Avril Adrianne DG Madrid1 and Editha G. Cagasan2 ABSTRACT As part of their academic requirements, graduate and undergraduate development communication (DevCom) students of the Visayas State University (VSU) in the Philippines are required to write a thesis. This study aimed to identify patterns and trends in DevCom research by VSU students. It examined the development …
Rotacio S. Gravoso1, Ian A. Navarrete2 and Ian Kim P. Gahoy1 ABSTRACT Pioneered in the 70s by Nora Quebral of the University of the Philippines at Los Baños, Development Communication (DevCom) is now recognized globally as a scientific discipline. As such, it is now a part of the research and development (R&D) agenda of national …
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Lenard P. Dapar1, Glenn Arthur A. Garcia2, Allyssa G. Mandras1, Maricel M. Balo1 and Chime Mora-Garcia2 ABSTRACT As a natural phenomenon, most rivers constantly undergo a series of erosion processes along their banks. Erosion, could be triggered by anthropogenic activities. This study assessed the vulnerability of selected communities in the Municipality of Esperanza, Agusan del …
Marita I. Galinato and Julissah C. Evangelio ABSTRACT Plankton consists of microscopic plants “phytoplankton” and animals “zooplankton”. They play a principal role in aquatic food web and zooplankton indicators of ecosystem change. Phytoplankton are the food source for zooplankton, and together, form the base of ocean and river food chains. In Leyte, few researches have …
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Ariel G. Mactal and Justo G. Canare Jr. ABSTRACT Vulnerability of rice growing areas to strong typhoons coupled by the susceptibility of traditional rice varieties to lodging lead to low yield and poor quality of harvested rice. To address these problems, two experiments using factorial in Randomized Complete Block Design were conducted during the wet …
Junito P. Marcelino and Elvie V. Diaz ABSTRACT Pruning of fronds in oil palms is the subject of interest in oil palm farming that is often based on individual experience and casual observation rather than experimental evidence. Frond pruning in a scientific approach pose useful information in oil palm industry. This study was conducted to …
Ulysses A. Cagasan1 and Nemesio V. Tamayo2 ABSTRACT For better rice productivity there is a need to address the problems on water shortage and nutrient management. This study was conducted to evaluate the growth and yield performance and the interaction effect between water and fertilizer applications on irrigated lowland rice (NSIC Rc218); to determine the …
Arsenio D. Ramos and Antonio L. Acedo, Jr. ABSTRACT Rejuvenation pruning has been proven effective in bringing back vigor and productivity of old coffee trees. The effectiveness of the present rejuvenation techniques however could be probably enhanced by the application of tree growth regulators with known reinvigorating or tree health enhancing effect such as Paclobutrazol …
Teofanes A. Patindol ABSTRACT Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) is regarded as one of the most important areas in terms of biodiversity in the island of Samar and within the greater Mindanao faunal region. Five priority watersheds within the SINP were surveyed for the post biological assessment. These were the watersheds of Taft, Can-avid, Basey, …
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Justino M. Quimio ABSTRACT Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) is the most important biodiversity refuge Samar Island. This assessment characterized floral diversity status in SINP and provided recommendations on how such resources can be better managed and protected against destruction. Five watersheds, namely: Taft, Can-avid, Basey, Suribao and Catubig were sampled. In each watershed, a …
Floral Composition and Timber Stock of Forest In The Samar Island Natural Park Read More »