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Motivación y desempeño laboral en la Dirección de Operaciones Agrarias Tarapoto
Authors: Torres-Flores Washington
Published: October 2022

La motivación en los trabajadores juega un papel relevante en las organizaciones, como tal, subordina la capacidad de desarrollarse y desempeñarse en el ámbito laboral, es por ello que el presente estudio se tuvo como objetivo diseñar una propuesta de motivación basada en la teoría de McClelland a fin de mejorar el desempeño laboral en los trabajadores de la Dirección de Operaciones Agrarias Tarapoto. Teniendo como resultados que, el 46% (30) trabajadores tienen un nivel de motivación alto y un 27% (18) se encuentran en un nivel medio y bajo; respectivamente;  referente a las dimensiones de motivación, el logro obtuvo un nivel alto con un 65% (43), 17% (11) nivel medio y  18% (12)  nivel bajo, la afiliación alcanzó  65% (43)  nivel alto, 24% (16) nivel medio y  11% (7) nivel bajo, el poder alcanzó el 52% (34) nivel bajo, 39% (26) nivel medio y 9% (6) nivel alto, por lo que se afirma que la dimensión poder se encuentra en un nivel muy preocupante. Concluyendo que, la motivación laboral influye favorablemente en el desempeño de los trabajadores, con autonomía, creatividad e iniciativa, permitiendo superar la falta de interés, el bajo rendimiento y la escasa integración de los trabajadores.
Terapia endocrina para el cáncer de MAMA RH+/HER2- avanzado/metastásico en Argentina
Authors: Robledo Salas Ignacio , Guerra Florencia , Boixadera Lorena , Mateo María , Cresta Morgado Pablo , Aguilar Andrea , Cáceres Valeria
Published: October 2022

La terapia endocrina (TE) es el estándar de tratamiento del cáncer de mama metastásico (CMM) RH+/HER2-. Sin embargo, los datos de la práctica clínica demuestran que una alta proporción de pacientes son tratados con quimioterapia (QT). Nuestro objetivo fue obtener información del mundo real sobre el tratamiento en pacientes con cáncer de mama metastásico (CMM) luminal, comparando el uso de TE versus QT en los últimos 25 años. Para el análisis se establecieron cuatro cohortes de tiempo: (A: 1994-1999, B: 2000- 2009, C: 2010-2015 y D: 2016-2020). La TE fue el tratamiento de primera línea en el 67%; 70% y 87% de los pacientes en las cohortes B, C y D respectivamente (ajustado por comparaciones múltiples, p=0.0024). La proporción de pacientes que recibieron QT en primera línea comenzó a disminuir en más del 30% en la cohorte B (2000- 2009) a menos del 15% en la cohorte D (2016- 2020) debido a la inclusión de los inhibidores de quinasas dependientes de ciclinas 4/6 (CDKi). En el análisis multivariado de la cohorte B y C, los factores asociados con un menor uso de QT fueron las metástasis óseas exclusivas, menos de 2 sitios metastásicos y un bajo KI 67%. Los patrones de tratamiento para CMM RH+/HER2- han cambiado sustancialmente en los últimos años a partir del advenimiento de los CDKi en la cohorte D. Nuestros datos informan una disminución del porcentaje de pacientes tratadas con QT en primera línea en la vida real.
Eficacia del uso del dispositivo de enfriamiento de cuero cabelludo para prevenir la alopecia producida por quimioterapia
Authors: Guaygua Loayza Gabriela , Kowalyszyn Rubén , Guzmán Rosa
Published: October 2022

La alopecia inducida por la quimioterapia tiene un gran impacto psico-social; nuestro objetivo fue evaluar la eficacia del dispositivo de enfriamiento de cuero cabelludo (CF) para prevenirla, analizar los eventos adversos (EA) y efectos en la calidad de vida.

Este estudio prospectivo analizó a pacientes que realizaron tratamiento quimioterápico con antraciclinas, taxanos y/o platinos en neoadyuvancia, adyuvancia o enfermedad avanzada que utilizaron CF para prevenir la alopecia en comparación con un grupo control (GC) que rechazó o no tuvo acceso al dispositivo.

Setenta y seis pacientes que fueron a CF (57) o GC (19), el 72% fueron mujeres, el cáncer de mama fue el tumor más frecuente con 53%.

El tratamiento aplicado CF fue significativamente efectivo para controlar la alopecia (p<0.00001). El 86% del grupo CF completó el tratamiento, 12% abandonó por incomodidad y 2% por EA. El 86% con CF no presentó ningún grado de alopecia, el 14% presentó G1 vs. el GC 26%, la alopecia G2 se evidenció en 74% del GC vs. 0% en CF. Los EA fueron menores en el grupo CF cefalea (p=0.004) y náuseas (p=0.0006). En cuanto al bienestar emocional, social y familiar se evidenció que el grupo CF presentó menor sensación de tristeza (p=0.05) y mayor capacidad de disfrutar la vida (p=0.05) en relación al GC.

