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Fear, stress, and readiness in handling COVID-19 patients among nurses
Get PDFJournal articleReadiness of nurses in handling COVID-19 patients is crucial for them to be effective and efficient on the bedside. Also, fear and stress creates a lasting impact on how the healthcare workers perform during this health emergency. The study explored the strength of the relationship between fear, stress, and readiness in handling COVID-19 patients in a private hospital in Iloilo City, Philippines. The data were gathered using the Fear of COVID-19 Scale by Ahorsu et al., (2020), Perceived Stress Scale by Cohen (2021), and a researcher-made, validated Readiness Scale. Majority of the nurse respondents experienced moderate levels of fear in handling COVID-19 patients and had moderate levels of stress. Despite his, majority had high level of readiness. The levels of readiness decrease as the level of fear and stress increase during the unanticipated times of pandemic. Stress management programs and addressing fear of staff nurses during unprecedented times of pandemic is crucial to ensure their readiness.Central Philippine Universit
Managers' assessment of the enterprise dynamic capability and competitive advantage and customers' assessment of value co-creation among Tourism Enterprises in Henan Province
Get PDFJournal articleThis study, which aimed to determine the dynamic capability and competitive advantage as assessed by the managers and value co-creation as assessed by the customers among tourism enterprises in Henan province in China, utilized the descriptive-correlational research design. The respondents were 345 customers and 345 managers selected from tourism enterprise. Data was processed by SPSS 25.0. The study found that the value co-creation of the customers was significantly related to gender and monthly income of the customers. The dynamic capability of tourism enterprise was significantly related to establishment years, total number of employees and star rating of the enterprise. The competitive advantages of tourism enterprises were significantly correlated with establishment years, total number of employees and star rating. There was a significant relationship among the managers’ assessment of dynamic capability and competitive advantage and the customers’ assessment of value cocreation among the tourism enterprises.Central Philippine Universit
Virtual internship experiences of BS Psychology students: A phenomenological study
No full textAbstract onlyThis study was conducted using qualitative (descriptive) phenomenological research methods that aimed to describe the lived experiences of Psychology Graduates of the school year 2021-2022 of Higher Education Institution in their virtual internship program in the midst of a pandemic. Specifically, to discuss the lived experiences in their virtual internship program during the pandemic. And identify ways by which the virtual internship programs helped students strengthen their skills and knowledge in their chosen field. A semi-structured interview was used by the researchers and purposely selected six psychology graduates from Higher Education Institution during School Year 2021-2022. The researchers selected the participants based on the inclusion criteria that were presented, and the researchers allowed the participants to freely choose their available time to participate in the interview session. Open-ended questions were utilized and allowed the researcher to generate detailed responses from the participants and to ask probing, secondary clarification questions throughout the interviews when necessary. Before conducting the interview session, the researchers made sure to give informed consent to their chosen participants, informing them of the purpose of this study and the certain risks. Braun and Clarke (2006) thematic analysis method was used to code and analyze data for themes in an attempt to identify the core of participants' lived experiences . As the researchers analyze the responses of the participants, they have created five themes that quickly describe and solve the study's problem; (1) Virtual Internship Fortuitous Experiences, with a subtheme (I): Struggles; subtheme (II): Disappointments; (2) Collaboration with Colleagues to Reduce and Alleviate Workloads; (3) Setting Priorities; (4) Comfort from Surroundings; and (5) Adapting to the New Reality: A Tip from a Computerized Labor.Bachelor of Science in Psycholog
Factors that influence visitors' choice to visit Iloilo City Plazas: A case study
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis study identified the elements that impact visitors' decision to visit the seven plazas located in the seven districts of Iloilo City. This research work employed the case study approach to better examine and ascertain the aspects that impact visitors' decision-making. The researchers employed an incidental sampling method to select participants, adhering to specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data has been collected via interviews to ascertain individuals' perspectives and experiences that impact their decision-making process, information analysis is a method employed to discern the patterns that arise from written or spoken language. It involves categorizing information into words, concepts, and themes. The researchers meticulously analyzed the data to discern reoccurring themes, ideas, and patterns. The results suggest that both External Motivation and Personal Motivation play a significant role in influencing participants' decision to visit plazas.
