Ceafa Undergraduate Research Guidelines: Batangas State University
Ceafa Undergraduate Research Guidelines: Batangas State University
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Gov. Pablo Borbon Main Campus II,
Alangilan, Batangas City
CEAFA Undergraduate Research Guidelines
Copyright © 2015
CEAFA Research Office
CEAFA Undergraduate Research Guidelines
UNIVERSITY VISION
UNIVERSITY MISSION
The University passionately strives to achieve its vision and carry out
its mission by adhering to the following core values:
Faith
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TITLE PAGE i
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Vision ii
Mission ii
University Core Values ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduc on 1
II. University Research Thrusts and Priori es 1
III. College Research Thrusts and Priori es 2
IV. Dura on and Course Requirements for the
Research/Project 3
V. Composi on of Research/ Project Groups 3
VI. Selec on Criteria for a Research/Project Adviser 4
VII. The Panel of Examiners 4
VIII. Topic approval 5
IX. Student Researchers and Adviser Requirements 6
X. Research/Project Documenta on 8
1. Sec on and Content 8
A. Preliminaries 8
B. Main Body of the Research/Proj ect 10
C. References and/or Bibliography 10
D. Appendices 10
E. Referencing and Cita on Style 11
2. Wri ng Guidelines 11
A. Text 11
B. Spacing, Paragraphing and Inden ons 12
C. Page Numbering and Margins 12
D. Tables and Figures 13
3. Prin ng and Distribu on 16
A. Paper and Ink 16
B. Binding 16
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X. Research/Project Documenta on
4. Journal Paper and One‐page Abstract Guidelines 17
5. Submission to Turni n So ware 17
6. Hardcopy Submission Requirements 19
7. Oral Defense Schedule 20
8. Research/Project Assessment 20
XI. A achments 21
Defense Invita on Le er 22
Transmi al Le er for Adviser 23
Sample Title Page 24
Sample Approval Sheet 25
Outline of Business Feasibility Studies 26
Project Development Feasibility Template 31
Author Guidelines for 10‐page Summary of Student
Theses/Researches 34
Guidelines for the One‐Page Abstract of Student
Theses/Researches 35
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I. Introduc on
The set of guidelines for research and project study undertakings
inside this pamphlet is intended for undergraduate students of the College
of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts. The purpose of this guide is to
ensure that uniform policies and procedures will be observed in the conduct
of undergraduate researches and project studies in the College. Moreover,
this shall assist both the students and faculty in the Methods of Research
class as well as the assigned research/project adviser/s who will supervise
the research ac vi es. It is strongly recommended that this pamphlet be
used as primary reference material in the Methods of Research course or in
other equivalent courses.
II. University Research Thrusts and Priori es
The University shall pursue thrusts and priori es which may be
subjected to review at least annually by each area: Architecture, Engineering
and Technology; Agriculture and Natural Science; Environment and
Biodiversity; Entrepreneurial and Business; and Educa on, Mathema cs and
Social Sciences to make the Research Program of the University responsive
to the emerging needs and to environmental changes and development,
depending on research competencies available, appropriateness to the local
needs, and availability of resources.
The following thrusts and priori es are based on the na onal, regional
and provincial agenda of the government iden fied through agenda se ng
and road mapping among research personnel, deans, faculty researchers,
students and external stakeholders.
Food
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Informa on and Communica ons Technology
Manufacturing and Process Engineering
Science and Mathema cs; and
Educa on and Social Sciences
III. College Research Thrusts and Priori es
Material Science
Instrumenta on and Process Control
Biochemical Engineering
Food Processing and Packaging
Environmental Management
Construc on Materials and Management
Electronics Systems
Mechatronics and Robo cs
System Rehabilita on
Energy Audit
Prototype Development
Energy Sources and U liza on
E‐Commerce Applica on
Convergence Technologies
Web Interfaces
Ergonomics
Opera ons Research
Structural Design and Analysis
Work system / process improvement
System Engineering analysis and design
Architectural design
Adver sing design
Technopreneurship
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IV. Dura on and Course Requirements for the Research/Project
Each program curriculum prescribes the research/project dura on and
the equivalent credit units. The course instructor assigned in Research
Methods/Project 1 will discuss the components and requirements of every
course within the research/project extent. The proponents will undergo two
oral defenses. The first is a proposal presenta on and the other is the
completed research/project presenta on, both of which are done in the
presence of a duly cons tuted panel of examiners.
V. Composi on of Research/ Project Groups
It is recommended that students work in teams of three or more
members depending on the complexity of the research/project upon the
approval of the department chairperson and/or Research Instructor.
However, they are also not discouraged in working individually or in pairs.
Collabora ve research/project requiring mul disciplinary members in the
team is also highly encouraged. The departments involved, through the
chairpersons, shall document the extent and details of collabora on.
Regrouping:
Regrouping is considered only when a member or two members le the
team before the proposal presenta on and not when the project has been
started already. Accordingly, the reasons for such must be valid, evaluated
and accepted by both the adviser and course instructor. The member/s le
behind may either choose to con nue with the research/project or join
other team/s, upon approval of course instructor and/or department
chairperson.
