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Fabrication and Testing of a Vapor Polishing Device for ABS 3D-Printed Parts
by Ciara Catherine L. Gache, Sherwin A. Mesa, Thea Clarice L. Prado, Christian G. Canonoy, Jimwell E. Pengson, Brian J. Tuazon, Michaela T. Espino, Rigoberto C. Advincula, and John Ryan C. Dizon
1
ARTICLE
Mixing effects and yield performance of rice varietal mixture (VarMix) in selected areas in the Philippines
by Imeldalyn G. Pacada and Fredi Jan A. Francia
8
ARTICLE
Production and characterization of manno-oligosaccharides from hydrolysis of mannan substrates by recombinant beta-mannanase from Bacillus licheniformis (Weigmann) Chester DSM 13
by Louelle Sheryl G. Albia, Sheryl Lozel B. Arreola, Adonis A. Yanos, Thu-Ha Nguyen, and Dietmar Haltrich
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ARTICLE
Climate risk vulnerability assessment on the production of heirloom rice (Oryza sativa L.) and Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) in Mountain Province, Philippines
by Levi Ezekiel O. Daipan, Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres, Myra Nieves T. Lingaling, Lynn J. Talkasen, Quinerlyn A. Godio, Guillermo A. Mendoza
28
ARTICLE
Solution to the N -Player Gambler’s Ruin with Variable Bet Sizes Using Recursions Based on Multigraphs
by Ramon Iñigo D. Marfil
ARTICLE
Human Milk Oligosaccharides And Site-Specific Glycosylation Heterogeneity Of Filipino Human Milk Glycoproteins Exhibit Dynamic Variations During Lactation As Influenced By Secretor Status And Coastal Environmental Condition – A Preliminary Study
by Rabigh F. Kangleon, Carlito B. Lebrilla, Gladys Cherisse J. Completo
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Zoonotic pathogens from illegally traded wildlife justify adopting the One Health perspective in disease response
by Marianne Allison G. Lee, Vinyl Joseph S. Valeza, Jonathan Patrick H. Yan, and Ronald Allan L. Cruz
1
ARTICLE
Alleviating the yield constraints posed by copper contamination in lowland rice and vegetable crop areas using Trichoderma technologies
by Charina Gracia B. Banaay and Virginia C. Cuevas
17
ARTICLE
Cave-dwelling bat assemblage of Polillo Island, eastern Philippines
by Philip A. Alviola, Edison A. Cosico, Eduardo G. Eres, Leticia E. Afuang, and Ireneo L. Lit, Jr.
25
ARTICLE
A modeling strategy for novel pandemics using monitoring data: the case of early COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Mindanao, Philippines
by Jayrold P. Arcede, Randy L. Caga-anan, Youcef Mammeri, Rhoda A. Namoco, Ian Christian A. Gonzales, Zython Paul Lachica, May Anne E. Mata
35
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Exploring the future of food with Dr. Joel Cuello
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
47
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VUCA and CHEM
by Gisela P. Concepcion
50
COMMENTARY
Missing the boat on population management and economic development
by Ernesto M. Pernia
52
COMMENTARY
Human, social, and physical infrastructure
by Ernesto M. Pernia
54
REVIEW
Adoption of Supercritical Fluid Technology in a Developing Country
by Juvyneil E. Cartel, Alvin B. Culaba, and Asuncion Raquel T. Casio
56
ARTICLE
Development of a records management system with GIS integration: enabling tool for disaster risk management
by Madelyn B. Manun-og, Mondani R. Manun-og, Adonis Rey F. Wales, Danilo A. Balili, and Jake N. Togonon
72
ARTICLE
Analysis of cone snail species in the Phasmoconus lineage collected off Aurora, Eastern Luzon
by Baldomero M. Olivera and Samuel S. Espino
79
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The Cone Snail that Delivered the Golden Goose
by Elsie C. Jimenez
88
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Semiparametric Spatiotemporal Model with Mixed Frequencies: With Application in Crop Forecasting
by Vladimir A. Malabanan, Joseph Ryan G. Lansangan, and Erniel B. Barrios
90
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Light it up, twice the frequency!
by Imee Su Martinez
108
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From Predator to Savior
by Lourdes Herold
111
ARTICLE
Preparing for an avian flu pandemic: Method for designing possible subunit vaccines against highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses
by Cecilia P. Mikita, Eduardo A. Padlan
113
REVIEW
3D-Printed Polymeric Spare Parts for Industrial Applications: A State-of-the-Art Review
by Ciara Catherine L. Gache, Brian J. Tuazon, Michaela T. Espino, Rigoberto C. Advincula, and John Ryan C. Dizon
128
ARTICLE
Detection of Alternaria alternata in post-harvest onion and grapes and the assessment of their phylogenetic relationships and mating potential
by Jonas P. Biscocho, Monica Pauline R. Baysa, and Leilani S. Dacones
145
ARTICLE
Genotype profiling, population structure, and seed size traits association analyses using five polymorphic SSR markers in soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] genotypes available in the Philippines
by Anna Mae M. de los Reyes, Maura Mercedes L. Santos, Villamor A. Ladia Jr., Rodel G. Maghirang, Elmer E. Enicola, and Eureka Teresa M. Ocampo
166
COMMENTARY
PAASE keen to accelerate Philippine development
by Ernesto M. Pernia
179
ARTICLE
Underlying Cornerstone of Bunot Lake, Palakpakin Lake, and Calibato Lake: Aquaculture Structure, Road Infrastructure, and Legal Easement
by Bing Baltazar C. Brillo
181
ARTICLE
Moringa oleifera compounds from seeds and extracts from leaves: anticancer and cancer chemopreventive properties; preparation of leaf extract-based herbal syrup
by Jessa Mae M. Laude, Myra Ruth D. Picart, Albebson L. Lim, Jortan O. Tun, Cydee Marie V. Ramones, Klidel Fae B. Rellin, Meljune O. Chicote, Eliza L. Belen, Ranjala Ratnayake, James H. Matthews, Hendrik Luesch, Lilibeth A. Salvador-Reyes, Gisela P. Concepcion
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REVIEW
Gut microbiota dysbiosis in diabetes mellitus
by Manuel T. Velasquez and Susie Q. Lew
1
ARTICLE
Design of possibly universal vaccines against seasonal influenza
by Cecilia P. Mikita and Eduardo A. Padlan
12
ARTICLE
Malacofaunal diversity and distribution in the Masungi Georeserve in Luzon Island, Philippines
by Benjamin K. Valdez, Julius A. Parcon, and Emmanuel Ryan C. de Chavez
29
ARTICLE
Small mammal-microhabitat associations in a disturbed landscape in northern Luzon, Philippines
by Aris A. Reginaldo and Perry S. Ong†
51
WHITE PAPER
Health is economy: lessons from COVID-19
by Ernesto M. Pernia
65
ARTICLE
A pivotal restructuring of modelling the control of COVID-19 during and after massive vaccination for the next few years
by Jose B. Cruz, Jr., Tirso A. Ronquillo, Ralph Gerard B. Sangalang, Albertson D. Amante, Divina Gracia D. Ronquillo, Janice F. Peralta, Antonette V. Chua, Oliver Lexter July A. Jose, Raynell A. Inojosa
69
ARTICLE
The big picture: Consolidating national government and CITES records of animal trade in the Philippines from 1975 to 2019
by Ronald Allan L. Cruz and Catherine Genevieve B. Lagunzad
79
ARTICLE
Design of a possible subunit vaccine against SARS-CoV-2
by Cecilia P. Mikita and Eduardo A. Padlan
101
ARTICLE
Influence of runoff on coastal chlorophyll-a concentration in selected Philippine upwelling sites
