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Una evaluación del realismo científico de Peirce a 100 años de su muerte
Authors: Soto Cristian 
Published: February 2016

<p>En este artículo se plantean las siguientes preguntas: primero, ¿es Peirce un realista científico? Segundo, ¿han sido relevantes las ideas de Peirce para la defensa contemporánea del realismo científico? Y tercero, ¿está el realismo científico peirceano comprometido con una metafísica de la ciencia? La respuesta a tales preguntas es positiva. En el argumento se apela tanto a consideraciones de los manuscritos de Peirce como al debate contemporáneo sobre realismo científico. Luego de algunas observaciones introductorias en la primera sección, se expone brevemente en la segunda sección el realismo científico en la versión de Psillos. En la siguiente sección se argumenta que la noción de abducción peirceana ha resultado crucial en la defensa contemporánea del realismo científico. En la cuarta se exponen algunos lineamientos de la metafísica de la ciencia del realismo científico peirceano, a saber, <span>de creencia natural y ley de la naturaleza. En la quinta sección son resumidas las razones principales expuestas en este artículo para sostener que Peirce es un realista científico cuyas ideas han resultado de vital importancia en el debate actual.</span></p>
Hacia una semiótica del arte Implicaciones del pensamiento peirceano en el estudio del arte contemporáneo
Authors: Agudelo Rendón Pedro 
Published: February 2016

<p>La semiótica del arte es un campo de estudio que implica, más allá de los análisis formales, la revisión de aspectos y operaciones semióticas que solo son comprensibles desde un modelo tríadico. En este sentido, este texto examina las implicaciones del pensamiento de Charles Sanders Peirce en la semiótica del arte contemporáneo. Para eso, revisa sus principales aportes, presenta algunos de los estudios nucleares sobre la interpretación del arte desde la semiótica, y examina las nociones centrales de la teoría de Peirce que constituyen aportes originales para una semiótica del arte contemporáneo. </p>
Cyclic Permutation: Getting familiar with underlying Theories for appreciation of Content and Instruction
Authors: Delos Reyes Alice A , Plarizan Ma. Lourdes P. , Limjuco Renan P. 
Published: February 2016

<p>Cyclic permutation is hardly discussed in classrooms for general mathematics courses but researchers believe its application must be introduced even to non-math majors for content appreciation. This study intended to assess how familiar students are with the concept of cyclic permutation on the basis of the constructivist learning theory and the ADDIE model. In particular, learners’ attitude and cognitive levels were focused on through questionnaire and test scores. This investigation is a case study involving purposively chosen 48 students in Third Year Electronics Engineering of the University of the Immaculate Conception. The present study revealed that attitude and cognitive levels significantly increased in terms of gain scores.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Math Education, cyclic permutation, constructivist, attitude, cognitive, Philippines</p><div> </div>
On Mathematical Induction: Revisiting its technique for classroom Instruction
Authors: Onsing Ressa Mae B. , Aoanan Grace O. , Limjuco Renan P. 
Published: February 2016

<p>This study intended to rediscover the concepts of mathematical induction and to develop a learning module that can make the students be more appreciative of mathematical induction. Specifically, this investigation aimed to measure the levels of knowledge and attitude of students towards mathematical induction. Guided by the ADDIE (Analysis-Design-Development-Implementation Evaluation) instructional systems design framework, the researchers employed the descriptive method and purposively chose 8 mathematics students whose attitude and cognitive levels were to be assessed using valid and reliable research instruments (α’s of 0.85 and 0.86). Findings revealed that the revisitation of the concept significantly increased the cognitive level but such intervention did not improve the attitude level of the students.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Math education, mathematical induction, revisitation, attitude, cognitive, mathematics students, Philippines</p><div> </div>
Digital Student Handbook of the University of the Immaculate Conception for Android
Authors: Barrios Exander T. , Iyo Kristine Joy , Pangolibay Lyndelle Iianne , Tanutan Irvin 
Published: February 2016

