Research

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

09 Aug 2024

UP Diliman

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

UP Los Baños

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

UP Manila

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

UP Los Baños

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

UP Diliman

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

UP Diliman

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

UP Diliman

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

UP Diliman

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

UP Diliman

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

UP Diliman

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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03 Jun 2024

UP Diliman

Filipina labor migrants in Hong Kong reject stereotypes by embracing their own identity and way of life

The study is mainly concerned with giving an opportunity to Filipina labor migrants in Hong Kong to voice out their...

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30 May 2024

UP Diliman

Agricultural expansion and migrations over the last 10,000 years significantly influenced genetic, cultural and linguistic diversity across the globe

This review delves into the expansive journey of human history over the last 10,000 years, a period known as the...

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Research

This research dives into how higher education can be transformed through leadership focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). In simple terms, it’s about making colleges and universities more welcoming and fair places for everyone, no matter their background. By examining a large number of studies, the research pinpoints key areas that need attention for making positive changes. These include ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, particularly in science and technology fields where women and minority groups have historically been underrepresented, and promoting leadership styles that embrace diversity and inclusivity.

The findings are crucial not just for schools but for society as a whole. Inclusive education leads to more diverse ideas and innovations, benefiting us all. This study highlights how crucial it is for educational leaders to create environments where every student feels valued and included. This can significantly improve learning outcomes and prepare students for a diverse world. By understanding and implementing these principles, we can make higher education more accessible and enriching for everyone, paving the way for a more equitable future. This research is not just for academics; it is vital for anyone who cares about making education more inclusive and fair.

Authors:

Xiangge Zhao (School of Foreign Languages for International Business, Hebei Finance University), Walton Wider (Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University),Leilei Jiang (Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts, INTI International University), Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi (Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah), Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan (College of Education, Cebu Technological University), Jiaming Lin (School of Economics and Management, Quanzhou University of Information Engineering) and Lester Naces Udang (School of Liberal Arts, Metharath University | Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e26241