Angelica Cortez

@neust.edu.ph

Professor VI, College of Education
Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology

Angelica Cortez


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RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

General Physics and Astronomy, Education, General Social Sciences, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
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Scopus Publications

68

Scholar Citations

4

Scholar h-index

2

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Technological Creativity Assessment Tool: Unlocking Students’ Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
    Angelica O. Cortez, Bernard Emil O. Cortez, Marheny Lukitasari
    TEM Journal, 2026
    Assessing students’ technological creativity remains a challenge due to the absence of standardized, product-based tools that capture both characteristic indicators and creativity constituents. Building on literature that emphasizes the need for authentic, performance-based assessment, the study developed and validated the Technological Creativity Assessment Tool (TCAT) through a developmental research design guided by the revised ADDIE framework. It was hypothesized that TCAT would demonstrate strong validity and reliability as an assessment instrument. Implementation testing involved 260 purposively selected experts, teachers, and students of science and technology-based courses, who evaluated five student-developed projects. Six AI programs also assessed TCAT and its validation instrument. Reliability analysis using Cronbach’s Alpha produced a coefficient of 0.92, confirming internal consistency. ANOVA tests revealed no significant differences in respondent assessments across five characteristic indicators and three technological constituents, with Bonferroni Post Hoc tests supporting these findings. Automated assessments likewise showed high reliability. Results affirm TCAT’s validity and reliability as a product-based tool for assessing technological creativity. Its applications extend to curriculum design and institutional evaluation, offering a scalable model for integrating authentic assessment practices in higher education.
  • INNOVATIVE AC-DC POWER SUPPLY: A VERSATILE DUAL-MODE APPROACH TO LOCALIZED SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTION
    Angelica O Cortez
    Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi, 2025
    In developing countries like the Philippines, outages of electricity supply in countryside are common caused by calamities resulting to isolation, thus, affecting the quality of life and delivery of instruction in the affected area. The developed Innovative AC-DC Power Supply Dual-Mode Distribution (ICPS-DMD) is a device created through product developmental research to provide a localized sustainable energy solution for isolated community households and schools in the mountainous Sitio Cabog in Dingalan, Aurora where the university adopted school is located. Validated assessment instruments with Cronbach Alpha = 0.94 were developed and utilized. Licensed electrical engineers employed in the university as experts assessed its design, materials used, and safety while local classroom teachers and parents, assessed the ICPS-DMD for functionality, usability, and safety. Data were analyzed employing one-tailed t-test for independent variables, One-way ANOVA and PostHoc Analysis for Multiple Comparison using SPSS v. 20. The ICPS-DMD facilitates and controls the direct use and safe utilization of 12Vdc electricity supply from a car battery and its conversion to 220Vac to provide electricity for household gadgets, appliances and instructional devices. Test results confirmed that the design and materials used to develop ICPS-DMD passed the assessment of experts with F-test = 2.233 and PostHoc analysis revealed no significant differences on the results. Said device was rated very functional, very useful, and very safe by the respondents with t-test=-1.80 in providing localized electricity supply for both 12Vdc and 220Vac powered devices. The device received patent recognition from the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.
  • Development and Validation of the STEM-DT Instrument: A Confirmatory Factor Analysis for Assessing Readiness STEM and Design Thinking Competencies
    Marheny Lukitasari, Ivayuni Listiani, Sri Utami, Irwandi Irwandi, Akhmad Sukri, et al.
    TEM Journal, 2025
