bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Coir from coconut processing waste as a raw material for applications beyond traditional uses
Authors: Stelte Wolfgang , Reddy Narendra , Barsberg Søren , Sanadi Anand Ramesh
Published: November 2022

The global production of coconut, mainly for food and oil production, exceeds 62 million tonnes per annum. Large quantities of coconut husk remain unutilized after industrial processing, giving rise to environmental problems. This fails to exploit the potential presented by the extraction of coir, which could have numerous applications. Traditional products such as textiles, mats, and brushes made from coir are increasingly being joined by new, high-value, non-traditional uses. This review article summarizes new fields of application for coir as reinforcing fibers in binderless fiberboards, natural fiber composites, construction materials, solid biofuels, and an absorbent for heavy metals and toxic materials. The use of coir in these new fields will reduce waste and increase sustainability.
الفيلم الإلكتروني في تعليم الحوار بالمدرسة الثانوية
Authors: Hasaniyah Nur , Wilayati Ummul Hamidah , Huda Rizki Fathul
Published: November 2022

This study seeks to show students' abilities after utilizing the cartoon film medium to improve their dialogue skills in 10th grade students at Bekasi First Governmental Islamic High School, as well as to compare the results of the cartoon film media to the traditional technique. This study employs experimental research with a quantitative methodology, as well as the creation of a real-world experiment (one group, pre-test and post-test). The effectiveness of students' acquisition of dialogue skills development, understanding the content of dialogues, and learning outcomes in dialogue skill appeared after utilizing the cartoon video at a school. There is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test, indicating that using the cartoon film method to teach conversation to pupils is quite effective.
Advertising and Young People’s Critical Reasoning Abilities: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Packer Jessica , Croker Helen , Goddings Anne-Lise , Boyland Emma J. , Stansfield Claire , Russell Simon J. , Viner Russell M.
Published: November 2022

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Young people are exposed to an abundance of advertising for unhealthy products (eg, unhealthy foods, tobacco, alcohol). Because of their developing cognition, children may not be able to understand the intent of advertising. However, advertising restrictions often assume that adolescents have critical reasoning capacity and can resist the effects of advertising. This review seeks to assess whether the evidence supports this assumption.

METHODS

Ten databases were searched in December 2020. Inclusion criteria were participants aged 6 to 17 years, any advertising exposure, objectively measured understanding or attitudinal outcome, a comparison, control, and between-group comparison. This study included all languages and excluded studies published pre-2010. Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed study quality.

RESULTS

Thirty-eight articles were included. Meta-analysis of 9 studies with attitudinal outcomes indicated that unhealthy product advertising generated more positive brand or product attitudes compared with neutral or no advertising control in all ages. There were significant effects for digital and nondigital advertising formats. We found greater understanding did not protect against the impact of advertising on brand or product attitudes. Limitations include the inability to meta-analyze the impact of advertising on understanding or the influence of age.

CONCLUSIONS

Evidence shows that the attitudes of young people were influenced by advertising. Critical reasoning abilities did not appear to be fully developed during adolescence and not found to be protective against the impact of advertising. Policymakers should ensure regulations to restrict marketing of unhealthy commodities protects adolescents as well as younger children.
Diversity of soils in areas with the presence of Furcraea sp. in tropical ecosystems
Authors: Medina-Cano Clara Inés , Vásquez-Gallo Luz Adriana , Tamayo-Vélez Álvaro de Jesús , Vargas-Arcila María , Henao-Rojas Juan Camilo
Published: November 2022

Introduction. The fique, “cabuya” or “mecate” are the common names given to the species of the genus Furcraea that are used for the manufacture of biodegradable fibers. Their industrial and social importance in Latin American countries is significant since it is usually related to family and peasant economies. However, for this taxonomic group, the diversity of edaphic conditions in natural habitats or cultivation sites is unknown. Objective. To physicochemically characterize the soils in the productive systems and natural populations of fique, to determine the aspects and factors that best represent their variability. Materials and methods. The work was developed between 2013 and 2014, in 66 municipalities and 108 villages in 11 departments of Colombia. Passport data was recorded at the 121 sites visited, describing site conditions, including georeferencing. In each locality, soil samples were taken in the first 20 cm of depth and subsequently the following variables were determined: texture, pH, organic matter (OM), P, S, K, Mg, Ca, Al+H, CE, cations of change Ca, Mg, K, Na, cationic exchange capacity (ECEC), Ca, Mg, K, and Na. According to georeferencing, 52 agroecological zones were identified. Results. Populations located between 170 to 2,993 m.a.s.l. were found. The most significant factors were agroecological zone and soil texture. Among them, texture was the factor with the greatest capacity for group formation and represented 60.99 % of the variability of the sampled soils. The variables that most contribute to the variability of the soils were (Ca + Mg) / K, exchangeable Mg, K / Mg, exchangeable Ca, and ECEC. Conclusion. The results obtained for wild and cultivated populations indicate that the different taxa survive in diverse tropical soil conditions. It was found that the exchangeable ions had high discriminating power that could indicate diversity to the different conditions and fertility levels of Colombian soils.
The human eco-predicament: Overshoot and the population conundrum
Authors: Rees William E.
Published: November 2022

