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Potential alpha-amylase and alpha-glucosidase inhibitory activity of bioactive fractions from alugbati (Basella alba) leaves
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis study evaluated the potential in vitro inhibitory activity of Basella alba leaves against enzyme markers of diabetes mellitus, α-amylase, and α-glucosidase. The dried plant sample was ground into fine powder, defatted, and soaked in methanol to obtain the crude extract. The crude methanolic extract of Basella alba was then fractionated sequentially in acetone-methanol mixtures with increasing solvent polarity ratios. Fractions obtained were evaluated for their α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory potential. The standard drug, acarbose inhibited 37.44 ± 7.65%, 83.99 ± 0.86%, and 86.52 ± 0.40% of α-amylase activity at 10, 30, and 50 ppm. The highest inhibition was observed in the acetone-methanol (4:1) fraction which inhibited 57.80 ± 0.71%, 56.39 ± 0.49%, and 46.94 ± 0.26% of α-amylase activity, followed by the acetone fraction with inhibitory activity of 22.24 ± 0.41%, 38.05 ± 0.68%, and 46.62 ± 0.32% at increasing concentrations of 50, 200, and 350 ppm, respectively. The acetone-methanol (1:4) mixture exhibited the lowest activity at 8.00 ± 0.35% for 50 ppm, and 0.61 ± 0.27% for 200 ppm. However, no inhibitory activity was demonstrated in any of the fractions of Basella alba against α-glucosidase. Total flavonoid content analysis revealed that all fractions have the same flavonoid content. Basella alba may serve an essential role in managing the risk of diabetes mellitus and is recommended for consumption on a regular basis.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Science in Chemistr
Heritage community resilience: The experience of stakeholders in Calle Real, Iloilo City, Philippines
Get PDFConference paperCultural heritage is a significant part of the UN Agenda 2030 in making cities safe and resilient. Yet, the role of cultural heritage on resilience has not been sufficiently investigated. The study contributes to the discussion of the role of knowledge and practices in the prevention and recovery from risks within the frameworks of heritage preservation and community-based disaster management approach. The research aims to describe the knowledge about the heritage structures as well as the heritage-related practices of stakeholders employed in Calle Real, Philippines, an urban heritage zone in Iloilo City, Philippines. Through a social survey with 200 stakeholders, key results showed that respondents are aware that the unique character of Calle Real is worth preserving. Moreover, the multiplicity of uses of the buildings makes these prone to rapid wear and tear. Also, a majority of the respondents are aware of the buildings' susceptibility to fire, seismic hazards, and strong winds. There is a gap, however, between the respondents' awareness of the risks of the buildings and their heritage preservation practices. Few respondents reported being affiliated with heritage advocacy groups or to take part in actual conservation activities. There are possible ways to address the disparities in knowledge and practices with the goal of enhancing heritage resilience to natural & man-made hazards
Factors that influence clinical decision-making skills among staff nurses in selected Private and Public Hospitals in Roxas City
Get PDFAbstract onlyClinical decisions happen daily; however, there are nurses who are experiencing shortcomings in this. This study aimed to determine the clinical decision-making skills of 147 staff nurses working in public and private hospitals in Roxas City, as well as the influence of sociodemographic (age, sex, educational attainment, number of years of clinical experience, number of trainings attended), work-related factors (type of hospital, area of assignment) and decision-making concerns (apprehension, time pressure and professional autonomy) of staff nurses. This descriptive-correlational study utilized a one-shot survey design. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 25 for descriptive statistics. Chi-Square, Cramer’s V and Gamma were used. It was found that the level clinical decision-making skills of staff nurses was average. It also revealed that the respondents had a moderate level of apprehension, time pressure, and professional autonomy in making clinical decisions. Educational attainment had a significant relationship to the clinical decision-making skills of staff nurses. Area of the assignment was also significantly related to clinical decision-making skills. As for, decision-making concerns (apprehension and time pressure) they were also significantly related to the nurses' clinical decision-making skills. Hence, educational attainment, type of hospital, and area of assignment had a moderate influence on the clinical decision-making skills of staff nurses. Professional autonomy had no influence in the clinical decision-making skills of staff nurses. Nurses’ decision making can be supported through pursuit of advanced studies. Trainings and seminars on clinical decision-making skills.Includes bibliographical referencesMaster of Arts in Nursin
Lived experiences of highest academic achievers in English in Lambunao junior high schools
