De La Salle University

Ladingit and Nakem : Grief, Personhood, and Moral Responsibility in Ilocano Rural Contextual Theology

This article examines the Ilocano concepts ladingit and nakem as resources for a contextual theological anthropology. It argues that ladingit, commonly understood as sorrow or grief, may be interpreted theologically as relational pain arising from the loss of persons whose presen...

Monte Carlo Simulation for Trip Rate Estimation Using Genetic Algorithm-Based Stratified Sampling: Application in Low-Population Areas

Transport planning requires an accurate estimate of household trip rates to evaluate transportation needs. However, it has been believed that high accuracy is associated with large sample sizes, which hinders low-population local government units from conducting household travel...

Dual-Encoder Network Optimization for Binary Semantic Segmentation of Focal Liver Lesions (FLLs)

Automated binary semantic segmentation of focal liver lesions (FLLs) in multi-phasic computed tomography (CT) scans is important for knowledge extraction of hepatic malignancy, staging disease, and planning treatment. However, standard models struggle due to extreme class imbalan...

AI research in libraries (2017–2025): a scoping review with bibliometric mapping across the COVID era

Purpose This study examines how research on artificial intelligence (AI) in libraries evolved between 2017 and 2025, with specific attention to changes before, during and after the COVID-19 period. It seeks to identify shifts in publication trends, geographic participation, thema...

Artificial intelligence approaches to resistome profiling and predictive antimicrobial resistance surveillance

Abstract Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a complex One Health challenge driven by the interconnected emergence, selection, persistence, and dissemination of resistance across clinical, animal, agricultural, food, and environmental microbiomes. Resistome profiling through whole-...

Thermodegradation kinetics of hemicelluloses, cellulose, and lignin: A review of mechanistic interpretation and hybrid predictive frameworks

Understanding the thermodegradation kinetics of individual lignocellulosic components is essential for resolving inconsistencies in biomass decomposition modeling and improving predictive accuracy. This review aims to: (1) compare the kinetic models of different lignocellulosic c...

Is Knowledge of Policy Key to Its Implementation?The Legal Approach to Promoting the Rights toHealth of the Elderly in the Philippines

The general aim of the study is to seek evidence on the role of knowledge in implementing a health policy on aging. In specific terms, it sought evidence on the actual translation of the law on senior citizens’ access to health benefits and social services. To do so, a combinatio...

Harnessing bifunctional transition metal chalcogenides for high current density sustainable electrolyzer technologies

Green hydrogen is a promising cornerstone of the global energy transition due to its potential to enable low-carbon energy systems and support net-zero emission targets. However, its large-scale deployment remains constrained by high production costs, energy inefficiencies, and m...

Three-Subprocess Parallel Network DEA Model for Evaluation of Container Terminal Operational Efficiency

Container terminals comprise multiple interdependent operational areas, yet conventional data envelopment analysis models often treat terminal operations as a single production process or represent them using only broad ship-side and landside functions. This study proposes a thre...

Decarbonization pathways for the dust-proof nets industry

Plastic dust-proof nets (DPNs) are widely used for mitigating construction fugitive dust to safeguard urban air quality. However, the DPN life cycle entails energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from production and plastic pollution from end-of-life disposal. This...

Work environment service quality and occupant loyalty in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) office buildings: Integrating SERVQUAL and facilities management dimensions

Background Facilities management (FM) services play a critical role in ensuring safe, comfortable, and productive workplace environments. As modern office buildings become increasingly complex, understanding how service quality influences occupant satisfaction and loyalty has bec...

Biological Impacts of Microplastic Exposure in Zebrafish (Danio rerio): A Systematic Review Across Developmental, Physiological, and Neurobehavioral Endpoints

Microplastics (MPs) are emerging pollutants widespread in aquatic environments; however, their effects across the different life stages of aquatic organisms remain poorly understood. This systematic review integrates recent experimental results on the developmental, physiological...

How Norms Depend on the Presence and Status of Observers: The Relational Contingency of Everyday Behaviors in 90 Societies

Norms are fundamental to social life, but basic questions about how they are affected by social context remain. Specifically, how do normative constraints depend on the presence and status of observers, and how do such relational contingencies vary across cultures? Using data fro...

The impact of working onboard ships on individual metabolic profiles: Comparing pre-embarkation and post-embarkation testing among Filipino seafarers

BACKGROUND: Filipino seafarers comprise nearly one-third of the global maritime workforce and face oc-cupational exposures that may elevate cardiometabolic risk. Prolonged deployments marked by irregular schedules, limited physical activity, and constrained dietary diversity can...

Direct regeneration mechanisms of spent lithium iron phosphate cathode materials for sustainable lithium ion battery recycling

Abstract The rapid adoption of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 , LFP) batteries in electric vehicles has accelerated end-of-life battery accumulation. Conventional pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical routes decompose the cathode structure. High energy consumption, significa...

Evaluation and application of iron-modified clay adsorbents for clean fuel production in the frame of desulfurization technology

Abstract This study investigated clay adsorbents for benzothiophene sulfone (BTO) removal through oxidative desulfurization. Bentonite-Fe 3+ (BF3), Fe 6+ (BF6), activated clay-Fe 3+ (ACF3), and Fe 6+ (ACF6) were synthesized via impregnation of raw bentonite (BR) and raw activated...