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Being-for-Itself as Freedom: A Preliminary Inquiry on Jean-Paul Sartre’s Philosophy of the Human Person
Authors: Abonado Asisclo M.
Published: February 2016

Being-for-Itself as Freedom: A Preliminary Inquiry on Jean-Paul Sartre’s Philosophy of the Human Person exposes the principles behind Sartre’s assertion of the human person as condemned by his own freedom and as a useless passion. In pursuit of developing reasons and meaning of Sartrean concept of Human Person, the researcher employed qualitative-descriptive design guided by the method of hermeneutics. The findings manifest two essential points on Being and Nothingness. Sartre talks about essence and appearances which are the two aspects of Being. Essence and appearances are one. Essence is just a chain in the series of appearances. However, Sartre also speaks about Nothingness and affirms the permanent possibility of nonbeing. For him, non-being is the limitation of one’s inquiry on what exists, and that is the realm beyond being. Hence, it is to say that nothingness is that which exists outside what is existent (i.e., Being), and conversely, ‘Being is that and outside of that nothing. Indeed, Being and Nothingness are both what really exist. They imply the ‘evident and ‘non-evident’. Another point is that man is enmeshed into existence. He is related with his absurd world of muddling events. And since this world makes no sense, he finds no universal principles in it nor any moral standards. Upon his realization, he encounters his dreadful freedom because, as Sartre affirms, man’s freedom is absolute and radical. It implies that man is completely free and his freedom is far-reaching.
Institutional Leadership, Teacher’s Competence on Curricular Trends and Student’s Performance in Science
Authors: Balaud-Tabboga Camfel V.
Published: February 2016

The study primarily aimed to determine whether there is a significant combined influence of institutional leadership in science education, and teacher’s competence on curricular trends on student’s performance in science education in private secondary schools in Region XI. Employing a descriptive-correlation design, this investigation was conducted in Region XI (Davao Region or Southern Mindanao) with 233 purposively selected Science Teachers from private secondary high schools. A 20-item-researchermade Questionnaire was administered to them. The statistical tools used in the interpretation of data and the testing of the null hypothesis were the weighted mean, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, and linear regression. Results show that the level of institutional leadership in science education among the high schools in Region XI is high as quantified by a mean value of 4.43. There is a high level of teacher’s competence on various curricular trends, which is quantified by an overall mean value of 4.31. It was also noted that the students’ performance in science is low as denoted by an overall mean of 24.20 out of the perfect score of 60. Out of the 10 divisions whose records were shared by the Dep Ed Region XI, only 2 have average ratings (G – 33.40, and I – 33.05). Statistical analysis shows that none of the two independent variables was able to establish a significant predictive influence on students’ performance in science. There is also no combined predictive influence as revealed by an r2 of 21.0% with a p-value of 0.439 which is greater than 0.05.
About the Cover
Authors: Limjuco Renan P.
Published: February 2016

The academic institution today is like an open book being tasked to respond to the pressing needs of the global village. Thus, international benchmarking in terms of research practices, like a staircase of methods and schemes gradually elevating, is the ultimate key to examine critical facets of research management, if only for research to act as catalytic agent of cultural transmissions from the ancient to ultra modern civilizations. Institutional research management paradigms involving both people and material resources from formulation of research agenda sensitive to the needs of the society to capability training to nurturing of research culture to adhering to the highest standards of science and bioethics to publication and to promoting the investigative instinct of man, are only some of the essentials that must be looked into by research managers in all educational agencies,especially higher educational institutions, across the globe.

Renan P. Limjuco

Editor in Chief
About the Monogram
Authors: Limjuco Renan P.
Published: February 2016

The UIC Research Journal International Edition monogramdepicts two feathers used in ancient quill pens. Intentionallyjuxtaposed to resemble the iconic Yin Yang symbol, this abstractform signifies the physicality and spirituality of the highest form ofintellectual activity—research. Aside from capturing the dramaticglimpse of ancient writing, which is the essential aspect of any formof publication, this powerful image also depicts the interconnectivityand balance between the multidisciplinary and international charactersof this research publication. In response to the UIC quest for qualityresearch outputs that can pass international peer review process, thissymbol was conceptualized to remind all researchers of UIC to committo the truthfulness, credibility, and validity of information derivedfrom the rigors of research writing. Created by Jo Caliph G. Rivera,this monogram is meant to become a unique emblem in every cover ofUIC Research Journal International Edition.

