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The influence of professional commitment to the acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior with workplace spirituality as a moderating variable: An Empirical Study of Accounting Firms in Ind
Authors: Kusumastuti Ratih 
Published: August 2015

ABSTRACT This research aims to find outthe acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior. It also aims toanalyze the influence of auditor’s professional commitment to the acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior. Moreover, this research analyzes the influence of auditor’s professional commitment to the acceptance of dysfunctional audit behavior moderated by the workplace spirituality.This study was conducted using a survey/questionnaires distributed on auditors who worksfor accounting firms in Indonesia. The analysis unit is junior auditors, senior/supervisor, manager and partner. Structural equation model using WarpPLS program was used to analyze the data.The results of this study indicate that professional commitment; affective professional commitment, continuous professional commitment, and normative professional commitment have positive and significant influence on dysfunctional audit behavior acceptance. Workplace spirituality is significantly proven to moderate the relationship betweenprofessional commitmentswith dysfunctional audit behavior acceptance and to also moderate the relationship between affective professional commitments with dysfunctional audit behavior acceptance.This study is the first to employ the professional commitment and acts as a determinant of workplace spirituality is an external factor and significant factors for accountants in improving organizational commitment serves as a moderating. Keywords: Dysfunctional audit behavior acceptance, professional commitment, workplace spirituality, descriptive research design, Indonesia
Going Beyond the Four Walls through Asynchronous Discussion Forum: Basis to Instructional Enhancement
Authors: De Leon Josephine Luz S. , Soriano Dynah D. , Canlas Ranie B. , Fajardo Reymond Q. , Martinez Janice M. 
Published: August 2015

The study aimed to investigate the learning experiences of the students as they get involved in an Online Discussion Forum (ODF) using the asynchronous format and focuses on the interrelation of factors such as students’ academic self-efficacy, motivation, reflective thinking, attitude towards social networking, and facilitating discourse. Furthermore, the study sought to recommend a model design that may lead to instrument enrichment through virtual learning network. To evaluate the learning experiences of students from ODF, a descriptive correlational design was used. It was conducted using a social networking discussion forum that was assessed as the available and commonly used site. Students were given a week to answer open-ended questions/topics that were posted in the ODF and the mechanics was explained in a live classroom. A total of 183 functional responses were collected for the study. Respondents were not aware that they are under a study to encourage them to work at their pace and interest. After the ODF, the instructor administered the survey questionnaire, and interviews were also made as part of course evaluation. The result revealed that only three variables specifically academic self-efficacy, reflective thinking, and motivation in participating in ODF, tends to predict perceived learning experiences. The proposed model was created to support several discussion forums by several moderator accounts. The model may support interconnection among moderators, contributors and registered users. Expanding the network model will serve as a basis for university-wide virtual learning network. Keywords - Educational Technology, online discussion forum, descriptive-correlational design, Philippines
Utilizing Simulation to Build a Retail Store Inventory Optimization Model
Authors: MONTAÑO VICENTE SALVADOR E. , CARTER II MICHAEL E. 
Published: August 2015

The researchers build an inventory model for retail stores by validating their economicorder quantity through data driven simulation. This paper created an inventoryoptimization model for a personal care retailing business, to avoid stock out and minimize their holding cost and ordering cost. Simulating a thousand different scenarios, the research come up with an optimal inventory model for the two most sellable products in the store. The t-test reveals that product A has a significantly higher demand than product B. The simulation model validates the optimal order quantity of 59 units, with a reorder point of 25 units for product A. However, the simulation model recommends an optimal order quantity of 37 units and a reorder point of 10 units for product B. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov Goodness of Fit Test reveals the normal distribution of the 30 days inventory for Product A but not for Product B. Confirming that stocks out will unlikely happen for product A but will probably occur for product B. The model confirms EOQ findings of product with relatively high demand but low price but a departure for products with low demand but the high price.Keywords: Operations management, retail inventory system, t-test, Monte Carlo Simulation,Kolmogorov-Smirnov Goodness of Fit Test, Davao City, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Professional and ICT Efficacy Plan of Instructors Based on Their Training Needs at the University of Cebu Campuses, Philippines
Authors: ETCUBAN JONATHAN OLORES 
Published: August 2015