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis is a qualitative study that examined the lived experiences of the ten top 1 and 2 academically high achieving learners in their first and second grading in English. This study is founded on the theoretical perspective of Social Cognitive Theory. Data collection involved semi-structured open ended interviews. The themes that emerged from the learners’ providing insight into their school achievements were outside class activities, challenges during learning, and classroom learning activities. It was found in this study that high academic achievers tend to be more engaged in out of class activities. Moreover, the study implies that involvement in extra- curricular activities is beneficial to academic achievement. Further, the participants were found to be highly motivated and driven to succeed in school because they recognized the attainment of their high success as a tool to perform better even though the participants were having conflicts with expectations they were still flexible to get through on it and became a role model to their fellow learners. Thus, instruction group must be improved by providing adequate and updated learning materials and facilities for learners. This study recommends further experimental researches to be conducted to verify the good results of these experiences.Includes bibliographical referencesMaster of Arts in English Language and Literatur
Fly above and beyond: Equipping, testing and evaluating an aerial rescue drone capable of human body detection through artificial intelligence
Get PDFAbstract onlyTime is crucial when it comes to monitoring, search and rescue, etc. Therefore, a drone capable of making the monitoring side of the operation much easier will be very beneficial when it comes to reducing rescue time. This study aimed to develop a human body detecting Al and implement it into a drone’s camera. The drone could then be used in many applications such as, search and rescue operations or security monitoring. A custom dataset of around 150 images was created and prepared for further training of the Al. Various models of the YOLO algorithm were studied carefully to fit the required dataset. The goal was to measure the accuracy and reliability of this Al in different scenarios. After several tests, the results obtained were accurate enough to be encouraged for search and rescue operations.Includes bibliographical referencesBachelor of Sciene in Electronics Engineerin
Burning grey: The worldwide influence of a locally published grey literature
No full textConference paperRice is a major staple crop in the Philippines, which produces a large amount of rice each year. On the other hand, rice production generates biomass waste in the form of rice husks. In consideration of the rice husks’ potential as a biomass energy source and support the development of the rice husk gas stove technology in the Philippines, Engineer Alexis T. Belonio had published a grey literature (GL) entitled “Rice Husk Gas Stove Handbook.” Hence, to fully understand the impact of the technology, a citation analysis was conducted. The works that cited the GL were retrieved from Google Scholar using Harzing’s Publish or Perish software. The complete title of the GL was used as keywords for the search string. Results revealed that the GL was cited by 155 literatures written by 398 authors from 31 countries. Seventy-five (48.4%) of the 155 literatures were cited 797 times. The results showed the wide utilization and the impact of locally-published GL, thereby confirming GL’s value in research and development
Customer perceived value, satisfaction of service quality, and loyalty to private dental clinics in Beijing, China
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis descriptive and correlational research aimed to determine the customers’ perceived value, satisfaction of service quality, and loyalty to the private dental clinics in Beijing China. The respondents of the study were the 120 customers using a convenience sampling method. The data used in this study were obtained through the use of researcher-made instruments. The frequency, percentage, means and standard deviations were utilized as descriptive statistical tools while Mann-Whitney U-test, Kruskal Wallis H-test, and Spearman rho for inferential statistical tool. The results revealed that generally, the customer perceived value was high, the customer satisfaction to service quality was very highly satisfied in terms of responsiveness, and reliability while “highly satisfied” in terms of assurance, empathy, and tangibles, and the customer loyalty was very loyal when respondents are taken as a whole and classified according to sex, civil status, age, educational attainment, occupation, family income, number of visitations. There was a significant difference in the customer perceived value when respondents are classified according to age. There was a significant difference in the satisfaction of service quality in terms of responsiveness when respondents are classified according to age, and number of visitations. Furthermore, significant relationships existed between customer perceived value and satisfaction to service, between customer loyalty and satisfaction to service quality.Includes bibliographical referencesMaster in Business Administratio
Technical performance of developed appropriate technologies: Its utilization as an approach for sustainable Philippine agricultural mechanization
Get PDFJournal articleThe study related to the technical performance of the different appropriate technologies developed in Iloilo City, Philippines to introduce the agriculture sector machinery and equipment access and solutions towards sustainable agricultural mechanization operations. The utilization of agricultural equipment is cited as an important tool to promote agricultural modernization through the use of technologies, preserving the environmental and cultural components and incorporating socio-economic considerations in order to attain the sustainable development of both the food and the agriculture sectors. The six selected technological development are subdivided into three mechanization categories, namely: Crop Management Technologies, Size Reduction Technologies, and By-Product Utilization Technologies. They were all subjected to actual operating performance evaluation at a minimum of three test runs and the results were compared in terms of the minimum requirements set by the Philippine National Standards or Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards (PNS/PAES). Results revealed that the important operating parameters such as operating efficiency of the technologies developed starting from postharvest (77% - 80%), to size reduction (92% -99.67%) and by-product utilization (8.4% - 13.1%) were computed to be within the Philippine National Standards or Philippine Agricultural Engineering Standards. These outcomes indicated the promising technical potentials when they are introduced in communities to the users.University Research Center, Central Philippine University and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Gmb
