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Volume 17 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Engineering Sciences

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Performance analysis of single cylinder engines with enhanced heat dissipation fins using computational fluid dynamics
by Nitish Reddy Pasham, Gondi Konda Reddy, and Jayakiran Reddy Esanakula
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Analysis of statistical estimators and neural network approaches for speech enhancement
by Ravi Kumar Kandagatla, V. Jayachandra Naidu, P.S. Sreenivasa Reddy, Gayathri M., Jahnavi A., and Rajeswari K.
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Analysis of EEG signals for the detection of epileptic seizures using feature extraction
by Ravi Kumar Kandagatla, V. Jayachandra Naidu, PS. Sreenivas Reddy, Veera Kavya Pandilla, Marriwada Joshitha, and Chanamala Rakesh
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Static analysis of new lightweight racing wheel for Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (FSAE) race car for product innovation
by Muhammad I. N. Ma’arof, Anies F. Zakaria, Girma T. Chala, Riang Liang, Nurzaki Ikhsan, and Mohamad F. M. Nasir
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Volume 17 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Microbiology

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Overexpressed yeast Bax inhibitor (Bxi1p/Ybh3p) is a calcium channel in E. coli
by James Mullin, John Kalhorn, Julia Aguiar, Madelyn Crago, Nicholas Mello, Amanda Raffa, Alexander Strakosha, and Nicanor Austriaco, O.P.
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Molecular characteristics of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolated from two tertiary hospitals in the Philippines
by Angelo dV. dela Tonga, Windell L. Rivera, Ma Jowina H. Galarion, Stessi Marie G. Geganzo, Melanie V. Salinas, Edsel Maurice T. Salvaña, and Raul V. Destura
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Unveiling the genomic landscape: Whole genome draft and phenotypic profiling of Oceanobacillus sp. SE10311 isolated from Mount Makiling, Philippines
by Noel H. Tan Gana, Cernan P. Ruz, Eufrocinio C. Marfori, Edwin P. Alcantara, Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz, Lucille C. Villegas, Eldrin DLR. Arguelles, Armi R. Creencia, Neil H. Tan Gana, Rosario G. Monsalud, and Rina B. Opulencia
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Volume 17 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Marine Natural Products and Microbial Diversity

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Synthesis and biological evaluation of cyanobacterial-inspired peptides
by Jannelle R. Casanova, Aaron Joseph L. Villaraza, and Lilibeth Salvador-Reyes
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In vivo anti-tumor and anti-metastatic activity of renieramycin M and doxorubicin combination treatments on 4T1 breast cancer murine model
by Zildjian G. Acyatan, Shalice R. Susana-Guevarra, Myra Ruth D. Picart, Eliza L. Belen, Lilibeth A. Salvador-Reyes, and Gisela P. Concepcion
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Volume 17 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Medical Physiology

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Depression and anxiety among Filipino myasthenia gravis patients seen in a public tertiary hospital in Metro Manila
by Karen Joy B. Adiao, Adrian I. Espiritu, and Mario B. Prado, Jr.
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Predictors of interdependent happiness among health science students during the COVID-19 pandemic
by Demuel Dee L. Berto, D. Darwin A. Dasig, Leticia T. Ibanez, Marlon L. Bayot
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Intradialytic massage for leg cramps among hemodialysis patients: A single-center, randomized crossover trial
by Krizia Mari Anne Ramos-Daguman, Ed Jico B. Conde, Henry Angelo S. Go, Vince Bryan B. Viscayno, Monalisa L. Lim Dungca, Marissa Elizabeth L. Lim
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Key informant perspectives on delivering adolescent pregnancy-related services in Eastern Visayas
by Alvin Duke R. Sy, Kim Leonard G. dela Luna, Rowel C. Malimban, John Oliver H. Estadilla, Jasper M. Maglinab, Jihwan Jeon, and Heyeon Ji
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Sheng Zhen Gong in pregnancy: The effects of a traditional low intensity exercise form on maternofetal health and wellbeing
by Clarissa L. Velayo, Sherri Ann L. Suplido, Alvin Duke R. Sy, Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco, Ruben N. Caragay, and Manuela T. Zuniga
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Ethnomedicinal plants used for treating urinary tract infections in the Philippines: a systematic review
by Mariel C. Magtalas, Manuel Luis A. Borja, Juan Raphael M. Perez, Elgin Paul B. Quebral, and Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco
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Structural and molecular alterations in murine tissue due to far-field radiofrequency exposure
by Aaron Paul T. Baliga, Roy Francis R. Navea, Clarissa L. Velayo
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A systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of vulvovaginal candidiasis in Southeast Asian countries
by Robbi Miguel G. Falcon, Renne Margaret U. Alcazar, Justin V. Guda, and Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco
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Anxiety, depression, and family dysfunction among COVID-19 patients admitted to hospital and isolation facilities in the Philippines
by Ian Kim B. Tabios, Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco, Anna Guia O. Limpoco, Gabriele Dominique P. Domingo, Eric David B. Ornos, and Leilanie Apostol-Nicodemus
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Early experience of fetal laser photocoagulation for twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome in the Philippines
by Clarissa L. Velayo, Karen Alessandra T. Torredes, Christine Vivienne F. Tantoco
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A review of maternal Zika virus infection and its fetal outcomes
by Marissa Elizabeth L. Lim, Arlene I. Afaga, and Jon Timothy M. Rivero
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Volume 17 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management (INREM)

