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Author-Name: Sultan Ahmed
Author-Workplace-Name: Professor & Chairman, Department of Business Administration, Bangladesh Islami University
Title: The Effect of Low Fat, Organic, and Sugar Free Labels on Consumer Perception in Food and Beverages Marketing in Bangladesh
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The phenomenon of marketing foods as “low-fat”, “sugar-free”, and “organic” has had, and continues to have, profound impacts on consumer behaviors around the world, including in Bangladesh. This study aims to analyze how Bangladeshi consumers perceive such health claims and the effects these claims have on their purchasing decisions and diets. A mixed-methods approach was applied for this study which included a quantitative survey with 300 participants and qualitative interviews. Based on the results, the majority of respondents, about 68%, perceived “organic” labels as trustworthy and 52% viewed “sugar-free” as healthier, even with the possibility of artificial sweeteners. Moreover, 45% of consumers do not check any nutritional information aside from what is provided on the front label. These perceptions lead to a “health halo” effect which inaccurately inflates beliefs about the healthiness of certain products. The study emphasizes the need for greater regulation and consumer education to protect them from making misleadingly advertised products that circumvent dietary restrictions and lead to chronic illnesses such as obesity and diabetes.
  
Keywords: organic food; low-fat; sugar-free; consumer perception; beverage marketing; health halo effect
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 1-16
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22673628
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Author-Name: C. S. Biju
Author-Workplace-Name: D.Litt. Research Fellow, University of Madras
Title: Vanishing Corporeality and the Ethics of Presence: Decontextualizing Performance Art in Recourse to Metamodernity
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: This article proposes a rethinking of performance art in the theoretical framework of metamodernity, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between postmodern irony and modernist sincerity as central to the current performative practices. The study places performance art in the context of the body as a medium, an ephemerality and a relationality, and explores how the artist's body becomes a critical site of negotiation for identity, power, violence and resistance. It draws on important avant-garde genealogies and current practitioners to question the shift from passive viewing to participatory co-presence. The article also addresses philosophical concepts of performativity, discipline, and spectacle to explain how corporeal exposure and the aesthetics of suffering challenge dominant epistemologies and ethical regimes. These performative acts are read not only as critiques of commodification and authority, but as attempts at reconstructing meaning in an uncertain and fragmented world, through a metamodern lens. Vulnerability and agency, detachment and affect, redefine performance art as a dynamic praxis of becoming. Finally, the study suggests that metamodernity provides a fruitful approach to the understanding of performance art as a dynamic ethical-aesthetic space, where presence, relationality and affective engagement redefine the potentialities of artistic and social experience in the contemporary moment.
Keywords: Performance Art; Metamodernity; Embodiment; Corporeality; Performativity; Spectatorship; Power and Resistance; Affect; Relationality; Contemporary Aesthetics
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 17-29
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22673857
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Author-Name: Samie S. Pimentel
Author-Workplace-Name: Christ's Sabbath Resurrection Fellowship
Title: Revisiting Christ’s Crucifixion & Resurrection: Pinpointing History’s Most Important Dates
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: This paper aims to establish via Biblical, historical and astronomical data that Christ was crucified on Wednesday, March 28, AD 31 and resurrected early morning before sunrise Saturday, March 31, AD 31. At the outset, the justification for reexamining the weekdays of His crucifixion and resurrection will be presented and will be followed by a discussion of the relative importance to our objective of one of the seven annual Sabbaths of the Jews, the Passover Sabbath, vis-à-vis the weekly Sabbath, Saturday, to ascertain whether the crucifixion weekday, referred to in the synoptic Gospels as preparation day and in the Johannine account as preparation day of Passover, was indeed Friday. To pinpoint the weekday of His crucifixion, this layman will cite FOUR (4) Biblical events; for the year of His crucifixion, biblical and historical data will be resorted to; to specify the exact date of crucifixion, biblical, historical and astronomical data will be used.  To pinpoint His early Saturday morning resurrection before sunrise, the FOUR (4) different specifications of our Lord that describe the same period of time from when He was killed until He resurrected will be taken into account.  Finally, Bible versions that reflect the Saturday Sabbath resurrection will be cited inline.
Keywords: crucifixion; resurrection; Passover; first Sabbath; second first Sabbath; preparation day; Pentecost
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 30-59
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22705891
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Author-Name: Jay Stephen C. Mondong, RN, RM, LPT, MN
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Grethel A. Gomez, RM, DM
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Honeylyn Villegas, RM
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Jofemarie P. Cabal, RM, MPH
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Bailey Ray S. Lee, RN, RM, MAN
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Keren Happuch O. Noronio, RM
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Title: Content Validity and Internal Consistency of a Gordon-Based Household Health Assessment Instrument
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Household health assessment requires a framework that captures physical, behavioral, psychological, relational, reproductive, coping, and value-based dimensions. Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns (GFHP) offers such a structure, but household-level instruments require psychometric evaluation before use. The study aimed to establish the content validity and internal consistency reliability of a GFHP-Based Household Community Needs Assessment Instrument. A methodological, descriptive quantitative design was used. Four experts evaluated content relevance using a four-point scale. Item-Level Content Validity Index (I-CVI), Scale-Level Content Validity Index based on average agreement (S-CVI/Ave), and universal agreement (S-CVI/UA) were computed. The content-validated instrument was pilot-tested with participating household representatives, and Cronbach’s alpha was calculated for each GFHP domain and for the complete scale. All evaluated entries received a mean rating of 4.00 and I-CVI = 1.00. S-CVI/Ave and S-CVI/UA were both 1.00. Domain-level alpha coefficients ranged from .72 to .88, indicating acceptable to good internal consistency. Overall alpha was .95 (95% CI [.92, .97]), indicating excellent internal consistency. The instrument demonstrated excellent expert-rated content validity and adequate-to-strong internal consistency in the pilot context. It is appropriate for carefully monitored household assessment while additional dimensionality, stability, criterion-related, and cross-setting evidence is accumulated.
