bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of the nutritional quality of veal supplemented with organic selenium and its effect on selenium status of people
Authors: Vavriší­nová Klára , Mrázová Jana , Bučko Ondřej , Lenártová Petra , Moravčí­ková Jana 
Published: May 2016

In the first stage of our research we found out a higher content of selenium in the meat of calves of experimental group (with added the organic form of selenium to the feed mixture) compared to control group (fed without organic form of selenium). In the second stage of our research we focused on monitoring the impact of selenium enriched veal meat and on selenium concentration in blood serum and the selected biochemical parameters of lipid spectrum of the experimental group of volunteers. Ten people who were participating in the research were at the age range between 29 - 56 years. All the volunteers consumed veal meat enriched with organic selenium for 4 weeks. Before starting the experiment we took venous blood of the volunteers and this blood was considered as a control sample of selenium in blood serum of the experimental group. Selenium concentration in blood serum of the examined group was determined by an average of 58.31 ±5.36 mg.L.-1 and none of them reached the optimal level of selenium. Consequently, we carried out the additional blood sampling after 2 and 4 weeks of the consumption of veal meat. There was registered a slight increasing of selenium status, whereas after the finishing the consumption, we determined the average selenium concentration in blood serum of the experimental group 60.73 ±4.05 mg.L-1. The evaluation of lipid profile of the experimental group showed (after input blood sampling) higher values of total cholesterol level and lower levels of HDL cholesterol. This fact shows the higher risk of starting the cardiovascular diseases. Reported research results didn't show statistically significant changes of blood lipid spectrum of the experimental group. We concluded that the consumption of supplemented veal meat can positively affect the level of selenium in our body and thereby increase it can increase the protective effect against the influence of free radicals.
Domesticating Otherness: The Snake Charmer in American Popular Culture
Authors: Racy A. J. 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
Metaphoric allusions to otherness are widely encountered and oftentimes taken for granted. Exploring the use of the snake-charming theme in American popular media, I discuss why and how such a supposedly foreign theme is borrowed, metaphorically adapted, and locally applied. The central premise is that such a process is integrally linked to the borrower’s own history and cultural outlooks. Besides reflecting my own first-hand experience, the narratives engage relevant discourses on representation, exoticism, imagination, metaphor, and power. Generally, the research illustrates how tropes of otherness acquire their forms and meanings as they become localized, or domesticated.
The Art of Representing the Other: Industry Personnel in the World Music Industry
Authors: Whitmore Aleysia K. 
Published: May 2016

Abstract
In this article I examine how contemporary world music industry personnel think about developing sounds, images, and stories for European and North American audiences. As they work to represent "the other" in ways that appeal to audiences, are respectful of artists, and are fulfilling to themselves, industry personnel negotiate different ideas concerning what world music is and what makes it valuable, authentic, and real. I analyze how industry personnel manage these varied perspectives on world music as they negotiate the dynamics of representational and interpretive distortion across the schizophonic gap.
Revista Digital do LAV – Laboratório de Artes Visuais
Authors: Oliveira Marilda Oliveira de 
Published: May 2016

Prezados e prezadas leitores e leitoras, É com alegria que apresentamos a sexta edição da Revista Digital do LAV, no seu quarto ano, cumprindo com regularidade as duas publicações anuais, previstas para os meses de março e setembro.
Sobre el arte y sus “estados físicos”: consideraciones acerca del libro “El arte en estado gaseoso. Ensayo sobre el triunfo de la estética” de Yves Michaud
Authors: Freitag Vanessa 
Published: May 2016

“Este mundo es exageradamente bello”. Así es como Yves Michaud3 empieza su libro haciendo mención a la gran estetización de la vida que vivimos actualmente, tema de estelibro. Bellos pueden ser desde los empaques de los productos, pasando por los cuerpos reconstruidos o maquillados, hasta los cadáveres cuidadosamente envueltos en las ambulancias. Entre bromear y hablar en serio, Michaud reitera que los hombres del siglo XX hemos vivido bajo el triunfo de la estética y consecuentemente, de su idolatría.
Stem Cell Surface Marker Expression Defines Late Stages of Reprogramming to Pluripotency in Human Fibroblasts
Authors: Pomeroy Jordan E. , Hough Shelley R. , Davidson Kathryn C. , Quaas Alex M. , Rees Jordan A. , Pera Martin F. 
Published: May 2016

