bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analiza comparativă a cernoziomurilor tipice din zona de nord a Moldovei după diferiți indicatori
Authors: ILUȘCA Marina
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this presented paper is determining the main indicators of soil fertility of typical chernozems in the Northern part of Moldova, by the Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy method, used as a rapid and cost-effective analytical tool for the assessment and monitoring of their quality over time. The study was carried out in the fields of 10 districts in the northern area of Republic of Moldova. For the analysis of the agrophysical and agrochemical soil properties, a total of 16 soil profiles cultivated with different agricultural crops (winter wheat, corn, winter barley, sunflower, soybean, peas, sugar beet) and a soil profile from a fallow land were taken. Data on soil texture (clay, silt and sand fractions) do not show large differences between the sampling regions and the depth of the soil layer. On average, physical clay content is 53-64%, and fine clay content is 35-44%. The humus content varies between 3.48-4.85% in the arable soil layer and between 2.69-4.80% in the 25-50 cm sub-arable layer. The total nitrogen content in the investigated soils correlates with the humus content. The higher the humus content, the higher the total nitrogen content. Total N content ranges from 0.28% (chernozem under fallow) to 0.13% (chernozem grown with maize) in the 0-50 cm soil layer. The C:N ratio is equal to 10-11 in the 0-50 cm soil layer and 8-11 in the 50-100 cm layer. The pH values vary between 5.9-7.2 in the 0-50 cm layer and 6.8-8.1 in the 50-100 cm soil layer. Carbonates are accumulated throughout the soil profile. Comparing the results previously obtained on the typical chernozems under fallow land with the results obtained on the arable chernozems investigated in this study, showed that there is a tendency of the humus content decrease by about 2%, especially in the 0-50 cm soil layer, as a result of applied agricultural practices. Simultaneously, degradation processes are amplified, especially through erosion. In this context, the main issue is the need to monitor soil fertility to assess the impact of agricultural management applied by farmers.
Evaluarea diversității genetice a liniilor consangvinizate de porumb din grupa de germoplasmă Lacaune
Authors: Gribincea Vladimir
Published: April 2023

The purpose of research was to estimate the phenotypic and genetic diversity of 14 inbred lines which were classified into the Lacaune germplasm group, including F2, used as indicator line. Phenotypic diversity was estimated by determining the phenotypic diversity index (idf), calculated based on 28 quantitative and qualitative characters. Genetic diversity was assessed by the mid-parent heterosis (H, %) and SCA constants (ŝij) for grain yield. In the most of cases (98 %), between inbred lines, there was observed a high or medium degree of phenotypic relatedness. The degree of heterosis in related crosses varied from 33,7 to 143,6% has been lower, compared to crosses between unrelated lines (h = 85,2 – 169,0 %), that confirms the belonging of the studied lines to the respective germplasm group. At the non-additive interactions level the most related to the F2 line, are the F2o2, K1, AN615, MKP16 and MV61 inbreds, and the most genetically distant from it are the MV453, MV395 and MV459 lines.
Effect of Altitude and Location on Compositions and Antioxidant Activity of Laurel Cherry (Prunus Laurocerasus L.)
Authors: BİLENLER Tuğça , KARABULUT İhsan
Published: April 2023

The compositional and antioxidant properties of cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus L.) fruit, which grow in two different locations (Trabzon and Rize) and altitudes, were investigated. The results were subjected to principal component analysis to better describe the relations between investigated properties and growing conditions. The results indicated that antioxidant activity, total phenolic content, citric acid, sugars and phenolic compounds were affected by location and altitude. While fruits of Trabzon province have higher composition content than those of Rize province, fruits collected at low altitudes in both regions were found to have superior properties. Total phenolic content in fruits from Trabzon and Rize provinces increased from 21.90 to 23.32 and from 16.84 to 18.91 mg gallic acid equivalent / 100 g dry weight (DW), β-carotene increased from 5.19 to 6.75 and from 4.16 to 5.61 mg / kg DW, and total sugar increased from 81.68 to 131.99 and from 86.44 to 99.58 mg / g DW when altitude decrease from 351 to 49 m and 316 to 14 m, respectively. Chlorogenic acid (1404.46-7358.63 mg / kg DW) and rutin hydrate (1491.05-2712.91 mg / kg DW) were major phenolic compounds in all samples.
Effects of Hydrotropic Phenomenon on Solubility Enhancement of Ebastine; Formulation and Characterization
Authors: Anum Saif  , Khan Rashid Ali , Uz Zaman Shahiq , Muhammad Ali Shahbaz  , Atif Sarwar  , Muhammad Nouman Arif
Published: April 2023

