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WVSU College of Arts and Sciences Research Journal [11]
WVSU College of Arts and Sciences Research Journal (ISSN 0119-782) Variant Title: West Visayas State University College of Arts and Sciences Research Journal
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Scholarly and Creative Works of Faculty Members and Researchers [14]
Journal Articles, Books, Book Chapters, Conference Proceedings, and Creative Works Produced by WVSU CAS Faculty Members
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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, 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 ... -
Comparative mutagenic effects of laboratory dyes on Drosophila melanogaster
(2012-12)Mutagenic dyes are risk for the health of workers, consumers and for the environment. Mutagenicity of chemical present on textiles could be seen as a major clue towards carcinogenic activities of these chemicals. This study ... -
Surface modification of narra wood (Pterocarpus indicus) by ion shower treatment
(Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2006-10-24)A gas discharge ion source (GDIS) was used as test facility to produce and study the characteristics of diffused, low-energy hydrogen ion showers. Narra wood samples were then exposed to the showers to investigate topographical ... -
Allelopathic potential of selected grasses (Family Poaceae) on the germination of lettuce seeds (Lactuca sativa)
(Global Vision Press, 2012-06)Allelopathy is the production of chemicals (allelochemicals) of a plant which can influence the growth and development of another plant that can be either negative by reducing germination or positive by increasing growth. ... -
Extraction and profile analysis of hydrogen-like helium ions in a magnetized sheet plasma
(American Institute of Physics, 2002-02)The extraction of He+ ions from a magnetized sheet plasma source is reported. Optimum detection and extraction of He+ ions were conducted using an E×B probe as a mass analyzer. The effect of the probe’s extraction potential, ... -
Optimized H− extraction in an argon–magnesium seeded magnetized sheet plasma
(Elsevier B.V., 2008-06)The enhancement and optimization of H− extraction through argon and magnesium seeding of hydrogen discharges in a magnetized sheet plasma source are reported. The paper first presents the modification of the production ... -
Assessment of Lactobacillus spp. populations from tuba inoculated in different beverages
(Science and Engineering Research Support Society, 2016)This study isolated Lactobacillus spp. from tuba and inoculated in four selected canned beverages, beer, coffee, pineapple juice, and soft drink stored. Serial dilution and spread-plate methods were used to assess the ... -
Survey on ethnopharmacology of medicinal plants in Iloilo, Philippines
(2012-12)This study aimed to (1) categorize the diversity of medicinal plants in Tigbauan, Iloilo, Philippines based on their taxonomic rank; (2) document the traditional uses, preparations and applications of medicinal plants ... -
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 ...