1. Main Campus: Recent submissions
Now showing items 61-80 of 108
-
Knowledge and attitude related to use of electronic cigarettes among undergraduate nursing students in an urban university setting in Philippines
(Pacini Editore S.p.A./AU-CNS, 2021-09)Background. Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use has risen dramatically since its introduction in 2004. Nurses play a critical role in screening, disease prevention and smoking cessation for their patient. Their knowledge ... -
A rule-based fuzzy diagnostics decision support system for tuberculosis
(IEEE, 2011-11-03)The system is specialized for pulmonary physicians focusing on tuberculosis and for patients already diagnosed with tuberculosis. The main focus for the development of the system is on the architecture and algorithm used ... -
Chinese-Taiwanese-Southeast Asian triangular relations: On building and rebuilding political and economic assertiveness in South China Sea
(Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Administrative Studies and Politics, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2018)China’s extraordinary economic growth and active diplomacy continue to transform greater East Asia with its sphere of influence extending to the other side of the globe through its robust development aid provisions. Taiwan, ... -
Modeling the Philippine cities' competitiveness toward a sustained development amid COVID-19 pandemic
(Department of Trade and Industry, 2020)Cities and urban centers are viewed as drivers of regional and national development. The COVID19 pandemic and the subsequent enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) implemented by the Philippine government and related public ... -
Decentralization and local governance in Southeast Asia: A passing review of development, reforms and approaches
(College of Politics and Governance (COPAG), Mahasarakham University, 2017-04-20)Rapid change towards urbanization has taken some governments unaware, both at local and national levels. Cities across Southeast Asian region do not form part of the exceptions, particularly in facing problems of increasing ... -
The tale of the dragon and the elephant: A review on the implications of Sino-Indian border disputes to political order in Asia
(Institute of China and Asia-Pacific Studies, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan, ROC; Department of Administrative Studies and Politics, Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2017)Asia is sitting on a tinderbox. Tensions such as involving China already grabbed enough headlines. One of which is the border dispute between this Asian Dragon with India. The formation of strong alliances and conflict ... -
Awareness of smoking effects among elementary and high school students in Iloilo City
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2016-12)The survey research presents the level of awareness of smoking effects among elementary and high school students in Iloilo City using a 30-item Likert-type questionnaire. The 1,091 respondents were taken from the total ... -
Traditional governance and protection of rights and well-being of the tribal communities in the upland municipalities of Ilocos Sur
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2016-12)Viewed to be significant to the tribal people of Bagos. Kankanaeys and Tingguians in the municipalities of Sigay, Gregorio del Pilar, Galimuyod and Cervantes, llocos Sur, the correspondingly provides these tribes an insight ... -
Admission criteria and other variables as predictors of students' academic performance and proficiency in Political Science
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2016-12)This study presents data and analysis of the academic performance and proficiency in the major field of the senior A.B. Political Science students of the West Visayas State University for the academic year 2011-2012. ... -
Uncovering the riddles in the dark: A hermeneutic analysis of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2016-12)This qualitative study aims at uncovering the riddles in Tolkien's The Hobbit and determining the essential role of fantasy literature in the light of Max Van Manen's Hermeneutic Analysis which considers the author's intent ... -
Mga kaalamang bayan ng Kanlurang Bisayas: Pagtitipon, pagsasalin at pagsusuring sosyo-kultural
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2016-12)Layunin ng palarawang pananaliksik na ito na matipon, maisalin at masuri ang mga kaalamang bayan ng mga taga-Kanlurang Bisayas gamit ang dulog sosyo-kultural. Ang natipong mga kaalamang bayan ay pinangkat batay sa uri at ... -
Awareness and observance of reduce, reuse and recycle of the 1st year college students in North Luzon Philippines State College, Ilocos Sur.
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2016-12)This study presents the level of awareness and extent of observance of the 1 year students of the College of Arts and Sciences of North Luzon Philippines State College of the 3Rs using the Descriptive-survey method with a ... -
Learning style: Its relationship to students' performance in contemporary mathematics
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2008-06)This study aimed to determine the relationships of the students ' learning style to their performance in Contemporary Mathematics among the education freshmen at West Visayas State University. This descriptive-correlational ... -
Toward an improved risk/crisis communication in this time of COVID-19 pandemic: A baseline study for Philippine local government units
(Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) Medialab, 2020-12-14)This study mainly explores the communication preferences of the public; their level of trust in the government; and the factors affecting their risk/crisis perception amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The key findings — derived ... -
WVSU college admission trend study for SY 2002-2008
(College of Arts and Sciences, West Visayas State University, 2008-06)WVSU is committed to be recognized as the leading institution in providing higher education that meets high academic standards. It aims to attract and admit top performing students in all its academic programs. To determine ... -
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 ... -
No time runs against families?: Gains and losses in regulating political dynasties in the Philippines
(College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)(Extract) Families dominate Philippine Politics. They occupy governmental posts and have a direct hand in legislation. The pioneering volume of Alfred McCoy’s book published in 1994 entitled Anarchy of Families reveals ... -
Back to the future's past: An overview of the recently concluded 2022 National Elections
(College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)(Extract) With the pandemic placing additional stress on both private and government institutions, the Philippines is at a historic crossroads with the need to elect leaders who can propel the nation toward economic ... -
Clinical legal education program and revised model law curriculum: Championing law advocacy and ethical-driven lawyering
(College of Law, West Visayas State University, 2021)(Extract) The rebranding of Rule 138-A1 with lethargic history save for the University of the Philippines’ Office of Legal Aid and the Ateneo Legal Services Center is a great leap forward to fix the huge disconnect between ... -
Scoping review of factors affecting Philippine nurse licensure examination outcomes
(Philippine Nurses Association, Inc., 2022)Aim: This scoping review synthesized the existing literature on factors affecting Philippine nurse licensure examination (PNLE) outcomes. Background: Studies about the nurse licensure examination in the Philippines had ...