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Item Ambahan of the Panay Bukidnons: Its nature and socio-cultural significanceCalaor, Debbie Ann C. (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2005-03)The study seeks to know the nature of the ambahan as an oral literature, its literary elements, and its socio-cultural significance. The results of the study show that the ambahans are narratives in free verse that are chanted spontaneously by the Panay Bukidnons. Their themes, variably deal with nature, work, love, customs and norms. The purposes of the chanting of the ambahans are to entertain, to teach, and to commemorate very significant occasions. According to the culture of the Panay Bukidnons, the practitioners of the ambahan are elderly men. No women are allowed to join in the chanting of the ambahan. Lastly, the ambahans reveal the unique culture, values and beliefs of the Panay Bukidnons of Barangay Masaroy, Calinog, Iloilo.Item CHAR!: The language of contemporary Adam: Acceptability of gay lingo among senior male students in a male-dominated UniversityCalantas, Ma. Emmalyn T.; Gasangarin, Jed Moirah G.; Ilinon, Wendel C. (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2017-05)This study entitled “Char!”: The Language of Contemporary Adam, The Acceptability of Gay Lingo Among Senior Male Students in a Male Dominated University presents how the gay community is slowly being accepted in the society one step at a time. Chapter 1 presents the history of gays as they battle for societal discrimination and the current situation of the LGBT community in the country. Also, it discusses the aim of the study with the following objectives to seek for the critical areas on the behaviour of males towards gay language and to know how these males interpret the gay lingo and use it on a daily basis. The Review of Related Literature of the study involves the paradigm of sexuality in the Philippines which discusses the issue of gender roles and how people perceive homosexuals and homosexual relationships in the country. This chapter is also about the development of gay language which diverted from mockery and humiliation to it being openly used not only by homosexuals but also by straight men. Chapter 3 presents the subjects of the study who are the senior male students of JBLFMU, the research method used which is survey-based, the research design and data gathering procedures, research instruments, data analysis and the statistical tools used. The researchers measured the respondents’ exposure, knowledge, attitude, usage and practice of the language to determine their acceptability of gay lingo. Chapter 4 involves the results and discussions of the study. This chapter reveals that the respondents are highly exposed to the language. They also have a high level of knowledge, and positive attitude towards gay lingo. However, their usage and practice got the lowest percentage on the study. The final chapter includes the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the study which states that the gay lingo in a male-dominated university is accepted. The acceptance of gay culture and their language in a male-dominated community implies that men are consequently embracing the change that is happening in society nowadays. They are becoming more open about learning the culture of the once called minority group—the gay community.Item Knowledge on birth control methods among married males and females in a rural communityCalaguing, Mary Jean C. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1998-03)This is a study on the knowledge of birth control methods among married males and females in a rural community. The study sought to 1) describe the overall knowledge of married males and females regarding birth control methods; 2) know the common birth control method known and used by married males and females; 3) know the different sources of knowledge on birth control methods and 4) to find out if there is a relationship between awareness and use of birth control methods. The study was conducted in Brgy. Buga, Leon, Iloilo. The respondents of the study are 45 married males and 45 married females. The instrument used was the interview schedule. The hypothesis was analyzed using the Linear Regression Test. Based on the findings, it was concluded that for married males and females in Brgy. Buga, Leon, Iloilo, the females are more aware of the different kinds .of birth control methods and its proper use. The common birth control known by most females is the pill, and it is also the most used method. For the males, the common birth control method known is the condom, while the most practiced method in the rhythm or calendar method. The primary source of knowledge or information on birth control methods is the barangay health center. Knowledge is an important factor in determining the use of birth control methods, however there are some factors that may affect the use of birth control methods. The study found out that there is no significant relationship between the awareness of birth control methods and use of birth control methods.Item Family characteristics related to malnutrition among preschool childrenCajilo, Ma. Donna C. