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The Youth and Their Environment: An Analysis of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Students in Central Philippine University, Iloilo City for the School Year 2002-2003

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

Faces, Facets, and Facebook: A Discourse Analysis on Ethos

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

The extent of Use of Online Social Networks and Interpersonal Relations: Their Implications to Teaching and Learning

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

A Constructivist Reading of Rhetoric and Recurrence of Political Advertisements on TV for the 2010 National Election

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

CPU Mathematics Placement Test: Content Validity and Reliability

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

Nutrient Composition and Antioxidant Property of Philippine Indigenous Vegetables

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

The Level of Satisfaction of the Secondary Customers of Central Philippine University in School Year 2006-2007 and the Possibility of Sending Return Customers to the University

By Humar D. Aberia 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 customers to the university. This study likewise determined percentages, differences, predictive significance of the variables and the direction and significance of the … Read more

Light at the End of the Tunnel: Case Studies of Thirty work Students of Central Philippine University

By Humar D. Aberia ABSTRACT   This descriptive investigation attempted to study in-depth thirty work students of the University in terms of their personal and family backgrounds, economic condition, relationship with people, problems encountered and what they hope to accomplish after graduation from college. Data for this investigation were gathered from work students assigned in … Read more

Children in Conflict with the Law: An In-Depth Investigation

By Humar D. Aberia ABSTRACT   This descriptive-qualitative investigation attempted to study in-depth twelve cases of minors who committed various crimes in violation of the law. Results of the investigation showed that minors committed the crime of rape followed by theft, robbery, murder, and illegal possession of dangerous drugs. The children in Conflict with the … 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 in Math and English at Central Philippine University

By Humar D. Aberia 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 variables. Data … Read more