International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies
The International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (IJMS) is a biannual, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Research Development and Publication Office (RDPO) of Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc., in Davao City, Philippines. Established to promote academic excellence and interdisciplinary research, IJMS serves as a global platform for scholars, educators, and practitioners to exchange innovative ideas across diverse fields, including education, business, social sciences, health sciences, IT, engineering, and emerging disciplines. Key Features: Scope & Focus: Publishes original research, review papers, case studies, and technical reports that address global, regional, and local challenges, with an emphasis on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs). Open Access Policy: All articles are freely available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), ensuring free access and non-commercial reuse with proper attribution. Copyright & Licensing: Authors retain copyright while granting IJMS first publication rights. No Fees: Fully funded by Jose Maria College Foundation—no submission or article processing charges (APCs). Privacy & Archiving: Complies with the Philippine Data Privacy Act (2012) and uses LOCKSS/CLOCKSS for permanent digital preservation. Since its inception in 2019, IJMS has expanded beyond institutional contributions, engaging national and international researchers in advancing multidisciplinary scholarship. The journal remains committed to fostering innovation, accessibility, and long-term knowledge dissemination.
It is a quiet conceit of every generation that the global order within which it lives is uniquely precarious, uniquely transitional, and uniquely in need of fresh articulation. That conceit, however, is not always mistaken. The present moment—marked by the accelerated fragmentation of post-Cold War institutional arrangements, the simultaneous rise of competing technological and economic poles, and the deepening entanglement of climate, health, and digital vulnerabilities—does indeed present the global order as a problem rather than a given. It is less a settled architecture than a contested horizon, one that scholars from every disciplinary vantage are summoned to interrogate. This special edition of the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies arrives precisely at such a juncture. The papers gathered here originated from the January 2025 research conference jointly convened by Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. (JMCFI) in the Philippines and Kalinga University in India. That collaboration itself is noteworthy: a scholarly bridge between Southeast Asia and South Asia, between private higher education institutions committed to context-sensitive research and a broader aspiration to contribute to global knowledge conversations. The conference theme invited participants to reflect on how innovation, technology, mobility, and human development intersect with the emergent contours of our shared institutional and social order. The present collection represents a selection of those reflections, revised and peer-reviewed for publication under the journal's standard editorial processes. What unites the contributions in this issue, despite their disciplinary diversity, is a shared recognition that the global order is no longer—if it ever was—a domain reserved for diplomats, trade negotiators, or international lawyers alone. It is constituted daily in the partial differential equations that model cardiovascular health across borders, in the remittance corridors through which migrant workers rewire economic geographies, in the self-efficacy of teachers navigating online classrooms that dissolve national instructional boundaries, in the quality standards that digital technologies impose on education systems worldwide, in the sporting practices that mediate work-life balance across very different labour regimes, and in the search algorithms that shape mobile commerce in cities like Monrovia. In other words, the global order is not merely out there, in the formal institutions of multilateral governance; it is in here, in the technical, pedagogical, financial, and cultural practices that increasingly travel across jurisdictions and condition everyday life. A multidisciplinary journal with an international mandate carries a peculiar responsibility in such a context. It is not to adjudicate between competing grand theories of world order—realism, liberalism, constructivism, postcolonialism—though those debates have their place. Rather, it is to provide a platform where the granular, empirically grounded, methodologically diverse studies of specific phenomena can accumulate into something that resembles a collective diagnosis. The single-authored paper on PDEs, the conjoint analysis of OFW remittance preferences, the mixed-methods study of online teacher performance, the survey-based investigation of digital education standards, the systematic review of sports and work-life balance, the mixed-methods inquiry into m-commerce in Monrovia—each, on its own, speaks to a particular slice of contemporary experience. Taken together, they suggest a global order that is technologically dense, asymmetrically connected, and stubbornly resistant to simple narratives of either utopian integration or dystopian disintegration. It is an order in which the most powerful forces are often not treaties but algorithms, not summits but smartphone screens, not declarations of intent but the quiet, repetitive decisions of millions of individuals navigating systems they did not design. As editor, I am acutely aware of the risks that accompany such a framing. One might reasonably ask: Is any collection of multidisciplinary studies, however competent, about the global order simply because it touches on phenomena that happen to cross borders? The objection has force. What distinguishes this special edition is not merely the geographical and disciplinary range of its contributions—though that range is considerable—but the editorial commitment to reading these contributions as mutually illuminating fragments of a larger puzzle. The puzzle, to put it directly, is this: In an era when the old certainties of Westphalian sovereignty, Bretton Woods finance, and Cold War alliance systems have eroded without being replaced by any coherent new architecture, how do we understand the de facto order that is emerging from the bottom up? The answer, these papers suggest, is that we understand it through its operational details—through the equations engineers use to model blood flow, through the utility weights migrant workers assign to transaction speed versus exchange rate, through the variance in instructional performance that online self-efficacy explains, through the trade-offs teachers perceive between engagement and face-to-face interaction, through the mental health asymmetries between leisure and elite sports, and through the inconsistent adoption of SEO in