    This research aims to develop and assess the STEM-DT instrument's validity, reliability, and external validity through small-scale implementation. The development process entailed three stages: literature review, expert validation, and small-scale trials. The research sample comprised 603 current and prospective teachers in a teacher professional program. The research findings indicated that the STEM-DT instrument effectively captured three key dimensions: identification and development of learning needs, innovation and collaboration in learning, and implementation and evaluation of integrated learning. These dimensions were supported by both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, demonstrating strong construct validity and an overall good model fit. The external validity assessment revealed that the instrument was able to differentiate STEM-DT abilities across diverse demographic groups. Gender differences were observed, with women showing a higher proficiency in STEM-DT abilities than men. Additionally, the study found that STEM-DT abilities varied with age, with older participants exhibiting stronger competencies than their younger counterparts. These findings underscore the instrument's robustness in measuring STEM-DT capabilities and its sensitivity to demographic variations, highlighting its potential utility in diverse educational contexts.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Technological Creativity Assessment Tool: Unlocking Students’ Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
    AO Cortez, BEO Cortez, M Lukitasari
    2026
  • Tailoring Pre-Service Teacher Training Program in Local Context for Special Education Needs of Learners
    A Cortez, BE Cortez, E Galman
    Southeast Asia Journal of Inclusive, Needs-Sensitive, Special Practices for … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • INNOVATIVE AC-DC POWER SUPPLY: A VERSATILE DUAL-MODE APPROACH TO LOCALIZED SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTION
    AO Cortez
    Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi 9 (2), 776-787 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Development and validation of the STEM-DT instrument: A confirmatory factor analysis for assessing readiness STEM and design thinking competencies
    M Lukitasari, I Listiani, S Utami, I Irwandi, A Sukri, R Hasan, AO Cortez
    TEM Journal 14 (1), 836 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Educational Research Methodology Trends of Southeast Asia English Major Undergraduate Theses: A Content Analysis
    M Maulina, U Dayana, R Nasrullah, D Geelan, AO Cortez
    AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan 16 (3), 3179-3192 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Assessing Job Performance: Employers’ Feedback on Bachelor of Elementary Education Graduates of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
    MR Tapadera, MJL Tomas, DM Andres, MAA Cabacungan, AO Cortez, ...
    Journal of Education and Teaching (JET) 5 (2), 201-214 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Personalized learning in action: Utilizing AI-powered tutors to bridge the gap in mathematics
    JI Alvarez, AO Cortez, MZ Alberto
    International Journal of Research Studies in Education 13 (8), 15-25 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Guidance and Counseling and Homeroom Guidance in Public Schools: How Do We Do in This Time of Pandemic?
    AO Cortez, SMA Galman, MJL Tomas, BEO Cortez
    3rd International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2022), 602-611 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Learning the Basic Skills in Industrial Arts: A Massive Open Online Course for Pre-service TechVoc Educators
    JR Angeles, AO Cortez
    3rd International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2022), 565-583 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2022)
    J Handhika, M Lukitasari, S Ricahyono, DA Nugraha
    Springer Nature , 2023
    2023
  • Smart City Innovation Among State Colleges and Universities and Rehumanizing Education in Society 5.0
    AG Ordanza-Cortez
    Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Education and Technology … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Social Media as Mobile Learning Oral Chat-Based Constructive Communication to Improve Speaking Skills
    TR Rahim, AO Cortez, SAV Narciso, A Said
    Decode: Jurnal Pendidikan Teknologi Informasi 3 (1), 139-150 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • MEETING THE NEEDS OF ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGED SECTORS: STATUS OF ALS FOR CAPABILITY BUILDING PROGRAM
    A Ordanza-Cortez
    NRCP Research Journal 22 (2), 173-195 , 2023
    2023
  • Social media as mobile learning oral chat-based constructive communication to improve speaking skills. Decode: Jurnal Pendidikan Teknologi Informasi, 3 (1), 139–150
    TRR Maulina, AO Cortez, SAV Narciso, A Said
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Teacher’s job satisfaction and its relationship with their work performance, professionalism, and commitment
    AO Cortez, SMA Galman, J Amaranto, MJL Tomas, MV Rufino
    Open Access Library Journal 8 (5), 1-10 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 29
  • Insecticidal effects of leaves, flowers and fruits of Lantana camara Linn. (Philippine Kantutay) on Musca domestica L. (Philippine Houseflies)
    AO Cortez
    Journal of Natural Products and Plant Resources 5 (5), 26-35 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 10

