Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research

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Authors: Randy Joy Magno Ventayen

In Southeast Asia, Philippine is one of the disaster-prone countries which was hit by typhoon Lawin (international name: Haima), and Karen (international name “Sarika”) last October 2016, the two typhoon swere named as one of the strongest typhoons that hit the country and the region 1. On some numbers of tweets in social media, there are local languages posted by the local users such as Pangasinan in the Philippines. The study will be sought to answer on how to download twitter data from a specific disaster duration in the region, how to extract and identify multilingual disaster-related tweets and finally how to classify disaster and non-disaster tweets in the local language. The study of classification and extraction of disaster and emergency-related tweets is important is interesting study because the life of a person which speaks a very rare dialect is important as the same as the person speaking a major language. Based on the findings, translation of selected typhoon-related words helps to filter the multilingual tweets and classified the tweets using Naïve Bayes algorithm.

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Authors: Sally A. Jarin

This study was conducted to determine the socio-economic status of the fishermen along the river tributaries of Dagupan City and to study the environment problems affecting the fishermen along the river tributaries of Dagupan City. This study used a mixed method research design and utilized a survey questionnaire to gather response from 60 fishers selected through proportionate sampling. The fishermen along the tributaries of Dagupan City are mostly male, young adult with family of their own, attended primary education, and belong to big family size. All respondents owned houses made only of light materials. Shrimps and crabs were the most frequently caught species now compared to many small pelagic fishes before, when there were no aquaculture structures like fish pens and cages. Fishermen were limited to the ownership of passive fishing gears like gill nets, skylab, skyblue, and liftnet. Fishpen or cage structures were owned by big businessmen while the fishers served only as caretakers. The respondents are worried on the decrease of fish catch. It is recommended that the government of the City of Dagupan should continue its program in demolishing pen and cage structures to free the rivers from pollution of feed inputs. Management and economic measures should be considered in order to gain significant effect on income of the fishermen. In designing management systems which have income improvement as a goal, appropriate implementation, monitoring and evaluation initiatives should be conducted and taken cared of for sustainable income improvement of farmers in the community of Dagupan and, perhaps, wealth distribution.

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Authors: Paolo Miguel M. Vicerra1 , Joana Mae G. Salvador2 , Yedha May V. Capili3

Effects of disasters on population are crucial under global climate change. One area that is usually gravely affected by disasters in the Philippines is Marikina City, a fluvial area situated above a major fault line with a high number of residents to be affected. The local government engages residents with regular information dissemination and trainings based on national guidelines, focusing on programs for students. This study aims to appraise such program on university students regarding self-perceived knowledge of disaster preparedness, confidence on actual preparedness, and engaging performing knowledge to action. A survey implemented in this study is adapted from instrument used in studies of crisis preparation assessment and preparedness. Involved in the survey are 133 students of a public university in Marikina City. Ordered logit regression is used to test if there are differences between responses to the items. Subsequently, ten respondents were randomly selected to participate in group discussion to substantiate responses to the survey. Results show that belief in being prepared and knowing what to do is significantly different for hypothetical earthquake scenario but is not observed for typhoon scenario. Result from the discussion indicate that complacency is absent regarding typhoons because people in their age group residing in Marikina City, as well as those living in adjacent areas, have experienced it in recent years but earthquakes bring uncertainty. The findings in this study are vital toward determining methods to lessen the gap between knowledge and action to improve safety and well-being among youth population.

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Authors: Cris T. Susa (MAEd)

This study examined the relationship of work values and teaching performance of early childhood educators (n=40) in Tuguegarao City, Philippines. Specifically, the study determined the association between work values and profile and also explored how these two variables contribute to the teaching performance of the early childhood educators. The descriptive-correlational research design was utilized in the study. The study revealed that there is no significant difference in the work values of the teachers when grouped according to profile variables, implying that early childhood educators have comparable work values. Moreover, correlation indicated that generally, work value patterns of the respondents do not affect their teaching performance. Only the “teaching learning process” as a dimension of teaching performance is significantly associated to the work values of the respondents. Ultimately, the findings of the study serve as baseline data and as basis for policy-making and capability building for early childhood educators.

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Authors: Alliyah Marie Oteyza, Brian Emil Balmoria, Meagan Sabularse

Communication is essential in people’s daily lives wherein they communicate to express what they feel and opinions, share their knowledge to other people and when employers are talking to their subordinates and clients. In business world, Communication plays a vital role in the organization because it is the center of the management process (Barnard, 1983) so a good and successful organization can be determined through the effectiveness of communication between employees. Through successful communication, their vision, mission, goals and objectives can be achieved as long as the messages are perceived correctly and accurately from the sender up to the receiver. The purpose of this study was to know how effective the communication among university employees which are determined through communication climate, message content, channel, timing and feedback. The respondents of the study were the eighty-four (84) university employees of Polytechnic University of the Philippines that were selected through convenience sampling.. Therefore, the communication effectiveness of the eighty-four (84) university employees are high which implies that they have good relationship, the messages are perceived correctly which are signs of good organizational and communication structure.

