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Manuel B. Garcia

Manuel B. GarciaManuel B. Garcia is a professor of information technology and the founding director of the Educational Innovation and Technology Hub (EdITH) at FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines. He holds a Doctor of Information Technology degree from the University of the East and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of the Philippines. His interdisciplinary research interests include topics that, individually or collectively, span the disciplines of education and information technology. He is a licensed professional teacher and a proud member of the National Research Council of the Philippines – an attached agency to the country’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST-NRCP). Dr. Garcia is the first-ever recipient of the Ramon Dimacali Award for Information Technology, conferred by the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology, and has been recognized as one of the World's Top 2% Scientists for 2023 and 2024 by Elsevier.

Publications

Global Innovations in Physical Education and Health
Global Innovations in Physical Education and Health
Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 628 pages.
Addressing the worldwide crisis of inadequate physical education (PE) programs requires immediate attention. Despite the advocacy of international organizations like UNESCO and...
Open AI and Computational Intelligence for Society 5.0
Open AI and Computational Intelligence for Society 5.0
Rajiv Pandey, Nidhi Srivastava, Rajesh Prasad, Jayashree Prasad, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 600 pages.
As technology rapidly advances, the complexity of societal challenges grows, necessitating intelligent solutions that can adapt and evolve. However, developing such solutions...
Pitfalls of AI Integration in Education: Skill Obsolescence, Misuse, and Bias
Pitfalls of AI Integration in Education: Skill Obsolescence, Misuse, and Bias
Manuel B. Garcia, Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka, Aras Bozkurt. © 2025. 574 pages.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education rapidly transforms the teaching and learning process. Recent systematic reviews have shown an increase in research...
A Systematic Literature Review of Serious Games for Physical Education: Technologies, Implementations, and Evaluations
A Systematic Literature Review of Serious Games for Physical Education: Technologies, Implementations, and Evaluations
Yunifa Miftachul Arif, Fresy Nugroho, Qurrotul Aini, Abd. Charis Fauzan, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 36 pages.
This chapter examines the potential of serious games in physical education, focusing on technology integration, implementation, and evaluation. It explores how serious games...
Mindfulness for Health and Well Being: An Innovative Physical Education Course in the University of the Philippines Diliman
Mindfulness for Health and Well Being: An Innovative Physical Education Course in the University of the Philippines Diliman
Francis Carlos B. Diaz, Iris Trinidad, Mary Janneke Agustin, Teresita P. Panganiban, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 30 pages.
The University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman College of Human Kinetics offers a Physical Education (PE) class called Mindfulness for Health and Well-being (MHW), aimed at...
Advancing Precision in Physical Education and Sports Science: A Review of Medical Imaging Methods for Assessing Body Composition
Advancing Precision in Physical Education and Sports Science: A Review of Medical Imaging Methods for Assessing Body Composition
Manuel Duarte Lobo, Sérgio Miravent Tavares, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 34 pages.
This chapter provides an overview of the current state of medical imaging methods in body composition analysis. It advocates a holistic approach that combines the strengths of...
Determinants of Teachers' Intentions to Integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Into Physical Education and Health Curricula
Determinants of Teachers' Intentions to Integrate Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) Into Physical Education and Health Curricula
Dharel P. Acut, Joseph T. Lobo, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 34 pages.
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is essential for promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship among students. However, the intent of Filipino teachers to...
Understanding Student Engagement in AI-Powered Online Learning Platforms: A Narrative Review of Key Theories and Models
Understanding Student Engagement in AI-Powered Online Learning Platforms: A Narrative Review of Key Theories and Models
Manuel B. Garcia, Chai Lee Goi, Kate Shively, Damian Maher, Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka, Ari Happonen, Aras Bozkurt, Robertas Damaševičius. © 2025. 30 pages.
Online learning has become fundamental to modern academic and professional development. Amidst its widespread adoption, there is increasing integration of artificial intelligence...
Technology-Enhanced Learning in Health Professions Education: Current Trends and Applications
Technology-Enhanced Learning in Health Professions Education: Current Trends and Applications
Manuel B. Garcia, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida, Yunifa Miftachul Arif, John Paul P. Miranda, Diana P. Tavares, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Raquel Simões de Almeida, Mildred López. © 2025. 34 pages.
Technology-enhanced learning (TEL) has revolutionized the way students learn. In health professions education, TEL is particularly impactful as it ensures that future healthcare...
