IN PURSUIT OF MALCOLM BALDRIGE CRITERIA FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE
Dr. Emma Lina Lopez

The Baldrige Award criteria have played a major role in achieving the goal set by the U.S. Congress. They are now accepted around the world as the standard for performance excellence. The criteria are designed to help organizations enhance their competitiveness by focusing on two goals (1) delivering improving values to customs and (2) improving overall organizational performance.
The criteria for excellent performance are the basis for giving award and feedback to applicants. These were formulated with the following objectives:
1. help improve performance practices and capabilities;
2. facilitate communication and sharing of information on best practices among
all types of U.S. organizations and ;
3. function as a working tool for understanding and managing performance,
planning, training and assessment.
There are seven examination categories involved in the Baldrige Award. These are:
1. Leadership
2. Information and Analysis
3. Strategic Planning
4. Human Resource Development and Management
5. Process Management
6. Business Result and
7. Customer Focus and Satisfaction
The 7 Baldrige Award Criteria Framework (Besterfirld, 1999) interrelates the 7 categories mentioned and serves as a broad structural guide for quality transformation. The 2000 and 2003 Education criteria are built upon the seven-part framework. The rationale for the use of the same framework is that it is adaptable to the requirements of all organizations. The adaptation to education is a translation of the language and basic concepts of business excellence to similarly important concepts in education excellence. The assessment categories serve as bases to evaluate the progress of implementation in nay organization.
The criteria are caused by thousands of organizations of all kinds and for many, using the criteria result in better employee relations, higher productivity, greater customer satisfaction, increased market share, and improved profitability. The School of Business Administration ofn the University of Perpetual Help Rizal is taking initial steps toward satisfying these criteria and achieving the excellence that comes with it.

UPHR JOURNAL OF RESEARCH
VOLUME 7 NUMBER 2
FEBRUARY 2005

FIVE-YEAR ENROLLMENT PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM (SCHOOL YEARS 2000-2005): AN INITIAL REPORT
Carmelita G. Hernandez
Susana C. Bautista
Florida G. Calumpang
Cynthia D.R. Fuentes
Fortunato C. Gabon Jr.
Enrique G. Mercaida
Vergel O. Santiago
Ma. Judy M. Perez
Carlito L. Villanueva
Anabelle D. Tabuac
Dr. Geraldo P Balaccua

The study examined the five-year enrollment profile of all 7 campuses (Las Piñas, Molino, Calamba, Biñan, Manila, Pangasinan and General Mariano Alvarez [GMA]) of the University of Perpetual Help System (UPHS) from 2000-2004.
Seventy six (76) deans who were surveyed said that their enrollment increased from 22,183 to 32,992 (49% increase) for the first semesters and from 20, 479 to 27, 543 (34% increase) for the second semesters of the period covered. Las Piñas exhibited the highest enrollment average for the stated period followed by Biñan, Calamba, Molino, GMA and Pangasinan. Enrollment trends varied by campus and college. The most notable change is the surge in Nursing enrollment from 406 to 16, 373 (almost 4,000% increase) mainly due to market demand. Nursing-related courses and Radiologic Technology also experienced considerable growth. Other colleges exhibited fluctuating trends in enrollment while some have experienced gradual decline (Physical Therapy course, Computer Studies, Business Administration and Accountancy) again largely reflecting market demand. From the vantage point of the deans, the main reason for decreased enrollment in certain colleges was economic difficulty and the same was perceived to be the main factor in discontinuing schooling. They perceived that students choose to stay in their present course mainly because of personal desire and the school’s reputation, while shifting was perceived to be mainly due to market demand. Common steps taken to prevent enrollment decline were improvement of faculty instruction, upgrading of facilities and marketing efforts. All deans have been undertaking recruitment efforts which mainly consist of school visits, flyer distribution, personal referral and active participation in career fairs. It is recommended that the system (1) harness “Nursing growth” and use it to build-up other colleges; (2) continue improving faculty, instruction and facilities; (3) practice vigorous yet honest marketing; (4) keep fees reasonable; and (5) keep abreast with competition.

THE ROLE OF LACTIC ACID (LACTACYD VAGINAL GEL) IN THE RE-COLONIZATION OF THE VAGINA WITH LACTOBACILLI AMONG FILIPINO PATIENTS WITH BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS
Ms. Louella Dancel

This study assessed the role of lactic acid (Lactacyd Vaginal Gel [LVG]) in the re-colonization of the vagina with lactobacilli in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) among Filipino patients. The design is a three-arm comparative, multi-centered, open-labeled, controlled, and randomized study on 90 women aged 18 years and over with clinically and microbiologically proven BV. The three arms were (1) LVG, (2) metronidazole and (3) LVG + Metronidazole combination. There was an initial decrease in the lactobacilli colony count in all the 3-arms of the study group. At day 14, growth of lactobacilli was significantly higher among patients in the LVG and combination treatment arms. Significant reduction of malodorous vaginal discharge (Whiff test) and lowest recurrence of BV were noted in the combination arm only. There was significant decrease in the pH level and frequency of clue cell positive patients across time but this was not significantly different across treatment groups. Lactic acid vaginal gel promotes the re-growth of lactobacilli in BV patients. There is evidence that lactic acid vaginal gel when combined with metronidazole is superior to metronidazole alone in promoting lactobacilli colonization.

A SATISFACTION SURVEY OF UPHSD SCHOOL OF EDUCATION STUDENTS PERTAINING TO UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
Dr. Felicidad Anzaldo

The study focused on the degree of satisfaction in university facilities among 128 School of Education students. It utilized self-administered questionnaires that inquired about their (1) profile; (2) assessment of adequacy of school facilities; (3) exposure to audio-visual equipment; (4) perception of ecological concern and cleanliness of the school; and (5) satisfaction with the school facilities. The respondents were randomly selected from 1st to 4th year and belong to the BEED (63%) and BSED (37%) programs. Mean age was 20.9 + 4.4 year with a range of 16 – 44 years and 89% were female. Most facilities were given average ratings corresponding to adequate, except for toilet and canteen (mean ratings = 2.34 and 2.44 respectively). The respondents considered toilet, rooms, library, laboratories and air-conditioning as the facilities that need the most improvement. Only 32% and 27% reported having been exposed to the document camera and LCD projector respectively. Satisfaction with facilities is not high with 83% thinking they are not receiving their money’s worth and only 24% thinking that the school’s facilities are better than other schools. Although 63% are willing to re-enroll, 55% are not willing to invite other students to the school. Prioritizing toilet, room and laboratory improvements as well as purchase of additional up-to-date audio-visual facilities is recommended based on survey results.

MATH ANXIETY: ASSOCIATED FACTORS, PEDAGOGICAL STYLES AND OUTCOMES
Liza Marie Muhi
Erlinda Gito

This analytical survey of 385 randomly-sampled UPHSD-AHSE freshmen was conducted to investigate math anxiety in relation to demographic characteristics, math performance and pedagogical styles. The participants’ age ranged from 16 to 33 years with a mean of 17.3 + 1.6 years. Most of the respondents study in private schools (72%) and were females (63%). Only 37% and 34% of these respondents have high school and college algebra grades of > 85, respectively. High school and college algebra grades were found to be moderately associated (Spearman’s rho = 0.42; p < 0.0001). The Lecture-Discuss method was the most used style of teaching while Group Dynamics Method was the least used (96% vs. 29%). Greater math anxiety is associated with females and during the age > 19 years (p = 0.017 and 0.019, respectively) but not with the type of high school (p = 0.712). Greater math anxiety is also associated with lower grades in both high school and college algebra (p < 0.0001 and 0.036 respectively) The Group Dynamics Method was ranked as the approach that caused least anxiety. Greater use of the Group Dynamics Method along with a training on pedagogical styles causing less anxiety is recommended. A study involving other colleges may be done to expand and validate the study findings.

DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION IN INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS
Engr. Joel Palacol

A programmed instruction on the topic “Techniques of Integration in Integral Calculus” was developed and tested quasi-experimentally among students of the College of Engineering, University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA in the second semesters of S.Y. 2002- 2003. The programmed instruction was validated by pre-testing on 2 classes of second year Engineering students with 25 and 27 students, respectively, and evaluation by 22 mathematics teachers from different colleges and universities and revised accordingly. After validation, the material was tested on 2 sections of second year Engineering students with 20 students per section. The experimental group was exposed to the programmed material while the control group underwent the traditional lecture-discussion method. They were given a 40-item pre-test before undergoing the instruction and a 40-item post-test after it. Baseline comparison of the mental ability, age, and the 40-item diagnostic test using independent t-test showed no sufficient evidence of difference between the two groups (t-values = 0..719, 0, and 0.179, respectively; t- critical = 20.02). There was also no sufficient evidence that the mean scores of the two groups in the pre-test were significantly different (10.35+ 2.83 vs. 11.25 + 2.55; t = 1.06). The mean score in the post-test was significantly higher than the mean pre-test scores in both groups (2.0.35 + 3.36 vs. 10.35 + 2.83; t = 13.52 for the control group and 22.65 + 3.76 vs. 11.25 + 2.55; t = 16.91 for the experimental group). This indicates that both methods were effective in increasing the knowledge of the students on Techniques of Integration. However, the mean post-test score of the experimental group was significantly higher than that of the control group (22.65 + 3.76 vs. 20.35 + 3.36; t=2.040) suggesting that the programmed instruction was more efective than the traditional method . It is recommended that the programmed material be further tested in other sections of students and if proven consistently effective, that it be incorporated as one of the standard teaching strategies for Integral Calculus complemented by faculty training in the development of programmed instructional materials.

PREVALENCE OF HELMINTHIC INFECTIONS IN A RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY
Dr. Geraldo Balaccua
Ma. Theresa Redaniel
Ma. Lourdes Aguirre

A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of soil-transmitted helminthic infections among 1 to 5-year old children in “Tabing-ilog” Community in San Isidro, Las Pinas City. Mothers/caretakers were given stool containers a day prior to the examination and 45 submitted stool samples on the day of examination. The Hygiene Society of the UP College of Public Health assisted in the laboratory examination of the given stool samples. The overall prevalence of infection was 56% (95% confidence interval [Ci]: Ci:11%, 37%]). The prevalence of single and mixed infection was 40%[95% ci: 26%; 56%] and 16% [95% cI: 6%, 29%], respectively. There was no sufficient evidence that age or gender were associated with the prevalence of infection (p = 0.221 and 1.000,repectively). All children found positive for infection were treated with appropriate single doses of albendazole. An educational campaign focusing on practical ways to prevent transmission of helminthic infections was also conducted among some children mothers/caretakers. A follow-up study to determine post-treatment re-infection rate is recommended as well as the development of an educational tool with more lasting impact on the practical prevention of infection transmission.

