bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Multicomponent Intervention Helped Reduce Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intake in Economically Disadvantaged Hispanic Children
Authors: Feng Du , Song Huaxin , Esperat M. Christina , Black Ipuna
Published: August 2015

Purpose.

This study aimed to examine the effect of a multicomponent intervention program on consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and lifestyle factors associated with SSB intake, in Hispanic children from low-income families.

Design.

A five-wave longitudinal study using a quasi-experimental design was conducted.

Setting.

Five elementary schools in West Texas served as the setting.

Subjects.

Participants included 555 predominantly Hispanic children (ages 5–9 years) from low-income families and their parents (n = 525).

Intervention.

A multicomponent intervention program was implemented.

Measures.

Children's anthropometric measures were obtained. Their weight status was determined based on body mass index for age and gender. Parents responded to a demographic questionnaire, a shelf inventory, an acculturation scale, and a family survey.

Analysis.

Growth curve analyses were used to test differences between intervention and comparison participants' SSB intake and to examine potential covariates.

Results.

Comparison group children's daily SSB intake significantly increased over time ( B = 1.06 ± .40 ounces per month, p < .01), but this linear increase of SSB was slowed down by the intervention ( B = −.29 ± .12, p < .05). More daily TV time, more fast food intake, and more types of SSBs available at home were associated with higher SSB intake.

Conclusion.

Risk factors of childhood obesity were associated with each other. The intervention program produced a modest reduction in SSB consumed by economically disadvantaged and predominantly Hispanic children.
Modelled and observed changes in aerosols and surface solar radiation over Europe between 1960 and 2009
Authors: Turnock S. T. , Spracklen D. V. , Carslaw K. S. , Mann G. W. , Woodhouse M. T. , Forster P. M. , Haywood J. , Johnson C. E. , Dalvi M. , Bellouin N. , Sanchez-Lorenzo A.
Published: August 2015

Abstract. Substantial changes in anthropogenic aerosols and precursor gas emissions have occurred over recent decades due to the implementation of air pollution control legislation and economic growth. The response of atmospheric aerosols to these changes and the impact on climate are poorly constrained, particularly in studies using detailed aerosol chemistry–climate models. Here we compare the HadGEM3-UKCA (Hadley Centre Global Environment Model-United Kingdom Chemistry and Aerosols) coupled chemistry–climate model for the period 1960–2009 against extensive ground-based observations of sulfate aerosol mass (1978–2009), total suspended particle matter (SPM, 1978–1998), PM10 (1997–2009), aerosol optical depth (AOD, 2000–2009), aerosol size distributions (2008–2009) and surface solar radiation (SSR, 1960–2009) over Europe. The model underestimates observed sulfate aerosol mass (normalised mean bias factor (NMBF) = −0.4), SPM (NMBF = −0.9), PM10 (NMBF = −0.2), aerosol number concentrations (N30 NMBF = −0.85; N50 NMBF = −0.65; and N100 NMBF = −0.96) and AOD (NMBF = −0.01) but slightly overpredicts SSR (NMBF = 0.02). Trends in aerosol over the observational period are well simulated by the model, with observed (simulated) changes in sulfate of −68 % (−78 %), SPM of −42 % (−20 %), PM10 of −9 % (−8 %) and AOD of −11 % (−14 %). Discrepancies in the magnitude of simulated aerosol mass do not affect the ability of the model to reproduce the observed SSR trends. The positive change in observed European SSR (5 %) during 1990–2009 ("brightening") is better reproduced by the model when aerosol radiative effects (ARE) are included (3 %), compared to simulations where ARE are excluded (0.2 %). The simulated top-of-the-atmosphere aerosol radiative forcing over Europe under all-sky conditions increased by > 3.0 W m−2 during the period 1970–2009 in response to changes in anthropogenic emissions and aerosol concentrations.
Quantifying lower tropospheric methane concentrations using GOSAT near-IR and TES thermal IR measurements
Authors: Worden J. R. , Turner A. J. , Bloom A. , Kulawik S. S. , Liu J. , Lee M. , Weidner R. , Bowman K. , Frankenberg C. , Parker R. , Payne V. H.
Published: August 2015

