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• Promoting Transparent Governance: Digitalization of Birth Registry at Patikul Municipal Civil Registrar

  Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

  This study explored the digitalization of the birth registry system in Patikul Municipality, Sulu, as a strategic approach to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in local governance. Employing a mixed-methods design, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with local government officials and key stakeholders, surveys of residents and local business owners, and a review of relevant government reports and policies. Findings...

• Strategies for Reducing Hospital Readmission Rates in Sulu: A Basis for Patient-centered Care Model

  Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

  Hospital readmissions associated with Home Against Medical Advice (HAMA) pose a significant challenge in resource-limited settings. This qualitative phenomenological study explored the strategies, challenges, and system-level barriers influencing HAMA-related readmissions in Level 1 hospitals in Sulu, Philippines. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine purposively selected hospital administrators and key healthcare stakeholders. Thematic...

• Quality of Healthcare Services at the Emergency Room in Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital: Basis for Management Improvement

  Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

  This study assessed the quality of healthcare services at the Emergency Room of Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital as a basis for management improvement. Specifically, the study evaluated the extent of healthcare quality in terms of responsiveness of services, reliability and competence of healthcare providers, and availability of facilities, equipment, and supplies. A descriptive-correlational research design was employed, and data were gathered through...

• Emergency Preparedness Towards Pandemic-Emergency Health Cases at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital: Nurses’ Perspectives

  Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

  This study examined the level of emergency preparedness for pandemic-related health emergencies within Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital. Using a descriptive-correlational research design, the study involved 100 nurse participants who were chosen using purposive sampling. The data were examined through frequency analysis counts, percentages, weighted average, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation analysis, t-test, and ANOVA. The study...

• Emotional Intelligence and Clinical Competence Among Staff Nurses in Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital

  Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)

  This study evaluated the emotional intelligence and clinical proficiency of staff nurses at Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital employing a descriptive-correlational research methodology. A purposive sampling method was utilized to select 100 nurse participants. The data analysis employed frequency, percentage, weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson's r. The findings indicated that the majority of participants were aged 31 to 40, were...

• Childbirth experience and maternal role confidence among postpartum mothers from maternity units in Jolo

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  The study aims to evaluate postpartum women' birthing experiences and maternal role confidence in Jolo maternity facilities. A quantitative-descriptive cross-sectional survey methodology was used to investigate the relationship between delivery experience and maternal role confidence. The study included 100 postpartum mothers who gave birth within six weeks of delivery or in the early postpartum period. The respondents were largely young adults who were...

• Teaching strategies among secondary school teachers at Maimbung Technical Vocational High School, Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education – Sulu: Lens of perception from students

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This descriptive-correlational study determined the extent of teaching strategies among secondary school teachers at Maimbung Technical Vocational High School, Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education – Sulu, as perceived by the Junior High School students during the School Year 2023-2024. With 100 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, this study reveals the...

• Growth mindset and english language learning efficacy among junior high school students at Sulu State College – Laboratory High School

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study assessed the level of students’ growth mindset and English language learning efficacy of junior high school students at Sulu State College– Laboratory High School during the School Year 2022-2023 using descriptive-correlational study. 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...

• High school students’ confidence on teaching styles of physical education specialist and nonspecialist preferred by

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  MAPEH is one of the most difficult topics for a secondary school teacher to teach. In addition to having the four elements listed—Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health—it actually concentrates on the child's whole growth. In addition to identifying potential athletes, dancers, actors, actresses, physicians, and nurses, educators also need to identify potential singers and musicians. The descriptive quantitative design was used in this investigation. Its primary goal is...

• Analysis on the awareness index of physical education teachers and students on gender sensitivity

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  Gender-sensitive environments should be constantly provided by educational institutions for the people who are on campus. In particular, when it comes to how they conduct the teaching and learning processes for their pupils, educators need to be conscious of their obligations to provide gender-sensitive concepts among themselves. The PE Teachers and Students Awareness to Gender Sensitivity Survey was used in the study. This study showed...

• Workplace incivility among hospitals in Jolo: nurses perspectives

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study looked at nurses' perceptions of workplace rudeness in Jolo hospitals throughout the 2023 fiscal year. The research used statistical analysis procedures such weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson's r, using a non-probability sampling method with 100 nurse responders. The following are the conclusions: 1) The bulk of nurse responders were unmarried females 26 years of age and older who were...