The human enterprise is in overshoot, depleting essential ecosystems faster than they can regenerate and polluting the ecosphere beyond nature’s assimilative capacity. Overshoot is a meta-problem that is the cause of most symptoms of eco-crisis, including climate change, landscape degradation and biodiversity loss. The proximate driver of overshoot is excessive energy and material ‘throughput’ to serve the global economy. Both rising incomes (consumption) and population growth contribute to the growing human eco-footprint, but increasing throughput due to population growth is the larger factor at the margin. (Egregious and widening inequality is a separate socio-political problem.) Mainstream approaches to alleviating various symptoms of overshoot merely reinforce the status quo. This is counter-productive, as overshoot is ultimately a terminal condition. The continuity of civilisation will require a cooperative, planned contraction of both the material economy and human populations, beginning with a personal to civilisational transformation of the fundamental values, beliefs, assumptions and attitudes underpinning neoliberal/capitalist industrial society.
A simple, rapid, sensitive and eco-friendly LC-MS/MS method for simultaneous determination of free cordycepin and isocordycepin in 10 different kinds of Cordyceps
Authors: Li Wenqing , Qian Zhengming , Zou Yuansheng , Tan Guoying , Li Wenjia , Lei Qinggui , Li Runfeng , Lan Dongming
Published: November 2022

A simple, rapid, sensitive and eco-friendly liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method was developed for simultaneous determination of free cordycepin (3′-deoxyadenosine) and isocordycepin (2′-deoxyadenosine) in 10 kinds of Cordyceps samples. The samples were prepared by ultrasonic extraction at 75 °C for 30 min with boiling water as the extraction solvent. The LC separation was performed on an Agilent poroshell 120 SB-Aq C18 column (3.0 × 50 mm, 2.7 μm) in isocratic mode with an eco-friendly mobile phase (2% ethanol containing 0.2% acetic acid) at a flow rate of 0.6 mL min−1, and detected by MS/MS in positive mode with multiple reaction monitoring (MRM). The developed method showed good linearity (r > 0.9990), sensitivity (LODs = 0.04 pg, LOQ = 0.1 pg), precision (RSD ≤ 3.8%) and stability (RSD ≤ 3.6%). The recoveries of developed method were 94.4–109.5% (RSD ≤ 5.5%). Compared with reported methods, the current method was rapid (less than 35% analytical time), sensitive (more than 5 folds), and eco-friendly (less than 10 μL harmful organic solvent). 10 different kinds of Cordyceps samples (40 batches) were tested by the developed method. Codycepin was only found in Cordyceps millitaris and C. millitaris fruiting body, and isocordycepin was detected in Cordyceps sinensis and other 6 Cordyceps samples. The developed method would be an improved method for the quality evaluation of Cordyceps samples.
New records and geographic distribution map of Proceratophrys sanctaritae Cruz & Napoli, 2010 (Anura, Odontophrynidae)
Authors: Almeida Ana Paula , Bastos Deivson Fraga de Oliveira , Abreu Júnior Paulo Barros de , Vila Nova Marcos Ferreira , Dias Iuri Ribeiro , Zina Juliana
Published: November 2022

Until now, Proceratophrys sanctaritae Cruz & Napoli, 2010 has only been known from its type locality, Serra do Timbó, municipality of Amargosa, Bahia, Brazil. Due to its restricted geographic range, this species is considered Critically Endangered. We report new records of P. sanctaritae in Bahia and update its geographic distribution. Although the geographic range of P. sanctaritae is significantly expanded with our new data, the mountainous forest habitat of this species is highly susceptible to human modification, and P. sanctaritae is still likely threatened under IUCN criteria.
Komprehensyon Sa Mga Piling Akdang Panitikan at Akademik Perpormans Ng Mga Mag-Aaral Sa Filipino 7 Ng Mahayag National High School, San Miguel, Bohol
Authors: Palma Jaype U. , Tubo Tito T.
Published: November 2022