Abstract. Evaluating surface fluxes of CH4 using total column data requires models to accurately account for the transport and chemistry of methane in the free troposphere and stratosphere, thus reducing sensitivity to the underlying fluxes. Vertical profiles of methane have increased sensitivity to surface fluxes because lower tropospheric methane is more sensitive to surface fluxes than a total column, and quantifying free-tropospheric CH4 concentrations helps to evaluate the impact of transport and chemistry uncertainties on estimated surface fluxes. Here we demonstrate the potential for estimating lower tropospheric CH4 concentrations through the combination of free-tropospheric methane measurements from the Aura Tropospheric Emission Spectrometer (TES) and XCH4 (dry-mole air fraction of methane) from the Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite – Thermal And Near-infrared for carbon Observation (GOSAT TANSO, herein GOSAT for brevity). The calculated precision of these estimates ranges from 10 to 30 ppb for a monthly average on a 4° × 5° latitude/longitude grid making these data suitable for evaluating lower-tropospheric methane concentrations. Smoothing error is approximately 10 ppb or less. Comparisons between these data and the GEOS-Chem model demonstrate that these lower-tropospheric CH4 estimates can resolve enhanced concentrations over flux regions that are challenging to resolve with total column measurements. We also use the GEOS-Chem model and surface measurements in background regions across a range of latitudes to determine that these lower-tropospheric estimates are biased low by approximately 65 ppb, with an accuracy of approximately 6 ppb (after removal of the bias) and an actual precision of approximately 30 ppb. This 6 ppb accuracy is consistent with the accuracy of TES and GOSAT methane retrievals.
Association of the pre-monsoon thermal field over north India and the western Tibetan Plateau with summer monsoon rainfall over India
Authors: Bansod S. D. , Fadnavis S. , Ghanekar S. P.
Published: August 2015

Abstract. In this paper, interannual variability of tropospheric air temperatures over the Asian summer monsoon region during the pre-monsoon months is examined in relation to Indian summer monsoon rainfall (ISMR; June to September total rainfall). For this purpose, monthly grid-point temperatures in the entire troposphere over the Asian summer monsoon region and ISMR data for the period 1949–2012 have been used. Spatial correlation patterns are investigated between the temperature field in the lower tropospheric levels during May over the Asian summer monsoon region and ISMR. The results indicate a strong and significant northwest–southeast dipole structure in the spatial correlations over the Indian region, with highly significant positive (negative) correlations over the regions of north India and the western Tibetan Plateau region – region R1 (north Bay of Bengal: region R2). The observed dipole is seen significantly up to a level of 850 hPa and eventually disappears at 700 hPa. Thermal indices evaluated at 850 hPa level, based on average air temperatures over the north India and western Tibetan Plateau region (TI1) and the north Bay of Bengal region (TI2) during May, show a strong, significant relationship with the ISMR. The results are found to be consistent and robust, especially in the case of TI1 during the period of analysis. A physical mechanism for the relationship between these indices and ISMR is proposed. Finally the composite annual cycle of tropospheric air temperature over R1 during flood/drought years of ISMR is examined. The study brings out the importance of the TI1 in the prediction of flood/drought conditions over the Indian subcontinent.
Multiscale monsoon variability during the last two climatic cycles revealed by spectral signals in Chinese loess and speleothem records
Authors: Li Y. , Su N. , Liang L. , Ma L. , Yan Y. , Sun Y.
Published: August 2015

Abstract. The East Asian Monsoon (EAM) exhibits a significant variability on timescales ranging from tectonic to centennial as inferred from loess, speleothem and marine records. However, the relative contributions and plausible driving forces of the monsoon variability at different timescales remain controversial. Here, we spectrally explore time series of loess grain size and speleothem δ18O records and decompose the two proxies into intrinsic components using the empirical mode decomposition method. Spectral results of these two proxies display clear glacial and orbital periodicities corresponding to ice volume and solar cycles, and evident millennial signals which are in pace with Heinrich rhythm and Dansgaard–Oeschger (DO) cycles. Five intrinsic components are parsed out from loess grain size and six intrinsic components from speleothem δ18O records. Combined signals are correlated further with possible driving factors including the ice volume, insolation and North Atlantic cooling from a linear point of view. The relative contributions of components differ significantly between loess grain size and speleothem δ18O records. Coexistence of glacial and orbital components in the loess grain size implies that both ice volume and insolation have distinctive impacts on the winter monsoon variability, in contrast to the predominant precessional impact on the speleothem δ18O variability. Moreover, the millennial components are evident in loess grain size and speleothem δ18O records with variances of 13 and 17 %, respectively. A comparison of the millennial-scale signals of these two proxies reveals that abrupt changes in the winter and summer monsoons over the last 260 kyr share common features and similar driving forces linked to high-latitude Northern Hemisphere climate.
Simulation of the mantle and crustal helium isotope signature in the Mediterranean Sea using a high-resolution regional circulation model
Authors: Ayache M. , Dutay J.-C. , Jean-Baptiste P. , Fourré P. E.
Published: August 2015

