bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Francisco Sionil Jose: A Multicritique On his Select Short Fictions
Authors: Desales Ma. Asuncion
Published: May 2022

Genres of literature depict ideas and feelings which are universally felt by everyone, therefore, reading them by heart and comprehending them deeply lead the readers to have wider horizons and understanding of the different cultures of people. This study scrutinizes the textuality of Jose’s three short fictions titled:  The God Stealer, The Refugee, and The Forest through a dimensional critique. It used the different critical theories of literature such as mimetic, expressivist, formalistic, and affective. Through analysis, a reader is encouraged to envision and reflect on his real-life situation. The findings conclude that the short fictions of Jose are exemplary and should be meticulously ready and studied since they contribute lots of knowledge in understanding oneself and the world he lives in. Also, this study recommends every student develop a passion for reading and get acquainted with the different theories of literature, fully understand the meaning of each story, and build a strong and better understanding of the perplexing events happening these days. Consequently, the multi critique applied to the fiction helped students to comprehend each selection well, so with the supervision of the researcher her students were able to develop translational outputs namely one-act-play, soliloquy, spoken poetry, storytelling, poem, and dance drama.
Levels of Zinc Application on the Agronomic Characteristics and Yield Performance of Lowland Rice
Authors: Baylon Noel
Published: May 2022

Since Rice is indispensable to almost all Filipinos as their primary food, it is necessary to aim for an additional greater harvest as an ultimate objective. The study was conducted to determine if there were significant differences in growth performance and on the yield of lowland rice applied with zinc sulfate at different levels. The experimental area was divided into four blocks for the number of replications and each block was further divided into 5 plots for the number of treatments adopting the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD). The following treatments were: T0-control-without application of zinc sulfate, T1-5kg of zinc sulfate, T2-10kg of zinc sulfate, T3-15kg of zinc sulfate, and T4 -20kg of zinc sulfate. Results showed significant differences in the plant height, the number of tillers, percentage of bearing culm, length of the panicle, percentage of filled and unfilled grains, grain yield per hill, grain yield per treatment, the weight of 1000 grains, except the number of grains per panicle. Maximum paddy yield was achieved in Treatment 4 (20kg zinc sulfate) and the minimum paddy yield was noted in treatment control (no zinc sulfate application).  Zinc application increases the crop growth rate and yield of rice.
Assessment of Student Services of Saint Columban College: Basis for Continuous Improvement
Authors: Naparan Genesis
Published: May 2022

The main clients of every Higher Educational Institution (HEI) are the students. Their satisfaction is the utmost concern of an HEI. Thus, this paper assessed the student services of Saint Columban College using the 42 graduating students of the College of Teacher Education, Arts and Sciences (CTEAS) during the first semester of the Academic Year 2018-2019. The different student services that were assessed are the following: Admissions, Student Orientation, Guidance Program and Services, Campus Ministry, Student Assistance Program, Co-curricular Programs and Activities, Alumni, and Registrar’s Services. This used a survey questionnaire adapted from the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges, and Universities (PAASCU) manual. This made use of weighted Mean, to sum up, the responses of the research participants. Based on the findings, Admission, Student Orientation, Campus Ministry, co-curricular activities, and Alumni got excellent ratings while Guidance Programs and services, Student Assistance program and Registrar’s services got lower satisfaction from them. Therefore, the researchers suggested activities on how to serve the students better.
Rheumatic Heart Disease Management: Patients’ Experiences, Health Practices, and Role Performance
Authors: Tolentino Regina , Margallo Virginia
Published: May 2022

Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) continues to be a major health hazard in most developing countries as well as sporadically in developed economies. This study aimed to determine the drug regimen therapy of rheumatic heart disease patients and the effects of the illness physically, emotionally, and socially. This qualitative and quantitative study documented the drug regimen therapy management of twenty-seven (27) patients among the eighty-two (82) patients currently receiving the drug regimen for Rheumatic Heart Disease at the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of Cotabato Regional and Medical Center (CRMC) through the interview, observation, self-made questionnaire and focus group discussion. The study found out that RHD patients, who were mostly housewives, feel strong and healthy when complying with the date of Benzathine penicillin and experienced heart palpitation if unable to come on their visit on the 21st or 28th of the month. The effect of RHD physically is feeling of fatigue on the emotional aspect, anxiety in the social aspect, and avoid activities. The current role performance mostly is housewives. On health services received at OPD CRMC mostly, they received an injection of Benzathine Penicillin.  The majority have a monthly check-up as their priority in their health practice.
Engagement of LGBT Teenagers in Sexting in Calapan City
Authors: Magbanua Bernardo , Redublo Ma. Arlyn
Published: May 2022

