Theses/Dissertations from 2025
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
Sensemaking in sustainability advocacy: A communication manual for Sabi Skin, Jose Emmanuel H. Gayoso and Beatrix Ann Aya Dalisay
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
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
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
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
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
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
War and (post)human nature: A critical posthumanist approach in obsoleting wars, Bennjohn Aceli B. Mariñas
A systematic review on Porphyromonas spp. as non-invasive biomarkers for early detection of liver cancer, Katrina Beatrisse B. Martelino, Raymond Joshua H. Mercado, and Mikaela Angela M. Paderna
“Roll in with us” - Enhancing stakeholder engagement: A Facebook-based campaign for Pasig Bowling Association, Wilhelm Svante E. Mathisen and Clemente Jose T. Rosales
Investigating Candida albicans mutational patterns across diverse geographical origins, Abigail P. Mendoza Ms. and Lance Elizabeth V. Magat Ms.
Tahanan, tahan na: A short film on the implications of strained mother-daughter dynamics on Filipino daughters’ self-identity, Sofhia Pauline M. Mendoza, Patrisha Aira S. Miguel, and Alexandra Marie E. Trinidad
MaCOOLilits, Tatiana Renee S. Mendoza, Samantha Louise O. Vidal, and Justin Nathaniel A. Kua
Characterizing and exploring the occurrence of sudden unexplained nocturnal death syndrome ("Bangungut"): A systematic review, Raphael Luis D. Menes
Co-culturing microalgae chlorella vulgaris with plant-growth-promoting bacteria: Effects on biomass yield and biochemical composition, John Paul S. Mercado, Diana Christiana S. Teddy, and Sofia Ysabelle S. Ferreros
Between cards and conversations: Redefining internal communication in advocacy-driven SMEs through enterprise social media (ESM) prototyping, Mary Louise B. Miranda
Exploring resistance frames and dynamics in food and beverage organizations’ employees response to neurodiversity policies, Julianne S. Mondia, Alexia S. Roman, and Nathaniel Cosme
Identification and virulence assessment of gram-negative bacteria from wastewater in De La Salle University-Manila, Maria Kristine B. Montecillo, Prince Peter Ashley P. Punzalan, John Philip A. Senato, and Moira Justine R. Velina
Balance of threat analysis of the military acquisition of Poland, United Kingdom, and France since the Russia-Ukraine war since 2021, Eric Sean D. Monzon, Alejandro Joaquin G. Macaisa, Ethan Carlyle L. Co, and Mehriel D. Lao
Flora biodiversity assessment of Mt. Marami, Maragondon, Cavite, Francis Paul J. Nicdao, Arissa V. Kawamura, Dwaine Ira K. Larano, and Rhxel Storm I. Dela Rosa
Fighting for the Filipino workers' rights: A history of the TUCP and party, 1975-2017, Hans Alexander B. Nicdao
A bibliometric analysis of microbial source tracking from Southeast Asia: Insights and trends from Scopus database (2013-2024), Ma. Elisha T. Nicdao
A study on organizational liquidity in the Philippines through a field study of TODAs, Paul U. Nicolas and Ernest P. Ong
Preliminary checklist and taxonomic keys of the chalcidid wasps (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae) of De La Salle University - Laguna Campus, Donna Ysabelle D. Nidea, Lance C. Basan, Kristen Antoinette G. de Leon, and Karll Jayric S. Yambao
Influence of temperature on porcine skin decellularization using osmotic cycling for tissue engineering applications, Robert Andre P. Nullas, Alynna Marie R. Asuncion, and Krisha S. Buenaventura
Survey of canine babesiosis cases from veterinary clinics in selected areas in Metro Manila from June 2023 to June 2024, Anna Camille M. Odulio, Steffanie Kate L. Borlagdan, and Rafael John G. Gappi
Tissue-specific expression patterns of MIR-21 and MIR-127 in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples from breast carcinoma patients at Tondo Medical Center, Philippines, Camille F. Olalia, Queenie Marie G. Abena, and Ian Angelo P. Collantes
Sonication-assisted osmotic shock for the decellularization of porcine skin for tissue engineering applications, Joshua V. Olis and Hanna Nicole P. Portento
