EDITORIAL BOARD Dr. Marietta B. Agustin Editor

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EDITORIAL BOARD

Dr. Marietta B. Agustin
Editor – in – chief

Ms. Rolaila V. Delovino
Editorial Assistant

Dr. Ali G. Mamaclay
Editorial Assistant

Lord Tyel Johnson C. Alfonso
Layout Artist

Research Development and Productivity Office (RDPO)
Wesleyan University – Philippines
Mabini Ext., Cabanatuan City, 3100 Philippines
Tel. No. +63 - 44 – 463 – 2074; + 63 – 44 – 463 – 2162
Fax. No. + 63 – 44 – 463 – 0596
Website: www. wesleyan.edu.ph
Email: [email protected]
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
To most of our students, proving their theses is the culmination of their
program and the fulfilment of the partial requirement for graduation. The

difficulties accompanying this academic endeavor might be so overwhelming that
they tend to overlook the possible contributions of their work in filling the

knowledge gaps in their respective fields of disciplines.

While we are encouraging our faculty to disseminate their research results
through publication and presentation in academic conferences, we are keeping in
the library the hardbound research manuscripts of our students. Literally, the

knowledge generated through their works were left hidden, thus will not
No part of this publication may be reproduced, store in a retrieval system, or contribute to the existing literature.
transmitted in any form or by any means without the written permission of the
I therefore commend the efforts of RDPO in disseminating the results of
author and the publisher, except for brief quotations for the purpose of research,
our students’ researches through its publication of SYNOPSIS. It is my hope that
private study, criticism or review.
this maiden issue will inspire our students conduct researches that may lead to
discoveries of new knowledge. May the notion of research as just a requirement
for graduation may soon be replaced by the conviction that research is an
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY – PHILIPPINES RESEARCH JOURNAL
academic endeavour that provides students opportunity to contribute in their
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disciplines.
S.Y. 2014 - 2015

Such is the culture of research that we want to cultivate and sustain in our
University.

Hon. Pacifico B. Aniag

University President

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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS
The conduct of research is an essential component of all our curricular Page
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programs. Our students spent considerable time and effort to come up with a
Problems and Adaptation of Filipino Nurses Working In 1
research proposal, more so to conduct the study and prove their theses. In the end,
the Middle East - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
their voluminous paper works find their way in the library shelves. There, they

Pain Assessment with Non-Pharmacologic Interventions 3
were often unnoticed until such time that other students will utilize them in the
During Labor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
review of literature related to their studies.
Maternal and Child Care Practices of Dumagat Women 5
In this practice, we are missing one important element in the research in Dingalan, Aurora - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
process: dissemination of results. No matter how small, these theses can Self – Efficacy and Adherence of Hemodialysis Patients 7
contribute in expanding the vast field of knowledge in different disciplines. These to Treatment Modalities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
can be in the form of gadgets and software intended to improve our daily lives, Factors Associated with Misbehaviors of Students From 9
Selected Secondary School of Dipaculao, Aurora - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
policy recommendations, new approaches as to how things should be done and
Mabuhay Coconut Tiles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11
new perspectives at looking at the things around us.
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With this in my mind, I believe we also have to recognize the efforts of
Department of Wesleyan University – Philippines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
our students by disseminating their research results. Thus, we are launching the
Development and Evaluation of a Book in Philippine Tourism, 15
maiden issue of SYNOPSIS where we compiled the abstracts of the best students’ Geography and Culture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
researches from different programs in our university. The researches included WiZer or Wireless Power Saver App - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17
here were entries in the 2015 Search for Best Students’ Research while others APOLLO (Convert, Charge and Share Your Power) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19
Community Policing Towards Peace and Order: The Case 21
were recipients of international and national recognition. The rest were
of H. Concepcion, Cabanatuan City - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
recommended by their respective deans and research coordinators.
Alkansssya Program for Tricycle Drivers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23
SYNOPSIS showcases the research capabilities of our students whose
Crime Analysis and Crime Mapping in Muńoz - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25
research works pushed the borders of knowledge. We hope that more researches
Kinship with the Sea: Perinatal Beliefs and Practices of 27
of our students will be published in the near future.
Dumagat Women - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Makabagong Adan: A Study About GMA 7’s 29
My Husband’s Lover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mga Balakid Sa Epektibong Pagkatuto Ng Pandalubhasang Filipino - - - 31
Marietta B. Agustin, Ph.D. Smart Market Assistance and Product Trading App 33
Director, RDPO (S-MART) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - --- - - - - - - - - -

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PROBLEMS AND ADAPTATION OF FILIPINO NURSES the rules and regulations of the host country and cooking and eating Filipino
WORKING IN THE MIDDLE EAST*
foods whenever possible were also cited as adaptation strategies.