Mobile phones are essentially a part of people’s lives, and it has changed the way people lead their lives.  The number is rising and the number and the way cellphones are designed today makes access to other people and different services very quick and easy. The study aimed to understand and determine the different factors leading to the engagement to sexting. The data gathering was conducted in Calapan City with members of the LGBT Community as respondents. A qualitative study was used in the collection and analysis of data. Snowball sampling was used for the one hundred (100) identified members of the LGBT community, sixty-four (64) of them have signified as engaging in sexting and twenty-three (23) agreed to be interviewed. The study found out that enjoyment and satisfaction is the factor that contributed a lot to engage in sexting.  The results showed that loss of reputation greatly affected them as individual beings. Further, what started out as simple messaging continued to implicit messaging, then sending and receiving of nude or semi-nude photos, next video chat, and for some eventually actual sex.  It is recommended that LGBT sexters should be knowledgeable about the consequences before engaging in sexting.
The Performance of Teachers of Indigenous Pupils
Authors: Edaño Domingo
Published: May 2022

The study aimed to determine the factors affecting the teaching performance of school teachers handling indigenous students in public elementary schools in Botolan District, Division of Zambales, during S.Y 2017-2018. The study revealed that the teacher-respondents perceived “often” on psychological and educational factors while “sometimes” on sociological, supervisory assistance, and economics as factors affecting teaching performance. The teacher-respondents were rated “very satisfactory” in their teaching work performance. There are no significant differences in the perception towards psychological, sociological, educational, supervisory assistance, and economic as factors affecting teaching performance; and no relationship between the work performance and factors affecting work performance as psychological, sociological, educational, supervisory assistance, and economic factors, respectively. Teachers are encouraged to explore multiple intelligences in order to improve a variety of traits and abilities for better teaching and learning process; the school should foster more the harmonious relationship and create a healthy working environment; to revisit the curriculum for possible modifications in order to meet the varying levels of IP’s abilities; to conduct seminars on human relation for better understanding on social duties,  interpersonal traits and relations with other people; and since there is no relationship between the teaching performance and the factors affecting the teaching performance; therefore, other studies along this line should be conducted using other variables.
The Shared Mission: A Phenomenological Study on the Marist-Lay Partnership
Authors: Friales Wilter
Published: May 2022

The term partnership is being viewed in the context that the lay people are not just simply workers or employees of the Brothers in schools, but they are partners in fulfilling the mission of education. This Phenomenological Study of the Marist-lay partnership explored the lived experiences of both the Marist lay and Marist Brothers in the context of a partnership for the mission of the Marist. It is a phenomenological qualitative design of research that aimed to explore the lived experiences of both the Marist Brothers and the Lay in the context of the partnership. This qualitative research used the transcendental Phenomenological approach following the method introduced by Moustaka (1994). The first part of the study explored the lived experiences of the Marist Brothers and lay while they work with the Marist mission. It presented their vocation stories, challenges encountered, and attitudes towards work, working relationships, and the impact of such a partnership in their lives. The second part of the study revealed the different meanings and the themes drawn in understanding the concept of Marist-lay partnership as perceived by the Marist Brothers and the lay in working for the Marist mission. The emergent themes were extracted after the thorough process of thematic coding, analysis, and categorization of the transcripts from the in-depth interview of the researcher to the identified participants of the study. Based on the result of the exploration, it was drawn out that collaboration appeared to be very important to be established in the Marist community.
Awareness of Millennial Undergraduate Students of a Private University in the Philippines on Bioethical Practices and Issues
Authors: Alvarado Gina
Published: May 2022

This descriptive research assessed the level of awareness of millennial undergraduate students of a private university in the Philippines on bioethical practices such as abortion, surrogacy, euthanasia, eugenics, organ donation/ transplant, and in-vitro fertilization that give rise to bioethical issues. The author utilized a validated self-made instrument to gauge the respondents’ knowledge, understanding, and awareness of these bioethical practices and issues. The findings show that all the student-respondents have a high level of knowledge that bioethical practices, such as abortion, surrogacy, eugenics, organ donation, and in-vitro fertilization do exist in modern society. They also reveal that Psychology, Education, and Nursing student-respondents have a very high level of understanding of the meaning of these bioethical practices. The results further reveal that Education students are the most highly aware of how the advancements in science lead to the emergence of new bioethical issues. The implications reflect the views of the millennial undergraduate students on the bioethical issues brought about by the advancements in medical science.  The millennial cohorts are the driving force shaping the future; hence, there is still a need to reinforce and develop the understanding of bioethics as respect for life which can help them make ethical choices in the dilemmas that they may face in life.
Ang Pag-Aruga sa Di Tunay na Kanila: Factors Affecting Foster Carers to Foster Care a Child
Authors: Billote William Jo Se , Dizon Gericka Mae , Fernandez Jarrah Kay , Narvasa Rhose Ann , Viernes Hannah
Published: May 2022

