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Examining Principals’ Practices of Participative Management in Primary School Governance: A Case Study of The Tshwane-West District
No full textThis article aimed to investigate how much participatory management techniques aid in enhancing primary school governance. The main question of this article is, “To what degree do principals practice participative management in primary schools’ governance in the Tshwane-West District?’’ In this article, the quantitative methodology was applied. Information on the post-positivistic and interpretivist viewpoints was gathered via a questionnaire. The information in the questionnaire was strengthened by thoughtfully applying the knowledge gleaned from the literature review. A pilot study was conducted to validate the questionnaire. The triangulation of data from sources like literature reviews and questionnaires was the main method of reliability used in this study. All primary school principals (n=98) in the District of Tshwane-West area of the Gauteng Province of the Republic of South Africa made up the research population. The data were defined using the quantitative approach, which comprised explanatory techniques, inferential statistics like factor analysis and Cronbach's alpha coefficient, and descriptive statistics like frequencies and mean scores
Cooperatives on Focus: The Case of Client Relation Practices in the Province of Cavite
No full textCooperatives are valuable economic stimuli in the Philippines, contributing to fast economic growth since cooperatives can inject funds and resources that may use in the market. Client relation helps handle client conflicts properly and build customer retention and satisfaction, which may result in long-term relationships. The researchers conducted this study to determine the client relation practices of cooperatives in the province of Cavite. A descriptive approach was used to determine the cooperatives' client relation practices and their challenges in employing client relations. The researchers used convenience sampling in the study with a total number of 40 cooperatives involved. Four types of registered cooperatives compliant under the Cooperative Development Authority(CDA) are chosen: credit, consumer, producer, and multipurpose cooperatives. The result of the study revealed that the participants were able to highly employ client relation practices inside the organization, yet, cooperatives still encountered some challenges in employing client relations in terms of client conflict management, client retention, and client satisfaction. The researchers conclude that cooperatives were able to determine where to focus on dealing with client conflicts and increase client retention, as well as the satisfaction of their clients. However, the cooperative's client relations practices are still needed to have an in-depth re-evaluation for improvement and stabilization. This study recommends that cooperatives should adopt more effective client relation practices to sustain their operation and keep their relationship with their clients much longer
Challenges and Adaptation Strategies of Students with Disabilities in Higher Education in Bangladesh
Full text linkEducation is a fundamental human right to which every human should have access. However, in Bangladesh, people with disabilities continue to be denied access to education in a variety of ways; even with the widespread expansion of higher education, they have limited access to it. Also, those who have crossed various barriers and got admission to different higher education institutions face various challenges, including infrastructural barriers and other academic and administrative problems that affect their chances of growing up as average students. Considering this aspect, this article is intended to determine the challenges faced by students with disabilities and their adaptation strategies in higher education in Bangladesh. It applied a mixed-method approach in which quantitative and qualitative data were collected from four leading public universities in Bangladesh. The results indicate that students with disabilities still face a variety of challenges on their campuses. However, to overcome these challenges, they apply adaptive strategies such as using assistive devices, bilingual books, and the help of friends, which are not favorable enough for them to cope with the situation and continue their studies
Analysis of Residential Electricity Consumption Patterns in Camarines Norte: A Comparative Study Before and During the COVID-19
No full textElectricity consumption in residential areas has increased due to more people working remotely, driven by online learning, home-based work, and various domestic activities such as cooking, entertainment, heating, cooling, lighting, and communication devices. Conversely, industrial and commercial establishments have experienced a decline in electricity usage due to limited operations and temporary closures. Industries like aviation, transportation, and energy production have notably reduced power demands. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly influenced electricity consumption patterns, highlighting the importance of understanding these changes and planning for future energy needs in an evolving world. The observed shifts indicate higher usage in the residential sector and decreased consumption in the commercial and industrial sectors. These changes pose challenges to the power industry but also underscore the necessity of adapting to evolving circumstances and preparing for unforeseen events. This research examines data collected before and during the COVID-19 outbreak to analyze trends in residential energy usage in Camarines Norte, Philippines. It aims to understand the pandemic's impact on household energy consumption, which is influenced by lifestyle and economic changes. Using data from the Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative (CANORECO), the study explores a) the number of residential and other sector energy consumers in Camarines Norte, b) changes in energy consumption across residential and other sectors before and during the pandemic, c) changes in residential sector energy consumption before and during the pandemic in Camarines Norte's municipalities, and d) the significance of these changes.
