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Archer Snaps By Blessing In These Guys, Varren Coehn L. Gan, Enzel Hansburg S. Khee, Darrion Kyler C. Lim, Paul Ryan L. So, Jeffrey S. Xu

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Archer Snaps was established on July 24, 2024, by five (5) senior high school students from De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU) with the goal of capturing meaningful student experiences through a personalized photo booth service. Inspired by the slogan, “You will never realize the value of a moment until it becomes a memory,” Archer Snaps turns everyday campus moments into lasting memorabilia that celebrate Lasallian pride. Launched as a sole proprietorship during the DLSU ABM Bazaar, the business offered photo strips with exclusive DLSU-themed borders explicitly designed for the Lasallian community. Within its first two (2) months, Archer Snaps sold …

Skitchi, Julianne Danielle C. Briones, Chester A. Del Rosario, Spyrus A. Garcia, Megan Samantha L. Te, Kristine Nicole Q. Vila

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Skitchi is a bag business established in 2024 by five students from De La Salle University-Manila’s Accountancy, Business, and Management strand, namely Kristine Vila, Megan Te, Julianne Briones, Chester Del Rosario, and Spyrus Garcia. Operating under a sole proprietorship, the team shares a unified vision of promoting sustainability through practical, affordable, and stylish canvas bags with patches crafted from “katsa” or recycled sackcloth. In response to the growing issue of fabric waste, Skitchi sources leftover katsa from local stores in Marikina. The bags are produced in Bulacan, with patches sewn by Marikina seamstresses, demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainable practices …

In The Hood, Arvie Gonzales Alignay, Chloe Sofia Margaret Caribo Llamas, Adrian Carlo Gomez Mariano, Juliana Adrienne Monta, Jaerus Aloysius Balani Panganiban

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

In The Hood, founded in July 2024, is an outdoor apparel brand offering comfortable, functional, stylish, and affordable wear suited for the Philippines’ wet and dry climate. It is a sole proprietorship owned by Ms. Juliana Monta, assisted by a management team composed of Mr. Arvie Alignay as head of operations, Mr. Adrian Mariano as head of marketing, Mr. Jaerus Panganiban as head of finance, and Ms. Chloe Llamas as head of human resources. The management executives contribute specialized expertise based on their functional areas, enabling effective organizational oversight and decision-making. Operating within the highly saturated outdoor apparel market, In …

Florencia, Selina Samanta Lopez Chua, Denise Ysabel Poleño Cosio, Marian Aleia Patricio Gonzales, Jane Lyndi Mendiola Gutierrez

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Florencia, established in May 2024 as part of a business simulation project, is a business enterprise specializing in handmade, nature-inspired jewelry made from preserved flowers encased in resin. The business concept was developed after identifying a market gap, wherein such products are either limited in availability or positioned as high-priced items. Florencia seeks to address this by offering hypoallergenic, sustainable necklaces that reflect elegance while remaining accessible to a broader market. Florencia initially focuses on sales through bazaars at De La Salle University and online orders via Jotform. Marketing efforts include social media campaigns targeting consumers who value affordable and …

Penju: Smell Good, Cuddle Hard, Bernadine Grey Crisostomo Castro, Sam Arbelle Caoili Santos, Ryianne Nicole Gueriña Sta Ana, John Rafael Nash Macahis Borromeo, Kimberly Landayan Dela Cruz

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Formed in 2024, Penju was conceptualized by four senior high school students as a response to rising levels of stress, anxiety, and sleep deprivation, especially among Gen Z. Penju offers a unique plush toy infused with aromatherapy, combining comfort and wellness. The business is currently developing, with prototype testing and early marketing activities such as social media promotion, school-based pre-orders, and community outreach already initiated. Penju operates within the health and wellness sector, focusing on stress relief and sleep improvement. Its innovation lies in integrating calming scents into a cuddly plush toy, supported by research on the impact of aromatherapy …

An Intersectional Textual Analysis Of Lesbian Representation In Baka Bukas And Si Chedeng At Si Apple, Sofia Lorraine V. Dela Peña, Mikaela Zaira V. Aguilar

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Media plays a crucial role in shaping public perceptions of gender and sexuality, yet representations of queer female characters in Philippine cinema remain underexplored. While portrayals of bakla characters have been widely studied, lesbian narratives often remain sidelined or framed through limited, stereotypical lenses. This lack of nuanced representation perpetuates narrow understandings of queer identity and reinforces gendered power structures within Philippine society. This research examines lesbian characters in the films Baka Bukas (2016) and Si Chedeng at Si Apple (2017), using Herman’s Narrative Framework and Intersectionality Theory. The study found that both films construct lesbian identities within specific socio-cultural …