Hydrotropes are the nontoxic small organic molecules that at certain concentrations result in solubility enhancement of poorly water-soluble compounds. In this study various hydrotropes including nicotinamide, sodium acetate and trisodium citrate were used at varying ratios to observe the effect on solubility enhancement of Ebastine. Various combinations of drug-hydrotrope complexes were prepared with each above mentioned hydrotropes using solvent evaporation technique. The resultant residues were subjected to various analytical and characterization techniques for verification of complexation and solubility enhancement. These techniques included Powder X-ray diffraction studies, FTIR and UV spectroscopy. Three different formulations were prepared using various hydrotrop-drug complexes and their stability studies along with in-vitro release were carried out using simulated environment in dissolution apparatus and then later UV spectrophotometric studies were conducted.Standard curve was constructed for UV Spectroscopic analysis and the UV analysis of %age drug release from final suspension dosage form revealed 67.56%, 55.04 % and 66.76 % for the complex containing drug-nicotinamide at ratio of 3:1, drug- sodium acetate at 2:2and drug-trisodium citrate at 2:2 respectively. This release profile clearly indicated the increment in water solubility of the said insoluble drug in the prepared suspension formulated from the drug-hydrotrope complex
Formulation and Evaluation of Metronidazole Loaded Nanosponges for Topical Delivery
Authors: Khan Rashid Ali , Dr. Anum Saif  , Humaira Naureen  , Atif Sarwar  , Muhammad Ali Shahbaz  , Muhammad Nouman Arif
Published: April 2023

Formulations of metronidazole M1, M2, M3, M4, and M5 with the polymer ethyl cellulose and M1*, M2*, M3*, M4* and M5* with the polymer Eudragit RS100 at varying concentrations were prepared and characterized by Zeta sizer, SEM, DSC, FTIR and XRD. The gel was evaluated for its spreadability, skin irritancy, entrapment efficiency and drug release. Size in M5* was 292.2 nm with PDI of 1.00 and in M2, 371.8 nm with PDI of 0.809 was observed. The entrapment efficiency and production yield with M5* was observed to be 68.40 % and 66.9 % respectively. While the EE and PY with M2 were 66.70 % and 58 % respectively. FTIR did not reveal any incompatibility between the polymer and the drugs and by SEM results, the shape of nanosponges appeared to be spherical and porous. 10% of the drug was released from nanosponges in Ist hour and almost 70 % in 8 hours.
Effectiveness of Alexander Technique and Core Stability Exercises Versus McKenzie Method in the Treatment of Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: A Randomized Control Trial
Authors: Sikander Muhammad Suleman , Khan Muhammad Waqas , Akmal Muhammad
Published: April 2023

Low back pain (LBP) is pain in the lower part of the trunk, a highly prevalent and disabling condition globally. Clinical management for acute LBP and lumbosacral radiculopathy patients recommends first-line treatment consisting of education, support, and simple analgesics. This study evaluated the short-term alexander technique and core stability exercises versus the McKenzie method in treating lumbosacral radiculopathy. A randomized control trial with four weeks of follow-up was conducted from March 2022 to November 2022, consisting of a sample size of 20. Eligible participants were assigned a treatment protocol based on the McKenzie or Alexander technique for four weeks. The p-value was noted as greater than (0.05 non-significant), so the null hypothesis failed to reject it, meaning there was no significant difference between the Alexander technique and McKenzie method in treating lumbosacral radiculopathy. McKenzie was slightly more effective and responded from the first day to the end of the treatment session, but the reoccurrence of LBP was frequent due to weak muscles, poor working posture, and weight lifting in daily life activity. Alexander technique and core stability exercises response was slow in the first two weeks; after two weeks, both Alexander and McKenzie methods showed similar responses but no reoccurrence in Alexander-technique.
Lower Back Pain and Disability in Undergraduate Medical Students
Authors: Kousar Ambrin , Naz Somiya , Aslam Bakhtawar , Zahid Javerai
Published: April 2023

Low back pain (LBP) related disability is a big concern among the general population, especially undergraduate medical students. This study aimed to evaluate LBP-related disability in undergraduate medical students. It was a cross-sectional survey conducted within the premises of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The data was collected using an online Oswestry LBP disability questionnaire. A sample of 300 students took part from the following colleges; Riphah University Islamabad and Margalla Institute of Health and Sciences Rawalpindi, Pakistan. There were 150 medicine students (MBBS) and 150 dental students (BDS). The disability index was calculated, and results showed that 205 students had a minimum disability, 79 had a moderate disability, 16 had a severe disability, and no participants fell into the crippled or bed-bound disability category. The results of the study demonstrate that the prevalence of mild LBP-related disability is high in undergraduate students of MBBS and BDS, which might affect the activities of daily life.
Welcome to Rehabilitation Communications
Authors: Gul Saima
Published: April 2023

Welcome to the inaugural issue of Rehabilitation Communications-a biannual, open access, and peer-reviewed journal aiming to publish high-quality research articles in the field of basic & clinical rehabilitation sciences. The journal covers topics such as clinical practice, education, research, policy, and technology in the field of rehabilitation. It strives to promote knowledge exchange and collaboration between researchers, clinicians, educators, policymakers, and other professionals in the rehabilitation field. The journal also seeks to promote the application of evidence-based rehabilitation science to practice, research, and policy.

