Research at DLSU

16/10/2025

Indigenous Voices in Rethinking Justice in Education

When the ways of thinking, knowing, and relating of Indigenous Peoples are not recognized in schools, it is not simply a resource issue but a matter of respect and representation. This discrimination was explored in the study “Epistemic Injustice and Indigenous Education in the Philippines” by a team of DLSU researchers.

Tinatawag na epistemic injustice kapag pinagkakaitan ang tao ng karapatang makapagbahagi ng kaalaman sa lipunan. Ibig sabihin, nagkukulang ang mga paraan upang maunawaan ang sariling kultura dahil sa hindi pagkilala.

In Indigenous Peoples’ education, injustice shows through a lack of culturally aware teachers, limited access to education and scholarships, and weak representation in knowledge-making fields. Much still needs to be done for true educational justice despite the implementation of the Indigenous Peoples Education Program.

Binibigyang-diin ng pananaliksik na ito ang mas malalim na usapin ng katarungan dahil kapag hindi pinakinggan ang mga katutubo, nawawala ang pagkakataon nilang matuto at makapag-ambag sa identidad ng bansa.

This week’s reminds us that true education recognizes everyone, including Indigenous Peoples, as rightful bearers and sharers of knowledge. Check out the full article at dlsuresearch.com/EpistemicInjustice. Discover more with !

15/10/2025

Kabalikat ng paggamit ng sariling wika ang pagkakaroon ng koneksiyon sa masa. Kung ang mithiin ng isang pananaliksik ay maunawaan at magamit ng mga mamamayan, malaking salik ang wika para maisakatuparan ito.

Idiin ni Dr. David Michael San Juan na sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng sariling wika, mas nagkakaroon ng praktikal na datíng ang pananaliksik kapag hindi lamang ito nagiging boses ng mga nasa akademya. Marapat lamang na maging kapaki-pakinabang at nakaugat ito sa kasalukuyang kalagayan ng lipunan.

Kasalukuyang Pangalawang Tagapangulo ng Departamento ng Filipino si Dr. David Michael San Juan at nagsilibi rin siya bilang isa sa mga mentor ng ginanap na SALIKsik: Lasallian Research Communication Fellowship.

14/10/2025

Learning Beyond the Classroom: A Humanistic Approach to Business Education

Mahalagang natututo rin ang mga estudyante sa aktuwal na karanasan, hindi lang teoretikal.

Ito ang naging tuon ng artikulong “Action research as a creative teaching method for humanistic management education: A case study of undergraduate business students” ni Dr. Patrick Adriel Aure ng DLSU Department of Management and Organization na ipinagsama ang action research at humanistic management bilang paraan ng pagtuturo.

This refers to active learning through experimenting, observing, and reflecting, where students and teachers go beyond pen-and-paper assessments. The effectiveness of this approach was validated through its implementation to Applied Corporate Management students of DLSU.

Nakatuon ang humanistic management sa pagkilala sa tao bilang may dignidad at kakayahang makapag-ambag. Higit pa sa produksiyon o “resource” ng isang organisasyon, ginamit ang lapit o approach na ito upang maging mas makabuluhan ang karanasan sa loob ng klasrum. Sa halip na puro lektura, nagkaroon ng pagkakataon ang mga estudyanteng makilahok.

Ipinakita sa pag-aaral na facilitator ang papel ng g**o, naglilinaw ng gawain at gumagabay tungo sa student development kasabay ng pagkakaroon ng mga proyektong may kaugnayan sa kanilang disiplina. Gayunman, hindi maikakaila ang mga hamon sa ganitong lapit dahil mabilis lumipas ang trimester na set-up.

This week’s fosters growth and transformation through human-centered and reflective learning experiences. It shows that education is a two-way process where both teachers and students learn from each other by working together.

Basahin ang buong artikulo sa: https://dlsuresearch.com/HumanisticManagementEducation. Tunghayan ang mga itatampok pang pananaliksik sa .

