Theses/Dissertations from 2008
21st century Russian energy statecraft in its near abroad area ends and means: Russia's endeavor to regain its former Soviet stature in its traditional spheres of influence through the mobilization and exertion of Russian energy statecraft, Cameron Miles J. Al Mansoor, Maria Patricia Margarita V. Cabuang, and Jefferson Quincy E. Reyes
RFID-based transaction process management system for LTO, Miguel Enrico L. Almeda, John Paul R. Corpuz, Grace Kimberlie I. Padrinao, and Erbert Anton P. Vergara
PET bottle reverse vending machine by Almorado, Wyzel---[et al.], Wyzel Almorado, Gary Chan, Gavin Fong, Heriberto Huang, and Ronald Relator
Assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting information system of Bell Telecommunications in comparison with Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), Maria Cristina O. Alon, Kathrine R. Amores, Mikha Ivane Kristine L. Jo, and Mary Rose U. Villaluna
A case study on the corporate social responsibility policies and practices of Petron Corporation and Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation, Mary Kaye Zita M. Alquiza, Anna Theresa C. Hugo, Evelyn B. Gatus, and Ydezza Erikka T. Miraflor
Teaching approach, perceived parental involvement and autonomy as predictors of achievement, Aldrich B. Alvaera, Ma. Eloisa S. Bayan, and Darwin P. Martinez
A study on the determinants of profitability of selected universal banks for the period 2000-2007, Rachel Alvero, Andrea Lorraine Florentino, and Russelle Camille Ong
DSP board-based pulmonary symptoms detection using sound processing through acoustical stethoscope, Wilfredo M. Alzona, Chester Carrick T. Co, Leonard B. David, and Philip O. Villaseran
Barya, Arlene B. Amante, Maria Andrea T. Dizon, and Mae Katherine R. Ong
Bond strength of high strength concrete in tension, Marco Paolo G. Amata, Mikhail Ivan Kristoff L. Jo, and Paolo S. Santos
Japanese automobile manufacturers' shift to eco-friendly car production: An institutional approach, Carmela Amurao, Jihan Mella, and Julienne Posadas
The paradox of vulnerability: An income approach in assessing the effect of climatic shocks on households in Camarines Norte, Aizelle Jeverly P. Andrade, Jamie Crista Q. Bibit, and Maria Kristine A. Calpe
The effect of endowment level and deposit insurance level to depositors' withdrawal behavior: An experimental approach, Kriz Daryl B. Andres, Maria Katrina T. Lachica, Johanna Christine T. Lim, and Jean Kristle C. Yu
An ergonomic design for Philippine taho vendors' equipment to reduce musculoskeletal disorders, Michelle Maria R. Andrews, Yasmin B. Angeles, and Jesus C. Gallegos IV
The relationship between fixed asset investments and cash flows of the firms listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) excluding financial firms from years 2005-2009, Cassandra Mae Y. Ang, Jeric Paul P. Posio, Maria Ysabel A. Santos, and Ann Lorraine T. Villaverde
Lapida: A short feature, Enrique Jaime M. Angeles, Jed Miles R. Bautista, and Cathleen D. Cotioco
Social legislation: Navigating the society through economics, Jayke Ang and Rosela Arcillas
A study on the succession process of family-owned manufacturing businesses, Joan Christine U. Ang, Albigail C. Anglim, Anna Carmela A. Audal, and Sarah M. Chua
To steal or not steal: A qualitative study on the background and perceived motivational factors of theft offenders in Makati City Jail and their affect, behavior, and cognition after the pursuance of crime against property, Liz Belle Marie Y. Ang and Cher-avi Schwyz H. Paggabao
An automated transmitter antenna tracking system using particle swarm optimization, Marc Louie T. Ang, Charlton Christian M. Dy, and Paolo Gil D. Ostrea
Implementation of the finite-difference time domain method in volunteer computing, Morris Ang and Christopher Co
Masculinity, feminity and skateboarding: Gender differences in motivation and social influences of filipino skateboarders, Raizza Janelle W. Ang, Paolo Romeo Valentino S. Go, and Roy Jeremiah D. Gonzalez
