Research

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

07 Feb 2025

UP Manila

The use of skin-lightening products is linked to psychological distress among Filipinos

The Philippines is one of Southeast Asia’s top consumers of beauty products. There have been few studies on the psychological...

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06 Feb 2025

UP Los Baños

Two species belonging to the group of species commonly known as lagundi were found to be endemic to the Philippines

The Vitex trifolia complex in the Philippines consists of economically important medicinal species, including five species collectively referred to as medicinal “lagundi”. The V. trifolia complex...

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04 Feb 2025

UP Diliman

Switching jeepneys to Euro-4 engines can significantly reduce air pollution and improve public health

In the Philippines, new rules require public vehicles, like jeepneys, to use Euro-4 diesel engines, which are cleaner and more...

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04 Feb 2025

UP Diliman

The rising frequency of toxic algal blooms in the Philippines and Malaysia could be linked to climate change

Our study explores the growth of toxic algal blooms in the waters near the Philippines and Malaysia, countries with coastal...

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03 Feb 2025

UP Los Baños

Ang pagbibiro ni Duterte tungkol sa kaniyang phallus ay walang matibay na kahulugan sa loob at labas ng Pilipinas

Mula sa dalawang pahayag ni Rodrigo Duterte hinggil sa kaniyang aring lalagpas sa pusod (2019) at kaniyang sariling pagpapakahulugan sa...

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30 Jan 2025

UP Diliman

Analysis of Philippine High Court decisions on free speech, religious freedom and environmental rights reveals court’s role in transjudicial dialogue

This paper explores the causes of transjudicial conversation phenomenon on human rights norms in the context of the Philippine Supreme...

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23 Jan 2025

UP Diliman

The “Churning of the Sea of Milk” focuses on a traumatic history, climate damage and efforts to preserve cultural heritage

“The Churning of the Sea of Milk” is a story of a young Filipino scholar who is backpacking in Siem...

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22 Jan 2025

UP Manila

Women experienced higher levels of psychological distress than men during the Covid-19 pandemic

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has had a deleterious impact on human health since its beginning in 2019. The purpose of this...

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21 Jan 2025

UP Diliman

Adolescents tend to focus on photos and facial features when judging strangers’ trustworthiness on social media

In our social interactions, we make quick and fairly accurate impressions of other people. Of great importance is identifying who...

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20 Jan 2025

UP Los Baños

The novel Gerilya demonstrates how literature can help us understand political struggles

In this article, I analyze Norman Wilwayco’s award-winning novel Gerilya (2008) and its representation of the revolution. I argue that...

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15 Jan 2025

UP Diliman

Using a multimodal approach in teaching literacy to Deaf college students enhances their comprehension

This study explored the perceptions of five Deaf college students regarding the use of a multimodal approach in teaching literacy....

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12 Dec 2024

UP Diliman, UP Manila

A virtual reality therapy game for persons with dementia in the Philippines was developed and tested

Immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) had rapidly gained interest as part of the technological evolution in healthcare. Because...

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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