Six research papers by Xavier University graduates and faculty members were presented at the recently concluded 11th Eastern Asia Society in Transportation Studies (EASTS) International Conference in Cebu City.
With the theme “Resilient and Inclusive Transportation Systems through Smarter Mobility,” the Transportation and Built Environment Team of XU led by civil engineering professor Dr Anabel Abuzo showcased cutting-edge researches in Mindanao transportation studies.
Moreover, Engr Jefferson R Vallente Jr was recognized as “Outstanding Presentation Awardee” for his paper titled An Analysis of Pedestrian Traffic Safety in Public School Zones in Cagayan Oro City.
The research papers presented were:
AY 2014- 2015 Civil Engineering Undergrad Research:
PP1327- Pavement Distress Evaluation Using Pavement Condition Index around Agora Market, Barangay Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City by Risa Gwen Jacquez Martinez and Dr Anabel Abuzo
AY 2012- 2013 Civil Engineering Undergrad Research:
PP1344- An Analysis of Pedestrian Traffic Safety in Public School Zones in Cagayan de Oro City by Engr Jefferson R Vallente Jr, Engr Ferven Cabugao and Dr Anabel Abuzo
AY 2014- 2015 Kinaadman Research Center – Kinaadman Support for Student Research Grantee:
PP1332- A Traffic Congestion Study of Non-signalized Intersections along Yacapin Captain Vicente Roa, Yacapin-Osmena, Justiniano R Borja-Capt. Vicente Roa and JR Borja-Osmeña Streets in Cagayan de Oro City by Jude Albert Uy Añana, Kevin Calma, Carlo Flores, Dennis Tantoy and Dr Anabel Abuzo
PP1343- On-street Parking Evaluation of Downtown Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City by Francis Vincent G Camomot, David Jorey Alfaro, Allison Cyril Escalante, Hipolito Bair and Dr Anabel Abuzo
AY 2013- 2014 Office of International Cooperation and Networking - IASTE Exchange:
PP1292- Environmentally Sustainable Paratransit by Martin Smoliner, Dipl.-Ing. and Dr Anabel Abuzo
AY 2013- 2014 Graduate Research:
PP1401- Agent-Based Mobility Simulation Model for Disaster Response Vehicles by Engr Elvira Bustamante Yaneza, Engr Gerardo Doroja and Dr Anabel Abuzo
All these papers were submitted for publication in different international journals, namely, Journal of EASTS Conference Proceedings, The Journal of EASTS Volume X, and The Journal of Asian Transportation Studies.
EASTS is composed of transportation experts from 19 countries. Its primary objectives are to foster and support excellence in transportation research and practice, and to stimulate professional interchange in all aspects and modes of transportation.