If parents are unable, unwilling, or unfit to take good care of a child, the child might be better in a new home environment. An alternative way called foster caring, which is given by foster carers would likely take place. In this regard, the study determined the factors affecting foster carers to foster care a child and identified the more prevalent factors. The study considered both formal and informal foster care systems. The study was quantitative and employed a descriptive design. The researchers went to Baguio City, La Union, and Pangasinan to gather data, but only eight respondents from Pangasinan participated in the study. Inventory questionnaires were utilized wherein Mean Analysis and Analysis of Variance were used in the analysis and interpretation of data. All the factors namely Altruism, Companionship for One’s Child, Life Dissatisfaction, Desire to Derive Income, Desire to Nurture a Child, Identification with Deprived Children, and Need to be Needed affect foster carers to foster care a child. However, there were only four prevalent factors which are Altruism, Life Dissatisfaction, and Desire to Nurture a Child, and Need to be needed. In conclusion, the factors which affect foster carers to foster care a child play a significant role in the child’s welfare and development.
The Performance of SHS Learners in Writing Scholarly Research with the Aid of Instructional Scaffolding
Authors: Martinez Vanneza Clare
Published: May 2022

A research paper is widely considered an important requirement produced by learners. However, writing a research paper has been a common challenge for most Senior High School learners. In the Philippines, most Senior High School learners have difficulty in explicating their contentions in their study due to their lack of knowledge in conducting and writing a research paper. One of their problems is applying the academic writing conventions such as formality in writing, coherence, grammar, and other related skills involved in writing conventions in writing a scholarly paper. Hence, this study aims to enhance learners' research writing skills by utilizing Instructional Scaffolding as a teaching technique that provides support systems, like reinforcements or relevant activities in molding independent learners, until it becomes unnecessary for them. This quantitative study determined the effectiveness of Instructional Scaffolding by applying correction symbols as an intervention on the difficulties experienced by the Senior High School grade 12 STEM learners in writing a research paper. Twenty-five research papers were investigated by analyzing them with the checklist used by Erel and Bulut (2007), which was also subjected to the T-test formula. The results of this study revealed a decrease in Mean error scores from 75.52 to 20.52, which indicates a significant improvement in the learners’ writings of learners in their research paper. This result implied that instructional scaffolding enhanced the writing competence of learners in writing a research paper.
Antioxidant and Antistaphylococcal Activity of Topical Fucoidan Gel from Sargassum oligocystum Montagne
Authors: Bayuran Richie
Published: May 2022

Brown seaweed is one of the algal species that has been used as food, a source of nutritional supplements, and formulated for therapeutic and cosmetic purposes. This study evaluated the antioxidant and antistaphylococcal activities of topical fucoidan gel (TFG) from the Sargassum oligocystum. A completely randomized design was used, and the experimental protocol includes extraction, lyophilization, and characterization, quality testing, and biological assay. Physicochemical tests suggested that the lyophilized fucoidan is comparable with the properties of pharmaceutical-grade fucoidan. FTIR characterization revealed that fucoidan spectra contain the key functional groups, the sulfate groups, and polysaccharide chains. The formulated topical fucoidan gel also conforms to the selected minimum standards conducted for semi-solid preparation. Analysis of variance of antioxidant and antistaphylococcal assays showed that there was a significant difference in the median inhibitory concentration (IC50) and inhibitory zone (IZ) among treatments at the p<.01 respectively. Scheffe test confirmed that the IC50 of treatment pairs Ascorbic Acid (AA) -TGF, AA-Lyophilized Fucoidan (LF), and TFG-LF were insignificant, which means they are comparable. Consequently, the IZ of Mupirocin 15ug/ml and TFG 45ug/ml has no significant difference, and its inhibitory zones on S. aureus are comparable. Thus, the results suggested that lyophilized fucoidan from S. oligocystum is a potential alternative antioxidant and antistaphylococcal agent.
Non-Government Organization Practices on Peace Building Process
Authors: Haron Munain
Published: May 2022

Generally, this study aimed to determine the influence and contribution of the socio-demographic profile of the NGO officers and practices on the peace-building process. Specifically, it aimed to determine the socio-demographic profile of the NGO officers, the level of practices of NGO activities, the level of conduct of different initiatives on the peacebuilding process, and the effect of the socio-demographic profile and NGO practices on the peacebuilding process. 47 NGO officers who served as respondents of the study. Percentage and frequency were used to describe the socio-demographic profile of the officers. Mean was used to determine the level of practices of NGO and peace-building processes; multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses of the study. It was found out that most of the NGO officers were under the age bracket of 26 – 30 years old male, Maguindanaon, married, primary and high school graduate in Arabic and English Education, had 11,000 – 20,000 monthly income and gave 600 – 1,500 weekly to support the operation of the organization. Findings further revealed that the NGO officers fully practiced relational dimension, peace-building agents, and communication and consultation.
Perception of Shoppers on Visual Merchandising in a Philippine City
Authors: Cuello Freshtille Mae
Published: May 2022