Rehabilitation Communications, available online and in print, publishes scholarly input from the scientific and broader community related to the important themes in rehabilitation sciences. The journal emphasizes studies integrating the more expansive interdisciplinary fields of rehabilitation sciences with hardcore evidenced based.

Rehabilitation Communications aims to provide a discussion platform for the rehabilitation community where healthy debate on important topics in rehabilitation sciences is possible. The journal hopes to bring basic scientists, clinicians, administrators, policymakers, and other stakeholders to one platform for efficiently utilizing physical, behavioral, and pharmaceutical agents in providing comprehensive care for patients with physical and mental disabilities. Rehabilitation Communications primarily publishes original articles and reviews, however, case reports, short communications, special reports, and letters to the editor are also accepted.

In the last two decades, rapid technological advances have enabled researchers to investigate arcane biological phenomena and ask more profound questions. Several cellular processes involved in health and disease are being unraveled at a rapid pace, high resolution and with unprecedented details. Authors carrying out investigations leveraging these technologies are encouraged to submit their findings to Rehabilitation Communications.

The purpose of this journal is to provide a platform to the scientific fraternity, especially regional and national academics, where they could get their studies published after a rapid, transparent, and high-quality peer review. All the articles published in Rehabilitation Communications will be freely available to readers immediately after publication. The open-access policy of our journal is likely to increase the readership of articles and enhance their visibility and citation potential. Therefore, I invite you to submit your work to Rehabilitation Communications. We look forward to receiving your submissions!

 

Dr Saima Gul

Editor-In-Chief

Rehabilitation Communications
Factors Affecting English Majored Freshmen’s Speaking Performance in a University in the Mekong Delta – Viet Nam
Authors:   Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho City, Viet Nam, Tra My Ly Thi
Published: April 2023

Speaking is one of the most crucial and challenging skills to master in learning English. As a consequence, learners regularly encounter difficulties that restrict their ability to speak English. For this reason, this study was carried out to find out factors that affected the English-speaking performance of English majored freshmen at a university in Can Tho City. The participants were recruited from 80 English majored freshmen at a university in the Mekong Delta, Viet Nam. Three instruments including the questionnaire, the paper-based interview, and the observation were used to collect the data. The found factors accounted for vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, background knowledge, psychological issues (lack of motivation, fear of making mistakes, and lack of confidence), learning environment, and lack of practice time. Based on these results, further recommendations were made for both EFL students and teachers.
Virtual Communities and Pandemic Management: Lessons from Covid 19 Management Strategies of the Delta State Government
Authors:   Mass Communication Department, Delta State University, Abraka., Owuoritse UKU Angela , IJEH (Ph.D.) Patrick Nkemdili ,   Associate Professor, Mass Communication Department, Delta State University, Abraka.
Published: April 2023

The study examines the various COVID 19 management strategies of the Delta State Government to reveal its extent of usage of virtual communities as a platform for fighting COVID 19 pandemic, and assess the effectiveness. The study relied on the agenda setting theory and adopted a survey from an indeterminate population of virtual communities in Delta State. Emanating data was analysed with mean scores. Findings show that the Delta State Government made use of various virtual communities in her bid to mitigate the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic. These virtual communities proved themselves effective in the management of the COVID 19 pandemic. It is recommended that the government should encourage the establishment of media centres by health institutions, and individuals are actively encouraged to engage in the usage of virtual communities for development.
Culture and Communities of Practice in Changing Times
Authors: Angood Peter
Published: April 2023

Defining the culture for any organization or institution can be markedly difficult, occasionally framed simply as “the way we do things around here.” But the pandemic has created evolving differences in how our healthcare industry considers its cultures and the communities of practice. Physician leaders have the opportunity to help reshape these healthcare cultures.
A Hospital System’s Journey Toward Zero Harm: Reducing Postoperative Respiratory Failure
Authors: Hill James , Asher Daniel , Zanath Erica , McFarland Heather , Snyder Karen , Pronovost Peter , Lytle Francis (Ted)
Published: April 2023

Postoperative respiratory failure is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Early identification of patients at moderate to high risk of postoperative respiratory failure is critical to effective prevention strategies. A multidisciplinary team developed a robust process for the early identification of at-risk patients and the prevention of respiratory failure in the perioperative setting.
Determination of potential probiotic properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from colostrum milk
Authors: Soyer Pervin , Tekgöz Melek , Tunalı Yağmur
Published: April 2023

