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Business Simulation Laboratory: An Experiential Learning Tool for Business Colleges and Universities in Davao City
Authors: Amoguis Mary Jane B. 
Published: February 2016

<p>Academic institutions are becoming conscious of the importance of entrepreneurship course and subjects. Business Simulation Laboratory, business incubator and business simulator are the tools commonly integrated in the business courses in most schools, colleges, universities and even corporations in developing and the sharpening entrepreneurial and management skills of the stakeholders. The study made use of key informant and focus group interviews to determine the acceptability of business simulation laboratory as an experiential learning tool for business colleges and universities in Davao City. The respondents were selected deans of the business colleges and universities, employees, managers and entrepreneurs. The respondents affirmed that business simulation laboratory is an essential aid for training, teaching and learning; thus its use and establishment may be institutionalized to ensure sustainability. They perceived that business simulation laboratory served as a good surrogate for real-world experience as seen by the business schools and the industry to achieve higher educational values. Business schools may consider that the laboratory is a best resource of eventually materializing a “student consulting team” who will assist new and small businesses and who will work with owners of small firms in analyzing as well as devising solutions to their business problems.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Business Simulation Laboratory, experiential learning tool, business schools, focus group interviews, Davao City, Philippines</p>
Policing for People: Job Performance of Police Desk Officers in Selected Police Precincts in Davao City
Authors: Regidor Franciz B. , Mendoza Jr. Paulino Y. , Tabunares Raffy S. , Bitgue Kari Ann V. 
Published: February 2016

<p>The growing population of Davao City entails more people would need the services of the police. It is therefore necessary to determine the job performance of Police Desk Officers, particularly in the views of those who have personally brought concerns to police stations. This quantitative study using descriptive survey design involved disseminating questionnaires among 30 Holy Cross of Davao College community members. Results showed that formal reports and complaints that reach police stations in Davao City are more common among females than males. The community commonly fall victims to property crimes than person crimes, alarms and disturbances. Among the police stations in Davao City, Sta. Ana Police Station receives most of the complaints from HCDC community members. The HCDC community perceived the performance of police desk officers in selected police precincts of Davao City as good. No significant difference was found in the perception of the HCDC community on police desk officers’ job performance when they are grouped according to sex, reason for contacting the police, capacity in contacting the police and police station. Therefore, these factors do not influence the job performance of the Davao City Police Desk officers. Results implicate that regardless of complainants’ background and the police station reporting to, police desk officers provide almost the same service. Generally, police desk officers are attentive, reliable, responsive, competent, well-mannered and fair.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Job performance, police desk officers, police officer, quantitative, descriptive, Holy Cross of Davao College, Davao City, Philippines</p><div> </div>
Knowledge and Interest among Female University Students in BOXING as a Sport
Authors: Hermosilla Cheska Laine P. , Laya Mona L. 
Published: February 2016

The rise of Manny Pacquaio in 1998 revived the popularity of boxing in the Philippines. But such popularity is only limited to men because women are still not interested in boxing as a sport. With this, the researcher identified the knowledge of female university students about the nature, rules and trainings in boxing and its relationship to the interest of female university students in boxing. This study employed a descriptive-correlation design wherein 394 female students became the respondents coming from the four universities in Davao City. The survey questionnaire was validated by experts in the field of sport, and reliability tested with an internal consistency correlation value of 0.67 and a Cronbach’s value of 0.88, respectively. Based on the result, most of the respondents had knowledge about the training in boxing but they were not interested in boxing as a sport. No significant relationship was found between the knowledge and interest of the respondents in boxing.<div> </div><div> </div><div><strong>Keywords:</strong> Boxing, women boxer, Manny Pacquiao, Descriptive-correlation, Cronbach, Davao City, Philippines</div><div> </div>
Factors Affecting Smoking Habits of Students of Selected Schools in Davao City
Authors: Adriano Teresita Q. , Canono Francis Kenneth D. , Amad Juvy P. 
Published: February 2016