The integration of science and technology into educational practices has created a new avenue in learning new paradigms in teaching students. The availability of vast information in the Internet and the technological advancement help teachers in the delivery of lessons making it enjoyable. Thus, there is a need for teachers to be competent and knowledgeable of such technology, which is being integrated into the school curriculum in many colleges and universities across the country as a result of effective staff development. The study aimed to propose a professional and ICT efficacy plan of instructors based on their training needs at the campuses of the University of Cebu (UC), Cebu City, Philippines. Descriptive type of research through survey was utilized. A researcher-made instrument in determining the training needs of instructors was developed, validated and administered. Spearman rank correlation, percentages, weighted means, and standard deviations were used in the analysis and interpretation of data. Results showed that instructors need trainings in the areas of Algorithms and Data Structures, Communications and Networking, Database Systems, and Web-based Programming. The devised training program for instructors does not meet their needs. It should include specific training programs designed for them across the campuses of the university based on their major fields of interests. However, further research on its effectiveness of the training program should be conducted to confirm the preliminary findings.Keywords: Social Science, technology management, professional and efficacy plan, staff development, descriptive design, Cebu City, Philippines
Apprehension in Language Learning Anxiety as Significant Correlate of Oral Performance in English of College Freshmen
Authors: ORBETA ELDEN D. , SAN JOSE ARIEL E. 
Published: August 2015

The study was conducted to understand the language learning anxieties and how these affect students’ speaking performance. It also attempted to give clarifications on the conflicting researches on the relationship between language anxiety and oral performance. Data was collected among 150 college freshmen enrolled in a semestral six-unit English course at the University of Mindanao, Panabo Campus. Using the Foreign Language Classroom Anxiety Scales (FLCAS) by Howritz, Howritz, and Cope (1986) and standardized telephone conversation activity test to determine the language anxiety and oral performance of respondents respectively, the researchers found that language anxiety specifically apprehension had an effect on oral performance in pronunciation, grammar, comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary while tension impinged grammar. However, results generally revealed no significant relationship between language learning anxiety and oral performance. It is noteworthy to point out that tension, nervousness, and worry do not affect respondents’ oral performance. The researchers attributed this result to the respondents’ awareness of their weaknesses in the spoken English, to the length of time they were exposed in learning the English language and to the type of learning environment the respondents had.Keywords: Language learning anxiety, Oral Performance, College Freshmen students, University of Mindanao Panabo Campus
Conflict Management Styles of Secondary School Administrators in Cagayan Province, Philippines
Authors: AZURIN WILMA P. 
Published: August 2015

Conflict is a reality in everyone’s life and it must be considered as a natural process that occurs daily. The study perceives that the conflict management styles of secondary school administrators are greatly dependent on the source of conflicts and identities of people in the educational environment. The process of exploring these perspectives will be a review of research and literature related to conflict managementin all facets of life especially in the school setting. The main objective of the study is to determine the conflict management styles of school administrators in the public secondary institutions in the province of Cagayan. The descriptive research design was used in the study. Research from a number of fields emphasized that several factors conspire to create environment where conflict is more likely to occur. However, this study views that if school administrator manifests a positive work value he or she is likely to perform better in the job as least occurrence of problems that could pave the way for collaborative efforts towards the attainment of organizationalgoals. Moreover, the data reveal that solution-oriented style of conflict management is perceived to be employed by more dynamic and democratic school administrators. In this context, future research should consider an investigation on the comparison of conflict management styles between private and public secondaryinstitutions to prove the existence of differences on styles in resolving conflicts when grouped according to school type.Keywords: Education, conflict, conflict management styles, solution-oriented style, descriptivedesign, Philippines
Class-Centered Teaching Practice and Language Learning Outcome
Authors: MERLAS SV PHILIP S. , JAMES GENELIN RUTH PAMPLONA 
Published: August 2015

Class-Centered Teaching (CCT) is a teaching framework claimed to be an effective means of language teaching by promoting cohesive behavior in the class. In this research, CCT focused on nine (9) teaching principles and assessed the language knowledge and language skills of the students. This study was conducted with the use of a descriptive research method. The result shows that the level of class-centered teaching practice of college teachers in English is generally high. Moreover, the level of the language learning outcome of the college students is also generally high. With the data gathered from student respondents assessing selected language teachers, it was found out that the established language learning outcome of the students did not necessarily depend on the class-centered teaching practices observed by the instructor even if behavior towards language learning may have been improved. It is concluded in this study that the teachers should continue to utilize effective and interactive instructional strategies to promote quality language learning which may include CCT thatClass-Centered Teaching Practiceand Language Learning OutcomeSV PHILIP S. MERLASORCID No: 0000-0002-3980-3711Svphilipmerlas1978@gmail.comUniversity of MindanaoDavao City, PhilippinesGENELIN RUTH PAMPLONA-JAMESORCID No: 0000-0001-6036-623XMarch71978@gmail.comUniversity of MindanaoDavao City, Philippines can be beneficial in boosting up a positive behavior among students towards enhancing their command in the English language. Furthering the findings of this study may be made with the use of more comprehensive research methodologies like experimental study so as to see how such class-centered teaching framework affect directly specific language learning outcomes.Keywords: Language Education, Teaching Practice, Descriptive Research, Philippines
Graduate’s Employability: A Tracer Study for Bachelor of Science in Tourism (BST, 2006-2010)
Authors: FELICEN SEVILLIA SUAREZ , MEJIA RHEA CORINA B. 
Published: August 2015