by Manuel Justin G. Custado and Carlos Primo C. David
108
ARTICLE
Growth of duckweeds (Lemna minor L.) as affected by light intensity, nutrient solution concentration, and light x nutrient interaction
by Jehru C. Magahud and Sheena Lourdes P. Dalumpines
119
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Incidence of insect pests on Hibiscus rosa sinensis L. germaplasm in the plant nursery
by Lourdes D. Taylo and Pablito M. Magdalita
130
LETTER FROM THE EDITORS
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Philippine Science Letters transitions to SciEnggJ on July 1, 2021
by Gisela P. Concepcion and Windell L. Rivera
139
ARTICLE
Religiosity Protects Men from HPV-Driven Head and Neck Cancers: The Oral Sex Antipathy Hypothesis
by Rene Tadle, John Rey Macindo, Custer Deocaris, and Pia Marie Albano
141
ARTICLE
Chemical reaction network decompositions and realizations of S-systems
by Honeylou F. Farinas, Eduardo R. Mendoza, Angelyn R. Lao
147
ARTICLE
The Seven Lakes of San Pablo: Assessment and Monitoring Strategies Toward Sustainable Lake Ecosystems
by Vachel Gay V. Paller, Damasa Magcale-Macandog, Emmanuel Ryan C. de Chavez, Michelle Grace V. Paraso, Maria Claret L. Tsuchiya, Joseph G. Campang, John Vincent R. Pleto, Modesto Z. Bandal, Jr., Yves Christian L. Cabillon, Amalia G. Elepaño, Jeph Roxy M. Macaraig, and Sedney S. Mendoza
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Molecular Characterization of Pediococcus acidilactici Pediocin Genes (ped PA-1/AcH) and Plasmid Transfer into Bacillus subtilis NRRL B-3749 via Electroporation
by Rowena E. Ramos, Francisco B. Elegado, Maria Teresa M. Perez, Noel G. Sabino, and Antonio C. Laurena
180
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Multilevel Monte Carlo method for pricing Asian options under the square root process
by Azra May B. Kabiri and Guido David
190
ARTICLE
Comparative Assessment of Natural, Colonized and Planted Mangroves Disturbed by Lahar Deposition in Sasmuan, Pampanga, Philippines
by Ma. Patricia Joson, Mark Joseph Comia, Ma. Klarice Cureg, Ian A. Navarrete, and Severino G. Salmo III
200
COMMENTARY
Emerging independent government science advice in the Philippines in a time of crisis
by Benjamin M. Vallejo, Jr. and Rodrigo Angelo C. Ong
212
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Bringing New Voices to Science
by Luis Wildredo Atienza
217
POSITION PAPER
PAASE Recommendations on S&T Human Capital Development
by Carlos Primo C. David, Gisela P. Padilla-Concepcion, Ernesto M. Pernia, Sarah Lynne S. Daway-Ducanes, Alfredo E. Pascual, and Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J.
221
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Bioinformatics survey for candidate resistance genes in the Coffea canephora Ck-1 gene region
by Patricia Louise A. Yu, Nick Rainier S. Santos, Daisy May C. Santos, and Ernelea P. Cao
226
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Genotyping and assessment of microsatellite DNA markers for genetic diversity and potential forensic efficacy of Philippine Carabao (Bubalus bubalis) swamp buffalo
by Aivhie Jhoy DS. Escuadro and Lilian P. Villamor
235
ARTICLE
Changes in the abundance of Actinobacteria and Proteobacteria in soils impacted by mining activities
by Eleanor S. Austria, Jette Edcee A. Soto, Lisette Ludovice, Gil Gabriel S. Villancio, Christina Y. Loquere, Rey Y. Capangpangan, Fuh-Kwo Shiah
241
ARTICLE
Solution to the Three-Player Gambler’s Ruin with Variable Bet Size Using Recursions Based on Multigraphs
by Ramon Iñigo D. Marfil and Guido David
249
ARTICLE
Microencapsulation and Delivery of Pediococcus acidilactici 3G3 in Citrate-crosslinked Chitosan/Polyaniline Composite
by Joanne O. Ancajas and Leslie Michelle M. Dalmacio
257
REVIEW
The Gut Potential: exploring the modulatory effects of exercise and diet on the structure of the gut microbiota
by John Guiller P. Realin, Mia Beatriz C. Amoranto, and Marilen Parungao Balolong
267
PopSci ARTICLE
Taking Joy in the Work: A Profile of Dr. Cynthia Jameson
by Luis Wildredo Atienza
279
ARTICLE
A report on the small mammals in mixed-use urbanized habitats in the southern Central Cordillera, northern Luzon
by Aris A. Reginaldo, Perry S. Ong†, and Lawrence R. Heaney
282
ARTICLE
Molecular Characterization of SRY Gene in the Philippine Carabao (Bubalus bubalis) swamp buffalo populations
by Therese Patricka C. Cailipan and Lilian P. Villamor
291
ARTICLE
Genotype main effects and genotype × environment interaction (GGE) analysis for grain yield of the hybrid rice varieties under rain-prone environment
by Aldrin Y. Cantila and Isagane V. Boholano
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Plastic in Freshwater Ecosytems: A looming crisis in the Philippines
by Michael Dann A. Superio and Neil Angelo S. Abreo
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Additive main effect and multiplicative interaction (AMMI) stability analysis for grain yield of 27 rice genotypes tested in six environments
by Aldrin Y. Cantila, Sailila E. Abdula, Jenalyn B. Imbat, and Alvin John R. Quitel
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Growth inhibition of Black Sigatoka pathogen, Pseudocercospora fijiensis (Morelet) Deighton, by preharvest and postharvest treatments of Cavendish Banana
by Abbeah Mae R. Navasca, Merahflor L. Cavite, Geneva S. Suarez, Carriza Mae S. Alagano, and Benny M. Corcolon
13
PopSci ARTICLE
COVID-19: What we know and don’t know and what to do
by Jorge Emmanuel
17
PopSci ARTICLE
Beyond the stench, bromine bodes well
by Elsie C. Jimenez
23
PopSci ARTICLE
Fake news – CoV: viral misinformation in the time of an epidemic
by Edsel Maurice T. Salvana
25
ARTICLE
Distribution and diet of the common palm civet (Paradoxurus philippinensis) in the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve, Luzon Island, Philippines
by Anna Pauline O. de Guia, Geneva Carla S. Chavez, and Desamarie Antonette P. Fernandez
28
ARTICLE
Sociodemographic factors associated with nutrient intake of women living in urban areas
by Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Yasmin Janina A. Serrano, Marietoni B. Pico, Demetria C. Bongga, and Alonzo A. Gabriel
34
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Interaction between VAM Rate and Radopholus similis (Cobb) Inoculation Density on the Growth of Micropropagated Cavendish Banana, Root Damage, and Nematode Reproduction Suppression
by Abbeah Mae R. Navasca, Joey I. Orajay, Nina M. Cadiz, Marilyn B. Brown, and Tiburcio T. Reyes
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Decolorization of methylene blue dye in distilled and river water samples using citrate-stabilized silver nanoparticles
by Francis Eric P. Almaquer, Fredeve John P. Pacatang, Joshua Emmanuel H. Pagulong, and Almie Jane P. Catulay
53
ARTICLE
Extent and determining factors of fertilizer applications and rice straw management in major irrigated rice areas of the Philippines
by Jehru C. Magahud, Sheena Lourdes P. Dalumpines, Pearl B. Sanchez, and Wilfredo B. Collado
61
COMMENTARY
Beyond-Health Pandemic Management: How can we better manage the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and those still to come?
