Sultan Kudarat Research Articles

Mangrove Flora in the Coastal Municipalities of Sultan Kudarat Province, Philippines

Mangrove Flora in the Coastal Municipalities of Sultan Kudarat Province, Philippines

DETERMINING BERNOULLI’S PRINCIPLES IN BASKET WEAVING OF MANOBO TRIBESMEN IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES

The author determine the Bernoulli’s Principles behind the Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices (IKSP) of Manobo Dulangan in Sultan Kudarat and Erumanen Manuvu of Cotabato Province in their craft arts particularly in their bamboo weaving. An ethnographic research, whose main instruments are keen observation of these two (2) major Indigenous Cultural Communities(ICC’s) mostly coming from Central Mindanao in Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato province, through the National Culture in Indigenous People (NCIP)-Certificate of Compliance(CoCs), where randomly selected Manobo master weavers executed their masterpiece in bamboo’s weaving with archaeological concepts. The results that all fish scooping baskets of Manobos applied the mathematical concepts of Bernoulli’s Principle like Area one (A1) is larger than Area two(A2) (A1<<A2) or vice versa, directly proportional to the Pressure(P) and the Volume(V) of the water(fresh/salt) going inside the baskets. The Net Force(Fnet) of the water going inside the baskets somewhat affects the fish caught by the Manobos as they use this as the main livelihood in their respective communities. More fishes are caught as well. Further, the geometric designs of the weaving patterns of the fish scooping baskets are also directly connected to the main variables of the Bernoulli’s Principles. Finally the integration of the results in science education is highly recommended.

Implementation of Work Immersion and Its Effects on the Social Development of Senior High School Graduates

The study was performed to determine the actual implementation of the work immersion in Sultan Kudarat State University Laboratory High School and assessed its help in the social development of Senior High School graduates. The respondents are SHS graduates of the academic year 2018, 2019, and 2020. The result of the effectiveness of work immersion on the social development of senior high school graduates is perceived as highly effective in terms of leadership skills, self-efficacy, and communication skills. Based on the analyzed result, the purpose of this study was a correlation and relationship between work immersion and its effects on the social development of graduates. The result also showed that the respondents did not encounter negative issues or concerns about its implementation.

Dealing with Demons: Life of Someone Suffering from Body Shame

People of all ages, genders, socioeconomic conditions, origins, and races are impacted by the significant issue of body shaming. Overall appearance, social images (appearance-cued stereotyping, social implications of appearance stereotyping), developmental consequences of appearance for psychological adjustment, and body -self interactions may all be affected. This research purpose was to look at the lives of students who have been victims of body shaming; how it affects the victims' lives and well - being; the sorts of care they need; their everyday experiences in terms of education and their surroundings; and how to assist them in building a new positive outlook on life. The diverse statements and experiences of the five (5) students from Sultan Kudarat State University Laboratory High School who were purposefully selected and interviewed through Google Meet were analyzed using a qualitative case study approach. The study 's participants go about their regular lives, absorbing every bit of criticism they encounter into their motivation and inspiration. Finally, the victims have not overlooked the need for life preservation and are aware of it. Many of them make every effort to realize them, even if it means putting their emotions on the line. As this research emphasizes the value of everyone’s life, it allows us to have a deeper understanding of students who are suffering from personal issues. Despite all that has occurred to them, they remain hopeful and prepared to take chances to achieve their objectives. As a result, it is recommended that the community learn more about body shaming.

District Achievement Test (DAT) Scores of Grade III Learners in Esperanza District I Division of Sultan Kudarat