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VI. Selec on Criteria for a Research/Project Adviser
The proponents in consulta on with the Department Chairperson and
Research Instructor shall choose an adviser from the college/department’s
set of faculty experts. The adviser shall be chosen on the basis of any of the
following condi ons:
At least with an aligned master’s degree/units in the area of the
research/project
Must have effec vely completed a similar research /project
beyond the bachelor’s degree
With reputable industry experience
With at least two years residency in the department/college and
has previously served as panel of examiner of completed
researches/projects.
As much as possible, the adviser should be a full‐ me faculty member of the
university. If the need arises, an outside technical consultant may be allowed
subject upon the approval of the Department Chairperson. Research/project
advisers should handle at most seven group advisees in any given term to
provide quality supervision and monitoring. In the event that the adviser
becomes unavailable, a subs tute adviser shall be immediately assigned by
the course instructor with the approval of the department chairperson.
VII. The Panel of Examiners
All individuals involved in the examina on and approval of a research/
project is referred to as the panel of examiners.
Members of the panel shall be created from the set of faculty experts
of the college/department by the research instructor and approved by the
department chairperson. The primary criteria for selec on will depend on
their educa onal background and field exper se. Preferably, there must be
at least one master’s degree holder ver cally aligned to the proponents’
degree or with equivalent industrial experience.
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The panel shall be composed of one chairman and two members. The
chairman shall be chosen as the faculty member with the most qualified
educa on, industrial experience, and/or research/project experience. Oth‐
erwise, the chairman will be selected on collegial basis. An external mem‐
ber who is a well known expert in the area or field of the research/project
may be also invited in case no qualified faculty member will be available. For
researches/projects with industry collabora on, a company representa‐
ve may also serve as an external member.
Likewise, a faculty member/external panel is only allowed to sit as
chairman up to one‐half of the total number of researches/projects at any
period of me. On the other hand, there shall be no limita on in the assign‐
ment of panel membership. In the event that the chairman or a panel mem‐
ber fail to fulfill his/her duty to physically and ac vely par cipate in the oral
presenta ons (either proposal or final) resul ng to delay of the schedule of
defense arrangements whereas majority of the other panel members are
present, the research instructor in coordina on with the department
chairperson shall ensure that a replacement and jus fica on will be in‐
stantly made.
Moreover, as part of the administra ve responsibili es, the College
Dean may sit during any of the oral presenta ons. It is a duty of the College
Dean to monitor whether standard scholarly works such as research/project
undertakings are properly implemented.
VIII. Topic approval
Students will submit topics to their research instructors. Topic should
include tle and brief descrip on of the study. Topics will be screened and
accepted by the research instructors. All accepted topics by the research
instructor will then be submi ed to the department for pre evalua on. The
department chairperson and 2 or more senior faculty members will be part
of the pre evalua ng team. All topics approved by the department will then
be subjected for proposal defense. The panel of members for the proposal
defense may or may not be from the pre evalua ng body.
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IX. Student Researchers and Adviser Requirements
This document provides general informa on for students concerning
research/project requirements. It is essen al that the students understand
the research/project assessment and consequently what is expected of
them, the adviser and the panel of examiners. A transmi al le er addressed
to the adviser will be given. (See A achments) In par cular, the following
project requirements which students, advisers, and panel of examiners are
expected to follow.
The student researchers must:
familiarize themselves on the research/project guidelines and policies
keep a log book recording all project work carried out and details of
their project ‐ dates, results, references, calcula ons etc. This should be
available at all mes for possible inspec on by the adviser,
maintain regular contact with their adviser to report the progress of
their work, as well as raise any issues or concerns (at least twice a
month)
ensure that their log book is signed by the adviser at an absolute
minimum of once every 2 weeks
get their research/project inspected by the adviser within the
allocated period,
inform their adviser where their project work will be performed and
where they can be contacted during the me‐tabled project period,
submit all documents and informa on on the dates prescribed,
in special cases, inform and ask approval of the adviser and the panel of
examiners for the changes that will be done on the topic presented and
approved in the proposal.
strictly follow the schedule of research/project ac vi es and submit
required documents posted by Adviser, Department Chairman and the
Defense Panel
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The adviser is expected to:
Ensures that the study proposed by the students conforms to the
standards of the department/college and has immediate or poten al
impact on the research thrusts of the university,
provide reasonable assistance to aid the comple on of the project,
be able to evaluate if the research/project can be completed in the
prescribed dura on or period,
clearly define the aims and objec ves of the project and the
envisioned result/s,
maintain regular contact with the students to supervise their research/
project progress and help resolve impasse and conflicts.
sign project log book along with suitable comments, advice etc. at least
once every two weeks,
keep a record of their contact with the student and the project work
done in accordance with guidelines contained within this research/
project informa on booklet,
Meets the team regularly (at least twice a month, NOTE: the team must
seek proper appointment)
Reviews thoroughly all deliverables at every stage of the Research /
Project, to ensure that they meet the department's standards. The ad‐
viser may also require his/her Proponents/Researchers to submit pro‐
gress reports regularly.
Recommends the team for proposal and final oral presenta on (It is
assumed that the project has been evaluated in terms of readiness and
completeness)
Must be physically present during the proposal and final oral
presenta on to provide support and clarifica ons for and in behalf of
the team.
