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Integrating STEM education: A comprehensive framework for analyzing mathematics classrooms at a primary school

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Huey Lei, Tony Li, Janice Ao
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This paper presents an overview of a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) project implemented at a primary school in Macao SAR, that integrated pedagogical consideration on a rocket building competition. The project adopted an analytical tool as a theoretical framework for integrated STEM education. It exploited a modified analytical tool, grounded on the in-depth analysis of design, implementation, and evaluation of the project, called integrated STEM education framework in practice (iSTEMiP). The theme of the project covered space exploration combining a real-life problem and encouraging students to respond to manageable challenges. Its design focused on providing students with hands-on experience in integrating mathematics, engineering, and science knowledge within the exercise. For the participants of the project, a class of grade four students joined the STEM competition designed by a STEM team consisting of two teachers at the school. The students formed groups and were aided by the teaching team through instructional scaffolding, while the students constructed their own design rockets, step-by-step, integrating the acquired knowledge. Implementation of the project included the design stage of the rockets, group sharing activities, and the launch of the rockets. The major findings of the study discover students’ learning trajectories and teachers’ teaching flows by the critical features of the modified theory of iSTEMiP. Specifically, the mathematical concepts involving angles and projectiles were prominently shown to have been used from analyzing the work done by the students. Moreover, the study found that the participants expressed positivity toward the learning experience of the STEM project.

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The influence of e-commerce adoption on the success of MSMEs in Empat Lawang Regency in the Covid-19 pandemic

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Revita Desi Hertin
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Technological developments in today’s modern era are increasing and spreading widely in society. This also has an impact on the business world in Indonesia, especially on how to purchase from conventional/direct purchases to online purchases using social media platforms and e[1]commerce platforms in Indonesia. This should be in line with the marketing strategy for business people in regions in Indonesia. A new marketing strategy must be carried out by business players in the industrial 4.0 era, the large number of competitors encourages all business players to provide new breakthroughs in the buying and selling process, including marketing products/services on e-commerce platforms and social media market places. Features in e-commerce such as lower prices, review features that make it easy to see product quality, and more complete product descriptions make it the right platform for buyers who want to buy goods online where activities occur more effectively and efficiently. This study aims to examine the influence of e-commerce in the progress of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Empat Lawang Regency during the Covid-19 pandemic. Using several variables, namely accessibility, price, and quality of goods, they are included in a questionnaire distributed to MSME actors in Empat Lawang Regency. The results of this study indicate that all variables in this study have a positive effect on sales at UKMK in Empat Lawang and show the importance of using new methods in sales. In future research, it is expected to be able to add several variables to see the relationship with sales using e-commerce.

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Gender sensitivity in physical education classes in one state college

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Ramonito N. Abesar
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Gender sensitivity is a process by which individuals are made mindful of how sexual orientation plays a critical parcel in life through overseeing others. This study aims to determine gender sensitivity in a physical education class in one state college. It employs a descriptive type of research. The respondents are the Physical Education students taking up P.E.102 and P.E.224. In this study, the mean and t-test were used as statistical tools. Study shows that P.E. 102 (Rhythmic Activities) classes are female-dominated with a strong willingness to explore their talents and skills, while males have limited participation due to reservations. Moreover, P.E.224 (Team Sports) is male-dominated where males showed too much interest in ballgames, while females are reserved and less motivated. Females needed more time for training to master certain skills. Moreover, the study’s results showed that there is no distinguishable difference in the degree of gender sensitivity in Physical Education Classes as perceived by the students when taken as a whole and when grouped according to sex. Therefore, it is recommended that teachers of Physical Education classes should develop a method that is the interactive type to increase gender sensitivity among students. The development of instructional intervention by the faculty and administration to increase awareness of gender issues should be encouraged as mandated.

