bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the anticonvulsant properties of the ethanol extract of Detarium senegalense leaves in mice
Authors: Evelyn Ogochukwu Nwachukwu  , Godwin Christian Akuodor  , Joseph Olanrewaju Oyindamola  , Kingsley Chimsorom Chilaka  , Cajetan Elochukwu ILO  , Ejeatuluchukwu Obi  , Prince Chiazor Unekwe
Published: May 2022

Detarium senegalense, J.F. Gmelin (Fabaceae) is used in Nigerian folk medicine to treat different diseases including epilepsy, microbial infections, gastrointestinal diseases and inflammation; its efficacy is widely acclaimed among communities in South Eastern Nigeria. The leaf extract (100 mg/kg, 200 mg/kg and 400 mg/kg) was evaluated for its anticonvulsant activity in mice. Three different study models were used; pentylenetetrazole (PTZ), brucine and isoniazid (INH) convulsion methods. The acute toxicity study and the phytochemical analysis of the extract were also determined. The extract produced significant (p<0.05 and p<0.01) dose-dependent delay in onset, frequency and duration of seizures in mice in the three models of convulsion which is comparable to the standard anticonvulsant drug. The oral acute toxicity test was greater than 5000 mg/kg in mice. The phytochemical screening revealed that D. senegalense leaf extract contains bioactive principles that are relevant in the management of seizure disorders. These findings suggest that D. senegalense leaf extract possesses anticonvulsant properties and justifies its use in traditional medicine.
Estimation of heavy metals in fresh camel meat in Samawah city as a human food hygiene
Authors: Mussa M. Alkhatib  , Entesar Hussain madi  , Mohammed Khadim Wali
Published: May 2022

Background: Meat is considered a good source of animal vitamins, minerals, and proteins in some parts of the world, such as the Arabian Peninsula, India, and the Middle East. Measuring metal concentrations in camel meat is therefore essential for preventing food safety threats, which in turn protect consumers. Camel meat can be contaminated with heavy metals that may pose problems for human health and food safety. Methods: In this study, a determination of the concentrations of heavy or toxic metals that may be harmful to human health was made in camel meat obtained from different sources and butcher shops over a period of time in Samawah city. A total of 100 samples from different locations in Samawah city were collected for measurement each week using an atomic absorption spectrometer. Results: This was a positive sign for ensuring human health since camel meat was not polluted in any of the tested samples.
Impact of zinc oxide nanoparticles treated dye industry effluent on growth and hematological characteristics of common carp
Authors: Muthuswami Ruby Rajan  , Kamaraj Ramana Devi
Published: May 2022

Zinc oxide nanoparticles were synthesized and characterized by UV-VIS, SEM, EDAX, and FTIR. Different concentrations of zinc oxide nanoparticles such as 20,40,60,80 and 100 mg were prepared for treating dying industry effluent. In this study, different quantities of dye industry effluent on the survival of Common carp as function of exposure time and mortality were analyzed. Based on the acute toxicity test 1/100 (T1), 1/50 (T2), 1/10 (T3) of LC50 value were selected for the sub-lethal test and feed utilization and hematological parameters were estimated after 14 days. The UV-Visible absorption spectra show that ZnO nanoparticles exhibit strong adsorption at 370nm. SEM image shows that the zinc oxide nanoparticles were observed at the wavelength range of 10.81mm (2μm), and 10.8mm (10μm). EDAX spectrum recorded on the zinc oxide nanoparticles is shown as two peaks were located on the spectrum at 1.00 KeV and 8.62 KeV. The FTIR spectrum of zinc oxide nanoparticles was analyzed in the range of 500-4000cm-1. Feed utilization parameters were higher in T3. Haematological parameters such as WBC, Hemoglobin, RBC, Haematocrit and platelets count of Common carp is gradually decreased from T1 to T3 and MVC, MCH and MCHC gradually increased from T1 to T3.
Load of coliforms and fecal coliforms in dairy desserts in Aswan City
Authors: Marwa I Khalifa  , Heba A Dowidar
Published: May 2022

The dairy desserts are of wide popularity and variety. Also microbiological safety and quality is lack. Seventy five samples of dairy dessert consumed in Aswan City were collected and analyzed for coliforms, fecal coliforms, and E.coli counts. The results revealed that 14 (56%), 9 (36%) and 5(20%) of examined dairy desserts Bellilah, Custard and Om-Ali samples, respectively were contaminated by coliforms in counts exceeding the Egyptian standards. While, 9(36%), 2(8%), 2(8%) of samples exposed fecal coliforms. On the other hand, E.coli was occurred in 7(28%), 2 (8%) and 2 (8%) of examined samples. In conclusion more studies should be applied on dairy desserts to insure its safety and quality. The E.coli count should be added as criteria in food examination regulations.
Chronic Pancreatitis, Comorbid with Alcohol Addiction: Epidemiology, Causes, Developmental Features, Symptoms and Supportive Pharmaceutical Therapy
Authors: Hayduchok Ihor , Tukhar Iryna , Shapovalov Valerii
Published: May 2022