Los pacientes que recibieron quimioterapia y utilizaron CF presentaron un gran beneficio, ninguno presentó alopecia G2, con buena tolerancia, pocos EA y mejoría en algunos aspectos de la calidad de vida por lo cual merece un uso más amplio.
Estandarización de dosis en tratamientos antineoplásicos
Authors: Sanguinetti José María , Martínez Daniel , Abraham Carolina , Chiapparoli Jerónimo , Manfredi Gastón , Streich Guillermo , Dimase Federico
Published: October 2022

Desde hace algunas décadas en el mundo se han desarrollado estrategias para optimizar la dosificación de las drogas antineoplásicas. Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en PubMed, término de búsqueda dose banding chemotherapy, desde 1978 se publicaron 139 artículos. Se seleccionaron 31 para su análisis completo y de éstos 19 fueron utilizados para la revisión. El dose banding es un sistema de estandarización de dosis de drogas donde se redondean en una banda de dosis con una variación de ± 5%, las drogas tienen una estabilidad prolongada de hasta 28 días en algunos casos. Es necesario el consenso de prescriptores y farmacéuticos para su implementación. Existen dos modelos desarrollados uno inglés y otro francés con varios años de experiencia. La evidencia demuestra que el sistema permite incrementar la cantidad de tratamientos disminuyendo el costo, mejora la disponibilidad de drogas, reduce el tiempo de espera, disminuye el desperdicio y las dosis canceladas.

La implementación de dosis estandarizadas para tratamientos antineoplásicos podría ser un camino para mejorar la eficiencia del uso de drogas por lo que sería interesante evaluar la factibilidad de utilizar esta modalidad de dosificación en nuestro medio.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Obsessive-Compulsive Phenomena, in the General Population and among OCD Patients: A Systematic Review
Authors: Malas Olga , Tolsá Maria-Dolores
Published: October 2022

Introduction: An increase in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) was predicted as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures established for controlling it. Aims: This review seeks to analyze the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and in particular the pandemic’s effect on the prevalence of obsessive-compulsive (OC) symptoms, predisposing factors, interventions carried out, their effectiveness and the proposal of interventions in future situations similar to the one studied. Methods: For this purpose, a systematic review of empirical articles, published from November 2019 to June 2022, is carried out, following the PRISMA methodology. The review was registered in Open Science Forum [10.17605/OSF.IO/DV8GZ]. Results: The studies indicated an increase in the prevalence of OC symptoms in the general population, as well as new obsessions, relapses, and/ or worsening of the pre-existing symptoms in patients with OCD mainly related to contamination obsessions and cleaning and hand washing compulsions. Predisposing factors are being younger, low resilience, low social support, the presence of previous contamination symptoms, overexposure to news about COVID-19, the previous severity and aggressiveness of OC symptomatology, and the absence or lack of treatment adherence. The combined use of pharmacological treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapies, teaching skills to reinforce resilience, and training in coping strategies will be recommended. Conclusions: The data obtained can be used as a basis for future OCD prevention plans in crises similar to the one studied.
Feelings Related to the Academic Path in Virtue of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Testimonies from Portuguese Higher Education Students Attending Healthcare Courses
Authors: Minghelli Beatriz , Tavares Elsy , Pinheiro Teresa
Published: October 2022

Introduction: In Portugal, two periods of confinement were implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic (i.e., March 2020, January 2021), and closing the educational institutions was one of the containment measures adopted. Medical students felt the impact of these confinement periods because healthcare education has a very high practical component in the context of clinical teaching: it is impossible to teach these healthcare disciplines via distance learning methodology. Aims: This study aims to identify the feelings related to the academic path in higher education students attending healthcare courses as a consequence of confinement. Methods: The sample included 133 students, aged between 18 and 55 years, 77 (68.1%) were female. This was a qualitative and cross-sectional study using a content analysis approach. The measurement instrument included an online questionnaire. Results: From the results, demotivation, anxiety, insecurity and fear of being contaminated stand out as the most present and reported student feelings. All these new feelings led to a shift in the mental health status, which most students currently classify negatively as a result of all the changes ex-perienced during this time. Most students expressed negative feelings resulting from the pandemic, asserting that confinement interfered with their academic path in a negative way regarding their mental health. Conclusions: The decrease in practical classes led to a feeling of insecurity and fear in patient care. It is suggested that the mental health of university students be monitored during epidemics in order to try to minimize the impacts caused on their mental health.
Cartographie de la sorcellerie dans la ville d’Utrecht à la fin du XIXe siècle
Authors: de Blécourt Willem
Published: October 2022