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Nursing mothers: Adverse events following immunization and its implication for counselling

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Kikelomo O. Adubi, Bolanle M. Oyundoyin, Adijat M. Ariyo, R. A. Adekunbi, Abolanle O. Lasode
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Vaccines approved for routine childhood immunization are safe and effective but sometimes there are Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) which often result in ill health, various forms of deformities when it is wrongly administered and eventually forfeiture of public trust in immunization programmes. This study examined Nursing Mothers: Adverse Events Following Immunization and its Implication for Counselling. A multistage sampling procedure was used to choose 300 nursing mothers. Data were collected with the aid of a questionnaire and analyzed using means, frequency counts, percentages, Chi-square, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Results revealed that the mean age of the respondents was 30 years. Pain or swelling at the injection site (85.7%) was the major existing AEFI. The majority (80.7%) of the respondents were highly knowledgeable about AEFI, while 74.0% had a negative attitude to the incidence of AEFI. The majority (68.7%) had unfavourable perception on the continuation of immunization for their children after an AEFI. The major counselling services available for nursing mothers were adherence to immunization schedules as advised by health counsellors (Mean= 2.67) and pre-counselling for nursing mothers on AEFI before child immunization (Mean =2.63). Correlation results showed that order of birth (r= 0.12), counselling services (r =0.15); awareness of nursing mothers on immunization (r=0.29) had significant relationships (p<0.05) with knowledge of nursing mothers on the AEFI. Also, respondents had high knowledge, negative attitude, and unfavorable perception to the incidence and continuation of immunization for Children after AEFI. In conclusion, order of birth, counselling services, and awareness of nursing mothers on immunization are crucial in shaping nursing mothers’ knowledge on the AEFI. Hence, it was recommended that the Ministry of Health both should facilitate frequent counselling and immunization refresher courses for health counsellors on vaccine safety and how to control AEFI among nursing mothers. > <0.05) with knowledge of nursing mothers on the AEFI. Also, respondents had high knowledge, negative attitude, and unfavorable perception to the incidence and continuation of immunization for Children after AEFI. In conclusion, order of birth, counselling services, and awareness of nursing mothers on immunization are crucial in shaping nursing mothers’ knowledge on the AEFI. Hence, it was recommended that the Ministry of Health both should facilitate frequent counselling and immunization refresher courses for health counsellors on vaccine safety and how to control AEFI among nursing mothers.

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Basic level English as foreign language teachers’ experience about English medium instruction  

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Hari Prasad Tiwari
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Medium of Instruction (MoI) used in teaching basic level students plays a significant role in their overall development. It is controversial whether students’ native language or English is more effective for teaching students who study at the basic level. Nonetheless, many community schools are switching their MoI from Nepali, the country’s official language, to English. The current descriptive phenomenological research aims to investigate basic level English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ perspectives on English Medium Instruction (EMI) at the basic level. Nine basic level EFL teachers who have been teaching at different community schools in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City, Banke district, participated in the research. I used non-random judgmental sampling to select the sample. The data was collected using unstructured interview. The interviews were conducted in face-to-face mode and each of the interviews was audio recorded, transcribed, and then thematized. The outcomes of the research were presented and discussed utilizing descriptive and qualitative data analysis techniques. The results indicated that EMI has been mandated despite the fact that instructors lack the confidence to implement it in the classroom. Based on the results, it can be stated that EMI should be implemented with thorough planning, preparation, and consultation with teachers and other directly and indirectly engaged stakeholders in particular schools.

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Level of nationalism and level of heritage conservation of pre-service teachers

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Ginuel Janzent Alcantara, Jherwin P. Hermosa
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The study was an attempt to determine the respondent’s perception on level of nationalism in terms of preservation, restoration, heritage built, safeguarding historical places, and property value. Using a descriptive[1]correlation method of research, it involved 200 pre-service teachers from Southern Luzon State University – Lucban during the academic year 2021-2022. The adapted-modified questionnaire was utilized to gather the needed data. The results of the test of the relationship between nationalism and heritage conservation among pre-service teachers indicate that there is a significant positive relationship between the respondents’ levels of nationalism and level of heritage conservation. This suggests that as students’ nationalism grows, also their awareness to heritage conservation increases. This research suggests that the College of Teacher Education may provide opportunities among the pre-service teachers to strengthen their nationalism and participation in heritage conservation as part of the curriculum contents of the subject in Social Sciences. Pre-service teachers may be encouraged to inculcate the value of heritage in their students through learning activities in face-to-face, blended learning, modular distance learning, or online media platforms in their teaching of the subject in social science. Pre-service teachers may be encouraged to participate on different activities related to heritage conservation that encourage positive relationships and nationalism. Future researchers may utilize this research work as basis in conducting similar studies.