Chronic pancreatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pancreas, which is accompanied by irreversible structural changes in the development of excretory and incretory insufficiency, manifested by abdominal pain and characterized by a significant reduction in the quality of life of patients. Purpose of the study was to determine the place of alcoholic (toxic) chronic pancreatitis among pancreatitis; to systematize scientific sources on the role of psychoactive substances in the development of comorbid chronic pancreatitis with alcohol addiction. In the period from 1997 to 2021, a review of the scientific literature on the topic of the work was conducted. Depending on the region, up to 70% of acute pancreatitis and up to 90% of chronic pancreatitis cases are alcohol-related psychoactive substances. Alcoholic (toxic) pancreatitis occurs due to exposure of the pancreas to alcohol in up to 80% of all cases. Pharmacotherapy of chronic pancreatitis is important in the context of the spread of coronavirus infection, in most cases conservative, is carried out taking into account the causes and risk factors. Scientific sources on the topic of the work are systematized. Literature data on the epidemiology, causes of chronic pancreatitis and the role of psychoactive substances in the development of chronic pancreatitis were studied.
Expected Value of Asymmetric Coordinated Search Technique for Detecting a Randomly Located Target on the Plane
Authors:   Department of Mathematics, College of Science, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, KSA, AL-Aziz Sundus Naji AL
Published: May 2022

This paper proposes Asymmetric coordination strategy, we study coordinated search technique for a lost located object on the plan, where there are two searchers beginning their search from the same initial point (0, 0), but both sides do not have the same area. Here we introduce a model of search plan and investigate the expected value of detecting the lost target in both sides to avoid wasting time. We present an algorithm to facilitate the search technique. An illustrative application from real life has been introduced to demonstrate the applicability of this search technique. The effectiveness of this model has been illustrated by numerical results
Fighting Kleptocracy in Democracy: An Assessment of the Efficacy of Anti-graft Policy Enforcement in Nigeria
Authors: Jones Oguadinma Joshua , Chioma Ozor Adanne
Published: May 2022

Financial crimes in Nigerian socio-political milieu have been more recurrent in contemporary times. The paper attempted to assess the performance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from inception as a platform to evaluate the efficacy of anti-graft policy enforcement in Nigeria. It sought to establish whether the persistence of graft offences by Nigerian government officials was fallout of flaws emanating from censored operational space to restrict of the agency’s autonomy. Statutorily, it was mandated to prosecute all financial corruption in public offices, money laundering, advance-fee fraud and other offences related to these. However, in spite of these efforts, the war against corruption in every sphere is far from over. The paper anchored on the rational choice theory as analytical framework and employed the secondary source of data collection and analysis. Arguably, the EFCC operations have not been effective since the number of convictions for financial crimes in public offices is considered relatively low as against the level of the offense in the country. Again, the personnel of the agency were deemed to lack the required autonomy to address the intricacies of fighting the crime. Therefore, to reduce the spate of financial embezzlement, the Nigerian public laws should be amended to embrace a credible method of nominating candidates with good track records for political positions and public offices. In the same vein, more realistic autonomy should be given the operatives of the EFCC with a view to elicit more credible enforcement of the anti-graft law.
Pengaruh Komunikasi dan Motivasi terhadap Kinerja Pegawai pada Sekolah Insan Madani di Tangerang
Authors: Suryani Lilis
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh komunikasi dan motivasi terhadap kinerja pegawai pada Sekolah Insan Madani di Tangerang. Metode yang digunakan adalah explanatory research dengan teknik analisis menggunakan analisis statistik dengan pengujian regresi, korelasi, determinasi dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini komunikasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai sebesar 44,6%, uji hipotesis diperoleh t hitung > t tabel atau (9,322 > 1,982). Motivasi berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai sebesar 38,7%, uji  hipotesis diperoleh t hitung > t tabel atau (8,266 > 1,982). Komunikasi dan motivasi secara simultan berpengaruh signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai sebesar 53,4%, uji hipotesis diperoleh F hitung > F tabel atau (61,229 > 2,690).
Strategi Guru Paud dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Bersosialisasi Peserta Didik di TK Negeri Pulau Beringin
Authors: Hasviani Octia , Handayani Tutut , Fitri Izza
Published: May 2022