Colostrum milk has been used as a source for isolating many probiotic bacteria since it contains many helpful probiotic microorganisms. Because of the huge microorganism diversity and functionality of colostrum, there is opportunity to isolate bacteria and analyze their probiotic potential. Comparing the diversity of probiotic bacteria in milk from postpartum periods is also crucial. In the current study, Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB) cultures were isolated from cow colostrum milk. The 28 cultures were isolated, but only 2 were characterized as LAB by their colony and molecular characterization, Gram nature, catalase, antibiotics, and pepsin tolerance. As a result of molecular identification tests, the isolates were identified as Lactobacillus casei and Lactobacillus paracasei with 99-100% homology. These two isolates could survive in the presence of gastric and intestinal conditions. These isolates also showed antimicrobial and antioxidant activities. The results demonstrated that LAB species isolated from colostrum milk exhibited promising probiotic properties and seemed favorable for use in pharmaceuticals and foods.
EVALUATION OF LACTATIONAL EXCRETION OF UREA AND AMMONIA IN DAIRY CATTLE HERDS
Authors: Guliński Piotr , Salamończyk Ewa
Published: April 2023

The aim of the study was to evaluate the lactational unit production of urea and ammonia emissions from cows kept in eastern Poland. The study covered 1089 lactations of Polish Holstein-Friesian cows born between 1992 and 2018 in 15 cattle herds located in the Mazovia and Podlasie voivodships. The amount of urea excreted in urine and nitrogen compounds in cow feces was calculated based on the following regression equations: (y = 15.46 urea concentration in milk (g/L) + 193.4); y = 11.42 urea concentration in milk (g/L) + 41.93); y = 4.05 urea concentration in milk (g/L) + 151.47). Several factors affecting the total production of urea were examined. Four groups of animals were distinguished according to their milk yield from a 305-day lactation (<6000; 6001-8000; 8001-10000; >10000 kg); three groups based on year of birth (1992-2000; 2001-2010; 2011-2018); four age groups (first lactation; second lactation; third lactation; fourth to twelfth lactation); and three groups according to urea content in milk (1-150; 151-250; >250 mg/L). The results of the study showed that the average concentration of urea in cow urine was 78.6 kg and the ammonia emission from a lactating cow was 44.6 kg. The study demonstrated a large variation in the amount of nitrogen compounds excreted in feces and the degree of ammonia emission risk among animals. The main factors differentiating the amount of nitrogen compounds in urine and feces and the level of ammonia emission into the atmosphere included the cow's production level, year of birth, and urea content in milk.
STEM Education as a Teaching Method for the Development of XXI Century Competencies
Authors: Albarracín Vanoy Ricardo Javier
Published: April 2023

This research was carried out at Don Bosco School in the department of Villavicencio, where the contribution of STEM education to the development of competencies and skills of 21st century citizens is observed, studied and evaluated. To this end, a curricular proposal based on interdisciplinarity is presented, applying Project-Based and Problem-Based Learning in the subjects of Science (Physics), Technology, and Mathematics with tenth-grade students. The results show the characterization of the students, the processes of curricular integration in knowledge and soft skills. It can be evidenced that, according to the pedagogical model of the institution, tenth-grade students have a social and humanistic thinking, in the sense that some of them were concerned about the social context and oriented towards solving problems in their environment. After reviewing the curricular planning documents, clear guidelines on the conceptual model of the institution are appreciated. However, it is necessary to diversify the technological component to train competent citizens with a view to a generation immersed in the 21st century.
Effectiveness of Graphic Organizer Instruction on Students’ Achievement in Social Science of Sta. Maria Integrated School: Basis for Improved Instruction
Authors: MAGSALAY CHERIE VILLE
Published: April 2023

The research traced the aftermath of using graphic organizers (GOs) to the achievement of Grade XI students in Social Science. Six specific problems on the pre-post-test of students in Social Studies were measured. The one-shot time-series experimental design and the complete enumeration method were utilized with the mean, mean percentage, standard deviation, z-test, chi-square, and t-test to treat data findings. The pre-test bears a very low performance on the six skills tested. However, there is a notable variation and increase in mastery level of Grade XI students during the second and third quarter examinations. The post-test achievement of students is at the average level. There is a significant relationship between the achievement level of students and their attitude towards the use of GOs. The efforts of the teachers to use graphic organizers in teaching Social Science were fruitful. The shift in paradigm in teaching and learning Social Science has developed the meta-cognitive skills of a student and their higher-level thinking skills. It was recommended that the administrator, teachers, and parents strongly support students’ learning activities by collaboratively providing the much-needed materials in GO’s and developing students’ affective domain to make it tuned to the constructivist and learner-centered K-12 curriculum.
Teachers’ Instructional Competences as Influenced by School-Based Management Practices of School Heads
Authors: UBONGEN MERLANIE , REVUELTA SERGIO
Published: April 2023