Ang pagsusuri sa antas ng komprehensyon sa mga akdang panitikan at akademik perpormans ng mga mag-aaral sa Filipino baitang 7 ng Mahayag National High School, San Miguel, Bohol ang siyang layunin ng pag-aaral na ito. Upang maisakatuparan ang adhikain sa naturang pag-aaral, nilalayong makuha ang: propayl ng mga mag-aaral hinggil sa kasarian at gulang; antas ng komprehensyon sa mga akdang panitikan hinggil sa anim na kognitibong domeyn sa pagkatuto at hinggil sa anim na domeyn sa kasanayang pampagkatuto; antas ng komprehensyon sa mga akdang panitikan; antas ng akademik perpormans sa Filipino; antas ng kaugnayan sa pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng komprehensyon at akademik perpormans; pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng lalaki at babae hinggil sa antas ng komrehensyon at akademik perpormans; baryans sa antas ng komprehensyon sa anim na kognitibong domeyn sa pagkatuto hinggil sa anim na domeyn ng kasanayang pampagkatuto. Ang pag-aaral na ito ay isang kwantitatib at pagsusuri ng dokumento na ginagamitan ng sariling gawang talatanungan na ibinatay sa istandard na paghahanda ng talahanayan ng ispisipikasyon upang mabisang matugunan ang mga kinakailangan datos. Sumasaklaw sa ikalawang aralin ng ikatlong markahan sa Filipino sabaitang 7 ang sariling gawang talatanungan. Nakabatay din ito sa uri ng pananaliksik na Descriptive-Correlation sapagkat naglalayon itong mailarawan at masuri ang antas ng komprehensyon ng mga mag-aaral sa akdang panitikan at upang matasa rin kung ito ba ay mayroong kaugnayan sa akdemik perpormans. At batay sa ginawang masusing pagsusuri, natuklasan ang mga sumusunod: mayroong makabuluhang kaugnayan sa pagitan ng antas ng komprehensyon ng mga mag-aaral at akademik perpormans saFilipino sa baitang 7; mayroong makabuluhang pagkakaiba sa pagitan ng lalaki at babae hinggil sa antas ng komprehensyon at akademik perpormans; walang makabuluhang baryans sa antas ng komprehensyon ng mga mag-aaral sa tatlong uri ng akdang panitikan, ibig sabihin, magkatimbang lamang ang antas ng komprehensyon; mayroong makabuluhang baryans sa antas ng komprehensyon hinggil sa anim na kognitibong domeyn sa pagkatuto; mayroong makabuluhang baryans sa antas ng komprehensyon hinggil sa anim na domeyn ng kasanayang pampagkatuto.
Occupational Stress with Teachers’ Performance of Baclayon District, Division of Bohol
Authors: Jabilles Nienda D.
Published: November 2022

Occupational stress refers to stress related to their jobs being measured on their role overload, role insufficiency, role ambiguity, role boundary, responsibility, and physical environment. Teaching performance means mastery of the subject matter and conjointly the teacher’s ability to explain the lessons clearly and totally. This study aimed to determine the occupational stress on teaching performance among public school teachers of Baclayon District, Bohol, during 2018 - 2019. The analysis is quantitative, using a descriptive survey among nine school heads and 114 teachers utilizing frequencies, percentages, weighted mean, and Spearman rho in processing the data. This study used the tool on Occupational Stress by Hans Selye (1960), which was also used by Abarro (2013). It also used a validated teaching performance form developed by the Asian College of Technology authored by Abarro (2013). Findings revealed that overall, the teacher respondents are moderately stressed (3.22). Rated highly stressed are role ambiguity (3.45) and role overload (3.45). In terms of performance, overall, the school heads and self-rating of teachers resulted in high teaching performance (4.10). Furthermore, it was found that the level of occupational stress has no significant correlation with teaching performance.
Students’ Performance in General Mathematics Under Modular Class, Candijay National High School, Candijay, Bohol
Authors: Olaco Marjorie Gerlie R. , Rebucas Jan Noche T.
Published: November 2022

The study intended to determine students' performance in General Mathematics under the modular class of Grade 11 students of Candijay National High School, Candijay, Bohol during the academic year 2020-2021. The study used a descriptive normative survey method and a correlational quantitative research design. A total of 150 Grade 11 students of Candijay National High School were included. The research used a self-constructed instrument patterned from Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in General Mathematics. The majority of the respondents took the Humanities and Social Sciences strand. In terms of the gadgets available, mobile phones had the highest frequency. More than half of the students used mobile data as interconnection with internet speed connectivity of moderate. It showed that the student's proficiency in General Mathematics was on the Beginning Level. All the problems encountered stated were found as less serious. It showed that the student's academic performance in General Mathematics for the first semester was fairly satisfactory. The data inferred that there is a significant degree of correlation between students' strands and academic performance. The data resulted from an insignificant correlation between students' strands and problems encountered in teaching mathematics and proficiency levels in modular classes. The data revealed a significant degree of correlation between students' academic performance and problems encountered in modular classes in teaching mathematics and between students' academic performance and proficiency level. The data reflected an insignificant correlation between students' proficiency level and problems encountered in modular classes in teaching mathematics.
Mainstreaming Gender Equality and Development in the University of Bohol
Authors: Pilongo Leah Wilfreda E. , Tirol Godofreda O.
Published: November 2022

