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The tale of the dragon and the elephant: A review on the implications of Sino-Indian border disputes to political order in Asia
(Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies - National Sun Yat-sen University, 2017)Asia is sitting on a tinderbox. Tensions such as involving China already grabbed enough headlines. One of which is the border dispute between this Asian Dragon with India. The formation of strong alliances and conflict ... -
Comparative mutagenic effects of laboratory dyes on Drosophila melanogaster
(2012-12)Mutagenic dyes are risk for the health of workers, consumers and for the environment. Mutagenicity of chemical present on textiles could be seen as a major clue towards carcinogenic activities of these chemicals. This study ... -
Surface modification of narra wood (Pterocarpus indicus) by ion shower treatment
(Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2006-10-24)A gas discharge ion source (GDIS) was used as test facility to produce and study the characteristics of diffused, low-energy hydrogen ion showers. Narra wood samples were then exposed to the showers to investigate topographical ... -
Allelopathic potential of selected grasses (Family Poaceae) on the germination of lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa)
(Global Vision Press, 2012-06)Allelopathy is the production of chemicals (allelochemicals) of a plant which can influence the growth and development of another plant that can be either negative by reducing germination or positive by increasing growth. ... -
Extraction and profile analysis of hydrogen-like helium ions in a magnetized sheet plasma
(American Institute of Physics, 2002-02)The extraction of He+ ions from a magnetized sheet plasma source is reported. Optimum detection and extraction of He+ ions were conducted using an E×B probe as a mass analyzer. The effect of the probe’s extraction potential, ... -
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 ... -
Assessment of Lactobacillus spp. populations from tuba inoculated in different beverages
(Science and Engineering Research Support Society, 2016)This study isolated Lactobacillus spp. from tuba and inoculated in four selected canned beverages, beer, coffee, pineapple juice, and soft drink stored. Serial dilution and spread-plate methods were used to assess the ... -
Survey on ethnopharmacology of medicinal plants in Iloilo, Philippines
(2012-12)This study aimed to (1) categorize the diversity of medicinal plants in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines based on their taxonomic rank; (2) document the traditional uses, preparations and applications of medicinal plants ... -
Chinese-Taiwanese-Southeast Asian triangular relations: On building and rebuilding political and economic assertiveness in South China Sea
(Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Administrative Studies and Politics, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2018)China’s extraordinary economic growth and active diplomacy continue to transform greater East Asia with its sphere of influence extending to the other side of the globe through its robust development aid provisions. Taiwan, ... -
Modeling the Philippine cities' competitiveness toward a sustained development amid COVID-19 pandemic
(Department of Trade and Industry, 2020)Cities and urban centers are viewed as drivers of regional and national development. The COVID19 pandemic and the subsequent enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented by the Philippine government and related public ... -
Decentralization and local governance in Southeast Asia: A passing review of development, reforms and approaches
(College of Politics and Governance (COPAG), Mahasarakham University, 2017-04-20)Rapid change towards urbanization has taken some governments unaware, both at local and national levels. Cities across Southeast Asian region do not form part of the exceptions, particularly in facing problems of increasing ... -
The tale of the dragon and the elephant: A review on the implications of Sino-Indian border disputes to political order in Asia
(Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Administrative Studies and Politics, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2017)Asia is sitting on a tinderbox. Tensions such as involving China already grabbed enough headlines. One of which is the border dispute between this Asian Dragon with India. The formation of strong alliances and conflict ... -
Toward an improved risk/crisis communication in this time of COVID-19 pandemic: A baseline study for Philippine local government units
(Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) Medialab, 2020-12-14)This study mainly explores the communication preferences of the public; their level of trust in the government; and the factors affecting their risk/crisis perception amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The key findings — derived ... -
An investigation as to the cause of beam asymmetry in a compact gas discharge ion source: A focus on beam-wall interaction
(IOP Publishing; The Japan Society of Applied Physics, 2006-10-24)Helium beams in a compact gas discharge source lose their transverse symmetry when the extracting electrode is biased at high potentials. Further, this condition gives rise to excessive formation of electrons within the ...