Dekada is the digital research repository of Davao Oriental State University – Banaybanay Campus. More than a database, Dekada is a living archive of innovation, discovery, and scholarly excellence. Designed to preserve and showcase the intellectual outputs of our academic community, Dekada serves as a gateway to open access knowledge and a platform for empowering future research

At its core, Dekada embodies our commitment to academic integrity, inclusivity, and technological advancement. It provides centralized access to a growing collection of institutional research—theses, dissertations, capstone projects, faculty publications, and other scholarly works—spanning various disciplines.

Purpose

Dekada exists to preserve the rich intellectual legacy of Davao Oriental State University by serving as a centralized digital archive of scholarly works. It aims to disseminate research outputs for global accessibility and foster academic collaboration beyond campus boundaries. By providing seamless access to credible, university-authenticated academic materials, Dekada supports the learning and research needs of students, educators, and researchers alike. Moreover, it promotes a strong culture of research, innovation, and open knowledge sharing, empowering the academic community to contribute meaningfully to local and global discourse.

Content

Dekada offers a comprehensive collection of academic resources tailored to the needs of the DOrSU Banaybanay community. It features student research archives, including undergraduate and graduate theses, capstone projects, and other academic outputs organized by program and year. Faculty publications are also available, comprising research papers, extension outputs, and conference proceedings contributed by university educators. In addition, the platform hosts curated digital collections that include multimedia content and digitized learning materials. Users can easily navigate the repository using smart search and filter tools, allowing access by author, course, year, subject, or keyword. To support academic writing and research, Dekada also provides citation tools and downloadable formats, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.