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Tree species diversity of the reparian vegetation along Sibalom River, Leon, Iloilo
Full text linkAbstract onlyRiparian vegetation is perhaps one of the least recognized and appreciated ecosystems in the country, despite its crucial role in delivering ecosystem services. Unfortunately, there have been few studies conducted in the country, particularly in Sibalom River, Leon, Iloilo. Baseline information is necessary to assess the current status of this vegetation. Thus, this study aimed to determine the tree species diversity of the riparian vegetation along Sibalom River. Specifically, it sought to calculate tree density, relative density, the Shannon-Weiner Index of Diversity (H'), and Simpson’s Evenness Index (J'), Six plots were delineated and surveyed: two upstream, two midstream, and two downstream. Results revealed a total of 467 individual tree species and 34 tree species documented, representing 16 families. Swietenia Mahogani, an invasive species, was found in all plots and exhibited the highest density, with some undergoing naturalization. Twenty native species and 14 introduced species were identified. Twenty-four species were classified as least concerned, while two were vulnerable and one endangered. Overall diversity was moderate at H' = 2.72, while the Evenness index, J' = 0.07, indicated very low distribution of individuals among species. Geographical Information System analysis showed that species diversity is affected by factors such as human activities, especially construction, water movement, and land use.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Environmental Managemen
A proposed local youth development center and public library with functional hall in Badiangan, Iloilo
Full text linkFull text availableThe Local Youth Development Council (LYDC), a multi-sectoral youth association led by the SK Federation President, comprises representatives from various youth-serving organizations at the provincial, city, and municipal levels. This sector contributed significantly to public service by addressing key areas such as social welfare, law enforcement, healthcare, education, and youth development. However, the Municipality of Badiangan faced challenges due to the absence of office space and storage facilities for the LYDC, inadequate space for the public library, and a limited-capacity social hall, affecting the community's overall productivity. To resolve these issues, this study proposed the design of a two-storey Local Youth Development Center, incorporating a public library and function hall in Badiangan, Iloilo. The project covered architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection plans, in compliance with Philippine codes and standards. Green building technologies, such as a rainwater harvesting system connected to the existing water source, were integrated to reduce municipal water usage and mitigate flooding risks. The design also included a soil investigation report, cost estimates, project work schedules, and technical specifications. A 309.75-square-meter lot was allocated for the project, with an estimated completion time of 201 calendar days and a projected cost of PHP 15,611,240.37. Funding would come from the local government, supported by private sector donations. It was recommended that material and labor prices be reassessed before construction, as inflation could impact the budget. Approval of the site development plan by the Local Government Unit (LGU) was required before construction could begin.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Civil Engineerin
Design, construction and evaluation of a three-layered sifter and motor-powered mungbean sheller
No full textAbstract onlyThe primary objective of this study was to design, fabricate, and evaluate the performance of a three-layered sifter and motor-powered mungbean sheller, providing local farmers with an alternative to the traditional manual deseeding of mungbeans. Furthermore, the aim was to introduce a mungbean sheller equipped with three separators to effectively filter mungbeans and residues, producing clean beans suitable for the market. The machine's overall dimensions measure 730 mm L by 550 mm W by 880 mm H, and its components include a feeding hopper, shelling unit, tray separators, blower, shell and shelled beans outlets, transmission mechanism, and frame. Fabrication was done at Flame of Hope Metal Craft in Molo, Iloilo City, spanning from June to November 2023. Both pre-testing and final testing were conducted at the fabricator’s workshop facility. Performance testing results indicate that the machine has a shelling capacity of 50 kg/hr, shelling recovery of 92%, shelling efficiency of 96%, blower loss of 2.3%, unshelled loss of 2.08%, scattered loss of 3.82%, purity of 97.5%, and mechanically damaged bean of 2.2%. The operating speeds of the cylinder and blower were 724 and 958 rpm, respectively. The machine met the standards for shelling recovery, efficiency, and unshelled loss according to PNS/BAFS PABES 268:2019. However, losses due to the blower and scattering, as well as mechanical damage to the beans, exceeded the acceptable limits. Additionally, the purity of the cleaned beans fell short of the requirement by 0.5%.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineerin
Disaster knowledge and preparedness among student nurses at a Private University