Gender mainstreaming is an effective strategy for reducing if not eliminating the inequality between men and women in an organization. The particular study looked into gender mainstreaming and gender statistics in the whole organization of the University of Bohol and was initiated to answer the need to establish gender-sensitive statistics within the organization. It aimed to reflect the situation of women and men within the university and opened opportunities to understand issues specific to women and men using a gender lens. A desk review on gender-related policies and came up with sex disaggregation of data within the university. It qualitatively probed and determined that gender-fair policies are translated into programs and are practiced at all levels of the university. Furthermore, the gender analysis showed more women than men held top and middle managerial positions in the university and so with student leaders. This is also true for enrollees on different courses, women outnumbered men in the majority of courses except for CET Management, Criminology, and CAFA. Hopefully, recommendations will be drawn to guide appropriate actions as Gender and Development programs are works in progress. This will enhance the university’s direction and commitment to moving towards full-blown implementation of gender mainstreaming in the whole organization.
Reversible Signs and Symptoms, Post-Hemodialysis
Authors: Roslinda Glory G. , Namocatcat Lois Joan S.
Published: November 2022

This study determined what are the signs and symptoms which were reversed by ESRD (End-Stage Renal Disease) patients post hemodialysis. The design used was a descriptive study. Sixty-four (64) ESRD patients who had undergone hemodialysis were the respondents. Purposive sampling was used. It utilized an interview method guided by a self-made questionnaire. The data were statistically tested using a T-test of correlated means. Findings of the study revealed that the signs and symptoms that were reversed and rated by the respondents as strongly disagreed were the following, arranged according to rank;1.)Extreme fatigue, 2.)Sleep disturbances, 3.)chest pain, 4.)Anorexia, 5.)full bounding pulse, 6.) abdominal bloating, 7.) headache and signs and symptoms which were rated as Moderately agreed by the respondents, so we're not reversed post hemodialysis were the following and were arranged according to rank 1.)amenorrhea, 2.)pale, bronze gray yellow skin, 3.) restless leg syndrome, 4).decreased urinary frequency, 5)Impotence, 6.)decrease libido, 7) Cough, 8) Shortness of breath. The findings of the study made the respondents and the significant others highly motivated to continue with hemodialysis in spite of the exorbitant cost involved, for post-hemodialysis showed reversible signs and symptoms.
Risky and Sexual Behaviors Among Young People of the University of Bohol
Authors: Pilongo Leah Wilfreda E. , Aparece Alma E. , Tirol Godofreda O.
Published: November 2022

This paper looked into sensitive issues on risky and sexual behaviors faced by young people today that have future ramifications. The purpose of this study is to provide knowledge of the sexual and non-sexual risk-taking tendencies among young people of the University of Bohol, the School Year 2012-2013. A descriptive survey method was formulated to obtain quantitative measures of the background and behavior of young people in the study area with the aid of a questionnaire that made use of a modified version of the Young Adult Fertility and Sexuality Study survey, checklist, and open-ended questionnaire were also utilized. Results were tabulated and analyzed utilizing frequencies, percentages, and cross-tabulations. Among the sexual and non-sexual risk-taking behaviors, engagement in drinking got the highest number, followed by smoking, engagement in pre-marital sex without the use of contraception and very few numbers claimed to misuse drugs. This institutional research is one of the answers to the university’s unceasing quest in providing students with an education that not just develops a strong foundation of knowledge but also equips them with the skills needed in honing proactive citizens, who are participative in addressing and defining concerns of the times.
Assessment of the Academic Performance of the University Grade School Preschoolers, 2012-2013 University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City
Authors: Gulay Pete Roselyn , Pilongo Leah Wilfreda E.
Published: November 2022

Pre-elementary Education caters to distinct educational programs designed for ages three to six as preparation for formal primary education. This study aimed to assess the school readiness of its current pre-elementary graders and validate how effective the implementation of its curriculum is. The study is descriptive by nature as it sought to describe the present status of the incoming grade 1 pupil of UB, University Grade School. To ensure reliability and validity in the measurements, the researcher made use of the standard competencies for the school readiness assessment from the Department of Education and formulated questions based on those skills and competencies. One-sample t-test of significant difference – for comparing the 1st and 2nd readiness assessment of the respondents and Pearson Product-moment of Correlation as statistical treatments for testing the possible correlation between the academic performance and the readiness assessment scores of the respondents. The results show a higher percentage of respondents are under proficient and advanced levels of proficiency, Pearson r shows that the academic performance and school readiness assessment results were correlated and that the first and second readiness assessment had no significant difference. It can be inferred that the assessment tool, as well as the process of conducting the test, were very reliable for it shows consistent results.
Sufficiency of Organizational Resources in University of Bohol
Authors: Tirol Ammon Denis R.
Published: November 2022

