bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Lab view model for effective detection of diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Suganthy M. , Hemalatha S , Vinotha M , Kirthiga K
Published: May 2022

Diabetic Retinopathy is a continuous damage of the retinal blood vessels caused by chronic “HYPERGLYCEMIA”. This can be caused by the problem of diabetes and it is of two types i.e Type 1, Type 2. At first, DR has no symptoms, if it is not treated it make lead to low vision and blindness. Diabetic retinopathy is one of the major reason for the blindness. As a result, adequate screening is required to detect diabetic retinopathy at an early stage. The study describes a Diabetic Retinopathy Screening System that ophthalmologists utilize as a major identifying tool to find Diabetic Retinopathy symptoms. The system uses functional forms like blood vessels, exudates, and microaneurysms in retinal pictures. By removing characteristics from divided images and using GLCM, the retinal images are divided and classed as normal or DR impacted images (Gray Level Co occurrence Matrix).The system is carried out and tested in “LAB VIEW” to justify and take measurements with less effort than traditional programming. The Lab view is the best choice for the beginners who do not have much or any experience with code or programming knowledge.
Ultrasound ovary cyst image classification with deep learning neural network with Support vector machine
Authors: Suganya Y. , Ganesan Sumathi , Valarmathi P.
Published: May 2022

This research presents a solution for classifying ultrasound diagnostic images describing five types of ovarian cyst as Hemorrhagic cyst, PCOS, Dermoid cyst, Endometriotic cyst, Malignant cyst. This work proposed a hybrid algorithmic technique for ovarian cyst image classification. Automatic feature extraction is implemented using recent deep learning neural network (DLNN) that extracts images. The DLNN consists of three dense layers. A proposed DLNNSVM approach outperforms existing learning approaches for ovarian cyst classification. Compared with DLNN and DLNNSVM, the performance of proposed method is better in precision, recall, accuracy and f1-measure.
Assessment of patient's knowledge about risk factors of coronary heart disease at AL-Najaf center for cardiac surgery
Authors: Khazali Alaa Sabeeh Al , Yasir Amean A
Published: May 2022

Introduction: Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a significant reason for death around the world. Researchers have demonstrated a hold with decrease of coronary heart disease danger agents, for example, raised pulse, elevated lipid levels, abundance of body size, cigarette also absence from activity be able to add to a decrease of coronary heart disease (CHD) death of approximately 40-60%. Methods: A purposive, non-probability sample was selected for the patient who was reviewed for the Najaf Center for Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Catheterization.The selected sample of the target population who fulfilled the specified criteria during a specified period of time. The sample consists of 48 patients who attend the periodic treatment schedule at the Najaf Center for Cardiac Surgery and Catheter Intervention, who have previously been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, and who are subject to continuous treatment and follow-up by the medical and nursing staff in the center. The data was collected through the use of the questionnaire and data analysis by SPSS version 22. Results: The study showed that Level of knowledge during the study groups were not significantly , 31 participants (64.45%) had poor knowledge, 11 (22.91%) had fair and only 6 (12.5%) had good knowledge.
Knowledge, attitude and practice of women towards preeclampsia in port blair
Authors: Kishen Sonali , Rao M. Vara Prasanna
Published: May 2022

Preeclampsia (PE), also known as toxemia, is a multisystem disorder in pregnancy and main cause of perinatal mortality with long-term maternal complications. For a long time, PE was defined as the new onset hypertension and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation. This study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of women towards preeclampsia among various urban and rural areas of Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A Cross – Sectional Study was conducted among 207 adult women in Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A structured questionnaire of 30 questions was designed to collect data on socio – demographic details and KAP and were filled by the participants who gave their consent. Data were analysed using the statistical package of Microsoft Excel and SPSS Software. Overall, 207 women participated in survey according to which, 26.19% of women had knowledge on preeclampsia, 50.48% of women have not heard of preeclampsia and according to their attitude 81.43% of the people stated that they don’t have proper knowledge regarding the restriction of the growth of a baby's womb.
Knowledge, attitude and practice of community pharmacist towards COVID-19 and uses of zinc and doxycycline in COVID-19
Authors: Venkatesh N. , Bhavya E. , Vivekanandan K.
Published: May 2022

