UST tallied a 39.8-42.5 score and secured its place in the 251-300 bracket. Moreover, it scored 54.7 in input, 66.7 in process, and 29.7 in the output metrics. 

THE Interdisciplinary Science Ranking based their assessment in 11 metrics grouped under three pillars: inputs (19%), process (16%) and outputs (65%). 

Under the inputs metric, schools’ interdisciplinary science research funding (8%) and industry funding (11%) are measured. The measure of success (4%), physical facilities (4%), administrative support (4%), and promotion success (4%) make up the process criterion. 

The outputs pillar evaluated the quantity of interdisciplinary science research publications (10%), its proportion among all publications (5%), utility outside the discipline (5%), publication quality (20%), and reputation (20%).

Within the University are research centers that allow interdisciplinary collaborations across the research interest groups, especially those targeting concerns laid down in agenda such as the Sustainable Development Goals.

The full results of the 2025 rankings can be viewed here:

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In a message to the Thomasian community, Dones called on Thomasians to “be driven by a passion to serve others as a gift from God,” to whom he dedicates the victory, along with his family. As a lifelong member of a Dominican academic community, Dones shares the importance of prayer and “offering every action as a form of worship.” Dones said: “We are called to perform our duties with love, thank those who support us, forgive those who have wronged us, and see every task as an opportunity to thank and praise God.”

Dones was nominated by the accredited professional organization, the Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA), which vetted nominees based on qualifications, professional activities, character, and most importantly, contributions to the profession. Dones’s nomination by PPTA emanated from the nominations of CHRMS academic researchers Asst. Prof. Lyle Patrick D. Tangcuangco and Inst. Mark Angel B. Serra.

Dones is a research fellow at St. Luke’s Medical Center and is involved in two projects funded by the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). His various research projects address issues such as hospitalized COVID-19 patient outcomes, hepatocellular carcinoma risks, hypertensive urgency and emergency, and the delivery of blended teaching in health science programs.

Also an innovator, he is the Chief Executive Officer of PainFree Management and Consulting, Inc., which is a grant awardee of the DOST-PCHRD and an incubatee of UST’s own TOMASInno Center, the in-house technology business incubator.

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Borne out of a Department of Science and Technology (DOST) research grant, the said laboratory is built to ramp up research with state-of-the-art modern equipment and field rooms, as well as to assess the condition of the athletes, aid them in recovery after injury, and keep track of their performance.

RCHS Supervisor Prof. Consuelo G. Suarez, MD, PhD, FPARM proudly shared that the laboratory is the first of its kind in the country. Moreover, Suarez envisioned the laboratory to be a niche of research innovations where they can forge ties with researchers from various walks of life to gain a multitude of inputs, and then serve as a venue for seminars and workshops to empower medical and paramedical personnel, athletes, coaches, and educators alike.

Meanwhile, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation Rev. fr. Jannel N. Abogado, O.P., DThPatSc emphasized that the UST research centers are guided by the anecdote that “science must be felt by people”, with the aim to give light to others. “We want research projects and our research programs to have an effect in the lives of people and the community […] we do so because this is our job, this is our role, this is our mission,” fr. Abogado said. “We constructed this laboratory because we know that the works and the technologies that will come out to this will be beneficial to people,” he added.

For Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Dean Assoc. Prof. Ma. Lourdes D. Maglinao, MD, the new facility aims to be the niche of groundbreaking research works that are envisioned to change people’s lives. “This center represents a symphony of expertise, a collaboration between the healers who mend and the coaches who push us to soar,” Dean Maglinao said.

The academic units that are primarily involved in running the laboratory are the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Engineering, and the College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

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At CHRMS, we believe in the importance of using systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines to inform decision-making in the healthcare industry. EBP is a crucial part of our work, as it lets us use research evidence to inform healthcare decisions and improve patient outcomes. We aim to put plans into practice for the successful delivery and evaluation of EBP-based interventions. We seek to integrate EBP into healthcare policies and public health settings.

The JBI supports the CHRMS-JBI Affiliated Group through trainings and collaborations, strengthening our ability to promote EBP in the Philippines. Professor Valentin C. Dones III, PhD serves as the Director of the CHRMS-JBI Affiliated Group, while Mr. Mark Angel B. Serra, MOH is the Deputy Director. The team will advance the field of healthcare through research and consultation services.

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The study recruited forty male recreational basketball players with (+) tight hamstrings and separated them into control and experimental groups. The study found that the M2T blade was “a useful adjunct in physical therapy intervention in providing short-term improvement in hamstring flexibility” and recommended further studies to establish the long-term effects of the blade.

Rimando is a faculty member of the Department of Physical Therapy of the College of Rehabilitation Sciences, while Hernandez pursued a Master of Science in Physical Therapy degree from the Graduate School.

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The researches presented focused on various methodologies and concepts in Physical Therapy that were reviewed and tested on communities, particularly for the present situation. UST-led research proposals focused mainly on checking on various methodologies and their scientific soundness despite the situation whereas SLC-led researches explained a thoroughly investigated therapeutic method through a finished research experiment.

