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PJS 153 No5 Oct2024 small 

Philippine Journal of Science Vol. 153 No. 5, October 2024

 

 

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Writing Advice for Filipino Graduate Students and Young Researchers [Editorial]
Kelvin S. Rodolfo

▶ Agriculture and Forestry

Seaweed Crop Insurance in Sorsogon, the Philippines [Research Note]
Richard V. Dumilag, Franklin P. Calaminos, Mark Ariel D. Malto, Ada J. Escopete, Maria Luisa P. Mirasol, Aireen D. Malto, Stefani Reign B. Tagal, and Ida T. Capacio

Dietary Effects of Free Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Supplementation on the Production Performance, Serum Tumor Necrosis Factor-α, and Nutrient Digestibility in 50–80-day-old Pigs
Darcy R. Pamulaklakin, Amado A. Angeles, Elpidio M. Agbisit Jr., Francis Carlo C. Reyes, and James William C. Reyes

Effects of Dietary Protein Changes and Methionine Supplementation on the Gene Expression of Amino Acid Transporters sLC6a19 and sLC15a1a in the Intestine of Nile Tilapia
Jandeil B. Roperos and Zenith Gaye A. Orozco-Bautista

Efficacy of Select Insecticides against Corn Planthopper, Peregrinus maidis [Ashmead] (Hemiptera: Delphacidae)
Gerald M. Duza, Anthony S. Agravante, Jeric G. Gado, and Karen B. Alviar

Identification of Median Lethal Dose (LD₅₀) and Shoot and Root Growth Reduction (GR₅₀) Dose in Four Rice Varieties Irradiated with Cobalt-60
Gem P. Faustino, Edrae Jasmine H. Habana, Katrina B. Malabanan-Bauan, Ann Mylalulex A. Magnaye, Ivy Jane W. Madrid-Savariz, Patricia Izabelle M. Lopez, Daphnie B. Abonitalla, Teresita H. Borromeo, and Mark Ian C. Calayugan

Fiber Morphology of Solid Bamboo [Dendrocalamus strictus (Roxb.) Nees] and Iron Bamboo (Guadua angustifolia Kunt.) Grown in the Philippines: the Influence of Locality, Axial Height, and Presence of Node
Oliver S. Marasigan, Mario Angelo M. Mundin, Shereyl A. Daguinod, and Emmanuel P. Domingo

Organic Vermicide for Safer Management of Giant Earthworms in the Ifugao Rice Terraces, the Philippines
Napoleon K. Taguiling

▶ Biology

rDNA Barcode Base Molecular Identification and Evaluation of Genetic Connectivity of Channa marulius in Major Rivers of Pakistan
Naveed Ahmad Khan and Muhammad Naeem

In Vitro Spore Culture of the Endangered Lecanopteris deparioides (Polypodiaceae) Using Modified Culture Media
Cathyrine C. Pajo, Hannah P. Lumista, Maria Melanie P. Medecilo-Guiang, Fulgent P. Coritico, and Victor B. Amoroso

Notes on the Genus Psidium L. (Myrtaceae) in Java, Indonesia
Arifin Surya Dwipa Irsyam, Irfan Martiansyah, Muhammad Rifqi Hariri, Muhammad Hisyam Baidlowi, Asih Perwita Dewi, Peniwidiyanti, Muhammad Hisyam Fadhil, and Dian Rosleine

Biodiversity of Aeromonad Myophages: Preliminary Polyphasic Survey of a Collection of A. hydrophila Phages Isolated in the Philippines
Tracey Antaeus D. Gutierrez, Reuel M. Bennett, and Donna May D.C. Papa

Cloning and Expression of SARS CoV-2 Spike Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) Synthetic Gene in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3) Expression System
Eva Moulia, Uus Saepuloh, Yuliana, and Huda Shalahudin Darusman

Genetic Diversity of the White Teatfish Holothuria fuscogilva Cherbonnier, 1980 Based on mtDNA COI Gene: Starting Point for Its Conservation Management in the Philippines
Nonillon M. Aspe, Christian Jay R. Nob, Venus E. Leopardas, Sitti Zayda B. Halun, Mariefe B. Quiñones, Sandra M. Moscoso, Dan M. Arriesgado, Oliver Ratunil T. Paderanga, Harry Kenn T. dela Rosa, Kevin G. Natingga, Abner C. Evasco Jr., Jackie Lou G. Empron, and Wilfredo H. Uy

Taxonomic Review of Genus Stenchaetothrips Bagnall (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in the Philippines, with Description of a New Species
Cecilia P. Reyes, Perry Archival C. Buenavente, and Genaro S. Rillon

Molecular Detection and First Report of Gyrodinium jinhaense (Dinophyceae, Alveolata) in a Tropical River-Estuary System
Kim Henri F. Alonzo and Arturo O. Lluisma

New Geographical Records of Two Freshwater Sordariomycetes, Parafuscosporella garethii (Fuscosporellales) and Canalisporium elegans (Savoryellales) [Research Note]
Thomas Angelo R. Lopez, Jan Felnesh Exe Bagacay, and Mark S. Calabon

DNA Barcoding of Eleven Endemic Vanda Species of the Philippines Based on RBCL, MATK, and Its Sequences
Cecilia C. Almontero, Antonio G. Lalusin, Ma. Genaleen Q. Diaz, Eureka Teresa M. Ocampo, Renerio P. Gentallan Jr., and Saul M. Rojas

Species Richness, Elevational Distribution, and Conservation Status of Ferns and Lycophytes in Mts. Palay-Palay Mataas-na-Gulod Protected Landscape, Luzon Island, the Philippines
Kristiane R. de Villa and Ronaldo D. Lagat

