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

April 11, 2024

An evaluation was conducted to examine the potential effectiveness of a multimedia-based intervention, with the participation of 30 Filipino public special education teachers as teacher-respondents. The intervention was designed to enhance the social learning and adaptive behaviors of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), particularly those in Level 1 or students who require support. The […]

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

April 5, 2024

Bioavailable phosphorus (P) is critical for improving crop yields to meet the raising food demand driven by an increasing human population. Phosphate-solubilizing bacteria (PSB), as a major P activator, have gained widespread acceptance as environmentally friendly and readily available P agents to improve the acquisition of legacy P stocks in soils. This article reviews the […]

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

April 2, 2024

How do Philippine presidents frame their messages about labor and migration, especially during Labor Day? Studying this research domain is an important undertaking especially because the speeches have direct implications on labor and migration policies of the country. By applying textual analysis to 26 recorded and transcribed speeches covering the period of 1974 to 2016, […]

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

March 26, 2024

The field of health and medical sciences has witnessed a surge of published research exploring the applications of ChatGPT. However, there remains a dearth of knowledge regarding its specific potential and limitations within the domain of nutrition. Given the increasing prevalence of nutrition-related diseases, there is a critical need to prioritize the promotion of a […]

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

March 20, 2024

This quantitative research was completed with the primary objective of determining whether anxiety and digital phenotypes might be regarded as markers of diversity. The objective was attained by checking the differences and relationships among or between the anxiety levels, the amount of time spent on smartphones, the most frequently used mobile applications, and the demographic […]

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

March 13, 2024

The study aimed to identify various issues related to the Dengvaxia® (a dengue vaccine) controversy and link these issues with the social perspective of measles vaccine hesitancy and refusal. Guided by Victor Turner’s Social Drama Theory, we conducted a series of semi-structured interviews and a focus group discussion with 41 parents and healthcare workers in […]

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

March 8, 2024

This article focuses on sex abuse and abuse of power in Catholic schools in the Philippines. I used a theological approach in my analysis of sex abuse cases in Catholic schools. A critique from an internal perspective seems apt. Here is one theological point: the notoriously unhelpful and inaccurate “few bad apples” explanation for abuse […]

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

March 8, 2024

The Violence Against Women (VAW) Desk, established by virtue of Republic Act 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women, is a barangay-level facility that helps victim-survivors who have faced various types of abuse. Typically located within the barangay hall, it is managed by a VAW desk officer appointed by the Punong Barangay. This study was […]

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

March 6, 2024

Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are environmental contaminants of emerging concern due to their possible health effects on humans and aquatic organisms. Fifteen sampling sites in Marikina River, Pasig River, Angat River, and Pampanga River were studied to determine the occurrence of EDCs. The hormone estrone and the plasticizer bisphenol A were detected in the rivers. […]

The economic dynamism indices of cities and municipalities in metropolitan areas are spatially correlated, which suggests “complementation” rather than competition

March 1, 2024

The measurement of cities and municipalities competitiveness in the Philippines has been put in place by the Department of Trade and Industry since 2013. However, its use as a spatial planning parameter is lacking in the literature. This paper reviewed the factors that drive competitiveness. The research revealed that “economic dynamism” appeared at the top […]