Organizational resources include financial, human, production facilities, and information technology. The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) evaluated the institutional sustainability of schools by looking into the learning resources and support structures, and management of resources. Educational institutions borrowed from business sectors the model of value enhancement through effectiveness and efficiency to produce quality graduates and programs. This study assessed the sufficiency of organizational resources in the University of Bohol (UB) in its continual quest for educational leadership being Bohol’s first university. The researcher formulated survey questions adapted from core indicators of key result areas of the CHEd Institutional Sustainability Assessment (ISA) and the Institutional Quality Assurance Monitoring Evaluation (IQuAME) Self Evaluation Documents (SED). Respondents for the study were selected through stratified random sampling from 4 distinct UB groups: administrators, faculty members, non-teaching personnel, and students. The group responses were analyzed for differences in the means through weighted means. The study revealed the sufficiency of organizational resources of UB in terms of resource utilization, faculty, physical structures, laboratories, libraries, and IT facilities. The findings warrant the conclusion that the necessary quality processes are present in UB and are sufficiently robust at the institutional level, thus, enabling the institution to deliver quality teaching-learning outcomes.
Behavioral Leadership Styles and Job Performance of University of Bohol Faculty
Authors: Libot Buenaventurada D.
Published: November 2022

Behavioral leadership styles refer to the behavioral approaches faculty members applied in the classroom.  Job performance is the sum total of a teacher’s execution in their classes. This study aimed to determine the behavioral leadership styles in relation to faculty members’ job performance in the three selected colleges, namely the College of Arts and Sciences, Teachers College, and College of Business Administration of the University of Bohol during the school year 2012 – 2013 and benefits in the process of devising mechanisms to improve quality of behavioral styles to job performance. Quantitative descriptive studies were utilized employing a standardized tool to determine the behavioral leadership styles of the faculty, the researcher-made questionnaires for the profile, and documentary analysis taken from the data of the University Human Resource Office was used in determining the job performance of the teaching employees and In-Depth-Interview (IDI) among faculty members of the three colleges. It made use of frequencies, percentages, and Chi-Square. Results showed that leadership style is not a predictor of faculty’s job performance. However, the job performance of the faculty with a task-oriented leadership style is significantly better than the people.
Needs Assessment of the Graduate School of the University of Bohol
Authors: Malaque Cherry F. , Andrin Glenn R.
Published: November 2022

Needs assessment is a part of the organization’s planning process to identify the gaps that transpired in the present conditions and the desired outcomes. The main thrust of this study is to assess the needs of the professors and students of the graduate school of the University of Bohol as the basis for proposing a development program. Standards then must be checked in the light of the relevance and needs of the teachers, students, and the industry where they are expected to flourish in the teaching-learning process. This study used the normative survey method with the aid of the standardized questionnaire to conduct a survey of the instructional and research needs of the Graduate School. Results showed that professors identified the following top rank priorities: designing effective assessments, developing students’ critical thinking skills, and course and curriculum development. The students had the following top rank needs: developing critical thinking skills, incorporating active learning strategies into courses, course curriculum development, designing effective assessments, and writing across the curriculum. The needs of both professors and students were perceived by both groups as Moderately Needed which cannot be attributable to whatever factors caused these needs to be felt or perceived by them as such because those were not dealt with in this study.
Quality of Life Among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Dependent Students, University of Bohol
Authors: Enghog Eugene J. , Teh Marlumina B.
Published: November 2022

The quality of life is a general sense of how the respondents perceive or assess their sense of well-being. This particular study aims to look into how the OFW student-dependents assess their quality of life as reflected in their behavior or level of functioning across four domains—personal, psychosocial, cognitive, and spiritual. The study made use of the descriptive-purposive survey method with the use of a self-constructed questionnaire on the assessment of the quality of life, and documentary analysis of the existing records as to the academic performance of OFW-dependent students of the University of Bohol. In the analysis and interpretation of data, frequencies, percentages, weighted mean, Pearson Product Moment, and Chi-Square were used. Results showed the largest percentage of the respondents had academic performance ratings equivalent to Very Good. The overall composite mean in the personal, psychosocial and cognitive areas was 3.23, which inferred that the condition is visible but not so obvious to the respondents, and they did not strongly feel their impact on their lives. Results showed further that there is no significant degree of correlation between academic performance and the quality of life of OFW dependents. Furthermore, weekly allowances have no significant impact on respondents’ academic performance.
Well-Being and Performance of the Teaching Employees of the University of Bohol
Authors: Magallen Jerome M.
Published: November 2022

Well-being in this study comprises the elements such as feeling good, experiencing positive relationships, well-functioning in day-to-day undertakings and being at par with the different dimensions of well-being. The researcher saw the need to assess the well-being of teaching employees in relation to their work performance. The study made use of the descriptive type of survey using the questionnaire as the primary instrument for gathering data from the targeted respondents. The researcher also made use of the evaluation of teaching performance from the deans and the office heads, and the respondents of the study were the 160 teaching employees of the University of Bohol from the eleven colleges. The findings revealed that out of the eight dimensions of well-being, six were descriptively rated Always and only two were rated Often. The findings in this study showed that out of eight dimensions of well-being, six were descriptively rated Always which means Excellent well-being, namely, Spiritual, 4.55,  Intellectual/Mental, Occupational, 4.41, Emotional 4.38, Social and Financial; and only two were descriptively rated Often which means Very Good well-being namely: Environmental, 4.15 and Physical, 3.86. This yielded the fact that their perceived well-being has a positive result. The highest-rated composite mean among the respondents is Spiritual Dimension while the lowest-rated composite mean is Physical Dimension. As to the performance of the teaching, employees are also noted to have been highly positive as the result showed a majority of teaching employees has an Excellent performance.
Profile of Youth Gang Members, Causes and Effects of their Activities in Tagbilaran City
Authors: Sempron Joesil Dianne , Galo Reina Rose Amor , Sempron Josie Vida
Published: November 2022

