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SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Chemical characterization of bamboo shoots is vital in determining their suitability for various applications and treatments

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Fluttering flags have the potential to improve cooling and mixing of air in thermal and energy systems

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: Small flags can serve as turbulence enhancers that improve heat transfer inside a rectangular tube

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: This study shows the hydrodynamics of tidal turbines in unsteady flow which is not usually presented because of the complexity of the fluid problem

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Scopus publications in high-impact journals (IF >2.000) for June 2019

(UP Baguio) Manhert, A. et. al. (2019) Leaves of Indoor Ornamentals are Biodiversity and Functional Hotspots for Fungi. Frontiers in Microbiology, 9: 2343, doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2018.02343, 2018
Impact Factor: (2017/2018) 4.019

(UP Manila) Cayco, C. et al. (2019) Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation to Improve Motor Outcomes in Older Adults with Chronic Stroke. Neurosciences, 24 (1): 53-60, 2019
Impact Factor: (2017/2018) 3.382

(UP Manila) Bruggeman, N. et al. (2019) Association of Pallidal Neurostimulation and Outcome Predictors with X-lined Dystonia Parkinsonism. JAMA Neurology, 76 (2): 211-216, 2019
Impact Factor: (2017/2018) 11.460

(UP Diliman) Moncada, C. et. al. (2019) Microbial Community Composition of Sediments Influenced by Intensive Mariculture Activity. FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 95 (2): doi: 10.1093/femsec/fiz006, 2019
Impact Factor: (2017/2018) 3.495

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UP breaks into top 500 in world rankings . It is still the leading university in the Philippines

Two UP researchers make history as 2019 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos. This is the first time that UP had more than one winner for the same year

New genus of shipworm found in the Philippines feeds on stone. It is the first shipworm to burrow through stone rather than wood

UP climbs higher in world university rankings. It appeared in the top 33 percent of the list

Eight UP researchers among the 2019 Outstanding Young Scientists. The award is given by NAST PHL, the country’s highest recognition and scientific advisory body

New genus and species of shipworm found in the Philippines. After nearly 100 years, a new genus of shipworm has been discovered by scientists

Gender mainstreaming for students opens with consultative workshop. The workshop will be followed by a system-wide training of trainers

UP achieves top 100 ranking in THE Asia. It now appears in the upper 100 of two most widely referenced rankings in the world

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EVENT: 7th Interdisciplinary Book Forum features analysis of Spanish colonial baybayin documents. Date: 17 October 2019

CALL: The Royal Academy of Overseas Sciences Competition. Deadline: before 1 March 2020

CALL: CHED is encouraging members of the faculty and staff to apply to the Partial Support for Graduate Studies program

MATERIAL: Download the 2016 Guidebook for R&D Procurement here