Dr. Renan P. Limjuco

Editor in Chief

UIC Research Journal

International Edition
Campus Journalism Related Factors and Journalistic Merits of Student Publications in Selected Tertiary Schools in Davao City
Authors: Laya Mona L. , Aleria John Rey A. , Laroya Jan Vincent B.
Published: February 2016

Campus journalism plays an important role in the academe. It trains students to be responsible members of the society. Thus, they should be continually trained to produce a paper that is fair, balanced and investigative. Hence, this study is conceptualized to identify the level of journalistic merits of student publications and the level of campus journalism factors and their relationship. The editorial board members of the thirteen colleges and universities in Davao City were involved in the study. The questionnaire for campus journalism related factors is researcher made and has a Cronbach alpha of .80. The English proficiency test is adapted and also underwent a test re-test method resulting to a reliability coefficient value of .66. Furthermore, the questionnaire on journalistic merit was validated by professional writers. Results showed that the level of journalistic merits is moderate and journalism proficiency of writers is high. Journalism proficiency of writers significantly influence relevance of issue and volume of relevant article. Writer’s journalistic freedom influence the volume of relevant articles and extent of implementation of RA 7079 influence the recognition received by the student publication or its staff.
Level of Aviation Noise: Their Effects on the Inhabitants near Francisco Bangoy International Airport
Authors: Sombilla Aylmer Ronnel L. , Paciente Aaron Paul R. , Masalta Cristy Marie C. , Sorolla Martin C. , Pausta Carlwen Jave J. , Villanueva Manuel Rey C.
Published: February 2016

Recognizing the need to assess the impact of noise pollution in vulnerable locations such as the subdivisions in close proximity to the airport, the researchers conducted a survey to characterize how aircraft noise affects the everyday lives of the residents within the perimeter of Francisco Bangoy International Airport of Davao City. Specifically, the investigation determined the levels of aviation noise intensities in dB(A) in four subdivisions surrounding the airport. Moreover, the degrees of effect as regards disturbance of resting time, health, communication, mood, and need for noise abatement of the respondents in the places were also measured. The digital sound level meter was used to measure the aviation noise intensities while a validated researchermade questionnaire was utilized to collect data to characterize many aspects of aviation noiseeffects. Four hundred respondents were randomly chosen from the identified subdivisions. Chi-square test was used to establish the degree of association between the level of aviation noise and its effect. Findings revealed that the noise levels are within 40-60 dB (A) for relatively distant places and 90-110 dB (A) in areas very near the airport. Many aspects of aviation noise have affected the lives of the inhabitants. There was a significant association between the level of aviation noise and the extent of its effect.

 

Keywords: Social Science, environmental engineering, aviation noise, inhabitants, noise effects, descriptive survey, Davao City, Philippines
Climate Literacy of Davao City Residents in Coastal Areas
Authors: Gravino Ma.Teresa M. , Luga Princy A. , Lupo Lucila T.
Published: February 2016

This study was conducted to determine the demographic profile and the level of awareness of climate literacy and mitigation measures of the residents of six selected coastal areas in Davao City, namely, Sasa 11, Brgy. 76A, Bucana, Matina Aplaya, Talomo, and Gulf View. Further, this study determined the mitigation measures of the respondents in terms of the respondents’ actions. Descriptivecorrelation research design was utilized and a total of four hundred twenty eight randomly selected residents to answer a three part Survey Questionnaire. Pearson product moment coefficient of correlation was used to establish the relationship between the respondents’ awareness on global warming and global climate change and their corresponding mitigation measures.Chi-square tests were used to ascertain the association between the respondents’ demographic profile and awareness on global warming and global climate change; and between the respondents’ demographic profile and their corresponding mitigation measures. Study showed that the respondents’ overall awareness on global warming and global climate is moderate but significantly correlated to their actions to mitigate the impact of these phenomena. Analysis of the results also revealed that among the demographic variables, sex and educational attainment are significantly associated while age, socio-economic status and length of stay in the area are not significantly associated. On the other hand, only age and educational attainment show significant association to the level of awareness on global climate change.Moreover, analysis revealed that, age and educational attainment show significant association while sex, socio-economic status and length of stay do not show significant association to the actions of the respondents to mitigate the impact of global warming and global climate change.

 

Keywords: Climate literacy, global warming, global climate change, awareness, descriptive research, Davao City, Philippines.
A Coastal Road as an Alternate Route for the Decongestion of Traffic from Toril to Downtown of Davao City
Authors: Ruiz Ruben M. , Limjuco Renan P.
Published: February 2016

The speed of movements of the goods and services in a locality is a vital determinant of progress. Many of these goods and services moved through the roads aside from airports and sea ports. It is therefore, of utmost importance that the government provides right services for the benefit of all. The populace’ access to farm products is very important to our daily lives. When these goods are made cheap to the buying public thru improved farm-to-market roads it will be a great help to the people. The provision of an alternate route that will shorten this travel time is therefore welcomed. The proposed coastal road from Toril to downtown Davao is one of the very much possible routes. Studying the feasibility of this project is of utmost importance. Along with the reduced travel time is the savings in fuel and the reduction of wear and tear on many of the moving parts of vehicles. Aside from the beauty that can be contributed by the aesthetics of the proposed project, it can be a pride to Davao City.