11/10/2025

09/10/2025

Integrasyon ng Katutubong Kaalaman at Agham sa Pag-uuri ng Alimango

Napakayaman ng Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) ng Pilipinas bunga ng mahabang ugnayan ng mga katutubo at lokal na komunidad sa kanilang kapaligiran. Kaya naman naging layunin ng grupo ng mga mananaliksik mula sa Department of Biology ang mapatunayan at mapahusay ang mga katutubong teknik, partikular ang sa pangingisda, gamit ang modernong teknolohiya upang maging gabay sa mas maayos at mas produktibong pangisdaan.

Bukod sa mga ekonomikong isyu, bahagi rin ng usaping pangkabuhayan ang pagtukoy kung paano nagkakaiba-iba ang uri ng alimango. Ito ang sentro ng kakaibang “laboratoryo” ng mga mangingisda sa mga baybayin ng Bataan, Pangasinan, at Cagayan.

Para sa kanila hindi lang basta kulay o laki ang tinitingnan. Ang iba’y binabasa ang kilos ng mga alimango, tekstura ng shell, o kanilang bigat. Sa pakikipanayam ng mga mananaliksik, may mga nagsasabing ang “maputi” ay mas malaki, ang “mapula” ay marupok, at ang may puting tuldok sa kuko ay palatandaan ng tibay. Sa pamamagitan ng mga karanasan ng mga mangingisda sa loob ng mahabang panahon hanggang sa pagpasa-pasa nito sa maraming henerasyon, nabuo ang mga kaalamang ekolohikal na ito.

Idiniin sa ngayong linggo ang malaking ambag sa pag-aaral ng TEK dahil hindi lamang ito tungkol sa kabuhayan ng mga katutubo kundi bunga rin ito ng kanilang mga aktuwal na karanasan at maraming taon ng pakikipamuhay sa kalikasan na nagsisilbing batayan ng makabagong teknolohiya sa lalong pagpapahusay sa ating pangisdaan.

Basahin ang buong artikulo sa dlsuresearch.com/JuvenileMangroveCrabs at abangan ang mga itatampok na mga pananaliksik sa kasabay ng pagdiriwang ng Indigenous Peoples Month ngayong Oktubre.

09/10/2025

De La Salle University is once again ranked among the leading universities in the world based on the 2026 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, maintaining its position in the 1,501+ bracket for the past three years.

The rankings assess research-intensive universities in their primary functions including teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement, and international outlook.

Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Raymond Tan in his statement says, "University rankings are an important barometer of the global competitiveness of higher education institutions. This year's results provide valuable information in DLSU's pursuit of continuous improvement in education, research, and social engagement. I want to congratulate all my colleagues who have contributed to our current standing, but also pose the collective challenge to do even better in the future."

2,191 HEIs from around the globe met the criteria to be included in the rankings.

For more information, visit: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/latest/world-ranking

Animo La Salle!

08/10/2025

In the digital age, social media users must be aware that not all communication has the same weight. Some have the power to ignite awareness and contribute positive change and some are intentionally made to confuse and mislead people.

Dr. Chona Camille Abeledo, the Filipina scientist behind She-ensya, highlighted that the use of social media should not just be about being seen or heard but should be used to boost research advocacy and influence. When used effectively, social media transforms research from static findings into living knowledge that reaches communities and shapes a more engaged and informed society.

The DLSU Br. Alfred Shields FSC Ocean Research Center Director and Department of Biology Full Professor, Dr. Abeledo, contributed her expertise as one of the mentors of the SALIKsik: Lasallian Research Communication Fellowship.

07/10/2025

Hindi Lahat ng Cholesterol Dapat Katakutan

Mahalaga ang cholesterol sa paggana ng cell membranes, partikular sa maayos na daloy ng protina at taba. Ngunit paano kaya nagbabago ang pagkilos nito kapag nagkaroon ng glucosylation o pagkabit ng glucose sa cholesterol? May epekto kaya ito sa neurodegenerative diseases o ang pagkamatay ng nerve cells?

Sinuri ito sa pag-aaral na “Effect of Glucosylation for the Vertical Movement of Cholesterol in Bilayer Membranes” nina Dr. Raymond Malabed ng DLSU Department of Chemistry at kanyang mga kasamahan.

