Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Inverse vulcanization of corn oil for cadmium (II) and lead (II) adsorption, Aaliyah Glenn Calara and Elea Linz U. De Castro
MicroRNA 21 (miR-21) expression in non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) among Filipinos, Ezekiel John N. Calderon and James V. Aban
The moderating role of sleep hygiene on eco-anxiety and academic performance of college students, Exequiel Jacob D. Callanta, Karyl Nicole K. Chua, and David Sean Y. To
Fetomaternal outcomes among cesarean section parturients administered with norepinephrine vs. phenylephrine for post-spinal anesthesia hypotension: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Alyssa Camba and Rishi Denice S. Ganadin
Water quality and plankton richness and abundance in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) aquaculture sites in Lake Taal from selected municipalities in Batangas, Christine Maica Celebrado Cañeso, Resty De Guzman Sotelo, Annie Mae Ganzon Ong, and Sabrina Joan Lopez Ong
Matanda na ako, Erika Brienne Cariaga, Khainah Raiza Ignacio, and Georvene Kiolo B. Marzan
Living with PCOS: Awareness, attitudes, prevention, and fertility intentions of professional Filipinas, Erine Raeane B. Carreon
One voice for all: Enhancing non-profit engagement for VocAlliance through a multi-dimensional communication strategy, Charles Gabriel Fernandez Carvajal and Don Bernard Joseph Porciuncula Josef
Care as communication: Exploring Lunas collective’s compassionate communication, Gabrielle Casilla, Kaia Coscolluela Sta. Cruz, and Richmond Valeroso Sulit
Tubos: A short film on utang na loob and the negotiation of self, Maria Teri F. Castillo, Rowie Jenelle R. Motas, and Dencel Eries P. Esquilona
SRHR 4 all: Exploring women’s global network for reproductive rights’ framing strategies in shaping sexual reproductive health and rights in the Philippines, Martina Stesha R. Catimpo and Julianne Micah C. Masilang
Adapting to climate emotions: An ecofeminist path towards individual agency, Alyssa Marie C. Cenizal
‘Pearls in pressure’: How social control shapes women’s reproductive agency and life’s turning points, Rona Ysabella Y. Cervantes, Katrina Isabel B. Reyes, and Mariel Arianne A. Wong
Let's volunSTAY here: A volunteer communication and retention campaign, Jaeyanne A. Chan, Earnest Joseph M. Reyes, and Maxine Gayle D. Reynaldo
Describing the importance of seagrass habitat to the associated fisheries in Kay Reyna, Lian, Batangas, Philippines, Yu Lin A. Chuang, Franchelle S. Gutierrez, and Jea L. Matondo
Systematic review and evaluation of the gastrointestinal viability of lactobacillus casei strain shirota (LcS) from probiotic fermented milk drink, Alessandra Miles E. Clemente, Sacquia Aieomi P. Ciceron, Cyla Mae L. Manongtong, and Levi John G. Villalobos
The hidden profession: Antecedents and outcomes of occupational identity concealment behavior among Filipino embalmers, Alyssa Ko Clemente, Ricardo Gabriel Timbol Abad Santos, and Heleina Claire Oligario Bucsit
In vitro & in vivo: Antioxidant activity and toxicity assessment of tinospora crispa (makabuhay) using danio rerio (zebrafish), Evonne Reine C. Co, Nicole A. Hosogai, and Enrique Marvi I. Tan
A game theoretic approach to Philippine anime convention vendor spaces, Matthew Benedict M. Co and Errole Josh D. Gonzales
Patok: Sining ng kalsada, Marianna Andria Pallasigui Compas, Louise Emmanuelle Lacsam De Pedro, and Erika Anne Perez Sulat
Antimicrobial susceptibility screeinng of enterobacteriaceae species in stool samples from selected chicken farms in Sumandig, San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Kyle Samuel D. Consorte, Gaudi Paul S. David, Ysabel Francesca T. Maranan, Carmela Julianne Z. Sandique, and Adam Lee John M. Sison
The playhouse project: Volunteerism in non profit organizations through social media engagement strategies, Diego Javier M. Cordero and Ida Therese So Seng Yu
Monsoonal variation in the community structure of selected seagrass meadows in Talim Bay, Lian, Batangas, Juan Gilbert Gawayn Alabado Coronel, Jeanne Faith Viduya Gianan, Kyle Ochinang Nufuar, and Chaya Christensen Agoncillio Ridulme
