Research and Innovation

As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.

30 Apr 2024

UP Visayas

The framework of being (agi) and becoming (kaagian) from Western Visayan poetry enriches our understanding of “queerness” without western/Eurocentric theorizing

This paper analyzes poetry written by self-identified Agi (Panayanon indigenous gay identity) using the concept of power called gahum as...

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29 Apr 2024

UP Cebu

People with lower levels of education are more likely to trust in the television as an institution

This study is significant as it aims to provide empirical evidence on the celebrity culture, i.e. the pervasive fascination of...

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26 Apr 2024

UP Diliman

Oyster shell and rice husk can be turned into low-cost building materials with antimicrobial properties

The development of green and low-cost functional building materials is increasingly becoming one of the primary goals in the construction...

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11 Apr 2024

UP Diliman

A multimedia-based intervention has the potential to improve social learning and adaptive skills of students with autism spectrum disorder

An evaluation was conducted to examine the potential effectiveness of a multimedia-based intervention, with the participation of 30 Filipino public...

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05 Apr 2024

UP Diliman

Research highlights the functions of bacteria that dissolve phosphate and make phosphorus, which can improve crop yields, available in soil

Bioavailable phosphorus (P) is critical for improving crop yields to meet the raising food demand driven by an increasing human...

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02 Apr 2024

UP Diliman

Philippine presidents have used different strategies in their Labor Day speeches to appeal to audiences

How do Philippine presidents frame their messages about labor and migration, especially during Labor Day? Studying this research domain is...

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26 Mar 2024

UP Diliman

ChatGPT, although a promising tool that can complement nutrition education, still has substantial limitations such as incorrect responses

The field of health and medical sciences has witnessed a surge of published research exploring the applications of ChatGPT. However,...

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20 Mar 2024

UP Diliman

Living alone increases level of anxiety; no link between anxiety and time spent with smartphones

This quantitative research was completed with the primary objective of determining whether anxiety and digital phenotypes might be regarded as...

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13 Mar 2024

UP Manila

False information about the unsuccessful rollout of Dengvaxia® has made it harder for the public to value vaccination programs

The study aimed to identify various issues related to the Dengvaxia® (a dengue vaccine) controversy and link these issues with...

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08 Mar 2024

UP Diliman, UP Los Baños

Violence Against Women desks in barangays lack equipment and officers who can carry out responsibilities effectively

The Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk, established by virtue of Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women, is...

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08 Mar 2024

UP Los Baños

Research analyzes the shortcomings in Catholic schools’ responses to sex abuse cases that occurred under their watch

This article focuses on sex abuse and abuse of power in Catholic schools in the Philippines.

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06 Mar 2024

UP Diliman

High concentrations of endocrine-disrupting compounds from domestic wastewater and industrial effluents have been detected for the first time in major rivers in Mega Manila

Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are environmental contaminants of emerging concern due to their possible health effects on humans and aquatic...

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Research and Innovation