From spreadsheets to resolve: Understanding data-driven decision-making among organizational leaders, Alberto P. Oliveros Jr., Jhustin Gabriel B. Dipasupil, and Ralph Joash E. Bulotano
Magic: The gathering's narrative as an aesthetic experience, Pio Alfonso T. Oliver
Understanding dietary patterns through stability-based validation using cluster and network analysis, Alwyn Nicholson Royo Ortega and Antonio Luis Pangan Guidote
Morphology, chlorogenic acid, and caffeine content of roasted beans marketed as liberica (C. liberica var. liberica W.Bull) and excelsa (C. liberica var. dewevrei (De Wild. & T.Durand) Lebrun), Julia Nancy A. Pambid, Fadhel H. Raheem, and Leigh Angela L. Guia
Conservation assessment and predictive distribution modeling of Philippine Rafflesia R. Br. ex Gray (Rafflesiaceae), Jermaine R. Patenio, John Lawrence A. Gako, and Sofia Louise A. Larga
Examining the dose-dependent effects of erinacine A from Hericium erinaceus on cognitive performance and anxiety-like behavior in mice, Hazia Queenie D. Pelipel
Synthesis of MWCNT/hydrochar composite as electrodes for supercapacitor applications, Lance Harvey C. Perez and Lorenzo Gabriel T. Velez
Mano a mano: A short film, Hannah Yzabel Quililan Pingol, Annika Cristen Mataban Tan, and Louise Verone Ulanday Balao
Analysis of the recent changes in the abundance and composition of stony corals in the reefs of Talim Bay, Lian, Batangas, Philippines, Regine Grace V. Pisueña, Trizza Grail C. Sanchez, and Nathaniel Arvin A. Santos
The remains of the day: Uncovering the Manila massacre within the sphere of De La Salle University-Manila, Javier Antonio Y. Portugal, Pearl Iceley A. Darbin, and Kian M. Enriquez
An interpretivist examination of the consumption practices of selected single mothers in Luzon, Angel Josephine F. Pradez and Mary Ericka Shane M. Castro
Knowledge review of Cycas species diseases and identification of Aspergillus flavus causing leave spot, Ashly Nicole D. Punongbayan, Jelena D. Lingat, Ysabelle Patricia T. Lagahit, and Janine Veronica A. Morales
Angiogenesis and invasion inhibition of Carmona retusa (tsaang gubat) leaf extract in small cell lung cancer (H69PR in ovo culture), Vera Dorothy Alon Ramil, Teejay Luisse Malabanan Tatlonghari, Stephanie Claire Sazon Carlos, and Gustav James Unarse Cadena
Preparation and evaluation of bean-derived liprotide nanocarriers to enhance curcumin cytotoxicity against HT-29 colorectal cancer cells, Lemuel Angelo M. Rayel and Isabel Beatrice A. Enriquez
For better, for worse, Heather O. Raymundo, Martina P. Reyes, and Leona E. Abrera
Understanding the identity formation of Filipino cis-men through their consumption of drag media, Vito Francisco S. Raymundo and Raquel Juliana Alicia Lim Almeda
Exploring the relationship between ABO blood types and Covid-19 infection among students of the College of Science and employees at De La Salle University: A retrospective study, Kyle Angela Mariano Reyes and Dylan Allyson Padilla Limbo
Improving neural network efficiency through Adam optimization and l₂, l₀ regularization, Markus Nikolo C. Reynoso
Factors associated with bacterial vaginosis among Filipino women in a rural community in the Philippines, Julianne Maurice T. Riosa, Adriel Marion L. Go, and Ma. Jana Jaden S. Ramos
Cold reading: Exploring the impact of child fame, Audrey Elizabeth Mary Mendoza Rodriguez, Carina Mae Ong Lu, and Denise Nayra Llamanzares
Preliminary investigation on culturable gut bacteria and their relationship with bowel movement frequency using plate count agar, Sevaztian Kobe L. Rodriguez
Predictors of communicative adaptability and their influence on work performance among Philippine MSME resort employees, Megan Caitlyn P. Roque, Sabina Renee S. Diago, and Gerardo B. Baja
Banse: A social commentary on the status of the modern Philippine society, Justin Ian Maurice Gonzalez Rubio, Neil Christian Galado Alcantara, and Lord Gerald Sebastian Bala
Assessing the status of Ascaris spp. among children with disabilities in Laguna, Philippines, Sophia Ellise F. Sabado, Shakeira B. Sy, Tristan Jett P. Ong, Venice Nicole E. Ifurung, and Caryl Portia L. Panopio