The public must routinely practice precautionary behaviors to control the spread of COVID-19, as no vaccines and antiviral treatments are currently available. This paper examines the public’s Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) related to COVID-19 and their relationships and identified the pandemic’s vulnerable populations to provide recommendations for behavioral interventions and policies. To Determine the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Community Pharmacists towards COVID- 19 and use of Zinc and Doxycycline in COVID-19 and the objective is to understand the knowledge of community pharmacist regarding use of zinc and Doxycycline in COVID-19. This is the cross sectional study conducted among the Community Pharmacists in and around Avadi, Chennai. This study assess the knowledge attitude and perception of community pharmacist regarding Zinc and Doxycycline use in COVID- 19, In comparison of individual KAP of community pharmacist with their work experience there was no significant difference with respect to their work experience all showed a good knowledge, positive attitude and positive perception regarding the use of Zinc and Doxycycline in COVID- 19, the value are 0.3 for knowledge, 0.5 for attitude and 0.3 for perception.
Identifying arrhythmias based on ECG classification using Enhanced-PSO method
Authors: Philip Akhil Mathew , Hemalatha S
Published: May 2022

Electrical activity generated through the Electro-Cardio-Gram (ECG) was of vast quantities of data that are produced from the individual. The study of these data enables us through the classification of cardiovascular anomalies, to diagnose disease symptoms and disorders. The classification models are extremely dynamic and representative of the usage of computing tools in the unbalanced data environments is critical, where classes are not organized equally. Besides, the efficiency of classifying the ECG it was centered on evaluating the parameter and procedures for generating a very detailed, responsive, and reliable model. Only a few optimization parameters are considered in the existing model Convolution Neural Network (CNN). Instead of an analytical tuning of data level parameters, it chooses an algorithm level which leads to poor accuracy in the unbalanced data. Therefore, the machine needs careful attention, including metrics of accuracy and precision rate. This research work proposes a metaheuristic method Enhanced Particle Swarm Optimization (EPSO) for estimating parameters for unbalanced data arrhythmias classification. To define the arrhythmia form, here it chooses an unbalanced subset from the database. It should be processed with feature extraction and feature selection approach to combine the under sampling to solve the unbalanced data issue before classification.
Analysis of Business Strategy and Entrepreneurial Motivation in Small Businesses in Indonesia
Authors: Lamin Lamin
Published: May 2022

This study aims to determine the impact of business strategy and entrepreneurial motivation on the performance of small businesses in the city of Pekanbaru. In this study, data were collected through questionnaires to 95 motorcycle repair business owners in the city of Pekanbaru. The data analysis technique used is simple regression analysis which serves to prove the research hypothesis. Partially, business strategy has a significant effect on the performance of small businesses in the city of Pekanbaru. And also entrepreneurial motivation has a significant effect on the performance of small businesses in the city of Pekanbaru. Based on the results of multiple regression, it can be concluded that the business strategy and entrepreneurial motivation variables together have a significant influence on the small business performance variables in the city of Pekanbaru.
Coconut-Based Community Economic Development Strategy In Indragiri Hilir Regency
Authors: Syarifuddin Said
Published: May 2022

Indragiri Hilir Regency is an area that has the largest coconut plantation in Indonesia, covering an area of ​​12% of Indonesian coconuts. Most of the ownership belongs to local farmers. This of course will greatly affect the level of the community's economy because about 70% of the people depend on coconut. The purpose of this study is to develop a strategy for the local government to develop a coconut-based community economy, which is expected to be able to overcome fluctuations in coconut prices. The method used in this research is System Literature Review. This method is used to identify, evaluate, and interpret all journal articles and strategies for coconut-based economic development. The results of the study found coconut management strategies and the pattern of developing BUMD and BUMDes through development programs through related OPD and collaborating with companies both local and outside the region in the short term and exporting for the long term.
Feasibility Study For The Development of TPS3R Waste Bank
Authors: Widayat Prama , Sri Maryanti  , Nurhayani Lubis  , Safrul Rajab
Published: May 2022

The existence of a waste processing site is very urgent because what is currently happening is a landfill that accumulates waste. Then there was the waste bank as one of the waste processing sites in Pematang Pudu Village, Mandau District, Bengkalis Regency. But it has not been able to optimally manage waste, where the population of Mandau District is 150,806 people while Pematang Pudu Village is 29,986 people and the potential for waste is 15 tons per day. So far, only 0.5 tons of waste banks can manage per day. So it is necessary to make a breakthrough by building TPS3R which has a larger capacity, at least 2 tons per day. This capacity can continue to be developed and be able to create job opportunities for the community.
The Skill Related Physical Fitness Profile As Determinants Of Nigerian Basketballers Playing At Different Levels
Authors: Arainru Gabriel . Ehi.
Published: May 2022

