Journal of Research - University of the Visayas
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Development of choice preference theory in research
Get PDFThis theoretical article atlases the theory of choice preference in research. This was initially induced from my experiences and supplemented with: (1) confession of other researchers; and (2) available literature. I exploited classical and pragmatic grounded theory (GT) that is modified to suit the need of study. This type of GT is coined as “experience-based theory building”. Initially inductive, it amalgamated: (1) deduction; (2) abduction; and (3) retroduction. It obtained: (1) 13 Level I basic concepts: monetary, time, formal education, non-formal training, informal learning experience, exposure to alternative form of research, no exposure to the alternative form of research, acceptance, respect, disrespect, denial, open and close system; (2) 7 Level II subcategories or constructs: personal, socio-cultural, economic, educational, learning exposure, continuum of exposure to the alternative form of research tradition, action and acceptance system; and (3) 5 Level III theoretical categories: philosophical stance, influences, exposure, preferred research tradition and judgment. Choice preference was identified as the core category that interlaced the different theoretical categories, constructs and basic concepts. Choice preference is an individual process and cannot be imposed. The interaction between the acceptance system and exposure curbs the actions: (1) respect; (2) acceptance; (3) denial; and (4) disrespect. They are categorically interpreted as: (1) true wisdom; (2) informed; 3) ignorance; and (4) elitism. Choice preference engages with the: (1) expenditure to the preferred form; and (2) judgment to the alternative form. This is the synergy of learning exposure, spelled in its formal, informal and non-formal form, and philosophical stance that is shaped with personal, economic, educational and socio-cultural influence
The academe as the source of research and the knowledge utilization uptake in the health care system
Get PDFThis descriptive-correlational research determined the relationship between the perceived level of the characteristics of the academe as the source of research and the knowledge utilization uptake of the academic research among health care professionals in the health care systems. Researcher-made questionnaire was used consisting of items related to credibility, accuracy, reasonableness, support, sophistication and communication quality was also employed. Moreover, an adapted questionnaire from the Knowledge Utilization Uptake Scale was used. The overall level of the perceived characteristics of the source in terms of the credibility, accuracy, reasonableness, support, sophistications and communication quality was fair. Generally, a very poor level of knowledge utilization uptake of the academic research was identified. Respondents were highly aware of the research but very poor in the aspects of reception, cognition, discussion, reference, effort, adoption and impact. Pearson r revealed a strong positive correlation between the variables. Finally, the perceived level on the characteristics of the source of the health research was associated with the knowledge utilization uptake. Hence, this contributed to the theory on the research translation from the academe to the health care system that source was an influential element
Traditional games in Leyte and the values learned by the players
Get PDFThe study attempts to identify and describe the unpublished traditional games in Leyte, to develop a guide on how to play the games. The researchers specifically identified the fundamental characteristics of each game namely: the background, the players, the materials used in the game, the preparation before the game, and the mechanics. It also identified the values present in the games studied based on the DepEd Values Education Framework. A guide on playing the traditional games in Leyte was made as an output of the study. The guide consists of 12 games which are described accordingly based on the fundamental characteristics of the games, the fitness component development, the play skills development, the emotional-social development, and the values present in the games
Inhibitory activity of Sandoricum koetjape Merr. (santol) leaf extract to Blood Type O fibrin formation
Get PDFThis study was conducted to evaluate the inhibitory activity of Sandoricum koetjape Merr. leaf extract to blood type O fibrin formation, where warfarin (positive), negative control and different extract concentrations (50%, 75% and 100%) were compared. The computed F-value for the treatment was 238 with degrees of freedom 2.7. For replication, the computed F-value obtained was 3 with degrees of freedom 2.7. The former F-value was significant at 0.5 and 0.1 level of probability and the latter, was not significant. Results showed that 100%concentration has the highest time of coagulation but replication was almost the same
Vulnerability of Asian countries to climate variability hazards
Get PDFThis study demonstrates the use of techniques associated to a newly-developed fractal statistics in the analysis of roughness hazards by countries as this induces a consequent ruggedness in the vulnerability of the different Asian countries. Results revealed that the roughness correlation between hazards and vulnerability is Rλ = 0.9996, that is, around 99.96%. This finding implies that hazards induce a considerable roughness in the vulnerability of various Asian countries. Specifically, countries that are more expose to hazards are also the countries that are vulnerable. These countries are more vulnerable to natural hazards because they possess fewer resources and mechanisms to alleviate the impacts
Disconnection confounded at various stages of knowledge transfer from the academe to the hospital