urban African mobile markets. None of this is to claim that the formal institutions of global governance have become irrelevant. Far from it. But the papers in this issue direct our attention to a different scale of analysis, one that has historically been underserved by international relations scholarship and, for that matter, by the more macro-oriented social sciences. They ask us to consider that the global order is not simply imposed from above but is also co-produced from below, in the everyday decisions of teachers, workers, consumers, engineers, and athletes whose aggregated activities generate patterns that no single actor designed or fully controls. For the International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, this special edition represents both a continuation and an experiment. The continuation lies in our longstanding commitment to publishing research that crosses disciplinary boundaries without sacrificing methodological rigour. The experiment lies in the deliberate juxtaposition of papers whose thematic and geographical specificities might, in a more conventional arrangement, have been segregated into separate issues or even separate journals. By holding them together, we invite readers to practise a form of integrative reading—to ask, as they move from partial differential equations to remittance preferences to online teacher performance, what threads of connection might be discerned. I suspect that readers will find those threads in the domain of technology, which recurs across nearly every contribution; in the theme of mobility, whether of fluids, of money, of labour, or of knowledge; and in the question of what constitutes quality in human systems, whether educational, financial, or clinical. I extend my deepest gratitude to the leadership and faculty of Jose Maria College Foundation, Inc. for their vision in hosting and co-organizing the January 2025 research conference, and to our partners at Kalinga University for demonstrating that meaningful scholarly collaboration can flourish across national boundaries. The authors have shown remarkable patience and responsiveness through the peer-review process, and the reviewers—drawn from multiple countries and disciplines—have performed an indispensable service in ensuring the quality of the work presented here. Finally, I thank the journal's editorial board and production team for supporting the special edition format and for recognizing that multidisciplinary research, when thoughtfully curated, can speak to questions that no single discipline can adequately address on its own. The global order, as the papers in this issue collectively demonstrate, is not waiting to be discovered. It is being made, unmade, and remade in sites and practices that scholarship has only begun to map. This special edition is an attempt to contribute to that mapping—not as a final chart, but as an invitation to continue the work.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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The Role of Sports in Work-Life Balance: A Systematic Review
The relationship between sports participation and work-life balance (WLB) has attracted sustained scholarly interest, yet the mechanisms through which different categories of sporting engagement shape employees' professional and personal lives remain incompletely theorized and empirically underexplored, particularly within the Indian organizational context. This paper presents a systematic review of published empirical and theoretical studies examining the role of leisure sports, professional sports, team sports, and workplace physical activity programs in facilitating or constraining WLB among employees across sectors. Drawing on twenty-five studies identified through searches of Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and allied databases, the review synthesizes evidence on the differential effects of sporting engagement across key outcome dimensions including job satisfaction, psychological well-being, employee engagement, stress reduction, and organizational commitment. The findings indicate that leisure-time sports participation exerts a consistently positive effect on multiple dimensions of work-life balance, primarily through recovery from occupational stress, enhanced physical and psychological well-being, and the strengthening of social capital within and beyond the workplace. Professional sports present a more complex and sometimes adverse profile, with elevated mental health risks among elite athletes co-existing with transferable competencies of discipline and stress tolerance. Team sports and institutionalized workplace sport programs demonstrate particular value in building organizational cohesion and interpersonal trust, though empirical evidence of direct effects on individual WLB outcomes remains methodologically constrained. Research conducted outside India predominates in the literature, and the dearth of India-specific studies represents a material gap warranting systematic address.
Copyright (c) 2025 NEHA TIWARI, PROF. S. P. SINGH https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
The Impact of Innovation and Technology on the Development of Quality Education Standards
The rapid advancement of digital technology has fundamentally altered the pedagogical landscape of higher education, compelling institutions to reconsider the assumptions, methods, and infrastructures through which knowledge is delivered and received. This study examines the impact of innovation and digital technology on the development of quality education standards, with particular attention to the perceptions of higher education faculty. Drawing on primary data collected through structured questionnaires administered to teachers in higher education institutions alongside a systematic review of the extant literature, the study explores four interconnected dimensions: the perceived effects of digital tools on teaching flexibility and student engagement; shifts in teacher competencies following technology adoption; the advantages attributed to digital education environments; and the structural challenges that constrain technology's transformative potential. The findings indicate that digital technology significantly enhances teaching flexibility (71.2% agreement), student engagement (73.4%), and a wide range of professional competencies—with self-directed digital learning recording the highest improvement rate (90.5%). At the same time, the data reveal persistent and instructive tensions: reduced face-to-face interaction (identified as a disadvantage by 71.4% of respondents), declining personal communication quality (44.7%), and an asymmetric relationship between digital literacy gains and the erosion of independent critical thinking. These findings are interpreted through the lens of digital transformation theory and constructivist pedagogy, and the paper argues that sustainable quality education depends not merely on technology adoption per se but on the deliberate, ethically grounded integration of digital tools within a reformed pedagogical philosophy.