Keywords: content validity; Cronbach’s alpha; Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns; household assessment; instrument development; psychometric evaluation
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 60-71
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22743414
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Author-Name: Aldrin C. Tabios
Author-Workplace-Name: Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Title: Modeling Internal Migration Dynamics Through Markov Chains: Empirical Findings of Long-Term Population Redistribution in Antipolo City
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Internal migration shapes population distribution, urban growth, and local development in rapidly urbanizing areas. Anchored on Lee’s Push–Pull Theory of Migration, this study modeled internal migration dynamics among the sixteen barangays of Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines, using Markov Chain analysis to examine migration transitions and long-term population redistribution. It determined transition probabilities, steady-state probabilities, and expected population distribution; identified Economic and Non-Economic Push and Pull factors influencing migration decisions; and assessed significant differences among these factors. An applied quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive-analytical design was used. Data were gathered from 384 qualified internal migrants selected through proportionate stratified random sampling. Frequency and percentage distribution, weighted mean, Kruskal-Wallis test, Dunn’s post hoc test with Bonferroni correction, and Markov Chain modeling were applied. Findings showed that migration decisions were influenced more strongly by destination-side attractions than by origin-based pressures. Better livelihood or business opportunities, better employment and income opportunities, and better and more affordable housing options emerged as leading pull factors, while high cost of living and low income or financial difficulty were the main economic push factors. The Kruskal–Wallis results showed significant differences among all factor groups. Markov Chain results indicated convergence toward San Roque, San Isidro, and Cupang. The findings emphasize integrating migration analytics into local planning for infrastructure, housing, livelihood, service delivery, and governance interventions.
Keywords: internal migration; Markov Chain analysis; Push-Pull Theory; population redistribution; urban planning
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 72-97
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22761620
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Author-Name: Jay Stephen C. Mondong, RN, RM
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Jemelyn L. Dapar, RM
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Maria Luisa P. Antipolo, RN, MN
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Ernie T. Galeza, RN, MN, DevEdD, DPE
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Emerson S. Silo, Jr., RN, RM
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Author-Name: Mary Grace S. Cenas, RM
Author-Workplace-Name: Tangub City Global College
Title: Household Health Priorities using Gordon's Functional Health Patterns
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Household health assessments often emphasize disease and environmental indicators while giving less attention to the practices, relationships, coping responses, and beliefs that shape family functioning. This descriptive cross-sectional study assessed household health status and priority needs among 300 adult household representatives from seven community zones in a local community in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. A bilingual four-point Household Community Needs Assessment Instrument organized around Gordon's Eleven Functional Health Patterns was administered to one adult representative per household. Frequencies, percentages, weighted means, composite weighted means, and descriptive ranks were used. The overall composite mean was 3.32, interpreted as Healthy. Seven patterns were classified as Healthy and four as Moderately Healthy. Role-relationship obtained the highest mean (3.58). Sexuality-reproductive received the lowest mean (2.86), followed by activity-exercise (3.10), coping-stress tolerance (3.16), and sleep-rest (3.23); these domains were identified as priorities for further assessment and preventive attention. Six community zones were classified as Healthy, while Zone 3 was Moderately Healthy (3.23) and ranked first for localized follow-up. Gordon's framework provided a structured account of multidimensional household functioning and supported descriptive priority setting. Program decisions should combine these aggregate findings with item-level review, confidential community consultation, service information, feasibility, and available resources.
Keywords: community health assessment; functional health patterns; household functioning; priority setting; Gordon's framework; preventive health, Philippines
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 98-106
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22786008
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Author-Name: Erlyn Tejerero
Author-Workplace-Name: Rizal Technological University
Author-Name: Jherie Lyn Venus
Author-Workplace-Name: Rizal Technological University
Author-Name: King Darrel Villaflor
Author-Workplace-Name: Rizal Technological University
Author-Name: Jerico Villasin
Author-Workplace-Name: Rizal Technological University
Author-Name: Hanna Reambonanza
Author-Workplace-Name: Rizal Technological University
Title: Shop Now, Regret Later: The Role of Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) and Social Influence on Consumers' Purchasing Intentions
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: It is important to understand that limited-time offers, social comparison, online reviews, and influencer content are all factors that amplify the consumers' experience at these digital marketplaces, and that the impact of fear of missing out (FOMO) and social influence on consumers' purchasing decisions has not been sufficiently studied in the local context. This study aimed to identify the magnitude of FOMO, social influence, and purchase intention; test the relationships among them; identify differences in FOMO magnitude across demographic groups; and formulate a strategy for informed purchasing decisions. The study used a quantitative descriptive-correlational-comparative design, with 175 employed consumers (age 18-29) who have previously bought products in Mandaluyong City as respondents. The researcher gathered the data using a four-point survey questionnaire with a high coefficient of internal consistency for the main parts of the instrument (Cronbach’s alpha = .945–.959). The statistical tools employed were means, standard deviations, Pearson correlation, and analysis of variance. Overall, participants showed high FOMO, especially in compulsive checking, social comparison, and fear of being left out, and low emotional impulsivity. The other high scores were for social influence and purchasing intention. FOMO dimensions were highly and positively correlated with purchasing intention (r = .622–.686, p < .001), and social-influence dimensions also exhibited positive and similarly strong relationships (r = .620–.723, p < .001). FOMO was generally similar across demographic groups, except for certain age and platform-preference groups. The results suggest that psychological urgency and socially mediated cues influence purchasing intentions together. Consumer education and digital-literacy programs, clear promotions, spending tools, and ethical influencer practices are recommended to help with conscious and responsible buying.
