APCI Research Ethics Board - REB

📢 RESEARCH ETHICS OFFICE HOURS ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢

To our dear researchers and students, please take note of the updated Research Ethics Office Hours. We're here to assist you with all your research ethics needs!

🗓️ Our office will be open:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

🗓️ Our office will be close every Saturday and Sunday, also in:

Monday - Thursday: 12:00pm-2pm

Friday: 12pm-1:00pm

We look forward to supporting your ethical research endeavors!

For inquiries, you may reach us at: 📧 [email protected] 📞 0956-542-7368 👍 Follow us on Facebook: APCI Research Ethics Board

📌 Important Update from the Research Ethics Board (REB) 📌

We want to keep our researchers informed about the expected timelines for the initial review process. Please be guided by the following working days:

For research undergoing Expedited Review, the initial review period will be 5 working days.

For research requiring a Full Board Review, the initial review period will be 30 working days.

If the researchers need the Initial Review Certificate immediately, please submit the requirements ahead of time.

We appreciate your understanding and adherence to these timelines.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: Attention Researchers! 📢

Please be guided by this important instruction from the Research Ethics Board.

When submitting your soft copy research files to the REB Gmail account, kindly use your research title as the subject.

Example:
Subject: Voices from the Classroom: A Narrative Study of Public School Teachers

This will help us efficiently process and track all submissions. Thank you for your cooperation!

Attention Researchers! 📢

Ready for your ethical review? The ACES Polytechnic College, Inc. Research Ethics Board (REB) is here to help you get started!

ACTION REQUIRED: Send the soft copy of your research paper or proposal to the dedicated email below for the E-Certificate of REB Initial Review processing:

📧 Email: [email protected]

Submitting on time ensures your research maintains its schedule. Let's make sure your research is rigorous and ethical from the start!

FOLLOW THE FORMAT OF DATA COLLECTION PROCEDURE

The ACES Polytechnic College, Inc. Research Ethics Board presents a Sample of Data Collection Procedure.

We are committed to ensuring that all research conducted meets the highest ethical and methodological standards, starting with a clear, step-by-step approach to data collection.

INSTRUCTIONS:
• The provided table serves as a guideline for your data collection procedure.
• Do not copy the table's content verbatim. Instead, contextualize and adapt it specifically to your study's methodology and context.
• Present the complete procedure in a paragraph form, rather than using lists or table.
• Download the file in this Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1phiqymlCIJL0XnruH6qVcEyzhx2FrRE_?usp=sharing

Learn more about research integrity at ACES!

📢 GUIDE: ACES Polytechnic College Research Ethics Process (REB) - All 12 Steps! 📢

Need to get your research approved? Here is the complete step-by-step process for the Research Ethics requirements, brought to you by the ACES Polytechnic College, Inc. Research Ethics Board.

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For detailed requirements and further clarification, please coordinate with the Research Ethics Board Office.

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Expanded Envelope Color Guide for ACES Polytechnic College Students! 📢

To ensure a smooth and organized document submission process, please take note of the required expanded envelope color based on your course or grade level, as mandated by the ACES Polytechnic College, Inc. Research Ethics Board.

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Expanded Envelope Color Per Course & Grade

Color Green: Senior High
Color Yellow: BSBA, BSAB, DAFT
Color Red: BSCRIM
Color Blue: BTVTED
Color Black: BSIT
Color Violet: BSHM

For inquiries, please visit the Research Ethics Board at Faculty Office (old library).

Calling all researchers before submitting their research for Initial Review📢

Need a guide for your research ethics forms? We've got you covered!

Check out this Research Ethics Forms Sample Format from the ACES Polytechnic College, Inc. Research Ethics Board to help you with your submissions.

Here's the Google Drive Link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tn_-gc82p6_vpToKAWnpirLV72RpLKN1?usp=sharing

This is a great resource to make sure your research is on the right track. Happy researching! 📝

LOOK | Day 2 of our Research Ethics Seminar and Workshop was a resounding success!

We're so proud to announce that the event, held at the ACES Covered Court, was a triumph thanks to the enthusiastic participation of all 3rd year BSBA, BSAB, DAFT, BSIT, BSHM, BTVTED, and BSIT 4th year students, as well as our Grade 12 students.

A huge thank you to our brilliant speaker, Sir Kenny Jim Gambong, for sharing his expertise on the Belmont Report and the Data Privacy Act. His valuable insights and engaging presentation made for a truly impactful learning experience for all in attendance.

We also want to extend our special thanks to our REB Chairperson, Ma'am Patricia Mae Barrete Aripal LPT, CREA, CRDA, for facilitating this important event.

The students' active participation and eagerness to learn during the workshop were truly inspiring. Their engagement demonstrated a genuine commitment to ethical research, and we're confident that this event has equipped them with essential knowledge for their future academic and professional endeavors.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! We look forward to more productive and enriching sessions ahead.

Calling all ACES researchers! 📝

The ACES Polytechnic College, Inc. Research Ethics Board is committed to ensuring the integrity and ethical conduct of all academic research. 📚 We provide the necessary forms and guidelines to help you navigate the research process responsibly. ✅

You can now easily access and download all the required Research Ethics Forms, including those for initial submission and review, directly from our shared Google Drive folder. 📂

To get started, simply click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1vedcUwnZMqOSHSYIi1DDvZw8zi8MXAHY?usp=sharing

Note: These forms are essential for all researchers to ensure their projects align with our institutional standards. 💯

Your ethical research is crucial to building a foundation of trust and academic excellence. ✨

LOOK | Day 1 of Research Ethics Seminar and Workshop was end successfully.

We're incredibly proud to announce the success of the Research Ethics Seminar and Workshop, attended by BSCrim 3rd year students, held on ACES Covered Court.

A huge thank you to our brilliant speaker, Sir Kenny Jim Gambong, for sharing his expertise on the Belmont Report and the Data Privacy Act. His valuable insights and engaging presentation made for a truly impactful learning experience. Also, special thanks to our REB, Chairperson to Ma'am Patricia Mae B. Aripal, LPT, CREA, CRDA for facilitating the event.

The students' active participation and eagerness to learn during the workshop portion were truly inspiring. We're confident that this event has equipped them with essential knowledge for their future research endeavors.

Thank you to everyone who made this event possible! We look forward to more productive and enriching sessions ahead.

📢 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 📢

The online registration for our Research Ethics Seminar and Workshop is now officially CLOSED! 🚫💻

But don't worry, you haven't missed out yet! 😉

You can still register ON-SITE during the seminar and workshop itself! Just head over to the ACES Covered Court (ACC) on the following date:

🗓️ Date: September 16, 2025 (For Third-Year BSCrim students)
🗓️ Date: September 17, 2025 (For Third-Year BSBA, BSAB, DAFT, BTVTED, BSIT, BSHM, BSIT Fourth-Year and Grade 12 students)

REMINDER: For the workshop, please remember to bring 1 laptop per group to maximize your learning experience! 💻

Get ready for an insightful session on "Upholding Research Integrity: The Compass of Ethical Inquiry"! See you there!