The Oral Research Paper Presentation Competition (Professional & Student Category) aims to showcase the completed research projects conducted by all member and non-member institutions of the Zamboanga Consortium for Health Research and Development (ZCHRD). ZCHRD serves as a vital structure that links together institutions engaged in or with interest in health research activities that impact on regional as well as national health needs.

Oral Research Paper Presentation Competition

(Professional and Student Categories)

5^th Regional Health Research Summit and 1st Multidisciplinary Conference

05-07 December 2022

Theme: Agham at Teknolohiya: Kabalikat Sa Maunlad At Matatag Na Kinabukasan

A. Background

B. Eligibility

The research paper should be authored by a researcher in Region IX of a member or non-member institution of ZCHRD and/or other local and international funding institutions
The research paper should be completed within the last 2 years but have not been featured in previous national or international

C. Key Dates and Timelines

Activities	Dates	Responsibility
Call for Submission of research papers	November 03 – 15, 2022	ZCHRD
Deadline of submission of research papers	November 15, 2022
Screening of submitted research papers	November 15 - 22, 2022	Screening Committee
Announcement of selected entries for Oral Research Paper Presentation	November 25, 2018	ZCHRD
Competition Proper	December 07, 2022	ZCHRD
Awarding of Winners	December 07, 2022	ZCHRD

D. Submission of Entries

All entries must be endorsed by the head of institution.
Entries should be submitted to the screening committee on or before 15 November 2022
Documentary requirements:

Curriculum Vitae of the Primary Author
Electronic copy (word format) of the completed research paper to be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Research Abstract containing a maximum of 250 words and MeSH keywords, which is accessible at https://www.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/MBrowser.html
Applicable research authorization/clearance/permit/certification
1. For studies which involved human participants
  - Research Ethics Clearance
  - National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) certification
2. For studies which used biological materials where genetic manipulation is involved or introduction of exotic or imported plants, microorganisms or animals
  - Biosafety permit
3. For studies conducted on animals
  - Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) authorization
4. For studies which covered the protected areas of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
  - Gratuitous Permit

E. Screening Process

The screening committee secretariat will conduct initial review of submitted entries to check the eligibility and completeness of required documents
After initial evaluation, the entries will be forwarded to the screening committee for technical review and evaluation, which will be composed of content, methodology, and research ethics experts
The qualified research projects will be selected based on the following set of criteria:

Abstract (20%):

CRITERIA	POINTS
1. Word Guidelines: Within 250 words, includes MeSH keywords,	0-10
2. Maintains proper sentence structure all through out	0-10
3. Abstract identifies why the study was conducted and why it is important	0-15
4. Abstract identifies Gaps in current literature that are to be filled by the paper	0-15

Protocol (80%):

5. Abstract includes the methods used: Design, inclusion/exclusion criteria, instruments used, etc	0-15
6. Abstract includes the study population: Human, Animal, Plant (Includes species for animal and plant population and information on human population e.g children with ADHD, etc.)	0-10
7. Abstract provides the most important findings of the study	0-15
8. Interprets the results, and presents the conclusion and recommendation in a succinct manner	0-10
Total	100

Area	Total Points
1. Provides Solution to priority health problems identified in the National/Regional Unified Health Research Agenda (NUHRA/RUHRA)	0-30
2. Soundness of the research approach (is the plan of the study technically sound?)	0-30
3. Research results provided new ideas/knowledge leading to health policies and action	0-20
4. The output, outcome, and the impact of the study have relevant contribution/s to the society and economy	0-20
Total	100

A total of Ten (10) research projects, five (5) in each category will be selected for presentation under the Professional and Student Categories

F. Contest Proper

There will be a plenary session intended solely for Oral Paper Presentation. Set A will be for the Student Category followed by Set B for Professional Category.

Mechanics for the Oral Research Paper Presentation (Professional/student):

Time allotted to present the research project is fifteen (15) minutes only
The format of presentation is as follows:

In powerpoint presentation with maximum of 10 slides, which contains the following:

(1) Project description, (2) Objectives of the project, (3) Methodology, (4) Results, (5) Conclusion, and (6) Recommendation
Font Style: Arial, Font Color: Black, Font Size: At least 24pts

The project leader MUST be the presenter during the competition proper.
During the paper presentation, the researcher should refrain from mentioning and/or acknowledging information, which would reveal the identity of the institution/s he/she.
There will be a 10-minute question and answer session after each set has presented─ one question each will come from the three (3) judges.

The criteria for judging will include the following:

CRITERIA

	%
TECHNICAL	70
1. Originality of idea and appropriateness of methodology	20
2. Potential for the creation of new or advancement of knowledge and evidence of benefit to the area covered by the research	15
3. Quality of technical paper (quality of submitted technical report including abstract)	15
4. The anticipated outputs, outcomes, and impacts of the proposed research including potential contribution to economy and social benefits	20
ACTUAL PRESENTATION	30
5. Presentation (over-all impact on the audience, understandability, concise reporting within given time-frame)	10
6. Format presentation (clear description of the research; follows given format)	10
7. Researchers’ salesmanship (Knowledge on the project, communication skills)	10
Grand Total	100

H. Prize

Winning entries for Oral Research Paper Presentation for both Professional and Student categories will receive a Certificate of Recognition and a Cash Prize (Professional Category: Php 10,000/ Student Category: Php 8,000)