This study focused on the ergonomic risk assessment of salt workers in Occidental Mindoro. The st... more This study focused on the ergonomic risk assessment of salt workers in Occidental Mindoro. The study intended to determine which work activities posed risks to the farm workers, find if significant relationship between profile variables and the total pain and body parts pain experienced by the salt workers from doing the work activities that posed risks. The Nordic Questionnaire was used to detect symptoms to the neck, back, shoulders and extremities. It is composed of 28 multiple choice questions and structured into two well-differentiated parts, the first part refers to symptoms in nine parts of the body(neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, upper back, lower back, hip/thighs, knees and ankles during the last 12 months. The second part refers to the symptoms in three parts of the body (neck, shoulders and lower back) throughout the subject’s working life/seven days beforehand. To interpret data, correlation analysis and descriptive statistics were used. Findings of the study reve...
International Journal of Science, Technology & Management
The use of renewable sources of power has been greatly encouraged since the turn of the century o... more The use of renewable sources of power has been greatly encouraged since the turn of the century owing to the limited source of fossil fuels. The richest fuel source in the area of renewable energy is solar energy. This experimental-development study focused on the fabrication and testing of a portable solar powered charging station with servomotor and light sensor and testing its acceptability in terms of functionality, aesthetics, durability and safety. This also focused on the determination of the effectiveness of the solar tracking system in the output voltage and current of the prototype. Moreover, efficiency in charging was also tested. Locally available materials were used in constructing the prototype which as equipped with a solar energy harvesting system and sunlight tracking system using Arduino uno to program the sunlight tracking module. Results of the study indicate that the prototype consisted of a harvesting system and a tracking module which enabled the rotation ...
This study drew the profile of the salt farm owners and farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippine... more This study drew the profile of the salt farm owners and farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines; their salt production characteristics in terms of salt farm size, material used for salt beds and intended use of the salt produced and post-harvest practices. It also identified the constraints and challenges faced by the salt farm owners and farmers. Key Informant Interview using an interview guide was used to gather data from 52 salt farm owners/farmers. Results of the study indicate that the salt farm owners and farmers are males, between 41-55 years old married and belong to large households. The salt production area is 10 hectares or less, clay (from Vigan) and stones are used to line the crystallizers, and salt produced include agricultural grade salt for the coconut fertilization, yellow quality raw salt for bagoong and dried fish production, cleaning purposes, green quality raw salt for human consumption, iodized salt for human consumption (table salt), washed and refined sal...
The informal food sector is a vital part of rural, peri-urban and urban communities sitting along... more The informal food sector is a vital part of rural, peri-urban and urban communities sitting alongside formal economic activities and trading procedures for centuries. It largely contributes to the local economy. However, since they source their supplies from agricultural produce in the local markets, they become vulnerable to the uncertainties which could possibly result to livelihood vulnerability. This descriptive study aimed to assess and describe the livelihood vulnerability level of the informal food sector, determine the issues, challenges and opportunities and identify policy implications that could improve the livelihood resiliency of the informal food sector in Occidental Mindoro. The Livelihood Vulnerability framework of Hahn (2009) where seven indicators were used in determining the vulnerability: socio-demographic profile, livelihood strategies, social network, health security, food security, access to utilities, and disaster experience. A random sampling of 200 informal...
International Journal of Educational Research & Social Sciences
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and rapid impact on higher education institutions across... more The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and rapid impact on higher education institutions across the world resulting from the lockdowns and movement restrictions which resulted to cancellation of face to face classes and necessitated the crafting and implementation of a learning continuity plan. This study focused on the extent of the implementation, success and challenges of the OMSC Learning Continuity Plan viewed from the lens of the faculty members. The qualitative-quantitative approach and Reflective Cycle design were used to gather and give meaning to the experiences of the faculty as the plan was implemented. A questionnaire was used to gather data and virtual focus group discussions were conducted to contextualize the narratives of the respondents. Results of the study indicate that the faculty believe that LCP was highly implemented in terms of its four majors components of: instructional management and supervision, human resource development, learning resource development...
