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Sociolinguistic study of the function of swearing language in cyber-gaming conversations
No full textIn most countries, swearing language is always considered as forbidden or offensive and is always judges negatively. However, to some countries swearing language is acceptable and commonly used. This study found out that swearing words are not always offensive in nature the way it is perceived by the listeners. It has been validated through the gathered data from the gaming conversations recorded in one of the internet cafes in Digos City. The players in the said internet café used swearing words without causing offense to their comrades but only intend to release their emotional state. The used of swear words contains intended meaning that requires further understanding and analysis. On the other hand, this research applied Conversation Analysis which used Swear Words Classification of Jay Timothy (1992) and the Functions of Swear Words by Andersson & Trudgill (1990) to analyze the words taken from the gaming conversations. The result has shown that sociolinguistic functions of swearing words specifically by gamers of internet café is mainly to express or emphasize one’s emotional state without causing offense. It shows that there are three classifications used in the study was taken from the conversation, these are epithets, slang, insult/slur and four functions which are expletive, auxiliary, abusive and humorous
Motives of gamblers in engaging with illegal gambling in Barangay Guihing, Davao del Sur
No full textThe study was conducted to assess gamblers\u27 motives in engaging with illegal gambling in Barangay Guihing of the Municipality of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. The study utilized a descriptive-evaluative research design. Primary data were gathered using the Gambling Motives Questionnaire (GMQ) distributed to a snowball sample of n=38 identified gamblers. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics and difference tests were utilized. Results revealed that the overall level of motives of gamblers in engaging in illegal gambling is high. No significant differences were found on the mean scores of gamblers when analyzed by profile. However, there is a significant difference in gamblers\u27 coping motives when analyzed according to household size. This means that gamblers\u27 engagement in illegal gambling in terms of coping motives tends to decrease with the increase of household size. It is suggested that the barangay local government shall design family-centered programs that will address problematic gambling problems and engage them in various livelihood programs
Survival analysis of Bachelor of Secondary Education students of UM Digos College
No full textSurvival analysis is a set of statistical methods used for examining data where the time until the occurrence of an event of interest is the outcome variable. This quantitative-descriptive correlational study aimed to investigate the survival of the Bachelor of Secondary Education students of UM Digos College for students\u27 batch from 2008 to 2012, 2009 to 2013, 2010 to 2014, 2011 to 2015, and 2012 to present. This study also determined the dropout rate and its relationship to the predictor variables, including the age, sex, and major that causes students to drop out. Kaplan-Meier Analysis and Log Rank Testing were used to analyze the enrolment data acquired from the Office of the Registrar of UM Digos College. Results revealed no significant difference on the dropping out of the students according to profile. Age, sex, and major are not factors that predict the probability of a student dropping out of school. Thus, it cannot be used to formulate a model that would indicate if a student has a greater chance of dropping out or not. It was also found out that students can drop out of school in between the second semester of their first year and the first semester of their second year in school
Mobile Customers’ Charter with Mood Meter
No full textMany studies have shown that facial expressions are vital for human-to-human interaction, and they are considered one of the most important cues in the psychology of emotion. People express their feelings mostly through visual, facial, and bodily expressions. Consequently, facial expression recognition is the primary indicator of a human affective state. Thus, this research project aims to explore the usage of desktop devices to detect emotion from the face of the customers and determine their mood. The system will use the basic technique in seeing calm and annoyed faces in the pictures implemented as a desktop application. This research aims to monitor the services rendered by the organization\u27s employees by determining the mood of customers if they are satisfied with their service. Simultaneously, the system will also help managers or owners know the current status of their business. With the help of OpenCV and emgucv, face detection can be implemented in the desktop application through webcam. Moreover, the haar cascade object detection helped the researchers train the system to detect two moods (calm and annoyed) by comparing the captured picture to the database’s images. However, facial expression detection accuracy greatly depends on the clear images the camera captures. The lightings and distance of the person in the image should be considered. Therefore, training the system in comparing images to the database is really important to achieve accuracy in face and mood detection
Tracer Study of Liberal Arts Graduates of UM Digos College (2006 to 2010)
No full textThis study traced the graduates of Liberal Arts Program of UM Digos College who graduated in 2006 up to 2010. Specifically, it sought to gather the demographic and employment profiles of the graduates. It also ascertained the competencies learned in college that the graduates find useful in their workplace. This research made use of descriptive research design using a simplified version of the CHED Graduate Tracer Survey Form. Results reveal that there is a high degree of employability among graduates of the Liberal Arts Program of the UM Digos College. Nine out of ten graduates are currently employed in various industries. Considering the majority of the respondents are new graduates, they occupy rank and file positions but they show good career movement potential. The communication skills and human relations kills they have learned in UMDC have helped them in securing their jobs and doing their work well. Based on the findings, it is recommended that courses relating to communication skills be further enhanced to give UMDC graduates a competitive advantage in the world of work. It is also recommended the Basis Management Strategies be included in the curriculum to fast-track the careers of LA graduates in order to increase the number of alumni in higher job positions