Gamit ang espesyal na fluorescent probes, nakita kung paano gumagalaw ang cholesterol at anyong may glucose (cholesteryl glucoside o ChoGlc) sa loob ng cell membranes. Natuklasan na kahit nadagdagan ng glucose, halos hindi nagbabago ang galaw ng cholesterol.

Ibig sabihin, mabilis pa rin itong lumilipat sa loob at labas ng membrane, tulad ng normal na cholesterol. Napatunayan ding nakakatulong ang ChoGlc sa kaayusan ng membrane na ginagawa itong mas matibay at organisado.

Ipinapakita ng insight na kahit may simpleng pagbabago sa estruktura, nananatili ang pangunahing tungkulin ng cholesterol. Para sa agham medikal, malaking tulong ang ganitong kaalaman sa pag-unawa kung paano maaaring maapektuhan ng cholesterol derivatives ang kalusugan ng utak at puso.

Para sa ngayong linggo, ipinapakitang maaaring magbigay-linaw sa malalaking tanong tungkol sa kalusugan ng tao kahit ang maliliit na pagbabago. Basahin ang buong artikulo sa dlsuresearch.com/EffectOfGlucosylation. Subaybayan ang iba pang pananaliksik sa .

02/10/2025

When life gives you K-dramas, do research. 💡

And this is exactly what Dr. Hazel Biana did. She turned her passion into an exciting journey of discovery.

Together, let’s binge-watch this story of how ordinary interests can open extraordinary doors of research while munching on Korean snacks. See you at the Archers Hangout Atbp! on October 8 at the Research Offices, 3rd floor, Henry Sy Sr. Hall. Come in your best Korean-inspired outfit!

Register at https://dlsuresearch.com/AHA-4

01/10/2025

30/09/2025

How often do you use motorcyle ride-hailing apps?

Metro Manila’s endless traffic has turned motorcycle apps into everyday lifesavers but what makes young commuters keep using them again and again? The study “Reuse Intentions in Motorcycle Ride-Hailing among Millennials: Perceived Usefulness, Social Influence, and Moderating Effect of Price Consciousness and Gender” by Mr. Patrick R. Hariramani and Dr. Wilson Cordova of the DLSU Department of Decision Sciences and Innovation explores the reasons millennials continue to rely on these services.

A total of 385 millennials were surveyed across Metro Manila and the findings show that two factors matter most: usefulness and social influence. If users find the service truly helpful, fast, reliable, and easy to book, they’re more likely to book again. And if their friends and family recommend it, that positive push also strengthens loyalty.

Interestingly, price matters but in specific ways. Being cost-conscious mainly affects how users weigh the risks of using the service. Cheaper fares can offset worries about safety or privacy while higher fares make people think twice. Gender also affects how usefulness and peer influence shape decisions, but not how users view risks.

The researchers recommend that motorcycle taxi companies keep fares fair, ensure safety, and build trust through good service and peer support. For policymakers, they suggest stricter driver rules and more training.

This week’s emphasized that unpacking the mix of tech, trust, and affordability offers valuable insights for improving one of the fastest-growing transport options in the Philippines. Read the article at dlsuresearch.com/MotorcycleRide and stay tuned for more research highlights with .

29/09/2025

Peacemaking in the Digital World

Peacemaking can also happen in online communities where people share, heal conflicts, and build real connections. A study by Dr. Agnes M. Brazal of the Department of Theology and Religious Education shows that peacemaking is not only found in public gatherings but also in cyberspace.

Rather than top-down dialogues, Kusog Mindanaw gives elders, youth, religious leaders, and ordinary citizens a shared space to speak, listen, challenge stereotypes, and negotiate understanding. Dr. Brazal explored how this digital forum became more than just text threads, it became a platform for peacebuilding.

What makes this platform unique? Kusog Mindanaw is inclusive and brings together people of diverse faiths and experiences. It is deliberative with thoughtful exchanges rather than fleeting comments. Most importantly, it fosters trust as names, faces, and openness gradually replace biases.

The study highlights how online dialogue can strengthen peace efforts when in-person meetings are hindered. It frames digital spaces as meaningful arenas for genuine encounters, not just distractions or entertainment.

This shows peacebuilding can happen everywhere, even online. Read the article at dlsuresearch.com/OnlineInterfaithDialogue.