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Knowledge on rabies among homeowners in a selected subdivision in Iloilo province
(College of Nursing, West Visayas State University, 2007-03)This study aimed to determine the level of knowledge on the nature, cause, signs and symptoms, transmission, prevention, and control of rabies among homeowners in a chosen subdivision in Iloilo Province. It also sought to ... -
Reduced neuron-specific expression of the TAF1 gene is associated with X-linked dystonia-Parkinsonism
(Cell Press, 2007-03)X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism (XDP) is a movement disorder endemic to the Philippines. The disease locus, DYT3, has been mapped to Xq13.1. In a search for the causative gene, we performed genomic sequencing analysis, ... -
Multi-country study on the prevalence and clinical features of peripheral arterial disease in Asian type 2 diabetes patients at high risk of atherosclerosis
(Elsevier, 2007-04-01)Objective: PAD-SEARCH was the first international study to investigate the prevalence of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) in Asian type 2 diabetic patients and to demonstrate the relationships between putative risk ... -
Production and evaluation of a radio production instructional material
(West Visayas State University, 2008-03)The main aim of this study was the production and evaluation of a radio production instructional material. This study is mainly descriptive using qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Three sets of jurors--experts, ... -
Effect of malunggay (Moringa oleifera) seed oil extract on blood serum lipid profiles of hypercholesterolemic rabbits
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2008-06)This study was conducted to determine the effect of malunggay seed oil extract on blood serum total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TG), high-density (HDL) and low-density (LDL) lipoproteins of hypercholesterolemic rabbits. ... -
WVSU college admission trend study for SY 2002-2008
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2008-06)WVSU is committed to be recognized as the leading institution in providing higher education that meets high academic standards. It aims to attract and admit top performing students in all its academic programs. To determine ... -
Learning style: Its relationship to students' performance in contemporary mathematics
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2008-06)This study aimed to determine the relationships of the students ' learning style to their performance in Contemporary Mathematics among the education freshmen at West Visayas State University. This descriptive-correlational ... -
Optimized H− extraction in an argon–magnesium seeded magnetized sheet plasma
(Elsevier B.V., 2008-06)The enhancement and optimization of H− extraction through argon and magnesium seeding of hydrogen discharges in a magnetized sheet plasma source are reported. The paper first presents the modification of the production ... -
Potential for the use of vocal individuality as a conservation research tool in two threatened Philippine hornbill species, the Visayan hornbill and the Rufous-headed hornbill.
(Cambridge University Press, 2009-03-01)This study presents the first multivariate analysis of hornbill vocalizations and the first bioacoustic study of any Philippine hornbill species. We analyzed loud calls of two Philippine hornbill species, the Rufous-headed ... -
Potential for the use of vocal individuality as a conservation research tool in two threatened Philippine hornbill species, the Visayan Hornbill and the Rufous-headed Hornbill
(Cambridge University PressBirdLife International, 2009-03-01)This study presents the first multivariate analysis of hornbill vocalizations and the first bioacoustic study of any Philippine hornbill species. We analyzed loud calls of two Philippine hornbill species, the Rufous-headed ... -
Cross-sectional survey on the knowledge, attitude and practice of male Filipino seafarers on sexual health.
(Via Medica Journals, 2010)The Philippines is currently the world’s leading supplier of seafarers aboard foreign vessels, accounting for nearly a quarter of the world’s maritime industry. Seafarers, being mobile, have a significant contribution ... -
If the shoe fits
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Hierarchical clustering and association rule discovery process for efficient decision support system
(Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, 2011)This paper proposed a model based on hierarchical Clustering and Association Rule, which is intended for decision support system. The proposed system is intended to address the shortcomings of other data mining tools on ... -
Prevalence of developmental delay among confirmed newborn screening test positive hypothyroid infants in Region VI (2006-2009).
(West Visayas State University College of Medicine and West Visayas State University Medical Center Iloilo City, Philippines, 2011-01)BACKGROUND: Untreated Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) could lead to significant neurologic deficits, growth retardation and developmental delay. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of developmental ... -
Anesthetic activity of Tubli (Derris elliptica ) root extracts at varying concentrations and model of administration on male albino mice.
(West Visayas State University College of Medicine and West Visayas State University Medical Center Iloilo City, Philippines, 2011-01)Background: there is need to explore the medicinal potential local plant species in the country. Tubli, an agricultural weed, has long been hypothesized to have anesthetic properties as observed in years of folk hunting ... -
Larvicidal effect of varying concentrations of adelfa (Nerium oleander) leaf aqueous infusion on Aedes aegypti
(West Visayas State University College of Medicine And West Visayas State University Medical Center Iloilo Philippines, 2011-01)Background: The current use of synthetic insecticides to control mosquito borne diseases such as Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever has created harmful effects on the environment. Hence, the search for biodegradable and less toxic ... -
Brain hemisphericity and mathematics achievement of high school students
(2011-10)This study aimed to find out the brain hemisphericity and mathematics achievement of high school students. The respondents of the study were the 168 first year high school students of Colegio de San Jose, during school ... -
A rule-based fuzzy diagnostics decision support system for tuberculosis
(IEEE, 2011-11-03)The system is specialized for pulmonary physicians focusing on tuberculosis and for patients already diagnosed with tuberculosis. The main focus for the development of the system is on the architecture and algorithm used ... -
Establishment of the Philippine birth defects surveillance
(University of the Philippines Manila, 2011-12-30)Congenital anomalies have been in the top ten causes of infant mortality in the Philippines for the past 50 years. Since there is no systematic surveillance for congenital anomalies in our country, there are no specific ... -
Ang pangayaw
(Peter Solis Nery Foundation, 2012)