Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Seeing the unseen: Erotic photographs and the problem of representation, Adelai Ryanne F. Marquez
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
Re:Verse, Martha Louise V. Mayoralgo, Brianna Amelie D. Manas, and Karelle Ysabelle E. Julaton
Between tolerance and colorful youth: Young Filipinos in the LGBTQIA+ community navigating a gay-tolerant society, Joaquin Karlo C. Medina, Isabella Frances S. Cortez, and Nicole M. Neptuno
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
Creatives in progress: A multimedia website for the early career development of aspiring creative media professionals, Vera Sofia D. Mercado, Franzine Andrea E. Tabaniag, and Angela Micah C. Ventura
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
Athletic enhancement ethics: A Rawlsian approach to technological fairness in sports, Rafael Elijah B. Ongcuangco
Coffee conversations: Negotiating diverse narratives through a digital interactive newsletter, Asti Alfonso B. Orencia, John Kevin Chen, and Chloe Danielle W. Novenario
Understanding dietary patterns through stability-based validation using cluster and network analysis, Alwyn Nicholson Royo Ortega and Antonio Luis Pangan Guidote
Balang araw: An exhibit on TV and radio archives, Aidan Rune O. Ortiz, Miguel R. Fortuno, and Randall B. Rosales
Para kay mama: A short film, Kylie Marie Chloe R. Ortiz, Alyssa Lorine P. David, and Mae Chelzea Marie G. Juniosa
Reorienting sports parenting research through child athlete agency, Jason Victor Pardo Pajarillo
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
From informal to vertical: Framing communication strategies for informal settler families’ relocation to vertical housing, Anika Pineda and Amanda Cipres
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 role of sociocultural and socioeconomic factors in faculty integration and membership negotiation at the Acacia Waldorf School, Nicolo Mateo C. Pita and Patrick Neil E. Nuqui
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
Pals for the paws: A public communication campaign for rescue adoption in pawssion project, Alliyah Vanessa C. Provido and Juan Rafael R. San Miguel
Ate’s archives: The Filipina experience of sexual harassment, Moira Noelle E. Pulumbarit, Louise Isabelle M. Calingo, and Mary Roselle A. Clarke
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
Unseen hours, Sabrina M. Ramos and Casey D. Reyes
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
Amelia, Deryn Mae M. Sandoval, Kurt Ryan S. Villagracia, and Joshua A. Octa
Severance, Alessandra Isabel N. San Jose, Alpha Louiza D. Perez, and Ma. Reinn Trina U. Soliman
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
Being-toward-the-beginning: Remembering natality and beginning in Heidegger, Inigo Jose D. Santiago
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
Sa tabi ng ilog: A short film, Lauren Marie A. Sauler, Sandino Gabriel G. Tumulak, and Angela Juliana M. Roces
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
Updating classical stoicism: A normative response to distortions in influencer culture, Juniaslina Miles Echon Singca
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
Development of a plant-based yogurt from native pili nut (canarium ovatum): An evaluation of its physicochemical characteristics and antioxidant activity, Jenna Klarise Chua Sy and April Rose Angeli Lustre Royales
Rainbow street: A documentary series on the experiences and difficulties faced by the LGBTQIA+ community in the Philippines, Joff Ryan C. Sy, Patricia Therese G. Salgado, and Michael Stephen A. Sandil
Alaga: A documentary film, Miguel Angelo R. Talusan and Nathaniel R. San Luis
Effects of polyethylene on the histology of intestinal tract and hepatopancreas of Oreochromis niloticus (Nile tilapia), Annika Matthea V. Tan and Oliver R. Cayetano
Sa hapag, Mary Claire Olegario Tejada, Joshua Ace Phillip Montemayor Ang, and Raya Joseihya Combalicer Lacap
Fairness over favor: The moral limitations of utang na loob, Renz Kristian M. Terrenal
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
Reframing the philosophy of sport: A kapwa-based perspective, Joaquin D. Tong
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
"We are Casa Escondida": An intervention on Casa Escondida's vision, mission, objectives, and values (VMOV) congruence and its impact on organizational performance, Paulynn Carla V. Ubiadas, Jelaena Mai D. Castañeda, and Kleyra Ann S. Marquez
Navigating exclusion: Workplace marginalization experiences of Filipino Nikkeijins in Japan, Princess Jane Z. Uda, Precious Veronica A. Reyes, and Arnold Dominic O. Vicencio
Epistemically function delusions in echo chambers, Jacob Jinko Vicente P. Umali
In our dreams: Making music in the silence, Holi Nicolo B. UyDeBaron, James R. Cruz, and Zedric Miguel D. Barcelona
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
Our sanctum: An exploration of Filipino Gen Z’s attitude towards religion and spirituality, Ashley F. Villanueva and Aira Nicole S. Rabago
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
Workplace experiences of Filipino PWDs: A phenomenological study on ergonomics policies, accessibility, and organizational inclusion, Maria Angela Bettina R. Yang and Amanda Victoria G. Galang
Wikabularyo!, Alessandra Dominique Yap, Jeremy Joseph Carigma Jimenez, and Davey Ian Gillesania Laciste
Thérèse: A short feature film, John Xavier T. Yu, Jilian May B. Almazora, and Louis Derek E. Pedrialva