This study assessed the determinants of faculty research productivity in Augustinian higher education institutions (HEIs) in Luzon. Findings of the study suggest that there is still a need for Augustinian HEIs in Luzon to further advance the faculty members’ educational experiences and background in research particularly in giving exposures to current professional literature and in the dissemination of research findings. Majority of the higher education faculty of Augustinian higher education institutions has recognized the value of scholarship as shown by their interest in doing research and taking small steps in attaining real work of research scholar. The findings of the study indicate that there is so much that can be desired in terms of improving the research productivity of the faculty members of Augustinian schools. Faculty research productivity in Augustinian HEIs in Luzon is significantly influenced by the extent of research promotion of institutions in terms of promotion of the research environment and providing mentors’ assistance. Just like any other Philippine HEIs, Augustinian schools haggle similar problems and issues on research productivity such as budget availability, institutional support mechanism and others. Keywords - Research productivity, Augustinian higher education institutions, Determinants, Faculty member, Research
Essentially, the industrial and household solid waste management practices in Calumpit, the types, origin, and volume of wastes and the effects of the solid waste management practices to public health were assessed to develop a solid waste management plan for the local government unit of Calumpit. This study made use of descriptive survey of research that utilized locally constructed questionnaire as primary data gathering tool, substantiated by extensive documentary analysis. Solid waste management practices of households in Calumpit were partially implemented in terms of recycling, re-use, reduce, and prevention. Burning of wastes practices in the household level and partial implementation of composting was deduced from the study. Composting practices were not practiced among industries in Calumpit. Most of the household solid wastes were biodegradable, followed by recyclable, residual, and special wastes. Majority of industrial wastes were in the form of metals, textiles, and fiber glasses. Mortality and morbidity rates showed death rates and disease incidences that are caused by a deficiency in the functioning of the cardiopulmonary system. These incidences are associated to their waste management practices. Hence, backyard composting, vermiculture activities, and provision of intensive information and education campaigns involving the children are necessary. Keywords - Ecology, Industrial waste, household waste, Waste management practices, Public health, Mortality, Morbidity, Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines
River systems throughout history have been the life source and support of allknown human civilizations. From being a constant food source and a vital link to the propagation of economic trails, river systems have gone beyond what isexpected of them. Such intricate connection that bonds rivers and human beings isneither without limit nor inevitable danger. The study assessed the environmentalcondition of selected sections of the Angat River located in Calumpit, Plaridel,Pulilan, Hagonoy and Paombong. Descriptive evaluation was primarily utilizedin determining the chemical, physical, and biological properties of the AngatRiver. The findings revealed that the: 1) Calumpit-Plaridel-Pulilan-HagonoyPaombongsections werewithin the standardpH parameter but werebiologicallypollutedas shownbyits high BiologicalOxygen Demand(BOD); 2) CalumpitPlaridel-PulilansectionshaveachancetorecoveronitsownbecauseofahighDissolvedOxygen (DO) content while the downstreamsections of HagonoyPaombongmay haveless chance to recoverdue to lowDO content; 3) riversectionswerepolluted with oil, grease,and TotalSuspendedSolids(TSS);and4)Calumpit-Plaridel-Pulilansections wereteeming with E.Coli microorganismcomparedwith the Hagonoy-Paombongsections which werefreeof E-Coli.Keywords: Environmental science, physio-biochemical fingerprints, environmentalinvestigation, program development, descriptive design, Philippines
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