Research

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

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.

I used a theological...

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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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01 Mar 2024

UP Diliman

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

The measurement of cities and municipalities competitiveness in the Philippines has been put in place by the Department of Trade...

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29 Feb 2024

UP Diliman

New research confirms the Philippines’ Last Glacial Maximum antiquity at 20,000 to 25,000 years ago based on oldest fossil remains which include the iconic tiger

Across the last 20,000 years, human societies adapted to significant climate and environmental change. One key region for investigating these...

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22 Feb 2024

UP Diliman

State suppression of human rights activism and civil society restrictions will hinder Indigenous languages from being “preserved, revitalized and promoted”

In 2019, the United Nations announced its intention to hold an International Decade of Indigenous Languages starting in 2022, in...

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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