NDMU Faculty Showcases Research in Intelligence Systems and Emerging Data Technologies at IEEE International Conference

BANGKOK, THAILAND — Notre Dame of Marbel University (NDMU) continues to strengthen its global research presence as Vince Marc B. Sabado, MSIT, Program Coordinator of the Computer Studies Department and the Master in Information Technology (MIT) Program of the Graduate School, successfully presented his research at the 23rd International Joint Conference on Computer Science and Software Engineering (JCSSE 2026) on June 25, 2026, at The Royal River Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.

Mr. Sabado presented the paper entitled "Establishing OCR Baselines for Filipino Dance Literature: A Comparative Evaluation of OCR Engines on Archival Texts," which was co-authored with Dr. Bobby D. Gerardo of Northern Iloilo State University, reflecting a collaborative research effort between the two higher education institutions. The study was presented under the conference track Intelligence Systems and Emerging Data Technologies, showcasing research on Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies for the digitization and preservation of archival documents.

The conference, held from June 24 to 27, 2026, was organized by the IEEE Thailand Section (IEEE Computer Society Thailand Chapter) in collaboration with the Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi. Recognized as a premier international conference in computer science and software engineering, JCSSE brings together researchers, academicians, students, and industry professionals from around the world to present cutting-edge research and foster international collaboration.

This year's conference featured 160 peer-reviewed research papers presented across 18 research topics, with participants from 25 countries, highlighting the diversity and global reach of the event.

The research establishes baseline performance metrics by comparing multiple OCR engines in recognizing archival Filipino dance literature. These findings provide a foundation for future developments in artificial intelligence-assisted document digitization, contributing to improved accessibility, preservation, and digital transformation of culturally significant archival resources.

Mr. Sabado's participation reflects NDMU's unwavering commitment to research excellence, innovation, and international academic engagement. It also highlights the University's continuing efforts to cultivate globally competitive researchers and produce scholarly work that advances technological innovation while contributing to the preservation of Philippine cultural heritage.

Through active participation in international conferences such as JCSSE 2026, Notre Dame of Marbel University continues to strengthen its position as a research-driven institution, fostering meaningful international collaborations and generating knowledge that creates impact both within the Philippines and across the global academic community.