University of Santo Tomas

Emergence of pedagogical reasoning in Biology teachers upon observing a feedback practice in biodiversity

The study investigates the emergence of pedagogical reasoning among in-service Biology teachers as they observe a video-recorded feedback practice focused on biodiversity. Unlike cognitivist perspectives, we conceive pedagogical reasoning as a situated and relational process that...

Hope in action: practical implications of Spe Salvi for athlete formation in Catholic schools

Catholic schools and universities have long embraced athletics as part of their mission to form well-rounded students, yet the deeper theological and moral significance of sports in this context remains under-examined. This paper proposes that organised sports programmes in Catho...

Chitosan-Coated Oleuropein Nanoliposomes Enable Dose-Sparing Suppression of Serum Inflammatory Markers in a TNF-α-Induced Vascular Inflammation Model

Abstract Vascular inflammation, marked by endothelial dysfunction and overexpression of proinflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1), is a key contributor to atherosclerosis. Oleuropein (Ole), a phenolic compound with prove...

Decolonizing Bioethics: A Normative Proposal for Contextual Universality

ABSTRACT Today, the call to decolonize bioethics is prominent, yet its meaning and practical implications remain contested. In this article, I distinguish between two models of decolonization—strong and soft—and offer a constructive path forward. Strong decolonization seeks to re...

Academic Self‑efficacy and Perceived Social Support as Predictors of Academic Procrastination

Academic procrastination (AP) remains a prevalent concern among college students, often associated with poorer well-being. Prior research found that academic self-efficacy (ASE) is linked with lower AP. However, studies examining the predictive roles of ASE and perceived social s...

Rational composition tuning of NH₂-UiO-66(Ce)/g-C₃N₄/MoS₂ ternary photocatalysts for enhanced visible-light degradation of tetracycline in water

Pharmaceutical contaminants such as tetracycline persist in aquatic environments because of their chemical stability and resistance to conventional wastewater treatment, creating a need for more effective visible-light-responsive photocatalysts. This study systematically investig...

Novel polyvinyl alcohol–borax hydrogel with potential to accelerate skin wound healing in aquatic models: zebrafish and tilapia

Abstract Skin integrity is vital for fish survival, as injuries compromise the protective barrier and increase infection risk. This study introduces a simple and eco-friendly strategy to enhance skin wound healing in aquatic species using a PVA+borax hydrogel. The hydrogel, chara...