 

Keywords: Alternative route, coastal road, decongestion of traffic, descriptive study, Davao City, Philippines.
Communication Skills Needs of Technical English I Students: Basis for the Development of Instructional Materials
Authors: Pernia Wilvena Rubin
Published: February 2016

 Engineering Technology students have difficulty communicating their thoughts. This study examined the language needs of Engineering Technology students of Mindanao State University, General Santos City, with the end goal of developing instructional materials for use in Technical English 1 subject. This is a descriptive study that involves all freshmen students during the first semester of AY 2012-2013. A validated and reliability tested needs analysis questionnaire was used in examining the language needs of the respondents. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills warrant the focus in the English 1 subject.

 

Keywords: Communication skills, language needs, instructional materials, General Santos City, Philippines.
Trends and Themes in Graduate Research Papers in UIC: Towards a Compendium of Research Outputs from 2007 to 2012
Authors: Ranalan Rhodora S.
Published: February 2016

Among the different units of a university, it is the graduate school department which can be considered as the main breeding ground of future researchers. As such, the study intended to investigate the profile, themes and trends of the research papers produced by the UIC graduate school program for five years, from AY 2007-2008 until AY 2011-2012. Using content analysis, the study found that 65% of the manuscripts were master’s theses and 35% were dissertations. The PHDEL students were conducting the most dissertations and the MAEM students are conducting the most theses. School year 2008-2009 was the most productive year for both the doctoral and master’s programs. There were more research papers using only two variables are conducted only in one school, and utilizing students as respondents. There are also more manuscripts using descriptive correlation as research design and chose academic performance as research topic. Twenty-five percent of the manuscripts had research outputs with intervention programs as the most preferred type of output. Five trends were revealed and these are: decrease in research production in the doctoral program; students as respondents, two variables, and one school as research scope; descriptive correlation as research design; academic performance as research topic; and intervention program as research output.

 

Keywords: Trends and themes, research papers, graduate school, UIC, descriptive correlation, Davao City, Philippines.
Heavy Metal and Microbial Contaminants in the Top Five Local and Imported Food Supplements in Davao City
Authors: Josol-Jagape Azeneth
Published: February 2016

Food supplement capsules are reasonably beneficial to humans. However, to eliminate misconception and misuse, the consumers must be informed of the risk of these products due to their heavy metal and microbial contents. Thus, the primary purpose of this study is to determine the heavy metal level and microbial load of the top five food supplement capsules in Davao City, both for the locally manufactured and imported products. The leading food supplement capsules which were identified through a survey of drug retail outlets were analyzed and evaluated for their conformance to Food and Drug Administration standards, Results showed that none of the leading food supplement capsules locally manufactured and imported conformed to the maximum level of lead (10 µg /g) and Cadmium (0.30 µg /g). Based on the analysis of the samples, lead (Pb) concentration ranges from 10.90-19.97 µg /g and 8.99-24.87 and mean values 13.90 and 13.13 µg /g for both locally manufactured and imported products. Similar findings were noted for the level of Cadmium (Cd) which ranges at concentrations of 2.21-3.20 and 2.00-4.08 µg /g with mean values of 2.82 and 2.71 µg /g for both locally manufactured and imported capsules. On the contrary, Mercury (Hg) level on the tested products were <0.05 µg /g indicating conformance to the standard. Furthermore, results for microbiological test noted that none of the five leading herbal capsules locally manufactured and imported have exceeded the limit set by FDA. Although the products generally meet the standard microbial quality, the alarming amount of heavy metal should be addressed.

 

Keywords: Heavy metal levels, microbial load, supplement, descriptive, Davao City, Philippines.
Factors Determining the Knowledge and Awareness of Human Immunodeficiency Virus among Fourth Year High School Students in Davao City
Authors: Malonzo Regina Joy , Alderite Thelma O. , Galindo Maribeth Q.
Published: February 2016

The incidence of HIV/AIDS has been on the rise since the discovery of HIV as the cause of AIDS in 1984 (DOH).Without effective action, HIV is going to be larger and more difficult to handle. Indeed, school, community and home are essential elements of the world’s response to the disease. The study was undertaken to measure the students’ levels of knowledge and awareness and parents’ openness towards HIV/AIDS issues. It also tried to establish relationship between sex, type of school, parent’s openness and level of students’ knowledge and awareness. The descriptive-correlation method was utilized; data was gathered using a researcher-made questionnaire with validity evaluated and reliability tested. Majority was 16-17 years old, more than half were female; more than half registered an average level of knowledge on HIV/AIDS; many were aware that it can be transmitted; that there is danger in unprotected sex. They were slightly aware that a mother’s milk could transmit the virus Parents never discussed sex with respondents, but warned that drugs and alcohol could lead to unplanned and unprotected sex.Sex, type of school and parents’ openness did not relate with knowledge on HIV/AIDS issues, while on awareness, only the type of school did. Therefore, the role of the school cannot be underscored.