Abstract. Helium isotopes (3He, 4He) are useful tracers for investigating the deep ocean circulation and for evaluating ocean general circulation models, because helium is a stable and conservative nuclide that does not take part in any chemical or biological process. Helium in the ocean originates from three different sources: namely, (i) gas dissolution in equilibrium with atmospheric helium, (ii) helium-3 addition by radioactive decay of tritium (called tritiugenic helium), and (iii) injection of terrigenic helium-3 and helium-4 by the submarine volcanic activity which occurs mainly at plate boundaries, and also addition of (mainly) helium-4 from the crust and sedimentary cover by α-decay of uranium and thorium contained in various minerals. We present the first simulation of the terrigenic helium isotope distribution in the whole Mediterranean Sea, using a high-resolution model (NEMO-MED12). For this simulation we build a simple source function for terrigenic helium isotopes based on published estimates of terrestrial helium fluxes. We estimate a hydrothermal flux of 3.5 mol 3He yr−1 and a lower limit for the crustal flux at 1.6 10−7 mol 4He mol m−2 yr−1. In addition to providing constraints on helium isotope degassing fluxes in the Mediterranean, our simulations provide information on the ventilation of the deep Mediterranean waters which are useful for assessing NEMO-MED12 performance. This study is part of the work carried out to assess the robustness of the NEMO-MED12 model, which will be used to study the evolution of the climate and its effect on the biogeochemical cycles in the Mediterranean Sea, and to improve our ability to predict the future evolution of the Mediterranean Sea under the increasing anthropogenic pressure.
Mitigating N2O emissions from soil: from patching leaks to transformative action
Authors: Decock C. , Lee J. , Necpalova M. , Pereira E. I. P. , Tendall D. M. , Six J.
Published: August 2015

Abstract. Further progress in understanding and mitigating N2O emissions from soil lies within transdisciplinary research that reaches across spatial scales and takes an ambitious look into the future.
The Relationship between Social Capital and Ethics: An Application at Health Sector
Authors: DEMIRTAS Ozgur , EMHAN Abdurrahim
Published: August 2015

In this study, we examined a relationship between social capital and ethics. For this aim, a questionnaire form, which consists of 35-item, was used out of some demographic variables. The survey was gathered from 339 hospital employees’ who are working at governmental and private hospitals. The results indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between social capital and ethics. In addition we found that nurses reported more scores on ethics, and employees working at private sector reported more ethical scores than government employees. Further, several significant differences have been identified according to some demographic variables.
FOLLOWING THE NON-MONEY TRAIL: RECONCILING SOME ANGKORIAN TEMPLE ACCOUNTS
Authors: Lustig Terry Leslie , Lustig Eileen Joan
Published: August 2015

Few Angkorian temple inscriptions contain data on revenues and scheduling of resources in a manner that is both comprehensive and coherent. As a result, the operations of Angkor’s temples and āśrama are not well understood. Yet it must have been important for foundations to keep records to ensure their sustainability, particularly of offerings to deities and maintenance of personnel, in some cases numbering into the thousands. This paper uses an accounting approach to shed some light on the modes of support for workers of religious establishments. Prime uncertainties addressed in the process are varying scales of weights and measures for rice, and volumetric relationships between different forms of rice. Working back from stated quantities of rice and paddy, at times unrealistically precise, we deduce that the auditors adopted a ratio of 2 when calculating the conversion of paddy to rice, rather than the 2.5 commonly used in contemporary Indian texts. We also reevaluate the frequencies of two religious festivals, saṅkrānta and tithiviśeṣana. The metabolic requirements of different age groups and sexes in rice-eating communities, together with the rations prescribed in some of Yaśovarman’s āśrama allow us to estimate that a liḥ of rice weighed between 800 g and 900 g and from this to infer the age range for boys who were studying in those āśrama. The implications of the profiting of some and the under-provisioning for other sanctuary personnel are considered in conjunction with the institution of fortnightly scheduling seen in some religious establishments.
A sagração da aparência: o jornalismo da moda na Bahia
Authors: Pitombo Cidreira Renata
Published: August 2015

Esta obra resgata a discussão teórica sobre a moda, indo além do universo fashion e analisando a abordagem que este fenômeno recebe por parte dos meios de comunicação, sobretudo na Bahia, lançando um olhar interpretativo sobre os jornais A Tarde e Tribuna da Bahia. Analisa também os elementos que contribuem para uma possível aproximação entre a moda e a área da comunicação e o olhar pejorativo muitas vezes lançado ao fenômeno da moda, visto como fator de distinção social.
A Position Paper on Managing Youth Screen Time versus Physical Activity
Authors: Altamimi Reem I. , Skinner Geoff D. , Nesbitt Keith V.
Published: August 2015

Childhood obesity is becoming increasingly prolific and problematic. Contributors to childhood obesity include decreased levels of physical activity and increased sedentary behavior. Screen-based entertainment may be an important factor in the development of childhood obesity as children and adolescents prefer to spend time using electronic devices than exercising. While it is difficult to encourage children to cease playing video games, it is possible to change these passive screens to active ones. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have been utilized by academics and researchers to promote levels of physical activity among young people. This paper is part of our continuous research into the use of technology in the facilitation and motivation of children to be more physically active. This paper presents the "MySteps " framework that has been developed to manage youth screen time and exercise performance statistics. By developing technology-based solutions, we intend to increase children and adolescents awareness of their levels of physical activity and screen time. Consequently, self-monitoring and management of screen time and physical activity levels may lead to more active living beginning at an early age and continuing throughout life.
Blind Signal Separation for Medical Data Recording Using Self-Organizing Neural Network
Authors: Sahroni Alvin , Setiawan Hendra
Published: August 2015