Abstract

Our current understanding of the induction of pluripotency by defined factors indicates that this process occurs in discrete stages characterized by specific alterations in the cellular transcriptome and epigenome. However, the final phase of the reprogramming process is incompletely understood. We sought to generate tools to characterize the transition to a fully reprogramed state. We used combinations of stem cell surface markers to isolate colonies emerging after transfection of human fibroblasts with reprogramming factors and then analyzed their expression of genes associated with pluripotency and early germ lineage specification. We found that expression of a subset of these genes, including the cell-cell adhesion molecule CDH3, characterized a late stage in the reprogramming process. Combined live-cell staining with the antibody GCTM-2 and anti-CDH3 during reprogramming identified colonies of cells that showed gene expression patterns very similar to those of embryonic stem cell or established induced pluripotent stem cell lines, and gave rise to stable induced pluripotent stem cell lines at high frequency. Our findings will facilitate studies of the final stages of reprogramming of human cells to pluripotency and will provide a simple means for prospective identification of fully reprogrammed cells.

Significance
Reprogramming of differentiated cells back to an embryonic pluripotent state has wide ranging applications in understanding and treating human disease. However, how cells traverse the barriers on the journey to pluripotency still is not fully understood. This report describes tools to study the late stages of cellular reprogramming. The findings enable a more precise approach to dissecting the final phases of conversion to pluripotency, a process that is particularly poorly defined. The results of this study also provide a simple new method for the selection of fully reprogrammed cells, which could enhance the efficiency of derivation of cell lines for research and therapy.
Organization Development Interventions, How Effective are They?: A Case on an International Franchised Company in Cebu
Authors: Sia Leahlizbeth Angbetic 
Published: May 2016

Organization development interventions are very important and common in franchised companies. This is an experimental study to assess the effectiveness of organization development (OD) interventions on an international franchised company in Cebu. The aim is to determine the attainment of the goals and objectives of the five franchise outlets of a particular chain of pizza restaurants in Cebu in terms of food, service and environment, through the theoretical framework of this study based on Schein’s (2010) strategic planning model. The pre and post-intervention instrument used is a researcher made survey instrument that was constructed based on the Operations Manual of the pizza franchise. Fifteen supervisors and staff of the pizza franchise were asked to rate themselves, on how well they did in thirteen categories. The results served as the bases for conducting a strategic planning workshop. Pre and post intervention means were compared using paired t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The data from pre-intervention assessment and post intervention evaluation were treated via statistics using the means. The paired t-test was used for comparison of pre and post intervention data for improvements significant at 0.05 levels. Noticeable improvements were shown. It is suggested that further intervention activities be conducted to solidify the strengths of the intervention efforts. Keywords - Organization development interventions, strategic planning, paired t-test, international franchise, Cebu, Philippines
Economic Potential of Raising Philippine Native Pigs on Trichanthera (Trichanthera Gigantea) Diets
Authors: Callo-Etis Virgie N. 
Published: May 2016

The Philippine Native Pig maintains its niche in the demand for a Filipino delicacy called "Lechon" because of taste and crunchiness. However, commercializing native pigs is constrained by the high cost of feeds. So, these studies were conducted to determine the economic potential of raising native pigs on Trichanthera diets. Results showed that native pigs can be grown with better feed efficiency and lower the feed cost per kilogram weight gain using Trichanthera to replace up to 30% of the commercial rations (Study1). With formulated rations in gabi diets, Trichanthera can be used up to 45% of the diets for economical weight gains (Study 2). Feeding Trichanthera in gabi-corn diets (Study 3) did not significantly affect weight gains up to 45% level in the diets. The feed efficiency was improved and reduced the feed cost per kilogram weight gain up to 30% Trichanthera in the diets. The potential profit based on weight gains less feed cost is consistently increasing (15%, 30%, and 49%) with the increasing level of Trichanthera in the diets. Therefore, raising native pigs on Trichanthera diets is potentially viable both bio-physically and economically. Keywords - Animal Nutrition, Philippine native pigs, Trichanthera gigantea, forage, local feedstuffs, non-conventional feedstuffs, economic viability, feeding trial, experimental design, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines
Motivations for Green Business in Attaining Corporate Sustainability
Authors: SY MARIA VICTORIA U. 
Published: May 2016

Corporate orientation on “ecological sustainability” and the operative processof “green business” have become the universal mantra for many organizationsover the past decade. Companies not only seek to comply with environmentalregulations, but most importantly, adopt green business initiatives to enhance sustainable development and attain environmental stewardship. The environment is one of the three pillars behind the business contribution to sustainabledevelopment hence; protecting the environment has prodded more companiesto adopt green business to become more environmentally responsible. Thisstudy investigate the influences of organizational motivations which promptedcompanies to embrace “green business” leading to the attainment of sustainablebusiness practices. It employed the quantitative method of research, specificallythe descriptive survey to collect data from the five companies. Secondary datawere gathered from the interview results and official publications provided bythe participating organizations. Three companies are located in the Philippineswhile the other two are based in Thailand. The results of the study disclosed thatthe business organizations were largely influenced to pursue green business dueto legal and economic factors. This study applied the motivational perspective inexamining how certain factors influenced five entities to adopt the green businessconcept.Keywords: Green business, motivations, corporate sustainability, sustainabledevelopment, natural environment, qualitative research, Philippines, Thailand
Radio and Television: Media Preference for Information Utilization among Select Retiring Members of Social Security System
Authors: Monteroso Mercylene P. 
Published: May 2016