Keywords: consumer behavior; digital marketing; fear of missing out; online shopping; purchasing intention; social influence; young consumers
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 107-127
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22789302
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Author-Name: Nizirisa M. Ho
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Author-Name: Gensbergh Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Title: Determinants of College Enrollment Choice among Senior High School Students in a Private Higher Education Institution
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The study examined the mediating roles of cognitive and affective attitudes in the relationships between university quality, university image, and students’ intention to enroll. Drawing on the Stimulus–Organism–Response (S-O-R) framework, university quality and university image were conceptualized as external stimuli, cognitive and affective attitudes as internal organismic states, and intention to enroll as the behavioral response. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed to examine the proposed relationships. Data were collected using a structured Likert-scale questionnaire measuring university quality, university image, cognitive attitude, affective attitude, and intention to enroll. Descriptive statistics and mediation analysis were used to examine the variables and the indirect pathways within the proposed model. Respondents reported favorable perceptions of university quality and university image, as well as favorable cognitive and affective attitudes and intention to enroll. The mediation analysis showed significant indirect effects of university quality on intention to enroll through cognitive attitude and affective attitude. Similarly, university image demonstrated significant indirect effects on intention to enroll through both cognitive and affective attitudes. The corresponding direct effects were not statistically significant, indicating that the relationships between university quality, university image, and intention to enroll were primarily transmitted through the two attitudinal mechanisms. The study extends the application of the S-O-R framework to higher education enrollment by demonstrating that institutional perceptions are associated with enrollment intention through both cognitive and affective psychological processes. The findings highlight the importance of considering students’ internal evaluations when explaining how perceptions of university quality and image translate into enrollment-related intentions.
Keywords: University Quality; University Image; Cognitive Attitude; Affective Attitude; Intention to Enroll; S-O-R Framework; Senior High School
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 128-151
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22829458
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Author-Name: Mark Degala
Author-Workplace-Name: Capiz State University
Title: Towards a Green Architecture Quality Framework to Strengthen the Mentorship Program
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: This study examined the influence of mentorship programs on green architecture quality in architectural education and proposed a Green Architecture Quality Framework to strengthen mentorship practices among architecture students and mentors. The research was anchored on the growing need for architectural education to integrate sustainability principles, environmental responsibility, and professional mentorship in preparing future architects capable of addressing contemporary environmental and urban development challenges. Specifically, the study assessed the level of implementation of green architecture principles within the National Building Code of the Philippines, the quality of mentorship programs in architectural education, and the relationship between regulatory standards and mentorship practices in strengthening architectural design quality.The study utilized a mixed-method research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide a comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon. Quantitative data were gathered through a structured survey administered to architecture students, mentors, and academic practitioners in architecture programs. The survey measured indicators related to green architecture principles, mentorship practices, and design quality outcomes. Statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, and regression analysis, were employed to determine the level of implementation and to examine the relationship between green architecture standards and mentorship program effectiveness. To complement the quantitative findings, qualitative interviews with selected informants were conducted to explore their experiences, challenges, and strategies in integrating sustainable design principles into mentorship and studio-based learning environments.Findings revealed that the integration of green architecture principles significantly contributes to improving the quality of architectural mentorship programs. Mentorship activities that emphasize sustainable design strategies, environmental considerations, and regulatory compliance enhance students’ design competence, professional awareness,and capacity to apply green architecture concepts in real-world contexts. However, the study also identified gaps in the systematic integration of sustainability-focused mentorship structures within architecture programs. Based on the results, a Green Architecture Quality Framework was proposed, integrating sustainability standards, mentorship practices, and institutional support mechanisms to strengthen environmentally responsible architectural education and professional training.
Keywords: green architecture; mentorship program; architectural education; sustainability in design; architecture quality framework
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 152-193
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22831748
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Author-Name: Gener P. Alingasa
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Author-Name: Dr. Gensbergh G. Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Title: FAO Accountqual and its Influence on College Student Experience, Satisfaction, and Perceived Value of Finance and Accounting Office Services in a Cebu-Based Private Higher Educational Institution
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The increasing digitalization of university administrative services has heightened the importance of service quality in shaping students’ evaluations of finance and accounting-related services. This study examined whether trust, efficiency and technological innovation, as selected dimensions of ACCOUNTQUAL, significantly and positively predicted student experience, satisfaction and perceived value in a private higher educational institution in Cebu, Philippines. A quantitative, cross-sectional, correlational research design was employed among college students. Data were collected using a structured instrument adapted from the ACCOUNTQUAL framework, covering trust, efficiency, technological innovation, student experience, satisfaction and perceived value. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression were employed to examine the proposed relationships. The findings indicated that students generally perceived the selected ACCOUNTQUAL dimensions and outcome variables at moderate levels. The three dimensions were positively associated with student experience, satisfaction and perceived value, and all hypothesized relationships were supported. The findings demonstrate that trust, efficiency and technological innovation represent relevant dimensions of students’ evaluations of finance and accounting office services. The study extends ACCOUNTQUAL research by applying its selected dimensions to a higher-education context and by examining their direct relationships with student-oriented service outcomes. The findings provide practical implications for university finance and accounting offices in strengthening trustworthy interactions, streamlining service processes and enhancing technology-enabled service delivery
Keywords: ACCOUNTQUAL; Trust; Efficiency; Technological Innovation; Student Satisfaction; Student Experience; Perceived Value
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 194-223
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22842024
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Author-Name: Albert James H. Cornejo
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Author-Name: Dr. Gensbergh G. Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Title: Factors Shaping School Fees Payment Preferences Among Students in a Cebu-Based Private Higher Educational Institution
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: This study examined school-fee payment preferences among students in a Cebu-based private higher educational institution using secondary administrative payment data. A quantitative, non-experimental, comparative design was employed using 690 complete paired observations. The analysis compared online/off-site and on-site payment channels in terms of the number of payments and monetary amount. Descriptive statistics were used to characterize payment behavior, while the Shapiro–Wilk test assessed the normality of paired difference scores. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used as the principal inferential procedure, supplemented by paired-samples t-tests and Pearson correlation analysis. The findings showed a statistically significant difference between online/off-site and on-site payment frequency, with online/off-site payments occurring more frequently on average. However, no statistically significant difference was found in the monetary amounts associated with the two payment channels. Correlation analysis indicated strong positive relationships between payment frequency and monetary amount within each channel, while cross-channel relationships were generally negative but relatively weak. The findings suggest that online/off-site payment had greater observed utilization but did not demonstrate a corresponding difference in monetary value. The Push–Pull–Mooring framework provides a theoretical lens for interpreting the coexistence and partial substitution of established and alternative payment channels, although its constituent factors were not directly measured. The study highlights the value of administrative payment records in examining revealed payment preferences and informs higher education institutions managing multiple school-fee payment channels.
