https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/131 2026-04-23T13:38:43Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/193 Uncovering the riddles in the dark: A hermeneutic analysis of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit Amanio, Regie P.; Padilla, Eleonora B. 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 or purpose, context, as well as themes. In The Hobbit, Tolkien presents his secondary world, the Middle-earth, similar to Earth in terms of condition, geography, climate and politics. Inhabitants differ in strength, power, physical attributes, personalities, dwellings, and ambitions. Five riddles in Chapter V of the book play important roles, especially in shaping the hero's character. Among the answers to these riddles -"dark, mountain, time, wind, and ring," respectively, the last and most important answer, the "ring," saves the hero's life and those of his friends. Prevailing themes explored in The Hobbit reveal the essential role of fantasy literature in creating a door through which readers enter a magical realm showing realities in the natural world, thus leading to a realization of truth in different situations. Another role of fantasy literature seen in this book is the idea of escape, in which readers temporarily forget their miseries in life and see possibility behind impossibility. 2016-12-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/191 Awareness and observance of reduce, reuse and recycle of the 1st year college students in North Luzon Philippines State College, Ilocos Sur. Alviento, Severino G. 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 questionnaire as an instrument in gathering data. Majority of the respondents are females, residents outside Candon City who have an average monthly allowance of 2,000.00-2.999.99, Catholics and without scholarship privilege. They are highly aware of the need to reduce energy to preserve the natural environment and they often observe practices in reducing energy. Highly aware of the need to practice reuse to help preserve the natural environment, they are highly aware of the need to practice reuse and recycle and often observe them. Aside from continuing the practice of 3Rs, they must also observe various approaches to reuse in order to decrease the amount of disposed waste, Academic symposia and fora on the 3RS may facilitate better understanding of the significance of reducing waste, reusing and recycling of materials. 2016-12-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/194 Admission criteria and other variables as predictors of students' academic performance and proficiency in Political Science de Pio, Shim Lester G.; Jacinto, Voltaire B.; Parreño, Geneveve M. 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. Variables include students' academic performance and proficiency in Political Science, admission criteria: WVSU College Admission Test, Political Science aptitude test and interview, residence, type of high school institution and Socialized Tuition Fee Assistance Program bracket. The general weighted average of students represents the academic performance while the result in the terminal competencies assessment for specialized knowledge determines their proficiency in Political Science. The data gathered were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-Test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation and regression analysis. Results show that, generally, the students have very satisfactory academic performance and are proficient in Political Science. Significant differences are noted in the students' academic performance when they are classified according to high school grade point average, WVSU CAT score and aptitude test score. Significant differences also exist in their proficiency in Political Science when they are classified according to their WVSU CAT score and aptitude test score. A highly significant correlation is seen between the students' academic performance and proficiency in Political Science. The only significant predictor of their academic performance is their high school grade point average. Their WVSU CAT Score, aptitude test score, Socialized Tuition Fee Assistance Program bracket, and residence are identified as significant predictors of their proficiency in Political Science. 2016-12-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14353/154 Ilonggo indigents' budgetary allocation on food and its implications Torre, Carla; Yerro, Prency D. The research reveals that the type and amount of food taken by the family is determined by family income and the number of the family members. Also, the protein consumption is correlated with carbohydrate and vegetable consumption which means that families usually choose which food type should be given priority during the meal. Pased on the sixty (60) purposely sampled poorest of the poor household-representatives from six barangays of Iloilo City, the data shows that the main protein source were chicken, pork, fish, eggs, preserved or canned products and beans. The average of protein intake of each person is 23.84 grams/day which is good only to a child less than 1 year old, but it is way below the recommended daily intake of 49 - 67 grams/person/day for adults. The average carbohydrate intake mainly from rice supplemented by bread 219g/person/day. The DOH recommends an average carbohydrate in-take of approximately 555g daily. The vegetable intake of the respondents is usually in the form of vegetable mix like “pinakbet” and “laswa” averaging ¼ to 1 serving per person per day. The portion of the family income spent on food ranges from 45% to 230% averaging at 100%. 2016-12-01T00:00:00Z