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Political ads on social media: Extent of influence on the choice of presidential candidates of first-time voters among college students of private higher education institution in Iloilo City

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Political ads on social media: Extent of influence on the choice of presidential candidates of first-time voters among college students of private higher education institution in Iloilo City Ascura, Yhric A.; Aurelio, Megan Hilary G.; Consulta, Faye Marie B.; Giganto, Rosel A.; Layson, Nicole C.; Malijan, Sharie Lou V.; Malones, Sean Kirby G. In recent years, sects! media has made headway in many aspects of social life, including commerce, industry, education, and even politics, with extensive influence. This study examined the impacts of political ads cm social media In a political campaign on the choice of presidential candidates of first-time voters among college students in a private higher education institution in Iloilo City for the period between September and October of 2022. Students were interviewed online using a set of Google-driven survey questionnaires. Most respondents were female, Roman Catholic and psychology students In their early twenties. According to the findings, campaign platforms were the most influential political ad component, closely followed by campaign themes. Social media influencers and bloggers have the least influence. Further, respondents were most interested in themes of good governance and upliftment of the status of labor as campaign platforms, while Facebook as a social media platform is most preferred. Religion has also influenced voters' perceptions of political ads. Leni Rob redo was the dear favorite to be elected president Social media Is an effective means of carrying out political campaigns, and voters are more interested in what the candidates are campaigning for than necessarily who campaigns for them. Campaigning among the young and educated is based more on rationality. Abstract only

Why first-time voters don't vote: A phenomenological study

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Why first-time voters don't vote: A phenomenological study Asgar, Karren Jay G.; Arrieta, Aron P.; Babac, Daniela Grace B.; De La Cruz, Glory Fe N.; Reyes, Daniel Joshua F.; Vitug, Dorothy Belle P. As a registered voter, one should make sure to exercise his or her right to vote, as a human right- that can and will make an impact and a difference. It is one’s obligation to practice his or her right of suffrage. There is a need to look into the minds as well as the experiences of the young people to understand and give importance of political engagement such as voting during the elections. The main objective of this research study was to analyze the experiences of first-time voters from registration and the factors that contributed to their decisions for not voting in the election. The participants were eight (8) college students of Central Philippine University. The data were gathered through an online interview. The stages of data analysis by Colaizzi (1978) were used to explore and understand the phenomenological data collected. The results suggested that: (a) Prioritizing Health and Safety; (b) Conflicts, (c) Disorganized Voting System; and (d) Inconveniences are main factors considered by first-time voters why they did not vote in the recently concluded elections. Subthemes were also formulated: (a), Strict Protocols; (b) Fear of the COVID-19 Infection; (c) Family Pressured; (d) Voter’s Impatient Idealism; (e) Lengthy Lines; (f) Confusion, Chaos, and Unreliability; (g) Poor Contingency Preparedness; (h) The Haphazard Timetable; and (i) Kilometers Away are factors contributing to the participants’ decision. This study recommends that future first-time voters must be prepared for what is in store once they decide to practice their right to vote. They must get rid of the so-called “slack mentality” and come prepared with the advised essentials and preparations. It is also recommended that further studies must be done as there is limited research and literature on the subject. Abstract only

Psychosocial determinants of the sense of well-being among nurses in public hospitals in times of crisis: Inputs to a policy enhancement

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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

Anthelmintic activity of wild chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens Linnaeus) fruit ethanolic extract against Ascaridia galli

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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 (Capsicum frutescens L.) fruit extract against Ascaridia galli, a common gastrointestinal parasite in native chickens. C. frutescens, 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 ofA. galli 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 C. frutescens 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