This paper present a study of signal processing in Blind Source Separation (BSS) application for medical field, especially during medical data recording. There are two main techniques that will be investigated; Natural Gradient Method (NGM) and Self-Organized Neural Network (SONN). The main source signals are Electrocardiograph (ECG), and Electroencephalograph (EEG) that linearly mixed with noise signal. This study related to doctor’s assistant for remote outpatient and their patients to communicate each other in separate places, as well as the doctor will be able to monitoring patient’s condition using a telephone/mobile phone that have been attached with an embedded system. Hopefully, while implementing BSS technique into an embedded system for signal processing application will increase the quality of medical outpatient system remotely. This investigation conclude that SONN provide about 80% effectively than NGM while separating mixed source signals of EEG, ECG, and noise Signal.
The influence of professional commitment to the acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior with workplace spirituality as a moderating variable: An Empirical Study of Accounting Firms in Ind
Authors: Kusumastuti Ratih
Published: August 2015

ABSTRACT This research aims to find outthe acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior. It also aims toanalyze the influence of auditor’s professional commitment to the acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior. Moreover, this research analyzes the influence of auditor’s professional commitment to the acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior moderated by the workplace spirituality.This study was conducted using a survey/questionnaires distributed on auditors who worksfor accounting firms in Indonesia. The analysis unit is junior auditors, senior/supervisor, manager and partner. Structural equation model using WarpPLS program was used to analyze the data.The results of this study indicate that professional commitment; affective professional commitment, continuous professional commitment, and normative professional commitment have positive and significant influence on dysfunctional audit behavior acceptance. Workplace spirituality is significantly proven to moderate the relationship betweenprofessional commitmentswith dysfunctional audit behavior acceptance and to also moderate the relationship between affective professional commitments with dysfunctional audit behavior acceptance.This study is the first to employ the professional commitment and acts as a determinant of workplace spirituality is an external factor and significant factors for accountants in improving organizational commitment serves as a moderating.   Keywords: Dysfunctional audit behavior acceptance, professional commitment, workplace spirituality, descriptive research design, Indonesia
Going Beyond the Four Walls through Asynchronous Discussion Forum: Basis to Instructional Enhancement
Authors: De Leon Josephine Luz S. , Soriano Dynah D. , Canlas Ranie B. , Fajardo Reymond Q. , Martinez Janice M.
Published: August 2015

The study aimed to investigate the learning experiences of the students as they get involved in an Online Discussion Forum (ODF) using the asynchronous format and focuses on the interrelation of factors such as students’ academic self-efficacy, motivation, reflective thinking, attitude towards social networking, and facilitating discourse. Furthermore, the study sought to recommend a model design that may lead to instrument enrichment through virtual learning network. To evaluate the learning experiences of students from ODF, a descriptive correlational design was used. It was conducted using a social networking discussion forum that was assessed as the available and commonly used site. Students were given a week to answer open-ended questions/topics that were posted in the ODF and the mechanics was explained in a live classroom. A total of 183 functional responses were collected for the study. Respondents were not aware that they are under a study to encourage them to work at their pace and interest. After the ODF, the instructor administered the survey questionnaire, and interviews were also made as part of course evaluation. The result revealed that only three variables specifically academic self-efficacy, reflective thinking, and motivation in participating in ODF, tends to predict perceived learning experiences. The proposed model was created to support several discussion forums by several moderator accounts. The model may support interconnection among moderators, contributors and registered users. Expanding the network model will serve as a basis for university-wide virtual learning network.   Keywords - Educational Technology, online discussion forum, descriptive-correlational design, Philippines
The Professional Development Strategies as Correlates of Efficacy of the School Heads
Authors: DEL CAMPO MELANIE A. , ATIENZAR EUNICE A.
Published: August 2015

Professional development of school heads has been described to be fragmented, incoherent, not sustained and not aligned according to state education standards and these activities have not been closely linked to instructional reforms. Programs have focused on administering schools and not on teaching and learning - the data did not diagnose students’ needs and coach or mentor teachers. School Heads need to spearhead in finding solutions to predicaments of instruction. An increase of professional development activities did not improve school performance and has not improved student learning outcomes. The poor quality of student learning is due to the deteriorating knowledge, skills and competence of school heads and their commitment to initiate reforms and programs in schools. The study explored on the significance of the relationship between professional development strategies and efficacy of school heads of Island Garden City of Samal. The study made use of the correlation survey method. An analysis was done on the data collated from 64 respondents both in Elementary and Secondary Schools through the use of mean and Pearson r. The result revealed that there was a significant relationship between professional development strategies and efficacy of school heads except for Action Research, Teaching Portfolios and Team Teaching, these against Student-Centered Leadership.Keywords: Education, professional development, correlation survey, Philippines, SoutheastAsia
Attention as a Learning Motivation Strategy: Basis for a Proposed Compendium of Strategies
Authors: SABROSO MARY JANE S. , MINA WARLITA S.
Published: August 2015

