I-RISE 2025: Empowering Sustainable Education Through Research Breakthroughs
By Lorraine Acaylar-QCU Times
The 2025 International Research and Innovation for Sustainable Education (I-RISE) Conference convened experts and scholars from around the world to highlight innovative approaches to preparing learners for a rapidly evolving educational landscape. The event was spearheaded by Quezon City University (QCU) in partnership with the Asia Pacific Consortium of Researchers and Educators (APCORE), Inc.
The conference theme “Reimagining Local Innovation and Global Futures through Sustainable Education Practices” emphasized the integration of research, technology, and sustainability in education. International collaborators included Krirk University (Thailand), Politeknik Negeri Jakarta (Indonesia), and Universidade Estadual de Alagoas (Brazil), with Clarivate serving as an institutional partner.
The afternoon session was a dynamic platform for scholarly exchange, featuring 17 parallel research sessions (eight onsite and nine online) covering a wide range of topics: education and pedagogical innovation, digital learning and technological integration, sustainability and environmental education, business innovations and community solutions, and student-led capstone projects.
More than 83 papers were presented with 39 onsite presenters from 8 universities and 44 online presenters from 32 universities. Sessions were organized across academic, professional, and associate tracks, allowing both seasoned researchers and student scholars to present their work.
Local and international session chairs facilitated each breakout room, guiding discussions and ensuring smooth transitions between presentations. They moderated the ten-minute talks and five-minute Q&A segments, encouraging dialogue, asking critical questions, and connecting perspectives between onsite and virtual participants.
Session Chairs included:
Online:
• Dr. Indra Hermawan, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta
• Dr. Norway J. Pangan, Technological University of the Philippines – Taguig
• Dr. Zahra Azizah, Politeknik Negeri Jakarta
• Jenuelle S. Delos Santos, LPT, MA, National University – MoA
• Flemington M. Comicho, Mountain Province State University
• Assoc. Prof. Eddielyn De Vera Bote, National University – MoA
• Ariel A. Odango, Department of Education
• Dr. Aileen B. Orpiano, Universidad de Manila
• Alvin Katano, Mountain Province State University
Onsite:
• Prof. Yanli Han, Zhengzhou University of Economics and Business
• Dr. Michael Angelo Ligayo, QCU College of Engineering
• Dr. Ma. Shiela T. Vera, Cavite State University – Dasmariñas
• Dr. Rovena Dellova, Lyceum of the Philippines University
• Dr. Federico Ramos, QCU College of Business
• Dr. Sheryl Ramirez, Emilio Aguinaldo College
• Prof. Lalaine Carrao, QCU College of Computer Studies
• Dr. Glenda Rebucas, Dean, QCU College of Business
The Best Session Presentations were the following:
Onsite Sessions
Session 1 – Education and Pedagogical Innovation (Academic/Professional)
Maria Celina Llagas-Naron, Mary Beths B. Bislumbre, Marimar C. Miñolas, and Jessa B. Rivera
To the Stars by Hard Ways: The Untold Stories of Graduates in a Community College in Rinconada, Camarines Sur
Session 2 – Digital Learning and Technological Innovation / Engineering (Academic/Professional)
Jay R. San Pedro
Integration of a Collaborative Artificial Intelligence in Improving Student Learning Outcomes in Data Analytics
Session 3 – Sustainability and Environmental Education / Social Sciences (Academic/Professional)
Beverly B. Lattoog
Green Me or Green Me Not? Exploring the Urban Green Space Dynamics in Baguio City
Session 4 – Education and Pedagogical Innovation (Associate)
Ann Kayla A. Borja
The Influence of Rizal’s Teaching on the Voter Preferences of QCU BECED Students
Session 5 – Student-led Capstone Projects 1
Jude Joseph Garcia Jr.
Quantifying Semiotic Validity: Measuring Conceptual Depth in Vector Retrieval Systems
Session 6 – Student-led Capstone Projects 2
Jermyne Khryztel M. Ramos
Humidity and Leak Warning System: Early Detection of Moisture-Induced Structural Risk
Session 7 – Business Innovations and Community Solutions (Associate)
Argel Hanzon F. Nietes
Telenursing: An Experimental Escape Room for Optimizing the Quality of Life of Older Adults
Session 8 – Education and Pedagogical Innovation / Digital Learning and Technological Innovation (Associate)
Mae Lorraine A. Acaylar
The Impact of Rizal’s Novels to the Civic Efficacy of QCU – College of Education Students
Online Sessions
Business Innovation and Community Solutions – 2
Zevanya Aldrine & Dr. Indra Hermawan
Development of an Internet of Things–Based Smart Door Lock Authentication System with Fingerprint Sensor and Record System Integration for Room Access Security
Education and Pedagogical Innovation – 1
Celine Mae M. Cayabyab
Barriers to Gender-Fair Language Use Among 4th-Year BSED English Pre-Service Teachers in Metro Manila
Education and Pedagogical Innovation – 2
Dr. Louise Odeth Lanuza
Exploring the Factors That Influence First-Year Students in Choosing Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy Program: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Education and Pedagogical Innovation – 3
Dr. Joseph Christian P. Gesmundo
Cultivating Green Mindsets: Profiling Environmental Literacy, Climate Resilience Practices, and Sustainable Behaviors of High School Students at San Pablo Colleges
Business Innovation, Sustainability & Environmental Education
Elijah B. Benjamin
AirQualityED: A Quantitative, Sensor-Based Approach to Measuring Air Quality and Its Effect on QCU–San Bartolome Student Productivity
I-RISE 2025 reinforced QCU’s role in advancing locally relevant and globally informed education, setting a benchmark for future-ready, resilient learning systems.
Photo Credits: Bia Dilig-QCU Times
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