Ternary monolayers as DNA recognition interfaces for direct and sensitive electrochemical detection in untreated clinical samples

Detection of specific DNA sequences in clinical samples is a key goal of studies on DNA biosensors and gene chips. Herein we present a highly sensitive electrochemical genosensor for direct measurements of specific DNA sequences in undiluted and untreated human serum and urine samples. Such genosensing relies on a new ternary interface involving hexanedithiol (HDT) co-immobilized with the thiolated capture probe (SHCP) on gold surfaces, followed by the incorporation of 6-mercapto-1-hexanol (MCH) as diluent..

Preservar y fortalecer la cultura física potenciando la participación multifacética en el curso a través del interés individual en el fitness y los deportes

[Abstract] This present study determines the direct influence of individual interests of students toward fitness and sports via course engagement in the promotion and preservation of physical culture inside the university. This study surveyed a total sample of 231 students taking fitness, sports coaching, and management at a state university. The results revealed that individual interest, along with its three important factors (positive affect and willingness to engage, stored utility value, and stored attainment value and knowledge-seeking intentions), is directly related to course engagement and its four components (skills, participation/interaction, emotional, and performance engagement). Therefore, it can be concluded that individual interest in fitness and sports is an important determinant of course engagement that may lead students to practice healthy living, even outside the academe. Limitations and future recommendations are hereby presented.[Resumen] Este presente estudio determina la influencia directa de los intereses individuales de los estudiantes hacia el fitness y el deporte en el compromiso del curso con la promoción y preservación de la cultura física dentro de la universidad. Este estudio encuestó a una muestra total de 231 estudiantes de fitness, entrenamiento deportivo y gestión en una universidad estatal. Los resultados revelaron que el interés individual, junto con sus tres factores importantes (afecto positivo y disposición a participar, valor de utilidad almacenado y valor de logro almacenado e intenciones de búsqueda de conocimiento), está directamente relacionado con el compromiso con el curso y sus cuatro componentes (habilidades, participación). /interacción, compromiso emocional y de desempeño). Por lo tanto, se puede concluir que el interés individual por el fitness y los deportes es un determinante importante de la participación en el curso que puede llevar a los estudiantes a practicar una vida saludable, incluso fuera del ámbito académico. Por la presente se presentan las limitaciones y recomendaciones futuras

Apoyo Emocional Percibido de los Profesores de Educación Física y su interrelación directa con la Resiliencia Académica de los Alumnos

[Abstract] Academic resiliency is a learner's ability to overcome scholastic setbacks. Additionally, it was discovered that instructors' emotional support can boost academic resilience. However, these studies are predominantly vast in the elementary and secondary level, and are not connected to Physical Education in the Higher Education Context. This study has utilized two distinct questionnaires: Teacher’s Emotional Support Scale (TESS) and Academic Resiliency Scale (ARS-30). After performing Multiple Regression , it was observed that Teacher’s Emotional Support predicts Academic Resiliency, suggesting that teacher’s emotional support has a direct and significant influence to academic resiliency. Furthermore, it was discovered that Teacher’s Sensitivity and Regard to Adolescent Perspective has a direct influence to learners’ academic resilience, except positive climate. Physical education teachers may be able to help learners who are struggling academically by providing them with emotional support. The results emphasized the necessity of college learners' access to emotional support from teachers in building resilience. Finally, the results were examined, with an emphasis on how the development of learners' personal and contextual resources can have a positive effect on their well-being.[Resumen] La resiliencia académica es la capacidad de un alumno para superar los contratiempos escolares. Además, se descubrió que el apoyo emocional de los instructores puede potenciar la resiliencia académica. Sin embargo, estos estudios son predominantemente amplios en el nivel elemental y secundario, y no están conectados con la Educación Física en el contexto de la Educación Superior. Este estudio ha utilizado dos cuestionarios distintos: Escala de Apoyo Emocional del Profesor (TESS) y Escala de Resiliencia Académica (ARS-30). Tras realizar una regresión múltiple, se observó que el apoyo emocional del profesor predice la resiliencia académica, lo que sugiere que el apoyo emocional del profesor tiene una influencia directa y significativa en la resiliencia académica. Además, se descubrió que la sensibilidad del profesor y la consideración de la perspectiva del adolescente tiene una influencia directa en la resiliencia académica de los alumnos, excepto en el clima positivo. Los profesores de Educación Física pueden ayudar a los alumnos con dificultades académicas proporcionándoles apoyo emocional. Los resultados subrayaron la necesidad de que los estudiantes universitarios reciban apoyo emocional de los profesores para desarrollar su resiliencia. Por último, se examinaron los resultados, haciendo hincapié en cómo el desarrollo de los recursos personales y contextuales de los alumnos puede tener un efecto positivo en su bienestar

