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Nino Daryll Bicoy1, and Rotacio S. Gravoso2* ABSTRACT Exposure to junk food information leads to high junk food consumption among children. This situation has raised concerns among agencies and organizations mandated to ensure children’s health because high junk foods consumption results in several health problems. This study aimed to ascertain the effects of a media …

To eat or not to eat junk foods? Improvement in children’s intention to reduce junk foods consumption following exposure to a media literacy intervention Read More »

Urmimala Das1, Ramesh C. Ray2 and Bishnupriya Hansdah1* ABSTRACT The genus Madhuca, of the family Sapotaceae is a multi-functional tropical tree with the species, Madhuca indica (latifolia), M. longifolia, and M. butyracea being the most prevalent. The nutritional and health benefits of mahua are due to the richness of its anti-oxidant, vitamin, mineral, and biochemical …

Ethnomedicinal and biological activities of tropical mahua (Madhuca species) – A comprehensive review Read More »

Rufina Mae C. Lumagbas and Jayzon G. Bitacura** ABSTRACT Rivers around the world are threatened by destruction caused by anthropogenic activities despite the important services they provide for humanity. This study was conducted to determine the water classification and recommended beneficial uses of Palhi and Salog Rivers based on the most probable numbers of total …

Bacteriological examination of the water and sediments in Palhi and Salog rivers in Western Leyte, Philippines Read More »

Neshelle D. Ceralvo1, Lotis M. Balala1* and Eugene B. Lañada1 ABSTRACT Salmonella contamination in poultry and poultry products is a threat to public health and food safety. This study aimed to assess the carriage rate and the associated risk factors of Salmonella spp. among ducks in selected villages in Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines. Salmonella was …

Multivariate logistic regression analysis of risk factors for Salmonella spp. among ducks in selected barangays in Baybay City, Leyte Read More »

Minerva L. Gaurana-Nuñez1*and Pompe C. Sta. Cruz1 ABSTRACT Selection of drought-tolerant rice genotypes is still one of the most vital challenges in rice research and the use of molecular markers may offer a promising approach to fast track the selection and development of drought-tolerant rice. The aim of our study is to identify drought-tolerant traits, …

Molecular and morpho-agronomic traits for vegetative stage drought tolerance in some rainfed elite rice lines Read More »