Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
30 Dec 2025
Advanced machine learning models now enable reliable prediction of maximum temperatures in Manila and Dagupan City
The extreme rise in temperature and accelerating climate change present significant challenges to sustainability, particularly in urban areas. Climate change...
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29 Dec 2025
Remote sites benefit the most from primary care interventions with the highest increase in outpatient consultations and the largest decrease in out-of-pocket expenses
Unequal access to health services remains a major problem in the Philippines. Social, economic, and geographic barriers limit people’s access...
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26 Dec 2025
To preserve the Ifugao Rice Terraces, it is essential to integrate traditional knowledge with modern techniques
The Ifugao Rice Terraces in the Philippines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a living testament to centuries of indigenous...
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23 Dec 2025
Logistic regression is a reliable model for predicting licensure exam performance of future math teachers
In the Philippines, passing the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) is a crucial step in becoming a professional teacher, but...
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22 Dec 2025
Socio-structural explanations can support, rather than undermine, vice epistemology
Epistemic structuralism is a school of thought that says society greatly affects how we gain knowledge and understanding. This can...
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19 Dec 2025
Newly developed algorithms make it easier to predict the long-term behavior of complex biological systems
Understanding how complex biological systems work—like how our bodies process nutrients or how the environment balances carbon—requires accurate models. Biochemical...
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18 Dec 2025
In a small island community, government shortcomings in post-disaster housing reconstruction and flood adaptation projects have resulted in continued vulnerability
The article examines the material realities of housing reconstruction in Isla Sasa, an island community located in an estuary of...
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16 Dec 2025
The National Greening Program had little effect on forest cover in Central Visayas from 2013 to 2019
This study assessed the effectiveness of reforestation efforts in Central Visayas from 2013 to 2019 using satellite imagery (Landsat 8)...
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16 Dec 2025
Students perceive teachers as more credible and effective when using realistic avatars over cartoonish ones in the metaverse
Teaching in the metaverse presents a dynamic frontier for educational innovation. Avatars, serving as digital representations of teachers, play a...
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15 Dec 2025
The Abaknon’s use of local knowledge to conserve natural resources and adapt to climate change is sustainable
The Abaknon, an indigenous group in Capul Island, possesses unique traditional knowledge and practices that have enabled them to adapt...
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12 Dec 2025
Aggression increases an athlete’s risk of injury
The role of sports, particularly combat sports, in controlling aggression and shaping prosocial behaviors in young people remains unclear. The...
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10 Dec 2025
Luzon provinces are hotspots for severe depression, anxiety, and stress among emerging adults
Despite the enactment of the Philippine Mental Health Act, mental illness remains a significant public health concern, particularly among young...
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