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Assessment of the biofiltering capacity of Ipomoea aquatica (kangkong) in reducing Escherichia coli
No full textThe research entitled “Assessment of the Biofiltering Capacity of Ipomoea aquatica (Kangkong) in Reducing Escherichia coli” sought to evaluate the effectiveness of the plant I. aquatica as a natural biofilter used to minimize E. coli colonies present in contaminated water through a controlled environment biofilter column setup. The study examined the efficiency of bacterial reduction between influent and effluent water samples and investigated the distribution of E. coli colonies across the different soil layers in the biofilter column setup, namely the top sediment, bulk soil layer, rhizosphere, and submerged zone. The results of the experimentation showed that biofilter columns containing I. aquatica achieved a significantly higher reduction of E. coli colonies compared to the control groups, with the highest mean reduction observed under the sunlight-exposed condition. Across soil layers, the top sediment demonstrated the highest bacterial interception, followed by the rhizosphere layer, where pathogen degradation was accelerated by microbial interactions. Statistical analyses using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) confirmed that the presence of I. aquatica has affected the bacterial colonies reduction across all soil layers of the biofilter column setup, indicating that both biological and physical mechanisms contributed to the biofiltration process. These findings imply that I. aquatica has significant biofiltering potential for reducing E. coli contamination in water sources, encouraging its use as an economical and environmentally friendly natural water biofilter treatment
Perceptions and attitudes of de la salle medical and health sciences institute Speech-language pathology faculty on the ethical use of artificial Intelligence (ai) programs in education
No full textThis study explores the different perceptions and attitudes of the De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Speech-Language Pathology Faculty on the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programs in Education. The study was guided based on the objectives to investigate the perspectives and attitudes on the use, advantages, risks, and ethical implications of the SLP faculty members regarding the use of Al in SLP education. The study utilized qualitative phenomenological research to determine common themes, producing a descriptive outcome. A semi-structured Interview was done and a total of five participants were interviewed from the DLSMHSI SLP Faculty. Six (6) themes were derived from the transcripts—Varying Attitudes on AI Integration in SLP Education, Faculty AI Training Needed for Effective AI Integration, Over-Reliance on AI Risks Hindered Student Skill Development, Clear Ethical Guidelines Necessary for AI Use in SLP Education, Limitations of AI, and AI Integration is Perceived as Beneficial, But Conditional. Collectively, the participants highlighted the need for the development of clear guidelines, the advancement of research initiative on ethical use of AI, and the enhancement of AI knowledge through implementation of faculty training programs
Beyond the field: a mixed method study on the level of academic engagement of De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences institute varsity students
No full textThe effects of active participation in multiple student organizations on a student’s academic performance of senior highschool students in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute Academic Year: 2024-2025
No full textThe efficacy of calamansi peels (Citrus microcarpa) in evaluating its adsorptive capacity for different petroleum oil products
No full textThe impact of watching medical dramas on the envisioned profession of Grade 12 AY: 2024-2025 senior high school students in De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
No full textExploring the experience of parental alcoholism from a late adolescent’s perspective: a case study approach
No full textExploring body image and personal experiences among students with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
No full textComparative study on urine sediment detection and diagnostic usability between the compound microscope and the smartphone-assisted keychain microscope
No full textMicroscopy is a fundamental technique in clinical diagnostics, yet access to the standard compound microscopes, especially in hard-to-reach communities remain limited due to cost and availability. Inadequate access to these diagnostic services persists due to attainability and convenience, which hinders the diagnostic process and puts people at risk for adverse consequences. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a smartphone-assisted keychain microscope in detecting urine sediments under patient urine samples by comparing its microscopic visualization performance to a compound microscope to determine if it can make up to be a low- cost, screening alternative for routine urinalysis based on its significant difference in urine sediment presence between the microscopes. This study employs a comparative experimental study and utilizes simple random sampling in 50 patient urine samples from the institution’s hospital laboratory; the patients were given informed consent forms. After sample collection, the researchers used materials such as ice and an ice box for the transportation of urine, microscope slides, Pasteur pipettes, conical tubes, and a centrifuge for the preparation of urine sample slides, Nikon E100 microscopes, keychain microscopes, a lamp, and an Android and an iPhone for the viewing of the urine sediments present. Results indicate that there is a significant difference in most urine sediments when comparing the keychain microscope to itself (iPhone vs. Android) and to a compound microscope, but there are specific urine sediments that are statistically proven to have no significant difference. These findings indicate that the keychain microscope shows promise for more basic or targeted use