Rivalry in mall operations has painted a new shopping culture that is aimed at providing shoppers the necessary convenience and pampering they deserve. The use of visual merchandising is a means of orchestrating a distinct, worthwhile, and pleasurable shopping experience. It is a soundless and effective marketing tool that communicates to the customers in a matter of seconds and instantly triggers their impulse whether to buy or not. This study describes customers’ views toward important factors of visual merchandising utilized by retail or department stores or malls to influence their purchasing behavior. The descriptive research method was employed in the study to explain the characteristics of mall-goers. Ninety percent of shoppers usually notice visual presentations of malls, and yet the majority of the shoppers made no buying decision based on impulse or visual effects alone. A simple store environment is enough for them. The top three factors of VM that influence their preference on retail or department stores or malls to visit – well-planned store arrangement and layout, courteous salesperson, and product assortment and broad aisles and more spaces. Customers usually tend to engage in impulse shopping behavior when retail or department store or mall deals and other enticing offers are material, especially those that are price related.
Group Dynamic Courseware (GDC): Innovative Strategic Intervention in Enhancing Basic Mathematical Skills
Authors: Rabor Joyce Neniel , Sumilang Maria Sheila Hermano , Opinio Kathreen Merwin Neniel
Published: May 2022

Grade 4 pupils got a low MPS score of 11.11 % in the Mathematics pre-test conducted at Banlic Elementary School Division of Calamba, Laguna. As an intervention, the researchers developed Group Dynamics Courseware (GDC) that aimed at enhancing the basic Mathematical skills of the pupil-respondents. The effectiveness of the Group Dynamic Courseware (GDC) was checked through a pre-test and post-test written assessment. The result revealed a mean difference between the pre-test and post-test results of -10.87, which means a significant increase in the academic performance of the pupils after the integration of the courseware. Furthermore, t Stat of the pre and post-test was -14.022 > 2.015 critical value with forty-four (44) degrees of freedom and a .000 level of significance. Thus, this directly implies that the Null hypothesis is rejected; therefore, there is a significant difference in the academic performance of the pupil respondents after the integration of Group Dynamic Courseware. As supported by the pupils’ reflection, data revealed that the Group Dynamic Courseware is Highly Effective regarding instruction and pupils' activities. The researchers concluded that GDC in Mathematics had a significant impact on the pupils’ academic performance. Pupils were motivated and engaged in hands-on activities, collaborate with the groups to accomplish an essential task within the prescribed time.
Level of Implementation of PNP Oplan Double Barrel in the Province of Camarines Sur: Basis in Formulating a Holistic Rehabilitation Program for Drug Surrenderees
Authors: Tanjay Lorlie
Published: May 2022

In support of the Barangay Drug Clearing strategy of the Philippines, the Oplan Double Barrel program was implemented under PNP Command Memorandum Circular No. 16- 2016. The program impacted almost all sectors of the community, especially the drug surrenderees. This quantitative descriptive research evaluated the level of implementation of PNP Oplan Tokhang in the province of Camarines Sur. It determined the effectiveness of intervention strategies towards the rehabilitation of the drug surrenderees. A survey questionnaire was administered to six hundred twenty-four (624) respondents, and it was collected, analyzed, and interpreted using weighted arithmetic mean Kruskal Wallis H and Mann Whitney U test to compare the response. Data revealed that three (3) phases of Oplan Tokhang were effectively implemented. However, the problem with the scarcity of financial resources to provide health and other social services, insufficient rehabilitation personnel, and limited rehabilitation facilities are encountered. Hence, the government should increase budget allocation for the rehabilitation services and strengthened the holistic community-based rehabilitation towards effective oplan tokhang.
Text and Context of the Blaan’s Folk Literature
Authors: Benito Neva
Published: May 2022

Blaans are one of the tribes that reside in the Mindanao archipelago in the Philippines. This study collected, transcribed, classified, and analyzed Blaan folk literature in the barangays of Sinapulan and Eday in the municipality of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat. This also sought to identify the context that brought about the folk literature’s citation and identified the beliefs and practices embedded in these literary texts. This Blaan oral literature was transcribed and translated in Cebuano or Filipino by the informants and analyzed using Alan Dundes’ theory of analyzing folklore- through its text, and context. The gathered Blaan folk literature was classified as occasional songs, work songs, and prose narratives depicting legends, and creation stories. It was also found out that the folk literature was recited during important occasions like weddings, tribal assemblies either as a form of entertainment or a form of reminder for the members in the importance of tribal peace and unity as well as their role in protecting nature and their environment. This study also revealed that Blaan folk literature embodies the tribe’s values and ideals like generosity, courage, bravery, and traditions like the giving of dowry to their intended bride. They also valued nature and believed in the Supreme Being, whom they call Dwata but whose traits are like the Christian god.
Marketability of Mango-based Products: Input to Product Development of Locally Farm Produced Mangoes in Central Luzon, Philippines
Authors: Jorge Leslie , Paguia Hermogenes , Realce Imelda
Published: May 2022