This study adapted the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) skill tests developed in America and reported by Joyner and Macmanis, (2007) for basketballers’ performance skills assessment and the Physical Fitness Profile. There was also an adaptation of the protocol of International Committee on the Standardization of Physical Fitness Tests as reported by Pilicz, Prezwede, Dobosz and Nwacka –Dobosz (2002) to measure power, agility, balance speed, reaction time, and coordination. The ex post facto research design was used for the study. The systematic sampling technique was used involving where every second of other subject in the population was chosen. In all, two hundred and sixteen (216) participants were used for the study out of the total population of four hundred and thirty –two (432). The instruments used for the study were the AAHPERD (2002) basketball skill tests and the physical fitness profile tests. The inferential statistics applied for the data analyses were the one way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and multiple regressions. The alpha was set at 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed that physical fitness profile was significant, depicting that the Nigerian elite basketballers are not doing well in this area. It is, therefore, concluded that physical fitness profile and performance skills is a relevant determinant of playing level in the game of basketball in Nigeria. It is, therefore, recommended that regular training and mastery of skills which promotse fitness status, high quality health, and wellness should be instituted in coaching and conditioning Nigerian basketballers.
How to interpret the Qurʾān: a moral issue?
Authors: Leaman Oliver
Published: May 2022

Ci sono molti metodi diversi nell’interpretazione delle Scritture, e del Corano in particolare, e questi tendono a lavorare con diverse teorie del significato. Dopo tutto, la questione è cosa un particolare testo significhi effettivamente, e abbiamo bisogno di una teoria su come risolvere tali questioni, specialmente quando ci sono evidenti difficoltà nella comprensione del testo. Le argomentazioni tendono a spaziare su quale teoria del significato dia più senso al testo, o funzioni più adeguatamente come teoria del significato. Un metodo che non è stato adottato nel complesso è quello di vedere la questione almeno parzialmente come morale ed epistemologica. Dovremmo avere fiducia di poter comprendere interamente ciò che abbiamo davanti e come potremmo sapere di avere la risposta alle questioni semantiche che ogni testo porta con sé? Si potrebbe sostenere che un’etica della moderazione, dell’equilibrio e della moderazione sono importanti tecniche ermeneutiche che finora non sono state sufficientemente impiegate quando si discute su come comprendere e interpretare il Corano.

There are many different approaches to interpreting scripture, and the Qurʾān in particular, and these tend to work with different theories of meaning. After all, the issue is what a particular text actually means, and we need a theory about how to resolve such questions, especially when there are apparent difficulties in understanding the text. Arguments tend to range over which theory of meaning makes most sense of the text, or works most adequately as a theory of meaning. One approach which has not been taken on the whole is to see the issue as partially at least moral and epistemological. Should we have confidence that we can understand entirely what is before us, and how would we know that we have the answer to the semantic issues that any such text brings along with it? It might be argued that an ethics of moderation, balance, and restraint are important hermeneutic techniques that up to now have not been sufficiently employed when discussing how to understand and interpret the Qurʾān.
La grammatica araba: scienza sacra e chiave per l’esegesi coranica
Authors: Sirignano Rosanna
Published: May 2022

In questo articolo rifletto sulla nascita della grammatica araba e il suo sviluppo come fonte dell’esegesi coranica dall’VIII al XIV secolo. Il legame tra esegesi e grammatica è stato oggetto di diversi studi che esaminano le origini delle categorie grammaticali. Sebbene non ci sia evidenza di uno spiccato interesse per la grammatica da parte degli esegeti coranici, essi hanno comunque dovuto adoperarla per spiegare i significati del testo sacro. In particolare, nei commentari classici è data particolare attenzione alla lessicografia e meno alla struttura grammaticale. A ogni modo, in alcuni passaggi, anche se sporadici, le categorie grammaticali stesse fungono da spiegazione, essendo portatrici di significati. Questo si evince dalla letteratura sufi dove le terminologie della grammatica araba sono simboli delle stazioni dell’anima nel cammino spirituale, come nella Grammatica dei cuori di al-Qushayrī. In questo articolo, analizzo il ruolo della grammatica nelle Scienze Coraniche secondo il teologo al-Ghazālī e dopo una panoramica della storia della disciplina nel periodo classico della storia islamica, e evidenzio il modo in cui le terminologie grammaticali servono per la comprensione profonda del significato nella Sūra al-Fātiha nel commentario sunnita di Ibn Kathīr.

In this article I reflect on the emergence of Arabic grammar and its development as a source for Qur’ān exegesis from VIII to XIV century. The connection between exegesis and grammar has been the subject of several studies examining the origin of grammatical categories. Although there is no evidence of a clear interest for grammar by Qur’ān exegetes, they necessarily used it to explain the meanings of the sacred text. In particular, in the classical commentaries there is a particular attention to lexicography and less to the grammatical structure. However, in some passages, even if sporadic, the grammatical categories themselves perform an explanatory function, being bearers of meanings. This is manifest in Sufi literature where Arabic grammar terminologies are symbols of the stations of souls in the spiritual path, like in the Grammar of the heart by al-Qushayrī. In this article, I analyse the status of grammar in Quranic Sciences according to the theologian al-Ghazālī and after an overview on the history of the discipline in the classical period of Islamic History, and I highlight the way grammar terminologies serve as a key to understand profound meaning in sura al-Fātiha in Ibn Kathīr’s sunni commentary.
Antioxidant capacity and toxicologic potential of Ibervillea sonorae plant
Authors: Peña-Chavez Marco Antonio , Zacatecas Ibañez Jorge Antonio , Saenz-Mata Jorge , Rivas-Arreola Maria Jose , Ramírez-Cabrera Mónica Azucena , Minjares-Fuentes José Rafael , Saénz-Esqueda María de los Ángeles
Published: May 2022

