bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Survey of Philippine Tabanidae in North Cotabato, Philippines
Authors: Gonzaga Elsa A. , Garduque Rolando J.
Published: January 2025

A total of 38,818 tabanids were trapped and identified in five municipalities of North Cotabato using Nzi fly traps from July 2013 to June 2014, namely: Tabanuspartitus (77.04%), T. striatus (11.26%), T.reduscens (5.43%), T. philippinensis (0.22%)and Chrysops (0.12%) and the remaining5.92% were the unidentified tabanids. The species and abundance of tabanid flies were determined in relation to elevation of the area, water source and rainfall pattern. There was a variation in the number of flies trapped between each month and area of collection. The highest number of tabanid flies were trapped in Aleosan (11,349) followed by Mlang (10,733), Kabacan (9,754), Midsayap(4,855) and the least was in Antipas (2,127)all in Cotabato. Results show that the abundance of tabanid flies in the study areas was influenced by the altitude and the presence of water sources. It was found that the higher the elevation or altitude of the study area, the lesser was the number of flies trapped. The highest total rainfall data was recorded in Arakan(2,131.90) to include the municipality of Antipas. However, Antipas had the lowest number of tabanid flies caught. This finding suggests that rainfall concentration was not enough to influence the abundance of tabanid flies in this study. A decrease in tabanid flies trapped per month from July 2013 to June2014 indicates that trapping tabanidae  flies, the vector of Trypanosoma  evansi (surra)infection, is a potential intervention to control surra disease in livestock.
Global Education and Students' Acquisition of Global Perspectives in Social Studies
Authors: Tuazon Ariel P. , Claveria Janice G.
Published: January 2025

No country can live just on its own. Its survival depends on its valuable and productive dealings with other people and nations. Thus, global studies is deemed necessary to equip its citizens with necessary skills and knowledge to become global citizens of the world. In this context, the study aimed to determine how promotion of global education in Social Studies impacted students' acquisition of global perspectives in the public secondary schools. Three hundred fifty-four students were chosen as respondents using simple random sampling technique. Results of the study showed that promotion of global education significantly relates to students' acquisition of global perspectives. The teachers amply integrated global education in their lessons and that their students possessed global perspectives. Global education was an inherent and an important component of the Social Studies curriculum. Discussion of world problems, issues, and concerns enabled students to develop virtues of empathy, responsibility, and civic mindedness making them global citizens. The subject Social Studies sufficiently provided a setting for the students to develop global perspectives. As such, teachers are encouraged to further develop their own global perspectives, and urge students to get actively involved in civic and socially relevant activities. Furthermore, requesting students to provide solutions to world problems in classroom discussions will surely enhance their skills in problem solving and critical thinking in the context of global perspectives.
Weeds and Herbs as Biofumigants Against Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc. causing Stem and Root Rot of Robusta Coffee Seedlings
Authors: Catubay Edralyn , Jover Edna M.
Published: January 2025

The study explored the properties of weeds and herbs as biofumigants against stem and root rot of robusta coffee seedlings. All the 10 test biofumigants used significantly reduced population density (cfu/g of soil) of S. rolfsii (Sr) after one month of biofumigation. Delayed symptom of stem and root rot (SRR) disease was manifested by Ceylon spinach- biofumigated soil at 19 days after transplanting (DAT) while the untreated plants were infected earliest at 8 DAT. Ceylon Spinach - and Lemongrass - biofumigated plants exhibited the lowest and comparable percentage infection (PI) of 40.00 and 35.00, respectively. Similar trend was observed on percentage severity infection (%SI). All biofumigants exhibited significantly higher percentage degree of control (%DC) compared to the untreated control. Ceylon Spinach and Lemongrass biofumigants were rated very effective (VE) while the other treatments were rated effective (E) except wild sunflower which was rated moderately effective (ME). Biomass of Ceylon Spinach and Lemongrass were the cost- effective biofumigants to manage SRR of Robusta coffee seedlings in the nursery.
The Effectiveness of a Work-text in Logic for College Students
Authors: Aureada Joseph Jay U.
Published: January 2025

The primary purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of a work-text in Logic Descriptive and true-experimental research designs were used. The participants included the selected private colleges and university in CaLaBaRZon. The instruments included the achievement test, a work-text in Logic, and a survey questionnaire. The T-test for dependent and independent variables, weighted mean, standard deviation and percentage were used in treating the test results and assessments of the respondents. Based on the findings, the developed worktext is a valid instructional material providing student performance improvement from 58.01% (pretest score) to 94.07% (posttest score). Testing the effectiveness of the worktextrevealed a significant difference between the performances of the students. Students taught using the work-text had 91.27% performance compared to 79% performance of the students taught using the traditional method. It is recommended that faculty and students use this work-text to facilitate the teaching-learning process of Logic.
Cement Plaster Proportioning Suitable for Sands from Different Sources in Batangas Province
Authors: Ilustre Mark Anthony S. , Maullion Janine M. , Rado Camille Bianca S. , Magundayao Ernesto C.
Published: January 2025

