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    Cost and return analysis of van operation in the Municipality of Miag-ao, Iloilo
    Alvizo, Marjorie V.; Laura, Cecille R. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2003-03)
    Generally, this study aimed to evaluate or assess the profitability of van operation in Miag-ao, Iloilo. It specifically dealt with the cost and return structures of the said business. The study was conducted in the municipality of Miag-ao, which is one of the towns in the province of Iloilo. There were 11 respondents who are all van operators and at the same time members of the Miag-ao Association of Van Owners and Drivers, Inc. (MAVAD). Two of them owned or operate two vans, so in the data presented there were 13 vans. A one-shot survey using recall method was used as a source of data. An interview schedule was also utilized in gathering the needed data for the study. In analyzing the data, frequency distribution, percentage, ranking and weighted mean were employed. Likewise, cost and return analysis was used to determine the profitability of the van operation. Results of the study showed that almost half of the respondents have an age range of 30-40 years. Majority (73%) of them were males and already married. All van operators earned college degrees and have well-paying jobs. Roman Catholic was the dominant religion and most of them have or belong to medium family size. The cost and return analysis of the study showed that the average initial investment in the van operation was P 238,000. The total annual operating cost was P 434,366. Forty nine percent of it was paid for the salaries and allowances of the laborers. The annual gross revenue was P 505,210 with a net income (or pure economic profit) of P 70,844. Rate of return on investment was 30% and it will take 3.4 years for the business to recover its initial capital outlay. Based on the results presented, with positive net profit and gross revenue it is profitable to engage in this business venture.
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    Willingness to pay for the barangay loudspeaker system as an early warning device among the residents of Sebaste, Antique
    Alonzo, Dumcel Kay J.; Bangero, Denevieve Y. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2017-06)
    The municipality of Sebaste in Antique Province is along the path of strong typhoons that can cause damage to lives and properties. The likely effects of these typhoons and other natural or man-made disasters can be mitigated by prompt information dissemination and early warning devices. Correct information and warnings that reach people at the right time can help them prepare for the impending disaster and avoid its likely effects. In Sebaste, there is no community-wide early warning system. This study focused on the value placed by the local residents of Sebaste, Antique for the establishment of an early warning device in the form of the Barangay Loud Speaker System (BLS) by estimating their willingness-to-pay (WTP) using Contingent Valuation Method. A total of 320 study participants representing their households, equally distributed in eight barangays of Sebaste, Antique were interviewed in January to March 2017 using a pilot-tested interview schedule. Seventy-five percent of the study participants were willing to pay for the BLS. The binary logit regression showed that bid price was the only factor that significantly (and negatively) affects WTP at 1% level of significance. The estimated monthly mean WTP with and without adjustment for the level of certainty were P68.00 and P60.75, respectively. The monthly Social WTP with and without adjustment for the level of certainty were Pl84,084.16 and Pl62,293.63, respectively. This study recommends that the local government of Sebaste should invest in the establishment of the BLS in each of 10 barangays of the municipality.
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    Gross alpha and gross beta radioactivity and heavy metal concentration profiles of well water of the Calahunan dump site, Mandurriao, Iloilo City
    Amarante, Hena Charma; Basquez, Mark Anthony; Brunio, Christian Allan; Dable, Nesel; De la Pena, Pamela-Di; Genterola, Janis; Oredina, Josette Marie; Padayhag, Dave (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2005-03)
    The study aimed to establish presence of radioactivity and concentration of heavy metals specifically lead and chromium in drinking water from wells within one-kilometer radius from the approximated center of the Calahunan dump site. Results showed that four out of twelve wells have positive results fro gross alpha activity and gross beta activity: wells 2A, 2C, 3A, and 3D. Well 2A, 2C and 3D registered alpha activities of 0.54, 0.033 and 0.369 Bq/L respectively while Well 3A registered beta activity of 1.0 Bq/L. Wells 2A and 3D exceeded the radiological limits set by WHO and PNSDW of 0.1 Bq/L for alpha activity and 1.0 Bq/L for beta activity. These wells that are found adjacent to the perimeter fence of the dump site registered alpha activity (wells 2A, 2C and 3D) and beta activity (well 3A). Radiological activities in all other wells sampled registered less than lower limit of detection. For gamma activity, all wells recorded 137- Cs and 134-Cs activity less than the lower limit of detection. For chromium and lead concentration using FAAS, only well 3C has a chromium concentration of 0.0952 ppm and this exceeded the PNSDW standard for chromium in drinking water (0.05 ppm) FAAS has not recorded any value for lead. For chemical