A cross-sectional study on the association of tobacco and electronic cigarette use with appetite patterns and suppression among undergraduate students in the university belt, Metro Manila, Angelo Miguel D.C. Corpuz and Nicola Vener S.J. Fernandez
ID mo, miss? a dark comedic short film about government bureaucracy, Anna Franceska N. Correo, Khloe Danielle D. Cruz, and Betzaida R. Ventura
Firsts, Joaquin Enrico N. Cosico, Via Bianca G. Altarejos, and Ann Colleen A. Lacson
The impact of hook-up culture on relationship and intimacy expectations among generation Z individuals residing in Metro Manila, Joshua G. Cote, Stephanie Aurora U. Kohn, and Isabel Maree N. Gibson
Leveraging organizational media affordances: A multimedia communication package for User Experience Design Society Philippines, Inc., Viancka Gwyneth P. Co and Maria Michaela S. Dumatol
A critique of Pomeroy’s process reading of Marx’s theory of alienation, Jose Mari Aguas Cueto
On the planarity of paths, cycles, and wheels under some graph operations, Patricia Anh Sanchez Dalangin and Gert Daniel Lacson Friborg
Potential role of gut microbiota diversity in insecticide resistance of field-collected and laboratory-reared nephotettix virescens distant (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae), Albert A. Dalit, Pamela Jasmin P. Oblepias, Chezca Mae G. Padual, and Miah Angelene G. Sarzate
Shu Ha Ri and process-reliabilism: Analyzing the blind obedience in martial arts based on the show Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, John Carlo G. De Chavez
Prevalence of foodborne parasites in various vegetables from selected Quezon City markets, Hannah Christiana D. De Jesus, Nicole Bernice S. Gandia, Queenie Angelique T. Aguinaldo, and Paul Andrenn G. Borbe
Influence of host BMI and socioeconomic status on the effectiveness of mass deworming interventions for controlling soil-transmitted helminth infections in children, Jodelyn M. Deligos, Jose Gabriel E. Guzman, and Juel Justin F. Lastimosa
Late night confessions: An auditory narrative on queer longing and digital intimacy in the closet, Vince Harold L. Del Mundo, Ayn Tristania Z. Tolentino, and Janelle Azenet O. Tan
A comparative assessment of the level of contamination and type of microplastic found in different vegetative mangrove parts in Sitio Kay Reyna, Barangay Lumaniag, Lian, Batangas, Nicole Jessica M. Delos Santos, Joseph Vance T. Ong, Lorainne Ashley C. Santos, and Danna Angela G. Viray
Accelerating adoption: A diffusion of innovation approach to creating a communication manual and social media toolkit for MapaKalamidad.ph, Dana Gabrielle Lobangco Del Rosario, Arianne Kristine P. Acosta, and Ma. Alyssa Nicole D. Sarabia
Isolation and identification of culturable bacteria from the gut of brackish water-reared milkfish (Chanos chanos) and their surrounding environment, Megan L. Del Rosario, Andrienne H. Diwa, and Carlos B. Perez
Exploring gain-loss frames and their effectiveness in increasing cervical cancer awareness among Filipino women in low-income communities, Sabina Sofia Inez Y. Del Rosario and Marianna Urielle V. Macatulad
Prevalence and awareness of yeast infection in type two diabetes mellitus outpatients in San Pedro, Laguna based on urinalysis and survey results, Wilfred Eliesson Lim Del Rosario, Precious Jem Carungay Mataban, Josephine Precious Santos Valdez, and Christien Denise Caingat Cenizal
Cradle: A short film, Kyla Louiza B. Diamante, Clarisse Marian C. Pascual, and Ghufran N. Qarouti
Understanding Gen Z opt out: Job (dis)satisfaction, decisions, and career trajectories, Priscilla Ashley Alcaraz Diaz, Ralph Miguel Roderno Doria, and Nicole Anne Sacriz Mustera
Organizational communication in the creative industries: The application of the four affordances in digital visual communication, Danielle Marie Ruiz Dimalanta and Lian Gabrielle Rabano De Leon
The paradox of convenience: Absenteeism in a work-from-home arrangement, Merry Joy D. Dimapilis, Mariel Joy Ablan Amador, and Maren Teresita Insua Tria
Dynamics and structural shifts in Philippine outbound tourism expenditure and employment (2000-2023): Vector autoregression and change-point analyses before and during the pandemic, Manuel Javier Verceles Dizon
Tuklas, Laura Philizia Ysabel B. Doble, Samantha G. Espinas, and Jeighn Emogen Mendoza
Museo: A feature-length screenplay, Maureen Alexandra Dungan, Miracle Joyce C. Geronimo, and Mary Jennycis C. Tinio
