Research and Publication Office - Iligan Medical Center College

Iligan Medical Center College has secured several awards at the 6th Regional Health Research Conference organized by DOST-10 Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development (NorMinCOHRD) from October 10, 2023, through today (October 12, 2023). The said three-day conference was conducted at Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City.

Our heartfelt congratulations to the students and coaches of Iligan Medical Center College for their impressive performance at this conference, reaffirming their commitment to advancing healthcare research.

JUST IN - Congratulations to Emerson Paul Somontan and Prince Eroll Reyes, Radiologic Technology students of IMCC, for their remarkable achievements in the 16th Philippine National Health Research (PNHRS) Week held in Tacloban City on August 8-11, 2023.

Emerson Paul Somontan secured 1st place in the oral research presentation competition (student category) among five other national finalists, while Prince Eroll Reyes claimed 1st place in the visual abstract research competition (student category) among nine other national finalists and also earned the People’s Choice award. Both Emerson Paul Somontan and Prince Eroll Reyes showcased their innovative research related to the development of X-ray shielding material using eggshells and crab shells.

The achievement of these students is a testament to the commitment of Iligan Medical Center College, the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development (NorMinCoHRD) and the entire Region 10 to excellence in health research. Their success underscores the importance of cultivating young talents who contribute to evidence-informed health policies and actions, in line with the principles of the Essential National Health Research framework.

We take this opportunity to acknowledge the support of the Philippine Council of Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD), the Health Policy Development and Planning Bureau (DOH-HPDPB), the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and the University of the Philippines Manila-National Institutes of Health (UPM-NIH) for their role in the Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS). The collaborative efforts of these agencies under the lead Secretariat, PCHRD, are integral in promoting cooperation and integration within the health research community.

The celebration of PNHRS Week annually, in accordance with Presidential Proclamation No. 1309 of June 2007, serves as a testament to the nation's commitment to advancing health research. The event's success is reflective of the dedication and passion exhibited by students, researchers, and stakeholders in the health research ecosystem.

Kudos to Prince and Emerson, the entire Iligan Medical Center College headed by its very supportive school President Dr. Royce S. Torres and research director Dr. Helen S. Tejero, DOST-10’s NorMinCoHRD and the Region 10 as a whole for their well-deserved pride in this accomplishment!

Congratulations to the hardworking editorial board of IMCC Journal of Science headed by Dr. Helen S. Tejero! In just five issues and a remarkable 2.5 years of operation, your dedication and hard work have borne incredible fruit, as evidenced by the astounding 49 citations garnered already according to Google Scholar! This is a tremendous achievement that speaks volumes about the journal's quality and impact within the scientific community.

Here's to many more years of success and impact in the world of scientific publishing! We eagerly look forward to witnessing the journal's continued growth and influence as it cements its place as a prominent platform for groundbreaking research.

IMCC Journal of Science is an open-access and double-blind international refereed multidisciplinary journal that accepts high-quality original research papers on pure and applied sciences, radiography, agriculture, fisheries, engineering and technology, environment, history, social science, business, management, education, information technology, and public management. This journal is published by Iligan Medical Center College.

[𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐏𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒!] IMCC Journal of Science is now accepting papers for its December 2023 issue.

IMCC Journal of Science is an open-access and double-blind international refereed multidisciplinary journal that accepts high-quality original research papers on pure and applied sciences, radiography, agriculture, fisheries, engineering and technology, environment, history, social science, business, management, education, information technology, and public management. This journal is published by Iligan Medical Center College, a higher education institution duly recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) of the Philippines. The school is located at San Miguel Village, Pala-o, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines 9200.

The journal welcomes original articles, review articles, short reports or letters, case studies, methodologies, and perspectives of multidisciplinary teams (combining or involving several academic disciplines or professional specializations).

IMCC Journal of Science does not charge submission and publication fees.

JUST IN - Congratulations to Mr. Emerson Paul Somontan for winning 1st place in the Oral Research Paper Presentation (undergraduate level) and Mr. Prince Eroll Reyes for winning 2nd place in the Visual Abstract Poster (undergraduate level) competitions during the Regional Health Research Contest 2022 conducted by the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology 10 @ MSU IIT last November 16, 2022. Mr. Somontan & Mr. Reyes are both level 3 Radiologic Technology students of IMCC. The whole IMCC community is very proud of your achievement!

IMCC Journal of Science is Now Indexed in DOAJ

We are pleased to announce that IMCC Journal of Science is now indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

The DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals. It is a focal point for open access publishing, putting quality, peer-reviewed open access journals in the spotlight.