THE LEVEL OF STRESS OF WOMEN EXECUTIVES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA- LAS PINAS CAMPUS
February 2005
Dr. Florencia Marfil
Ms. Ma. Luisa Taclibon

The objective of this study is to make further investigation on level of stress of women executives of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, Las Pinas Campus. The personal variables investigated were age, civil status, educational attainment, and length of service in present position; while the sources of stress investigated were limited to organizational politics, barriers to achievement, work load, socio-sexual behavior and work-home conflict.
The research design used is descriptive and diagnostic. Purposive sampling was employed and a self-administered, fixed-alternative questionnaire was used for data collection. Frequency Distribution was use in determining number of times the respondents picked their choices, while percentage distribution was used for ranking purposes. The Chi-Square Test was employed to determine association between categorical variables.
Among 40 participants, 18 were Directors or Deans, 18 were Assistant Deans or Department Heads and 4 were Supervisors. Among them 62% were 41-60 years, 70% were single and 38% have been in their position for 2-4 years. On the level of stress of the respondents in relation to personal variables, the respondents who are 35 years old has the highest level of stress. They were also the same age group who were found to be high in degree of stress in terms or organizational politics and workload.
The personality type has no significant relationship with personal variables of age, status, educational attainment and number of years in the present position. However, there is a significant relationship between present position and the personality type with type B Deans/ Directors and Department heads experiencing more stress than type A. The personality type of the respondents showed no significant relationship with the sources of stress like organizational politics, barriers to achievement, workload and social-sexual behaviors. However, there is a significant relationship between work-home conflict and the personality type with Type B experiencing greater stress than Type A.
It is interesting to note though that the Type A personality type who are supposed to be more stressed based on the definition of Type A personality who are generally restless, impatient with a desire for quick achievement and perfectionism appeared to experience little stress only. This maybe attributed to their getting conditioned by an action-emotion coping style, that seems to be stressful to others.
HRD office should conduct stress management seminars among type B personality executives to help them realize that their personality is contributing to their stress perception so as to help them manage the seemingly higher level of stress they are experiencing. Type B executives should be encouraged to establish a different configuration of behaviors which would help them feel more relaxed in order to have a more positive approach to all relationships.

THE LEVEL OF RESEARCH SKILLS OF EDUCATION STUDENTS OF UPHSD: BASIS FOR AN IMPROVED PROGRAM FOR THESIS WRITING COURSE
February 2005
Dr. Mericia L. Bolivar
Dr. Josie S. Matutino

The study was done for the purpose of looking at the level of research skills of education students of the University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA, Las Pinas City. Significant differences in the level of research skills of students grouped according to age, gender, and year level was investigated. The subjects were the 119 education students from first, second and third year levels. The instrument used was the test questionnaire formulated / designed by the researchers and was piloted to the students of De La Salle University – Dasmarinas, Cavite
Data analyses involved the F-test or one-way ANOVA, t-test of independent sample means and percentage. Results of the study showed that majority of the respondents are well-prepared in doing research work, significant differences, while no significant difference between the level of research skills and gender.
Owing to the interesting results seen in the study, the following recommendations are advanced:
1) an integration of simple research work in every course or discipline must be given much emphasis to enable education students to enhance their research prowess particularly in first year education students since first year students just graduated from high school, their maturity to do research work is yet to be uncovered or developed;
2) teachers of different disciplines must provide experience for first year students with even the simplest activity that will expose them to the elements of research;
3) teachers must consider research as one of the important aspects in imparting knowledge to the students;
4) the curriculum must be reengineered to come up with a program that can develop the level of research skills of the students of education; and
5) School Administrators should be aware of the direct to direct school learning into a research oriented one.

EXPLORATION, ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING AND CHOICE: RX TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER – RESOLUTION
October 2003
Dr. Marcelino M. Enriquez

This study was conducted for the purpose of gathering information from selected public and private senior high school students, in order to determine the various factors and indicators that may relate, affect or influence one's career decision. This investigation sought to know the importance of career exploration, personal assessment and counseling towards career resolution. It also gathered information concerning the characteristics and qualities of colleges or universities that students’ prefer in enrolling during the SY 2003-2004.
Furthermore, the study gathered necessary data from graduating high school senior SY 2002-2003 that maybe used by the University of Perpetual Help Rizal for enrollment marketing plans, campaigns and strategies.
Descriptive method of research was utilized and Normative Survey techniques were used for gathering data. The questionnaire served as the research instrument for collecting data. Members of the sample population were selected using cluster sampling design. One thousand eight hundred nine (1809) graduating students from selected 27 public and private high schools in Paranaque, Muntinlupa, Las Pinas and Cavite swerved as the respondents: 897males (50%), 886 females (49%) and 26 homosexuals (1%). The inquiry was conducted during the school year 2002-2003.
The study revealed the following findings:
1) females’ and male students' general average grades were 83.3% and 82.6% (GPA: 2.25), respectively; while the homosexual (gays and lesbians) respondents’ general average grade was 86.7% percent (GPA 2.00);
2) eight percent of the respondents obtained grade ratings ranging from 90 to 97 percent; seventy four point three percent (74.3%) with grade ratings ranging from 80 to 89 percent; and 17.7 percent with grade ratings ranging from 73 to 79 percent;
3) in terms of what college course degrees they planned to enroll, the result revealed Nursing (27%) as the favorite college course; followed by Education (10.8%); Commerce (9%); Law (6.6%); Medicine (9%); Engineering (or 5.8%); Architecture (5.5%); Caregiver (5.3%); Mass Communications (4.7%); Maritime Studies (4%); Hotel and Restaurant Management (3.5%); Physical Therapy (2.4%) Secretarial (2.1%); Radiologic Technology (1.8%); and Tourism (0.6%);
4) criteria in choosing a college or a university according to the respondents are as follows: low tuition fee and matriculation (23.7%); quality instruction and efficient faculty ( %); air-conditioned classrooms and facilities (9.7%); high board and bar exams (7.9%) passing rates; modern laboratory and technology equipments (6.8%); modern library equipped with computers (5.9%); availability of student loans and financing (5.7%); friendly campus atmosphere (4.9%); very low crime rate (4.2%); accessibility to transportation (4.2%); popularity of the school (3.6%); opportunity for co-curricular activities (2.4%); proximity of residence to school (2.1%); ample parking lot for students (1.3%) and availability of scholarship grants (0.7%).
5) choice of college or university in which they want to enroll in were as follows: UPHR- Las Pinas (22.2%);UPHR Molino (9.8%); UE- Manila (10.3%); FEU (7.0%); AMA (6.4%); San Sebastian (5.7%); CEU (4.3%); Olivarez College (3.8%); FEATI (3.2%); Ateneo (1%); La Salle (3.0%); Arellano University (2.4%); Adamson (2.3%); Letran (2.2%); San Beda (1.7%); UST (1.7%); Trinity College (1.5%); PNU (1.3%); La Consolacion (1.2%); UP (0.6%); while those who were undecided comprised 6.5% of the total respondents.
6) parents’ and/or guardians' profile was found to be as follows:
a. educational attainment: college graduates (49.6%); high school graduates or have studied in high school (23.7%), elementary school graduates and/or have studied in elementary school (18.9%) ; and those who have not gone to school to study &7.8%);
b. current work, career, or professions: practicing the degrees they earned in college (48 %); office and/or store clerks, laborers, and self-employed (52%); Overseas Filipino Workers (6.7%); non-college degrees holders (10.2%); the remaining respondents have parents or guardians who were college undergraduates, working as vendors, tailors or dressmakers, store clerks, carpenters, plumbers, masons and mechanics while others have odd jobs and some were homemakers and/or unemployed.

LEVEL OF READINESS OF STUDENT-TEACHERS: A BASIS FOR A PROPOSED OFF-CAMPUS TEACHING TRAINING PROGRAM
February 2005
Cecilia Rances
Frances Rances

The study sought to determine the level of readiness of the UPHSD College of Education student-teachers which will be used as a basis for a proposed teaching training program. Both the practicing student-teachers and the incoming student-teachers enrolled at the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA during the school year 2004-2005 were included in the study.
The relationship between the profile and characteristics of the respondents and the evel of readiness of the student-teachers and the incoming student-teachers were investigated
A three-part questionnaire was used for data collection purposes. Statistical test applied were percentage, weighted mean, chi-square and spearman's rho.
Results showed the following:
1) there is a high correlation between the level of readiness of the practicing student-teachers and their age and characteristics;
2) there is no relationship between the level of readiness of the student-teachers and their gender;
3) there is a high correlation between the level of readiness of the incoming student-teachers and their characteristics;
4) there is no relationship between the level of readiness of the incoming student-teachers and their age and gender;
With results mentioned, the researcher recommended that the present module program being used by the university be revised to be able to produce competent and effective teacher in the future.