Interests and motivation are the desired learner characteristics which are the important determinants of learning. This study focused on the preferred learning motivation strategy of Grade Six students as basis for curriculum enhancement. A descriptive method was used to determine the causes of poor performance of students in the National Achievement Test (NAT) for the sixth graders conducted by the Department of Education-National Educational Testing and Research Center or NETRC and the learning motivation of students. The study revealed that some of the causes for the poor performance of students were due to lack of motivation because of the unstable peace and order situation, poverty, inadequate teacher- pupil ratio and the limited learning resources in some public schools. A study in the local community that aims to find solution on how to elevate the attention of the students as a learning motivation strategy through active participation, variability, humor, incongruity and conflict, specific example and inquiry is highly recommended. The researcher was hopeful that the findings of this study will give teachers and administrators better ideas to come up with an enhancement program to elevate the learning motivation of the students.Keywords: Education, motivation strategy, descriptive, Philippines, Southeast-Asia
Utilizing Simulation to Build a Retail Store Inventory Optimization Model
Authors: MONTAÑO VICENTE SALVADOR E. , CARTER II MICHAEL E.
Published: August 2015

The researchers build an inventory model for retail stores by validating their economicorder quantity through data driven simulation. This paper created an inventoryoptimization model for a personal care retailing business, to avoid stock out and minimize their holding cost and ordering cost. Simulating a thousand different scenarios, the research come up with an optimal inventory model for the two most sellable products in the store. The t-test reveals that product A has a significantly higher demand than product B. The simulation model validates the optimal order quantity of 59 units, with a reorder point of 25 units for product A. However, the simulation model recommends an optimal order quantity of 37 units and a reorder point of 10 units for product B. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov Goodness of Fit Test reveals the normal distribution of the 30 days inventory for Product A but not for Product B. Confirming that stocks out will unlikely happen for product A but will probably occur for product B. The model confirms EOQ findings of product with relatively high demand but low price but a departure for products with low demand but the high price.Keywords: Operations management, retail inventory system, t-test, Monte Carlo Simulation,Kolmogorov-Smirnov Goodness of Fit Test, Davao City, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Professional and ICT Efficacy Plan of Instructors Based on Their Training Needs at the University of Cebu Campuses, Philippines
Authors: ETCUBAN JONATHAN OLORES
Published: August 2015

The integration of science and technology into educational practices has created a new avenue in learning new paradigms in teaching students. The availability of vast information in the Internet and the technological advancement help teachers in the delivery of lessons making it enjoyable. Thus, there is a need for teachers to be competent and knowledgeable of such technology, which is being integrated into the school curriculum in many colleges and universities across the country as a result of effective staff development. The study aimed to propose a professional and ICT efficacy plan of instructors based on their training needs at the campuses of the University of Cebu (UC), Cebu City, Philippines. Descriptive type of research through survey was utilized. A researcher-made instrument in determining the training needs of instructors was developed, validated and administered. Spearman rank correlation, percentages, weighted means, and standard deviations were used in the analysis and interpretation of data. Results showed that instructors need trainings in the areas of Algorithms and Data Structures, Communications and Networking, Database Systems, and Web-based Programming. The devised training program for instructors does not meet their needs. It should include specific training programs designed for them across the campuses of the university based on their major fields of interests. However, further research on its effectiveness of the training program should be conducted to confirm the preliminary findings.Keywords: Social Science, technology management, professional and efficacy plan, staff development, descriptive design, Cebu City, Philippines
Scaffolding of Instruction, Cooperative Training, Activation of Prior Knowledge as Predictors of Student Achievement in Literature Courses
Authors: ABELLANOSA GAUDENCIO G.
Published: August 2015

The study was conducted and anchored on the concept Darling-Hammond (1999) that teachers who are using a wide repertoire of approaches skillfully (literature-based, lecture and small group work) are typically most successful to influence academic achievement. This study aimed to determine the significant relationship and influence of the utilization of literature-based instruction among teachers to the achievement of students in literature course. Descriptive correlation survey was used in this study. It focuses on the present condition with the purpose of finding new truth and it is valuable in providing facts on which specific judgments may be based. The study was conducted in the University of Mindanao to 400 student-respondents. Mean, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and Linear Regression Analysis were the statistical tools used for the data analysis. The findings of the study are as follows: The level of performance of teacher in the utilization of literature-based instruction was high while the level of achievement of students in literature course was moderate.The study concluded that the performance of teachers on the utilization of literature–based instruction influenced or predicted the achievement of students in literature course.Keywords: Literature-based Instruction, Academic Achievement, Teachers in the University of Mindanao, and Module in Philippine Literature
Apprehension in Language Learning Anxiety as Significant Correlate of Oral Performance in English of College Freshmen
Authors: ORBETA ELDEN D. , SAN JOSE ARIEL E.
Published: August 2015

