MSUN Research, Innovation and Global Engagement

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Ms. Janah Mariz C. Loquillano, Mr. Ryan Rey B. Pescador, Ms. Mae-chie M. Alcomendras, Asst. Prof. Mark Anthony T. Maña, Asst. Prof. Christian Fel S. Batoctoy, Ms. Chastine Erika G. Edubos, Ms. Julie Ann C. Alampayan, and Assoc. Prof. Richelle A. Niepes of Mindanao State University at Naawan on their recent publication in 𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝐖𝐞𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, a Q4 Scopus-indexed journal.

Their paper, titled “𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞: 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐄𝐠𝐠 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥,” explores the use of chicken bone meal (CBM) derived from fast-food waste as an alternative mineral source in Japanese quail diets. The study evaluated different levels of CBM inclusion to determine their effects on growth performance, laying performance, egg quality, mineral composition, and profitability.

Using 60 Japanese quails assigned to diets containing 0%, 2%, 4%, and 6% CBM, the study found that while the control diet resulted in the highest weight gain and best feed efficiency, CBM supplementation improved several egg quality parameters. In particular, the 4% CBM diet produced favorable outcomes in egg weight, shell thickness, mineral deposition, and economic returns, whereas a higher inclusion level of 6% negatively affected feed efficiency and growth performance.

The findings suggest that moderate CBM supplementation, particularly up to 4%, may serve as a promising and sustainable feeding strategy for Japanese quail production. By converting food waste into a valuable feed ingredient, the study contributes to sustainable poultry nutrition, cost-effective feed formulation, and environmentally responsible waste utilization.

Once again, congratulations to the authors for this meaningful contribution to sustainable animal production and agricultural waste management. This achievement reflects MSU at Naawan’s continuing commitment to research that promotes innovation, productivity, and sustainability.

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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Ms. Jestin Glowie T. Casagnap, Dr. Elgen M. Arriesgado, Dr. Aida D. Perpetua, Dr. Dan M. Arriesgado, and Dr. Fernand F. Fagutao of Mindanao State University at Naawan on their recent publication in the 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 & 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, a Q4 Scopus-indexed journal.

Their study, titled “𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝑴𝒚𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂 𝒗𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒔 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐩 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬,” evaluated the potential of these two mussel species as biofiltration components in 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑀𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖-𝑇𝑟𝑜𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑐 𝐴𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 (IMTA) systems using commercial shrimp pond water.

The research assessed the performance of 𝑀𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑎 and 𝑃𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎 𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑠 under different salinity conditions by examining changes in water quality parameters, microbial indicators, and mussel biomass nutrient composition. Results showed that both mussel species contributed to the reduction of microbial indicators and particulate loads in shrimp pond water, with mussel-stocked treatments exhibiting substantial reductions in total heterotrophic bacteria and presumptive 𝑉𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑜 spp. by Day 7.

While changes in dissolved nutrients varied among treatments, the findings highlight the potential of 𝑃. 𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑑𝑖𝑠 and 𝑀. 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡𝑎 as biofiltration components that may support more sustainable shrimp aquaculture practices. The study also emphasizes the need for longer-term, pond-scale trials to further validate their effectiveness under commercial production conditions.

This publication contributes valuable insights into sustainable aquaculture, particularly in improving water quality management and advancing the application of IMTA systems in shrimp pond operations.

Once again, congratulations to the authors for this meaningful contribution to fisheries and aquaculture research!

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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Mr. Kean Roe F. Mazo of Mindanao State University at Naawan, together with his co-authors from Central Mindanao University, on their recent publication in 𝐉𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢, a Q2 Scopus-indexed journal.

Their study, titled “𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝑫𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒄𝒉𝒍𝒐𝒂 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐞 (𝐏𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐞) 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐨, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬,” documents the discovery and formal description of four previously undescribed climbing bamboo species from the lowland ultramafic forests of the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary.

The study introduces 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑎 𝑟𝑢𝑏𝑟𝑎, 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑎 𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑒, 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑎 𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑖, and 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑎 ℎ𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠, which were distinguished through detailed vegetative morphological analyses of voucher specimens collected at elevations ranging from 340 to 570 meters above sea level. The researchers examined key diagnostic traits, including culm coloration and diameter, sheath persistence and indumentum, auricle and ligule morphology, branching patterns, and foliage leaf characteristics, to establish species delimitation.

These findings highlight the ecological and conservation significance of ultramafic ecosystems as important centers of bamboo endemism and diversity. The discovery increases the number of documented Philippine 𝐷𝑖𝑛𝑜𝑐ℎ𝑙𝑜𝑎 species from eight to twelve and further underscores the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary as a vital refuge for rare and endemic bamboo lineages.