Ensure that all necessary revisions, sugges ons and recommenda ons
are included in the deliverables before final submission and acceptance.
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X. Research/Project Documenta on
The research/project documenta on should be typed, double‐spaced
on standard‐sized paper (8.5" x 11") with 1" margins on all sides. You should
use a clear font that is highly readable. It is recommended to use 12 pt.
Times New Roman font. Others may use 11 pt. Arial font but it should be
consistent all throughout the study.
The following informa on specifies the report wri ng guidelines that
must be observed in all research or project documenta on for purpose of
consistency.
Page Header
Indicated in the header (for chapters 1 to 5 only except on the first page for
each chapter) is the chapter number and its tle, e.g., authors’ name.
Should be italized and in 11 pt font Times New Roman or 10 pt font Arial.
Example of header:
Title of the Paper Chapter I: The Problem and its Background
Persincula, M. R. F., Bituin, E. B.
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B. Main Body of the Research/Project
The main body of the research /project study document is divided into
chapters, sec ons, and sub‐sec ons. The chapter’s tle and contents
(subtopics for each program will depend on the field/area of study and type
of research/project/feasibility study). However, all must have at least the
following:
Introduc on
Literature Review
Methods
Results and Discussions
Summary, Conclusions and Recommenda ons
C. References and/or Bibliography
References. An alphabe cal detailed list of sources that have been cited
within the text.
Bibliography. A list of all references consulted in preparing the document,
whether cited or not.
Categorize bibliography as published and unpublished. Under published
materials are references from and sub‐categorized as books, encyclopedia,
dic onary, magazines, newspapers, journals, electronic downloads and
under unpublished materials are thesis and disserta ons.
The list of references is arranged alphabe cally and single‐spaced, but
separated by blank line. Type the first line of an entry from the le but
indent the succeeding lines by five le er spaces.
D. Appendices
An appendix or appendices, if any, should be a er the References and
or/ Bibliography. Appendices include original data, preliminary tests,
tabula ons, ques onnaires, tables that contain data of lesser importance,
very lengthy quota ons, forms and documents, computer printouts and
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other per nent documents such as transcript of interview (if interview was
used) among others. Appendices should be arranged chronologically as they
are cited in the main text. Use capital le ers of the English alphabet to track
appendices.
A single appendix is labeled “APPENDIX” on the contents page, with or
without a tle. (If using a tle, it should be wri en as “APPENDIX: TITLE”)
The first page of the appendix itself is labeled by the word
“APPENDIX” (centered) and a tle capitalized and centered a er a skip line.
Several appendices are labeled “APPENDICES” on the contents page, with
subsequent lines each containing n indented alphabe c iden fier and tle
such as “A: SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE”; other lines (labeled B, C etc.) follow
as needed. . The appendices proper are then each labeled as “APPENDIX
A” (centered) followed a er a skip line by the tle centered and capitalized.
Appendix pages should be numbered as con nua on of the text.
E. Referencing and Cita on Style
This guide recommends using Harvard style and guidelines.
2. Wri ng Guidelines
A. Text
The general text shall be encoded using any word processing so ware
such as Microso Word or OpenOffice Writer, using either Arial 11 or
Times New Roman 12.
All symbols shall be from an acceptable font. Text in figures and in ta‐
bles must be readable, and the font size shall not be smaller than 9
point.
Text should be jus fied on both sides.
All signatures on the approval page must be original and signed using
sign (ink) pen. The document must be signed by the Chairman of the
Panel, the panelist, the Adviser, the College Dean.
Correc ons: The following should be strictly observed.
Strikeovers, interlinea ons or crossing‐out of le ers or words are
unacceptable.
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No erasures.
The use of liquid paper and of transparent tape for patching is not
acceptable in any form.
Materials must be printed on one side of the paper only.
B. Spacing, Paragraphing and Inden ons
The general text of the manuscript shall be double spaced.
Single‐space should be used in tables with more than ten (10) rows,
quota ons with more than ten (10), line cap ons with more than 2
lines and bibliographic entries.
Paragraph inden ons shall be five (5) spaces.
C. Page Numbering and Margins
The preliminary pages are numbered in consecu ve lower case Roman
numerals in the upper right‐hand corner .
The text and all reference pages, including the Appendices, are
numbered consecu vely in Arabic numbers, beginning with 1 on the
first page of the text.
Number all pages consecu vely throughout the paper in the upper right
‐hand corner, ½ inch from the top and flush with the right margin.
Every page on which any typing or drawing appears has a number.
Inserted pages numbered 10a, 10b, 10c, etc., are not acceptable.
The posi on of the page number should not be altered by horizontal or
ver cal placement of the Table or Figure.
For every page, the le margin should be four (4) cen meters or 1 ½
inches. Margins on other sides shall be two and a half cen meters or
one inch. Margin specifica ons are meant to facilitate binding and trim‐
ming. All informa on including page numbers should be within the text
area. The margin regula ons must be met on all pages used in the the‐
sis/project document including pages with figures, tables, or illustra‐
ons.
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D. Tables and Figures
The purpose of tables and figures in documents is to enhance your
readers' understanding of the informa on in the document. Most word
processing so ware available today will allow you to create your own tables
and figures, and even the most basic of word processors permit the
embedding of images, thus enabling you to include tables and figures in
almost any document.