Semantic Analysis on the Police Lingo in the Narratives of Students of Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Administration: A Forensic Linguistic Study
Full text linkThis study looks into the terminologies (police lingo) in the write-ups of Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Administration fourth-year students to illustrate the categorical and descriptive meanings of the words used in the narratives, identify the errors in the usage, and find out inaccuracies in the application of mechanics of writing like correct spelling, capitalization, abbreviation, and punctuation marks. Twenty-six (26) (BSLEAD) students participated in this study. They were instructed to write a narrative report in one of their experiences in the field. Police lingo identified in the statements such as nouns, verbs, and adjectives, were singled out from the narratives. These words were analyzed to determine whether they clearly stated their intention and described vividly what they meant to say. Semantic analysis was done by giving the dictionary definition of the word in the first level (categorical meaning as to parts of speech) and the illustrative meaning of the word in the second analysis (descriptive meaning), hence, the police lingo in the narratives were explained and described as to their literal meanings and clarity of intention as used in the statements. Results showed that male and female respondents have a similar choice of police lingo in writing the context of utterances in the narrative reports. They also committed errors in writing mechanics such as punctuation, spelling, and capitalization. It is recommended that the BSLEAD students engage in language learning activities like conversation using English, reading forensic texts, and listening/watching investigative programs on the radio or television that use English as a medium
The Rise of Night Market in Polangui Albay: An Advantage to SMEs
Full text linkNight market is one of the exciting trends in Polangui’s food system. It showcases the local culture and promotes the local food of the town. It also acts as an alternative for small medium business owners to sell their goods daily. It is considered as business incubators for the aspiring entrepreneurs since it only needs a small amount of capital to the start the business. There are five variables studied namely: vendor’s profile and characteristics, customers profile and characteristics, level of support from the Local Government Units (LGUs), competition among vendors, and the type of products and their prices. This paper identifies the advantages of the night market to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the town of Polangui. This research could also help to encourage other local business owners to use this as a platform to be successful in the business. It could be a great advantage to the vendors if they will join the night market in order for the locals and other people coming from neighborhood municipalities to taste the type of food and services that they offer and it may provide a benchmark for future studies. This exploratory study described the prospect of the night markets in the business environment and also explore the main intention to highlight the advantages of the night market activities to SMEs as the researcher adopted qualitative research approach. Overall results revealed that there are five contributing factors that benefit the entrepreneurs in the rise of night markets in Polangui, Albay that may help in attracting more customers to visit the night markets regularly namely: income generation, gaining confidence among the vendors, gain additional knowledge/skills through seminars, training's attended and workshops helping LGU promote tourism and collect taxes, and overall economic growth
Analyzing the Story of a Filipino COVID-19 Survivor through Positioning Analysis
Full text linkCOVID-19 has brought so many changes in the world. It is a test of faith and hope to everyone. Many scholars have used different lenses in fields of research in this topic. In language studies, many have zoomed in on this topic in corpus-based linguistics. In discourse analysis, few studies have dealt with this, especially narrative analysis. Using the frameworks of Bamberg (1997) and Barkhuizen (2009), three levels of positioning analysis were unpacked by a COVID-19 survivor’s life story. The first level of positioning answers how the characters positioned themselves concerning the events that happened. On the other hand, the second level of positioning seeks to answer how the characters positioned themselves to the audience. Lastly, the third level of positioning aims to position narrators to themselves. The participant was a student of the researcher who agreed to share his story in this paper. The main character almost lost his life due to COVID-19 and was hospitalized for nearly two weeks. The researcher discovered linguistic elements present during the interview, such as linguistic politeness, transitional devices, metaphors, and discourse particles, that helped the researcher analyze and unpack the three levels of positioning analysis. The actual occurrences that happened to the participant served as a turning point in his experience–from non-believer to believer of COVID-19. The paper further explored how COVID-19 became a test of faith, love, and hope to the participant