Cartographie de la sorcellerie dans la ville d’Utrecht à la fin du XIXe siècle — Les cas de sorcellerie de la ville d’Utrecht dans les Pays-Bas de la fin du XIXe siècle, sélectionnés dans les articles de journaux, ne révèlent pas les noms des personnes impliquées mais seulement leur lieu de vie. Ces cas se concentrent dans la périphérie de la ville. Les accusations apparaissent parmi les femmes issues des classes modestes et d’artisans. Dans plusieurs cas, il a été possible d’identifier les noms de ces personnes en examinant les registres de résidence, notamment dans le cas où de jeunes enfants sont morts. Par ailleurs, la comparaison avec les cas concernant les campagnes environnant Utrecht pour la même période montre qu’il n’y a pas de différence entre l’intérieur et l’extérieur de la ville pour ce qui concerne les ensorcellements. Il est beaucoup plus important de faire une différence entre milieu catholique et milieu protestant.
« Il est impossible de souffrir plu lontems les ordures qui se font au presbitaire. » La paroisse entre tolérance et condamnation de la sexualité des gens d’Église (XVIe-XVIIIe siècle)
Authors: Dumortier Sarah
Published: October 2022

« Il est impossible de souffrir plu lontems les ordures qui se font au presbitaire. » La paroisse entre tolérance et condamnation de la sexualité des gens d’Église (XVIe-XVIIIe siècle) — Au regard des règles ecclésiastiques, depuis le Moyen Âge central, les prêtres sont censés ne pas avoir de vie sexuelle. Mais 451 procédures criminelles menées devant plusieurs officialités de France du Nord à l’époque moderne prouvent le contraire. Au travers de ces sources et en dépit de leur formatage, il est possible de saisir les représentations que les fidèles se faisaient de l’inconduite sexuelle des desservants. Les dépositions des témoins trahissent l’indifférence ou l’indulgence des fidèles à l’égard des prêtres concubinaires qui partagent leur quotidien. Le faible nombre d’actions collectives devant la justice traduit l’existence d’une régulation menée à l’intérieur même de la communauté paroissiale. Les rares cas de plaintes résultent d’une accumulation de griefs et d’un sentiment de mise en danger du groupe. Le discours des fidèles se conforme alors aux attendus de l’Église tridentine.
Max Müller (1823-1900), de l’édition textuelle du Rig veda à l’histoire comparée des religions
Authors: Ducœur Guillaume
Published: October 2022

Max Müller (1823-1900), de l’édition textuelle du Rig veda à l’histoire comparée des religions – Si le sanskrit classique était connu des savants européens depuis le XVIIe siècle, la langue du Rig Veda, quant à elle, ne fut déchiffrée que dans les premières décennies du XIXe siècle. Les manuscrits du texte rigvédique et de son long commentaire exégétique médiéval dû à Sâyana (XIVe siècle), alors conservés en Angleterre et en France, permirent au jeune Allemand Max Müller d’entreprendre, à la demande d’Eugène Burnouf, professeur au Collège de France, la première édition critique européenne. Durant vingt-neuf années (1845-1874), de Paris, d’Oxford ou de Strasbourg, M.Müller travailla avec détermination à ce projet démesuré – plus de six mille pages in-quarto en sanskrit – et sut développer un réseau de savants, s’étendant de l’Europe à l’Inde, qui contribua à sa réalisation. Ce texte du Rig Veda, dès lors devenu accessible, permit un nouveau départ en grammaire comparée et concourut largement à la naissance de la discipline scientifique de l’histoire comparée des religions.
TRANSLATIONS OF VERSES OF GHALIB: ANALYSIS, COMPARISON AND NOTES
Authors: Qasim Muhammad
Published: October 2022

THE URDU CLASSICAL POETRY ABOUNDS IN NUMEROUS NOTABLE ARTISTIC EXERTIONS .HOWEVER, MUCH A LESS ENDEAVORS HAVE BEEN DONE TO MAKE THESE CIVILIZATIONAL ASSETS ACCESSIBLE IN INTERNATIONAL LINGUAL MEDIUMS .MIRZA ASADULLAH KHAN GHALIB IS THE ONLY POET WHOSE INMOST THOUGHTS AND IDEAS HAVE REACHED IN WESTERN LITERARY CIRCLES THROUGH A NUMBER OF TRANSLATIONS .ALTHOUGH THESE TRANSLATIONS OF GHALIB APPEARED TO BE DEVOID OF HIS TRUE ESSENCE, HOWEVER INCREASING TENDENCY OF TRANSLATING GHALIBS POETRY IN EAST AND WEST, BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES ,TIME AND PLACE, IS THE TESTIMONY TO THE FACT THAT STRIVINGS OF TRANSLATORS AND COMMENTATORS HAVE NOT GONE IN VAIN. THIS ARTICLE IS THE FIRST UNIQUE, INTEGRATED AND ANALYTIC STUDY IN TERMS OF COMPARISON OF 28 TRANSLATIONS AND ANNOTATIONS ABOUT INTERPRETATORS.IN THE GALAXY OF THESE TRANSLATORS WE CAN SEE POETS, WRITERS, CRITICS, ORIENTALISTS, JOURNALISTS, SCIENTISTS ETC, PEOPLE FROM ALL WALK OF LIFE FROM PAKISTAN, INDIA, USA ,UK .TODAY THEIR WORK IS AVAILABLE TO US BUT THESE TRANSLATORS HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE DUST OF TIME. THE ARTICLE UNDER REVIEW ATTEMPTS TO SEARCH OUT AND COMPILE THE PROFILE OF THESE TRANSLATORS.
A Fractal Analysis on the Population Distribution of Bukidnon
Authors: Remo Lynn M , Ramirez Jerome N , Evangelista Leonora G
Published: October 2022