Crack development on plaster specimens of sands from Calaca, Lobo and Laurel was investigated to evaluate the suitability of different cement-sand-water proportioning mixes. Specific gravity, fineness modulus and percent water absorption were measured for each sand specimen. Both qualitative and quantitative laboratory and field tests were conducted on specimens proportioned as per ACI and ASTM C-926 requirements. Specimens for laboratory and field tests were made for each workable proportion for each sand source. The lengths and widths of observed cracks were measured in the laboratory specimens subjected to various temperatures and in field specimens at various durations after installation. Results point to cementsand-water proportioning is the primary factor that determines the cracking behaviour of cement plaster; and to the 1: 4: 1 ½ , 1: 2 ¼ : 1 and 1: 3: 1 ½ as the best proportioning for sand from Calaca, Laurel and Lobo, respectively.
Creative Problem Solving of HEI Academic Managers: Implications for Management Intervention Program
Authors: Almario Roderick L.
Published: January 2025

This study confirmed that Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Asia and the Pacific was convergent that promote routinized capacities and not on indigenous knowledge. This is a descriptive research survey that determines the differences of Basadur's Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Styles (generator, conceptualizer, optimizer and implementer) by personal profile (age, gender, highest educational attainment, marital status and years of experience in the HEI). Centro Escolar University (CEU) academic managers for SY 2013-2014 participated in this study. Frequency, percentage, ANOVA, t-test were utilized in analyzing the data. Findings indicated that CEU academic managers were distinct and unique convergent (optimizers and implementers) and not divergent (generator and conceptualizer) academicians regardless of personal profile. They are efficient in implementation of organizational objectives efficiently without considering the human ingenious works. The implications were identified and particular intervention training program for employee productivity was designed for management consideration. It is also recommended to increase the number of divergent academic managers in considering indigenous knowledge for sustaining global poverty reduction.
Mobile Based Crime Mapping and Event Geography Analysis for CARAGA
Authors: Pacot Mark Phil B.
Published: January 2025

Mobile Based Crime Mapping and Event Geography Analysis for Caraga Region play a significant role in ensuring peace as well as security of lives and properties of its citizenry. To address this goal, the researcher designed an innovative way through web and mobile technology to predict would be incident and crime commission for analysis and preventive actions. It also has a participatory community in terms of crime reporting using mobile application for the immediate response of local government authorities. And a real-time monitoring of different crime incidents that are vital in an effective crime rate analysis and forecasting within the region.
Proficiency of Sophomore English Majors on the Pronunciation of the Structural Variants of “Read” towards Improved Oral Performance
Authors: Allam Arsenia S.
Published: January 2025

The first language speakers of English (L1) who have naturally and informally acquired the language may not find the “read” variants complicated. Speakers who acquired English as a second language (L2) may not also be bothered in the oral variants of this word as “rid” or “red” as they don't usually utter the word many times. But will it make a difference if this problem is addressed to other L2 speakers who are taking up English as their major area of specialization? This study conducted in one of the tertiary institutions in the Philippines attempts to report results of the classroom-based and a pre-experimental research with 49 Sophomore English majors as the participants. The results reveal unfavorable performance of the participant in their initial oral test on the variants of “read.” After exposure to the remedial grammar instruction, their awareness, knowledge on the shifting rules, and oral execution of the verb under study are enhanced as shown by the gained difference between the pre and post tests. It is imperative that L2 speakers of English particularly the English majors need to manifest proficiency in the oral variants of “read” since these are proofs of their grammatical competence, an essential component in a communicative curriculum.
Perceptions of “Pre-Service Teachers” Basketball Athletes on their Performance for Profiling
Authors: Santos Aquilino Eduardo
Published: January 2025

The study determined the perceived performance profile of top basketball athletes of the National Center for Teacher Education in terms of their physical skills (speed, stamina, strength and suppleness) and technical/ tactical skills in the aforementioned sporting activity. Twenty five purposively sampled participants responded to the survey questions generated through descriptive survey and interview. Results show that most athletes highly and strongly perceived and self-rated their physical skills, technical skills, and tactical skills in the basketball sporting activity. Low ratings provided by the sample athletes served as inputs to developing training designs and frameworks to enhance and develop their skills for better performance.
Acceptability of corn zea mays husk fiber as raw material in fabric making
Authors: Bungag Marcela M.
Published: January 2025