Strategi guru dalam meningkatkan kemampuan bersosialisasi peserta didik di TK Negeri Pulau Beringin. anak usia dini perkembangan sosial sangatlah penting karena kodrat manusia sebagai makhluk sosial, tentunya manusia tidak dapat lepas dari orang lain. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk Untuk mengetahui bagaimana kemampuan bersosialisasi peserta didik di TKN pulau beringin. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif, yaitu untuk memperoleh gambaran umum tentang hal-hal yang berkaitan dengan Strategi pembelajaran guru PAUD dalam meningkatkan kemampuan bersosialisasi peserta didik di TK negeri pulau beringin. Berdasarkan analisis data bahwa Strategi Guru Paud Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Bersosialisasi Peserta Didik di TK Negeri Pulau Beringin setiap guru menggunakan bahasa yang mudah dipahami anak, dan guru selalu mendengarkan kata-kata dari anak didiknya. Hal ini dilakukan supaya guru dan anak tetap terjalin hubungan yang harmonis untuk meningkatkan kemampuan bersosialisasi peserta didik.
Dampak Penggunaan Gadget di Masa Pandemi Covid-19 pada Kemampuan Sosial Anak di Desa Sugih Waras Jalur 16 Kecamatan Muara Sugihan Kabupaten Banyuasin
Authors: Khomariyah Laelatul , Oviyanti Fitri , Oktamarina Lidia
Published: May 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui bahwa adanya dampak penggunaan gadget dimasa pandemi covid-19 pada kemampuan sosial anak di Desa Sugih Waras Jalur 16 Kabupaten Banyuasin. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Desa Sugih Waras TK Aisyiyah Bustanul Atfal 3 selama kurang lebih satu bulan. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan pendekatan fenomenalogis. Adapun subyek penelitian sebanyak 26 anak. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah triangulasi data yaitu, reduksi data, penyajian data, penarikan kesimpulan dan verifikasi. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian di lapangan dapat diketahui bahwa dari temuan data kesadaran situasional anak pada saat mengerjakan tugas lebih fokus pada gadgetnya, ditemuan data kemampuan membawa diri disini anak belum mandiri karena ia masih ditemani orang tuanya ketika bermain diluar rumah, autensitas/ kebenaran dalam temuan data disini anak mulai terbuka dan bertanya ke orang tuanya, selanjutnya kejelasan dalam kejelasan ini anak belum berani mengeluarkan pendapatnya ketika di ajari mengerjakan tugasnya, selanjutnya empati, dalam empati ini anak mulai memperhatikan orang tuanya, dan yang terahir temuan data tentang sosial anak, sosial anak juga belum berkembang cukup baik, yang di tandai dengan anak mulai mau berinteraksi dengan orang tuanya saat belajar. Sehingga kemampuan sosial anak di masa pandemi belum berkembang secara optimal, karena hanya ada sebagian anak yang mau berinteraksi dengan orang disekitarnya saat di rumah.
Dampak Penggunaan Smartphone terhadap Perilaku Tantrum Anak Usia 5-8 Tahun (Fenomenologi di Desa Air Gading Kecamatan Baturaja Barat Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu)
Authors: Septriani Ega , Imron Kristina , Oktamarina Lidia
Published: May 2022

Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh banyaknya orang tua yang memfasilitasi anak di bawah umur dengan smartphone dan adanya perubahan tingkah laku anak yang bersikap agresif saat bermain smartphone. Adapun tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui faktor penyebab perilaku tantrum pada anak usia 5-8 tahun, untuk mengetahui dampak penggunaan smartphone pada anak usia 5-8 tahun, dan untuk mengetahui cara mengatasi perilaku tantrum pada anak usia 5-8 tahun di Desa Air Gading Kecamatan Baturaja Barat Kabupaten Ogan Komering Ulu. Jenis penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah fokus pada anak usia 5-8 tahun yang bermain smartphone. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa anak menjadi kecanduan bermain smartphone dan sering menunjukkan perilaku tantrum secara verbal (menangis, berteriak, menjerit, merengek) dan tantrum secara fisik (memukul, membanting, menendang, melemparkan benda) ketika bermain games online. Faktor penyebab perilaku tantrum dipengaruhi oleh (1) faktor fisiologis (lelah, sakit, ngantuk), (2) faktor psikologis (frustasi, kemarahan), (3) faktor orang tua (pola asuh), (4) faktor situasi sosial (lingkungan keluarga dan masyarakat). Dampak penggunaan smartphone membuat pola perilaku anak menjadi berubah, seperti: malas, sulit berkonsentrasi, cuek, boros, agresif, dan masalah pada kesehatan. Cara mengatasi perilaku tantrum adalah jangan lepas kontrol/tetap tenang, tetap dampingi dan jangan membiarkan anak, ajak anak bicara perlahan setelah tantrum reda, berikan arahan, contoh serta penjelasan, dan beri anak pelukan sentuhan lembut atau kata-kata yang menenangkan.
Pengelolaan Limbah Usaha Tempe dalam Rangka Pencegahan Pencemaran Lingkungan
Authors: Handayani Yusrina , Saraya Sitta
Published: May 2022

Lingkungan hidup adalah mengacu kepada semua benda, keadaan, kondisi dan juga pengaruh yang berada di dalam ruangan yang kita tempati dan hal tersebut mempengaruhi kehidupan disekitarnya baik itu seluruh mahluk hidup baik itu manusia, tumbuhan, dan hewan juga meliputi berbagai unsur lingkungan serta manfaatnya. Bagaimana dampak pencemaran lingkungan hidup serta manfaatnya. Bagimana dampak pencemaran lingkungan hidup akibat limbah pabrik tempe, bagaimana penerapan peraturan serta sanksi mengenai pencemaran lingkungan hidup akibat limbah pabrik tempe. Hasil penelitian ini terdapat beberapa faktor yang menyebabkan pengelolaan limbah tidak berjalan dengan baik sesuai dengan Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2009 tentang pengelolaan dan perlindungan lingkungan hidup yaitu faktor ketidaktahuan dari pengusaha itu sendiri, faktor tingkat pendidikan,faktor ekonomi pengusaha,partisipasi pemerintah dan penegakan hukum,dan faktor peran masyarakat dan juga peran masyarakat dalam mengelola lingkungan hidup berdasarkan Undang-Undang Nomor 32 Tahun 2009.
Kelayakan Usaha Budidaya Pembesaran Lele Dumbo (Clarias Gariepinus) Kolam Ikan Universitas Tomakaka Kampus Tadui
Authors: Azizi Muhammad , Ahmad Srifatmawati , Gusnandar Adi
Published: May 2022

