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Biofertilizers for KASLA (Jatropha curcas L.) grown in different planting media

by Ernesto S. Elefan (completed September 2007) ABSTRACT Kasla (Jatropha curcas L.), also known as Physic nut, is a small tree of plant family Euphorbiaceae, that grows widely in the Philippines. It has recently gained global interest because of its seed oil that can be used for blending with diesel producing an ecology-friendly biofuel as … Read more

Relationship between possibility of enrolling at the University, personal characteristics, economic background, academic achievement, and actual enrollment of students taking the placement exam at Central Philippine University.

by Humar D. Aberia (completed September 2007) ABSTRACT This survey-correlational study attempted to determine the relationship between possibility of enrolling at the University, personal characteristics, economic background, academic achievement, and actual enrollment of students taking the placement exam at Central Philippine University. This study determined percentages and significance of relationships between some independent and dependent … Read more

MT Solar 1 Oil Spill: Social and Economic Consequences in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras.

by Artchil B. Fernandez (completed July 2007) ABSTRACT       The study was conducted to primarily determine the social and economic consequences of the MT Solar 1 oil spill in Nueva Valencia, Guimaras. This was a purely descriptive research and a one-shot survey design was utilized. There were 309 household heads that served as the study’s respondents. … Read more

The level of acceptability of code-switching in the classroom among the Arts & Sciences teachers at CPU.

by Gleason B. Parcia (completed April 2007) ABSTRACT This descriptive study aimed to determine the level of acceptability of code switching in the classroom among the English teachers and students of Central Philippine University. Conducted from July 1-31, 20026, this study utilized a questionnaire-checklist for data gathering. The participants were the 259 respondents, 21 English … Read more

The level of satisfaction of the secondary customers of CPU in the SY 2006-2007 and the possibility of sending return customers to the university.

by Humar D. Aberia (completed January 2007) ABSTRACT This survey-correlational study using a sample survey attempted to analyze the level of satisfaction of the secondary customers of Central Philippine University and the possibility of sending secondary customers to the university. This study likewise determined percentage, differences, predictive significance of the variables, and the direction and … Read more

CPU math placement examination: Its content validity and predictive ability.

by Jessica B. Canaman (completed ABSTRACT This study determined the validity and reliability of the CPU Mathematics Placement Test. Moreover, it investigated the mathematical readiness of high school graduates for college mathematics and identified the basic mathematical strengths and weaknesses of the respondents as well as the mathematics areas in which they performed poorly and … Read more

Motivation, attitude towards and academic performance in college physics of AHSE sophomores at CPU.

by Edgardo P. Gerada (completed November 2006) ABSTRACT This study aimed to determine the motivation, attitude towards and academic performance in College Physics of AHSE Sophomores at Central Philippine University during the academic year 2005-2006. The sample size was composed or 286 AHSE sophomore students at the College of Nursing of Central Philippine University. The … Read more

Inventory of the extant and extinct traditional literature in Western Visayas area I (Iloilo, Antique and Guimaras).

by Marie Melanie J. Misajon (completed November 2006) ABSTRACT This study surveyed the body of existing traditional literature for Iloilo, Antique and Guimaras. The basic objectives of the study are to collect a body of traditional manuscripts for the area and to determine which genres are extinct or extant. The methodology of this research is … Read more

Propagation of selected endangered and threatened indigenous medicinal plants using different planting media

by Ernesto S. Elefan (completed October 2006) ABSTRACT This study was conducted from March to May 2006 in Barangay Agsalanan, Dingle, Iloilo using the 4 x 4 factorial in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The study variables were, a) four indigenous medicinal plants namely, bulobitoon (Barringotonia asiatica (L.)Kurtz), apatot (Morinda citrifolia Linn), … Read more