<p>Three centuries had passed since the medical world had pinpointed cigarette smoking as a deadly health hazard. Study after study revealed that smoking cigarette is the cause of many terminal diseases and the major cause of millions of premature deaths annually, here and abroad. Today, the number of youth aged ten and below which were hooked into smoking consternated concerned organizations throughout the world and caused them to conduct rigorous campaigns against cigarette smoking. Considering a different perspective to contribute to cigarette smoking cessation campaign, this study explored the factors affecting smoking habits among 400 youths in Davao City. It employed the descriptive correlation research design wherein the descriptive status described the variables and respondents used. Specifically, it tried to find out the correlation between the various factors of smoking habit: awareness on bad effects, peer influence, psychological factors. The findings revealed that peer influence factor and psychological factor influence smoking habit.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Health, youth, habits, effects of smoking, Descriptive correlation, Davao City, Philippines</p><div> </div>
Environmental Literacy and Integration of Environment Issues among Science Teachers in Region XI: Basis for Training Design
Authors: Garcesa Rudilyn D. , Limjuco Renan P. 
Published: February 2016

<p>The study sought to determine the relationship between the level of environmental literacy and level of integration of environmental issues of science teachers in Region XI. The results of the study will be used to design training on the integration of environmental education in science curriculum. The study employed descriptive-correlation research design. The respondents involved were 400 science teachers from 26 identified public secondary schools in Region XI random sampling. Findings showed that science teachers had high level of overall environmental literacy and integration of environmental issues. Specifically, the respondents obtained the highest level of environmental literacy in terms of ecological knowledge while lowest in the pro-environmental behavior. There was a significant relationship between the level of environmental literacy and the level of integration of environmental issues among the science teachers in Region XI. Ecological knowledge and awareness influenced the level of integration of environmental issues of the science teachers. Results implied that science teachers may have higher level of awareness and knowledge about the environment but behaving pro-environmentally did not motivate them to integrate environmental education in their classes.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Environmental literacy, environmental issues, Science teachers, secondary schools, Descriptive-correlation, Region XI, Philippines</p><div> </div>
Training Needs Analysis of Barangay Health Workers of Davao City
Authors: Dagangon Louie H. , Perez Gemma G. , Tupas Madeleine S. 
Published: February 2016

<p>The study aimed to find out the level of competence and training needs of Barangay Health Workers (BHW) of Davao City. The study utilized the descriptive-correlation and comparative research designs involving 270 BHWs and 15 BHW district presidents, conveniently selected as respondents of the study. A Visayan-translated questionnaire was constructed and tested for reliability for easy understanding by the respondents. The study revealed that majority of the respondents are middle-age adults, female, married, Roman Catholic, high school graduates, had 6-10 years of service as BHW and are city-paid. They are fairly competent on the different areas for training and development in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes. The respondents identified all areas for training and development as “highly needed” wherein, the healthcare of children in terms of nutrition is rated the highest. On both the level of competence and training needs urgency of the respondents, there is no significant association on their demographic profile. Furthermore, there is no significant relationship between the training needs urgency and the level of competence of the respondents. Finally, District 9 was found to be consistently “not competent” in all areas of competency while District 12 was found to be “not competent” only in the areas of Skills and Attitude. Although the rest of the districts were found to be fairly and moderately competent, training is still needed in all districts.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Health, training needs analysis, Barangay Health Workers, descriptivecorrelation and comparative, Davao City, Philippines</p><div> </div>
Benchmark data set for wheat growth models: field experiments and AgMIP multi-model simulations
Authors: Asseng Senthold , Ewert Frank , Martre Pierre , Rosenzweig Cynthia , Jones Jim , Hatfield Jerry , Ruane Alex , Boote Ken , Thorburn Peter , Rötter Reimund , Cammarano Davide , Basso Bruno , Aggarwal Pramod , Angulo Carlos , Bertuzzi Patrick , Biernath Christian , Challinor Andy , Doltra Jordi , Gayler Sebastian , Goldberg R , Grant Robert , Heng Lee , Hooker Josh , Hunt Tony , Ingwersen Joachim , Izaurralde Cesar , Kersebaum Christian , Müller Christoph , Naresh Kumar Soora , Nendel Claas , O’Leary Garry , Olesen Jorgen , Osborne Tom , Palosuo Taru , Priesack Eckart , Ripoche Dominique , Semenov Mikhail , Shcherbak Iurii , Steduto Pasquale , Stöckle Claudio , Stratonovitch Pierre , Streck Thilo , Supit Iwan , Tao Fulu , Travasso Maria , Waha Katharina , Wallach Daniel , White Jeffrey , Williams Jimmy , Wolf Joost 
Published: February 2016