Degree of mass media exposure in English language and linguistic errors in oral English orientation among Grade VII students of Digos City National High School
No full textMedia is one of the main pursuant to direct exposure in learning a second language, from television shows and other interactive multi-media preferences and simple instruction manuals; we see that most of these consist an input of secondary language we perceive and we are exposed to in daily basis. Because media contributes most exposure, we come to know the underlying questions to how much or what degree or impact does secondary language has oriented us through the Media that are present; also knowing what degree of linguistic error it establishes through the actual application of secondary language. A variable was met to understand the extent of exposure to various media on a certain controlled level. The study underlines the hypothetical fact why media exposure is a factor for the chosen variable in determining the degree of linguistic errors. It is studied how Grade VII students responded and what various errors are accumulated that is the basis on defining the study. Considering that the study\u27s controlled variable has an existing English input from their previous academic background, the study implies the level of common errors that may serve as the basis on secondary levels
The influence of school ability measures on accounting competencies: A path analysis
No full textThis study aimed to assess the level of school ability measures and accounting competencies of fourth-year BS in Accounting Technology students of UM Digos College. It also investigates which of the two school ability measures, such as verbal and non-verbal, significantly influence accounting competencies. Quantitative correlational research was used, and primary data were gathered using the Accounting Competency Test questionnaire distributed to 32 fourth year BSAT students for the school year 2015-2016 who had taken the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test at UMDC Guidance and Testing Center. Frequency and relative frequency, mean, statistical correlation, and multivariate regression analysis were used as a statistical method to address the problem in the study. The findings revealed that the fourth-year respondents are overall low in terms of school ability with a below-average verbal ability while average in terms of nonverbal ability. They were also found to be competent enough in accounting. Results also showed that only verbal ability has a significant influence on accounting competencies among the school ability measures. Furthermore, the two dimensions, such as verbal comprehension and reasoning, were significant predictors. On the other hand, non-verbal ability, in terms of figural reasoning and quantitative reasoning, is a non-significant predictor of accounting competencies
On-the-job training of Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education (BTTE) students at UM Digos College
No full textA quantitative type of this research aimed to investigate the factors that affect the On-the-Job Training of Bachelor of Technical Teacher\u27s Education (BTTE) among 84 college students enrolled in this School Year 2015-2016 at the University of Mindanao Digos College (UMDC). The results scrutinized the level of manifestation of On-the-Job Training factors among BTTE students in UMDC in terms of Work Attitude, Work Habit, Competence, Personality and Appearance Linkage, Cooperating Firm, Benefits and Incentives, Evaluation System and Problems Encountered. The descriptive method was used to analyze the factors that affect on-the-job training. Results of this research study could help to prevent possible problems that stem from school, cooperating firm, and on-the-job trainees’ dissatisfaction, which was later revealed that the level of manifestation of the factors of on-the-job training among 3rd year and 4th-year BTTE students of UMDC is very high which means that the On-the-Job Training performance is always done. Moreover, the researchers found out that the overall remarks of the study are not significant. Therefore, there is no significant difference in the factors when analyzed by profile. Thus, the null hypothesis is accepted
Police irregularities and the level of trust and confidence among the students of UM Digos College
No full textThis study aimed to determine the community\u27s satisfaction level on police services in Barangay Zone II, Digos City. The descriptive method was used to establish the relationship between the respondents\u27 demographic profile and the level of satisfaction towards the police services. Descriptive statistics, t-test were the measures used in the analysis to arrive at the findings and conclusion. On the other hand, the extent of Police Force services is high, which means that the services they offer and given to Zone II communities are moderately satisfying. Lastly, there is a significant relationship between the demographic profile of the respondents. Specifically, civil status and their level of satisfaction towards police service responding quickly to emergencies A significant relationship was also found between respondents\u27 profile, the educational attainment in particular, and the level of satisfaction of the said community as to police service - arresting of criminals
UMASINSO: An evaluation of the community-based program in Barangay Aplaya, Digos City
No full textThis study aims to evaluate the impact of UMASINSO, the satisfaction of the beneficiaries, and the program\u27s effectiveness. Hence, this is an impact evaluation. The researchers of this study used the mixed-method in gathering and analyzing the data. The researchers used a survey questionnaire for the quantitative and a reflection form for the qualitative part. The feedback form adapted by the researchers served as the evaluation form before and after the implementation of Bangus Deboning Training and Seminars as perceived by the beneficiaries. Data are also gathered from barangay officials through a given activity evaluation form to assess the activities\u27 effectiveness. Also, the beneficiaries\u27 customers were asked some questions to assess the quality of the product and evaluate the effectiveness of Bangus Deboning training. The research revealed that the evaluation of the program\u27s pre-implementation showed a mean of 2.60 which means they are moderately satisfied with the program. It also revealed that the evaluation of the program\u27s post-implementation showed a mean of 4.73 which means they are now very highly satisfied after the Bangus Deboning Training was implemented. Moreover, the overall impact evaluation showed that satisfaction, awareness, and effectiveness have increased. Lastly, the beneficiaries\u27 qualitative responses supported the quantitative part of the research as they have extended their appreciation of the program. Their responses also hope to answer their need for Marketing