Age And Susceptibility: The Impact Of Age On The Cyberattack Susceptibility Of Parañaque Citizens, Clisha Rae V. Batangan, Jana Dorathy O. Loyola, Mark Kenneth D. Cabaccan, Carlos Jordan A. Datu, Joseph A. Espiritu, Roberto Romano G. Lim

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Throughout the years, multiple studies have been conducted to determine the impact of age on cybersecurity; however, their results were contradictory. To clarify the answer, this study examined how being a part of different age generations (Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers) affects cybersecurity awareness, behavior, and susceptibility to cyberattacks among Parañaque citizens. The objective is to identify the susceptibility levels of each generation and to determine whether there is a significant difference between them. A total of 134 participants answered the questionnaire about their cybersecurity attitudes, knowledge, and practices. Using statistical tools such as General Weighted Mean …

Development Of “Defaketicon” An Educational Deepfake Awareness Website For Senior High School Stem-Technology Students, Killua Andrei S. Nava, Trisha Nicole E. Sese, John Carlo A. Tan, Juan Antonio D. Gulles, Princess Angel E. Miraflores, Christine Rae T. Hecto

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

This study addresses the increasing threat of deepfake media by developing “Defaketicon” an educational website designed to raise awareness among senior high school STEM-Technology students at Adamson University. The primary objective is to evaluate the students’ perceptions towards the website in terms of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions. Using a convergent mixed-method approach, the researchers conducted a non-experimental descriptive design for the quantitative data and a narrative inquiry for the qualitative aspect. A total of 117 students participated through simple random sampling, while 8 were purposively selected for in-depth qualitative analysis. Findings from the quantitative data …

Beyond The Dark Hours: A Qualitative Exploration Of The Experiences, Coping Strategies, And Workplace Dynamics Of Graveyard Shift Workers, Jerelie Robert Muyalde Alcause, Rhuss Maico Mangahas Bartolome, Arbee Ray Tokyas Akit, Ian Patrick Pedro Aquino, Salvador Franz Niño Vargas Aquino, Jayvee Ysulan Bagaporo

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Graveyard shifts are often correlated with poor working hours and may lead to a reduced level of cognitive and emotional function. Current studies focus on the physical effects of this schedule but often overlook the unique challenges of maintaining a work-life balance under such conditions. Through in-depth interviews, this study explores the psychological and emotional impact of long-term graveyard shifts, along with the coping mechanisms workers use to balance their work and personal lives. The findings of this study reveal that graveyard shift workers commonly experience social isolation, often distancing themselves from friends and family. Emotionally, they report feelings of …

Shades And Shapes: Intersectional Perspectives On Filipino Women’S Skin Color And Body Build, Aliah Jazz G. Alonte, Kelly Nyle M. Baligod, Mi Tang, Yuzhu Zhao, Liezl Rillera Astudillo

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

This study examines how Filipino women evaluate physical attractiveness, likeability, and social competence based on variations in skin color and body build—traits shaped by colonial legacies and reinforced by contemporary media. A 2×2 factorial experimental design was used, involving 180 female college students (ages 18–25), who rated target images that varied by skin color (light vs. dark) and body build (slim vs. large). While neither skin color nor body build alone had a significant main effect on perceptions of attractiveness, a significant interaction emerged: slim, dark-skinned individuals were rated more attractive than their light-skinned counterparts, whereas light-skinned individuals were preferred …

Plastilapia: Potential Of Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus) Scales For Creating Bioplastics, Rain Andrea Q. Matilde

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Plastic waste is a global problem affecting General Santos City (GenSan). Though brown paper bags are alternatives, they tear easily and may cause deforestation. South Cotabato, including GenSan, produces large amounts of tilapia. Their discarded scales contain collagen that can be used to create sustainable biopolymers. This study explores the potential of tilapia scales for creating bioplastics, focusing on tensile strength and biodegradability as eco-friendly alternatives to plastics.