Social Security System (SSS), Philippines is mandated by law to providemeaningful protection to members and their families against contingenciesresulting in loss of income or financial burden, and to contribute to the socioeconomicdevelopmentof the country,througha viable social insuranceprogram(Section2, RA 8282). Inthis way,SSS needs to establish and optimizeitsexisting strategic communication plan. Hence,this study was conductedtodeterminethemostpreferredmediumofcommunicationforretiringSSSmemberswhen transacting business and accessing to information regardingSSSupdatesand programs.The study used descriptivedesign. Surveyquestionnairewasutilizedin gathering the data. Among the communication media thatSSSused in disseminating information, radio and television arethe mostpreferredcommunicationmediaamongtheretiringSSSmembers.Thesamewerethecommunicationmediathroughwhichtheretiringmembersaccessedinformation.Puttingthe findings together,the study concludes that accessibilityandaffordabilityof media on the partof the media consumers matter in theirchoiceof utilizing information. Itis recommendedthat SSS Cagayan de Oro Branch should primarily use radio and television for most of its efforts indisseminating information, while still using the other media of communication. Keywords - Social Science, media accessibility, media preference, utilization, SocialSecurity System, retiring SSS members, descriptive design, Philippines
Adolescent Self-Learning Exercise (ASLE) and Self-Perception of Crisis Intervention Center Residents
Authors: BAUTISTA MA. VERONICA A. 
Published: May 2016

In an attempt to introduce a program that would enhance the level of self- perception of CIC residents using ASLE as a tool, this study on Adolescent Self-Learning Exercise (ASLE) and Self-Perception of Crisis Intervention Center (CIC) Residents was conducted. The instruments used were the Emotional Self- Awareness Scale, Rosenberg’s Self-Esteem Scale and Self-Rating Scale (of Self- Acceptance). The research design utilized single subject design, specifically the AB-AB design. Pre- and post-tests were obtained to determine the differences in self-perceptions as a result of the ASLE program. The participants of the study were 11 residents of CIC in Amas, Kidapawan City, North Cotabato, who were victims of rape and other forms of sexual abuse. ASLE was used to determine their level of self-perception on self-awareness, self-esteem and self- acceptance. The findings of the study show varying results. Of the three areas of focus, participants showed a significant difference in their level of perception on self-esteem compared with self-awareness and self-acceptance. The study seems to point out that that the activities used in the conduct of ASLE that tackles on improving self-esteem were effective and appropriate as they enhanced the participants’ level of self-esteem, while participants’ level of self-awareness and self-acceptance remained in the average level.Keywords: Psychology, adolescent, sexual abuse, self-acceptance, self-esteem, self- awareness, quasi-experimental, Philippines
Procurement Process at the Department of Education Philippines, Division of Cagayan de Oro City: Looking beyond the Legal Framework
Authors: Ratunil Annabella L. 
Published: May 2016

Public procurement is a core element for the operation government agencies for their purposes (World Trade, 2010). In the Philippines, a Public Procurement Reform Act was enacted to ensure that the following: (a) transparency, (b) competitiveness, (c) streamlined procurement process, and (e) civil monitoring are incorporated in the procurement process. In theory, the Public Procurement Reform Law was in line with international best practices. However, the problem in the implementation caused serious weaknesses in the procurement. Reports revealed that widespread of corruptions still continue to exist. This paper examined the procurement processes of the Division of Cagayan de Oro City, Department of Education, and Region 10 in the implementation of the government procurement reform law. Through descriptive survey design and purposive sampling, the study targeted 34 respondents. The quantitative data collected were analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics using SPSS and presented through percentages and frequencies. The findings revealed that (76%) of the respondents agreed that the procurement reform law was not new them. However, (58.82%) of the respondents agreed that the procurement reform law caused a delay in the procurement process. All respondents agreed with the recommendation that training on the procurement reform law will solve the problem. Keywords - Public Administration, procurement, implementation, delays, descriptive design, Philippines
Level of Awareness of Alcohol and Drug Abuse and their Grade on the Subject of Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse (padams) in the Maritime Sector
Authors: Padayhag Benita R. , Taroc Roel D. , Paculba Hermilita L. , Daug Samuel M. , Sumalpong Gilbert P. , Sugabo Margarito S. 
Published: May 2016

