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The passion of Jovita Fuentes
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Perceived quality on junior high school sex education and its sexual knowledge and attitudes among senior high school students in a selected private university in the National Capital Region
(University Research and Development Center, West Visayas State University, 2021-06)Comprehensive Sexual Education is often overlooked due to its sensitive nature in conservative society, resulting in higher teen pregnancy rates, unsafe sex practices, and an increase in sexually transmitted diseases. It ... -
Performance evaluation of lightweight advanced encryption standard hardware implementation
(Blue Eyes Intelligence Engineering and Sciences Publication, 2019-07-02)Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is one of the most secured encryption algorithm because of its robustness and complexity. Because of its complexity, AES has slow computation. This paper presents a Lightweight Advanced ... -
Personal variables, comprehension of the four bioethics principles, and convictions towards bioethical issues: A path analysis
(University Research and Development Center, West Visayas State University, 2015-06)This study aimed to determine the relationship of factors influencing bioethical convictions of B.S. Biology students. It focused on the efficacy of case study discussion in improving comprehension of the four Bioethics ... -
pH indicator from kamias (Averrhoa bilimbi L.) flower extract
(University Research and Development Center, West Visayas State University, 2015-06)The acidic or basic nature of materials is usually determined using pH meter and commercially-sold or synthetic indicating means. In this study, an eco-friendly pH indicator was prepared from the aqueous and ethanolic ... -
Phenomenology of "Lubag" or X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2002-06-24)X-linked dystonia-parkinsonism (XDP), or Lubag syndrome, is known to cause progressive dystonia, with or without parkinsonism, among Filipino male adults with maternal roots from the Philippine island of Panay. We present ... -
The Philippine party-list system and representation of marginalized populations
(College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)The Party-list system is a unique aspect of the Philippine political system; a political battleground designed to ensure a representative democracy that allows for ample and proportional representation of marginalized ... -
Photovoice as a tool for understanding sustainability in the Anthropocene
(Springer, Cham, 2017-10-15)This chapter considers how a learning community comprised of prospective and practicing teachers, together with university faculty, engaged with issues of sustainability in a rural community of the Philippines. Photovoice ... -
Phytochemical and antimicrobial analysis of “lupo” (Alternanthera sessilis L. R. Br.)
(University Research and Development Center, West Visayas State Univeristy, 2016-12)In this study, the presence of selected phytochemicals from the aqueous, acetone, and ethanolic extracts was screened and the antimicrobial and antifungal potentials of the expressed juice of “Lupo” (Alternanthera sessilis) ... -
Phytochemical screening: Nanochlorum spp.
(University Research & Development Center, West Visayas State University, 2013-06)This study attempted to screen selected phytochemicals in the ethanolic, methanolic and acetone extracts of Nanochlorum spp. The extracts were subjected to the following tests: Test tube method for Alkaloid Analysis ... -
Poetry set drama: its effectiveness in teaching literature
(West Visayas State University, 2002-12)This present investigation aimed to determine the effectiveness of setting poetry into drama in teaching literature. This study made use of the experimental method, with Pretest Posttest Control Group Design. Two groups ... -
Potential for the use of vocal individuality as a conservation research tool in two threatened Philippine hornbill species, the Visayan Hornbill and the Rufous-headed Hornbill
(Cambridge University PressBirdLife International, 2009-03-01)This study presents the first multivariate analysis of hornbill vocalizations and the first bioacoustic study of any Philippine hornbill species. We analyzed loud calls of two Philippine hornbill species, the Rufous-headed ... -
Potential for the use of vocal individuality as a conservation research tool in two threatened Philippine hornbill species, the Visayan hornbill and the Rufous-headed hornbill.
(Cambridge University Press, 2009-03-01)This study presents the first multivariate analysis of hornbill vocalizations and the first bioacoustic study of any Philippine hornbill species. We analyzed loud calls of two Philippine hornbill species, the Rufous-headed ... -
A prediction-based curriculum analysis using the modified artificial bee colony algorithm
(Science and Information Organization, 2019)Due to the vast amount of students' information and the need of quick retrieval, establishing databases is one of the top lists of the IT infrastructure in learning institutions. However, most of these institutions do not ... -
Prediction-based model for student dropouts using modified mutated firefly algorithm
(World Academy of Research in Science and Engineering, 2019)Academic database is considered as the heart and soul of every higher education institutions. This database contains a vast amount of useful information that is useful for analysis. Algorithms for machine learning play a ... -
Predictors of videoconference fatigue: results from undergraduate nursing students in the Philippines
(Center for Asian Public Opinion Research and Collaboration Initiative, 2021-11-30)Driven by the need for remote learning, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the rise of use of videoconferencing tools. Scholars began noticing an emerging phenomenon of feeling tired and exhausted during virtual meetings. This ... -
Prevalence of developmental delay among confirmed newborn screening test positive hypothyroid infants in Region VI (2006-2009).
(West Visayas State University College of Medicine and West Visayas State University Medical Center Iloilo City, Philippines, 2011-01)BACKGROUND: Untreated Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) could lead to significant neurologic deficits, growth retardation and developmental delay. OBJECTIVE: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of developmental ... -
Production and evaluation of a radio production instructional material
(West Visayas State University, 2008-03)The main aim of this study was the production and evaluation of a radio production instructional material. This study is mainly descriptive using qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Three sets of jurors--experts, ... -
The profile, personal attributes and protective factors of resilient at-risk youth in a state university
(University Research & Development Center, West Visayas State University, 2013-06)This descriptive study looked at the profile, the personal attributes and protective factors of resilient at-risk youth in the academe as well as identified other factors instrumental in making them resilient. Data were ... -
Profiles of heavy metals (cadmium and lead) in five herbal supplements used in Iloilo City
(University Publishing House & Bookstore, West Visayas State University, 2019)Background: Studies have shown an increased consumption of herbal supplements in the country due to the inability to afford conventional medications and the avoidance of their perceived side-effects. However, due to current ...