This paper described and analyzed the population distribution of Bukidnon. A fractal analysis was used by computing the fractal dimensions of the population distribution of the province. Data are based on the population of 20 municipalities and two (2) cities in 16 years, from 1995 to 2010. The results showed that there is a slight decrease of fractal dimensions which implies that there is an approximately equal population in the municipalities over a period. Various conditions account for the decrease of variability in the population distribution. It may be attributed to their economic situations and cultural practices.Keywords:  Fractal analysis, population distribution, Bukidnon, municipalities, cities
Students’ Insights and Experiences of On-the-Job-Training in the Workplace
Authors: Barretto Remedios G , Cabrera Emerita L , Manlagaylay Mariza P , Mangubat Jennyleigh A
Published: October 2022

This study looked into the students’ on-the-job training insights and experiences in the workplace. It attempted to identify the learning skills that the students gained in the workplace and determined how the workplace helped in developing the students’ learning skills.  The study also determined the most important learning skill needed to be developed by the OJTs as identified by the agencies and to design a program for the internship based  on the recommendations from the agencies. This qualitative research utilized data from the students’ narrative reports and journals every second semester from 2007-2009.  An interview was conducted with the head of the office to verify and confirm the students’ reports. There was a total of 43 OJT students in 2007, 136 OJTs in 2008 and 122 OJTs in 2009. These OJTs were assigned to 10 agencies in Malaybalay City and the 13 municipalities of the province of Bukidnon.The findings revealed that the students had gained learnings from their on-the-job training which are categorized into (1) affective skills, (2) cognitive skills, and (3) psychomotor skills.  This study showed that the workplace has helped develop the students’ skills through the programs and activities provided for them. Communication skills (Cognitive Skills) are found to be very important in the workplace. A crash course on ICT, Personality Development, Individual and Group Management and Community Organization were identified as activities/action plan for the improvement of the OJT program.Keywords:  On-the-job-training, insights and experiences, workplace, learning kills, internships
On-the-Job Training: Towards Internationalization of Instructional Programs in Business, Accountancy and Hospitality
Authors: Un Luz B
Published: October 2022

In the light of the current system of internationalization, Bukidnon State University has employed mechanisms to address the clamor of internationalized Education and Instructional  Programs mainly on  Business and the  Hospitality  Industry.   This study aimed to determine the learning experiences of the thirty-nine (39) student interns of Bukidnon State University in programs of Business Administration, Accountancy and Hospitality during their international on-the-job training (OJT) in the United States of America.  The study employed narrative analysis from the narrative reports of the student trainees of their personal learning experiences and the qualitative remarks of their immediate supervisors. Also, quantitative analysis through the weighted mean (µ) of the trainees’ performance was also employed to validate the qualitative data. As a result of the experiences, the student trainees have expressed positive regard for the internship experience since they have learned about other cultures and essential global corporate practices of their field. The American host companies likewise expressed through the performance appraisal and descriptive evaluation their appreciation of Filipino work ethics and their quality of work. The professional competencies of the student interns garnered a weighted mean of 3.74 which means exemplary and a weighted mean of 3.26 in their professional behavior which also means exemplary. The results express a favorable impression of the programs and individual experience. The experiences are of great importance not just to the students but also to the University and the host agencies that provided the experience.Keywords:  internalization, internships, on-the-job-training, expansion of education, globalization of education
Scaffolding Strategies in Academic Writing Employed by Thesis Advisers in the Graduate School
Authors: Abejuela Hazel Jean M
Published: October 2022

Instructional scaffolding is recognized as a vital component in advanced academic writing in higher education institutions. In particular, this paper described the task- enabling support provided by the graduate school of Bukidnon State University to ensure quality research outputs. Results of the study showed that thesis advisers provide an engaging research environment characterized by a high level of challenge and support; that scaffolding strategies are diverse in terms of mode, manner and means; that the effectiveness of these scaffolding strategies is perceived based on the advisees’ writing needs; and that the progression of scaffolding varies depending on the advisees’ abilities.
Developing Students’ Research Writing Skills
Authors: Valdez Maribel G
Published: October 2022