PEG-coated zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-PEG NPs), potassium chloride, and ferric chloride as chemical inoculants to stimulate artificial agarwood production in aquilaria malaccensis, Annika Jeuel Q. Duyan and Kiara Kirsten G. Nacario
Negotiation strategies of Filipino-American healthcare advocacy organizations: A study on influencing the legislative process for the medical portability bill, Angelo Gabriel D. Espino
Manggagamburwig ng mga pagkakataon, Khyla Anne M. Estores, Camille Vian P. Ang, and Natalie Tsaina E. Ang
How adult children perceive and make sense of their parents' parenting practices and its influence on work ethic, Caitlin Jovenne Aranas Fabul, Lalaine Danne Launico, and Martina Denise Bueser Mista
Plant-extract mediated synthesis of PEGylated manganese oxide (Mn3O4) nanoparticles and its application for agarwood formation in comparison with manganese (II) chloride as chemical inducers for Aquilaria malaccensis, Flyn Daryl A. Falcon and Frances Felicity S. Felicen
An exploration of the influence of identity formation on sexual minority student leadership experiences, Alexi Isabel T. Fernandez, Angeline V. Agcaoili, and Precious Lois Angelica J. Layas
Threads of consciousness: A fashion documentary on secondhand shopping in the Philippines, Carlo Miguel L. Fernando, Maxine Helena T. Atienza, and Ariya Kaila M. Dy
Changing the currents: A volunteer communication manual for DLSU SHORE, Phoebe Franches Rose Sevillejo Fernando, Frances Paola Luistro Daval-Santos, and Darryl Ann Castillo Ferreros
Butterflies with clipped wings: A novella, Sean Meagan L. Fernando
Isolation and identification of culturable lactic acid bacteria from gut microbiota of cultured milkfish (Chanos chanos) in brackish water, Charles Albert G. Figueroa, Ma. Janina D. Hizon, and Danielle Kate L. Malandac
Salo-salo: Commensality and the practice of eating together among Filipino diasporic families in Melbourne, Australia, Xiana Lizette V. Flores, Patricia Erin Bailey H. Baldivia, and Erika Raine Joni T. Oblea
Shaping the future at home: The role & long-term impact of transnational family migration in youth career aspirations in CALABARZON, Cedlin Rose T. Fullado and Kaye M. Matibag
Assessment of the Quorum-Sensing interference of ficus septica “hauili” in a clinical isolate of extended-spectrum B-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli, Christian VJ B. Gamil, Tara Francesca A. Ramirez, and Maxine U. Rebanal
Passion.proj: A research study on emotional investment in video games through projective identities, Bernard Louis B. Garcia, Antonio R. Baes, and Abrick L. Pigason
Bonnie's starry night: A picture book, Jan Vianney A. Garcia
The haven: Generation Z’s conceptualization of the “dream home”, Kirsten Jewel C. Garcia and Anne Nicole B. Zambrano
Sensemaking in sustainability advocacy: A communication manual for Sabi Skin, Jose Emmanuel H. Gayoso and Beatrix Ann Aya Dalisay
Formalizing volunteer engagement and organizational coordination in CAMP Pag-Ayo through the four flows model, Alexis Marie B. Gidaya, Louis David E. Rances, and Katriana Clavel F. Lu
Initially positive sign patterns, Denise Mae D. Go
Filipino tayo: The perceptions of Metro Manila professionals on Philippine language preservation, Khurt Hehgel t. Go and Christian Miguel v. Quilitis
Enhanced degradation of trimethoprim by VUV/Fe2+/Percarbonate: Optimization by response surface methodology, Lynette Y. Go and Sophie Anne D. Freires
Alyas: Ang kabilang tinig ng alter, Jorge Julian F. Gomez, Sophia Mae B. Mañalac, and Janelle A. Testa
Exploring the inclusion of women esports athletes in Philippine esports organizations, Jenathan Kylhe Gonzaga Gregorio and Csharyz Kate De Castro Castro
Re-evaluation of the behavioral activity of the sex pheromone of the sweetpotato weevil [Cylas formicarius (Fabricius)], Colleen Weena Grace T. Guillermo, Aleah Lorraine A. Justo, and Aleesa Maxyn S. Navarro
UNESCO safeguarding and indigenous dance: Effects on Japan’s Ainu tribe in Hokkaido and the applicability to the Philippines’ ubo community in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, Kailah Franchesca C. Gulla