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Factors affecting the readiness of digital transformation adopters: A case study in Vietnam

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Vinh T. Nguyen, Hue T. Lai, Quynh V. Ha
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In the age of industry 4.0, digital transformation is becoming an increasingly popular term. Prior studies concentrated on advantages and research agenda, but little attempts were made to comprehend and evaluate the postulated conceptual model. Thus, the aim of this research was to understand the latent variables that affected the readiness of digital transformation adopters as well as the importance level between those dimensions. The 12-question survey was designed using Google Form and sent to 97 students of the digital transformation training class. Exploratory factor analysis and multivariate regression were utilized to analyze the obtained survey data. The findings showed that there were 4 main factors affecting the readiness of digital transformation including awareness, facilitating conditions, knowledge and behavioral intention. The total variance extracted by these 4 factors explained 61% of the data variation of 12 observed variables. The results of multivariable regression analysis demonstrated that all extracted factors had an important influence on the readiness of students to transform digitally, in which “behavioral intention” played the most important role. The research results help policy makers and educators have a better overview, thereby making strategies and adjusting plans according to the priority level around the above 4 factors. It also serves as a basis for other in-depth studies, and as a reference for interested digital transformation readers.

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Socio-demographic characteristics and perceived constraints of the farmers to crop production in selected barangays of Cawayan, Masbate, Philippines

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Jacob Fredrick P. Velza, Roger Y. Ibañez, Jr., Novy R. Clores, Donata L. Valler
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This study was conducted to comprehend the agricultural status of farmers by analyzing their socio-demographic characteristics and their perceived constraints in farming. The study utilized a descriptive research design and employed a well-structured survey questionnaire to gather data. The study found that the average age of farmers in Cawayan, Masbate was 50 years old. Farmers in Cawayan were dominated by male farmers (71%), with an average of five children (5) and 58% of them had not completed elementary education. The education level of their children was also low, with 23% not completing elementary years. It was observed that 39% of the farmers’ children were unemployed and only 20% of the 114 farmers’ children under legal age were working in relation to farming, with the remaining 80% having another source of income. The majority (62%) of the farmers in Cawayan were classified as small farmers, with land ranging from 1 to 2 hectares. Seventy-three percent (73%) of the farmers engaged in farming solely to produce crops for their own consumption. In terms of the perceived constraints faced by the farmers, soil fertility and water supply were the main problems related to natural resources. The high cost of inputs such as fertilizers, planting materials, pesticides, labor, and machinery was the top problem for farmers. Another significant difficulty the farmers experienced was a lack of understanding regarding how to use these supplies efficiently. The farmers believed that free inputs, free training and seminars, better irrigation systems, and financial help were all answers to these issues.

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Suicidal risks and coping strategies of student personnel assistants in a southern Philippine college

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Daryl B. Casamorin, Henry E. Lemana II, Sherry V. Mecida, Cathy D. Calong, Angelica S.Padilla, Bria Ysabela O. Santiago, John Lloyd B. Mestidio, Kenn N. Tulod, Michael E. Ganayo III, Paloma B. Ladrido10, Ralf Vincent P. Bagual
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In addition to their formal education, many students often work to supplement their income, gain valuable experience, and keep themselves motivated. However, behind the forces to become working students and the benefits they can acquire from being such, drawbacks like burnout that may lead to suicidal ideation inevitably confront them. This study was aimed at determining the suicidal risks and coping strategies, both negative and positive, of the student personnel assistants (SPAs) in one tertiary institution in the Philippines. This study employed a descriptive[1]correlational methodology, in which the researchers utilized complete enumeration to cover twenty-nine (29) SPAs as respondents of the study. An adopted survey questionnaire was used as an instrument and was distributed to the respondents through Google forms. After gathering the data, the results revealed that SPAs have a mild suicidal risk. They apply positive coping strategies more than negative ones. Further, family monthly income was the primary predictor of suicidal risks among SPAs. Lastly, results show that there is a significant relationship between suicidal risks and positive and negative coping strategies, which implies that the lower the suicidal risks, the higher the positive coping strategies, and vice versa. Based on the results of the study, the researchers recommend that SPAs should apply positive coping strategies more to prevent severe suicidal risks, teachers must be aware of the mental health status of students and reinforce them positively during the teaching[1]learning process, parents of SPAs must find ways to holistically support their children to prevent them from having mental health issues that could lead to suicidal risks, guidance counselors must intensify their mental health programs and services to prevent suicidal risks, school administrators should continue supporting SPAs, and future researchers should explore more aspects of suicidal concerns that affect students in the next normal.