 

Keywords: HIV/AIDS, knowledge and awareness, descriptive research, Davao City, Philippines.
UIC Research Journal Policy
Authors: Limjuco Renan P.
Published: February 2016

The UIC RESEARCH JOURNAL is a bi- annual refereed journal published by the Research and Publication Center of the University of the Immaculate Conception, which is wholly committed to empower researchers within the academic community to realize their full potential in intellectual inquiry through the publication of their research output and other scholarly articles. The UIC RESEARCH JOURNAL is open to the global community of scholars. Being a member of prestigious international research organizations, the journal requires its contributors to have each an open researcher and contributor’s ID which warrants inclusion of the research in the ORCID database and also shows a contributors track record of publications in the ORCID database. Articles submitted for review with the UIC Research Journal go through a double- blind review process to assure academic quality. The efficiency and effectiveness of the editorial review process are critically dependent upon the actions of both the research authors and the reviewers. An author accepts the responsibility preparing the research for evaluation by independent reviewers. The responsibility includes subjecting the manuscript to evaluation by peers and revising prior to submission. The review process is not used as a means of obtaining feedback at early stages of developing the research paper. The editors, research committee members and reviewers hail from a variety of fields and disciplines and have established track records in research. Aside from notable Filipino researchers, the journal has enlisted the expertise of scholars from the United States, the United Kingdom, Indonesia and Australia on its roster of international reviewers.
About the Cover
Authors: Limjuco Renan P.
Published: February 2016

A multi-perspective view, depicted in this cover as three lines of visions from identical “intellectuals,” is a requisite of a strong research culture, especially in higher educational institutions. Nevertheless, a well-articulated research culture is more than just uniformity in insights and practices of the key players in research process; inclusively, it pertains to the common shared vision of what a relevant research is and how it can be utilized to impact societal development.

Renan P. Limjuco

Editor in Chief
About the Monogram
Authors: Limjuco Renan P.
Published: February 2016

The UIC Research Journal International Edition monogram depicts two feathers used in ancient quill pens. Intentionally juxtaposed to resemble the iconic Yin Yang symbol, this abstract form signifies the physicality and spirituality of the highest form of intellectual activity – research. Aside from capturing the dramatic glimpse of ancient writing, which is the essential aspect of any form of publication, this powerful image also depicts the interconnectivity and balance between the multidisciplinary and international characters of this research publication. In response to the UIC quest for quality research outputs that can pass international peer review process, this symbol was conceptualized to remind all researchers of UIC to commit to the truthfulness, credibility, and validity of information derived from the rigors of research writing. Created by Jo Caliph G. Rivera, this monogram is meant to become a unique emblem in every cover of UIC Research Journal International Edition.   

Renan P. Limjuco    

Editor in Chief

 
Mother versus Daughter: Identifying the Female Archetypes and their Conflicts in Nick Joaquin’s “The Woman with Two Navels”
Authors: Victorino Tara Crishia , Espana Joycelyn , Velez Julaila , Palarca Virgilind
Published: February 2016

The Philippines has a long history of being conquered by the male-dominated west. We see evidences of these patriarchal politics through our literature. Most of these works are included in the Filipino literary canon. But there is an argument whether or not these required reading which actually perpetuated the sexist myths that prevailed in our society. Every after year, the students are presented with material teeming with sexual stereotypes that students do not easily recognize. Nick Joaquin is typically found in required reading lists. His award-winning novel “The Woman who had Two Navels” (1961) has been read in classrooms usually in the patriotic context. The aim of this study is to reread this classic literary masterpiece, and to identify the female archetypes present within, and to show their anti and pro feminist implications. The researchers used textual analysis to identify the images of women characters present in the novel, juxtaposing them against Female Archetypes based on Johnson’s classifications. Through textual analysis, the researchers provided textual evidences to support the claims. Tables were used as tally sheets. The results showed that the female protagonists depict multiple female archetypes that made the mother-daughter relationship of Concha and Connie very complex. Their contradicting archetypes prove that there is a male constructed competition between them. The novel is clearly more than just Joaquin’s account of the travails of post-Spanish Philippines. It is a reflection of a universal phenomenon of the male constructed competition between women. The archetypes are clearly antifeminist and therefore the novel should be read with care especially in the classroom.

Keywords: Female archetype, conflicts, Nick Joaquin, Philippines

 
Reading Proficiency: It’s Relationship to the writing skills of the Senior College Students in the University of the Immaculate Conception
Authors: Arguilla Nestle Joy R. , Parba Joanna Mae E. , Aguisando Maureen D.
Published: February 2016

Students upon entering tertiary education are expected to have gained proficiency in language especially in writing and reading. This research aimed to know the level of reading and writing proficiencies of Fourth year Education and Liberal Arts students since they are expected to be outstanding in these skills as a requirement in their profession in the future. This study made use of test questionnaires for its data gathering purposes. The research instruments measured the reading and writing proficiencies of the respondents. These research instruments were adapted from SAT (Critical Reading Workbook) and TOEEFL iBT both standardized tests for English language. On this study, it revealed that there is no significant relationship between reading proficiency and writing proficiency of the 4th year Education and Liberal Arts students of the University of Immaculate Conception. 