Pre-Service Teachers’ Evaluation of The Student Internship Program: Basis for Design Improvement

This descriptive-survey study aimed to evaluate the implementation of the institute at City College of Angeles. Obtained data for this study were solicited via judgment sampling from 84 pre-service teachers from the Bachelor of Physical Education and Bachelor of Performing Arts programs who had their internship last academic year 2021-2022. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean and standard deviation were used to describe the quality of the internship program based on institutional and company evaluation, program effectiveness, and thematic analysis for the comments and suggestions of students on the internship program offered. Based on the results, the internship program of the institute is very effective since it is responsive to the community's needs, and students develop skills needed for their careers. On the other hand, the deployment of students to various public schools emerged as the central theme based on the results. On a positive note, pre-service teachers highly appreciate the internship program. The results of this study are expected to improve the program design of the pre-service teachers of the institute. Regular review of the curriculum and offered courses matching the needs of the industry should be performed. Additionally, recommendation on the possibility of forging linkages with other private schools and industries related to the program is a result of this study. Also, formulation and development of the institutional policies and guidelines of the program or deployment manual, which may serve as a reference for pre-service teachers, is highly suggested

Google Classroom en Educación Física: Evaluación de la aceptación estudiantil como herramienta pedagógica

Google Classroom is practical for teachers and students as it makes the teaching and learning process more manageable. It is one of the practical pedagogical tools used by various higher educational institutions, as supported by previous studies. In line with this, the study is focused on exploring the factors that affect students’ acceptance of Google Classroom as an effective tool in learning Physical Education, adapting the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). After obtaining data from 1,916 students currently taking minor PE in an online setting at City College of Angeles and after performing Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), the results revealed that students perceived ease of use positively predict their perceived usefulness of the LMS. Moreover, perceived ease of use positively influences students’ behavioral intention to use. Also, the students’ perceived usefulness increases behavioral intention to use Google Classroom in learning PE. Lastly, behavioral intent to use leverages students’ actual use of the educational platform. The findings of this study help the academic council and higher administration to decide if the said LMS can continuously be used as the college is still in a full-online learning modality. Recommendations and future research directions are also presented.Google Classroom es práctico para los profesores y los estudiantes, ya que hace más manejable el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje. Es una de las herramientas pedagógicas prácticas que utilizan diversas instituciones de educación superior, como lo avalan estudios anteriores. En consonancia con lo anterior, el estudio se centra en explorar los factores que afectan a la aceptación por parte de los estudiantes de Google Classroom como herramienta eficaz en el aprendizaje de la Educación Física, adaptando el Modelo de Aceptación de la Tecnología (TAM). Tras obtener los datos de 1.916 estudiantes que actualmente cursan Educación Física en un entorno online en el City College de Ángeles y tras realizar un Modelado de Ecuaciones Estructurales de Mínimos Cuadrados Parciales (PLS-SEM), los resultados revelaron que la facilidad de uso percibida por los estudiantes predice positivamente su utilidad percibida del LMS. Además, la facilidad de uso percibida influye positivamente en la intención de uso de los estudiantes. Asimismo, la utilidad percibida por los estudiantes aumenta la intención de comportamiento de utilizar Google Classroom en el aprendizaje de PE. Por último, la intención de uso conductual potencia el uso real de la plataforma educativa por parte de los estudiantes. Los resultados de este estudio ayudan al consejo académico y a la administración superior a decidir si dicho LMS puede utilizarse de forma continuada, ya que la universidad sigue en una modalidad de aprendizaje totalmente online. También se presentan recomendaciones y direcciones de investigación futuras

A sudden shift: Students' perception of distance and online education in physical education amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Students' perception is critical because it provides essential information about the current benefits and challenges they are experiencing in the distance and online education setting. This study explores students' perception of physical education regarding the current educational environment in respect to gender, family accommodation, income, gadget, and source of internet connection. 262 1st year students taking minor PE are the participants in this study. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage were utilized to describe the demographic characteristics of the respondents. At the same time, mean and standard deviation were used to describe students' attitudes towards distance and online education. Also, One-way ANOVA, Mann-Whitney U, and Kruskal Wallis H were utilized to determine the significant difference between groups regarding their perspective in the current educational setting. Based on the results, a statistically significant difference was found between groups concerning family accommodation. On the other hand, no difference was observed between groups of gender, income, gadget, and source of internet connection. In summary, most of the students positively perceived this current setting as beneficial to them. However, there are still challenges that pose threats to this current system. In this regard, the recommendation to address the challenges observed based on study findings and recommendations for future research is a result of this