Once again, congratulations to Mr. Mazo and his co-authors for this remarkable contribution to Philippine plant taxonomy, biodiversity research, and conservation.

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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Mr. Ivan Jee I. Juezan of Mindanao State University at Naawan, together with his co-authors from Davao del Sur State College and Bulacan State University, on their recent publication in the 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, a Q2 Scopus-indexed journal.

Their study, titled “𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲: 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭-𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬,” examined the relationships among received social support, burnout, and athletic mental energy among collegiate student-athletes in Region XI, Philippines.

Using a quantitative, non-experimental correlational design with mediation analysis, the researchers surveyed 280 collegiate student-athletes selected through systematic random sampling. The findings revealed that receiving social support was significantly and positively associated with athletic mental energy, suggesting that student-athletes who receive stronger support tend to exhibit higher levels of motivation, focus, confidence, and psychological readiness.

However, burnout did not significantly mediate the relationship between received social support and athletic mental energy. This finding suggests that social support may serve as a direct source of athletic mental energy rather than influencing it indirectly through the reduction of burnout.

The study underscores the importance of strengthening responsive and athlete-centered support systems within collegiate sports programs, particularly in regional contexts where student-athletes navigate overlapping academic, athletic, and institutional demands.

Congratulations once again to Mr. Juezan and his co-authors for this meaningful contribution to sports psychology, student-athlete welfare, and collegiate sports development!

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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Ms. Greta M. Noquilla and Dr. Allyn Duvin P. Hinoguin of Mindanao State University at Naawan for their recent publication in the 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 & 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, a Q4 Scopus-indexed journal.

Their study, titled “𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐯𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟐–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒),” provides the first national-scale synthesis of anchovy catch landings in the Philippines over two decades. The research examined long-term trends, spatial patterns, sectoral differences, and the relationship between anchovy catch landings and sea surface temperature (SST) variability using official fisheries statistics and satellite-derived environmental data.

The findings revealed a significant long-term decline in total anchovy catch landings, mainly driven by reductions in commercial fisheries, while municipal catches showed a weaker and non-significant downward trend. The study also found strong spatial differences across regions, with only a limited number of areas contributing disproportionately to national anchovy production. Results further showed a predominantly negative association between anchovy catch landings and SST, suggesting that periods of elevated sea surface temperature, particularly during the 2015–2016 El Niño event, coincided with reduced catch landings.

This research offers valuable baseline information for understanding the combined effects of sectoral dynamics, regional variability, and climate-related factors on anchovy fisheries in the Philippines. Its findings support the need to integrate environmental variability into climate-responsive and region-specific fisheries management strategies.

Once again, congratulations to Ms. Noquilla and Dr. Hinoguin for this meaningful contribution to fisheries science, climate-responsive fisheries research, and sustainable fisheries management in the Philippines!

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𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 2027 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒙𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒂𝒍𝒔 | 𝑰𝒏𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Global Engagement invites all faculty, researchers, and staff of MSU at Naawan to submit proposals for the 2027 Inhouse Research and Extension Funding.

Aligned with the 𝘙𝘐𝘐𝘋𝘌 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢, the 2027 𝘊𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘢𝘭𝘴 provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to innovative and impactful initiatives across various priority areas.

1. 𝗗𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗧: Development of Aquatic Governance and Advanced Technologies
2. 𝗣𝗨𝗡𝗟𝗔: Progressive Upliftment for Nutrition, Livelihood, and Agriculture
3. 𝗞𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗡: Knowledge and Actions for Lasting Impact: Keeping Atmospheres, Seas, and Nature Sustainable
4. 𝗡𝗘𝗚𝗢𝗦𝗬𝗢: Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Growth through Outstanding Strategic Yielding Opportunities
5. 𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗪: Transforming Academia through Nurturing Growth, Leadership, Advancement, and Wisdom

Collaborative and interdisciplinary projects are highly encouraged.

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

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𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗥&𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺:
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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Global Engagement (OVCRIGE) is proud to announce that the “𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫” has been granted a Transfer Certificate of Copyright Registration by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL), through the Bureau of Copyright and Related Rights (BCRR), under Certificate No. 2026-03862-A-TCCR dated May 26, 2026.

Congratulations to the authors Ana Winnielyn J. Galeos, Dainna Recel S. Pamisa, Aida D. Perpetua, Mariefe B. Quiñones, Wendell S. Galeos, Trilbe Lizann E. Vasquez, Kathleen C. Mendoza, Claire Joy G. Mariquit, Athena Jenica A. Castillo, and Mary-Ann A. Landiao on this remarkable achievement. Their collaborative work contributes significantly to ocean advocacy by promoting environmental awareness, responsible stewardship, and collective action toward cleaner and healthier marine ecosystems.