by Noel L.J. Miranda, DVM, MSc, FPCVPH
70
FEATURE
The VIP CORALS Marine Repository Hub: Laying foundations for science and discovery in the VIP
by Najeen Arabelle M. Rula, Jayvee Ablaña Saco, Joshua M. Vacarizas, Jovy Ann Patchicoy Valera, Emilia Andrea V. Sabban,
and Romel U. Briones
72
ARTICLE
Design of a subunit vaccine that could work against all four dengue serotypes
by Cecilia P. Mikita and Eduardo A. Padlan
76
ARTICLE
Structure of small non-flying mammal communities in disturbed habitats in the Central Cordillera, Luzon Island, Philippines
by Aris A. Reginaldo and Perry S. Ong†
81
ARTICLE
Is the value of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgA antibody detection underappreciated in our current COVID-19 pandemic response?
by Ivan Christian VJ. Imperial, Giann Kerwin Y. Dellosa, and Joyce A. Ibana
95
ARTICLE
Determinants of Consumer Purchase Decision for Dragon Fruit and Guava and Implications for Value Chain Improvement
by Arjay A. Gerance, Dormita R. del Carmen, and Elda B. Esguerra
101
ARTICLE
Linking marketing of reef-sourced seafood with tourism: Potential for improving fisheries management
by Shielameh Peralta-Milan, Osamu Baba, and Severino G. Salmo III
113
ARTICLE
Variations in growth responses of rice varieties to inoculation with plant growth-promoting actinomycete
by Jayvee A. Cruz, Editha V. Evangelista, Alexandra R. Agpaoa, and Roel R. Suralta
124
FEATURE
Bridging the gap between people and Philippine coral diversity
by Wilfredo Y. Licuanan
130
COMMENTARY
Reorienting Human Capital Development for the Philippines: Creating and Capturing In-Country R&D Value through the Global Value Chains and Facilitating the Country’s Entry into the Fourth Industrial Revolution
by Joel L. Cuello
134
FEATURE
PAASE SETS EYES ON BROADLY RESILIENT PHILIPPINES
by Ireneo L. Lit Jr. and Mariano R. Sto. Domingo
137
ARTICLE
An optimized de Man Rogosa Sharpe-McCoy’s 5A medium formulation for the in vitro screening of cytotoxic effects by probiotic candidates against colorectal cancer cells
by Ranelle Janine L. Asi, Christian Luke D. Badua, Jason Bryan D. Atun, Joshua Ismael L. Lapus, Sheena May O. Lopez, Sonia D. Jacinto, Ahmad Reza F. Mazahery, and Marilen P. Balolong
139
ARTICLE
Analysis of the co-authorship network of Filipino researchers in deep learning
by Angelyn R. Lao, Unisse C. Chua, and Briane Paul V. Samson
148
ARTICLE
Prevention of H5N6 outbreaks in the Philippines using optimal control
by Abel G. Lucido, Robert Smith?, and Angelyn R. Lao
158
COMMENTARY
BELOW THE RADAR: PARADOXES IN PHILIPPINE STEM HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
by Christopher C. Bernido and M. Victoria Carpio-Bernido
174
COMMENTARY
On the book “Virtuous Impatience”. What Our Country Needs in this Fast-Changing World. A Collection of Essays
by Gisela P. Concepcion
181
ARTICLE
Vision-based human activity recognition via dispersion measures of spatiotemporal features
by Anton Louise P. De Ocampo and Elmer P. Dadios
183
ARTICLE
Automated feature extraction via deep neural network for support vector machine classifier applied in UAV-based human detection
by Anton Louise P. De Ocampo and Elmer P. Dadios
190
ARTICLE
Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando River System (MMORS) Harbors Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Indicating High Risk of Antimicrobial Contamination
by Sarah Jean G. Supnet, Eloisa Victoria M. Caballero, Raymond H. Parcon, and Jessica F. Simbahan
198
ARTICLE
Molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in select cetaceans stranded in the Philippines in 2019
by Raphael Joshua C. De Guzman, Lemnuel V. Aragones, and Marie Christine M. Obusan
206
PopSci ARTICLE
Ichiban Everything!
by Imee Su Martinez
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The journey to a tick vaccine
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
1
PopSci ARTICLE
Chemicals cleaning water
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
3
PopSci ARTICLE
Powering up with algae
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
5
PopSci ARTICLE
Scientists keeping an eye on mining
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
7
REVIEW
Microbial oceanography studies in the context of climate change in the Philippines
by Deo Florence L. Onda, Mary Ann G. Santos, Donna de la Cruz- Papa, Aletta T. Yñiguez, Rhodora V. Azanza, and Maria Auxilia T. Siringan
9
PopSci ARTICLE
Fishing for new drugs
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
24
PopSci ARTICLE
Work on vaccines continues
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
26
PopSci ARTICLE
Mapping out plant disease
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
29
ARTICLE
Yield improvement with compost amendment and Trichoderma microbial inoculant (TMI) in rice paddies inundated by copper-rich mine tailings
by Virginia C. Cuevas, Cirilo A. Lagman, Jr., Xavier Anupo, Joey I. Orajay, and Francas G.E. Malamnao
31
ARTICLE
Identification of cysteine knot peptides in four Philippine plant species using mass spectrometry and transcriptome analysis
by Bea A. Crisostomo, Arnelson Arwin G. Atis, Denise Noelle R. Mirano-Bascos, and Christine C. Hernandez
31
PopSci ARTICLE
A new kind of paper
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
62
PopSci ARTICLE
Getting ahead of dengue
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
64
PopSci ARTICLE
Watching the monkeys
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
66
ARTICLE
Serology and DNA-based detection and serotyping of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae Pohl from backyard pigs in selected provinces of Luzon, Philippines
by Almagrace A. Velasquez, Therese Marie A. Collantes, Wenchie Marie L. Lumbera, Saubel Ezrael A. Salamat, Jaymee R. Encabo, Bernadette C. Mendoza, and Lucille C. Villegas
68
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Accounting for science: Financial ratios as a tool for science research
by Red Thaddeus D. Miguel
80
ARTICLE
Utilizing data-based artificial intelligence to enable science-based models and dynamic feedback controllers to adapt to disasters
by Jose B. Cruz, Jr.