Varietal and geographical tracing of Philippine coffee beans using multi-elemental analysis and machine learning techniques, Clarissa Therese B. Salcor and Marielle Edrice M. Tiu
In silico analysis of selected toxocara canis protein antigens as potential vaccine candidates against toxocariasis, Yssabel Bethea San Diego
Exploring generational behaviors on AI-augmented leadership and leadership adaptability among healthcare middle managers, Shawn Zachery Ortiz Sanson, Juliana Dorothy De Guzman Ungcad, and Emmanuelle Perena Zamudio
Assessment of free-living amoebae presence in tap water sources in a residential area in Tondo, Manila, Jadda Pink Louice R. Santos, Cheska Danica Umali, and Kristian Paul C. Manuel
Development and testing of a pol gene-based pcr assay for the detection of feline immunodeficiency virus (fiv) in domestic cats, Allysa Rose B. Sararaña, Agatha F. Fallarme, and Lois Jel F. Villas
Sagip, Patricia P. Selibio, Mary Althea S. Domingo, and Jamie Angeline B. Choo
Understanding workplace resistance: The role of leadership, employee involvement in the change process and salary satisfaction of Makati Central Business District employees, Athena Bianca A. Sibal, Jose Fernando M. Matti, and Julian Angelo R. Villarta
Isolation, phenotypic, and genotypic characterization of Escherichia coli isolated from environmental wastewater, Raissa Adellaide M. Sison, Micah Allia G. Acyatan, Lance Yurik C. Cadoy, Joachim Xavier B. Po, and Kathlyn L. Tio
The impact of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on Polyunsaturated fatty acid profiles and depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder: A meta-analysis, Val Rydell S. Subaan, Elianna B. Maraño, Jasmine Arabella R. Banhaon, and Alexandra Louise A. Patio
Effects of polyethylene on the histology of intestinal tract and hepatopancreas of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia), Annika Matthea V. Tan and Oliver R. Cayetano
Spatial analysis and determinants of unmet need for family planning among married and sexually active unmarried women aged 15–49 in the Philippines, Eula Kathrina M. Tizon and Viana Leigh M. Yanson
A Descriptive synthesis on the hypoglycemic potential of mung bean (Vigna radiata), Maxine Tracy C. Tolentino, Miguel Joaquin D. Bongar, and Iris Angelica C. Joven
PDP-Laban to PDP: A history of partido demokratiko Pilipino-lakas ng bayan (PDP-Laban), 1978 to 2024, Edward Nicolas Arrienda Torralba
In silico modeling of the interactions of the plasmodium falciparum resistance proteins PfCRT and PfMDR1 to selected antimalarial drugs, Lyam Arley Bernardo Tuazon
Spatial regression analysis of dengue incidence rate in the Philippines from years 2017-2023, Raquel Neera Dignos Tubise and Jhean Neil Custodio Gonzales
Gender bias in the law: Examining the adultery and concubinage laws within the Philippines, Richard Nicolas B. Ty
Navigating exclusion: Workplace marginalization experiences of Filipino Nikkeijins in Japan, Princess Jane Z. Uda, Precious Veronica A. Reyes, and Arnold Dominic O. Vicencio
Standing up: An epistemic analysis of the experiences of online harassment of women in journalism in the Philippines, Mikaela Anne B. Vallesteros
Exploring the conditions of cross-sector collaboration in the Philippines from the perspective of the Philippine rural reconstruction movement's collaborations with local government units, Santino Aleandro O. Varela, Ellyza Mae T. Malibiran, and Chloe Francesca M. Santos
The elders' memoir: The authenticity of aging and coming to terms with death, Margarita Estella P. Velasco and Kheil Macaire M. Zarate
Screening of the antibacterial properties of syzygium polycephaloides (Lipote) against selected clinical isolates, Bailey Marie G. Vilela, Ma. Pearl J. Pablo, and Lea Elisha Gail G. Biagtan
“Despite everything, it’s still you”: How the player becomes a condemned god in undertale by engaging in sartrean bad faith through the true reset function, Kyla Thea Marie Santiago Villalobos
The development of Jose P. Laurel’s nationalism, 1921-1959, Lorenzo O. Villaruz
A multi-class macroscopic flow model of Philippine road traffic, XinXin Wang and Brenna Beatriz Agcaoili Asuncion