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERSONALITY TYPES, STUDENT CHARACTERISTICS AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT OF AHSE FRESHMEN
SECOND SEMESTER SCHOOL YEAR 2004-2005
January 2005
Demafeliz, Fe Alma P
Duritan, Mary Josephine

This research sought to analyze the relationship between personality types and student characteristics and academic performance among AHSE students in the University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA.
The descriptive method of research utilizing a two-part questionnaire was used to gather the needed data. The respondents were 389 AHSE first year students leading to the nursing program who were enrolled in second semester. The data in this study were statistically correlated and interpreted using percentage, frequency, chi-square and p-value.
The findings revealed that there is a relationship between introvert personality and lower family income (p-value = 0.001); intuitive personality type and not being the eldest children (p-value =0.017) and status of non-working mothers (p-value =0.022); feeling personality is related to younger age (p-value= 0.002) and the female gender (p-value = 0.03) and judging personality is related to the female gender (p-value =0.021).
Findings showed that only the sensing-intuiting personality type has no relationship to academic achievement. The introvert respondents tend to get higher grade than extroverts (p-value = 0.013) as well as the feeling type compared to the thinking (p=0.0002) and the judging type compared to the perceiving type (p-value = 0.031).
Based on the cited findings above, the researchers recommended that a copy of this study be provided to the Guidance Office for them to be encouraged to administer the personality test to incoming students. The administration is also encouraged to orient new students on the relationship of personality characteristics and academic achievement as well as the adjustments they may need to make, to improve academic status. And lastly, similar study is recommended which will involve a wider random sample from various colleges to validate the findings of this study. ENGLISH DIFFICULTIES OF

UPHSD FRESHMEN BEFORE AND AFTER TAKING
ENGLISH 1
January 2005
Lucia Madamba
Perla Flores
Ma. Luisa Geslani
Jocelyn Bassig
Everilda Navarro

This study identified the common English difficulties of UPHSD freshmen before and after taking English 1. The respondents' characteristics, gender, age, the high school they attended and their high school grade in English were identified. The one sample pre-test / post-test design using paired t-tests was used in this study identify and compare the respondents’ English difficulties.
The demographic profile of the respondents were as follows: more females than males; that majority are 17 years old; around 7 out of them studied in private high school and their grade in English was average. The evaluation administered before and after taking English 1 indicated a significant improvement in all other areas of subject coverage except on the areas of forming the plurals of noun and on subject-verb agreement.
It is recommended that the Syllabus in English 1 be evaluated to determine how best to address the identified weakness. It is also recommended that the pre-test be used by all classes to help teachers identify areas of difficulty and students needing special focus.

PARAAN NG PAGKATUTO AT ANG AKADEMIK PERFORMANS SA FILIPINO NG MGA MAG-AARAL SA KOLEHIYO NG UPHDS
January 2005
Naicy Cesista
Virginia Eloriaga

Ang pagaaral na ito ay may layuning matukoy ang paraan ng pagkatuto at kaugnayan nito sa akademik performans sa Filipino ng mga mag-aaral sa kolehiyo ng UPHDS sa panuruang taon 2004-2005.
Ang pag-aaaral ay gumamit ng paraang analytic survey sa pananaliksik. Ang minodipikang learning style inventory ni Barscg ay ginamit upang makuha ang datos.
Upang ma-analisa ang mga datos, ang mga sumusunod na teknik pang-estadistika at metodo ang ginamit: ang paraan ng pagkatuto ng mga estudyante ay tinaya sa pamamagitan ng rating score na kung saan ang mga rates ay inilahad sa pamamagitan ng paggamit ng Likert Scale at mean score; ang dominanteng paraan ng pagkatuto sa Filipino ng mga estudyante ay tinaya sa paggamit ng frequency at ang ugnayang paraan ng pagkatuto sa katangian ng mga mag-aaral ay sinuri sa paggamit ng chi-square test.
Ang mga mag-aaral ay natuklasang gumagamit ng mga pamaraang visual o pampaningin, auditory o pandinig at tactile o panghawak sa pag-unawa at pagtanggap ng mga kaalaman at impormasyon sa silid-aralan. Sa mga nabanggit na pamamaraan, natuklasan na ang paraang visual ang pangunahing estilo ng pagkatuto; pangalawa ang paraang auditory at paraang tactile.
Natuklasan ng pag-aaral ng ito ang mga sumusunod: Walang mahalagang ugnayan ang paraan ng pagkatuto at akademik performans; walang relasyon and edad, kasarian at uri ng paaralan sa hayskul sa paraan ng pagkatuto ng mga kalahok at ang tanging kurso na nagpakita ng kaugnayan sa paraan ng pagkatuto at akademik performans sa Filipino
Ang pag-aaral na ito ay nagrerekomenda na dapat ang mga disenyo ng mga gawaing pagkatuto at paraan ng pagkatuto ay nakaangkop sa pamaraang visual na kung saan ang mga guro at mag-aaral ay gumagamit ng graphics; gumamit din ng mga panandang kulay sa pagsasaayos ng mga tala at kagamitan pampagtuturo; ang mga guro ay nararapat na masanay sa pagtukoy sa ibat ibang paraan ng pagkatuto ng mga estudyante at maunawaan na nagbabago rin ang estilo ng pagkatuto sa kanilang paglaki. Iminumungkahi rin na magkaroon ng pag-aaral sa ibang asignatura sa kolehiyo. Ang mga guro ay dapat mabigyan ng impormasyon hinggil sa resulta ng pag-aaral na ito upang makilala nang lubusan ang mga mag-aaral.

CORRELATES OF TEACHERS’ APTITUDE TEST SCORES FROM THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM – DALTA, LAS PINAS CITY
February 2005
Ma. Magdalena P. Balaccua
Grace O. Dela Cruz

The study was done to determine the relationship of the PHSD College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) teachers’ aptitude test scores with their evaluation ratings from the previous school year 2003-2004 and their demographic characteristics. Seventy-five (75) teachers took the standardized teaching aptitude test administered by the college guidance office.
The teaching aptitude scores of the respondents had an overall mean of 73.92 with + standard deviation of 20.834. The median score was 72. The judgment of teaching situations aptitude scores showed significant association with the performance evaluation of teachers (?? = 3.92; p-value = 0.048). However, neither the reasoning and comprehension part, nor the overall aptitude scores showed any relationship with the evaluation ratings.
The PRC licensure ratings showed a moderate positive correlation with the comprehension and retention part of the teaching aptitude test (r= 0.462; p-value = 0.005); yet the overall aptitude score showed no significant relationship with licensure scores (r = 0.275; p-value = 0.015).
Among the characteristics of the respondents, age and employment status showed significant association with the aptitude scores of teachers (?? = 4.945; p-value = 0.026 respectively). There is also a significant association between higher teaching aptitude scores and being in the English, Psychology, and Social Science Department (?? = 9.239; p-value = 0.002). No association was seen between other characteristics and teaching aptitude. Such findings warrant investigations on the identified areas. Probably, the need to run a similar study involving other groups of teachers could provide clearer information for the benefit of an effective system. It was also recommended that a standardized teaching aptitude instrument appropriate for Filipino teachers be studied and that the university makes its own material to establish its own norm.

DETERMINANTS OF THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF COLLEGE FRESHMAN STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP RIZAL – COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SY 2001-2002
May 2002
Dr. Joel Torrecampo
Ma. Magdalena Balaccua
Liza Marie Muhi

The research work was made to determine and analyze the relationship between non-intellective variables and intellective variables of college freshman students. The profile of the non-intellective variables of college freshmen in terms of gender, socio-economic status, type of high school attended, attitude towards mathematics, interest inventory and study habits were identified. The profile of intellective variables of college freshman students in terms of NSTA, High School Mathematics grades, and College Algebra grades was also determined.
The descriptive statistical method of research with the aid of a survey instrument was used. The survey instrument contained questions on attitude inventory, study habits and interest inventory which particularly ask questions about Mathematics.
The sample was composed of 100 College Freshmen Students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences during the school year 2001-2002.
The data gathered using the questionnaire was tallied, tabulated, analyzed and interpreted using the following techniques and procedure: frequency and percentage distribution, arithmetic mean, and Pearson-r Product moment correlation was used to determine the significance of the variables.
Results of the study revealed the following: most of the students came from families with average earnings; majority of the students finished their secondary education from private schools; students were undecided on their attitude, interest and study habits towards mathematics; most of the students’ grades in NSTA and in High school ranged 80 to 84; many of the students had low grades in College Algebra which ranged from 75 to 79; interest of the students in Mathematics had significant correlation to high school grade in Mathematics; all non-intellective variables had no correlation to students' NSTA; and attitude of the students towards Mathematics had significant relationship with grades in College Algebra
With the abovementioned findings the researchers recommended the following: attitude, interests and study habits exhibited by the students in Mathematics should be critically recognized and addressed; Mathematics teachers could do well by unselfishly sharing their experiences and expertise on how to study and enjoy Math and making themselves readily available for free tutorial or remedial sessions during their free time; teachers should provide classroom atmosphere that will motivate and encourage students to conscientiously and confidently participate during recitations and board works or ask questions on concepts they cannot understand during discussions; extra care should be taken so that additional mathematical exercises/home works corresponds to the students’ mental capability so as not to develop frustrations and negative attitude towards the subject when they find it really difficult to solve assigned mathematical problems; guidance center may provide students with reading materials on how to develop and maintain good study habits in Mathematics while parents can provide direct supervision in seeing to it that their children study well in Math at home.
Students in Mathematics should be motivated and encouraged to perform well and get high scores in quizzes and major examinations, board works and recitations; they should also be encouraged to pass home works and projects in Math, and be conscientious in their classroom behavior as these factors affect their academic achievement in the subject. Teachers and parents of students are encouraged to perform well and do their duties and obligations in studying math religiously. Administrators should plan seminars for the students to develop in them love for mathematics subjects. Active consultations must be monitored to check the problems, difficulties of the students regarding the subject.ANALYSIS OF the

PERFORMANCE OF UPHSD ACCOUNTING GRADUATES IN THE CPA BOARD EXAMINATION FOR THE YEARS 2004-2005
February 2005
Marietta Gique

This survey intended to analyze the CPA board exam performance of UPHSD accounting graduates from 2000-2004 and its relationship to student characteristics and academic grades. A total of 219 graduates who took the exam from 2000-2004 were included in the study. Majority (73%) were female. Overall mean board exam perfomance was 51.1 + 11.6% with a range of 28.7 – 82.7%. The graduates got the highest average grades in Auditing Problems (55.4%) and Auditing Theory (53.9%) and the lowest in Practical Accounting Problems 1 and 2 as well as Management Services (47.9%, 48.5% and 48.5%, respectively). The overall mean academic grade was 2.36+ 0.31 with a range of 1.443 – 2.95. The highest academic average was found to be in Business Law and Taxation (2.21) and Theory of Accounts (2.33) and the lowest in Auditing Theory and Auditing Problems (2.42 ad 2.44). There is generally moderate but highly significant correlation between board exam and academic grades (range = 0.39 – 0.67 , p,0.0001). There was no evidence that board exam performance varied with gender or date of graduation (p=0.841 and 0.510, respectively). Overall, only 15 graduates passed the board exam from 2000-2004. Students who were interviewed revealed that lack of preparation and weak academic foundation, especially on basic subjects contributed to poor performance of students in the board examinations. Faculty members who were interviewed cited that lack of (1) selection and selective retention policies; (2) review materials; and (3) support for faculty development are contributory factors to graduates' poor performance. Provision of more extensive review materials, as well as increased support for faculty development are recommended to improve board examination performance.

