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Collaborative design and development of the research-focused module of the Coastal Scouts Auxiliary program
No full textThe “Ikaapat na Hakbang” module is designed for the Coastal Scouts Auxiliary (CSA) program in Senior High School, which integrates three key dimensions: (1) a place-based environmental education framework; (2) learning to do science; and (3) the principles of teaching research in SHS. The purpose of the study is to engage CSA implementers in a collaborative sensemaking process, where they interpret and translate the Instructional Design Framework (IDF) into the structure and content of the module. This study explored the co-design process with particular attention to (1) the perspectives of participating educators during the initial design phase and (2) the productive tensions that shaped the development of the module’s framework. Guided by a Design-Based Implementation Research (DBIR) methodology, the study iteratively designed and refined the module through a Researcher-Practitioner Partnership (RPP) between the researcher and CSA implementers. Data sources included co-design workshops, interviews, observations, and evolving module drafts. The findings reveal a shared pedagogical commitment to transforming research instruction into a dynamic, as-the-needs-rise approach to teaching methods. The module was envisioned as an apprenticeship-based, workshop or camp-like experience rooted in local relevance, reflective practice, and community engagement. Throughout the co-design process, tensions emerged around structured curriculum, conventional instruction versus responsive teaching, instruction, and pedagogy, scientific neutrality versus epistemological reflexivity, and ethical responsibilities in research communication. These tensions, rather than hindering development, became generative forces that clarified the module’s pedagogical priorities. Ultimately, the co-design process itself became a model of reflective, collaborative curriculum developed for teaching research that is rooted in place, practice, and partnership
Factors associated with bacterial vaginosis among Filipino women in a rural community in the Philippines
No full textBacterial vaginosis (BV) is a gynecological condition that affects women all over the world. However, previous knowledge highlighted the diversity of correlates in BV between different populations. As contextualized research of BV in the Philippines is greatly limited, this research determines indicators that are associated with bacterial vaginosis among women who visited a clinic in Naic, Cavite. A total of 595 slides were examined under gram-staining and 557 passed quality control. The participants, with an age range of 21-70, were screened through Nugent Scoring. The study utilized a retrospective cross-sectional design that aimed to analyze and identify relationships between the variables of interest and BV within the study population. Purposive sampling was chosen as participants were conveniently selected in the Likhaan Center for Women’s Health in Cavite, in collaboration with the investigators of the previous DEFEAT-HPV Study. Vaginal smear samples were obtained through the collection of cervical and vaginal swabs by a licensed physician. Each slide was Gram-stained onto a slide for the differentiation of multiple bacterial morphotypes, such as Gardnerella, Lactobacillus, and Mobiluncus. Results showed that the proportion of BV comprised 16.6% of the sample population. Among the sociodemographic indicators investigated, age and employment status were found to be significantly associated with BV. Older age (aOR: 1.033; 95% CI: 1.004-1.062) was revealed to lead to increased odds. Similarly, having either part-time work (aOR: 3.495; 95% CI: 1.075-11.367) or being unemployed (aOR: 2.634; 95% CI: 6.699) resulted in BV odds rising, with the former having a greater effect. Other indicators under the category did not show any evidence of statistical significance. For general behavioral factors, when compared to current drinkers, the discontinued consumption of alcoholic beverages decreased the odds of BV, indicating a protective effect. However, all reproductive indicators lacked statistical evidence for association with BV. In conclusion, the resulting associated factors in this study only encompassed a few of what had been communicated worldwide. This further confirms the observed variability in factors that characterize BV-positive individuals. As such, this study provides foundational knowledge regarding BV in rural settings in the Philippines. These findings may be used to improve the treatment and management of BV in the country. Given the study outcomes, future studies investigating BV in other local communities are recommended. The integration of multiple diagnostic rules, like Amsel’s Criteria, to validate and support the results from Nugent Scoring
Optimization of Bioethanol Production from Potato Peel Waste: A Study on Yield Enhancement and Efficiency Improvement through the Application of Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs)
No full textThis study explores the potential of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to enhance bioethanol production from potato peel waste. By using the abundant and low-cost nature of potato peels and the catalytic properties of AgNPs, this research aims to contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solution. The study investigates the impact of different AgNP concentrations on bioethanol yield and its other properties, including sugar content, purity, and yield percentages. A comprehensive methodology was employed for milling, nanoparticle synthesis, pretreatment, fermentation, and purification. The results, supported by ANOVA analysis, will demonstrate if the AgNP concentrations significantly improve bioethanol yield. The finding highlights the potential of AgNPs in optimizing bioethanol production from potato peel waste. The research offers a promising approach to sustainable bioethanol production, promoting the efficient utilization of agricultural waste and contributing to a greener future
Understanding Filipino mothers’ food parenting practices: The role of nutrition knowledge, attitudes toward complementary nutrition programs, and involvement in school-based feeding