82
PopSci ARTICLE
Testing the tests
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
92
ARTICLE
Identifying potential upper mesophotic coral ecosystems in Masinloc, Zambales, Philippines using recreational-grade side scan sonars
by Paul Caesar M. Flores, Fernando P. Siringan, Ritzelle L. Albelda, Kevin Thomas B. Go, and Patrick C. Cabaitan
95
PopSci ARTICLE
Advancing farms and farmers
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
102
FEATURE
Birthing a mathematical biology community in the Philippines
by Jomar F. Rabajante, Christian Joel D.M. Custodio, Ariel L. Babierra, Juancho A. Collera, Aurelio A. de los Reyes V., Ricardo C.H. del Rosario, Noel T. Fortun, Editha C. Jose, Angelyn R. Lao, May Anne E. Mata, Victoria May P. Mendoza, Racquel U. Tabornal, and Jerrold M. Tubay
104
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Growth of rice, PSB Rc 82, and status of nutrients in lowland Agusan soil under alternate wetting and drying and minus-one-element conditions
by Jehru C. Magahud, Sheena Lourdes P. Dalumpines, Agapito E. Lincuna, Jr., and Gerardo F. Estoy, Jr.
107
ARTICLE
Post-disturbance carbon stocks and rates of sequestration: Implications on “blue carbon” estimates in Philippine mangroves
by Severino G. Salmo III and Eunice Lois D. Gianan
122
ARTICLE
Can we design a subunit vaccine against dengue that will work against all serotypes?
by Cecilia P. Mikita and Eduardo A. Padlan
133
ARTICLE
Invariance of selected Pareto-optimal multi-attribute information systems for various application environments in designated subspace of the weight space
by Jasmin D. Niguidula, Jonathan M. Caballero, and Jose B. Cruz, Jr.
139
ARTICLE
Water quality and weather trends preceding fish kill occurrences in Lake Taal (Luzon Is., Philippines) and recommendations on its long-term monitoring
by Milette U. Mendoza, Gaël Dur, Maurita R. Rosana, Mudjekeewis D. Santos, Ma. Theresa M. Mutia, Nenita S. Kawit, Michelle O. Ite, Leah S. Villanueva, Orlane Anneville, Sami Souissi, and Rey Donne S. Papa
147
ARTICLE
Summer phytoplankton community structure and distribution in a mariculture-affected coastal environment
by Ritzelle L. Albelda, Daniel John E. Purganan, Norchel Corcia F. Gomez, Bienson Ceasar de Vera Narvarte, Paolo Carlo Calalang, Tom Gerald T. Genovia, Erika Grace M. Gernato, Karen Grace V. Bondoc, Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone, and Deo Florence L. Onda
157
ARTICLE
Phenotypic evaluation of floral characteristics for predicting the components of longer floral retention in Hibiscus rosa sinensis L. hybrids
by Pablito M. Magdalita, Jonard C. Valdoz, Alangelico O. San Pascual, and Rachel C. Sotto
167
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Chemicals cleaning water
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
1
ARTICLE
New locality records for Mesocyclops Sars, 1914 and Thermocyclops Kiefer, 1927 in Luzon and Mindanao Islands in the University of Santo Tomas – Zooplankton Reference Collection (UST-ZRC)
by Erica Silk P. Dela Paz and Rey Donne S. Papa
3
PopSci ARTICLE
A look into invasion
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
10
PopSci ARTICLE
Watching the skies
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
12
PopSci ARTICLE
Ready for anything
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
14
PopSci ARTICLE
The secret to life in the tropics
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
17
Letter to the Editor
Marine plastics in the Philippines: a call for research
by Neil Angelo S. Abreo
20
ARTICLE
Distribution and diet of small non-volant mammals along elevational gradients of Mt. Banahaw
by Anna Pauline O. de Guia, Nikki Dyanne C. Realubit, and Julius Caesar A. Jaluague
22
ARTICLE
Not fish in fish balls: fraud in some processed seafood products detected by using DNA barcoding
by Katreena P. Sarmiento, Jacqueline Marjorie R. Pereda, Minerva Fatimae H. Ventolero, and Mudjekeewis D. Santos
30
PopSci ARTICLE
Bacterial Power
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
37
REVIEW
Recent advances in Blastocystis sp. research
by Davin Edric V. Adao and Windell L. Rivera
39
ARTICLE
When is the Pareto choice from a finite set invariant to variations in weight and values of multiple performance criteria?
by Jose B. Cruz, Jr. and Elvin Michael R. Almario
61
PopSci ARTICLE
Safer Surfaces
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
71
PopSci ARTICLE
Exploring a New Industry
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
73
ARTICLE
Silver Nanoparticles Extracellularly Produced by Serratia sp. NBL1001 Have Antibacterial Properties
by Mary Faith Y. Adan, Zyne K. Baybay, Nacita B. Lantican, Lilia M. Fernando, Erlinda S. Paterno, Lucille C. Villegas, Leodevico L. Ilag, and
Andrew D. Montecillo
75
PopSci ARTICLE
The History of Seas
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
84
PopSci ARTICLE
Rethinking Classifications
by Luis Wilfrido Atienza
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EDITORIAL
Returning to What was Essentially Good - Welcome back PHILIPPINE SCIENCE LETTERS!
by Gisela Padilla-Concepcion
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ARTICLE
The abundance and morphometric characteristics of the endemic Pseudodiaptomus brehmi Kiefer, 1938 (Copepoda: Calanoida: Pseudodiaptomidae) in Lake Taal (Luzon Is., Philippines)
by Rey Donne S. Papa, Kenoses L. Legaspi, Cedie G. Blaza, Francesca S. Lirio, Nehemiah Gerold P. Bangalan, and T. Chad Walter
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ARTICLE
Low extracellular calcium and retinoic acid concentration promotes adipocyte differentiation in 3T3-L1 preadipocytes
by Joseph dela Cruz, Seok Geun Choi, Young Kyoon Oh, and Seong Gu Hwang
8
ARTICLE
Non-differential DNA extraction of post-coital samples submitted as evidence for investigating sexual assault cases in the Philippines
by Jae Joseph Russell B. Rodriguez, Gayvelline C. Calacal, Rita P. Laude, and Maria Corazon A. De Ungria
14
ARTICLE
Genome Shuffling for Improved Thermotolerance, Ethanol Tolerance and Ethanol Production of Saccharomyces cerevisiae 2013
by Fredmoore L. Orosco, Sean M. Estrada, Jessica F. Simbahan, Francesca S. Lirio, Virgie A. Alcantara, and Irene G. Pajares
22
ARTICLE
A dynamical analysis of tuberculosis in the Philippines
by King James B. Villasin, Angelyn R. Lao, and Eva M. Rodriguez
29
ARTICLE
Notes on Ceramium Roth and Gayliella TO Cho, LJ McIvor et SM Boo (Rhodophyta, Ceramiaceae) from the Philippines
by Elvie Jane C. Lagan, Gavino C. Trono, Jr.