Full text linkAbstract onlyThis study aimed to determine disaster knowledge and preparedness among student nurses’ levels 1, 2 and 3 at a private university in Iloilo City, Philippines. Specifically, it aimed to determine (1) the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents in terms of sex, year level, and type of high school they graduated from; (2) the respondents' disaster knowledge; (3) the respondents'disaster preparedness; (4) whether there is a significant relationship between the respondents' disaster knowledge and preparedness. Conducted in December 2023, this descriptive research involved randomly 251 student nurses. Data were gathered through adopted questionnaire-checklists which were duly validated and subjected to test of reliability. Statistical tools used were frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation for descriptive statistics, meanwhile, Spearman Rho Correlation was used to set a t .05 alpha level as inferential statistics. Data analysis revealed that there is a negligible association between student nurses' disaster knowledge and disaster preparedness scores (Spearman rho = 0.04; P value = .436). This suggests that there is no statistically significant relationship between the two variables. In other words, knowing much about disasters does not necessarily translate to being more prepared for them among the student nurses studied and vice versa.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Nursin
Disaster management practices and pandemic preparedness of academic libraries in Aklan: Basis for a library disaster management plan
Full text linkAbstract onlyThis study aimed to comprehensively evaluate disaster management practices, pandemic preparedness measures, and overall library conditions within academic libraries in Aklan, Philippines. Employing a mixed-method approach or quantitative- qualitative descriptive research method with a convergent-parallel design, thirty-seven librarians and library staff participated in quantitative data collection, while thirteen librarians took part in qualitative interviews. Data were gathered using a standardized validated questionnaire adapted from UNESCO, UNDRR, IFLA, ALA, and WHO guidelines and anchored to Superio et al.'s (2017) instrument. Ethical considerations were strictly observed during data gathering, with descriptive statistics and thematic analysis employed for data processing. The findings revealed variations in disaster management procedures and pandemic preparedness among libraries, emphasizing the need for stronger structures, increased training opportunities, and improved disaster management plans. Deficiencies in funding, legislative support, and technology integration were identified, highlighting the importance of strategic interventions. Overall, the study provides insights into the challenges and opportunities for enhancing disaster resilience and pandemic preparedness in academic libraries, laying the foundation for effective disaster management and public health emergency response strategies.Includes bibliographical referencesMaster in Library and Information Scienc
GIS mapping and pattern distribution of agricultural machineries in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo
Full text linkAbstract onlyThe purpose of this study was to located and analyze the pattern distribution of the different agricultural machineries used in land preparation, crop establishment, and harvesting operation like four- wheel tractor, rice transplanter, and rice combine harvester using the geographic information system in the Municipality of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo. The researcher conducted site visits to the engaged owners to assess the status of agricultural machineries using prepared data sheets in order to verify the collected information. Global positioning system was used to obtain the latitude and the longitude data of certain locations of Agricultural machineries. ESRI ArcGIS software was used for the location tagging and map representation of agricultural machineries. A thematic layer maps was created from the data analysis: location, number of units, and average horsepower of agricultural machineries used in land preparation. The result shows that there are only 14 out of 26 barangays that have agricultural machineries in which four barangays have all 3 agricultural machine available nine barangays have a four-wheel tractor and rice combine harvester available, two only has tractors available and the remaining 12 barangay has no recorded agricultural machineries used for land preparation. The result of pattern distribution considered rice combine harvester as dispersed, four wheeled tractor considered as random and rice transplanter considered as dispersed. The generated map of the agricultural machineries from this study would be beneficial to the LGU, farmers, and stakeholders to locate and boost the utilization of agricultural machinery in the municipality.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineerin
Home care management practices and therapeutic effects to COVID-19 positive student nurses and faculty in a Private University in Iloilo City
Full text linkFull text availableThis study investigated the relationship between the home care management practices and therapeutic effects among COVID-19 positive student nurses and faculty in a private university located in Iloilo City. A survey questionnaire was administered to 60 participants selected through purposive sampling. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted. Results indicated that 85% of respondents utilized high-level infection control strategies; 61.7% employ pharmacological interventions; and, 45% use non-pharmacological measures. Additionally, 36.7% of respondents exhibited a moderate level of engagement in vaccine and prophylactic interventions. This study also evaluated adjunct interventions, engagement levels, and perceived therapeutic effects. Approximately 40% of respondents utilized adjunct interventions, while 35% exhibited low engagement in these practices. Furthermore, 46.7% of respondents perceived significant therapeutic effects from home care management practices, indicating a positive impact among COVID-19 student nurses and faculty. No significant relationships were found between infection control, pharmacological interventions, and non-pharmacological interventions with perceived therapeutic effects. However, a strong and statistically significant correlation existed between vaccine and prophylactic interventions and perceived therapeutic effects, indicating that increased utilization of vaccines and prophylaxis was associated with higher perceived therapeutic benefits. Findings also revealed a strong and statistically significant correlation between vaccine and prophylactic interventions and higher perceived therapeutic effects. In contrast, no significant relationships were found between adjunct or complementary interventions and perceived therapeutic effects, suggesting these interventions did not directly influence perceived therapeutic benefits.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Nursin
