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Grammar Proficiency Level of First-Year College Students of Pangasinan State University
Get PDFLearning how to speak English language gives us confidence in expressing ourselves and gives us competitive advantage. The study analyzed the grammar proficiency level among 100 first year college students of Pangasinan State University. Descriptive method was used in the study. Survey questionnaire supported and verified the information gathered.
Findings revealed that majority of the respondents are male, aged 16 who use Tagalog as a medium of communication at home, whose residence is within Pangasinan. The respondents are competent in S-V agreement, parallelism and gerund. Profiles of the respondents have significant relationship with regard to their grammar competency.
As a result, the respondents already developed the fundamental knowledge and understanding in the topic and needed minimal assistance for mastery. With regard to the relationship, the following were concluded: As to Subject and Verb Agreement, male and young respondents have more knowledge on the items; As to Parallelism, male respondents have more knowledge; As to Gerund, older respondents have more knowledge. Thus, an enrichment material prepared by the researchers is recommended to help students master grammar
Informal Linguistic Environments: Implications to Oral English Skills
Get PDFInformal linguistic environments have a pivotal role in second language learners’ oral English skills. This descriptive-correlational study determined the association of informal linguistic environments and oral English skills of seventy-five (75) speech class students of a College in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Data were gathered using pilot-tested questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results revealed that informal linguistic environments such as interacting in English language through technology-mediated communication, reading of fictional and non-fictional materials in English, watching of television programs and movies in English, and listening to the radio programs/songs in English were significantly contributed to students’ oral English skills in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, and comprehension. This study, therefore, recommended the need for student-participants to be exposed extensively to the informal contexts of learning the English language, specifically, on the macro skill of speaking
Data - Driven Community and Extension Services for Project Decisions with Analytics
Get PDFA study was conducted entitled Data - Driven Community and Extension Services for Project Decisions with Analytics were conducted to help the selected institution in establishing its goals and making strategic decisions. The main objective of the study is to develop a system for the Cavite State University (CvSU) – Carmona campus, Philippines that would able to monitor and analyze community-related data for decision making. Specifically, it aims to develop a module for the analyzation of the possible target barangay, based on the number of households with income below in the poverty threshold, unemployment rate (by sex and barangay) and children (ages 6 to16 years old) who are not attending school (by sex and barangay); create a module for the community needs assessment that can be accessed online by the employees of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Carmona, Cavite; recommend extension services through the use of decision tree algorithm; monitor the community extension projects; evaluate the extension project and instructor at the end of the training; provide reports which include gender distribution, trainee’s performance, expenditures of different community extension service projects, tracer report of the trainees and project’s sustainability; and evaluate the system in terms of the level of acceptability in accordance with ISO 25010 – Product Quality. Rapid Application Development model was used for the software development of the system, PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor as its programming language, C4.5 decision tree algorithm, and descriptive analytics for the visualization of the data. The system was evaluated by 63 respondent which composed of faculty members of CvSU-Carmona and employees of the LGU of Carmona, Cavite using the adapted evaluation form from the International Organization for Standardization 25010. The system obtained a computed weighted mean of 4.37 for the system testing and 4.71 for the acceptance testing with an adjectival rating of outstanding for both testings. It entails that the developed system was accepted and was able to use for project decisions
In Situ Biofiltration Performance of Hydro-nets as Tested in Moss in San Vicente River in San Jacinto, Pangasinan: An Environmental Assessment and Remediation
Get PDFAccording to Water Environment Partnership in Asia (WEPA), 32 percent of the Philippines’ land mass — approximately 96,000 square kilometers — is used for agriculture. In San Vicente, San Jacinto, Pangasinan the water pollution is one of the barangays main problems because of the industrialization that reduces the quality of the water. This study correlates the performance of Ectohydric moss and Moss walls in barangay San Vicente River. Specifically, the water particulates filtered by the Ectohydric Moss and Moss Walls, the significant difference between the level of water biofiltration performance as filtered in the Ectohydric Moss and Moss Walls after 2 hours per day within 3 days, the significant interaction between the Ectohydric Moss and Moss Walls to the level of water biofiltration performance, and the significant interaction between the Ectohydric Moss and Moss Walls water biofiltration performance in terms of environmental thermal gradient. The moss walls were collected in San Jacinto, Pangasinan