No full textThis study explores how food parenting practices are influenced by parental nutrition knowledge, attitudes toward school-based nutrition-related complementary programs, and parental involvement in school-based feeding programs for children. Effective food parenting practices are crucial in maintaining and enhancing the benefits of school-based nutrition programs, fostering sustained improvements in children\u27s nutrition and overall health. A descriptive qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews was conducted among fifteen (15) mothers from three (3) barangays in the province of Cavite. Findings revealed that parents, despite their limited nutrition knowledge and passive engagement in SBFP and SBNRCP, managed to sustain their children\u27s nutritional improvements through basic food parenting practices anchored in budget-conscious meal preparation. The research underscores the need for more effective nutrition education addressing knowledge gaps and families\u27 broader socioeconomic challenges. Recommendations include future research on the long-term impact of school-based feeding programs, the utilization of digital tools for developing a broader reach of nutrition education, and the development of policies to reduce food insecurity and improve access to healthy and affordable food.
KEYWORDS: food parenting, child nutrition, feeding program, dietary behavior, parental involvement, complementary nutrition programs, healthy eating, nutrition knowledge, and public health nutritio
Navigating Ambiguity: An In-Depth Exploration of Situationships in Contemporary Romantic Relationships
Full text linkThis qualitative study examined the phenomenon of situationships, which is defined as a romantic involvement that lacks clear commitment, boundaries, and labels. Situationships have surfaced in the context of modern dating culture with the rise of dating apps, in which people may display behaviors typical of couples but are contradictory to their traditional definitions of romantic relationships. This study explored the characteristics that define situationships, how people manage their inherent ambiguity, and why individuals prefer situationships over traditional established relationships. The data was gathered through in-depth interviews and an inductive thematic analysis of participants\u27 experiences. The results revealed that open communication and natural development were significant, where participants preferred the flexibility and less pressure that situationships offer as opposed to traditional relationships; for most, this allowed them personal growth and emotional exploration with fewer bounded expectations. The major indicators of situationships include a lack of clear labels, low commitment, and a general sense of uncertainty. Throughout a situationship, individuals often balance personal autonomy and emotional intimacy, maintaining their bond through verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to affirm their feelings and understanding. This study indicated how situationships have similarities with the traditional concept of a relationship, primarily emphasizing mutual respect and open communication. Overall, this research helped provide a clearer understanding of relationships in contemporary society by clarifying the motivations behind individuals’ choices to engage in situationships as an alternative to more conventional forms of relationships and also highlights how individuals navigate the complexities of modern-day relationships
Sensemaking in sustainability advocacy: A communication manual for Sabi Skin
No full textThis study explores Karl Weick’s Sensemaking Theory to examine the organizational communication challenges faced by Sabi Skin, an SME in the Philippine skincare industry, in communicating its sustainability advocacy to external stakeholders. A comprehensive communication audit was conducted, covering message, design, and external communication analyses, supported by semi-structured interviews with the founders and select Instagram followers. The audit revealed a gap between Sabi Skin’s sustainability messaging and stakeholder perception. While the brand’s visual identity used earthy aesthetics to communicate sustainability, the absence of a structured and explicit messaging plan resulted in equivocality that hindered engagement and understanding. Sensemaking theory guided both the audit and production phases, providing a framework for interpreting stakeholder feedback and aligning sustainability messages with audience identities, values, and prior experiences. This clarified how stakeholders interpret the brand’s sustainability efforts and emphasized the need for a coherent narrative. Based on this, a Communications Manual and Social Media Toolkit were developed. The manual established messaging guidelines to strengthen clarity and consistency, including tone, voice, and thematic pillars such as natural and safe ingredients, sustainable packaging, and a Filipino-centered identity. The toolkit offered templates, sample captions, and a content calendar for Instagram to ensure sustainability messaging resonates with the target demographic while reducing ambiguity. By integrating sensemaking into both diagnostic and solution-building stages, this study shows how SMEs in a consumption-driven environment can bridge perception gaps in sustainability communications, with strategic tools designed to enhance stakeholder comprehension, trust, and engagement, positioning Sabi Skin as a credible advocate for sustainable beauty practices
Exploring resistance frames and dynamics in food and beverage organizations’ employees response to neurodiversity policies
No full textThis study explores and understands the complex dynamics of resistance within Filipino food and beverage organizations in response to neurodiversity policies, specifically those regarding the employment of neurodivergent people. Using Deline’s (2019) Double Interact Model, the thesis aims to ascertain how F&B organizations’ change implementers and employees construct and interpret resistance frames. Data was collected from interviews with 4 employees and 6 employers. A thematic analysis method was used to analyze interview data, and through Taguette, resistance interpretations (RIs) gathered from the interview were coded in line with Deline’s (2019) resistance frames (RFs). Findings revealed that implementers were the only group that used the disagreeability frame, while employees did not. Employees were the only group that used protecting role performance frame, while implementers did not. Both groups used the conflicting stakes, habitual environment, as well as a novel frame the study identified: stigma frame. By addressing key research questions and objectives, this research contributes to the organizational communication literature, providing insights into the challenges and dynamics of implementing changes, specifically neurodiversity related policies, within food and beverage organizations.