The study was conducted to understand the language learning anxieties and how these affect students’ speaking performance. It also attempted to give clarifications on the conflicting researches on the relationship between language anxiety and oral performance. Data was collected among 150 college freshmen enrolled in a semestral six-unit English course at the University of Mindanao, Panabo Campus. Using the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scales (FLCAS) by Howritz, Howritz, and Cope (1986) and standardized telephone conversation activity test to determine the language anxiety and oral performance of respondents respectively, the researchers found that language anxiety specifically apprehension had an effect on oral performance in pronunciation, grammar, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary while tension impinged grammar. However, results generally revealed no significant relationship between language learning anxiety and oral performance. It is noteworthy to point out that tension, nervousness, and worry do not affect respondents’ oral performance. The researchers attributed this result to the respondents’ awareness of their weaknesses in the spoken English, to the length of time they were exposed in learning the English language and to the type of learning environment the respondents had.Keywords: Language learning anxiety, Oral Performance, College Freshmen students, University of Mindanao Panabo Campus
Conflict Management Styles of Secondary School Administrators in Cagayan Province, Philippines
Authors: AZURIN WILMA P.
Published: August 2015

Conflict is a reality in everyone’s life and it must be considered as a natural process that occurs daily. The study perceives that the conflict management styles of secondary school administrators are greatly dependent on the source of conflicts and identities of people in the educational environment. The process of exploring these perspectives will be a review of research and literature related to conflict managementin all facets of life especially in the school setting. The main objective of the study is to determine the conflict management styles of school administrators in the public secondary institutions in the province of Cagayan. The descriptive research design was used in the study. Research from a number of fields emphasized that several factors conspire to create environment where conflict is more likely to occur. However, this study views that if school administrator manifests a positive work value he or she is likely to perform better in the job as least occurrence of problems that could pave the way for collaborative efforts towards the attainment of organizationalgoals. Moreover, the data reveal that solution-oriented style of conflict management is perceived to be employed by more dynamic and democratic school administrators. In this context, future research should consider an investigation on the comparison of conflict management styles between private and public secondaryinstitutions to prove the existence of differences on styles in resolving conflicts when grouped according to school type.Keywords: Education, conflict, conflict management styles, solution-oriented style, descriptivedesign, Philippines
Class-Centered Teaching Practice and Language Learning Outcome
Authors: MERLAS SV PHILIP S. , JAMES GENELIN RUTH PAMPLONA
Published: August 2015

Class-Centered Teaching (CCT) is a teaching framework claimed to be an effective means of language teaching by promoting cohesive behavior in the class. In this research, CCT focused on nine (9) teaching principles and assessed the language knowledge and language skills of the students. This study was conducted with the use of a descriptive research method. The result shows that the level of class-centered teaching practice of college teachers in English is generally high. Moreover, the level of the language learning outcome of the college students is also generally high. With the data gathered from student respondents assessing selected language teachers, it was found out that the established language learning outcome of the students did not necessarily depend on the class-centered teaching practices observed by the instructor even if behavior towards language learning may have been improved. It is concluded in this study that the teachers should continue to utilize effective and interactive instructional strategies to promote quality language learning which may include CCT thatClass-Centered Teaching Practiceand Language Learning OutcomeSV PHILIP S. MERLASORCID No: 0000-0002-3980-3711Svphilipmerlas1978@gmail.comUniversity of MindanaoDavao City, PhilippinesGENELIN RUTH PAMPLONA-JAMESORCID No: 0000-0001-6036-623XMarch71978@gmail.comUniversity of MindanaoDavao City, Philippines can be beneficial in boosting up a positive behavior among students towards enhancing their command in the English language. Furthering the findings of this study may be made with the use of more comprehensive research methodologies like experimental study so as to see how such class-centered teaching framework affect directly specific language learning outcomes.Keywords: Language Education, Teaching Practice, Descriptive Research, Philippines
Graduate’s Employability: A Tracer Study for Bachelor of Science in Tourism (BST, 2006-2010)
Authors: FELICEN SEVILLIA SUAREZ , MEJIA RHEA CORINA B.
Published: August 2015

