Accepted Articles

These are manuscripts that have been provisionally accepted for publication after peer review and editorial assessment.

 Agriculture and Food Science

(1) Preparation of Bottled Ready-To-Serve Lanzones Beverage: Characterization, Storage Stability, and Consumer Acceptance

Lily Angeline C. Nabong1, Rovi Gem V. Gayagas1, Marbie A. Entero1, Jackie Lou J. Tagubase1,

1Department of Food Science and Chemistry, College of Science and Mathematics, University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao City, Region XI, 8000 Philippines

Submission: 2025-11-09 | Revision: 2026-03-10 | Acceptance: 2026-03-24

(2) Effects of Seed Priming and Stratification on Germination, Early Growth, and Biomass Accumulation in Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)

Lalyn A. Mejorada1, Kharen C. Cabanday1,  Apolinario B. Gonzaga Jr. 1, Nelda R. Gonzaga1

1 College of Agriculture, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines Claveria, Misamis Oriental, 9004, Philippines

Submission: 2025-12-21 | Revision: 2026-03-12 | Acceptance: 2026-03-24

(3) Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil of Vacuum-Fried Jackfruit (Artocarpus Heterophyllus Lam.) Pulp Processing Using Cruzesterefication Process

Merry Loraine T. Montajes1, Nilo L. Leorna2, Michaela Zarate1, Daniel Leslie S. Tan3, Julious B. Cerna4

1 Renewable Energy Research Center, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte.

2 Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte.

3 Philippines Rootcrop Research and Training Center, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte. 

4 Department of Food Science and Technology, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte. 

Submission: 2025-10-11 | Revision: 2026-03-12 | Acceptance: 2026-04-29

Natural Resource Management

(4) Baseline Investigation of Water Quality and Fish Community in Lake Bito, MacArthur, Leyte, Philippines

Kit Felian C. Tenio1, Loucel E. Cui 2, Jessica D. Villanueva-Peyraube 2, Maria Vivian C. Camacho3

1Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Science, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A, Philippines

2School of Environmental Science and Management, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

3Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines

Submission: 2025-12-02 | Revision: 2026-03-25 | Acceptance: 2026-03-27

(5) Carbon Stock Assessment of Woody Vegetation Across Riparian Sections of the Ulot River, Samar Island, Philippines

John Ryan L. Navidad1,2*, Anne Frances V. Buhay1, Ma. Regina B. Altamirano3, Maria Celeste N. Banaticla-Hilario1, Inocencio E. Buot Jr.1

1Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031, Philippines

2Department of Science and Technology–Science Education Institute, Bicutan, Taguig City 1631, Philippines

3Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo 5023, Philippines

Submission: 2025-01-26 | Revision: 2026-05-17 | Acceptance: 2026-05-29

Veterinary Science

(6) Care and Management Practices of Philippine Domestic Cats (Puspins): Insights from Local Households of Baybay City, Leyte, Philippines

Clariza P. Dano1, Shiela R. Rabe1, Agnes M. Taveros1, Ana Marquiza M. Quilicot1

1Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A, Philippines

Submission: 2025-12-07 | Revision: 2026-03-27 | Acceptance: 2026-03-29

(7) K-Modes Cluster Analysis of Risk Factors Associated with Dog and Cat Bites in Northern Mindanao, Philippines

Joel Jabagat 1, Laurence Marse B. Dagaraga 1*, and Reymark P. Malinda2

1Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

2Department of Development Communication, Bukidnon State University, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, Philippines

Submission: 2025-09-29 | Revision: 2026-03-28 | Acceptance: 2026-03-29

(8) Clinical and Epidemiological Profile of Serologically-Confirmed Canine Leptospirosis Cases in Cebu, Philippines (2020-2024)

Adrian P. Ybañez1,2, Natasha N. Enardecido2, Shane Marie G. Ochea2, Luigi Carl T. Rio2, Rochelle Haidee D. Ybañez2,3, Luis Guillermo P. Zialcita4, Maryneth P. Barrios5, Harvie P. Portugaliza6, Gianne Eduard L. Ulanday7,8,

1College of Veterinary Medicine at Barili Campus and 2Institute for Molecular Genetics, Parasitology, and Vector-borne Diseases at Main Campus, Cebu Technological University, Cor. M. J. Cuenco Ave. and R. Palma St., Cebu City 6000, Philippines

3PhilVets Veterinary Products Trading, No. 1203 Tres De Abril, Punta Princesa, Cebu City 6000, Philippines

4Animal Wellness Veterinary Hospital, Banilad, Cebu City 6000, Philippines

5College of Veterinary Medicine, Capiz State University (CapSU) – Dumarao Campus, Codingle, Dumarao, Capiz 5812, Philippines

6Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Visayas State University (VSU), Visca, Baybay City 6521-A, Leyte

7National Training Center for Biosafety and Biosecurity, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila

8Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila

9Biosafety and Environment Section, Research and Development Division, Philippine Carabao Center National Headquarters and Gene Pool, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija 3119, Philippines

Submission: 2025-12-10 | Revision: 2026-03-21 | Acceptance: 2026-03-29

(9) Dog and cat owners' perception of tick and flea preventives and their compliance in Cebu, Philippines

Adrian P. Ybañez1,2, Diane P. Artiaga1, Harelyn G. Tolero1, Ruby Ann R. Munalem1, Rochelle Haidee D. Ybañez1,3, Gianne Eduard L. Ulanday4,5, Harvie P. Portugaliza6, Flori Ann M. Buiser7

1College of Veterinary Medicine at Barili Campus and 2Institute for Molecular Genetics, Parasitology, and Vector-borne Diseases at Main Campus, Cebu Technological University, Cor. M. J. Cuenco Ave. and R. Palma St., Cebu City 6000, Philippines

3PhilVets Veterinary Products Trading, No. 1203 Tres De Abril, Punta Princesa, Cebu City 6000, Philippines

4National Training Center for Biosafety and Biosecurity, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila

5Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila

6Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Visayas State University, Visca, Baybay City, Leyte, 6521-A, Philippines

7MSD Animal Health (Phils.), Inc., Bel-Air, City of Makati, Philippines

Submission: 2025-12-03 | Revision: 2026-03-24 | Acceptance: 2026-04-29