Creative, Relevant and Innovative Research Programs

The university R&D Agenda and Programs includes an array of researchable areas/activities along the eight fields of science: agriculture, business and economics, industry and energy, education, fisheries, health, forestry, and environment.

Data Analytics Approach in Graduate Tracer Study for the College of Computing and Information Sciences

Duration: August 1, 2025 - January 1, 2027

Development of a Data-Driven Monitoring Dashboard of Student’s Performance

Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026

Assessment of the current student performance monitoring scheme

Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026

Needs Assessment for the Development of Center for Balance and Mobility Training at MMSU, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte

Duration: August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Integration of Virtual Reality (VR) Technology on Patient Assessment and Treatment in Physical Therapy Education

Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2027

Carbon Footprint Master Data Management System (MDMS) for the Mariano Marcos State University

Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026

Development of Carbon Foortprints Metrics for the Mariano Marcos State University

Duration: August 1, 2025 - August 31, 2026

Facility Upgrade for Garlic Storage: Implementing Climate-Resilient Microclimate Control Through Design and Material Innovation

Duration: May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2027

Antibiotic Residue in Animal-Derived Foods: A Focus on Seafood, Pork, Chicken, and Eggs

Duration: March 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Simultaneous Synthesis and Recovery of Structured Silica and Carbon Materials from Rice Hull Chars for Nanocomposites Fabrication

Duration: February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026

A Study of Emergency Response Preparedness Interventions Among Hospitality Personnel Towards Competency Skills Development and Enhancement

Duration: February 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026

Technology-Based Interventions for STI and HIV

Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Adolescent's Awareness, Attitude, and Utilization on Technology Based STI/HIV Interventions

Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Strategies and Challenges in Integrating Technology Based STI/HIV Interventions in High and Low Resources Settings: A Comparative Study

Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Varietal Evaluation and Soil Health Assessment for Sustainable Organic Vegetable Production

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Effectiveness of Lifestyle Medicine Counselling applying Health Behavior Change Model and Shared Medical Appointments among Diabetic Employees in a State University in Batac City, Ilocos Norte

Duration: January 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Effects of Lacticaseibbacillus paracasei - ZFM54 and Lentilactobacillus hilgardii - LH500 on the Laying Performance, Egg quality and Bone Traits of White Leghorn Layers

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2028

Enhancement of OJT Supervision Program and Framework for Intern Industrial Technology Students

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026

Exploring Ilokano Broadcasters’ Practices: Basis in Designing a Textbook in Ilokano Broadcasting

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025

MOTIVATED TO ADHERE: Enhancing Hypertension Management Among University Employees in Ilocos Norte Through Motivational Interviewing

Duration: January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2027

Effect of Natural Antibrowning Agents and Natural Source of Edible Coating on Physicochical and Antioxidant Properties of Packed Fresh-Cut and Fresh Produce

Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2027

Comparative Effectiveness of Selective and Non-Selective SGLT2 Inhibitors on Renal Outcomes in Early Chronic Kidney Disease with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials/

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2027

Community and School Centered Approaches to STI and HIV Prevention and Care

Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Adolescent’s Awareness, Attitude, and Utilization on the Existing STI/HIV Preventive and Management Services in Community and School

Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Strategies and Shallenges among STI/HIV Program Implementers in Community and School: A Comparative Study

Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Improvement of the Growth and Yield Performance of Cereals and Vegetables Through Seed Priming with Probiotics

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2028

Evaluate the different concentrations and timing of application of probiotics on cereals and vegetable crops

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2028

Identify the root morphology, phytochemicals, and gene expression of IAA on cereal and vegetable seedlings as influenced by probiotics

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2028

Evaluate the growth and yield performance of primed cereal and vegetable crops

Duration: January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2028

Strategizing Tourism Development: Mapping of Local Cultural Assets in the Municipality of Marcos, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

Duration: November 1, 2024 - May 31, 2027

Adal ken Padas ni Marcoseño (Knowledge and Lived Experiences of the Marcos People): An Ethnographic Documentation of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Duration: June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

Managparmata a Marcoseño (Visionary and Empowered People of Marcos): Community Engagement and Participatory Mapping

Duration: June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027

Taoid ti Marcos para ti Marcoseños (Treasured Heritage of Marcos for its People): An Inventory of Tangible Cultural Assets

Duration: November 4, 2024 - May 31, 2025

Evaluation and Varietal Development of the Local Shallot Selection "Vintar Multiplier"

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Performance evaluation of the local shallot selection “Vintar Multiplier”

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Multi-location trial of the different shallot varieties in major shallot-growing areas.

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Evaluation of the storability of different shallot varieties/accessions

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Evaluation of shallot varieties for true seed production

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Validation of Organic-Based Technologies for Enhanced Adoption

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Validation of organic-based products and management technologies.

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Performance of Dry-Season Crops Under Organic Farming System

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Promotion of Developed Organic-based Technologies

Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2027

Assessing the Financial Viability and Efficacy of Using Fermented Sweet Sorghum Juice as a Sustainable Foliar Fertilizer and Bio-Pesticide for Selected Vegetable Crops in Ilocos Norte

Duration: June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

Evaluation of fermented sweet sorghum juice on the growth and yield of selected vegetable crops

Duration: June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

Effect of fermented sweet sorghum juice as a pest-repellent for selected vegetable crops

Duration: June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

Upscaling the Usability of Bio-Fertilizers for common vegetables in Ilocos Norte

Duration: June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

Assessment and evaluate the effectiveness of bio-fertilizers vegetable (tomato, eggplant, ampalaya, okra)

Duration: June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

Development of a Bio-fertilizer processing facility in the university

Duration: June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

Technology Demonstration and Mass production of Bio-Fertilizer in Ilocos Norte

Duration: June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027

IMPROVED MUSHROOM PRODUCTION FOR HIGH YIELD AND QUALITY THROUGH SMART TECHNOLOGY

Duration: April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026

Enhancing Mushroom Production through Tissue Culture Spawn Production.

Duration: April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026

Enhancing Mushroom Production through the Development of Smart System for Mushroom Cultivation.

Duration: April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026

Enhancing Mushroom Production through utilization of local agricultural waste.

Duration: April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2026

Enhancing Stability of Crude Extracts in Topical Dosage Forms

Duration: March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026

DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERACTIVE COMPUTER-BASED SIMULATION TRAINING FOR TOUR GUIDING

Duration: March 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025

A Framework Conceptualization for the integration of Theories and Practices in the Tour Guiding Sector

Duration: March 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Application Software Development of Wonders-of-Ilocos-Norte (WIN) e-Travel Training

Duration: January 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Effectiveness and Acceptability Level of the Wonders-of-Ilocos-Norte (WIN) e-Travel Training

Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Formulation and Optimization of the Microencapsulation of Crude Extracts from Selected Indigenous Plants for the Development of Anti-inflammatory Oral Dosage Forms

Duration: March 1, 2024 - March 31, 2026

Promoting Resilient Agriculture: A Comprehensive Study of Soil Fertility and Groundwater Potential in the MMSU Farm

Duration: February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2029

Assessment of Soil Fertility in the MMSU Farm

Duration: February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2029

Assessment of Groundwater Availability in the MMSU Farm

Duration: February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2029

Assessment of Groundwater Quality in the MMSU Farm

Duration: February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2029

Modeling of Groundwater Level in the MMSU Farm

Duration: February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2029