<p>The primary purpose of the study was to develop a tool that will take advantage of the fact that many students of the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) bring their cellular phones or tablets everyday, and that they prefer the student handbook be installed on their gadgets rather than be made available as a hard copy. Thus, a digital student handbook software was created for Android devices. This was developed following a Rapid Action Development (RAD) method which is a proven and tested software development process model. The analysis phase of the chosen process model involved the identification of ways in which the contents of the student handbook are presented in a more readable way, which included convenient content-searching mechanisms compared to a portable document format (PDF) file. Designs were made to follow the results of the analysis. After developing the tool, a Black Box Testing was done, and an assessment was made for 404 respondents, and 97.71% of the respondents agreed that the tool helped provide guidance for the students’ formation and encouraged them to read, understand, and appreciate the contents of the handbook, as well as adapt to the culture of the university. </p><p> </p><p><strong> Keywords: </strong>Information Technology, digital student handbook, Rapid Action Development, Android, Davao City, Philippines</p><div> </div>
The sensitivity and specificity of rapid diagnostic test for malaria parasite in comparison to slide microscopy as gold standard
Authors: De Real John Mark 
Published: February 2016

<p>The main objective of this study was to test the sensitivity and specificity of rapid diagnostic test for malaria parasite in comparison to slide microscopy as gold standard. Data were acquired from blood mass survey of malaria infection conducted in the community of Paquibato district, Davao City. There were 377 total participants examined through Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) and slide microscopy. Of the 377 participants tested, 16 (4.24%) of them were positive to Plasmodium falciparum and 68 (18.04%) were positive to Plasmodium vivax using slide microscopy. Of the 16 participants’ positive for P. faciparum, PfRDT (HRP-2) correctly identified 13 expressing 81.25% (low) sensitivity of the tool. Of the 68 participants’ positive for P. vivax, PvRDT (pLDH) correctly identified 65 expressing 95.59% (high) sensitivity. Both of the RDTs (HRP-2 and pLDH), however, attained 100% specificity. PfRDT (HRP-2) has a positive predictive value of 100% and a negative predictive value of 99.2%, likewise PvRDT (pLDH) has a positive predictive value of 100% and a negative predictive value of 99.04%, all in all, suggesting a high degree of reliability of SD BIOLINE Malaria Antigen P.f/P.v. the data showed no significant difference on the performance level of RDT, albeit less sensitive, compared to slide microscopy.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Health, malaria, sensitivity, specificity, HRP-2, pLDH, descriptive Davao City, Philippines.</p><div> </div>
Organizational justice, Psychological contract and Organizational commitment of bank employees in Region XI
Authors: Pateño Doris N. 
Published: February 2016

The purpose of the study is to investigate the influence of Organizational Justice and Psychological Contract on Organizational Commitment among employees of Rural Banks in Davao Provinces. The research used Descriptive- Co-relational survey method and is based on the universal sampling of 12 Rural Banks with samples of 190 respondents. The data analyses were done through the use of descriptive Statistics, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and Multiple Regression. The major findings of the study are concluded as follows: The organizational justice, psychological contract and organizational commitment of bank employees are moderately positive. Organizational justice and psychological contract significantly influence organizational commitment.<div> </div><strong>Keywords:</strong> Business Administration, organizational justice, psychological contract, rural banks, descriptive-correlational, Davao Provinces, Philippines
Physical and chemical parameters of selected river waters in Davao City
Authors: Laud Noel V. , Rosel Hanah Jane R. , Bungabong Jonal T. , Resada Terence Jay M. , Alonsagay Kenler S. , Taer Carl Christopher B. , Tinampay Fransric M. 
Published: February 2016

