May 2025 has been a remarkable month for the researcher and educator Dr. Romel C. Mutya, who emerged as one of the presenters across three international research conferences.
From May 21 to 23, Dr. Mutya impressed the jury at the 6th International Virtual Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Higher Education 2025, hosted by the International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors and Reviewers, Inc. Representing CTU-Danao Campus, he discussed his study titled “Influence of Leadership Styles on Good Governance Practices among Student Leaders in Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines.” The paper received notable recognition, earning Best in Oral Presentation, the Article Citation Award, and the highly sought-after Best Paper Award—a testament to the study’s relevance and scholarly contribution to higher education leadership discourse.
Just two days later, on May 25, Dr. Mutya continued his research journey at the 2nd ISTREL Transdisciplinary Research Conference 2025 and the 1st Southeast Asian Conference on Indigenous Peoples 2025, organized by the International Society of Transdisciplinary Researchers, Educators & Leaders (ISTREL). His presentation, “Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Snakes and Snakebites among Non-Medical College Students: A Mixed Method Approach,” accentuates an often-overlooked public health topic. His engagement gave him another recognition as a Research Presenter, further showcasing his versatility in discussing both social and scientific research topics.
Capping off the month, from May 29 to 31, Dr. Mutya participated in the Research Mastery Presentation Conference 2025, organized by the Asian Society of Researchers, Educators, and Inventors (ASREI) Inc. This event, designed to guide scholars through the process of research writing, revision, and publication, honored Dr. Mutya with the Best Research Presentation Award for his paper titled “The Interplay of Leadership Styles and Good Governance Practices as Predictors of Effective Leadership of Youth Government Officials: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach,” reinforcing his place as a outstanding figure in research communication and scholarly impact.
Dr. Romel C. Mutya’s outstanding series of achievements this May strengthened his academic profile while raising the representation of researchers from the CTU-Danao Campus on the global stage.
CTU-Danao Research Office