This study attempted to determine the acceptability of corn Zea mays husk fiber as raw material in making new fabric. The study used the experimental and descriptive methods of research. It was evaluated by 10 Fashion Designers/Boutique Owners from Marikina, 10 Professors and 97 3rd year and 4th year Garments Fashion and Design (GFD) students from Marikina Polytechnic College using the 5-point Likert Scale. The research instrument used is the survey-questionnaire and was personally administered by the researcher. The data gathered was tallied and statistically treated using the weighted mean and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results indicated that there is no significant difference in the evaluation of the three groups of respondents on the acceptability of corn husk fiber as new fabric with regards to usefulness, durability, appearance and ecofriendliness. The study found out that corn husk fabric is very useful but the texture is rough; an excellent idea in addition to our indigenous fabrics in our country, but there is a need to improve the texture to become locally competitive or world class fabric; it can also be used in making curtains and household storage with additional trimmings like embroidery, patchwork and beadwork; using of corn husk in making fabric is a brilliant idea and good discovery, and the product can be used to start a business.
Multiple Metal Tolerance of Bacteria Isolated from Selected Rivers of Cavite, Philippines
Authors: Espineli Jamaica Q. , Ilagan Yolanda A.
Published: January 2025

Metals, in trace amounts, play a role in almost all the metabolic processes, growth and development of microorganisms and in excess can be harmful to them. Increasing concentrations of metals beyond bacteria's tolerance levels force them to develop mechanisms to survive in metal-rich environments. In this study, 190 bacteria which belonged to the genera Aeromonas (49 isolates), Bacillus (21 isolates), Citrobacter (1 isolate), Corynebacterium (22 isolates), E.coli (7 isolates), Enterobacter (5 isolates), Klebsiella (1 isolate), Microccoccus (3 isolates), Morganella (2 isolates), Proteus (3 isolates), Providencia (1 isolate), Pseudomonas (32 isolates), Serratia (16 isolates), Shigella (2 isolates), Staphylococcus (15 isolates), and Yersinia (9 isolates) were isolated from nine rivers of Cavite, Philippines, namely: Ikloy River in Indang, Lit-litan River in Alfonso, Kaong River in Silang, Maragondon River in Ternate, Pulunan and Puting Tubig Rivers in Trece Martires City, Ylang-Ylang River in Gen. Trias, Cañas River in Tanza, and Dasmariñas River in Dasmariñas. The bacterial isolates were tested for their tolerance against lead, copper, mercury, manganese, iron, and zinc at 100, 150, 200, 250, 400, 800, and 1600 ppm concentrations. A decrease in the number of tolerant isolates was observed as the concentration of copper, mercury, and zinc increased. No isolate was able to tolerate 1600 ppm of copper and mercury. Serratia was observed to be the most tolerant genus to lead, copper, zinc, manganese and iron while the genus Bacillus was observed to be the least tolerant to almost all the metals used in this study except to mercury. Four metal tolerance patterns were exhibited by the bacterial isolates with penta-metal tolerance as the main pattern.
Social Construction of the 'Environment': Role of Tertiary Institutes in Behaviour Transformation
Authors: Vicerra Paolo M. , Diokno Jonathan P. , Bongalos Jerald B.
Published: January 2025

The Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines mandates the inclusion of varied practica and projects in the teacher education curriculum. However, the inclusion of action research, which has a positive impact on the education process, as part of the curriculum was not given an emphasis. This study aims to determine the role of action research in behavior transformation of education students in the construct of “environment” utilizing a case study method using a qualitative approach. Mobilization of the participants of the study to conduct their own researches on the context of the environment is the main case of the study. Participants (n=6) of the study are randomly selected from second-year education students who were enrolled in a subject with environmental research output as one of the requirements. An interview with all the participants using active analysis to form themes before and after the conduct of their study was organized. Positive transformation towards the context of the environment and the conduct of research are determined. The inclusion of action research in different disciplines may be done in the context of being pro-environment.
Utilization of Discarded Vegetable Peels in Making Kikiam as Quality Street Foods
Authors: Martelino Jhomalyn A. , Avila Renz Louie D.O. , Saddi John Kevin B. , Virrey Roel Timothy G.
Published: January 2025