ON THE JOB TRAINING PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AMONG
GRADUATING STUDENTS OF THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HEL DALTA SYSTEM, SECOND SEMESTER, SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004
December 2004
Carmelita Gomez – Hernandez

The study focused on the general performance of student trainees as rated by the supervisors as well as the performance indicators used to evaluate graduating students enrolled in the different courses: Management, Computer Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship of the School of Business Administration in the University of Perpetual Help DALTA System. The research study covered the School Year 2003-2004 (Second Semester).
Descriptive research method was employed in this research Interviews with the trainers were used to gather data utilizing a rating instrument which served as the basis in assessing the performance of student trainees in their respective training sites in terms of work proficiency and work attitude using the 5-point scale. The respondents of the study included one hundred sixty (160) trainers or immediate supervisors of practicum students.
The performance indicators covered two (2) major categories: work proficiency (including knowledge of work, quantity of work, judgment & common sense and communication skills ) and work attitude (promptness & initiative, cooperativeness & respectfulness, dependability and teachability).
Most of the student-trainees are female and single, aged 20-22 years old, taking up Entrepreneurship and Computer Management courses. As rated by the trainers, the trainees are very strong on the work attitude factors – cooperativeness & respectfulness, dependability and teachability. No weak point was identified since all performance indicators were rated above 4 (very good to excellent). However, low scored were obtained in terms of judgment and common sense, communication skills and quality of work. Overall, the performance of trainees was rated by the trainers from very good to excellent (average rating from 4 to 5)
The study revealed that there was no significant difference among the means of the four groups of courses or degree programs with respect to the different performance indicators. There is a generally mild but significant positive correlation between age and work attitude among student trainees which implies the apparent lower performance of younger trainees as compared to older trainees. As to gender, there is no significant difference among the performance ratings of male and female practicumers with respect to knowledge to work and judgment and common sense. However, there are significant differences among the quality of work, communication skills, dependability and teachability indicating better performance of male trainees. The differences between the mean scores of male and female trainees were highest on these indicators. As to the direction of differences, the mean scores of female trainees were higher than the male trainees. In terms of civil status (single vs married), there was no significant difference among the ratings of single and married practicumers. There is however, significant differences among the performance ratings of practicumers undergoing On-the-Job Training in UPHR and other companies (non-UPHR) and whether the trainer holds a managerial of non-managerial position.
Some of the suggestions offered by the trainers to improve the job performance of student trainees include knowledge of job responsibilities, proper orientation, personality development, and giving of financial incentives such as transportation or meal allowances. To enrich the On-the_job training Program, the trainees suggested inclusion of relevant training exposure and methodology and a review of the roles and responsibilities of the student trainee, trainer and the university.

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CAREER AND SCHOOL PREFERENCES OF SENIOR STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM – DALTA AND FEEDER HIGH SCHOOL
March 2005
Carmelita Gomez – Hernandez
Engr. Essem Zisenia Marquez

The study is an analytic survey research conducted to investigate the different variables involved in the career and school preferences of two institutions offering secondary education in Bacoor, Cavite, namely University of Perpetual Help System DALTA and Saint Peregrine Institute (SPI)
The main instrument used in the study was a questionnaire about the demographic profile of the respondents, their family profile and the different variables involved in their career and school preference.
The number of respondents in the study was obtained through the sample proportion formula. One hundred of them are senior high school students from UPHSD and 106 of them are from SPI. Simple random sampling was used to generate the final participants of the study. Data collected were analyzed descriptively and inferentially. The chi-square and the Wilcoxon rank sum tests were utilized to investigate significant associations between responses of the two groups of high school seniors.
Results of the study showed that majority of the respondents belong to 16 years of age and are middle children. Majority of the respondents’ parents are at least high school graduates. About one-fourth of them have combined family income between Php 10,000 to Php 20,000.
Majority of the respondents prefer to enroll in an academic course after high school and their most preferred courses are Nursing, computer-related courses, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Engineering. The respondents’ most preferred private schools were Mapua, DLSU and UPHSD, while the most preferred public schools were UP, PUP and PLM.
No significant association was seen between the identified variables and the respondents’ career and school preferences. Recommendations based on the findings of the study were forwarded to the school's marketing and recruitment arm.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY AND COMPETENCY OF UPHSD SBA STUDENTS (LP CAMPUS)
February 2005
Florida Calumpang

This analytical survey was conducted to determine the globally competitive readiness of the University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA (UPHSD) School of Business Administration (SBA) students in Las Piñas City (LP Campus) in terms of English proficiency. Questionnaires and English Proficiency Tests were administered to 248 purposively-sampled students. Respondents ranged in age from 16-30 years with a mean (+ standard deviation) of 19.7 + 2.2 years. Majority are females (57%). Around 75% passed the proficiency tests indicating that the respondents were fairly proficient in English. Mean proficiency did not differ between genders (p=0.802) but was higher among those who went to private schools compared to those who went to public high schools (73.8% vs. 65.6%), p<0.001). However, only 48% felt confident in using English and the average students tend not to be confident in English usage.
The respondents strongly agree with the importance of the English language (especially when planning to work overseas) and the need to improve it. However, only a few intend to work overseas. They also strongly agree that English is now the medium of communication in technology and business, making it essentially a universal language. Respondents welcome opportunities to practice oral and written English. They strongly believe that to improve English competency, SBA professors should always conduct classes in English and require their students to answer in English while the administrators should exert system – wide efforts to improve students' English skills.

LEVEL OF SBA STUDENTS’ READINESS BEFORE TAKING-UP AND WHILE CONDUCTING FEASIBILITY STUDIES
February 2005
Ricardo Deri

This pilot study focused on the assessment of the level of UPHSD-SBA students’ readiness before taking-up and while conducting feasibility studies during the SY 2004-2005.
One hundred fifty 3rd and 4th year UPHSD-SBA students were used as respondents. Students were categorized into: (1) currently enrolled in Business Research; (2) will enroll Business Research next semester; and (3) students for re-defense of their Business Research come March 2005. Currently enrolled students in Business Research were also used for focus group discussion. Evaluation of the curriculum included the additional subjects on every major. This study covered the School Year 2004-2005.
Results showed that currently enrolled students showed readiness only in Management-Related subjects and are knowledgeable in Technical-Related subject except for Statistics and Taxation subjects. Students who will enroll Business Research come First Semester of the School Year 2004-2005 showed readiness on the Financial Aspect. While students who are for re-defense of their feasibility study showed readiness in all aspects of their study but not in Financial Aspect.
Focus group tend to procrastinate except for the two research teams who managed to follow their project schedule. Admittedly, the remaining groups are dependent on those who work and leaves to others the decision of how the paper will be done.

AN ORGANIZATIONAL DIAGNOSIS OF THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, UNIVERISTY OF PERPETUAL HELP RIZAL, SCHOOL YEAR 2003-2004
October 2004
Engr. Essem Zisenia Marquez

An analytical survey research of the perceptions of the faculty and staff of the college on the eight components of an organizations as enunciated by Marvin Weisbord was applied in this study which attempted to look for possible problems in the organization and to suggest proper application of intervention to the problems, if any, that would surface in the diagnosis.
Using a diagnostic questionnaire adapted from Weisbord's model, the perception of 28 faculty members and staff of the College of Engineering on the eight components were evaluated using measures of central tendency and ranking. The interconnectedness of the components as theorized by Weisbord was also validated using Pearson's coefficient of correlation at a 5% level of significance.
The profile of the respondents can be described as follows: Majority of the respondents belong to the 41-45 year-old bracket. Slightly more than three-fifths of the respondents are male. More than two-thirds of the respondents are married. More than one-third of the respondents have been with the College from 1 to 5 years. Almost four-fifths of the respondents are working full time with the College. More than two-thirds of the respondents are working only with UPHR.
No problems surfaced from the diagnosis which revealed that the organization is functioning almost at an optimal level. However, the study discovered three weaknesses: unresolved conflicts, inequality of pay scales and lack of incentives.
The eight components, as found in the study, arranged in the order of their strengths from highest to lowest are: (1) Leadership (2) Mission and Goals (3) Relationships (4) Organizational Structure (5) Helpful Mechanics (6) Family Orientation (7) Attitude for Change and (8) Rewards System. The interconnections among these components were also validated in the study.
Among the organizational development interventions suggested by the study to further reinforce the strengths and fortify the weaknesses include role and responsibility charting, work-flow mapping, process consulting and the utilization of strategic performance indicators.

PERCEPTION OF MARRIED FACULTY MEMBES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP RIZAL TOWARDS TV ADVERTISEMENTS AND ITS INFLUENCE TO BUYING BEHAVIOR
November 2004
Marian Tesalona
Ericson Vargas
Cesario Santos Jr.
Robert Jhon Velasco

Housewives, who are generally household decision makers, are swamped by TV advertisements interspersed with regular TV programming. For obvious reasons, these TV commercials are persuading them to purchase the products. It is for this reason that this study on the perception of married faculty members of the University of Perpetual Help-Rizal and its influence to buying behavior was undertaken. The study sought to determine the profile of the respondents and their perception as to the influence of TV ads to their buying behavior.
The researchers conducted a survey to 30 full-time married faculty members of the three colleges; College of Arts and Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics/ Hotel and Restaurant Management / Tourism and Commerce. All data collected were analyzed and interpreted using percentage distribution and weighted mean formulas. Values were based on a 5-point Likert Scale.
Results showed that most of the respondents were in their middle twenties to early thirties and had a family size of six. Most of the respondents agree to most of the statements regarding opinions towards presence of TV commercials. The respondents partially agree that their pre-purchase buying behavior is influenced by the content/message of the advertisement and the endorser of the product. The purchase buying behavior of the respondents was generally agree that they would search and try the product advertised on TV. The respodents partially agree that they would alocate the outlet or ask anyone who may have tried the product on TV. Lastly, their postpurchase buying behavior revealed that they would tell others of their prodyct experience. While they strongly disagree and disagree on the statements that they would call the company to tell of their experience about the product and buy the product and consume it, respectively.
It is concluded that TV programs can infleunce the buying behavior of the married women to each of the three buying decision processess namely: prepurchase, purchase and postpurchase buying behavior. The influence comes from the content/ message the ad communicates or from the endorser of the product who may be a popular or a familirat figure with whom they can relate to. In general, TV commercials at some points have been percieved to be liked and has been seen to be a part of regular TV faare. Though they may not found to be interesting and not of much help in their choices of products to purchase.
The study heightens the responsibility marketers and advertising agencies have in conceptualizing and designing TV commercrials. Since they exercise an amount of influence in the buying behavior of the consumers and takemuch of regular TV time, they need to make TV commercials informative as well as entertaining. Consumers are astute buyers that they are more keen on the products advertised on TV. It is at this point that markerters must use to their advantage by coming up with advertisements with messages and endorsers that would create a strong persuasive effect on them. Visual appeal likewise, must be enhanced to improve aesthetic value of advertisements in general.

