27 USM faculty and students publish research from January to July 2024

USM President meets DSWD Cash for Work Beneficiaries
August 2, 2024
USM IOs Take Part in The Manila Times Journalism Workshop
August 8, 2024
USM President meets DSWD Cash for Work Beneficiaries
August 2, 2024
USM IOs Take Part in The Manila Times Journalism Workshop
August 8, 2024

15 Faculty-led Publications:

  1. Agduma, A.R., Tanalgo, K.C., Millondaga, A.M., Respicio, J.M.V., Cruz, K.C.D., Lidasan, A.K., Terante, R.J. & Cao, K. F. (2024). Knowledge shortfalls and research priorities for Philippine mangroves in the fast-changing world. Ocean & Coastal Management, 255, 107211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107211
  2. Benjamin, P.L.P. (2024). μmnSp-Open sets in bigeneralized topological spaces. International Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science, 19(4), 1-5.
  3. Crispolon, E., Jr.C., Yap, S.A., & Soulier-Perkins, A. (2024). Description of two new Philippine genera close to Jacobsoniella Melichar (Hemiptera: Cercopidae). Annales Zoologici, 74(1), 17-42. https://doi.org/10.3161/00034541ANZ2024.74.1.002
  4. Esto, J.B. (2024). Technological pedagogical content knowledge self-efficacy of Filipino physical education teachers in the rural communities. The International Journal of Technologies in Learning, 31(1), 91-102.
  5. Guerrero, J.J.G.  Agduma, A.R., Tanalgo, K.C., Abisado-Duque, R.G., & Navarro, F.J.B. (2024). Minimizing environmental footprints of biological wastes through biosafety and biosecurity measures. Biosafety and Biosecurity. pp. 93-119. CRC Press. doi:10.1201/9781003426219-6
  6. Hilario-Husain, B.A., Tanalgo, K.C., Guerrero, S.J.C., Garcia, F.G.N., Lerios, T.E., Garcia, M.E.Z., Alvaro-Ele, R.J., Manampan-Rubio, M., Murray, S.A., Casim, L.F., Delos Reyes, J.L., Dela Cruz, K.C., Abdullah, S.S., Balase, S.M.P., Respicio, J.M.V., Lidasan, A.K., Buday, Z.S., Cabasan, M.T.N., Pimentel, J.L., Tamon, F.J.M., & Agduma, A.R. (2024). Caught in the crossfire: biodiversity conservation paradox of sociopolitical conflict. NPJ Biodiversity, 3(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44185-024-00044-8
  7. Obenza, B.N., Torralba, A.J., Eupena, A.A.C., Sumayo, G.S., & Abelito, J.T. (2024). Personality traits and happiness of university students in Region XI and Region XII: the Philippine context. American Journal of Human Psychology, 2(1), 33-40. https://doi.org/10.54536/ajhp.v2i1.2551
  8. Ongcoy, P.J.B. & Tagare, R.L. (2024). The role of social support in shaping students’ goal achievement. The International Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities, 31(1), 950-958.
  9. Pilongo, J.G., Paleta, L.M., & Benjamin, P.L.P. (2024). Vertex-weighted (k1, k2) E-torsion graph of quasi self-dual codes. European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 17(2), 1369-1384.  https://doi.org/10.29020/nybg.ejpam.v17i2.4867
  10. Russo, D., Tanalgo, K.C., Rebelo, H. & Cistrone, L. (2024). To improve or not to improve? The dilemma of “bat-friendly” farmland potentially becoming an ecological trap. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, 375, 1-9.
  11. Sales, M.C.A., Sales, S.C., Badayos, R.B. & Sanchez, P.B. (2024). Land suitability evaluation of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) production areas in Davao City, Philippines. Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology, 22(1), 1-19. https://doi.org/10.61310/mjst.v22i1.1952
  12. Sumaya, N.P.D., Caluban, PII.M., & Borja, B.T. (2024). Characterization and pathogenicity of Aspergillus carbonarius on Coffea excelsa causing berry rot and premature fall in Southern Philippines. Plant Pathology & Quarantine, 14(1), 53–59. doi:10.5943/ppq/14/1/4
  13. Tenorio, J.C.B. (2024). Soil contamination with zoonotic geohelminths: emerging risks in the Philippines. Infectious Microbes & Diseases, 6(1), 1-4. DOI: 10.1097/IM9.0000000000000138
  14. Tenorio, J.C.B., Tabios, I.K.M., Inpankaew, T., Ybañez, A.P., Tiwananthagorn, S., Tangkawattana, S., & Suttiprapa, S. (2024). Ancylostoma ceylanicum and other zoonotic canine hookworms: neglected public and animal health risks in the Asia–Pacific region. Animal Diseases, 4(11), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1186/s44149-024-00117-y
  15. Vistro-Yu, C.P. & Verzosa, D.M.B. (2024). Navigating around marginalizing complexities: the case of mathematics teachers in the Philippines. ZDM-Mathematics Education, 56, 335-346. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11858-024-01571-1

