International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research
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China’s Foreign Policy Shift in South Asia vis-à-vis Belt and Road Initiative
Get PDFChina’s foreign policy shift in South Asia has been largely driven by its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which seeks to enhance connectivity and economic cooperation across Asia and beyond. South Asia, with its strategic location and growing economic potential, has emerged as a key area of focus for China under the B RI. In this context, China has pursued a multi-pronged approach, which includes infrastructure development, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships with key countries in the region. One of the key components of China’s foreign policy shift in South Asia has been its emphasis on infrastructure development. China has invested heavily in the construction of roads, railways, ports, and other infrastructure projects in the region, with the aim of improving connectivity and facilitating trade and commerce. These investments have been largely made through the BRI framework, which has provided China with a platform to promote its economic and strategic interests in the region. China has also sought to deepen economic cooperation with South Asian countries through the BRI. This has involved the signing of a number of bilateral and regional trade agreements, as well as the establishment of special economic zones and industrial parks. Through these initiatives, China has sought to increase its access to South Asian markets and promote the growth of its own economy. In addition to these economic initiatives, China has also sought to establish strategic partnerships with key countries in the region. This has involved strengthening its ties with countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, which have strategic significance due to their location and their potential to provide China with access to key markets and resources. These partnerships have also involved cooperation in areas such as defense and security, with China seeking to establish a greater presence in the Indian Ocean region
The Effect of Pearl Oyster (Pinctada maxima L.) Biofouling Waste Organic Fertilizer and Watering Interval on The Growth and Results of Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea L.)
Get PDFThis research was conducted in Pelita Jaya Village, Pohon Batu Hamlet, West Seram Regency from June to July 2022. The research was conducted to study the effect of the interaction of doses of organic fertilizer from pearl oyster biofouling waste and intervals of water administration on the growth and yield of mustard plants. The design used in this study was a factorial randomized group trial design (RAK) with two treatments as follows: Factor I: Pearl Oyster Biofouling Waste Fertilizer (L) with 4 levels, namely L0 = Control, L1 = Dosage of 50 gr/tan, L = 100 g/tan and L3 = 150 gr/tan Factor II : Watering Time Interval (W) namely W1 = 1 day, W2 = 2 days and W3 = 3 days. Each treatment was combined to obtain 12 treatments with 3 replications, resulting in 36 experimental plots. In each plot, 4 sample plants were taken so that in total there were 144 sample plants. The results of this study indicate that the interaction of organic fertilizer from pearl oyster biofouling waste with intervals of watering has a very significant effect on the growth and yield of mustard plants (number of leaves, leaf area, plant fresh weight and plant dry weight). The best treatment interaction was the combined dose of pearl oyster biofouling waste fertilizer 150 g/tan with an interval of watering once every three days for mustard greens (Brassica juncea L.
Scenario- Based Learning Approach for Enhancing the Critical Thinking Skills of Grade 9 Students in Araling Panlipunan
Get PDFThis study examined the efficacy of Scenario- Based Learning (SBL) Approach for enhancing the Critical thinking skills of Grade 9 students in Araling Panlipunan. Scenario- Based Learning Approach is a student centred approach in Araling Panlipunan and suited to the 21st century learners. Thus, this descriptive quasi-experimental research design determined the cause and effect of SBL approach to the critical thinking skills of 40 Grade 9 students of Col. Lauro D. Dizon Memorilal Integrated High School. The results were analysed using mean and standard deviation, t-test and Pearson-r correlation. The study revealed that using SBL approach, students can become more involved, motivated, and develop their real-world skills. Application of SBL approach had great impact in the learning process. Moreover, there was a significant difference in the responses of learners in the pre-test and posttest. It means that the quality and content of SBL approach has positive impact on the learning process in critical thinking skills. This approach become more effective in critical thinking skills as learners had been able to remember, reason and pay attention to SBL approach video lesson. In addition, usage of technology improved learning. The opportunities for teaching with audio visual lessons are ideally adapted to the learners’ environment. Thus, learning scenario encourages students to think about what they have learned
A Personal Narrative Experience of Teachers Teaching Purposive Commu-nication During the New Normal Education
Get PDFThis study explored the teachers’ teaching experiences in purposive communication during the new normal education setup at Sultan Kudarat State University-Kalamansig Campus. Qualitative research design using the narrative research methods was the research design of this study. It used non-probability purposive sampling as the sampling technique. There were five (5) teachers handling purposive communication. Moreover, this study employed a semi-structured interview guide with open-ended questions. The data were analyzed using Colizzi’s thematic analysis.