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah (1) Untuk mengetahui layak atau tidaknya usaha budidaya ikan lele dumbo di Kolam Kampus Universitas Tomakaka Mamuju Kampus Tadui. (2)Untuk mengetahui besaran pendapatan usaha budidaya lele dumbo pada kolam ikan Univeritas Tomakaka Kampus Tadui  Desa Tadui Kecamatan Mamuju Kabupaten mamuju. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik deskriptif kuantitatif. Data yang diperoleh dari hasil pengamatan, wawancara dan dokumentasi dikumpulkan dan dikelompokkan berdasarkan indikator-indikator yang ada. Data tersebut kemudian dianalisis dan disajikan ke dalam bentuk tabel. Perhitungan analisa usaha meliputi: Keuntungan, R/C Ratio, Payback Period (PP) dan Break Even Point (BEP). Hasil perhitungan analisa usaha budidaya pembesaran ikan lele dumbo pada kolam ikan universitas tomakaka kampus tadui adalah keuntungan berkisar; Rp 612.500 per periode. R/C ratio berkisar: 1,5 per rupiah.  Payback period berkisar: 9 bulan atau sekitar 3 kali produksi.  Break event point: 47 kg per periode atau sekitar Rp 16.486 per kg.
Pengaruh Belajar Daring pada Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini Selama Masa Pandemi Covid-19 Di Desa Tegal Rejo Kota Tanjung Enim Kecamatan Lawang Kidul
Authors: Ningsih Desti Limar , Oviyanti Fitri , Atika Nyimas
Published: May 2022

Pengaruh belajar daring sangat berperan dalam proses belajar pada pendidkan anak usia dini selama masa pandemi covid-19. Namun dari pengaruh tersebut ada beberapa yang mengalami kendala kondisi dan faktor yang mempengaruhi belajar anak yang kurang baik. Namun, dalam hal ini para pendidik maupun orang tua sepenuhnya untuk mengajak anak untuk lebih giat dalam belajar dan memberikan pendidikan sesuai aturan dalam pendidikan anak usia dini. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan yang sumber datanya didapat oleh sumber yang ada dilapangan informan. Adapun teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini dengan menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif yang berarti mencari kebenaran dengan data yangsesuai dengan tujuan pembuatan deskripsi, tersusun nyata maupun fakta, serta akurat dalam kebenarannya yang ada dilapangan. Kesimpulan dalam penelitian ini adalah Pendidikan merupakan suatu hal penting yang akan diperoleh semua anak, karena setiap individu untuk sebuah meraih kesuksesan dalam hidupnya langkah awalnya yaitu melalui jenjang pendidikan.
DETERMINASI PERTUMBUHAN EKONOMI PROVINSI JAWA BARAT
Authors: Farah Diffa Hanum  , Sugianto  , Sri Murtatik
Published: May 2022

Pertumbuhan ekonomi adalah indikator penting dalam keberhasilan pembangunan perekonomian bagi suatu negara. Adapun indikator yang digunakan untuk mempengaruhi pertumbuhan ekonomi antara lain indeks pembangunan manusia, tenaga kerja, dan pengeluaran pemerintah. Tujuan penelitian untuk menganalisis variabel yang mempengaruhi pertumbuhan ekonomi Provinsi Jawa Barat periode tahun 2017 hingga 2020. Teknik analisis ialah regresi Data Panel menggunakan Fixed Effect Model (FEM), dengan bantuan Microsoft Excel 2016 serta data diolah menggunakan Eviews 12 dengan signifikansi 5%. Hasil dari penelitian menunjukan bahwa Indeks Pembangunan Manusia dan Pengeluaran Pemerintah mempengaruhi Pertumbuhan Ekonomi secara signifikan positif, sementara Tenaga Kerja tidak mempengaruhi Pertumbuhan Ekonomi.
PENGARUH HEDONIC SHOPPING MOTIVATION DAN STORE ATMSOPHERE TERHADAP IMPULSIVE BUYING (STUDI PADA PENGUNJUNG MINISO TUNJUNGAN PLAZA)
Authors: Pranggabayu Bargas , Lestari Andjarwati Anik
Published: May 2022

Melihat perkembangan yang semakin pesat serta kebutuhan dan keinginan masyarakat yang semakin kompleks, membuat perusahaan-perusahaan berlomba-lomba untuk berinovasi baik dari segi tempat, pelayanan maupun produk yang akan dijual agar dapat diterima oleh konsumen. Ritel adalah contoh perusahaan komersial yang berkembang pesat di Indonesia. Salah satu dari sedikit rekonstruksi ritel adalah Miniso. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh motivasi belanja hedonis dan suasana toko terhadap pembelian impulsif pada konsumen Miniso Tunjungan Plaza. Penelitian ini menggunakan sampel sebanyak 200 responden yaitu seseorang yang berkunjung dan berbelanja di Miniso Tunjungan Plaza dengan rentang usia 17 sampai 40 tahun. Metode pengambilan sampel adalah judgemental sampling dengan skala likert sebagai alat ukur. Analisis dalam penelitian ini menggunakan model persamaan regresi linier berganda. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa motivasi belanja hedonis berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap pembelian impulsif dan suasana toko berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap pembelian impulsif.
ANALISIS STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA PADA MASA PANDEMI COVID-19 DI BENGKEL SATRIA BANDAR LAMPUNG
Authors: T Gray , Habiburahman Habiburahman
Published: May 2022