To summarize, both external motivation and personal motivation had a substantial impact on individuals' decision to visit the plazas in Iloilo City. The results of this study indicate that individuals who visit plazas in Iloilo City examine the overall attractiveness of a place, taking into account many factors that influence their choice to explore and visit there. Visitors are attracted to the historical and cultural features of these areas, as well as the recreational activities and products available for enjoyment and purchase in the plazas. Finally, Reflection is a method that individuals use to do this, which is why it is one of the factors motivating these individuals to frequent these plazas. Millennials, motivated by their aspiration for personal development, contemplate their own influence on the environment and actively strive to make a positive contribution to the world through their travel decisions. Participants often find themselves in public squares, driven by their own personal motivations.Bachelor of Science in Tourism Managemen
Development of an English comic book for the enhancement of Grade 2 learner's reading fluency
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis research was conducted to develop an English Comic Book for the Enhancement of Grade 2 learners’ Reading Fluency. Key Informant Interviews (KII) were conducted among twelve (12) expert Grade 2 teachers who had three to five years of teaching experience in English to gather the data needed in developing the comic book. The data collected from the KII were coded and transcribed using thematic analysis, according to Braun and Clarke (2006). Thematic analysis results included six themes: Theme 1: Minor values, Theme 1: Fundamental story elements, Theme 1: Diverse genres, Theme 1: Visual Design, Theme 1: Platform media, Theme 1: Age appropriate for Grade 2 Learners. Based on the result, the comic book was rated as appropriate to be used for reading fluency for Grade 2 learners. An English comic book for Grade 2 learners aimed for reading fluency, aligning with the DepEd curriculum and based on teacher suggestions. The comic book context consists of the following elements: objectives, subject matter, clarity of exploration, and design characteristics, which were all found appropriate. The themes are values, story elements, genres, visual design, platform media, legibility and graphics.Bachelor of Elementary Educatio
Determination of the lethal dose concentration (LD50) of standardized rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil among the Philippine native chickens
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis study was conducted at the Central Philippine University, College of Agriculture, Resources, and Environmental Sciences at the Research and Developmental Learning Building. The study began on November 2023 and ended on January 2024. The study was conducted to determine the lethal dosage concentration (LD50) of standardized Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil among the Philippine native chickens. The research involved analyzing the efficacy of Rosemary essential oil against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Additionally, a toxicity assessment was conducted on the essential oil, focusing on high dosage effects on Philippine Native Chickens. Four three-month-old native chickens were used in the study. The liveweight gain after treatment was observed to be higher than before, indicating positive effects. No signs of toxicity were observed in the chickens, and all remained alive and active, demonstrating a favorable survival rate. Fecalysis results indicated the deworming effectiveness of rosemary essential oil in eradicating parasitic eggs. Overall, the findings suggest promising results for the antibacterial properties of rosemary essential oil and its potential benefits for native chicken health.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Agricultur
Factors influencing house purchasing decision of customers in Zhoukou City Henan Province
Get PDFJournal articleThis study reveals the factors influencing house purchasing decision of customers in Zhoukou City Henan Province. The descriptive results show that respondents married buyers basically occupied the whole Zhoukou real estate market, indicating that the demand for the purpose of purchasing marriage houses led to the purchasing decision; gender is dominated by men; the age structure is younger; the education level is generally high; the occupational status is dominated by enterprise employees; the proportion of house purchase varies greatly because the different monthly income of families; the marriage structure is dominated by married people; the largest proportion of home buyers in a family of three. Social factor has the highest average value in the independent variables. The customers' intention of the house type of "small high-rise", the house layout type of "three rooms with two halls", the house area of “larger than 60^m2 but equal or lesser than 80^m2”, and the house price of “over 500,000 Yuan up to 800,000 Yuan” is the strongest.Central Philippine Universit
Diversity of prokaryotic microbiota in Iloilo River, Iloilo Province, Philippines through partial 16S rRNA gene sequence analysis
