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Happy Birthday, Ma'am Agnes M. Aguilar! 🎉🎂🎂

May your special day be filled with good health, joy, and well-deserved appreciation for your dedication and service to the library.
Wishing you continued success and happiness in the year ahead.

Greetings from SLSU Library 🥳🥳

NOW AVAILABLE | OPEN-DOOR POLICY FOR STUDENTS

The Office of the University President officially launches the Open-Door Policy for Students, providing a safe, accessible, and transparent avenue for students to raise concerns, share feedback, and seek assistance from the University Administration.

“Tuloy kayo, Yuyans… bukas ang pinto para sa inyo.”

To know more, please visit the website below to read the full policy and select your preferred mode of access by completing the Open-Door Policy Access Form.

Open-Door Policy website: tinyurl.com/Open-Door-Policy-SLSU

Together, let us continue fostering a culture of openness, accountability, and student-centered leadership at SLSU.

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📌 Source: Office of the President

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗
Leveraging Mental Health Care Through Artificial Intelligence

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗖. 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹
OVP-Research, Extension, Production, Development, and Innovation/ College of Arts and Sciences, Southern Luzon State University, Lucban, Quezon, Philippines

Published by: TPM – Testing, Psychometrics, Methodology in Applied Psychology
Indexing: Scopus

𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁
This study assessed the impact of AI-assisted mental health care on adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression. It tested the hypothesis that there is no significant effect of AI-assisted mental health care on the symptoms experienced by the selected clients. A mixed-method combined surveys, pre-test-post-test analysis, and brief interviews to collect data. A total of 97 adults experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression voluntarily signed up and availed of the AI-assisted mental health care. Google Forms questionnaires were used to assess the impact of the services, while pre-test and post-test results from GADT and BD-II served as primary data, analyzed using percentage, weighted mean, and t-test for dependent means. Findings showed that AI-assisted mental health care has a significant positive effect on the psychological well-being of adults experiencing anxiety and depression. Collaboration with government and non-government agencies is recommended for the broader implementation of AI-assisted mental health care for other individuals in need.

Access the article here: https://tinyurl.com/mwzht4ht


SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Addresses mental health care, showing that AI-assisted interventions significantly improve psychological well-being for adults with anxiety and depression.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Highlights the role of AI technology in advancing healthcare delivery.

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗
Exploring Data-Driven Learning Integration in ESL Grammar Teaching: Insights from Learners and Teachers in the Global South

𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗮
Southern Luzon State University-Tiaong Campus and Ateneo De Manila University, Tiaong, Quezon, the Philippines, and Quezon City, the Philippines

Published by: International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research
Indexing: Scopus Q3

𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁
Although Data-Driven Learning (DDL, thereafter) has demonstrated considerable pedagogical advancement since its inception in the early 1990s, its integration into ESL classrooms remains sporadic, particularly in Global South contexts. Despite its growing traction in ELT research and practice, DDL remains underutilized in Philippine secondary ESL classrooms. This study aims to address this gap by examining the efficacy and practical feasibility of DDL in teaching modal verbs to Filipino secondary learners. Employing a quasi-experimental, pretest-posttest design, two instructional groups were compared: one that followed conventional pedagogical methods and the other that utilized a DDL approach. Independent t-tests revealed significantly superior performance among learners exposed to DDL instruction, underscoring its pedagogical value. To enrich the findings, focus group discussions were conducted with five English teachers and five learner participants from the experimental group. Responses indicated generally favorable perceptions, highlighting increased learner engagement and autonomy. Nevertheless, concerns were raised regarding technological accessibility and the inadequacy of teacher training, echoing issues scarcely addressed in the current literature. Using the lens of critical realism, the study interpreted not only surface-level outcomes but also the deeper mechanisms and structural conditions that shape the success or limitations of DDL in the Philippine context. Hence, findings suggest that while DDL offers a compelling alternative to traditional methodologies, its successful implementation in the Philippine context necessitates sustained investment in teachers guided by existing structural and cultural realities. This study contributes to the expanding discourse on DDL and signals new avenues for research and instructional innovation in underrepresented educational contexts.

