These are manuscripts that have been accepted for publication after the peer-review process and editorial assessment, but have not yet been assigned to a specific volume or issue of a journal.

---

 Agriculture

(1) Influence of membrane thickness and polyvinylpyrrolidone on cellulose acetate FO membranes for microalgae harvesting

Aida Isma Mohamad Idris¹, Fathima Hamaza Haseem Deen¹, Munira Mohammad¹, Ma. Grace C. Sumaria²

¹Centre for Water Research, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology, SEGi University, Kota Damansara 47810 Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

²Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A, Philippines

(2) Recent advances in postharvest techniques and technologies for preserving the fresh quality of pineapple (Ananas comosus) – A review

Philip Donald C. Sanchez^1,2,3, Christian T. Mapayo¹, Endrea Jane O. Piculados¹, Joan Jane J. Sanchez^1,2 ,Juven G. Luzorata^1,2

¹ Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, College of Engineering and Geosciences, Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines

² Center for Resource Assessment, Analytics and Emerging Technologies (CReATe), Caraga State University, Butuan City, 8600, Philippines

³ Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

(3) Application of Metamifop with Nonionic Surfactant for Chinese Sprangletop [Leptochloa chinensis (L.) Nees] Control in Rice

Mayne Ramzelle G. Tamano¹, Mary Joy M. Abit¹

Institute of Weed Science, Entomology and Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB, College Laguna, 4031, Philippines

(4) Effect of Sweet Potato Flour Supplementation on Salak Pondoh (Salacca zalacca) Yogurt Properties and Stability during Storage

Neti Yuliana¹, Andani Tiara¹, Novi Ayu Lestari¹ Dyah Koesoemawardani¹, Novita Herdiana¹, Dewi Sartika¹, Lotis Mopera²

¹ Department of Agroindustrial Product Technology, University of Lampung, Sumantri Brojonegoro # 1 Bandar Lampung, 35145, Indonesia

² Institute of Food Science and Technology, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines,Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines

Natural Resource Management

(5) Fungi as allies in environmental remediation: A global bibliometric assessment of mycoremediation research

Jayzon G. Bitacura¹

¹ Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A, Philippines

(6) Plankton-Driven Whale Shark Movements: A Result of Plankton Abundance on Sogod Bay`s Marine Ecosystem?

Stephen V. Naul¹, Ludito V. Ramirez¹, Francis Ann R. Sy¹, Khorina A. Tablada¹, Jonelle O. Tablada¹, Eric P. Degorio¹

Research, Innovation, and Extension Services, Southern Leyte State University, Sogod, Southern Leyte, 6606, Philippines

Veterinary Science

(7) Advancing boar sperm cryopreservation in the Philippines: Essentials, expectations, and economics

Santiago T. Peña, Jr.¹

¹ PCAARRD-VSU SemenLAB: Semen Laboratory Applications and Biotechnology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A, Philippines

(8) Geospatial distribution of Dengue Virus (DENV) vectors in some communities of Plateau State, Nigeria

Otakpa, E.O¹., Samson, M²., Nanvyat, N¹., Luka, P²., Dami, D.F^1,3., Nathan, Y.S⁴, Pam, D.D¹

¹Department of Zoology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria.

²National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Nigeria.

³AP Leventis Ornithological Research Institute, Laminga, Plateau State, Nigeria.

⁴Jos University Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria.

(9) Retrospective study on canine distemper cases in Cebu, Philippines (2019-2024)

Adrian P. Ybañez^1,2, Grahambell B. Sabanate¹, Maria Maica Sofia E. Teñoso¹, Shem L. Alberio¹, Gerald B. Aycardo³, Mary Thessa Lorraine Alo⁴, Serafin L. Garciano Jr.¹, Ruby H. Destajo¹, Rochelle Haidee D. Ybañez^,4, Gianne Eduard L. Ulanday⁵, Harvie P. Portugaliza⁶, Maryneth B. Barrios⁷

¹College of Veterinary Medicine at Barili Campus and Institute for Molecular Genetics, Parasitology, and Vector-borne Diseases at Main Campus, Cebu Technological University, Cor. M. J. Cuenco Ave. and R. Palma St., Cebu City 6000, Philippines

²Aycardo Veterinary Center, 68 J. Alcantara, Cebu City 6000, Philippines

³St. Blaise Pet Essentials and Veterinary Services, Lot 8, Tali Residences, Dumlog Talisay City 6045, Philippines

⁴PhilVets Veterinary Products Trading, No. 1203 Tres De Abril, Punta Princesa, Cebu City 6000, Philippines

⁵National Institutes of Health Building, University of the Philippines Manila, Pedro Gil St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila

⁶Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A, Philippines

⁷College of Veterinary Medicine, Capiz State University, Iloilo - Capiz Rd, Dumarao, Capiz

Biomedicine

(10) Antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria from Philippine indigenous fermented foods

Rodney H. Perez¹, Amiel O. Arguil^1,2, Nacita B. Lantican², Noel G. Sabino², Ma. Carmina C. Manuel³

¹ Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.

² Microbiology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences.

³ Genetics and Molecular Biology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB), College, Laguna 4031, Philippines.