15/08/2026
A well-deserved recognition of excellence in research and leadership! ๐โจ
Huge congratulations to ASCOT President Dr. Renato G. Reyes for ranking No. 1 among SUC Presidents in the Philippines for Scopus Research. This milestone is a true testament to dedication, scholarly impact, and continuous contribution to global academic knowledge. We are immensely proud of your leadership!
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Aurora State College of Technology (ASCOT) President Dr. Renato G. Reyes has been ranked No. 1 among State Universities and Colleges (SUC) presidents in the Philippines who are Scopus producers and researchers, according to a ranking released by UGH University Excellence and updated August 13, 2026.
The ranking, titled โTop 10 SUC Presidents of the Philippines Who are Scopus Producers and Researchers,โ lists SUC leaders based on their contributions to research publications indexed in Scopus, a major international database for scholarly literature.
Pres. Reyes topped the list with 64 Scopus-indexed publications, 774 citations, and an h-index of 16.
What do these numbers mean?
Scopus is one of the world's major databases for scholarly research. When a research paper is indexed in Scopus, it means the publication is included in a widely used international database that researchers and academic institutions use to track scholarly work.
The 64 Scopus publications indicate the number of research works by Dr. Reyes recorded in the database. Meanwhile, his 774 citations mean that his published research has been referenced by other researchers hundreds of times in their own scholarly works. Citations are commonly used as one indicator of how widely research is being used or recognized within the academic community.
His h-index of 16 means that he has at least 16 publications that have each been cited at least 16 times. The measure is commonly used to look at both the productivity and citation impact of a researcher.
Dr. Reyesโ ranking places him ahead of other SUC presidents included in the national list, highlighting his contribution to research and knowledge production alongside his role as an institutional leader.
For ASCOT, the recognition also points to the growing importance of research in strengthening the institutionโs academic work. Research provides universities and colleges with evidence and new knowledge that can help address issues in communities, improve practices, and support innovation.
Congratulations, Dr. Renato G. Reyes!
The ASCOT community proudly celebrates this milestone and looks forward to more research that creates knowledge, inspires innovation, and makes a meaningful difference in the community and beyond.