Pandemi Covid-19 masuk ke Indonesia memberikan banyak dampak negatif terhadap kesehatan serta juga banyak mempengaruhi seluruh sektor perekonomian, Banyak kegiatan usaha terdampak saat pandemi terutama usaha perbengkelan. Bengkel Satria AC Mobil mengalami penurunan pendapatan yang cukup drastis dimasa Pandemi pada Maret 2020. Survei dikerjakan buat ketahui strategis pengembangan usaha efektif untuk meningkatkan pendapatan pada Bengkel Satria AC Mobil dimasa pandemiCovid-19. Survei ini menggunakan metode kualitati dengan menggunakan metode Analisis SWOT.Peneliti memberikan kuisioner berupa faktor internal serta faktor eksternal kepada pemilik serta teknisi bengkel Satria AC Mobil buat ketahui kuatan serta lemahan, peluangnya serta terancaman di bengkel tersebut. Setelah mengolah data peneliti menggunakan diagram kartesius serta Bengkel Satria AC Mobil terapat pada posisi Kuadran II yaitu Strategi Disverifikasi. Serta sesuai Rumusan Strategi Matriks SWOT Bengkel Satria AC menggunakan Strategi ST yaitu Memberikan bonus treatment free fogging disinfektan setelah servis mobil, serta membuat program layanan servis dirumah selama Covid-19.
Improving the Academic Performance of Grade 7 Students in Chemistry using the Peer Tutoring Strategy
Authors:   Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines, S. Arzaga Jaybie
Published: May 2022

The 21st century teachers look forward to the future and continue to look for novel strategies and interventions to accommodate the diverse needs of the learners. One of these strategies is peer tutoring. So, the researcher assessed the effectiveness of the peer tutoring on student academic performance to address the critical issue of students' declining performance in Science. The experimental method was employed through a pretest and posttest control group design. It involved thirty-four (34) Grade 7 learners of Bahile National High School from School Year 2019-2020. Seventeen of them were assigned to the control group and the other seventeen to the experimental group. The experimental group was taught using a peer tutoring strategy, whereas the control group was taught using a traditional method. The two groups were given a pretest before the experiment and a posttest after the investigation. Using the software SPSS 14.0, the findings were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, and T-test. Finding revealed that the two groups were found to be significantly different. Also, peer tutoring has been found to boost students' academic performance in the classroom; thus, teachers, especially those teaching Science, might consider utilize it for an effective teaching-learning process.
Exploring the Tangible Cultural Heritage of Indigenous People of Batobalani, Paracale, Camarines Norte, Philippines
Authors:   Science Department, Pasig City Science High School, Pasig City, Philippines, M. Villacrusis Ephraim , T. Hadji Abas Hanifa , T. Evangelista Luisito ,   College of Graduate Studies and Teacher Education Research, Philippine Normal University – Manila, Taft Ave., Manila Philippines,   Botany and National Herbarium Division, National Museum of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Published: May 2022

This ethnographic study investigated the tangible cultural heritage of the Kabihug Tribe of Batobalani, Paracale, Camarines Norte. Data were collected from in-depth interviews with elders and members of the tribe. The inventory showed three themes for the tangible heritage of the tribe. The practices of building the dwelling place of the Kabihug tribe were still intact. However, minor alterations were made, like the walls and partitions on their house were evident. Bolo, their primary agricultural tool, was bought in the marketplace and their clothing is similar to the lowlanders. It is imperative that the impact and influence of civilization and rapid technological advancement change the lifestyle and practices of the Kabihug tribe. Nevertheless, it is reasonable to conserve and preserve the cultural traditions and tangible cultural heritage of the Kabihug tribe as national and historical treasure of the country.
Instructional Supervision and Engagement in Improving Work Satisfaction and Performance in a Distance Learning Environment
Authors:   Laguna State Polytechnic University San Pablo City Laguna, Philippines Dolores Central School Annex Bungoy, Dolores, Quezon, C. Gaviño Cristina
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to identify the instructional supervision and engagement of school executives that improves work satisfaction and performance of elementary teachers in a distance learning environment. It was participated by one hundred thirty (130) elementary teaching personnel of Dolores District, Division of Quezon in the school year 2020- 2021. Using a descriptive method of research, the relationship among the input and output variables was assessed from a group or population, accuracy and reliability develop into imperative result. Findings revealed that between instructional supervision: direct assistance, group collaboration, human resource management, curriculum enhancement and learning opportunities and its relation to work satisfaction of teacher’s sub-variables are directly related in commitment, responsibility, achievement, recognition, and advancement and growth. Instructional supervision to teacher’s performance has a very good performance to content, knowledge, and pedagogy, learning environment and diversity of learners, curriculum and planning, assessment and reporting, community linkages and professional engagement, and professional growth and professional development. Furthermore, instructional engagement in the work satisfaction and performance of teacher’s sub-variables are directly related to work satisfaction and performance of teachers. This implies that the school executives of Dolores District have a good performance in their instructional supervision and engagement, thus, it helped to improve teacher’s work satisfaction and performance.
The Role of Enhanced “Follow-Up” and Simplified Video Tutorial in Blended Learning during the Pandemic
Authors:   San Juan National High School, Philippines, S. Soliman Leonard John
Published: May 2022