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Authors: Raymund B. Moreno (DBM)

- This research was conducted to determine the chemical composition of pandesal bread produced from wheat and milkfish flour mixtures. This study also aimed to investigate the sensory level of acceptability of pandesal bread produced from wheat and milkfish flour mixtures as to appearance, aroma, taste, texture and general acceptability in 0%, 5%, 10% and 15% proportions of milkfish flour. Based on the findings of the study, the percentage of most acceptable treatment which is 95 % wheat flour with 5 % milkfish flour were; moisture content, crude protein, total fat, ash, carbohydrate and energy were 21.3, 10.9, 5.72, 1.58, 60.5 g/100 g. and 337 Kcal/100 g. respectively. In terms of appearance, aroma, texture, flavor, and general acceptability, significant differences were determined in the level of sensory acceptability of pandesal bread produced from wheat and milkfish flour mixtures with different proportions. The findings of this study also showed that there is a relation as to the proportional percentage of the different treatments in the sensory acceptability of the bangus pandesal – the lower the percentage of the milkfish flour added, the higher is the sensory acceptability of the finished product in terms of texture, taste and the general acceptability as a whole. As a recommendation, the results of adding milkfish flour into pandesal bread will be made the baseline database, using the information obtained, as a useful point of reference for further studies and to improve existing products and food processes, as well as for the development of new ones.

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Authors: Juanita M. Costillas1 , Eleazar E. Labata2 , Ramel E. Claros3

This study created a model of instructional competence (IC), with leadership practices (LP) as predictors, of faculty designated with administrative functions of the university. It was conducted in a recognized state university in the Philippines. It has the characteristics, status, and mandates of a typical university in the country. There were 65 out of 97 (64%) faculty-respondents selected through purposive sampling with at least one-year experience of handling administrative functions. Data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, partial component analysis, and regression analysis. The findings of this study enable the researchers to come up with a modified five practices of exemplary leadership (MFPEL) written as indexes which lead to the creation of Leadership by Heart model. The MFPEL includes the index of Modeling by Heart, index of Encouragement and Innovation, index of Taking Risk but Inspired a Shared Vision, index of Encourage the Heart and index of Enable others to Act from the Heart. Also, among the five components of the MFPEL, only modeling by heart, taking a risk but inspire a shared vision and enable others to act by heart account significantly on the variations in IC at different levels.

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Authors: Analyn V. Inarda (DPA)

This study dealt on the concerns and consequences of training experiences using the 44 core faculty of business. This research primarily examined the number of trainings attended and its relationship to the performances of the faculty. It employed descriptive method with quantitative and qualitative approaches. Triangulation was used in gathering data. The study found out that training attended by faculty in terms of instruction, research, extension, and production was inadequate and if given so, most of them are in service. A significant relationship resulted among instruction, research and production training attended and the performance. However, relationship between trainings attended in extension and their performance has not been established. Yet, study cannot readily conclude that training is the only factor to consider improving the performance of the faculty. On the other hand, the usefulness of the trainings attended has displayed to the extent of only being informed and most probably did not results to numerous outputs in research, extension and production. Finally, several problems have been revealed vis-à-vis training experiences of faculty of business for the last three years.

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Authors: Benica S. Briones and Prima R. Silvestre

Understanding climate change and its impacts is needed to help decide coping, adaptation and mitigation measures, actions, and policies, and or their appropriate combinations. This baseline study was done to conduct knowledge, attitude and best practices survey on climate change adaptation and mitigation among the different community members in Pangasinan in terms of their ability to describe adverse impacts of climate change and identify appropriate adaptation as well as mitigation measures. The results of the survey showed revealed that there is a moderate level of understanding about climate change, climate change adaptation and mitigation, climate variability, weather and climate. Climate change experienced through extreme weather variability such as more frequent and strong typhoons and flood occurrence demands corresponding adaptation and mitigation strategies. The identified best adaptation practice along agriculture is to practice organic and or sustainable farming. The best practices for mitigation include proper waste management, reforestation or re-greening of forest or denuded areas. Alongside with these is the conduct of networking and information and education campaign on climate change and its impacts. These best practices could be recommended for policy implementation and information and education campaign. These data on best practices could be recommended for implementation as climate change and mitigation strategies.