Tourism graduates have grown rapidly while continuously facing stiff competition. In this light, the study was conducted to determine the employability of Tourism graduates for the years 2006-2010. Specifically, it described the data and employment status of the graduates, assessed the work related values to employment and determined the school related factors affecting graduates employability. The study used descriptive research with total sample respondents of 136. Based on the study, 85.29% of the Tourism graduates are gainfully employed but most of them are locally employed in the rank and file position. The respondents believed that their degree is relevant to their job and that communication and human relations skills are necessary for their employment. The work related values affecting the employment are professional integrity, obedience and hard work. Almost all school related factors are very relevant to the employability of graduates. The study recommends that the college should have a periodic review of the curriculum and continue its passion of providing quality education. It should continually update the course syllabi to upgrade the quality of education and training for students. Future researches should be done including other variables that may be deemed significant to improve tracing of graduates.Keywords: Tourism Education, tourism graduates employability, descriptive design, Philippines
Matching the Criminology Program with the Needs of the External Stakeholders
Authors: REVISA WILLIAM A. 
Published: August 2015

The needs of external stakeholders have a keen interest in what it does in organization and may influence decision-making that is committed by the membersin the group to satisfy the needs of its co-external stakeholders in a certain establishment. This study was conducted to determine the responsiveness of the Criminology program with the needs of the external stakeholders in terms of the qualification standards set by the following agencies like the Philippine National Police (PNP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), and the NationalBureau of Investigation (NBI). A questionnaire was formulated to determinethe level of proficiency of the respondents in terms of their skills in the six identified areas of the program. The respondents of this study were the 240 criminologygraduating students who have undergone on-the-job training and pre-review classes. The item statements in the survey were intended to determine the perception of the students on the implementation of the Criminology Program and how it matches with the qualifications and standards set by different agencies.Results showed the responsiveness of the Criminology Program in terms of the qualification standards set by the identified stakeholders indicated that the level of proficiency of the respondents learning skills in the identified areas were high. Based on the findings, the researcher concludes that the Criminology programmatches with the needs of the external stakeholders.Keywords: Criminology, external stakeholders, quantitative research, Davao City, Mindanao,Philippines, Asia
Effectiveness of Cooperative Learning Approach to Teaching Plane Trigonometry
Authors: CABRERA FREDDIE R. 
Published: August 2015

Cooperative learning is an approach that develops unity and cooperation andimproves the classroom activities in organized academic and social experiences.The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of cooperativelearning as an approach to teaching mathematics. This quasi-experimentalstudy involved the BSCS I-A and 1B students, the first section assigned to theexperimental group (cooperative learning) and the second section assigned tothe control group (lecture-discussion). The study started with the administrationof pre-achievement and pre-attitude tests and ended with the administration ofpost-achievement and post-attitude tests. The instruments used to gather datawere the achievement test and standardized attitude inventory test. The scoreswere compared and the mean difference was determined using t-test. Findingsreveal that cooperative learning improved students’ achievement in mathematics.Those exposed to cooperative learning performed better than those exposed to lecture-discussion. Moreover, cooperative learning positively influenced students’ attitude towards mathematics. Therefore, cooperative learning should be usedso as to develop a more enjoyable learning environment for both students andteacher.Keywords: Mathematics, plane trigonometry, cooperative learning, quasi-experimentaldesign, Philippines
Acceptability Assessment of Community Extension Project of a Public University
Authors: ARONG CECILIA D. 
Published: August 2015

