Asian Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (AJMS)
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Systematic Review of the Market Wide Herding Behavior in Asian Region
Get PDFTraditional Finance theory presumed that equity market participants take decisions based on rationality. However, recent market incidents witnessed investor’s decision-making process is fueled with irrational behaviors like herding. Herd behavior is a dominated behavioral bias which depict investors take decisions based on imitating other investors’ behavior. Numerous studies can be identified in Herding based literacy in developed, emerging and frontier markets around the world. Thus, this study attempts to provide a review of theory and empirical evidence on market wide herding behavior in Asian region. As per the findings of the study, it can be observed that in India majority of studies have confirmed the non-existence of herding behavior. Half of the studies conducted in Pakistan confirm the existence of herding behavior while remainder confirm non-existence of herding behavior. Similar results were observed in Sri Lanka as well. However, majority of studies in Taiwan and Indonesia and all the studies of Vietnam have provided results for the existence of herding behavior. Thereby this study identifies several open issues for future research. Future studies that deal with time-series price data could employ empirical methodologies that allow for time-variation in parameter values. It is also important to know whether it is the same investors that herd over time, and why: are the reasons behind herding the same over time? Further qualitative research needs to be conducted to identify the reasons behind the investor herding behavior
ADAPTATION OF THE RESIDENTS IN BICOL REGION, PHILIPPINES TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Get PDFThe world is in crisis because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Government officials and medical specialists enacted non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to restrain the spread of the Coronavirus. This scenario attracts researchers not only focused on medical and epidemiological aspects but also focused on other related social and applied sciences. Thus this descriptive-quantitative research gathered data through an online survey determined the adaptation of the residents in the Bicol Region, Philippines, to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The study revealed that the 328 resident-respondents ‘moderately agree’ to ‘strongly agree’ to the given statements adaptation-indicators to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Interestingly, the resident-respondents are not only are compliant with the authorities, but they are also observant with the precautionary measures to protect themselves from contamination of the virus. They also exhibited trust and confidence to the Government in the battle against COVID-19. Yet, they are aware of the limitations of the Government more so, with the medical services and facilities of the medical experts. And thus, the present study suggests capacitating healthcare, further reinforced and develop the availability of medical resources and public health to earn conviction among the people who are expecting from the Government and medical authorities particularly amid crisis. Lastly, policies to be formulated related to a pandemic may be inclusive across age, sex and educational levels.Adaptation; Pandemic Preparedness; Philippine
Covid-19 Pandemic-related Stress in Bangkok Metropolitan Administration: Implication to the Teaching Performance
Get PDFThe study determined the COVID-19 pandemic-related stress and implication to the teaching performance among Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) teachers. The descriptive research design was used in the study. The researcher employed purposive sampling technique that was used in determining the respondents from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration elementary schools in Thailand. The research instrument that was used in gathering the data is a questionnaire distributed and retrieved thru Google Forms in the social media by the researcher. The data gathered were analyzed and interpreted using frequency counts, percentages, mean, and Spearman-rho correlation coefficient.
Furthermore, the degree of manifestation of COVID-19 pandemic-related stress among BMA teachers is high. The findings of the investigation revealed that the level of influence of COVID-19 pandemic-related stress to the teaching performance among BMA teachers is average. Moreover, the findings revealed that the profile of BMA teachers in terms of civil status, number of seminars related to stress management, number of dependents and number of students handled were found to be significantly correlated with their degree of manifestation of COVID-19 pandemic - related stress. Meanwhile, profile of respondents along age, sex, highest educational attainment, and monthly salary were all found to be not significantly correlated with their degree of manifestation of COVID-19 pandemic - related stress.
Based on the findings, the following recommendations were presented. The BMA teachers in Thailand are encouraged to improve professional growth particularly in finishing graduate studies. In order to effectively manage COVID-19 related stress, both teachers and administrators must possess developed emotional skills like the ability to recognize emotions accurately, understand their causes and consequences, label them precisely by prioritizing the ones that are healthy, it can help to put mental wellness front and center
Bachelor of Science in Office Administration: A Graduate Tracer Study (2018-2020)
Get PDFRecognizing the reality in today’s academic world, the role of higher education institutions can not only be limited to imparting knowledge but also to contribute to maintaining a competitive economy and most important of all, securing the dream of graduates to get jobs and become socially recognized and successful in their respective field of endeavors. This research aimed to determine the employability of Bachelor of Science in Office Administration in Pangasinan State University-San Carlos City Campus from SY 2017 – 2018 to SY 2019 – 2020. A descriptive research design was utilized in the study. The data-gathering instrument used by the researchers is the Graduate Tracer Study developed by CHED. A total of sixty-five (65) randomly selected graduates participated in this study. Findings reveal that 93.85% of the graduates are already employed. In addition, the majority of the graduates are already working with a regular/permanent employment status. More than 70% of the graduates are presently employed in private companies. The respondents also stated that their present job is related to their program or course taken. The most prominent source for finding their first job was being a walk-in applicant. Moreover, more than 50% of the graduates were already employed within one to two months. Respondents also cited that communication skill is the most commonly useful ability in their job placement. 6.15% of unemployed graduates reported that family issues hinder them to look for jobs. To further enhance the employability of PSU graduates, a periodic review of the curriculum by academic leaders, alumni, and industry representatives to ensure that graduates are equipped with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies needed by the industry