Rethinking Educational Assessment in the Age of Generative AI: Actionable Strategies to Mitigate Academic Dishonesty
Rethinking Educational Assessment in the Age of Generative AI: Actionable Strategies to Mitigate Academic Dishonesty
Manuel B. Garcia, Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka, Ramazan Yılmaz, Ahmed Hosny Saleh Metwally, Dharel P. Acut, Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong, Fatih Erdoğdu, Chorng Yuan Fung, Aras Bozkurt. © 2025. 24 pages.
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into educational contexts, they present new challenges to traditional assessment methods. A particularly pressing...
AI Shaming Among Teacher Education Students: A Reflection on Acceptance and Identity in the Age of Generative Tools
AI Shaming Among Teacher Education Students: A Reflection on Acceptance and Identity in the Age of Generative Tools
Dharel P. Acut, Eliza V. Gamusa, Johannes Pernaa, Chokchai Yuenyong, Anabelle T. Pantaleon, Raymond C. Espina, Mary Jane C. Sim, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 26 pages.
As generative AI tools become increasingly integrated into educational practice, its use among pre-service teachers is often accompanied by hesitation and discomfort. This...
Equipping the Next Generation of Technicians: Navigating School Infrastructure and Technical Knowledge in the Age of AI Integration
Equipping the Next Generation of Technicians: Navigating School Infrastructure and Technical Knowledge in the Age of AI Integration
Larry C. Gantalao, Jeffrey G. Dela Calzada, Dennis L. Capuyan, Bernabe C. Lumantas, Dharel P. Acut, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 24 pages.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the demands of the global workforce, technical education must evolve to meet these emerging challenges. This chapter...
Safeguarding Educational Innovations Amid AI Disruptions: A Reassessment of Patenting for Sustained Intellectual Property Protection
Safeguarding Educational Innovations Amid AI Disruptions: A Reassessment of Patenting for Sustained Intellectual Property Protection
Jivulter C. Mangubat, Milcah R. Mangubat, Timoteo Bernardo L. Uy, Dharel P. Acut, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 22 pages.
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, protecting the intellectual property (IP) of educational innovations has become more critical than ever. This chapter...
Navigating the Use of AI in Engineering Education Through a Systematic Review of Technology, Regulations, and Challenges
Navigating the Use of AI in Engineering Education Through a Systematic Review of Technology, Regulations, and Challenges
Novrindah Alvi Hasanah, Miladina Rizka Aziza, Allin Junikhah, Yunifa Miftachul Arif, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2025. 28 pages.
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into engineering education has emerged as a transformative force, offering innovative tools to enhance teaching, learning, and...
Teaching Medicine With Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI): A Review of Practices, Pitfalls, and Possibilities in Medical Education
Teaching Medicine With Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI): A Review of Practices, Pitfalls, and Possibilities in Medical Education
Manuel B. Garcia, Raquel Simões de Almeida, Dharel P. Acut, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida, Precious S. Garcia, Eleonora Stefani. © 2025. 34 pages.
Once confined to science fiction and speculative futures, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has swiftly entered the lecture halls of modern medical education. Despite...
Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
Manuel B. Garcia, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida. © 2024. 462 pages.
Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice unveils a transformative revolution brought about by emerging technologies, setting the stage for a paradigmatic...
Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation
Transformative Approaches to Patient Literacy and Healthcare Innovation
Manuel B. Garcia, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida. © 2024. 393 pages.
The disconnect between technology and traditional practices poses a significant challenge. Many healthcare professionals and individuals struggle to navigate the influx of...
Technoethical Considerations for Advancing Health Literacy and Medical Practice: A Posthumanist Framework in the Age of Healthcare 5.0
Technoethical Considerations for Advancing Health Literacy and Medical Practice: A Posthumanist Framework in the Age of Healthcare 5.0
Manuel B. Garcia, Precious S. Garcia, Renato R. Maaliw, Pitz Gerald Gonzales Lagrazon, Yunifa Miftachul Arif, Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong, Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef, Chockalingam Aravind Vaithilingam. © 2024. 19 pages.
The integration of cutting-edge technologies into health literacy and medical practice presents unprecedented opportunities and ethical challenges. This chapter delves into the...
Effective Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: Practical Tips and Actionable Insights
Effective Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education: Practical Tips and Actionable Insights
Manuel B. Garcia, Yunifa Miftachul Arif, Zuheir N. Khlaif, Meina Zhu, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida, Raquel Simões de Almeida, Ken Masters. © 2024. 19 pages.
With the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) applications in medical practices, the integration of AI technologies into medical education has garnered...