Seismic screening and structural investigation of heritage buildings for adaptive reuse: A survey study at Iloilo City, Philippines
Get PDFConference paperBuilding adaptive reuse has been a popular strategy for cultural heritage conservation of structures for it serves two basic objectives of preserving heritage structures and promoting cultural heritage and tourism. Adaptive reuse is the adaptation of an old structure to allow the introduction of a modern function into the old structure. Old buildings are not demolished but recycled into modern uses. This strategy, however, needs a careful and thorough assessment of these existing heritage buildings to assure their resilience and sustainability to future hazards. Heritage buildings for adaptive reuse due to age and structural deterioration are highly vulnerable to hazards like earthquakes. Moreover, these buildings when used for commercial purposes may be subjected to additional loads due to changes in function. Considering the age of the structure, conformity to new design codes, additional loads imposed by unit modification, and the new function brought about by adaptive reuse of these structures, there is a need to assess these buildings to assure their safety and continuous use. Promoting adaptive reuse of heritage buildings and tourism is most appropriate in heritage zones like Calle Real in Iloilo City, the site for the case study. This paper presents a rapid seismic screening of buildings to prioritize a population of heritage buildings in a heritage zone for further detailed inspection. A site survey of the buildings was conducted at the heritage zone of Calle Real, Iloilo City in terms of their current use, and current condition to determine potential structural, maintenance, and functional issues related to resilience and to recommend future improvements in the implementation of adaptive reuse of heritage structures in cities and towns to assure their sustainability
Work-life balance and work engagement of medical technologists in a government hospital in Iloilo City
Get PDFAbstract onlyThis study aimed to determine the level of work-life balance and work engagement of medical technologists in tertiary government hospitals in Iloilo. Specifically, this study aimed to describe the personal characteristics of medical technologists in terms of age, sex, civil status, educational attainment, length of service, income and job status; determine the medical technologists’ degree of work-life balance in terms of work-family conflict and family-work conflict; determine the level of work engagement of medical technologists in terms of vigor, dedication and absorption; determine if there is a significant relationship between the medical technologists’ personal characteristics and their degree of work-life balance; determine if there is a significant relationship between the medical technologists’ personal characteristics and their level of work engagement; and determine if there is a significant relationship between the medical technologists’ degree of work-life balance and their level of work engagement. This is a descriptive- correlational study that employed a one-shot survey design. The non-experimental design was used to describe the degree of work-life balance and level of work engagement of medical technologists in a public hospital in Iloilo city and to explain whether a relationship exists between these variables. The study revealed that majority of the respondents were female, most were single, big majority with no Masters degree, forty three point six (43.6%) percent were on permanent status and mostly earned three hundred thousand (300,000) pesos annually. Ninety percent of the medical technologists had fairly good balanced work and life and time spent for work was not a conflict with family responsibilities or interfere with home or family life. Big majority showed a high level of work engagement, thus often times to almost always they were bursting with energy at work, felt so strong, vigorous, and intensely challenging tasks made them feel happy. Civil status and job status showed significantly related with work life balance in terms of work – family conflicts, single medical technologists had fair to good work life balance while married ones showed fair work life balance, moreover the results showed that work life balance in terms of family – work conflicts had nothing to do with the personal characteristics of the respondents. There were no significant relationships between vigor and dedication to either the personal characteristics of the respondents. A high level of work engagement showed to those with bachelor’s degree holder while average level showed among those who started enrolling their Masters degree. The degree of family – work conflict was significantly related with work engagement while the degree of work- family conflict was not significantly related to work engagement. The level of work engagement in terms of vigor revealed a significant relationship with work life balance in terms of work – family conflict. Neither work – family conflict nor family- work conflict were significantly related with work engagement in terms of dedication. There was no enough evidence to reject the null hypotheses on the relationships between work engagement in terms of absorption and work life balance in terms of work- family conflict and family-work conflict.Includes bibliographical referencesMaster in Public Administratio