RESEARCH FORMAT

APPLICATION: A DEVICE FO
THE INSTITUTIONAL
RESEARCH COMPLIANCE
PRESENTED BY:
DE LIMA, SHAWN MICHAEL T.
MAYNIGO, JHYNIECEL P.
MAYNIGO, MARJORIE R.
ALEGRIA, ERICSON A.
DE VERA, KURT Z.
IDOS, JIMMY D.
PEREZ, ALEX E.
 BACKGROUND
• Dr. Tamara Fudge
• Haubrich-Hass, 2012).
• scribbr.com, 2012
Formatting is important. This method defines not
just how sources are to be cited and referenced, but
how the paper should look overall. There are certain
requirements that needs to be followed correctly
before it can be approved. Line spacing, margin,
alignment, font type, font size, highlighting, and
indentation are all example of formatting.
Formatting a research paper shouldn’t take more
time than the research itself. Knowing the most
important parts of a research paper helps
researchers outline their paper quickly. It can also
help to guide and frame their research.
OBJECTIVES
• To determine the present application used by
the PhilCST in formatting an institutional
research compliance.
• To determine the problems encountered with
the present application used.
• To determine the functional requirements
needed in the development of the proposed
application.
• To determine the features that can be added in
the development of a research format
application.
• To determine the extent of compliance of the
application to ISO 25010 Software Quality
Standard.
PARADIGM OF THE STUDY
 CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
LinkedIn text formatter is a service provided by
linkedin-makeover.com. This is a very basic tool with few
features. This tool allows users to bold, italicize, bold
italicize, script, bold script, and double underline text.With
the related concept of LinkedIn Text Formatter, the
researchers developed and designed Research Format
Application: A Device for the Institutional Research
Compliance. The proponents adopted some features and
functionalities that helped the PhilCST researchers to lessen
their workload and burden.
 METHODS

Research Design

 The researchers gathered the requirements needed to

develop the proposed application. In gathering data,
the researchers used a descriptive–developmental
method combined with modified waterfall to get more
efficient and accurate data.
 METHODS

Population and Locale of the Study

 The research study was conducted at the Philippine College of Science and
Technology located at Old Nalsian Road, Calasiao, Pangasinan. The
researchers had chosen this school since it has been observed that they are
most likely to use the research formatting application for research
purposes.
 The sample method to be utilized by the researchers will be convenience
sampling, and they come up with twenty five (25) total numbers of
respondents. For the testing of the System, there are five (5) IT Experts as
respondents.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Present application used by the PhilCST in formatting an
institutional research compliance

 Using Microsoft Word Application (96%).

Microsoft is very common and most likely to be use in terms of doing research paper since it is useable
whether online or offline. (GoSkills Ltd., 2022).
 Using Google Docs (64%)
Using Google Docs is a good medium for students to create online documents and edit them online while they
are collaborating with other students (Brodahl et al., 2011; Abrams, 2019).
 Using WPS (Writer, Presentation, and Spreadsheets) (40%)
According to Nestor Gilbert (2022), WPS Office has a world-class text editing application called Writer which
is fully compatible with Microsoft Word.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Problems encountered with the Present application used
 Editing process is more time consuming (68%)
Editing is a process in which a writer or editor attempts to improve a draft for publication by correcting
inaccuracies and by making words and sentences clearer, more precise, and more effective. (Enago
Academy, 2022).
 It needs improvement for document security (40%)
According to the Microsoft Support (2022), files from the Internet and from other potentially unsafe
locations can contain viruses, worms, or other kinds of malware that can harm the computer.
 Unusual symbols are difficult to locate. (36%)
If the Word document contains a font that is not installed or is incompatible with the system, if the Word
document is corrupted, or if the Word documents being transferred over the internet have been edited on
multiple platforms/systems, the Word file may open with strange symbols or gibberish (David S Yip,
Researcher 2017-present).
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Functional requirements needed in development of the proposed application
 Has video tutorial for new users. (64%)
These studies have primarily focused on examining how information should be presented in a video and
how learning from instructional video could be supported by engaging learners with exercises or other
learning tasks (De Koning et al., 2018; Poquet et al., 2018).
 Can copy and paste and upload a file. (56%)
One of the properties that Word allows the user to save with a document is a title for the document. If the
user use this property with new documents, it can create a way for Word to automatically name the
document by looking at the title provided (Allen Wyatt, 2018).
 Can edit and format existing documents. (40%)
According to Patrick Kamau (2021), editing and formatting documents make it more appealing in
Microsoft Word. The best thing about Word is that it highlights any error that have been made, whether it
is a typo, a misspelling, or a grammar error. Some errors will be automatically corrected as typed.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Features that can be added in the development of the research format

application
 User can access the application as long as there is internet connection. (84%)
For Microsoft Word and Office aficionados, the best possible free online alternative for their document
editing needs is definitely Word online, which comes as part of the Office Online suite. (Investintech.com,
Inc., 2022)
 The docx file can be converted into pdf. (52%)
PDF files are commonly used is that it allows for data encryption. This makes it difficult for unauthorized
people to access files. (Topteny.com, 2022)
 Settings to change logo of the header for replacement. (40%)
The logo grabs attention, makes a strong first impression, is the foundation of brand identity, is memorable,
separates from competition, fosters brand loyalty, and is expected by the audience/ users (Tailor Brands,
2022).
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Extent of the compliance of the application to ISO 25010 Software

