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EDITORIAL

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In this issue, we feature articles on applied mathematics, ecotoxicology, material

science and engineering, and biodiversity. The diversity of data and information

reflects the dynamism of the Science and Technology fields in the University.

It is noteworthy that two of the articles featured in this issue are very relevant to

current events in the country.  The article on the “Optimized Drying Parameters

of Water Hyacinths” describes the utilization of the aquatic plant that may clog

the waterways. The article on the “Notes on Common Macro Benthic Reef

Invertebrates of Tubbataha Reef Natural Park” reveals the probable  damage

brought about by the  USS Guardian and, recently, a Chinese fishing vessel that

ran aground  in the World Heritage Site.

 All the articles in this issue show that developing countries like the Philippines

practice science and technology that are significant to human endeavors.   Again,

this is a manifestation of the nationalism of our scientists and technologists.

More power to them!

          MARCO NEMESIO E. MONTAÑO, PhD

                                   Editor-in-Chief