The Effectiveness of Teaching Mother Tongue Subject in Preserving the First Language of the Primary Students in Lasip Elementary School
Get PDFWe need to involve community members with diverse language skills in formal school and train teachers with varying language capacities and levels of education to be effective in MTB-MLE classrooms. As knowledge develops, we must get better at communicating research findings so that practitioners, policy makers and donors are informed and motivated by evidence about how the potential of MTB-MLE can be harnessed to achieve Education for All. In this view, the researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching mother tongue subjects in preserving the first language of the primary students in Lasip Elementary School. This study will also cover the current state of MTB-MLE implementation in the selected school. The results of this study will be applicable only to the respondents and will not be used as a measure of the effectiveness of teaching the Mother Tongue who do not belong to the population of this study. The main source of data will be a questionnaire, which is prepared by the researchers
Classification of Gamebird Images Using Color Histogram Intersection
Get PDFGamebirds and cockfighting is a multi-billion industry in the Philippines and is a viable research area. This study explores the classification of gamebird images using color histogram intersection. The dataset of gamebird images were taken from Pangasinan Breeders’ Cup 2018 derby fights and are classified into dom, grey, red, and white classes. Color histograms were extracted from these images and experiments on the number of models and channels to be utilized were conducted, then the performance of the method was assessed. The results show that the classification of gamebird images using color histogram intersection performed best in the single model using all channels set-up with sensitivity of 89.75%, specificity of 96.58%, and accuracy of 94.88%
The Implementation of TRAIN Law: Awareness and Perception of Employees in the Local Automotive Industry to the Adjusted Automobile Excise Tax
Get PDFThe TRAIN Law is the initial package of tax reform programs under the Duterte Administration. The package implemented changes in estate tax, personal income tax, donor’s tax, documentary stamp tax, value added tax, and excise tax on sweetened beverages, automobiles, mineral and petroleum products, tobacco products and cosmetic procedures. This study aimed to understand the level of awareness and the extent of implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law as perceived by the employees of car manufacturing companies. The study involved one hundred forty-four employees of car companies in the Greater Manila Area. Based on the results of the study, the employees are found to be Moderately Aware of the provisions of TRAIN Law. They found to have the highest awareness in terms of the purpose of the TRAIN Law and its impact to industries. Ion the other hand, the employees were found that TRAIN Law provisions are Moderately Implemented with highest implementation in terms of automobiles rate and base of tax and the significant changes in reduced, increased and new taxes
Level of Compliance of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Implementation and Enforcement of R.A. 9003 (known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000) in CALABARZON
Get PDFAbstract - This study used the descriptive research method to determine the level of compliance, implementation, enforcement, and problems encountered in the implementation and enforcement of Republic Act No. 9003 in Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon (CALABARZON). Purposive sampling technique was used to identify the 148 respondents from City Environment and Natural Resources Office/Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO/MENRO) and Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) in CALABARZON. The frequency, percentage, and mean were used to treat the data gathered. The study revealed that the Local Government Units (LGUs) fully comply to R.A. No. 9003 as they create a Solid Waste Management Board (SWMB) at provincial, city/municipal, and barangay; prepare; and submit a 10-year Solid Waste Management Plan (SMWP). The LGUs implement and enforce R.A. No. 9003 in CALABARZON. Uncooperative residents and strict implementation and enforcement of R.A. No. 9003 by LGUs are the serious problems encountered in the implementation and enforcement of R.A. No. 9003
A Literature Review of Empirical Studies on Cyber Security Workforce Development
Get PDFThis paper presents an empirical study on the challenges of cybersecurity workforce development. The research paper reflects on the understanding of the different issues and challenges in the earlier years. The literature review demonstrates the identified solutions to the specific challenges and the lapses of the cybersecurity workforce\u27s development, examines current research on the topic, and points out gaps in the existing literature. The study\u27s findings revealed that cybersecurity workforce development encountered issues in the past years, but this has resolved most of the challenges. However, there are still issues that continue in recent years and have yet to be addressed, which affect the development of the cybersecurity workforce development. These problems provide insight for further studies and keep future researchers and cybersecurity workforce development
Level of Awareness and Challenges in the Implementation of ISO 9001: 2015 in Laguna State Polytechnic University - Siniloan Campus
Get PDFThis study aimed to determine the level of awareness of the respondents to the main functions of the organization’s quality management system, and challenges in the implementation of ISO 9001: 2015 in Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) – Siniloan Campus. Likewise, correlation of the profiles of the respondents to the level of awareness and challenges in the implementation of ISO 9001: 2015 in LSPU. The study used a descriptive research design and a convenience sampling technique with a total of 100 survey participants from Senior Officials, Professors, Faculty, and Non-Faculty personnel. To collect responses, the researchers adapted a structured survey questionnaire used in this study and programmed it in Google Forms. Descriptive statistics such as frequency count, percentage, and weighted mean were used to analyze the extracted data. The spearman rho was used for data inferential analysis. Findings show that employees\u27 level of awareness to the function of ISO 9001:2015 are Fully Aware and Aware, particularly in terms of "ISO support of quality mission, vision, and objectives," with a weighted mean of 4.25 it demonstrates that LSPU employees are fully aware that ISO supports the university\u27s quality mission, vision, and objectives. Employees, on the other hand, “Disagree” with the various listed challenges in the implementation of ISO 9001: 2015. Furthermore, relationship between the profile of the respondents to the level of awareness and challenges in the implementation of ISO 9001: 2015 in LSPU resulted to “no significant relationship”. Researchers conclude that while LSPU employees are generally aware of the key tasks of the university\u27s quality management system, they disagree on the challenges of its implementation. Information dissemination should be done on a regular basis. Furthermore, LSPU employees must internalize the mission, vision, and objectives of the university\u27s quality management system