Research

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

22 May 2024

UP Diliman

Both parental and peer attachments are important to a student’s life at university but they play different roles

This research explores a vital aspect of a student’s life during their first year at university. It examines how the...

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16 May 2024

UP Diliman

Philippine museums use Filipino and English more often, putting aside minority and marginalized languages

The study looks at how Filipino, English, and multilingual signs are displayed in select Philippine museums. It analyzes not only...

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15 May 2024

UP Manila

Digital health initiatives helped transgender Filipinos access sexual and reproductive healthcare during the Covid-19 pandemic

Stringent lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic and the systemic exclusion of transgender (trans) experiences and narratives in sexual and reproductive...

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10 May 2024

UP Cebu

A combination of uncertainty and alliance-building may be the Philippines’ best approach to the South China Sea disputes

The research delves into the complexities of the South China Sea issues, proposing a fresh approach for countries like the...

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02 May 2024

UP Diliman

Mussels cultivated in Manila Bay are contaminated with feces from sewage, agricultural, and diffuse sources

Manila Bay, a multipurpose body of water located around Metro Manila, Philippines, is continuously degrading because of pollution. Reports have...

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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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Research

This paper delves into how the mindset and emotional resilience—referred to as psychological capital or PsyCap—of students and teachers in colleges and universities affect their success and well-being. Imagine PsyCap as an invisible toolbox containing optimism, hope, resilience, and self-confidence that everyone carries around. Just like a real toolbox, the tools inside can help fix problems or build something new. This study sorts through a mountain of research to map out what we currently know about this toolbox in the context of higher education, and where we might take our investigation next. By analyzing over 400 studies, the researchers identify key trends and gaps in our understanding of how PsyCap influences the academic world. For instance, they find that having a strong PsyCap can make students more engaged, motivated, and likely to succeed in their studies. It also shows that teachers with high PsyCap tend to be more effective and satisfied with their jobs. This research is like a spotlight, illuminating the importance of nurturing these psychological tools not just for academic success but for fostering a supportive and productive educational environment. The findings suggest that by paying more attention to developing PsyCap, educational institutions can help students and teachers overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and improve the overall educational experience. For anyone outside the academic bubble, think of it as a call to recognize and cultivate our inner strengths to thrive in life’s pursuits.

AuthorS: Li Zhang (School of Foreign Languages for International Business, Hebei Finance University | Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University), Walton Wider (Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University), Muhammad Ashraf Fauzi (Faculty of Industrial Management, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah), Leilei Jiang (Faculty of Education and Liberal Arts, INTI International University), Jem Cloyd M. Tanucan (Cebu Technological University) 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.e26607