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Critical Discourse Analysis of Rabih Alameddine's Novel "An Unnecessary Woman (2014)"
Full text linkThis paper aims at analyzing the issue of feminism about women's bodies, self-identification, and self-conscious through the resistance of the female protagonist against patriarchal, religious, and political constraints in light of Rabih Alameddine's Novel "An Unnecessary Woman" (2014) in which the fallacious practices towards women and their sexuality in the patriarchal society are presented. The theoretical framework of this study is based on Fairclough (1989) CDA Model. To achieve the objectives of this study, the researcher divided the paper into three parts. The first part discussed the concept of feminism and the status of Arab women in the postmodern or 21st century, particularly during the Civil war of Lebanon (1975). The second part illustrated Alameddine’s concept of feminism and the social milieu, which influences his writings; and the third part reflected the sarcastic tone employed by Alameddine to address the patriarchal practices and social concerns of males and females of the 21st century. In Alameddine's society, females are almost treated as submissive sexual objects, and inferior voices are disjointed and fragmented in entirely a patriarchal society
Challenges in Academic Top Leadership as Perceived by Women Leaders
Full text linkThe leadership of Higher Education in the Philippines both in State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Universities and Colleges (LUCs) have been led by men leaders. However, in this changing world, a lot of empowered women have been taking the position of top leadership in this sector and remarkably adapt the good practices that would benefit the institution they are serving. In this climate of change where new leadership style is applied, challenges are inevitable which requires skills to make a wise decision that would benefit all stakeholders. In this study, five women presidents were interviewed to explore how they perceived challenges in their leadership journey. Findings revealed that women presidents experience the same challenges as to men in various ways yet these challenges made their faith even stronger and their character finer. On the other hand, challenges affect the implementation of change. It was a huge challenge but their desire to put their respective institution on spotlight drives them to become more determined with motherly approach in the process. This has become their edge in enforcing teamwork among their employees which open doors for smooth implementation of change
Reassessing Pakistan’s Geopolitical Orientation from the Post-Cold War Era to 9/11
Full text linkThe end of Cold War, with the demise of Soviet Union, has led to the restructuring of superpower priorities in the international system. It was due to Pakistan's geo-strategic position during the Cold War that its foreign policy direction was shaped by the binary geography of Cold War in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). However, with the dawn of the Post -Cold War, Pakistan has gained much importance in geographical as well as geopolitical conditions of the world. Thus, the new decade of the 1990s began with Islamabad's losing their chief strategic allies. The U.S.-Pakistan differences were expressed during in Pressler amendment with the United States. Whereas, with the emergence of Central Asian Republics (CARs), it was supposed to offer Pakistan the opportunity of new strategic alliances. The New War on global terrorism especially after 11th September 2001, radically transformed geopolitical and geostrategic environment of the IOR and significance of Pakistan has increased. It is against this backdrop that research article intends to explore the strategic dimensions of Pakistan in the post -Cold War period with its relations to emerging states of CARs and the U.S., especially in the last decade of twentieth century
Design and Automation of a Solar Powered Soil Moisture Monitoring System (SPSMMS)
Full text linkA solar powered soil moisture monitoring system (SPSMMS) was developed and evaluated at Cavite State University (CvSU) Main Campus, Cavite. The study evaluated the operating performance of the fabricated SPSMMS in terms of sensitivity of sensors, accuracy of reading, and transmission system efficiency. The device was fabricated using locally available materials. Its overall dimension in terms of length, width and height is 0.36m x 0.31m x 2m, respectively. The device is composed of the main frames, automation system, power system. The automation system is composed of main parts such as Arduino Mega2560, resistor type sensors, GSM module, data logger, and RTC. The system reads the moisture level every one (1) hour and thirty (30) minutes and send SMS every three (3) hours of operation. The study has two (2) installations placed in the crop production area of CvSU. The soil moisture was at the highest in the first installation compared from the second installation due to different environmental conditions. Installation 1 was placed in a fully irrigated area, slightly shaded, and vegetated. While, installation 2 was placed in a fully open, not vegetated, and not well irrigated. The total fabrication cost of two (2) devices is PhP 31,866.00. The total operating cost per year of the SPSMMS was compared to the standard soil moisture meter (Extech Meter Model) which is PhP 11,520 .00 and PhP 87,600.00, respectively