 

Keywords: Reading proficiency, writing proficiency, college students, University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines
On proving derivative formula involving Trigonometric function: Revisitation of the concept for the development of a learning module
Authors: Naval Paolo Gaudencio S. , Relacion Juvie Pauline L.
Published: February 2016

Mathematics education is based on problem solving application of knowledge and manipulations. The students need to understand the procedures they employ are appropriate to solve problems and also to real life scenario. Thus, the trend of paying attention to teachers’ knowledge of mathematics topics and the nature of mathematics have been triggered in part by the need to improve the quality of teacher education. This study was intended to revisit the concept of derivative formula involving trigonometric function and to develop a learning module to help students understand and appreciate the importance of proving the derivative trigonometry and give a clear perception about derivation of trigonometric functions. This study employed the descriptive research design, specifically case study. There were a total of 20 student-respondents from the Computer Engineering course of the University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines. The data gathered were interpreted using the correlation analysis or the Pearson Product Moment-Correlation test. The results showed that the student respondents got higher scores in the test given after the intervention of the topic on derivative formulas. It implied that the intervention had a positive effect to the learners and the learners appreciated the importance and concept of the topic. Finally, there was a significant improvement of the respondents on proving derivative formula involving trigonometric function.

 

Keywords: Derivative formula, trigonometric function, Mathematics, descriptive research, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, Philippines

 
Derivative formula, trigonometric function, Mathematics, descriptive research, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, Philippines
 
Modeling turnover intention of faculty members among private Higher Education Institutions in Davao City
Authors: Laya Mona L.
Published: February 2016

Turnover intention has always been a problem in the organization. An increase in the intent to leave would mean a decrease in the achievement of organizational goals, vision and mission. This study aimed to ascertain a model that will explain the turnover intention of selected faculty members and its implication to the faculty development plan of the organization. A descriptive and causal research design was used in describing the turnover intention of faculty members and its relationship to organizational commitment, organizational climate and emotional competence. A total of 165 faculty members from the 10 randomly selected Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Davao City were the respondents using random sampling. Result of the study indicated that the faculty members are emotionally competent, fairly committed and the schools have a positive climate. Moreover, the faculty members are doubtful of leaving the organization. Furthermore, the faculty members’ turnover intention significantly differs in terms of sex and civil status. All these revealed a model in which 21% of the variances of turnover intention can be attributed to the latent variable organizational climate and mediating variables emotional competence and organizational commitment. Thus, it is necessary that faculty development initiatives should be directed in improving the organization’s climate, as well as the emotional competence and organizational commitment.

Keywords: Turnover intent, modeling intent, Descriptive-causal, random sampling, Davao City, Philippines
The popularity and acceptability of ultimate fighting championships among the aficionados and sports enthusiasts
Authors: Limjuco Renan P. , Canono Francis Kenneth D. , Manapol John Gregory A. , Ramos Emma N.
Published: February 2016

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been aired for 20 years in some television networks worldwide. Among the many issues that this sport is facing is the violence that goes with it during the event. Despite this alarming scenario, aficionados and sport enthusiasts are still hooked in its television concepts and formats. This study explored the level of popularity and acceptability of UFC sport among youth and parents. It also assessed whether there exists a significant relationship between the mentioned variable. This study made use of the descriptive design, specifically correlation to establish reliable data with regard to its popularity and acceptability as a sport through the survey questionnaires (α = 0.739 for awareness and α = 0.873 for acceptability). Findings revealed significant relationship in terms of the level of frequency of watching UFC and acceptability (p-value < .05). On the other hand, it showed that there is a significant relationship between popularity and acceptability (p-value < .05). These would mean that the more exposed the youth and parent to this sport, the more that they have learned to accept UFC not only as an entertainment but also as a standard sport event.
 

 

 
Keywords:Ultimate Fighting Championships, aficionados, sports enthusiast, violence, Descriptive, Philippines
 
Determinants of music type Preference of University students in Davao city
Authors: Ticudo Ronald Jay S. , Pregua Helenne U. , Limjuco Renan P.
Published: February 2016

Music type preference says a lot of things about the youth of today. Alarmingly, the liking for a specific genre of music may mean some behavioral problems like substance abuse, alcoholism, addiction, and many others. These ideas posit that young people, university students included, may reveal themselves through their choice of music. Thus, this study was conceptualized to determine the students’ music preference, the factors that trigger their music preference and the significance of the associations among these variables. Moreover, this is a descriptive correlational study that used random sampling in selecting the 400 respondents from the four big universities in Davao City. The questionnaire is a valid researcher-made tool with Cronbach alpha coefficients of .703 and .849, respectively for the factor and music type preference items. The results revealed that 50% of the respondents identified lyrics as the factor that influenced them to choose a certain genre of music, followed by video, and a mixed factor consisting of lyrics, artist and video, and finally, the artist. Mixed music type (combination of pop, RnB, rap, OPM ballad and religious music) was the dominant music type of the respondents, followed by religious, RnB, pop, OPM, ballad and lastly, rap. It was found that the respondent’s school is significantly associated with his/her music type preference. Moreover, a significant association was established between the influences of lyrics, artist or video and the music type preferences of the respondents.