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Authors: Shella C. Parreño Pangasinan

- Biological and physico-chemical components of Buenlag-Sabangan River as well as stakeholders’ interventions were studied to assist the municipal government of Binmaley, Pangasinan in the preparation of a proposal for the development of the area. Results revealed 23 species of macroflora in the riparian system of the river with Rhizophora apiculata as the most important species (IVI=36.81%). The macrofloral diversity of the riparian system; however, was low (H'=1.31). Aquatic macrofaunal community, on the other hand, is composed of 20 species of fish, 11 species of crustaceans and six (6) species of mollusks. The community structure of aquatic fauna is characterized by high importance value index (IVI=43.94%) of non-edible species of small mussel (unidentified) and very low IVI (<5%) of economically important of fish species, an indication that the river is overfished. Aquatic macrofaunal diversity was also low (H=1.71). Recorded water physic-chemical parameters were within the standard set by the DENR for Class C water, which suggests that the water is fit for fish cultivation. The river and its resources were moderately utilized mostly as sources of water for fishpond, as sources of food and livelihood. Strategies employed by local stakeholders relevant to resource protection, conservation, and management were moderately implemented; however, a more serious problem on low catch was still encountered by the respondents. Reduction in the number of fishing apparatus, provision of an alternative source of income and implementation of property right system, was proposed to increase catch per unit effort.

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Authors: Nyle A. Pardillo , Ariel G. Mactal

This study focuses in the effect of integrated nitrogen management to the yield and economic benefits of aerobic rice. This will help farmers to identify which of the two management technique to use to save costs while profit is high. A split plot experiment in Randomized Complete Block design is used with two main treatments and four sub treatments. Main treatments are the use of integrated nitrogen management and an application of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer. Sub treatments are the different rates of nitrogen fertilizer from 0 as control, 90, 120 and 150 kg N ha-1 . Data are consolidated and analyzed using the ANOVA of SAS 9.3 statistical tool and comparison means at 5% significance level in Duncan Multiple Range Test. Grain yield, income, costs, profit and return on expenses are the data gathered. There is an increasing yield from control to 120 kg N ha-1 and started to decline at 150 kg N ha-1 because optimum level reached at 120 kg N ha-1 . Significant increased in yield was observed in plants applied with integrated nitrogen management at 120 kg N ha-1 compared to plants applied with synthetic nitrogen due to release of nitrogen that contributed to the yield of aerobic rice. However, plants applied of 90 kg N ha-1 synthetic nitrogen gives significant yield increased compared to plants with integrated nitrogen management. Yield was subjected to economic analysis using gross income, costs and profit and return on expenses. Plants applied with synthetic nitrogen at 90 kg N ha-1 resulted to high income due to lower costs of fertilizer inputs and only treatment that has a positive return on expenses at 3.2% while other treatments have a negative remarks. This will lead to a conclusion that 90 kg N ha-1 is the optimum level of nitrogen that can give high yield and positive return on expenses that farmers will benefited.

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Authors: Judith S. Rabacal (PhD) , Christopher C. Alegato (MAED)

This is a descriptive study which aimed to determine the opportunities and challenges in the implementation of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) K-12 program. The respondents of this study were the administrators, teachers and students of one public secondary high school in the Philippines. Thematic analyses were used in the interpretation of qualitative part of this research. The results of the study showed that the administrators had very high extent of opportunities on the implementation of the STEM K-12 program in terms of curriculum and instruction, faculty qualifications, learning resources and physical plant and facilities. Moreover, teachers and students had very high extent in almost all areas except on areas on curriculum and instruction and faculty qualifications. The study also found out that there is no significant difference among the administrators, teachers, and students in the extent of opportunities and challenges in the implementation of the STEM K – 12 program. This study recommends that administrators, teachers and students should be open to all forms of media which will help them to get a better understanding about K – 12 program.

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Authors: Emil C. Alcantara and Joana Marie P. Bacsa

The study aimed to assess the academic performance, critical thinking skills, and problem solving skills in mathematics of Grade-7 students in the five central public secondary schools of Area 2, Division of Batangas, Philippines. This study utilized descriptive method of research. Three hundred forty one (341) students of the public secondary schools out of the total of 2,324 Grade-7 students were selected through systematic random sampling as the subjects of the study. It was found out that the level of performance in Mathematics of the Grade-7 students is proficient. The level of critical thinking skills of students from the different schools is above average as well as their level of problem solving skills. The mathematics performance of the students is positively correlated to their level of critical thinking skills and problem solving skills. Students considered the following learning competencies in the different content areas of Grade-7 Mathematics as difficult to master: solving problems involving sets, describing the development of measurement from the primitive to the present international system of units, finding a solution of an equation or inequality involving one variable, using compass and straightedge to bisect line segments and angles, and analyzing, interpreting accurately and drawing conclusions from graphic and tabular presentations of statistical data.

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Authors: Norrie E. Gayeta

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of flipped classroom and traditional classroom instruction in measuring conceptual change and to determine if flipped classroom instruction would be an alternative method of teaching to traditional lecture method. This study covered the level of conceptual understanding of students on stoichiometry and the type of conceptual change before and after exposure to flipped and traditional classroom environment. Qualitative and quantitative research methods were used in the study. Respondents were two sections of third year Bachelor of Secondary Education, Biological Science. Frequency, percentage, ranking, mean, standard deviation, Hake factor test, and t-test were the statistical tools applied to answer specific questions. Results showed profound increase towards conceptual change representing a shift from intuitive understanding to correct incomplete understanding level. Thus, change for the better, in theoretical type was determined from pretest to posttest of students exposed to flipped and traditional classroom. Results also indicated that there is no significant difference on students’ conceptual change on stoichiometry exposed to flipped and traditional classroom environment thus, flipped classroom instruction can be used as an alternative teaching method to traditional lecture method in teaching stoichiometry.