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Land cover change and carbon loss: A case study of the Pagsanjan-Lumban and Baroro watersheds in Luzon, Philippines
by Florencia B. Pulhin, Angelica T. Magpantay, Nico R. Almarines, Canesio D. Predo, and Juan M. Pulhin
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Catalysts and barriers in the development and implementation of payment for water ecosystem services in the Philippines: Retrospects and prospects
by Juan M. Pulhin, Asa Jose U. Sajise, Canesio D. Predo, Catherine S. Anders, Rosario V. Tatlonghari, Marlo D. Mendoza, Fritzielyn Q. Palmiery, Sheerah Louise C. Tasico, Mary Beatrice S. Evaristo, Joylyn Bon O.L. Yu, and Farah Y. Sevilla
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Volume 17 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Health

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Preformulation studies of an emulsion containing commercially available argan oil
by Mikaela Mae Suasin, Mikhaela Camille Tanael, Lea Vanessa Jaro, Desiree Nicole Esteve, April Mergelle Lapuz, Rogie Royce Carandang, and Kevin Jace Miranda
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Volume 16 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management (INREM)

FOREWORD
by Juan M. Pulhin
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Microplastic occurrence in rural and urban surface waters: the cases of Lake Sampaloc and Lake Yambo in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
by Fatima A. Natuel, Damasa B. Magcale-Macandog, Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Loucel E. Cui, and Stefan Hotes
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Mapping coral reef habitats of Apo Reef Natural Park, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
by Marion Michael A. Bacabac, Victor S. Ticzon, Jesus Gabriel C. Fetil, and Krystal Dayne T. Villanada
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Estimating the recreational benefits of Lake Pandin as a tourism destination in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
by Ma. Grechelle Lyn D. Perez, Damasa M. Macandog, Hildie Maria E. Nacorda, Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, Canesio D. Predo, and Josef Settele
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Factors affecting land use and land cover change and fragmentation in selected protected areas in the Philippines
by Anne Frances V. Buhay, Rex Victor O. Cruz, Cristino L. Tiburan Jr., and Juan M. Pulhin
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Experiences, Challenges, and Initiatives on Water Resource Management of a Small Island Community: The Case of Basco, Batanes, Philippines
by Jessa O. Aquino,, Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, Unice Faith A. Roa, Maria Helen F. Dayo, Catherine B. Gigantone
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Volume 16 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Marine Natural Products and Microbial Diversity

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On-resin synthesis of the somatostatin venom analog Consomatin Ro1
by Ramoncito Luis B. de Boda, Zildjian G. Acyatan, Gisela P. Concepcion, and Aaron Joseph L. Villaraza
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Genomics and metabolomics-based assessment of the biosynthetic potential of the sponge-associated microorganism Streptomyces cacaoi strain R2A-843A from the Philippines
by Zabrina Bernice L. Malto, Joeriggo M. Reyes, Bernard Isaiah D.C. Lo, Kevin Bossie S. Davis, Gisela P. Concepcion, Lilibeth A. Salvador-Reyes
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Genistein and daidzein from a sponge-associated fungus (Family: Microstromataceae) show dose and incubation time-dependent Ca2+ influx activity variation
by Miguel Enrique Ma. Azcuna, Zildjian Acyatan, Geminne Manzano, Clairecynth Yu, Porfirio Alexander M. Aliño, Marvin Altamia, Lilibeth Salvador-Reyes, and Gisela P. Concepcion
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Genome Mining of a Novel Marine Sponge Symbiont Nocardia sp. BML-15-R-026U Reveals High Biosynthetic Potential for Secondary Metabolites, Including a Non-Ribosomal Peptide and a Polyketide of High Novelty
by Paul Christian T. Gloria, Elaine M. Romines, Marc Jeremie D. Punzalan, Christine Marie C. Florece, Kreighton E. Cadorna, Lilibeth A. Salvador-Reyes, and Arturo O. Lluisma
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Volume 15 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Health