Kikiam is a sausage-like Chinese dish that Philippines adopted and considered as one of its popular street foods. The version of kikiam bought along the streets highly contains flour which diminished the authentic flavor of Chinese kikiam. Although the taste and smell are identical to the existing kikiam in the market, the healthier version is taken for granted. This study aims to develop a new variety of kikiam utilizing the discarded peels of potatoes, carrots, chayote, and malunggay leaves as main ingredients. Dehydration process was applied to dry the vegetable peels, and then finely milled and sifted to make powdered veggie peels mixed on the remaining ingredients. The product was subjected to a pre-cook process of steaming for 30 minutes. Air drying was applied to cool down the product before weighing and packing. Using polyethylene plastic film bag, eighty grams of Veggie Peel Kikiam containing five pieces per pack was vacuum sealed to secure and ensure quality and safety of the street food for consumption. The nutritional and proximate analysis of the product results to the following: such as Ash 2.07%, Moisture 48.79%, Potassium 222.33%, Vitamin C 0.054%, Crude Fat 16.74%, Crude Fiber 0.27% and Crude Protein 15.51%.Withthese traceable nutrients the product is a good source of energy to regulate nervous system of the body. The product was also subjected to microbial analysis resulting to a negative result of Salmonella and has a less than 3 of E. Coli count which ensured that the product is ready and safe for human consumption. For the stability test, product could last for one month only if it is in a -10 °C freezing condition. For consumption the product can be fried for two minutes with a temperature of 185ËšC and suggested to be eaten either hot or warm. Veggie Peel Kikiam  was evaluated by 50 respondents composed of 30 students, ten professionals engage from different field of specializations and ten who are food experts. Qualitative scoring was used to determine the general acceptability of the product, with a total mean score of 3.56 with a descriptive evaluation of “Acceptable”. Therefore, the product can be considered as an alternative healthy food, which can be bought in the street.
The Use of Tracer Study in Improving Undergraduate Programs in the University
Authors: Cuadra Lijueraj J. , Aure Ma. Rachel Kim L. , Gonzaga Gretchen L.
Published: January 2025

Every academic institution's goal is to produce competent and highly qualified graduates that can eventually be competitive in a local and global arena. A graduate tracer study is a very powerful tool that can provide valuable information for evaluating the whereabouts and performance of the graduates in the workplace. This study aimed to keep track of the graduates in one of the state universities in the Philippines. A total of 1,983 graduates responded to this study. A structured survey questionnaire served as instrument to gather data interpreted through frequencies and percentages. Results revealed that most of the graduates were in their early 20s and have just recently graduated from the university. Furthermore, they were able to find a job through someone they knew. Most of the graduates have jobs related to their respective degree programs. Relevance of the degree program to professional requirements was a major strength of the undergraduate curriculum. However, the study identified extra-curricular activities and a number of optional subjects as areas that need improvement. To enrich the existing degree programs, the institution has to focus on student mobility, credit transfers, quality assurance and research clusters as the four main priorities to harmonize with the ASEAN higher education system.
Implementation of Bookkeeping Practices in Micro-Enterprises
Authors: Yap Fershie D.
Published: January 2025

The study determined the implementation  of bookkeeping practices of the microenterprises, as well as, the importance of bookkeeping practices in micro-enterprises. This study used descriptive research design utilising survey questionnaire as the method of data collection for the 80 micro enterprises determined through purposive selective sampling. The data gathered were analyzed and interpreted using frequency and percentage distribution for the profile variables, weighted arithmetic mean for implementation and importance, and chisquare test to determine any significant differences between variables. The results revealed that micro-entrepreneurs sometimes implement bookkeeping practices in their business operation and agree on the importance of it as well. Furthermore, their implementation of bookkeeping practices showed a significant difference in terms of the micro-enterprises' type of ownership, years in operation, level of knowledge, and recordkeeping system. Thus, bookkeeping is indeed important in every business operation. Therefore, a seminar-training program on proper bookkeeping for the micro-enterprises' financial sustainability may be conducted
Episodes of forms and reasons of code-switching in facebook posts
Authors: Banuag Lyzyl Lopez
Published: January 2025

This study examined the phenomenon of code-switching embedded in the 51 instances Facebook posts and comments of Filipino of multilingual users. Employing qualitative research design and purposive sampling of ten participants, data were gathered through screenshots and online interviews and analyzed by classifying posts according to formations and sorting reasons according to themes. Results showed that the forms of code-switching in Facebook posts are tag, and intra-word. The reasons behind this linguistic phenomenon are to talk on a particular topic, provide emphasis about a message, express group identity, clarify speech content, meet a real lexical need, exclude others, indicate emotion, express their emotions, and keep up with linguistic trend. These forms and reasons implied that Facebook influences the language use of netizens in their cyber communication and fortified the prevalence of code-switching as an online linguistic phenomenon.
Work Ethics of the Proficient Teachers: Basis for a District Learning Action Cell (LAC) Plan
Authors: Borrico Carlo Bryan C. , Borrico Corazon C. , Borrico Leonardo C.
Published: January 2025