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2000-03)This is a co-relational study of family characteristics related to malnutrition among preschool children. It aimed to: 1.) find out if there is a relationship between family size and malnutrition among preschool children, 2.) find out if there is a relationship between birth spacing and malnutrition among preschool children, and 3.) find out if there is a relationship between mother’s work and malnutrition among preschool children. The study used interview guide to gather data. It utilizes materials from books, journals, and magazines. There were 30 respondents. These were the mothers of the identified 2nd and 3rd degree malnourished preschool children of Barangay Pitogo, San Joaquin, Iloilo. The researcher utilized the entire population of the mothers of the identified 2nd and 3rd degree malnourished preschool children because there were 30 only. The researcher didn’t include the mothers of the 1st degree malnourished preschool children due to fact that nutritional status of the child easily shifts to normal condition, therefore, data gathered maybe true for a short period of time and is not reliable for further study. The data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, and the chi-square test for independence. The study found out that: 1) there is no significant relationship between family size and malnutrition among preschool children, 2.) There is no significant relationship between birth spacing and malnutrition among preschool children, and 3.) there is no significant relationship between mother's work and malnutrition among preschool children.Item Panghunahuna sa kaugalingon: Traits, strivings, happiness and religious orientation in the lens of the five-factor modelCajilig, Veni Grace S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2017-06)The influence of personality traits, strivings, happiness, and religious orientation on self-concept were studied on 101 women who live within Iloilo city and who subscribe to a folk healer, specifically to a manughilot. Levene’s test indicated that the sample was homogeneous. Respondents were made to answer a battery of tests, namely International Personality Item Pool - NEO - 120, Religious Orientation Scale, Oxford Happiness Questionnaire, Self-concept Clarity Scale, and Personal Striving Checklist. Cronbach alpha was measured for the reliability. Moreover, validity of the scales were measured using Pearson product-moment correlation for both convergent and divergent. An interview was also conducted among five respondents wherein the qualification was based on the number of consultation visits with the manughilot, the highest and lowest were chosen. Using the Multiple Analysis of Variance, the four aforementioned variables did not significantly differentiate self-concept. The results of this study run contrary to the hypotheses and framework.Item Processing of sweet potato (Ipomoea Batatas var Bnas) into flour for bread makingCajilig, Ma. Madeline R. (Division of Physical Sciences and Mathematics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1984-04)Sweet potatoes of Bnas variety were processed into flour and its chemical composition such as moisture, fat, ash, crude fiber, protein and carbohydrates content were analyzed. Sweet potato flour has approximately 12.41% protein and an average value of 76.7% carbohydrates. The sweet potato flour was used as wheat flour extender where "pan de sal” was the test bread prepared from 50%, 40% and 30% formulation of sweet potato flour and wheat flour. These three formulations were compared with the control sample made of 100% wheat flour. A straight dough method was used in the preparation of the samples. Sensory evaluation test revealed that "pan de sal” was acceptable in all levels of substitution at 5% level of significance. This would mean that 50%, 40% and 30% sweet potato flour substitution is possible. It was also found that the samples with sweet potato flour produces more yield of "pan de sal” compared to the control sample. The cost involved in the control is considerably higher than the experimental samples.Item Utilization of morphometric and meristic characteristics to identify cultured Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.)Caipang, Christina Joy Rossetti A. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 1995-03)Meristic characters (DSC, DFRC, AFRO, CFBC and GRC) and morphometric characters (SL, HL, BD, CD and IOW) were utilized to identify five small-sized, with standard lengths ranging from 55- 100 mm., and five big-sized tilapia populations, with standard lengths ranging from 110-195 mm., of forty samples each. Dorsal spine count (DSC) is the least variable while the caudal fin bar count (CFBC) is the most variable meristic character in the tilapia species studied. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) showed that all meristic characters have highly significant differences (p<0.01) among the big-sized tilapias; while in the small-sized tilapias all have highly significant differences (p<0.01) except in caudal fin bar count which was not significantly different (p>0.05). Data on morphometric characters were log-transformed and the four other characters (HL, BD, CD and IOW) were divided by the standard length (SL) to eliminate the effect of size. ANOVA showed that all morphometric characters have highly significant differences (p<0.01) in the big-sized group. Likewise, in the small-sized tilapia species, all morphometric characters have highly significant differences (pU.O5). The study also confirmed that tilapia species studied are morphometrically and meristically distinct.Item Marketing of palay and rice in the Municipality of Bugasong, AntiqueCainap, Ma. Liza A.; Vios, Gregg Louie O. