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Welcome to the Bahay Kubo Research website!This site was established to recognize the Filipino researchers in various fields of expertise from all corners of the world. As an initial task, a compilation of their short biographies, their current research interests, and list of their publications is undertaken. The information gathered so far are now posted in the Profile section of the site. The Database section contains an online interface where Filipino researchers can add or edit their research profiles. The Saliksik section features articles written by Filipino researchers related to their fields of study. Enjoy surfing and learn more about the talents and achievements of dedicated Filipino researchers! Recent Articles
Academic excellence has always been the dream of every UP official and faculty member. Effort has been directed to improve teaching and research as far back as many alumni can recall. Programs include curriculum revision, institution or abolition of academic degrees, providing incentives through honorariums and chairs, policy reform, opening of campuses throughout the country, and giving equal opportunities for admission of students from all sectors of society. [Read More]
Development depends on the quality of the research output, which in turn relies on correct research practice. Two ways to improve research: (a) by leaving to scientists the job of performance evaluation or (b) by using the established and objective indicators (e.g., journals and publication citations in Science Citation Index or Social Sciences Citation Index). [Read More]
Darwin gave us a scientific paradigm by which we can understand the origins of the biodiversity that sustains our own species. Filipinos live in a country known throughout the world as a center of biodiversity - the product of millions of years of evolution. Sadly, the Philippines is also known worldwide as an ecological disaster. [Read More]
Viral diseases are considered as a major problem in shrimp aquaculture industry in the Philippines and have caused severe losses to the shrimp farmers. Among the economically important shrimp viral pathogens is monodon baculovirus (MBV). MBV should be eliminated in the culture system because its infection can slow the growth, especially in intensive culture systems thereby decreasing productivity. [Read More]
The Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. (PSSN) will be holding its 9th Annual Scientific Conference with the theme "Nature in Crisis: A look at the social responsibility of universities, media, government, private sector and grassroots" at the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, Philippines on April 28 - May 1, 2009. [Read More]
 Immunofluorescence techniques and other immunopathologic diagnostic techniques in dermatology involve the detection and localization of specific autoantibodies against various antigens within the skin. Since the 1960s when the lupus band test was utilized to diagnose lupus erythematosus, diagnostic immunopathologic techniques, when interpreted alongside clinical and histopathologic findings, have become a part of the diagnostic criteria in the diagnosis of many skin diseases. [Read More]
A collaborative research venture between the Philippines and Japan has shown that a single laser can be used to manipulate and perform microsurgery on cells. They manipulate cells using the principle of optical trapping where gradient forces of light attracts the cells towards the focus. [Read More]
During my recent Balik Scientist visit to the Philippines, a very dear scientist friend said she had gotten tired of reading articles such as this because, after issues have been debated and so many words exchanged, nothing ever changes. But even Marx, who pointed out the need to change the world, analyzed it first. [Read More]
Much has already been written concerning the low productivity of the Philippine scientific community. A quantitative measure of this, for example, the number of papers published in journals indexed by the Institute of Scientific Information (ISI), reveals that the Philippines has already been overtaken by Indonesia and Vietnam. [Read More]
There is no scientist or social scientist in the 7-member Executive Council of the country's National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). Not one. The EC is composed of the organization's president, vice-president, secretary, and four members. [Read More]
Fifty years after putting up an S&T agency (Department of Science and Technology) and 30 years after a national science academy (NAST), the Philippines has yet to find a scientific system that is anything close to meeting its twenty-first century needs. [Read More]
The Philippine Star reports yesterday (11 Sept) the 8 new members of NAST. It says, "Academician is a title given to Filipino scientists whose significant scientific works have considerably contributed to the progress of the country and the Filipino people." [Read More]
LUMIWAN 2008 continues the census of marine biodiversity in the Philippines that was started by PANGLAO 2005 and AURORA 2007. Both previous expeditions and LUMIWAN 2008 were led by Chief Scientist Dr. Philippe Bouchet of the MNHN and used the research vessel MV DA BFAR. [Read More]
In aquaculture or the farming of fish in a controlled environment like in fishponds, in land-based tanks, and in net cages in the sea, growth is highly dependent on food availability. Whether the culture system used is extensive, where the fish stocks rely mainly on the presence of natural food, or intensive, where the stocks are largely dependent on artificial feeds, the food factor is a major determinant of success. [Read More]
 In the transition from one culture to another, the value systems of a culture of origin could be challenged by the cultural values of the host society. However, immigrants try to adapt to their environment as a coping strategy in spite of the multiplicity and complexity of challenges in cross cultural transition (Ward, Bochner & Furnham, 2001). [Read More]
Dr. Paul Bartsch, after whom many mollusks, birds, and other animals have been named bartschi was a naturalist, professor, Smithsonian curator and scientist, chronicler of the Albatross Philippine expedition, and it turns out, also ethnographer of the Philippines circa 1907-1908. [Read More]
Washington DC, 16 October 2007. One hundred years ago today was a Wednesday, the day the United States Steamer Albatross left San Francisco on her way to Manila to begin the two-year long Philippine Expedition. [Read More]
 The mobility of aqueous inorganic arsenic in the geothermal environment is influenced by the (1) aqueous arsenic speciation, (2) affinity of arsenic aqueous species to minerals, and (3) stability of mineral host. These factors also dictate arsenic contamination susceptibility in areas with naturally high arsenic concentrations such as in geothermal fields. [Read More]
Pop quiz, hot shots! It is the centennial of the USS Albatross Philippine Expedition, there are no bombs on board, what do you do? What do you do? You travel back in time and get on board! [Read More]
 Dr. Teodora Uy Bagarinao is affiliated with the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines. She is now conducting a Fulbright-funded research project at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC entitled "The USS Albatross Philippine Expedition of 1907-1910: biodiversity collections, research publications, and exploration history". [Read More] |
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