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Authors: Virginia Songalia Sobremisana

–This research was focused on the development and evaluation of physics innovative device in enhancing students’ motivation and performance in learning selected concepts in physics. The Physics innovative device was developed based upon research on student difficulties in learning relevant concepts in physics and their attitudes toward the subject. Basic concepts in mechanics were also made as baselines in the development of the locally-produced Physics innovative learning device. Such learning devices are valuable resources when used either in lecture or demonstration classes. The developmental, descriptive and quasi-experimental research methods were utilized to determine the effectiveness, in terms of motivation and performance, of the innovative device in Physics. The instruments used for the data collection were the Instructional Materials Motivational Scale (IMMS) developed by Keller and the students’ performance test. Pretest and posttest mean scores were measured to determine if there is a mean gain score difference between the experimental and control groups. The study revealed that the group taught with the Physics innovative device performed significantly better than those taught in the traditional method and also the use of Physics innovative device generally improved students’ understanding of concepts and led to higher academic achievements. Analysis of the students’ level of motivation showed that their interests were captured, the instructions they received were relevant to their personal goals and motives, their confidence to learn on their own were build-up, and learning for them was rewarding and important. In the four dimensions (ARCS) of IMMS students were found to be attentive, confident, and in agreement in using the fun-learning tool having realize its applicability and relevance in learning their Physics lessons. Results of the study disclosed students and teachers consider the novel device acceptable because it is useful in attaining the lessons’ objectives, interesting, efficient, durable, accurate, and low-cost.

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Authors: Maria Luisa A. Valdez (PhD)

Today, the discrimination women face is just one of the many signs of a world in a deplorable state. Countless contemporary social institutions, structures and practices have been set up in a manner that stimulates inequalities and people functioning within these practices face systematic restrictions and challenges. In order to overcome these challenges and realize the fundamental truth of gender equality practiced in real life, it is essential for humankind to redefine the roles of women and men as well as the relationships between them in the family, workplace, community, and public institutions’ setting. Thus, this qualitative study aimed to trace the historic beginnings of Bahá'í Faith, to determine the manifestations of gender equality in the works of selected Bahá'í Faith leaders and their implications on peace advocacy. Findings of the analysis revealed thatthe Bahá'í Faith is the youngest of the world's religions which stemmed originally from Shi'ite Islam in Iran in the mid-19th century. It was founded by Bahá'u'lláh who was recognized by the Bahá'í followers as the last prophet sent by God following Muhammad. Three fundamental principles govern the Bahá'í Faith namely: Unity of God, Unity of Religion and Unity of Mankind. These three assertions formed the principal core of the Bahá'í religion and are supplemented by other tenets namely: universal compulsory education, universal auxiliary language to support one’s native language, universal peace, harmony of science and religion and many others. Moreover, the Baha'i Faith followers claim to regard the equality of men and women as one of its fundamental tenets. No other world religion has been quite as explicit as the Bahá'í faith in its support of the principle of the gender equality. The Baha'is respect the distinction of either gender’s capabilities and potentials, enabling them to fulfill different but complementary roles. They likewise recognize the contributory role of women’s education in the cessation of war and attainment of world peace.

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Authors: Gilbert C. Magulod Jr. (PhD)

The need for competent graduates in their specific discipline who possessed the skills and attributes to deal with the ever-changing work environment in the 21st century is a herculean task assigned to HEIs in the Philippines. The study assessed the level of attainment of the Intended Program Attributes (IPA) of the graduating BS Industrial Technology major in Electronics students and their retrospection and satisfaction of studying at Cagayan State University at Lasam for the SY 2016-2017. The study made use of descriptive survey research method to the 52 respondents. Hypotheses of the study were tested at 0.05 level of significance. Findings of the study revealed that the level of attainment of the IPA is high. It indicates that the knowledge, attitudes and skills outcomes are essential for the respondents to develop and that they can see themselves as future technicians who possess the technicalknow how needed in their career and social development. Majority of respondents learned and enrolled the program through the influenced of family and relatives while the major factor that affects the enrolment to the program is the economic condition of the family. Further, the respondents were very satisfied with the quality of services provided by the program. The highest assessment of satisfaction is along with the academic counselling program while the lowest is the physical school environment and adequacy of tools and equipment. Test of difference also showed that family income is the single variable that defined difference on the attainment of IPA while gender, type of high school graduated from, birth order, and family monthly income spelled differences on the level of satisfaction of the respondents. Results of the study have implications for the curriculum development of the BS Industrial Technology Program major in electronics in order to improve the quality attributes of its graduates.