Keywords: payment behavior; online payment; on-site payment; school fees payment; Push-Pull-Mooring framework
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 224-245
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22891028
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Author-Name: Gensbergh Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Author-Name: Donna Bella D. Roa
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Title: Online and Onsite School Fee Payment Patterns Among Basic Education Students
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The expansion of digital payment technologies has created new mechanisms for collecting school fees, yet conventional on-site payment continued to operate alongside online and off-site alternatives. This study examined differences in school-fee payment activity between these two channels among basic education students in an educational institution in Cebu City, Philippines. Using a quantitative retrospective comparative design, the study analyzed institutional administrative records covering elementary, junior high school, and senior high school payment activity. The analysis focused on transaction frequency and monetary amount and examined differences and associations between on-site and online/off-site payment channels. The findings showed that on-site payment remained the more extensively utilized channel in terms of both transaction frequency and monetary value. The analysis also revealed positive relationships between payment frequency and monetary amount within each channel, alongside inverse relationships between the utilization patterns of the two channels. These findings demonstrated that the emergence of digital payment had not resulted in the disappearance of conventional school-fee payment within the institutional context. Rather, on-site and online/off-site channels continued to coexist, with on-site payment retaining an important role in school-fee collection. The study contributed to research on educational payment systems by providing evidence from actual administrative payment records, complementing the predominantly adoption-, acceptance-, and intention-oriented literature on digital payment. The findings also highlighted the practical relevance of maintaining accessible and complementary channels for school-fee collection.
Keywords: school-fee payment; online payment; on-site payment; digital payment; administrative collection records; basic education
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 246-261
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22892052
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Author-Name: Fortunato Valencia
Author-Workplace-Name: Philippine Christian University
Title: Towards a Global Competency Level Framework for Policy Decision: Evidence-Based PISA Reporting Scale
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Filipino learners have been lagging behind other countries in terms of reading competency as indicated by the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA). To pave ways for the enhancement of curricula in line with global standards, this study aimed to describe the congruence of the English Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) to PISA's reading literacy standards in terms of (1) competency standards, (2) cognitive demand, and (3) their relationship to global reading competency. It used a quantitative and a cross-sectional design. Total enumeration sampling method was used where the study's respondents are the 26 Grade 10 Science, Technology, and Engineering learners of Bajet-Castillo High School. The researchers-made Higher-Order Thinking Skills Classification Questionnaire composed of 25 items was the survey's main research tool which is anchored on PISA Reading Literacy Framework, the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy, and the MELCs in English for Grade 10. One-sample t-test and paired-samples t-test were utilized to identify if there are significant differences among curriculum's indicators to the .75 benchmark as well as the congruency level between standards and cognitive demands, respectively. Results showed mixed levels of conformance to the benchmark with Q2 (t = -4.244, p < .001) and Q4 (t = -2.122, p = .044) significantly lesser, and Q6 (t = 2.107, p = .045) significantly greater than the benchmark, indicating partial congruence and significant differences only in certain combinations. Moreover, there is a positive but insignificant relationship between implementation of PISA's reading standards and global reading competency (R = .293, R² = .086, F(1,24) = 2.257, p = .146) as shown by the linear regression. Ultimately, a policy-oriented framework that correlates curriculum's congruence and cognitive demand of instruction with PISA's levels of reading is proposed.
Keywords: PISA reading literacy; global competency; curriculum alignment; instructional practices; higher-order thinking skills; competency standards; cognitive demand; policy framework
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 262-275
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22908378
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Author-Name: Ismael Baog
Author-Workplace-Name: City College of Davao
Author-Name: Karen May C. Dotollo
Author-Workplace-Name: City College of Davao
Author-Name: Jan Marie S. Manzano
Author-Workplace-Name: City College of Davao
Author-Name: Eanne Alyssandra J. Martinez
Author-Workplace-Name: City College of Davao
Author-Name: Joy-Ann L. Padon
Author-Workplace-Name: City College of Davao
Author-Name: Cristitoto D. Constantino
Author-Workplace-Name: City College of Davao
Author-Name: Shiela Mae E. Tero
Author-Workplace-Name: City College of Davao
Title: Stronger Than Two: A Case Study on Social Developmentof Children in Single-Parent Households
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Children in single-parent households develop within family, school, and community environments that may be shaped by limited time, financial strain, reduced parental presence, and social pressure. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, this qualitative case study explored how three single parents in Davao City supported their children’s social development. Participants were purposively selected, and data were obtained through semi-structured in-depth interviews, field observations, and document review. Thematic analysis identified challenges involving family responsibilities, school demands, inconsistent caregiving arrangements, community pressure, time constraints, financial limitations, limited maternal presence, and communication difficulties. Parents responded through regular parent-child communication, emotional support, positive behavior guidance, social opportunities, extended-family assistance, parent-teacher communication, monitoring, community support, time management, and personal resilience. The study further revealed that patience, communication, quality time, school partnership, parental strength, appropriate boundaries, and responses to social pressure shaped parents’ understanding of their children’s social growth. This study concludes that children’s social development in single-parent households is influenced by interacting conditions across home, school, and community settings. Consistent communication, emotional support, collaborative school relationships, safe social participation, and accessible support systems can strengthen children’s confidence, adjustment, and social competence.
