International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies (IJRIS)
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Data-Driven Decision-Making (DDDM) Systems Practices in Private Higher Education Institutions: A Systematic Literature Review
Get PDFData-driven decision-making (DDDM) systems are important in strategic planning and resource allocation in private higher education institutions (HEIs). Nonetheless, using data to improve education has challenges in finding the correct data and knowing how to use that data. The objectives of the systematic review were to explore (1) types of data-driven decision-making (DDDM) systems adopted by school administrators in strategic planning and resource allocation, (2) key elements of DDDM systems\u27 successful implementation in the context of private higher education institutions (HEIs), and (3) whether DDDM systems improve quality and productivity in administrative decision-making. A systematic search for peer-reviewed articles on the topic published in 2019–2024 was made using Google Scholar, ERIC, and ScienceDirect databases. These include, but are not limited to, “data-driven decision-making tools,” “the impact of higher education data analytics,” “factors influencing assessment practices in private higher institutions,” “the impact of data mining in education,” and “quality and productivity in school management.” Of the 48 articles identified, 23 met inclusion criteria focused on DDDM in private HEIs. Data were extracted and thematically analyzed. The review revealed two main uses of DDDM tools: data-driven classroom instruction improvement tools to foster better student outcomes and data analytics to boost operational quality. Institutional culture, collaboration, resource access, and technological infrastructure were key success factors. Hence, the DDDM system seems a laudable tool for improving private HEI operations and student performance outcomes. However, successful implementation needs extensive institutional preparation, robust data governance frameworks, and multiple integrated DDDM tools. Future work should emphasize long-term impacts over time, comparative consideration of diverse contexts, and involvement of various stakeholders
The Effect of Financial Knowledge and Financial Attitude on Credit Card Usage Among Credit Card Holders in General Santos City
Get PDFThis study examined the influence of financial knowledge and financial attitude on credit card usage among credit card holders in General Santos City, Philippines using a quantitative descriptive-correlational design. A total of 420 respondents completed a structured survey based on a five-point Likert scale. Financial knowledge was measured through interest rates, payment readiness, and fee awareness, while financial attitude was assessed using risk tolerance, budget discipline, and impulse control. Credit card usage was evaluated through fraud and security awareness, payment behavior, and debt accumulation. Descriptive analysis revealed very high levels of financial knowledge, financial attitude, and credit card usage among respondents. Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses indicated strong, statistically significant positive relationships between financial knowledge and credit card usage, and between financial attitude and credit card usage. Financial knowledge explained 63% of the variance in credit card usage, and financial attitude accounted for 70%. To investigate the moderating effects of demographic variables—age, sex, marital status, education, employment status, industry, and income—normality tests using Shapiro-Wilk and Kolmogorov-Smirnov methods were performed. Due to non-normal data, bootstrap mediation analysis was conducted, showing no significant mediation by demographic factors. The null hypotheses regarding the effects of financial knowledge and financial attitude were rejected, confirming their significant influence on credit card usage. However, the null hypotheses for demographic moderation were accepted. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing financial knowledge and fostering responsible financial attitudes to promote mindful credit card use. Future studies should explore other potential mediators such as financial anxiety, self-control, and access to financial education
Student’s Internet Usage, Parental Control and Academic Performance
Get PDFThis study aimed to understand how students’ internet usage, parental control, and academic performance are connected. It focused on selected Grade 7 to 10 students at Limpapa National High School Latap-Annex during the school year 2024–2025. The researchers examined how students use the internet—for homework, communication, and entertainment—and whether parental supervision influences their usage and academic results. The study was conducted in Latap-Annex, a remote school located about 42 kilo meters from Zamboanga City proper. The school serves the Subanen community and has only one section per grade level. A total of 40 students participated—10 from each grade level, evenly split between male and female. Using purposive sampling, the researchers selected students based on specific characteristics. Data was gathered through surveys. Findings revealed that students use the internet frequently for both academic and personal activities. Most students reported using it for school tasks, like homework and research, and also for leisure, such as games and social media. Despite concerns that non-academic use may be distracting, the study found no significant link between internet usage—whether academic or personal—and students’ academic performance. Most students had a general weighted average of 85–90, classified as “Very Good.” The study concluded that internet use supports academic success when used properly. Personal use, such as for entertainment, does not harm academic performance and can help students relax. However, proper guidance from parents and teachers is still recommended to ensure a healthy balance
