Melioidosis: A Rare Cause of Liver Abscess by Peter Franz M. San Martin, Catherine S. C. Teh, Ma. Amornetta J. Casupang

“…Surgical intervention through either a percutaneous or open drainage has shown good outcomes compared to IV antibiotics alone. In Philippines, the possibility of underreporting is highly plausible. …”
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Rapid assessment of the riparian zone habitat of river by R.A.L. Amper, G.R. Puno, R.C.C. Puno

“…Muleta River, a major watershed in Bukidnon, Philippines, was assessed to determine the present condition of its riparian habitat. …”
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Child Sexual Abuse in Focus: A Case Study on Case Management in a Selected Local Government Unit in Metro Manila by Florinor Algo

“…This study explores the processes and challenges faced by Local Government Unit (LGU) social workers in the Philippines when managing cases of child sexual abuse (CSA) under a child rights-based framework. …”
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Deafening Echoes: Lived Experiences of Adult Survivors of Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children by Adesty Dulawan, Lucila Bance

“…Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) is a global phenomenon of technology-facilitated sexual violence that has become prevalent in the Philippines. This exploratory qualitative study aimed to establish an in-depth understanding of the enduring effect of OSAEC victimization and utilize the phenomenological perspectives to identify key components of a trauma intervention for the population. …”
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Microplastics in beach sediments, seawater, and common fish in tourist destinations by M. Go, A. Ybanez, A. Ilano, F. Cababat, L. De La Calzada

“…This study aims to quantify microplastics in beach sediments, seawater, and the gastrointestinal tract and muscles of three fish species, Selar crumenophthalmus, Auxis thazard, and Sardina pilchardus, which are commonly found in the municipalities of Moalboal and Badian, tourist destinations in Southern Cebu Province, Philippines.METHODS: This study followed the approved procedures outlined in prior studies for gathering, handling, and examining microplastics found in sediment, seawater, and fish tissue samples. …”
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Nanocrystalline Axially Bridged Iron Phthalocyanine Polymeric Conductor: (μ-Thiocyanato)(phthalocyaninato)iron(III) by Eiza Shimizu, Gil Nonato Santos, Derrick Ethelbhert Yu

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Storage Is the New Black: A Review of Energy Storage System Applications to Resolve Intermittency in Renewable Energy Systems by Hans Joshua C. Conde, Christian M. Demition, Jaime Honra

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Managing Suicidal Thoughts with DBT-Informed Social Work Counseling: Reflections on Working with a Filipino Young Adult by Alain Matteo Meneses

“…Suicidal thoughts often serve as a precursor to suicide, which is a leading cause of death globally. In the Philippines, social work service users frequently present suicidal thoughts as an area of concern, yet the absence of standardized protocols and supportive systems complicates the role of Filipino social workers. …”
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On Generalized Bell Polynomials by Roberto B. Corcino, Cristina B. Corcino

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Integration research of blockchain and social networks in rural management systems under fuzzy cognitive environment by Wencun Wang, Jun Yao, Di Zhao, Can Huang

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Influence of OH− Ion Concentration on the Surface Morphology of ZnO-SiO2 Nanostructure by Jessica Ven G. Tinio, Key T. Simfroso, Amber Dea Marie V. Peguit, Rolando T. Candidato

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Popular English Songs as Motivational Resources and Instructional Aids for Grammar Education by John Arvin V. De Roxas, Daisy O. Casipit, Mercedita M. Reyes, Lyan Mae Micah V. Dela Cruz, Joan C. Ravago

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Cross-Cultural Gender-Based Investigation of Filipino and Chinese Facebook Users’ Disagreement Strategies by Joan C. Ravago, John Arvin V. De Roxas, Joel M. Torres, Daisy O. Casipit, Mercedita M. Reyes

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The Influence of Financial Development on Wealth Inequality in Capitalism: Fresh Evidence From Emerging Countries by Orhan Cengiz, Müge Manga

“…Our research showed that FD leads to an increase in WI among panel groups, particularly in Brazil, China, Mexico, and the Philippines. Additionally, EG and TO have a positive effect on WI for panel samples. …”
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A contrastive Analysis between English and Indonesian prefixes by Jeri Sukmawijaya, Racidon Bernarte, Angelito Bautista Jr

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Dengue virus IgG and neutralizing antibody titers measured with standard and mature viruses are protective by Camila D. Odio, Jedas Veronica Daag, Maria Vinna Crisostomo, Charlie J. Voirin, Ana Coello Escoto, Cameron Adams, Lindsay Dahora Hein, Rosemary A. Aogo, Patrick I. Mpingabo, Guillermo Raimundi Rodriguez, Saba Firdous, Maria Abad Fernandez, Laura J. White, Kristal An Agrupis, Jacqueline Deen, Aravinda M. de Silva, Michelle Ylade, Leah C. Katzelnick

“…Healthy children (n = 1206) in Cebu, Philippines were followed for 5 years. ELISA IgG≥3 was associated with reduced dengue probability relative to naïve children (3% vs. 10%, p = 0.007). …”
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Socially inclusive valorization of gold mill tailings from the small-scale gold mining sector by R.M. Balanay, R.P. Varela, A. Balbin, M.A. Lavapiez

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Gold mining wastes have long been a significant concern in Agusan del Sur, a gold mining district in the Philippines. The region is vulnerable to climate change effects such as typhoons and flooding, which may lead to contaminated runoff or overflow that could potentially harm the local agriculture and adjacent natural ecosystems. …”
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#CHOOSETOCHALLENGE: COVID-19, COMMUNITY RESEARCH, AND THE CANAANITE WOMAN by M. Ibita, M.S. Ibita

“… This study theologises on the Urban Poor Women and children with Academics for Reaching and Delivering on UNSDGs in the Philippines (UPWARD-UP) Project research team’s collaboration with the Alliance of Peoples’ Organisation Along the Manggahan Floodway (Alliance), Philippines. …”
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Relationship of Dietary Intake of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids with Risk of Prostate Cancer Development: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Studies and Review of Literature by Michael E. Chua, Maria Christina D. Sio, Mishell C. Sorongon, Jun S. Dy

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Utilization of Locally Available Substrates And Their Effect on the Growth And Yield of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea botrytis group) Microgreens by Aeron H. R. Rabago, Raymund J. G. Rosales, Micah B. Gregorio-Balbas, Aira L. I. Pungtilan

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