NPBRC Book of Abstracts
What is the Northern Philippines Business Research Conference (NPBRC)?
The Northern Philippines Business Research Conference (NPBRC) is an annual gathering of scholars, industry practitioners, faculty researchers, and students from across the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region, with the goal of sharing research findings, fostering collaboration, and promoting innovation in business and social science disciplines. Since its inception, the NPBRC has served as a vital platform for presenting interdisciplinary research that addresses regional, national, and international issues. The conference is co-organized by Northwestern University (NWU) and partner institutions such as University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) and University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao (USLT), among others. Each year, the conference highlights a relevant theme focused on sustainable development, innovation, entrepreneurship, education, and inclusive economic growth in Northern Philippines and beyond. The NPBRC has grown steadily, with increasing numbers of submissions, participants, and partner institutions over the years—evident from its well-documented Book of Abstracts that showcases the quality and diversity of academic contributions.
Rationale of the Book of Abstracts
The Book of Abstracts is a curated compilation of research abstracts presented at the NPBRC each year. It serves several essential purposes:
- Academic Repository: It documents the scholarly outputs shared during the conference, making them accessible to researchers, students, and policymakers.
- Networking Tool: It enables future collaborations by identifying authors and institutions working on similar topics.
- Reference Material: Faculty members, students, and practitioners can use the abstracts to guide further research, inform policy, or shape curricular development.
- Showcase of Excellence: The Book of Abstracts provides tangible proof of the NPBRC’s continuing commitment to research excellence and regional knowledge development.
By compiling the abstracts in one volume, the organizers aim to preserve institutional memory, support research dissemination, and reinforce the relevance of evidence-based decision-making in business and policy.
Objectives of the Book of Abstracts
The publication of the Book of Abstracts serves the following objectives:
- To document and disseminate research presented during the conference for academic and public access.
- To highlight emerging trends and critical issues in business, entrepreneurship, education, and governance through the lens of research.
- To encourage collaboration and scholarly engagement among institutions in Northern Philippines and partner universities across Asia.
- To inspire a culture of research and publication among students and faculty by showcasing exemplary outputs.
- To contribute to the long-term vision of positioning Northwestern University and its partners as research-driven institutions committed to inclusive development.
Frequency of Issuance: Book of Abstracts of NPBRC
The Book of Abstracts for the Northern Philippines Business Research Conference (NPBRC) is issued annually, in line with the annual staging of the conference. Since the 1st NPBRC, each edition has produced a compiled volume of research abstracts presented during that specific year’s conference.
