Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Screening of enterobacteriaceae among selected cold beverages sold in Quiapo, Manila, Angela Kryztel D. Abrigo, Adrian Benedict E. Ang, Daniel B. Imbuido, Trishanne Louise T. Mendoza, and Charlene Annika B. Pandi
A bibliometric review on plant allantoin and nitrogen metabolism, Dayne Andrei dela Isla Aduna, Paulina Mikaela Valderama Cabero, Earl Dominic Palad Cristobal, Riley Jerard Dy Go, and Francine Clarisse C. Luakian
The roles of allantoin in the stress responses of animals: A bibliometric review, Julienne E. Alimad, Rochelle Anne A. Lacsamana, Elijah Gniya P. Hachaso, Louise Tara Danielle H. Moldes, and Julianne Marie L. Montecillo
In vitro assessment of bioactivities of marine-derived fungi isolated from Manila Bay, Luzon, Philippines, Danielle Louise S. Argosino, Athena Gianne B. De Leon, and Andrea Gabrielle D. Silva
Isolation and identification of yeasts found in selected urban wastewater and assessment for in vitro antimicrobial resistance, Jana Karissa O. Arive, Angelo James M. Benedicto, Keesha Mikaela B. Castro, Juliana Rae M. Ibay, and Martha Alia M. Llamas
A novel approach to the decellularization of porcine skin as a potential bioink component for tissue engineering applications, Jean Andrea Nicola T. Banzon, Nathan Matthew S. Co, Glynis Jen J. Dawa, Anna Paula S. Policarpio, and Aika Angel F. Ubando
Effects of nicotine-colchicine induction in neurodegenerative behavioral signs in a zebrafish (danio rerio) model, Sean S. Borromeo, Mark G. Cortez, Linus C. Macasaet, and Ysabel T. Rivera
Antimicrobial properties of musa paradisiaca peel extract against selected bacteria, Ervin John C. Cheng and Anna Katrina G. Gole Cruz
Prevalence of porcine cysticercosis with incidental detections of trichinella spp. in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, Claire Angela D. Crespo, Gilian Michel T. Flores, Jon Francis Rosseller E. Homires, and Miguel Alberto M. Ramos
An in silico analysis of the binding affinity of alliin from Allium sativum L. targeting HMGB-1 and IL-6 inflammatory cascade, Rejie May M. Cuabo, Katherine F. Gabia, Alyssa Bianca F. Palaypay, and Glen Andrei R. Roque
Cytotoxicity of auricularia polytricha and pleurotus ostreatus var. florida ethanol extracts on human cancer cell lines, Judy Vince Rana Dayrit, Vaschel Anne Claveria Hadloc, and Ariel Iverson Betita Obrero
Prevalence and incidence of 2023 coral bleaching caused by thermal stress and their impact on the associated reef fishes and benthic invertebrates in Lian, Batangas, Kathleen Anne F. De Leon, Don Gabriel A. Alfonso, Gabrielle Alexandra N. Lema, and Sara Francine T. Olendo
Assessing the effects of the leaf and seed ethanolic extracts of carica papaya against the brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus), Alexandra Ysabel H. Del Rosario, Danica Marie S.D. Carmelina, Ma. Czarina Angela E. Marciano, and Trixie B. Yau
Prevalence of foodborne parasites in common street food in Manila, Mary Corinne Dolar Escutin, Matthew Williamson Yao Mendoza, Czarinah Isabelle Ilagan Persia, Angel Nicole Benavides Villanueva, and Krystlelyn Mae Lao Tan
Parasitic contamination in Ipomoea aquatica (water spinach) in Laguna de Bay, Angono, Rizal, Philippines, Godspeed Garcia Feliciano, Uriel Anne Torralba Bumanlag, Andrea Noya Galvez, Anne Ricyl Tagala Kaw, and Mikaela Marie Venturanza Garcia
Relative prevalence of microplastics on mangrove crabs and soil in targeted crab harvesting sites in Luzon, Antonio Miguel C. Imperial, Michaella M. Martinez, and Jehan Ginette O. Tan
Bacterial community and antimicrobial resistant genes profile in hospital wastewater among economic classes: A systematic review, Aiko B. Ishimura
Assessment of the cytotoxic mechanisms of β-sitosterol in a pancreatic cancer cell line: An in silico and in vitro study, Kianna Denise F. Lopez, Alessandra Beatrice L. Donado, Mariel Denise A. Roque, and Kirsten Ysabelle V. Serranilla
Meta-analysis of the antihyperglycemic effect of different forms of coffee on Mus musculus and Rattus norvergicus induced with type II diabetes mellitus, Miguela C. Maligat and Patricia Fe D.S. Sarrate
Reaction time and mental agility among multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) gamers and non-MOBA gamers from De La Salle University Manila, Manuel Anthony A. Momongan, Angeline Gabrielle T. Pecina, Marianna Christia O. Pepingco, and Jimson C. Salapantan