Copyright (c) 2025 AMARENDRA BHUYAN AMARENDRA, ANNADA SANKAR DASH, DURGA PRASAD SING SAMANT https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Online Self-Efficacy and Technostress as Predictors of Instructional Performance: A Convergent Mixed-Methods Study of Teachers in Online Education
The rapid institutionalization of online education has intensified scholarly interest in the factors that determine teacher instructional performance in digital environments, yet the simultaneous predictive contributions of online self-efficacy and technostress to that performance remain empirically underspecified. This study investigated online self-efficacy and technostress as predictors of instructional performance among teachers engaged in online teaching, employing a convergent mixed-methods design in which quantitative and qualitative data were collected concurrently and triangulated at the analysis stage. The quantitative component utilized a structured survey administered to teachers, yielding descriptive and inferential statistical data. Descriptively, teachers reported high online self-efficacy, moderate technostress overall, and consistently high instructional performance. Multiple regression analysis revealed that online self-efficacy significantly and positively predicted instructional performance, while technostress did not achieve statistical significance. The model accounted for 15.8% of the variance in instructional performance. The qualitative component employed thematic analysis of interview data from teachers reflecting on their lived experiences during online instruction, yielding six emergent themes: blended delivery mode, learning management systems, coping with modern instructional demands, convenience and efficiency of online tools, access to resources and research, and technology's role in the learning process. Convergence between quantitative and qualitative findings confirmed that online self-efficacy—enabled through training, institutional support, and purposive technology adoption—constitutes the primary driver of instructional performance in online settings, while moderate technostress levels function as a manageable challenge rather than a performance-suppressing barrier when institutional supports are present. These findings carry specific implications for institutional professional development policy, pre-service teacher digital training, and the design of technology integration support systems.
Copyright (c) 2026 Teresita Mendoza, Felix Chavez Jr. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Overseas Filipino Workers' Preference for a Remittance Center in United Arab Emirates: A Conjoint Analysis
Remittances from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) constitute a critical pillar of the Philippine economy, yet the service attributes that most powerfully shape OFWs' choice of remittance centers remain poorly understood in the extant literature, which has concentrated on macroeconomic remittance impacts rather than consumer-level provider selection. This study applies conjoint analysis to identify the relative importance of five service attributes—transaction speed, charges, location, exchange rate, and promotional offerings—in the remittance center preferences of OFWs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A quantitative, non-experimental cross-sectional design was employed. A researcher-developed conjoint instrument comprising 20 fractional-factorial plancards was administered to 202 OFW respondents across all seven UAE emirates. Part-worth utility estimates were derived using IBM SPSS conjoint analysis. Findings indicate that transaction speed holds the highest relative importance (25.167%), followed by exchange rate (20.450%), charges (16.392%), promotions (16.220%), and location (15.927%). Counterintuitively, utility estimates favor delayed over immediate receipt (after 24 hours: .029; after 48 hours: .047), reflecting OFW prioritization of transaction security over speed. Exchange rates above prevailing reported levels carry positive utility (.143), consistent with the interpretation of premium pricing as a quality signal in financial services. Location near shopping centers (.017) yields the highest locational utility, while promotional strategies anchored in lottery draws (.062) are preferred over transactional discounts. Simulation modelling revealed that the most-preferred remittance center profile achieved 65.6% market share under the Maximum Utility model, substantially outperforming the least-preferred alternative (34.4%). These findings provide an empirically grounded framework for remittance service providers, market entrants, and policymakers seeking to align service design with the demonstrated preferences of a large and commercially significant migrant worker population.
Copyright (c) 2026 Lorlito Bongar, John Vianne Murcia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
SEO and Content Marketing in Mobile Commerce: Key Strategies for Success in Monrovia (Liberia)
Mobile commerce (m-commerce) is an increasingly consequential driver of economic participation in sub-Saharan Africa, yet the specific role of demand-side digital marketing strategies—particularly Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content marketing—in shaping consumer behavior and platform adoption within resource-constrained urban contexts remains inadequately theorized and empirically underexplored. This study investigates how SEO and content marketing practices influence m-commerce growth in Monrovia, Liberia's capital and primary commercial center, a setting characterized by rapid mobile penetration growth alongside persistent constraints in digital infrastructure, consumer trust, and digital marketing literacy. Drawing on a mixed-methods design incorporating structured survey data from 154 respondents—comprising business owners, university and high school students, government employees, and informal sector workers—supplemented by semi-structured interviews with digital marketing specialists and policymakers, the study examines five analytical dimensions: SEO adoption practices, the trust-building effects of content marketing, consumer mobile device usage and payment comfort, social media's influence on brand visibility, and the salience of mobile optimization in current SEO strategies. Findings indicate that while SEO use is widespread, its application is predominantly inconsistent (47.2% occasional use; 43.4% regular use), limiting its cumulative effectiveness. Content marketing is recognized as a trust-building instrument by approximately 88.7% of respondents, though effectiveness varies significantly with implementation quality. Daily mobile internet use stands at 94%, primarily through Android smartphones (54.7%), establishing mobile-first infrastructure as the defining channel of m-commerce engagement. A substantial majority (67.9%) report high comfort with mobile payment systems, and social media exerts very positive brand visibility effects for 52.8% of businesses surveyed. The findings are interpreted through the Technology Acceptance Model and a Trust-Based Model of e-commerce adoption, and the study argues that realizing Monrovia's m-commerce potential requires not merely increased technology adoption but a parallel institutional investment in digital marketing competency, infrastructure quality, and consumer-facing trust architecture.