It is critical for the teacher, as one of the most indispensable staff in the education system, to foster work ethics and to act as a role model to his/her students. Since there are many societal expectations on teacher, every teacher is directed to do what is right. This study determined the work ethics of the proficient teachers in the West District of the Schools Division of Angeles City. A crosssectional descriptive survey research design was used to describe the 124 proficient teachers with four to five years of teaching experience from the 12 schools in the said district. Most of the participants obtained very low scores on self reliance, leisure, and morality/ethics. This result indicates that most of them somewhat express that they strive for independence in their daily work and believe in the importance of non-work related activities. Since most of the participants got the lowest score on self reliance, leisure, and morality/ethics, the researchers developed a District LAC plan to fortify teachers’ low mean score on work ethics dimensions.
Registered Nurses perception on Continuing Nursing Education
Authors: Borrico Carlo Bryan C.
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to investigate the registered nurses' perception towards Continuing Nursing Education (CNE). A cross sectional descriptive survey design and stratified sampling was utilized to select 77 participants who have at least 1-year hospital experience, currently employed in both public and private hospitals within Pampanga, and must be Registered Nurse. Frequency distribution was used to present the distribution of the participant’s socio-demographic profile, previous involvement on CNE, motivating factors and hindering factors in pursuing CNE. For the result, it is heartening to see that most participants were voluntarily participating in CNE even though it was self-financed. Most of them reported increasing qualifications for promotion as their major motivating factors while high course fees, limited time, and unavailability of preferred courses as hindering factor. As education and training are important pedagogy in providing quality care, World Health Organization placed importance on the need for strategic planning with regard to continuing nursing education for nurses.
Satisfaction of Senior High School Graduates on Senior High School Tracks: Opportunities and Challenges
Authors: Tondo Josephine , Detecio Myla
Published: January 2025

Students' satisfaction refers to the short-term perception of learners on certain indicators. The objective of this study is to determine the satisfaction level of 277 purposively selected senior high school (SHS) graduates in the Philippines using six indicators. Findings from the online survey, the following means: assessment (M=3.31); revealed alignment to the track (M=3.22); pedagogy (M=3.20); content (M=3.14); school facilities (M=3.10) and instructional materials (M=2.98). These result shows that the respondents were satisfied in assessment, and least satisfied in instructional materials available. Life and Career Skills such as real-life experiences, confidence/leadership skills, initiative and interaction with others manifested as best practices, while inefficiency of teaching personnel, inadequate track information, insufficient number of teaching personnel and crowdedness exhibited as challenges experienced. This study recommends including qualification and characteristics of teachers, availability of technology, alignment and feedbacks of SHS graduates from the working force and enrolling in technical –vocational course.
Factors Compelling and Impeding Research Result Utilization: Policy to Increase Research Adoption
Authors: Condes Reicon , Condes Bernadette
Published: January 2025

As research functions not only to generate knowledge but also to promote reforms and action, this study identified the factors that influence adoption of research findings. Using sequential transformative mixed-method data collection and analysis, this study involved 50 research works publishedin a provincial-wide research journal from 2014-2017. Through interview questions, influential factors in adopting researchoutput were identified and validated using four-point Likert- scale. Based on the result, promotional strategies to make the research known to others, adoption of policy as a guideline for research management, and positive attitude towards using research-based output are the highly influential factors in adopting research findings. More importantly, a policy note was crafted to address ways to increase the number of produced research utilized by larger scale of target beneficiaries.
Looking Through the Digital Portfolios of Teachers at Different Career Stages: Lessons and Reasons
Authors: Balagtas Marilyn U. , Ubina Marilou M.
Published: January 2025

This study aimed to examine the individual digital portfolios of three classes of students in a Teacher Education Institution (TEI) in the Philippines to assess their knowledge, skills and other learnings gained from the assessment courses they enrolled in. They were at different stages in their teaching career, namely: pre-service teachers in an undergraduate assessment course; in-service teachers in a master's program in elementary education; and in-service teachers in a doctoral program in science education. They were all taught in a blended learning mode by one course professor within two school years. A thorough exploration of students' written journals and other contents of their digital portfolios showed the power of portfolio for assessment for, as, and of learning. However, a continuum of professional standards on assessment for teachers at different career stages is recommended for a more appropriate curriculum and assessment of their learning.
The Content and Language Integrated Learning Implementation: Speaking Skills in Graduate Classes
Authors: Luanganggoon Nuchwana , Phantharakphong Phatchara , Sae-Joo Phongthanat , Huntula Jiradawan
Published: January 2025

Integrating language learning within the experiences to learn the subject content knowledge has become a focus of attention in recent years in various countries. The purpose of this study was to investigate the implementation the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach by focusing on the speaking skills in a purposely selected single graduate class in Biochemistry. Document analysis and classroom observations were the main sources of data. The results show that speaking skills of the learners could be improved using this approach and that the key success factors include well-designed classroom activities, moderate class size, and special attention to assessment. It is recommended that teachers should be aware of the limitation of students' language background, classroom context and culture in implementing this approach to language development.
The Academic Functions of English, Science and Mathematics Coordinators and its Relations to Teachers' Performance: A Basis for an Enhancement Program
Authors: Sales Cyril E.
Published: January 2025

