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• Organizational culture and climate among hospitals in Jolo: Nurses’ perspective

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study assessed the l extent of organizational culture among hospitals in Jolo as perceived by nurses; extent of organizational climate among hospitals in Jolo as perceived by nurses Fiscal Year 2023. With 100 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, this study reveals the...

• Assessment on doing business at the Bureau of Internal Revenue-Jolo: Taxpayers’ perspective

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  Republic Act No. 11032, known as The Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery aims to streamline the current systems and procedures of the government services. The law prescribes administrative and criminal liability to the officials and employees who may act inappropriately making it a critical factor affecting the overall business climate and economic growth of a region in the Philippines. Tapping 100 taxpayers from different economic sectors in Jolo, Sulu, this quantitative study aims to...

• Preparedness of level III nursing students towards first exposure to operating room at selected hospitals in Jolo

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  The study examined the preparedness level of level lll nursing students for their first exposure to the operating room during the Academic Year 2023-2024. A sample of 100 students was selected through purposive sampling, with various statistical analyses employed, including standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r. The key findings revealed a moderate level of preparedness among level lll nursing students for their...

• Work-life balance and job satisfaction among faculty in selected nursing schools in Sulu

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  Balancing one’s life with all of the responsibilities they have and be able to find joy in it is one of the best things that one can have in life. However, the ideal concept of work and life balance is not achieved due to certain factors that have a great impact in real life experience. Using the quantitative descriptive method, this study aims to assess the work life balance and job satisfaction among faculty members selected from...

• Factors affecting the extent of medication compliance among clients with type 2 diabetes in Sulu rural health units

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study evaluated the degree to which patient, healthcare provider, and family factors influenced type 2 diabetes patients' medication compliance in Sulu Rural Health Units during the fiscal year 2022. The following findings are presented in this study, which used 100 samples obtained through the non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, along with weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson's r. Of the 100 respondents, the majority are...

• Teachers’ mental health status in new normal among public secondary schools in Jolo, Sulu

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study analyzed the mental health status of the public secondary teachers in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. This study was a descriptive research that described the emotional well-being, support perception, stress level, anxiety level, depression, as well as resilience and coping mechanisms of the public teachers. Three public secondary schools were selected in this study. There were one hundred twenty (n=120) public school teachers who participated in...

• E-learning readiness and academic performance of senior high school learners

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  The study was conducted to determine the e-learning readiness of Senior High School learners and its influence to their academic performance. It employed a descriptive–correlational research design. Based on the results of the study, it is concluded that the level of readiness of SHS learners on Technology Access revealed a slight e-learning readiness. In terms of the level of readiness of SHS learners on Technological Confidence and Training, a slight e-learning readiness was...

• The information technology competencies among accounting employees in selected agencies in Sulu

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study aims to evaluate the information technology (IT) competencies among accounting employees in Jolo, Sulu. Employing a descriptive research approach and survey questionnaire, the study evaluates the technical abilities, IT knowledge, self-assessed competencies in a variety of IT fields, and demographic profiles of the respondents. The results show that while accounting staff members are competent in using computers and the internet and other...

• Sulu State College students’ mechanism against stressors amidst coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  The study analyzed respondents’ demographics, common stressors, coping mechanisms, and significant differences in stressors and coping mechanisms during the pandemic, revealing a significant correlation among sub-categories. It involves students of Sulu State College, Jolo, Sulu. The 214 respondents were selected using random sampling. Frequency and percentage were used to analyze problem 1. Mean and standard deviation for...

• The state of good governance amongst barangays: The case of Jolo municipality

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study explores the perceptions of local governance in the barangays of Jolo, Sulu, Philippines, focusing on the effectiveness of barangay-level governance in delivering basic social services. We surveyed residents to assess their views on key governance dimensions: Accountability, Direction, Fairness, Legitimacy & Voice, and Performance. The findings reveal generally positive perceptions, with respondents rating most aspects as "Good" or...

• Human Resource Policies and Employees Work Performance among Line-Agencies in Sulu

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study assessed the human resource policies and employees’ work performance of line-agencies in Sulu during the Fiscal Year 2023. With 200 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, this study reveals the following findings: 1) Majority of the employees are female, within the...

• Impact of Common Bullying Behaviors on Learners’ Well-being at Indanan National High School Division of Sulu

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study aims to investigate the impact of common bullying behaviors on learners' well-being at Indanan National High School in the Division of Sulu. Utilizing a descriptive-exploratory research design and quantitative methods, data were collected from 100 learner respondents through purposive sampling. The study's questionnaire consisted of two parts: Part I gathered personal information, while Part II assessed the prevalence of...

• Assessing Knowledge and Prevention Strategies For Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Mothers

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This quantitative descriptive study investigated the knowledge of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and associated preventive practices among 100 pregnant mothers in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines. Data were collected using a three-part questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, GDM knowledge (risk factors, symptoms, complications), and preventive strategies (diet, physical activity, prenatal check-ups). Results revealed poor knowledge of...

• Postpartum Depression Awareness among Mothers: An Implication for Preventive Practices

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This research examined the extent of maternal awareness regarding postpartum depression for Fiscal Year 2024. A total of 120 participants were selected through purposive sampling, a non-probability method. Data were analyzed using statistical tools such as weighted mean, standard deviation, independent samples t-test, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation coefficient. The key findings include: (1) Most respondents were...