Effects of Different Animal Manure Combined with Carbonized Rice Hull on the Growth and Yield Performance of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
Full text linkThis study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different animal manure to tomato production. The study adapted the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) of experiment having five (5) treatments which were; Treatment A- 40% Horse manure with 10% carbonized rice hull and 50% Garden soil; Treatment B- 40% Cattle manure with 10% carbonized rice hull and 50% Garden soil; Treatment C- 40% Goat manure with 10% carbonized rice hull and 50% garden soil; Treatment D- 40% Vermicast with 10% carbonized rice hull and 50% Garden soil; Treatment E- 100% Garden soil Control and were replicated three (3) times. It appeared that the application of cattle manure & carbonized rice hull combination and goat manure & carbonized rice hull combination had significantly influenced the total weight harvested, weight of yield per harvest and number of fruits per harvest of tomato. The fruit diameter was significantly affected by the application of horse manure and carbonized rice hull combination. The growth increment, average number of days from flowering to first harvest and fruit length of tomato were not directly influenced by the different organic fertilizer and soil enhancer applied. Therefore, the different animal manure mixed with carbonized rice hull applied as fertilizer gave uniform response to the tomatoes in its vegetative stage. Combining or mixing all the treatments (animal manure) and carbonized rice hull applied in the study would give significant results to the organic production of tomatoes
Internet Addiction and Mental Health During Covid-19 Pandemic: A Correlational Study
No full textInternet addiction is a relatively new phenomenon which can have similar impacts as substance dependence on one’s cognitive and behavioral functioning. This type of addiction is a growing problem, and is constantly being researched to try to address what causes this addiction, who is affected by it, and how it can be treated. It has been observed throughout the study that there is a significant correlation between Internet Addiction and mental health. The extant literature shows that excessive use of Internet leads to significant effect on mental health. One hundred and thirty youth were taken to complete the study. The main aim of the study was to examine how Internet Addiction affects mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
Investigation of The Critical Thinking Process in Solving Non-Routine Mathematical Problems
Full text linkTelah banyak investigasi proses berpikir kritis siswa SMP dalam memecahkan masalah matematika. Namun, investigasi terkait berdasarkan Teori Situasi Didaktik Matematika (TDSM) belum dieksplorasi. Oleh karena itu, penelitian kualitatif dengan menggunakan Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) ini dilakukan untuk mengungkap keragaman proses berpikir kritis siswa dalam menyelesaikan masalah non-rutin bilangan rasional. Data diperoleh dengan cara memberikan masalah non-rutin dan wawancara semi terstruktur untuk mendapatkan informasi yang diperlukan. Partisipan diambil dari kelas VIII di salah satu Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Negeri di Kota Banda Aceh, Indonesia (n=15). Data dianalisis melalui pengelolaan data, membaca-memoing, mendeskripsikan-mengklasifikasi-menafsirkan, dan mewakili-memvisualisasikan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kerangka situasi didaktis Brousseau dapat membantu siswa dalam menyelesaikan soal bilangan rasional non-rutin. Proses berpikir kritis siswa yang memecahkan masalah dengan refleksi kritis diidentifikasi ke dalam enam komponen berpikir Ennis, yaitu mengidentifikasi fokus, mengidentifikasi dan mengevaluasi alasan yang relevan, membuat kesimpulan, menilai situasi, memberikan kejelasan, dan melakukan tinjauan. Proses berpikir kritis siswa yang memecahkan masalah dengan refleksi eksplisit dapat diidentifikasi sebagai lima komponen berpikir kritis Ennis kecuali melakukan tinjauan. Sedangkan proses berpikir kritis siswa yang tidak dapat menyelesaikan masalah hanya muncul untuk mengidentifikasi fokus dan membuat kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan sebagai literatur untuk mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. menilai situasi, memberikan kejelasan, dan melakukan tinjauan. Proses berpikir kritis siswa yang memecahkan masalah dengan refleksi eksplisit dapat diidentifikasi sebagai lima komponen berpikir kritis Ennis kecuali melakukan tinjauan. Sedangkan proses berpikir kritis siswa yang tidak dapat menyelesaikan masalah hanya muncul untuk mengidentifikasi fokus dan membuat kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan sebagai literatur untuk mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa. menilai situasi, memberikan kejelasan, dan melakukan tinjauan. Proses berpikir kritis siswa yang memecahkan masalah dengan refleksi eksplisit dapat diidentifikasi sebagai lima komponen berpikir kritis Ennis kecuali melakukan tinjauan. Sedangkan proses berpikir kritis siswa yang tidak dapat menyelesaikan masalah hanya muncul untuk mengidentifikasi fokus dan membuat kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini diharapkan dapat dijadikan sebagai literatur untuk mengembangkan kemampuan berpikir kritis siswa