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant capacity and possible toxicological potential of the infusions prepared from Ibervillea sonorae. For this, infusions were prepared from the root of I. sonorae, using the skin or the pulp. The antioxidant capacity of the infusions was evaluated through the ABTS and DPPH tests. While, the Artemia salina model, the MTT test using Vero and MCF-7 cells, and the Ames test were used to evaluate the possible toxicological potential. The results showed that I. sonorae peels were more lethal (60-80%) than pulp (<50%). Interestingly, I. sonorae pulp showed greater toxicity on Vero cells (IC50 = 222 µg / mL) than infusions made using the skins (IC50 = 379 µg / mL). Infusions of I. sonorae, either in the form of peel or pulp, showed high mutagenicity at 1000 and 500 µg/mL. The ingestion of infusions prepared from the I. sonorae plant could cause serious damage to health.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54167/tecnociencia.v16i2.903
Status of sequestered organic carbon in the soils under different land covers in Nainital district of Uttarakhand
Authors: Gupta M.
Published: May 2022

Researcher has estimated soil organic carbon simply as one of the soil attributes depending upon their objectives of the study. To calculated SOC pool from this data, one has to use some assumptions which lead to uncertainties. Therefore, this study was conducted to estimate Soil organic carbon pool in forests as well as in other land uses in Nainital district as per the methodology of IPCC. Maximum SOC pool was estimated in the soils under Deodar forest (147.12 t ha-1) followed by Quercus (127.07 t ha-1), Chir (70.98 t ha-1), Miscellaneous (50.90 t ha-1) and the least was under Sal (42.25 t ha-1). In plantation land use, maximum SOC pool was estimated in the soils under Cypress (67.77 t ha-1), followed by Teak (46.01 t ha-1), Eucalyptus (45.91 t ha-1) and the least was under Chir plantation (44.86 t ha-1). Under Horticulture land use in Nainital district, maximum SOC pool was observed under Apple orchards (82.50 t ha-1), followed by Citrus (54.97 t ha-1), Mango (53.65 t ha-1), Litchi (39.63 t ha-1), and the least was under Guava (26.98 t ha-1). Under grass land of Nainital district, SOC pool was estimated 41.16 t ha-1. SOC pool under Deodar and Quercus were significantly different from the SOC pool under Miscellaneous, Sal, and Chir. SOC pool under Chir was statistically significant different from the SOC pool of Sal. SOC pools between the different orchards were significantly different at 0.05 level. SOC pool in the soils under forests was statistically significantly different with the SOC pool under horticulture, plantations and grasslands.
Study on effect of Gibberellic acid treatments on germination behaviour of Fraxinus Xanthoxyloides (Wall. Ex G. Don) DC. Seeds
Authors: Negi Pitambar , Sharma Sandeep
Published: May 2022

An experimental trial was conducted to study the effect of different pre-sowing treatment for overcoming seed dormancy in seeds of Fraxinus xanthoxyloides (Wall. ex G. Don) DC. The seeds were collected from the naturally growing trees in Kirunkhud area of Pooh Block of Kinnaur district during October 2007. The seeds were subjected to seven pre-sowing treatment having different concentration of gibberellic acid ranging from 500ppm to 3000ppm including control to study their effect on germination behavior. Significant differences were observed for all the germination parameters viz., germination percentage, mean daily germination (MDG), peak value (PV), germination value, germination speed and germination energy percent of the seeds treated with different concentration of gibberellic acid. The result indicates that seeds of Fraxinus xanthoxyloides treated with GA3 1500ppm for 24 hours recorded highest germination percent, germination energy percent, germination speed and mean daily germination (MDG) and proved to be best treatment for overcoming seed dormancy and also to improve seed germination. The best treatment registered a 54.34 % increase in germination percent over control.
Effect of fire on physicochemical and biological properties of soil under different plantations of rock phosphate mined area in Doon valley, India
Authors: Yadav Richi , Negi Mridula , Vasistha H.
Published: May 2022

