USTP CDO students publish transportation research in top Scopus Q1 journal
By Hans Matthew E. Del Mundo, Department of Computer Science, USTP Cagayan de Oro
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Students from the Department of Computer Science of the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Cagayan de Oro (USTP CDO) achieved a significant academic milestone with the publication of their research paper in the Journal of Transport Geography, a leading Scopus Q1 international journal in transport and urban studies.
The research article, titled “A Graph-Based Approach for Efficient, Low-Transfer Routing in Flexible Urban Jeepney Systems,” was authored by Hans Matthew Del Mundo, Gerald Helbiro Jr., and Ira Chloie Narisma under the mentorship of Dr. Junar A. Landicho. The study was officially published online in 2026 and is now accessible through the journal’s platform.
The Journal of Transport Geography is a highly regarded international publication that focuses on the geographical dimensions of transport and mobility. Ranked in the top quartile (Q1) of Scopus-indexed journals in its field, the journal publishes both conceptual and empirical research addressing real-world transportation challenges across various geographical scales.
The research originated from a project developed in an Algorithms and Complexity course and was inspired by transportation challenges commonly experienced by commuters in cities with flexible and informal public transport systems. Drawing from their own experiences as commuters, the student researchers examined how fragmented routes, unclear transfer points, and fare inefficiencies contribute to time-consuming and cognitively demanding daily travel.
Using graph-based modeling and algorithmic techniques, the study explored methods for representing and optimizing flexible urban jeepney networks to reduce unnecessary transfers and improve route efficiency. The proposed approach demonstrates how computer science principles can be applied to address practical urban mobility challenges faced by commuters, transport planners, and local governments.
The successful publication highlights the potential of undergraduate research to contribute meaningfully to international scholarly discourse. It also reflects USTP’s commitment to advancing academic excellence, innovation, and research that addresses pressing societal challenges through science and technology.
The full article is available through the Journal of Transport Geography website.
ScienceDirect – Journal of Transport Geography Article
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