Mangifera Indica, commonly known as mango, is a high-value crop with yield gaps brought by its seasonal production. The study was conducted to determine the marketability of mango-based products as one of the most abundant commodities in the Philippines. The study made used a descriptive survey method to describe the type of consumer market and determine their preferences in fruit-based food items. The study revealed that the market consists of varied generations, with the majority under generation Y or the millennials. Most of them were female, single, college graduates, employed, preferred to purchase fruit-based products weekly, and answered that they would be willing to try mango-based products. The market likewise considers products’ nutritional value that researchers, food technologists, and other food manufacturers must capitalize on incubating new product lines and marketing strategies to employ.
Cultural Tourism in Kilicao, Daraga, Albay, Philippines for Community Development
Authors: Fernandez Vicente
Published: May 2022

Cultural tourism has a significant contribution to the economic growth of the community. The study aimed to (1) Establish the residents’ awareness of cultural tourism for community development in terms of (a) arts, (b) customs, and (c) traditions 2.) Determine the benefits of cultural tourism in Kilicao along the variables mentioned above (3) analyze the challenges encountered by the residents in developing the cultural tourism in the community, and 4.) Recommend programs to promote and develop cultural tourism in the community. The study employed the qualitative research method, and the focused-group discussion and interview were used to understand the fundamental reasons, opinions, and motivations. The findings revealed that the residents have expressed enthusiasm to actively participate and cooperate to promote cultural tourism in the community; there were benefits to the residents; the residents have encountered challenges, such as lack of knowledge, financial constraints, and accessibility issues; and programs were being offered towards community development. As recommended, tourism planning for the promotion should be done through community awareness programs. The local government unit should also allocate funds with the help of the different agencies for its sustainability.
Personal Characteristics and Personality-Temperament Traits and Its Implications to Effective Leadership in Organizations
Authors: Olila Rowel
Published: May 2022

Trait leadership theory is an integrated pattern of personal characteristics that reflects a range of individual differences and fosters consistent leader effectiveness across various groups and organizational situations. A leader would lead people following his personality characteristics and traits.  This quantitative-correlational research investigated the significant difference in the personal characteristics and personality-temperament traits of the 141 Educators from the public and private schools in Aurora, Philippines.  A questionnaire was used to describe the personal characteristics of the respondents. The prevailing traits among the respondents were assessed using a checklist. The research utilized statistical techniques such as frequency count, percentages, and chi-square test. Analyzed data revealed that a majority of the educators had a choleric temperament. Furthermore, personality-temperament traits of the educator varied significantly when they were grouped by gender (c2 = 48.674), age (c2 = 45.240), civil status (c2 = 15.047), educational attainment (c2 = 50.752), and length of service (c2 = 15.960). Thus, the Educators are ambitious and leader-like, and that personal characteristics were significant factors in differentiating the respondents’ personality-temperament traits.
Reducing Patient Waiting Time in Radiology: A Structural Equation Modelling Analysis
Authors: Alipio Mark
Published: May 2022

Short patient waiting time is an important marker of effective healthcare service delivery. However, radiology, a first-line diagnostic specialty, is currently challenged in providing prompt care to patients owing to the complexity of its administrative process and increasing patient demand. This study sought to develop a framework for reducing patient waiting time in radiology departments of 10 government hospitals in the Philippines. A total of 350 radiology patients in November 2019 participated, and survey questionnaires were used to elicit data. Using structural equation modeling, the study reported that healthcare providers’ punctuality had the greatest impact on patient waiting time. Administrative processes completely mediate the effects of patient flow on patient waiting time; however, administrative processes partially mediate healthcare provider attitude on patient waiting time. Based on the developed framework, reducing patient waiting time in radiology can be achieved by increasing the punctuality of the healthcare providers, managing workers' attitudes, and administrative and patient workflow systems’ efficiency.
Pluriactividad del trabajo femenino: recurrencias y transiciones. Un estudio de caso en Tlaxcala, México
Authors: Vallejo Román Janett , Rodríguez Torrent Juan Carlos
Published: May 2022

El eje central de este trabajo es presentar un estudio asociado a las transformaciones experimentadas por las familias rurales y los cambios en el mercado de trabajo, enfatizando el papel actual de las mujeres en la industria textil y de confección en el municipio de Tepetitla de Lardizábal, Tlaxcala.
En el contexto de globalización neoliberal se aprecia una redirección y decantación de las mujeres al mercado del trabajo en los espacios rurales, poniendo de manifiesto: a) la necesidad de incorporación de más miembros del grupo doméstico en la búsqueda de ingresos, b) la multiplicación de sus jornadas de trabajo, c) prácticas poco justas y equitativas dentro y fuera del hogar con respecto al trabajo, y d) mayor tensión entre los miembros del hogar en el momento de la toma de decisiones respecto al trabajo fuera del hogar por parte de éstas.
Repensando las movilidades en el Archipiélago de Chiloé
Authors: Solsona Cisternas Diego , Lazo Corvalan Alejandra , Carvajal Hicks Diego
Published: May 2022

