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Assessing Environmental Law Awareness Among Bachelor of Elementary Education Students: A Study on Knowledge and Attitudes Ibañez, Jr. , Roger Y.; Velza, Jacob Frederick P.; Amit, Demelyn S.; Mahawan, Alvin M.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 4 No. 10 (2023): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Res
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.04.10.06

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The study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge and attitudes towards environmental laws among Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) students. A quantitative research design was utilized, and the primary data-gathering tool was a survey questionnaire. The study discovered that the BEED students had a generally poor level of knowledge, but their attitudes toward environmental laws were positive. The outcomes showed that only a few students were concerned about the environment and supported environmental protection, and a majority of them did not practice positive behavior. Despite knowing the penalties for violating environmental laws in the Philippines and the procedures for reporting environmental violations, many students continued their bad practices. Only a small proportion of them exhibited positive behavior or practices that supported environmental protection. Therefore, the BEED students at DEBESMSCAT, Cawayan, Campus had an insufficient and incomplete understanding of the environmental laws in the Philippines. The findings of the study highlighted the need to enhance the environmental education curriculum in the BEED program to improve the student's knowledge and attitudes toward environmental laws. As the students' knowledge and attitudes towards environmental laws could significantly impact their behavior and practices, it was essential to strengthen their comprehension of environmental laws and their role in environmental protection. The study emphasized the responsibility of academic institutions in promoting environmental education among students to ensure that they became environmentally responsible citizens in the future.
Women Empowerment in Selected Fisheries-Related Livelihoods In Asid Gulf, Masbate, Philippines Mahawan, Alvin M.; Velza, Jacob Frederick P.; Ibañez, Jr. , Roger Y.; Dioneda, Sr. , Ronnel R.; Belardo, Sipronio B.; Agonos, Emily M.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 3 No. 6 (2022): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594//ijmaber.03.06.24

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Women empowerment contributes to the coastal economy and dispositions to household income. This descriptive study aimed to establish women's empowerment and their roles in the overall performance of selected fisheries-related livelihood in coastal towns of Milagros, Cawayan, Placer, and Esperanza, Masbate. It was participated by 81 women beneficiaries. A structured survey questionnaire was utilized to collect information on the sociodemographic profile and adequacy level of empowerment aligned to WEAI-5DE. It was backed up with FGDs and KIIs. The data were treated through descriptive analysis techniques using frequencies and percentages. The respondents mainly belong to the reproductive age group (15-49 years old) and are married individuals (84%). They have resulted in the dismayed of occupation because respondents are mainly housewives. The present study reveals that women achieved an adequate level of control over using income and building relationships or groups within and outside the organization; hence, women are empowered. The study also focused on the need for women's empowerment along with agricultural production, access to and control of productive resources, leadership in the community, and time allocation. These gaps and impediments may be addressed when feasible vocational/TVET training programs are introduced to women, the establishment of collaboration among concerned government agencies to channel fishery products directly to the market, and the inclusion of gender sensitivity activities to lessen gender inequality in the fishery community.
Impact Assessment of Aqua Silviculture of Milagros and Placer, Masbate Velza, Jacob Frederick P.; Ibañez, Roger Y.; Mahawan, Alvin M.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 3 No. 9 (2022): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.03.09.17

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With the alarming poverty incidence among fisherfolks communities, the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) embarked a project dubbed as Fisheries, Coastal Resources and Livelihood (FishCORAL) funded by United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (UN-IFAD) to address the problem by providing livelihood project to the coastal areas of different regions in the country. To assess the impact of the said project in the Bicol region, Bicol University in collaboration with different State Colleges and Universities in the region conducted a project called impact assessment on different project of the FishCORAL livelihood projects. The aim of the study is to assess the key indicators of the project if the goals of the project was met with the implementation of the livelihood project. The study used convenience sampling in the field surveys and focus group discussions to draw conclusion wherein the respondents are the recipient of the aqua silviculture livelihood project. The study reveals that the beneficiaries is under big household category making them hard to financially sustain the basic needs of the family because there is large percentage of dependent individuals. It was also noted that they do not have their own lot where they built their houses and the source of drinking water is unprotected well. In addition, the livelihood project is not sustainable because of various problems such as no profit from the first production cycle, most of the beneficiaries backed out during the implementation and the association itself is not technically prepared to implement the project to sustainable ends. Conduct of more technical capability training along varied aspects of aqua silviculture shall be caried out. Also, trainings on financial literacy, business management and basic record keeping are very necessary. There is also a need to craft a clearcut guideline and operational protocol to guide the aqua silviculture venture. Maybe, a root cause analysis of the previous production cycle should be carried-out to highlight lessons and undertake corrective measures. The association must be reorganized, reoriented and retooled.
Effectiveness of Computer-Aided Instruction on Students’ Conceptual Understanding in Life Science Mahawan, Alvin M.; Celedonio, Milagros A.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2023): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.04.02.06