constituent analysis using XRF, two wells in zone 1 (LA and IC), have recorded lead concentration of 0.9 and 0.136 ppm, respectively. In zone two, only well 2D registered a lead concentration of 0.248 ppm. In zone 3, well 3C registered a lead concentration of 0.397 ppm. For chromium concentration, only well 2A in zone 2 has a chromium concentration of 1.79 ppm. The spot interview and ocular inspection found out that the following garbage are disposed of indiscriminately tn the dump site: (1) Television picture tubes, (2) Dysfunctional Computer Monitors, (3) Used syringes and needles, (4) Hospital wastes, (5) Automobile batteries and dry cells, (6) scrap iron, tin cans, paint cans, paint cans, etc., (7) polyethylene bottle, glass bottles, and containers of similar types, and (8) other organic and inorganic wastes. Wells whose values for gross alpha, lead, and chromium concentration exceeded the standard are unsuitable for dinking and other domestic uses. The observation that wells (2A and 3D) near the Calahunan dump site registered higher-than-standard alpha activity may be a good basis to conduct further research particularly on the effect of leachate from dump site.
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    The nature of social support in an intergenerational Ilonggo family in a fishing community
    Alonday, Cheska Arianne C.; Casuyon, Meika Ella G. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-06)
    Nuclear family has been the common type of family in the society in the past but as time passed by, different forms of family emerged as well as family structure and the dynamics of the family have been changing. This study focused on the nature of social support in an intergenerational Ilonggo family specifically in fishing community. It discussed the different types of support, such as financial, emotional, and instrumental, exchanged among the family members and illustrated each patterns of support through the use of sociometry for the analysis of data gathered. This study also aimed to know whether there is a connection between the degrees of interaction to the social support exchanged. An intergenerational family household was purposively selected in Miagao, Iloilo which served as a case study. Each family member was asked to evaluate other family members individually through questionnaires. The result showed that the norms and the gender roles play an important part in the exchange of social support of the Filipino family members including their role obligations as well as the degree of interaction do not dictate the support given and received by the family members.
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    Colors of athletic uniforms: how they can affect the athletes' aggression, motivation, and ideal performance state
    Alingasa, Aniceta Patricia T.; Dayot, Eva Marie S. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2014-03)
    This study was conducted to determine how colors of athletic uniforms can affect the athlete’s aggression, motivation and Ideal Performance State. Sixteen (16) members of West Visayas State University’s basketball varsity team were the participants of this study. A series of experiments and a set of scales were made for the participants to answer in order to gather necessary data in analyzing their responses. The results of the study showed that athletes have different emotional responses to colors, and that the colors highest in emotional response for the cool and warm domain were blue and orange respectively. There is no significant effect between color of athletic uniform and motivation, as well as aggression. It is found that the color blue fosters a more well- developed Ideal Performance State than the color orange
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    Values beyond entertainment: Audience reception on satirical film “Ded na si Lolo”
    Albesa, Adrianne; Dusaban, Edwin, Jr.; Paguntalan, Angela (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2015-06)
    This study looks into whether or not film enthusiasts recognize socio-cultural verisimilitude in the film Ded na si Lolo. The respondents of this study are film enthusiasts from the University of the Philippines Visayas who are active filmmakers and participate film festivals in Western Visayas. Data collection is done in two sessions of focus group discussion with a total of 12 participants. The film Ded na si Lolo is shown to the participants after which they are asked open-ended questions on their perception. Responses are coded and interpreted through thematic analysis. An observation in this research is that the encoded message in the film is easily decoded if the viewers are familiar with the film elements (i.e. characters, setting, plot., etc.) and also with real life issues and scenarios. However, being too familiar with film elements puts the viewer at risk of misinterpreting the message content or assigning meanings that were not intended by the filmmaker. All are able to recognize the socio-cultural verisimilitude of the film Ded na si Lolo and most of the audience, still, are able to decode the encoded message of the filmmaker. The results imply that Ded na si Lolo, being satirical in nature, has not been very successfull in delivering its message to criticize the funeral customs and beliefs of the Philippine culture. The study concludes that if the satirical purpose of the film is not fully grasped by film enthusiasts who have the ability to analyze and decode messages from the film, this might be even more challenging for the general population.