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Authors: Niña Vanessa F. Cea, Arianne Y. Celicious , Charles Andre V. Espiritu , Mariecris I. Seño , Carlos Ignacio P. Lugay, Jr. . (PhD, PIE, ASEAN Eng)

A comparative study between two different stationary mosquito attractants, particularly between a homemade mixture and an ultraviolet (UV) light, was conducted. Other existing attractants and subjects were not considered in this study. The purpose of this study is to prove the cost-effectiveness of the homemade mixture as compared to the UV light, where results may be used in depressed areas in order to help reduce the population of mosquitoes, thus, reducing as well the probability of people, particularly children, being infected with mosquito-borne diseases. The effectiveness of both products along with other factors such as cost, environmental impact and life span were evaluated in this study through cost-benefit analysis and experimentation, where both attractants were exposed to a population of Aedesaegypti mosquitoes which resulted to statistical data analyzed through the use of t-test analysis. The researchers obtained a p-value of 0.0005 which is less than the value of the significance level (α) at 0.05, indicating that the homemade mixture is more effective. In terms of cost-efficiency, the total benefitcost difference of the homemade mixture and UV light computed were ₱ 1388.29 and ₱ 920.24, respectively. This proved that the homemade mixture is more effective, thus, better than the UV light.

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Authors: Michael A. Aloria (PhD) , Michael M. Casanova

This study endeavored to investigate the performance of the developed sugarcane bagasse grinding and pelletizing machine for livestock feed production. Bagasse is the residual fiber resulting from the extraction of sugarcane juice. In this study, sun dried bagasse collected from sugar industries were used as raw material in the testing of the fabricated prototype. Preliminary testing results revealed that grinder and pelletizer feed rates were 20 grams per 19 seconds feeding interval, 500 grams mixture per 125 seconds feeding interval, respectively. The grinding time was 76 seconds for every 100 grams of bagasse while pelletizing time was 500 seconds for every 1990 grams mixture containing 100 grams bagasse. The acceptable grinding discs clearance was obtained by making one-half turn in the knob or 180 degrees turn clockwise. Final performance evaluation results showed that the average grinding rate for 500-g raw bagasse was 1.12 g/s with a grinding efficiency of 85%, while the average pelletizing rate using the same amount of input was 4.99 g/s with a pelletizing efficiency of 97.52%. The pellet produced had an average length and diameter of 20 mm and 5 mm, respectively. Whereas, the average percentage mass yield of each pellet after undergoing tests to determine the resistance against friability was 99%.

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Authors: Marvin S. Daguplo

Students’ choice to take higher education is defined by the interaction among behavior and cognition, personal factors, and environmental factors. Using data mining technique and binary regression analysis, this study aims to uncover factors that significantly predict the likelihood for a student to take higher education. Analysis revealed that (i) students whose parents are educated with high income are 1.77 times more likely to pursue higher education than not; and (ii) Older Female Students are less likely to pursue higher education. The model explains that parents should encouraged their young children to embrace education to its highest level by capacitating themselves economically to provide their basic educational and financial needs. Lastly, the study concludes that the pursuit for higher education among young students can be defined primarily by their parents’ educational and financial capability.

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Authors: Alejandro A. Bernardo Jr.

The study was conducted to understand the role of Antidesma ghaesembilla Gaertn in enhancing the avifaunal diversity in Imperata cylindrica (L.) Raeuschel dominated grassland patches and to realize the influence of adjacent vegetations on the assemblage of birds that feed on the fruit of this tree. An avifaunal survey was conducted on “Cogon” dominated grassland patches adjacent to selected vegetations such as primary forest, secondary forest and upland agricultural area. A total of 250 birds belonging to 19 species representing ten families were found feeding on the fruits of Antidesma ghaesembilla. The site adjacent to secondary forest has the highest species richness, abundance and diversity index values. This accentuates the combined influence of the open and forest dwelling bird species thriving in the secondary forest. The sites adjacent to the primary forest and to the agricultural area have the same species richness but differ in species composition as reflected by the low similarity index. More forest dwelling bird species were recorded near the forest while more open dwelling bird species were recorded near the agricultural area. This highlights the spillover effect of the adjacent vegetations on the feeding bird assemblage. The presence of several endemic and conservation priority bird species that feed on the fruits of Antidesma ghaesembilla unfolds its important role in avifaunal conservation. Finally, the wide collection of fruit eating bird species attracted to it emphasized its importance in improving the overall avifaunal diversity in Imperata cylindrica dominated grassland patches within the swidden vegetation matrix.