Keywords: Factors as determinants of music genre, music type preference, descriptivecorrelation, university students, Davao City, Philippines
Oral Communicative Competence of Second Year Hotel and Restaurant Management Students in the University of the Immaculate Conception
Authors: Baradillo Danilo G.
Published: February 2016

Communication is a prime function of language. Oral communicative competence in the English language is an advantage particularly in service industries requiring people interactions, such as in hotel and restaurant trade. This study was conducted to determine the level of oral communicative competence in terms of voice production, pronunciation, mechanics and content of the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) students, as a basis for intervention program. This study employed descriptive design with a validated researcher-made questionnaire to measure oral communicative competence of the 45 students purposively chosen. The results revealed that the respondents’ level of oral communicative competence is average for all specified parameters. ANOVA revealed no significant difference (p>0.05) between all communicative competency parameters among the respondents when grouped according to their first language, economic status and average grades in English subjects. The study recommends the revision of English 4 (Speech and Oral Communication) syllabus as an intervention program.

Keywords: Oral communicative competence, Hotel and Restaurant Management, syllabus, Descriptive-correlation, Davao City, Philippines
Kajian Aspek Reproduksi dan Estimasi Ekonomi pada Ternak Sapi yang di Inovasi Teknologi Reproduksi
Authors: Sumaryadi Mas Yedi , Saleh Dadang Mulyadi , Haryanto Budi , Herdiansah Dedi , Sudrajat Sudrajat , Yasin Chotim A
Published: February 2016

Study of reproduction and economic estimation aspect in cow which innovated of reproduction technologyABSTRACT. Twenty cows head were used in research to know aspect reproduce and economic estimation in cow which innovated by reproduction technology. All of cows in allocated into two groups at random each 10 heads. The first group come from farmer of co-operation member of Ciamis was used as control without innovated by reproduction technology, that mean the cow was naturally of oestrous and inseminated with frozen semen not a result of separation sex. The second group come from farmer group “lumba-lumba” innovated with oestrous synchronization which was injected prosolvin of 7.5 mg per headl by intramuscular (i.m.) and super ovulated with injected fertagyl of 150 mg per tail by i.m., and then it oestrous was inseminated with frozen semen result of sex separation. Research result indicates that technically there were difference of performance reproduce in cow which is innovated by reproduction technology than control. It concluded that the improvement of reproduction efficiency in cow after innovated by technology of reproduction in term of type of birth in twin and increasing of male sex up to 12 percent. It is in line with the economic estimation of cow which is technological application of reproduction improves generating revenue up to 22.35 percent per month.
Keamanan Susu Fermentasi Yang Beredar Di Banda Aceh Berdasarkan Nilai Gizi dan Jumlah Bakteri Pathogen
Authors: Zakaria Yusdar , Novita Cut Intan , Delima Mira
Published: February 2016

Safety condition of commercial fermented milk that put on the market in banda aceh based on nutritive value and pathogenic bacteriaABSTRACT. Fermented milk has much value primarily for the health of digestive system. However without hygienically and sterilized treatment it can become toxic to consumers. This research was conducted to observe nutritive value, the present of pathogenic bacteria, and the safety condition of commercial fermented milk that put on the market in Banda Aceh. Samples of commercial fermented milk tested were obtained from recognized retailers in Banda Aceh. Factorial completely randomized design with six replications was applied in this research. Variety of fermented milk products (yoghurt and drink yoghurt) was the first factor to be analyzed, and the second one was expired date of the products (the date of production and the date of by expired). The amount of crude protein and lipid, pH level, and the amount of lactic acid bacteria, Coliform and Staphilococcus aureus were the parameter determined. The variety and the expired date of the products influenced the amount of crude protein and lipid, the pH level, the amount of lactic acid bacteria, Coliform and Staphilococcus aureus in the level of highly significant different (P0,01). There was also found in highly significant interaction (P0,01) between factors that influenced the amount of lactic acid bacteria and Staphilococcus aureus. On the other hand, the amount of Coliform was not influenced by those factors. The study also results in decreasing of the amount of crude protein and lipid as well as lactic acid bacteria caused by the ongoing time of storing. The longer fermented milk was stored, the lower the level of crude protein, lipid and lactic acid bacteria presented. The lipid level of fermented milk products those put on the market in Banda Aceh have been complied with the requirement standard of SNI 01-2981-1992. However, crude protein level has not achieved the requirement standard yet. Due to the amount of Staphylococcus aureus present, the fermented milk products tested, in fact, were not saved to be consumed. On the contrary, although Coliform was also present, the products were in the category of saved to be consumed.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Tepung Buah Mengkudu terhadap Bobot Organ Pencernaan Ayam Pedaging
Authors: Nurhayati Nurhayati
Published: February 2016

