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CF Faculty Tops Most Cited Scientist in CLSU

Feb. 15, 2022

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Dr. Hazel Monica Peralta, an associate professor from the College of Fisheries (CF), ranked 137th among the top cited scientists in the country according to 2022 AD Scientific Index. Dr. Peralta is named as the most cited scientist in the university with her paper on “Phytoplankton succession in intensive marine shrimp culture ponds treated with a commercial bacterial product” having highest number of citations among her numerous researches with 89 excerpts since 2002. She was also recognized as the 3rd best scientist in the field of Fisheries in the country for the last five years. Further, some CLSU faculty-researchers also made it to the list of the most cited scientists including Dr. Renato G. Reyes, Vice President for Academic Affairs who was hailed as top scientist in Mycology and Dr. Edgar A. Orden, University President who ranked 2nd as best scientist in Veterinary Sciences under ruminant nutrition in the country. Majority of the publications of CLSU faculty-researchers are in the field of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Molecular Biology, Biodiversity, Biology, Bioproducts, Biotechnology, Diagnostic, Nanotechnology, Parasitology, Plant Pathology, and Water Quality. The AD Scientific Index is specifically measured based on Google Scholar’s citations, h-index, and i10 index indicating the total and the latest five-year productivity coefficients of the scientists. This measurement and ranking prove to be effective in assuring accountability and establishing credibility of the scientists and their research endeavors. The university takes pride in the roster of top scientists being instrumental in realizing CLSU’s vision to be a world-class National Research University.

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RIDe Fest 2025: Groundwork to Greatness of Innovation Impact

The Research, Innovation, and Development Festival (RIDe Fest) is an annual event that highlights the university's discoveries, knowledge, and impact in the community. This year’s festival began with the official Opening Program and the ceremonial inauguration of the Innovation and Extension Exhibit, setting a celebratory tone. This was followed by the rigorous 37th Annual In-House Review of Completed and Ongoing R&D Projects and the Research Poster Showcase. To conclude the first day of the festival, a Knowledge-Sharing Session on "Communicating Science Effectively through Social Media” with Content Creator and UPLB Asst. Prof. Ethan Hernandez was held, and attended by over 200 students, faculty members, and science communicators from nearby agencies. Day two fused community spirit with academic pursuits. The early morning Community Parade was followed by events that highlighted the talents, humor, and research-oriented mindset of the CLSU community, including the competitive RIDe Fest Quest and an enthusiastic Cook-off. Furthermore, research and innovation were amplified through the Student Researchers' Day, the continuation of the In-House Review, and an insightful Plenary Session: International Spotlight, featuring crucial updates on the Banana and Cacao Disease Management Project. The excitement continues with the highly anticipated Innovation Pitch Off and the Sustainability Summit, alongside the final day of the exhibit.

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