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Authors: Marie Fe D. De Guzman , Domingo C. Edaño , Zenaida D. Umayan

The paper offers discussions of the result of adoption of Outcomes-Based Education (OBE)by the Ramon Magsaysay Technological University (RMTU), Zambales most especially on the aspect ascertaining the extent of understanding of the essence of OBE and the knowledge of OBE implementation. The study was conducted during the first semester of 2015 among the 272 faculty members. The research is descriptive and quantitative. Using the weighted mean, it was found out that the faculty members manifest a great extent of understanding of outcomes-based education primarily the active participation of students in the learning activities, however, faculty members’ perception indicated a moderate extent of understanding on the minor role played by the educators in the teaching-learning situation and planning activities that focus around the learners. The faculty members reported a great extent of knowledge of the outcomes-based education mainly the use of different techniques to assess student learning, though there is a moderate extent of knowledge on curriculum alignment and mapping and construction of Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the different Colleges. The areas of the outcomes-based instruction which were proposed to be offered for faculty development were seminars and trainings in the syllabus preparation-OBE format, on the utilization of student-centered strategies and on curriculum mapping.

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Authors: Castro, Mark Daniel , Consolacion, Ma. Patricia , Julian, Pamela Grace ,Moong, Rienna Seara , Carlos Ignacio P. Lugay, Jr. (PhD, PIE, ASEAN Eng)

The subject of the study, Company X, has been experiencing variations in the quantity report from the cutting department and the transmittal reports. The management found that these processes are hugely affected by manual labor. To reduce the system's proneness to human error, the management decided to explore the possibility of adapting a semi-automated spreading and cutting process in the system. This research aims to evaluate the pre-sewing processes of Company X and whether introducing automation can be beneficial to the company and the garments industry. The researchers used process mapping tools, descriptive research, and process flowchart to assess the current and proposed systems, and engineering economics to evaluate the cost and benefits of implementing the semi-automated system. The results showed that with the implementation of the semi- automated system; the company will incur 66.61% more savings per year than the current system. In terms of cycle time, the semi-automated system eliminated the relaxation of fabric before the cutting process, thereby greatly reducing cycle time. In addition, the researchers found that as long as the company produce more than 4,140 pieces per day for the system will be economically feasible. Unquantifiable benefits are also identified on introducing the semi- automated system to the company. The company can have a cleaner work environment that will lead to more productivity and greater quality of goods. This will lead to a better company image that will encourage more customers to place job orders.

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Authors: Renante A. Egcas (PhD)

–This study is anchored on Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory which suggests that satisfaction of employees is related to motivation (e.g. achievement, recognition, advancement, growth, and responsibility) and dissatisfaction is related to hygiene factors (e.g. company policy and administration, supervision, interpersonal relationships, working conditions, pay, status, and job security). This study aimed to determine the level and predictors of employment security of nurses in both private and government hospitals in Negros Occidental, Philippines. The level of employment security was categorized into economic security, professional security, personal security, and workplace security. Specifically, this study examined the nurserespondents’ profile in terms of types of hospital employed to, sex, civil status, number of dependents, educational attainment, rank, employment status, salary grade, net income, and length of service. This study also determined the significant differences on the level of employment security of nurses when assessed at different categories and when the respondents are grouped according to their profile. This is a descriptive study which surveyed and interviewed nurses (n=318) from 18 government hospitals, 3 infirmaries and 4 private hospitals which signified intention to participate in the study. The study used the stratified random sampling to insure representativeness of the nurse-respondents.Results revealed that the nurse-respondents expressed moderate security in economic aspect, low security in professional aspect, high security in personal aspect and moderate security in workplace aspect. Highly significant differences were noted between professional security and workplace security. Results also revealed that types of hospital, civil status, rank, employment status are predictors of employment security of the nurse-respondents. Hence, the results implied that fast turnover and migration of Philippine nurses are not mainly about economic issue but also about other confronting reasons related to other aspects especially professional security.

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Authors: Romulo T. Sisno (PhD) SUC President II

This study sought to determine the quality management system of the Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology (NONESCOST) as basis for International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Certification. The descriptive method of research was used in this study. It utilized the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Requirements Checklist and the Questionnaires on the Attitudes towards ISO 9001. The study utilized a descriptive research design.. Findings revealed that the attitude of administrators, teaching personnel and administrative staff’ towards ISO 9001 in terms of benefits, challenges, recommendations and standards did not differ significantly. Findings further revealed that the employees have mostly positive perceptions of ISO 9001, resulting in positive attitudes in the workplace. Findings also revealed that the extent of conformance to the ISO 9001:2008 (QMS) Requirements in the areas of Quality Management System, Management Responsibility, Resource Management, Product Realization and Measurement, Analysis and Improvement was perceived by the respondents to be minor non-conformance. It implies that fulfillment to the ISO 9001:2008 Requirements was only satisfactory.

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Authors: Gilbert C. Magulod Jr. (PhD)

Development and effective utilization of learning materials to address the needs of individual learners necessitates 21st century educators to become effective teacher to support multisensory learning. Objectively, this study evaluated the acceptability, usefulness and appropriateness of multisensory instructional material package for elementary learners. The study employed design and development research method. In evaluating the learning materials, descriptive-comparative method was employed. A total of fifty seven (57) respondents broken down into forty seven (47) student teachers and twenty (20) public elementary school teachers were the evaluators of the study. There were sixteen (16) multisensory instructional materials constructed which can be used in all the subject areas of elementary curriculum. Results of the study exposed that the multisensory instructional materials were acceptable, useful and appropriate to be used in the elementary classroom. Test of difference showed that teacherevaluators perceived higher evaluation on the usefulness of the materials than the student teacherrespondents. Comments and suggestions were offered by the teacher-evaluators to improve the different instructional materials for enhancement and improvement. It is recommended that different instructional materials may serve as guide for other teachers to develop their own teaching materials and testing the effectiveness of each learning material should be conducted.