This study chronicles the writing process of students as they write their research review and methodology. The objectives of the present study include (1) the input in the information-content and mechanics of research writing which is given to the students, (2) characteristics of their written output, and (3) difficulties experienced in their writing. Guiding students through these various sections is possible through the moves which are the information required and agreed-upon norms for what is acceptable in this area.  From obsevation, students, written output reflects characteristics on cohesion, coherence, intentionality, acceptability, informativeness, situationality, and intertextuality.  One of the difficulties they experienced is searching for the most accurate concepts that they could anchor their study on from the many concepts available.Keywords:  research writing skills, genre, moves, process approach, product approach
Spatial Epidemiological Pattern of HIV
Authors: Barroso Carina Joane V , Paloma Zenas B
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to explain the prevalence rate of Human Immunodeficiency Virus worldwide. The data matrix of CIA World Fact Book (2015) was used through new methodologies enclosed in fractal statistical analysis and data mining. After analyzing the data sets of different countries, a pattern was observed regarding the spatial epidemiological spread of HIV. Fractal statistical analysis revealed that the dynamic expansion of the virus is towards the northeastern hemisphere. Data mining further exposed that the spread of HIV follows the pathway along the coastal areas, specifically, following the trading system of the different countries. Moreover, being situated in the tropical environment can contribute directly and indirectly to the HIV prevalence through climate temperatures and agricultural productivity.  Through these findings, it is then posited that the HIV incidence is not merely due to sexual activities rather it is also sensitive to the environmental characteristics of diferent countries.Keywords:  Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), spatial epidemiology pattern, Nightingale's environmental theory, fractal statistical analysis, data mining
Multidimensional Gender Equity Index
Authors: Manlagaylay Mariza P , Polinar Jo Un
Published: October 2022

The main objective of this study was to establish an index of gender equity that involved the development of indicators of equity in different situations. Specifically, it aimed to determine the gender gaps in tertiary education, work employment opportunity, household and community involvement.  There were 1000 respondents used in this study. It was designed to be descriptive and normative. Based on the data gathered, it was revealed that age, gender, civil status, occupation and income earners significantly influence household in terms of chores and parenting.It showed that the tasks or jobs of the household members vary. An older member of the family is perceived to be more responsible and already capable of keeping the house clean and in order. Further, in decision-making, the ideas of the oldest family member are more acceptable and most of the time followed by the other members.  Therefore, gender inequity is very much observable in this dimension.  The indices such as chores and parenting showed that the members of the family do not have an equal share and opportunities in the household. However, gender equity in education, work employment, and community involvement is most evident.Keywords:  Multidimensional, gender equity index, weighted factors, education, work employment, household
Simulating Propaganda Spread in a Presidential Election
Authors: Lubos Lavelie C , Torres Beulah Rose R
Published: October 2022

The presidential election process in a democratic country entails a political campaign that includes the spread of propaganda which refers to any information that aims to per- suade voters to elect a candidate. This information may be in a form of a tagline or slogan that briefly explains why a candidate is running for office. Within the context of the 2016 Presidential Election in the Philippines, the purpose of this paper was to simulate through the Rumor Mill Model the spread of a presidential candidate’s tagline as propaganda; and to determine whether the speed and extent of propaganda reach was translated into votes. To accomplish this, a one-on-one correspondence of each presidential aspirant’s tagline, with the parameters of the model was created. A specific assumption for each parameter was formulated. Then based on the computer instructions of the model, the spread of propaganda was simulated. The result did not match with the official results of the 2016 Philippine presidential race. Hence, the Rumor Mill Model failed to predict who won in the election. It is therefore necessary to design additions and extensions to improve this model as an agent-based simulation model.
Socio-Environmental Learning Model
Authors: Rubio Marilyn T , Tulang Alfeo B
Published: October 2022

This paper examined the socio-environmental factors that affect learning based on the concept that students learn best in a mutually supportive environment where they have contact with effective teachers. The main goal was to develop a learning model taking into consideration the underlying factors that affect optimum learning. The factors were [1] the average number of effective teachers per student, [2] amount of contact time between the students and effective teachers, and [3] the amount of time spent for studying per student. A simulation was done to imitate the real-life interaction between the students and effective teachers using the AIDS model from the NetLogo software––a multi-agent programmable modeling environment. In the model, the virus was translated as ‘effective teachers’ and the infection caused by the virus as the ‘learning gained’ by the students. Results show that the average learning rate a student acquires is 84% when there is a [1] greater number of effective teachers a student is in contact with, and [2] high amount of study time, even if the student has a low amount of contact time with effective teachers. It proposed that when students are exposed to effective teachers at a high rate then these students are able to receive optimal learning.
Unwanted Teenage Pregnancies: Sociological Model Based on Agents
Authors: Barroso Carina Joane V , Babanto Red Robin P
Published: October 2022

This study used new methodologies embedded in agent-based modeling to generate specific characteristic phenomena and core dynamics in unwanted teenage pregnancies. A NetLogo software was used to simulate data exhibiting the pattern of unwanted teenage pregnancy. The simulation revealed four agents contributing to the number of unwanted pregnancies: number of multiple partners, commitment, birth control method/s used and frequency of sex education. Among the four agents, the number of sexual partners significantly influenced the rate of unwanted pregnancies. However, commitment was not observed to be a contributory factor for the number of unwanted teenage pregnancies; rather it was more sensitive to the interactions among different agents. The Multiple Linear Regression model was generated from the interactions of the four predictor-variables and it illustrated prediction of unwanted teenage pregnancies in a given community.
Social Network Behaviours to Explain the Spread of Online Game
Authors: Espina Marilou O , Lapates Jovelin M
Published: October 2022

