International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research
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Validation of the Developed Innovative Supplemental Materials (ISMs) on the Least-learned Competencies in Grade 8 Physics
No full textThe main objective of this study is to validate the developed innovative supplemental materials (ISMs) as instructional support in mastering the least-learned competencies (LLC) in eighth-grade physics. The study underwent planning, development, and validation phases. Planning involved identifying the LLC and creating five ISMs. In the development stage, ISMs were built using Microsoft PowerPoint and iSpring Suite 11, incorporating PhET simulations and interactive videos accessible online and offline. Validation involved three experts and 60 students from three schools in the Tago II District. Statistical tools like weighted mean and ANOVA were used for data analysis.
The findings revealed that experts rated the ISMs "very satisfactory" in content, instructional, technical quality, and supplementary evaluation. Posttest results of student-users showed positive mean gain scores greater than 7, indicating significant enhancement in learning outcomes. There was no significant difference in posttest results across the three schools (ρ = 0.584), underscoring the effectiveness of ISMs in enhancing LLC mastery in physics. Despite challenges such as intermittent connections, freezing slides, inoperative subtitles, sound synchronization issues, and malfunctioning control buttons, enhancements were made to address these problems. The study concludes that ISMs significantly improved students\u27 mastery of LLC and recommends their use in teaching physics to make learning more effective and interactive as part of innovative pedagogical practices in education
Analysis of Factors Influence Pandu Gym Business Development in Kuningan Regency
No full textProblems occurrings in the Gym business in Kuningan Regency are related to the quality of the Gym, starting from inadequate the Gym machines, services that do not meet consumer needs, lack of collaboration partner strategies with supplement brands etc. The purpose of this research is to find out what factors influence the development of Gym business in Kuningan district. The type of the research which used by writer is Qualitative method and The data collection method that used by writer is data triangulation method and triangulation method, writer did Interview, observation, and case studies towards informants who live in Kuningan Regency, This research’s informant is Niko Senjaya as the owner of Pandu Gym, consumer, Practitioner/Personal Trainer, and Academics/Business Consultans. The Research’s result showed that Partners and Collaborations, ongoing Trends on Social media, Consumer’s Needs and Satisfactions, have a positive and significant influence towards external factors which influence Gym business development. Gym’s machine quality, HR quality development and innovation, Discounts and Services, Direct and Digital Marketing Strategy, Financial and Operational Management, have a positive and significant influence towards internal factors which influence The Gym Business development. This Research has Implications for Gym Businessmen to develop The Gym Business in Kuningan Regency by focusing onto Factors which influence Service Development and others as Promotional Strategies
Student Awareness and Perception of Food Chemical Safety: Identifying Risks and Knowledge Gaps
No full textChemical in food have become a growing concern, especially among youths exposed to processed and artificial food products. Understanding students\u27 awareness and perception of chemical safety in food is crucial for effective risk communication, policy development, and promoting informed consumer choices. Therefore, this descriptive study was conducted. It aimed to analyze the extent to which students understand the safety of chemicals in food, their perceived risks, and how external influences shape their food consumption decisions. One hundred fifty (150) Senior High School students from two strands participated in this study and were selected using stratified random sampling. A survey questionnaire was used to examine variables related to awareness, perceptions, external influences, knowledge of regulations, and decision-making concerning food chemicals. Descriptive statistics (frequency counts, percentages, and mean scores) are reported for each item. Inferential tests (chi-square, t-test, and ANOVA) were used where relevant to determine relationships and/or differences among subgroups (e.g., HE A, HE B, HUMMS A, and HUMMS B). The study revealed that no significant relationship exists between awareness of food chemicals and actual food consumption decisions. Furthermore, no significant differences in awareness scores were observed across academic strands, nor were significant differences in decision-making found between male and female students. Researchers conclude that schools should expand access to nutritious meal options within cafeterias, ensuring that students have viable alternatives to chemically processed snacks and beverages.
 
Status, Challenges and Opportunities of Distribution among Beverage Products
No full textThis study examined the status, challenges, and opportunities for beverage product distribution in Dipolog and Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The study involved 30 merchants and distributors and employed a mixed-methods approach of research, which included quantitative surveys and in-depth interviews. It investigated their characteristics (size, type, and years of operation), sales performance, and distribution status.