“Table” is a tool generally used to designate tabulated numerical data
or text in the body of the document and in the Appendices. “Figure” is
generally used to designate other non‐verbal material (such as graph or
illustra ons) included in the body of the document and in the Appendices.
Number all tables sequen ally as you refer to them in the text (Table 1,
Table 2, etc.), likewise for figures (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.). Abbrevia ons,
terminology, probability level values must be consistent across tables and
figures in the same ar cle. Likewise, formats, tles, and headings must be
consistent. Do not repeat the same data in different tables.
Data in a table that would require only two or fewer columns and rows
should be presented in the text. More complex data is be er presented in
tabular format. In order for quan ta ve data to be presented clearly and
efficiently, it must be arranged logically, e.g. data to be compared must be
presented next to one another (before/a er, young/old, male/female, etc.),
and sta s cal informa on (means, standard devia ons, N values) must be
presented in separate parts of the table. If possible, use canonical forms
(such as ANOVA, regression, or correla on) to communicate your data
effec vely.
Like the tle of the paper itself, each table must have a clear and
concise tle. When appropriate, you may use the tle to explain an
abbrevia on parenthe cally. Keep headings clear and brief. The heading
should not be much wider than the widest entry in the column. Use of
standard abbrevia ons can aid in achieving that goal. All columns must have
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headings,
even the stub column, which customarily lists the major
independent variables.
In repor ng the data, consistency is key: Numerals should be
expressed to a consistent number of decimal places that is determined by
the precision of measurement. Never change the unit of measurement or
the number of decimal places in the same column.
Prepara on of Tables
Every table should be given a number and should be cited in the text by
that number, either directly or parenthe cally.
Numera on of tables should be chronologically con nues through the
text or the whole book. Arabic numerals are used.
The tle or cap on set above the body of the table should iden fy the
table briefly.
Give each row and column a heading so the reader knows to what it
refers.
A table may be placed sideways (landscape) on the page. Place the
table cap on sideways also so that all parts can be conveniently read
together.
The first le er of a variable/factor inside the table should be
capitalized.
Legend should be placed below the table where the symbol or acronym
was first used, in ten (10) point font size, italicized and single‐spaced.
Symbols should be used for level of significance.
Prepara on of Figures
Numera on of figures should be chronologically con nued throughout
the text or whole book. Arabic numerals are used.
Title or cap on is set below the figure.
Define abbrevia ons and symbols used in each figure
All figures must be placed immediately a er the page where a
par cular figure number is men oned.
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All figures must be well explained in the text.
The word “Figure” should be spelled out.
A period follows a er the number of the figure.
Figures should be oriented ver cally whenever possible.
Photographic illustra ons to be used in the document must with
original photographs or high quality reproduc ons.
Placement
All tables and figures are placed either at the top or bo om por on of
the page.
Tables, figures, and plates must first be introduced in textual form
before its presenta on.
The loca on on the page, in regards to the table or figure, in which you
place each label must be the same loca on for every table or figure.
The page on which the table/figure appears is numbered consecu vely
with the main text. This page number is used in the List of Tables or List
of Figures.
If a table or figure is on more than one page, the first page is the one
listed on the List of Tables or the List of Figures.
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3. Prin ng and Distribu on
A. Paper and Ink
The paper required must conform to the following requirements:
Color: White
Size: 8 ½ by 11 inches
Substance: 20 or higher gsm
Prin ng must be done in ink jet or laser printers.
Text, tables and figures must be printed in black ink only. Use line types
symbols, shading, and pa erns to dis nguish between data. If color is
essen al to the content, all copies must contain original color
presenta ons printed in the highest quality, permanent ink, or
presented as photographic prints.
Duplica on Processes and Materials. All computer typing must be of
le er quality. The le ers must be appearing fully formed and the font
type must be legible and unambiguous.
B. Binding
Two (2) original hard bound copies are required for submission to the
following: College/Campus Research Office and Library but the
department and adviser may also request for a copy of the study.
The color of the hard bound cover of the research/project document
for all programs in the College is maroon.
All le ers in the cover shall be in gold, font 14 using Bookman Old Style
Cover ‐ Hard cover must be bound in maroon cloth and embossed in
gold, and should contain the tle of the thesis, and full name of the
student. Thesis tle should appear two inches from top of the page.
Student’s full name should appear two inches from the bo om of the
page.
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Spine ‐ The spine is stamped in gold as follows:
If the bulk of the document necessitates two or more binders, the
separa on into volumes should come at the end of major divisions of
the document. The tle page is repeated in each volume and all are
iden cal, except for the words “Volume I” and “Volume II”, etc., just
below the tle. The tle pages of Volumes I, II, III, etc., are neither
counted nor numbered. All other preliminaries are in Volume I. In
numbering the text and the pages of Reference Material, numbering is
con nuous from Volume I to the end of the last Volume.