STUDENT EVALUATION OF FOOD, SERVICES AND FACILITIES AT THE UPHDS MAIN CANTEEN
February 2005
Zita Sagun

Narlynn PinedaThe study descriptively surveyed 203 HRM students on their evaluation of the UPHDS Main Canteen using a self administered questionnaire. The respodents ranged in age from 16 to 30 years with a mean of 19.7 + 2.3 years. Majority were female (57%) and most were single (96%). Majority of the respodents ate once to several times a day in the canteen (63%) with afternoon snakcs , lunch and morning snacks as the most frequent meals taken (40%, 33% and 18%, rspectively). The most frequent main reasons for eating are “to be with friends” and convenience (58% and 24%, respectively). Median ratings for food, services and facilities are satisfactory (3) However, in the case of food, lowest mean ratings were given for appetizing taste (2.33), sufficiency of water supply (2.52), courteousness of canteen workers (2.52) and number of chairs and tables (2.42). Sixty percent are not willing to recommend the canteen to their friends and 66% do not feel that the canteen is worth the tuition that they are paying. There is a need increase the satisfaction of students with the canteen, particualrly the taste of food. The suggestions of the students should be studied and those found worthy should be implemented for their greater satisfaction which eventually benefits the univeristy.

COMPARATIVE PERCEPTION OF MANAGERS AND CUSTOMERS OF FIVE SELECTED FINE DINING RESTAURANTS IN CALAMBA LAGUNA ON DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY
November 2004
Wendell Aguirre

This is a comparative study of the perception of managers and customers of 5 managers and 25 customers of 5 selected Fine Dining Restaurants in Calamba, Laguna. Questionnaire were administered to the managers and 5 customers of each restaurant. The managers were also interviewed regarding the restaurant profile. Frequency distribution were used to describe the profile of the restaurants and independent t-test was used to compare the mean rseponses of both groups.
All 5 restaurants were located along a major throughfare. There were serving inetrnational cuisine, 4 had > 5 years of experience in the business, 4 had > 15 customer daily and all offered waiter-assisted service. Among the 8 developments looked into, the managers ranked Bar-Restaurant Combination, Catering and Take-out Counters as the most important while the customers ranked Guest Relations Officer, Deliver Service, Bar-Restaurant Combination and take-out Countersas the most important. There is no evidence of significant difference on the perception of managers and customers on the value of (1) Franchising (2) Guest Relation Officers (3) Delivery Service (4) Live Band and (5) Individual cabins (all p-values > 0.05). However, managers tended to overvalue the following developments compared to customers (1) Bar-Restaurant Combination (2) catering and (3) take-out Counters (p-values = 0.024, 0.014, 0.006, respectively). Better alignment of the managers' perception to the customers' may help increase customers satisfaction and restaurant profitability.

THE USE OF LACTIC ACID LACATACYD VAGINAL GEL AS ADJUNCT TO METRONIDAZOLE IN THE TREATMENT OF BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS ( A Sanofi- Synthelabo Commissioned Research)
December 2004
Dr. Ditas Decena
Dr. Ricardo Manalastas Jr.
Dr. Cristina Padolina
Dr. Evelyn Palaypayon
Dr. Judith Sison
Jennifer Co
Judith Peralta
Louella dancel
Marievi Lelis

SYNOPSIS
Title Use of lactic Acid (Lactacyd Vaginal Gel) as Adjunct to Metronidazole in the Treatment of Bacterial Vaginosis
Objectives
Primary
To assess the efficacy and tolerability of lactic acid (Lactacyd vaginal gel) when given as adjunct to metronidazole in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis among Filipino patients.
Study Design Multicenter, open-labeled, controlled, randomized, 3-arm comparative study
Study Population Women 18 years of age or older clinically and microbiology proven to have bacterial vaginosis
Number of subjects 90
Investigators Obstetrician Gynecologist / Microbiologist
Centers Recruitment of subjects : 4 centers: FEUNRMMF, USTH, UP-PGH, OM
Microbiology procedures: University of Perpetual Help DALTA System, Las Pinas
Study Drugs and Dosage October 2003 – September 2004
Result
A. Efficacy:

Primary Efficacy Criteria
? Colonization of lactobacilli: Significant increase in the lactobacili colony count over time. At Day 14, growth of lactobacili was significantly higher among patients given lactic-acid (alone or as an adjunct to metronidazole) compared to patients who received metrodinazole only.

Secondary Efficacy Criteria
? Normalization of vaginal pH level. Significant decrease in the mean pH level across time. A sustained increase in the rate of pH normalization among patients in the lactic acid and combination treatment arms.
? Disappearance of malodorous vaginal discharge: Significant reduction of malodorous discharge (whiff test) at Day 14, in favor of the metronidazole + lactic acid arm.
? Disappearance of signs of vaginosis: Significant decrease in the pH level and frequency of clue cell positive patients across time. No significant difference in the change across treatment group
B. Safety
Report of adverse events: 10% (6 of 60) adverse incidence rate (epigastric pain/discomfort, dizziness, dyspnea) in patiernts who received metrodinazole. 3% (1 of 60) adverse incidence rate (vaginal itchiness and curd-like vaginal discharge) in patients who received lactic acid.

MORAL RECOVERY THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: ( A PROJECT “CONCERN”: THE UPHR – BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS EXTENSION SCHOOL).
June 2006
Dr. Nieves M. Medina, Engr. Essem Marquez, Ms. Louella Dancel)

This qualitative study is a comprehensive undertaking anchored on the concept of self. (Kelly, 1965; Coopersmith, 1974; in Tamayo 1996) on the rehabilitation of the self-concept of medium risk prisoners of the Bureau of Coorections in the outskirts of Muntinlupa. Metro Manila South, Philippines. The noble task of providing the completeness of life through education (Spencer; shrivastava, 2004) emanating from the tripartite project concern in 1984 of the Perpetual Help College Rizal (Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo), the Rotary Club of Las Pinas (Mr. Adolf Ascuno), and the Bureau of Corrections (Dir. Vicente Edurado) has proven overtime the true sense of altruism towards those human beings who may unintentionally committed something against the norm of the society. This noble “project concern” has been touching people' lives until today through an advocacy program evident from the number of graduates of livelihood education and degree programs in Bachelor of Science in Commerce major in Small Entrepreneurship. its prime concern aims at mustering wholesome and hopeful development of the benefactors to equip them of the tools of life in order to face ordeals in all shperes; to be able to solve such problems with an open mind and heart full of courage making a whole person, though made to live in a place that is never chosen by anyone of them, but certainly have to, in the light of what society found reasonble and fair. It also is the ardent desire of this study to forward suggestions and reccommendations that would respond to the needs of the fast-changing call of time industry expectations through a continuing thematic education for the inmates with renewd vision. The proposed program has equal blend of courses inline with deepening sense of Pesonhood, Livelihood and Nationhood otherwise the PLN Curriculum Model.

THE EXTENT OF THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES (COAS) OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PEREPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA – MOLINO CAMPUS
October 2006
Lester Luis Medina