This study was intended to analyze the academic functions of English, Science and Mathematics (ENSCIMA) coordinators. This study assessed a framework as to coordination, communication, planning and assessment. Questionnaires were administered to ENSCIMA coordinators and teachers, and Performance Appraisal System for Teachers (PAST) data for teachers' performance was also collected for analysis. Ratings were analyzed in relation to assessments of respondents on academic functions of ENSCIMA coordinators. Academic functions of ENSCIMA coordinators in terms of coordination, communication, planning and assessment are very satisfactory; there was significant difference between the assessments of two groups of respondents on performance of ENSCIMA coordinators in terms of Coordination, Planning and Assessment, but no significant difference in Communication; all ENSCIMA teachers were very satisfactory on their performance; and there is significant relationship between assessed academics functions of ENSCIMA coordinators and teachers' performance.
Meaning in Life and Happiness among Tertiary Education Students
Authors: Ganal Nicette N. , Navarez Joel C.
Published: January 2025

The study investigated and analyzed the relationship between meaning in life and happiness among tertiary education students. It employed both the descriptive-survey and correlational methods. The respondents are composed of 247 junior and senior students during the AY 2017-2018. They were chosen using the convenience non-random sampling technique. Results disclosed that the respondents have both a high level of meaning in life and happiness and that the two variables are significantly correlated. Generally, the respondents are experiencing and pursuing a meaningful and a happy life. Also, a significant difference existed between the meaning in life and happiness among the respondents when grouped according to program. A parallel study may be undertaken with faculty and employees in higher education institutions as respondents. For future study, variables which influence the nonmeaningfulness and unhappiness of the participants may be included. The results may be used in designing and implementing intervention programs and revisiting the policies and practices of the school guidance program for tertiary students.
The Relationship between Secondary School Teachers' Job Satisfaction and their Attitude towards Teaching Profession
Authors: Linn May Wah , Tint Nilar Myo
Published: January 2025

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between secondary school teachers' job satisfaction and their attitude concerned with teaching. A total of 120 secondary school teachers from basic education sector participated in this study. Random sampling technique was applied in collecting the required data. Job satisfaction questionnaire and attitude towards teaching questionnaire were used in this study. In accordance with the ANOVA and independent sample t-test results, no significant difference in job satisfaction by district, teaching experience and marital status was observed. In addition, no significant difference in teaching attitude by teaching experience and marital status was found. However, there was a significant difference in teaching attitude by district. Teachers' attitude towards teaching had a positive correlation with their job satisfaction. Furthermore, 29.7% of the variance in teaching attitude was predicted by job satisfaction. Social benefits and supportive administration in job satisfaction were good predictors of teachers' attitude towards teaching.
 
Publication History
Version of Record online: December 29, 2021
Manuscript accepted: May 28, 2021
Manuscript revised: March 5, 2021
Manuscript received: August 30, 2020
Effect of Cognitive and Appetitive Faculties in the Numerical Proficiency of Grade 10 Students: A Correlational Study
Authors: Timario Ranti , Sudaria Romano
Published: January 2025

The study aimed to determine whether the appetitive and cognitive faculty of a learner significantly correlate to their numerical proficiency. Using simple random sampling, five sections of Grade-10 were chosen as respondents consisting of 120 Grade 10 junior high school learners. Using the descriptive-correlation design, survey questionnaires and an objective test were used in gathering data. The data gathered were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and Pearson correlation coefficient. The findings disclosed that the mean of appetitive faculty of junior high school learners is high. The level of cognitive faculty of junior high school learners is moderate. Meanwhile, the numerical proficiency level of the junior high school students is proficient. The findings also showed that there is a significant relationship between the appetitive and cognitive faculty of the junior high school students. However, no significant relationship was found between appetitive faculty and numerical proficiency, and cognitive faculty and numerical proficiency.
 
Publication History
Version of Record online: December 29, 2021
Manuscript accepted: December 27, 2021
Manuscript revised: December 23, 2021
Manuscript received: May 4, 2021
Enhancing Junior High School Students' Environmental Knowledge Using Experiential-Reflective Instruction
Authors: Conel Edwin , Avilla Ruel
Published: January 2025

This study investigated the use of experiential-reflective instruction on the environmental learning of Grade 7 students. A quasi-experimental method was employed, with one group assigned to conventional instruction (CI) while the other engaged to experiential-reflective instruction (ERI). The researchers developed, adapted, and validated the scale. Using independent sample mean tests and paired t-test, results revealed that there is no significant difference in post test mean scores of the students who underwent the ERI. However, findings showed a significant difference in the summative, gain of scores, and paired t-test. These results indicate that ERI assisted to enhance their knowledge and understanding of environmental topics. This finding is further supported by the students’ perceptions that experiential learning enables them to gain cooperative learning, have fun, activate retention, and participate actively in class. Succeeding studies may explore ERI in senior high school and consider the curriculum review of environmental topics in the K-12 curriculum.
 