Respondents’ age and place of birth have high negative correlation with
Bryan T. Enriquez, M.A.N.
Adviser: Erlinda E. Domingo, CESO IV the problems they encountered. High significant relationship was also noted

between age and adaptation strategies in terms of person, nursing and health-
This study described the problems encountered and the adaptation
related. Sex and health-related adaptation strategies were also significantly
strategies of Filipino Nurses working in the Middle East.
related.
The descriptive-correlational methods of research and snowball sampling
Finally, length of work experience and area assigned in the Philippines
method were used with questionnaire as the primary tool of data gathering.
were also negatively correlated with problems the respondents encountered.
Questionnaires were distributed via Facebook and Surveymonkey.com.

The respondents were 86 Filipino staff nurses from the Middle East, 14 Keywords: Middle East, Filipino nurses, problems, adaptation strategies
from Qatar, 36 each from Saudi Arabia and in the United Arab Emirates.
*3rd Place, Search for Best Students’ Research, March 19, 2015 at Wesleyan
Majority of the respondents were females, single, 20 - 25 years old age, Roman
University – Philippines (Graduate level category)
Catholics, with BSN degree holder and mostly born in Luzon.

Most respondents have 2 to 4 years work experience as a staff nurse in

general wards in the Philippines before going abroad. Majority have worked for

18 months in staffing positions in general ward in the Middle East and have

Php40, 000 to Php59, 999 salaries per month.

Difficulty in sleeping was the most cited problem the respondents

encountered. Praying to God to give them strength was the most cited adaptation

strategies. Also, the respect accorded to them as a professional nurse, obeying

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PAIN ASSESSMENT WITH NON-PHARMACOLOGIC
INTERVENTIONS DURING LABOR*
Major findings of this study revealed that most respondents belonged to
Asuncion S. Condor, M.A.N.
the 18 to 25 age group who attained high school level, unemployed and were
Adviser: Reynaldo M. Samonte, Ph.D
Catholic.

The main objective of this study was to find out the effect of non- Objective assessment in both stages of labor showed that experimental
pharmacologic pain interventions to the objective and subjective pain perception groups (music and therapeutic touch/massage) experienced a lesser level of
of mothers during first and second stages of labor. Soft calming music and pain than control group. In terms of subjective assessment at first stage, 60
therapeutic touch/ massage were used as the pain interventions. To subjectively percent of the control group conveyed a moderate level of pain, while the 40
measure pain, the verbal descriptor scale (VDS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) percent said it was severe pain. At second stage, 60 percent of the group
were administered to the patients. For objective measurement, the physiological verbalized unbearable pain. Furthermore, it also proved a significant
and behavioral indicators were assessed using the Chamber and Price pain rating. difference in both objective and subjective pain assessment among the three
groups. It implied that control group had the highest evaluated pain level in
The study employed a quasi-experimental method involving 30 participants
both stages of labor. Finally, reactions and comments from the respondents
who were divided into three groups: music, therapeutic touch/massage and
about music and therapeutic touch/massage were described as relaxing,
control groups. Each group was composed of ten mothers who were
satisfying, relieving and helpful measures during labor.
purposively chosen based on the following criteria: first time mothers and were

admitted for normal vaginal delivery. Data gathered were statistically treated
using frequency distribution, percentage, weighted mean, ranking and analysis of Keywords: non-pharmacologic, pain assessment, interventions, labor
variance.
*1st Place, Search for Best Students’ Research, March 19, 2015 at Wesleyan
University – Philippines (Graduate level category)
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MATERNAL AND CHILD CARE PRACTICES OF DUMAGAT malnourished. Their socioeconomic status was low based on their income and
WOMEN IN DINGALAN, AURORA
educational attainment. They also live in poor housing condition, mostly without