The data set includes a current representative management treatment from detailed, quality-tested sentinel field experiments with wheat from four contrasting environments including Australia, The Netherlands, India and Argentina. Measurements include local daily climate data (solar radiation, maximum and minimum temperature, precipitation, surface wind, dew point temperature, relative humidity, and vapor pressure), soil characteristics, frequent growth, nitrogen in crop and soil, crop and soil water and yield components. Simulations include results from 27 wheat models and a sensitivity analysis with 26 models and 30 years (1981-2010) for each location, for elevated atmospheric CO2 and temperature changes, a heat stress sensitivity analysis at anthesis, and a sensitivity analysis with soil and crop management variations and a Global Climate Model end-century scenario. Data access via DOI 10.17026/DANS-ZB6-6FVQ.
Significance of CIN85 Analysis in Nutritional Study
Authors: Shimokawa Noriaki 
Published: February 2016

Nutritional and metabolic processes involve numerous pathways. It is highly significant to clarify the presenceÃ‚Â and function of signaling molecules involved in each pathway. A Cbl-interacting protein of 85 kDa (CIN85) belongsÃ‚Â to a family of ubiquitously expressed adaptor/scaffold proteins. CIN85 is a multiadaptor protein implicated inÃ‚Â the regulation of receptor endocytosis, cell division, and the cellular cytoskeleton. Mice deficient in brain-specificÃ‚Â CIN85 expression shows aberrant dopamine signaling; insufficient complex formation of endophilins with D2 dopamineÃ‚Â receptors (D2DRs) in the striatum, an important center for the coordination of animal behavior and ultimatelyÃ‚Â decreased D2DR endocytosis in striatal neurons in response to dopamine stimulation. As a result, CIN85-deficientÃ‚Â mice exhibit the hyperactive phenotype. Here, we show other phenotypes of CIN85 deficient-mice; low levels ofÃ‚Â bone mineral density and blood glucose. From a perspective of nutritional research, the analysis of CIN85 and itsÃ‚Â deficiency in mice may lead to new developments in nutritional study.
Association between Nutritional Status Determined By Mini Nutritional Assessment and Serum Marker Levels in Older Adults at Eldercare Facilities
Authors: Hilerio Lopez Angel G 
Published: February 2016

Malnutrition in the older adult is an ongoing situation in Mexico and is most apparent in individuals that reside in hospitals, nursing homes, and retirement homes. For that reason, it is necessary to evaluate the nutritional status of these adults by means of the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and levels of three serum indicators that are commonly ordered when making malnutrition diagnosis. An analytical cross-sectional study was carried out on 100 older adults residing in eldercare facilities. Nutritional status was evaluated by means of the MNA and three serum indicators (albumin, ferritin, and hemoglobin). Descriptive statistics were used to analyze sociodemographic characteristics, and a StudentÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s t test, based on gender and reference values, was used to compare mean values of the three serum indicators. Ã‚Â A Chi-square test was used to compare proportions in individuals, based on gender, who had normal nutritional status or were malnourished, and who were at-risk of malnutrition. Ã‚Â A One-way ANOVA with ScheffÃƒÂ© post hoc test was used to identify the association between serum indicators and nutritional status of older adults. Of the 100 older adults studied, 53% were men and 47% were women. The mean age was 85Ã‚Â±0.7 years. According to the MNA, 20% had normal nutritional status, 55% were at-risk of malnutrition, and 25% were malnourished. The mean indicator values were: albumin 4.7Ã‚Â±0.04 g/dL, ferritin 74.2Ã‚Â±8.7 ng/mL, and hemoglobin 13.0Ã‚Â±0.1 g/dL. No significant association was found between serum indicators and each MNA classification; however, when the same indicators were compared between the sexes, hemoglobin showed a significant difference (P=0.037). Women had lower values but those values did not extend beyond the established physiological range for this population. There was a 55% prevalence of risk of malnutrition in the nutritional status of older adults living in Mexican eldercare facilities in a Mexican province and it was even more frequent in women.Ã‚Â
The bell-shaped curve of international trade openness: a panel data test for OECD countries
Authors: Gatica Arreola Leonardo , Ramírez Grajeda Mauricio 
Published: February 2016