This study made use of the dsecriptive research design to gather the needed information on the extent of community outreach activities engaged in by the administrators, faculty and students of the 8 Colleges of UPHSD Molino campus. Documents were visited, analyzed and were given objective interpretation on how community outreach activities are being done/ implemented in the university. Focus inteviews were conducted among administrators, faculty and students that further sustained the ersponses in the questionnaire. Photo documentation in vignettes was made part of the presentation of data.
The population frame was comprised of 20 percent of the total number of administrators, faculty and students from the 8 colleges of the univeristy who have been with the school during the past 3 years from SY 2002-2003 to 2004-2005 selected through purposive stratified sampling technique.
The study made use of the validated PACUCOA questionnaire adapted to the purpose of the current undertaking. Approval was sought from the Director of Rizal Executive Academic Council (REAC) of the UPHSD – Las Pinas campus, Dr. Gloria A. Ascano. Only descriptive statistics were employed oin the study namely, frequency distribution, percentage, and weighted mean. Miscrosoft Excel was also employed for precision and accuracy of data. Other source of data were taken from the responses of the selected respondents in the focus interview, revisited pertinent documents and photo documentations that supported the thrust of the presentr study.
Result and Discussions
1. The Community Outreach Activities (COAs) participated by the 8 colleges of University of Perpetual Help DALTA – Molino Campus during the SY 2004-2005 were giving December in the different depressed areas in the nearby communities; Medical Mission; Visiting Street Children; community Immersion; and Community Health Teaching. Based on the enumerated activities the College of Nursing had the most number of Community Outreach Activities noted as follows: Gift giving, Medical mission, visiting street children, community immersion, community health teaching and other activiteis done by the college to its partner communities. The College of Education had 2 community outreach activities, gift giving and community health teaching. The rest of the colleges had gift giving or giving donations during Christmas.
2. The Community Outreach Activities (COAs) were initiated, organized and implemented by respective sponsoring colleges categorized into 4 sections: Knowledge of the Community, Community Relations, Socail Awareness and Concern, and Community Service and Involvement. These colleges rendered these services through granting scholarships tp deserving students; gift giving or donations, partnership/ linkages; faculty and students initiated activities extended to the different partner communities like Community Health Teaching done by the Colleges of Nursing and Education being integrated in selected subjects in their curricula which were Related Learning Experiences and Practice Teaching. Other colleges like School of Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Compute Studies have been doing extension services through linkages with local and international organizations as regards to the On-the-Job Training assignments of students enrolled in the college. The students of the College of Hotel and Restaurant managemetn has been reaching places across borders like Singapore, Japan and other Asian countries for their immersion and On-the-Job Training assignments.
UPHSD faculty and students also established linkages with local barangays during immersion activities and speical occassions signifying strong alliance and partnership between the school and the partner communities. Though gift giving and donations were found inherent and common part of the Community Outreach Activities in almost all colleges of the universitiy, there were community outreach projects organized/ initiated by the faculty and students that will help said communities in the aspects of education, arts, even in small scale business/ livelihood education programs, among others.
However, other than the above, the UPHSD- Molino administrators and faculty are active members of socio-civic organizations like Rotary Club, Jaycees, Lion's Club, Philippine Association of Univerity Women (PAUW) and othe rprofessional organizations. These organizations/ clubs are actively involved in Community Outreach Programs of activites like Scholarships, Leadership Trainings, Medical and Dental Mission, Walk for a Cause, Habitat for Humanity, Feeding Programs, Educational Activities for Out-of-School Youth and Elderly, Funding Small Scale Business as in Livelihood Education Programs and others.
3. It could be noted that both the College of Education and College of Business and Administration had the highest ratings of 4.00 or the activities were Highly Implemented, the College fo Hotel and Restaurant Management and Tourism and College of Nursing with the Grand Mean rating of 3.68 and 3.50 respectively both interpreted as Highly Implemented, College of Accountancy, 3.16 which meant Moderately Implemented; College of Arts and Sciences, 2.75 or somewhat implemented and least percived by the administrators were the community outreach activities participated by the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Computer Studies. The Grand Mean rating of 3.38 would mean a positive perception on the part of the administrators. The finding further revealed that the community outreach activities in the 8 colleges were percived by them as Moderately Implemented to the partner communities that in a more clear sense meant the provision of community outreach activities were sufficient and functioning well.
4. The Community Outreach Activities (COAs) extended by UPHSD faculty was established through community partnerships and linkages with partner organizations. These could be done by maintaining harmonious relations to the wider community and when needed, makes available the University assests and resources to the partner communities. Among the eight colleges, the College of Nursin had the highest rating when it comes to community outreach activities with a Grand Mean of 3.20, which meant Moderately Implemented, or Provision is adequate and functioning well. This could be attributed to the big number of enrollees in the College, correspondingly, more number of students to render community service to partner communities. The College of Arts and Sciences ranked 2nd in this area with a mean rating of 3.10likewise, Moderately Implemented and all the rest of the college follow in terms of their Grand Mean Scores. CommunityOutreach Activities are made part of parcel of the curricular offerings in these institutions of which the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA has been adhering to.
5. The students of the College of Eduaction had the highest rating with a mean rating of 3.20 which meant Moderately Implemented or Provision is adequate and fucntioning well. Next in rank was the College of Arts and Sciences, ranked 3rd was the College of of Business Administration. Ranked 4th was the College of Nursing and the rest follow. All of the 8 colleges were found Moderately Implemeting the Community Outreach Activities with the partner comunities as proven by the Grand mean Ratings ranging from 3.20 to 2.88 which point to the fact that all colleges were engaged in Community Outreach Activities further explained as provisions for COAs are adequate and functioning well.
6. Based on the findings of the study, the 8 Colleges of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA – Molino Campus were participating in Community Outreach Activities to a Moderate Extent further interpreted as provisions for Community Outreach activities were adequate and were implemented and functioning well. However, findings revealed that gift giving or donations given to partner communities of the universities of the university was the Community Outreach Activity (COA) commonly done by all colleges. However, as there are other areas that can be visited nad given attention, awareness to the needs/ concerns of the partner communities as regards community extended services must be addressed or attended included in the academic and non-academic plans of the different colleges. This, in way would also avoid duplication of activities and other concerns that when given attention of addressed individually may be of great help to said communities.
Conclusions
1. The most common Community Outreach Actvity was gift giving or giving donations during December to different depressed areas close to UPHSD- Molino campus
2. The College of Nursing ranked 1st among the colleges with the most number of Community Outreach Activities.
3. The Community Outreach Activities engaged and participated in by the 8 colleges of UPHD Molino campus were found implemented to a Moderate/ Average Extent which means that the provision for community outreach activities were adequate and likewise functioning well.
4. Further scrutiny of the data revealed that the College of Nursing, Arts and Sciences, Education and Computer Studies had the highest ratings in general in the four (4) categories namely: knowledge of the community, community relaitons; social awareness abd concern; and community services and involvement.
5. In summary, it could be noticed that the administrators had the highest rating in terms of perception of the Community Outreach Actvities with overall mean rating of 3.38 or Moderately Implemented, seconded by the students 3.00 likewise Moderately Implemented ad lastly the faculty, 2.80 also Moderately Implemented. Though they differ in their mean ratings by a very small disparity, still all the three groups of respondents were found Moderately Implementing the Community Outreach Activities or they provided adequate attention and service through extended activities to partner communities and all said activities were functioning well.
Recommendations
1. The different collegesunder study should explore on the possibility of doing other Community Outreach Activities other than gift giving or donations.
2. The different colleges should be aware that community outreach activities are integrated in their curriculum hence, should be made part of the academic and non-academic endeavor of administrators, faculty and students or UPHSD Molino Campus' stakeholders by and large.
3. The implementation process of the different Community Outreach Activities by the different colleges should be reviewed so that other areas not often served/ attended by respective colleges may be given concern for COA program/enhacement/improvement.
4. The rest of the colleges should be informed and be encouraged to engage their faculty and students to do more community outreach activities through collaboration and linkage with partner communities or with Local and National Government Organizations (NGOs) and others.
5. An effective and feasible Community Outreach Program- Plan of Activities for every Curriculum Year in the eight colleges is hereby proposed. Each colleges should design/formulate their COAs included in their academic and non-academic plans and programs and use such as roadmap so that the different areas of concern will be addressed to better help partner communities-distributed equally to the different colleges relative to the capability and resources of respective colleges.

UPHR Journal of Research
Vol. 8 No.1
February 2006

PUPILS’ PORTFOLIOS AT THE INTERSECTION OF INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING AT UPHSDR MOLINO CAMPUS
DR. GLORIA M. ALBERTO

This descriptive study was participated by 148 intermediate pupils, 86 parents and 3 teachers of core subject areas namely: Communication Arts English, Science and Mathematics during the School Year 2003-2004 and 2004- 2005. At the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Molino Campus, portfolio grade is 20% of the total grade of students. As such, objective rubrics with well-defined scoring schemes for the three core subjects are adapted for authentic portfolio assessment utilizing a four-point scale where 4 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. The study had the following findings: 1) that pupils’ portfolio had potential values that enhanced instruction and learning with a mean rating of 3.47 verbally interpreted as Effective; 2) parents were found quite confused on portfolio as reflection of pupils’ interpretation of the lesson and how the revisions done by pupils are graded, with mean ratings of 2.26 and 1.98 respectively, both interpreted as Sometimes Effective; and 3) systematically compiled portfolios served as showcases of pupils’ best work and efforts (Valencia,1994 in Valdez,2003), from which pupils’ learning performance and teachers’ efficiency in teaching can be mirrored and evaluated, rated Highly Effective with a mean rating of 3.78. Vignettes of pupils’ portfolios showing contents, manner of presentations, revisions freely done by pupils, extent on how literacy was exemplified by the pupils, quality of teachers’ input and objective manner of grading the portfolio of pupils’ accomplishments in the three core subjects under study were made part of the research documents. Finally, the paper ventured to share the worth of pupils’ involvements in structuring their own learning through portfolios as teachers’ concrete starting place for thinking about instruction and learning.
Keywords: Pupils’ Portfolios, instruction, learningPRODUCTION OF HIGH TEMPERATURE TOLERANT

AGARICUS MUSHROOM SUITED IN LOWLAND AREAS
DR. CLARO M. SANTIAGO

Genetic pairing to allow hyphal anastomosis conducted in several monosporous isolates of the fungus shows two distinct types of behaviour. Compatible mating was indicated by the formation of a zone of distinct, dense, faster growing mycelium at the interface of hyphal interaction. Secondary mycelium from this mating produce primordial bodies which continuously develop into fruit bodies. Incompatible pairs were induced to form hybrid strains by protoplast fusion technique.
Synthetic rice straw compost ameliorated with inorganic fertilizers was utilized as bedding substrate in the cultivation of this important species. An average yield of 1.5 kg per square foot of button stage mushroom in two wooden shelves measuring 15 x 10 feet was harvested in one cropping period lasting for more than two months.
It has been clearly demonstrated that Random Application of Polymorphic DNA (RAPDs) technology can be utilized as fingerprinting procedure for identifying strains and for monitoring recombinant strains.

ENGLISH DIFFICULTIES OF UPHSD FRESHMEN BEFORE AND AFTER TAKING ENGLISH1
LUCIA F. MADAMBA, PERLA T. FLORES, MA. LUISA L. GESLANI,
JOCELYN P. BASSIG and EVERILDA T. NAVARRO

This study identified the common English difficulties of UPHSD freshmen before and after taking English 1. The one-sample pre-test post-test design was used. The study described the respondents’ characteristics, gender, age, the high school they attended and their high school grade in English. It then identified and compared their English difficulties in the pre and post-tests using paired t-tests.
The findings show that there are more females than males; that majority are 17 years old; around 7 out of 10 of them studied in private high schools and their grade in English was average. The evaluation administered before and after taking English 1 indicated a significant improvement in all other areas of subject coverage except on the areas of forming plurals of nouns and on subject-verb agreement. It is recommended that the syllabus in English 1 be reviewed to determine how best to address the identified weaknesses. It is also recommended that the pre-test be used by all classes to help teachers identify areas of difficulty and students needing special focus.

