below are the research priority areas. Specific priority research topics are
listed in each major research area.

Major Topics

Priority Area 1: Culture
Priority Area 2: Environmental Protection and Conservation
Priority Area 3: Business innovation and opportunities
Priority Area 4: Health and health services
Priority Area 5: Students and Alumni
Priority Area 6: Management
Priority Area 7: Crime
Priority Area 8: Deviant Behaviour
Priority Area 9: Public Safety
Priority Area 10: Community related system
Priority Area 11: Technology research
Priority Area 12: Employees
Priority Area 1: Culture

Subtopics

A. Promotion and preservation of local heritage in Cagayan

B. Festivity

C. Cultural Dances and songs

D. Food Culture

E. Integrated studies for linguistic

Priority Area 2: Environmental Protection and Conservation

Subtopics

A. Global warming and climate change

Energy independence, efficiency and conservation

B. Disaster and risk management

Fire
Tsunami
Earthquake
Flood
Typhoon

C. Green urban design

Waste management

D. Biodiversity conservation in local land use and development planning of Cagayan

Green practices of business establishment

E. Governance of parks and public areas

Priority Area 3: Business innovation and opportunities

Subtopics

A. System Development

B. Business partnership

C. Research and development of originating
products

D. Inventory system

E. Product promotion

F. Logistics

Freight forwarding transportation
management

Priority Area 4: Health and health services

Subtopics

A. Nutrition

Food preparation and planning
Food production and innovation

B. Food safety and security

C. Usage of Natural resources ( Plant/ Animal Samples) as drug excipients

D. Dosage formulation

E. Bioassay

Antimicrobial analysis
Antihypertensive
Hypoglycemic
Antipyretic
Angiogenic / Antineoplastic
Insecticides
Biopesticided

Priority Area 5: Students and Alumni

Subtopics

Gender sensitivity
Employability of graduates
Alumni tracer system
Employee morale
Organizational climate and culture
Job performance and satisfaction
Employee engagement
Level of satisfaction on the services office and support staff
Registrar office
Business office
Library
Guidance office
Laboratories
Office of the student services
Research and development center
Community extension services office
Publication
Janitorial services
Quality of Teaching
Board Exam Result and Readiness of Examinees

Priority Area 6: Management

Subtopics

Innovation of equipment
Inventory system
Queuing system
Attendance monitoring system
Online learning
School website
Online student support system
Physical plant
PWD’s
Physical security
Human resource management and employee retention
Human resource management system

Priority Area 7: Crime

Subtopics

Economic status
Diversity of culture
Counter insurgency

Priority Area 8: Deviant Behaviour

Subtopics

Student tardiness
Study habits
Gender sensitivity

Priority Area 9: Public Safety
Priority Area 10: Community related system

Subtopics

A. Barangay profiling system

B. Literary program

C. Licensing and issuance of registration

Priority Area 11: Technology research

Subtopics

A. Arduino based system

B. Robotics

C. Security and privacy

Priority Area 12: Employees

Subtopics

A. Quality of life and life satisfaction of employees

Employee morale
Organizational climate and culture
Job performance and satisfaction
Employee engagement

References

Commission on Higher Education. Memorandum Order No. 42, Series of 2010, CHED Priority Research Areas in the Natural Sciences. 2010.
Department of Science and Technology. The DOST Five-point priority program for 2011-2016. 201.
Executive Order No. 604, Creating the Presidential Coordinating Council on Research and Development. In http://www.gov.ph/downloads/2007/02feb/20070216-EO-0604-GMA.pdfaccessed 22 July 2011.
National Economic and Development Authority. Philippine Development Plan 2011-2016.In http://devplan.neda.gov.ph/accessed 22 July 2011
NHERA 2, National Higher Education Research Agenda, http://www.tua.edu.ph/downloads/nehra.pdf
UNESCO moving forward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0024/002477/247785e.pdf

vision

The Research and Development Center envisions to be the center of scientific inquiry and program development in the institutions principally in the allied health disciplines and other relevant disciplines which advance the noble vision–mission of the school thus contribute to its development.

mission

The Research and Development Center is committed to conduct scientific and technological researches to probe existing phenomena in the allied health disciplines and other relevant disciplines and develop progressive policies and responsive programs which address the mandate of this institution.