Utilization of Completed Research Projects in One Philippine Higher Education Institution Basis for Future Research and Extension Directions

Research contributes to growth and development of the nation. It has become one of the important mandates of state universities and colleges (SUCs)in the Philippines including Sorsogon State College (SSC). Research results when utilized could help improve the lives of people in the community.
This study aimed to categorize the completed research projects of SSC from CY 2013-2017 according to type of research and determined the extent of their utilization along dissemination (presentation and publication), citation, extension and commercialization. It also identified the problems encountered in the
utilization of researches. Mixed methods of research were employed through quantitative and qualitative techniques. Documentary analysis was conducted through records, annual accomplishment reports, horizontal typology and SUC leveling documents of the Office of Research and Development and Extension Services (ORDES).Face to face interview with selected key informants including the Director for ORDES and faculty researchers were also conducted. The study revealed that majority of completed researches are basic researches. In terms of utilization, the completed research projects were sometimes presented in international, national or regional fora; rarely published in CHED recognized journals or international/national refereed publications; rarely cited in articles published by other researchers in refereed international/national journals; rarely extended to the community; and rarely used for commercialization purposes. Various problems were encountered in the utilization of completed researches. Output of the study may serve as basis of SSC for future research and extension programs to ensure that research results are utilized in Sorsogon and Bicol Region.

Keywords –Citation, Commercialization, Extension, Publication, Research Utilization