Dr. Christopher Ryan Maboloc ranks first among researchers at Ateneo de Davao University (AdDU) in terms of publications in Scopus-indexed journals, with 27 publications, according to the latest report from Elsevier’s SciVal, a research analytics platform that tracks scholarly output and research performance.
Maboloc is followed by Dr. Alejandro Espera, who has 25 publications, and Dr. Vladislav Papper, with 22. Prof. Raul Vincent Lumapas ranks fourth with 14 publications, while Dr. Renyl B. Barocca and Dr. Randall Espina share the fifth position, with 13 publications each.
Rounding out the university’s top ten are Dr. Eleonor Palconit, with 11 publications; Dr. Doris Montecastro, with 10; and Dr. Maria Andrea O. Bonsocan and Dr. Nelson H. Enano, with nine publications each.
Dr. Maboloc has published papers with major academic publishers, including Springer, SAGE, Cambridge University Press, and Oxford University Press. His work has appeared in journals such as Techne: Research in Philosophy & Technology, Philosophia: A Global Journal of Philosophy, Journal of Public Health, and Journal of Human Values.
The rankings highlight the research contributions of AdDU faculty members across a range of academic disciplines. Their scholarly work reflects the university’s research engagement in fields such as engineering, computer science, the natural sciences, and robotics, among others.
The results also demonstrate the multidisciplinary character of research at Ateneo de Davao University, where scholars contribute to the advancement of knowledge through specialized inquiry, academic collaboration, and publications in internationally indexed journals.
Scopus-indexed publications are one measure of research productivity and scholarly visibility. Through SciVal, Elsevier provides institutions with tools to analyze research output, collaboration patterns, citation performance, and other indicators that can inform research planning and development.
Maboloc’s position at the top of the reported rankings marks a notable achievement in his academic career and underscores his contribution to the university’s research output. More broadly, the results recognize the work of AdDU researchers whose publications contribute to ongoing academic conversations and the development of knowledge in their respective fields.
As the university continues to strengthen its research culture, the contributions of its faculty members remain important to its pursuit of academic excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful engagement with local and global challenges.