Association of dysautonomia and different risk factors in patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome in a tertiary hospital in the Philippines by Gerald T. Pagaling, Lowrence Precious C. Dichoso, Nikolai Gil D. Reyes, Mario B. Prado

“…Methods We conducted a 10 year-retrospective review of GBS patients admitted at the Philippine General Hospital. The patient demographics, comorbidities, GBS disability status scale (GBS-DS), GBS variants, parameters of dysautonomia, treatment, and outcome were recorded and analyzed. …”
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Roles, challenges, and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic: a case of women political leaders in the Philippines by Mark Erana Patalinghug, Ann Mariel P. Majorenos, Rezin I. Tigley

“…The study encompasses ten women political leaders actively involved in pandemic-related activities in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. The findings indicate that these women embodied exceptional compassion and courage in their efforts to curb the virus's spread within their communities. …”
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Bioresource Rent Value of Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park, Philippines, for Access and Benefit Sharing Scheme by Grace V. Villanueva, Jersam C. Calago, Bobby B. Alaman, Joseph Glenn Laput, Emmarie F. Mapi-ot, Richard B. Parilla, Gemmalyn M. Trespalacio, Joan U. Ureta, J. Carl Ureta

“…Malindang Range Natural Park (MMRNP) in the Philippines is a vital protected area that harbors a diverse range of flora and fauna with substantial economic significance. …”
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Behavioral intention to use electronic cigarettes in the Philippines: The role of social influence, knowledge, price and health impact by Zachariah John A. Belmonte, Yogi Tri Prasetyo, Pamela Eyre R. Victoria, Maela Madel L. Cahigas, Reny Nadlifatin, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing

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Tree height, canopy cover, and leaf litter production of Rhizophora apiculata in Baganga, Davao Oriental, Philippines by Lizel L. Sabino, Edison D. Macusi

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Vectors and Spatial Patterns of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Selected Rice-Farming Villages of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines by Ma. Angelica A. Tujan, Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Vachel Gay V. Paller

“…In the Philippines, rats and snails abound in agricultural areas as pests and source of food for some of the local people which poses risks of parasite transmission to humans such as Angiostrongylus cantonensis. …”
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Systematic Review of Agricultural Systems and Sustainability Challenges in Caraga Region (Region XIII) of Northeastern Mindanao, Philippines by A. N. Taer, E. C. Taer

“… The objective of this paper is to undertake a systematic review of agricultural systems and sustainability challenges in Caraga Region (Region XIII) of Northeastern Mindanao, Philippines using appropriate standard methods involving a comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed literature, government reports, and statistical data, focusing on six key dimensions: geographical distribution of research, agricultural commodity assessment, farming practices evaluation, challenges analysis, policy intervention assessment, and sustainability framework development. …”
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Barriers and enablers of digital extension services’ adoption among smallholder farmers: the case of Cambodia, the Philippines and Vietnam by Le Thi Hoa Sen, Phanith Chou, Flordeliz B. Dacuyan, Ylva Nyberg, Johanna Wetterlind

“…A total of 937 farmers from Cambodia, the Philippines, and Vietnam were chosen as the sample for the study. …”
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Behavioral intention to use electronic cigarettes in the Philippines: The role of social influence, knowledge, price and health impact. by Zachariah John A Belmonte, Yogi Tri Prasetyo, Pamela Eyre R Victoria, Maela Madel L Cahigas, Reny Nadlifatin, Ma Janice J Gumasing

“…Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes have gained significant popularity as an alternative to traditional cigarettes, yet limited research has examined the factors influencing their adoption, particularly in developing nations like the Philippines, where usage is rising. This study investigates the behavioral drivers of e-cigarette use, with a particular focus on the role of knowledge, alongside social influence, perceived price impact, perceived health impact, and perceived usefulness. …”
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Health Risks and Roles in Medical Surveillance among Nurses Working in BPO Sectors in Iloilo City, Philippines by Melveen Melocoton