Keywords: single-parent households; social development; children; qualitative case study
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 276 - 293
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22909173
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Author-Name: Leonilo Villafranca
Author-Workplace-Name: Universidad De Zamboanga
Author-Name: Sharina L. Abdulhamid
Author-Workplace-Name: Universidad De Zamboanga
Author-Name: Irish J. Salasain
Author-Workplace-Name: Universidad De Zamboanga
Title: Socio-Economic Status and Educational Accessibilities: Improving the Learning Poverty of the Students
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to improve the learning poverty of the students from different socio-economic status to have educational access in Universidad de Zamboanga Senior High School. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions: What is the economic status to the students, what is the educational accessibility of the students towards improving learning poverty, and is there a significant influence between the socio-economic status on the educational accessibility to improve learning poverty among students of social science education? This study utilized a quantitative-correlational research design and a survey method, and utilized a self-administered survey questionnaire, which is aimed the educational accessibility of the students towards improving learning poverty in social science education at Universidad de Zamboanga Senior High School. This study utilized different statistical tool techniques, including Simple Random Sampling, Frequency count and percentage, Weighted Mean, One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Based on the findings, highest number of frequency was from the students that came from a family with a Socio-Economic Status of Lower Middle which ranges from 21, 194 - 43, 825php, followed by those who came from Middle which ranges from 43, 825 – 76, 669php. Then from the Low Income but not Poor with 9,520 – 21, 194php, and lastly, from the Upper Middle class that has a 76, 669 – 131, 484php socio-economic status. This implies that majority of the respondence came from the Lower Middle class. Based from the findings on the educational accessibility of the student, it implies that socio-economic status does not hinder the student’s educational accessibility in improving the learning poverty of the students in social science education. Lastly, the findings reveal There is no significant influence between socio-economic status and educational accessibility in improving the learning poverty of the students in social science education.
Keywords: Socio-economic Status; Educational Accessibility; Learning Poverty; Social Science Education; Senior High School Students; Quantitative Correlational Research; HUMSS Students
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 294-300
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22910873
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Author-Name: Jennifer Marie C. Alaba
Author-Workplace-Name: Department of Education, Butuan City Division
Title: The Efficacy of the Enhancement Training Module of the Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) Strand Students of Libertad National High School for Bookkeeping NC III Holders
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The Accountancy, Business, and Management (ABM) strand as one of the academic tracks under the Senior High School curriculum, aims to prepare students for higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship. However, ABM students have not been consistently provided with opportunities to obtain the National Certificate III (NC III) in Bookkeeping issued by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), limiting their ability to demonstrate industry-recognized competencies. This study sought to align the ABM curriculum with TESDA's NC III Bookkeeping standards through the integration of competency-based training and strategic interventions, including industry partnerships, modular training, and certification readiness programs. The study employed a quantitative experimental research design and utilized complete enumeration, involving all Grade 12 ABM students enrolled during School Year 2025–2026. Students' competency in Bookkeeping was assessed before and after the implementation of the intervention to determine its effectiveness.             The findings revealed a statistically significant improvement in the Bookkeeping competency of ABM students following the intervention. The results indicate that integrating NC III Bookkeeping competencies into the ABM curriculum enhances students' technical knowledge and practical skills while strengthening their employability and entrepreneurial readiness. Furthermore, the integration supports the objectives of the Department of Education's K–12 program by producing graduates with industry-recognized qualifications that meet workforce demands. Based on the findings, the study recommends the adoption of a strategic framework and implementation roadmap for integrating NC III Bookkeeping competencies into the ABM curriculum of Senior High Schools to better prepare graduates for employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong learning.
Keywords: Bookkeeping; Basic; Common; Core Competency
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 301-324
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22972692
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Author-Name: Alegria C. Quiambao
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Author-Name: Dr. Antoniette M. Almaden
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Author-Name: Dr. Gensbergh G. Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Title: AI Readiness, Perceived Organizational Support, and Employee Adaptability among Higher Education Administrative Staff
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into higher education administration has emphasized the need to comprehend how employees adapt to AI-driven workplace changes. The study examined the relationship between AI Readiness and Employee Adaptability, with Perceived Organizational Support for AI Adoption (POS-AI) as a mediating variable, among administrative personnel in a Cebu-based private higher education institutions. Anchored in the Technological Readiness Index 2.0, Organizational Support Theory, and the I-ADAPT framework, the study employed a quantitative, cross-sectional survey design involving 230 administrative personnel. Using Jamovi, the results revealed that AI Readiness was positively associated with POS-AI and Employee Adaptability, while POS-AI was positively associated with Employee Adaptability. Mediation analysis confirmed significant positive direct and indirect effects, indicating complementary mediation. Thus, POS-AI partially explained the relationship between AI Readiness and Employee Adaptability, while the direct association remained significant. Based on these findings, the study proposed the AI Workforce Adaptability Framework wherein  AI Readiness has been positioned as the individual catalyst, POS-AI as organizational scaffolding, and adaptability as a multidimensional outcome which encompasses technological proficiency, continuous learning, and stress resilience. The framework provides an empirically informed foundation for understanding workforce adaptation and guiding organizational support initiatives in AI-enabled higher education.
