By Ernesto S. Elefan ABSTRACT Kasla (Jatropa 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 an alternative … Read more
By Ernesto S. Elefan 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 (Barringtonia asiatica (L.) Kurz), apatot (Morinda citrifolia Linn), bugnay … Read more
By Ernesto S. Elefan ABSTRACT This botanical survey was carried-out to classify and identify the indigenous medicinal plants that thrive in Barangay Agsalanan, Dingle, Iloilo and assess their medicinal uses and conservation status. Frequency and percentage were the only statistics used in the study. Results showed that 155 plant species are under the 137 … Read more
By Ernesto S. Elefan ABSTRACT This floristic survey was conducted to assess the presence of the indigenous forest trees and shrubs (IFTS) in the mountains of Brgay. Umingan, Alimodian, Iloilo, a potential eco-tourism site. IFTS ere accordingly identified and classified and the species dominance, type of plant community, conservation status, and economic utilization determined. … Read more
By Ernesto S. Elefan ABSTRACT This study described the level of environmental knowledge, attitudes, and practices of students in CPU. It also determined the differences and relationships of these variables when students are classified according to gender, place of residence, and college affiliation. Mean, t-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and Pearson’s r were used … Read more
By Herly Fie U. Cervera ABSTRACT The study, “faces, facets, and Facebook: a discourse analysis on ethos,” is a content analysis, specifically focusing on the discourse present in the use of language among Facebook users. Furthermore, applications and the purpose of using are considered in order to analyze on how users employed the ethos … Read more
By Herly Fie U. Cervera ABSTRACT The study explored the extent of use of online social networks and the level of interpersonal relationships of both students and faculty and their implications to teaching and learning. The study made use of the descriptive survey research design. It was found out and concluded in the study … Read more
By Herly Fie U. Cervera ABSTRACT The study determined the rhetoric and recurrence of political ads on TV for the 2010 national election. It made use of content analysis through constructivist reading of twenty-two (22) advertisements for presidential candidates and ten (10) advertisements for vice-presidential candidates. In the presidential level, assertion and glittering generalities … Read more
By Jessica B. Canaman 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
By Ilda G. Borlongan ABSTRACT This study determined the nutrient profile and the anti-oxidant property of edible portions of 20 indigenous vegetables commonly consumed in the Philippines. The study concludes that most of the vegetables are important sources of carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, minerals and fats. The vegetables contain minerals (Ca, P and Fe) that … Read more