Publication History
Version of Record online: December 29, 2023
Manuscript accepted: December 26, 2022
Manuscript revised: December 22, 2022
Manuscript received: November 19, 2020
Remote Teaching-Learning and Students' Academic Life: COVID-19 Pandemic Context
Authors: Ganal Nicette , Balot Marites , Mauricio Vivien
Published: January 2025

This descriptive-correlational study investigated the relation of remote teaching and learning to the academic life of 318 students selected through convenience sampling) enrolled in a university during the academic year 2020-2021. Mean, Pearson r, t-test, and one-way ANOVA determined the respondents' perceptions on remote teaching and learning, achievement, attitude, relationship of remote teaching and learning to achievement and attitude, and difference between achievement and attitude to profile variables, respectively. Respondents are predominantly female, below 21 years old and are enrolled in general education courses. The results showed that remote teaching and learning are effective and beneficial. Respondents’ performance and attitude are very good and unfavorable, respectively. However, the study showed that there is no correlation between achievement and attitude. Motivation and enjoyment impact achievement and attitude. Respondents are similar in achievement and attitude when grouped by age and gender, but they differ in attitude based on year level. Findings also showed that remote teaching and learning positively impact achievement, but negatively impact attitude on specific learning platforms. Accordingly, respondents' concerns include internet access and lagging gadgets. Additionally, respondents also underscored that the learning environment, activity/time, and psychological challenges are significantly few. Hence, the study suggests that teachers should provide efficient interventions to students' concerns. Furthermore, quality may be preferred over quantity in activities and resources, and online materials are utilized efficiently. This study may be replicated to rural, rurban, and urban Southeast Asian areas in a post-pandemic setting to compare results.
 
Publication History
Version of Record online: December 29, 2022
Manuscript accepted: December 30, 2022
Manuscript revised: December 29, 2022
Manuscript received: April 24, 2022
Ethnomathematics Mobile Learning for Pre-service Elementary Teachers: Creative Thinking Obstacles and Didactic Design Analysis
Authors: Supriadi Supriadi , Hanif Muhammad
Published: January 2025

Ethnomathematics learning should target students' critical thinking skills and be packaged in an engaging platform. This article aims to analyze the obstacles to creative thinking skills and design the students' worksheets in Sundanese ethnomathematics mobile learning. This mixed-method study used design didactical and Rasch Model analysis that involved 78 pre-service elementary school teacher education students from various educational and ethnic backgrounds. Data were collected through questions about the learning obstacle test. The study revealed that students struggled to create visual models representing mathematical concepts. Students also experienced epistemological obstacles or insufficient knowledge in identifying traditional games associated with mathematical concepts and a deficiency in creativity. The findings led to the design of a Sundanese ethnomathematics mobile learning application to assist students in teaching mathematics concepts through three traditional Sundanese games. The study suggests incorporating Sundanese ethnomathematics in mobile learning environments in elementary schools to enhance creative thinking skills.
Teaching Design Thinking Process with an Interactive Video-based Course to Vocational Students
Authors: Eamcharoen Patchara
Published: January 2025

With Thailand 4.0's emphasis on innovation, this study explores using an interactive video-based course to facilitate innovation creation through design thinking for vocational students in Bangkok. This quasi-experimental pretest-posttest study aimed to develop a course using interactive video technology and evaluate its impact on students' knowledge, attitudes, skills, and satisfaction. Thirty purposively sampled vocational students, selected as an intact class with access to a computer class and laboratory, participated, with data collected through a preliminary survey, suitability and satisfaction questionnaires, and a design thinking process test. The course, developed in three phases, included needs analysis, expert reviews, implementation, and evaluation, with data analyzed using paired t-tests, mean standard deviation, and content analysis. Results showed significant improvements in students' knowledge and skills, aligning well with national educational goals and student needs. High satisfaction highlighted the effectiveness of interactive elements, though improvements in visual clarity were suggested. This study contributes evidence for interactive video technology's value in vocational education, recommending further research on factors influencing attitudes and optimal visual design.
Exploring Cross-linguistic Influence from L1 Tagalog to L2 English in Article Use
Authors: Abdon Marites , Barrios Aireen
Published: January 2025

The study examines the use of English articles among L1 Tagalog-speaking learners within the framework of cross-linguistic influence. The study employs a descriptive research approach using content analysis to explore the nature of errors in depth. Two stages of writing tasks were administered to purposively 42 pre-service teachers aged 16–18 over 15 weeks. Grounded in error analysis, the findings revealed that addition errors were most prevalent, explained through stimulated recall interviews. These results provided reflective insights into the learners' use of the L1 feature instead of the target language. The study also identified factors such as translation, overgeneralization of rules, misunderstanding of countability, and issues with specificity and definiteness. These findings shed light on the relevance of error analysis and cross-linguistic influence in understanding linguistic challenges, informing targeted instruction, and promoting focused practice on article usage. By addressing these issues, educators can enhance learners' English proficiency and foster culturally responsive language instruction in diverse classrooms.
School-Based Resilience Leadership Framework for Principals in Times of Disaster
Authors: Lopez Virgo
Published: January 2025