and the ectohydric moss was collected in Busol Watershed in Aurora Hill, Baguio City. The mosses were authenticated at University of Pangasinan, Dagupan City. The steps involved in this study was the creation of the improvised (12) biofilter hydro-nets. Then 10 grams of moss walls were contained in each out of 6 biofilter hydro-nets and same process to the 10 grams of ectohydric moss were contained in each out of 6 biofilter hydro-nets. The biofilters were exposed in the San Vicente River for 2 hours each day within 3 days and the proportion of the mosses are 2 moss walls biofilter hydro-nets is to 2 ectohydric moss biofilter hydro-nets per day within 3 days. Findings shows that first, the water particulates registered in Ectohydric moss and Moss walls are Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Chromium (Cr), Cadmium (Cd), and Nickel (Ni). Second, the total average absorbance rate of heavy metals of ectohydric moss is 0.0492 and the total average absorbance rate of heavy metals of moss walls is 0.0524. Third, no significant difference was observed between the water biofiltration performance of ectohydric moss and moss walls. Lastly, no significant interaction was observed between the two plant species to the absorbed heavy metals. Further, based on the conclusions the research recommends that the mayor and barangay officials of San Vicente, San Jacinto, Pangasinan should plant and culture ectohydric moss and moss walls near to the river, and the future researchers should make a research that will deal to the parameter about environmental thermal gradient of the two plant species
Assessment of the Creative Writing Elective at the Philippine Science High School - Main Campus
Get PDFThe study is an assessment of the effectiveness of instruction in the Creative Writing elective at the Philippine Science High School - Main Campus primarily based on the quarterly periodic examination (which are based on novels) results of the CW students. Since numerous studies show that writing and reading are inherently related, and the CW students were given extra exposure to literature and the opportunity to examine and explore their own reading and writing processes, it could be assumed that students with a CW elective would perform relatively better in the quarterly periodic examinations than their non-CW peers (Batch 2019). The study compared the quarterly examination averages of the CW class of 15 students with the eight non-CW sections of about 26-29 students each, where the CW class ranked 5, 2, and 1 in the first three quarters of AY 2018-2019. A Likert scale survey was then administered to the CW students to identify the strengths and areas of improvement in the instruction, such as whether the CW elective helped them prepare for their periodic examinations. A Small Group Analysis was afterwards conducted to clarify and process the recurring responses in the questionnaire and to identify concerns that were not addressed in the survey. Finally, an interview with the instructor was conducted to address the CW students’ concerns and responses in the survey and SGA. A number of recommendations based on the analysis of the results were provided in the conclusion, including articulating the curriculum’s Content Standards, Performance Standards, and Target Learning Competencies; providing the students with activity rubrics; emphasizing the PSHSS Mission-Vision in the course; and incorporating the results of the survey and SGA into the instructional process, among others.
 
Demographic and Psychological Factors as Correlates of Suicidal Ideation among Filipino High School Students
Get PDFSuicidal ideation is a highly reliable precursor of suicide attempt and complete suicide which constitutes fleeting and extensive thoughts, exhaustive planning, and role playing of killing oneself. In the Philippines, local literature and studies on suicidal ideation among youth are sparse and received scant attention in terms of research and prevention despite the burgeoning number of suicide cases in the country. This study aimed to examine the demographic and psychological factors as correlates of suicidal ideation among selected Filipino high school students from private institution. Demographic factors are gender, age, and grade level while psychological factors include depression, anxiety, and stress as measured by the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale – 42. Moderate Scale for Suicidal Ideation was administered to determine the students’ level of suicidal ideation. The results revealed normal to moderate levels of depression and stress but moderate to extremely severe levels of anxiety among the grades 7 to 12 students. Majority have low to moderate levels of suicidal ideation. Surprisingly, a large percentage of high school students have severe level of suicidal ideation. Somers’ delta revealed no significant relationship between age and suicidal ideation at (r = 0.6, p < .223) and (r = 0.11, p <.053) in terms of grade level. Theta correlation also showed no significant relationship between gender and suicidal ideation at (r = .04, p <.429) respectively. There was a significant relationship between the psychological factors and suicidal ideation. Depression contributed to suicidal ideation in a moderate level at (r = 0.51, p <.001), anxiety contributed to suicidal ideation in low level at (r = 0.36, p <.001), while stress contributed to suicidal ideation in low level at (r = 0.36, p <.001). The results called for concerted efforts from parents, schools, and mental health professionals in promoting mental health among youth
A Feasibility Study on the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Rooftop System for the Pangasinan State University