Evaluation of secondary metabolites from commercially available Bacillus spp. probiotic products for their bioactivities, George Michael T. Nicolas, Orville Joshua R. Apostol, Keith Lauren S. Demdam, Margaux Sophia M. Mora, Richard Anthony F. Galian, and Glenn G. Oyong
A study on the characteristics of the reef flat bottom and its potential relationship on the size-structure and fine-scale distribution of protoreaster nodosus (Linnaeus, 1758) in Talim Bay, Lian, Batangas, John Anthony V. Olin, Augusta Loreine B. Arriola, and Eiren Gee B. Buenviaje
Evaluating the efficacy of drug combinations in treating MRSA: A systematic review, Czarine Daphne Marie M. Olivar and Matthew Robyn G. Pecson
Cytotoxicity screening and phylogeny of isolated lactic acid bacteria from cabbage kimchi samples, Angelo Jamerodd A. Padilla, Alianna Franczesca Y. Constantino, Anne Bernadette R. De Leon, Ernest Gabriel C. See, and Jannah Miella V. Tomas
Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) contamination in De La Salle University grounds, Marc Carlos Aying Pimentel, Mia Lourdes Angelica P. Carandang, Ma. Gracles S. Dela Rosa, Justine Winna Go, and Aliyah Gynelle A. Viyar
Knowledge review on polyethylene terephthalate-degrading microbes and selection of soil microbes from Muntinlupa, Philippines with potential PET-degrading activity, Johann Timothy C. Que, Margarita Claire T. Mangubat, and Laviña Kate M. Dapapa
Detection of wolbachia in aedes aegypti collected from the provinces of Laguna and Cavite, Angelo F. Sambile, Karl Mc Haile U. Pablo, Jannika Mae C. Pariñas, and Jenika Mari B. Ponce
Molecular docking studies on the interaction of the Cryptosporidium parvum proteins, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and calcium-dependent protein kinase-1 (CpCDPK1), with selected plant compounds, Ivan Gregg O. Samson and Rupert C. Quijano Jr.
Evaluating the phytoremediation potential of Hibiscus tiliaceus Linn.: A comparative study with Ficus nota (Blanco) Merr. on oil absorption efficiency, microscopic structures, and chemical properties, Ma. Juliana Erin Neria Santos, Gian Timothy Delos Santos Chung, Carlos Rafael Dosdos Carmona, Leila Maxine Martinez Chang, and Sidney Steffan So Ang
Physiological study on the impact of sleep deprivation on accuracy of odor identification, Bianca Margaret C. Tria, Juan Alexandro V. Legaspi, Abigail Anne R. Pepino, Iliana P. Reyes, and Shiela Antoinette V. Villanueva
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Developing a dengue risk index using the index for risk management (INFORM) framework at a regional scale in the Philippines, Patricia Denise S. Ang, Nagyeong Heo, and Jan Christine D. Latonio
In silico analysis of isocoumarin compounds targeting lanosterol C-14 α-demethylase and its potential inhibition of ergosterol synthesis in Candida albicans, Gabrielle Vaughn Alyssa Avante, Cayne Ashley D. Dela Cruz, and Miles C. Fernandez
An evaluation between the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory bioactivites of ethnobotanical plants from the lamiaceae family found in the Philippines, Maria Czarina V. Beltran, Ana Maria Noelle O. Domingo, and Ellen Stephanie C. Sy
Methods used by small-scale mangrove crab (Scylla spp.) producers to maintain production during the southwest monsoon season in the Philippines, Jannella L. Bolaños
A meta-analysis on the geographical distribution and prevalence of parasitic nematodes infecting cattle in four top cattle-producing countries of Asia, Elizabeth Paige R. Cagurangan and Miguel Antonio P. Capistrano
A systematic review and correlation of risk factors associated with the occurrence of histoplasmosis in Asian individuals with AIDS, Michaela Bucasas Casingal, Christian Jeofferson Layag Galang, and Marie Yvette Bustamante Villareal
Synthetic biological approaches in PET biodegradation and bioplastic conversion: Current advances and future perspectives, Pearl P. Castillo and Robbie Engelo A. Tinio
Assessing machine learning methods in predicting dengue incidence using climatic factors in Region IV-A (CALABARZON), Philippines, Ian Kevin G. Castro, Nikki Elisha M. Elquiero, and Jericho D. Fradejas
Probing factors associated with ecological footprint through machine learning, Arabelle Raisa C. Chupeco, Cher Danica T. Recel, and John Albert R. Martinez
