UPLB ICS Peak One

This study addresses the challenges faced by Hana- net Philippines Co. Inc., a trucking company based in Bi˜ nan, Laguna, transitioning from traditional human resource man- agement methods to a modern, web-based information system. The company, with 78 employees servicing 7 partners, has relied on pen-and-paper records and Excel spreadsheets for HR functions since 1999, which is prone to data insecurity and inefficiencies. This research details the development of a web-based employee information system using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) to centralize employee data management, streamline payroll processing, automate leave applications, and enhance overall HR operations. System eval- uation using Brooke’s System Usability Scale (SUS) with ten company employees resulted in a mean score of 76.75, indicating good usability. User feedback highlighted areas for frontend interface improvements while confirming the system’s effective- ness in addressing the limitations of manual processes. The successful implementation demonstrates how small businesses in the logistics industry like Hana-net can benefit from tailored information systems.

The rise of Online Delivery Service platforms dur- ing the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way customers get their everyday grocery items. A manifestation of this in UPLB, particularly in ELBids, a Facebook group for bidding items, is pasabuy, where a person does the item buying on behalf of mul- tiple people. Having inefficiencies of doing pasabuy on Facebook, a centralized platform is needed. PASABUY is a web application developed using TALL stack, that is tailored for people engaging in pasabuy transactions. With functionalities aligned to pasabuy transactions such as placing orders, monitoring status, and giving feedback, PASABUY garnered an average SUS score of 86.16 from twenty-eight (28) respondents.

This study introduces ConsoliBuy, a web-based platform built to simplify the transaction process for PasaBuy and Group Order services based in the Philippines. The system was designed to help sellers manage order forms, keep track of order statuses, and automatically send email updates to customers—all in one place. It was deployed live at consolibuy.store and tested by both customers and managers. Usability feedback was very positive, with customers giving it an average System Usability Scale (SUS) score of 90.83 and managers 87.75, both rated as excellent. Users appreciated the system’s clean interface, smooth experience, and time-saving features, especially the automated email updates to customers. While most needs were met, some helpful suggestions emerged from users, including payment invoice generation, improved filtering options, the ability to add product description, and support for uploading QR codes for payment methods.

PhDrivingSim is a computer game designed to teach its players about Philippine traffic laws and road signs based on the Philippine Driver’s Manual. The game was developed using the latest version of the Unity engine. Assets, including EasyRoads3d and PrometeoCar, sourced from the Unity Asset Store, were utilized for in-game elements. Blender was also used to modify 3D models to meet specific requirements. Players can choose from four different vehicles: a Car, Motorcycle, E- bike, and Bicycle. The game features a tutorial level followed by five distinct stages where players can explore and complete quests. Finishing without incurring any violations is one of the requirements to perfectly clear a stage. The game was evaluated based on three criteria: gameplay, enjoyment, and learning. Result show an average increase of 4.04 points in a 25 item quiz while receiving positive feedback from all three criteria.

Collaboration is one of the skills needed to be competent in the 21st century. However, applying this in Education remains a challenge as group formation relies on inefficient methods and students’ experiences are often overlooked. UniTeams Mobile Application proposes group formation using a Genetic Algorithm based on Educational Knowledge, Performance Score, Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Problem Solving Skills, and Adaptability Skills. The study were tested by 26 students enrolled in CMSC 57 for Academic Year 2024-2025, showing that groups formed with Genetic Algorithm outperformed traditional groupings as the survey shows a score of 108.58 and 105.46 respectively. This is supported by the scores of the students in 3 different sections, where two sections earned scores of 98.57 and 97.53 for the Genetic Algorithm and only 89.58 and 97.33 for Traditional Method, while one section tied. The mobile application was evaluated using a System Usability Scale (SUS) and the results indicated a good usability with an overall mean score of 74.26. These suggest that the UniTeams application has potential as a valuable tool to enhance group synergy and learning outcomes in the classroom.