4. Journal Paper and One‐page Abstract Guidelines
The college also requires that each research/project document be
submi ed along with a journal type paper of not more than ten pages. This
shall be the document format to be submi ed to Annual Student Forum,
publica ons, and research compe ons. The pa ern for this journal paper
submission is in the Appendix. Two (2) hard copies will be required to be
submi ed to the College/Campus Research Office and Adviser. So copy will
also be submi ed to the College/Campus Research Office thru electronic
mail.
5. Submission to Turni n So ware
All research or project reports and documenta on are required to be
submi ed to the Turni n so ware, a licensed an ‐plagiarism tool widely
used in the university, to ensure that scholarly works of the members of the
ins tu on are held to the highest standards and maintained at a high level
of dignity. The instructor assigned in the research course shall be responsible
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For members of the ins tu on are held to the highest standards and
maintained at a high level of dignity. The instructor assigned in the research
course shall be responsible for the whole submission process using the
so ware. Turni n result will be required to be submi ed in the College/
Campus Research Office.
The following shall be the basis of assessing the similarity index of the
Turni n so ware for undergraduate research works:
The following shall be the basis of assessing the similarity index of the
Turni n so ware for undergraduate feasibility study works:
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7. Oral Defense Schedule
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ATTACHMENTS
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Defense Invita on Le er
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Sample Title Page
MODELLING AND COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF RADIX‐2R
FFT ALGORITHM USING PIPELINED ARHITECTURE
A Research Study
Presented to the Faculty of
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Batangas State University
Alangilan, Batangas City
In Par al Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
Bobadilla, Raz Renan D.
Chavez, Zen Monique E.
Cruzada, Daryl Vincent G.
Espiritu, Vonn Edmhar C.
Montenegro, Paulo D.
March 2015
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Sample Approval Sheet
APPROVAL SHEET
In par al fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor
of Science in Electronics Engineering, this research study “Modelling and
Compara ve Analysis of Radix‐2r FFT Algorithms using Pipelines
Architecture” , submi ed by Raz Renan D. Bobadilla, Zen Monique E.
Chavez, Daryl Vincent G. Cruzada, Vonn Edhmar C. Espiritu and Paulo D.
Montenegro is hereby accepted.
___________________________________
ENGR. RALPH GERARD B. SANGALANG
Adviser
Approved by panel on oral examina on with a grade of ______.
________________________
Dr. GIL B. BARTE, PECE
Chairman
________________________________ ________________________
ENGR. DIVINA GRACIA D. RONQUILLO ENGR. ALBERTSON D. AMANTE
Accepted as par al fulfillment of the requirements for the degree
of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING.
_________________________ ________________________
DEAN, CEAFA
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Outline of Business Feasibility Studies
Execu ve Summary ‐ should be included at the beginning of the report. In 2‐3
pages, the main points of the feasibility study are summarized for a quick
review. The execu ve summary provides the reader with an overview of the
feasibility study and will help them see the en re picture before they read the
details. Some decision‐makers may only read the execu ve summary. Thus,
the execu ve summary should be concise and include the major findings of
the study followed by a recommenda on.
I. Project Summary
A. Name of the Company
B. Loca on
C. Descrip ve Defini on of the Project
D. Project’s Long Range Objec ves
E. Feasibility Criteria
F. Highlights of the Study
1. History
2. Project Time table and Status
3. Nature of the industry
4. Mode of Financing
5. Investment Cost
G. Major Assump on and Summary of Findings
1. Market Feasibility
2. Technical Feasibility
3. Financial Feasibility
4. Management Feasibility
5. Socio‐Economic Feasibility
Market Study
A. Nature of the Business
1. Name of the product/service/system – popular and scien fic
(if any) and the reasons for choosing it.
2. Proper es of the product/service/system – physical, chemical
and/or agronomic.
3. Uses of the product/service/system – as a finished
commodity, as an input to other produc on ac vi es.
4. Major users of the product/service/system – individual and/or
firms.
5. Geographical areas of dispersion – where the product/service/
system is mostly found or used.
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B. Analysis of the Market
1. Demand – An analysis of demand is part of the important task
of iden fying the needs of consumers and determining
whether they are willing and have the capability to pay for
the products a business is contempla ng on producing. In
forecas ng the demand, one takes into considera on not
only produc on and importa on figures of the past, but also
such other factors as credit availability, income distribu on,
popula on growth, price varia ons, age composi on, the
degree of urbaniza on, tastes and preferences, money sup‐
ply, GNP, and so on.
The size, nature and growth of total demand for the product/
service/system must be determined in the following manner:
a. Who and where is the market? Segment the market ac‐
cording to type, manner of use, income classifica on,
loca on, age, etc.
b. What is the total domes c demand from the historical
point of view? (Consump on for past 10 years). If there
is a foreign market, you should include it in the study.
c. Evaluate demand growth pa erns in the past and project
the future demand by applying appropriate projec on
methods. (Projec on for the next 10 years) Methods of
Projec on: Arithme cal Straight line, Arithme cal
Geometric Curve, Sta s cal Straight line, Sta s cal
Parabolic, etc.
d. Who are the major consumers of the product/service/
system? Who are the current and poten al client of the
product/service/system and where are they located?