Nearly everyone involved in the education system is new to blended learning. While teachers have to navigate around the new environment, they have to ensure that their learners are not left behind. Teachers’ awareness of students’ experiences during the pandemic, be it school-related or personal helps them adjust their approaches to the teaching-learning process. This study employed the qualitative research, specifically the multiple case study design. Informal interview transcripts, school documents, call transcripts, and validation statements were the main source of data for the study. The result of the study revealed three themes in the pursuit to answer the research questions presented in this research. These themes were student experiences in the new normal modality of education, factors that affect student participation rate in blended learning, and school and teacher interventions that learners seek. In this research, the videos were simplified by the teacher through explaining the lesson in a simpler language without compromising the substantial content. Students’ consistent response that simplified lesson videos helped them learn in their own pace must encourage teachers to include such support in planning for their synchronous and asynchronous classes. Another vital support that teachers and the school can provide during these challenging times is to look after the well-being of their students. Constant and enhanced follow-up of learners done in a subtle and encouraging manner will increase learner motivation to continue their studies despite the challenges and struggles they encounter in their life and in their studies.
Multi-Tasking Practices and Task-Based Management Style of Classroom Leaders and Its Impact on Teachers’ Performance and Productivity
Authors:   San Lucas I Elementary School, Brgy. Dolores, San Pablo City, S. Laguna Veronica Janes , N. Chua Elisa ,   Laguna State Polytechnic University San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
Published: May 2022

This research study designed to assess the perception of teachers on multi-tasking practices, taskbased management style of classroom leaders and its impact on teachers’ performance and productivity. The research is intended to deal with the difficulty of teacher in handling numerous multiple assignments/tasks aside from the usual teaching loads. The following are the compelling objectives in the conduct of the study: determine the perceptions of teachers on multi-tasking practices and taskbased management style and find out the impact on classroom leaders’ performance and productivity of teachers having multi-tasking practices. This study is generally a descriptive designed research. The statistical tools that were used to analyze the data are the weighted mean, frequency distribution, percentage, standard deviation and Pearson r. Results revealed that teacher-respondents perceived multi-tasking in terms of instructional task, academic functions, co-curricular and community service as well as task-based management style as “very highly practiced”. They also perceived the level of their performance as “very highly performed” based on the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers and they were also very highly productive in their job and other tasks. Based on the findings the following conclusions are drawn: There is a significant relationship in the perceptions of teachers as to the multitasking practices to teachers’ performance and productivity therefore the null hypothesis is not supported. There is a significant relationship in the perceptions of teachers as to the task-based management style to teachers’ performance and productivity therefore the null hypothesis is not supported.
Nitrite Concentration Analysis using Spectrophotometry on Locally Processed Meat Products in a Province in the Philippines
Authors:   J.H. Cerilles State College-Dumingag Campus Caridad, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, D. Neri Evelyn Joy , E. Patalinghug Mark
Published: May 2022

To examine the nitrite content of meat products is essential to protect consumers from potential health risks. This study evaluated the nitrite concentrations of chorizo and longaniza products as preservatives in cured chorizo and longaniza in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. The descriptive and comparative quantitative research methods were used to examine the nitrite concentration. A kilogram of each of the samples of chorizo and longaniza products were randomly taken from the public market of Dumingag, Molave, and Pagadian City. These samples were analyzed to determine the nitrite concentration spectrophotometrically. The tests showed that chorizo samples from A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H have nitrite concentrations below the allowable or standard level. In contrast, the sample I result showed a high concentration of nitrite, very far above the Meat Inspection Regulations Standard (MRI) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) level within a nitrite concentration of 13.4 mg Nitrite (NO2) per 100.0 grams of cured meat. On the other hand, longaniza samples J, K, and L have nitrite concentrations below the standard level, while samples M and N have nitrite concentrations above the standard. These results indicate that chorizo and longaniza products sold in the said market have not met the FDA’s standards and are unsafe for human consumption.
Project i-CREATE (Intensive Collaboration through Research Enhancement and Advancement Training and Exercise): Direction towards Improved Science Research Program at San Pablo City Science Integrated High School
Authors:   Department of Education, San Pablo City Science Integrated High School Division of San Pablo City, Philippines, B. Manalo Franz Kevin
Published: May 2022

Science investigatory projects (SIP) provide students the opportunity to apply their gained knowledge, skills, and attitude (KSA) in Science. This study aimed to implement an intervention program called Project i-CREATE (Intensive Collaboration through Research Enhancement and Advancement Training and Exercise) at San Pablo City Science Integrated High School on school year 2019-2020. Moreover, it attempted to investigate its perceived effectiveness as to learning outcomes and explore the students’ lived experiences. Explanatory sequential design was employed. Survey-questionnaire was used as the main instrument to describe the students’ perceptions. This was administered among 90 respondents who were selected purposively. Mean and standard deviation were computed to analyze the data. Results showed that the students improved their KSA, developed 21st century skills, and became more motivated and interested. Furthermore, a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was held among select participants to gather their lived experiences in conducting SIP as exposed to the intervention program. Thematic analysis was used to derive emerging themes such as (1) SIP provides opportunities for improvement and development; and (2) SIP entails challenges such as lack of resources and lack of training that hampers its success. Consequently, there was an increase in the number of science research projects produced, colloquia and forums conducted, partnership, publication, and winning in local science fairs signifying the success of the intervention program. Project i-CREATE helped to develop young researchers and improve the schools’ science research program. Its implementation may be further strengthened through identifying other areas of development and opening its channels for benchmarking.
Best Practices In Brigada Eskwela of Secondary Schools in Batangas Province
Authors:   Department of Education, Batangas Province, Bolbok Batangas City, Philippines Department of Education – Balete National High School Bubuyan, Mataas na kahoy, Batangas, Philippines, F. Garcia Larry
Published: May 2022