The study’s goal was to determine the level of District Achievement Test (DAT) Scores of Grade III Learners of public elementary schools in Esperanza District I, Division of Sultan Kudarat. It also determined the relationship of learners’ study habits and teachers’ classroom management and teaching styles. Descriptive method of research using correlation analysis of the data was used. The study was conducted in the three schools in Esperanza District I such as Doroteo Pastor Memorial Elementary School, Saliao Elementary School and Sagasa Elementary School. A sample of 80 learners randomly chosen from the three schools were the respondents of the study. Survey questionnaire was utilized to gather the data on learners’ study habits and teachers’ classroom management and teaching styles. Data were analyzed and interpreted using the mean and Pearson’s r at 5% level of significance. Study revealed that learners had a high level of study habits. Teachers’ classroom management and teaching styles were all rated excellent. The District Achievement Test Scores of the three elementary schools were interpreted as satisfactory in Filipino and Makabayan subjects while the three core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science were all interpreted as fair. Finally, only study habits had a significant relationship on the District Achievement Test (DAT) scores of the learners specifically in Filipino subject. Thus, it is finally concluded that high level of pupils’ study habits tends to improve their scores in District Achievement Test (DAT).

Yaws in the Philippines: A clinico-seroprevalence study of selected communities in Mindanao.

BackgroundYaws is a chronic, highly contagious skin and bone infection affecting children living in impoverished, remote communities. It is caused by Treponema pallidum subsp. pertenue. We report the prevalence of active yaws among elementary schoolchildren based on clinical and serological criteria in selected municipalities of Southern Philippines.MethodsFrom January to March 2017, exploratory cross-sectional surveys and screening of skin diseases were conducted in the Liguasan Marsh area of the provinces Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat, and Cotabato. We included 9 municipalities and randomly selected one public elementary school per municipality. Members of students’ households and the communities were also examined and treated. Yaws suspects and contacts had blood tests for treponemal and non-treponemal antibodies using Dual Pathway Platform and Treponema pallidum particle agglutination (TPPA) tests.ResultsA total of 2779 children and adults were screened for any skin disease: 2291 students, 393 household members, and 95 community members. Among 210 yaws suspects and contacts, 150 consented to serologic tests. The estimated prevalence of active yaws among schoolchildren screened was 1 out of 2291 (0.04%). Among 2532 children who were 14 years old and younger, 4 (0.2%) had active yaws. Eight adult household contacts and community members had latent yaws and 2 had past yaws. Five out of 9 municipalities were endemic for yaws.ConclusionsThis study confirmed that the Philippines is endemic for yaws but at a low level in the schools surveyed. This is an under-estimation due to the limited sampling. The lack of proper disease surveillance after the eradication campaign in the 1960’s has made yaws a forgotten disease and has led to its resurgence. Yaws surveillance is needed to determine the extent of yaws in the Philippines and to help develop a strategy to eradicate yaws by 2030.

Sustaining Students’ Mental Health Through the Use of Tiktok Application

The relationship between social media use and an increase in mental health problems has long been established. Since the TikTok application became the most widely used app in 2019 has been an issue with the students. This study was conducted primarily to assess students’ mental health through the use of the TikTok application. Quantitative data were collected from randomly selected college students within the Province of Sultan Kudarat who are using the TikTok application for almost a year regardless of gender with a total number of thirty (30), coming from different tertiary schools in Region XII. Adapted test items in the survey questionnaire were made from Google forms and were disseminated online through messenger and Google mails, considering the Covid 19 pandemic. Descriptive analysis showed a positive impact between the level of engagement in terms of frequency of use, duration of use and the students’ use of TikTok application, the level of effects of the abovementioned application in students’ mental health; the level of students’ management of mental health in terms of academic stress, family crisis and peer pressure. Conclusion of these findings indicated that the use of TikTok application can raise awareness about the importance of using the said application with moderation and can help implement early interventions and prevention for the symptoms of any mental health issues associated with the identified common factors namely academic stress, family crisis, and peer pressure.

Examining the Effects of Online Games on The Academic Performance of BPEd Students of Sultan Kudarat State University, Philippines

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in online gaming and the absence of face-to-face education in schools has raised worries about the effect on students' academic performance. This study aimed to find out the relationship between the level of online learning and the academic performance of BPEd students. It is in this light of this study to assess the level of impact of online games to the: (1) health aspect, (2) social aspect, (3) intellectual aspect, and (4) academic performance of chosen BPED students at Sultan Kudarat State University Access Campus. The researchers employed a descriptive-evaluative research approach since the study's findings would analyze students' engagement in online gaming applications, and the researchers used Google Forms to collect the data they required. With a total of thirty respondents, the set questionnaires employed will act as a data collection tool. Frequency count and weighted mean were the statistics employed in the investigation. According to the survey, the majority of the respondents are in the 20-year-old age group, with 40% of the respondents coming from the second-year level. It also revealed that the majority of respondents who played online games are men, accounting for 80 percent of the study's respondents. Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that playing online games has no substantial association with the respondents' academic success, as evidenced by their Probability-value.