Get PDFJournal articleRivers are vital components of the biosphere and an excellent habitat for many of the Earth’s organisms. The prime focus of this study is the Iloilo River located in the City of Iloilo, Panay Island, Philippines. It is classified as Class C body of water. In spite of the unique abundance of biodiversity in Iloilo River, the quality of water in the area has been severely affected by rapid industrialization and urbanization. This study focused on the characterization of bacterial microbiota in the river using 16S rRNA sequencing. Based on 16S rRNA gene sequencing eighteen bacterial family and 19 species were taxonomically identified and classified across the sampling sites. At the family level Microbacteriacea accounted for the most abundant family (8.41%) belonging to the phylum Actinomycetota followed by Flavobacteriaceae (6.34%) under the phylum Bacteroidetes. On the species level the two most dominant species across all sites were Marichromatium gracile (3.62%) and Candidatus aquiluna rubra (3.42%). Most of the identified bacteria were novel and recognized as important human and aquatic pathogens; hence, provide evidence that Iloilo River harbors bacterial population, which might pose health and environmental risks to humans and aquatic lives. There was low microbial diversity index across all sites. Analyses of the selected physicochemical parameters such as temperature, turbidity, salinity and total suspended solids (TSS) pH and dissolved oxygen (DO), indicate that the values were within the national standard limit for Class C Water Body Classification.Central Philippine Universit
Design, fabrication, and testing of off-grid solar-powered smart milk heater system for a small-scale dairy goat farm in Brgy. Binangkilan, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis research paper presents the design, fabrication, and testing of an innovative Off-grid Solar-powered Smart Milk Heater System tailored to the specific needs of a small-scale dairy goat farm located in Brgy. Binangkilan, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. The study identified critical challenges within the traditional milk heating process, including the unreliable temperature control, lack of precise milk quantity measurement, and recurring expenses associated with gas consumption. To address these issues, the research team developed and implemented a solar-powered milk heater system. The Off-grid Solar-powered Smart Milk Heater System effectively overcomes these challenges through careful design and rigorous testing. It ensures precise temperature control, minimizing milk temperature uncertainty with accurate readings. It also optimizes milk quantity, reducing waste, and lowers operational costs through solar power integration. This innovation enhances milk preparation on small goat farms, improving efficiency and sustainability, showcasing the potential for tech-driven agricultural advancements, cost reduction, and increased efficiency in the region's small-scale dairy goat farming.Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineerin
Factors influencing students' information-seeking behavior in a theological school in Indonesia: Basis for a library services enhancement plan
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis descriptive correlational study was conducted to describe students' information seeking behavior in a theological school in Indonesia as a basis for the enhancement of library services. This study employed a one-shot online survey to gather the data. Total enumeration was used to identify respondents; hence, there were eighty-seven (87) respondents, but only seventy-one (71) of them were able to return the questionnaire. The research instrument was researcher-made and adapted from the 2016 study of Ma. Reden N. Montaño, entitled Barriers to and Facilitators of Information-Seeking Behavior of Medical Students of West Visayas State University and was also based on ACRL standards. Data gathered were analyzed using frequency, means, percentage, t-test, f- test, Kruskal-Wallis Test, significance value, standard deviation, and gamma value. Results suggested that the respondents choose a more convenient way of searching for information where they prefer the online mode. There are no significant differences in the respondents’ information-seeking behavior according to their sex, course and year- level. Significant difference in information-seeing behavior of the respondents was found only if they were grouped according to their age. Environmental and psychological factors give significant influence to the information-seeking behavior of the respondents. In conclusion, it is recommended that the library in a theological school in Indonesia should continue to enhance its resources and services so that its clienteles can have a better reach of its provisions. The library should subscribe to qualified resources (print and electronic formats and databases), strengthen networks and linkages to other libraries (local and international), and conduct training on information and internet literacy.Includes bibliographical referencesMaster in Library and Information Science with Specialization in Theological Librarianshi