The problems of youth in modern society are both international and local concerns. One of the most alarming issues the world is facing today is the existence of youth gangs, and the actions of the gang members once fully indoctrinated. This study delved into the youth gang culture in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. It focused on children in school and out-of-school who were particularly vulnerable to the influence of the gangs. The researchers surveyed 81 respondents who were members of any gang in the city between the ages of 10 to 18 years old. It sought to explore the gang member’s reasons why he or she opted to join such a gang, the activities of the gang, and its effects. This study was essential because it determined the damage caused by the members to victims and its adverse effects on the community. This study utilized the quantitative approach through the distribution of questionnaires to the respondents.
Financial Literacy and Retirement Preparedness among University of Bohol Employees
Authors: Gallardo Ma. Liezl Concepcion , Libot Buenaventurada
Published: November 2022

Financial literacy refers to the awareness and knowledge of business and finance, financial capability, money management, and financial planning, which is a vital tool for retirement preparedness. This paper has investigated the level of retirement preparedness of the UB Employees vis-à-vis their level of financial literacy. The study applied a quantitative approach, utilizing the descriptive-normative survey method with a modified survey questionnaire. The quantitative data collected were coded to ensure the confidentiality of the data. The analysis, comparison, and checking for similarities or differences in financial literacy in correlation with retirement preparedness were statistically treated using the Pearson Product Moment Correlation, Chi-Square, and t-test. Based on the results, showed that there is a negative correlation between financial literacy and the level of retirement preparedness. In conclusion, a high level of financial literacy does not translate to preparation for life after employment. Young professionals are slightly more financially literate than their older counterparts. However, most of them do not have any investments allotted for retirement. Implications of this study would serve as the basis for attaining the employees’ goal for their retirement preparation and will form part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) project for the employees.
Community Relations of the University of Bohol
Authors: Tirol Ammon Denis R.
Published: November 2022

Relations with the community of higher educational institutions are a necessary dimension in factoring their institutional sustainability as this fits the generational psyche of both the academe, in their shift from knowledge dispensing to learner-centered, and the student's desire to build social frameworks. The bodies of knowledge relating to community relations, from experiential learning to service learning, support this necessity for the academe’s role in scholarship engagement. A study was made on the perceptions of the university stakeholders on the indicators for institutional sustainability, adapted from the CHED QA tool, on the issues of relevance of community programs, funding adequacy for the programs, and degree of participation by the school and its constituents. The researcher formulated survey questions that were distributed to and answered by key institutional stakeholders: the administrators, faculty members, non-teaching personnel, and students. The sample size for each group of respondents was one-third of their population. The differences in their responses were analyzed through weighted means and group means compared pairwise using Tukey’s honest significance difference (HSD) value. The analysis revealed that the stakeholders were of the same perception that the institutional sustainability attributes on relations with the community for the university were program-relevant, well-funded, and well participated.
Assessment of Service Quality Performance of the Work Scholars
Authors: Tirol Janice Aurora B. , Libot Buenaventurada D.
Published: November 2022

Service Quality simply means “service meets customer satisfaction.” It has a role in analyzing the difference between customer expectations and the company’s perception of the service provided. The study aimed to determine the Service Quality Performance of the Work scholars of the University of Bohol. It further aimed to analyze their respective IQ and academic performance as predictors of service quality. Using a quantitative method approach with the aid of a standardized questionnaire on the 22 Statement SERVQUAL Model, the study involved 131 working scholars from the University of Bohol. Results showed that the Work Scholars were excellent (Composite Mean = 3.58) on the service quality performance as assessed by themselves, while their direct heads rated them as very satisfactory (Composite Mean = 3.17). Also, the academic rating of the working scholar contributes to the level of the service quality performance they deliver from their respective office assignment. Lastly, there was a slight difference in the perception between the working scholars and their direct heads.
Problems Encountered and Support System among Teenage Mothers in San Isidro, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Authors: Lapez Casilda C. , Roslinda Glory G. , Lupio Sharon M.
Published: November 2022