Copyright (c) 2025 James Heah Wheeder https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Analysis of Uses of Partial Differential Equations in Different Types of Realistic Problems
Partial differential equations (PDEs) are among the most powerful mathematical tools available for characterizing dynamic real-world systems in which quantities vary continuously across both time and space. This paper examines the theoretical foundations and applied utility of PDEs across three domains of substantial scientific and practical importance: fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and cardiovascular medicine. In fluid dynamics, the Navier-Stokes equations govern the behavior of liquids and gases in motion, enabling the simulation of aerodynamic systems, oceanic circulation, and industrial flow processes. In engineering thermodynamics, Fourier's law and the heat equation describe the conduction, convection, and radiation mechanisms that underpin heat exchanger design, nuclear reactor cooling, and electronic thermal management. In cardiovascular medicine, PDEs formalize the coupled dynamics of ventricular contraction, hemodynamic pressure and flow, arterial wall mechanics, and molecular transport — collectively providing the mathematical infrastructure for patient-specific disease modelling and computational surgical planning. The paper presents the governing equations in each domain with precise variable notation, demonstrates their structural relationships and shared mathematical properties, and discusses how advances in computational methods — including the Finite Element Method (FEM), the Finite Difference Method (FDM), and machine learning augmentation — have dramatically expanded the practical reach of PDE-based modelling. Particular attention is devoted to cardiovascular applications, where the integration of PDEs with patient-specific imaging data has generated models capable of predicting atherosclerotic progression, aneurysm rupture risk, and optimal stent placement. The paper concludes by outlining frontier opportunities in biomedical PDE modelling, including real-time clinical integration, fractional-order formulations, and multiscale coupling of organ-level and cellular-level dynamics.
Copyright (c) 2025 Indra Bahadur Khatiwada https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
The influence of professional development and decision-making on the individual work performance of police personnel
The job of PNP officers is both tedious and dangerous, wherein they must always invest in their professional development to blend with the standard of professional policing and make sure that their individual work performance is commendable and compliment the image of the PNP organization. The study investigated the professional development, decision-making dimensions, and individual work performance of 320 active police uniformed personnel in the 17 municipalities of Cotabato Province. The results revealed that the level of professional development of PNP officers was high; the level of decision-making dimensions was high; the level of individual work performance is high. Also, a significant correlation is noted between professional development and individual work performance of the PNP officers as well as between decision-making. Aggregately, professional development and dimension-making dimension mere found to be predictors of individual work performance. Independently, the educational dimension of professional development and rational decision-making dimension best influence the individual work performance.
Copyright (c) 2024 Candida Apostol, Nestor Nabe https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Unveiling the practices of infection control measures among radiologic technologists in medical imaging facilities: A qualitative inquiry
This study investigated infection control practices among radiologic technologists in medical imaging facilities, focusing on their implementation and evaluation. Through qualitative analysis of interviews and focus group discussions, essential themes emerged including disinfection practices, personal protective equipment (PPE) management, training and education, immediate action on infection hazards, infection prevention strategies, institutional compliance, and continuous quality improvement. Findings underscored the technologists' commitment to maintaining a sterile environment through rigorous disinfection of equipment, adherence to PPE protocols, and swift response to infection risks. Training initiatives were highlighted for their role in equipping staff with essential knowledge and skills, ensuring effective infection control measures. Evaluation mechanisms, such as workplace safety inspections and daily monitoring, emphasized the importance of institutional compliance and continuous improvement in maintaining high hygiene and safety standards. The study also identified directions for future research, including longitudinal studies to assess the sustainability of practices, comparative analyses across different healthcare settings, and investigations into the impact of technological innovations on infection control efficacy. These findings enhanced understanding and optimized infection control strategies among radiologic technologists, ultimately aiming to improve patient safety and healthcare quality in medical imaging facilities.
Copyright (c) 2024 Real Acabado, Francisco Sedillo Jr. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Understanding the parental COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A qualitative inquiry
This study investigated understanding parental COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Davao City. Through qualitative research methods including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the identified key concerns shaping parental attitudes towards vaccination. Safety emerged as a predominant issue, with parents expressing fears about potential side effects and long-term impacts on children's health. Misinformation, particularly through social media, amplified these concerns, underscoring the need for targeted information campaigns in the local language to debunk myths and address specific worries. Cultural and social influences also played pivotal roles in influencing vaccine acceptance and decision-making processes. Policy implications highlighted the importance of balancing public health imperatives with respect for individual autonomy and community beliefs, particularly regarding vaccine mandates and ethical considerations. Future research directions included comprehensive studies and the creation of tools to assess the sustained impact of vaccination on children's health, the effectiveness of communication strategies, and the role of digital media in shaping vaccination attitudes. Comparative analyses across diverse demographic groups within Davao City can further elucidate variations in vaccine hesitancy factors and inform tailored interventions. Ethical considerations surrounding vaccine policies and their implications for parental decision-making and community health outcomes warranted continued exploration. By addressing these gaps, policymakers and healthcare providers can develop targeted interventions to enhance vaccine acceptance and community resilience against COVID-19.
Students’ autonomy on distance learning through the lens of Transactional Distance Learning Theory: A basis for an intervention plan
This qualitative research study explored students' autonomy in distance learning through the lens of transactional distance learning theory, focusing on challenges and coping mechanisms across learner-learner, learner-teacher, and learner-content interactions. In learner-learner interactions, the themes derived were collaborative work avoidance and group dynamics issues, mitigated by proactive coordination and empowered communication. On the other hand, in the learner-teacher exchanges, the themes identified were communication barriers, unclear instructions, and lack of engagement, countered by diverse communication channels, self-directed learning strategies, and a balance of interpersonal support and professional guidance. For learner-content interactions, themes of complexities of reading materials and limited collaborative activities were addressed through effective time management and diverse study techniques. By thoroughly analyzing the challenges and coping mechanisms with supported theories, the proposed intervention plan emphasized collaborative projects, peer review, role rotation, and individual reflections for learner-learner; clear communication, guidance, and interactive engagement strategies for learnerteacher; and virtual discussions and scaffolded learning materials for learner-content. By addressing these challenges and reinforcing coping mechanisms, the study advocated for a learning environment that nurtured autonomy and cultivated students' ability to thrive independently.