EFFECT OF H.E.L.P FOR M.O.M.S. :
A Structured Health Education Program for Pregnant Clients
MARIA IMELDA T. OCAMPO-JAVIER

The study determined the effectiveness of Health Education and Learning Program for Mothers on Maternity Status (H. E. L. P. for M. O. M. S.), a structured health education program developed by the author to better prepare mothers for childbirth physically and psychologically. The research utilized a quasi-experimental design. Sample consisted of 30 mothers in the study group and another 30 mothers in the control group. The demographic variables considered were age, educational attainment and family income. Pre-test and post-test consisting of two parts namely physical preparedness and psychological preparedness were given to both groups. Intervention in the form of H. E. L. P. for M. O. M. S. was given to the study group, while the control group experienced the regular health information given during pre-natal visits. Data were gathered and analyzed using the t-test for both dependent and independent samples, Pearson r and Point Biserial Correlation.
The results revealed that there is a significant difference in the mean scores of post-test of the study group and control group, both in the physical and psychological preparedness. When the demographic variables of age, educational background and family income were related to the mother’s physical and psychological readiness, no correlations existed. In summary, the results revealed that the H.E.L.P. for M.O.M.S. is effective in improving the level of mother’s physical and psychological preparedness for childbirth.TOWARDS REVITALIZING INSTRUCTION IN THE COLLEGE OF

ENGINEERING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP DALTA (UPHD)- LAS PIÑAS CITY: A RESPONSE TO THE CALL FOR QUALITY EDUCATION
DR. NIEVES M. MEDINA and ENGR. ESSEM ZISENIA S. MARQUEZ

The concept of excellence in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has remained surprisingly unchanged down the years (Ramsden, 2003). Today’s schools and the changing realities in the Philippine education system demand for educational reforms that would require vast professional expertise and experience to form part of the improved systems of education. For this reason, objective assessment of school programs and its many significant elements must be objectively criticized on different grounds. This noble task of schools necessitates thorough reappraising of curricular programs for quality, relevance and effectiveness. Indeed, it is every school’s authentic dream to create the results they truly desire for students, one of which is to qualify and pass in National Licensure Examinations. The University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD), a Level II accredited institution by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP), is one of such schools that upholds its mission of catering quality education to the community it serves and the nation. The stakeholders of the University are one in the belief that educational programs should be continuously evaluated for improvement. To be effective, such programs need re-sharpening every now and then. The College of Engineering (COE) is one of the colleges of the University that offers credible and viable programs that in turn produces licensed engineers every curriculum year. In effect, there is a need to assess the existing curricula for the furtherance of quality programs. It is in this regard, that this community-based research undertaking was done through the senior and junior researchers’ tandem primarily focused on the assessment of the curricular programs of the COE. The study utilized descriptive evaluative research design and revisited 74 randomly selected syllabi of major courses. Moreover, the study was anchored by the Stake’s Congruence-Contingency Model. The paper endeavored to bridge the gap between curricular actualities and expectations and from the discrepancies, revitalize instruction in the college tailored fit to the needs of the present times, and eventually, improve the average institutional board ratings of the different programs being offered by the College. Consequently, the results of the study is expected to serve as an impetus that will contribute significantly to the continuous development of the engineering programs, thus, producing competitive engineers equipped with the best academic profile and appropriate interpersonal and technical skills needed in the workplaces of local and global organizations.

BANAAG AT SIKAT: PANGARAP AT KATUBUSAN
DR. EFREN R. ABUEG

Nang unang malathala bilang aklat ang Banaag at Sikat (1906), isinulat ng awtor nitong si Lope K. Santosang ganitong paghahandog.
Tanggapin ninyo, mga Kawal ng Dalita itong aking bayad-utang.
Hangad ko sa paghahandog ang itoy matutuhang pakinabangan. Ngunit kung hindi kayo matuto, ipinalalagay na ngayon pa, na wala akong nagawang anuman kundi mangarap nga lamang sa pamamanaag at pagsikat ng Araw ng inyong Katubusan.
Sa ikalawang pagkalathala ng nobelang ito, ganito naman ang kanyang pahayag:
Xxx ng nagyaong 1959, samakatuwid, mahigit nang kalahating dantaon ang nakalipas, ay malamang na nasa pangarap pa rin, at malayo sa nadadamang katotohanan. Ang nangyari ngayon sa mga kilusang manggawa at mga panukalang pantangi ay sagana sa mga layuning pansarili at kapakanan g pantangi, pansarili, salat sa diwang makabansa at makamadia.
Mga katagang may pait sa paniasa, panambilang putos ng lungkot, pahayag na may sinisikil na poot? Ang alingawngaw ng pagpapahayag na ito ay malinaw pang naririnig hanggang sa ngayon. At tinutugunan iyan ng mga kasalukuyan manggagawa at mga kapanalig sa pamamagitan ng patuloy na protesta sa maraming anyo at paraan ng legal na pakikipaglaban sa makapangyarihang monopolyo kapital at mga kasabwat nito at ng pagbubuwis ng buhay ng mgabiktima ng matitinding pagsasamantala.
Kung ganito pa rin ang kalagayan ng mga manggagawa, pangarap pa rin ang mga adhikain ng kanilang pagsisikap, pawis pa at hindi maaliwang kabuhayan ang mga bunga ng kanilang mga pakikipatungali. Ang katubusan ay malayo pa o baka isa lamang utopia.

REDISCOVERING FOLK WISDOM1
DR. ABERCIO V. ROTOR

Old folks believe that mushroom is spawned by lighting and thunder. Too early kite flying brings poor harvest. Rub salt on the cut end of fruits like guavano and nangka to enhance ripening. Animals are uneasy before an earthquake. People who have large ears live longer. The leaves of acacia regularly fold at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, thus serving as timepiece of rural folks. Don’t plant papaya on the front yard. We can only imaging various reactions of people from both older and present generations on these and many other beliefs and practices.
Rediscovering indigenous knowledge and folk wisdom enlarges and enhances our history and tradition. There are those that are good materials for research. Those that we cannot explain scientifically are still valuable because they are part of our culture and they contribute to the quaintness of living.
Here are 20 cases the author wrote from experience and association with old folk, having been raised on the farm and worked in various field assignments.
Key Words: Rediscovery, Folk Wisdom

A META-ANALYSIS OF SELECTED STUDENT THESES THE COLLEGE OF NURSING OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA AND THEIR IMPACT TO NURSING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, 1998 – 2005
Engr. Essem Zisenia S. Marquez and Yolanda T. Canaria

The study attempted to assess the quality of student researches in the College of Nursing of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, ascertain their strengths and weaknesses, reinforce the strengths and fortify and enrich the weak areas. Utilizing the descriptive method of research, seven student theses during the period from 1998-2005 were randomly chosen and evaluated using content analysis with the aid of a researcher-developed Standards Checklist. Data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively using simple statistical measures. Findings reveal that in general, the strong areas of the researches analyzed were Research Design, Findings of the Study, Research Title, Definition of Terms, Statement of the Problem and Scope and Delimitations. Meanwhile the Bibliography, Conceptual Framework, Recommendations, Introduction / Background of the Study, Importance / Significance of the Study, Review of Literature and Conclusions were perceived as areas for improvement. Among the recommendations forwarded to further enhance researches from student nurses were modular research capability building sessions for students and use of a standards checklist by research advisers, especially on the most flagrant omissions noted during the analysis. DANCE INSTRUCTORS BEFORE THE

EYES OF DANCE ENTHUSIASTS
Kinesiology & Leisure Science
Josie Solinap Matutino

This descriptive study focused on Kinesiology, a science of human motion, which is part and parcel of every human activity. This field of dance sports executed in varied ways. Specifically, the paper emphasizes on the application of the science as applied to ballroom dancing, which has been a craze in the Philippines since late 19th century. The researcher as a dance enthusiast and instructor aimed at analyzing the impact of the aesthetic movement, otherwise, ballroom dancing among 172 dance instructors in one of the ballroom centers in the Metro South of National Capital Region, Philippines, revolving around the perception of selected dance enthusiasts who have been engaged in the field of ballroom dancing for the past 3 years. The end view is to propose a stress management program via ballroom dancing to middle age professionals. The unit of analysis is the personal characteristics of dance instructors that have a profound impact on the kind of trainings offered to clientele, notwithstanding workshops and individualized coaching modalities. Pinning the idea that ballroom dancing eases the tension and anxiety level of dance enthusiasts, specifically those at age 40 and beyond. The 16 Personality Factor Stern Questionnaire (16PF) by Raymund Cattel; in Matutino (2001) was utilized. Furthermore, the offshoot of the research will help target participants to manage their stress effectively and to enable them to be invigorated in their other functions and duties.

MORAL RECOVERY THROUGH EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP: (A PROJECT “CONCERN”: THE UPHR –BUREAU OF CORRECTIONS EXTENSION SCHOOL)
A Content Analysis
Dr. Nieves M. Medina, Engr. Essem Zisenia S. Marquez,
Ms. Louella A dancel and Mr. Richard Pescador

This qualitative study is a comprehensive undertaking anchored on the concept of self (Kelly, 1965; Coopersmith, 1974; in Tamayo 1996) on the rehabilitation of the self-concept of medium risk prisoners of the Bureau of Corrections in the outskirts of Muntinlupa, Metro South, Philippines. The noble task of providing the completeness of life through education (Spencer; Shrivastava, 2004) emanating from the tripartite project concern in 1984 of the Perpetual Help College Rizal (Dr. Antonio L. Tamayo)l, the Rotary Club of Las Piñas (Mr. Adolf Ascuna), and the Bureau of Corrections (Dir. Vicente Eduardo) has proven overtime the true sense of altruism towards those human beings who may have unintentionally or intentionally committed something against the norm of society. This noble “project concern” has been touching people’s lives until today through an advocacy program evident from the number of graduates of livelihood education and degree programs in Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Small Entrepreneurship. Its prime concern aims at mustering wholesome and hopeful development of the benefactors to equip them of the tools of life in order to face ordeals in all spheres; to be able to solve such problems with an open mind and heart full of courage making a whole person, though made to live in a place that is never chosen by anyone of them, but certainly have to, in the light of what society found reasonable and fair. It also is the ardent desire of this study to forward suggestions and recommendations that would respond to the needs of the fast-changing call of time and industry expectations through a continuing thematic education for the inmates with renewed vision. The proposed program has equal blend of courses inline with deepening sense of Personhood, Livelihood and Nationhood otherwise the PLN Curriculum Model.