Keywords: Higher Education Administration; Artificial Intelligence Readiness; Perceived Organizational Support; Employee Adaptability; Confirmatory Factor Analysis; Explanatory Factor Analysis; Workplace Digital Transformation
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 325-346
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22972708
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Author-Name: Michelle T. Galan
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Author-Name: Dr. Antoniette M. Almaden
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Author-Name: Dr. Gensbergh G. Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Title: Factors Influencing Behavioral Intention to Adopt Artificial Intelligence Among HEI Administrative Personnel: An Extended UTAUT Structural Equation Model
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: The study examined the determinants of behavioral intention to use artificial intelligence (AI) among administrative personnel in selected private higher education institutions (HEIs) in Cebu, Philippines, using an extended Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) framework. The model incorporated trust in AI and AI job insecurity to provide a context-specific understanding of AI adoption in higher education administration. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional research design, data were collected from 243 administrative personnel and analyzed through structural equation modeling. The findings revealed that performance expectancy, effort expectancy, and social influence positively and significantly influenced behavioral intention, with social influence demonstrating the strongest relationship. Conversely, facilitating conditions and AI job insecurity did not significantly predict behavioral intention. Trust in AI exhibited a significant negative relationship with behavioral intention, contrary to the hypothesized positive direction. Multigroup analysis further indicated that gender significantly moderated the relationship between performance expectancy and behavioral intention, while institutional tenure moderated the relationship between social influence and behavioral intention. Age did not significantly moderate the relationship between effort expectancy and behavioral intention. The proposed Targeted Administrative Change Management framework provides a foundation for institutional strategies supporting responsible AI adoption, while its effectiveness warrants further empirical validation.
Keywords: Extended UTAUT; Artificial Intelligence Adoption; Structural Equation Modeling; Technology Acceptance; Behavioral Intention
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 347-375
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22972736
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Author-Name: Claudine T. Ulzoron
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Author-Name: Dr. Antoniette M. Almaden
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Author-Name: Dr. Gensbergh G. Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Title: Artificial Intelligence Readiness and Digital Competence as Predictors of Procurement Service Quality in Higher Education Institutions
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are increasingly embedded in higher education administration, creating new demands for employees’ technological preparedness and digital capabilities. In procurement, where electronic processes and technology-supported services are increasingly used, limited evidence has examined whether Artificial Intelligence Readiness and Digital Competence predict Procurement Service Quality. This study examined the levels of these constructs, their relationships, and the predictive contribution of Artificial Intelligence Readiness and Digital Competence to Procurement Service Quality among employees in a Cebu-based private higher education institution in the Philippines. A quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional descriptive-correlational design was employed. Data were collected from 80 employees with experience interacting with procurement-related services using a structured 30-item questionnaire measuring the three constructs. Descriptive statistics, Pearson product–moment correlation, and multiple linear regression were used, supported by reliability and factor-analytic procedures. Respondents reported very high levels of Artificial Intelligence Readiness and Digital Competence, while Procurement Service Quality was rated high. Both predictors demonstrated significant positive relationships with Procurement Service Quality. The regression model was statistically significant and explained 35.0% of the variance in Procurement Service Quality. Artificial Intelligence Readiness significantly and positively predicted Procurement Service Quality, supporting H1, while Digital Competence also significantly and positively predicted Procurement Service Quality, supporting H2. The findings indicate that employees’ preparedness to engage with AI and their broader digital capabilities are relevant to technology-enabled procurement service delivery. Higher education institutions may therefore integrate AI readiness, responsible technology use, and digital competence development into employee development and administrative improvement initiatives to support effective procurement service delivery.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence Readiness; Digital Competence; Procurement Service Quality; SERVQUAL; Higher Educational Institution
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 376-400
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23008336
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Author-Name: Nellie Apatas
Author-Workplace-Name: Kalinga State University
Title: Preserving the Green Remedy: An Ethnopharmacological Study on Medicinal Plants Utilized by Migrant Settlers in Tabuk City, Kalinga
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Tabuk City serves as a vibrant cultural melting pot, housing diverse ethnolinguistic migrant populations from across the Philippines. This study investigated the ethnobotanical landscape of these migrant communities, focusing on the identification and utilization of medicinal plants within selected areas of Tabuk City, Kalinga. Specifically, the research documented the plant species utilized by key informants, identified the specific anatomical parts used, detailed the therapeutic applications, and recorded the traditional methods of preparation and administration. Furthermore, quantitative ethnobotanical indices were calculated to determine the cultural and medicinal significance of these botanical resources. Data collection involved unstructured interviews with 35 purposefully selected participants across eight distinct barangays, all of whom satisfied the study's inclusion criteria. Participants detailed the specific flora they cultivate, use, or sell, along with corresponding preparation techniques and modes of administration. Taxonomic verification of the reported species was performed using standard botanical references, while cultural consensus and plant significance were measured through Medicinal Use Value (MUV), Informant Consensus Factor (ICF), and Fidelity Level (FL) indices. The findings reveal that migrant residents, predominantly of Tagalog and Bicolano descent, rely primarily on introduced, cultivated flora alongside widely accessible wild species to manage 23 distinct health conditions. Morphological analysis indicated that leaves are the most frequently used plant part, with decoction as the primary preparation method and oral ingestion as the primary route of administration. Notably, the study highlights a strong cultural preference for well-established medicinal plants, specifically Euphorbia hirta (tawa-tawa) for febrile conditions, Eleusine indica (paragis) for diabetes mellitus, and both Vitex negundo (lagundi) and Coleus amboinicus (oregano) for respiratory ailments like coughs.