Quality Standards

Functional Suitability
Functional Suitability is the capacity of system to provide specified
functions to enable users to achieve specified goals with accuracy and
completeness in a specified context of use (Montagud, 2016). The weighted
percentage is 4.15%, which means the majority of the evaluators agree with the
functional suitability of the system.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Performance Efficiency
Performance Efficiency pillar includes the ability to use computing resources
efficiently to meet system requirements, and to maintain that efficiency as demand changes
and technologies evolve (Amazon Web Services, Inc., 2020). The weighted percentage is
4.6%, which means that the majority of the evaluators agreed with the performance of the
system.

Compatibility
Compatibility is the capacity for two systems to work together without having to be
altered to do so. Compatible software applications use the same data formats (Techtarget,
2022). The weighted percentage is 4.2%, which means the majority of evaluators agree with
regards to the Compatibility of the system in terms of hardware and software.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Usability
Usability testing refers to evaluating a product or service by testing it with representative
users. Typically, during a test, participants will try to complete typical tasks while observers
watch, listen and takes notes. The goal is to identify any usability problems, collect qualitative
and quantitative data and determine the participant's satisfaction with the product (Usability.gov,
2022). The weighted percentage is 4.4 %, which means the majority of evaluators strongly
agree with regards to the Usability of the system in terms of effectiveness and efficiency.
Reliability
Reliability refers to whether research methods can reproduce the same results multiple
times. If your research methods can produce consistent results, then the methods are likely
reliable and not influenced by external factors (Indeed Editorial Team, 2022). The weighted
percentage is 4.2 %, which means the majority of evaluators agree with regards to the
Reliability of the system.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
Security
Security means the protection, guarding or defence of persons, property (real and/or intellectual) or
the Realm from threats posed by crime, terrorism, or business malpractice. It is the business of dealing with
the risks presented by such threats and the creation of a response and/or defence to them. (Register of
Chartered Security Professionals, 2020). The weighted percentage is 4.34%, which means the majority of
evaluators strongly agree with regards to the Security of the system.

Maintainability
Maintainability is defined as the probability that a failed component or system will be restored or
repaired to a specified condition within a specified period or time when maintenance is performed in
accordance with prescribed procedures (ScienceDirect, 2021). The weighted percentage is 4.53%, which
means the majority of evaluators strongly agree with regards to the Maintainability of the system.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

Portability
Portability is defined as the capability of a program to be
executed on various types of data processing systems without
converting the program to a different language and with little or no
modification (Joinup - European Union, 2020). The weighted
percentage is 4.2%, which means the majority of evaluators agree with
regards to the Portability of the system.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

System Evaluation According to ISO 25010 Software Quality

Standards

The Average Weighted Percentage is 4.33%. This meant that the majority of the
evaluators strongly agreed that the proposed system is in compliance with ISO 25010
Software Quality Standards in terms of Functional Suitability, Performance Efficiency,
Compatibility, Usability, Reliability, Security, Maintainability, and Portability of the
system.
 CONCLUSIONS

 According to the findings of this study, the present application that PhilCST
used until now is manual checking hardcopy of correcting and editing of every
file or document. As a result, it consumes a lot of time to be able to finish
checking all the papers. For this reason, the implementation of the application is
very important.
 The result shows that the majority of respondents had problems encountered
with the present application used in the research format application. This shows
that with the MS Word Application, all the underlying problems in the manual
process will be resolved based on the findings.
 CONCLUSIONS

 Based on the finding, the top 3 selected by the respondents presents the functional
requirements needed in the development of the application. With the result of the
study, the researchers conclude that the top 3 choices must be implemented and
accomplish to make the application the best way to human errors.
 The findings of the study revealed the top 3 features that the respondents had been
chosen for the development of the study. This features serves as the tools that will
make the application more appealing, accurate, and will makes it different from
other application.
 The Research Format Application: A Device for the Institutional Research
Compliance met the standard criteria of the ISO 25010 Software Quality Standard
 RECOMMENDATIONS

 The researchers recommended that the application be transferable to various

data processing platforms without having to convert it to a different
language.
 The researchers suggested that the application for formatting the
Bibliography be made accessible.
 The researchers recommended that the application be accessible without
using Internet Connection.
 The researchers also recommended that the subtitles of each chapter be
automatically bolded.
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