Being indexed in DOAJ means that the IMCC Journal of Science adheres to high levels of quality of its publishing services and services to authors and users, including: peer review, licensing terms, a strong open access statement, a fully functional editorial board and more. Being indexed in DOAJ means that the journal is a good and trusted open access journal.

The official website of IMCC Journal of Science on DOAJ is https://doaj.org/toc/2783-0365

Directory of Open Access Journals DOAJ is a community-curated online directory that indexes and provides access to high quality, open access, peer-reviewed journals.

Good day IMCC students! We are requesting you to answer this career services survey from the World Bank with endorsement from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED):

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CRZP6JJ

This is intended for the general population of higher education students at any level enrolled in any degree program in IMCC.

The objectives of the said survey are as follows:
1. To understand the challenges faced by students' transitions to the job market
2. To assess the current provision of career services for students
3. To help define program opportunities for improving student transitions to work

Deadline of submission for the completed questionnaire is February 28, 2022.

This survey is confidential and protected through encryption software. The information will not be shared with any third party. The analysis will be done in aggregate form and will not be used to identify specific individuals and/or institutions.

Thank you.

-IMCC Research Office

DX - Philippines Student Career Guidance Services STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE - 31 Jan 2022 - Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Congratulations and kudos to our school president, Dr. Royce S. Torres for this achievement!

JUST IN - Congratulations Prof. Al James A. Manua, a faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences of Iligan Medical Center College, for winning Second (2nd) Place in the Three-Minute Pitch to Policy Makers during the Regional Health Research Contest 2021 conducted by the Northern Mindanao Consortium for Health Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology 10. The whole IMCC community is very proud of your achievement!

Please leave a heart reaction to vote.

Entry No.2

Poster Contest: Professional Category
(view HD here: https://bit.ly/3o9OD9Y)

Leave a "heart" reaction to vote for your favorite entry.

---
THE USE OF FISH (NILE TILAPIA OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS L.) AS A BIOINDICATOR FOR
ENDOCRINE-DISRUPTING CHEMICALS (EDCS) POLLUTION IN LAKE LANAO, PHILIPPINES

Abstract:

Lake Lanao is the second-largest freshwater lake in the country located in Southern
Philippines and considered one of the ancient lakes of the world. However, there is scarce
information regarding its endocrine-disrupting chemicals pollution status. Hence, this study
will provide baseline data that would reflect the potential pollution of endocrine-disrupting
chemicals in Lake Lanao using Nile Tilapia (O.niloticus L.) as a bioindicator. The preliminary
survey of water quality shows that Lake Lanao was polluted as shown by its high total nitrogen
content, however, there was no significant amount of OCPs detected. The histology analysis
shows that the condition factor (K) was not significantly different across the study area. There
was, however, a significant difference between GSI and HSI across the study. The

histopathological analysis of the fish liver from Lake Lanao revealed the presence of non-
specific and inflammatory alterations, toxicopathic non-neoplastic, and pre-neoplastic

alterations.
The histopathology of fish te**es from Lake Lanao revealed the presence of testicular
degeneration and interstitial (Leydig) cell hyperplasia while fish ovaries revealed the presence
of perifollicular cell hyperplasia and the pre-ovulatory atretic oocyte. The histopathological
alterations described here are not toxicant specific; however, alterations in go**ds were
identified as toxicologically relevant as indicative of potential exposure to endocrine-disrupting
chemicals. In conclusion, the overall results show that Nile Tilapia is a good bioindicator, which
provides histopathological evidence that Lake Lanao is contaminated potentially with
endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

We are still accepting papers for the December 2021 issue! Please submit your papers now.

I am very pleased to invite you to submit an article for possible inclusion in an issue of IMCC Journal of Science.

IMCC Journal of Science is an open-access and double-blind international refereed multidisciplinary journal that accepts high-quality original research papers on pure and applied sciences, radiography, agriculture, fisheries, engineering and technology, environment, history, social science, business, management, education, information technology, and public management. This journal is published by Iligan Medical Center College, a higher education institution duly recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) of the Philippines. The school is located at San Miguel Village, Pala-o, Iligan City, Lanao del Norte, Philippines 9200.

The journal welcomes original articles, review articles, short reports or letters, case studies, methodologies, and perspectives of multidisciplinary teams (combining or involving several academic disciplines or professional specializations).

IMCC Journal of Science does not charge submission and publication fees.