One of the most popular contents in the Internet nowadays is the game. An online game is a video game that is played through the Internet or another computer network. However, only a few studies were conducted on how online games became widely spread. This study aims to understand the underlying factors that led to the rapid spreading of online games through simulation. This could be a basis for game developers in choosing the right platform in order to infiltrate the most number of potential gamers. The factors namely the average online friends who access the network and the chances that lead to playing network games was simulated through a NetLogo software, an agent-based model, to understand the spread of online games. The results indicated that the average online friends who access the network (Degree) significantly affect the spread of online games. However, two caveats are needed to popularize the game. One way is to develop the game in a platform where social networks are already established like Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and the like. Secondly, build an online social network on top of the digital games delivery platform such as Steam Community.
An Initial Foray into the Productive Pedagogies Practices of an English language Program: Realities
Authors: Valdez Maribel G. , Hidaglo Lina C
Published: October 2022

Higher education institutions are learning organizations where academics and students are engaged in meaningful learning. A focus on students’ achievement of academic and social outcomes is important because we want to have professionals who have graduated with not only the content knowledge and skills, but also with the social skills, the process in which they observe the behavior of others and its consequences, and modify their own behavior accordingly. Professional culture of HEIs has to be periodically improved to meet the changing needs of the time. One of the many processes that may be looked into is the pedagogy or this this case the andragogy.

Bukidnon State University is known as a teacher-trainer in the region. The university believes that it should be the innovators of education. It trains its student-participants to be trainers of teachers in the different divisions and regions of Mindanao. In the Graduate School it accepts the Department of Education scholars and teachers of Mindanao who want to become innovators. They are at the same time the administrators of their own schools. The university is also the K-12 service providers. This is why there is a need to study its own practices so that it will become more responsive to its clientele, and its graduate students would become better, if not the best teachers and educational administrators of their schools.
Corporate Practices on Capital Investment Decision Analysis in Region 12: Their Contributions to Maximizing Company’s Value
Authors: Yee Enrico Jr. Celestial
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to examine the practices on capital investment decision analysis and sought to determine whether CIDA as a company practice has contributed to the improvement of shareholder’s value of selected corporations in Region 12.

Corporations in Region 12 practice capital investment decision analysis / capital budgeting. Some companies follow the models specified in accounting text and some do not follow the models suggested by authorities but have formulated their own processes. Companies ensure that proposals selected have met the standards. In evaluating the investment proposals, they rely more and base their decision on qualitative factors. Although there are industries that are not benefited much by the practice on capital investment decision analysis, results show that on the average the practice has positive influence on company’s sales and profit and on the dividend received by the shareholders which are indication of enhanced company’s value.

 

Corporate capital investment decision analysis or capital budgeting along the processes of generation of investment opportunities, project analysis and approval, implementation, monitoring and controlling and post-implementation audit should be done and implemented by corporations for it can possibly improve or enhance company’s value.
Will Military Expenditure Secure National Peace and Spur Economic Growth?
Authors: Garcia Helen P.
Published: October 2022

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Learning Leaders' Gains from a Development Program
Authors: Cadosales Maria Nancy Quinco
Published: October 2022

Learning leaders make things happen in the school setting. Their leadership skills influence the overall operations of the school. There are ups and downs in school management and leadership.  This is one of the main reasons why learning leaders need to participate in development programs to continually perform their duties and responsibilities. The study aimed to evaluate the development program for learning leaders. Analyzing the qualitative responses of the learning leaders, core categories of the significant learning gained from the development program were generated. A model to describe the attributes of learning leaders was proposed based on the findings of the study.  Using a descriptive method of research, an evaluation of the leadership and management program for learning leaders was conducted using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire.  Follow-up open questions were asked to substantiate the quantitative data. The learning leaders reported that the objectives of the development program were highly realized while the session contents, and session methodologies were highly relevant.  Six core categories emerged from the analysis of the themes, namely, goal setting, leadership skills, school as a community, continuous improvement, linkages, and empowerment. The results implied that for the learning leaders, these core categories described their attributes as learning leaders. Based on the results of the study, a model of the attributes of learning leaders was proposed.  It is recommended that future development programs be designed to address the areas that need further enhancement and another study be conducted to identify other attributes of learning leaders.
Journal Writing In Solving Worded Problems: Does It Help?
Authors: Taban Joseph Gacusan , Cadorna Edelyn Alicar
Published: October 2022

Concern about teaching problem solving and mathematical thinking has paved way for the development of a writing-to-learn approach in math. This study explored on college students’ experiences in solving worded math problems, and the use of journal writing as a strategy in solving problems. The students’ experiences as seen in their journal served as the baseline data in the study. In making the journals, the students focused on key words, relationships, processes and lessons learned through writing statements, procedures and self-assessment. Findings of this study showed that students’ dispositions towards solving worded problems were altered with the use of writing and portfolio as their output. Based on the portfolios, the manner the students solve worded problems was anchored on three main processes, namely: identifying known and unknown variables, performing operations and algebraic methods, and writing reflections. In this study, students were required to do a lot of writing in their problem - solving activities. The use of journal writing in solving worded math problems is highly recommended because it is essential for independent learning, improving communication skills, approach for self–assessment, and it is an interactive activity that serves as a tool for teachers to assess students’ learning.
Hydrologic Model for Flooding in Manupali Watershed and Its Implications to Land-Use Policies
Authors: ABENDANO MARIE ANGELI CUBILLAS
Published: October 2022