Soil physicochemical and biological properties of restored rock phosphate mined area of Maldeota in Doon valley were studied to evaluate the impact of fire. The soil texture of Maldeota varies from sandy loam to loamy sand. Soil organic carbon and soil microbial biomass was studied in a natural forest area and in a restored mined area at Maldeota. Soils samples were collected from both fire affected and unaffected sites. The objective of the present study was to evince the changes in soil properties after fire. Microbial biomass carbon in the burnt restored area found to be greater as compared to that of natural area. Soil moisture content and soil microbial quotient reveals that natural forest has good soil quality whereas the rest of the sites are devoid of good microbial quotient and moisture content. The Microbial Biomass Carbon (MBC) and soil organic carbon together can be considered more effective in estimating the reclamation efforts.
Photosynthetic efficiency of native flora under natural stress in cold desert areas of Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Bawa Rajan , Thakur C. , Sankhyan Hari , Ali Aasif
Published: May 2022

Deserts of cold are related more to the physiographic causes because of their location and are characterized by natural stress conditions such as high altitude, aspect, subzero winter temperature (-20o to -30oC), high daily and seasonal diurnal temperature variations, high IR and UV radiations, reduced O2 and CO2 levels, soil moisture frozen during early spring, etc., which hinder the photosynthetic activities. Under such stress conditions, only few species possess the capability to survive. The study deals with the estimation of the photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate and water use efficiency of natural flora and the introduced species.
An Evaluation of a Rural School’s Grade 10 Students’ Performance in K-12 Biology
Authors:   Palawan State University Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines, S. Arzaga Jaybie
Published: May 2022

Biology is taught in the second year of the old Secondary Science curriculum; however currently, it is taught every year in the Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum in a Spiral progression approach. With this, the researcher determined the performance of Grade 10 students in Biology at a rural school in the K–12 spiral progression. A total of 76 students were given an Achievement Test that covered Biology competencies from Grades 7 – 9 before the beginning of the third quarter (Biology). Their performance level was determined through a Quarterly Exam and Performance Tasks specified in the learners' modules. The Performance Tasks were assigned during the third quarter (Biology), and the Quarterly Exam was administered at the end of the quarter. The researcher utilized the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Program to analyze the data. Procedures and techniques of descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were utilized to determine the performance level of the students in the Achievement Test and the Quarterly Exam and Performance Tasks. Inferential statistics such as Pearson r was used to determine the relationship between students’ Achievement Test results and their performance level in Quarterly Exam and Performance Tasks. According to the study's findings, students at a rural high school performed poorly on the Achievement Test. Their performance on the Quarterly Exam demonstrated that they did not fulfill their goals in terms of acquiring Biology competencies. They achieved the minimum competencies in completing tasks in Biology based on their performance in the Performance Tasks. The result of the Achievement Test has a significant relationship with the level of performance on the Quarterly Exam and Performance Tasks. Biology is not taught effectively in the Science Spiral Curriculum in K-12 education. The subject's complexities increase with each passing year, but its fundamental foundation has yet to be constructed and comprehended, making it easier for students to understand.
Perspectives and Lived Experiences of Samsung Data Systems Employees in Thailand towards International Logistics Risks: A Phenomenological Study
Authors:   Holy Angel University Pampanga, Philippines, Yeon Jungseok , B. Lilangan Cliff Ransom Wendell ,   Samsung SDS Chonburi, Thailand
Published: May 2022

This paper intends to understand the view of Samsung Data Systems Thailand employees towards international logistics risks based on their personal working experience. Its methodology uses phenomenological approach to cluster logistics risks and subsequently analyzes these risks in the context of international logistics operations. Additionally, this paper includes mitigating strategies against these risks amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The review of related literature identifies some research gaps, which consequently aided in the formulation of research questions. Qualitative method served as the nature of research and thematic analysis was then employed in order to generate the codes and determine the themes that emerged, extracted, and then evaluated out of the responses of the 15 purposely selected participants. Findings revealed that logistics delivery and open communication within Samsung SDS turned out to be the prevalent issues that were perceived. Mitigating measures and strategies were also suggested in connection in with the concluding results. Several recommendations were then forwarded to answer the pressing needs and issues that Samsung SDS in Thailand faced and continues to face as perceived by the employees.
On-the-Job Training Performance of the Bachelor in Hotel and Restaurant Service Technology Students
Authors:   Bohol Island State University Candijay campus, Cogtong, Candijay, Bohol, Philippines, L. Simangca Leo
Published: May 2022