<p>By partially following Head and Mayer’s (2003) suggestions, in this paper we test Puga’s (1999) fundamental bell-shaped relationship between trade openness and agglomeration in the industrial sector. The main result is that concentration of both employment and production may arise if a pair of countries is involved in a process of trade liberalization. </p>
An Urban-Spatial Analysis of the Women in the Informal Sectors of Greater Guwahati City of Assam, India
Authors: Bhuyan Zona 
Published: February 2016

This article reflects the use of urban space by women in urban informal sectors in the city of Guwahati located in North East India. The population influx from across the borders in the aftermath of the partition has huge implications both on polity and on economy of the northeastern states in general and Assam in particular.Â Importantly, the urban informal sectors have a sizeable share in terms of its significant contributions towards Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as well as generation of employment opportunities largely. Using a feminist perspective, the research is an attempt to investigate the engagement of women in the informal sector in greater Guwahati. Research findings reveal that the occupations of the women workers are location-specific, that is, the manufacturing sectors (textiles, food preparation, printing and skilled service) are mainly home/shop based production (fixed locations) whereas the service sectors (leisure, caring, elementary construction, elementary sales and cleaning occupation) operate at variable locations (construction sites, street pavements, marketplaces and other various locations). Further analysis shows that the informal sector is highly demand dependent and such demands are in the central business areas of the city, therefore informal sector services (skilled services and elementary services) are found to be located in and around the central areas of Guwahati city. Women operators in the informal sector are attracted to the central business district because of the many advantages that it enjoys relative to other parts of a city. The paper concludes by calling on policy makers and physical planning agencies to evolve more pragmatic strategies for urban development matters in order that urban informal sector activities can be integrated into urban development plans. Finally, further research is called for on how urban planners could redesign the urban space with appropriate consideration of the informal sector operators.
CONSTRAINING THE WARM DARK MATTER PARTICLE MASS THROUGH ULTRA-DEEP UV LUMINOSITY FUNCTIONS AT z = 2
Authors: Menci N. , Sanchez N. G. , Castellano M. , Grazian A. 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT
We compute the mass function of galactic dark matter halos for different values of the warm dark matter (WDM) particle mass m

X
and compare it with the number density of ultra-faint galaxies derived from the deepest UV luminosity function available so far at redshift z ≈ 2. The magnitude limit M
UV = −13 reached by such observations allows us to probe the WDM mass functions down to scales close to or smaller than the half-mass mode mass scale ∼109
M
⊙. This allowed for an efficient discrimination among predictions for different m

X
which turn out to be in practice independent of the star formation efficiency η adopted to associate the observed UV luminosities of galaxies to the corresponding dark matter halo masses. Adopting a conservative approach to take into account the existing theoretical uncertainties in the galaxy halo mass function, we obtain a robust limit m

X
≥ 1.8 keV for the mass of thermal relic WDM particles when comparing with the measured abundance of the faintest galaxies, while m

X
≥ 1.5 keV is obtained when we compare with the Schechter fit to the observed luminosity function. The corresponding lower limit for sterile neutrinos depends on the modeling of the production mechanism; for instance m
sterile ≳ 4 keV holds for the Shi–Fuller mechanism. We discuss the impact of observational uncertainties on the above bound on m