An epidemiological study of COVID-19 in selected barangays in the city of Manila from March 2021 to March 2023, Pamela P. David and Alea B. Villanueva
Examining the etiologic association between toxoplasma gondii and schizophrenia: A comprehensive meta-analysis approach, Bea Ysabelle K. Deblois
A narrative review on wastewater-based epidemiology as a strategy for disease surveillance in the Philippines, Melissa Ellaine V. De Luna, Miriel A. Lacson, Kyle Gabriel R. Santos, Arabella Jannie A. Umali, and John Oliver M. Bagasbas
Cannabis sativa as a possible treatment for alleviating both motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease: A meta-analysis, Lucy R. DeVera and Arcadia Marie Q. Pacaña
A study on the human lymphatic filariasis in selected countries in Southeast Asia: Transmission through migration, Nicolas Marcelle D. Dimaculangan, Therese Marie F. Dinopol, and Media Zofia S. Canlas
Anti-reflective coatings for photovoltaic module efficiency: A bibliometric review, Alistair V. Enhaynes, John Brian F. Anderson, and Jerik Adrian V. Bayon
The relationship between clostridium spp. and the incidence of colorectal cancer: A descriptive review, Louise Nicole C. Escueta
Preliminary assessment of microplastic contamination of fish from a Metro Manila wet market, Dennis Paolo M. Garcia
Virulence-associated genome plasticity of selected clinical candida albicans from a Philippine tertiary hospital, Maria Angelica R. Gerodias
Sequence analysis of antimicrobial resistance genes in staphylococcus aureus in selected Southeast Asian countries, Genevieve D. Giron, Marie Angeli N. Peña, and Therese Amber E. Oconer
Image-assisted assessment of the efficiency of comperiella calauanica as parasitoid of aspidiotus rigidus in Zamboanga Sibugay, Jona Marie Miranda Ilustre and Shannen Faye Marcayda Maiquez
Evaluation of pre-processing tools and provenance in RNA-Seq studies of breast cancer, Gillian Nicole A. Jamias
The association of the seroprevalence and associated risk factors of toxoplasmosis in Cebu, Philippines, Erika Ashley Meg G. Jayma and Catherine Bartolome Lee
A comprehensive study on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) on intestinal parasitic infections among schoolchildren in developing countries, Jezzica D'Andre Raquel Laoque, Joelle Alessandra Cuesta Enrile, and Reggie Ballestar Saringan
An analysis on the behavioral, economic, and social patterning of Schistosoma japonicum infections in endemic areas in the Philippines and other endemic Southeast Asian countries, Ava Sabine L. Ledesma and Cyd Justin T. Solera
COVID-19 associated aspergillosis, candidiasis, cryptococcosis, and mucormycosis infections in patients with diabetes mellitus: A systematic review, Denise Vina Tan Li and Jasmine Gail F. Lizano
The effects of cannabidiol on skin: A bibliometric review, Shannen Meeka L. Lim and Brina Sabelle C. Secosana
An analysis on the variability of the tilapia lake virus (TiLV) whole genome to aid in detection and treatment target, Rain Allisha M. Lontok
Efficacy of antimalarial drug treatments for uncomplicated falciparum and vivax malaria in selected Southeast Asian countries: A meta-analysis, Jed Arvin S. Lurzano, Charles Paolo P. Platon, and Johan Christian T. Tansiongkun
Narrative synthesis on the antibacterial properties of plants from the apocynaceae family that can be found in the Philippines, Melice Mei Del Moro Mago and Jasmine Rose Colico Martinez
In silico screening of the SH3 resistance locus in coffea canephora and coffea arabica for candidate genes involved in coffee leaf rust resistance, Marc Lenard T. Merlin
A comparative study of the secondary metabolites contributing to the antimicrobial properties of plants belonging to Fabaceae and Lamiaceae families that are found in the Philippines, Jenny Anne Clanor Paloma, Raniel Angelo Guinto Ramos, and Bryll Jay Cerdan Carilla
Designing loop-mediated isothermal amplification primers for molecular-based nitrogen monitoring in Oryza sativa L. (rice), Vivia Anne Lourdes O. Pepingco
Vitamin D deficiency as an indicator of asthma in children in developing countries: A meta-analysis, Benz Arielle T. Sabellon, Maria Patricia Micaela Y. Souza, and Camille Maxine Anne B. Viceral
