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PJS v152 No5 Oct 2023 

Philippine Journal of Science Vol. 152 No. 5, October 2023

 

 

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REGULAR ARTICLES

Inheritance Pattern of Huntington’s Disease, a Multiplayer Game
Yvette Fajardo-Lim and Genrev Josiah Villamin

Potential of Indigenous Rhizobacteria as Biocontrol Agents of Xanthomonas sp.
Siti Marfungah, Fifi Puspita, Budi Tjahjono, Bayo A. Siregar, and Abdul Gafur

[RESEARCH NOTE]
Fire Resistance Properties of Low-density Neolamarckia cadamba Timber
Kang Chiang Liew, Wen Shen Ling, Affendy Hassan, and Rafidah Md. Salim

Vulnerability Assessment of Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs) in Davao City, Southern Philippines: Utilizing Global Predictors to Develop Localized Interventions
Marie Damgo, Michael G. Bacus, Jan Danelle A. Bernido, Sherelyn A. Evangelio, Kim Dianne B. Ligue, Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Von Carlo P. Dela Torre, Lyre Anni E. Murao, and Pedro A. Alviola IV

Production of Biochar from Coconut Husks for Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Water
Vo Cong Minh, Nguyen Thi Le Lien, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Le Thi Kim Phung, and Nguyen Nhat Huy

[RESEARCH NOTE]
Influence of Planting Date and Planting Distance on Population Density of Onion Armyworm
Christine Joy S. Manalili, Jasper Neil R. Mandac, Catherine Joy Garcia, Paula Blanca G. Aquino, Milagros S. Diaz, John Dave C. Aquino, and Marilyn G. Patricio

Physicochemical Properties and Sensory Qualities of Wine Produced from Galigiuan (Evodia meliaefolia) Fruit
Ma. Louisa G. Taguiling

Monitoring the Consumption of Sugar-sweetened Beverages: an Input to Republic Act No. 10963 (TRAIN Law)
Ma. Lilibeth P. Dasco, Josie Platon-Desnacido, Apple Joy D. Ducay, Charmaine A. Duante, and Marina B. Vargas

Morphological and Molecular Diversity of Traditional Upland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties for Drought Tolerance at Seedling Stage
Kim-Lee B. Domingo, Roel R. Suralta, Verna G. Dalusong, Nenita B. Baldo, Reggie Y. dela Cruz, Jorgen C. Abellera, and Joy M. Jamago

In Vitro Assessment of the Inhibitory Effect of Sludge against Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Smith) Synder et Hansen
Jessica R. Francisco, Maria Aileen Leah G. Guzman, Neil H. Tan Gana, Jewel Racquel S. Unson, Emilyn Q. Espiritu, Pia Clarisse R. Gulpeo, and Aurea Marie M. Sandoval

Gomphonema Species (Bacillariophyceae) from Marikina River Watershed, Rizal, Philippines
Milagrosa R. Martinez-Goss, Taisuke Ohtsuka, Harue Inoue, Eldrin DLR. Arguelles, Tohru Ikeya, Elfritzson M. Peralta, Rey Donne S. Papa, and Noboru Okuda

Tiny and Everywhere: Microplastic Density and Distribution in Sediments along the West Coast of Lombok Island, Indonesia
Vita Fitrianti and Muhammad Irsyad Abiyusfi Ghafari

Snacking Patterns of Filipino Children: Frequency and Contribution to Energy and Dietary Intakes
Michael E. Serafico, Eva A. Goyena, Josie P. Desnacido, and Apple Joy D. Ducay

Food and Nutrient Consumption Patterns of Filipino Pregnant and Lactating Women Based on a Nationwide Survey
Eva A. Goyena, Josie Platon-Desnacido, Dexter G. Tabud, and Apple Joy D. Ducay

Simulated Docking of Alpha-conotoxin Interactions with Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors
Neil Andrew D. Bascos, Ron Michael V. Acda, Clarence Lei B. Bautista, and Elsie C. Jimenez

Community-Academic Partnership in Action: Results of a Pilot Diabetes Intervention Program in Rural Southern Philippines
Cristela Mae C. Candelario, JC Louise P. Bandala-Dingal, Melvin S. Misoles, and Josephine R. Cuajotor

Bacterial and Fungal Community Profiling of Forest over Limestone Ecosystem in Basey, Samar, Philippines Using Shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing
John Daniel P. Ong, Edmerson B. Geronimo, Eula Francia M. Bosito, Kristiann Gabriele D.M. Villarama, Zachary B. Lara, Florabelle D. Querubin, and Marilen P. Balolong

Land Use and Land Cover (LULC) Assessment within the Batanes Protected Landscapes and Seascapes
Nova D. Doyog, Roscinto Ian C. Lumbres, Lynn J. Talkasen, and Deign Frolley C. Soriano

Ethnobotany and Conservation of Wild Edible Fruits in Sumatra: a Case Study in Pesisir Selatan, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Adi Bejo Suwardi, Syamsuardi, Erizal Mukhtar, and Nurainas

Molecular Characterization and Metabolite Profiling of Philippine Allium sativum Linn.: Ilocos Pink
Patrick R. Relacion, Zaidy T. Martin, Richelle Ann M. Manalo, and Francisco M. Heralde III

Consumers’ Perceptions and Willingness to Buy (WTB) Beverages Added with Fermented Rice Bran (FRB)
Dianne M. Dalin-as, Riza Abilgos-Ramos, and Angelita P. Caña

