The International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors and Reviewers (IASPER) with the SEC Registration No. CN201433407 is inviting you to participate in the Training-Workshop on AI-Integrated Research Advising and Paneling on April 3-5, 2025 at Castle Peak Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines.

RATIONALE

The success or failure of a research student often depends on the quality of research advising and paneling, yet formal training in these areas remains scarce. Traditionally, research advisers and panelists rely on personal experiences and institutional norms when guiding students, often without structured methodologies or standardized best practices. However, the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and education has introduced new possibilities that can enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility of research advising.

In today’s digital era, AI is transforming academic workflows by streamlining literature reviews, improving manuscript quality, detecting plagiarism, and assisting in data analysis. These technologies increase research productivity and help ensure alignment with global publishing standards. Additionally, AI can assist research panelists in providing more objective, data-informed feedback while reducing human biases in research evaluations. Additionally, AI can assist research panelists in providing more objective, data-informed feedback while reducing human biases in research evaluations.

This Training-Workshop on AI-Integrated Research Advising and Paneling aims to modernize traditional advising and paneling practices while fostering responsible and ethical AI adoption in academic research.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

1. learn recent trends in thesis advising that guarantees the paper’s acceptance to peer reviewed publication;
2. formulate new policies and procedures to strengthen thesis advising and research paneling;
3. acquire non-directive techniques of research paneling;
4. apply AI technologies in research advising and paneling; and
5. establish mechanisms for external and foreign experts to assist research advisers and panelists.

CONFIRMATION

For interested participants, please send your confirmation slip (as attached) at [email protected] or register via Google Form at https://forms.gle/VTjYmhWTZtjzzez9A.

Confirmation of participation is required to reserve a slot for the Training-Workshop. The deadline for confirmation will be on March 27, 2025.

REGISTRATION FEE

The regular registration fee is 6,500.00 PHP inclusive of two days lunches, AM and PM snacks, training Kits, ID and certificates. The organizer will not be shouldering the accommodation of each participant since the training is in a live-out arrangement. A list of hotels will be provided as guidance to the participants reflecting the hotel address and contact information, estimated rate per night, and proximity to the hotel venue.

Deadline of payment for regular registration will be on March 27, 2025. For onsite payments the following additional documents are required: Travel Order, Hotel Accommodation, and Flight Details, among others.

RESOURCE SPEAKERS

DR. MARY GRETCHEN F. CHAVES
Associate Professor 7
Dean of the UP Cebu School of Management
University of the Philippines Cebu

Asso. Prof. Mary Gretchen F. Chaves, is currently the Dean of the UP Cebu School of Management and serves as the Treasurer of the UP Cebu Education and Research Foundation, Inc, UP Cebu’s foundation arm. She graduated BS Business Management (cum laude) from UP Cebu College (1981and obtained the degree Master of Management (Business Management), also from UP Cebu College (1992). Through a UP Faculty Fellowship, Asso. Prof. Chaves obtained her Doctor of Business Administration (with distinction) from the Graduate School of Business, Professional Schools, Inc., De La Salle University Manila (2003).

Asso. Prof. Chaves has held various leadership positions and membership in standing and college committees of UP Cebu, having been the Chair of UP Cebu Research Ethics Committee, and was also the Coordinator of the Office of Internal Linkages and the Assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, particularly during the emergency remote learning due to the Covid 19 lockdowns. She is regularly invited to evaluate and peer-review papers for conference presentations as well as for publication and has been invited to provide the keynote speech in academic conferences. She also is invited to provide trainings on teaching business and management research. Other than presenting papers in conferences, both national and international, Asso. Prof. Chaves has also served as session manager at some of the conferences. Her academic publications are on the areas of consumer behavior and management education. She is at present working on two studies involving the evaluation of the Senior High School ABM track teachers and training the teachers on classroom action research.

Over the years, she has served as MBA bridge course trainer in Case Writing analysis. In 2014, Asso. Prof. Chaves was selected to be among the first batch of trainees to the case writing project of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in partnership with RTI International. Her case study was one of the first to be published in the William David Institute Publishing of the University of Michigan. Under the allowable limited practice of profession, Asso. Prof. Chaves engages in business and marketing consulting and conducts commissioned business and market intelligence/research studies, either directly commissioned by clients, or as a third-party provider, commissioned by marketing consulting firms. During her Sabbatical, Asso. Prof. Chaves taught at Colorado Mesa University, USA, as a visiting professor from August to December 2019.

DR. GENARO VIRADOR JAPOS
Professorial Chair, Business and Governance
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
President, Philippine Association of Institutions for Research, Inc.

Dr. Genaro V. Japos is a distinguished leader in the academic and research community, known for his contributions to integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in academic training across the Philippines. A Professorial Chair Holder at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Business and Governance, Dr. Japos has a proven track record of advancing high-level research at both national and international levels. As the first Filipino scholar with five doctoral degrees in Education, Management, Human Resource Management, Instructional System, and Organization Development, he brings unparalleled expertise to his role as an educator, researcher, and innovator.

Dr. Japos’s contributions also include founding and managing peer-reviewed journals recognized by the Commission on Higher Education and indexed in Thomson Reuters, Proquest, and EBSCO. Additionally, he has served in key administrative positions such as Dean at Father Saturnino Urios University and Vice President and Director of Research at Liceo de Cagayan University.

As an early advocate for AI in research, Dr. Japos has spearheaded and organized AIfocused workshops and training sessions throughout 2023 and 2024, equipping educators and researchers with essential AI skills for academic and scientific advancement. His initiatives include groundbreaking sessions on AI-Integrated Research Advising and Paneling, AI-Driven Techniques in Research Writing, and Generative AI in Scientific Writing. These programs have successfully reached professionals from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, reinforcing the Philippines’ position as a proactive player in AI-assisted research.

PERSONALIZED INVITATION LETTER

Kindly provide us the following details should you wish to request for a personalized invitation letter:

• Name to address the invitation letter (complete name, designation, company/school)
• Name to address the letter of invitation (Thru): (complete name, designation, company/school)
• Email address to send the invitation letter
• Email address to send the CC of the invitation letter

Payment Details

Payment through Bank:

Name of Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Address: Georgetown Cybermall, RN Pelaez Blvd. Kauswagan, Cagayan de Oro City 9000
Account Name: International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors and Reviewers, Inc.
Account Number: 8991-0002-76 (Peso Checking Account)

Payment through GCASH (GCASH to BPI Bank Transfer Option):

Name of Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Account Name: IASPER INC
Account Number: 8991000276

Payment through Western Union, Palawan or MLhuillier:

Name of Recipient: Gayle T. Salalima
Address: 4-2f Montblanc Bldg. 848., Burgos corner Chavez Sts., Cagayan de Oro City 9000, Philippines
Contact No: (0917) 713 6816

Contact Details

MS. GAYLE T. SALALIMA
Executive Director
[email protected]
+63917-713-6816 (mobile)
http://aseanresearch.org/iasper