a sanitary toilet facility and access to potable water. Most respondents did not
Maycel P. Dumaya, M.A.N.
Adviser: Erlinda E. Domingo, CESO IV seek prenatal consultations; they have poor feeding practices and do heavy tasks

during their pregnancy. The respondents delivered most of their children at
Addressing the challenges of health inequities among the members of the
home attended by their elders. Home delivery practices were unsanitary which
marginalized group of the Indigenous People merit the relevance of studying the
places the mother and the baby at risk for infection. Postpartum practices
maternal and child health beliefs and practices of the Dumagat Tribe of
include drinking of concoctions and refraining from taking a bath for at least
Dingalan, Aurora vis-à-vis the current national and international goals and effort
three days. Most of the respondents had unmet family planning needs. Child
to achieve better health outcomes.
care among the respondents is also poor which is evidenced by the poor
Utilizing qualitative method, the researcher explored the maternal and
nutritional status of most of their children. The respondents also have poor
child care practices of five Dumagat women who were selected using the
health-seeking behavior when their child was sick. Mortality rate among the
following criteria: (1) must be a Dumagat woman presently residing in Dingalan;
Dumagat children was alarmingly high.
(2) must know how to speak and understand Tagalog dialect and; (3) must know
In general, most of the Dumagat women respondents and their children
her age and her children’s. Respondents’ socio-demographic profile, obstetric
suffered from poor health because of their lack of knowledge on proper maternal
history and maternal and child care practices were explored through one-on-one
and child care and some of their practices are harmful and unsanitary.
interview. Upon consent of the respondents, interviews were recorded which
were later transcribed. The researcher carefully looked for patterns and Keywords: maternal practices, childcare practices, dumagat women
similarities in the responses and grouped these to form themes.

Findings of this study showed that most of the respondents were
physically unfit for child birth since most of them have small stature and were
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SELF – EFFICACY AND ADHERENCE OF HEMODIALYSIS also non-adherent to diet modification during special occasions. Difficulty on
PATIENTS TO TREATMENT MODALITIES*
adherence to hemodialysis attendance was associated with harsh weather and

financial constraints.
Marie Rose R. Padiernos, M.A.N.
Adviser: Erlinda E. Domingo, CESO IV
Health history revealed no relationship with hemodialysis patients’ level

This study looked into the relationship between self-efficacy and of self-efficacy. Significant relationship was noted between employment status
adherence to treatment modalities of 94 hemodialysis patients of selected and adherence to hemodialysis treatment. Employed/working hemodialysis
hemodialysis centers in Cabanatuan City. A descriptive-correlational method patients and who have longer periods of treatment were more adherent to
was employed. Ninety-four hemodialysis patients from three different hospitals treatment.
and dialysis centers in Cabanatuan City were the respondents of the study. Data
Meanwhile, self-efficacy showed high significant relationship to fluid
were gathered through standardized and researcher’s made instruments and were
restriction(r=0.476), diet modification(r=0.598) and hemodialysis attendance
analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.
(r=0.331).
It was found out that most respondents had one past disease that lead to
Keywords: hemodialysis, self-efficacy, adherence to treatment
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and were presently having one to two diseases,
*2nd Place, Search for Best Students’ Research, March 19, 2015 at Wesleyan
have five maintenance medications, twice a week dialysis, and were undergoing
University – Philippines (Graduate level category)
dialysis treatment for a period of one to two years and were receiving financial

support from varied sources.

The self-efficacy of the respondents was rated as “very high”. The barrier

that greatly affects the hemodialysis patients’ self-efficacy was financial burden.

Patients receiving hemodialysis report a large preoccupation with thirst which
resulted to non-adherence to the required fluids during hot weather. Most were
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MISBEHAVIORS OF STUDENTS class, and using phone/email/chat/social networking/SMS/text messages to make
FROM SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF
fun of people.
DIPACULAO, AURORA
In terms of personality type, most respondents were extroverted with
John Alvin V. Seradoy, MAED
some ambivert functions. Personality type was found to be correlated with
Adviser: Marietta B. Agustin, Ph.D.
misbehaviors of students. The more extroverted a student is, the more he/she is

likely to misbehave. Also, significant correlation was noted between age,
This study determined the factors associated with students’ misbehavior
grade/year level, peer factors, and family factors with misbehaviors of students.
at Borlongan and Diarabasin National High School. Descriptive-relational

method of research was used with the questionnaire as the main data gathering
Keywords: misbehaviors, high school students
tool. Interview of some teachers employed to validate the data. Two hundred

twenty one students were chosen using stratified random sampling as the

respondents of the study. Year level and sex were the strata used.