Assessing Students Performance Through Observational and Instructional Learning in The New Normal

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the performance of the students in the new normal through observational and instructional learning. This study used a quantitative research design to make it possible and achievable. The researchers choose a descriptive – correlational design to correlate the difference between the levels of performance in the observational and instructional learning of the Bachelor of Physical Education students in Sultan Kudarat State University ACCESS CAMPUS. The study used the total population sampling in determining the samples of the study. The researchers have surveyed all the students of Bachelor of Physical Education 2nd year with a total of 33 participants in Sultan Kudarat State University and used a survey questionnaire via Google forms provided by the researchers following the new normal protocol. The results revealed that observational learning was rated very high as most of the respondents strongly agree with the use of observation. The instructional learning was rated high that most of the students rely on both observation and instruction given by the teachers. The students increase the overall performance and have a big effective contribution in acquiring and imparting knowledge and skills to the students despite the new learning. Our analysis showed that there is no significant difference between observational and instructional learning in the level of the performance of the students, therefore, the observational and instructional learning in the new normal has a greater contribution in assessing students’ performance.

Psychological Effects of Blended Learning to the Faculty of Sultan Kudarat State University, Philippines

The study on the Psychological Effects of Blended Learning among the Faculty of Sultan Kudarat State University was conducted to determine the blended learning and its psychological effects on the teachers. The result shows that modular learning is satisfactorily implemented while online learning is moderately implemented. When it comes to the psychological effects of blended learning in terms of teachers’ anxiety, the teachers are moderately experiencing it and in terms of teachers’ distress and boredom, the teachers are seldom experiencing it. The top 5 issues and concerns on blended learning are also asked.

RELIGION AND SOCIAL TOLERANCE: GENERATION Z'S VIEWS ON EXPOSURE TO HOMOSEXUALITY IN THE MASS MEDIA

The media exerts a considerable influence on individuals' views, attitudes, and behaviors, particularly on those who lack access to alternative sources of information or are still shaping and forming their identities and perspectives. Attitude towards homosexuality has been different in understanding to type of societies’ cultural and moral development or political circumstance. Arising out of this issue on homosexuality is the idea of natural law and some interpretations of that law as forbidding homosexual sex. Traditionally, homosexuals have been underrepresented and misrepresented in television series and feature films. Homosexual characters have been cast in stereotypically negative roles purely for amusing the audience. In this paper, the researchers were able to analyze how the introduction of content presenting and detailing LGBT individuals and concerns into the mainstream media affects the audiences' attitudes and acceptance of the issue, particularly the Generation Z. The findings indicated that the majority of generation Z residents in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, aged 15-19, are not influenced by the media in their views on homosexuality, and the interpretation revealed a neutral conclusion in terms of fully tolerating homosexuality in the community.

Students Stressors and Coping Mechanism

This study entitled Student Stressors and Coping Mechanism was aimed primarily to determine the different factors that can lead to students' stress and how they cope up with this problem. It used a qualitative-descriptive correlational research design to gather data using an adapted online survey questionnaire online to the thirty-eight (38) third-year bachelor students in physical education in Sultan Kudarat State University, the Philippines. The study used purposive random sampling in analyzing the data. Based on the findings of this study, the level of coping mechanism in terms of physical activities, environmental activities, and social and emotional activities are often applicable coping mechanisms when you are stressed while the BPEd students sometimes encountered difficulties in terms of physical stress, mental stress, emotional stress and economics stress and often encountered academic stress. The result shows that there is a significant relationship between the variables and the null hypothesis is accepted. Based on the findings of this study, the researchers conclude that the level of coping mechanism in terms of physical activities, environmental activities, social and emotional activities are applicable coping mechanisms for stressed students. This study suggests a school counselor and parents to look for these students and create a profile status to observe the students both academically and outside of the school.