The teachers\u27 experiences teaching purposive communication seem fruitful and efficient for students learning. Classes were conducted using the blended learning approach. Due to internet connectivity issues, Asynchronous was the typical learning mode than synchronous session. Further, the learning assessment was found to be unauthentic because it was conducted using asynchronous mode. Internet connectivity and power interruptions were the greatest challenges ever experienced by the teachers. Their coping mechanism included psychological health and well-being and proactive and approach-oriented application. The use of a personal budget is also included.
It is concluded that teachers have issues in lesson planning, classroom management, internet connectivity, and managing students\u27 virtual behavior in the new normal environment. Teachers have utilized a variety of strategies to overcome difficulties.
It is recommended that the institution should provide planning programs as a foundation for new normal teaching and perform a series of studies on instructors\u27 experiences in the new normal educational scheme. The faculty should evaluate the practicability of their teaching methods to satisfy the needs of students with diverse cultures during the new normal
Home- School Link: Tutor’s Capacity-Building Enhancement Training for effective implementation of Modular distance learning
Get PDFThis study discovers the effectiveness of modular distance learning as an alternative learning modality and proposes a home-school link: a tutor’s capacity-building enhancement training. The study examines the perceived level of competence and tutoring experiences of the parents while administering the self-learning modules (SLM) at home. The study determines the relevance of parents’ tutoring competence and experiences to the learner’s academic achievement, which were identified using a mixed-methods approach through conducting both surveys and interviews. The study used a purposive sampling technique to select the participants. This study reveals that parents are only proficient in administering the module, which demonstrates their need to undergo capacity-enhancement training. Facilitating the SLM emphasizes the significance of the delivery of instruction, employing the student-centered method, appropriate teaching strategies, student motivation, behavior management strategies, and time management. In this connection, the training specifically provides opportunities for the home tutors to acquire the knowledge and skills that they need to deliver a high-quality education to the learners. Moreover, this study reveals the different interventions and challenges encountered while administering modular distance learning. Conducting the teaching-learning process at home can be difficult for home tutors who do not possess the necessary competence to facilitate the SLM, which imposes a risk of producing high-quality outcomes in learners\u27 academic achievement. Hence, it is crucial to implement the home-school link: a tutor’s capacity-building enhancement training to nurture the necessary competences of the home tutors as partners in education. Implementing the enhancement training ensures the quality education our learners wholly deserve
Analysis Pragmatical Policy of Leadership Style Dynamics
Get PDFPragmatic policy is a type of policy that prioritizes practicality and usefulness. Decision-making from this pragmatic policy has an impact on overlapping policies so that a suitable leadership style is needed to anticipate these policies. The purpose of this research is to analyze the appropriate and proportionate way of leadership style to anticipate pragmatic policies. method used. This research is a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach. This research was conducted in the Men\u27s Dormitory of Middle and High School Alexandria International Islamic School with a sample of 2 people. The instruments used are observation, interviews and documentation studies. The results showed that the situational leadership style and delegative democracy were the most proportional and suitable leadership styles in accommodating crucial, fast and pragmatic policies. This has an impact on the consideration of policy implementation that is right on target and applied properly so that each line of coordination can display the best contribution to policy
Aligning the Ship Engine Cadets’ Skills to the 21st Century
Get PDFThe Philippines is one of the single largest nationality groups in the maritime and shipping sectors; as a result, the nation\u27s efforts to modernize the skills of the engine cadets are significant. This study aimed to assess the engine cadets\u27 skill level in relation to the requisite 21st-century skills while they were receiving shipboard training at TORM Shipping Philippines Inc. It used a sequential explanatory mixed-methods design. The paper used mean, standard deviation, and Mann-Whitney for comparing differences between two independent groups for the statistical treatment analyses of the quantitative data. Thematic analysis of the descriptive data provided by the interviewees involved coding and identifying common themes, patterns, and responses. The findings revealed that the engine cadets were competent in three (3) areas but needed to be more competent in the remaining area (inventive thinking). This signified that the engine cadets need supplemental training in the areas where they are less apt to improve their skills in all variables, especially 21st-century skills. The management of maritime schools and policymakers must address the common factors that prevent engine cadets from acquiring 21st-century skills, according to the study