Pregnancy brings both physical and psychological changes in a woman. Teenage mothers are unprepared for pregnancy because of their young age and lack of experience. They encounter problems during their period, so they are highly dependent on their family, community, government, and non-government support. Their study aims to determine the problems encountered and support received by teenage mothers within the duration of their pregnancy. The study utilized a quantitative survey method of research. Random sampling is the selection of participants was used where there were seventeen (17) teenage mothers in the age range of 13-19 years who participated in the study. Data gathering was conducted in their respective homes with the use of a self-made questionnaire. The results showed that the level of problems encountered by teenage mothers regarding physical, psychological, and socio-economic was low as well as they have received support from their families, community, and the government and non-government sectors. However, there wasn’t ample support from the sectors mentioned in this study that was experienced by teenage mothers.
Leadership Competence of Supreme Student Government Officials
Authors: Teh Marlumina B , Mahumot Marlo A , Cavan Roxaniel P , Ojendras Nimrod Rex Q
Published: November 2022

Leadership competence is the ability to exercise the prescribed skills and behavior of a given task. The responsibilities that the University of Bohol Supreme Student Government (UBSSG) officials are facing involve transitioning quickly from their usual daily teenage activities to that being young leaders. In this connection, the researchers deemed it imperative to assess the leadership competence of the UBSSG officials for the school year 2018-2019. This study used a standardized descriptive questionnaire as the main instrument in gathering data from the target respondents. The findings show that the highest-rated leadership competencies of UBSSG were Diversity Learning (Very Competent), Self-Responsibility (Very Competent), and Integrity (Very Competent); and the three lowest-rated leadership competencies of UB SSG are Cross-functional Teamwork (Moderately Competent), Business Acumen (Moderately Competent), and Empowerment (Very Competent). The overall composite mean is 3.38 (Very Competent). The researchers are hopeful that those concerned will take into consideration the findings of this study and take steps that include but are not limited to the conduct of financial management training for sustainable finances, team-building activities, and linkages among departments.
A Project Feasibility Study of Establishing a University of Bohol Student Center at Tagbilaran City
Authors: Bungabong Hazel G. , Rosalejos Michaela D. , Barimbao Ava Lourdes M. , Barimbao Maydeeh Fatima R. , Corciega Joie Celine P. , Olaivar Fritzie Jay A. , Sumaya Cherry Mae L.
Published: November 2022

This feasibility study aims to establish a University of Bohol Student Center in Tagbilaran City. The main proponent of this research is the University of Bohol, and the participants are college students of the University of Bohol. The establishment of the student center will be situated particularly in Tabaco Street Tagbilaran City. The goal of the study is to determine the viability of establishing a UB Student Center in the different aspects, namely; management, marketing, technical, financial, and socio-economic, respectively. This study used researcher-made questionnaires to gather data from the respondents. The researchers used questionnaires with randomly selected respondents with a total of 360 students from different colleges at the University of Bohol. Based on the conducted research, the researchers found out that UB Student Center is feasible in all aspects covered by this study. The majority of the target respondents are willing to patronize the student center with appropriate facilities and equipment to be offered to their students. With proper management and competent personnel in imposing policies and guidelines, the student center will be efficient and effective in the conduct of business operations. The student center shows profitability is feasible, and the investment is expected to be recouped within twelve years and three months. This feasibility study will contribute a social and economic advantage to the community. The researchers recommend that marketing programs and efforts shall be administered to announce the establishment of the student center publicly.
Anxiety Towards the English Language in Relation to Academic Performance of Grade 11 Students of University of Bohol
Authors: Nicosia Roden A. , Esmero Charity J.
Published: November 2022

Language anxiety is a complex psychological construct described as an apprehension that occurs when a language student performs a second or foreign language. Academic performance is referred to as the grades of the students in the English subject. The study aimed to determine English Anxiety in relation to the academic performance of the respondents. This study used a descriptive survey method of assessing the level of English language anxiety and the academic performance of the students in English. Documentary analysis was used for academic performance in the English subject of the School Year, 2017-2018. The result revealed that students at the University of Bohol- Senior High School have a low level of English Anxiety. This result showed that language anxiety significantly affected the academic performance of the students in which the higher the English language Level of Anxiety, the lesser the academic performance of the students. Teachers should provide a healthy environment and a conducive learning atmosphere. The language instructor should have a stringent-free approach and a friendly personality so that the students won’t be frightened in making a mistake in the language class. It is also vital that students should be encouraged to speak up and let them practice both esteem and English language proficiency. Above all, there should be an integration between the English curriculum and extra-curricular activities to motivate students to use it for further competitions. Extra-curricular activities should be a vehicle for the enhancement and development of students’ skills.
Outcomes-Based Education: Teachers’ Attitude and Implementation
Authors: Baguio Joy B.
Published: November 2022