One of the important inputs the school may consider in crafting their program curriculum is the performance of the students in the workplace, so the researcher aimed to determine the level of on-the-job training performance of the Bachelor in Hotel and Restaurant Service Technology students at Bohol Island State University – Candijay Campus, SY 2016 - 2017. Profile of each BHRST student in terms of age, gender, and OJT grade was sought as well as the level of performance of the BHRST students as perceived by the industry heads in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Problems encountered by the students and immediate heads were also identified. A descriptive-correlation method of research was utilized. Profile, OJT performance, and the problems encountered were gathered, processed, analyzed, and interpreted. The findings served as the basis for a proposed action plan. Fifty (50) second-year BHRST OJT students, the School Year 2015-2016, and fifty (50) immediate heads of the ten (10) partner hotels purposively took the study. This study was conducted in Bohol Island State University – Candijay Campus, Bohol Province. The instrument used in this study is a researcher-made questionnaire and employed frequency, percent, weighted mean, ranking, mean ranges, and chi-square as statistical tools to summarize, analyze, and interpret the data. Findings revealed that most of the OJT students were female and commonly in the age of 18-19 years old. The OJT grade ranges from 1.0 – 1.4 as the highest grade generated. The performances evaluated by the industry heads were very competent, which signifies that they excelled in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitude. Though very competent in their performance, there were encountered problems during their OJT as perceived by the industry heads, and among these were having a hard time working with colleagues, low communication skills, no self-confidence, and always late in attendance. Problems perceived by the students themselves were the following: they missed their families and friends, uncomfortable staff house/boarding house, hard time working and dealing with colleagues, and difficulties in the duration of training was encountered during OJT. Despite these problems encountered, OJT students still performed well in their training as perceived as very competent in terms of their knowledge, skills, and attitude. This denotes that the BHRST students of BISU Candijay Campus gained competence as prescribed by the industry standards. Thus, the adoption of the proposed action plan was recommended to strengthen the OJT program.
Localized Module in Promoting Philippine-Hilot in Teaching Wellness Massage And The Student’s Performance in TLE 10: Input to New Delivery Modes of Instruction
Authors: M. Aguila Shiela , O Briones Edna
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to promote localized Philippine-Hilot in teaching Wellness Massage as a new delivery mode of instruction and its contribution on the improvement of students’ performance in TLE 10. This is descriptive correlational research which aimed to determine the effectiveness of instructional module among the 77 wellness massage students at Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School. The self-made questionnaire was used in this study and validated by experts in the field of wellness massage. The responses were generated through online survey. The statistical methods used are the mean and standard deviation. It was administered for the perception of the respondents on the module as to objectives, introduction, learning content and activities. To determine the significant relationship between the perception of the respondents on the components of wellness massage and their performance as to written examination and practicum, Pearson-Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (Pearson r) was employed, testing its significant level at p < .05. The study revealed that the respondents were mostly 15 to 17 years of age, male, whom fathers were employed, and mothers were unemployed and or housewife, parents are high school graduates and with lower than Php 5,000 monthly income. The result also shows that majority of the students have an excellent level of performance with a grade of above 90 in both written and practical examinations. The results indicate that majority performed well in the test on localized module. There is a significant relationship between the components and format of the module in wellness massage and students’ performance in both written and practicum on the module. The hypothesis stating that the perception of the respondents on the components and format of the module in wellness massage in terms of objectives, learning content, activities and their performance is not significantly related to written examination and practicum is not sustained. The assessment tool, on the other hand, indicates no significant relationship in terms of written examination, hence the hypothesis in this respect is sustained.
Implementation of Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) Related Variables amidst Pandemic and Performance of the Secondary Schools, Division of San Pablo City: Input to Quality Assurance
Authors:   Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorial Integrated High School, Department of Education, G. Abril Erwin , C. Callo Eden ,   Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus, Philippines
Published: May 2022

The Basic Education Learning Continuity Plan (BE-LCP) has been designed with a legal framework responsive to the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping in mind the constitutional mandate to uphold the right of all citizens to quality education at all times. Thus, this descriptive-correlational research design determined the implementation of the LCP and the performance of the 14 principals and 452 teachers in the secondary schools, Division of San Pablo City. The results were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson-r Correlation, t-test, and multiple linear regression analysis. The study revealed that the principals had implemented the LCP implementation-related variables to a great extent, while teachers implemented it to an extent. Both groups of respondents considered the learning delivery modalities, assessment of learning, and learning resources as an integral part of the school's performance. The implementation of LCP related variables has a significant relationship with school performance. There were significant differences in the responses of the two groups of respondents regarding the perceived implementation of LCP. On the other hand, the implementation of LCP variables singly or in combination influenced the school's performance. This study calls for collaboration between schools and stakeholders in implementing LCP as the primary framework in responding to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Relationship of School Family Engagement Program and Parental Involvement in a Public Junior High School
Authors:   Mambugan National High School, Siruna Village, Mambugan, Antipolo City, V. Gianan Rodney Allan , M. Gutierrez Merry Ruth ,   Philippine Normal University, Taft Ave. Manila, Philippines
Published: May 2022

