https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/46 External publications by WVSU researchers, faculty members, staff, and students. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:14:48 GMT 2026-04-21T10:14:48Z 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/20.500.14353/368 https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/995 Heritage at risk: The impact of tourism and real estate growth on Iloilo City’s cultural landmarks Oberio, Dennis Hamdan, Reem This study examines how tourism and property development impact Iloilo City’s cultural heritage, emphasizing heritage preservation issues due to rapid urbanization. Following a qualitative systematic review using the PRISMA framework, the study synthesizes literature on real estate development, tourism, and cultural preservation. In addition, focus group interviews (FGDs) with 15 purposively chosen stakeholders—conservationists of heritage, urban planners, government officials, and tourism officers—provided deeper insights into the realities of Iloilo City heritage management. FGD data were coded and analyzed using NVivo software for emerging themes. Results indicated that heritage destruction is driven by unchecked tourism, lax enforcement of protection legislation, and conflict between conservation and commercial interests. Numerous historical buildings are threatened by encroachment, structural alteration, or demolition, undermining Iloilo’s cultural heritage. Stronger policy implementation, heritage conservation in tourism and urban planning, and adaptive reuse of historic buildings were stressed by participants. Strategies for sustainable preservation involve public campaigns, tighter regulatory measures, and public-private collaboration to reconcile economic development with the protection of culture. The study discovers that while tourism and real estate development are needed for the economy of Iloilo City, they must be managed in a way that they do not inflict irreparable damage on heritage sites. Better policies, better community involvement, and sustainable tourism practices are essential. They will ensure that the city’s cultural and historical landmarks are protected for future generations. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/995 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1008 Exploring pre-service mathematics teachers’ reflections in lesson planning with generative artificial intelligence Farillon-Labis, Sybel Joy Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) holds transformative potential for education, yet its integration by pre-service mathematics teachers in resource-constrained contexts, such as the Philippines, remains underexplored. This qualitative study investigates 30 first-year pre-service mathematics teachers’ reflections on their use of GenAI tools (ChatGPT-4, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and Perplexity AI) for lesson planning. Guided by Schön’s (1983) reflective practice framework, it addresses: (1) How do pre-service teachers engage in reflection-in-action during GenAI use? (2) What insights emerge from reflection-on-action after completing AI-assisted lesson plans? Reflexive Thematic Analysis of data from individual written reflections, group observation logs, and final drafts of lesson plans revealed five themes: streamlining planning and stimulating creativity; fostering comparative tool literacy in GenAI integration; emphasizing prompt precision and instructional clarity; negotiating AI outputs via pedagogical judgment; and developing confidence as novice lesson designers. While GenAI enhances efficiency and innovation, participants stressed the need for human oversight to ensure curricular alignment, accurate and factual information, and ethical practice. Findings highlight the need for teacher education programs to incorporate training in prompt engineering, critical AI evaluation, and ethical reflection, equipping pre-service teachers for responsible GenAI use. Additionally, the study advocates for AI policy development to guide pre-service teachers in integrating GenAI into evolving educational landscapes. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1008 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1015 Bait management and depth‐based catch distribution of economically important marine crabs in the Visayan Sea, Philippines Macario, Angelo C.; Balsomo, Alexander J.; Tomiyama, Takeshi Efficient bait management and deployment strategies are essential for improving the sustainability of artisanal crab pot fisheries. This study investigated the effects of bait type, bait quantity and depth on the catch, size and bycatch composition of marine crabs in the crab pot fisheries in the Visayan Sea, Philippines. Field experiments utilized five bait treatments (salted fish, fresh fish, chicken intestines, crab shell and no bait), comparative tests of 40 versus 20 g bait quantities and depth sampling using 20g salted fish baits from 1 to 21 m. Salted fish significantly increased the catch and size of Portunus pelagicus and provided an effective alternative to fresh fish in areas with limited refrigeration. Chicken intestines attracted higher bycatch. Catch and size of P. pelagicus increased with depth, while Thalamita sima tended to be smaller in deeper waters. Integrating bait optimization, pot modifications and spatial deployment based on depth can enhance species and size selectivity, reduce bycatch and limit the capture of undersized crabs, thereby supporting more sustainable and ecologically responsible artisanal crabbing operations. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/1015 2025-11-01T00:00:00Z