Assessing teachers’ attitudes in the implementation of Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) is essential for the success of this new paradigm shift in the educational system. This study used a descriptive research design where the researcher gathered quantitative data utilizing a survey questionnaire to assess the attitude fostered by the teachers of the University of Bohol towards OBE. It further assessed the level of its implementation in the four major areas: formulation and alignment of learning outcomes, curriculum content and structure, teaching-learning process, and assessment. Findings of the study revealed that the respondents’ age, length of teaching experience, and highest educational attainment have no direct relationship to OBE implementation. However, the respondents’ age is directly related to the level of its implementation. Results also revealed that teachers who have a highly favorable attitude towards OBE are more motivated and willing to carry out the overall processes that necessitate OBE implementation. For a change in education to be effective and long-lasting, teachers need to view the entire OBE process as desirable and necessary. With a strong determination and purpose combined with a collaborative effort between the school administrators, teachers, students, and other stakeholders, indeed successful implementation of this newly adopted curriculum in higher education institutions will reach far beyond one could imagine.
University of Bohol Employees Work Engagement: Measuring Workplace Productivity
Authors: Fudalan Marilou V. , Fudalan Emmanuel Rod V.
Published: November 2022

Theories on work engagement posited that engaged employees are physically, cognitively, and emotionally driven to attain organizational goals. Thus, they produce high levels of workplace productivity. Workplace productivity indexes serve as a parameter that measures how satisfactorily employees are doing and what motivates them to achieve higher goals and higher levels of efficiency and effectiveness. This study aimed to determine the level of work engagement of the human capital of the university as measured by workplace productivity. A quantitative-descriptive method with the use of the Workplace Productivity Snapshot Tool was utilized in the conduct of the research. The data collected were analyzed and interpreted using simple percentages, weighted mean, and one-way Analysis of Variance. Results showed that the UB employees were highly productive in building leadership and management capability, organizing work, networking, and collaboration, and measuring what matters. However, they are moderately productive in creating productive workplace cultures, encouraging innovation, and the use of technology, and investing in people and skills. Workplace Productive Snapshot Tool yielded moderately productive as those needing continuing feedback, monitoring, and evaluation to keep up with individual and environmental challenges. Based on the salient findings, it is elemental to determine the learning and development needs. Such will enable the employee to improve performance and achieve higher workplace productivity continually.
HOW THE ESTIMATION OF ENTROPY GENERATION AND EXERGY LOSS OF HYBRID NANOFLUIDS GOVERNS THE THERMAL PERFORMANCE OF HEAT EXCHANGER
Authors: Anitha S. , Shasthick M. , Senthilkumar B. , Sheikholeslami  , Chandramohan P. , Pichumani Moorthi
Published: November 2022

The present study reports heat-transfer performance, exergy analysis, entropy generation, and pressure drop of shell and helically coiled heat exchanger (SHCHE) with Al2O3-CuO/water hybrid nanofluid (HYNF) as a working fluid. Helical coil is made of copper material with 54 turns and pitch ratio is 31.35 mm. Hot oil streams at the shell with 75° C, and the working fluid streams at the helical coil with 30° C. The volume fraction of the nanoparticles is considered as 0.1 vol.%. Reynolds number of the oil is fixed as 900 and the Reynolds number of the working fluid varies from 6000 to 15,000. The numerical code is validated with the earlier experimental work. Highest thermal performance is obtained by using 0.1 vol.% HYNF than nanofluids and base fluid. Role of mass flow rate, and Reynolds number on heat-transfer rate, effectiveness, total entropy generation, exergetic efficiency, exergy loss, and dimensionless exergy loss are investigated. An ~ 20% increase in Nusselt number and ~ 48% increment in exergetic efficiency are noted with the usage of HYNF. Entropy generation of SHCHE is lower by adding nanoparticles. This study enables the readers to understand the irreversibility of heat transfer in shell and helically coiled heat exchanger.
Antibacterial, Antioxidant and Nutraceutical Potential of New Culinary-Medicinal Mushroom Russula lakhanpalii (Agaricomycetes) from India
Authors: Gangwar Reena , Ghosh Aniket , Kumar Shambhu , Maurya Vineet Kumar
Published: November 2022

Russula lakhanpalii is a wild edible mushroom, collected from Pedkhal block of Pauri Garhwal, India. The nutritional composition, antioxidant activity (AOA), and antibacterial activity (ABA) of R. lakhanpalii were analyzed for the first time in this study. Dried fruiting bodies of R. lakhanpalii were reported to contain 17.7% ash, 10% crude fiber, 13.4% protein, 30.9% carbohydrate, and 5% unsaturated lipids. In addition, 10.22-72.56% DPPH scavenging activity also confirmed the good antioxidant nature of R. lakhanpalii. The methanolic extract of R. lakhanpalii fruiting bodies inhibited the growth of five pathogenic bacteria in vitro; Klebsiella pneumoniae (MTCC 4030), Micrococcus luteus (MTCC 1809), Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC 1144), Escherichia coli (MTCC 68), and Streptococcus pneumoniae (MTCC 655). The maximum and minimum zone of inhibitions (ZOIs) reported were 17.8 ± 1.04 mm (K. pneumoniae) and 11.16 ± 0.76 mm, (E. coli), respectively. The noticeable feature of the extract was the inhibition of erythromycin-resistant E. coli and M. luteus by it, which were resistant to 15 μg/disc concentration of erythromycin. Dietary components, antibacterial and antioxidant potentials of R. lakhanpalii suggested its nutraceutical and medicinal applications.