Get PDFThere is a recognized gap between the knowledge produced in the academe and practice in the health care institutions. An understanding on the elements that contribute to the disconnection confounded at various stages of knowledge transfer helps address the phenomenon. Hence, this qualitative research seeks to confirm the disconnection confounded at various stages of knowledge transfer from the academe to the end- users. It reveals that the success in the transfer of knowledge is linked to the policy and organizational environment support, dissemination and utilization mechanisms and dynamic interaction between the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the hospitals. Thus, this research primarily confirms the disconnection confounded at various stages of knowledge transfer from the academe to the end-users are due to: (1) dysfunctional policy and organizational environment on both ends; (2) ineffective dissemination and utilization mechanisms; and (3) absence of the dynamic interaction between the users of research and the academic health researchers
Working capital management of small and medium enterprises in Cebu
Get PDFThis paper aims to assess the necessity to have an efficient working capital management within SMEs. In reality, SMEs practically focus only on its cash receipts together with its bank account position. Majority of SMEs lack an established standard credit policy, many of it also have a least concern for working capital and financial position. It was revealed that various components in working capital management like cash flow and accounts receivable management, accounts payable and inventory management greatly affect the liquidity and profitability of SMEs. Due to the mismanagement of its working capital, some SMEs struggle in order to survive in the industry. It is advisable for SMEs to give credit on its working capital management by conducting and implementing a customary credit policy to ensure better internal control and financial control system. Hence, the significance of working capital management promotes stable, liquid and profitable SMEs
The death of gold in early Visayan societies
Get PDFThere is a scanty amount of literature about gold of Philippine societies in the last one thousand years. Much of what we know about the people’s use of the metal comes from ethnographic and ethnohistoric sources. More so, the literature becomes even scantier when we delve deeper into how early Filipinos viewed their use of gold. Hence, the paper tries to survey vast sources of information in order to elucidate the reasons behind the apparent use of gold in death and burial practices of the early inhabitants of the Philippine archipelago, especially of the early Visayan societies. Indeed, burial sites comprise most of the archaeological sources in the area; thus, the study also concerns itself with how mortuary analyses through archaeological methodologies and inferences, could provide concrete evidences for these accounts. Focusing on the early Filipinos’ concepts of death, dying and the afterlife, the paper argues that gold, as a distinct material, is deemed important in this stage of people’s life. The paper introduces the concept of object-soul, an animist explanation why certain materials were buried together with the dead. However, beyond the consideration of nature spirits in such perspective, the study argues that material objects in Visayan death and burial, like gold, were conceived as having soul, thus undergo the same separation and transition that happens to the deceased. Not with standing that there were prevailing justifications on the use of gold in death and burial during the protohistoric period in the Philippines, and that this deliberate use was predominantly attributed to consensual spiritualism, the persevering question of why is there a limited archaeological evidence of gold in burials still posits a problem a problem
Antimicrobial effect of chinese creeper (Mikania Micrantia) leaf extract to E. Coli (Escherichia Coli) causing diarrhea
Get PDFThe study utilizes an experimental quantitative method. It was conducted in the science laboratory 5th floor Administration Building of the University of the Visayas. Antimicrobial activity of the leaf extract of Chinese creeper (Mikania micantha) used in traditional folk medicines were screened against E. coli (Escherichia coli) compared to Tetracycline, pharmaceutical drug. The highest antimicrobial potentially was exhibited by the Tetracyclic drug, followed by the different concentrations (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%). The leaf extract of M. micantha can be considered to be equally potent as the most common effect antibiotic, such as Tetracycline. A sensitivity test performed with commonly used sensitivity test resulted in the appearance of drug and plant resistance of the bacteria tested. A comparison of data in the inhibition zones of E. coli (Escherichia coli) showed that M. micantha leaf extractand Tetracycline were effective against bacteria strain tested. Furthermore, the results suggest that traditional folk medicine could be used as a guide on the continuing search for new natural products with potential medicinal properties
Antipsychotic polypharmacy in selected Asian countries
Get PDFThe study determines the antipsychotic polypharmacy in selected Asian countries particularly Japan, Singapore, Korea, China, Taiwan, and Hongkong. It is a descriptive correlational study that utilizes the clustering data mining technique. Gathered data from the internal and analyzed using appropriate statistical management. Findings reveal that Japan and Singapore have the highest prevalence of antipsychotic polypharmacy. In terms of care settings, antipsychotic polypharmacy is prevalently high in both general hospitals and psychiatric facilities. Being male of increasing age and the duration of illness are directly directly proportional to the prevalence of antipsychotic polypharmacy