The study revealed that the retailer/distributors categorized by business size into micro (50.0%), small (20.0%), and medium (30.0%). The majority of distributors are retailers (60.0%), followed by direct distributors (20.0%), indirect distributors, and wholesalers (10.0% each). A significant portion of distributors has been in business for 5 years or less (60.0%). Sales status revealed that distributors generally agree on the frequency of sales, volume-based discounts, and the availability of credit purchases. However, there is disagreement regarding the rapidity of sales and the use of promotional activities. Challenges identified include product returns, non-collection of receivables, product expiration, and delays due to increased demand, while geographical location was less of a concern. In contrast, distributors strongly agree on several opportunities, including the potential for increased sales volume, heightened product demand, establishment of new retail stores, creation of employment, and financial stability. Despite facing various challenges, distributors are optimistic about their growth prospects.
Generally, the result of the study indicates a positive outlook towards sales, with an average weighted mean of 3.35, reflecting agreement with the current sales status, challenges, and opportunities. Key challenges include market saturation, competition, and logistical issues, while opportunities highlight significant growth potential and stability. The study will be the tool in improving and constructing policies on how to improved, navigate and protect the small and medium enterprises particularly the distributors of beverage products so that they will sustain and survived in the saturated market and the law makers able to protect them in their operation. Also to the future researchers able to gauge the result of their study in the future and the result of this study this present time. Further the study will help boost local distributors\u27 economic activity, produce revenue for local government entities lastly it will support local employment creation
School Effectiveness in Terms of Learners’ Growth and Academic Achievement Amidst Socio-Economic Challenges; A Case of Makululu Day Secondary School, Kabwe District, Zambia
No full textThis study investigated the school effectiveness of Makululu Day Secondary School in terms of learners’ growth and academic achievement amidst the socio-economic challenges faced by the school community. It further explored the strategies used by the school to improve the academic achievements and overall growth of the students. A qualitative research method was employed using a case study design. Eight teachers were involved using stratified simple random sampling, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The results were thematically analysed and they showed that the effectiveness of Makululu Day Secondary School was factored by good teaching and learning strategies employed by the school, learners’ emotional welfare, and community cooperation
A Comparative Study on the In Vivo and In Situ Degradability of Napier (Pennisetum purpureum), Guinea (Megathyrsus maximus), and Paspalum (Paspalum conjugatum) as Forage Grasess
No full textThis study evaluated the in vivo and in situ degradability of 3 local forage grasses: Napier sp., Guinea sp., and Paspalum sp. Three (3) rumen-cannulated cattle of similar age were used for the degradability assessments. The in vivo experiment followed a 3×3×3 Latin Square Design (LSD), while the in situ degradability study employed a 3×5 factorial in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Dietary treatments consisted of A–Napier sp., B – Guinea sp., and C – Paspalum sp. In the in vivo digestibility trial, no differences were observed except for GE and NDF digestibility. As for the test diets, in vivo digestibility was comparable using local forages in the feed and nutrient digestibility assays (p>0.05). In contrast, no significant interactions were observed in the in situ ruminal degradability in feed, DMD, CPD, NDFD, and ADFD (p>0.05). However, main effects for Forage (factor A) showed a significant effect for both DMD (p<0.0028) and NDFD (p<0.0385). In addition, feed degradability was significant (p<0.0189). For the incubation time (Factor B), feed disappearance, DMD, and ADFD showed strong quadratic effects (p<0.0018, p<0.0001, and p<0.0095, respectively), suggesting that the breakdown process began rapidly but gradually slowed over time. In contrast, CPD and NDFD displayed a linear increase (p<0.0001)
Mental Health Literacy among Health Sciences Students: A Causal-Comparative Study