No full textPangasinan State University particularly the Urdaneta City Campus, Sta. Maria Campus, Binmaley Campus, and Infanta Campus uses more than590,000-kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually. The PSU is searching for ways to lessen the cost and effect on the environment-related with their activities. One feasible alternative is solar energy use to produce electricity on the four (4) campuses. Solar power, however, is a complex issue for an enormous project in particular. Taking the time to assess alternatives before starting a project of this scale, it is possible to save money and effort in the future. This research is intended to verify the probability and connected benefits from solar PV rooftop system installation equals to the generation capacity on its campuses. Solar PV data were determined to compute the complete estimated quantity of electricity each solar power system would generate yearly. Cost information was used to evaluate each system’s cost from the Solar Philippines and the cost of electricity per kWh from each and every solar energy system and from different distribution utility for each campus. Another, University space and energy usage data particularly from the Office of the University Engineer were used to verify the size and capacity of the required solar power systems and the accessibility of campus space. Additionally, talks and consultations with the Campus Executive Directors, Coordinator for Physical Facilities, and the Campus Accountant were used to assess both financial and non-financial advantages from the university\u27s use of solar. A solar photovoltaic rooftop system, the cheapest choice has been proven, with a nine and a half (9.5) years payback period and a cost of 10 PHP (Philippine Peso) per kWh. With the available at the moment,3,360 square meters of rooftop space that can be used, up to 336,000 kWh or 57% of the four (4) campuses,2018electricity usage could be produced with solar energy. Non-financial advantages include decreased environmental impact, possibilities for teaching and learning, a symbol of sustainability engagement, energy security, and brand advertising. The University cannot produce 100% of its energy from solar power installations on campuses. Furthermore, compared to current electricity rates, solar electricity is somewhat expensive. Nevertheless, having a power purchase agreement with the Solar Philippines Inc., (SPI), and the University can install solar PV rooftop system at no cost at all and will also have an outright saving of 38% on a monthly electrical bill, and given the non-financial benefits, solar PV rooftop system installation on the said four (4) campuses should be considered by the University
Differentiated Instruction in Araling Panlipunan for Junior High School
No full textThis study aimed to determine the effectiveness of differentiated instruction in Araling Panlipunan for Junior High School. The grouped involved in the study were the experimental group where differentiated instruction was applied and control group where traditional method was used. Both groups were given pre-test before the experiment and post-test after the experiment. The instrument utilized in the study is a 50 item teacher made test.
Involved in the study were the 33 Grade 8 students of Cabanaetan National High School, Mabini, Pangasinan. There were 17 student participants in experimental group and 16 student participant in control group.
The study revealed that with differentiated instruction, the students’ participants in experimental group performed better than the student participant in control group and with differentiated instruction, the students performed better in Araling Panlipunan. Differentiated instruction has a better effect over non differentiated instruction.
The significant recommendations include the following: The Araling Panlipunan teachers may use differentiated instruction as method of teaching to improve performance of students.;All teachers in Araling Panlipunan should undergo trainings that support and extol the virtues of Differentiated Instruction to enhance their teaching performance in classroom learning and School administrators should start the institutionalization of Differentiated Instruction in subjects like Araling Panlipunan to maximize the capability of the learners and teachers
User Resistance in Information System Implementation: A Review of Related Literature
Get PDFThe identified salient reason for most of Information System (IS) implementation to fail is user resistance. User resistance has long been acknowledged as a critical issue during the implementation of an Information System (IS). Many research papers have discussed the reasons for user resistance; however, few papers review the implementers’ responses. This paper reviews the reasons why users resist in the implementation of an Information System. In addition, this paper will also discuss different responses of the information system implementers when there is user resistance
Energy-Efficient Networking Solutions for Wireless Sensor Networks: A Systematic Literature Review
Get PDFThe Internet of Things (IoT) has become a disruptive force for businesses. Smart grids and homes are just few examples of real world infrastructures made possible by IoT. These infrastructures are composed of networked sensors that collectively create a Wireless Sensor Network. In Wireless Sensor Networks, energy efficiency is a major concern. Sensor nodes are often deployed to a very hostile environment where harvesting energy is nearly impossible. However, each sensor node in WSN is required to have a lifetime that is long enough to fulfill its application requirements. In this paper, several energy-efficient networking solutions are reviewed. A systematic literature review method is used to select the primary studies to be evaluated. Primary studies showed three energy conservation practices or classifications - duty-cycling, data-driven approach, and mobility-based schemes. It is worth noting that there were no solutions that target the said practices