https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/10 The College of Arts and Sciences covers the Department of English and Mass Communication, Department of Social Work, Department of Mathematics and Physics, Department of Chemistry and Department of Life Sciences 2026-04-29T05:53:59Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3790 Psychosocial determinants of the sense of well-being among nurses in public hospitals in times of crisis: Inputs to a policy enhancement Tanaleon, Louie Mae G. This study, which aimed to determine the psychosocial determinants of the sense of well-being among nurses in district hospitals in Iloilo, utilized causal non-experimental research. A one-shot survey design was used. The duration for the conduct of study was from November 2023 to February 2024. The study’s respondents were 142 nurses from 11 district hospitals in Iloilo Province. Frequency count, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were employed for descriptive statistics, T-test, ANOVA, Pearson’s r, and multiple regression were used for inferential statistics, all set at a 0.05 level of significance. The results revealed that the respondents have moderate to high emotional intelligence, great extended personal resiliency, and high organizational support. In addition, nurses in district hospitals are predominantly young, female, married individuals with at least 16 years of experience in their profession. Furthermore, the nurses actively participate in spiritual activities several times a day. Interestingly, a fraction of the sample has a moderate sense of well-being, and the majority of nurses in district hospitals have a low level of sense of well-being. However, sex, civil status, length of service, spirituality, and educational attainment were not found to be associated with emotional intelligence, personal resilience, and perceived level of organizational support. Conversely, there were significant differences in the perceived organizational support of nurses based on their age and position. Furthermore, age, sex, civil status, length of service, educational attainment, spirituality, and position of nurses were not associated with the sense of well-being of nurses. In other words, nurses' level of well-being showed no significant association based on personal characteristics. The key finding is that the well-being of nurses in district hospitals is highly correlated with emotional intelligence, personal resiliency, and perceived organizational support. Specifically, Emotional Intelligence has a positive relationship with the sense of well-being; however, Emotional Intelligence alone may not be a strong determinant of nurses' sense of well-being. Perceived Organizational Support is identified as a significant determinant and has a significant relationship with the sense of well-being. This indicates that the nurses who feel and are perceived to have support from the organization will have a better sense of well-being. More importantly, Personal Resilience seems to have a stronger impact on well-being. Nurses with higher levels of Personal Resiliency are more likely to experience a greater sense of well-being. Therefore, Personal resiliency is a critical factor in the nurses' well-being. Abstract only 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3764 Anthelmintic activity of wild chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens Linnaeus) fruit ethanolic extract against Ascaridia galli Callao, Uriel Vincent; Namocatcat, Richie; Marco, Althea Margarette This study was conducted to evaluate the in vitro anthelmintic activity of wild chili pepper <i>(Capsicum frutescens L.)</i> fruit extract against <i>Ascaridia galli,</i> a common gastrointestinal parasite in native chickens. <i>C. frutescens,</i> known for its high capsaicin content, was hypothesized to offer a natural and cost-effective alternative to synthetic dewormers like levamisole. Using a randomized controlled trial, mortality rates of<i>A. galli</i> were assessed at four extract concentrations (100%, 75%, 50%, and 25%) and compared with 1mg/ml of levamisole (positive control) and a negative control (Normal Saline Solution). Results demonstrated dose-dependent efficacy, with the 100% extract achieving complete worm mortality significantly faster (1min and 43s) than levamisole (8mins and 27s). Lower concentrations of the extract showed progressively reduced activity. These findings highlight the potential of <i>C. frutescens</i> as a potent natural anthelmintic. However, practical challenges, such as scalability and the need for high fruit volumes, warrant further research, including in vivo trials and optimization of capsaicin formulations for sustainable poultry farming solutions. Abstract only 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3763 "Balancing books and burdens": Narratives of low-income students in a private higher educational institution De Guzman, Isra Jenylle D.; Lapidante, Janelle Patrice H.; Cabalum, Marcela H.; Geroy, Arla Lyn E.; Magluyan, Babylyn A.; Piolo, Alyssa Jane G. This study explored the lived experiences of low-income students in a private higher education institution. Guided by a social constructionist and interpretivist framework, the study employed narrative inquiry to document and interpret how students make sense of their academic, financial, and social realities. Six participants aged 18-25 were selected through snowball sampling, all of whom are self-identified as coming from a low-income household and were enrolled in a private institution. Data were gathered through semi structured interviews, transcribed verbatim, and analyze using Braun and Clarke’s(2006) six-phase thematic analysis. Five key themes emerged from the narratives, Vulnerability (Difficulties), Determination, Coping or Survival Mechanisms, Institutional Support (or Lack Thereof), lastly Social Stigma and Exclusion. Findings revealed that while poverty poses persistent barriers to academic success. Low-income students exhibit strong resilience, faith, and self-determination in facing and overcoming adversity. Their narratives reveal that persistence in higher education is anchored on three key factors: personal determination, social and family support, and institutional assistance. The study recommends that educational institutions and policy makers strengthen scholarship programs, support, and design inclusive academic policies to ensure equity and student retention. This research highlights that education for low income students is not merely an ambition, but a profound act of resilience, sacrifice and hope for a better future. Abstract only 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12852/3756 Bacterial microbiota of African catfish Clarias gariepinus during the hatchery and nursery phases of culture in the Philippines Pakingking, Rolando Jr; Solis, Faye Danielle; Palma, Peter; Dela Peña, Leobert The bacterial microbiota of African catfish (<i>Clarias gariepinus</i>) during hatchery and nursery phases were examined across eight production cycles in two commercial farms in the Philippines. Bacterial identification was performed using conventional methods and the API 20E test, with further confirmation of selected isolates via 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Heterotrophic plate count (HPC), presumptive <i>Aeromonas</i> count (PAC), and presumptive <i>Vibrio</i> count (PVC) varied in hatchery rearing water (10³–10⁵ CFU/mL for HPC; 10²–10⁴ CFU/mL for PAC and PVC) and fry samples (10⁴–10⁷ CFU/g for HPC; undetectable–10⁶ CFU/g for PAC; 10²–10⁴ CFU/g for PVC). In the nursery phase, similar fluctuations were observed in rearing water, fingerlings, and sediment. Microbial diversity analysis revealed 21 species (15 genera) in hatchery rearing water and 14 species (8 genera) in fry, with <i>Aeromonas hydrophila</i>, <i>A. sobria</i>, and <i>Vibrio cholerae</i> as predominant species (>15%). In the nursery phase, 29 species (16 genera), 28 species (15 genera), and 21 species (14 genera) were identified from rearing water, sediment, and fingerlings, respectively, with <i>A. hydrophila</i>, <i>A. sobria</i>, and <i>Bacillus subtilis</i> dominating (>14%). This study highlights the dynamic composition of bacterial communities in catfish culture systems, with rearing environments shaping the microbiota of juvenile fish. The presence of opportunistic and zoonotic pathogens underscores the risk of disease outbreaks, particularly under suboptimal conditions. These findings emphasize the need for stringent biosecurity measures and improved hatchery and nursery management practices to enhance fish health, prevent economic losses, and ensure the sustainability of aquaculture production. Educating hatchery and nursery workers on safe aquaculture practices and hygiene protocols is crucial to minimizing health risks to both fish and humans while ensuring efficient and responsible catfish production. Journal article 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z