Disasters pose significant threats to schools, impacting their safety and operations. This study employs a phenomenological qualitative design to explore how school principals lead with resilience during disasters. Participants, selected for their experiences with human-induced (armed conflict, fire) and natural disasters (earthquake, pandemic, typhoon, volcanic eruption), demonstrated resilience through evidence-based decisions and proactive actions. In the pre-disaster phase, principals empower stakeholders through awareness campaigns and training. During disasters, they embody care and the culture of bayanihan (communal collaboration). Post-disaster, they drive adaptive and sustainable initiatives. These practices shaped a localized school-based resilience leadership framework to guide other school leaders.
Empowering Student-Mothers at Higher Education Institutions: A Call for On-Campus Childcare, Financial Help, Flexible Learning Options, and Mental Health Support
Authors: Salindo Philner , Salindo June Keziah
Published: January 2025

Around the world, student-mothers face challenges when trying to start and finish their education.  These women, who are trying to improve their lives through education, often struggle with problems that make it hard for them to succeed. The challenges they face include a lack of affordable childcare, financial challenges, rigid class schedules, and high stress levels. These issues also resonate  in our country's higher education institutions (HEIs), where many determined student-mothers are unable to graduate because of these barriers. This policy brief calls for on-campus childcare, financial help designed for student-mothers, more flexible learning options, and mental health support, so these women can succeed in a more supportive university environment.
Advancing Disaster Resilience in the Philippines: Blueprint for Education Extension Initiative
Authors: Salindo Philner , Salindo June Keziah
Published: January 2025

Resilience constitutes an aspect of sustainable urbancommunity development, delineated in UNESCO's Sustainable Development Goals and interconnected to nature of education, development, and disaster preparedness in national, regional, and global perspective on challenges faced by developing countries. This article aims to gather data to enhance disaster resilience preparedness within a community using a quantitative descriptive research design. This study banked on social systems theory, collecting data from purposively selected 33 barangay and 26 local government officials. Results showed that officials believed the city was equipped to handle disasters, but their ratings indicated insufficient readiness. Notable disparity existed between the two groups' perceived readiness levels. The study concluded that Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental, Philippines faces challenges in embedding resilience in disaster risk reduction, highlighting SDG 11’s call for sustainable cities. This study advocates for integrated, communitydriven approaches, emphasizing policymaker action and educational programs to enhance disaster preparedness through awareness and capacity building.
Siday, Hulagway ng Lipunang Waray: Tugon a Kontekstuwalisasyon sa Pagtuturo ng Filipino (Siday, Waray's Social Reflection: A Response to Contextualization in Teaching Filipino)
Authors: Galit Gilbert
Published: January 2025

The study examined the siday (a form of Waray poetry) to address the lack of local materials in a contextualized curriculum. The study aimed to analyze the cultural symbolism of the siday and relate it to competencies in Filipino. Using "content analysis," the patterns in the creation of siday were examined. These were then interpreted through the thematic analysis model, validated by three experts in Waray literature and Filipino instruction. The findings revealed that the siday reflects the identity and way of life of the Waray community. It also demonstrated its relevance as a localized resource for teaching Filipino in Grade 7. Thus, incorporating the siday in teaching serves to promote cultural education, highlighting the importance of literature in advancing local knowledge and enhancing Filipino teaching strategies.
Abstrak
Isinagawa ang pag-aaral upang suriin ang siday (anyo ng panulaang Waray), para matugunan ang kakulangan sa mga lokal na kagamitan sa kontekstuwalisadong kurikulum. Nilayon ng pag-aaral na masuri ang kultural na pananagisag ng siday at maiugnay ito sa mga kompetensi sa Filipino. Gamit ang content analysis sinuri ang mga patern sa paglikha ng siday. Binigyang-pagpapakahulugan ang mga ito gamit ang modelo ng pagtetema na binalideyt ng tatlong eksperto sa panitikang waray, at sa pagtuturo ng Filipino. Lumabas sa pagsusuri na ang mga siday ay repleksiyon ng katauhan at pamumuhay na naglarawan sa kabuoang lipunang Waray. Nakita rin ang kaangkupan ng paggamit nito bilang lokalisadong kagamitan sa pagtuturo ng Filipino sa Baitang 7. Kaya naman, ang paggamit ng siday sa pagtuturo ay isang paraan ng pagtugon sa pagpapalaganap ng edukasyong kultural na nagtatanghal sa kahalagahan ng panitikan sa pagtaguyod ng kaalamang lokal, at pagpapabuti sa mga estratehiya sa pagtuturo ng Filipino.