Respondents’ Level of Education, Knowledge, Awareness, and Acceptability of Blue Ternate (Clitoria ternatea) as Alternative Medicine

This study was carried out to determine the level of awareness among government employees and the level of acceptability of Blue Ternate (C. Ternatea) as an alternative medicine for hypertension, fever, and fatigue. The novelties in this research are (1) The Lambayong Government Employees’ acceptability on Clitoria Ternatea as alternative medicine, (2) awareness and assent of people on Clitoria Ternatea as alternative medicine, and (3) the relationship between factors influencing the respondents and the level of acceptability. A random sampling technique was utilized. The results implied that the Government Employees are informed about the Blue Ternate and somewhat aware of it as alternative medicine, especially in hypertension, fever, fatigue. As to the test of the relationship between factors that influenced the respondents and the level of acceptability, there is a significant relationship between them. Therefore, Clitoria Ternatea is aware and accepted by the people in the Sultan Kudarat area, The Philippines.

Factors Affecting Distance Learning of the Physical Education Students of Sultan Kudarat State University, Mindanao, Philippines

This study investigates the factors affecting distance learning for Physical Education students. It used a descriptive method and a survey questionnaire using a google form to gather the data of the thirty-three second-year students. Results revealed that the said students have low motivation in doing their tasks such as assignments, reports, assessments, demonstrations, and oral recitation. In the perception of the students in terms of social presence and social interaction, they were dissatisfied when it comes to online discussions, conversing, interacting, participating, and speaking online. The students also preferred face to face mode of learning and this implies that future researchers should conduct and make a program that will help to make the students motivated in distance learning. The school administration especially the Bachelor of Physical Education department should implement more strategies and programs to increase the level of motivation, social presence, and social interaction of the students in today's distance learning due to the pandemic condition. The Commission on Higher Education should reduce and limit the number of students in each class as to approve the limited face to face class for the Physical Education students so that they may be able to do the task with proper execution and can be a big impact on the level of motivation, social presence and social interaction of the students, especially that these students preferred face to face mode of learning than online learning.

Students’ Experiences, Reactions and Opinions on Bullying at Esperanza National High School, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, Region XII, Philippines

This study was conducted to determine students’ experiences, reactions and opinions on bullying. It used a descriptive research design wherein students’ experiences, reactions and opinions were gathered through survey questionnaires. Purposive sampling technique was employed using snowball sampling technique. Online survey questionnaire was sent to the selected students via messenger. These students forwarded the online survey questionnaire to those students who they thought potential respondents of the study via messenger too. Finding revealed that Esperanza National High School has maintained a healthy school environment suited to the different types of learners since the bullying was less evident in the school. Occasional occurrence of bullying in the school prompted the students to rarely report the incidence to the concerned people. Students very seldom experienced the bullying from the people they frequently engaged and communicated. They normally responded to the minor incidence of bullying they experienced from the school or at home. They believed that bullying has a less extent of effect on their personal development. It is, indeed, recommended that Esperanza National High School should sustain building a positive school environment and should maintain the zero tolerance of any bullying incidence in the school.

Cultural Practices and Academic Performance of Blaan Pupils in Sinapulan Elementary School

This study generally aimed to determine the level of cultural practices and academic performance of the Blaan pupils in Sinapulan Elementary School, Sinapulan, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat. Moreover, it was intended to find out which of these practices are still prevalent. The study employed the descriptive method of research. The researchers utilized a self-formulated survey questionnaire which was validated and approved by a panel of experts. The same underwent tests of validity and reliability. The statistical tools utilized in the study were mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA and correlation. Majority of the respondents were males, whose parents were elementary graduates. The extent of cultural practices as perceived by Blaan pupils was Highly Evident. Their level of academic performance was Satisfactory. There was a significant relationship between the pupils’ extent of cultural practices and their academic performance. There were no significant differences in their academic performances as to gender, age, parents’ educational attainment and monthly family income.