38
ARTICLE
A Hybrid method for protein complex prediction in weighted protein- protein interaction networks
by Jerome Cary Beltran, Catalina Montes, John Justine S. Villar, Adrian Roy L. Valdez
50
ARTICLE
Genetic diversity within and among natural populations of five gobies based on cytogenetic and isozyme analyses
by Riaflor M. Alcabedos, Celia B. Dela Viña, Roberto C. Reyes, and Rita P. Laude
58
REVIEW
D-amino acid-containing peptides in Conus venoms
by Elsie C. Jimenez
72
ARTICLE
Butachlor biodegradation potential of fungi isolated from submerged wood and surface water collected in Taal Lake, Philippines
by Mark B. Carascal, Marlo Jose G. del Rosario, Kin Israel R. Notarte, Fahrul Huyop, Takashi Yaguchi, and Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz
81
ARTICLE
Cytotoxic property of Streptocaulon baumii extracts and their isolated compounds against different human cancer cell lines
Arlene P. Bartolome, Irene M. Villaseñor, Yea-Lih Lin, M. Daben J. Libardo, Alfredo M. Angeles-Boza and Wen-Chin Yang
89
PopSci ARTICLE
How plants breathe: A mathematical approach
Luis Wilfrido Atienza
98
PopSci ARTICLE
Neural Networks on the Job
Luis Wilfrido Atienza
101
PopSci ARTICLE
From giant shipworms to biofuels
Jo Florendo Lontoc
103
PopSci ARTICLE
UP study offers clues to ancient biodiversity, early human movement in Southeast Asia
Maria Cynthia Rose Banzon Bautista, Victor Paz and Alice Ross Morta
106
PopSci ARTICLE
A Coral’s Genetic Response to Stress
Luis Wilfrido Atienza and Cecilia Conaco, PhD.
109
PopSci ARTICLE
Crossing Boundaries in Biology
Luis Wilfrido Atienza
111
PopSci ARTICLE
Putting Together Synthetic Biology
Luis Wilfrido Atienza
115
ARTICLE
Non-entire Solutions of the Generalized Dhombres and Related Equations
Rheadel G. Fulgencio and Jose Ernie C. Lope
116
PopSci ARTICLE
Plants fight back
Luis Wilfrido Atienza
119
PopSci ARTICLE
Investigating one of the world’s deadliest substances
Luis Wilfrido Atienza
121
ARTICLE
The antimicrobial action of silver nanoparticles on Escherichia coli as revealed by atomic force microscopy
Eloise I. Prieto and Analiza A. Kiat
123-129
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WHITE PAPER
Knowledge-Based Development and Governance: Challenges and Recommendations to the Duterte Administration, 2016-2022
University of the Philippines (Alfredo E. Pascual, Gisela Padilla-Concepcion, Ernesto M. Pernia, Jose Y. Dalisay, Edna E.A. Co,
Alice Ross T. Morta, Jeanena Mae E. Rafer, and Lea Marie F. Diño)
1
ARTICLE
Adsorbate-induced demagnetization: borohydride on magnetic substrates
Ryan Lacdao Arevalo, Mary Clare Sison Escaño, Allan Abraham Bustria Padama, and Hideaki Kasai
10
ARTICLE
Grain quality of rice in selected retail stores and supermarkets in the Philippines
Arvin Paul P. Tuaño, Manuel Jose C. Regalado, and Bienvenido O. Juliano
15
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Identification of prohibited red piranha, Pygocentrus nattereri (Kner 1858) from confiscated juvenile fish in Manila, Philippines
Katreena P. Sarmiento, Minerva Fatimae H. Ventolero, and Mudjekeewis D. Santos
23
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EDITORIAL
International Journal of Philippine Science and Technology
Gisela Padilla-Concepcion and David Hall
1
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Philippines Innovation Ecosystem Assessment: Executive Summary
Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE)
2
FEATURE
A Scientist’s Primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist
Clarissa C. David
8
REVIEW
Population, economic growth, and inclusivity
Ernesto M. Pernia and Elena E. Pernia
12
ARTICLE
Symmetry-breaking bifurcations in two mutually delay-coupled lasers
Juancho A. Collera
17
ARTICLE
Ordinal regression analyses of breastfeeding duration in the Philippines
Jesper L. Abolencia, Ananias G. Quipit, Jr., Robert Neil F. Leong, and Frumencio F. Co
22
ARTICLE
New records of an Invasive Calanoid Copepod, Arctodiaptomus dorsalis (Marsh, 1907) in freshwater ecosystems in the Bicol Peninsula (Luzon Is., Philippines)
Eric Zeus C. Rizo, Jhaydee Ann F. Pascual, Duke Jesse B. Dy, Lorenzo Jose A. Labicane, Clarice B. Trinidad, and Rey Donne S. Papa
27
ARTICLE
An assessment of chronotype and social jetlag among Filipinos
Roselyn Gabud, Gayline Manalang, Jr., Richard Bryann Chua, Eduardo Mendoza, Jingky Lozano-Kühne
31
POP SCIENCE
Rubbing Elbows with Nobel Laureates and Japanese Royalty
Imee Su Martinez
41
ARTICLE
Electrical properties of an individual ZnO micro/nanorod
Alexandra B. Santos-Putungan, Leonalyn M. Bambao, and Roland V. Sarmago
43
ARTICLE
Biochemical and molecular characterization of two 11S globulin isoforms from coconut and their expression analysis during seed development
Kristian Mark P. Caldo, Roberta N. Garcia, and Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza
46
ARTICLE
Finding the optimal dose for psoriasis ultraviolet radiation therapy through multi-objective evolutionary optimization on a skin model
Arjay C. Cayetano, Francisca C. Roa, Eduardo R. Mendoza, and Prospero C. Naval, Jr.
52
POP SCIENCE
Sustained Global Attention to Emerging Pandemic Threats and Risks: The need to strengthen One Health systems and Whole-of-Society preparedness
Noel Lee J. Miranda
58
ARTICLE
Levels and sources of potassium, calcium, sulfur, iron and manganese in major paddy soils of the Philippines
Jehru C. Magahud, Rodrigo B. Badayos, Pearl B. Sanchez, and Pompe C. Sta. Cruz
1
COMMENTARY
The “Land for Skills” Program: A Mechanism for Conserving Research and Human Resources in a Developing Country in the Era of Globalization
Teodoro Tigno Jr.