The rapid increase in population, urbanization, and industrialization reduces the quality of Philippine waters, especially in densely populated areas and regions of industrial and agricultural activities. In Davao City, there is a need to regularly monitor the quality of river waters to assure their normal conditions. This study assessed the water conditions of Talomo River and Davao River. Specifically, it aimed to measure the changes in pH level, dissolved oxygen, water temperature, coliforms and transparency. A descriptive comparative method was used to evaluate the waters of the two rivers, specifically in terms of contaminants and other pollutants. In gathering data, the researchers implemented the standard chemical and physical protocols on pH level, dissolved oxygen, Coliforms, Temperature, Transparency and Visual, daily water discharge and sediment discharge measurements. Findings revealed that the waters from the two rivers have high alkalinity; with dissolved oxygen greater than 7.5 mg/L; high fecal coliform count in CFU at 16,000 colonies per 100 mL; high degree of turbidity; experience drastic change of temperature; and indicate an increase of water discharge after the rain. It also showed disparity in sediment discharge with Davao River reporting a greater value compared to Talomo River. These parameters indicate that the two rivers have deteriorated in terms of quality waters when compared to the previous assessments as reported by Environmental Management Bureau (EMB).<div> </div><strong>Keywords:</strong>Physical and chemical parameters, Davao river, Talomo river, descriptivecomparative, Davao City, Philippines.
A Customized Open Journal System for the University of the Immaculate Conception
Authors: Emberda Eric John G. 
Published: February 2016

With the continuous improvement of its research capabilities, the University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) is taking a step higher in the advancement of its tools for research, specifically the implementation of the Open Journal System (OJS). This system allows UIC to have its research journals be published online, indexed, and able to comply with international standards. Although OJS is a free and open source tool that is readily implementable, it still needs for customization to match the university’s LW3 system to ensure the consistency of user records and avoid redundancy of data between the two systems. This action research was undertaken to custom-fit OJS for UIC for proper implementation. It followed the Rational Unified Process (RUP) in the customization process which is a proven process model created by IBM. Its stages involved Inception, Elaboration, Construction, and Transition. In the elaboration stage, an analysis of the structure of OJS was made where classes in the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture of OJS were identified to have the need for modifications. This was developed in the construction stage. A series of testing was done in the transition stage. Despite the difficulties encountered in matching LW3 and OJS, it was still successfully integrated in the system.<div> </div><div><strong>Keywords: </strong>Customized Open Journal System, constructive research approach, research journal, University of the Immaculate Conception, Philippines</div><div> </div>
Knowledge and Attitude on HIV and AIDS: Standpoint of College Students of the University of the Immaculate Conception
Authors: Galindo Maribeth Q. 
Published: February 2016

<p>HIV/AIDS has been a global concern. According to UNAIDS, the Philippines is one of the seven countries in the world and the only country in Southeast Asia which reported an increasing trend in the number of people infected with HIV. Thus, this investigation determined the knowledge and attitude of college students of the University of the Immaculate Conception on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). This is a correlation study which examined whether their knowledge on HIV/AIDS has something to do with their attitude towards it, basing on the premise that the more informed a person is on matters related to HIV/AIDS, the more appropriate his or her attitude towards it is formed. A survey using an adapted questionnaire was conducted to 380 randomly selected college students of the University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines. Findings of the study revealed a high level of knowledge on HIV/ AIDS and a moderately positive attitude towards all the aspects involved in dealing with these health issues. Subjecting the data to Pearson r analysis, it was found that there is a significant moderate relationship between the knowledge and attitude on HIV/AIDS from the standpoint of the college students.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Health education, knowledge, attitude, HIV/AIDS, correlation study, University of the Immaculate Conception, Davao City, Philippines</p><div> </div>
Demographic Invasion, Assamese Identity and Geopolitics
Authors: Borkakoti Jitendralal 
Published: February 2016

This article critically examines several dimensions of the Bangladeshi migration to Assam, beginning with the historical background and the factors that led to the Assam Movement. It is argued that the seeds of the apparent failure of deporting illegal Bangladeshis were already implanted in Assam Accord. An analysis of the numbers of the Bangladeshi migrants in Assam and the problems of ascertaining such numbers has been carried out. The impact of large-scale migration on Assamese culture and politics is discussed in view of the balkanisation of the ethnic groups in Assam. Attention has been drawn to the dangers of geopolitics in terms of the proposed North East economic zone. Lastly, a relatively conciliatory and accommodating approach to solve the Bangladeshi issue has been suggested in light of the fact that historical events have overtaken some significantÂ Â provisions of the 28-year old Assam Accord.
Spatial Pattern and Variation in Literacy among the Scheduled Castes Population in the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam
Authors: Barooah Momita Goswami 
Published: February 2016