Prosocial behaviors and career aspirations of employed persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Metro Manila, Bea Leana Santos Hernandez, Ma. Luicelle Bartolome Cabrera, and Elayza Jhun Porras Vergara
For the frill of it: Philippine Lolita fashion as a unique form of self-identity, community, and empowerment, Alyzza May Palabay Horii, Mary Chloe Manalang Lacsamana, and Aaron Albert Borja Parjan
Navigating fear of missing out (FoMO) in relation to career aspirations among private university students in Metro Manila, Sheyaenne Wyomie Abulencia Ilar, Sofia Angeline Clemente Mendoza, and Elijah John Ulanday Santarina
A moderate moralist critique of rape culture in twilight, Moira Ann Therese U. Inocencio
Towards a culture of readiness: Employing frame alignment through a website for Muntinlupa K9 search and rescue, Martha Emilia Annette Briones Jacob, Mary Natalie Baltazar Tiongco, and Sofia Mikaela Alerta Rivera
Multi elemental analysis and risk assessment of E-cigarette vapor using inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy, Lorenzo Gabriel N. Janairo and Ysabelle Aliya C. Pesigan
The stoic moral virtues within mixed martial arts, Juan Carlos D. Javier
Investigation of thermotropic interactions between model membranes and gasdermin A3 transmembrane peptides using differential scanning calorimetry, Maxinne Anjela M. Jimenez and Marian Regina B. Taran
Probiotic-enhanced low-density polyethylene (LDPE) degradation by Tenebrio molitor larvae, Sophia C. Karmacharya and Eimeverlee A. Canimo
Gacha: A case of gamebling, Patrick James Chua Lagamayo
Monitoring environmental quality across selected sites within Metro Clark sanitary landfill, Capas, Tarlac, Jannah Cariyna Ramos Lantud, Joan Frances Gabriel Alejandro, and Paula Gabrielle Angelique Cochico Reyes
Comfort in uncertainty: An existential view on bahala na, Jose Miguel Tarranco Lapasaran
The impact of academic stress on gastrointestinal health in DLSU COS students: A cross-sectional analysis, Felize Angeline M. Laranang and Roice Eeve B. Quito
Conservation assessment and predictive species distribution modeling of Philippine Aquilaria Lam. (Thymelaeaceae) based on herbarium specimens, Sophia Marianne P. Laroco, Dion Danielle G. Lacanilao, Sami T. Mozayek, and Genella Alessandra A. Roallos
Cytotoxic and genotoxic studies of crude extract from the leaves of the Carmona retusa (Vahl) Masam. on HT-29 colorectal cancer cell line, Grace A. Lim, Jaimee Elaine T. Ng, and Carlos Florentino B. Florez
Young’s non-ideal theory & Philippine agrarian justice: A critical approach to pursuing genuine agrarian justice, Iesha Reign Angela O. Lim
一砖一瓦: A conceptual photoessay, Jelena Lo
Where the past meets the present: A photographic journey of the heritage houses of Pasig City, Gian Anton Gabriel V. Lucero
Pagitan — an interactive visual narrative on unintended pregnancies, Sofia Isabella G. Macapagal, Shekinah U. Ramos, and Donatello L. Regalado
Transitional justice in the Philippines: A murphyean analysis of the PCHR, Luke Gerard D. Magsaysay
Harnessing microbial potential: The role of micrococcus luteus and proteus vulgaris in high-density polyethylene degradation, Charity Marie Depatillo Malhabour and Denise Carol Bernas Lunar
Family dynamics in Filipino households with breadwinner mothers and its impact on college-student academic engagement, Adrianne Therese Sadac Malonzo, Danielle Algabre Del Rosario, and Aben Marco Genova Celada
Alas kwatro y medya: A live action short feature on reframing dementia through enduring love, Liv Kylie N. Mamales, Ina Beatrice B. Malapajo, and Gwyneth Abigaile C. Laroza
Demand-based timetabling for a rapid rail transit line in the Philippines using integer linear programming, Carl Joshua C. Mamuri and Kristine Grace P. Palomares
Hope behind bars: A multimedia video, Margarette A. Mangabat, Jasmine B. Macapagal, and Kyle Shaine A. Mauricio
In silico analysis to identify and evaluate protein antigens from taenia solium and taenia saginata as a potential vaccine candidate against taenia infection, Elianna Maria B. Manuel, Jabrielle Dawn L. Carlos, and Eidan Matthew V. Gammad
Response & responsibilities: On the moral duties of the audience in humor, Kenneth Allen I. Marasigan
War and (post)human nature: A critical posthumanist approach in obsoleting wars, Bennjohn Aceli B. Mariñas