“…The increasing globalization of business processes has led to the expansion of business process outsourcing (BPO) sectors, particularly in countries like the Philippines. Nurses, a significant group in the workforce in these sectors, are tasked with providing medical and health-related services. …”
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What causes reticence in publicly correcting false information online? A case study from the Philippines by Jessica Asprer, Eleanor Marie Escalante, Jeremaiah Opiniano

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Children’s exposure to unhealthy food advertising on Philippine television: content analysis of marketing strategies and temporal patterns by Elaine Q. Borazon, Ma. Rica Magracia, Gild Rick Ong, Bridget Kelly Gillott, Sally Mackay, Boyd Swinburn, Tilakavati Karupaiah

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Narrative analysis of media coverage of Philippines’s tourism policies during the Covid-19 pandemic (2020-2021) by Dickyizmi Syahputra, Dyah Mutiarin

“…For the purpose of this study, examples were drawn from various news articles published on CNN Philippines, Inquirer.net, and pna.gov.ph that covered the years 2020 and 2021. …”
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Fossil fish assemblage of the Laguna Formation, Philippines: unveiling the uniqueness of Pleistocene freshwater ecosystems in Southeast Asia by Tomáš Přikryl, Abigael Castro, Allan Gil Fernando, Jaan Ruy Conrad Nogot, Clarence Magtoto, Kevin Garas, Dominique Mediodia, Chien-Hsiang Lin

“…This study represents the first systematic description of freshwater fish fossils in the Philippines and marks the first discovery of these taxa in the tropical West Pacific region.…”
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THE LGBTQA INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETES’ EXPERIENCES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES: BASIS FOR AN INSTITUTIONAL INCLUSIVE SPORTS PLAN by Jordan Pocaan

“…This study used an explanatory sequential mixed method design to examine discrimination experienced by selected LGBTQA intercollegiate athletes from private and public higher education institutions in the Philippines. The results reveal that participants frequently encountered sexism and verbal harassment at various places and times, that the audience or fans are more likely the perpetrators, and that ignoring the abuse is the most common reaction to harassment. …”
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Demography and homing behavior in the poorly-known Philippine flat-headed frog Barbourula busuangensis (Anura: Bombinatoridae) by Marta Miñarro, Patricia Burrowes, Claudia Lansac, Gregorio Sánchez-Montes, Leticia E. Afuang, Ignacio De la Riva

“…The flat-headed frog, Barbourula busuangensis, is a poorly known, riverine species, endemic to the province of Palawan in the Philippines. We applied capture-mark-recapture (CMR) methods to follow individuals at two sites (Malbato and San Rafael) in the island of Busuanga over 10 months in 2022–2023. …”
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Evaluation of critical factors for typhoon-triggered landslide and subsequent debris flow in the Philippines using physically based models by Christian Gaviola John, Chieh Chao Kuo, Bencure Jannet

“…This study employs physically based modeling techniques to evaluate factors that triggered the catastrophic landslide that occurred in Kantagnos Village, Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines, during Typhoon Megi in 2022. The TRIGRS and DEBRIS-2D models simulated transient infiltration effects from four days of continuous rainfall, assessing pore water pressure changes and delineating hazard zones. …”
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Amphibians and reptiles from Leyte Sab-a Basin Peatland: A unique wetland habitat in Leyte, Philippines by Syrus Cesar P. Decena, Francis Ian C. Banado, Libertine Agatha F. Densing

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Drivers that motivate participation in mangrove forest management among the local people at Barangay Lasang, Davao City, Philippines by Jadloc Johanne Astrid, Legaspina Thecil, Gabrinao Wayne Pascual, Gorgonio Charlyn

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Morphological Characterization of Emerging Cercariae among Lymnaeid Snails from Barangay Cawongan, Padre Garcia, Batangas, Philippines by Gregorio L. Martin I, Esperanza C. Cabrera

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