Gluing Characteristics of Giant Bamboo Using Four Commercial Adhesives
Juanito P. Jimenez Jr. and James Edelbert C. Ramos

Calorific Values and Mechanical Compression Property of Briquettes Made of Palm Shell with Plastic Addition
Widayani, Yessi Gusnia, and Irfan Dwi Aditya

Utilization of Out-of-specification Unripe Cavendish Banana [Musa acuminata (AAA)] as Banana Powder
Monica R. Manalo, Maria Elsa M. Falco, Rosela M. Gomez, Kristine Ann S. dela Cruz, Pete Maverick Nicole Estudillo, Joanna Marie F. Ramos, Bienvenido B. Flores Jr., and Christian Niamey U. Cortado

[RESEARCH NOTE]
New Distribution Record of Golden-crowned Flying Fox Roost (Pteropodidae: Acerodon jubatus) in Timako Hill, Cotabato City, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Philippines
Cromwel M. Jumao-as, Florence Roy P. Salvaña, Andrie Bon A. Flores, Sittie Janiffah M. Eril, Ralph Francis A. Yabut, Cathleen Angelie C. Abler, Maria Elena N. Tanabe, Zandra C. Amino, and Cherie Cano-Mangaoang

Farmers’ Training Improves Pesticide Management and Food Safety in Conventional Cabbage and Eggplant Production
John Julius P. Manuben, Jasper A. Sarmiento, Eric Jhon D. Cruza, Allan Adrian B. Galaoa, and Cristina M. Bajet

Molecular Data and Karyotype Revealed Two Distinct Species of Domesticated Water Buffaloes in the Philippines
Therese Patricka C. Cailipan, Alexander M. Paraguas, Aivhie Jhoy E. Cuanang, Nelvie Fatima Jane A. Soliven, John Gregor A. Roño, Francis L. Fontanilla, Emerson R. Servo, Ernelea P. Cao, Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, and Lilian P. Villamor

Isolation of Nanocellulose by Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Bleached Musa textilis (Abaca) Pulp
Kim Wilmer M. Balagot, Kimberly M. Delica, Rebecca B. Lapuz, Anniver Ryan P. Lapuz, Rowena E. Ramos, and Emmanuel P. Domingo

Utilization of Brown Coal with Ceara Rubber (Manihot glaziovii) Binder for Biobriquettes
Mirna Rahmah Lubis, Asri Gani, Teuku Maimun, and Nurul Aflah

Exhaustive Review on Nail Lacquer in the Treatment of Nail Diseases
Ayushi Chauhan, Nidhi Nainwal, Mansi Butola, and Vikash Jakhmola

Internet of Things Enabled Smart Water Excellence Observing and Outflow Recognition System
V. Karthikeyan, E. Raja, and Y. Palin Visu

Investigation of Chemical Components of Hexane Extract from the Stem of Arcangelisia flava via Phytochemical Test, GC-MS Analysis, FTIR Fingerprinting, and In Vitro Antioxidant Activity
Kimberly M. Delica, Kim Wilmer M. Balagot, and Rebecca B. Lapuz

Endophytic Fungal Species Isolated from Mangrove Trees Rhizophora apiculata, Nypa fruticans, and Xylocarpus granatum from Brunei Darussalam
Nur Azyyati Haziqah Mohamad, Hussein Taha, Pooja Shivanand, Norhayati Ahmad, Anis Nadiah Abdillah, Muhammad Azib Alias, Abdul Zul’adly Mohaimin, and Sarayu Krishnamoorthy

Synthesis of Graphene-based Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications – a Mini-review
Yee Tze Ung, Edward Kong Weng Tan, Khi Poay Beh, Murugaiyah Vikneswaran, Muhammad Azrul Zabidi, Samir Acherar, Céline Frochot, and Amirah Mohd Gazzali

In Silico Assessment of the Role of Iridoid in the Treatment of Zika and Influenza Virus Infection
Supriyo Saha, Prinsa, Vikash Jakhmola, Arun Kumar Mahato, Saloni Srivastava, Kiran Dobhal, and Sarkar M.A. Kawsar

Molecular Detection and Prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in Ready-to-eat Vegetables and Oysters in Central Luzon, Philippines
Cielo Emar M. Paraoan, Ren Mark D. Villanueva, and Marie Christine M. Obusan

Analysis of Digestive Enzymes Concentration in Gut of Juvenile and Adult Group of Notopterus notopterus (Notopteridae; Osteoglossiformes)
Waqas Ahmad and Muhammad Naeem

Distribution, Accumulation, and Risk Assessment of Pb and Cd in the Tea Plant Leaves Black Tea and Soil from Different Tea Plantations in Lahijan
Azadeh Rashidimehr, Zahra Mosavvari, Parisa Ziarati, and Soheyl Eskandari

Outliers Detection in Univariate Circular Data Using Circular Distance
Benjawan Rattanawong, Nipada Papukdee, and Wuttichai Srisodaphol

[RESEARCH NOTE]
Field Observations of Same-sex Sexual Behaviors in Philippine Long-tailed Macaques (Macaca fascicularis)
Brian T. Sabanal, Jay T. Torrefiel, Chenalin C. de los Santos, Kelvin Bryle V. Meneses, and Lief Erikson D. Gamalo