Philippine E-Journals 
vol. 1, no. 1 (2013)
Optima
Description
Optima is a strategic forum for research findings on any facet of medical laboratory science and nursing, featuring scholarly works of MLS and Nursing research students and faculty. Published annually, the journal aims to contribute more knowledge about, hence better understanding of the various subjects investigated, and immortalize them in copyrighted print and online media. The breadth of featured research makes the journal an important resource for allied health and medical students, even professional researchers in the field.
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Editorial Board
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Editorial Note
Articles
LATUNDAN BANANA MUSA SAPIENTUM AS NUTRIENT SOURCE IN MICROBIAL CULTURE MEDIA
Mary Jane G. Barluado | Lhinnie Pearl Ago | Leslie Baquiran | Iris Insoy | Gharen Bano
ANTICOAGULANT ACTIVITY OF HORSERADISH MORINGA OLEIFERA AND OREGANO COLEUS AROMATICUS LEAF EXTRACTS AND KAMIAS AVERRHOA BILIMBI FRUIT JUICE ON HUMAN BLOOD SAMPLES
Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Ma. Lydia S Sarpong | Julidette B. Sapilan | Angelie M. Dagoc
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF OIL-DEGRADING AND LEAD-BIOACCUMULATING BACTERIA AND THEIR DEGREE OF DEGRADATION/BIOACCUMULATION IN COACO HARBOR, SASA, DAVAO CITY
Mary Jane G. Barluado | Vill Patrick M. De Leon | Rae Kristine E. Desabelle | May Amor C. Gadayan | Anthony B. Pascasio | Elisa B. Bacus
BLOOD MERCURY LEVEL OF EMPLOYEES FROM SELECTED SMALL-SCALE MINING INDUSTRIES IN MACO, COMVAL PROVINCE
Annabelle A. Ribo | Dency Mae V. Racacho | Gilroy S. Rosalinda | Jhuana Mae S. Libumfacil | Vanessa Jan O. Barrete
ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF MANGIFERA INDICA (CARABAO MANGO) FRUIT AND SEED EXTRACT
Ace Ronald C. Sarabia | Christylene Mae Acanto | Christine Elizalde | Ellen Mae Merosa
A CORRELATION STUDY ON THE HYGIENIC PRACTICES AND PARASITIC INFECTION TO THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE STUDENTS IN WAAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, BUHANGIN, DAVAO CITY
Cynthia Dayoan | Regine Basoc | Hanna Lousie Deomampo | Kriza Karla Espargoza | Monique Montante
CLASSICAL MUSIC: A THERAPY FOR REDUCING STRESS DURING LATENT PHASE OF LABOR AMONG PRIMIGRAVIDA WOMEN
Charity Leene S. Gaspar | Mary Grace M. Danis | Mary Jane L. Dellosa | Bismark L. Leguin | Mary Louizel R. Galdo | Lester John B. Macadangdang | Guia Murrie S. Patindol
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF NORMAL SALINE SOLUTION WTIH SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE VERSUS HYDROGEN PEROXIDE AS A DIABETIC FOOT WOUND CLEANSER
Iriss Ann F. Ampang | Rodolfo M. Cabrales | Amerah M. Cabuntalan | Marinell E. Corbita | Oswald M. Lasaca | Mon Juleous C. Medidas | Ariane B. Omas-as | Rea Therese B. Viduya
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF KANTUTAY LANTANA CAMARA L. CRUDE LEAF EXTRACT
Florence B. Alzate | Angeli M. Almarez | Ivanhoe B. Deano | Hanan M. Husain | Samira A. Sabiwang
ISOLATION OF HELMINTH EGGS USING GASOLINE AS ETHER SUBSTITUTE IN FORMALIN-ETHER CONCENTRATION TECHNIQUE
Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Erylle P. Cadiente | Rhubilyn L. Landero | Rhea F. Suberon | Maria Rheena Flor C. Zamora
PREVALENCE OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION AMONG FEMALE COMMERCIAL SEX WORKERS IN BOULEVARD TRADING, DAVAO CITY
Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Siv Milliscent E. Balbas | Rigil-Kent Joseph F. Batistil | Keziah Amor D. Salcedo | Jett Hastle J. Solitana
ISOLATION AND DETERMINATION OF BACTERIAL LOAD IN RANDOMLY SELECTED RESTROOMS IN RESTAURANT BARS AT PRIME SQUARE, F. TORRES STREET, DAVAO CITY
Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Fremae Joy D. Allado | Russefe M. Catedrilla | Leslie L. Golingan | Benjo Romil B. Nono | Mary Doll L. Valente
ISOLATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF NOSOCOMIAL INFECTION – CAUSING BACTERIA IN DELIVERY ROOM SETTINGS: IMPACT TO QUALITY OF CARE TO MOTHERS AND NEWBORNS
Charity Leene S. Gaspar | Alyanna Ariene Marie Asperga | Mary Joy Ramos | Jother Mosquera | Mary Antoinette Pagatpatan | Stephanie Odin | Zandra Mae Talinting | Tatalien Wahab
THE GEOPHYSICAL PROFILE, SANITARY PRACTICES AND PREVELANCE OF HOOKWORM SPECIES, SCHISTOMAJAPONICUM AMONG M’LANG NORTH COTABATO FARMERS
Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Hanna Laureen F. Deomampo | Izobelle Primrose A. Guarra | Jayson C. Pasaol | Sharon Tuberon
COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ALCOHOL-BASED AND ALCOHOL-FREE HAND SANITIZERS BY MICROBIAL LOAD DETERMINATION AND IDENTIFICATION
Marx P. Catalan | Glenn H. Albaracin | Suzaine E. Espiritouso | Vioctoriano Jr. A. Lindio | Kristal Karen A. Parantar | Maria Arjane P. Patis
PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING AND IN-VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL EVALUATION OF PERSEA AMERICANA (AVOCADO) CRUDE PEEL EXTRACT
Rvin John T. Servillon | Mary Claire C. Dingal | Marvielyn C. Lusica | Maria Kristina A. Yamson | Mark John B. Balonebro | Florence B. Alzate
MICROBIAL LOAD AND MUTAGENICITY SCREENING OF TOP THREE SELLING FOOD SUPPLEMENTS IN DAVAO CITY
Judee N. Nogodula | Kevin Bryan R. Fajardo | Jason S. Gaang | Aaron Nathaniel D. Lindo | Muhaymin E. Datu-Al | Darl Regine B. Nermal
ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY OF COCKROACH HEMOLYMPH ASPIRATE AGAINST METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
Avee Joy B. Dayaganon | Miralyn Madel I. Abapo | Carla Mae B. Egang | Ma. Lorenz Jane C. Padisio | Erma O. Salguero | Avon Mae R. Sedantes
ANXIETY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH GLUCOSE LEVEL AMONG THIRD YEAR MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, DAVAO CITY
Ace A. Sarabia | Nelyn Mae T. Cadotdot | Hannah Janine C. Daday | Leah Kiara P. Dagatan | Donna C. Sardeñola