For this study, one kilogram of raw tilapia fish scales was used. The scales were cleaned, oven-dried at 60°C for three hours, ground, and soaked in a 0.1N sodium hydroxide solution for …

Beyond Borders: Exploring The Diversity, Practices, And Influences Of Feminism In Contemporary Society, Naedaly Balagot David, Patricia Josh Fate Alcantara, Alyza Faye Balbas Cutit, Clint Yuan Vista Castro, Asher Luis Cunan Badecao Iv, Francesco Riane Bareng Pineda

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Historical research documents feminism's evolution from 19th century suffrage movements to modern intersectional approaches. Though, there are gaps in understanding how personal experiences and contexts, such as cultural and socio-economic, influence current feminist practice. This study investigates how lived experiences shape contemporary feminist engagement in Baguio City, Philippines. Using a descriptive phenomenological analysis of face to face interviews with diverse participants, the study identifies the following; results reveal generational divides, with younger participants developing progressive, digitally-informed feminist consciousness, while economic realities constrain activist participation for marginalized groups. Practical manifestations of feminism emerge through four daily practices: (1) conscious use of …

Development Of An Mhealth Application To Be Used In Assisting Caregivers, Samantha Lianne Lim Cheong, Sofia Margarita Sison Cristobal, Precious Channe Esther Santiago Dioquino, Matteo Gonzalez Guanzon, Kyle Ian Jeffrey Lim Lim, Judith J. Azcarraga

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Assistive technology refers to any product, device, or system that helps individuals with their care and aids with tasks that have become difficult due to physical, cognitive, or sensory limitations. Within the scope of assistive technology are mobile health (mHealth) applications, which utilize mobile devices to provide healthcare services and information. Due to the mHealth applications' implementations on mobile devices, their adaptability is universal and accessible. This research aims to develop a mHealth application that is primarily accessible and designed specifically for caregivers by using their recommendations as the main references alongside literature reviews. It explores the features of mHealth …

Discrepancy Of Task Allocation With Job Description In Connection To Key Performance Indicators (Kpis) Of A Selected Cooperative In Valenzuela City, Rhenjie N/A Jusoy N/A, Lowella Grace Ibañez, Sarah S. Molina

DLSU Senior High School Research Congress

Task allocation discrepancy in employees job description has become a critical concern in modern workplaces, particularly when it is linked in the management’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). In response to that, this study explored how employees perceive the effects of the occurrence of task allocation discrepancy on workplace productivity as this aimed to explore the reasons and the effects behind these occurring issues in order to address these gaps and generate solutions, by focusing on key themes such as adaptability, workplace acknowledgment, skill development opportunities, and work motivation. Through the use of phenomenological research design, the study employed open-ended surveys …

Robbing The Cradle: Georgia's Battle To Enact "Raise The Age" Legislation Through Hb 462, Elizabeth Hammond

Georgia Criminal Law Review

In the state of Georgia, seventeen-year-olds are not old enough under the law to vote or consume alcohol and tobacco products. Despite this, they are old enough to be criminally tried as adults. Georgia is one of three states that continues to process seventeen-year-old juvenile offenders through the criminal justice system instead of juvenile court. In September 2023, forty-five juveniles were prosecuted as adults and incarcerated in Georgia prisons. This is significant because juvenile offenders experience better outcomes when they are processed through the juvenile court system because juvenile courts account for a youth’s “naturally high capacity for change and …

The Shadow Pandemic: The Response To Domestic Violence In The Wake Of Covid-19 And What We Can Carry Forward, Presley Sneed

Georgia Criminal Law Review

When the COVID-19 virus brought the pandemic to the United States in March of 2020, the legal system was not prepared for the increase in domestic and intimate partner violence that would follow. The United Nations (UN) later identified this social phenomenon as a second pandemic, a “shadow pandemic” that resulted from an increase in stay-at-home orders and a decrease in support services for victims. By the end of 2021, forty-five percent of women globally reported either they themselves or a woman they know had experienced some form of domestic or intimate partner violence since the emergence of COVID-19. One …

Time To Put Down Iq Testing: Analyzing The Unreliability Of Iq Testing In Capital Offenses, Nik Giyanani

Georgia Criminal Law Review

Georgia sentences individuals with intellectual disability (“ID”) to death at an alarming rate. As a result, Georgia has likely executed individuals with ID in violation of the United States Constitution already. These unjust executions are a result of the impossibly high “beyond a reasonable doubt” burden of proof that capital defendants in only Georgia must meet to prove they are intellectually disabled. One large hurdle for defendants attempting to meet this standard is the unreliability of IQ testing. IQ testing, a soft science, provides inconsistent results due to ever-changing variables in the testing process. Additionally, the generally accepted threshold IQ …

Misreading The Federal Child Pornography Statutes, Owen Senders

Georgia Criminal Law Review

For the past 40 years, federal courts have committed two grievous textual errors in interpreting the federal child-pornography statutes and sentencing guidelines. These errors have caused hundreds of wrongful convictions—many the bases for decades-long sentences—and have produced a body of caselaw that is profoundly incoherent and in direct conflict with basic tenets of First Amendment doctrine. They have also likely endangered children. This article identifies these errors, surveys their consequences, and suggests legal arguments for people charged or convicted under the child-pornography statutes.