Level of Awareness on the Impact of Climate Change on the Socioeconomic Life of a Coastal Community in San Salvador Island, Masinloc, Zambales
Get PDFThe researcher’s interest in their well-being led her to study the level of awareness of the impact of climate change on the socioeconomic life of the coastal communities in San Salvador Island. This study is a descriptive type of research. A descriptive study gives a picture and describes the different aspects concerning a situation to obtain knowledge of nature, states, and development. This current study was conducted at San Salvador Island. It is an island barangay in Masinloc, Zambales, in northwest Luzon. It is an island barangay in Masinloc, Zambales, in northwest Luzon. A 127-hectare fish sanctuary and a nearby Taklobo or Giant Clam Farm are usual attractions to diving enthusiasts. Encourage planting mangroves in the vicinity of the island as part of the extension service of the campus. Conduct a follow-up study on fishermen’s vulnerability, resiliency, and mitigation practices. They are considered priority barangay in the Climate Change Awareness joint project of the PRMSU-Masinloc LDRRMP and CENRO-Masinloc to enhance the fishermen’s awareness and adaptation. Support from the local government unit by having a store filled with more goods and over-the-counter medicines, especially during rainy seasons. May have a routine check by a professional doctor before rainy seasons. Probable additional livelihood to augment needs, particularly during the rainy season.
 
Extent of Disaster Management Program Implementation and Prepared-ness Level in Selected Public Secondary Schools in Zambales, Philippines
Get PDFThe research aimed to assess the implementation of various components of disaster management programs including Vulnerability Assessment, Planning and Preparedness, Institutional Framework and Coordination, Resource Management and Allocation, Early Warning Systems, Response Mechanisms and Emergency Operations, Public Education and Training Disaster Drills and Exercises. Additionally, the study aimed to determine the level of disaster preparedness among school personnel and students, identify any significant differences in program implementation among schools, and explore the relationship between program implementation and disaster preparedness. The data collection involved surveys, questionnaires, and interviews with school principals, teachers, and learners during the third quarter of the 2016-2017 school year. The sample consisted of six schools, and the gathered data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tools.The findings indicated that most of the disaster management activities were implemented in the schools within Zone IV, contributing to an effective implementation of the programs. Teachers were moderately prepared in planning and warning system activities but showed preparedness in other areas such as vulnerability assessment, planning and preparedness, institutional framework and coordination, resource management and allocation, early warning systems, response mechanisms and emergency operations, public education and training disaster drills and exercises. Similarly, students displayed moderate preparedness in warning system activities and preparedness in other aspects. Overall, the students in Zone IV were considered prepared for potential disasters in their community and school
Strategic Assessment of AIMS Students’ Learning Opportunities and Challenges During the New Normal
Get PDFThis study examines the learning opportunities and challenges faced by students at the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) in response to the sudden shift to online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. AIMS, like many educational institutions in the Philippines, adapted to the new normal setting by implementing online learning with all its facets. While this setup opened up new opportunities for students, it also presented various challenges.
The research involved 337 AIMS students from the 2021-2022 academic year, using a descriptive-comparative design to assess differences in opportunities gained and challenges experienced. The participants were selected through a combination of purposive and random sampling. Data was collected using a standardized instrument consisting of three parts: profiling respondents, determining opportunities gained using the "Synchronous Online Teaching Observation Checklist" from the City University of New York (2020), and assessing challenges through the self-report online learning challenge questionnaire by Barrot et al. (2021), modified for the study. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, weighted mean, T-test, and ANOVA were utilized for data analysis.
Results indicated that students perceived opportunities in Assessment and Feedback, Student Engagement, Learning Environment, Time Management, and Instructional Design. On the other hand, they expressed neutrality towards challenges related to Technological Sufficiency, Student Isolation, Technological Complexity, Self-Regulation, and Learning Environment. Further analysis revealed significant differences in learning opportunities based on gender and program. Recommendations include providing platform usage training, offering specialized learning activities based on courses and programs, and ensuring gender-sensitive learning opportunities