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 PJS 153 No1 Feb2024 small

Philippine Journal of Science Vol. 153 No. 1, February 2024

 

 

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Journal Status Report 2023 [Editorial]
Caesar A. Saloma

▶ Biology

New Distribution Record for Rizal’s Jewel Weevil Pachyrhynchus rizali Schultze, 1934 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Entiminae) [Research Note]
Jhonnel P. Villegas, Perry Archival C. Buenavente, and Analyn A. Cabras

Pro-myogenic Actions of Garcinia binucao Crude Leaf Extracts toward C2C12 Muscle Cell Line
Ma. Theresa B. Teresa, Patricia Irhene V. Trajano, Angelo Mc Court M. dela Rosa, Airianne Denise C. Dimayacyac, Lerrie Ann D.G. Ipulan-Colet

Catalog of the Genus Bityle Pascoe, 1865 (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Lamiinae: Apomecynini) with the Description of Bityle oriens sp. nov. from Davao Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines
Milton Norman D. Medina, Amy G. Ponce, and Jhonnel P. Villegas

Insecticidal Potential of Streptomyces spp. against Dengue Mosquito, Aedes aegypti Linn. (Diptera: Culicidae)
Kathleen T. Dizon, Virginia R. Ocampo, Edwin P. Alcantara, and Barbara L. Caoili

Species Composition of Bryophytic Flora along Altitudinal Gradient in Mt. Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines
Gio Vincent A. Balansag, Victor B. Amoroso, and Fulgent P. Coritico

Checklist of Novel Microbes Discovered in the Philippines
Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Lloyd Christian J. Llames, Patricia Jhoanna V. Glori, Raphael R. Sanvictores, Jaius Emmanuel V. Cabales, Glen Carlo C. Aldover, Jomar Hebrews M. Rejano, Bainadzma P. Akmad, Sam B. Lopez, Harvy Jay N. Esmundo, Ralph Kenneth D. Arbes, Maria Katrina T. Morato, Angeli T. Agustin, Jennifer Anne J. Nohay, Brennan T. Cortes, Jerry C. Lagman, John Joshua T. Bellen, Jamille B. Sabado, Kathleen Olivia B. Martin, and Reuel M. Bennett

Rediscovery of Ctenitis atrorubens Holltum (Dryopteridaceae) after More Than a Century, with Notes on Morphology, Anatomy, and Ecology [Research Note]
Fulgent P. Coritico

Cat’s Paw: Tracking the Home Range of Domestic Cats in Mount Makiling Forest Reserve
Frances Mae B. Tenorio, Desamarie Antonette P. Fernandez, Maria Catalina T. de Luna, Anna Pauline O. de Guia, Juancho B. Balatibat, Joselito A. Baril, and Maria Eleanor B. Aurellado

Bacterial Communities on Degraded Prehistoric Rock Paintings in Maros-Pangkep Global Geopark
Nur Haedar, Muhammad Iqram, Ambeng, Yusriana, Dody Priosambodo, and Rustan Lebe

Primer Design and Amplification of IgM Antibody Repertoire of Philippine Carabao (Bubalus kerabau Fitzinger, 1860) for Construction of Phage Display Library
Daniel C. Licayan, Camar P. Ameril, Leodevico L. Ilag, and Rina B. Opulencia

Bioprospection of "Secang" (Caesalpinia sappan L.) as Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Antidiabetic Compounds
Ariandi, Baso Manguntungi, Apon Zaenal Mustopa, Arlinda Puspita Sari, Nurmuliayanti Muis, Masyitha Wahid, Nur Amaliah, Asia Arifin, Muh. Rizaldi Trias Jaya Putra Nurdin, Andi Dewi Riska Ainulia Makerra, and Nurul Hidayah

▶ Agriculture / Forestry

Drying of Paddy in Large Bags to Help Filipino Farmers Respond to Extreme Weather Events: Results of Pilot Test
Derose A. Sawey-Valenciano, Joneil B. Lagmay, and Ricardo F. Orge

Grafting Experience and Shade Influences Graft Take of Avocado Scions
Ayarna Alex Williams, Adjei-Nsiah Samuel, Tsukagoshi Satoru, Ulzen Jacob, Sintim Henry Ofosuhene, Aduse Poku Samuel, Bukari Musah, and Nkansah George Oduro

Fishpole Bamboo [Phyllostachys aurea (Andre) Riviere and C. Riviere] in the Philippines: Its Properties and Potential Utilization
Oliver S. Marasigan, Mario Angelo M. Mundin, Shereyl A. Daguinod, and Emmanuel P. Domingo

Comparison of Machine Learning for Multispectral Signature Classification of Invasive Spathodea campanulata in Remote Sensing Imagery
Nomar A. Ramoncito and Rovana M. Jawani

Preserving the Heritage "Kapok" Tree [Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.] of the University of the Philippines through Vegetative Propagation
Albert A. Piñon, Leonardo D. Barua, and Marlo D. Mendoza

Tree Species–Soil Nutrients Association in Unlogged and Logged-over Tropical Forests, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia
Luiza Majuakim, Colin Ruzelion Maycock, Normah Awang Besar, Mui-How Phua, and Monica Suleiman

▶ Chemistry

pH-responsive Properties of Bis-urea-based Supramolecular Hydrogels
Janrick G. Cayetano, Frances Abygail F. Genio, and Monissa C. Paderes

Covalent Attachment of Sulfur-doped Graphene Quantum Dots to Glucose Oxidase via Diimide-activated Amidation
Gil Phillip C. Inocando and Christopher Jay T. Robidillo

Microwave and Ultrasound-assisted Facile Synthesis of 2’-Hydroxychalcones
Aira Shayne Paculba, Jeanette V. P. Durante, Shinje Miñoza, Joshua Andrew P. Nillama, Ivy L. Librando, and Evelyn C. Creencia