Copyright (c) 2024 Jeane Dagatan, Vivien Grace Jubahib https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Predicting urinary tract infection based on urinalysis test results of patients using binary logistic regression analysis
This research aimed to create a model that could predict how likely clinic patients are diagnosed with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) using logistic regression analysis. A secondary data acquired from Kaggle, an online platform of datasets, with 1,436 instances from patients of a local clinic, was used in this research. The majority of these patients were female and belonged to the 0 to 9.21 age group. The logistic regression analysis found significant predictors of urinary tract infections (UTIs), such as urine specific gravity, urine transparency, and the presence (moderate to plenty) of bacteria in the urine. The prediction model was able to correctly categorize 95.1% of the UTI diagnoses of patients at a local clinic, whether positive or negative for UTI. It also noted that the urine specific gravity is an extreme predictor of UTI, indicating a further study along with other urinalysis test results. The findings of this study contribute to the wider concept of UTI prediction. Furthermore, it suggested to enhance the monitoring and assessment of significant predictors and utilization of advanced technologies for a more accurate UTI diagnosis.
Copyright (c) 2024 Mark Jhon Oxillo, Junel Mirontos, John Vianne Murcia https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Social networking usage and self-efficacy in relation to communicative competence among college students
This study examined the influence of social networking usage and self-efficacy on the communicative competence of college students in Davao City. It evaluated students’ use of social networking platforms across four dimensions: academics, socialization, entertainment, and informativeness. Additionally, it assessed their self-efficacy in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Communicative competence was measured in terms of linguistic, sociolinguistic, discourse, and strategic domains. A quantitative research design was employed, and data were collected through surveys. Regression analysis was conducted to identify factors that significantly predicted communicative competence. The findings revealed varying levels of social networking usage and self-efficacy among students. Academic engagement and social interactions on social networking platforms, coupled with self-efficacy in speaking and writing, emerged as key predictors of communicative competence. Anchored in Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory and Vygotsky’s Sociocultural Theory, the study highlighted the significance of online platforms and self-confidence in enhancing communication skills. The results suggest that integrating digital tools and activities designed to foster self-efficacy into educational programs can significantly improve students' communicative competence. This research offers valuable insights into the role of social networking platforms in supporting both academic and social interactions, providing a foundation for further exploration of their impact on education and communication development.
Copyright (c) 2024 Mary Grace Terania, Mary Ann Tarusan https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Knowledge utilization uptake on e–books, study habits, and mathematics performance of Grade 10 learners
This study aimed to determine the relationship of the knowledge utilization uptake on e-books and study habits on mathematics performance of the Grade 10 learners. This study utilized descriptive-correlational design. The researcher made use of adapted questionnaires for knowledge utilization uptake on e-books and study habits. The data were collected from Grade 10 learners who fit the criteria were selected using purposive sampling. This study used mean, standard deviation, and Pearson product moment correlation in treating the data of the study. The results showed that the level of the knowledge utilization uptake on e- books obtained a descriptive rating of moderately high, while the status of the study habits obtained a descriptive rating of high. The mathematics performance of the Grade 10 learners in Mathematics obtained a descriptive rating of low. There was no significant relationship between the utilization uptake on e-books and mathematics performance. However, two among the indicators, reception and cognition, of the knowledge utilization uptake on e-books were found to have significant relationship to the academic performance in Mathematics. In other words, the increase in the knowledge utilization uptake in terms of reception and cognition led to the increase in the academic performance of the Grade 10 learners in Mathematics. Further, there was no significant relationship between study habits and mathematics performance of grade 10 learners.
Copyright (c) 2023 Bryan Alberto, Lolly Jean Simbulas https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Technical efficiency of a rural bank's branches in Davao Region: a data envelopment approach
This study evaluates the technical efficiency of rural bank branches using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) to identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvement strategies. Utilizing data from 21 branches over three consecutive years, the study benchmarks efficiency levels through the BCC model, focusing on personnel, floor space, and technology usage. Results revealed consistent inefficiencies in several branches, which could be addressed through targeted resource augmentation and process optimization. Efficient branches, such as Calinan and Mintal, emerged as benchmarks, offering actionable insights for enhancing overall branch performance. Recommendations include strategic investments in infrastructure, personnel training, and the replication of best practices to improve service delivery and align with stakeholder expectations. This study provides a framework for operational improvements that contribute to long-term sustainability and customer satisfaction in rural banking.
Copyright (c) 2023 Jeriel Igloria, Enrico Jr. Yee https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Social media exposure and study habits of Grade 6 students in nonsectarian private schools in Davao City
This study determined the influence of social media exposure to the study habits among the respondents, who are the Grade 6 students in nonsectarian private schools in Davao City. This study used a quantitative research method, specifically, a descriptive-correlational design. Utilizing a purposive sampling, the students who met the inclusion criteria were chosen from among the private non- sectarian schools in Davao City. Responses from adapted research instruments on social media exposure and study habits were used as primary data sources. This study used the mean, Pearson product moment correlation, and regression in treating the data of the study. The results showed that there was a moderately high level of social media exposure of Grade 6 students in nonsectarian schools, which means sometimes evident. Addictiveness to social media, gender use of social media, were revealed to be moderately high, which means sometimes evident. Meanwhile, the exposure to social media was revealed low, which means seldom evident. On the other hand, the age usage of social media was high or oftentimes evident. Notably, the level of study habits of Grade 6 students in private nonsectarian was high or oftentimes evident. Note taking, use of library, and time allocation to study was high. Further, social media exposure has a significant relationship to the study habits of Grade 6 students in private nonsectarian schools in Davao City.
