August 7, 2025: 7-8am, Washington, DC.

• Philippines: 7-8pm
• Romania/Kenya: 2-3pm

Webinar Description

While qualitative research is grounded on rich and contextual understanding of human experience, there is a growing interest in blending it with tools that offer a broader, thematic view of how ideas and discourses evolve over time. SciMAT (Science Mapping Analysis Tool) offers a unique opportunity for qualitative researchers to explore the development, interconnection, and evolution of research themes using bibliometric data. This session introduces SciMAT as a visual and data-driven complement to traditional qualitative approaches such as thematic analysis, grounded theory, or discourse analysis. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of how to use SciMAT to analyze large sets of literature, uncover patterns, and visually present the trajectory of research topics — skills especially valuable in literature reviews, research design, and trend analysis.

Presenter:

Jovito Anito Jr. is an Associate Professor at Jose Rizal Memorial State University and an adjunct professor at Central Mindanao University. He holds a Yellow Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma from Ateneo de Manila University and has completed specialized training in Futures Thinking and Strategic Project Design and Management at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM). An educator and researcher, he has taught research and qualitative methods at various institutions including De La Salle University, Philippine Normal University, and Ateneo de Zamboanga University. His work centers on Science Education, Teacher Professional Development, and Qualitative Research Methods. He has published in Scopus- and ISI-indexed journals and co-authored a chapter on Qualitative Research Ethics in the SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research in the Asian Context. Mr. Anito has led and contributed to several CHED-funded projects on education and assessment, and he regularly facilitates training on qualitative research, action research, and research publication. He is a member of the National Research Council of the Philippines and is listed in DOST’s SPHERES directory of Filipino experts and scientists.

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