College of Arts and Sciences

By Humar D. Aberia, Pia Rose D. Magno, and Melchorita S. Valdez ABSTRACT    This survey-correlational study attempted to analyze the factors influencing the satisfaction of the secondary customers of Central Philippine University Kindergarten Department and the possibility of sending secondary customers to the University. This study determined percentages, differences, direction and significance of the relationship between the antecedent and independent variables and between dependent … Read more

By Humar D. Aberia and Rodel C. Palomarr ABSTRACT    This descriptive-qualitative investigation attempted to determine the economic status, living condition, peer relationship, problems, and coping strategies of CPU students staying boarding houses. Data for this investigation were gathered from 360 randomly selected students of the University using three data-gathering instruments: the Interview Schedule, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) Guide and Interview Guide. The interview Schedule was face and content validated and … Read more

By Anna May A. Yap-Zerrudo and Kay Arden Q. Gallo ABSTRACT   Many studies on leadership have been conducted, and most literatures focus on traditional theories and approaches to leadership, while a leadership-focused study in the context of a person who studied abroad, and experienced political and socio-economic challenges are found scarce. In this regard, … Read more

By Mizpah C. Villalobos, M.S. and Leojen F. Torres ABSTRACT   Spent coffee grounds (SCG) are important waste products from coffee brews which can be valorized for the recovery of bioactive compounds. This study was aimed at recovering bioactive components from SCG fractions with potential in vitro antidiabetic and antioxidant activities. Bioactive compounds were extracted … Read more

By Norma Luz C. Vencer ABSTRACT   This paper is an exposition of the article written by Hiraki entitled Applications of Retracing Methods for Distance-Regular Graphs published in European Journal of Combinatorics, April 2004. The main results of the article are as follows: Theorem 1.1 Let Γ be a distance-regular graph of the d with … Read more

By Ernesto S. Saquibal, Jr. ABSTRACT   The study was conducted to examine the dynamics of politics in Iloilo City by looking into the ‘Ilonggos’ perceptions on the system of political patronage, the extent it is practiced by local politicians, and how these conditions influence their views toward ‘dynastic’ politics in the local level. The … Read more

By Ernesto S. Saquibal, Jr. and Ma. Lindy B. Saquibal ABSTRACT   The study examined politics in Iloilo by looking into Ilonggo voters’ perceptions of patronage practices of local politicians, and how these conditions influence their attitude towards dynastic politics or intra-familial succession in the local level. A total of 384 respondents were surveyed through … Read more

By Ernesto S. Saquibal, Jr. and Ma. Lindy B. Saquibal EXECUTIVE SUMMARY   This study was conducted to determine the housing conditions and needs of the faculty and staff of Central Philippine University. Specifically, the study aimed to describe the housing facilities, conditions and needs of CPU employees, to identify housing-related problems and difficulties experienced … Read more

By Rex S. Rubidy ABSTRACT   This study aimed to construct and test the improvised leaf electroscope (ILE) for Physics Laboratory experiments. It was only limited on the construction and testing of ILE. The finished products replaced the existing electroscope and provide hands – on learning experience to the students. The Improvised Leaf Electroscope was … Read more

By Esther Rose A. Romarate and Herly Fie U. Cervera ABSTRACT   The study assessed the extent of media exposure of first year college students of Central Philippine University and analyzed the subject of media they are exposed to in terms of content and values. It made use of the descriptive survey research design. A … Read more