Artificial Neural Network and Multiple Regression Analysis Applied to 2D-QSAR Studies: the Case of Imidazolidine-2.4-dione as Ptp1b Inhibitors
Siham Aggoun, Salah Belaidi, Meriam Ghamri, Aicha Kerassa, Mehmet Cinar, Imane Yamari, Oussama Abchir, and Samir Chtita

Reverse Docking, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, and Network Analysis Studies to Investigate Potential Antihypertensive Side Effects of Valsartan and Lisinopril
Cathryn Therese S. Maala, Stephani Joy Y. Macalino, Blessed Isaac C. Conde, and Jamie Bernadette A. Sy

▶ Social Sciences

Coastal Tourism and Fisheries Nexus: Comparing Sustainability of Small Islands with Varying Degrees of Tourism Development as Perceived by Fishers and Tourists
Cherry Pilapil-Añasco, Harold M. Monteclaro, Joy C. Lizada, Liah C. Catedrilla, Carlos C. Baylon, and Raul G. Bradecina

Characterization of Market and Labor Dynamics of the Local Mango Industry in Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCoS), Davao del Norte, Philippines
Nico Jayson C. Anastacio, Jose V. Camacho Jr., Aileen V. Lapitan, Ferdinand C. Maquito, Rodmyr F. Datoon, Irene R. Tanzo, and Mitchiko A. Lopez

Analytical Cross-sectional Study on the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Antimicrobial Use and Resistance among Backyard Swine Raisers in Baybay City, Philippines
Mary Evan Dhale Albios and Kenny Oriel A. Olana

Role of Local Community in Preserving Urban Lake Ecosystem Services
Sri S. Tumuyu, Prita A. Permatasari, and Luki Subehi

Dedication of Professional Midwives in Providing Healthcare Services in Selected Rural Communities in the Philippines: a Descriptive Qualitative Study
Eva Belingon Felipe-Dimog, Ma-Am Joy R. Tumulak, Chia-Hung Yu, and Fu-Wen Liang

▶ Mathematics / Computer Science / Statistics

Energy-efficient Techniques in SDN: Software, Hardware, and Hybrid Approaches
Vikas Verma and Manish Jain

Parameterized Algorithm for the Poset Cover Problem
Ivy D. Ordanel, Proceso L. Fernandez Jr., Richelle Ann B. Juayong, Jhoirene B. Clemente, and Henry N. Adorna

Comprehensive Work on Interval-valued Fuzzy Translation and Multiplication in Z-subalgebra of Z-algebra
G. Nisha Devi, P. Hemavathi, and P. Muralikrishna

▶ Nutrition / Food Science & Technology

Emerging Microplastic Contamination in the Food Industry: the Case of Commercial Table Salts in Iligan, Philippines [Research Note]
Noralyn G. Dimaongon, Kent Naiah D. Araña, and Hernando P. Bacosa

Dietary Exposure of Filipinos to Pesticide Residues in Rice (Oryza sativa) Using National Theoretical Maximum Daily Intake (NTMDI) Approach
Rose Elaine P. Guilaran, Elyss G. Billedo, Avegail D. Apor, Allysa Mae C. Tungol, Sarah Mae L. Genelsa, Miszhah Faye M. Lipana, Paola Bianca M. Buiser, and Arnel A. Garin

Oh! My Gulay sa FNRI: Exploring the Potential of Workplace Urban Garden for Food Self-provisioning
Maja Bethzaida S. Decena, Idelia G. Glorioso, Shannen Faye Q. Arevalo, and Milflor S. Gonzales

▶ Earth & Environmental Sciences

Lead Content Detection in Malunggay (Moringa oleifera Linn.) Leaves and Rootzone Soil in the Nine Cities of Cebu Province, Philippines
Yessa Angela C. Rizabal, Lora Mae G. Villegas, Hemres M. Alburo, Lemuel M. Velasco, and Rosalyn P. Alburo

Nutrients and Heavy Metal Contents on Surface of Agricultural Soils in the Flood-plains of Taft River Basin Impacted by Bagacay Mines, Philippines
Jessie R. Sabijon, Venecio U. Ultra Jr., Marcos E. Bollido, Mikee B. Openiano, Derby E. Poliquit, Reynaldo R. Aquino, Eduardo G. Espejon Jr., Zaldee Nino D. Tan, and Feleciano R. Bejar

3D Carbon Stocks Estimation of Above-ground Biomass in Indonesia
Atriyon Julzarika, Muhammad Gunawan Budi Utama, Farikhotul Chusnayah, and Yaya Ihya Ulumuddin

▶ Medicine / Health Sciences

Ex Situ Evaluation of Beeswax-based Cercarial Trapping: a Collection Tool for Environmental Surveillance of Schistosoma japonicum [Research Note]
Iverson Jurey D. Abellaneda, Irene Jane B. Budac, Famela Everild F. Endozo, Emmanuel F. Espiritu, Sean Martin H. La Torre, June Therese S. Tongol, Elena A. Villacorte, Klyde Irene M. Ligot, and Jose Ma. M. Angeles

Method of Immunoglobulin Y (IgY) Extraction for Minimally Toxic In Vivo Applications
Jose B. Nevado Jr., Mark Joseph M. Abaca, and Jerico R. Santos

Presence of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli from Meat Handler and Poultry Cecal Samples
Aila Nell C. Sarmiento, Remedios F. Micu, and Geraldine B. Dayrit

▶ Engineering

Evaluation of the Efficacy and Aerodynamic Intervention of Face Shields against Pathogenic Aerosols Using Computational Fluid Dynamics and Wells-Riley Transport Model
Joshua C. Agar