Motivating parents and families to be involved in their children’s academic lives is a necessary component of literacy instruction. The study focused on family engagement and parental involvement. The researcher selected 300 parents among Grade VII students from Mambugan National High School, District 1 in Antipolo City to assess their awareness about the school’s family engagement program related to school climate, student learning, communication, volunteering, and decision making. It also aimed to determine the extent of their involvement in terms of the aspects enumerated, to test the relationship between their awareness on school family engagement programs and the extent of their involvement, and to use the results as inputs in developing a parent training program for family engagement. The researcher used a two-part Questionnaire Checklist assessing how parents perceive the school family engagement activities and rating the parents’ involvement in school family engagement program. Through data analysis using weighted mean and Pearson’s r, findings revealed that both the parents’ perception on school family engagement program and the extent of parental involvement yielded Student Learning as a top priority and the parents’ ultimate reason when they engage themselves in school-initiated programs that need their support. Furthermore, this study found out that there is a significant relationship between their awareness about school family engagement programs and the extent of their involvement in terms of school climate, student learning, communication, volunteering, and decision making.
Formative Assessment in Online Distance Learning Modality through the Lens of Mathematics and Science Teachers
Authors:   DepEd-Division of Valenzuela City, A. Calixto Dave Carlos , B. Manalo Franz Kevin , R. Peralta Romadel ,   DepEd-Division of San Pablo City,   DepEd-Division of Quezon City,   Philippine Normal University
Published: May 2022

Formative assessment provides ongoing feedback to monitor student learning and improve teachers’ instruction. But the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the mode of learning delivery and has affected formative assessment. Hence, the researchers explored the practices, challenges, and adaptive strategies of Mathematics and Science Senior High school teachers on formative assessment of students’ learning in an online distance learning modality. Narrative inquiry research design was used in which eight teachers and six students who were chosen through convenience sampling were subjected to in-depth interview. The audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and underwent coding, categorizing, and thematizing. Results revealed that teachers employ practices that allow them to provide immediate feedback, utilize online assessment tools, probe questions, encourage students’ active participation, and align learning competencies with formative assessment. However, they encounter challenges that affect students’ learning such as lack of motivation, unavailability of internet/data connection and gadgets, low digital literacy skills, minimal peer assistance, and authenticity of formative assessment results. But they adapt strategies to address these challenges through designing differentiated assessment, showing empathy, reinventing pedagogical goals through meaningful online tools, promoting student-centered learning, and providing consistent means of communication. Findings implied that teachers use various online formative assessment practices similar to what they do in face-to-face classes. Challenges are evident in the entirety of instruction. However, teachers are dynamic in improving their practices. An action plan consisting of activities, objectives, and description is hereby proposed to improve the online formative assessment practices of mathematics and science teachers to enhance students’ learning.
Constructivism in the Science Classroom: Assessing Students’ Perception of Constructivism
Authors:   College of Arts and Sciences, Cebu Technological University – Tuburan, Cebu, Philippines, M. Loseñara Jleian Mard , P. Loseñara Catherine ,   College of Technology, Cebu Technological University – Tuburan, Cebu, Philippines
Published: May 2022

Distinct to today's society is rapid change, exemplified in the swift demands that confront professionals and working life. As this ripple to and challenges the educational set up to mold competent individuals, changes occur as the education paradigm shifts. One such change is Constructivism which asserts learning to be an active process where learners actively build on their experiences and knowledge. Students' perceptions of the classroom learning environment are significant and should be of interest to teachers. The study employed a Constructivist Learning Environment Survey which was responded by163 first-year college students. It was intended to assess how students perceive their Science class as taught using the Constructivist approach. It utilized the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software to analyze data. Findings revealed that students perceived their Science class as "often" taught using Constructivism. Likewise, of the five Constructivist dimensions identified and utilized for this study, four dimensions were regarded as "often" perceived by the students in their science class, the highest often perceived dimension being Student Negotiation. Contrastingly, the only dimension perceived "seldom" by the students and scored the lowest is Shared Control. Thus, it resulted that there is no relationship between the teacher's teaching experience and the teacher's use of constructivist practices.
Emerging Educational Professionalism and Teachers’ Competence in the Times of Pandemic
Authors:   Lusacan National High School, Department of Education, B. Esguerra Joy Anne , C. Callo Eden ,   Laguna State Polytechnic University, San Pablo City Campus Laguna, Philippines
Published: May 2022