Money makes the world go round: Assessing how financial sector development directly and indirectly contributes to poverty reduction, Roosevelt Nelson S. Ang, Eunice B. Balingit, and Aimee Jane W. Chua
A study on Transcription and Business Process Outsourcing, Incorporated, Genaro Martin O. Anigan
Automated recycled plastic floor tile maker, Julie Elaine Anosa, Harvey Lexter Chen, Laryll Elson Chung, Maria Cecilia Felicitas, and Erika Valynn Lim
Meet Jack: A live-action short feature on life, death, and suicide, Gabrielle Marie C. Antonio, Justin Huntley A. Uy, and Javier Luis P. Vargas
Characterization of selected strains of pink pigmented facultative methylotrophic (PPFM) bacteria deposited at the DLSU-Manila microbiology laboratory, Marielle Tiffany E. Anyog, Grace Celine D. Bautista, Aprille Kirsten P. Illustre, and Charmaine A. Mativo
Insecticide bottle filling and capping machine, Mark Allan Apelario-Ong, Berjoy Grajera, Sarah Katrina Sy, Darell Matthew Tan, and Charmagne Anne Untalan
The relationship of learning anxiety, self-regulation and learning approach among Filipino college students, MR T. Aplaon, Gilbert Paul Z. Estrella, and Jerika C. Senales
A case for EU space militarization, European Space Agency (ESA)-- European Union (EU) integration and the use of space technology for military purposes, Krizza Angeli Apsay and Maria Neobie Gonzalez
A multi-objective material and process selection model for a single product considering quality and environmental impact, Roselle Jane S. Apuyan, Ralph Lester T. Que, and Sean Philip N. Tangsoc
The long run performance of initial public offerings: Evidence from the Philippine market covering the period 1997-2004, Ana Kristina D. Aquino
Host for the party: Experiences of social loafing's host in the university, Janna Preciosa B. Aquino, Ma. Elizabeth C. Marban, and Abigail Joy A. Wang
Scalable remote water monitoring system using radio frequency links, Christian F. Aragones, Paul David R. Elpa, Dea Marielle H. Pangan, and Queenie C. Santos
Household economic portfolio, Gabrielle Denise A. Aragon, Leah Francine C. Cu, and Jo Anne S. Illescas
Prohibition of non-political organization intervention in Barangay elections: Are we deprived of the right to associate?, David Anthony B. Aranas and Joyce Bernadette M. Lames
An integration of age-based salary function and increase ratio method for pension valuation in the Philippine setting, Liselle Ann S. Arellano and Michael Andrew P. Mabuhay
Adaptation of CNC milling machine for PCB etching, Paul Adrian Arellano, Dan Errol Bavar, Miguel Antonio Guerrero, and Carlo Rey Lagmay
Identification of feather stars (Echinodermata: Crinoidea: Comatulida) at Subic Bay, Zambales, Carmen Cheryl B. Arguelles
Bipedal dynamic walking robot, Richard Benedict Tangonan Arguelles, Harvin Saml Ho Chua, Mikhail Fex Carreon Engracia, and Raymund John Cruz Musa
A qualitative study on the influence of single motherhood on the daughter's early pregnancy, Ana Ma. Janina Rosario Arias
Paris fashion, 1900-2970: A historical perspective, Maria Kristina Isabelle Arias and Audrey Jill Manabat
Chasing the ball: An animated short, Carlos Maria C. Armas and Janaleh E. Rosal
Shaping the minds of the citizens: The role of civil movements in the rejection of the EU constitution, Jensen Aromin, John Phillip Binondo, and Johann Alfonso Gabriel Garcia
Microcontroller based car usage authentication and activity monitoring with the use of driver's license and finger print matching, Romnick P. Asio, Lyle Christianne M. Jover, John Paul D. Menjares, and Cyrus Vivar
Tactile sensing feedback for medical palpation in Minimally Invasive Surgeries (MIS), Bryan Leo M. Asis, Ronicson L. Baltazar, John Albert B. Ginete, Dalvin A. Lim, and Jayson Reggie T. Obos
HanapBUHAY: HanapPATAY: A documentary on three death workers who make a living out of death and the dead, Ariane C. Astorga, Katrina Mitchel A. Santos, and Jacqueline D. Uy