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Authors: Nerrie E. Malaluan

This study described the performance of Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) of State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) as to their enrolment, faculty qualification and passing rate in licensure examination. Accreditation status as to level of accredited programs, grand and area means of accredited areas are also considered. Likewise, it also determined the problems encountered in accreditation with respect to administrative support, logistical support and human resources. The descriptive research design was used in the study with the questionnaire as data gathering instrument complemented by documentary analysis and interview. Fifty-eight local accreditation chiefs, deans, department chairs, and Area Coordinators from Southern Luzon State University, University of Rizal System and Batangas State University were the respondents. The findings revealed that from School Year (SY) 2009-2013, there was an increasing enrolment trend, above average passing rate in Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) and highly qualified faculty among the SUCs offering Teacher Education programs. SUC A had the most number of undergraduate and graduate programs accredited followed by SUC C and SUC B. Among the ten areas of accreditation, Administration got the highest area mean and Research got the lowest. In Level II and III- Phase I, highest grand mean was garnered by SUC C and SUC A got the lowest. In Level III-Phase II, SUC A obtained the highest grand mean while SUC B and C got the same. As to problems encountered, lack of incentives given to the faculty/personnel involved in accreditation was encountered to a great extent. Management strategies for institutional transformation were proposed.

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Authors: Tauseef Jamal , Shariq Aziz Butt

The notion of cooperation in wireless communication has got significant attention from both academia and industrial persons towards to address the performance drawbacks of wireless sensor network due to reason of user’s high mobility and lack of resources of network. The future wireless systems should be highly heterogeneous and interconnected because motivating cooperative relaying has to apply on the future mobile network for efficient results and future demand. As currently the mobile computing is facing latency and battery drainage issues which need to address and solve hence in this work we are proposed mobile-centric and opportunistic communication architecture. In this work mobile devices which are in the range of Wi-Fi of each other can create cluster with each other and can create an ad-hoc cooperative cloud using Relay Spot[1-4]. The Collaboration between these devices can enable them to resourcefully use the augmentation without any infrastructure.

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Authors: Aldrin John J. Estonanto , Karen Mae H. Palabrica, Jaydee F. Grefaldeo

Educational institutions seek for innovative strategies to counter the long- fought problem of low students’ performance in mathematics. Several studies conducted had revealed that a good foundation on basic mathematical concepts increases the numeracy rate of countries. Hence, it is essential to develop programs that will address the mathematical needs of students. This descriptiveevaluative study assesses the effectiveness of the extension program Math Proficiency Sessions (MPS) for Primary Pupils of Sorsogon State College- Senior High School Program. The DepEd validated competency-based pre- tests and post- tests for Grades 1 to 3 were utilized as the main instrument of this research. Statistical tools used were mean, standard deviation, percentage and t- test. Findings showed that primary pupils’ proficiency was at the beginning level prior to the implementation of the program. Approaching proficiency level was attained after the conduct of the math proficiency sessions. The study revealed further that there was a significant difference between the results of the Pre- test and the Posttest. Thus, the research concludes that the conduct of the extension program Math Proficiency Sessions (MPS) for Primary Pupils was an effective approach in improving the mathematics performance of pupils. Therefore, the adoption of the program in other communities is highly recommended.

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Authors: Adonis S. Bautista (DBA)

This study determined the stakeholders’ level of satisfaction and effectiveness of the implementation of the operations manual, the organizational structure and the implementation of Binalatongan Community College services. The study employed the descriptive method of research and used descriptive statistics: frequency counts and weighted average means to quantify the raw data. This study found that the administrators were highly satisfied in the implementation of the operations manual except for Curriculum Program which was moderately satisfied. The faculty members were satisfied in the implementation of policies on student affairs, physical plant and facilities and curriculum programs. However, the students were fairly satisfied on the physical plant and facilities while moderately satisfied on academic and student affairs, and curriculum program implementation. The community people were moderately satisfied on student affairs, physical and facilities, and curriculum programs while fairly satisfied on academic affairs implementation. Furthermore, all the stakeholders agreed that the Operations manual implementation is moderately effective.

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Authors: Anikka D. Ataiza

This study uncovered the Experiences of Homeless Street People in Sorsogon City, Philippines. The research participants were four homeless street people in Sorsogon City of different ages and genders. This study utilized the qualitative-narrative method of research and used coding in analysing the data. The data revealed that the homeless street people in Sorsogon City vary in age, gender, educational attainment and manner of livelihood. Each of them has different reasons why they are homeless but it was found out that they are street people because of their livelihood. They also experience challenges and risks in their security, health and livelihood. Moreover, they have their own reasons of accepting or refusing the opportunities offered to most of them. Most of them receive assistance from non-government and private organizations, and private individuals more than from the local government. These findings have led to the proposal of a Creative Non-fiction which served as the output of this study.

