ISSN 0119-1438 (Print) | e-ISSN 2243-7894 (Online)

About the Journal

The Emilio Aguinaldo College – Research Bulletin serves as a reputable, peer-reviewed, research journal that showcases a diverse array of scholarly articles. Published by the Yaman Lahi Foundation, Inc. – Emilio Aguinaldo College, the EAC Research Bulletin is an initiative under the Center for Research and Publication. The bulletin is published annually, providing a platform for sharing cutting-edge research findings and insights that contribute to various fields of study. It encourages collaboration and dialogue among researchers and practitioners, enhancing the academic community’s collective knowledge.

The EAC Research Bulletin is a single-blind peer-reviewed research journal published annually showcasing research across a diverse array of academic disciplines.

Editorial Board

Dr. Venus A. Solar
Editor-in-Chief
Research Director

Ms. Elijsha Meari A. Gabriel
Assistant Editor-in-Chief
Biostatistician

Ms. Jeorgina C. Hinacay
Research Ethics Review Committee Staff
Research Assistant

Publication Support Staff

Ms. Kiara Marie Caliso
Technical Editing Assistant

Mr. Dominador Bauso Jr.
Layout and Design Artist

Peer Reviewers

Joselito Hapitan, MSc.
Faculty, Emilio Aguinaldo College
Specialization: Biology, Entomology, Malaria Control and Pest Control

Desire G. Estrada, RCrim, J.D., Ph.D.
Faculty, Emilio Aguinaldo College
Specialization: Criminology, Criminal Justice

Emerlinda Reyes, MSRT, Ph.D.
Faculty, Emilio Aguinaldo College
Specialization: Radiologic Technology, Clinical Supervision, Educational Management

Sheryl H. Ramirez, RN, MAN, LPT, Ph.D.
Faculty, Emilio Aguinaldo College
Specialization: Nursing, Clinical Education, Nursing Administration, Educational Management, Neonatal Intensive Care

Dr. Joshua A. Marcos
Faculty, Emilio Aguinaldo College
Specialization: Clinical & Family Medicine, Medical Technology

Dr. Eva M. Javier
Faculty, University of Caloocan City
Specialization: Philosophy, Social Sciences, Educational Management

Dr. Ivan L. Lawag
DOST-Balik Scientist
University of Western Australia, Perth
Specialization: Analytic Chemistry, Pharmacy, Food Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Antioxidant Assays & Activity of Honeybee, Antidiabetic Plants & Laboratory Demonstrator

Dr. Gianne Eduard L. Ulanday
Virologist, U.P. Manila – National Institute of Health
Specialization: Virology, Microbiology, Biosafety & Biosafety-expert in handling pathogens & Patient samples under bio-contaminant biosafety level 3, Medical Technology, pre-hospital care & emergency life support

Jerome C. Cleofas, Ph.D. RN
Program Head, De La Salle University
Specialization: Philosophy in Sociology, Nursing in Clinical Management, Social Development Studies

Jocelyn Aquisay, RMT, CBO, IFBA PC (BRM & BRA
Health Physicist, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Department of Research and Training, Molecular Laboratory
Specialization: Health Physicist, Medical Technology Pathology, Biosafety & Biosecurity, license to ship infectious substances biological specimens and dangerous goods of International Civil Aviation

Dr. Mellisa Marie Rondina
President, Philippine College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
President, PALAS
U.P. Los Baños, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
Specialization: Veterinary Medicine, Euthanasia of animals, zoonotic diseases, Genetics of Lab Animals, Animal Behavior & Welfare, Primates Quality Control

Catherine Ann PL. Sacopon, RMT, MPH, CBO, IFBA PC
Head, Tuberculosis Laboratory Department
Research Institute of Tropical Medicine
Specialization: Medical Technology, Public Health, Mycobateriology, Biorisk Management, Multidrug-resistant Tuberculosis, Advanced Diagnostics for Ending TB & AMR in Health Emergency, Basic Technology on Next Generation Sequencing

Ma. Grace C. Rosales, MSPH
Head, Planning and Management Unit, Philippine Orthopedic Center
Specialization: Public Health, Statistics