The Impact of corporate governance mechanisms on the market valuation and agency costs of listed nonfinancial firms for the period 2002-2006, Joseph M. Atangan, Madeleine V. Balane, Nicole C. Kaw, and Elaine B. Mariano
Modeling the relationship among ownership structure, firm value and capital structure for selected publicly listed companies for the period 2002-2006 using simultaneous equation model (SEM), Francis Jose Atienza, Ralph Wellington Ng Ngo, Joahnna See, and Jared Toledo
The mines and minds of the Philippine mining industry: A detailed analysis testing the validity of department of environment and natural resources administrative order 96-40, Patrick Jason P. Atilano and Francis Paul N. Fernando
Computer aided routing and real time tracking via GPS for Manila fire trucks, Franz Benigno Canonero Atutubo, Raphael Raymund Macam Guiriba, John Paul Ty Relucio, and Ralph Emerson Dabao
Pagtangkilik sa lenggwahe at istasyon ng masang Pilipino: Ang pagreformat ng istasyong FM na 97.1, Andrea Paula Luzuriaga Aurelio
Computer aided instruction for basic electronics (BASETRO), Donna Bernadeth B. Austria, Kenneth Ray A. Gonzalez, and Jose Jimbert R. Uraya
Development and validation of the general academic procrastination scale, Ma. Anjeluz O. Austria and Toni Rose L. Pinero
Relational aggression: An exploratory study on adolescents, Charmaine Ann Avante, Gladys Hope Fernandez, and Jennifer Ngo
A multi-commodity, multi-objective humanitarian supply chain model for disaster relief, Paula Bianca C. Averia, Denis L. Chan, and Nathaniel Isidore B. Felix
Man-walker robot, Ralph Ceazar K. Averia, Claudine Mara P. Centillo, Michael John U. Chua, and Lumiere Ivanova L. Lee
An ergonomic study on the workplace efficiency improvement for the jeepney drivers in Metro Manila, Jeric Daniel M. Axalan and Anne Rhea P. Landicho
Level of autonomy and its relationships with success in college students, Amanda Isabel A. Bacani, Jacqueline Michelle U. So, and Avilyn Grace G. Uy
The experience of women in the period of emerging adulthood after a breakup from a romantic relationship: A phenomenological study, Kristine Grace C. Baguisa, Nicole M. Short, and Ernestine Grace A. Zuluaga
Social network experiences of Filipino youth drug users prior to drug abuse, Luis Antonio T. Bailon, Maria Anna Katrina V. Romero, and Paul Michael G. Wilson
Nature and concept of polyamory: Formation, expectations, and maintenance, Sandra Fe C. Balisado and Rosanna Bianca M. Barcelon
On a note on Hamilton graphs, Richard Angelo Balisi and Juan Alberto Lepatan
Preliminary study on bacteria associated with root nodules of cycas riuminiana, Emil Fiorello Karaan Balitaan
The motivation behind the purchase of counterfeit goods: A comparison among selected Filipino consumers, Maria Edralyn S. Baltazar, Jillian Marie U. Calimlim, and Joanne Vanessa M. Gamo
Rapid visual screening of major government hospital buildings in Metro Manila, Katrina S. Baluyut, Art Jester C. Ramos, and Maria Celina N. Suarez
Determinants of audit quality in Philippine audit firms: An earnings management approach, Jamielyn Anne Banares, Sarah Grace R. Kho, Maybelle Blaine Ocampo Tan, and Angelica Christine F. Torres
The Western takeover: Repercussions of German reunification on domestic and European Union affairs, Glenn Kevin V. Banez and Cheryll Elisa M. Corpuz
A vehicle routing problem in banking, Joanna Michele Y. Bangayan and Melanie Florence G. Guanzon
Analysis on the role of EU as a civilian power: the case of Dayton Accords, Jose T. Bangayan, Camille Emerald F. Esteban, and John Rainier T. Ng
EU investment strategies and ASEAN economic integration, Yuri Baral, Maria Amgeline Coo, and Rhalain Pipo
The life course of never-married male and female Manilenos, Kimberly Joy L. Baraoidan, Liana Suzette A. Colobong, and Susie Mae L. Wong
Book monitoring system with real-time inventory using RFID technology, Paula Angelica V. Barbieto, Michael M. Javier, Marie Kristine O. Laforteza, and Jaime Angelo F. Mendejar