FOREWORD 
by Ma. Luisa D. Enriquez
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A critique on the “war on drugs” policy in the Philippines
by Leonardo R. Estacio Jr., Laurie S. Ramiro, Hilton Y. Lam, Ma. Esmeralda C. Silva, and Carmencita D. Padilla
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A study on complex karyotypes in leukemia by routine G-banding and whole chromosome painting: A report on four Filipino cases
by Ma. Luisa D. Enriquez, Ma. Celeste S. Abad, Michael Ernesto Arnante, and Priscilla B. Caguioa
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Knowledge and attitude of Filipino primary caregivers on sugary foods and dental caries among preschool children
by Janelle Kirsten O. Go, and Michael Antonio F. Mendoza
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How protected are PhilHealth members and beneficiaries? The 2017 PhilHealth support value survey
by Haidee A. Valverde, Danesto B. Anacio, Abegail L. Garcia, and Hilton Y. Lam
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Linguistic validation of Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale in Filipino
by Jose Ronilo G. Juangco, Jennifer M. Nailes, Joy P. Malinit, and Joey Joline M. Nailes
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Measuring the extent of fraudulent-risky benefit claims in PhilHealth
by Allan R. Ulitin, Haidee A. Valverde, Josephine D. Agapito, Kent Jason G. Cheng, Red Thaddeus D. Miguel, Danesto B. Anacio, and Hilton Y. Lam
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Chronic arsenic poisoning presenting with widespread bronchiectasis – A case report
by Jeff-Ray T. Francisco, Ruby A. Garcia, Mark Anthony A. Ramos, and Jacqueline T. Ramolete
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Soil-transmitted helminthiases in school-age children following more than a decade of control program implementation in Roxas City
by Vicente Y. Belizario, Deanna Lis Pauline F. Cubarrubias, Lunnel Alexie D. Ong, Agnes Q. Villarruz, and Leo C. Biclar
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Trans fat policy as pathfinder to curb noncommunicable disease: a review in Philippine perspective
by Ma-Ann M. Zarsuelo, and Zenith D. Zordilla
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Volume 14 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Microbiology

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Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Produced by Wildtype and Mutants Serratia marcescens Bizio
by Arxel G. Elnar, Andrew D. Montecillo, Leodevico L. Ilag, and Lucille C. Villegas
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Detection of enteric viruses in five important tributaries of Laguna Lake, Philippines by PCR assays
by Joy Ann P. Santos, Maribell A. Dollete, Nadine Janelle E. Sinco, Ma. Jowina H. Galarion, Windell L. Rivera
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UV-irradiation mutagenesis of Chlorella vulgaris Beijerinck SP17 to enhance lipid production for potential biodiesel application
by Pernelle Pamela M. Bruno, Windell L. Rivera, and Pierangeli G. Vital
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Chemical Composition and In vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of the Edible Cyanobacterium, Nostoc commune Vaucher
by Milagrosa R. Martinez-Goss, Eldrin DLR. Arguelles, Arsenia B. Sapin, and Ronaniel A. Almeda
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Draft genome sequence of a Philippine mangrove soil actinomycete with insecticidal activity reveals potential as a source of other valuable secondary metabolites
by Armi R. Creencia, Edwin P. Alcantara, Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz, Rina B. Opulencia, and Rosario G. Monsalud
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Influence of Blastocystis on the Growth of a Representative Gut Bacterium
by Antonio Luis R. Ventura, Davin Edric V. Adao, and John Anthony D. Yason
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Volume 13 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Microbiology