The administrator plays a complex role in an organization, and each role has its corresponding responsibilities. This study aimed to determine the influence of school- based management practices on school heads to the level of teachers’ instructional competencies. The study used the descriptive-correlation research design to describe the level of school-based management practices of school heads and their influence on the teachers’ instructional competencies. Based on the findings, the five dimensions of SBM, such as school leadership, stakeholder participation, school improvement process, school-based resources, and school performance accountability, were Highly Observed among school heads in Kiamba District, Province of Sarangani. Moreover, teachers Often manifest instructional competence relative to their instructional skills, motivational skills, methods/strategies utilization skills, and evaluation utilization skills.

 

 

Regression results show that teachers; instructional competence is Significantly related to the school heads’ performance accountability. The Regional Office, particularly the Division Office, should enhance SBM practices specifically on school leadership, stakeholders’ participation, school improvement process, and school-based resources by providing principals and teachers with professional development such as leadership training on effective SBM practices; upgrading the knowledge and increase the authority of school committee members on effective SBM practices; involve parents and other local people in the affairs of the school such as putting up school-based management projects and broaden school autonomy specifically on school’s operational, budgetary, programmatic, and instructional decisions.
Peer Tutoring: Its Effects on Academic Performance of 5th Grade Students in Mathematics at Sanchez Mira Central Elementary School
Authors: Danga Mariel O.
Published: April 2023

Based on research regarding academic performance and usage of peer tutoring in mathematics, a quantitative experimental research study using pre-test and post-test was conducted with grade 5 pupils who were identified as Talented and Gifted students at Sanchez Mira Central Elementary School. The general aim of the study is to identify the effects of peer tutoring on students’ academic performance in mathematics among the selected pupils of Sanchez Mira Central Elementary School. The researcher employed the simple random sampling technique by selecting 11 pupils. The fishbowl technique was used in selecting the 11 pupils who will be the control group. Frequency count was used to determine the number of pupils that belongs to a particular group based on the scale. T-test was used to determine significant difference between pre–and post-test scores. Cohen’s d was also used to determine the effect size of the peer tutoring strategy. Findings revealed that peer tutoring effectively improves the pupils’ performance in mathematics. It was further described that there exists a huge effect on the performance of pupils when peer tutoring is incorporated into classroom instruction.
Organizational Commitment of Teachers: Its Effects on the Performance of Students in the High Schools of Sanchez Mira, Cagayan
Authors: Bading Wilma C.
Published: April 2023

Organizational Commitment (OC) is the level of commitment an employee is willing to provide for their organization to accomplish goals, vision and practice its values. In the case of education, teachers commit to teaching to ensure students get quality education measured by their level of academic performance. Many factors influence teacher OC that had been explored before, such as satisfaction, stress level, years of teaching, number of trainings received, and many more. But the direct relationship between OC and student performance is yet to be explored, especially at a time when many teachers around the world have decided to change jobs when COVID-19 hit. The need to examine what type of commitment exists among remaining teachers is essential to understand what makes them commit and put them into best practices that can be followed by other teachers, implemented by school admins as policies and training programs, all to ensure teachers under the new normal, a point in history where everything changes socio-culturally and geo-economically, provide even more excellent education quality and stay in their jobs feeling fulfilled for years to come. With the help of secondary teachers in Sanchez Mira Cagayan, the following study found that OC is directly influenced by gender and student performance. Student performance is influenced by class size and teacher OC levels.
Effects of Virtual Tools in Teaching: The Case of Commonwealth High School, Quezon City Philippines
Authors: Perez Edelyn G.
Published: April 2023