Copyright (c) 2023 Jade Isaal, Thelma Alderite https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Strategic planning process and transformational leadership of heads of government social welfare agencies in Davao City
This was a descriptive-correlational study aimed at determining the strategic planning process alongside transformational leadership of heads of government welfare service agencies. The universal sampling used included all 100 office heads and employees of DSWD-XI and CSSDO Davao city. Statistical tools utilized were mean and standard deviation, pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression analysis. Salient findings indicated high levels of both strategic planning process and transformational leadership of heads of social welfare agencies. The correlation test revealed a strong relationship between variables. Regression analysis showed a combined influence of strategic planning process indicators over the transformational leadership of heads of social welfare agencies. It was also revealed that no specific indicator of strategic planning, in its singular capacity, can significantly influence transformational leadership. The study concluded that heads of offices of government social welfare agencies have the capacities to reform their organization into an excellent-performing agency. The study recommended that office heads at Department of Social Welfare and Development and City Social Service and Development Office should at all times manifest strategic planning processes as well as transformational leadership with all their indicators in order to reach very high level of capacities in those areas of competence.
Copyright (c) 2023 Marichel Eyog, Evangeline Guinto https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Mga bata sa kapit-os: a phenomenological inquiry on the travails of children working for a living
This phenomenological study aimed to elucidate the daily experiences and underlying motivations for early child labor engagement among children in Sta. Maria Public Market. Utilizing in-depth face-to-face interviews with seven informants, the research employed thematic content analysis, encompassing data reduction, display, and conclusion drawing and verification. The analysis revealed two primary motivators for child labor: familial love and the necessity for survival. Additionally, the study uncovered significant challenges faced by these child laborers, including diminished self-esteem and morale, the burden of family sustenance, and individual physical and emotional struggles. These children confront the dual challenges of fulfilling their roles as laborers and as learners in school, navigating complex social and familial expectations. The findings shed light on the multifaceted nature of child labor and underscore the need for targeted interventions. The study advocates for comprehensive measures to address, and potentially eradicate, child labor within the community, emphasizing the importance of holistic support systems for child laborers in balancing their educational needs and familial responsibilities.
Copyright (c) 2023 Noelyn Agbu, Dyan Claire Autor, Bon Marlou Malon, Rachelyn Montejo, John Vianne Murcia, Kier Taña https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0
Work Productivity Involvement Relative to the Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Work Engagement
The study focused on the relationship between the predictor and outcome variables under investigation. It employed descriptive-correlational research designs to measure the study's level and relationships among variables. It investigated the descriptive and correlational values among the factors delineated as organizational citizenship behavior and work engagement in the workplace towards productivity involvement. Using purposive sampling, the respondents in the study were identified in the study. Moreover, mean, SD and Pearson r statistical tools were further used to analyze the data gathered from the various respondents. The results showed that organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) and work productivity involvement (WPI) correlate significantly. Work engagement and productivity involvement are not significantly correlated, which contradicts the previous studies. The result showed that improving OCB in the workplace caters to work involvement which leads to productivity in the work area. Keywords: organizational citizenship behavior, work engagement, work productivity involvement, organizational workforce, organizational productivity
Copyright (c) 2022 Ronnie D. Mendoza, Teresita C. Mendoza
Land Suitability Analysis Using Geospatial Techniques: A Proposed Project for Jose Maria College Expansion
Efficient school planning requires a thorough and inclusive plan upon deciding on a suitable site that responds to the needs of the students and designs for future growth. Schools established in a secure and effective environment have a fundamental part in enhancing the capacity and excellence of students. Determining suitable innovative educational sites is essential and challenging to assure efficiency and long-term sustainability. The main objective of this research was to conduct a land suitability analysis using the suitability map generated from GIS-MCDA procedures according to a set of predefined criteria based on national standards. The criteria used for the analysis in this study were based only on the combined factors from the manual of regulations DO No. 88 s.2010, and CMO No. 40 s.2008 published by DepEd and CHED for establishing private institutional sites and buildings. The proposed expansion site is situated in Barangay Indangan Buhangin District, Davao City, with a total area of 40 hectares (400,000 m2). The result of the suitability map showed that the study area is highly suitable for an institutional site based on the four factors considered in the analysis. Keywords: Geographical Information System (GIS), Multi-criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), Suitability Map
Copyright (c) 2022 Nikka Kaye D. Bolanio
The Mediating Effect of Teacher Commitment between Succession Planning Practices and Faculty Readiness for Leadership Position