Keywords: Ethnobotany; Migrant Communities; Medicinal Plant; Quantitative Indices; Traditional Medicine; Ethnopharmacology
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 401-419
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23010208
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Author-Name: Jenelle Soriano
Author-Workplace-Name: University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Author-Name: Merceditas Amador
Author-Workplace-Name: University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Author-Name: Marites Dela Cruz
Author-Workplace-Name: University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Author-Name: Bernadette Ortiz
Author-Workplace-Name: University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Author-Name: Jazmine Rose Trinidad
Author-Workplace-Name: University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Author-Name: Victorio Duyan
Author-Workplace-Name: University of Perpetual Help System Laguna
Title: Strengthening Clinical Laboratory Services in Tertiary Hospital in The Province of Laguna, Philippines: Policy, Practices, and Progress
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: This study examined the policies, practices, and progress in strengthening clinical laboratory services in selected hospitals in the province of Laguna, Philippines. It utilized the correlational research design examining the status of policies in terms of regulatory framework, standards and guidelines, and implementation mechanisms; laboratory practices in terms of quality assurance, operational procedures, and human resource management; level of progress in terms of service quality improvement, accessibility and coverage, and capacity development. It also explored the relationships among policy, practices, and progress, and proposed a plan to enhance laboratory services. Survey questionnaires were administered to 201 out of 420 medical technologists from the participating hospitals. The findings revealed that tertiary hospitals in Laguna, Philippines, have strong policy structures and regulatory support, although implementation mechanisms still require strengthening for consistent application. Clinical laboratories effectively implement practices that support accurate diagnostics and patient care, particularly in quality assurance and operational procedures. Policies and practices explained 66% of the variance in strengthening laboratory services (R²=.66). Significant relationships among policy, practices, and progress indicate that stronger policy systems contribute to better implementation and improved laboratory service outcomes. Furthermore, both policies and practices were found to significantly predict the progress of strengthening clinical laboratory services in selected tertiary hospitals in the province of Laguna. Based on these findings, it is recommended to enhance policy implementation by strengthening monitoring, supervision, and communication, while maintaining robust quality assurance systems. Improvements in workflow efficiency, staffing, continuous training, and technological adoption are also necessary.
Keywords: Policy; Practices; Progress; Strengthening Clinical Laboratory Services; Quality Management
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 420-443
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23034445
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Author-Name: Rene Abdee John V. Arana III
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Author-Name: Gensbergh Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Title: DINESERV-Based Evaluation of University Canteen ServiceQuality and Its Influence on Student Satisfaction, Return Intention and Word-Of-Mouth
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: University foodservice forms an important part of students’ campus experience, yet the mechanisms linking dining-service quality with subsequent behavioral responses remain insufficiently examined in private higher education contexts. The study examined the relationships among Institutional DINESERV, Customer Satisfaction, Return Intention, and Word-of-Mouth (WOM) Endorsement among students of a Cebu-based private higher educational institution. A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational design was employed with 770 student respondents. Data were collected using an adapted Institutional DINESERV instrument covering Food Quality, Service Quality, Price and Value, Atmosphere, and Convenience, together with measures of Customer Satisfaction, Return Intention, and WOM Endorsement. Reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, Pearson correlation, and mediation analysis were conducted using jamovi. The measurement results supported the internal consistency and factorial structure of the adapted instrument. Respondents reported high levels of all DINESERV dimensions, Customer Satisfaction, Return Intention, and WOM Endorsement. Correlation analysis showed significant positive associations among the study variables. Mediation analysis further established that Customer Satisfaction significantly mediated the relationships between Institutional DINESERV and both Return Intention and WOM Endorsement. In both models, the direct and indirect effects were positive and significant, indicating complementary partial mediation. The findings suggest that favorable evaluations of university dining services are associated with behavioral responses both directly and through enhanced customer satisfaction. The study highlights the importance of managing food quality, service quality, value, atmosphere, and convenience as interconnected components of the student dining experience.
Keywords: customer satisfaction; university foodservice; service quality; DINESERV; word-of-mouth endorsement; student dining experience; mediation analysis; higher education
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 444-464
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23036234
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Author-Name: Ruel N. Pozon
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology – University
Author-Name: Dr. Gensbergh G. Rago
Author-Workplace-Name: Cebu Institute of Technology - University
Title: Inventory Management Practices, Responsible Use of Resources and Operational Efficiency in a Cebu-Based Private Higher Educational Institution
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Effective inventory management is increasingly important in higher education because the availability, control, and use of institutional supplies can affect operational continuity. The study examined the influence of Inventory Management Practices on Operational Efficiency and assessed whether Responsible Use of Resources mediated this influence in a Cebu-based private higher educational institution. A quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive-correlational design was employed with 62 faculty members, administrative staff, and office or academic unit heads selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made instrument and analyzed using jamovi through descriptive statistics, reliability analysis, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, correlation analysis, and mediation analysis. Inventory Management Practices, Responsible Use of Resources, and Operational Efficiency were all perceived at high levels. The structural results showed that Inventory Management Practices significantly and positively influenced Responsible Use of Resources and Operational Efficiency. Responsible Use of Resources, however, did not significantly influence Operational Efficiency. The indirect effect of Inventory Management Practices on Operational Efficiency through Responsible Use of Resources was also not significant, indicating no mediation. The findings suggest that the contribution of inventory management to operational efficiency was primarily direct rather than transmitted through responsible resource use. The study extends the Resource-Based View by highlighting inventory-related systems, routines, information, and controls as organizational capabilities that support operational efficiency. The findings underscore the importance of strengthening inventory planning, record accuracy, stock monitoring, storage, replenishment, receiving, and tracking within higher education institutions.