12 Student-led Publications

  1. Ambel, B.N.K., Matandog, N.D.A., Sumaya, N.P.D.N., Salvaña, F.R.P., Bretana, B.L.P., & Cabasan, M.T.N. (2024). Nematode community structure in Musa acuminata Colla (Lakatan) farms with continuous cropping system. Pakistan Journal of Nematology, 42(1), 66-80. https://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.pjn/2024/42.1.66.80
  2. Asio, D.J.A. & Tagare, R.L. (2024). Probing the early teaching experiences of newly hired physical education teachers: Implications for curriculum enhancement. The Physical Educator, 81, 231–251.
  3. Bisin, B.A.T. & Sumayo, G.S. (2024). Perceptions, knowledge, and beliefs of secondary literature teachers on online streaming services in select public schools in North Cotabato, Philippines. 6(2), 612-632. International Journal of Language and Literary Studies, 6(2), 612–632. https://doi.org/10.36892/ijlls.v6i2.1754
  4. Butig-Redocto, S. & Sumayo, G.S. (2024). The teaching-learning process in Madrasah multigrade classes during the pandemic: A phenomenological investigation. AL-ISHLAH: Jurnal Pendidikan, 16(1), 14-26. https://ssrn.com/abstract=4767152
  5. Cayang, J.A.C. & Ursabia, E.M.E. (2024). Leveling up mathematical skills: The effectiveness of game-based learning. Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 2(7), 784-791. https://doi.org/10.69569/jip.2024.0087a
  6. Matullano, M.J.F., Tenorio, J.C.B., & Casim, L.F. (2024). Zoonotic helminth infections in rodents and shrews from southern Philippines: Unforeseen One Health hazards. Veterinary Integrative Sciences, 22(3), 895-905. https://doi.org/10.12982/VIS.2025.061.
  7. Nioda, A.J.B. & Tagare, R.L. (2024). The experiences of non-physical education generalist teachers in implementing pe in the primary grades: Implications for capability development initiatives. International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 16(3), 325-335. https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE/article/view/2122
  8. Ortega, W.G. & Sumayo, G.S. (2024). Public elementary teachers’ motivation and pedagogical competence in teaching non-readers: A correlational study. Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 2(4), 60-67. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10813985
  9. Pascua, K.M. & Tagare, R.L. (2024). Experiences, motivation, commitment, and suggestions of physical education teachers amidst COVID-19 crisis. Education and Science/Eğitim ve Bilim, 1-4. http://dx.doi.org/10.15390/EB.2024.12095
  10. Respicio, J.M.V., Dela Cruz, K.C., Hughes, A.C., & Tanalgo, K.C. (2024). The behavioural costs of overcrowding for gregarious cave-dwelling bats. Journal of Animal Ecology, 93 (5), 619-631. https://doi.org/10.1111/1365-2656.14072
  11. Royeras, J.T. & Sumayo, G.S. (2024). Vocabulary knowledge and inferential reading comprehension of senior high school students: A descriptive-correlational inquiry. East Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 3(3), 1143-1152. https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v3i3.8164
  12. Soriano, J.L.C. & Sumayo, G.S. (2024). Parents as teachers in modular distance learning: Relationship of parenting style and the English academic performance. TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education, 4(2), 102-116. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4858879