Flooding has become a recurring event in the Province of Bukidnon causing severe destruction to houses, buildings, infrastructure and livelihood. Since the province is not exempted to flooding events as an impact of the typhoon, understanding the watershed hydrologic behavior is essential for vulnerability and risk assessment as to disaster preparedness and risk reduction. The study aims to analyze the hydrologic response of Manupali watershed through flood hazard maps, hydrologic and hydraulic models. This paper presents the combination of geographic information system, high -resolution digital elevation model, land cover, observed hydro-meteorological data and the combined Hydrologic Engineering Center-Hydrologic Modeling System and River Analysis System models. The hydrologic model assesses the relationship between rainfall and discharge of the watershed and the hydraulic model computes the flood depth and flow pattern in the floodplain. Upon calibration, the over-all performance of the hydrologic model is “very good” performance rating based on the standards set by Moriasi et.al. (2015) with index values of 0.89, 0.75, 0.46 for Nash-Sutcliffe Coefficient of Model Efficiency, Percentage Bias, and Root Mean Square Error, respectively. The calibrated hydrographs were used to produce flood hazard maps in 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100-year return periods as well as determined the number of flooded buildings in each flood hazard level per return period. The flood hazard maps may contribute to science-based land-use policy formulation, land-use zoning, planning and management to mitigate extreme rainfall-induced flood risks in the affected Barangays in the Manupali watershed.
Risk Assessment of Basic Social Services in the Province of Bukidnon
Authors: Mirasol Joy M , Frias Marlon S , Manlagaylay Mariza P , Barroso Desiree A
Published: October 2022

This study conducted a risk assessment and formulated a model to measure the disaster risk reduction of selected flood-prone and landslide-prone barangays in the Province of Bukidnon.  It specifically focused on the basic social services on food, water, electricity, and health.  Primary and secondary data were used to establish hazard and population density maps to determine the exposure of communities during disasters.  Further, the adaptive capacity (CA) of a local government unit (LGU)to respond to disasters was computed. Key findings revealed that exposed communities could be classified into various levels of susceptibility.  Using the model, results revealed that the reduction of risk depends on the adaptive capacities and risks of LGUs.  Further, efficiency to address risk is a ratio between the adaptive capacity and risk.  Thus, the higher the adaptive capacity of LGUs would mean better efficiency in disaster risk reduction.
Computer Assisted Language Learning and Speaking Proficiency of Second Language Learners
Authors: TULUD DONNIE MARASIGAN
Published: October 2022

This study aimed to determine the speaking proficiency of L2 learners undergoing a computer-assisted language learning program in Southern Christian College in the school year 2015-2016. It specifically aimed to find the weighted study score and speech recognition score of the students in the Job Enabling English Proficiency or DynEd class, to identify their speaking proficiency, and to determine whether their scores in JEEP Start are significantly related to their speaking proficiency.

Fifty students were identified to participate in the lottery method. Their scores in the JEEP Start were summarized through descriptive statistical tools like percentage, frequency count and mean, and their speaking proficiency was classified and encoded in a spreadsheet. The relationship between their scores and speaking proficiency was determined through regression analysis.

Results revealed that the majority of the students had excellent WSS, and more than half of them had high speech recognition performance and were competent speakers of English. Further, the study found that speech recognition was a significant predictor of the students’ speaking proficiency. Based on the results, the researcher concluded that CALL is an excellent venue for L2 learners to enhance their speaking proficiency.
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT:ITS IMPLICATIONS TO POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Authors: Bicar Beverly B.
Published: October 2022

This study examined how human capital development relates to poverty alleviation. Specifically, it analyzed trends in basic and tertiary education in consonance with the prevailing poverty incidence in the country, examined whether the human capital production in the poor regions of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao complemented with the regional development agenda of the local government, and formulated the implications of poverty alleviation to human capital development. Results showed a strong relationship between the drop-out rates in basic education and the poverty incidence in the different regions of the country signifying that poverty mitigation is a crucial element of human development.   It was also found that the alignment of regional development frameworks with the program offerings at the tertiary level as well as the LGUs’ provision of job opportunities for college and university graduates are important determinants of poverty alleviation.Keywords:  human capital development,poverty alleviation, education
Political Life of the Indigenous Tribes of Bukidnon
Authors: Gonzales Maximo L
Published: October 2022

