Advancing food research through NICER laboratory
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The Department of Science and Technology launches its Niche Centers in the Region or NICER in Functional Food called Kasanggang NICER in Functional Food Excellence (KNIF2E) Laboratory recently, marking a step forward for functional food research and development (R&D) in Western Visayas.
The DOST in cooperation with the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) and the University of San Agustin (USA) in Iloilo City demonstrated its strong commitment to using local agricultural resources to help advance health and nutrition priorities. The KNIF2E Laboratory aims to advance functional food R&D derived from sugarcane, legumes, lagundi, and cacao. The facility is set to conduct research to develop health-centered food products from the abundant crops in the Western Visayas Region.
DOST partners with Irradiation Solutions Inc. to advance radiation processing in the country
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The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) inked a Memorandum of Understanding with Irradiation Solutions Inc, (ISI E-BEAM) on December 2, 2024, solidifying their partnership to advance radiation processing in the Philippines. The agreement marks a significant step toward stepping up electron beam (E-beam) technology for research, development, and innovation in the country.
DOST moves for a culture of responsible time management through 'Oras Pinas'
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As the New Year approaches, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) once again emphasizes the importance of responsible time management for personal and national growth through the Oras Pinas, the National Time Consciousness Week.
Focusing on this year's theme, Oras Pinas: Tara Na! Kilos Na! This campaign calls on Filipinos to take decisive action towards personal and collective growth by reflecting and observing effective ways on time management, which could lead to empowered communities, enhanced productivity, and a secured future.
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Researchers eye more partners to test hand-writing tool research
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Local researchers have developed a handwriting assessment tool, are looking to get more partners to conduct more tests across the country.
The Intelligent Stroke Utilization, Learning, Assessment, and Testing (iSULAT) is an intelligent pen that provides a practical solution for assessing children’s handwriting to provide objective evaluation based on the most common handwriting tools, such as tests of Visual-motor skills, Minnesota handwriting assessment, and an evaluation tool for children’s handwriting.
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