Determination of the lethal dose concentration (LD50) of standardized oregano (Origanum vulgare) leaf essential oil among the Philippine native chickens
Full text linkAbstract onlyDiseases in poultry farming is a notable threat in the industry, resulting to fluctuations in immunity and hindrances to growth. Organic treatment is used to alleviate and one of the recognized and valued herbal medicines is the Oregano leaf. Hence, this study aimed to determine the lethal dose concentration (LD50) of standardized Oregano (Origanum vulgare) leaf essential oil among the Philippine native chickens. The experiment started in November 2023 and ended in January 2024. It was conducted at the Central Philippine University Research and Development building Jaro, Iloilo City. The fecalysis and survival rate were performed before and after administering the treatment. Tables were presented to aid the discussion of results and analyzed using percentage mean. The study used was derived from Sanson (2023) which showed that Oregano leaf essential oil can act as an alternative antibiotic in controlling Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Philippine native chicken. Moreover, Oregano leaf essential oil undergone further examination. The tests revealed that the chickens showed no toxicity, and the Oregano leaf has deworming effect when administered with 2000 mg/kg dose after one week of observation. Fecalysis showed a significant decrease in parasitic egg count from 100% before treatment to 75% after treatment. In conclusion, the determination of the lethal dose concentration (LD50) of standardized Oregano leaf essential oil showed signs of recovery, thus proving that it is not toxic and safe among the Philippine native chickens.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Agricultur
Perceptions in the use of vermicompost as fertilizer among rice farmers in Barangay Cabano, San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Full text linkAbstract onlyThis study aimed to determine the perceptions in the use of vermicompost as fertilizer among rice farmers at Barangay Cabano, San Lorenzo, Province of Guimaras. Specifically, the study intended to 1) describe the personal profile of the rice farmers in terms of age, sex, and highest educational attainment; and the farmers’ farming profile in terms of the total farm area, area used for rice farming, number of cropping per year, fertilizer used, and rice production in the last cropping; 2) determine the farmers’ perceptions in the use of vermicompost as fertilizer in rice farming; and, 3) determine if there are significant differences in the farmers’ perceptions in the use of vermicompost as fertilizer in rice farming according to their personal and farm profile. This study gathered data from 135 randomly selected rice farmers in Barangay Cabano, San Lorenzo, Guimaras to achieve the above objectives with the use of a validated and pretested interview schedule/instrument. Appropriate statistical tools like the frequency count, percentage, mean, t-test and ANOVA were used to answer the objectives of the study. Results revealed that the rice farmers in Barangay Cabano, San Lorenzo, Guimaras were males, 41-50 years old, and have elementary level of education. They have farms with an area of 1 ha and below, with the same area devoted for rice farming, with 2 cropping per year, irrigated, used organic fertilizer, and with a production of more than 50 cavans. They have a positive to highly positive perception in the use of vermicompost as fertilizer in rice farming. There are significant differences in the perceptions of the rice farmers in the use of vermicompost in rice farming according to their sex, educational attainment, fertilizer used, and rice production.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Environmental Managemen
Engagement and competence among student nurses in a State University in Aklan
Full text linkAbstract onlyVarious modalities have been implemented in educating the student nurses like blended learning, online education, and simulation. Due to the several transition periods experienced by the student nurses related to the pandemic, the student engagement and clinical nursing skills need to be revisited. This descriptive correlational study aimed to explore the relationship between student engagement and perceived skill competence among second- to fourth- year student nurses in a state university in Aklan, Philippines. With possible scores ranging from 1.0 to 4.0, the overall student engagement in three (3) domains behavioral (2.92), cognitive (2.59), and emotional (2.97) are high. Overall perceived student skill competence is good. Student rated themselves to be only fairly performing on procedures including chest tube management, tracheostomy care, blood transfusion, enema administration, upper airway suctioning, perioperative care, catheter insertion, venipuncture, tube feeding, postural drainage, and intravenous medication administration. Student engagement has no relationship with the perceived level of nursing skill competence. Varied classroom engagement activities can be continued. Areas for improvement of skills competence must be addressed.Includes bibliographical referencesMaster of Arts in Nursin