Se presenta en este artículo una propuesta para repensar la movilidad en el Archipiélago de Chiloé desde una perspectiva etnográfica que integra algunas ideas del llamado “enfoque no representacional” para comprender lasprácticas de movilidad que ocurren en territorios no metropolitanos. Nos situamos específicamente en geografías espacio-temporales en conexión con el mundo moderno y urbano, pero que se desarrollan en contextos archipelágicose insulares. A partir de un trabajo de campo llevado a cabo en las islas de este pequeño archipiélago, se comprende la movilidad cotidiana de estos habitantes como un proceso heterogéneo, contingente y ensamblado y por lo mismo, la importancia de repensar distintas formas de acercarse y comprender estas realidades.
Bifurcaciones biográficas en los escenarios laborales del Chile contemporáneo: una comparación entre trabajadores del retail y emprendedores sociales
Authors: Martinic Lenta Rodolfo , Tabilo Prieto Ismael
Published: May 2022

El presente artículo analiza y compara las bifurcaciones de trabajadores asalariados e independientes vinculados a escenarios laborales con amplios contrastes entre ellos, considerados como formas de empleo prototípicas del Chile contemporáneo. Por un lado, el de una tradicional tienda por departamento del país, que en las últimas décadas experimentó un proceso de reestructuración que la transformó en una de las empresas más importantes del retail chileno. Por otro lado, el de los emprendimientos de innovación social, una forma de autoempresa que añade al espíritu emprendedor la preocupación por problemáticas sociales. A través de las herramientas teóricas de la sociología del curso de vida y de las bifurcaciones biográficas, se analizaron 32 entrevistas en profundidad con el fin de comprender la experiencia de los trabajadores al momento de entrar en una categoría laboral improbable o inesperada en relación a la situación laboral anterior. Los resultados muestran que las experiencias de bifurcación en cada escenario varían significativamente en función del vínculo al trabajo y el vínculo al empleo. Mientras que en el retail, el ingreso está marcado por una decisión adaptada a la escasez de alternativas disponibles que con el tiempo da lugar a una valorización del empleo que contrasta con una insatisfacción con el trabajo, en el emprendimiento se evidencia un esfuerzo por reorientar la propia experiencia profesional en busca de una mayor realización en el trabajo, sacrificando la estabilidad del empleo. En las conclusiones, se interpretan las diferencias y similitudes de las bifurcaciones biográficas a la luz de las transformaciones del Chile actual.
Entre el prosperar colectivo de Ellas Hacen y la meritocracia individual del Hacemos Futuro Juntas
Authors: Pizarro Tatiana Marisel
Published: May 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es el de presentar la evolución del concepto trabajo en la política social argentina “Ellas hacen” -que fomentaba la creación de cooperativas de mujeres trabajadoras para alcanzar su autonomía económica- hasta su unificación en el programa “Hacemos Futuro Juntas” -que instaba al desarrollo personal-. Para realizar este análisis fue preciso hacer un recorrido por las gestiones gubernamentales de Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (2017-2019) y de Mauricio Macri (2019-2020). De este modo, se problematizó en la manera en que esta política fue (re)definiendo al trabajo desde un pretendido enfoque de género, siendo que, en la evolución de ésta, en su diseño y su práctica omitían problemáticas relacionadas al mismo. En tal sentido, fue preciso articularse a la perspectiva de los estudios de género a las políticas públicas. En este aspecto es en el que se manifiesta la importancia del paper, ya que se expone cómo el Estado exceptúa las singularidades de las mujeres en este tipo de medidas, lo que ayudaría a ahondar más aún las inequidades entre los géneros.
El giro creativo en el trabajo contemporáneo: una mirada crítica desde las condiciones laborales del campo cultural de Santiago de Chile
Authors: Pinochet Cobos Carla , Tobar Tapia Constanza
Published: May 2022

Este artículo explora los fundamentos del giro creativo en el trabajo contemporáneo, analizando las razones que han ido posicionando a los productores culturales —trabajadores de los mundos del arte, los sectores creativos y el campo intelectual— como referentes para otros sectores productivos, en el marco de las transformaciones del capitalismo flexible. Como contraparte de estos discursos celebratorios, y en base a una estrategia metodológica cualitativa que permitió registrar las prácticas y discursos del medio creativo de Santiago de Chile, ahondaremos en el reverso del modo de vida artístico: las precarias condiciones laborales y los invisibilizados costos subjetivos que enfrentan quienes se desenvuelven en dichas escenas. En base a este levantamiento empírico, este texto busca contribuir a la comprensión de los procesos de construcción de subjetividad en el capitalismo tardío, examinando las singularidades de un tipo de actividad que encierra una paradoja: a la vez que se convierte en un modelo laboral de exportación hacia otros dominios, su condición productiva —esto es, en su valoración en tanto trabajo— es desconocida en diversos sentidos y niveles.
Editorial
Authors: Cárdenas Tomazic Ana , Díaz Crovetto Gonzalo , Julián Vejar Dasten
Published: May 2022