This study focused on the correlation on teachers’ profiles, perceived effects on the use of virtual tools in teaching, the extent of use and length of time in utilizing these virtual tools, and the challenges encountered by the teachers in the use of virtual tools to the academic performance of the students. The descriptive-correlational research design was adopted with a structured questionnaire as the main instrument used in gathering the needed data. The study was conducted during the first two weeks of June 2022. The data gathered were treated using Frequency counts, means, and percentages for the descriptive variables. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (Pearson r) and Chi- square test were used to find the relationships between and among the variables. The study came out with the following findings: The female-dominated teacher respondents who are married and have enrolled in graduate studies are in their mid-adulthood stage. They have taught for almost two decades, mostly in junior high school, and they have attended training on virtual tools. These teachers perceived that the effects of virtual tools have a very strong effect on their teaching. The teachers’ challenges in using virtual tools are considered a slight challenge. With these virtual tools in teaching, the students performed very satisfactorily. Females spend more time using virtual tools. The extent of the use of virtual tools in teaching is affected by the grade level taught and the seminars/trainings attended along with the use of virtual tools. The student’s academic performance is affected by the highest educational attainment and the grade level taught by the teacher. Also, the length of time in the use of virtual tools affects the extent of use of virtual tools, the extent of use of virtual tools also affects the challenges experienced by the teachers, and the perceived effects to teachers in the use of virtual tools affect the challenges that the teachers experienced in the use of virtual tools. With these, it is concluded that the higher the educational attainment of the teacher and the higher the grade level they taught. On the other hand, the perceived effects on the use of virtual tools in teaching, the extent of use and length of time in utilizing these virtual tools, and the challenges encountered by the teachers in the use of virtual tools do not affect the academic performance of the students.
Motivation of High School Teachers, and its Effects on their Level of Performance and Turn-Over Rate
Authors: Sala George
Published: April 2023

Teachers’ motivation engenders both the desire to teach and one’s interpersonal style toward students. A teacher’s personal motivation revolves around the extent of psychological needs satisfaction experienced during the teaching, and it manifests itself in terms of teachers’ enthusiasm and job satisfaction. The study assessed teachers’ motivation, performance, and perception of turnover factors. The researcher used the survey and correlational designs. Based on the findings, most high school teachers are intrinsically motivated, while their motivation is minimal. This is a positive sign that most will readily respond to management efforts to motivate them. In addition, teachers’ performance can be greatly enhanced by diligent planning, clearly drawn objectives, and guided procedures that lead students to the desired results, the real evidence of overall intellectual development. Moreover, Laguna High School Teachers largely ‘agreed’ that the decision to quit or to stay on the job highly depends on the turnover factors: environment, fit, compensation, leadership, evaluation, and mentoring. It was recommended that since intrinsic motivation is high and amotivation is low among Laguna High School Teachers’, it is recommended that recruiters should watch out for these elements during job interviews. A more immediate post-recruitment focus should be placed on the turnover factors, a safe work environment, commensurate compensation, good leadership, job fit, retirement benefits, and a standardized evaluation framework. These could be occasionally tweaked for the optimal mix.
The Implementation of a School-Based Social Networking Site
Authors: Ngo Nora Tan
Published: April 2023

This study examined the special education teachers’ attitudes, practices, and perceived benefits while using a school based SNS, ClassDojo, in Santa Clara County Office of Education Special Education Division. In addition, the perceived benefits while using ClassDojo, the significant relationship between their attitude towards and practices of using ClassDojo, and the significant relationship of the perceived benefits of using ClassDojo to their attitude and practice were resolved. This study made use of a descriptive-correlational research design. Data was collected through a Google form link from 105 special education teachers who gave their consent and participated in the self-reported questionnaire. The survey data was used to analyze descriptive statistics between the variables. Pearson product-moment correlation was conducted to determine the relationship between attitude and practices, attitude and perceived benefits, and practices and perceived benefits of using ClassDojo. The findings in this study showed that teachers’ attitudes towards ClassDojo use had a statistically significant influence on teachers’ intentions to use ClassDojo. Perceived ease of use had the largest statistically significant influence on teachers’ attitudes toward ClassDojo. Teachers’ attitudes towards ClassDojo also had a statistically significant influence on their practices while using ClassDojo, and on the benefits of using ClassDojo. In addition, teachers’ practices had a statistically significant influence on the perceived benefits of using ClassDojo. it was recommended that appropriate knowledge and information is provided to special education teachers both at training and workplace. It is also important to empower special education teachers to have more autonomy in the use of ClassDojo. Empowering them can motivate them to utilize ClassDojo more thereby benefiting both school and home.
Teachers’ Understanding and Students’ Level of Satisfaction in the Implementation of Differentiated Instruction
Authors: Calabazaron-Ocampo Agnes
Published: April 2023

Diverse English classrooms and meeting students’ needs require research on differentiated instruction. This study measured teachers’ understanding and students’ satisfaction with implementing differentiated instruction using validated survey questionnaires. This descriptive-correlational study selected student respondents using stratified sampling and teacher respondents using total enumeration. The data was interpreted using frequency count, mean, percent, Chi-square, percentage distribution, Spearman rank correlation, and Pearson r. Results revealed that teachers highly understood differentiated instruction, but students were merely satisfied with the implementation. Differentiated content instruction reflects teachers’ content knowledge and is most appreciated by students. Teachers’ and students’ responses show students’ interests as the least understood and satisfied. In addition, no significant relationships existed between teachers’ understanding of differentiated instruction across all domains (student interest, assessment, lesson planning, content, process, and product) and their profile variables (age, sex, and highest educational attainment). Still, there were positive relationships between teachers’ grade level taught and the number of years of teaching experience. Also, there were no significant relationships between students’ satisfaction with teachers’ use of differentiated instruction in all domains and their profile variables (sex and program), but there were strong positive relationships with students’ age, current grade level, and previous English grades. It was concluded that student and teacher responses showed discrepancies, so a proposed enhancement activity was developed to improve differentiated instruction among English language teachers.
The Effect of Covid-19 on the Academic Performance in Mathematics of the Students at Tugatog National High School in The City Division of Malabon
Authors: Pecjo Raymundo F.
Published: April 2023