This study was determined about their course, age, sex, marital status, average family monthly income, membership in fraternity or sorority, family background, and living arrangements while studying at Siquijor State College. More respondents are males, single, in the age bracket of above 20 years old and living below poverty line. The majority is not members of sorority/fraternity; living with their families where they travel to school every day, and they have complete parents. They are very much aware of the effects of drugs on their jobs and of the shipping companies’ drug policy. Moreover, they are also much aware of the general, safety, and legal implications of alcohol and drug abuse in the maritime sector. Their profiles do not affect the awareness level on PADAMS and with their grades in the subject. Between grades and the awareness level on PADAMS, the positive correlation is weak. Every move that should be undertaken by the administration of Siquijor State College-Maritime Education Program should be geared towards the development of the students particularly in the continuous education, information and campaign against drug abuse. Keywords - Health Education of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in the Maritime Sector, Performance, Maritime Education, Descriptive design, Siquijor, Philippines
A Constructivist Small-Group Learning Intervention in Thermodynamics: Effects on Students’ Conceptual Change and Attitudes
Authors: Obrero Mariquit M. , Obrero Mario P. 
Published: May 2016

A Thermodynamics class of eleven second year college students was exposed to a constructivist learning intervention, which addressed their prior knowledge and engaged them in interactive instructional tasks in cooperative groups of two or three. The study found out the extent of conceptual change attained by the students. It also tested whether the extent of conceptual change was significantly influenced by the students’ attitudes towards constructivism, small-group learning, and physics. Conceptual change, indicated by the replacement of an alternative conception by the correct conception, was measured using a misconception test. The students’ attitudes were determined using a set of questionnaires. Results show that most of the initial alternative conceptions held by the students were changed to scientifically accepted conceptions after the intervention. Their posttest scores were found to be statistically higher than their pretest scores. The concept maps they prepared after the intervention showed the relationships among various Thermodynamic concepts correctly. The students had positive attitudes towards constructivism, small-group learning, and physics. They appreciated the intervention and the meaningful learning experience they had. The students’ attitudes significantly influenced their extent of conceptual change. The constructivist approach has been found to be effective in promoting conceptual change and, thus, it is recommended for use in physics classes. Keywords-Physics Education, Students’ Alternative Conceptions in Thermodynamics, Conceptual Change, Student Attitudes, Constructivism, Small-Group Learning, Descriptive Method, Case Study, Vigan City, Philippines
Effectiveness of Child Abuse Preventive Measures of the Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College
Authors: Fernandez Hermenegilda C. 
Published: May 2016

Prevention and protection of children from abuse, maltreatment or violence, depends on data obtained through scientific research. Thus, this descriptive study design was conducted to determine the extent of awareness of child abuse prevention measures and child protection laws. RA 7610 guarantees special child protection against child abuse, RA 7877 known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995 guarantees workers protection in the workplace and training or educational environment. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) as an international legal instrument against child abuse. These child protection laws are assessed by the randomly sampled college students/faculty and personnel of the College. Findings reveal that students are highly aware of matters about child abuse and the preventive measures the school has. Nevertheless, such high level of awareness among students does not directly influence the effectiveness of the school’s effort in educating the students about child abuse because the information about child abuse is sourced not from the school but by external sources particularly the electronic platform. Such finding implies that the school has to take full advantage of the Internet in communicating its programs and measures relevant to child protection from abuses.
Geometric Transformations of the Loom Woven Cloth of Abra
Authors: Bose, Jr. Pablo B. , Talledo Maria Rebecca B. , Bose Maria Digna T. 
Published: May 2016

The loom woven cloth reveals the distinct and rich culture of Abra. It displays intricate designs, arts, and patterns which reveal the ingenuity of the Abrenio. This study aimed to determine the different geometric concepts, shapes, designs, arts and patterns present in the loom woven product. It also attempted to identify meanings and cultural implications exhibited in the colors and embroidery stitches present in the loom woven cloth of Abra. The study made use of ethno-math research design. Interview of the loom weavers and actual examination of the loom woven cloth were done in this study. Key informants helped the researchers validate their prior knowledge about the geometric transformations present in the loom woven cloth of Abra. It was found out that there are geometric concepts and transformations produced from the color combinations of the warp and weft threads. Furthermore, there are ethnic meanings of the different embroidery stitch designs present in the loom woven cloth of Abra. The result of the study will be utilized as instructional material in math and allied subjects; and likewise a way of promoting the loom weaving industry of Abra.