2. Supply – The supply situa on may be determined as follows:
a. Determine historical domes c supply as comprised by local
produc on and importa ons for past 10 years.
b. Evaluate supply growth pa erns and project future supply
by applying appropriate projec on methods. (Projec on
for the next 10 years) Methods of Projec on: Arithme ‐
cal Straight line, Arithme cal Geometric Curve, Sta s cal
Straight line, Sta s cal Parabolic, etc.
c. Who are the major producers of the product/service/
system? Who are the current and poten al producers of
the product/service/system and where are they located?
d. What are the produc on capabili es and brands used by
the current producers?
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3. Demand‐Supply Analysis – It is now essen al to combine the
findings on the demand and supply situa ons. The analysis
may be conducted in the following manner:
a. Compare the demand and supply trends. Use historical
data for the analysis.
b. Determine the amount of unsa sfied demand through
poten al market.
c. Determine the share of the market by establishing the
proposed produc on volume (determined in the technical
study) as against the total market size.
4. Price study – Establish the product’s selling price, taking into
considera on all of the following: the market segment tar‐
geted, the opera ng costs and expenses (determined in the
technical and financial study), and compe tor’s price.
Likewise, es mate the increases foreseen in subsequent
years.
5. Marke ng Program – The marke ng program should be the
end product of a market study.
III. Technical Study
Describe enough of how and where the enterprise will manufacture,
source or create and deliver the final product or service to be able to
es mate costs. The following should be given considera ons:
A. The Product/Service
B. Manufacturing / Service Process
C. Plant Size and produc on/Service Schedule
D. Machinery and Equipment
E. Plant Loca on
F. Plant Layout
G. Building and Facili es
H. Raw Materials
I. U li es
J. Waste disposal
K. Labor Requirements
L. Investment Cost
IV. Financial Study
A. Project Cost
B. Source of Funds
1. Different financing schemes were evaluated for each compo‐
nent of the project.
2. These schemes are the major considera on in coming up with
the following alterna ve scenarios for the en re project
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C. Basic Financial Projec ons
The project has adopted certain assump ons in its financial
projec ons
D. Financial Statement
The financial analysis is based on a ten (10) year period. The Cash
Flow, balance sheet and Income statements are prepared for each
component of the project to evaluate individually its financial
viability.
E. Financial Viability Criteria
The financial viability of the components of the project is
evaluated based on the following criteria:
Financial Ra o. There are aspects of opera ng performance and
financial condi on we can evaluate from financial ra os: (1.)
Liquidity Ra o provides informa on on a company’s ability to
meet its short‐term immediate obliga ons. (2.) Asset Man-
agement or Ac vity Ra o relates informa on on a company’s
ability to manage its resources (that is, its assets) efficiently.
(3.) Financial Leverage Ra o provides informa on on the de‐
gree of a company’s fixed financing obliga ons and its ability
to sa sfy these financing obliga ons. (4.) Profitability Ra o
provides informa on on the amount of income from each
dollar of sales.
Net Present Value. The net present value (NPV) is the major crite‐
rion at which the financial viability of the project is evaluated
to. This criterion requires that each component of the project
should have a posi ve NPV to become financially viable since
only at this point (when NPV is at least equal to zero) that the
project can expect not only to recover the ini al capital in‐
vestment and to earn a rate of return equal to the discount
rate, but also to receive an addi on to the real net worth
equal to the posi ve amount of the NPV.
Financial Internal Rate of Return. The financial internal rate of
return (FIRR) criterion is best stated in the form of a decision
rule, to wit: “Accept any project when its FIRR is greater than
the opportunity cost of capital”. Hence, each component of
the project is subjected to FIRR the results of which serve as
one of the basis for determining the financial viability of the
said components. The FIRR takes into considera on the ini al
investments, working capital and cash inflows generated
throughout the project life.
F. Financial Analysis Summary
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V. Socio‐Economic Study
An economic analysis was done to determine the project’s desirabil‐
ity in terms of its net economic contribu on to the society. Data from the
market, technical and financial aspects of the project study were u lized to
project the economic costs and benefits of the project. Among the items con‐
sidered were the resource flows emana ng from the project, the externali es
and other intangible effects of the project.
Economic Benefits. The iden fied economic benefits of the project
came from and can be classified according to major sources.
Economic Costs. The economic costs iden fied in this project are those
that involve the use of real resources, classified into: Capital Costs,
and Opera ng and Maintenance Costs.
Valua on of Benefits and Costs
VI. Organiza on and Management Study
Poli cal and Legal Considera on
Project Organiza on and Management
Manpower Requirements
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Project Development Feasibility Template
Execu ve Summary ‐ should be included at the beginning of the report. In 2‐3
pages, the main points of the feasibility study are summarized for a quick
review. The execu ve summary provides the reader with an overview of the
feasibility study and will help them see the en re picture before they read the
details. Some decision‐makers may only read the execu ve summary. Thus,
the execu ve summary should be concise and include the major findings of
the study followed by a recommenda on.
I. Background Informa on ‐ Provide a brief overview descrip on as a point of
reference for the remainder of the document. In addi on, include the
following:
A. Scope and Objec ve
B. System/Project Overview
1. Responsible organiza on
2. System name or tle
3. System code
4. System category
Major applica on: performs clearly defined func ons for
which there is a readily iden fiable security considera on
and need
General support system: provides general network support
for a variety of users and applica ons
5. Opera onal status – (Opera onal, Under development or Under‐
going a major modifica on)
6. System environment or special condi ons
C. Project References ‐ Provide a list of the references that were used in
prepara on of this document. Examples of references are:
Previously developed documents rela ng to the project,
documenta on concerning related projects standard procedures
documents.