Learning Mathematics is essential to students, as it can develop them in terms of analyzing and reasoning skills which are fundamental in everyday life. Due to changes like the COVID-19 pandemic that triggered the shift in the learning modality of the students and learning environment, this major shift impacts the teaching-learning process, specifically the students’ academic performance. The purpose of this study is to determine how the students did in the learning of mathematics subject, considering that virtual/online learning became a big challenge during the Covid19 pandemic. The descriptive research design was utilized using the survey questionnaire based on the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) in Mathematics Grade Eight (8) for School Year 2021-2022. The result of this study showed that the mathematics skills of students in the eighth grade during the pandemic were developed to a moderate extent only. Home factors, as well as the attitude and interest of students toward Mathematics, emerged as the primary problems of the teachers in delivering Math lessons in a remote learning modality. Finally, factors such as poor internet connection or internet access, poor study habits, and distance learning affected the student’s academic performance in mathematics.
Attitude, Time Management, and Technostress of Students Under Online Learning; Its Relationship to the Performance of Elementary Students
Authors: RAMIREZ CHERRY D.
Published: April 2023

COVID-19 has brought challenges to education globally, resulting in a drastic shift from in-person classes to online learning, affecting students, teachers, and parents. The descriptive-correlational research aimed to describe, explore, and interpret students’ attitudes, time management, and technostress under online learning and its relationships to the performance of elementary students. The research was conducted in one of the Elementary Schools in Camiguin Province. The research utilized one survey questionnaire with four sections: profile, attitude, time management, and technostress. The data were gathered through google forms, and the link was provided through Facebook messenger. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts, percentages, and means) were used to present the respondents’ profile, attitude, time management, technostress, and academic performance. On the other hand, the inferential questions on difference were answered using T-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), while Pearson- R correlation was used to test relationships. The outcome emerged that technostress, attitude, and time management of elementary students affect their academic performance during online learning. Therefore, it is concluded that students with good/favorable attitudes and time management have lesser technostress and high academic performance. However, the use of technology has caused extreme stress to elementary students considering that online learning modality is a new concept for them. It was recommended that the administrator and teachers incorporate/include technology learning activities in the curriculum by providing computers or laptops and online lessons to elementary students to learn the basic computer/technology skills to keep them abreast of the demands of space and time.
Work Motivation Factors in Relation to Teachers’ Performance of Secondary School Teachers in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan
Authors: SAMACO BERNADETTE M.
Published: April 2023

Teachers are global development intermediaries. Any nation, like the Philippines, can create and foster learners through them who can guide the nation toward progress and development. Thus, enhancing teachers’ existence, relatedness, and growth needs to meet a highly effective performance should be prioritized for long-term and sustainable nation-building. Understanding teachers’ motivations and needs are essential for providing them with opportunities to succeed. The study determined the work motivation factors in relation to teacher performance in public and private secondary schools in Sanchez Mira, Cagayan, Philippines, SY 2021-2022. The descriptive-correlational research design adopted Sola’s (2020) questionnaire to gather the needed data from the 40 teacher-respondents randomly selected from a set of criteria in two public and two private schools in town. The data were analyzed with the use of frequency counts, means, percentages, Pearson’s- r, Analysis of variance, and t-test. The female-dominated tenured public and private secondary teachers of Sanchez Mira, Cagayan Philippines, are in their mid-adulthood stage, have more than a decade in service, and have pursued their graduate studies. The ‘Outstanding’ public and the ‘Very Satisfactory private secondary school teachers have a ‘Very High level of Motivation on Existence, Relatedness, and Growth (ERG) needs. Generally, the higher the teachers’ work motivation level, the higher their teaching performance. Also, the higher the educational attainment of the teachers, the higher their level of work motivation. Moreover, public school teachers have higher work motivation than private school teachers. However, their teaching performance is comparable.
Extent of Compliance of Public Schools in the Implementation of Curriculum for Children with Autism in Sarangani, Philippines
Authors: MANGONON ISABELA A.
Published: April 2023

