The effect of selected financial ratios and macroeconomic factors on stock price: A study of Bursa Malaysia Berhad\u27s listed energy companies from 2015 to 2019

This paper analyzes the effects of certain financial ratios and macroeconomic factors on the stock price of listed companies in the energy sector of Bursa Malaysia Berhad. The objectives of the study were as follows: First, to ascertain which financial ratios have an effect on the stock price. Second, to determine which macroeconomic factors have an effect on the stock price. Third, to find out which financial ratios and macroeconomic factors simultaneously have an effect on the stock price. To answer the study’s research questions, the researchers collected the financial data from 16 energy companies listed in Bursa Malaysia Berhad while the macroeconomic data was gathered from Bank Negara Malaysia. From there, model selection was made through the use of lagrange multiplier test, chow test, and hausman test. Followed by classic assumptions, then finally, a regression analysis was then performed on the data. The yielded results were the following: first, current ratio, debt to equity ratio, return on assets, and total assets turnover individually has a significant effect on the stock price. Second, both the inflation rate and exchange rate have a significant effect on the stock price. Lastly, macroeconomic factors and financial ratios simultaneously have an effect on the stock price. Keywords: financial ratios, macroeconomic factors, Bursa Malaysia Berha

Ayon kay nanay at tatay ...: perceived parental involvement on career decision-making of Filipino senior high school students

Adolescence is a relevant stage in the process of an individual\u27s development, which is marked by tension, rebellion and even confusion. It is during this period that adolescents essentially set out ot choose their careers. There are various factors that contribute to one\u27s decision on which path to take. The current research aims to explore the role of parental involvement in the process of choosing a career among adolescents. Using a qualitative approach, this study investigates senior high school student\u27s perceptions of parental involvement as a contributing factor to their career decision-making. Semi-structured interviews with Filipino senior high school students were conducted and results are tackled. A descriptive qualitative design using thematic analysis brought out themes and new findings to the study. This study provides additional research findings mostly to the field of parental involvement and career decision-making

Knowledge on the risks and symptoms of breast cancer among women residents of Barangay Burol III City of Dasmarinas, Cavite.

Age, educational attainment, employment status, family history of breast cancer, civil status, and monthly family income were the demographic variables used in the study utilizing descriptive research design. Using purposive sampling technique, respondent were 429 women of Barangay Burol III, City of Dasmarinas, Cavite whose ages are 13 years old and above. A self-made questionnaire was used in the study. The gathered data was treated using the following statistical tools: percentage distribution, mean, t-test for independent means, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Duncan\u27s Multiple Range Test. Based on the results, 1) Most of the respondents came from the age group of 20-39, attained high school education, unemployed, has no family history of breast cancer, married, and with a monthly family income of 40,000 and below; 2) the women included in the study have low knowledge on breast cancer risks and high knowledge on breast cancer symptoms. Overall, the respondents have a high knowledge on breast cancer risks and symptoms; 3) There is a significant difference on the respondents\u27 knowledge on the risks of breast cancer when grouped according to educational attainment; 4) There is a significant difference on the respondents\u27 knowledge on the symptoms of breast cancer when grouped according to age; 5) There is a significant difference on the knowledge of the respondents on the risks and symptoms of breast cancer when grouped according to age

Screening Sexually Active Adolescents for Chlamydia trachomatis : What About the Boys?

Objectives. We sought to determine the effectiveness of a systems-based intervention designed to increase Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) screening among adolescent boys. Methods. An intervention aimed at increasing CT screening among adolescent girls was extended to adolescent boys (14–18 years). Ten pediatric clinics in a health maintenance organization with an ethnically diverse population were randomized. Experimental clinics participated in a clinical practice improvement intervention; control clinics received traditional information on screening. Results. The intervention significantly increased CT screening at the experimental sites from 0% (baseline) to 60% (18-month posttest); control sites evidenced a change only from 0% to 5%. The overall prevalence of CT was 4%. Conclusions. Although routine CT screening is currently recommended only for young sexually active women, the present results show that screening interventions can be successful in the case of adolescent boys, among whom CT is a moderate problem