D. Points of Contact
Informa on ‐ Provide a list of the points of organiza onal contact
(POC) that may be needed by the document user for informa‐
onal and troubleshoo ng purposes. Include type of contact,
contact name, department, telephone number, and e‐mail
address (if applicable).
Coordina on ‐ Provide a list of organiza ons that require coordina‐
on between the project and its specific support func on (e.g.,
installa on coordina on, security, etc.).
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E. Project Schedule
F. Major Assump on and Summary of Findings
II. Current Func onal System ‐ Descrip on of Current Func onal System ‐
Describe current func onal procedures of any exis ng system, whether
automated or manual. (Noted: Present the historical data for the past five
years of the following if possible)
1. Major processing and data flow of the current system(s)
2. Volume of work currently processed
3. Costs incurred in opera ng the current system
4. Skill categories and number of staff required to operate and
maintain the current system
5. Equipment used by the exis ng system
6. Any other factors that is unique to the current system.
III. Proposed System
A.Descrip on of Proposed System ‐ Present the overall system concept
and describe how the requirements will be met.
B.Improvements ‐ Describe the improvements of the system in terms of
the objec ves.
C. Time and Resource Cost ‐ Outline the me and resource costs, includ‐
ing the me and funding required for all ac vi es of the lifecycle, from
defini on through opera on and system re rement. It is impera ve to
use realis c es mates. When making the es mates, remember to in-
clude such factors as the current workload of personnel, staff absences
due to vaca on and illness, lead me for procurement of equipment
and so ware, and staff training.
D. Impacts ‐ In the following subsec ons, describe the an cipated im‐
pacts of the proposed system, including poten al conversion problems.
1. Equipment Impacts ‐ Describe new equipment requirements and
changes to currently available equipment.
2. So ware Impacts ‐ Describe any addi ons or modifica ons to
exis ng applica ons and support so ware in order to adapt
them to the proposed system.
3. Organiza onal Impacts ‐ Describe any organiza onal, personnel,
and skill requirement changes.
4. Opera onal Impacts ‐ Describe the effects on opera ons, such
as:
User opera ng procedures
Opera ng center procedures
Opera ng center/user rela onships
Source data processing
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Data entry procedures
Data reten on requirements, informa on storage and
retrieval procedures
Output repor ng procedures, media, and schedules
System failure con ngencies and recovery procedures
5. Developmental Impacts ‐ Describe the developmental impacts,
such as:
Specific ac vi es to be performed by the user in support
of development of the system
Resources required to develop databases
6. Site or Facility Impacts ‐ Describe building or office modifica on
requirements.
7. Security and Privacy Impacts ‐ Describe security and privacy
factors that may influence the development, design, and
con nued opera on of the proposed system
IV. Project Development Analysis
A. Func onal Objec ves ‐ Analyze the an cipated func ons of the
system, considering such areas as new services, increased capacity,
legisla ve and policy requirements, privacy and security
requirements, audit controls, and target comple on date.
B. Performance Objec ves ‐ Iden fy major performance objec ves,
considering such areas as reduced staff and equipment costs,
increased processing speed, increased produc vity, improved
management informa on services, improved controls over
automated decision‐making system(s), and compliance with
regula ons.
C. Assump ons and Constraints ‐ Determine the assump ons and
constraints, such as opera onal life of the proposed system; period of
me for comparison of system alterna ves; input, output, and
processing requirements; financial constraints; changing hardware,
so ware, and opera ng environment; and availability of informa on
and resources.
D. Method or strategy employed ‐ (e.g., survey, weigh ng, modeling,
benchmarking, and simula on) to evaluate the proposed system to
arrive at a feasible alterna ve.
E. Evalua on Criteria ‐ Iden fy the criteria applicable to the
development process that will be used to determine the most
a rac ve system op on. Such criteria typically include cost, priority,
development me, ease of system use, or any combina on.
V. Cost Analysis
VI. Recommenda on
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GUIDELINES FOR THE ONE‐PAGE ABSTRACT OF
STUDENT THESES/RESEARCHES
ABSTRACT
The main tle should be wri en on the top, centered and in
Times 12‐point, all capitalized, author names and affilia ons are to be
centered beneath the main tle and in Times 11‐point, italicized. Include
email address possible. Author informa on should be followed by one
11‐point blank lines. The tle word “ABSTRACT” should be in 12‐point
Times, all capitalized, boldface type, centered. There should be one blank
(11‐point) line a er the abstract tle. The abstract should summarize the
contents of the paper and should contain at least 200 and at most 300
words. It should be set in Times 11‐point font size, italicized, jus fied.
Keywords: At least 5 words italicized in Times New Roman 11 point font
size.
