CSU Research, Innovation and Extension

30/10/2026

CSU Researchers Win Top Two Best Paper Awards at 35th ASEMEP National Technical Symposium

Researchers from Caraga State University's Microelectronics Engineering Project Team under the Department of Electronics Engineering, headed by Engr. Re-Ann Cristine Callimpusan-Puerin , earned the top two awards in the Academe Track at the 35th ASEMEP National Technical Symposium, held on October 27–28, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

The Association of Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Engineers of the Philippines (ASEMEP) Symposium is an annual technical conference organized by the Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. (SEIPI). SEIPI is the leading organization of semiconductor and electronics companies in the Philippines. It represents the country's most important export sector and promotes the growth and global competitiveness of its members. CSU is an active affiliate academe member of SEIPI.

The team presented two oral papers and one digital paper. Their oral presentations received the following awards:

CHAMPION
Power-Efficient Design of a 10-Bit SAR ADC in 65nm CMOS for IoT-Based Medical Sensors
Authors: Engr. Crissa Mae G. Bolastig, Engr. Geraldine K. Arquion, and Engr. Re-Ann Cristine O. Calimpusan-Puerin

FIRST RUNNER-UP
Low Power Digitally Controlled Oscillator (DCO) in All-Digital Phase-Locked Loop (ADPLL) for Implantable Medical Devices (IMDs) using 45nm CMOS Technology
Authors: Engr. Angelo T. Batausa, Engr. Bladeemmer M. Peligro, and Engr. Re-Ann Cristine O. Calimpusan-Puerin

The team also presented a digital paper:

Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) Implementation of Blowfish Algorithm with Optimized Rounds and S-Boxes for Enhanced Performance using Skywater 130nm CMOS Process
Authors: Engr. Agustin G. Carillo, Engr. Rommel J. Gumata, Engr. Re-Ann Cristine O. Calimpusan-Puerin, and Engr. Anastacia B. Alvarez, PhD

This achievement reflects the researchers’ dedication, hard work, and commitment to advancing engineering research.

29/10/2026

CSU Researchers Publish 52 Papers in IEEE Conference Proceedings

Caraga State University’s research community recorded a significant achievement with 52 papers published in the proceedings of the IEEE Conference held on September 5–6, 2026. Together, the papers span 386 pages and cover areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, electronics, agriculture, health, and digital services.

The OVPRDIE congratulates all authors and collaborators on this milestone. Your dedication, teamwork, and scholarly contributions strengthen CSU’s research community and bring our work to a wider audience.

May this achievement inspire more collaboration and research that responds to real-world needs.

Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, Innovation, and Extension (OVPRDIE)

27/10/2026

27/10/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: Meet our Plenary Speakers for the 2026 PhilEASNet Policy Symposium at Caraga State University-Main Campus on Thursday, October 29, 2026!

Participants who would like to join online may register here: https://tinyurl.com/2026PhilEASNetPolSym . Only a few spots left!

This activity is jointly hosted by the Philippine Extension and Advisory Services Network, Inc. and the university’s Extension Services Office to bring community partnerships, knowledge sharing, and practical discussions on extension and advisory services in Philippine development. See you soon!

27/10/2026

𝗖𝗦𝗨 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝘀 𝗠𝗢𝗨 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗱𝗶 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆; 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼

Caraga State University (CSU) strengthened its international engagement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Marwadi University during the 5th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Technology and Engineering Management Society Conference: Asia-Pacific (TEMSCON-ASPAC), held on October 16–17, 2026, at Marwadi University in Rajkot, Gujarat, India. CSU also received hosting responsibility for the 6th IEEE TEMSCON-ASPAC 2027 in Mindanao.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆: https://www.carsu.edu.ph/csu-signs-mou-with-marwadi-university-receives-hosting-responsibility-for-international-conference-in-mindanao/

26/10/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄: 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, Innovation and Extension (OVPRDIE), headed by Dr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, conducted “Research with Resonance: Fostering Emotional Intelligence at Work” on October 23, 2026, at the Grand Palace Hotel, Butuan City. The activity was attended by directors, center chiefs, and office staff, providing an opportunity to strengthen self-awareness, emotional intelligence, leadership, and workplace relationships.

The morning session focused on understanding oneself and developing effective work habits. 𝐌𝐱. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐀. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐞, a Registered Psychometrician, School Counselor Associate, and Learner Support Officer at Lumbocan National High School, discussed “𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.” His session highlighted the importance of recognizing one's strengths, values, and behavior while building a professional image.