Game-based Activity Method: A Case of Grade 5 Students

The main purpose of this research is to further address this gap with pupils to understand further game-based learning. The study was conducted at Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. Five students (grade 5) of Tacurong Pilot Elementary School were selected purposively and considered their availability. The researchers used semi-structured questionnaires via an online one-on-one interview with the participants through Google Meet. This was to find out that the game-based activity method makes them more interested in learning and it becomes easier for them generally to answer their homework and activities using the game-based method. It is disclosed that the use of games to show educational content inevitably raises the question of their compatibility with deep learning. Despite their disadvantages, games have a series of undeniable positive features: using one and also the same game to develop several skills in students at once; providing visual, life-like examples for practical situations; forcing all learners to undertake learning, discovery, thinking, thus enhancing self-esteem and self-improvement.

Fitness and Wellness Lifestyles of the Personnel of Sultan Kudarat State University, Mindanao, Philippines

Healthy lifestyle is imperative to every human. Thus, it is needed for them to move lively and healthily. It makes one to be totally fit and well in order to fight common diseases. It refreshes the mind to avoid feeling of depression and exhaustion. This study examined the fitness and wellness lifestyles and health condition of Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU) Personnel. It employed descriptive correlational research design which includes survey questionnaire in collecting data from 100 personnel. The results revealed that walking or brisk walking was rated highest holding it at least “2 to 3 times a week” or interpreted as “fit” in fitness lifestyles while the wellness lifestyles of the personnel revealed that manicure obtained the highest, holding it at least “7 to 10 times a year” or interpreted as “satisfied”. On the other hand, pulmonary disease obtained the highest holding it at least “less evident” a year or interpreted as “healthy”. It implies that they are not very much healthy due to some factors such as not engaging in physical activities. However, there was no significant relationship between the health condition of fitness and wellness lifestyles since participating in different physical, mental, and social activities is very imperative in order to achieve the total fitness and to become holistically productive personnel. The study concluded that the Personnel continually upheld their healthy lifestyles. They actively sustained total fitness in life. These were replicated on the whole lenience to work and to demonstrate everyday tasks professionally without any health-related condition.

Cultural Practices and Academic Performance of Blaan Pupils in Sinapulan Elementary School

This study generally aimed to determine the level of cultural practices and academic performance of the Blaan pupils in Sinapulan Elementary School, Sinapulan, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat. Moreover, it was intended to find out which of these practices are still prevalent. The study employed the descriptive method of research. The researchers utilized a self-formulated survey questionnaire which was validated and approved by a panel of experts. The same underwent tests of validity and reliability. The statistical tools utilized in the study were mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA and correlation. Majority of the respondents were males, whose parents were elementary graduates. The extent of cultural practices as perceived by Blaan pupils was Highly Evident. Their level of academic performance was Satisfactory. There was a significant relationship between the pupils’ extent of cultural practices and their academic performance. There were no significant differences in their academic performances as to gender, age, parents’ educational attainment and monthly family income.

Municipal COVID-19 Epidemiological Response: Level of Satisfaction among Households in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat

This study was carried out to statistically quantify the level of satisfaction among residents in Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, and the level of effectivity of the municipal COVID- 19 epidemiological response team on COVID- 19 response. In the Philippines, from the initial studies and information about the nature and behavior of the virus, the government settles on a plan of action around what mitigation strategies and control measures to implement. This present study was conducted to find out the level of satisfaction among the 30 selected respondents from seven reachable rural barangay in Esperanza, the Philippines in terms of food support, public health and safety protocols, as well as news and updates dissemination. Based on the result of the study, the level of effectiveness in terms of food support, implementation of public health and safety protocols, as well as news and updates dissemination is described as satisfied. It implies that the municipal COVID-19 epidemiological response team is effective. The result of this study will create a huge impact in the field of COVID-19 response in the Philippines, making the government aware of their plans such as mitigation strategies and control measures implemented, knowing the sentiments of the Filipino citizen amid a pandemic.