Research

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

09 Jan 2024

UP Diliman, UP Los Baños, UP System

Replacing gravel with coconut shell aggregates does not make concrete harder and less prone to corrosion

Utilizing coconut shell aggregates (CSA) in concrete benefits agricultural waste management and reduces the demand for mineral resources. Several studies...

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05 Jan 2024

UP Diliman

Social media fueled widespread dissemination of disinformation narratives during the 2022 Philippine national election campaign period

Social media played a significant role in the 2022 Philippine national elections. Using various empirical sources, including an original pre-electoral...

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04 Jan 2024

UP Diliman

The Sakdalistas focused on moral language in their writings while the Communists used a more economic-oriented tone

In Philippine historiography, there has been a tendency to either classify political movements using rigid and “elite” categories (fanatical vs...

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02 Jan 2024

UP Diliman

Researchers develop first marine plastics pollution database in Southeast Asia

The Southeast Asian region has been consistently tagged as among the top polluters of plastic in the oceans, with the...

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02 Jan 2024

UP Los Baños

Despite having positive views about queering English language teaching, teachers report limited knowledge of queer concepts

In the last two decades, there has been an increasing acknowledgement of and interest in the role of education in...

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29 Nov 2023

UP Manila

“No home birthing” policy affected the social and economic status of hilots and the well-being of mothers in a community

The paper aims to document the ways people understand, practice and experience pregnancy and childbirth in a community in Batangas,...

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24 Nov 2023

UP Diliman

Filipino women exposed to violence between their parents are likely to be both a perpetrator and a victim of intimate partner violence

Violence can be transferred from one generation to another through social learning. Social learning theory posits that behaviors and values...

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22 Nov 2023

UP Diliman

Children’s writers can present issues to young readers through words, linguistic structures and literary devices

This research focuses on the analysis of five stories for children written by Filipino authors and published in the Philippines...

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17 Nov 2023

UP Los Baños

Study looks at how Filipino researchers write articles in Philippine English and its implications for academic writing

For over half a century, Philippine English has existed as a linguistic issue in the Philippines. Despite the numerous studies...

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10 Nov 2023

UP Los Baños

The local Chinese population helped make Iloilo the textile capital of the Philippines in the 19th century

Textiles played a significant role in Philippine economic history. In this study, archival materials and records have shown that the...

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Research

Imagine blending the intricate melodies of Thai traditional music with the rich harmonies of Western classical music to create something entirely new and exciting. This research does just that—mixing these two musical worlds to develop unique chamber music pieces that appeal to a wide range of listeners. It is like taking the best parts of both musical traditions and creating a new language that speaks to everyone, regardless of their background. This approach not only helps to keep Thai musical heritage alive but also introduces it to audiences who might never have experienced it otherwise. By sharing this music more broadly, the project seeks to build bridges between cultures and inspire a greater appreciation for the diversity of musical expression around the world. It aims to preserve traditional Thai music while making it accessible to a broader audience through a modern musical form.

In the context of Educational Psychology, this research underscores the importance of cultural awareness and
sensitivity in education. By demonstrating how music from different cultural backgrounds can be integrated, it
supports the idea that learning environments should acknowledge and incorporate diverse cultural
perspectives. This approach can foster an inclusive educational atmosphere that values multiculturalism,
enhances global understanding, and encourages creativity and innovation among students.

Authors: Ming Yan (Srinakharinwirot University), Ekkarach Charoennit (Shinawatra University,), Yiying Wang, Ng Miew Luan, Lester Naces Udang (Educational Psychology, College of Education, University of the Philippines Diliman)

Read the full paper: https://doi.org/10.18848/2327-0055/CGP/v22i02/15-31