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Diversity of Insects Associated with Banana in Banana Xanthomonas Wilt Epidemic Areas of Western Kenya
Authors: Kisera Kwach Johnson , Nyakomitta Peter Sungu
Published: May 2022

Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) caused by "Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum″ (Xcm) is a disease that devastates bananas production. The Xcm kills banana plants quickly, spreads rapidly and causes loss of upto 100%. The BXW disease spread on banana occurs mainly through insect vectors which use banana male flower for nectar. A study on banana insect diversity and abundance in epidemic areas of BXW was done in western Kenya. The objective was to determining the diversity of insects associated with banana in BXW epidermic areas in western Kenya including Busia, Kakamega and Siaya counties. A collection of all types of insects visiting inflorecence parts of banana and on the same inflorescence DNA samples were captured by 2 minutes dipstick to confirm the presence of Xcm using PCR procedures and eclectroforesis gel picture. Insects were positively identified by entomologist with aid of a dicotomous key and pictures. Significantly a diversified insects were found to be associated with banana in BXW in epidemic areas. The Drosophilidae, Apinae and Tephritidae families were most frequently recorded in banana farms. Bees, grass flies, banana fruit flies, flies, wasps, butterflies, beetles, spiders and black ants formed the diversity. Significantly more bees were recorded followed by flies. Isolates from inflorecence samples, positvely confimed the presence of Xcm through eclectroforesis gel picture in the study area in western Kenya.
Economic Assessment of Litopenaeus vannamei (Boone, 1931) Culture with Different Stocking Density in Earthern Pond during Monsoon Season along Saurashtra Region of Gujarat Coast
Authors: Kotiya Anil S. , Vadher Kailash H.
Published: May 2022

Optimum use of coastal potential waste land into shrimp farming practice has given prosperity to coastal community of Rajula taluka of Amreli district. Shrimp farming in India has recorded remarkable growth in last three decades especially in coastal states. Economic assessment to shrimp farming experiment was conducted in commercial pond at Kavya Aqua Farm (Rajula) Amreli district of Saurashtra region, it’s a peninsular and southernmost part of Gujarat covering 793 hector area under shrimp farming with higher input costs in Litopenaeus vannamei farming business. The production potential and performance of the species was evaluated in low (30pc/m2) to high (80pc/m2) stocking density for 120 Days of culture in earthen pond conditions. This case study revealed that aquaculture is risky business but farmers still ponder it as a profitable venture with high status. A primary survey using structured interview was conducted with 25 shrimp producer in order to observe the following attributes: social profile, fixed cost, variable cost, yield of production, gross income and net income. At higher stocking rates (80pc/m2) has yielded better production with high count and FCR (feed conversion ratio). The present result indicates better economic return was recorded in low stocking density (30pc/m2) with low count (no of pcs/kg) at harvest. An attempt has been made to assess an economic viability of L.vannamei farming and extent of contribution towards the uplift of their socio-economic status. This study will be of immense support to encourage the farmers of other in and around areas to invest in shrimp farming business to earn better livelihood. Present shrimp farming experiment with different stocking density along with survey study revealed that for small and marginal farmers, L. vannamei farming can be made profitable by adopting lower affordable stocking rates and shrimp farming significant contribution in employment generation and infrastructure development of the coastal community and overall development of the coastal areas.
The Role of Public Health and Earthquake Occurrences in Myanmar: A Case Study of the 2017 Taikkyi Earthquake
Authors: Aung Hla Hla , Swe Kye Mon Min
Published: May 2022

Most of the historical earthquakes and recent seismicity in Myanmar indicate that earthquake occurrences are closely associated with major fault zones of two different structural trends in N-S direction and NW-SE direction. Series of pull-apart basins along the Burma plate both in Myanmar and in the Andaman Sea are bounded by north- striking faults and controlled by ENE-WSW trending normal faults with dipping either way. The Burma plate has been rifting and drifting towards north, with relative to SE Asia by the back-arc spreading process in Central Andaman Basin since Neogene. Northward movement of the Burma plate accommodates the crustal displacement which in turn, cause continental intraplate earthquakes along the basin bounding faults in the Central Myanmar Basin. Myanmar region is tectonically and seismically active as indicated by occurrences of 15 major earthquakes with M ≥ 7.0 in the past 100 years.  Departments of Disaster management are formed all over Myanmar in every township, consisting of sub-committees:  information sub-committee, search and rescue sub-committee, public health and first aid sub-committee, training and fund raising sub-committee. Disaster responses mainly involve search and rescue, helping the injured with medical aid, then providing emergency shelter, food and water.
Chromium (VI) Removal from Wastewater by Batch Adsorption Mode using Date Nut Carbon
Authors: Sophie Beulah S. , Muthukumaran K.
Published: May 2022