The study focused on best practices in implementing Brigada Eskwela among secondary schools in Batangas Province. Specifically, it aimed to identify the salient features of the Brigada Eskwela Work Plan, and assess the extent of implementation of Brigada Eskwela covering scope of work conducted, resource mobilization, school personnel participation, and community involvement. In addition, the study assessed how Brigada Eskwela broadened community support to basic education relative to curricular activities enrichment, physical facilities improvement, and unity of purpose. Likewise, the issues and opportunities brought by Brigada Eskwela were determined. This study used the descriptive method of research with the questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument using Slovin’s formula at 5 percent margin of error. Statistical tools used in the analysis of data were weighted mean, one-way analysis of variance, and Brown-forsy and Scheffe tests. Results revealed that the respondents agreed that Brigada Eskwela is a product of collaborative effort, taps the spirit of volunteerism, and allows people from different sectors to extend help to the schools every year, which are the most salient features of the program. Further, Brigada Eskwela broadens community support to basic education relative to curricular activities enrichment and physical facilities improvement to a moderate extent, while it supports basic education to a great extent in terms of unity of purpose. The primary issue in Brigada Eskwela is following the implementing rules and regulations of the program to make it successful. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences on the assessments of the three groups of respondents in terms of the extent of implementation and support to basic education. However, significant differences were found on opportunities brought by Brigada Eskwela.
Police Operational Activities and Crime Commission in a City in the Philippines
Authors:   J.H. Cerilles State College-Dumingag Campus Caridad, Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur, 7028, Philippines, G. Sarcena John Dexter , E. Patalinghug Mark
Published: May 2022

Police organizations have conducted operational activities to reduce the opportunity for would-be criminals to commit crimes. This operational activity includes patrol, traffic management, and investigation. In this study, the extent of police operational activities in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, was evaluated to determine the extent of police operational activities and to test the association between the crime rate and the extent of police operation activities. This study utilized a quantitative descriptive research method. The respondents were 142 active police officers who were chosen purposively by employing total enumeration. The gathering of data was done using a self-made questionnaire, which underwent validation and reliability testing. The statistical tools used were frequency count, mean computation, percentage, and regression analysis. The results revealed that more respondents were 31- 35 years old and above. Most of them were male, bachelor’s degree holders, attended training and seminars for 50 hours, and served the police force for 15 years and below. Patrolling and investigation were found to be much observable while traffic management was observable. As for index crime, there were more crimes against the person committed than crimes against property. As for non-index crimes, there were more other non-index crimes compared to the violation of special laws. Patrolling has a positive influence on the commission and non-commission of both index and non-index crimes. This study also recommends intensive patrolling on hot-spot areas for criminal presence and activity, strengthening traffic management practices, procurement of traffic lights, improving traffic signs, and intensive implementation of traffic laws and regulations.
Validation and Utilization of the Contextualized Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction (DRRR) Modules
Authors:   Department of Education Basic Education Researchers Division of Cagayan de Oro, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, T. Loquillano Jean , D. Potane Joel , L. Mercado Laverne
Published: May 2022

The Philippines suffers from a multitude of deadly natural disasters because it is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Basic education advocates environmental awareness at all levels which cover learners' understanding and sensitivity to the environment and environmental challenges. The study focused on how DRRR modules were validated by experts and how teachers were able to successfully implement them in their classrooms. The research was descriptive involving both qualitative and quantitative analyses. The triangulation technique was employed which utilized the evaluation tool for the modules, interview, and observations. Quantitative data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and qualitative data were coded. This involved five (5) panel experts and 47 secondary school teacher-users. Results revealed that: (1) the contextualized DRRR modules provided very adequately for content and content accuracy, clarity, and appropriateness as evaluated by the experts. The teacher-users evaluated it as very much acceptable, applicable, and useful; (2) the major themes in terms of clarity, activities and content accuracy of the modules included comprehensible vocabulary; contextualized topics/indigenized materials; informative and student-centered activities. Moreover, in terms of its usefulness, the major themes encompassed disaster preparedness; learning insights/values integration and maximizes students’ participation; (3) the predominant themes to improve the modules included the visual considerations; accessibility of materials and enhancement of the concepts and topics. Hence, this investigation explains that the contextualized DRR modules are valid, reliable, acceptable, applicable, accurate and useful as revealed from the data and major themes. Thus, there is a need for all the teachers to utilize the modules across all levels for the learners to become aware and ready during disasters thereby reducing the risk and severe impact of disasters.
Disaster Vulnerability Assessment of Selected Jails Under Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in CALABARZON
Authors:   Batangas State University, Batangas City Batangas City, Philippines, Hernandez Ritchel Fabros , M. Ingco Razel
Published: May 2022