9
ARTICLE
Isolation and characterization of culturable thermophilic bacteria from hot springs in Benguet, Philippines
Socorro Martha Meg-ay V. Daupan and Windell L. Rivera
14
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Development of microsatellite markers for genetic diversity analysis in Glossogobius giuris (Hamilton, 1822) and Rhinogobius giurinus (Rutter, 1897)
Abriel S. Bulasag, Nathalie T. del Agua, Aprill S. Punongbayan, and Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz
19
ARTICLE
Molecular profiling of culturable bacteria from portable drinking water filtration systems and tap water in three cities of Metro Manila, Philippines
Edward A. Barlaan, Janina M. Guarte, and Chyrene I. Moncada
24
ARTICLE
An individual-based model of long-term forest growth and carbon sequestration in planted mangroves under salinity and inundation stresses
Severino G. Salmo III and Dranreb Earl O. Juanico
31
POP SCIENCE
Coconuts and the Filipino Diaspora
Augustine Doronila
31
ARTICLE
Resilience to thermal stress of coral communities in Talim Bay, Lian, Batangas
Norievill B. España, Wilfredo Y. Licuanan, and Porfirio M. Aliño
37
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Green Synthesis of Bimetallic PdAg Nanowires as Catalysts for the Conversion of Toxic Pollutants
Jose Isagani B. Janairo
41
POP SCIENCE
Integrative Societal Resilience or ‘One Resilience’ Approach: Towards Optimal Health and Wellbeing
Noel Lee J. Miranda
44
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Potential of Endophytic Fungi of Barnyard Grass Weed for Biological Control of the Rice Sheath Blight Pathogen, Rhizoctonia solani Kühn
Dindo King M. Donayre and Teresita U. Dalisay
44
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Incidence and molecular detection of Salmonella enterica serogroups and spvC virulence gene in raw and processed meats from selected wet markets in Metro Manila, Philippines
Shiela A. Soguilon-Del Rosario and Windell L. Rivera
52
ARTICLE
Copper-resistant, biofilm-forming bacteria for potential use in rehabilitation of copper-contaminated wastewater
Opulencia, R. B., Bambase, M. E. Jr., Perdigon, K. M. D., Demafelis, R. B., Llamado, A. A., Franco, R. A. G., Mogul, R. T., and Raymundo, A. K.
56
REVIEW
Bacteriocins from Lactic Acid Bacteria: A Review of Biosynthesis, Mode of Action, Fermentative Production, Uses, and Prospects
Rodney H. Perez, Maria Teresa M. Perez, and Francisco B. Elegado
61
REVIEW
Acceptability, nutritional, and potential health values of sweet sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] coffee substitute
Sheila F. Abacan, Wilma A. Hurtada, Erlinda I. Dizon, and Aimee Sheree A. Barrion
68
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Assessment of bacterial species present in Pasig River and Marikina River soil using 16S rDNA phylogenetic analysis
Maria Constancia O. Carrillo, Paul Kenny L. Ko, Arvin S. Marasigan, and Arlou Kristina J. Angeles
73
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Relationship of agro-morphological traits to water use efficiency of irrigated lowland rice varieties under screenhouse condition
Ace Mugssy L. Agustin and Nina M. Cadiz
78
EDITORIAL
A Farewell Editorial: Birth and Rebirth of Philippine Science Letters and Growth of Philippine Science
by Gisela Padilla-Concepcion
1
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ARTICLE
Detection and sequence analysis of the alkM gene in Acinetobacter baumannii strain OS1 from oil sludge sample
by Cynthia T. Hedreyda and A. Mittsu G. Sarmago
1
ARTICLE
Enhanced energy conversion performance of Philippine photovoltaic panels through tilt angle adjustments: A mechatronics approach
by Fidel Diaz, Jerrold Ngo, Maximillian Pascual, Albert Planes, and Alvin Chua
7
ARTICLE
A comparison of smoothers for state-constrained optimal control problems
by Michelle Vallejos
13
ARTICLE
The archaeology and palaeobiological record of Pasimbahan-Magsanib Site, northern Palawan, Philippines
by Janine Ochoa, Victor Paz, Helen Lewis, Jane Carlos, Emil Robles, Noel Amano, Maria Rebecca Ferreras, Myra Lara, Benjamin Vallejo, Jr., Gretchen Velarde, Sarah Agatha Villaluz, Wilfredo Ronquillo, and Wilhelm Solheim II
22
ARTICLE
Species richness and patterns of occurrence of small non-flying mammals of Mt. Sto Tomas, Luzon Island, Philippines
by Aris A. Reginaldo and Anna Pauline O. de Guia
37
ARTICLE
Taxonomic identification of “Ludong” fish from the Cagayan River (Philippines)
by Minerva Fatimae H. Ventolero, Evelyn C. Ame, Billy Joel N. Catacutan, and Mudjekeewis D. Santos
45
ARTICLE
Responses of the bird community in the University of the Philippines Diliman after campus redevelopment and the decline of two common urban bird species
by Benjamin Vallejo, Jr. and Alexander B. Aloy
55
ARTICLE
Sexuality-based compartmental model of spread of HIV in the Philippines
by Guido David and Fenina Mae Gomez
62
ARTICLE
Stability switch and periodic solutions in delayed three-species model with Holling type III functional response
by Juancho A. Collera
67
ARTICLE
Determination of soil-transmitted helminth infection and its association with hemoglobin levels among Aeta schoolchildren of Katutubo Village in Planas, Porac, Pampanga
by Janice V. Ng, Vicente Y. Belizario, Jr., and Florencia G. Claveria
73
ARTICLE
Incident angle dependence of H₂ adsorption on a defective Pt(111) surface: First-principles calculation
by Michelle T. Natividad, Nelson B. Arboleda Jr., and Hideaki Kasai
81
ARTICLE
Molecular phylogeny of the genus Bikkia (Rubiaceae) including a new endemic Philippine inland forest species Bikkia montoyae
by Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Lorenzo Angelo R. Santos, Hao Wei C. Hsu, Michelle Samantha S. Mejillano, Propa Joy R. Santor, and Victor B. Amoroso
88
ARTICLE
Total variation-based image inpainting and denoising using a primal-dual active set method
by Marrick Neri and Esmeraldo Ronnie Rey Zara
97
REVIEW
State of animal DNA barcoding in the Philippines: A review of COI sequencing of Philippine native fauna
by Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Andrew F. Torres, Josephine Angela DG. Cañasa, Sandra L. Yap, and Perry S. Ong
104
ARTICLE
A molecular dynamics investigation of water migration in a lipid bilayer for microalgae drying
by Robby Manrique, Aristotle Ubando, Al Rey Villagracia, Jennifer Corpuz, Allan Abraham Padama, Melanie David, Nelson Arboleda Jr., Alvin Culaba, and Hideaki Kasai
138
COMMENTARY
Finding a common framework for the analysis of social and institutional change: A retrospective and an exploration
by Niceto S. Poblador
146
ARTICLE
Taxonomy of black scavenger flies (Diptera: Sepsidae) from Luzon, Philippines
by Socrates D. Letana
155
ARTICLE
A morphological and cyclic voltammetric investigation of spin-coated hexa-ammineruthenium(III)-incorporated Nafion® thin films
by Kevin Anthony Y. Kaw, Shirley T. Palisoc, and Michelle T. Natividad
171
ARTICLE
A survey of plants used as repellents against hematophagous insects by the Ayta people of Porac, Pampanga province, Philippines
by Jasper John A. Obico and Elena M. Ragragio
179
ARTICLE
Updates on the status of giant clams Tridacna spp. and Hippopus hippopus in the Philippines using mitochondrial CO1 and 16S rRNA genes