X
. In the cold dark matter (CDM) limit

we recover the generic CDM result that very inefficient star formation efficiency is required to match the observed galaxy abundances. As a baseline for comparison with forthcoming observational results from the Hubble Space Telescope Frontier Field project, we provide predictions for the number density of faint galaxies with M
UV = −13 for different values of the WDM particle mass and of the star formation efficiency η, which are valid up to z ≈ 4.
KamLAND SENSITIVITY TO NEUTRINOS FROM PRE-SUPERNOVA STARS
Authors: Asakura K. , Gando A. , Gando Y. , Hachiya T. , Hayashida S. , Ikeda H. , Inoue K. , Ishidoshiro K. , Ishikawa T. , Ishio S. , Koga M. , Matsuda S. , Mitsui T. , Motoki D. , Nakamura K. , Obara S. , Oura T. , Shimizu I. , Shirahata Y. , Shirai J. , Suzuki A. , Tachibana H. , Tamae K. , Ueshima K. , Watanabe H. , Xu B. D. , Kozlov A. , Takemoto Y. , Yoshida S. , Fushimi K. , Piepke A. , Banks T. I. , Berger B. E. , Fujikawa B. K. , O’Donnell T. , Learned J. G. , Maricic J. , Matsuno S. , Sakai M. , Winslow L. A. , Efremenko Y. , Karwowski H. J. , Markoff D. M. , Tornow W. , Detwiler J. A. , Enomoto S. , Decowski M. P. ,   The KamLAND Collaboration
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT
In the late stages of nuclear burning for massive stars (M > 8 M
⊙), the production of neutrino–antineutrino pairs through various processes becomes the dominant stellar cooling mechanism. As the star evolves, the energy of these neutrinos increases and in the days preceding the supernova a significant fraction of emitted electron anti-neutrinos exceeds the energy threshold for inverse beta decay on free hydrogen. This is the golden channel for liquid scintillator detectors because the coincidence signature allows for significant reductions in background signals. We find that the kiloton-scale liquid scintillator detector KamLAND can detect these pre-supernova neutrinos from a star with a mass of 25 M
⊙ at a distance less than 690 pc with 3σ significance before the supernova. This limit is dependent on the neutrino mass ordering and background levels. KamLAND takes data continuously and can provide a supernova alert to the community.
WATCHDOG: A COMPREHENSIVE ALL-SKY DATABASE OF GALACTIC BLACK HOLE X-RAY BINARIES
Authors: Tetarenko B. E. , Sivakoff G. R. , Heinke C. O. , Gladstone J. C. 
Published: February 2016

ABSTRACT
With the advent of more sensitive all-sky instruments, the transient universe is being probed in greater depth than ever before. Taking advantage of available resources, we have established a comprehensive database of black hole (and black hole candidate) X-ray binary (BHXB) activity between 1996 and 2015 as revealed by all-sky instruments, scanning surveys, and select narrow-field X-ray instruments on board the INTErnational Gamma-Ray Astrophysics Laboratory, Monitor of All-Sky X-ray Image, Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer, and Swift telescopes; the Whole-sky Alberta Time-resolved Comprehensive black-Hole Database Of the Galaxy or WATCHDOG. Over the past two decades, we have detected 132 transient outbursts, tracked and classified behavior occurring in 47 transient and 10 persistently accreting BHs, and performed a statistical study on a number of outburst properties across the Galactic population. We find that outbursts undergone by BHXBs that do not reach the thermally dominant accretion state make up a substantial fraction (∼40%) of the Galactic transient BHXB outburst sample over the past ∼20 years. Our findings suggest that this “hard-only” behavior, observed in transient and persistently accreting BHXBs, is neither a rare nor recent phenomenon and may be indicative of an underlying physical process, relatively common among binary BHs, involving the mass-transfer rate onto the BH remaining at a low level rather than increasing as the outburst evolves. We discuss how the larger number of these “hard-only” outbursts and detected outbursts in general have significant implications for both the luminosity function and mass-transfer history of the Galactic BHXB population.