This study focused on the ergonomic risk assessment of salt workers in Occidental Mindoro. The st... more This study focused on the ergonomic risk assessment of salt workers in Occidental Mindoro. The study intended to determine which work activities posed risks to the farm workers, find if significant relationship between profile variables and the total pain and body parts pain experienced by the salt workers from doing the work activities that posed risks. The Nordic Questionnaire was used to detect symptoms to the neck, back, shoulders and extremities. It is composed of 28 multiple choice questions and structured into two well-differentiated parts, the first part refers to symptoms in nine parts of the body(neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists/hands, upper back, lower back, hip/thighs, knees and ankles during the last 12 months. The second part refers to the symptoms in three parts of the body (neck, shoulders and lower back) throughout the subject’s working life/seven days beforehand. To interpret data, correlation analysis and descriptive statistics were used. Findings of the study reve...
International Journal of Science, Technology & Management
The use of renewable sources of power has been greatly encouraged since the turn of the century o... more The use of renewable sources of power has been greatly encouraged since the turn of the century owing to the limited source of fossil fuels. The richest fuel source in the area of renewable energy is solar energy. This experimental-development study focused on the fabrication and testing of a portable solar powered charging station with servomotor and light sensor and testing its acceptability in terms of functionality, aesthetics, durability and safety. This also focused on the determination of the effectiveness of the solar tracking system in the output voltage and current of the prototype. Moreover, efficiency in charging was also tested. Locally available materials were used in constructing the prototype which as equipped with a solar energy harvesting system and sunlight tracking system using Arduino uno to program the sunlight tracking module. Results of the study indicate that the prototype consisted of a harvesting system and a tracking module which enabled the rotation ...
This study drew the profile of the salt farm owners and farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippine... more This study drew the profile of the salt farm owners and farmers in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines; their salt production characteristics in terms of salt farm size, material used for salt beds and intended use of the salt produced and post-harvest practices. It also identified the constraints and challenges faced by the salt farm owners and farmers. Key Informant Interview using an interview guide was used to gather data from 52 salt farm owners/farmers. Results of the study indicate that the salt farm owners and farmers are males, between 41-55 years old married and belong to large households. The salt production area is 10 hectares or less, clay (from Vigan) and stones are used to line the crystallizers, and salt produced include agricultural grade salt for the coconut fertilization, yellow quality raw salt for bagoong and dried fish production, cleaning purposes, green quality raw salt for human consumption, iodized salt for human consumption (table salt), washed and refined sal...
The informal food sector is a vital part of rural, peri-urban and urban communities sitting along... more The informal food sector is a vital part of rural, peri-urban and urban communities sitting alongside formal economic activities and trading procedures for centuries. It largely contributes to the local economy. However, since they source their supplies from agricultural produce in the local markets, they become vulnerable to the uncertainties which could possibly result to livelihood vulnerability. This descriptive study aimed to assess and describe the livelihood vulnerability level of the informal food sector, determine the issues, challenges and opportunities and identify policy implications that could improve the livelihood resiliency of the informal food sector in Occidental Mindoro. The Livelihood Vulnerability framework of Hahn (2009) where seven indicators were used in determining the vulnerability: socio-demographic profile, livelihood strategies, social network, health security, food security, access to utilities, and disaster experience. A random sampling of 200 informal...
International Journal of Educational Research & Social Sciences
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and rapid impact on higher education institutions across... more The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and rapid impact on higher education institutions across the world resulting from the lockdowns and movement restrictions which resulted to cancellation of face to face classes and necessitated the crafting and implementation of a learning continuity plan. This study focused on the extent of the implementation, success and challenges of the OMSC Learning Continuity Plan viewed from the lens of the faculty members. The qualitative-quantitative approach and Reflective Cycle design were used to gather and give meaning to the experiences of the faculty as the plan was implemented. A questionnaire was used to gather data and virtual focus group discussions were conducted to contextualize the narratives of the respondents. Results of the study indicate that the faculty believe that LCP was highly implemented in terms of its four majors components of: instructional management and supervision, human resource development, learning resource development...
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