Access the article here: https://tinyurl.com/yyp8c3bh


SDG 4: Quality Education
Addresses improving teaching methodologies to enhance learning outcomes, learner engagement, and autonomy in ESL classrooms.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Highlights the role of innovation in education, while also pointing out infrastructure challenges like technological accessibility.

SDG 10: Reduce Inequalities
Focusing on underrepresented contexts in the Global South (Philippines), your research promotes equitable access to innovative pedagogical practices, reducing educational disparities.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Emphasizes the need for sustained investment in teacher training and collaboration among stakeholders to successfully implement DDL in local contexts.

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗟𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗
Morphometric Determinants of Dry Season Flow in Small Upstream Watersheds of Mts. Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape, Philippines

Authors:
𝗥𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗱 𝗖. 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮, Rex Victor O. Cruz, Nathaniel C. Bantayan, Canesio D. Predo, & Cristino L. Tiburan, Jr

Department of Forestry and Environmental Science, College of Agriculture, Southern Luzon State University, Lucban, Quezon, 4328, Philippines

Published by: Journal of Hydrology and Hydromechanics
Indexing: Scopus Q2 & Web of Science

𝗔𝗯𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁
Geomorphology influences hydrologic response behavior of watersheds but seasonal responses such as dry season flow are rarely given focused more so their availability, quality, and spatiotemporal distribution. This is crucial for sustaining hydrologic ecosystem services (HES). This study assessed the influence of watershed morphometry on dry season flow volume and its selected physicochemical characteristics. Spot measurements of stream flow and its dissolved oxygen (DO), electric conductivity (EC), total dissolved solids (TDS), and Salinity levels from 56 small upstream watersheds in the Mts. Banahaw – San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL) was determined. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for variable reduction of geomorphological parameters and two-stage Random Forest Regression were used to determine the drivers of dry season flow occurrence and characteristics. Results showed that small upstream watersheds can exhibit sustained dry season flow with acceptable levels of EC, TDS, and Salinity. Total stream length (Tlu), Bifurcation ratio (Rb), area, and slope were the most important variables in predicting dry season flow volume, but its model showed poor validation performance and slightly overfit (R2= 0.527, p = 0.011). Models for water quality parameters showed acceptable performance for DO, EC, Salinity, and TDS levels (R2= 0.824, 0.713, 0.623, and 0.722, respectively) with flow volume (Q2018) as the most important driver, followed by Basin relief (Bh), watershed area, and slope.
Access the article here: https://doi.org/10.2478/johh-2025-0025


SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Focuses on sustaining water availability and quality (DO, EC, TDS, salinity) during dry season flows, which directly supports access to safe water resources.

SDG 13: Climate Action
understanding geomorphology helps in climate adaptation strategies for water resource management.

SDG 15: Life on Land
Situated in a protected landscape (MBSCPL), highlighting the role of watershed morphometry in sustaining hydrologic ecosystem services essential for biodiversity and terrestrial ecosystems.

Congratulations, Ms. Agnes M. Aguilar, on your appointment as Librarian I. This milestone reflects your dedication and passion for service and learning. May this new chapter bring you growth, fulfillment, and many meaningful contributions to the academic community.

The SLSU Library Family warmly celebrates this well-deserved achievement with you. 🥳🥳

Happy Birthday to our dear University Librarian, Ms. Jane Garay!

Today, we celebrate you—not only for the role you hold, but for the heart, dedication, and kindness you bring to the library every day. Your leadership, patience, and genuine care for both staff and students make our workplace inspiring and meaningful. You have guided us with wisdom and supported us with understanding, and for that, we are truly grateful.

May this special day bring you joy, good health, and the same warmth you generously share with others. Wishing you many more years of fulfillment, success, and happiness.

Happy Birthday from your University Library family. 💖🎊🎉🥳