https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/47 Journal articles published externally, written by WVSU faculty members, staff, and students 2026-05-14T03:43:54Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/368 Is videoconference “Zoom” fatigue real among nursing students? Oducado, Ryan Michael F.; Fajardo, Maria Teresa R.; Parreño-Lachica, Geneveve M.; Maniago, Jestoni D.; Villanueva, Paulo Martin B.; Dequilla, Ma. Asuncion Christine V.; Montaño, Hilda C.; Robite, Emily E. LETTER TO THE EDITOR EXTRACT ...We conducted an online cross-sectional survey to determine videoconference or Zoom fatigue among nursing students. We gathered data from 597 nursing students from a private university in the Philippines using the Zoom Exhaustion and Fatigue (ZEF) scale of Fauville et al. (2021a). We performed descriptive, comparative, and correlational data analyses. We demonstrated in this study that videoconference, or Zoom, fatigue is real and may have unpleasant consequences on nursing students. In our study, 46.9% and 19.8% experienced high and very high levels of videoconference fatigue, respectively, with a composite mean score of 3.82 ± .70 in the ZEF scale. We also found that a negative attitude toward videoconferencing and higher intensity of use of videoconferences (longer and more frequent meetings) significantly result in higher experience of fatigue during virtual conferences. Additionally, those with an unstable internet connection, younger age, females, lower-income status, and having poor academic performance are more affected by videoconference fatigue (see Table 1). Our study generally supports earlier evidence on videoconference fatigue (Fauville et al., 2021a,b; Queiroz et al., 2021). Nursing schools should consider the undesirable impact of videoconferences on students and ascertain protective factors against videoconference fatigue. Letter to the Editor https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1076 TeachWealth: A systematic review of teachers’ pathways to financial independence Sudario, Ma Everlyn N. Alareeni, Bahaaeddin Financial independence is a crucial part of professional and personal well-being for teachers; however, many educators face perennial financial constraints due to salary incapacity, limited investment knowledge, and inadequate institutional support. This study mapped the pathways to financial independence of public school teachers in Iloilo, Philippines, through a qualitative systematic review and focus group discussions. Following the PRISMA framework for literature selection, with thematic analysis supported by NVivo, key identified themes are: structured financial education, access to investment guidance, and policy-driven salary improvements. Results indicated that while teachers make room for budgeting, saving, and alternative incomes, systemic barriers in the forms of flat-lined wages and financial insecurity deeply impede stability in the long run. The coherence of the financial literacy gaps in literature and as experienced in life further cements this observation, hence making this study call for the integration of financial literacy programs into teacher education, institutional financial counseling, and policy reforms for sustainable financial independence. This therefore calls for future research to be longitudinal, with comparative analysis across different systems, in order to develop best practices for financial empowerment in the teaching profession. 2026-01-02T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1075 Green accounting practices for sustainable business growth: A systematic review and qualitative insights from industry professionals Sabio, Hazel S. Hamdan, Reem Khamis Green accounting serves a key role in environmental mainstreaming within corporate financial reporting, enhancing corporate sustainability and regulatory compliance. The study seeks to examine the role of green accounting towards environmentally sustainable business development by systematic literature review with a PRISMA strategy and qualitative insights from the focus group interview. A purposive sampling technique was employed to identify 20 business professionals from various industries to ensure a variety of views on green accounting adoption, challenges, and strategies. The qualitative data were analyzed with NVivo software to identify key themes and patterns of implementation experiences. The results indicate that green accounting helps in corporate transparency, resource efficiency, and environmental responsibility. However, adoption is frustrated by regulatory fragmentation, financial constraints, and inadequate technical skills. Despite the understanding by companies of the benefits of green accounting, issues in adopting it, such as complexity in compliance, stakeholder resistance, and high cost, are significant barriers. The study shows that stakeholders’ demands, particularly from investors and regulators, require companies to adopt green accounting, but policy guidelines, finance incentives, and technical support are required by companies to apply sustainability reporting effectively. In order to overcome these challenges, this research suggests harmonizing sustainability reporting frameworks, building capacity building programs, and utilizing online tools to simplify data collection and reporting mechanisms. The application of NVivo for the thematic analysis offered a richer understanding of industry views in favor of conducting sector-focused research and specific policy interventions. Future research should extend qualitative results by sectors and regions to develop actionable strategies for facilitating the successful incorporation of green accounting into business financial decision-making. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1070 Betting against the future: Online gambling exposure, behavior, and risks among Filipino youths Superio, Daryl L.; Aranas, Joesyl Marie D. Extract- Online gambling in the Philippines has become a complex digital and social issue that threatens the well-being of the youth as if left unregulated, this may lead to long-term psychosocial, academic, and economic harm. Thus, it is imperative for the policymakers, education regulatory agencies (i.e. Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED), educators, platform providers, families and communities to act collectively in safeguarding the future of young Filipinos from the hidden dangers of gambling. 2025-12-08T00:00:00Z