A Systematic Review of Serious Games for Health Education: Technology, Challenges, and Future Directions
A Systematic Review of Serious Games for Health Education: Technology, Challenges, and Future Directions
Yunifa Miftachul Arif, Nisa Ayunda, Norizan Mat Diah, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2024. 26 pages.
Serious games offer an innovative blend of entertainment and learning in medical education. This chapter examines the technological underpinnings, challenges, and potential...
Long-Term Pandemic Management and the Need to Invest in Digital Transformation: A Resilience Theory Perspective
Long-Term Pandemic Management and the Need to Invest in Digital Transformation: A Resilience Theory Perspective
Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong, Martin Wiredu Agyekum, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2024. 19 pages.
Assessing the preparedness of Ghana's health sector is a crucial task that requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach. Ghana's health sector faces many...
Handbook of Research on Instructional Technologies in Health Education and Allied Disciplines
Handbook of Research on Instructional Technologies in Health Education and Allied Disciplines
Manuel B. Garcia, Mildred Vanessa Lopez Cabrera, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida. © 2023. 439 pages.
Instructional technologies used to be optional and supplemental pedagogical tools until the global health crisis of 2020 compelled education systems to rely on digital devices...
Teaching Physical Fitness and Exercise Using Computer-Assisted Instruction: A School-Based Public Health Intervention
Teaching Physical Fitness and Exercise Using Computer-Assisted Instruction: A School-Based Public Health Intervention
Manuel B. Garcia, Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef, Rui Pedro Pereira de Almeida, Yunifa Miftachul Arif, Ari Happonen, Wendy Barber. © 2023. 19 pages.
Empirical evidence has demonstrated the benefits of physical activity in preventing chronic diseases and premature death. Unfortunately, there is a global trend of insufficient...
Intelligent Tutoring System as an Instructional Technology in Learning Basic Nutrition Concepts: An Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Study
Intelligent Tutoring System as an Instructional Technology in Learning Basic Nutrition Concepts: An Exploratory Sequential Mixed Methods Study
Manuel B. Garcia, Precious S. Garcia. © 2023. 20 pages.
Children often make unhealthy food choices because they lack nutrition knowledge. This chapter consequently assessed the potential employment of a nutrition intelligent tutoring...
What Do Students Think of Mobile Chemistry Games?: Implications for Developing Mobile Learning Games in Chemistry Education
What Do Students Think of Mobile Chemistry Games?: Implications for Developing Mobile Learning Games in Chemistry Education
Manuel B. Garcia, Rodell C. Barrientos. © 2023. 25 pages.
The impact of digital games on chemistry education has received less attention compared to other scientific fields. This research gap resulted in a limited understanding of how...
Socioeconomic Inclusion During an Era of Online Education
Socioeconomic Inclusion During an Era of Online Education
Manuel B. Garcia. © 2022. 314 pages.
The unwelcomed arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequities and inequalities in accessing educational opportunities among different social groups. Abruptly, the...
Gamification of E-Learning in African Universities: Identifying Adoption Factors Through Task-Technology Fit and Technology Acceptance Model
Gamification of E-Learning in African Universities: Identifying Adoption Factors Through Task-Technology Fit and Technology Acceptance Model
Abdulsalam Salihu Mustafa, Gamal Abdulnaser Alkawsi, Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong, Vanye Zira Vanduhe, Manuel B. Garcia, Yahia Baashar. © 2022. 24 pages.
Gamification in education is a strategy of motivating and engaging students by integrating game design features into the instructional process. Although there is a growing body...
Promoting Social Relationships Using a Couch Cooperative Video Game: An Empirical Experiment With Unacquainted Players
Promoting Social Relationships Using a Couch Cooperative Video Game: An Empirical Experiment With Unacquainted Players
Manuel B. Garcia, Vanessa Mae A. Rull, Shirley Sean James D. Gunawardana, Dylan Joshua M. Bias, Roseanne Catherine C. Chua, Jairus Ezekiel C. Cruz, Ma.Corazon Fernando Raguro, Maria Rona Lobo Perez. © 2022. 18 pages.
Social relationships are a fundamental aspect of human existence. Unsurprisingly, policymakers are incessantly devising strategies that accentuate the benefits of social...
Development of a Socioeconomic Inclusive Assessment Framework for Online Learning in Higher Education
Development of a Socioeconomic Inclusive Assessment Framework for Online Learning in Higher Education
Chorng Yuan Fung, Sueh Ing Su, Esther John Perry, Manuel B. Garcia. © 2022. 24 pages.
Higher education institutions worldwide were compelled to deliver their courses online due to mobility restrictions and lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sudden shift...