Keywords: inventory management practices; operational efficiency; responsible resource use; Resource-Based View; mediation analysis; higher educational institution
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 465-486
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23051874
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Author-Name: Isaiah G. Patong, RM, MPH, LPT
Author-Workplace-Name: Kalinga State University
Title: Acceptability of the Etonogestrel Contraceptive Implant and Community-Responsive Reproductive Health Services in Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: Contraceptive choice is both a reproductive health and community development issue, relying on women's agencies, equitable information access, responsive institutions, and continuity of care. This study assessed the behavioral acceptability of the etonogestrel implant among women at selected public health facilities in Tabuk City, as well as how users rated the seriousness of implant-related experiences. A descriptive cross-sectional survey included 175 women recruited through convenience sampling at rural health units and barangay health stations. All participants completed profile and behavioral acceptability items; 35 current implant users also rated seriousness on a five-point scale. Data were summarized using frequencies, percentages, means, and ranks. The overall behavioral acceptability mean was 2.18 (three-point scale). Respondents were most willing to disclose health conditions, learn at health facilities, and share implant experiences. Willingness for insertion and readiness to manage possible effects were lowest. Among implant users, the overall seriousness mean was 3.84 (five-point scale), with heavier menstrual bleeding rated highest. These ratings reflect subjective seriousness and do not indicate frequency, clinical severity, or causation. Openness to information and provider engagement did not equate to readiness for insertion or managing effects. Community-responsive services should focus on voluntary, clear counseling; anticipatory guidance; competent insertion and removal; accessible assessment and referral; reliable supplies; confidential feedback; and women's participation in service improvement, rather than solely on implant uptake.
Keywords: contraceptive choice; reproductive autonomy; family planning; community health; local governance
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 487-499
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23076808
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Author-Name: Joseph Philip A. Addauan Jr
Author-Workplace-Name: Philippine Science High School-Cagayan Valley Campus in Nueva Vizcaya
Title: Gaddang Identity, Language, and Cultural Change in Northern Luzon
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: This narrative literature review examines how Gaddang identity, language, and cultural change are represented in scholarship on Northern Luzon. The study addresses the fragmented treatment of these topics across historical, sociolinguistic, literary, material-culture, and Indigenous-knowledge research. It uses a narrative review design and comparatively analyzes published and publicly accessible sources on Gaddang history, language attitudes and domains of use, garments and accessories, oral literature and legends, and ethnomathematical practices. The synthesis indicates that Gaddang identity is relational and place-based rather than a fixed cultural package or a simple function of language proficiency. Language attitudes and use vary by geography, age, socioeconomic status, educational attainment, and social domain; positive attitudes toward Gaddang coexist with strong roles for Tagalog/Filipino, Ilocano, and English. Cultural continuity likewise operates through selective renewal: inherited knowledge is taught, adapted, used in livelihoods, incorporated into education, and publicly represented. The review concludes that language maintenance and cultural change should be analyzed together through community-sensitive and regionally comparative approaches. It recommends community-controlled documentation, culturally responsive educational materials, stronger attention to intergenerational language use, and ethical safeguards for Indigenous knowledge.
Keywords: Gaddang; language maintenance; ethnolinguistic identity; cultural change; Indigenous knowledge; Northern Luzon; narrative literature review
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 500-510
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23114626
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Author-Name: Christina Paclay Chomeg
Author-Workplace-Name: Kalinga State University
Title: Pneumococcal Vaccination Among Selected Senior Citizens in Upper and Lower Kalinga: Status From 2023-2025, Profiles, and Impeding Factors Towards a Proposed Immunization Program
Publication-Status: Published
Abstract: This study determined the status of pneumococcal vaccination and the perceived impeding factors affecting the non-uptake of pneumococcal vaccination among selected senior citizens in Upper and Lower Kalinga. Specifically, it assessed the socio-demographic profile of the respondents, determined the extent of social, economic, behavioral, and environmental factors that hinder vaccination uptake, and identified appropriate measures as the basis for a proposed immunization program. The study employed a descriptive-correlational research design using a quantitative approach. Secondary data were obtained from authorized health records, while primary data were gathered through a researcher-constructed questionnaire administered to selected senior citizens who had not undergone pneumococcal vaccination. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean, independent-samples t-test, one-way analysis of variance, and appropriate correlation analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings revealed that economic factors were the most prominent perceived impediment to pneumococcal vaccination. Behavioral, environmental, and social factors were generally perceived as less extensive barriers. However, specific concerns involving transportation and travel costs, forgetfulness, fear of needles, fear of side effects, unreliable transportation, crowded vaccination settings, and language or communication difficulties were identified as notable concerns among the respondents. The respondents identified community-based vaccination, transportation assistance, health education using the local language or dialect, strengthened information dissemination through Barangay Health Workers and barangay officials, convenient vaccination schedules, and assistance for senior citizens as appropriate measures to improve vaccination uptake. The findings served as the basis for a proposed immunization program focusing on improving accessibility, reducing economic and transportation barriers, strengthening health education and communication, addressing behavioral concerns, and providing sustained community-based vaccination services for senior citizens in Upper and Lower Kalinga.
Keywords: pneumococcal vaccination; selected senior citizens; impeding factors; Upper and Lower Kalinga; immunization program
Journal: Universitas: Journal of Global Research and Innovation
Pages: 511-554
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Year: 2026
Month: September
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.23114637
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