This study explored the relationship between succession planning practices and faculty readiness for leadership positions with a particular focus on the mediating effect of teacher commitment. Utilizing Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA), and PROCESS macro for Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), the results of the survey of 318 teachers and middle managers from 19 private schools revealed that teacher commitment has a significant direct effect on readiness to lead. Moreover, results also reveal that teacher commitment has a significant indirect mediating effect between succession planning practices and faculty readiness for leadership positions. The findings of this study have implications for school administrators and policymakers in preparing academic leaders by strengthening the commitment of teachers. Keywords: teacher commitment, succession planning practices, faculty readiness to lead, exploratory factor analysis, mediating effect, structural equation modeling
Travails of Educators in the Delivery of Instruction amidst the Pandemic
Through a qualitative research approach, this study was performed to understand the many problems that teachers face and how they overcome them when teaching online classes during this pandemic. The study's participants were tertiary private school educators in Davao City. There were seventeen (17) participants in total, ten (10) for individual interviews, and seven (7) for focus group discussions, all chosen using the snowball sampling method. Data was collected using the Google Meet platform. Seven (7) themes emerged from the data analysis which were: Instructional and Virtual Classroom Problems, Technological Problems, Well-being Issues, Bolster personal and client management strategies, Employing Effective Communication, Personal Innovativeness, and Devotion in the workplace. To ensure teaching and learning continuity, the study's implications show how significant it is to support and encourage our educators, as they are the ones who ensure that their school provides high-quality education, and for IT professionals at the institution who was the ones to suggest an exciting and easy-to-manage LMS (Learning Management System), and a tool that will help us meet the needs of more of our teachers in the new normal education setting. Keywords: COVID-19, delivery of instruction, lived experiences, LMS, online platforms
Queen Froozan N. Osorio, Abegail Grace B. Escobido
Copyright (c) 2022 Queen Froozan N. Osorio, Abegail Grace B. Escobido
Satisfaction of Basic Education Students on School Services
This study determined the satisfaction of basic education students with school services. A total of 184 basic education students were the respondents of the study. The descriptive-comparative design was utilized in the study. The respondents were selected using the stratified random sampling technique. The analysis of variance, mean and standard deviation were utilized as statistical tools in the study. The results reveal that the satisfaction of students with learning facilities is oftentimes evident. Meanwhile, the satisfaction of students with the worth or value of the services is sometimes evident. Furthermore, the majority of the students notably promote the selected academic institution to their family and friends. On the other hand, there is no significant difference in the overall satisfaction of the students when grouped according to grade level. This means that the student’s level of satisfaction in all grade levels is most likely the same. Keywords: satisfaction, basic education students, School Services, Davao City, Philippines
Merichelle Joy U. Enilo, Josefina D. Ortega
Copyright (c) 2022 Merichelle Joy U. Enilo, Josefina D. Ortega
A Phenomenological Study on the Experiences of Students in the Delivery of Online Learning
This study determined students' lived experiences in online learning delivery during the pandemic. The phenomenological research design was used in the study. The participants were chosen using the technique of purposive sampling, with 10 students participating in the in-depth interview and 7 students taking part in the focus group discussion. The research resulted in the discovery of three themes that emerged from the participants’ lived experiences. These themes focus on the benefits of online learning, concerns regarding technology, and worries over instructional management. In addition, the students are able to overcome the challenges that they have when attending online classes by applying both personal and social coping strategies. Furthermore, better interaction with classmates and instructors as the insights they can share as a result of their experiences during online classes. Finally, based on the key challenges discussed, implications of the findings/ recommendations were suggested. Keywords: Phenomenology, Students, Lived Experiences, Delivery of Online Learning, Covid-19 Pandemic, Davao City, Philippines
Merichelle Joy U. Enilo, Josefina D. Ortega, Felix C. Chavez Jr.
Copyright (c) 2021 Merichelle Joy U. Enilo, Josefina D. Ortega, Felix C. Chavez Jr.
The Relative Comparison of Scholastic Performance with Learning Style and Technology
This study explored the relationship and comparison among the constructs in learning style, learning technology, and scholastic performance. The descriptive-correlational-comparative designs in the analyses of the data gathered had been run. The respondents' learning styles were identified using a learning style index by Felder and Soloman (1991), and they were grouped into four preferences: active-reflective, sensing-intuitive, visual-verbal, and sequential-global. This study is based on the Adaptive Learning Theory and Piaget's Theory of Constructivism (1896-1980), accentuating the adaptive theory concept. The stratified random sampling, the data were gathered using the adopted questionnaires and subjected to the SPSS for analysis. The findings indicate that learning style preference has no difference with academic performance. The Pearson product-moment correlation test displayed a very weak monotonic association with scholastic performance and no relationship with each other, respectively. Thus, the learning technology is not significant and has a very weak monotonic association with scholastic performance. The ANOVA test was also employed with the scholastic performance and learning style and scholastic performance and demographic profiles. Both tests showed no significance difference. However, it was recommended that learning style must be identified and recognized in the teaching and learning process. Also, provision and acquisition of gadgets/devices and internet connectivity at school, home, and in other localities wherever education process will take place. Finally, it was recommended that training on the web-based instruction (web page design, graphic editing, and digital audio) must be provided. It is therefore to enhance the learning capability of the learners who are in the forefront of the academic instruction. Keywords: active-reflective, index of learning style, Information Communication Technology, learning style, learning technology, sequential-global, scholastic performance, sensing-intuitive, visual-verbal
