Limited access to completed research outputs remains a common challenge among senior high school students,

especially in public school divisions where research papers are often stored manually, kept in separate schools,

or made available only through limited physical archives. This study aimed to design, develop, and evaluate a

web-based Research Repository System that would promote greater research accessibility within the Alaminos

City Division. Specifically, the study sought to provide a centralized and secure digital platform where approved

research papers could be uploaded, organized, searched, and retrieved by authorized users such as students,

teachers, and research coordinators.

The study employed a descriptive-developmental research design. The developmental aspect focused on the

planning, design, coding, testing, and deployment of the repository system, while the descriptive aspect involved

evaluating the quality and acceptability of the system based on the ISO/IEC 25010 software quality model. The

by providing a structured, accessible, and sustainable digital archive for completed senior high school research

outputs.

In conclusion, the web-based Research Repository System supports improved research engagement by making

previous studies easier to locate and use as references. It also helps strengthen research culture, knowledge

sharing, and academic collaboration within the Alaminos City Division.

Keywords: Research Repository System, Research Accessibility, Senior High School, Web-Based System,

ISO/IEC 25010

Research competency is a fundamental requirement in senior high school education, as it develops learners’

analytical skills, academic discipline, and preparedness for higher education. Despite this importance, access to

highlight the need for a structured and accessible system that supports research continuity and informed topic

selection.

Advancements in web-based information systems provide opportunities to improve research management and

accessibility. Digital repositories have been shown to enhance information retrieval, preserve academic outputs,

and promote knowledge sharing. In response to these needs, this study focuses on the development of a Research

Repository System designed to centralize senior high school research papers and provide secure, efficient access

for authorized users within the Alaminos City Division.

This study employed a descriptive-developmental research design. The descriptive component focused on

six key phases: Requirements, Design, Development, Testing, Deployment, Review (see Figure 1). Each phase

was carefully executed to ensure that the final system aligns with the needs of students, teachers, and supervisors.

Figure 1: Agile Methodology

The proponents conducted data gathering across the nine public senior high schools under the Alaminos City

Division, which served as the primary location of the study. Information was collected from individuals who are

directly involved in research management, including students, teachers, research coordinators, and IT personnel.

All information gathered was handled with strict confidentiality to ensure the privacy of all participants.

Primary data were collected through interviews with research coordinators and teachers to understand current

archiving workflows and identify existing challenges. Surveys were conducted with students to capture their

The proponents used purposive sampling to select respondents who had relevant knowledge and experience with

the division’s existing research management system. Their feedback and insights played a vital role in guiding

Population and Data Collection

The study involved 87 respondents from nine public senior high schools under the Alaminos City Division,

including 57 students, 25 teachers, and 5 research coordinators. Purposive sampling was used to select

participants with direct experience in research submission, archiving, and retrieval.

Data collection methods included structured surveys to assess current practices and system acceptability, semi-

structured interviews with research coordinators and IT experts, direct observations of manual research

archiving processes, and document analysis of existing research policies, guidelines, and records.

Table 1: Respondents of the Study

The Research Repository System was developed in the following stages:

1. Requirement Gathering – Identified functional and non-functional requirements through interviews,

questionnaires, and document review.

2. System Design – Created Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERD), database schema, and interface mockups

to visualize the system structure.

3. Implementation – Developed the system using Laravel, Bootstrap,Tailwind, MySQL. Features include

user authentication, research upload/download, search functionality, and access controls.

4. Testing – Conducted unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing to ensure functionality,

performance, and usability.

1 = Poor

2 = Fair

3 = Satisfactory

4 = Very Evident

5 = Highly Evident

The evaluation focused on the following attributes of the system:

Functional Sustainability – the ability of the system to perform tasks consistently without errors.

Performance Efficiency – responsiveness of the system, processing speed, and use of resources.

Compatibility – capacity of the system to function across different devices and operating environments.

Usability – user-friendliness, clarity of navigation, and overall user satisfaction.

Reliability – consistency in performance under normal operating conditions.

Where

 = mean

x = number of respondents

w = weight

n = total number of respondents

The mean scores were then interpreted according to the 5-point scale to determine how strongly each attribute

functional and non-functional dimensions, providing a clear understanding of its performance and usability from

the perspective of its users.

The Research Repository System was evaluated based on eight software quality attributes: Functional

Sustainability, Performance Efficiency, Compatibility, Usability, Reliability, Security, Maintainability, and

Portability. Respondents, including senior high school students, research teachers, and supervisors, rated the

system using a 5-point Likert scale. The results are summarized in Table 2.

The implementation of the system is expected to strengthen research engagement, promote continuity in

academic studies, and support evidence-based learning within the division. Future improvements may include

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Statement: The data generated and analyzed during the development and evaluation of the Research Repository

System are not publicly available due to privacy and confidentiality considerations involving student and

educator records. Access to the data may be granted upon reasonable request to the corresponding author,

provided that ethical guidelines and institutional approvals are observed.

Revised Manuscript: All reviewers’ comments have been carefully addressed in this revised manuscript.

Changes have been made throughout the document to clarify methodology, expand discussions, and improve

presentation of results. A detailed response letter accompanies this resubmission, outlining how each comment

was considered and incorporated.

License: This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), which permits

unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.