Tourism graduates have grown rapidly while continuously facing stiff competition. In this light, the study was conducted to determine the employability of Tourism graduates for the years 2006-2010. Specifically, it described the data and employment status of the graduates, assessed the work related values to employment and determined the school related factors affecting graduates employability. The study used descriptive research with total sample respondents of 136. Based on the study, 85.29% of the Tourism graduates are gainfully employed but most of them are locally employed in the rank and file position. The respondents believed that their degree is relevant to their job and that communication and human relations skills are necessary for their employment. The work related values affecting the employment are professional integrity, obedience and hard work. Almost all school related factors are very relevant to the employability of graduates. The study recommends that the college should have a periodic review of the curriculum and continue its passion of providing quality education. It should continually update the course syllabi to upgrade the quality of education and training for students. Future researches should be done including other variables that may be deemed significant to improve tracing of graduates.Keywords: Tourism Education, tourism graduates employability, descriptive design, Philippines
Matching the Criminology Program with the Needs of the External Stakeholders
Authors: REVISA WILLIAM A.
Published: August 2015

The needs of external stakeholders have a keen interest in what it does in organization and may influence decision-making that is committed by the membersin the group to satisfy the needs of its co-external stakeholders in a certain establishment. This study was conducted to determine the responsiveness of the Criminology program with the needs of the external stakeholders in terms of the qualification standards set by the following agencies like the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and the NationalBureau of Investigation (NBI). A questionnaire was formulated to determinethe level of proficiency of the respondents in terms of their skills in the six identified areas of the program. The respondents of this study were the 240 criminologygraduating students who have undergone on-the-job training and pre-review classes. The item statements in the survey were intended to determine the perception of the students on the implementation of the Criminology Program and how it matches with the qualifications and standards set by different agencies.Results showed the responsiveness of the Criminology Program in terms of the qualification standards set by the identified stakeholders indicated that the level of proficiency of the respondents learning skills in the identified areas were high. Based on the findings, the researcher concludes that the Criminology programmatches with the needs of the external stakeholders.Keywords: Criminology, external stakeholders, quantitative research, Davao City, Mindanao,Philippines, Asia
Decision-making Styles of CSU College Deans: A Case of Managerial Ethics
Authors: TATTAO LORAINE SUYU
Published: August 2015

The decision-making style of Cagayan State University’s middle managers (college deans) is crucial in the process of its development. Thus, this study investigated the decision-making style of the deans and the managerial ethics using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study included 15 college deans and 229 faculty members. It utilized standardized and self-made questionnaires and interview guide. Results showed that the majority of the deans displayed moderate risk-taking behavior and normative decision-making style. They displayed high risk-taking behavior in loading and promotion; they used thinker decision-making style and beneficence as managerial ethics. The position of the deans is situated in such a way that there is pressure from above (from top management) and from below (subordinates). They are caught in a dilemma on how to bring organizational results or show loyalty to the top officials who designated them and one hand, how to maintain smooth interpersonal relationship with their subordinates.Keywords: Social Science, decision-making style, risk-taking behavior, beneficence, quantitative and qualitative method, Philippines
Awareness and Attitudes of Administrators, SPED and Regular Teachers Towards Inclusive Education
Authors: DALONOS SOL J.
Published: August 2015

Teachers and administrators are perceived to be integral to the implementationof inclusive education. They played a vital role in the successful implementationof inclusive education as they are viewed as linchpins in the process of including students with disabilities into regular classes. This cannot be achieved if awareness and attitudes towards inclusive education has not been practiced and developed. This study was conducted to assess the awareness and attitudes towards inclusive education in the context of mainstreaming children with specialneeds in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. This descriptive study involved administrators, regular and special education teachers in public schools. The respondentswere given questionnaires in order to determine their awareness and attitudes towards inclusive education. Data were analyzed using descriptive statisticsas weighted mean and standard deviation. The findings were synthesized according to the aspects of administrators, regular and SPED teachers’ awareness and attitudes towards inclusive education.Keywords: Education, inclusive education, awareness, attitudes, mainstreaming, childrenwith special needs, descriptive design, Philippines
Anxiety and its Relationship to Glucose Level among Medical Laboratory Science Students
Authors: SARABIA ACE RONALD C. , DADAY HANNAH JANINE C. , CADOTDOT NELYN MAE T. , DAGATAN LEAH KIARA P. , SARDEÑOLA DONNA C.
Published: August 2015

Anxiety is a state apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from theanticipation of a realistic fantasized threatening event or situation. It often impairsphysical and psychological functioning. During examination, the students oftenfeel mixed emotions of fear, nervousness, difficulty in breathing, indigestion,among others. When symptoms interfere with the person’s ability to sleep thenanxiety is considered a problem. This study emphasized the relationship betweenanxiety and glucose level of the third year medical laboratory science studentsof the University of the Immaculate Conception. It was assumed that glucoselevel and anxiety have a correlation. In gathering the desired data, a surveyquestionnaire was used. Blood collection was done for four times a week beforethe examination- a day before, during and a week after the examination. RandomBlood Glucose Test was used to measure their glucose level while to determinetheir anxiety level, Beck Anxiety Test was used. Two-tailed test was used todetermine the correlation of the two variables which are the anxiety level andthe blood glucose level. The results revealed that there is a significant differencebetween the glucose level before, during and after the academic examination.Keywords: Medical laboratory science, anxiety, glucose level, students, descriptive-correlational design, Philippines
Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning Approach to Teaching Plane Trigonometry
Authors: CABRERA FREDDIE R.
Published: August 2015