The presentations kicked off with a research proposal entitled “A Systematic Review on Online Well-being Interventions for the Physical and Mental Well-being of University Health-Allied Students” by Mikaela Azul, Mariah Edrianca Dalusong, John Edward Dela Cruz, Ma. Kelley Mangalili, Edric Ngo, Valerie Valerio, and Niels Viacrucis, who were led by Terence Buico. This was followed by another proposal entitled the “Effectiveness of Exergaming in Improving Well-being of Older Adults Living in Institutionalized Centers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Study” presented by Raj Bardonido, Janelle Catral, Stacey Evangelista, Arvin Labao, Kristine Ramos, Matthew Sabatin, and Keren Tuale led by Kian Marcelo. After both presentations, an open forum was provided for questions asked by participating CRS and SLC students and faculty.

These were followed by the research presentation by SLC entitled “Sustained Effect of Self-Static Pectoralis Minor Stretching on Muscle Length in Individuals with Pectoralis Minor Tightness,” presented by Chanunchida Thaichaitum, Patthiya Jueboon, Ponchita Makradee. Another open forum was provided for questions and answers from both SLC and CRS participants.

The fourth presentation, entitled “Assessing Readiness towards Telerehabilitation  Among Older Adults with Hypertension In a Rural Community in Laguna, Philippines: a Cross-sectional Study,” was led by Yalena Bergonio and fellow members Michelle Sy, Carlos Crespo, Hannah Lim, Lorenzo Mallari, Crissy Santos, Fernando Sto. Domingo, and Shermarie Zabarte. The presentations concluded with the proposal entitled “Experiences and Perceptions of Filipino Physical Therapists about Rehabilitation Practices and Services during the “New Normal”: A Phenomenological Study,” presented by Roselle Bautista, Alliah Davalos, Juan Dizon, Yvette Marquez, Josua Olaya, Ivianna Ronquillo, and Epifania Velez, who were led by Erico Nuguid.

These researches would not have been possible without the guidance of the research advisers, Donald Manlapaz, PhD, PTRP, Catherine Escuadra, MHPEd, PTRP,��Archelle Jane C. Callejo-Tiuseco, MPH, PTRP, PT, Christian Rey D. Rimando, MSPT, PTRP, Ken Erbvin R. Sosa, MOH, PTRP, PT, Jordan Barbra P. Nava, MSPT, PTRP and Christopher G. Cruz, MSPT, PTRP of UST. Meanwhile, SLC students were mentored by Varavee Temprom, MSc, PT and Kornkamon Cheawthamai, MSc, PT.

Prior to the event, participants were welcomed with an ad from “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” where various landmarks and Philippine cultural displays were shown. As UST hosted this first part of the series, students were given a quick virtual tour of the campus. This provided SLC students with a glance at the facilities and program offers of the university, as well as provided Thomasian students and advisers a quick trip down memory lane as they have yet to visit again the halls and walls of the campus.

The second part of the series, to be hosted by St. Louis College – Thailand, will be held before the end of April.

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The plenary webinar will feature UST Department of Biological Sciences Visiting Professor fr. Nicanor Austriaco, O.P., PhD, SThD, who will talk about the academic research during the time of the pandemic.

This online event is made possible by Office of the Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation, the Center for Theology, Religious Studies and Ethics (CTRSE), Center for Health Research and Movement Science (CHRMS), Research Center for the Health Sciences (RCHS), Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences (RCNAS), Research Center for Culture, Arts and Humanities (RCCAH), Research Center for Social Sciences and Education (RCSSED), Innovation and Technology Support Office (ITSO), and UST TOMASinno Center.

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Intending to delve into the difference between the likelihood of falls between older adults with mild cognitive impairment and those without, the study recruited 230 community-dwelling Manila senior citizens who were subjected to a battery of tests, including the Physiological Profile Assessment (to examine physiological fall risk), Timed-Up and Go Test (to assess dynamic balance and functional mobility), and the 10-Meter Walk Test (to measure gait speed).

The study confirmed that those with mild cognitive impairment were at higher risk of falls based on physiological profile compared to those without.

Lipardo is a researcher of the and is a faculty council member of the .

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The scientific program showcased the global perspectives and the best in physical therapy research, education and practice in over 170 sessions. Lipardo presented his paper titled, “Effect of Physical and Cognitive Training on Falls and Fall-related Factors in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment” in one of the platform presentation sessions.  His presentation was well received by delegates from different WCPT member countries. 

Escuadra was a speaker for an Indaba, a peer sharing and exchanges session in the congress, on managing a scientific journal. This was attended by journal editors and researchers. 

Rimando served as one of the congress volunteers assisting the organizing committee in the different simultaneous sessions. 

The three of them also served either as an abstract reviewer or poster and paper presentation judges. With the slogan “Where the world of physical therapy meets,” WCPT Congress is considered the leading and largest global meeting of physical therapists across the globe. More than 4,300 delegates from all continents of the world gathered in this biennial event.

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The faculty presenters for the forum included the following: (1) Ms. Stephanie Ann Balid-Attwell, MA ClinPsych, PhD (Cand) for her research entitled, “Crossing borders, transcending cultural differences: Development of the Philippine implementation model for chronic pain management program; (2) Ms. Paulin Grace Morato – Espino, MA SpEd, PhD (Cand) for her research, “Teachers as therapeutic agents after Typhoon Haiyan: The effects of play therapy on trauma symptoms and child behavior”; and (3) Ms. Jordan P. Nava, PTRP, MSPT (Cand) for the research, “Assessment tool development for a research-based community based rehabilitation program in Naga City.”

The forum highlighted faculty research presentations that aimed to provide new knowledge in the rehabilitation science professions, with focus on methods of research which may be used by other faculty and student researchers. The activity was part of the 2017 Research Fortnight organized by the .

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