The construction industry continues to be one of the primary drivers of a country’s economic progress. As of 2022, the Philippines’ construction sector had an annual growth rate of 9.2% and continues to increase due to the Build! Build! Build! (BBB) program. However, the construction sector is globally known for regularly consuming more raw materials,...
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A Comparative Analysis of Convolutional Neural Network Architectures for Coffee Leaf Rust Detection
Coffee plays a cultural part in the lives of people. Eight out of ten adults in the Philippines drink an average of 2.5 cups of coffee per day, and nine out of ten households have coffee in their pantries. In 2021, it is reported that coffee will be an approximately PHP 3.0 billion (USD 5...
Gas Sensor-Based Nondestructive Testing for Jackfruit Ripeness Level
Jackfruit is a fruit native to South and Southeast Asia that is now cultivated all over the world due to its adaptability, as it can be eaten both ripe and unripe. This study was conducted to accurately identify the Jackfruit’s ripeness. Four MQ families have been identified as the most effective for classifying the ripeness...
Hydroponic System for Effective Microplastic Filtration in the Sea: A Revolutionary Low-Cost Method
The Low-Cost Microplastic Filtration System is a device designed to aid in the resolution of the growing problem with microplastics. With an estimated 48 million shopping bags and 164 million sachets used daily (Philippine research uncovers microplastics inside a regularly eaten fish, 2020), the Philippines is one of the most prolific users of single-use plastics....
Improving Rice Farming Productivity through Solar-Powered Electronic Stirring with SMS Notifications
This research project aims to address the challenges farmers face in drying paddy rice to produce high-quality paddy grain due to a lack of manpower. The study presents an Electronic Stirring Rice Paddy system with SMS Notification and Solar Charging that stirs the rice every thirty minutes until it is dried, with features that notify...
Drying Characteristics of Herbs, Spices, and Medicinal Plants
The acceptability of food is significantly increased by the addition of herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. These biomaterials improve the shelf-life of food, delay its oxidation, and impart health-promoting properties as natural therapies. The physical and chemical properties of aromatic and medicinal plants are determined by their moisture content since water is the most significant...
Technology Adoption and Usage Behaviors in Field Incident Management System Utilization
This study utilized the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) model to analyze the adoption and utilization of field incident management system (IMS) in a manufacturing organization. The study specifically focused on the role of behavior as a key factor in the adoption and utilization of incident management system. Data was collected...
SDG forum and exhibit on WED 2023
Centered on the theme “Leadership in Collaborative Innovations for a Stronger Nation” Supreme Student Council (SSC) Alangilan, the Office of Student Organizations, the Center for Innovations in Engineering Education (CIEE), and the College of Engineering organized the Sustainable Development Forum on the second day of celebrating the World Engineering Day 2023. The forum shed light...
SSC Alangilan exhibits SDGs on Valentine’s Day
Set on Valentine’s Day, Supreme Student Council of BatStateU Alangilan initiated the opening of the Inter-department Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Booth Competition. The two-day event was held at the Fitness Development Center on February 13-14, 2023. Participated by campus’ student organizations, it aims to strengthen the stakeholders’ awareness of SDGs. The Booth Competition showcased array...
DevCom, CSD collab for SDG exhibit
BS Development Communication students in collaboration with the Center for Sustainable Development staged a one-day exhibit that highlighted the University’s sustainable initiatives in the achievement of the 17 UN SDGs. DevCom students featured various sustainability efforts through a wide array of IEC materials such as pamphlets, brochures, dioramas, charts, and diagrams as well as videos...