Effect of noni fruit powder on digestive organs weight of broiler chickensABSTRACT. The experiment aimed to determine the effect of using Noni fruit powder (NFP) up to 10 percent in the ration on digestive organs weight of male broiler chickens fed commercial feed. A hundred day old male broiler chickens were used in this experiment. Chickens were divided into five treatment groups; R0 (control, chickens fed commercial feed without offering NFP), R1 (the ration contained 2.5 % of NFP), R2 (the ration contained 5 % of NFP), R3 (the ration contained 7.5 % of NFP) and R4 (the ration contained 10 % of NFP). Each treatment group was replicated 4 times. Chickens were housed in the colony cages where 5 chickens each. The ration and drinking water were offered ad libitum. Parameters measured were feed intake, slaughter weight, gizzard weight, liver weight, small intestine weight and length. The results showed that using Noni fruit powder in the ration up to 10 percent caused no significant different effect on all parameters. It concluded that Noni fruit powder can be mixed into the ration up to 10 percent without any adverse effect on the digestive organs.
Kajian Potensi Limbah Pertanian Sebagai Pakan Ternak Ruminansia di Kabupaten Aceh Besar
Authors: Samadi Samadi , Usman Yunasri , Delima Mira
Published: February 2016

Evaluation of the potency of agricultural by product as ruminant animal feed in aceh besar regencyABSTRACT. A research to evaluate the potency of agricultural by product as animal feed was conducted in Aceh Besar Regency from June to December 2009. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the availability of local feed from agricultural by product including its production and quality, to calculate animal capacity of ruminant animals by using animal unit (AU) based the production and quality of agricultural by product.This research was carried out by survey method. Data consist of primary and secondary data to calculate the production and quality of agricultural by products in Aceh Besar Regency. The production of agricultural by products was calculated based on dry matter, crude protein and total digestible nutrient. Animal capacity which is calculated based on agricultural by products with the following measurement ; 1 animal unit consumes dry matter with the average of 6,25 kg/day (2.282,25 kg/year), crude protein with average of 0,06 kg/day (240,9 kg/year) and total digestible nutrient with the average of 4,3 kg/day (1.569,5 kg/year).Based on the calculation was found that total of dray matter, crude protein and total digestible nutrient from agricultural by product in Aceh Besar regency was 197.510 ton, 9443,8 ton and 89.167,7 ton respectively. The capacity of ruminant animals fed from agricultural by product in Aceh Besar regency was 87.061 AU, 39.202 AU, and 57.125 AU for dry matter, crude protein and total digestible nutrient respectively. It can be concluded that Aceh Besar regency has a big potency to develop animal production by using agricultural by products. Therefore, agricultural by products in Aceh Besar regency should be used optimally.
Pengaruh Imbangan Jerami Padi, Dedak Padi dan Onggok Terfermentasi terhadap Kecernaan dan Produk Fermentasi Rumen Secara In Vitro
Authors: Suwandyastuti S.N.O. , Rimbawanto Efka Aris , Iriyanti Ning
Published: February 2016

The influence of the ratio of fermented rice straw, rice bran and cassava solid waste upon the In vitro digestibility and rumen fermentation productABSTRACT. Chemical and physical treatments have been attempted to improve the utilization of agro industrial wastes, but the result is not efficient and caused pollution. Besides, biological treatments using the microbes have been used to improve the nutritive value and utilization of agro industrial wastes. The current experiment was conducted to find out the optimal ratio of fermented rice straw, fermented rice bran and fermented tapioca waste. There were five kinds of ratio of fermented rice straw, fermented rice bran and fermented tapioca waste, namely: K1 (70% fermented rice straw + 15% fermented rice bran + fermented tapioca waste), K2 (60% fermented rice straw + 20% fermented rice bran + 20% fermented tapioca waste), K3 (50% fermented rice straw + 25% fermented rice bran + 25% fermented tapioca waste), K4 (40% fermented rice straw + 30% fermented rice bran + 30% fermented tapioca waste) and K5 (30% fermented rice straw + 35% fermented rice bran + 35% fermented tapioca waste) An in vitro technique, using completely Randomize Block Design was applied and each treatment was repeated four times. Variables measured were Dry matter and Organic matter digestibility and rumen fermentation products (volatile fatty acid and N-NH3 concentration). The dry matter digestibility of K1, K2, K3, k4 and K5 was 29.39, 31.27, 32.33, 33.71 and 34.82%, respectively. The organic matter digestibility of K1, K2, K3, K4 and 5 was 30.82, 31.27, 32.73, 34.94, and 34.92, respectively. Volatile fatty acid concentrations of K1, K2, K3, K4 and K5 were 95.19, 91.77, 87.21, 104.31, 106.59 mM/l, respectively. N-NH3 concentrations of K1, K2, K3, K4 and K5 were 0.97, 0.93, 0.93, 1.00, 1.04 mM/l, respectively. Significant difference (P0.01) was only found in dry matter digestibility among treatments, while others variables were not significantly different among treatments. It was indicated that the optimal ratio was K4.
Tingkat Infeksi Cacing Hati Kaitannya dengan Kerugian Ekonomi Sapi Potong yang Disembelih di Rumah Potong Hewan Wilayah Eks-Kresidenan Banyumas
Authors: Munadi Munadi
Published: February 2016

