Center for Research and Development - University Research Agenda


Today, it is recognized that the role of research in the growth of science and technology, and innovation significantly contributes to the economic development and prosperity.  While the universities as the center of learning have the academics as the priority, it is also crucial that it provides the country with a steady supply of scientists and researchers.

The Commission of Higher Education (CHED), in Memorandum Order (CMO) No.52 Series of 2016, “The Pathways to Equity, Relevance and Advancement in Research, Innovation and Extension in Philippine Higher Education,” indicated that universities should continue to show distinct niches in a variety of fields and various stages of research.  For this to be achieved the following concerned needed to be addressed:

  1. Improving research capabilities of faculty, research staff and undergraduate and graduate students;
  2. Instilling research culture and research vocation among faculty and graduate students;
  3. Upgrading physical resources and research infrastructure;
  4. Building up, retraining and retaining a sustainable stream of a new generation of researchers; and
  5. Increasing research productivity and raising research quality and impact.

          Adamson University sets the prime objective of its research agenda in contributing to poverty alleviation interests to facilitate the social mobility among Filipino communities, specifically:

  • To identify, contribute & implement critical research dimensions that promote empowerment of the socially disadvantaged;
  • To apply concepts and theories in the sciences, health, technology, humanities and arts, business, and environmental conservation and preservation in academic research;
  • To generate new knowledge and its applications for community development;
  • To protect research outputs and inventions through copyright and patents; and
  • To initiate and participate in collaborative research with the government, industry and other institutions, both local and international.

Guided by the above objectives and CMO No.52 S.2016, Adamson University continues to set its research agenda in alignment with the Commission on Higher Education –National Higher Education Research Agenda (CHED-NHERA), and the National Harmonized Research and Development Agenda (NHRDA) of the Philippines through the Department of Science and Technology and its Science and Technology Research Councils (DOST System).

Hence, the University adopts the following 5-Point Research Agenda:

1. PRODUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS IN BUSINESS PROGRAMS:

This agenda features three (3) major research topics namely:

      1. Critical evaluation of economic issues leading to the development and    implementation of programs, and improvement of existing programs in business;
      2. Creation and commercialization of local and indigenous products for local and international market; and
      3. Development of sustainable business opportunities for community empowerment.
         

2. ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS:

This agenda is anchored on the “discovery- applied research continuum,” which calls for research projects towards addressing several clusters of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SGD) laid down by the United Nations. Researchers can dwell on topics leading to the development of products, services and policies, namely:

      1. Development of scientific and technological theories;
      2. Innovative application of basic and applied scientific theories and principles, and information and computing technology; and
      3. Creation and utilization of scientific and technological advancement for improved quality of life, especially for the socially disadvantaged.
         

3. INTEGRATIVE DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES IN EDUCATION, SOCIAL SCIENCES, HUMANITIES, AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS

       This agenda encourages the establishment of a healthy ecosystem that researchers may study in consideration of the following sub-agendas such as:

      1. Critical engagement, development, formulation, implementation, and evaluation of theories in the social sciences and humanities leading to better understanding of culture and society;
      2. Development of intervention programs that address inter-communication issues, multicultural literacy, and 21st century education; and
      3. Rediscovery and appreciation of cultural heritage particularly the indigenous culture and arts.
         

4. COMMUNITY HEALTH AND THE EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS

          This agenda caters to one of the 17 SGD concerns as reflected in its general idea, thus, it employs sub-agendas such as:

      1. Identification and assessment of health care needs of communities and the evaluation of the quality of delivery of programs addressing community health issues;
      2. Improvement, management and monitoring of health care delivery systems;
      3. Conduct of studies that address emerging and special health issues; and
      4. Development of alternative medical, therapeutic preventive drugs, medicines and approaches.
         

5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS:                           

         This agenda deals with the urgent concerns arising from crises in the country brought about by inefficiency in the use and conservation of natural resources. Thus, studies focus on sub-agendas including:

      1. Critical assessment of existing technologies and their impact on the environment;
      2.  Efficient and optimal use of scarce natural resources;
      3. Development of solutions to environmental issues and concerns; and
      4. Promotion and used of alternative renewable resources.