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Volume 2 | No. 4 | December 2022 Issue

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December 2022

Development of fragility curves for seismic vulnerability assessment: The case of Philippine General 
Michael B. Baylon, Maria Emilia P. Sevilla, Miller DL. Cutora, Rikki Mae S. Villa, Princess Mherlene P. Reynes, Jhona May V. Montemayor
USHER Technologies Incorporated, Philippines
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Philippines

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Use of Edpuzzle Learning Videos for class 9 Biology and its impact on academic performance
Kinga Tshering, Kesang Wangchuk, Nima Dorji, Kelzang Dema
Trashigang Middle Secondary School, Bhutan

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Bridging the empirical gap in the relationship and effect of TikTok on students’ engagement: A case of a local college in the Philippines
Clarissa Salasac, Joseph Lobo, Bryan Dale Bernardo
Graduate, Institute of Education, Arts and Sciences, City College of Angeles, Philippines
Program Coordinator, Physical Education Department, Institute of Education, Arts and Sciences, City College of Angeles, Philippines
Full-time Lecturer, Physical Education Department, Institute of Education, Arts and Sciences, City College of Angeles, Philippines

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The use of active learning technique Think-Pair-Share in urban land use class: Fifth year surveying engineering 
Mamo Morka Jano
Surveying Engineering Department, Engineering College/ Assosa University, Ethiopia

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Synergistic activity of Malunggay (Moringa oleifera) leaves and Sodium percarbonate (2Na2CO3•3H2O2) as a wastewater deodorizer for pig farms
Stacy Eleoriene T. Arzadon
Tayug National High School, Pangasinan, Philippines

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Antibacterial study of guava leaves on some enteric bacteria (E. coli and Shigella dysentriae) from Sokoto, Nigeria
Yusuf Sarkingobir, Abdulrahman Hamza, Malami Dikko, Marwanu Abubakar, Asiya Giddado Yabo, Balkisu Isa Muhammad
Department of Environmental Education, Shehu Shagari University of Education Sokoto, Sokoto State Nigeria
Sultan Abdurrahman College of Health Technology Gwadabawa, Sokoto State, Nigeria
Department of Biology, Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto, Nigeria
Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto, Nigeria
Department of Integrated Science, Shehu Shagari College of Education sokoto, Nigeria

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Radio advertising influence, selection factors and advertisers’ satisfaction of radio broadcasting in one city 
Rechie B. Pabelona, Samson M. Lausa
Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology, Sagay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines

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Productivity and profitability of citrus nursery operation in Abia State, Nigeria
Iroabuchi, J.N., Odii, M.A.C.A., Emenyonu, C.A., Gbolagun, A.O.,Onyeke, A.C., Esogwa, I.E., Akanni, B.A.
Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Department of Agricultural Education, Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State, Nigeria
Department of Agricultural Engineering, Osun State University, Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria

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Improving the 5S rating of a public high school in Baguio city, Philippines through a university community extension program 
Geraldine G. Nerona
Department of Industrial Engineering/Saint Louis University/Philippines

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Customer relationship management strategies of selected resorts in Cavite: A pandemic situationer
Xavier Lawrence D. Mendoza, Rangie O. Espejon
Cavite State Unviersity – CCAT Campus,Rosario, Cavite, Philippines

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Growth of Trichoderma harzianum using starch-based household kitchen wastes
Mary Rose T. Escalante, Ricky B. Acanto, Marjohn Thomas N. Conlu, Mary Grace F. Langcoy, Susan V. Lirazan, Julie Ann B. Mario
Negros Occidental High School, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Carlos Hilado Memorial State University, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Iloilo Science and Technology University, Miag-ao, Iloilo, Philippines

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The one town, one product program of Cavite Province: A focus on the growth-impeding constraints
Jerico B. Tadeo, Marlon A. Mojica
Cavite State University – CCAT Campus, Philippines
Cavite State University – Graduate School, Philippines

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Institutionalization of recovery and rehabilitation plan of Escalante city
Vermont Khan L. Juvahib
Northern Negros State College of Science and Technology
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