THEORY VERIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT IN RESEARCH; INTERRELATIONS WITH CRITICAL THINKING AND COMMUNICATION OF RESULTS
Dr. Felicidad C. Robles

Once we have accepted what “critical thinking” is as we saw from the previous philosophy-based, comprehensive and illuminating lecture of the PAGE and QUEDREF president, Fr. Jose E. Aureada, O.P. before UPHR graduate faculty and students the next logical assumption for Graduate education students to face is the research aspect where critical thinking is most essential and that is theory verification of theory development, as the case may be. We may now turn our attention to the interrelations among theory verification/development, critical thinking and communication of results.
I realize, however, that whatever I say here would be quite familiar to most, if not all of you, because in practical reality the ones who need further knowledge on any seminar topic are those outside the eminar room – for lack of interest or commitment, while those who are inside are the ones who never tire of exposure to a topic of his or her persuasion such as “Leadership in Research”. I would surmise that already, quite a few readers are themselves leaders in the field of research.
We may therefore assume that our objectives in this discussion are as follows: (1) to clarify theory verification and development in their distinctions and inter-relations and how they contribute to scholarship in the field of researche (2) to appreciate through illustrative examples the role of critical thinking in theory formulation and of semantics in the communication of research, for the purpose of such clarification; (3) to be aware of the need for completeness/ thoroughness of research studies founded on theory, be itecplicit or implicit, and in building new theory based on old existing ones, in the field of basic and higher eduaction, management and social studies.

FOLK WISDOM
INGENUITY AND SERENDIPITY
Dr. Abercio V. Rotor

“In ethno-science and ethno-medicine, little was recorded, and the little was framed in the context of “superstition.” So the arbularyo, the hilot were regarded by the culturati and intelligentsia as residues of the dark side of primitive life.”
Florentino H. Hornedo, Ph.D.
Professor of Philosophy, University of Santo Tomas;
Philippine Cultural History Commissioner,
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines

PRODUCTION OF MEDICAL BANDAGE FROM MUSHROOM MYCELIUM
Dr. Claro M. Santiago, Jr.
Rhodora P. Flores
Benedict Borje

MICROBIOLOGY AND GENETICS DIVISION,
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY AND GENETICS DIVISION
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY

The wound healing property of mushroom mycelia is attributed to the breakdown of polymers into hexosamines, thus promoting the wound healing reaction. Its utilization as a source of chitin/chitosan for the production of non-woven wound dressings was shown to be inexpensive and reproducible. The thread derived from this source can be knotted easily and unlike

GRADUATE TRACER STUDY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PERPETUAL HELP SYSTEM DALTA (SCHOLL YEARS 2000-2001 TO 2003-2004)A CHED-COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
Carmelita G. Hernandez
Dr. Norietta C. Tansio
Louella A. Dancel

The study assessed the employment destinations of the graduates of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA Las Piñas. The sample respondents included 562 graduates of four-year courses from School Years 2000-2001 to School Years 2003-2004. Results revealed that there were more females, single, whose mean age was 24.67 years. Most of them resided in the NCR and Region IV and completed Business Administration and related courses - Computer Science/Information Technology, and Medical and Allied courses from the most recent School Years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004. More employed respondents received recognition for academic excellence than unemployed respondents. More respondents graduated from non-board courses that did not require licensure examinations. Majority work locally as regular employees (professionals, service and market sales workers), which implied that their competencies/skills are in demand. As to initial employment, the mean length of stay in first job was 14.97 months and the mean salary was P 8,496.00. The mean job waiting time or job search time was 5.39 months after actively searching for employment after graduation. The paramount reasons for accepting job even if it is not related to course in college were salaries and benefits, career challenge and related to special skills. Majority found their initial job through walk-in application and recommendation. The most common reasons for staying on the job and for changing job were salaries and benefits, career challenge, and related to special skills. Most of them changed their jobs since their initial employment after graduation. Majority perceived that their first job was related to their course in college. The most common reasons for being unemployed include taking advance or further studies, no job opportunity and family concerns. The top 3 skills learned in college found most useful in first job were communication skills, human relations, and critical thinking. The most employable types of graduates (based on the most responsive or demanded courses with shorter job waiting time) were Law, Nutrition and Dietetics, Psychology, Radiologic Technology, and Tourism. The degree programs that registered higher hiring rates were: General Teacher Training/Secondary Education, Nursing, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical Technology, and Industrial Engineering, General Teacher Training/Elementary Education, Accountancy, and Law. The graduates’ suggestions to improve course curriculum included curriculum enrichment, course instruction, improvement of facilities/equipment, better advertisement, and faculty development. The significant factors determining employability of new graduates included age less than 25, single, took business related courses and professional examinations.

THE LEVEL OF READINESS OF SENIOR MARITIME EDUCATION STUDENTS ON SHIPBOARD ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PROGRAM
Engr. Sancho Angue
C/M Marino Mugot

The study determined the perception of Senior Maritime Students enrolled in the BSMT and BSME during the First Semester of School Year 2005-2006 on their readiness to work aboard for training or apprenticeship. The major variables investigated were the students academic preparation classified in 3 aspects: Cognitive; Technical-Skills; and Affective and their professional and technical preparations as mandated in their respective curricula and foresight of future Shipping Lines. A total of 30 respondents were employed in the study using purposive sampling. Primary research instrument used was the questionnaire. Results reveal that senior maritime students were found generally ready for OJT or Shipboard Training though there were some problems perceived in the cognitive and technical skills aspects. The following recommendations were forwarded to improve the OJT program as a whole: (1) students should be trained well in the General Education Subjects (GE); (2) textbooks must be sourced out before finally enrolling students in the OJT program; (3) explore the possibility of providing Training Center or Laboratory Center for Maritime Students. (4) The administration must find ways to provide students their needed equipment or maritime gadgets in the course; (5) The College of Maritime Education should continue to foster the values and positive attitudes of students toward their chosen career or vocation; (6) Researchers on other areas in Maritime Education may be encourage to investigate on various fields of maritime for program enhancement.

TOWARDS STANDARDIZATION OF THE ASSESSMENTOF CLASS II AMALGAM CAVITY PREPARATIONS
March 2007
Dr. Teresita Lara

This study was undertaken in an effort to standardize assessment of class II amalgam preparations and all other restorative work of the students at the College of Dentistry, University of Perpetual Help System DALTA. The evaluation of student performance must be both valid and realiable for meaningful learning to occur. The evaluation of student product is carried out by several clinical instuctoes who have innate judgemental differences but who are all guided by universal standards of excellence in dentistry. It is the responsibility of dental educators to aspire for a certain degree of standardization, consistency or realibility in their evaluation, especially in the psychomotor domain. The study aimed to determine th existence of both intrarate realibility and inter-rater reliability in the assessment of Class II amalgam cavity preparation at the UPHSD College of Dentistry.
A quasi-experimental study was conducted among eight clinical instructors. They were asked to rate the same sixteen Class II amalgam cavity preparations using the currently used Restorative Dentistry rating sheet on two separate sessions. The cavity preparations were made by the second year studentsof Class 2008 and were labeled 1-16 for the first session. The specimens were re-labeled for the second rating session, scheduled one week after the first session. The raters scored each of the sixteen specimens on thirteen important features of the Class II amalgam cavity preparation. For each specimen, the scores for all features were added then divided over the maximum number of points to arrive at the total score.
The rating for all sixteen specimens given by the eight faculty members for the two rating sessions were collected for data analysis. To test the null hypothesis of hypothesis of no significant differebce between the ratings given by the different clinical instructors for the same student product using the same rating tool (inter-rater realibility), the Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used. To test th enull hypothesis or hypotheses of no significant difference between the ratings given by a clinical instructor for a student product on the first and on the second rating sessions using the same rating tool (intra-rater reliability), the T-test for paired data was used. To determine the intra-rater realibility of ratings given on the two rating sessions by individual raters, the Correlation (r) was computer for each each individual rater's scores given on the two seperate sessions to determine the magnitude and direction of the relationship between these two sets of scores.
The results showed showed a waek negative correlation among the scores given by the eight clinical instructors on both rating sessions. This can be scores given by the sight clinical instructors on both rating sessions. This can be taken to mean that there was no inter-rater reliability or consistency observed among all raters in their assessment of sixteen Class II amalgam cavity preparations. This means that the clinical instructors may be applying the assessment standards differently from other instructors. On the other hand, the T-test results showed that there was no significant difference between the scires given by all eight raters for the same specimen on the first and second rating sessions. This strongly showed that all eight raters exhibited consistency or intra-rater reliability in their assessment on two sepeate sessions and their assessment of the students' product is consistent regardless of the time these assessments were done. The correlation of scores given by each individual rater on the two sessions showed that rater 4 demonstrated a very strong positive correlation in the scores given. Although the rest of the raters all yielded moderate positive correlations in the scores given by them, their correlation coefficients were not far apart. The demographic characteristics of the raters stronglysupport these results in that rater 4 not only has had the longest teaching experience but is the only one who has taught pre-clinical Restorative Dentistry. The skills required in making Class II amalgam cavity preparation are taught in this course. The rest of raters may have had varyiing lenghts of teaching experience and different dental specialities but their close correlation coefficients may be supported by the fact that amalgam cavity preparations follow universal and standardized criteria.
The researcher recommends to the institution of remedial measures geared towards the standarization of assessment in Restorative Dentistry. These measure may be in the form of the construction and use of an itemized rating tool in the mnode of Rubrics, the conduct of periodic standardization sessions and evaluation training sessions. It is likewise recommended that these standardization efforts also be made for other dental specialities as well

ANALYSIS OF ETHICAL WORK CLIMATE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PEREPTUAL HELP SYSTEM – DALTA LAS PINAS CAMPUS
March 2007
Ms. Corazon Magpayo

This study examined the prevailing ethical work climate in the University or Perpetual Help System – DALTA, Las Pinas campus using an instrument based on Bart Victor and John B. Cullen's, “The Organizational Bases of Ethical Work Climate” published in the 1988 issue of the Administrative Science Quarterly. Result of the study showed that students, faculty, and non-teaching personnel are one in rating the pervailing ethical work climate in the university as above average. However, further analysis using Kruskal-Wallis, a non-parametric test, showed that the mean ranks of the three groups are significantly different. The three groups' differences were explained using multi-comparison test when they are grouped according to the selected demographic variables. Moreover, the responses to each of the statements in the instrument were analyzed to better understand the sentiment of the respondesnts, which was the basis of the recommendations presented in the study