Scheduled Caste (SC) population constitutes a sizeable portion of the total population of Assam accounting for 6.32 per cent according to the 2011 Census. They comprise a socially backward class in the Indian society's downtrodden illiterate people of the Indian social fabric. Literacy and educational attainment are considered the hallmark of a modern society. The traits of the modern society, such as, industrialisation, modernisation and urbanisation are closely associated with the level of literacy and education. In the middle part of the 20th century, the literacy rate among them was very low. However, in the later part of the 20th century and in the current millennium due to the developmental measures implemented by both the Central as well as State Governments of India and due to the influence of mass media, there has been a change in the pattern of literacy.
The literacy rate of the SC population in the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam was 66.34 per cent in 2011 against 61.15 per cent for general population, which is slightly lower than the SC population in the Valley. The study of the pattern of literacy among various social groups of SCs in the study area provides an insight into the socio-economic situations. An attempt has been made in this paper to analyse the spatial pattern of literacy and its variations among the scheduled caste population in the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam.
Relocation and Livelihood Concerns of Sariska Tiger Project, Rajasthan: A Pride or Plight?
Authors: Meena Muraree Lal 
Published: February 2016

It is well known that Sariska Tiger Reserve is a home to the Indiaâ€™s national animal - the Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris tigris). The crux of this research is to examine the role of local peoples in the conservation of Sariska Tiger project, which was declared a wildlife reserve way back in 1955 and then further raised to a status of a Tiger Reserve in 1978, and a National Park in 1982. According to the Government officials, the people around the reserve are not only responsible for degrading the reserve, it has also emerged as a safe haven for the poachers involved in illegal hunting of the tigers. One of the reasons identified to be the cause of tiger extinction is the human habitation in the core and in the peripheral areas surrounding the tiger reserves. Despite efforts being made to protect, the Sariska Tiger Reserve, located in Alwar (Rajasthan) is seriously facing the problem of tiger extinction. It is estimated that there are around 12 thousand people residing inside the tiger reserve, with 11 villages in the Core Zone-1 area and about 170 villages situated along the peripheries of the reserve. Among the prime measures undertaken are diversions of traffic, relocation of the villages located inside the forest. The Tiger Task Force (2005) has recommended relocation of three key villages surrounding the central area of the Sariska Tiger Reserve.
However, this relocation of villages is quite contrary to the life style of the people residing within these villages. Their social and cultural attributes, needs and aspirations have not been given due consideration and the villagers are strongly resenting this move by the government. These displaced villagers have been living in perfect harmony with their environment from time immemorial and it is hard to understand how these villagers can be held responsible for degrading their natural environment, which is their lifeline. The government has failed to take into consideration the role of the neighbouring urban centres that are more responsible for the degradation of the habitat as compared to these simple villagers. In the light of these arguments, this research is an attempt to study and highlight the issues and problems related to the displacement of villages in the core area of the reserve and suggest suitable measures.
Acquired-Hypernatraemia in the Intensive Care Units
Authors: Premaratne S. , Jagoda H. , Ikram M.M. , Abayadeera A. 
Published: February 2016

Objectives:
Determine the incidence and predisposing factors of acquired-hypernatraemia in the intensive care units (ICU) and its impact on the outcome.

Design:
Observational cross-sectional study with prospective analysis.
Setting: Surgical, medical and trauma intensive care units of National Hospital of Sri Lanka.

Study Population:
174 consecutive patients were included in this study.