Antimicrobial Efficacy of Strongylodon macrobotrys A. Gray (Jade Vine) Stem Extract
Rogerlyn G. Maning, Lucky Kris M. Tarrayo, Angelica Ana Alarcon, George V. Admirable, Cristian Demier V. Dollano, and Cielo Emar M. Paraoan

De Novo Genome Assembly and Pangenome Analysis of Chlorogloeopsis sp. Ulap 01 Isolated from a Copper Mine Tailing Environment
Marione Mae A. Enriquez, Danica Pearl M. Untiveros, Maria Theresa T. Tengco, Libertine Rose S. Sanchez, and Ernelea P. Cao

▶ Chemistry

Field-ready Voltammetric Detection of Aqueous Cadmium (II) Ions on Aptamer-modified Inkjet-printed Gold Electrode
Glenn D. Ongayo, Jiena Lynne R. Pauco, and Erwin P. Enriquez

Overview of Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activity of the Leaves of Origanum vulgare
Pargat Singh, Ujjwal Kaushik, and Diksha Sharma

Influence of Roasting Process on the Chemical Profile of Aquilaria malaccensis Lam. Tea
Kimberly M. Delica-Balagot, Hazel Grace M. Halasan, Cherrie Mae J. Martinez, Kim Wilmer M. Balagot, Edmark C. Kamantigue, Florena B. Samiano, and Rebecca B. Lapuz

Essential Oil of Eucalyptus as Modifier of Carbon Paste Electrode for Voltammetric Determination of Lead Ions
Mylene Ilagan, Kim Wilmer M. Balagot, Jose Rene L. Micor, and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica

Morphological, Anatomical Characteristics, and Preliminary Phytochemistry of Zingiber densissimum
Doan Trang Phan-Thi, Tan Viet Pham, Ngoc Thuan Nguyen, Ngoc Nam Trinh, Thanh Nha Phan-Thi, Nga Nguyen-Phi, Thu Trang Tran-Thi, and Hong Thien Van

▶ Earth and Environmental Sciences

Objective Determination of the Withdrawal Dates of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) Season of the Philippines Using Cumulative Rainfall
Lyndon Mark P. Olaguera and John A. Manalo

In Vitro Investigation of the Colonization of Microplastic Surfaces by Vibrio parahaemolyticus in Shrimp Litopenaeus vannamei
Dane Krizelle E. Bautista, Christine Joy Beato, Sophia Isabel P. dela Fuente, Vanessa May Q. Samora, Carmela Vanette B. Vicera, and Mary Beth B. Maningas

Microplastics in the Road Dust of Iligan City, the Philippines [Research Note]
Jeron Bet B. Tejano, Kent Naiah D. Araña, Elizer B. Eleccion­­­, Manilyn E. Laya-og­­­­, Charm Desiree S. Palasol­­­­, Celine S. Pimentel­­­­, Frandel Louis S. Dagoc­­­­, Rodolfo A. Romarate II­­­, and Hernando P. Bacosa

▶ Engineering

Mechanical Properties, Calorific Value, and Proximate and Thermal Analysis of Briquettes Made from Palm Oil Shell and LDPE with Varying Amounts of Adhesive
Yusraida Khairani Dalimunthe, Widayani, and Irfan Dwi Aditya

▶ Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics

Spatiotemporal Analysis of Dengue Cases Distribution in Cavite, Philippines with Geographic Choropleth Mapping and Emerging Hotspot Analysis
Norie Neil C. Acosta and Nelda A. Nacion

Development of Mobile Household Dietary Survey Data Collection System with AI-based Food Recognition Tool
Mae Ann S.A. Javier, Charmaine A. Duante, Manolito G. Magnaye Jr., Agape Paula D. Apolinar, Kelvin Andrew D. Kua, and Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa

Exploring the Discretization of Peak Ground Acceleration Variables: a Comparative Analysis of K-means and K-medoids
Devni Prima Sari, Media Rosha, and Dedi Rosadi

▶ Medicine and Health Science

Burnout and Patient Care Quality: a Systematic Review of the Impact on Healthcare Workers
Suriya Kumareswaran and Bala Murali Sundram

Efficacy of Cerebrolysin as Treatment on the Histological Outcomes and Functional Recovery in Sprague Dawley Rats with Closed Head Injury – an In Vivo Study
Raymark C. Santiago, Regina Julia R. Garcia, and Rhoby U. Orata

Potent Bioactivity of Bacteriocin-producing Lab Strains against Multi-drug Resistant Pathogens Isolated from Dairy Cattle with Clinical Mastitis
Amily E. Ancuelo and Rodney H. Perez

▶ Nutrition and Food Science and Technology

Nutrient Potential of Tori Fruits (Luffa cylindrica L.) When Used as Substrate for Microbial Growth or Source of Natural Phytochemical Agent
Ikram-ul Haq, Mashooq Ahmed, Faheeda Soomro, Asra Mahar, Autif Hussain Mangi, Sanam Nawaz, and Ghulam Yasin

Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Properties of Artocarpus altilis (Breadfruit) and Artocarpus odoratissimus ("Marang") Fruit Wastes
Pete Maverick Nicole Estudillo and Joel Hassan G. Tolentino

Association between Height and Blood Pressure among Filipino Adults Based on the Philippine National Nutrition Survey
Maria Stephanie N. Parani, Chona F. Patalen, Ma. Lynell V. Maniego, Catherine M. Iranzo, Ma. Lilibeth P. Dasco, and Charmaine A. Duante

Purification and Characterization of Linamarase from Lakan-1 and Java Variety Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
Gabrielle Troy A. Cuevas, Vivian A. Topor, and Wilson F. Medrocillo

▶ Physics

Extensions to the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger Model: Linear Chains and Their Topological Properties
Dyn Paulo C. Dasallas and Eduardo C. Cuansing