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The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of computer-aided instruction (CAI) on students’ conceptual understanding in Life Science. The objectives of the study is to develop lesson plans with computer-aided instruction packages; assess the developed lesson plans in terms of congruency of objectives, learning experiences, assessment of learning outcomes, features of computer-aided instruction packages, and to determine the effect of CAI on students’ conceptual understanding. The study utilized the pre-experimental method. The study involved 27 students who took a Bioenergetics Achievement Test (B.A.T) before and after CAI. It was found out that developed daily lesson plans are excellent; congruency of lesson objectives (WM = 4.80), learning experiences (WM =4.76), assessment of learning outcomes (WM =4.79), and features of computer-aided instruction (WM =4.39). The test of the difference between the pre-test and post-test scores showed a significant result (t26=-14.30, p<0.01), and it was supported with the positive increase on the Learning Gain Score (LGS=3.18) which showed an increase in conceptual understanding and mastery in the learning competencies. Hence, there is sufficient evidence to show that the students’ scores improved significantly after being taught in computer-aided instruction. Therefore, the developed lesson plans with the integration of computer-aided instruction are excellently and effectively improved the students' conceptual understanding and mastery of the learning competencies.
Development and Validation of Multiple-Choice Assessment Tool in Undergraduate Genetics Using Rasch Modeling Mahawan, Alvin M.; Banzuelo, Je-Ann R.; Peria, Jo Neil T.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 6 No. 6 (2025): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.06.06.15

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ABSTRACT In response to persistent gaps in genetics literacy and the lack of validated assessment tools, this study developed and validated a 40-item multiple-choice assessment tool in undergraduate Genetics using Rasch modeling. The need for this tool arises from curriculum mandates, such as the Commission on Higher Education’s (CHED) Outcomes-Based Education (OBE) framework, and global calls for equitable, high-quality science education aligned with SDG 4 and the OECD’s science competency benchmarks. Using a developmental research design, the tool was constructed based on key Genetics concepts aligned with the Philippine BSED Science curriculum. Items were reviewed by Genetics experts for content validity. The instrument was pilot-tested among 200 undergraduates using stratified random sampling to ensure representation across gender and academic backgrounds. Rasch analysis was conducted using R Studio (TAM and eRm packages) to evaluate item fit, unidimensionality, difficulty targeting, differential item functioning (DIF), and reliability. Results indicated that 33 of 40 items demonstrated good model fit, with a principal component analysis (PCA) eigenvalue of 1.9 supporting unidimensionality. The item-person map showed that item difficulty aligned well with student ability levels, with minimal ceiling and floor effects. DIF analysis confirmed measurement invariance across gender and academic background, with all DIF contrast values falling within ±0.5 logits. Reliability indices were high (KR-20 and Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.87), and person separation index was 2.6, confirming the tool’s capacity to differentiate among multiple ability levels. The study concludes that the developed tool is psychometrically sound, equitable, and instructionally valuable. It is recommended for use in undergraduate Genetics courses for diagnostic and summative assessment. Future research may expand the tool to broader domains in Genetics and evaluate its impact on instructional quality and student learning outcomes.
Co-Authors Agonos, Emily M. Amit, Demelyn S. Banzuelo, Je-Ann R. Belardo, Sipronio B. Celedonio, Milagros A. Dioneda, Sr. , Ronnel R. Ibañez, Jr. , Roger Y. Ibañez, Roger Y. Peria, Jo Neil T. Velza, Jacob Frederick P.