Driving Research and Innovation to
address Regional Challenges in
Central Visayas
CVSC catalyzes research and innovation through the CREATES Agenda—supporting
interdisciplinary projects, generating actionable knowledge, and fostering partnerships that
respond to the needs of communities across the region.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The call for proposals for UPISC Research Grants (FY 2025-2026) is now open. The grant aims to support pluridisciplinary, high-impact research across the constituent universities of the UP System, focusing on the application of complex systems, data science, and artificial intelligence on important areas related to sustainable socio-economic development…
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Recent Publications
School and Community Partnerships in Emergent Democracies: Narratives and Evidence from the Philippines
Authors Rohaiba B. Radiamoda Hsueh-hua Chuang Ronald A. PerniaCollege of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu Magnolia A. Laus Abstract School and community partnerships are...
Academic Freedom and Democratic Development in the Philippines: Findings from Expert-coded V-Dem Data
Authors Ronald A. PerniaCollege of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu Rohaiba B. Radiamoda Abstract In this paper, we argue that academic freedom is not only an...
The Dynamics of Decentralization of Higher Education Delivery and Local Politics in the Philippines: The Case of Two Mandaue City Colleges in Cebu Province
Author Ronald A. PerniaCollege of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu Abstract This study explores how the decentralization law of 1991 in the Philippines has provided the...
Tertiary physical education students: Challenges and opportunities in remote learning in University of the Philippines Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines
Author Niño Y. YbañezCollege of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu Abstract The utilization of remote learning was adapted by several institutions ever since the...