Copyright (c) 2021 Ronnie D. Mendoza, Teresita C. Mendoza
Assessment on the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness of Healthcare Professionals in Davao City: Basis on a Proposed Enhancement Program
This study, using the descriptive research design, determined the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practices on emergency and disaster preparedness of healthcare professionals in Davao city. A researcher-made questionnaire (Cronbach’s ?=0.941) was used to survey the 63 respondents who were purposively selected for this study. Results revealed that majority of the respondents were 31 to 35 years old (25 of 63 respondents; 40%), female (39 out of 63; 61.9%), Radiologic Technologists (45 out of 63; 71.4%) and between 6 - 10 years in service (28 out of 63; 44%). Additionally, the respondents had an extremely high knowledge on emergency and disaster preparedness (M=3.8), possessed positive attitude towards emergency and disaster preparedness (M=4.1), and, in terms of practices, have been assessed of positively implementing and practicing disaster and emergency preparedness (M=3.87). However, they lacked several of the processes that are required for actual preparedness to provide optimal emergency management and disaster response. Hence, an intervention program for such concern was proposed accordingly. Keywords: Health, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Healthcare Professionals, Descriptive, Davao City
Leadership Behavior and Job Satisfaction as Predictors of Turnover Intention of Radiologic Technologists Working in Academic Institutions in Region XI, Philippines
Turnover intention is the most prevalent issue nowadays in every organization. It is widely understood that recognizing and dealing with antecedents of turnover intentions is a good way to reduce real turnover. This quantitative study utilized the descriptive-correlational method. The selection of respondents was limited only to all full-time radiologic technologist instructors working in 5 higher education institutions of Radiologic Technology program in Region XI, Philippines. Moreover, sets of standardized questionnaires were used as instruments in gathering information from the respondents. Mean, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and Multiple Regression Analysis were the statistical methods used in the study. The findings showed that radiologic technology administrators' overall leadership behavior (3.76) was high, radiologic technologists' job satisfaction (3.45) was moderate, and radiologic technologists' intention to leave (3.37) was moderate. Moreover, the results yielded leadership behavior (r = -0.520, p<.05= 0.019) and job satisfaction (r = -0.484, p<.05= 0.030) had a negative correlation with the turnover intention of radiologic technologists. Increased leadership behavior and job satisfaction would reduce radiologic technologists' intention to leave. Furthermore, the results of regression analysis revealed that leadership behavior significantly predicts turnover intention (? = -0.520, p<.05= 0.019) while job satisfaction was not a significant predictor of turnover intention (? = -0.238, p>.05= 0.410). This study discovered new information that will help researchers and policymakers in reducing turnover intentions of the employees. Keywords: Social Science, Leadership Behavior, Job Satisfaction, Turnover Intention, Descriptive-Correlation, Region XI, Philippines
Francisco J. Sedillo Jr., Felix C. Chavez Jr.
Copyright (c) 2021 Francisco J. Sedillo Jr., Felix C. Chavez Jr.
A Preliminary Assessment of the Mental Health Status of Davao City Residents during the Early Days of the COVID-19 Pandemic
This study determined the mental health status of a sample of 113 individuals in Davao City during the Covid-19 pandemic. The descriptive-comparative design was utilized in the study. The respondents were selected using the purposive sampling technique with criteria of age above 18 years old and being official residents of Davao City. The mean, independent t-test, and analysis of variance (ANOVA) were utilized as statistical tools in the study. The results reveal that most of the respondents are from the middle to older adults age group, female, and employed mostly in non-health sectors. Meanwhile, the participants have a mild degree of anxiety with notable worries in the aspects of the impact of the pandemic on their families. Furthermore, the findings suggest that the younger age group has higher anxiety than older adults. On the other hand, those unemployed have a higher degree of anxiety as compared to those with employment. Keywords: mental health status, anxiety, Covid-19 Pandemic, Davao City, Philippines
Merichelle Joy U. Enilo, Jeneper O. Armilla
Copyright (c) 2021 Merichelle Joy U. Enilo, Jeneper O. Armilla
TRAVAILS OF WOMEN SOLO PARENTS: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY
The purpose of the study was to explore and understand the travails of women solo parents in the Children’s Joy Foundation, Inc. Indangan, Buhangin, Davao City, using the qualitative phenomenological inquiry with the researchers made, validated by experts interview guide questions to seven informants and eight focus group discussion (FGD) participants to know their life experiences, coping mechanisms and their aspirations in the future. Results generated five themes, namely: The life experiences as solo parents, the unstoppable commitment to a happy marriage, the Aftermath of a Happy Marriage, the coping mechanisms of women solo parents, and women solo parents aspirations in life. KEY WORDS: Travails, women solo parents, Children’s Joy Foundation, Davao City
Copyright (c) 2020 EULALIA F. MONTE- CASILI
EMPLOYABILITY OF 2015 TEACHER EDUCATION GRADUATES OF JOSE MARIA COLLEGE
This paper presents the findings of a descriptive study that was conducted in 2016-2017 which examined the employability of 2015 Teacher Education graduates of Jose Maria College. A survey was conducted among twelve 2015 teacher education graduates in terms of their employment situations and the level of competency skills used. As a result, both employment situation and competency skills used were rated high. Higher Education Institutions should therefore engage their students in activities that develop further skills to increase chances of employability in the future. KEY WORDS: 2015 teacher education graduates, employability, employment situations, competency skills, employability skills
ALLAN MAGSIPOC, ANGELIE L. CAJES, JAMYCA J. ZAMORA
Copyright (c) 2020 ALLAN MAGSIPOC, ANGELIE L. CAJES, JAMYCA J. ZAMORA