CMIDE head presents 3 research papers at international conference in India
Contributing to Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation’s research output and international academic engagement, Asst. Prof. John Rover Sinag, head of the Center for Marketing Innovation and Digital Engagement, presented three research papers at the IEEE International Conference on Emerging Trends in Information, Communication & Systems (ICETICS 2026) held July 10-11 in hybrid mode in Bhopal, India.
ICETICS 2026 brought together researchers, developers, practitioners and educators working in computational intelligence, information systems and communication networks. The conference provided a venue for cross-disciplinary discussions on emerging challenges, intelligent solutions and opportunities for research collaboration.
Asst. Prof. Sinag presented “A Human-Centered Design Framework for Understanding FoMO in Social Media Use,” co-authored with Gino Cabrera of Southern Luzon State University. The study explored a human-centered design perspective in understanding fear of missing out, or FoMO, in the context of social media use.
He also presented “A Capability–Compliance–Sustainability Framework for Future Multimedia Design Ecosystems.” The paper represented his research work under the School of Graduate Studies of Mapua University as one of his PhD papers, where he examined a framework integrating capability, compliance and sustainability in future multimedia design environments.
Completing the three presentations was “Bias-Aware Systematic Review of AI-Based Mental Health Detection Using Social Media: A PRISMA and PROBAST(+AI) Analysis,” co-authored with Janela Reis Babaran-Sinag of the College of Arts and Sciences. The study reviewed artificial intelligence-based approaches to detecting mental health conditions using social media data while examining potential bias through established systematic review and assessment frameworks.
The research presentations expanded the University’s participation in international academic forums while highlighting multidisciplinary work involving social media, artificial intelligence, mental health and multimedia design. The collaborations also connected MSEUF researchers with academic partners beyond the University.
The participation supported the University’s commitment to research-based knowledge, global competitiveness and excellence in research by providing an international platform for presenting multidisciplinary studies. It also reflected the core values of Excellence, Mindfulness and Unity through research collaboration and the development of studies responsive to emerging issues in technology, communication and well-being.
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being — The systematic review on AI-based mental health detection contributed to research on technology-supported approaches to understanding mental health concerns.
- SDG 4: Quality Education — The international research presentations supported scholarly development, knowledge exchange and research engagement within and beyond the University.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure — The studies explored artificial intelligence, multimedia systems and human-centered digital frameworks that contribute to innovation in information and communication technologies.
