The Davao del Norte State College (DNSC) is committed to becoming a research-intensive university in the next few years. As part of this plan, DNSC will host the 3rd International Research Festival (IRF) 2024, a multidisciplinary conference that will provide a platform for academic and research collaboration in the fields of biodiversity, technology and innovation, food innovation, humanities, culture, and education. The conference will attract peers and interested parties from within and beyond Mindanao. It will be an opportunity to create connections, nurture existing networks, and find new opportunities for collaboration, such as joint research and publications. As a small HEI located in the Global South, DNSC takes a huge step to stride in creating ripples worthy of attention from established academic figures as well as emerging scholars working on thematic areas relevant to DNSC's present and future trajectories.

"Futuring Together: Shaping Local Solutions, Leveraging Global Connections"

The theme underscores the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing local challenges through global partnerships, fostering innovation and sustainable development across disciplines.

• Must be written in English, single space, using Times New Roman font size 12, A4 Size (8.27" × 11.69").
• Must not exceed 300 words (excluding title, authors, affiliations, and keywords).
• Must include the title, author/s name/s, institutional affiliation/s, email address of the corresponding author, and 3–5 keywords.
• Must be structured with the following sections: Introduction/Background, Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
• Must indicate the thematic area and preferred mode of presentation (oral or poster).
• Abstracts will undergo a double-blind review process.
• Accepted abstracts will be published in the Conference Book of Abstracts with an ISBN.

• Each presenter is allotted 15 minutes for the presentation and 5 minutes for the Q&A/open forum.
• Presentations must be in English.
• Use Microsoft PowerPoint or compatible software.
• Slides should be clear, concise, and visually engaging.
• Presenters must bring their presentation in a USB flash drive and/or have a backup copy accessible online.
• Presenters must report to their assigned session room at least 15 minutes before the session starts.

Criteria	Percentage
Content and Organization	40%
Presentation and Delivery	25%
Mastery of the Subject Matter	20%
Ability to Answer Questions	15%
Total	100%

• Poster size must be 36 inches (width) × 48 inches (height) — portrait orientation.
• Must include: Title, Author/s and Affiliation/s, Abstract, Introduction, Objectives, Methods