Management Control Systems Practices in Small and Medium Enterprises
Full text linkSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) comprise 99.6\% of the Philippine economy. Many studies have said that SMEs do not need and do not use management control systems (MCS) due to their simple organizational structure and limited resources. Most MCS research and their empirical evidence have nearly been completely founded on information from bigger organizations or their sub-units. It has been expressed that modern Management Accounting Practices (MAPs) and sophisticated systems may likewise be valuable for private ventures, albeit small firms may have dissimilar needs than their larger counterpart. Thus, this study determines the MCS adopted and used in SMEs in Misamis Occidental. A descriptive study using a survey questionnaire was administered to 100 randomly selected SMEs in Misamis Occidental. The questionnaires were personally delivered and administered to facilitate questions raised by the respondents regarding the items in the survey. The result showed that SMEs in Misamis Occidental utilize a wide scope of MCS practices and information. However, numerous practices are not incorporated as profoundly and systematically into their business operations. The outcome also shows that MCS is themed with financial, customer-oriented, and strategic-oriented controls. Thus, aside from designing MCS suited to SMEs, there is a need to guide them in the technical application, adoption, and utilization of MCS data. The data can be used as a base for additional scholarly examination in business
ChatGPT's Applications in Higher Education: Unmasking Opportunities and Challenges
Full text linkThe emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI), as demonstrated by models like ChatGPT, has garnered significant attention in recent times owing to its capacity to transform multiple domains of society, including higher education. Within academia, individuals such as students, educators, and scholars have already employed Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT for a diverse range of academic and non-academic endeavors. However, there is still debate regarding the use of ChatGPT in higher education. The acceptability and validity of its impact on higher education have been a recent burning issue. The primary aim of this review paper is to elucidate the utilization of ChatGPT within the context of higher education, considering its possible opportunities and challenges. The data utilized in this study has been generated by examining published papers, websites, and blogs. Using an "introductory literature review," the researchers have analyzed, synthesized, and explained the data that was generated. The findings revealed inadequate technological access, overreliance on AI, the presence of inaccuracies within subject-based knowledge, and the inability of educators to adapt teaching strategies are the core challenges of ChatGPT in higher education. However, besides these challenges, ChatGPT also brings opportunities like the advancement of learning efficiency, the concept of personalized learning, support for educators, and opportunities for skill enhancement
Challenges Encountered by Community Health Workers in The Provision of Primary Health Care Services in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas of Catanduanes
No full textCommunity Health Workers (CHWs) are essential in bridging the gap between underserved communities and healthcare services. They provide basic health services, educate communities on health matters, and refer individuals requiring specialized care. The goal of this study is to identify the challenges encountered by Community Health Care Workers along geographical and environmental, sociocultural, and resource and support, and to identify the issues within the healthcare system in the provision of primary healthcare services in the Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas of Catanduanes. A descriptive-correlational method was used, and a self-made questionnaire was used as the main data-gathering tool. A total enumeration was used to determine the Community Health Care Workers operating in the municipalities of Catanduanes. Results revealed that most respondents were female and demonstrated high proficiency in primary healthcare principles and clinical skills; they encountered significant challenges arising from geographical, environmental, sociocultural, and resource limitations. Systemic issues within the healthcare system, such as insufficient medical supplies and equipment, further exacerbated these challenges. By implementing comprehensive strategies that focus on securing funding to enhance healthcare accessibility and promoting professional development, infrastructure improvements, policy reforms, and community involvement, policymakers and healthcare providers can effectively address these multifaceted challenges