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Cover PJS 152 No3  

Philippine Journal of Science Vol. 152 No. 3, June 2023

 

 

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Editorial Board

[EDITORIAL]
Teaching Sustainability in Science: the Case for Chemistry
Fabian M. Dayrit and Erwin P. Enriquez

REGULAR ARTICLES

Bioactive Compounds from Hot Spring and Volcanic Microorganisms
Fleurdeliz Maglangit, Kevin Jace Miranda, Mariel Rose Villarubia, and Danielle Dalman

[REVIEW ARTICLE]
Synoptic Review of Stenobrimus Redtenbacher, 1906 (Phasmatodea: Heteropterygidae: Obriminae), with the Description of a New Species from the Cavinti Karst Landscape, Laguna, Philippines
Ireneo L. Lit Jr., Orlando L. Eusebio, Cristian C. Lucañas, Aimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo, Kristine O. Abenis, Kirk J. Taray, Marnelli S. Alviola, and Jeremy Carlo B. Naredo

Full Genome and Individual Gene Analysis for Evolutionary Patterns of Locally Circulating Rabies Virus in Davao City
Sheryl Grace C. Buenaventura, Christian C. Labrador, Michael G. Bacus, Ma. Noreen J. Eng, Arlene P. Lagare, Gloria N. Marquez, and Lyre Anni E. Murao

New Infestation Records of Podontia quatuordecimpunctata (L.) ("Sineguelas" Leaf Beetle) (Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae: Alticini) on Spondias spp. (Anacardiaceae) and Its Geographic Distribution in the Philippines
Joel L. Adorada, Orlando A. Calcetas, Rachel Ann A. Anabo, Charles L. Staines, Madora Abril D. Gallegos, Brian Joseph S. Zulueta, Monalisa O. Recuenco, Flora C. Alvarez, and Albert A. Serquin
 

[RESEARCH NOTE]
Consumption of Household Disinfectants during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Sorsogon, Philippines
Mabille R. Longavela, Richard V. Dumilag, Mark Ariel D. Malto, Elden G. Orgela, Teresa Haide R. Belgica, Lynn C. Mendoza, Janet M. Hibay, Mae H. San Pablo, Carmela N. Enmel, Franklin P. Calaminos, Jinky D. Bailon, Laurence Elmer H. Corral, Leny D. Berdin, Vivien L. Chua, Ruby D. Olipany, Cynthia B. Mintu, Benilda O. Laza, John Patrick Z. Gerardo, and Caesar Franz C. Ruiz

Sustainable Development Goal Target Interactions in the Philippines: a Two-method Approach
Vena Pearl Bongolan, Spencer C. Soria, and Roselle Leah K. Rivera

Risk Factors Associated with Contracting COVID-19 Infection in Selected Regions of Mindanao, Philippines
Charisse B. Miguel, Gernelyn T. Logrosa, Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Genevieve D. Tupas, Zython Paul T. Lachica, and Pedro A. Alviola IV

[RESEARCH NOTE]
Seaweed Fish Baits in Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines
Richard V. Dumilag, Mark Ariel D. Malto, Mabille R. Longavela, Elden G. Orgela, Franklin P. Calaminos, Ferlyn G. Legarde, Teresa Haide R. Belgica, Aireen D. Malto, John Peter A. Himor, Mae H. San Pablo, Jinky D. Bailon, Ruby D. Olipany, Caesar Franz C. Ruiz, Cynthia B. Mintu, Benilda O. Laza, and Lynn C. Mendoza

Chemical Composition and Antioxidant Activity of Ethanol Extracts Obtained from Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.)
Gergana I. Marovska, Ivanka P. Hambarliyska, Nadezhda T. Petkova, Ivan G. Ivanov, Ivelina N. Vasileva, and Anton M. Slavov

Evaluation of Blood-feeding Methods for Rearing Dengue Mosquito, Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae)
Abigaile Mia J. Hila and Glenda B. Obra

Variation in Lycopene Epsilon-Cyclase Gene in Selected Tomato Genotypes Revealed by EcoTILLING and Sequencing
Precious R. Guevarra, Roanne R. Gardoce, and Hayde F. Galvez

Retrospective Spatial Analysis of the COVID-19 Threat to the High-risk Population in Davao Region, Philippines from March 2020 to August 2021
Federico D. Calo, Mia Kristine C. Quinco, Zython Paul T. Lachica, Gernelyn T. Logrosa, Zarah Jean I. Diche, Pamela Grace J. Roxas, Kim Dianne B. Ligue, Joshua Mar A. Bompat, Jolly Mae G. Catalan, Annabelle P. Yumang, and May Anne E. Mata

Effects of Chitosan Coating on the Postharvest Quality and Antioxidant Properties of Sweet Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)
Marbie A. Alpos and Emma Ruth V. Bayogan

Momentum Distribution in the Classically Forbidden Region of a Ballistic Particle at the Turning Point
Anthony Allan D. Villanueva

Application of Aglao E Unhas Compound from Aglaophenia cupressina Lamoureoux against Colletotrichum gloesoporioides on Strawberry and Aspergillus niger on Mango
Eva Johannes, Amran Laga, Magdalena Litaay, Baso Manguntungi, Mustika Tuwo, Fuad Gani, Apon Zaenal Mustopa, and Leggina Rezzy Vanggy 

Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty for the Analysis of Arsenic in Water by Hydride Vapor Generation–Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Admer Rey C. Dablio, Noel Angelo P. Kalacas, Vernalyn R. Abarintos, Isaiah E. Ubando, Ruth L. Damian, and Johanna Andrea C. Valdueza

Window Direction Factor toward PMV and PPD Values in the Classrooms
P
.P. Suradhuhita, E. Setyowati, and E. Prianto