The data collected were tabulated and were subjected to descriptive and

inferential statistics. The descriptive measures used were frequency count,

percentage, weighted mean, and ranking. The inferential measure used was

Pearson’s correlation.

Findings of the study showed that most of the respondents were male;

ages 16; Grade 8 students; with P1, 000 – P2, 999 monthly family income;

parents were high school graduate; and were living together with their parents

and not a member of any students’ organization.

The most common misbehaviors the respondents committed were hitting,

shouting, disturbing classes by being noisy and doing other things inside the
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MABUHAY COCONUT TILES net present value were 1,019,030.44 at the fifth year time. The projected present

value has a positive result which is acceptable, meaning the business is feasible.
Bianca Eliza Umayan, Jessica Naoe and Johnrey dela Cruz

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Keywords: coconut tiles, waste materials, eco-friendly coconut tiles
Adviser: Prof. Emmanuel Aquino

This study assessed the feasibility of producing and marketing of

“Mabuhay Coconut Tiles” in Cabanatuan City. The research utilized descriptive
method through the use of researchers’ made questionnaire as the primary data
gathering tool. Respondents of the study were construction companies within and

outside of the province of Nueva Ecija. Data were analysed in terms of payback
period, return on investment and net present value.
Result reveals that out of abundant waste materials from coconut shells,

high quality and eco-friendly coconut tiles can be produced. Design, color and
size may vary to suit the varied needs of the construction companies. Also, a 10
percent increase in demand is forecasted every time contract with suppliers is

renewed. This can be attributed to the fact that coconut tiles do not exist in the
current market.
The proposed plant with a measurement of 600 square meters will be

located at Brgy. San Isidro, Cabanatuan City. The proposed form of business
organization was sole proprietorship. As to financial analysis, the payback period
of the proposed business would take three years to recover the 3,100,000

investments. The rate of return on the fifth year would be 45.20 percent and the
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DUNGIS: AN EXPLORATION OF THE VANDALISMS The most common forms of vandalisms observed were graffiti and littering;
IN THE HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT OF
the perceived causes were peer pressure, aggressive behavior and attention
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY-PHILIPPINES
seeking. The perceived effects can be categorized into social, economic and

Guila Celine Mananquil, Jason M. Nava and Chester J. Villa institutional. Significant relationship was established between socio-
Bachelor of Arts
demographic profiles of the respondents and perceived effects; and common
Adviser: Venus A. Vitales, Ph.D
forms of vandalism. Significant difference was established between forms of

This study explored the causes and effects of vandalism among high vandalism and selected socio-demographic profile. Proposed intervention
school students of Wesleyan University-Philippines. Specifically, the socio- program for institutional effects, aggressive behavior, attention-seeking, peer
demographic profile of the high school students and the common forms of pressure, graffiti and littering was recommended through: Campaigns and
vandalism in the high school department were described. Also the perceived Seminars; “Anti-Vandalism Day”: Advocacy Poster and Slogan Making
causes of and effects of vandalism were explored. Respondents’ profile and the Contests; Alternative Activities; Consultation Programs, Support Groups and
perceived causes and effects of vandalism were correlated. After School Mentoring Programs; “Expression Wall”; Kilusan para sa Konting
Kalat (KKK); Kalat Mo Linis Mo; and Community Service.
Two hundred seventy six high school students of Wesleyan University –
Philippines served as the respondents. Data were analyzed through measures of Keywords: vandalism, high school students, anti-vandalism intervention
central tendency, Pearson r and ANOVA which yields the following results: program
most respondents were 13 years old; female; grade 8 students; from private

elementary schools; youngest among three siblings; with P15,000 – P24,999

monthly family income; and with proficient level of academic performance.

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