The study evaluated the disaster preparedness of selected penitentiaries under BJMP in CALABARZON areas as to identify the profile of jails as assessed in terms of strategic location, jail infrastructure and construction, jail equipment and jail vehicles; to present the profile of the respondents in terms of job position, designation, years in service, trainings attended, and educational attainment; to determine the jail personnel’s assessment on disaster preparedness in terms of the following disasters: earthquake, typhoon, and flood; to design an intervention program on disaster preparedness which may be proposed to manage jail operations of Bureau of Jail Management and Penology in CALABARZON area. The study utilized descriptive research design specifically the quantitative methods with the questionnaire survey as the major tool for gathering data and evaluation from 161 jail personnel chosen through a lottery method with interviews and focus group discussions (FGD). Statistical treatment was applied utilizing frequencies, percentage, weighted mean and Pearson-R product correlation. The disaster preparedness described in terms of strategic location as jail location on CALABARZON are within the city or municipality capital since they are located near the city hall. The study revealed that the jail is equipped in terms of organizational management and available resources; the jail personnel are slightly equipped with readiness during flood in terms of strategic location, infrastructure and construction and the significant relationship between profile variables and the respondents’ assessment of their disaster preparedness varies.
Lived Experiences of Master Teachers in Monitoring Modular Distance Learning (MDL) Teachers at TMCNHS
Authors:   Trece Martires City National High School San Agustin, Trece Martires City, Cavite, Philippines, P. Espineli Nina
Published: May 2022

School Year 2020 -2021 ushered the beginning of the so-called “Education in the New Normal”. The sudden shift from face-to-face learning to distance learning threatened not only the parents and students but most especially the Department of Education, on what they can do to ensure that though the delivery of learning changes, the quality of the education remains the same. The study is qualitative in nature and was conducted to explain the lived experiences of Master Teachers in Monitoring Modular Distance Learning Teachers. Specifically, this aims in discussing the experiences and challenges encountered by the master teachers in monitoring MDL as part of the “New Normal”. Purposive sampling was used in selecting 5 master teachers that participated in the study. The researcher used FGD (Focal Group Discussion) and semistructured interview to seek the in-depth information that revealed the current situation on how the informants responded newly implemented way of monitoring modular distance learning modality teachers. Thematic data analysis was utilized to analyze and interpret the results of this study. Findings from the study showed themes based on the experience of Master teachers in monitoring MDL teachers. It includes Change: Master teachers’ Insight where they shared that monitoring in the New Normal is a bit difficult; Focus: Master Teachers setting the path towards Modular Distance Learning, and Waves: Challenges encountered by the master teachers in monitoring MDL teachers. Through the result of this study, Trece Martires City National High School or even the Department of Education - Cavite may utilize the results in designing various Professional Development Programs/trainings that would enhance the capability of Master teachers to monitor teachers under the modular distance learning. It can also serve as baseline data in conducting related study in Elementary and Senior High School level.
Enhancing Student’s Higher Order Thinking Skills through Contextualization of a Sociocultural Mathematics Teaching
Authors:   Alaminos Integrated National High School, Division of Laguna, R. Orozco Louela , E. Pasia Allen ,   Laguna State Polytechnic University, Faculty of College of Graduate Studies and Applied Research
Published: May 2022

Promoting contextualization in Mathematics teaching has been the advocacy of the Department of Education (DepEd) in the hope of enhancing students’ learning. Another important emphasis in the current setting is placed on the socio-cultural aspect of Mathematics education in the country. In this study, a socio-cultural Mathematics classroom adopted contextualization to enhance the higher order thinking skills of the students in a public Secondary High School in the province of Laguna. Moreover, it utilized a descriptive design but experimental in nature involving 112 Grade 8 students. Through data investigation and using Sample Paired T- Test and Pearson- Product Moment findings revealed that contextualization in a socio-cultural classroom has produced positive effects on the students’ higher order thinking skills since the performance of Grade 8 students as to their analyzing, evaluating, and creating skills significantly improved. Furthermore, contextualizing a sociocultural classroom by using everyday life scenario in connecting Mathematics to the real world and presenting the lesson with a contextual problem motivate students, challenge them to apply Mathematical reasoning to different circumstances, and deliberately involve them in higher order thinking
Motivational Factors Influencing the Teaching Performance of Teachers in Tuy District Batangas, Philippines
Authors:   Jose Lopez Manzano National High School, Tuy, Batangas, Philippines, L. Rodriguez Rosalia , A. Cudiamat Mario ,   Calatagan Senior High School, Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to analyze the motivational factors influencing the teaching performance of teachers in Tuy District, Batangas, Philippines. It utilized the descriptive-quantitative method. One hundred eight (108) teacher respondents were all taken from the population of all Secondary School teachers in Tuy District. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, spearman rho (rs) and IBM SPSS AMOS 26 were used in the data analysis. Meanwhile, the findings revealed that the teachers are mostly female, have salary grade (SG) 11 and are always motivated in terms of their profession, health wellness, social relationship, and personal attributes. They also have very satisfactory ratings in their Individual Performance Commitment and Review Form (IPCRF). A learning and development framework was proposed to strengthen the teaching performance of teachers in Tuy District.