[RESEARCH NOTE]
Selective Synthesis of Monolaurin: a Preliminary Investigation
Ruel Cayona and Gilbert Yu

Microstructures of Austenitic Stainless Steel 56Fe25Ni16.6Cr0.9Si0.5Mn Solid-treated with Different Cooling Rates
Mohammad Dani, Ferhat Aziz, Parikin Farihin, Arbi Dimyati, Sulistioso Giat Sukaryo, Joshua Gunawan Lesmana, Andon Insani, Salim Mustofa, Mardiyanto Panitra, and Ching An Huang

PID-FUZZY Control System for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV): Highly Accurate FPGA Implementation
D. Bhattacharya and C. Puttamadappa

Habitat Preference of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus: Case Study on Dengue Endemic Area of Sumatera, Indonesia
Siti Nurjanah, Tri Atmowidi, Upik K. Hadi, Dedy D. Solihin, Windra Priawandiputra, and Meidaliyantisyah

Bioprospecting of Limosilactobacillus fermentum Strain MH 2.3 for Anti-diabetic Properties: from Biochemical to Molecular Docking Approaches
Ulfa Febiana Whatin, Baso Manguntungi, Heder Djamaludin, Handoko, Leggina Rezzy Vanggy, Gita Fenylestari, and Ali Budhi Kusuma

Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of the Virulence Factors and Antimicrobial Resistance of Enterobacteriaceae Isolates Associated with Clinical Mastitis in Dairy Cattle
Amily E. Ancuelo and Rodney H. Perez

Non-surgical Syngeneic Model of Endometriosis in Ovary-intact Outbred Mice
Irene L. Tan, Kimberly B. Benjamin, Prince Dominik Alljen C. Tan, Emmanuel Marc C. Reyes, Joseph S. Masangkay, and Michael C. Velarde

Evaluation of Phytochemicals, Total Phenolic Content, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Activities of Philippine Forest Woody Vines
Kim Wilmer M. Balagot, Kimberly M. Delica, Rebecca B. Lapuz, Rowena E. Ramos, and Grace Rowena B. Bisana

Determinants of Underweight and Stunting among 6–59-months-old Indigenous Children in the Philippines
Rowena V. Viajar, Julieta B. Dorado, Ma. Lynell V. Maniego, Joanne Jette S. Gulay, Patricia Isabel G. Amita, and Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa

Carbon Storage Analysis in a Small Mountain Ecosystem in Mindanao, Philippines
Joseph C. Paquit, Victor B. Amoroso, and Kleia Deinisa Polinar

[PERSPECTIVE ARTICLE]
Looking from above the Seven Crater Lakes: Arrangement and Limitation of Aquaculture Structure
Bing Baltazar C. Brillo

[REVIEW ARTICLE]
Review on the Real-time Implementation of IoT-enabled UAV in Precision Agriculture and the Overview of Collision Avoidance Strategies
Tamilselvan Ganesan, Niresh Jayarajan, and P. Sureshkumar

Nanoemulsion of the Mixture of Citronella Grass Distillation Waste and Piper aduncum Essential Oil to Control Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Eka Candra Lina, Henny Sonia Febrianty Holeng, Novri Nelly, Reflin, and Gustria Ernis

[REVIEW ARTICLE]
Review on the Use of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Bioremediation of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils in the Philippines

Dominique Ysabel C. Trocio and Diana P. Paguntalan

Cave Resource Evaluation Using Sensitivity Scoring Index Applied to the Capisaan Cave System, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines
Jayson Q. Caranza and Margaret M. Calderon

Needs Assessment and Co-creation of Policy Recommendations for DOST-CEST Program Sites: Philippines’ Transdisciplinary Approach
Marife B. Dapito, Dhino B. Geges, Ron Jay P. Dangcalan, Gillian D. Consignado, Jennifer Marie S. Amparo, Maria Emilinda T. Mendoza, Emilia S. Visco, Diana A. Torio, Rocky T. Marcelino, Daniel Joy C. Cabauatan, Maria Shiela M. Muros, Angelika M. Sarmiento, Miciah P. Bernardez, Alvaro N. Calara, Ma. Charisma T. Malenab, Rita Mae C. Ang-Bon, and Caroline D. Piñon

Two New Species of Darkling Beetles from the Genus Gauromaia Pascoe, 1866 (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae: Cnodalonini) from Central and Southern Mindanao with Updated Species Geographic Distribution and Key to Philippine Fauna
Milton Norman D. Medina, Rizalyn B. Cudera, Jhonnel P. Villegas, and Analyn A. Cabras

Effect of Leuconostoc mesenteroides and Saccharomyces cerevisiae Fermentation on the Pasting Properties of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Flour
Neti Yuliana, Siti Nurdjanah, Arifia Zulaika Andaningrum, and Floirendo P. Flores

Enhanced Growth Performance of Bauhinia purpurea L. and Rhizosphere Soil Microbial Communities by Inoculation of Beneficial Microbes
Emer C. Gestiada and Nelly S. Aggangan

Prevention and Control Measures of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Muang Phitsanulok District, Thailand
Rungphetch Homsuwan and Thanach Kanokthet

Comparative Study between Conventional and Converted Electric Tricycle
Michael B. Orpilla, Arthur G. Ibanez, Florentina S. Dumlao, and Harley B. Tolentino

Color Test Kit for Detecting Organophosphate and Carbamate Pesticides by Using Esterase Extract from Honey Bees
Udomsap Jaitham, Sumed Yadoung, Anurak Wongta, Bajaree Chuttong, Khanchai Danmek, and Surat Hongsibsong

First Report of Hedychium flavescens Carey ex Roscoe (Zingiberaceae) in the Philippines
Noe P. Mendez, Kent Sean Alan T. Dargantes, and Adriane B. Tobias