This study was conducted to assess the political life of the seven tribes of Bukidnon, namely, Bukidnon, Higaonon, Talaandig, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon, Umayamnon, and Manobo. The study utilized focus group discussion involving one tribal community of each tribe mostly located proximate to the poblacion. Interview of key informants, usually the village chief (datu or bae and members of the council) was employed to generate data on the ethno-political life of the tribes. A survey questionnaire was also used to gather quantifiable data.     The findings of the study showed that the main functions of the datu are to maintain the customary laws and social order in the community and promote good relationships with other tribal communities; and to arbitrate internal conflicts. As datu, he should possess wisdom, knowledge of traditional lore and mythology, eloquence, skill in euphemistic language, fairness in judging or arbitrating disputes, and possession of some wealth and property which he willingly shares with the whole community. The indigenous tribes have centralized form of political structure and headed by either a datu or a bae except for the Manobos whose village chief is a timuay or sultan. Internally-caused conflicts are readily resolved by the datu who is highly revered by his villagers while externally-caused conflicts are harder to resolve. Murder and wife-stealing used to be the principal cause of conflict among tribal members. Currently, however, the conflict is already related to land ownership.Keywords:  indigenous tribes, datu/bae (chieftain), autonomy, resolution, dictatorship, poverty
Culture Areas of the Seven Tribes of Bukidnon
Authors: Improgo Magnolia O
Published: October 2022

This study investigated the ways of life of the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) of Bukidnon in the different cultural areas. Specifically, it focused on the practices and beliefs of the IPs from birth to death, namely, on religion, ritual, marriage, giving birth and health and death. A comparison of the practices and beliefs across the seven tribes was done to generate themes. Interview and focus group discussion (FGD) were conducted to gather the data from among the key informants of the tribes and its members. Findings show that majority of the IPs of the seven tribes are Catholic in religion. All of them practice the conduct of a ritual which they call “pamuhat” in many activities of their life. The IPs choose their own partners for marriage; there are a few tribes who still practice the “duay” or having more than one wife. Majority of the mothers give birth at home with the assistance of a “mangunguyamo.” In curing certain illnesses, the IPs make use of herbal plants and trees. A “baylan” or a ritualist makes a prayer to heal sick members of the tribe. As to taking care of the dead, majority of the tribes do not practice embalming. The dreams and aspirations of the IPs are to be educated and to have a stable income; and to preserve their tribe.Keywords:  indigenous peoples, ways of life, culture areas
STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN PRODUK LADRANG CAP MAHKOTA UD HADI BAROKAH
Authors: Ari Istanti , Sasono Adi
Published: October 2022

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor internal dan eksternal dalam pengembangan produk ladrang cap mahkota di UD Hadi Barokah Desa Watukebo Kecamatan Blimbingsari. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah matriks IFE, matriks EFE, matriks IE dan matriks SWOT. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa UD Hadi Barokah memiliki empat kekuatan, empat kelemahan, empat peluang, dan tiga ancaman dengan nilai IFE adalah 2,558 dan nilai EFE adalah 2,874. Hasil matriks Internal Eksternal (IE) menunjukkan bahwa produk ladrang berada di posisi kuadran V, kondisi ini tergolong ke dalam Hold and Maintain. Hasil analisis matriks SWOT terdapat delapan strategi yang dapat direkomendasikan kepada pemilik UD Hadi Barokah, yaitu memperluas pemasaran dengan mempertahankan produk terjangkau, bergabung dengan asosiasi, memperbaiki kemasan produk, menambah inovasi rasa produk, melakukan promosi melalui media sosial, memaksimalkan modal untuk menghadapi kenaikan harga bahan baku, melakukan kegiatan promosi dengan memberikan diskon dan menjaga kepercayaan konsumen
STUDI NUMERIK KARAKTERISTIK DISTRIBUSI ALIRAN DAN TEMPERATUR PADA PENDINGIN OLI PELUMAS DENGAN VARIASI MULTI-STEP BLOCKER
Authors: Duratun Nasiqiati Rosady Siti , Novita Sari Eli , Maknunah Jauharotul
Published: October 2022

Lube oil cooler serves to lower the temperature of the lub eoil in the gas turbine lubrication system. The problem that often occurs is the oil exit temperature is still high. This causes process failure in the lubrication system because the working temperature exceeds the allowable temperature. This failure is caused by non-uniformity flow distribution of the lube oil cooler. Therefore, further studies are needed to improve the uniformity of flow distribution. To increase the uniformity of flow, modification of the shape of the inlet header and variations of the lubricating oil capacity on the performance of the lubricating oil cooler were carried out. The research method used is numerical simulation with ANSYS FLUENT software. The simulation is carried out in 3 dimensions with a turbulence model in the form of k-ε RNG using a pressure based solution solver. Making geometry and design specifications using GAMBIT software. Geometric data is the dimensions of the lubricating oil cooling system and data from previous studies. The simulation is carried out in the form of a base line header with a modification of the inlet header, namely a multi-step blocker with variations of the Reynolds Number of 3088, 5146, and 7616. Based on the results of numerical simulations that have been carried out, the lowest Non-uniformity flow rate is at Re = 3088 sebesar, Ф = 0.01594, Exit Temperature 76.620 oC, and Pressure Drop 639.265 N/m2.