Cooperative learning  is an approach that develops unity and cooperation andimproves the classroom activities in organized  academic and social experiences.The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cooperativelearning as an approach to teaching mathematics. This quasi-experimentalstudy involved the BSCS I-A and 1B students, the first section assigned to theexperimental group (cooperative learning) and the second section assigned tothe control group (lecture-discussion). The study started with the administrationof pre-achievement and pre-attitude tests and ended with the administration ofpost-achievement and post-attitude tests. The instruments used to gather datawere the achievement test and standardized attitude inventory test. The scoreswere compared and the mean difference was determined using t-test. Findingsreveal that cooperative learning improved students’ achievement in mathematics.Those exposed to cooperative learning performed better than those exposed to lecture-discussion. Moreover, cooperative learning positively influenced students’ attitude towards mathematics. Therefore, cooperative learning should be usedso as to develop a more enjoyable learning environment for both students andteacher.Keywords: Mathematics, plane trigonometry, cooperative learning, quasi-experimentaldesign, Philippines
Acceptability Assessment of Community Extension Project of a Public University
Authors: ARONG CECILIA D.
Published: August 2015

Southern Leyte State University encourages its departments to implementextension programs. This study evaluated the A&S department’s integratedcommunity extension programs. This study assessed the projects as to:responsiveness to community’s needs, development of sustainability and selfreliance,people’sopportunityto become productive,and effectivenessoftechnologyin bringing socio-economic changes; evaluate projects’acceptability;and,people’swillingness/readinessto givecounterpart.This descriptivesurvey usingrandom sampling was conducted at Mahayahay,Sogod,SouthernLeyteusingresearcher-madechecklist in interviewing300 respondentsand the mostsignificantchangetechnique.Majorityconsideredtheprojectsasvery-muchresponsive;muchdevelopedsustainabilityandself-reliance;gavepeoplevery high opportunity to become productive; and very much effective in bringingsocio-economic changes. Rated very much acceptable were: concreting/finishing/painting of daycare center; constructing/concreting/tiling of toilet and cooking/dishwashing area; digging of drainage canal, landscaping, installing electric lightand water system. Also, very much acceptable were: feeding; room structuringand giving of visual aids and TV set; literacy for children and capability buildingfor adults; cooking/catering and beauty culture; conducting the candidates’forums; and giving of educational supplies. Environmental renewal was frowned.Majority highly accepted and well-liked the projects. Community officials werewilling to give counterpart, and were thankful if they would receive more projects.Keywords-Social science, acceptability, community extension program, environmentalrenewal, responsiveness, sustainability, descriptive design, Philippines
Controle de milho voluntário RR® com a mistura em tanque de glyphosate + quizalofop-p-tefuril com adjuvantes multifuncionais ou óleos
Authors: Maciel Cleber Daniel de Goes , Lustosa Sebastião Brasil Campos , Silva André Augusto Pazinato da , Karpinski Ricardo André Kloster , Souza João Igor de , Helvig Enelise Osco
Published: August 2015

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficácia da mistura em tanque de glyphosate + quizalofop-p-tefuril com adjuvantes multifuncionais ou óleos no controle de milho RR®. O experimento foi desenvolvido em casa de vegetação. Os tratamentos foram arranjados em esquema fatorial 11 x 2, com seis repetições. Os tratamentos constituíram do fator A a aplicação de glyphosate + quizalofop-p-tefuril (1080 g ea + 36 g i.a. ha-1 - T1) e associações da mesma com adjuvantes, nas doses de: 150 mL ha-1 de TA-35® (T2); 150 mL ha-1 de Orobor N1® (T3); 300 mL ha-1 de LI 700® (T4); 100 mL ha-1 de Triunfo Flex® (T5); 100 mL ha-1 de Aller Biw® (T6); 1000 mL ha-1 de Fulltec® (T7); 1000 mL ha-1 de Joint Oil® (T8); 1000 mL ha-1 de Aureo® (T9); 1000 mL ha-1 de Assist® (T10); testemunha sem aplicação (T11), e o fator B híbridos de milho DKB 240 RR PRO2® e DKB 245 RR®. Os híbridos apresentaram sintomas distintos aos 7 dias após aplicação, independentemente do adjuvante utilizado. DKB 240 RR PRO2® apresentou clorose, início de necrosamento nas bordas das folhas e apenas algumas plantas com pigmentação avermelhada, diferente do DKB 245 RR®, onde houve coloração avermelhada mais generalizada e necrosamento das pontas e bordas das folhas. Não foram evidenciadas diferenças significativas no controle dos híbridos utilizando glyphosate + quizalofop-p-tefuril, associada aos adjuvantes multifuncionais e/ou aos óleos minerais e vegetal.