Organizational Health in Amando Cope College: A Basis for Developing Strategic Plan
Get PDFWork is an important activity in one’s life. It provides individuals with improved chances of experiencing health, financial, and social advantages in life. The objective of the study is to determine the organizational health of the institution, whether it is balanced with the stakeholders’ expectation or whether it should improve its current practices and policies that would affect the employees’ morale and productivity. It was found out that majority of the employees in Amando Cope College have 1-5 years of experience in their respective field of specialization, likewise, most of the respondents were engaged in teaching professions, along soft or hard skills, it was also found out that teaching and mentoring were the most relevant to their position. On the other hand, board passer, educationally prepared and experiential readiness were found to be the respondents’ achievements under career profile. On professional goal; enhance expertise in one’s field, earn a higher salary, grow professional network, and obtain higher credentials were found to be their career objectives in joining the organization. The two groups of respondents rated the following: leadership, employees, workplace, and success shows that the healthy career trajectory are always manifested. The two groups of respondents rated the indicators along employees engagement; work with co-workers in the attainment of organization’s goals and accountabilities are made clear to everyone in one’s team, understand changes in the organization, and engaged happily in one’s work were found to be engaged in full extent. In the light of the foregoing findings and conclusions, the following recommendations are offered: The organization’s management should provide its personnel with trainings, seminars, activities, and appraisal program to further enhance their skills and capabilities; Administrators may be encouraged to revisit organizational practices that characterize the organization; the institution may implement new strategies to uplift the employees’ morale and well-being like recognition, rewards, incentives and appreciation; and the Office of the President may be furnished with the strategic plan offered by different department head using the researcher’s formatted template
Critical Factors of Effectiveness of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) of Oil and Gas Projects in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria
Get PDFOil and gas production activities have been going on in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria since 1958. The mandatory use of EMP to mitigate the impacts on the environment has not been effective. Researchers have not investigated to a deeper extent the key elements that will enhance the effectiveness of EMP’s of the oil and gas projects. This makes it difficult to tailor impactful policies and resources to turn things around and achieve environmental sustainability in the context of oil and gas production activities in the Niger Delta region. This study determined critical factors of effectiveness of EMP in oil and gas projects in the region. The Study involved administration of a semi structured questionnaire on 384 respondents comprising the proponent, regulator and community. The data was analysed using Principal Component Analysis (PCA). The PCA identified a) Collective address of impacts by all stakeholders; b) Commitment; c) Importance of impact data; d) Monitoring and Evaluation and e) Information sharing as critical factors of effectiveness of EMP in the region
Parents’ Provision in Enhancing the Socialization Skills of Children with Sensory Disorders: A Descriptive Study
Get PDFThe major factors in the socialization skills of children with sensory disorders often focus on the child\u27s experience. However, a significant gap persists in understanding the dynamic interaction between sensory challenges and mothers\u27 roles in providing support. This study is set to develop a deeper understanding of the techniques, practices, and strategies parents use to enhance the socialization skills of children with sensory disorders. Purposive sampling was used with six mothers of children with sensory disorders in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur, aged 25-50, as participants. This study utilized a qualitative research design through in-depth interviews, specifically the phenomenological approach, through a validated questionnaire. It was found that proper communication and motivation techniques were the common factors that the mothers used to build up the socialization skills of their children. In addition, the results showed that improper communication was the challenge encountered by the mothers, and it further revealed that mothers deal with the challenges by providing an emotional support system, implementing coping strategies, and fostering positive self-worth
Socioeconomic Inequalities and Adolescent Fitness: Examining the Association Between SES, BMI, and Physical Fitness in Chandigarh Schools
Get PDFThis non-experimental study examined the relationships among socioeconomic status (SES), body mass index (BMI), and physical fitness in senior secondary school students in Chandigarh. The sample consisted of 50 students (25 males and 25 females) selected from five government model senior secondary schools. Data were collected using the AAHPER Physical Fitness Test (1984), the Socio-Economic Status Scale (Aggarwal et al., 2005), and BMI measurements. Product-moment correlation analysis was employed to determine the associations among variables. Results indicated strong correlations between lower body strength and abdominal strength, and significant interrelations among endurance, speed, and agility. Upper body strength showed limited associations, while SES was positively correlated with agility and negatively with abdominal strength. BMI demonstrated a weak negative correlation with upper body strength. These findings underscore the influence of socioeconomic factors on adolescents’ physical fitness and health. The study contributes to evidence-based strategies aimed at improving physical fitness, reducing obesity, and promoting health equity among school-aged populations