Kamandag: The robotic snake, Rainer Anthony E. Barcarse, Kristina N. Cruz, and John Carlo D. G. Ferrera
Modified insecticide bottle filling and capping machine, Ramon Barcelon
A massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) using the peer-to-peer (P2P) networking architecture, Jeremiah Justin S. Barias, Maria Franchesca DC Caram, Alexander John V. Velasco, and Joseph Garie L. Zafra
Preparation and characterization of nickel catalyst on various support materials for the dry reforming of methane, Mark Anthony N. Barit, Kimberly B. Cheung, and Precious G. Leynes
An investigation on the differences in values and value types of business & economics students in De La Salle University, Manila, Karen Kaye U. Barrozo, Chariz Maureen C. Manguera, and Jamaica D. Penano
The impact of corruption on international competitiveness, Raymond Bas, Angeli Buclatin, David Elizon, and Princess Ong
Sa paglisan: A feature, Henrik Y. Batallones, Jonathan Jeffrey A. Cuyegkeng, and Jason B. Lopez
Detection of Babesia spp. infection in Philippine racing horses by light microscopy and immunochromatographic test, Michelle L. Bata and Bridget B. Co
Automation of login and logout system of computer laboratories using radio frequency identification, Brenold Angelo M. Bautista, Katrina Anne L. Nieva, Anne Richelle C. Pabustan, and Mary Irene Pollicar
Determination of heavy metals present in DLSU-Manila's drinking fountains using differential pulse-anodic stripping voltammetry (DPASV), Islene Hazel D. R. Bautista, Pamela Camille M. Isnit, and Chloe Jane C. Uytanlet
Boy meets girl: A study on the definition, behavior, and influences of dating of Filipino male and female adolescents, Chrismarijo R. Belen, Kathleen May O. Clareza, and Anna Gabriella C. Estimada
Seismic vulnerability assessment of major highway bridges in the National Capital Region (NCR), Juergen S. Bellon, Nathan Wilbert O. Hao, and Ven Nino G. Martelino
Proposed alternative reinforced concrete pipe culverts with nylon fibers, Paolo S. Bellosillo and Jeffrey C. Manuel
Put your breaks on: Bumping through the divergences between the speedy trial act of 1998 and the Supreme Court circular 38 - 38, Mikhail Jullwyn B. Beltran and Jose Ma. Rosalila M. Lapira
Menino e mulher: Motivational seen in achievement bahaviors of men and women practitioners of capoeira, Jaime G. Benedicto
Subtitling ng Cinema paradiso : tungo sa pagsasaling danas Filipino, Maria Carmela I. Benipayo
The relationship of perceived parenting styles, parental acceptance and rejection, with achievement motivation, self-efficacy, and grades, Mikaela Benipayo, Garen. Robles, and Beatriz Rocha
Tres Marias: A compilation of music videos of the Diana Rising, Kizia Giana M. Beredo, Maria Antonette M. Gozum, and Jermaine Pearl C. Samaniego
A study on the physico-chemical properties and anti-bacterial activity of extracted garlic essential oil using microwave assisted extraction and steam distillation, Sarah A. Bermudez, Karen Joy H. Gurtiza, and Leon Raphael S. Hernandez
A Qualitative study on the concept and structure of a FUBU relationship among college students, Chris A. Bernados, Louis A. Enriquez, and Duke S. Planas
Factors that hinder formal volunteering in Filipino College Students, Angeline Martha P. Beroin
There is real mathematics in Sudoku, Maisie T. Bersamina and Honeylyn A. Garde
Quatrobot humanoid robot, Jazper Jan C. Biliran, Ron-Ron G. Garcia, Johnson D. Ng, and Adranne Rachel B. Valencia
Dynamisim: Simulating crowd evacuation in a dynamic environment during a fire emergency for floor plan analysis, Philip Henry C. Billones, Jan Alfred M. Felipe, Rene Adrian S. Villaluna, and Frederick A. Vinas
FPGA-based maximum power point tracker control unit, Ryan Joseph P. Bitanga
R.E.A.L.: A reliable event-action logging system, Paul Blancaflor, Jan Michael Jose, Richard Magpantay, and Celeste Marie Opaco
Face detection and recognition using low quality video cameras, Kevin T. Blancas, Aleta Claribel T. Chan, Paul Vincent D. Chua, and Wing Ho S. Yeung