• Knowledge and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of young women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in Jolo

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  The study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of young women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in Jolo during the Fiscal Year 2023. The study involved 33 respondents, mostly single with college level, aged between 20 and 30 years, and with a menstrual cycle of once in 9-12 months with 2-7 days of menstrual period. The findings showed that on average, respondents agreed that there was a high extent of...

• Compliance to prenatal care among pregnant women at Panglima Estino, Province of Sulu: an assessment

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study assessed the extent of compliance to prenatal care among pregnant women in Panglima Estino, Province of Sulu in terms of Awareness to Prenatal Care, Family Tradition, Cultural Belief and Practices, Availability to Health Care Facilities, Financial Constraints and Accessibility, and Language and Communication Barriers. With 100 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of...

• An assessment on the nursing care quality in Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study assessed the extent of an Assessment on the Nursing Care Quality in Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital as perceived by patients; and the significant difference in the extent of an Assessment on the Nursing Care Quality in Sulu Sanitarium and General Hospital as perceived by patients. With 100 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and with the use of weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for...

• Impact of real property tax tools of Sulu Provincial Assessor’s Office: employees’ perspectives

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  The effect that real property tax instruments at the Sulu Provincial Assessor's office have on Sulu local government entities is the subject of this study. One hundred respondents were included in the study; most were middle-aged (26–39), with over half of them being employed full-time. Employees were highly in agreement about these technologies' efficacy, according to the survey, with tax mapping activities and computerization through...

• Certainty of implementation of assessor’s office mandates: The case of Jolo Municipal Government

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  Philippine local governments (LGUs) rely on real property tax (RPT), however its implementation varies. This study evaluates Jolo, Sulu's real property tax system as perceived by municipal government personnel. Purposive sampling yielded 100 employee-respondent survey responses. Study findings: Jolo Municipal Government employee-respondents illustrate a gender gap. Employee-respondents have a positive perception of the Assessor's Office and its...

• An assessment on land management services of ministry of environment, natural resources, and energy: the case of Sulu Province

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  BARMM-MENRE land management services research after legal and administrative reforms. With descriptive-exploratory design, it evaluated 100 clients. Results showed Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy-Sulu Land Management Services clients view service execution differently. Certificate of Survey/Land Status Customer satisfaction means good service. Client-respondents impartially approve Survey Plans and title public land. Hypothesis testing demonstrates...

• An assessment of Online Buying Behavior among Employees of Sulu State College

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study assessed the extent of online buying behavior of employees of Sulu State College in context of Marketing Strategies, Perceived Risks, Consumer Trust, and Intention to Purchase during the 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...

• Treatment adherence among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in Jolo

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study assessed the level of treatment adherence among pulmonary tuberculosis patients at the Rural Health Unit-Jolo in terms of disease awareness, health care support, and family support. With 33 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...

• An assessment on the competencies in local governance among the punong barangays in the Municipality of Hadji Panglima Tahil, Province of Sulu

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  The study evaluates the competencies of Punong Barangays in Hadji Panglima Tahil, Province of Sulu, in terms of delivery of basic services, executive functions, and legislative functions during the Fiscal Year 2023. The study involved 100 respondents, mostly female, married, aged 31+, with high school education and an average monthly income of 5,001-10,000. With 100 samples taken through non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling, and...

• Work commitment and job satisfaction among nurses under nurse deployment program in Sulu

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This descriptive-correlational study assessed the work commitment and job satisfaction among nurses under the Nurses Deployment Program in Sulu during the Fiscal Year 2023. One hundred samples were taken through a non-probability sampling method via purposive sampling. Utilizing the weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, this study reveals the following findings...

• Factors influencing the success in Nurse Licensure Examination among Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates in Jolo

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study evaluated the extent to which Jolo graduates with a bachelor’s degree in nursing are influenced by several factors when taking the Nurse Licensure Examination. After using purposive sampling to obtain 100 samples using the non-probability sampling approach, and utilizing the weighted mean, standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, and Pearson’s r, The following conclusions are drawn from this study: 1) Of the 100 nurse respondents, the majority are...

• An assessment of the employee satisfaction of Bangsamoro ports management authority in Sulu

  Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)

  This study is to ascertain the degree of employee satisfaction at the government collecting agency under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Bangsamoro Ports Management Authority in Sulu. Using a purposive sample technique, 100 employees served as respondents for the quantitative-descriptive design. The majority were casual and college-educated, with a slightly skewed distribution of educational attainment. The majority were satisfied with their...

• 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...