Water pollution has great impact on environmental degradation. Release of untreated wastewater containing toxic metal ions into natural waters is a threat to aquatic ecosystem and is attributed to affect the health of living things. Date nut carbon was analysed as an adsorbent for extracting Cr(VI) ions from wastewater using batch method. Investigations were done by varying the pH from 1 to 6, carbon dose from 0.1 g to 0.5 g and equilibration time from 1 to 24 hours. Cr(VI) removal of 93% occurred at an optimal pH of 2, carbon dose of 0.3 g/100mL, and equilibration time of 3 hours. The adsorption of Cr(VI) on Date nut carbon followed first order kinetics. The kinetic process of Cr(VI) adsorption onto Date nut carbon was tested by applying first order kinetics.
Atmospheric Pressure Change Measurement: An Observational Case Study
Authors: Oshakbayev Kuat , Bedelbayeva Gulnara , Gazaliyeva Meruyert , Tordai Attila
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The aim of the study was to show atmospheric pressure change by indirect measurement in hermetically closed vessels during four years follow-up.

Methods: Study design: an observational case study. In hermetically sealed elastic bottles with different liquids were measured differences in liquid and air volumes from baseline to four years follow-up period. Physical law of buoyancy was used to measure in each bottles liquid and air (above the liquid) volumes.

Results: Volumes of liquid and air in all bottles were decreased after the follow-up period to 14.38±2.40 and 36.25±3.37 ml, respectively. Air volumes in comparison to liquid volumes decreased more than two times significantly (P=0.0007) after follow-up period.

Conclusions: Thus, atmospheric pressure increased for the last four-year follow-up period. Further investigations are needed.
The Agricultural Sector and Climate Change in Mexico
Authors: Ulises Ramírez Sánchez Hermes , Lucia Fajardo Montiel Aida , Delia Ortiz Bañuelos Alma , Odila De la Torre Villaseñor
Published: May 2022

Introduction: The agricultural sector is extremely vulnerable to climate change. Rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns would reduce crop production and lead to the proliferation of weeds, diseases and pests on crops. Changes in rainfall patterns increase the likelihood of short-term crop failure and long-term production reduction. Although some crops in certain regions of the world may benefit, the impacts of climate change are generally expected to be negative for agriculture. Likewise, the low availability of feed for livestock uses and the decrease in the availability of water will affect the productivity of milk and meat of the different breeds of cattle. Both low agricultural and livestock productivity threaten global food security.

Objective: This research aims to highlight the impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector in Mexico. The present analysis uses regional modeling of climate variables under climate change conditions that impact crop growth and livestock development, using two scenarios to simulate future climate.

Materials and Methods: the methodology is to present a set of regional projections of humidity, temperature, rainfall and Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Indices (SPEI) for Mexico under the IPCC AR6 climate change scenarios, improving the projections of the Ocean-Atmospheric General Circulation Models and estimating the possible impacts of climate change on the agricultural sector of Mexico.

Results and Discussion: Regional models for Mexico show temperature increases ranging from 0.5 to 5 °C, while the % change in rainfall will range from -20.3% to 13.5% depending on the scenario and analysis period. The low soil moisture (mm), the negative changes of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and SPEI 12 show that the North, West and Bajío areas presented reductions in precipitation and increase in temperature that caused a severe deficit of soil moisture and water stress in the plants, considering these areas with scarce vegetation and presence of semi-permanent meteorological drought. Under these scenarios it is expected that practically the entire country will be subjected to moderate droughts (Center and South) to extremely strong (North) that will continue and sharpen between now and the end of the century. In Mexico, climate change will have various effects on crop yields, livestock reproduction and production of meat and its derivatives in all regions of the country in a differentiated way according to soil and climatic conditions. This will lead to additional price increases for major crops for both human and animal consumption. It will also cause not enough land suitable for cultivation and grazing; and availability of surface and groundwater demanded by the agricultural sector by the end of the 21st century.

Conclusions: Finally, climate change will put Mexico's food security at risk during the present century.
Niemann Pick Disease – Rare Cause of Chronic Liver Disease-Case Series
Authors: Khan Raja Taha Yaseen , Soomro Ghous Bux , Kumar Sandeep , Ismail Hina , Jariko Arshad Ali , Jan Mahboob , Abrar Ghazi , Kumar Danish , Tareen Munir , Panezai Muhammad Qaiser , Tasneem Abbas Ali , Laeeq Syed Mudassir , Hanif Farina , Luck Nasir Hasan
Published: May 2022

Niemann pick disease refers to a group of autosomal recessive disorder lysosomal lipid storage disorders with a multisystem involvement with a wide variety of clinical manifestations. The pathogenesis of disease is yet to be defined clearly. Here, we report to you a series of two cases including that of a three-year old girl and a four-year old boy.