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Authors: Cyra Mae R. Soreda , Aldrin John J. Estonanto

This explanatory study focused on the ecotourism project in Buhatan, Sorsogon, Philippines. It highlighted the potentials of ecotourism as a developmental tool for biodiversity conservation, economic, and social development. It sought to determine the implications of having ecotourism, who or what sector(s) would best benefit from ecotourism and what are the things needed to be done to maximize the potentials of ecotourism. While qualitative design was employed, triangulation was used to reduce the risk of bias and inaccuracies the analysis of data. Findings revealed the common implications of ecotourism in Buhatan such as job opportunities, fostering cooperation, balanced economic and environmental activities, discipline and inter-sector linkages which profits most the boatmen, culinary group members and cooperative. The study concluded that the ecotourism in Buhatan has a potential in promoting economic and social development, and environmental conservation could benefit the community as a whole if private-public sector linkages and active participation of the community members are improved. It was recommended to include the tourists‟ perception about the ecotourism project in the data gathering procedure since it would provide useful insights on the implications of ecotourism to its target clients

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Authors: Wilhelmina Corpuz – Bullecer (PhD)

Breakthroughs in information and communication technology continue to revolutionize the educational system. As a global citizen, the learner must be properly equipped with the knowledge and skills, attitudes and values necessary to cope with the changes. Since the buzz for educational transformation is life-long learning, it is the task of the teacher to develop among the youth, the 21st century skills. The researcher strongly believes that these skills include critical viewing skills. Hence, this study determined the viewing skills of 30 sophomore Bachelor of Education major in English in one state university in the Philippines using the descriptive method. Data gathered were subjected to statistical analysis using frequency and percentage, mean and F-test at 0.05 level of significance. Most of the respondents have televisions at home and watch TV one hour a day; majority watch news, documentary shows and “teleserye”; have excellent viewing skills along sequencing events, while good viewing skills along getting the main idea, identifying the theme and sensing character traits. Sensing character traits has a significant difference with the availability of multimedia materials at home. As a result of this educational venture, enrichment activities focused in enhancing viewing skills were developed.

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Authors: Mae R. Galing , Angelica A. Mercado , Marie Angelica C. Ponce , Racidon P. Bernarte

A youth is expected to experience difficulties due to the opposing desire to be free while still remaining dependent to family and other significant individuals in their lives. Filipino youth are known as being family-oriented and being submissive which is one of the factors that pounds the importance of what people around them utters. Thus, creating a gap or discrepancy between what they truly want and what other people expect them to do. When these internal battles began, significant external aspects such as social interaction can be compromised. These occurrences can be elucidated by using the two frameworks Self-Discrepancy Theory and Attachment Style. In this study, correlational research design and survey method were employed to 384 Filipino Youth from Makati whom are selected through convenience sampling. Results of the study showed that the respondents have positive image of themselves. Also, a big majority of the respondents were discerned to have high discrepancies between their self-states. In this study, it was also seen that the respondents were dismissive and were characterized to be independent, self-reliant, and gave low importance to relationships. Finally, findings of this study revealed a weak positive correlation between secure attachment style towards the selfdiscrepancy of the respondents while weak negative correlation was found between the rest of the attachment styles towards the discrepancy among their self-states. With this, the researchers recommended stabilizing internal discrepancies and strengthening significant relationships as the two were seen as big factors in respondents’ social interaction and self-esteem.

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Authors: Marie Paz E. Morales, Edna Luz R. Abulon , Roxan C. Ermita , Adonis P. David

–Grounded on the need for higher education institutions to promote and practice knowledge management and research culture through technology, the present study reports the development of a web-based research portal in one government-owned university. To address the objectives of designing, developing, and evaluating the research portal, the study implemented three phases: Phase 1 focused on the planning and designing of the research portal; phase 2 involved the development and try-out of the research portal; and phase 3 refers to the evaluation of the research portal. The output of the design and development phases is a web-based research portal that has automated features on research procedures, publication processes, database management, and research dissemination and utilization. The results of the quantitative part of the evaluation phase indicate that the research portal has high to excellent quality in terms of the following features: construction and features; design and aesthetics; completeness; accuracy; functionality; usefulness; and user-friendliness. The high to excellent rating may be sourced from the novelty of the program, but the platform’s user-friendly features encouraged users of all ages, to make their research activities more manageable and more efficient. Qualitative comments from the evaluation of the portal supported the quantitative results although certain limitations were identified for the enhancement of the research portal. Researchers recommend that the web-based research portal be fully operational and be made accessible to various stakeholders while continually monitoring, evaluating, and enhancing its design and features.