A comprehensive study of maternal and congenital toxoplasmosis, Christiana J. Santiago, Jmelyn Nicole H. Sy, and Eunice Maryan S. Vargas
Caffeine as a preventive supplement for Parkinson’s disease: A meta-analysis, Swizza Rivera Siega, Lorraine Lim Simeon Cua, and Luis Reyes Oronce
Association of C-reactive protein and D-dimer with diffusing lung capacity for carbon monoxide as a pulmonary post-COVID-19 sequelae: A systematic review, Heidi Kristine C. Tan and Kimichiro B. Yagi
Prevalence and associated risk factors of waterborne parasitic infections in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand: A systematic review and meta-analysis, Francesca Frigillana Villanueva, Franco Almino B. Libre, and Ryan T. Paras
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
A comprehensive evaluation of medicinal plants from Mindanao, Philippines using secondary data reported between 1970 and 2020, Derrick Myles Y. Acosta, Rolland Mae Z. Jose, and Josh Matthew R. Oronce
Exploring the effects of portulaca oleracea (olasiman) on maternal-neonatal wellness: ICR murine model, Christopher Sebastiano P. Almazar
Preliminary analysis of the biological response of sub-adult scylla serrata (mangrove crabs) on phosphate & on phosphate-containing shampoo, Kobee D. Bacolod
Clinical and nutritional outcomes of soil-transmitted helminthiasis and schistosomiasis on maternal and child health, Francees Raphaiel Fortu Cabaltera, Arienne Therese Pangilinan Evangelista, and Ramon Joaquin Amparo Isaguirre
A meta-analysis on the therapeutic effects of silver nanoparticles on colitis-induced mouse models, Yuen Kun Chelsea Cheuk
Narrative synthesis of the medicinal plants in Luzon, Philippines based on online publications from 1996 to 2020, Koleen Faye Umali Constantino and Mark Joseph Condeno Salazar
An assessment of the potential of long-term storage of pemphis acidula J.R. Forst. & G. Forst. “Bantigue” (Family Lythraceae) seeds pre-treated under different relative humidity conditions, Miguel Lorenzo Z. De Leon
Efficiency assessment of regionally derived 16S rDNA and COI sequences for widescale detection of mangrove crab (Scylla serrata) (Forskål) population structure, Alexis Gwyneth P. Desuasido
A systematic review on the association between the climatic factors and the prevalence of disease in the Philippines with respect to the trends in other Southeast Asian countries, Kyle Justine R. Gregorio and Ysabelle Marian M. Guzman
Evaluating variability in interferon gamma and toll like receptor 4 in the chicken (gallus gallus, linnaeus, 1758) for comparison of known breeds with the native Philippine chicken, Jed Allyn T. Hernandez and Zaki L. Suficiencia
Using alignment-based methods in the phylogenetic inferencing of genus Andrographis Wall. ex Nees, Ma. Loren Elena C. Juaban
A narrative synthesis of studies on medicinal plants from Visayas, Philippines reported between the period 1970 to 2020, Daeun Lee, Kyle Jigger D. Bartolome, and Francis Christian L. Luakian
A systematic review of biosensors suitable for environmental biomonitoring of heavy metal water pollution in the Philippines, Winona Abidin Peñafiel and Dominique Ma. Francesca A. Ybañez
Criteria for comparisons and recommendations for a next generation of Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cells as HIV-1 treatment, Anne Kimberly Bueno Sabado
Analysis of the variation of age-specific life expectancies between sexes due to Covid-19 in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Philippines, Aubrey Christine C. Tatoy
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
A comprehensive study on the prevalence of capillariasis associated with beliefs, practices, and dietary habits, Monica Louisse A. Briones and John Martin A. Borja
Zinc supplementation as an adjunct treatment for acute diarrhea among pediatric patients in developed countries: A meta-analysis, Claire Angelica A. Escueta
Meta-analysis of hypertension as a comorbid condition of COVID-19 patients, Margerie Zia Sayo Majarais and Princess Janna Bandrang Mala
Bioclimate-based species distribution modelling of the two key insect pests of Theobroma cacao in the Philippines, Tisha Marie F. Navarrosa, Camille Anne C. Angeles, and Gabriel John C. Tolentino
The influence of helminthiasis on the cognitive performance of school children: A meta-analysis, Katherina J. Soberano and Tiffany D. Blanquera