The shift to alternative delivery modalities due to the challenging time in education is sought as the primary solution to continue learning beyond the walls of the classrooms, with the teachers not physically seeing their students. This served as the purpose of the study, which was to determine the emerging educational professionalism and teachers’ competence in times of pandemic. The respondents were 357 secondary school teachers from Tiaong Districts, Division of Quezon. Employing the descriptive correlation type of research, online and offline survey questionnaires served as the primary data sources. The results were analyzed using ANOVA, Pearson Product Moment of Correlation and Stepwise Multiple Linear Regression. The salient findings of the study revealed that when grouped according to schools, emerging educational professionalism as to teachers’ commitment to students’ learning and teachers’ competence as to interpersonal, subject matter, and didactic and reflection and development showed significant differences. Each emerging educational professionalism predicts teachers’ competence in the management of distance learning in terms of professional development and staffing and teachers’ commitment to teaching, school, community, and profession
Prevalence of Individuality and Conformity as Behavioral Traits among Generation Z
Authors:   Batangas State University College of Teacher Education Pablo Borbon Main I, Batangas City, Philippines, M. Castillo Arlette Jane , T. Gavilan Patricia Mae , A. Gida Charlene , B. Gonzalvo Jaezel , B. Labrador Kate Frances , A. Abacan Amiel
Published: May 2022

This study aimed to determine how individuality and conformity are prevalent in the behavioral traits of Generation Z. This study sought to determine the importance of social acceptance and assessed the behavioral traits of Generation Z relative to individuality and conformity. Further, the study used descriptiveanalytic research design and was conducted to the 278 students of the College of Teacher Education in Batangas State University which were selected using stratified random sampling. Questionnaire and interview were the main data gathering instrument used. The weighted mean and composite mean were used as statistical tools. The findings revealed that social acceptance has a great impact on the respondents as it helps them to improve their personalities and boost their self-esteem to express themselves. This study also revealed that most of Generation Z strongly agreed with the assessment on individuality while the respondents agreed with the assessment on conformity. Moreover, the study implies that both individuality and conformity were significant to Generation Z
4G L.I.V.E. Learning through Instructional Videos and E-Learning Resources: An Intervention on the Grammatical Competence of Grade 4 ESL Learners
Authors:   Department of Education-Schools Division Office of Rizal San Juan, Taytay, Rizal, Philippines, Villanueva Ierrah Mirasol
Published: May 2022

The study determined the effects of Learning through Instructional Videos and E-learning resources (4G L.I.V.E) as an intervention in developing grammatical competence of Grade 4 ESL Learners in MDL classes for S.Y. 2020-2021. This was initiated as a response to the occurrence of challenges in implementing MDL as mandated in BE-LCP. The material is a child-centered, self-paced, MELC-based learning package which includes, instructional video presentations, and other e-materials covering English 4 grammar lessons. This study used purposive sampling with quasi-experimental design and involved 55 Grade 4 learners. Findings revealed that the grammatical competence of the learners increases on average level by the mean percentage score (MPS). The differences observed in the MPS were further subjected to T-test. The paired t-test revealed that there is significant difference between the pre-test and posttest in terms of the grammatical competence of the respondents. This means that they have improved after the intervention program. The results of this study serve as a basis for the English teachers to craft appropriate instructional materials to be given to the learners, as well as a guide for planning of trainings for the development of instructional materials.
Parenting Amidst the Pandemic: The Case of Parental Involvement in Adolescents’ Reading Engagement and Modular Distance Learning
Authors:   Palawan State University, Palawan National School Puerto Princesa City, Philippines, V. Budao Denard
Published: May 2022

This qualitative study was aimed at understanding and analyzing the roles of parents in the reading engagement and modular distance learning of their children, the challenges met, and the approaches employed in their children’s learning activities in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. To gain a profound understanding of the phenomenon, a case study method was used. Eight parents of Junior High School students served as the respondents, majority of whom attained high school education and were from lowincome families. Semi-structured interviews were personally carried out to gather valuable information. Thematic analysis was applied in dealing with the data obtained from personal dialogues. Generated themes revealed that parents carried out roles such as rule-setter, monitor, giver of attention, encouragement and inspiration, and provider. However, parental involvement in these trying times was tough because of limited vocabulary, scarce knowledge about the lessons, and inadequate English communication and comprehension skills. Prevalence of poverty hampered the parents in intellectually assisting their children, which eventually led them to utilize dispensed parenting approaches like relying on Google Translate to interpret unfamiliar words, using the Internet to look for needed information, consulting the dictionary to unlock vocabulary issues, and seeking the help of more knowledgeable relatives. This study established that parenting amidst the pandemic is an arduous task, especially in the economically disadvantaged families. Incidences of low self-efficacy and weak parental motivation trigger children’s poor regard for learning and hamper their drive to engage in reading activities that are deemed helpful in their literacy advancement. It is therefore suggested that a family literacy program be developed and be introduced to bolster a solid home-school partnership. Through this, appreciation for reading and learning will be inculcated in the minds of the adolescent learners.