The level of liver flukes infection and its relation to the economic loss of beef cattle at the abattoir of banyumas ex-residentABSTRACT. The aims of this study was (i) to find out the level of liver flukes infection based on body weight, age of beef cattle and their background of origin, and (ii) to know the relationship between the level of liver flukes infection, body weight, age, background of origin and the level of economic losses of beef cattle. This study was conducted at four abattoir located at Banyumas, Cilacap, Purbalingga and Banjarnegara regencies, Central Java province. The sample was taken by purposive sampling. 20 beef cattle that infected by liver fluke in each abattoir were involved in this study. Multiple linear regression was applied in data analysis. This study revealed that (1) Average of the liver flukes infection level in this areas was 47 present. (2) Under 1-2 of age, the highest liver flukes infection level found at thin body condition (53%) and moderate (31%); under 2,5-3 of age, they are found at fat body condition (75%) and moderate (62%); under 3,5-4 of age the highest liver flukes infection level found at moderate and far body condition (100% and 67%, respectively). (3) Economic loss of beef cattle (Y) affected by factors of the liver flukes infection level (X1), body weight (X2), age (X3), background of origin (Dummy) with determinant coefficient 0,625 and regression equation as fallow; Y = 18792,397 + 207,334 X1 - 17,905 X2 – 1981,969 X3 - 1178,544 D.
Efek Pemberian Ekstrak Jaloh Dikombinasi dengan Probiotik dan Kromium Terhadap Profil Hematologi dan Titer Antibodi Vaksin ND pada Ayam Broiler yang Mengalami Stres Panas
Authors: Sugito Sugito , Fakhrurrazi Fakhrurrazi , Isa M.
Published: February 2016

The effect of jaloh extract combined with probiotic and chromium on the haematology profiles and ND antibody vaccine of broiler given heat stressABSTRACT. The purpose of this study is to determine the respons of chicken broiler under heat stress that given drinking water contained extract jaloh combined with probiotic and Cr mineral in the profile of haematology and antibody respons of Newcastle Disease vaccine. Twenty four of 20-day old Cobb broiler chickens were randomly assigned and devided to 6 treatment groups. Completely randomized design was used in this study. The treatments were as follows: 1) chickens under heat stress, given jaloh extract, probiotic, and chromium (P1); 2. chickens under heat stress, given jaloh extract and probiotic (P2); 3. chickens under heat stress, given jaloh extract and chromium (P3); chickens under heat stress, given jaloh extract (P4); 5. chickens under heat stress without given jaloh extract nor chromium and probiotic (P5); and 6. chickens given no heat stress and jaloh extract nor chromium and probiotic (P6). Extract jaloh dose applied is 1.000 mg/lt water, dose of probiotic is 108 cfu/lt drinking water, and chromium given in the form of chloride chromium with dose 1000 ug/lt water. Local heat stress is provided by increasing cage temperature to the range of 33.0 ± 1°C during 5 hours per day u within 15 days. Jaloh extract, probiotic, and chromium treatments in drinking water were given at 2 hour before cage temperature reaching 33 ± 1oC and were stopped being given after 1 hour, when cage temperature back to room temperature. Blood was taken before chickens were ethanuatiated. The result suggested that giving jaloh extract to combine it with probiotic, and chromium has no significant effect in hematology profile. When combined extract jaloh with chromium (Cr), has potencial capability to stimulate improvement built of antibody (as immunomodulator) on broiler chicken heat stress.
Produk Fermentasi Rumen dan Produksi Protein Mikroba Sapi Lokal yang Diberi Pakan Jerami Amoniasi dan Beberapa Bahan Pakan Sumber Energi
Authors: Hindratiningrum Novita , Bata Muhamad , Santosa Setya Agus
Published: February 2016

Products of rumen fermentation and protein microbial of dairy cattle feed with rice bran ammonization and some feedstuffs as an energy sourcesABSTRACT. This study aims to examine the energy sources of feed ingredients that can increase the production of Volatile Fatty Acids (VFA), N-NH3, microbial protein synthesis, total gas production and metabolic energy. The material used is as a source of rumen fluid inoculum from Frisian Holstein cows (FH) females, amoniasi rice straw, salt, mineral mix brand "Ultra Minerals' production Eka Farma Semarang, onggok wet and dry, corn, and rice bran. Observed variable is the concentration of (VFA), N-NH3, rumen microbial protein synthesis, and total gas production. Based on the analysis of diversity seen any significant effect (P0.05) on total VFA concentration, N-NH3 and total gas but had no effect (P0.05) on microbial protein synthesis. Conclusion of research is the provision of energy sources with rice bran treatment, onggok wet and dry corn flour can be used as fermentable carbohydrates on feed hay amoniasi in vitro.