Southern Leyte State University encourages its departments to implementextension programs. This study evaluated the A&S department’s integratedcommunity extension programs. This study assessed the projects as to:responsiveness to community’s needs, development of sustainability and selfreliance,people’sopportunityto become productive,and effectivenessoftechnologyin bringing socio-economic changes; evaluate projects’acceptability;and,people’swillingness/readinessto givecounterpart.This descriptivesurvey usingrandom sampling was conducted at Mahayahay,Sogod,SouthernLeyteusingresearcher-madechecklist in interviewing300 respondentsand the mostsignificantchangetechnique.Majorityconsideredtheprojectsasvery-muchresponsive;muchdevelopedsustainabilityandself-reliance;gavepeoplevery high opportunity to become productive; and very much effective in bringingsocio-economic changes. Rated very much acceptable were: concreting/finishing/painting of daycare center; constructing/concreting/tiling of toilet and cooking/dishwashing area; digging of drainage canal, landscaping, installing electric lightand water system. Also, very much acceptable were: feeding; room structuringand giving of visual aids and TV set; literacy for children and capability buildingfor adults; cooking/catering and beauty culture; conducting the candidates’forums; and giving of educational supplies. Environmental renewal was frowned.Majority highly accepted and well-liked the projects. Community officials werewilling to give counterpart, and were thankful if they would receive more projects.Keywords-Social science, acceptability, community extension program, environmentalrenewal, responsiveness, sustainability, descriptive design, Philippines
Toward the credibility of Northeast United States summer precipitation projections in CMIP5 and NARCCAP simulations
Authors: Thibeault Jeanne M. , Seth A. 
Published: August 2015

AbstractPrecipitation projections for the northeast United States and nearby Canada (Northeast) are examined for 15 Fifth Phase of the Coupled Model Intercomparison Project (CMIP5) models. A process‐based evaluation of atmospheric circulation features associated with wet Northeast summers is performed to examine whether credibility can be differentiated within the multimodel ensemble. Based on these evaluations, and an analysis of the interannual statistical properties of area‐averaged precipitation, model subsets were formed. Multimodel precipitation projections from each subset were compared to the multimodel projection from all of the models. Higher‐resolution North American Regional Climate Change Assessment Program (NARCCAP) regional climate models (RCMs) were subjected to a similar evaluation, grouping into subsets, and examination of future projections. CMIP5 models adequately simulate most large‐scale circulation features associated with wet Northeast summers, though all have errors in simulating observed sea level pressure and moisture divergence anomalies in the western tropical Atlantic/Gulf of Mexico. Relevant large‐scale processes simulated by the RCMs resemble those of their driving global climate models (GCMs), which are not always realistic. Future RCM studies could benefit from a process analysis of potential driving GCMs prior to dynamical downscaling. No CMIP5 or NARCCAP models were identified as clearly more credible, but six GCMs and four RCMs performed consistently better. Among the “Better” models, there is no consistency in the direction of future summer precipitation change. CMIP5 projections suggest that the Northeast precipitation response depends on the dynamics of the North Atlantic anticyclone and associated circulation and moisture convergence patterns, which vary among “Better” models. Even when model credibility cannot be clearly differentiated, examination of simulated processes provides important insights into their evolution under greenhouse warming.
Estimating the vertical profiles of cloud water content in warm rain clouds
Authors: Li Rui , Guo Jingchao , Fu Yunfei , Min Qilong , Wang Yu , Gao Xiaoming , Dong Xue 
Published: August 2015

AbstractThe cloud water content (CWC) in rainy clouds is a crucial parameter to determine the onset and the growth rate of precipitation and to quantify the associated latent heating rate. No direct retrieval of CWC in rainy cloud from satellite observations is reported due to the difficulties of separating cloud particles from precipitation‐sized particles. However, based on multiple cloud simulations from the Weather and Research Forecasting (WRF) model, we have found that the CWC profile in warm rains can be well determined by three macrophysical cloud properties of cloud water path (CWP), cloud top height (CTH), and cloud bottom height (CBH). The CBH can be estimated using CWP, CTH, and near‐surface rain rate. We proposed an algorithm with a look‐up table for estimating the CWC profile using CWP, CTH, and near‐surface rain rate as inputs. The performance of this algorithm was tested with WRF model simulations and a real drizzle case observed by the CloudSat satellite. Testing verified that the algorithm can retrieve the vertical distribution of CWC correctly with few errors at different spatiotemporal scales. In addition, the algorithm is not confined to particular microphysics schemes and is valid for multiple cloud systems in different areas over the world. This algorithm is expected to improve current knowledge of cloud water content in rainy clouds.