The Service Delivery of Local Government Officials in a Philippine Rural Community
Full text linkThis study assessed the service delivery of local government officials in the municipality of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur. Specifically, it aimed to determine the demographic profile of the respondents, the extent of basic services provided by the local government to the community, the service delivery skills training program, and the problems encountered by the local officials in the implementation of basic service delivery. A quantitative and qualitative research design was used in the 12 barangays of Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, utilizing a questionnaire and personal interviews to gather data from 73 local government officials and 319 residents as respondents to the study. Based on the findings of the study, the majority of the agricultural support services were implemented; the health and social services were fully implemented; the services and facilities related to environmental sanitation were implemented; the infrastructure facilities were fully implemented; and the information and reading center was partially implemented. As to the service delivery skills training programs, they are implemented by the local government unit. The topmost problem encountered by the local officials in the implementation of basic service delivery is the lack of community participation. A proposal for barangay empowerment, good governance, and development projects in the Municipality of Marihatag is hereby recommended as part of a community extension service
From Victims to Heroes: COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Donation Awareness, Knowledge, and Willingness among Selected Respondents in the City of Manila
Full text linkThe increasing COVID-19 cases continue to rattle the Philippine healthcare system in determining the most optimal response. Efficient and effective therapeutic strategies—such as the use of convalescent plasma—for managing COVID-19 patients are needed while definitive and universal programs are still in the works. However, the consistency of implementing the COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) therapy heavily depends on the supply of donated plasma units. With this, the study aimed to assess the overall knowledge and awareness of recovered COVID-19 patients regarding convalescent plasma and the factors that can affect their willingness to donate. A non-proportional quota sampling technique was employed to determine the respondents who met the inclusion criteria. Pearson’s r test determined a significantly high positive correlation between donor willingness and the factors that motivate individuals to donate CCP (p-value=0.000; r=0.738), indicating that these two variables are directly related. The values obtained from the study show that knowledge demonstrates a significant, very low positive correlation with age (p-value=0.053; r=053), while awareness displays a significant, very low positive correlation with donor willingness (p-value=0.000; r=0.282). These findings suggest that motivational factors should be emphasized in the interventions and recruitment strategies for CCP donation. Continuous efforts in making the process more accessible while assuring security and safety aid to address factors that impede the practice of donating CCP. Lastly, reinforcing educational blood donation campaigns to know more about blood products other than whole blood should be available to the public, especially for the younger generations
The Neuroprotective Effect of Lycopodium and Withania Somnifera on Alzheimer’s Disease Induced by Aluminum Chloride in Rats
Full text linkAlzheimer's Disease (AD) is a serious health problem worldwide and known as the most common type of neurodegenerative diseases. Lycopodium (Lyc) and Withania Somnifera (WS) contains a bio active compound that proved to restore and improve cholinergic system. The present study aimed to examine the neuroprotective potential of Lyc and WS on Aluminum Chloride induced AD in rats. Fifty female Albino rats were equally and randomly divided to five groups, ten rats in each group. The rats of the first group received distilled water and served as control. The rats from second to fifth group received AlCl3 (175mg/kg), the second groups consider as AD group, in addition to AlCl3, third group received Lyc (50mg/kg), fourth received WS (200mg/kg), fifth received both treatments. After 30 days, the Acetylcholine (Ach), Acetylcholinesterase (AchE), Butyrylcholinesterase (BchE), Amyloid beta-42 (Ab-42), Tyrosine hydroxylase (TH), and Na+/K+ATPase were evaluated. The result showed that AlCl3 significantly increased Ach, AchE, BchE, Ab-42 levels, and significantly decreased TH and Na+/K+ ATPase levels in rats model of AD. Administration of Lyc and WS to rats model of AD for 30 days showed an improvement in biochemical alteration caused by AlCl3. This study suggests that oral administration of Lyc and WS have a neuroprotective effect in AD animal model