The first error impacts the application of all of the federal child-pornography statutes and sentencing guidelines. These …

Craig's Calling, Andrea Dieleman

The Voice

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Being Intelligent With Artificial Intelligence, Jennifer Vermeer

The Voice

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The Impact Of Dordt's Mentorship Program, David Schenk

The Voice

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Stories That Connect, Sarah Moss

The Voice

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Hollinger And Others Stir Up 'Econversations', Andrea Dieleman

The Voice

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Students Lift Standards, Jennifer Vermeer

The Voice

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Perfect Acceptance Rate, Joya Breems

The Voice

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Rebooting A Foundational Reading Program With Recent Evidence From The Science Of Reading, Kate Franz, Bong Gee Jang

The Language and Literacy Spectrum

The Science of Reading (SOR) movement has reshaped literacy education, emphasizing evidence-based instructional materials and practices. School districts have been propelled to evaluate existing instructional materials and to consider adopting new reading programs. This article examines how Road to Reading (RTR), an evidence-based program that aligns with the SOR focus on phonics and word recognition, can be updated to reflect newer research. Rather than a full overhaul, this paper proposes a “reboot”— targeted updates that refine the five-step lesson structure. Key improvements include expanded assessments, phonemic awareness integration, motivational supports, and instructional scaffolds to better meet diverse learner needs.These targeted …

Using Facebook To Discuss The Science Of Reading, Erica Barnes, Jaime Puccioni, Abigail Ferris

The Language and Literacy Spectrum

Students in U.S. elementary schools continue to experience difficulty learning to read, with some attributing these difficulties to a lack of alignment with the Science of Reading (SOR). Social media plays a prominent role in disseminating information about the SOR, serving as a platform for discussion and debate that reflects many tenets of effective online professional development (OPD). The current study examines how one group of educators on social media sought out and discussed information related to the SOR. Content analysis was utilized to determine how contributors engaged with the group and what pedagogical content knowledge and SOR topics were …

Strategic Considerations For Integrating Digital Technology And Literacy Learning, Christine N. Green

The Language and Literacy Spectrum

In an era of rapidly advancing technology, integrating digital tools into literacy instruction has become a vital component of effective educational practice. This article presents findings from a case study examining how digital technology was incorporated into the literacy block of a first-grade classroom. Through sixteen hours of classroom observation and three teacher interviews, four key strategic considerations emerged for planning literacy activities that utilize educational technology. These activities enriched student learning by encouraging engagement through multiple modes of literacy. These strategic considerations include building digital connections that complement instructional goals, strategically adding digital tools, allowing students to lead, and …

Exploring Culturally Informed Approaches To Book Read-Aloud With Young Children, Raquel Plotka

The Language and Literacy Spectrum

Early childhood is a critical period for language and literacy development. One-way adults introduce children to the world of books is through picture books read-aloud. Adults from different cultural background engage in this activity differently, and to date, the early childhood field has emphasized a constructivist approach to book reading typical in individualistic cultures. Other approaches to reading books that are common in collectivist cultures have not been explored. The present study investigated the reading styles teachers (n = 40) use in naturalistic settings and compared the advantages of using individualistic versus collectivist styles related to children participation and …

Centering English Language Learners’ Literacy Through The Use Of Ai-Powered Tools To Enhance Teacher And Student Success, Shalander Samuels, Alecia Blackwood

The Language and Literacy Spectrum

There has been an increase in the number of English Language Learners (ELs) and, therefore, an increase in the number of linguistic diversities in the general classroom nationwide (Clark-Gareca et al., 2020; Cullen, 2015). Technology has been utilized to promote and support English Learners' success as it can be a significant tool for scaffolding and differentiating instruction (Abobaker & Moleta, 2025; Wolf et al., 2016). Artificial Intelligence (AI), to be specific, has emerged as transformative when supporting ELs across K-20 academic spaces, especially with the increasing demand to integrate technology into learning. AI creates pathways to effectively support the needs …