Definition:
Hypernatraemia was defined as serum sodium concentration > 145 mmol/l. Results: 74 patients (42.5%) developed hypernatraemia after admission to the intensive care units. Incidence in medical, surgical and trauma ICUs were 47%, 48% and 31% respectively. Significantly lower incidence was reported in patients with trauma compared to the patients from the other two ICUs. High APACHE II (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation) score, low GCS (Glasgow Coma Scale), organ dysfunction, transfusion of blood and blood products were associated with an increased incidence of hypernatraemia. Hypernatraemic patients had received significantly greater volume of intravenous fluids exceeding their daily fluid requirement. Compared to normonatraemic patients, hypernatraemic patients demonstrated a longer length of stay (LOS) in the ICU (mean 4.8 days versus 11 days, p< 0.001) and a higher ICU-mortality rate (15% versus 43%, p<0.001).

Conclusions:
Severity of the illness, inappropriate intravenous fluid therapy and blood transfusions contribute to the incidence of hypernatraemia in intensive care units. It is associated with increased risk of ICU-mortality and longer length of stay in the ICU.
Association of Multiple Biomarkers of Iron Metabolism and Type 2 Diabetes: The EPIC-InterAct Study
Authors: Podmore Clara , Meidtner Karina , Schulze Matthias B. , Scott Robert A. , Ramond Anna , Butterworth Adam S. , Di Angelantonio Emanuele , Danesh John , Arriola Larraitz , Barricarte Aurelio , Boeing Heiner , Clavel-Chapelon Françoise , Cross Amanda J. , Dahm Christina C. , Fagherazzi Guy , Franks Paul W. , Gavrila Diana , Grioni Sara , Gunter Marc J. , Gusto Gaelle , Jakszyn Paula , Katzke Verena , Key Timothy J. , Kühn Tilman , Mattiello Amalia , Nilsson Peter M. , Olsen Anja , Overvad Kim , Palli Domenico , Quirós J. Ramón , Rolandsson Olov , Sacerdote Carlotta , Sánchez-Cantalejo Emilio , Slimani Nadia , Sluijs Ivonne , Spijkerman Annemieke M.W. , Tjonneland Anne , Tumino Rosario , van der A Daphne L. , van der Schouw Yvonne T. , Feskens Edith J.M. , Forouhi Nita G. , Sharp Stephen J. , Riboli Elio , Langenberg Claudia , Wareham Nicholas J. 
Published: February 2016

OBJECTIVE
Observational studies show an association between ferritin and type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggesting a role of high iron stores in T2D development. However, ferritin is influenced by factors other than iron stores, which is less the case for other biomarkers of iron metabolism. We investigated associations of ferritin, transferrin saturation (TSAT), serum iron, and transferrin with T2D incidence to clarify the role of iron in the pathogenesis of T2D.

RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS
The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition–InterAct study includes 12,403 incident T2D cases and a representative subcohort of 16,154 individuals from a European cohort with 3.99 million person-years of follow-up. We studied the prospective association of ferritin, TSAT, serum iron, and transferrin with incident T2D in 11,052 cases and a random subcohort of 15,182 individuals and assessed whether these associations differed by subgroups of the population.

RESULTS
Higher levels of ferritin and transferrin were associated with a higher risk of T2D (hazard ratio [HR] [95% CI] in men and women, respectively: 1.07 [1.01–1.12] and 1.12 [1.05–1.19] per 100 μg/L higher ferritin level; 1.11 [1.00–1.24] and 1.22 [1.12–1.33] per 0.5 g/L higher transferrin level) after adjustment for age, center, BMI, physical activity, smoking status, education, hs-CRP, alanine aminotransferase, and γ-glutamyl transferase. Elevated TSAT (≥45% vs. &lt;45%) was associated with a lower risk of T2D in women (0.68 [0.54–0.86]) but was not statistically significantly associated in men (0.90 [0.75–1.08]). Serum iron was not associated with T2D. The association of ferritin with T2D was stronger among leaner individuals (Pinteraction &lt; 0.01).

CONCLUSIONS
The pattern of association of TSAT and transferrin with T2D suggests that the underlying relationship between iron stores and T2D is more complex than the simple link suggested by the association of ferritin with T2D.