Through a notarized Deed of Copyright Assignment, full copyright ownership of the work has been transferred to Mindanao State University at Naawan and duly recorded with IPOPHL. This recordation also facilitates proper archiving by the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) in accordance with the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 8293).

This milestone reflects the University’s continuing commitment to fostering creativity, safeguarding intellectual property, and supporting meaningful works that advance environmental education and sustainability.

Let us celebrate this achievement and continue promoting creativity, research productivity, and academic excellence at MSU at Naawan.

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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Ms. Creasa Florimay M. Tacang, Ms. Cherlyn M. Geronda, Mr. Kienth D. Olarde, Mr. Edson John H. Luces, Mr. Jhon Wary E. Repamonte, Ms. Nanan B. Dadole, Dr. Fernand F. Fagutao, Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan, and Dr. Fiona L. Pedroso of Mindanao State University at Naawan, together with their co-authors from the Fisheries Biotechnology Center and Iloilo Science and Technology University (ISAT-U), for their recent publication in the 𝐄𝐠𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, a Q3 Scopus-indexed journal.

Their study, titled “𝑰𝒏 𝑽𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒐 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 (𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒂 𝐋.) 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐥,” evaluated the phytochemical composition, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial potential of mangosteen peel extracts against selected aquaculture pathogens.

The study confirmed the presence of important bioactive compounds, including anthocyanins, flavonoids, phenolics, saponins, tannins, and quinones, in both aqueous and ethanolic extracts. The results showed that the ethanolic extract contained higher levels of total phenolics and tannins and exhibited stronger antioxidant activity and antibacterial effects than the aqueous extract.

Both extracts demonstrated inhibitory activity against common aquaculture pathogens, including 𝑆𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑐𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑢𝑠 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑒, 𝐸𝑑𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑠𝑖𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑎 𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑑𝑎, 𝑉𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑜 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎ℎ𝑎𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑦𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑢𝑠, and 𝑉𝑖𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑜 ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑣𝑒𝑦𝑖. The ethanolic extract also exhibited a lower minimum inhibitory concentration, indicating greater antibacterial efficacy under the tested conditions.

These findings highlight the potential of mangosteen peel as a valuable natural source of antioxidant and antimicrobial compounds. The study contributes to the growing search for plant-based alternatives that can support disease management and promote sustainable practices in aquaculture.

Once again, congratulations to the authors for this meaningful contribution to aquaculture health, natural product research, and sustainable fisheries science.

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𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓!

Congratulations to Mr. Kean Roe F. Mazo, Mr. Dave Nathanael S. Lamoste, Ms. Jessa V. Clapano, Mr. Jonathan B. Pepito, Prof. Renoir A. Abrea, and Dr. Anabelle Dece A. Espadero of Mindanao State University at Naawan for another recent publication in 𝐈𝐎𝐏 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, a Q3 Scopus-indexed journal.

Their study, titled “𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐙𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚 𝐒𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐲, 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬,” assessed the mangrove forests in the municipalities of Mabuhay, Kabasalan, R.T. Lim, and Tungawan, focusing on species composition, ecological status, conservation value, and threats to the ecosystem. The study documented 25 mangrove species across 15 genera and 11 families, representing 64.10% of the total mangrove species recorded in the Philippines.

The findings revealed that the family Rhizophoraceae was the most species-rich, while diversity levels across the four study sites ranged from very low to moderate, with Tungawan exhibiting the highest species richness. The study also recorded several threatened mangrove species, including 𝐶𝑎𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛 𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑠, 𝐴𝑣𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑟𝑢𝑚𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑎𝑛𝑎, and 𝑃𝑒𝑚𝑝ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑎, underscoring the ecological importance of Zamboanga Sibugay’s mangrove ecosystems.

The study further identified illegal logging and habitat conversion as major threats to the region’s mangrove forests. In response, the authors recommended strengthening community-based protection initiatives, enforcing stricter land-use regulations, and promoting continuous biodiversity monitoring to support sustainable mangrove conservation and management.

This publication contributes valuable baseline information for the protection and sustainable management of mangrove ecosystems in Zamboanga Sibugay, reinforcing the importance of research-driven conservation efforts in safeguarding the country’s coastal biodiversity.

Once again, congratulations to the authors for this meaningful contribution to mangrove biodiversity research and coastal ecosystem conservation!

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