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    Level of influence of east asian countries in the Ilonggo culture through television
    Almedita, Florange R.; Chavez, Nahrielyn D.; Sotes, Mariel Yvonne L. (Division of Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2009-10)
    This study is about the Level of Influence of East Asian Countries in the Ilonggo Culture. The researchers identified the different East Asian television shows aired in the two giant networks - ABS-CBN and GMA since January- July 2009 and determined the influence of these East Asian television shows in the Ilonggo culture in terms of attitude, lifestyle and music. Furthermore, the researchers also identified the role of television in shaping the culture of the people. The researchers did a survey on the residents of randomly selected barangays of Molo and Villa districts to determine the level of influence of these East Asian television shows on their culture. The results showed that majority of the respondents have a positive attitude and practice in terms of lifestyle specifically clothing and accessories and music towards East Asian television shows. Thus, East Asian television shows have an influence in the Ilonggo culture.
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    A case analysis of the rehabilitation programs of the Municipality of Pavia, Iloilo after typhoon Frank
    Alvarado, Rejay Y.; Sodusta, Russell P. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-05)
    This undergraduate research entitled A Case Analysis of the Rehabilitation Programs of the Municipality of Pavia, Iloilo after Typhoon Frank presents the different rehabilitation programs implemented by the Local Government of Pavia and their effects to the people of the said municipality. Using three different methods of data gathering and data triangulation, the researchers found out that the LGU of Pavia implemented a number of rehabilitation programs which include human, structural and livelihood rehabilitation. Results, however, show that there is an information gap between the implementers and the receiving end since the people barely recognize or are aware of, or are dissatisfied with the efforts and the performance of the LGU. The results also highlight some of the factors that lead to the vulnerability of the Municipality of Pavia to natural hazards. The analysis, which uses Piers Blaikie’s Release of Pressures Model, entails the ways by which the vulnerabilities of the municipality will be solved and eventually progress to safety. The researchers’ recommendations include suggestions for improvement based on the thematic areas of the Hyogo Framework for Action: governance; risk assessment; knowledge and information; risk management and vulnerability reduction, and, disaster preparedness and response.
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    Utilization of cow manure in microbial fuel cells
    Alcanzo, Jan Hilary A. (Division of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2012-04)
    Resource recycling and the proper treatment of animal waste to reduce its environmental impact are currently important issues for the livestock industry. A microbial fuel cell (MFC) offers the possibility of harvesting electricity from fuel sources that are generally microbially degradable organic matter. The generation of electricity from cow manure in different treatments was investigated. A two-chambered MFC was constructed from accessible and inexpensive materials. Data were recorded and collected every day for 35 days. The MFC with the 20% cow manure with rice stalk yielded the highest power output of 32.028 mW/m³ and the highest current density of 69.022 mA/cm2. The addition of another substrate, and therefore, another fuel source for the bacteria, added to the electricity produced by the cow manure alone. Results of the study show that it is possible to use MFCs to generate electricity from cow manure. Further studies are needed to realize the full potential of cow manure as a fuel source for MFCs as well as to lessen its contribution to the wastes in the environment.
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    The political dynamics behind the renovation of Felix Gorriceta Jr. Avenue connecting Pavia-Mandurriao and its effects on property holders and PUV operators association
    Albaladejo, Christine Kate; Laude, Jennifer (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2011-03)
    This study looks into the political dynamics behind the implementation of the policy renovating the Felix Gorriceta Jr. Avenue in Pavia, Iloilo and its effects on two end-users—property holders as represented by Parc Regency, and transportation sector represented by the Leon Jeepney Operators and Drivers’ Association (LEJODA). The interrelationships between various levels of the government in the conceptualization of the infrastructure project is examined. It describes conditions of the area where the road stretches prior to the renovation; identifies the reasons why the policy was pursued; and examines how the policy on renovation affected the end-users. Interviews as well as secondary data were utilized in the study. The initiatives and funding for the project came out of a broader plan to integrate the road to the Iloilo airport from the national government, and subsequently chosen by the provincial government of Iloilo relative to other sites. The local government of Pavia had little role to play in its conceptualization, except for the necessary measures for the full implementation of the said policy. The policy conferred benefits to both end-users.