Explaining Tax Compliance Behavior Among Start-Up Owners in General Santos City, Philippines: The Role of Tax Knowledge
Get PDFThis study examines the relationship between tax knowledge and tax compliance behavior among start-up business owners in General Santos City, Philippines. Anchored on the Slippery-Slope Framework, the study adopts a quantitative, descriptive–correlational research design to determine whether taxpayers’ level of tax knowledge significantly influences their compliance behavior. Data were collected from 540 start-up business owners classified as “New Businesses” by the city’s Business Permits and Licensing Office using a validated and modified survey questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and Spearman\u27s rank correlation were used for data analysis. Findings reveal that respondents possess a moderate level of tax knowledge and a very high level of tax compliance behavior. Results further indicate a positive, though statistically insignificant, relationship between tax knowledge and tax compliance behavior, suggesting that while tax knowledge contributes to compliance, it is not the sole determinant of compliance behavior. The study underscores the importance of strengthening tax education initiatives tailored to start-up enterprises to enhance voluntary and sustainable tax compliance
An Assessment of Reading Achievement of Grade Three Pupils in the Pacific Area, Division of Northern Samar: Bases for a Developmental Reading Program
No full textPurpose: This study examined the reading achievement of Grade Three pupils in the Pacific Area of the Division of Northern Samar and analyzed the relationship between selected school profile variables and pupils’ performance to provide an empirical basis for a strengthened Developmental Reading Program in English. Methods: A descriptive correlational research design was employed involving 65 public elementary schools. Data were obtained from school heads and Grade Three teachers using a validated survey questionnaire and school-based records. Pupils’ reading achievement was measured using three standardized literacy assessments: the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment, the Early Grade Reading Assessment, and the Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy Assessment. Frequencies, percentages, means, and multiple regression analyses were used to analyze the data at a 0.05 level of significance. Results: Most schools were small, non-central institutions with limited teaching staff and scarce higher-level reading facilities. Reading achievement results showed that many pupils demonstrated basic decoding skills, but a substantial proportion remained at refresher, emergent, or transitional levels, particularly in comprehension. School population showed a statistically significant but very weak negative relationship with reading achievement, while reading facilities exhibited a weak but significant positive relationship. The number of teachers and type of school showed no significant relationship with reading performance. Conclusion: The findings indicate that structural school characteristics have limited influence on reading achievement. Meaningful improvement in Grade Three literacy requires enhanced reading facilities, effective instructional use of resources, and strengthened teacher capacity through a structured developmental reading program
Students Dimension of Wellness and Learning Engagement as Predictors on Motivation in Science
Get PDFThis study looks into the significance of students\u27 dimensions of wellness and learning engagement as determinants of motivation in science. The study used a descriptive-correlational and predictive approach to determine the combined impact of these characteristics on students\u27 motivation in science. The survey, conducted in integrated schools in the Cateel 2 District of the Philippines, had 100 respondents from Grades 9 and 10. The three-part survey examined students\u27 well-being and learning engagement aspects as predictors of their willingness to learn science. Ethical considerations were strictly followed, including adherence to research ethics and gaining informed consent from both parents and students. The data collection process includes evaluating the study instrument, obtaining authorization from school authorities, and issuing informed consent forms. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, correlational analysis, and prediction approaches to determine the characteristics that influence student motivation in science. The findings demonstrated that students had high levels of wellness on emotional, spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual dimensions, as well as strong engagement in mental, emotional, and behavioral aspects of science study. A statistical analysis revealed a statistically significant positive relationship between the general wellness of students and their motivation in science, as well as a considerable positive relationship between students\u27 learning engagement and their motivation in science. These findings have implications for educational stakeholders, indicating the need for targeted interventions to improve student motivation, engagement, and general well-being in science education