No full textThis study examined mental health literacy (MHL), defined as the knowledge and beliefs about mental disorders that facilitate individuals\u27 recognition, management, and prevention of such conditions. This study recruited 326 undergraduate health sciences students from a private university in the City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Philippines. A causal-comparative design was employed, utilizing the Mental Health Literacy Scale (MHLS) to assess students’ knowledge, attitudes, and help-seeking behaviors related to mental well-being. An independent samples t-test revealed no significant difference in MHL scores between female students (M = 123.00, SD = 12.40) and male students (M = 122.00, SD = 13.40), t(324) = 0.812, p = .417, Cohen’s d = 0.09, indicating a negligible effect size. However, a one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated a statistically significant difference in MHL based on academic programs, F(3, 122) = 5.96, p < .001. Tukey’s post hoc comparisons showed that psychology students (M = 127.00, SD = 12.70) had significantly higher MHL scores than students in nursing (p < .001) and medical laboratory science (p = .004), but not pharmacy (p = .60). These findings suggest that while sex assigned at birth does not significantly influence MHL, academic exposure does. The results highlight the importance of integrating mental health literacy into all health sciences curricula to equip future healthcare professionals with the competencies necessary to support mental well-being in both personal and clinical contexts. This fosters sustainable well-being and strengthens the resilience and responsiveness of the healthcare system
Effectiveness of A Teacher-Made Instructional Module in Electrical Installation and Maintenance for Grade 10 Students
No full textThis study aimed to develop and assess the effectiveness of a teacher-made instructional module in Electrical Installation and Maintenance for Grade 10 students. Using a descriptive-experimental research method, the study involved seventy (70) Grade 10 students from Gumaca National High School enrolled in EIM. The results showed that the respondents found the module very acceptable across several criteria: topics, learning objectives, content, activities, assessment, applicability, presentation, layout, and user-friendliness. A significant improvement was also observed between the pre-test and post-test scores after using the module, indicating its positive impact on students’ cognitive skills. However, no significant relationship was found between the module’s features and the respondents’ technical skills
Physico-Chemical Characteristics and In Vitro Rumen Degradability of Insect Frass as NPN Source for Mineral Blocks in Goats
No full textThe study was conducted to determine the potential of superworm (Zophobas morio) larvae (SWL) and black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae (BSFL) frass at 10% inclusion as non-protein nitrogen (NPN) source in formulating mineral blocks for goats, with emphasis on the physico-chemical properties of the mineral blocks, and to assess the extent of feed degradation in goats supplemented with insect frass-based mineral block through an in vitro degradability trial. A total of 16 post-weaned goats were used to determine the effects of supplementing insect frass-based mineral blocks on the feed degradation in goats. The goats were arranged in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with four (4) treatments and four (4) blocks with initial body weight (BW) as the blocking factor. Treatment A (control), Treatment B (urea molasses mineral block) (UMMB), Treatment C (superworm larvae frass mineral block) (SWLFMB), and Treatment D (black soldier fly larvae frass mineral block) (BSFLFMB) served as treatments. Based on the results, insect frass-based mineral blocks showed potential as a good nutritional supplement for goats. These mineral blocks offer valuable sources of protein, non-protein nitrogen (NPN), and minerals. Evaluation of hardness and solubility indicated that the SWLFMB showed better hardness and compactness, but demonstrated the highest solubility among formulations. In contrast, the UMMB displayed relatively low hardness and compactness, yet was the least soluble of all the mineral block variants. Moreover, in vitro studies showed no significant difference among treatments. Therefore, insect frass-based mineral blocks are a viable alternative source of minerals and NPN for goats, which can be utilized to optimize ruminant feed resources
Problems in the Implementation of Regional Regulations in Lampung Province as A Result of the Initiative Proposal of the Regional Legislative Council
No full textThis study aims to identify and explain the problems surrounding the implementation of Regional Regulations initiated by the Lampung Provincial House of Representatives (DPRD), particularly in terms of their effectiveness in supporting community welfare. Using a normative legal research method with a statute and theoretical approach, this study analyzed 12 Regional Regulations issued between 2015 and 2023 through content analysis of legal texts and supporting documents. The findings indicate two major issues. First, the absence of follow-up regulations in the form of Governor Regulations creates a legal vacuum, which hinders Regional Apparatus Organizations from operationalizing the Local regulation. Second, there is a fundamental disconnect between the legislative focus of the DPRD which emphasizes accommodating community aspirations and the executive priorities of the Regional Government, which are more programmatic and budget-oriented. As a result, DPRD-initiated Local regulation are often not integrated into regional development planning and remain unimplemented. This study recommends strengthening coordination mechanisms between the DPRD and the Regional Government during the legislative planning stage, as well as mandating a time-bound issuance of implementing regulations to ensure effective enforcement of regional laws