This was followed by 𝐌𝐫. 𝐊𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐙. 𝐀𝐛𝐚𝐩𝐨, a Guidance Counselor I at Caraga State University and Director of Clinical Services and Clinical Counselor at ClearPath Mental Health Services. He presented “𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤,” emphasizing the importance of managing emotions, setting priorities, and monitoring tasks to improve focus and work performance.

The afternoon session shifted to leadership and workplace relationships. 𝐌𝐬. 𝐉𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐣𝐨, Executive Vice-President for Operations at St. Francis Xavier College, Inc., discussed “𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲.” Drawing from her experience in human resource management and organizational leadership, she highlighted how emotional intelligence helps leaders understand their team members, communicate effectively, and make thoughtful decisions.

The session continued with “𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬: 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭,” facilitated by 𝐌𝐬. 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐲𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐮ñ𝐚𝐝𝐨, Administrative Officer V (HRMO III) at the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Regional Office XIII. With her extensive experience in human resource management, she highlighted the importance of empathy, open communication, mutual respect, and trust in building positive workplace relationships and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Throughout the day, participants engaged in interactive activities and exercises that encouraged self-reflection, collaboration, and the practical application of the lessons discussed. These activities provided opportunities to understand personal responses, appreciate different perspectives, and strengthen connections among colleagues.

By fostering emotional intelligence, OVPRDIE reinforces the value of understanding oneself and others in building stronger teams and more effective leadership. Because a better workplace begins with people who lead with empathy, work with purpose, and grow together.

23/10/2026

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖 | 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐅𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤

Building stronger connections through emotional intelligence!

Directors and staff come together for “Research with Resonance: Fostering Emotional Intelligence at Work,” an initiative that highlights the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and effective communication in fostering a harmonious, collaborative, and productive workplace.

Through meaningful discussions and shared learning, the activity underscores the vital role of emotional intelligence in strengthening leadership, enhancing professional relationships, and advancing organizational excellence.

14/10/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | Exploring the Size and Structure of the Proton

How small is a proton, and what can its electric charge distribution reveal about the structure of matter? These questions continue to inspire investigations in physics, where theoretical models and experimental measurements work together to deepen our understanding of the particles that make up the universe.

The paper, “𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚,” investigates the proton’s electric form factor, which describes how its electric charge is distributed. Through a phenomenological quark-based model, the researchers compared calculated values with experimental data from elastic electron–proton scattering to estimate the proton’s charge radius.

The results showed close agreement between the calculated electric form factor and experimental measurements at low momentum transfer, particularly at Q² below 0.1 GeV². This agreement supports the model’s usefulness within the low-momentum-transfer region examined in the study.

At higher momentum transfer, the calculated values deviated from experimental data, indicating limitations in extending the model beyond this region. Recognizing these limitations helps identify where further theoretical refinement and investigation may be needed.

Using polynomial-based fits, the researchers obtained an average proton charge radius of approximately 0.83 femtometers. This result is consistent with PRad and spectroscopy experiments, providing additional evidence in support of a smaller proton charge radius.

The study contributes to continuing scientific discussions surrounding proton structure and the determination of its charge radius. It also demonstrates how comparing theoretical predictions with experimental evidence can help researchers assess a model’s strengths, recognize its boundaries, and identify directions for future work.

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬:
Roland B. Lumpay, Jade C. Jusoy, Gerome A. Paterez, Jingle B. Magallanes, and René Luna-García

𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥:
Modern Physics Letters A

𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞:
41 (2026)

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫:
2642008

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫:
World Scientific

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Scopus

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217732326420083

14/10/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 | Understanding Depression Through Philippine Social Media

How do Filipinos describe depression online?

The paper, “𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐀 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞,” explores how language shapes representations of depression in digital spaces.
The study analyzed 2,510 public Facebook, X, and Instagram posts from 2023, examining Filipino and English expressions through corpus-assisted discourse analysis and frame semantics.

Results showed that discussions predominantly used everyday language rather than clinical terminology. Negative framing was common, with depression associated with anxiety, stress, postpartum experiences, and sadness. References to God appeared as a coping resource. Depression was also represented as a mental state, a lived struggle, and a severe disposition connected to stressors and symptoms.

The researchers proposed a digital framing-to-action model and recommended Taglish communication, clearer distinctions between clinical concepts, and messaging sensitive to religious beliefs to encourage help-seeking, support, and recovery.
This research offers insights into developing mental health communication that responds to the language and cultural experiences of Filipino communities.

𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬:
Mikee Macasocol and Petervir Paz

𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥:
Journal on Asian Linguistic Anthropology

𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫:
Global Council on Anthropological Linguistics

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Scopus

Read more: https://jala.glocal-journals.link/v8-i4-a1/