Research

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

28 Jul 2026

Themes of betrayal and loyalty anchored the affective polarization seen in the 2025 Philippine midterm elections

Before the 2022 Philippine presidential election, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte formed a strategic alliance, combining two of the...

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27 Jul 2026

Nearly 31% of Philippine cropland converted to built-up areas was located within legally protected zones

Rapid urbanization in the Philippines has intensified pressure on agricultural lands, heightening concerns regarding national food security and environmental sustainability....

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24 Jul 2026

Candesartan emerges as a safe and effective option for migraine treatment

Migraine is a prevalent and debilitating disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that usually last between 4 and 72 hours and...

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22 Jul 2026

Paper analyzes CEDAW Committee’s ruling that the Philippines’ failure to help WWII sexual slavery survivors constitutes gender discrimination

The issue of Japan’s World War II wartime sexual slavery remains a sensitive topic, shaping how it is publicly discussed...

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21 Jul 2026

Multi-site study finds no clear proof that “Western” respondents favor analytic thinking while “Eastern” respondents favor holistic thinking

It is widely accepted that culture affects psychology. Examples of this are certain beliefs about social relations, or when the...

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20 Jul 2026

Study examines student perspectives on AI detection tools and their appropriate use in teaching

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more powerful, students are increasingly using AI tools to help write their academic requirements. While...

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17 Jul 2026

To enhance the Alternative Learning System, support must not only provide teachers with tools and training but also address their working conditions and motivation

The digital divide, or the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not, continues to...

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16 Jul 2026

Geological analysis of the Kematu epithermal deposit reveals its origins and offers key insights for future resource development

The Kematu epithermal gold deposit in Tboli, Mindanao, contains significant gold and silver reserves. The Tboli gold rush began in...

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15 Jul 2026

Compared to authoritarian governments, democracies request user data from Facebook at a higher rate

Think only authoritarian regimes spy on their citizens? Think again. A new study finds that democracies— yes, even the ones...

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14 Jul 2026

Although tuyo processing in Pandawan Fish Port follows standard codes, certain handling methods raise safety and hygiene concerns

Dried, salted fish, also known as tuyo, is a well-known Filipino staple. To many small fisherfolk in Pandawan Fish Port,...

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13 Jul 2026

What students know about the SDGs and where they learn it directly impacts their commitment to sustainability and their future plans

Despite the international initiatives on integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in educational curricula, there is limited research that looks...

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10 Jul 2026

Paper looks into Crozat’s Gettier-type case that supposedly shows how pain-beliefs are not Gettier-proof proof and thus subject to fallibility

In this paper, “Are Pain-Beliefs Gettier Proof,” we respond to an argument presented by Eliott Crozat. In ‘The Case of...

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Research

Technology has become a big part of education, making learning more convenient and flexible. However, it has also made cheating easier. Students can now use multiple devices, messaging platforms, and even artificial intelligence tools to get answers during online tests or assignments. To help prevent cheating, it is important to understand why students do it.

This study looked at the behaviors of 803 university students in the Philippines and focused on three key influences: how students perceive cheating, whether they think it is morally wrong, and their motivations, such as academic pressure or lack of time. Machine learning methods were used to predict which students were likely to cheat based on these influences. Among the tested models, the Artificial Neural Network showed the strongest predictive results.

The findings show that when students believe an act is cheating and morally unacceptable, they are less likely to do it. But when they feel pressured or think the behavior is justified, cheating becomes more likely. The study emphasizes the need for clear policies, awareness, and ethical guidance in technology-enabled classrooms to support honesty and protect real learning.

This research advances the understanding of academic dishonesty in technology-integrated learning environments, an area that continues to expand with digital transformation and the rise of generative AI. By integrating Waltzer and Dahl’s Situated Decision-Making (SDM) model with machine learning techniques, the study not only confirms the theoretical importance of students’ perceptions, moral evaluations, and competing motivations but also demonstrates their predictive power in identifying students likely to engage in technology-enabled cheating. This predictive framework offers higher education institutions a practical and data-driven basis for designing targeted academic integrity interventions and proactive policy improvements. Ultimately, the study contributes to maintaining ethical standards and authentic learning within increasingly digital higher education systems.

Authors: Ben Oliver D. Tutor (General Education Department, School of Arts and Sciences, National University, Philippines) and Emerson R. Rico (Institute of Mathematical Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10805-025-09688-y

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