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Antioxidants (Nutrients)

Optimized Extraction and Component Identification of Physalis Alkekengi L. Calyx Polyphenols and Antioxidant Dynamics During Thermal Processing

Physalis alkekengi L. has been attracting attention for its unique lantern-shaped fruit and various bioactivities. However, the calyx has been largely neglected despite its significant bioactivity. A recent study published in the journal Processes aimed to optimize the extraction process, comprehensively profile the polyphenol composition, and evaluate the effects of

Local government

Uniting for Education: Local Leaders Rally Behind Senate Bill for Classroom-Building Acceleration

More than 200 local officials, lawmakers, and leaders have expressed their support for Sen. Bam Aquino's Classroom-Building Acceleration Program (CAP) Act, aimed at addressing the nationwide classroom backlog in public schools. The proposed measure, Senate Bill No. 121, seeks to decentralize classroom construction by allowing local government units

Local government

Marcos Administration Shifts Classroom Construction Funds to Local Governments

President Marcos' administration has decided to grant local government units (LGUs) control over classroom construction funds, aiming to accelerate the construction of classrooms nationwide. The agreement was announced by Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro, who stated that LGUs will receive funds to implement construction, while the Department of Public

Local government

Marcos Administration Orders Funds to be Funneled to Local Government Units for Classroom Construction

The Philippines is struggling with an acute shortage of classrooms, with over 165,000 students currently in overcrowded or inadequate facilities. Despite a target of 1,700 new classrooms in 2025, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has only completed 22, leaving 882 ongoing and 882 unstarted projects.

College students

Understanding the Phenomenon of Death from University Students' Perspective

University students in contemporary, secularized world view death as a significant element that gives meaning to life, research conducted at Corporacion Universitaria Remington found. The study, which analyzed data from 50 statements with multiple-choice and true-false answer options, revealed that the majority of students approach death with clarity and courage.

College students

Higher Education Students Perceive Teachers as Highly Effective: Study Reveals

A recent study conducted at the Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico, has shed light on higher education students' perceptions of their teachers' performance. The research, which analyzed responses from 1,422 students, discovered that students perceived their teachers as highly effective, with a two-factor model explaining 68%

College students

Higher Education Institutions' Role in Fostering AI Ethics Among STEM Graduates

As the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has raised significant ethical concerns, higher education institutions are reevaluating their role in preparing STEM professionals to navigate these issues responsibly. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Holon Institute of Technology reveals that despite growing efforts to integrate AI ethics

College students

Smart Learning Technologies Impact Student Engagement and Satisfaction in Tunisian Higher Education Institutions

Research conducted by University of Jendouba has shed light on the factors influencing student engagement and satisfaction with smart learning technology (SLT) in Tunisian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The study aimed to understand the relationships between student engagement, trust, and satisfaction with SLT, while also examining the moderating role of

College students

Ohio State University's HECAOD Expands to Address Collegiate Problem Gambling

The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery (HECAOD) at Ohio State University has been developing college campus professionals to support alcohol and drug misuse prevention since 2015. In 2023, HECAOD expanded its focus to address the growing issue of collegiate problem gambling. The center established

Local government

Education Secretary Eyes Involvement of Local Government Units in Classrooms Construction

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has proposed involving local government units, first-class municipalities, and others in the construction of classrooms to speed up the process. This comes after a report revealed that only 22 classrooms have been built this year out of the 1,700 targeted for completion. The Department of

Students

Amazonas Philharmonic Orchestra Brings Cultural Experience to State School

The Amazonas Philharmonic Orchestra's 28th anniversary was celebrated in a unique way at Sant'Ana State School in Manaus, Brazil, on September 19th. As part of the Cultural Experience project, students and teachers had the opportunity to interact with the musicians, learn about the orchestra's

Students

Expanding School Choice and Alternatives to Four-Year College Degrees: A Path to Empowering Students and Boosting Academic Opportunities

The hearing on "Opening Doors to Opportunity: The Promise of Expanded School Choice and Alternatives to Four-Year College Degrees" held by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform shed light on the benefits of expanded school choice programs and the need for alternative

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