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2003-03)This study describes the marketing practices and cost, net farm price received by the producers, gross margin received by the middlemen and the problems encountered in palay and rice marketing in the Municipality of Bugasong, Antique. Primary data were gathered from 24 palay producers who were interviewed about their last harvest and ten middlemen who were interviewed about their last week's transactions. Of the total volume sold by the producers (164,700kg), 79.67% went to the wholesaler-retailer-miller. The highest price of Php9.50kg was received by the producers from the National Food Authority (NFA), an institutional buyer. The lowest price of Php6.43/kg was received from the wholesaler-retailer-millers. The marketing costs incurred were Php3.81/kg and Php4.32/kg by the producers who sold within and outside the Municipality, respectively. The depreciation of investments accounted for the largest share of marketing costs of both the producers who sold within and outside of Bugasong. The palay producers who had sold to the NFA received the highest net farm price of Php7.38/kg. The producers who sold palay to the wholesaler- retailer-millers in Bugasong and wholesaler-retailers based outside of Bugasong received the lowest net farm price of Php4.06/kg. By market function, three types of middlemen were identified: wholesaler-retailer-miller, wholesaler-retailer and retailer. The middlemen sold a total volume of 3,603,486.67kg of palay within Bugasong and 972,250.58kg of rice within (45.44%) and outside (54.56%) of Bugasong. The wholesaler-retailers sold the highest volume (63.45%) of palay and the wholesaler-retailer-millers sold the highest volume (23.97%) of rice. The wholesaler-retailer-millers of palay received the highest average selling price of Php8.42/kg while the retailers of rice who sold outside of Bugasong received the highest selling price of Phpl6.50/kg. Among the middlemen who sold outside of Bugasong, the wholesaler-retailer-millers of palay (Phpl.Ol/kg) and wholesaler-retailers of rice (Php7.39/kg) received the highest gross margin. For those who sold within Bugasong, wholesaler-retailer-millers of rice had the highest gross margin received at Php9.10/kg. The retailers received the least gross margin at Phpl.l5/kg. Moreover, the wholesaler-retailer-millers of palay who sold outside of Bugasong and wholesaler-retailers of rice who sold within Bugasong received the highest net return of Php0.33/kg and Php8.22/kg, respectively. The low price of palay and rice was the main problem cited by the producers and the middlemen.Item Sediment organic matter, nitrogen, and phosphorus of four tivers in Miagao, IloiloCahilig, Guen Gian D. (Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2019-06)The four rivers of Miagao are examples of aquatic areas where sediment pollution can be related and mostly caused by anthropogenic and non-point sources. The four rivers of Miagao, namely Bacauan, Naulid, Oyungan and Tumagbok rivers, were assessed and observed to have low levels of water due to the dry season, presence of water stagnation due to dikes; other factors such as discharges from domestic activities and livestock wastes, and thick vegetation are also present in the river. The relevance of this study is to provide baseline information about the levels of organic matter, NH4-N, and available phosphorus present in the river, provide public knowledge about the negative impacts of excessive levels of those parameters; and locate possible sources of the pollution through the values obtained. For the total phosphorus concentration present in river sediments, the values are ranging from 0.0648 ppm to 0.154 ppm. Therefore, the values of the available phosphorus are harmful and can cause eutrophication to the river. However, for the values of organic matter and nitrogen, it was reported to be not harmful to the river but can still contribute to the excessive nutrient levels and eutrophication of the river.Item Community structure of superfamily trochoidea (Mollusca Gastropoda) in coral reef sites in Taklong Island National Marine Reserve, GuimarasCagampang, Ma. Thrysky Kharmylle A. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2018-06)Mollusks are considered to be one of the most diverse animal groups. These are widely distributed in tropical areas such as the Philippines. One of the most diverse classes of Phylum Mollusca is Class Gastropoda. It is comprised of more than 65, 000 species. Superfamily Trochoidea is considered to be its largest superfamily with more than 2000 species. Guimaras is a province here in the Philippines. There are a variety of islands that can be found in Guimaras. One of this is Taklong Island located in the municipality of Nueva Valencia. This study describes the community structure of Superfamily Trochoidea in three selected reef flat sampling sites namely, Talisay, Kalirohan, and Banago in Taklong Island National Marine Reserve (TINMR). Plot metlrod was used in this study. There was a total of 369 gastropod individuals collected but only 242 were alive. Live samples belonged to 12 families including 2 families of Super Family Trochoidea, namely, Trochidae and Turbinidae. There were 8 species identified that belonged to these 2 families of Superfamily Trochidea. Under family Trochidae, was 1 species, Tectus fenestratus; under family Turbinidae were three species, namely, Astralium calcar, Astralium provisorium and Turbo argyrostomus. Dead species of Family Trochidae include Trochus conus, Trochus hanleyanus, Trochus sp. and Trochus maculatus. In general, Astralium calcar was found to be the most abundant among all live species. The low diversity of trochoids reported in this study could be an underestimate due to sampling design. Most species of Superfamily Trochoidea, especially the topshells, are nocturnal while this study was conducted at daytime. In general, the gastropod community in TINMR proved to be rich and diverse.