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Coral reefs, essential ecosystems that support diverse marine species, protect coastlines, and boost the fishing and tourism industries, face growing threats from climate change, overfishing, and pollution. Monitoring coral health is crucial for conservation, but traditional methods of classifying coral lifeforms—key to assessing reef health—are often labor-intensive, costly, and invasive.

In their innovative study, Automated Coral Lifeform Classification Using YOLOv5: A Deep Learning Approach, researchers Jannie Fleur V. Oraño, Jerome Jack O. Napala, and Janrey C. Elecito of Southern Leyte State University, in collaboration with Jonah Flor O. Maaghop from Visayas State University, propose a cost-effective solution to this challenge. Published in September 2023, their research leverages YOLOv5, a deep learning model, to automate coral lifeform classification, reducing the need for invasive and time-consuming manual methods.

The team trained the model on a dataset featuring seven coral lifeforms: Branching, Encrusting, Foliose, Massive, Mushroom, Submassive, and Tabulate. Using recall, precision, F1 score, and accuracy metrics, the model achieved a notable 89.29% accuracy rate. This automated approach promises to streamline reef monitoring and aid conservation by providing a non-intrusive, efficient method of assessing coral health.

 This article aligns with SDG 14: Life Below Water

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The journal Public Health Challenges has unveiled the Public Health Word of the Year for 2022: "new normal." This term was chosen to reflect the significant transformations in public health prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The phrase captures the necessity for ongoing change in health practices, emphasizing how the pandemic has significantly changed our approach to global health. Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) President Dr. Jude Altiveros Duarte played an important role in the writing, reviewing, and editing of this article. He was joined by seven other authors, six of whom, including Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III, who is now affiliated with SLSU, are members of the Editorial Board of Public Health Challenges. Their collaboration highlights the depth of expertise involved in addressing the urgent public health issues that arose during and after the pandemic.

The article aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being. By addressing the implications of the new normal, the study promotes a comprehensive and sustainable approach to health that can effectively respond to future adversities.

This publication is a crucial contribution to the ongoing dialogue in public health. By engaging in this integral discourse, SLSU reinforces its dedication to advancing knowledge and fostering innovative solutions that empower communities in navigating the complexities of a post-pandemic world.

To read full content: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/puh2.102

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A breakthrough study dwelling on an important aspect of food safety was presented by Dr. Ian A. Navarrete from the Department of Environmental Science of Southern Leyte State University (SLSU), in co-authoring the crucial research conducted on heavy metals' effect on water kangkong, a leafy green that forms a big part of most Filipinos' daily diets. Lead (Pb²⁺), cadmium (Cd²⁺), and chromium (Cr³⁺) are silently contaminating this common crop. In experiments, significant attention was found on harmful effects of these metals that cause damage to mineral nutrition uptake by plants when present in the form of its deficiency in essential forms in the case of such forms as potassium (K⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), iron (Fe²⁺), and zinc (Zn²⁺) in internal tissues of leaves and the stem. The findings hold such significance because this kind of danger of inadequacy of nutrients to the health safety of humans in edible parts of kangkong poses a great risk to life. The research gives a glimmer of hope that nutrient supplementation, especially with NPK fertilizers, may improve the tolerance of the plant to these heavy metals. This approach not only mitigates the accumulation of toxic metals but also ensures the retention of vital nutrients, thereby safeguarding the nutritional value of kangkong. Dr. Navarrete's work calls for developing sustainable agricultural practices to overcome the environmental challenges. Optimizing nutrient strategies would allow farmers to grow healthier crops even in contaminated environments, thereby ensuring food safety and security for communities. The Southern Leyte State University congratulates Dr. Navarrete and his co-researchers for their pioneering contributions to environmental science and agriculture. Their dedication to critical issues such as heavy metal contamination exemplifies the commitment of the university to research that directly benefits society. This article aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2: Zero Hunger and SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being. How to cite: De Luna, M. S., Navarrete, I. A., Adornado, A. P., Tayo, L. L., Soriano, A. N., & Del Castillo Rubi, R. V. (2023). Influence of nutrient supplement in the single heavy metal (Pb²⁺, Cd²⁺, Cr³⁺) uptake and mineral nutrients absorption by water kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica forsk). Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 16(2), Article 5871.
To read full content: https://doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2022.06.001

 

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Conforming to the 4th Sustainable Development Goal—Quality Education—Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) proudly acknowledges the exceptional contributions of its faculty members from its satellite campus in Tomas Oppus: Ms. Erlinda Dacara Tibus, Ms. Jahara Dagangan Napalla, and Ms. Sybill Krizzia Gabronino Ledesma. Their collaborative study, entitled "Risk Factors of Student Failure in Blended Learning Instruction During the COVID-19 Pandemic," provides critical insights into the challenges faced by students during the sudden shift to blended learning entailed by the pandemic.

This study sheds light on the significant risks to student success arising from the abrupt transition to blended learning, which, while essential for continuing education amid restrictions, has posed various challenges. Utilizing exploratory factor analysis, the researchers identified four critical factors contributing to students' risk of failure: the virtual environment, degree of intrinsic motivation, virtual classroom conduct, and perceived inability. These findings underscore the urgent need for modified teaching strategies tailored to the demands of blended learning.

Furthermore, the research conforms with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), emphasizing the necessity of addressing the needs of students struggling in blended learning environments to enhance educational outcomes.

SLSU remains dedicated to fostering a culture of research and innovation. The university commends Dr. Tibus, Ms. Napalla, and Ms. Ledesma for their invaluable contributions to education during these unprecedented times. With eager anticipation, SLSU looks forward to more groundbreaking research endeavors that will shape the future of education and inspire scholars to push the boundaries of knowledge.

 

How to cite: Tibus, E. D., Napalla, J. D., & Ledesma, S. K. G. (2023, December 1). Risk factors of student failure in a blended learning instruction during COVID-19 pandemic. Tibus | International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education (IJERE).

To read full content: https://ijere.iaescore.com/index.php/IJERE/article/view/24244/13704

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Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) is celebrating a remarkable achievement by its faculty members, Mr. Rhoderick D. Malangsa and Mr. Jannie Fleur V. Oraño, for their cutting-edge research that offers a fresh solution to the seafood industry. Their work, titled “Image Processing Techniques for Lobster Grading System,” was presented at the 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM) and is published in Scopus.

This groundbreaking study focuses on developing a system that uses advanced image processing techniques to grade lobsters. The research promises to streamline the labor-intensive process of lobster grading, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in the classification of lobster quality.

Mr. Malangsa and Mr. Oraño, both hailing from SLSU’s Sogod campus, collaborated with Ms. Monalee A. Dela Cerna from Surigao Del Norte State University to combine their expertise in technology and aquaculture. Their innovative work could lead to significant improvements in the seafood industry, particularly in the grading and quality assessment of high-value marine products.

The study highlights the potential of technology to revolutionize traditional processes and offers new opportunities for integrating automation into the food industry. SLSU is proud to support its faculty’s innovative research that contributes to both academic excellence and real-world applications.

The university continues to be a hub for research that has practical implications, showcasing how local talent is making a global impact.

 

How to cite: Malangsa, R. D., Oraño, J. F. V., & Dela Cerna, M. A. (2022). Image processing techniques for lobster grading system. In 2022 IEEE 14th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85159471961&doi=10.1109%2fHNICEM57413.2022.10109369&partnerID=40&md5=353654a0f126e624f7e381f7840731d1

https://doi.org/10.1109/HNICEM57413.2022.10109369

 

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