Keywords: Change Implementation, Double Interact Model, Organizational Change, Resistance, Resistance Frame
Assessing the Impact of Shifting to Non- Combusted Alternatives to Reduce the Economic Cost of Tobacco-Related Illnesses: A Cost of Illness Approach in the Philippine Case
No full textSmoking continues to be one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Recent health studies, however, have reported that these diseases are more likely to be due to the smoke from burning rather than the actual nicotine content. This study uses a cost-of-illness approach in estimating the cost of smoking-related illness in the Philippines and calculating the potential reduction in costs if a significant portion of the adult smoking population switches to the exclusive use of non-combusted alternatives (NCAs), which drastically reduces the risk of contracting smoking-related diseases. This study finds that cost reductions in the Philippines could amount to approximately $3.4 billion or 0.87% of the Gross Domestic Product, assuming 50% of the adult smoking population switch to NCAs and that they experience a 70% lower likelihood of contracting smoking-related illnesses. In consideration of segments of the adult smoking population who are unable to cease smoking activity, NCAs may potentially serve as a less harmful option
Exploring the inclusion of women esports athletes in Philippine esports organizations
No full textThis study explores how Philippine esports organizations (PESOs) approach the inclusion of women esports athletes (WEA) within the country’s growing esports industry. While WEA are increasingly visible through promotional content and women-only tournaments, their inclusion in core, mixed-gender competitive spaces remains shaped by broader institutional and cultural dynamics. Rather than framing inclusion as a simple question of presence or absence, this study investigates how it is constructed, communicated, and negotiated across multiple layers of organizational practice.
Grounded in Framing Theory and Queer Theory, the research examines how inclusion is defined and enacted through both public discourse and internal strategies. It employs semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a textual analysis of public-facing materials to understand the multiple, and at times contradictory, ways inclusion is operationalized in Philippine esports. By centering the perspectives of those within the system, this study aims to surface the structural and cultural forces that shape how inclusion is made possible, limited, or redefined in this context
Cradle: A short film
No full textThe film concept “Cradle” is heavily based on real-life experiences of toxic parenting from the perspective of their children. These situations are not portrayed in a literal manner but are instead incorporated within disturbing scenarios that will portray the concept and not the literal experiences.
The purpose of producing this short film is to shed light on the impact of romanticizing harmful behaviors and the consequences of toxic family dynamics. The Philippine media often downplays the harsh realities and consequences of toxic parenting; as such, the film aims to encourage a more realistic portrayal of its effects. Additionally, this film revolves around the psychological thriller genre to further engage the audience by creating an atmosphere of tension, delving into the themes of fear, paranoia, and absurd scenarios to push the boundaries of perception and emotion. The short film contributes to the grounding concepts and similar academic discussions by potentially validating the pre-existing theories and discourse on the topic. This could also benefit the audience, who could relate to the topic by validating their experiences while keeping them grounded to the realities of its consequences rather than romanticizing and forcing over-positive conclusions.
All the materials within the film are shot and recorded in person by the proponents and their crew, and the materials were processed in post-production to incorporate mixed media, scoring, foley, and audiovisual editing. The final format of the output is MP4 for accessibility across different digital platforms and devices while still maintaining its high-resolution quality