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Teacher’s job satisfaction and its relationship with their work performance, professionalism, and commitment
    AO Cortez, SMA Galman, J Amaranto, MJL Tomas, MV Rufino
    Open Access Library Journal 8 (5), 1-10 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 29
  • Insecticidal effects of leaves, flowers and fruits of Lantana camara Linn. (Philippine Kantutay) on Musca domestica L. (Philippine Houseflies)
    AO Cortez
    Journal of Natural Products and Plant Resources 5 (5), 26-35 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 10
  • Social media as mobile learning oral chat-based constructive communication to improve speaking skills. Decode: Jurnal Pendidikan Teknologi Informasi, 3 (1), 139–150
    TRR Maulina, AO Cortez, SAV Narciso, A Said
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • Social Media as Mobile Learning Oral Chat-Based Constructive Communication to Improve Speaking Skills
    TR Rahim, AO Cortez, SAV Narciso, A Said
    Decode: Jurnal Pendidikan Teknologi Informasi 3 (1), 139-150 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 4
  • Development and validation of the STEM-DT instrument: A confirmatory factor analysis for assessing readiness STEM and design thinking competencies
    M Lukitasari, I Listiani, S Utami, I Irwandi, A Sukri, R Hasan, AO Cortez
    TEM Journal 14 (1), 836 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Educational Research Methodology Trends of Southeast Asia English Major Undergraduate Theses: A Content Analysis
    M Maulina, U Dayana, R Nasrullah, D Geelan, AO Cortez
    AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan 16 (3), 3179-3192 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • Personalized learning in action: Utilizing AI-powered tutors to bridge the gap in mathematics
    JI Alvarez, AO Cortez, MZ Alberto
    International Journal of Research Studies in Education 13 (8), 15-25 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 3
  • INNOVATIVE AC-DC POWER SUPPLY: A VERSATILE DUAL-MODE APPROACH TO LOCALIZED SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTION
    AO Cortez
    Jurnal Ilmiah Ilmu Terapan Universitas Jambi 9 (2), 776-787 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Learning the Basic Skills in Industrial Arts: A Massive Open Online Course for Pre-service TechVoc Educators
    JR Angeles, AO Cortez
    3rd International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2022), 565-583 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 2
  • Tailoring Pre-Service Teacher Training Program in Local Context for Special Education Needs of Learners
    A Cortez, BE Cortez, E Galman
    Southeast Asia Journal of Inclusive, Needs-Sensitive, Special Practices for … , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Assessing Job Performance: Employers’ Feedback on Bachelor of Elementary Education Graduates of Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology
    MR Tapadera, MJL Tomas, DM Andres, MAA Cabacungan, AO Cortez, ...
    Journal of Education and Teaching (JET) 5 (2), 201-214 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Guidance and Counseling and Homeroom Guidance in Public Schools: How Do We Do in This Time of Pandemic?
    AO Cortez, SMA Galman, MJL Tomas, BEO Cortez
    3rd International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2022), 602-611 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Smart City Innovation Among State Colleges and Universities and Rehumanizing Education in Society 5.0
    AG Ordanza-Cortez
    Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Education and Technology … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Technological Creativity Assessment Tool: Unlocking Students’ Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
    AO Cortez, BEO Cortez, M Lukitasari
    2026
  • Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Education and Technology (ICETECH 2022)
    J Handhika, M Lukitasari, S Ricahyono, DA Nugraha
    Springer Nature , 2023
    2023
  • MEETING THE NEEDS OF ACADEMICALLY CHALLENGED SECTORS: STATUS OF ALS FOR CAPABILITY BUILDING PROGRAM
    A Ordanza-Cortez
    NRCP Research Journal 22 (2), 173-195 , 2023
    2023