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Synthesis of CdS quantum dots by the acidotolerant fungus Trichoderma asperellum and their potential in the flourescence detection of a leptospirosis-related oligomer
by Kenworth Bryle P. Bal-iyang, Alexia Joanne F. Manuel, Don Joseph F. Rialubin, and Ronan Q. Baculi
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The ciprofloxacin resistance of Lactobacillus species isolated from probiotic food products in the Philippines is due to mutations in gyrB and parC genes
by Michael Angelo C. Nicdao, John Clyde Co Soriano, Windell L. Rivera, and Joyce A. Ibana
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Endophytic bacteria associated with healthy and rust-infected Coffea arabica L. leaves
by Alysa G. Estopace and Ernelea P. Cao
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Phytoplankton composition and diversity in Lake Tikub, Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines
by Nerissa K. Torreta, Jeremaiah L. Estrada, Paul John F. Flores, and Noel G. Sabino
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Effects of nutrient depletion on bioethanol production of indigenous Philippine freshwater Chlorella vulgaris SP17
by Katherine L. Pintor, Windell L. Rivera, and Pierangeli G. Vital
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A cocktail of Lactobacillus species controls Salmonella infection and maintains animal productivity in poultry farming 
by Michael Angelo C. Nicdao
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Physico-chemical characterization of a recombinant endoglucanase from a clone derived from a mixed microbial culture from mudspring water of Mt. Makiling, Laguna, Philippines 
by Richard D. Tambalo and Asuncion K. Raymundo
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Detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in fish samples from selected wet markets in Laguna, Philippines, using loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) 
by Treena Rica D. Teh, Joy Ann P. Santos, Mylene G. Cayetano, and Pierangeli G. Vital 
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Genotyping of β-Lactamase (blaCTX-M, blaOXA, blaSHV, and blaTEM) genes from Extended-spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae Clinical Isolates of Ospital ng Maynila Memorial Medical Center, Philippines 
by Joel C. Cornista, Erika R. de Jesus, Anna Patrizia B. Pacheco, Ramon Arvin Noriel B. Santos, Ronald Cabudoy, and Marilen P. Balolong
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Development of a closed-tube QUASR-LAMP assay for the detection of human adenoviruses 
by Joy Ann P. Santos and Windell L. Rivera
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Streptococcus suis and S. parasuis in the Philippines: Biochemical, molecular, and antimicrobial resistance characterization of the first isolates from local swine 
by Susan A. Sedano, Benji Brayan I. Silva, Ani Giliw M. Sangalang, and Merlyn S. Mendioro
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Variations in enzymatic activity and response to abiotic factors of endophytic bacteria isolated from Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) growing in a forest environment and urban arboretum 
by Liezel D.C. Atole, Margareth Del E. Isagan, Raymond H. Parcon, Virgie A. Alcantara, Jocelyn T. Zarate, and Jessica F. Simbahan
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Bacteriophage-based biocontrol of Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in selected ready-to-eat food
by Ramon Arvin Noriel B. Santos and Donna May D. Papa
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Volume 12 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Microbiology

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Archaeal community profiling of a mixed culture from mud and water slurry from a solfataric mudspring as revealed by a community proteome approach
by Andrew D. Montecillo, Leopold L. Ilag, Ajay Kohli, Nacita B. Lantican, and Asuncion K. Raymundo
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Cyanobacteria and diatoms in the cyanobacterial mats in a natural salt water hot spring in Coron, Palawan, Philippines
by Milagrosa R. Martinez-Goss, Jean Edward B. Manlapas, and  Eldrin DLR Arguelles
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Diversity and bioactivities of mangrove fungal endophytes from Leyte and Samar, Philippines 
by Carlo Chris S. Apurillo, Lei Cai, and Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz
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Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, a Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) leaf endophyte, possesses antifungal activity against phytopathogenic fungi due to laminarinase activity and production of antimicrobial compounds
by Raymond H. Parcon, Margareth Del E. Isagan, Liezel D.C. Atole, Virgie A. Alcantara, and Jessica F. Simbahan
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Enhanced in vitro biodegradation of low-density polyethylene using alkaliphilic bacterial consortium supplemented with iron oxide nanoparticles
by Erika Joy G. Cada, Marion Lei C. Muyot, Joanna Maria C. Sison, and Ronan Q. Baculi
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Biosorption of nickel by Bacillus cereus and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia isolated from Bayto River, Zambales
by John Rex N. Baldomero and Yolanda A. Ilagan
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Alkaline proteases from alkaliphilic and alkalitolerant bacteria from Manleluag Hyperalkaline Spring in Pangasinan, Philippines 
by Aryana Lee G. Bertuso, Andrew D. Montecillo, and Nacita B. Lantican
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Detection of antimalarial drug resistance markers in Plasmodium falciparum samples from CARAGA, Philippines: a retrospective study 
by Maria Lourdes M. Macalinao, Edelwisa Segubre-Mercado, Ronie J. Calugay, Sherwin A. Galit, June Haidee L. Acuna, and
Fe Esperanza J. Espino
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Volume 11 (Supplement)
Special Issue on Microbiology

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