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Author Guidelines for 10‐page Summary of Student
Theses/Researches
Tirso A. Ronquillo*, Kwansun Hideki**
*
Department of Electronics and Communica ons Engineering, Batangas State University
**
Division of Electronics and Computer Science, Osaka Prefecture University, Japan
E-mail: taronquillo@yahoo.com, kwansun@prefecture.ac.jp
Abstract
The abstract should summarize the contents of the paper and should contain at
least 120 and at most 200 words. It should be set in fully-justified Times 10-point
font size at the top of the left-hand column below the author information. There
should be two blank (10-point) lines after the abstract. The title word “Abstract”
should be in 12-point Times, boldface type, centered relative to the column, ini-
tially capitalized.
Figure 1: Example of a figure with cap on. Cap ons should be set in 9‐point boldface
Helve ca or Arial.
Figure 2: Short cap ons should be centered.
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2.5 Headings
Headings should be capitalized (i.e., nouns, verbs, and all other words ex‐
cept ar cles, preposi ons, and conjunc ons should be set with an ini al capi‐
tal) and should, with the excep on of the tle, be aligned to the le . Words
joined by a hyphen are subject to a special rule. If the first word can stand
alone, the second word should be capitalized (e.g. Font‐Style, First‐Order).
Otherwise, the second word should not be (e.g. Pre‐scanning, Post‐
processing). The font sizes are given in Table 1.
Table 1: Formats of headings
Heading level Font Example
Title:centered 14pt bold New Algorithm
st
1 ‐order 12pt bold 1. Introduc on
nd
2 order 11pt bold 2.1 Classifica on
3rd order 10pt bold 3.1.1 Data Set.
Except third level heading which we discourage to use, headings should be
ini ally capitalized, flush le , with one blank line before, and one a er.
2.5.1 Third‐Order Headings. Third‐order headings use boldface, ini ally
capitalized, flush le , and proceeded by one blank line, followed by a period
and your text on the same line.
2.6 Footnotes
Use footnotes sparingly (or not at all!) and place them at the bo om of the
column on the page on which they are referenced. Use Times 8‐point type,
single‐spaced.
2.7 Illustra ons, Graphs, and Photographs
All graphics should be center‐jus fied and accompanied with a self‐
contained cap on. Please ensure that any point you wish to make is resolva‐
ble in a printed copy of the paper. Resize fonts in figures to match the font in
the body text, and choose line widths which render effec vely in print. Many
readers (and reviewers), even of an electronic copy, will choose to print your
paper in order to read it.
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2.8 Equa ons
Equa ons should be wri en using Equa on Editor as shown below and refer‐
enced using ‘Cross‐reference’, as shown in Eq. (1).
(1)
3. Conclusions
The Conclusions sec on should be the last numbered sec on of the paper,
followed by the Acknowledgements sec on (if applicable) and the reference list.
Acknowledgements This work was supported by the Japan Research
Founda on Grant funded by the Japanese Government.
4. References
List and number all bibliographical references in 10‐point Times, single‐spaced, at
the end of your paper. When referenced in the text, enclose the cita on number
in square brackets, for example [1]. Where appropriate, include the name(s) of
editors of referenced books.
[1] G.D. Hong and K.S. Yoo, “Mul media Database Management – Requirements and Is-
sues,” IEEE mul media, Vol. 1, No. 2, pp. 24‐33, 2007
[2] G.J. Lim, G.D. Hong, and M.H. Kim, Mul media and Imaging Databases, Morgan Kauf-
mann Publishers, San Francisco, Calif., 2005
[3] S.M. Bellovin and M. Merri . Augmented Encrypted Key Exchange: A Password-Based
Protocol Secure Against Dic onary A acks and Password File Compromise. In Proc. of the !
st CCS, pages 224‐250. ACM Press, New York, 1993.
[4] P. MacKenzie. The PAK Suite: Protocols for Password- Authen cated Key Exchange. Bell
Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, Muray Hill, NJ 07974 USA, April 24, 2004.
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Notes:
Almost always, there is no sec on devoted for the literature review in all re-
search papers in a journal. It is suggested that you discuss in the Introduc on
some related concepts, research findings and parallel studies done by other
researchers in your field of interest while carefully acknowledging those au-
thors in your references.
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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Engineering, Architecture and Fine Arts
Contributors
Dr. JESSIE A. MONTALBO
(CEAFACS DEAN, 2013)
Dr. GIL B. BARTE
(CEAFACS Associate Dean, 2014)
Dr. ELISA D. GUTIERREZ
(CEAFA DEAN, 2014)
Engr. PAULINA M. MACATANGAY
(CEAFA Associate Dean, 2015)
Department Chairperson
Engr. ELENOR M. REYES (EE)
Engr. ROCEL D. GUALBERTO (PETE/ME)
Engr. MARY ROSE F. PERSINCULA (CHE/FE)
Engr. DIVINA GRACIA D. RONQUILLO (ECE/ICE/MEXE)
Engr. AILE T. AMORADO (IE)
Engr. SUZETTE M. MERCADO (OIC—IE)
Engr. OLIVER S. DIMAILIG (CE/ENSE)
Arch. ROMMEL L. TUBIG (ARCHITECTURE & FINE ARTS)
Engr. DIVINA GRACIA D. RONQUILLO
CEAFACS RESEARCH COORDINATOR,2014
Engr. JANICE F. PERALTA
CEAFA RESEARCH COORDINATOR,2015