A Structural Model of Organizational Commitment among Higher Education Economics Educators

This study was conducted to explore a structural model of organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators. Using a cross-sectional survey design, a sample of 871 higher education Economics educators were recruited to answer questionnaires. A structural model of organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators was developed with acceptable indices. Organizational commitment was highly correlated with leadership behavior and burnout. When predictive values were assessed, leadership behavior and burnout were found to positively influence the organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators in the Philippines. The findings significantly substantiate the body of knowledge pertaining to Economics education. Discussion of the pertinent findings and implications for future studies were laid in this paper

Determinants of tuberculosis incidence in East Asia and Pacific: A panel regression analysis

Background and Methodology: Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest communicable diseases. To circumvent surges of TB cases, several studies have been carried out analyzing the determinants of TB incidence and recommended policy measures based on the significant indicators. Although the determinants were suggested for strategic planning of TB, the implementation of new measures was either unsuccessful or difficult to realize because of logistical, administrative, and financial constraints. This ecological multinational-based study aims to unravel potential determinants of TB incidence across 23 countries in East Asia and Pacific for a five year-period (2010-2014). Carbon dioxide emission, PM2.5 air pollution exposure, unemployment (percent of total labor force), percent of people using at least basic sanitation services, percent of people practicing open defecation, health expenditure (percent of GDP), and out-of-pocket health expenditure are included as the determinants of TB incidence. The disentangling of possible association between variables was carried out using panel regression analysis. Findings: For every one unit increase in microgram per cubic meter of PM2.5 pollution, in the unemployment percentage of total labor force, and in the percentage of out-of-pocket health expenditure, the rate of TB cases per 100,000 population was predicted to be 4.617, 13.504, and 3.467 higher, respectively, holding other variables constant. On the other hand, for every one unit increase in the kiloton of CO2 emission and in the percent of people using at least basic sanitation services, the rate of TB cases per 100,000 population was predicted to be 0.00003828 and 4.457 lower, respectively. Percent of people practicing open defecation and health expenditure (percent of GDP) did not significantly influence TB incidence. Interpretation: The study suggests how an increase in unemployment consequently increases TB incidence across the countries. Proper implementation of programs that could promote proper hygiene is essential to increase adherence of people to basic sanitation practices. Based on the study, this is an important factor in mitigating higher incidence of TB. Therefore, strategies may be formulated to either maintain or improve this determinant in order to significantly reduce TB cases. Finally, concerted efforts may be developed to decrease emission of hazardous finer particles from residential, industrial, and agricultural burning, in order to control tuberculosis

Do socio-economic indicators associate with COVID-2019 cases? Findings from a Philippine study

Background: A wide spectrum of indicators has been postulated to associate with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-2019) cases. Among which were demographic profile, latitude, humidity, temperature, and ozone concentration. Despite obtaining significant results, there is still a dearth of research exploring other substantial determinants of Covid-2019 cases. The Philippine government is currently challenged to address issues pertaining to poverty and substinence. Empirical evidence of these studies suggests how identification of potential indicators could aid in the formulation of targeted strategies to mitigate future health problems. In this study, seven socio-economic indicators were associated with Covid-2019 cases across 17 regions in the Philippines. Methods: This is a retrospective study utilizing readily accessible public data in the analysis. Socio-economic indicators used were poverty incidence, magnitude of poor families, substinence incidence, and magnitude of substinence poor population. In addition, the income, expenditure, and savings recorded per Philippine region were taken for the analysis. A single Philippine region was the sampling unit; hence, a total of 17 regions were assessed. Covid-2019 cases as of April 7, 2020 were considered for the analysis. Descriptive statistics, Kendall rank correlation, and stepwise regression were used to determine if the seven socio-economic indicators were associated with Covid-2019 cases. Findings: Substinence incidence and income were retained for the regression model, which explained 87.2 percent of the variance in the Covid-2019 cases (R2 = .872). The results indicated that for every 1,000 PhP increase in income, there was a decrease of 3.99 Covid-2019 cases in each Philippine region. Meanwhile, for every 1.0 percent increase in substinence incidence, there was an increase of 3.34 Covid-2019 cases in each Philippine region. Interpretation: High income and low substinence incidence are associated with significant reductions in Covid-2019 cases across the 17 regions of the Philippines. This provides additional knowledge to policy makers and health officials in formulating targeted strategies to regions that could potentially record high number of Covid-2019 cases in the future. Early identification of these high-risk regions would warrant prompt preventive measures. Given the seasonal and recurring nature of Covid-2019 with respect to previous outbreaks, it is essential for the Philippine government to formulate directed policies and innovate programs that would decrease substinence and increase income. Concerted multi-region efforts should be made to prepare for possible infection outbreaks in the future. Additional studies could be explored in the future to capture significant changes in the socio-economic indicators

A Structural Model of Organizational Commitment among Higher Education Economics Educators

This study was conducted to explore a structural model of organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators. Using a cross-sectional survey design, a sample of 871 higher education Economics educators were recruited to answer questionnaires. A structural model of organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators was developed with acceptable indices. Organizational commitment was highly correlated with leadership behavior and burnout. When predictive values were assessed, leadership behavior and burnout were found to positively influence the organizational commitment among higher education Economics educators in the Philippines. The findings significantly substantiate the body of knowledge pertaining to Economics education. Discussion of the pertinent findings and implications for future studies were laid in this paper

Revenue Administration in the Philippines: Significant Collection Reforms, TRAIN Law, Fiscal Incentives, Excise Tax, and Rice Tariffication Law

This paper argues the present revenue administration of President Duterte in the Philippines. Significant collection reforms, TRAIN law, fiscal incentives, excise tax, and rice tariffication law were especially discussed in this paper to provide a lens of the current revenue restructuring and an improvement plan for the country’s econom