by Apollo Marco D. Lizano and Mudjekeewis D. Santos
187
COMMENTARY
A proposed framework for a national coral reef assessment program
by Wilfredo Y. Licuanan and Porfirio M. Aliño
201
REVIEW
Anticancer compounds from Philippine marine organisms act on major pathways in cancer
by Gisela P. Concepcion, Andrea Roxanne J. Anas, and Miguel A. Azcuna
207
COMMENTARY
On the geological hazards that threaten existing and proposed reclamations of Manila Bay
by Kelvin S. Rodolfo
228
FEATURE
National Scientist Dolores A. Ramirez: From Beating the Odds to Empowering Philippine Agriculture
by Malem Flores
241
ARTICLE
A partial regression coefficient analysis framework to infer candidate genes potentially casual to traits in recombinant inbred lines
by Jan Michael Yap, Ramil Mauleon, Eduardo Mendoza, and Henry Adorna
245
ARTICLE
Probabilistic wind contouring and hazard mapping of barangay San Juan, Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines
by Marvin Aldrich R. Salazar and Lessandro Estelito O. Garciano
275
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Biochemical comparison of bleaching and non-bleaching Montipora digitata (Order Scleractinia) in the Philippines
by Helen T. Yap, Dang Marviluz L. Espita, Marco Nemesio E. Montaño, Caryl S. Benjamin, and Edgardo D. Gomez
293
REVIEW
The Philippine Marine Protected Area (MPA) Database
by Reniel B. Cabral, Porfirio M. Aliño, Adrian Chester M. Balingit, Christian M. Alis, Hazel O. Arceo, Cleto L. Nañola Jr., Rollan C. Geronimo, and MSN Partners
300
ARTICLE
Utilization of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technology for detecting White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) and Vibrio spp. in Litopenaeus vannamei in selected sites in the Philippines
by Amalea Dulcene D. Nicolasora, Benedict A. Maralit, Christopher Marlowe A. Caipang, Mudjekeewis D. Santos, Adelaida Calpe, and Mary Beth B. Maningas
309
ARTICLE
Genetic diversity and the discovery of a putative cryptic species within a valued crab fishery, Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus 1758), in the Philippines
by Persie Mark Q. Sienes, Demian A. Willette, Luz R. Romena, Clint G. Alvior, and Janet S. Estacion
317
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Dual preharvest application of 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) aqueous spray controls mango (Mangifera indica L. cv. 'Carabao') ripening
by Katherine Ann T. Castillo-Israel, Edralina P. Serrano, Elda B. Esguerra, and Florinia E. Merca
324
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Preservation and extracellular enzyme production of myxomycetes from Lubang Island, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
by Sittie Aisha B. Macabago and Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz
331
ARTICLE
Antioxidant potentials of culturable endophytic yeasts from Phragmites australis Cav. (Trin) ex Steud. from copper-contaminated mining site in Mankayan, Benguet
by Roland M. Hipol
337
FEATURE
Michael Purugganan: Evolution of a scientist from chemistry to plant genomics
by Neda Barghi
347
ARTICLE
Rice Straw Compost as Amendment to Reduce Soil Copper Toxicity in Lowland Rice Paddy Field
by Virginia C. Cuevas, Joey I. Orajay, and Cirilo A. Lagman, Jr.
350
ARTICLE
Biosorption of copper (II) by live biomasses of two indigenous bacteria isolated from copper-contaminated water
by Christopher Jay T. Robidillo, Nelson R. Villarante, and Lorele C. Trinidad
356
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Determination of Cadmium (Cd²⁺) and Zinc (Zn²⁺) via Anodic Stripping Voltammetry with [Ru(NH₃)₆]³⁺/Nafion® Modified Electrodes
by Shirley Tiong Palisoc, Michelle Tiamzon Natividad, Patricia Denise DeVera, and Benjamin Simone B. Tuason
372
ARTICLE
Phenotypic evaluation of some promising rare fruit crops in the Philippines
by Pablito M. Magdalita, Maria Ivana Kay M. Abrigo, and Roberto E. Coronel
376
ARTICLE
Molecular and morphological differentiation among Coffea (Rubiaceae) varieties grown in the farms of Cavite Province, Philippines
by Ernelea P. Cao, Daisy May Constantino-Santos, Lara Anjela P. Ramos, Brian S. Santos, Jonas P. Quilang, and Ruel M. Mojica
387
SHORT COMMUNICATION
On the occurrence of the Sulu Shrimp Metapenaeus suluensis Racek and Dall, 1965 (Crustacea: Decapoda : Penaeidae) in the Iloilo River, West Central Philippines
by Annabelle del Norte-Campos and Marivene Manuel-Santos
398
ARTICLE
Ethnobotanical Survey and Nutritional Composition of Ficus pseudopalma Blanco (Moraceae)
by Librado A. Santiago, Anna Beatriz R. Mayor, and Joshua B. Arimado
401
ARTICLE
Sequence analysis of the complete cathecol 1,2-dioxygenase gene in Acinetobacter baumannii Strain OS1
by A. Mittsu G. Sarmago and Cynthia T. Hedreyda
406
ARTICLE
Characterization of alkaline-cooked quality protein maize as raw material for noodle processing
by Marie Anna Dominique R. Bibat, Olivia M. del Rosario, Lotis E. Mopera, Lilia S. Collado, and Floirendo P. Flores
413
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Fluctuating asymmetry in genetically improved Nile Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus), strains in the Philippines
by Richard N. Muallil, Zubaida U. Basiao, Tereso A. Abella, and Luis Maria B. Garcia
420
ARTICLE
Salt-plug estuarine circulation in Malampaya Sound, Palawan, Philippines
by Olivia C. Cabrera, Cesar L. Villanoy, Gil S. Jacinto, Lawrence Patrick C. Bernardo, Charissa M. Ferrera, Imelda B. Velasquez, and Rhodora V. Azanza
428
ARTICLE
Evaluation of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production in Escherichia coli clinical isolates from three hospitals in Luzon, Philippines
by Merlyn C. Cruz, Catherine S. Bacani, Alma B. Mendoza, and Cynthia T. Hedreyda
438
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ARTICLE
Occurrence and distribution of myxomycetes (plasmodial slime molds) in three provinces of Luzon Island, Philippines
by Rudolf V. Kuhn, Anton Oliver M. Javier, Coleen P. Rodillas, Christian M. Parra, Liwayway Hiyas M. Corpuz, Llewelyn S. Moron, and Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz
1
REVIEW
Diversity of Conus peptides that target the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
by Elsie C. Jimenez
8
ARTICLE
A variation of discrete Silverman’s Game with varying payoffs
by Guido David and Richele S. De Asis
16
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Initial assessment of parasite load in Clarias batrachus, Glossogobius giuris, and Oreochromis niloticus in Lake Taal (Philippines)
by Gil Cauyan, Jonathan Carlo Briones, Eugene De Leon, Julio Arsenio Gonong, Eduardo Omar Pasumbal, Ma. Czarina Isabel Pelayo, Manuel Anthony Piñera, and Rey Donne Papa
21
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Effects of migration patterns on estimates of dispersal rates inferred from genotypic data: a simulation based study focused on the software STRUCTURE
by Maia H. Malonzo, Rachel G. Ravago-Gotanco, and Arturo O. Lluisma
29
ARTICLE
Development of Hibiscus hybrids ‘Women in Public Service Series II’ and propagation studies on Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Cynthia A. Villar’
by Pablito M. Magdalita and Reynold B. Pimentel
39
ARTICLE
A new macrolide isolated from the endophytic fungus Colletotrichum sp.