The Philippine education system ensures accessible and quality education to all learners despite their unique needs and circumstances. With the same perspective, this study is anchored on the vision of the Department of Education and aimed to seek the answer to the extent of public schools’ compliance in the implementation of curriculum for children with autism in Sarangani province. The study used purposive sampling with a total enumeration of 10 elementary school heads/principals and 11 special education teachers as respondents. The findings revealed that the schools are compliant to a great extent in curriculum and school facilities while in administration and management. Further, special education teachers complied with the standards to a very great extent in teaching strategies and instructional materials and great extent in instructional materials. There was no significant difference between the assessment of the public-school teachers on compliance of the school and the implementation of curriculum for children with autism. Thus, the school principals and teachers complied with the same level regarding the curriculum implementation for children with autism. This means that school principals and teachers share the same goals and work hand-in- hand to help learners with autism.
Institutionalization of Adapted Books in Enhancing the Reading Ability of Students with Cognitive Disabilities
Authors: BARRIENTOS IRENE A.
Published: April 2023

The call toward inclusive school systems prompted educators to strengthen support and continuously accommodate students’ own unique learning strengths and needs. Thus, this study sought to examine the teacher-made adapted books to enhance students’ reading ability with significant cognitive disabilities. It utilized a quasi-experimental design to determine the relationship between the variables under study. After two months of implementing the adapted books in the control group, students’ reading ability was determined and compared to the conventional group. Results of the study revealed that the control group using the conventional book performed significantly below grade- level complexity while the control group using the teacher-made adapted books nearly met grade-level proximity. This further revealed that the use of adapted books tailored to students’ specific needs and interests proved to be beneficial, especially for students with special needs. The experiences shared by these teachers have also provided insights on how to enhance the adapted books ensuring appropriate differentiation. Based on the favorable results, the institutionalization of these adapted books to aid students with special needs reading ability is recommended. Administrative support may also be afforded to the teachers creating these adapted books as these entail considerable time and effort.
Teachers’ Perceptions and Attitudes Toward the Use of Bitmojis to Support Equity in Math Classes
Authors: MAGAUAY JANICE
Published: April 2023

Equity in education is an indispensable issue that demands attention and awareness, especially in the contemporary era of pandemics and distance learning. This qualitative study aims to understand better how Filipino teachers feel about using Bitmojis in Math classes and the potential support it could offer in creating equitable education. Using a snowball sampling technique, 11 teachers who used Bitmojis last year as part of their instructional tools were individually interviewed via Zoom in a semi-structured interview format. Their experiences were thoroughly examined through a phenomenological- descriptive approach. Responses were analyzed, and the themes developed from the data explained the teachers’ diverse but significant experiences, perceptions, attitudes, and challenges toward integrating Bitmojis in their Mathematics classes. Though the study presents a discovery in the field of education, the results revealed a very promising contribution of Bitmojis to Mathematics in the domains of engagement, usability, and equity. In conclusion, the employment of Bitmojis in Mathematics instruction confirms that it helps promote students’ sense of equity when used appropriately and accordingly.
Factors Affecting Formative Assessments: Basis for A Plan of Action For Its Effective Implementation
Authors: YOUNG REGGIE R.
Published: April 2023

The use of formative assessment has been gaining increasing currency in the educational world of today, especially compared to how little it had been used prior to the 21st century when teacher-focused education was the norm. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for retaining student engagement and “buy-in,” and, fortunately, the virtues of flexible, conditional, and sensitive formative assessment have proven to be a fitting tool to the current moment. Prior to the pandemic, educational institutions of all sorts had acknowledged the importance of online learning modalities, wherein the students were engaged equally (or perhaps to a greater degree) compared to traditional, face-to-face instruction. Formative assessments, check-ins, communication, give-and-take are integral components of successful virtual learning—paradoxically, since the teachers and learners exist in separate spaces and (sometimes) different times. A survey was distributed to one hundred secondary teachers of District 3, Santa Rosa, Laguna in the Philippines. The survey contained categories pertaining to the teachers’ profile, the factors affecting implementation of formative assessments (namely, teaching- learning process, learner and teacher motivation, measurement and assessment, and communication), and problems encountered and recommendations by respondents in the implementation of formative assessments. The study concluded from the survey that the successful use of formative assessment is essential to online education, for it provides teachers the ability to gauge a student’s completion of a given objective, improve the teacher’s own efforts and delivery, and offer an effective opportunity for teachers to deliver feedback and improve communication. Furthermore, formative assessments allow students to partake of their own self-assessment and determine their own strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the objective at hand, as well as other related objectives more holistically. The study’s recommendations consist of school systems at home and abroad making extensive use of flexible assessment opportunities whenever possible and to make use of additional studies related to the effectiveness of responsive teaching modalities.