University of Luzon: College of Nursing and Midwifery

17/08/2026

Statement on the Research Portfolio and Strategic Direction of the College

The University of Luzon College of Nursing and Midwifery has a documented portfolio of 16 scholarly outputs authored or coauthored by College-affiliated researchers. This portfolio comprises 11 journal articles currently indexed in Scopus, four additional journal manuscripts formally accepted for publication, and one Springer Nature book chapter already in production.

The 16 outputs represent several areas of nursing scholarship rather than a single research specialization. The 11 currently indexed articles include five outputs addressing nursing education and student outcomes, five addressing clinical and population health, and one examining nursing leadership. The forthcoming works include one nursing-education study, one study connecting heat exposure with nursing students’ academic functioning, two maternal-child health studies, and one scholarly chapter on planetary health.

Based on this portfolio, nursing education and student development constitute the College’s most established research concentration. The College’s work in this area examines simulation and clinical performance, academic and licensure outcomes, peer-supported learning, faculty-student learning environments, and students’ experiences of educational disruption.

Within this broader concentration, climate-resilient and planetary-health nursing education is being developed as an emerging strategic research focus. This direction is presently supported by two Scopus-indexed publications on nursing students’ academic experiences during flood disasters, one accepted study on heat exposure and perceived academic functioning, and one Springer Nature chapter examining the relationship between planetary systems and human health. These outputs provide an initial scholarly foundation, but the College does not claim that all 16 works concern climate resilience or planetary health.

Accordingly, the College describes its current research identity as encompassing nursing education, clinical and population health, maternal-child health, and nursing leadership, with a developing strategic concentration in climate-resilient and planetary-health nursing education. Through additional empirical studies, faculty-student research, curriculum integration, and national and international collaboration, the College intends to consolidate this emerging concentration into a sustained and recognizable program of scholarship.

16/08/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗨𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗠 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧–𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 | 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡 𝗔 𝗤𝟭-𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗘𝗗 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗔𝗟

The University of Luzon College of Nursing and Midwifery proudly announces the acceptance for publication of the research article, “Heat Exposure and Perceived Academic Functioning among Nursing Students in a Tropical Higher Education Setting: A Qualitative Study,” in the Journal of Research in Nursing, an international peer-reviewed journal published by SAGE.

The Journal of Research in Nursing is recognized as a Q1-ranked journal in the Research and Theory category according to the 2025 SCImago Journal Rank, with an SJR of 0.71 top 6. Acceptance in a journal of this standing represents a significant scholarly accomplishment and affirms the relevance of research emerging from nursing education in the Philippines.

The study was undertaken by Khate Ross Costales, Princess Erika Caburnay, John Brenan Cerezo, Princess Lara Domingo, Sherluck Solis, and Dr. Jordan Llego. Their work exemplifies the value of student–faculty collaboration in developing research that is academically rigorous, contextually grounded, and responsive to contemporary health and educational concerns.

Drawing from the experiences of nursing students in a tropical higher-education setting, the study examines how heat exposure is encountered across commuting, campus movement, waiting periods, classrooms, and other learning environments. It presents heat not simply as temporary physical discomfort but as a cumulative daily burden that students perceive as affecting their concentration, information processing, productivity, motivation, participation, and general well-being.

The research also draws attention to the influence of ventilation, crowding, institutional facilities, daily mobility, and unequal access to coping resources on students’ experiences of heat. Its findings provide a timely basis for strengthening hydration support, facility maintenance, ventilation and cooling systems, occupancy management, and heat-sensitive academic scheduling. Through this work, the researchers contribute to the growing discourse on climate-responsive nursing education and the responsibility of educational institutions to provide safe and supportive learning environments.

This achievement is more than the acceptance of another manuscript. It demonstrates what becomes possible when students are given meaningful opportunities to participate in scholarly inquiry and when faculty members cultivate an environment in which mentorship, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity can flourish. It also reflects ULCONM’s continuing commitment to advancing nursing knowledge through research that speaks to the realities experienced by students and communities.

Congratulations to Khate Ross Costales, Princess Erika Caburnay, John Brenan Cerezo, Princess Lara Domingo, Sherluck Solis, and Professor Jordan Llego on this remarkable accomplishment. May this milestone inspire more students and faculty members to pursue research that is relevant, socially responsive, and capable of contributing to nursing education and practice beyond institutional and national boundaries.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗨𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗠 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

30/07/2026

A milestone built through collaboration, mentorship, and shared commitment to improving nursing education.

The University of Luzon College of Nursing and Midwifery proudly celebrates the acceptance for publication of “Improving Learning Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease Care Through Structured Peer Study Groups: A Quality Improvement Project” in Teaching and Learning in Nursing, a Q2-ranked international journal with an SJR 2025 score of 0.62.

This achievement is especially significant as it represents the first Quality Improvement project of the College to be accepted for publication. More importantly, it demonstrates the scholarly potential of genuine student–faculty collaboration, where classroom challenges are transformed into systematic, evidence-based interventions with practical value for nursing education.

This also marks the 11th Scopus-indexed article of the College.

Congratulations to Rholee Rose Pascua, Danica Mae Gabriel, Algym Vien Dacayana, Keisha Ashley Hilario, Angelica Grado, and Dr. Jordan Llego for this remarkable accomplishment.

May this milestone inspire more students and faculty members to work together, investigate meaningful educational concerns, and contribute knowledge that strengthens nursing practice and learning.

Congratulations, ULCONM! Another meaningful contribution to nursing education and quality improvement.

29/07/2026

ULCONM continues to strengthen its visibility in the global scholarly community.

The University of Luzon College of Nursing and Midwifery proudly congratulates Dr. Jordan Llego on receiving peer-review invitations from the Journal of Tissue Viability, Digital Technologies Research and Applications, and Trends in Immunotherapy.

These invitations reflect the confidence of international scholarly journals in his academic expertise and professional judgment. More importantly, they highlight ULCONM’s continuing commitment to research excellence, scholarly service, and meaningful engagement beyond the institution.

Peer review is a vital responsibility that helps safeguard the quality, credibility, and integrity of scientific knowledge. Through this service, ULCONM contributes to the advancement of research across healthcare, technology, and the sciences.

Congratulations, Dr. Jordan Llego, and thank you for bringing greater honor and visibility to the ULCONM community.

17/07/2026

17/07/2026

Again and Again, ULCONM Advances in Global Scholarship

In the service of thy self (Lang, 2026)

The University of Luzon College of Nursing and Midwifery once again strengthens its presence in the international academic community through continued engagement in scholarly peer review. Invitations from Frontiers in Education and the completion of a review for Discover Psychology demonstrate that ULCONM’s expertise is repeatedly recognized by reputable scholarly journals.

These recurring opportunities are more than individual accomplishments. They reflect the growing visibility, credibility, and intellectual contribution of the College in safeguarding research quality and advancing evidence-based knowledge across disciplines.

Through the scholarly service of Dr. Jordan Llego, ULCONM continues—again and again—to represent the University of Luzon with academic integrity, professional excellence, and a sustained commitment to global research development.

Congratulations, ULCONM, for another milestone in scholarly service and international academic visibility.