by Melfei E. Bungihan, Mario A. Tan, Hiromitsu Takayama, Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, and Maribel G. Nonato
57
ARTICLE
Delta typing and analysis of alcohol tolerance genes (erg2, hsp104, sod2) in six local wine strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
by Cynthia T. Hedreyda and Zahara Joy A. Guiamal
74
ARTICLE
Responses of rice (Oryza sativaline LX278) calli and seedlings to salinity treatment: Towards the development for salt tolerance
by Fredeslinda C. Evangelista, Rhodora R. Aldemita, and Lilian B. Ungson
84
ARTICLE
Citrate-capped gold nanoparticles as colorimetric reagent for copper(II) ions
by Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo and Fortunato B. Sevilla III
90
ARTICLE
Morphological and molecular characterization of some HAB-forming dinoflagellates from Philippine waters
by Deo Florence L. Onda, Garry Benico, Arielle F. Sulit, Paul Lorenzo Gaite, Rhodora V. Azanza, and Arturo O. Lluisma
97
ARTICLE
Effect of organic matter amendment on the rhizosphere microbial community and root-infecting pathogens of aerobic rice variety Apo
by Charina Gracia B. Banaay, Casiana M. Vera Cruz, and Virginia C. Cuevas
107
ARTICLE
Interaction of diatom silica with graphene
by Juliet Q. Dalagan and Erwin P. Enriquez
119
ARTICLE
Antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of fungal leaf endophytes associated with Pandanus amaryllifolius Roxb.
by Melfei E. Bungihan, Maribel G. Nonato, Siegfried Draeger, Scott Franzblau, and Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz
128
ARTICLE
Mathematical analysis of bistability in reduced models of apoptosis
by Joseph Ray Clarence G. Damasco, Marian P. Roque, and Ricardo C. H. del Rosario
138
ARTICLE
Immune response of Macrobrachium rosenbergii immersed in hot-water extract of Gracilaria edulis
by Mary Beth B. Maningas, Patrick G. Gonzalez, Maribon M. Obias, Rainier S. Pausanos, Jyacinth Lucille Y. Siapno, Jennifer R. Alambra, and Eldrin M. Abquina
147
ARTICLE
Heptylprodigiosin induces apoptosis in Jurkat leukemia T cells via CD95 death receptor and evades antiapoptotic Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL proteins
by Glory D. Ranches, Anita Rudy, Angelika Vollmar, Jortan O. Tun, and Gisela P. Concepcion
153
ARTICLE
Digital photometric determination of protein using Biuret, Bradford, and bicinchoninic acid reagents
by Adonis A. Yanos, Marianne N. Bautista, Mark Rickard N. Angelia, and Ernesto J. del Rosario
168
ARTICLE
First principle investigation of atomic hydrogen adsorption on Pd-doped MgB₂
by Paul M. Abanador, Al Rey C. Villagracia, Nelson B. Arboleda Jr., and Melanie Y. David
176
ARTICLE
Identification of design criteria for district cooling distribution network
by Gerardo L. Augusto, Alvin B. Culaba, and Raymond R. Tan
182
SHORT COMMUNICATION
First report of Awaous ocellaris in goby fry or “ipon” fishery in Northern Luzon, Philippines
by Angelli Marie Jacynth M. Asis, Altair B. Agmata, Billy Joel Catacutan, Romeo Culasing, and Mudjekeewis D. Santos
198
EDITORIAL
Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines: Pushing the envelope
by Helen T. Yap
204
ARTICLE
A mathematical model for the drying characteristics of microalgae (Tetraselmis sp.)
by Alvin B. Culaba, Raymond R. Tan, Jose Bienvenido Manuel M. Biona, Aristotle T. Ubando, Neil Stephen A. Lopez, Joel Q. Tanchuco, Soledad S. Garibay, Nieves A. Toledo, Caridad N. Jimenez, Ida G. Pahila, and Letty S. Ami
206
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Species identification of “padas” from fermented fish paste or “bagoong” using DNA barcodes
by Altair B. Agmata, Angelli Marie Jacynth M. Asis, and Mudjekeewis D. Santos
220
FEATURE
Hard work pays off: Getting to know Dr. Ernesto Domingo
by Jortan Tun
225
ARTICLE
Multiple linear regression model of Shiga toxin inhibitory activity of dihydroquinazolinone derivatives of Retro-2cycl
by Liza T. Billones and Junie B. Billones
231
ARTICLE
Correlation of total IgE, house-dust mite specific IgE and absolute eosinophils in an asthmatic pediatric population
by Maricar W. Ching, Jennifer Maries G. Yap, Kevin Carl P. Santos, Cesar M. Ong, and John Donnie A. Ramos
241
ARTICLE
Physicochemical properties of bignay [Antidesma bunius (L.) Spreng.] wine at different stages of processing
by Ma. Desiree Belina-Aldemita, Veronica C. Sabularse, Erlinda I. Dizon, Wilma A. Hurtada, and Mary Ann O. Torio
249
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Homology modelling and comparative docking analysis of two naturally occurring pancreatic glucokinase mutants
by Jose Isagani B. Janairo and Gerardo C. Janairo
1
FEATURE
Hallmarks of a Genuine Scientist: An inspiration and example of "Paying it Forward"
by Leopold L. Ilag
7
ARTICLE
Average-case analysis of Leapfrogging samplesort
by Eliezer A. Albacea
14
REVIEW
Shift work research in the Philippines: Current state and future directions
by Jingky P. Lozano-Kühne, Maria Eliza R. Aguila,Gayline F. Manalang, Jr., Richard Bryann Chua, Roselyn S. Gabud, and Eduardo R. Mendoza
17
ARTICLE
Species and endemicity status of the therapontid "Pigek", Mesopristes cancellatus (Cuvier, 1829) in the Philippines
by Benedict A. Maralit, Minerva Fatimae H. Ventolero, Rosario Segundina P. Gaerlan,Macmod D. Mamalangkap, Mudjekeewis D. Santos
30
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Binary (lipL32 and gyrB) gene marker analysis detects pathogenic Leptospira interrogans in a captured Rattus norvegicus in Marikina City, Philippines
by Vladimir Lennin A. Roque, Karen Joy B. Adiao, Marilen M. Parungao-Balolong, Ernesto C. Balolong Jr., and Francisco M. Heralde III
40
ARTICLE
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History of the biodiversity and limno-ecological studies on Lake Taal with notes on the current state of Philippine limnology
by Rey Donne S. Papa and Augustus C. Mamaril Sr.
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A matrix population model of the "janitor fish" Pterygoplichthys (Pisces: Loricariidae) in the Marikina River, Luzon island,Philippines and the possibility of controlling this invasive species
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REVIEW
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EDITORIAL
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38
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60
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Total synthesis of dubiusamine C, a plausible minor alkaloid in Pandanus dubius
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by Joycelyn C. Jumawan, Benjamin M. Vallejo, Annabelle A. Herrera, Corazon C. Buerano, and Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla
103
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The 30th Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering
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EDITORIAL
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DNA barcoding of the white-collared kingfisher Todiramphus chloris (Boddaert 1783) (Alcedinidae) using the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene
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EDITORIAL
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