Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
12 Sep 2024
Tarsiers need small forest fragments to survive, making it crucial to protect these isolated environments
The Philippine tarsier Carlito syrichta (Linnaeus, 1758) is considered a specially protected flagship species in the Philippines. However, the species is threatened...
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20 Aug 2024
In Visayan and Mindanao epics, the “Man With No Breath” is seen as deathless and invulnerable, contrary to the common view of continuous breathing as a sign of wellbeing
In Visayan and Mindanao epics, one encounters the figure of an enigmatic character called the “Man With No Breath”. This...
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09 Aug 2024
Height and height differences impact different areas of life including jobs, education, sports and social interactions
This review article examines the meanings and materialities of human stature, from serving as a marker of human difference to...
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02 Aug 2024
Saba banana peels offer many health benefits including potential effectiveness in treating obesity and related disorders
This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the potential health benefits of saba banana peel (SBP). The study reveals that...
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29 Jul 2024
Pharmacy students are skilled in nonverbal communication and language use, but less confident in developing and managing treatment plans
Pharmacists are in a unique position to provide important medication information, prevent errors, and help improve patient outcomes. Patient medication...
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19 Jul 2024
Large-scale study involving samples from 90 countries reveals that butterflies originated approximately 100 million years ago in what is now the Americas
The research, conducted over seven years and involving over 80 scientists worldwide, aims to contribute to our understanding of butterfly...
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16 Jul 2024
The dozens of animal engravings discovered in the Atxurra cave in Basque Country, Spain prove that there is planning before artistic production during the Upper Palaeolithic
The Atxurra cave (Basque Country, Spain) is an exceptional place to learn about the Magdalenian artists in Europe. A unique...
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26 Jun 2024
Traditional Thai music was combined with Western classical music to develop unique chamber music pieces that more people can appreciate
Imagine blending the intricate melodies of Thai traditional music with the rich harmonies of Western classical music to create something...
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18 Jun 2024
The Vocabulario de Iapon (Japanese Vocabulary) is both typical and unique among books first printed in the Philippines from 1593 to 1640
Books go through a process of transformation from uniformity to uniqueness in the course of their survival. Some of these...
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13 Jun 2024
The lack of a consistent Southeast Asian values system may explain the ongoing sexual prejudice toward lesbian women and gay men in the region
Homonegativity or negative attitudes towards lesbian women and gay men still persist in Southeast Asian countries. Such attitudes not only...
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11 Jun 2024
Research investigates how crowdsourcing, digital co-production and collaborative governance can modernize local public transport services
The SafeTravelPH Public Transport Crowdsourcing App, which was designed as part of a bigger research, is a platform that actively...
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04 Jun 2024
Intrinsic goal orientation or motivation varies among students from different cultural backgrounds
This study investigates the motivation of university students in Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and China for online learning. It analyzes how...
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