Grit and Competence among Swimming Coaches in the Philippines: An Explanatory-Sequential Inquiry

The concept of grit has been understudied in the local literature in the Philippines compared to other international nations. Furthermore, studies that focused on grit to swimming coaches has not yet been documented. In this regard, this research probes the dynamic relationship between grit and competence among swimming coaches (n=207) of Central Luzon Philippines, aiming to analyze the impact of these key factors on coaching effectiveness and athlete development. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, to gather data from a diverse sample of experienced swimming coaches in the Region. Quantitative measures will assess coaches' levels of grit through the Grit Scale and self-perceived competence through the Coaching Competency Scale, while qualitative insights will provide a deeper understanding of the challenges faced and strategies employed in the demanding field of swimming coaching. As hypothesized, results from this research revealed that Grit influences Coaching Competency (F(3, 203) = 20.251, p <.001). However, Ambition did not register a significant relationship to Coaching Competency (β = .141, t = .889, p = .375). Coaches are very willing and highly enthusiastic in sharing the knowledge and skills to their swimmers towards improving their athletic abilities. Amidst adversities, coaches defined their resiliency in developing strategies to cope. Central Luzon coaches share their vision to their athletes towards achieving their goals through motivational strategies towards productive transformation. Lastly, coaches share the importance of serving as a role model towards improving motivation, game strategies, technique and character building of swimmers. Results of the study may be used to formulate programs for further enhancements on coaches’ grit and competencies. It is recommended to conduct parallel researches to other regions in the Philippines and other nations

The Relationship of Leadership Style to Commitment: Choreographers and Student Dancers’ Perspective

There have been numerous studies that were already conducted concerning the relationship between styles of leadership and commitment from various disciplines; however, there are only a few to no investigations performed regards to dance space. This present study aimed to determine the relationship between the leadership styles of choreographers and the commitment of student dancers from various Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) on the entire island of Luzon in the Philippines. The gathering of data has been conducted via an online survey using LSQ and OCQ to 105 choreographers and 228 student dancers. The findings revealed that most of the choreographers apply the democratic leadership style; while the commitment level of student dancers is moderately high. Moreover, no relationship between the leadership style and commitment was observed which accepted the null hypothesis tested for this study. Based on the yielded results, leadership and management development programs are recommended to choreographers for them to be educated on what appropriate and effective leadership style they can practice, to heighten commitment and improve their relationship with student dancers. Additionally, programs to intensify the commitment of student dancers are highly suggested. Conducting a similar study is highly recommended to support or refute the findings of this research.

The Rise of TikTok during the Pandemic: Association between TikTok Consumption and Students’ Engagement

TikTok has been one of the most used Social Networking Services (SNS) worldwide. It has grown into a platform with a broad range of content, including sports, fashion, performing arts, and education, encouraging learners to join the community. In this, this descriptive-correlational aimed to determine the relationship between TikTok Utilization and the Level of Engagement of BPeA students of the City College of Angeles. After gathering data from 103 respondents through an online survey, the findings revealed that the BPeA students undergoing online classes use the TikTok application moderately and responsibly. Also, the level of students' engagement during online classes was found to be very high. Furthermore, a significant positive relationship was observed between TikTok utilization and students' engagement. Based on the findings, the researchers recommend that the Institute of Education, Arts, and Sciences (IEAS), in partnership with the College Guidance Office (CGO), collaborate on providing webinars or trainings on how SNS such as TikTok can be a helpful tool or distraction at the level of engagement of the students. Additionally, instructors/professors may also use the TikTok application as an educational tool to provide a better and more engaging classroom environment. Moreover, conducting the same study with the addition of other degree programs offered by the college to determine if the results may support or refute the findings is highly recommended. Lastly, other variables may be added to this present study to understand further the relationship between TikTok consumption and students' engagement

Combined effects of time spent in physical activity, sedentary behaviors and sleep on obesity and cardio-metabolic health markers: a novel compositional data analysis approach

<div><p>The associations between time spent in sleep, sedentary behaviors (SB) and physical activity with health are usually studied without taking into account that time is finite during the day, so time spent in each of these behaviors are codependent. Therefore, little is known about the combined effect of time spent in sleep, SB and physical activity, that together constitute a composite whole, on obesity and cardio-metabolic health markers. Cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 2005–6 cycle on N = 1937 adults, was undertaken using a compositional analysis paradigm, which accounts for this intrinsic codependence. Time spent in SB, light intensity (LIPA) and moderate to vigorous activity (MVPA) was determined from accelerometry and combined with self-reported sleep time to obtain the 24 hour time budget composition. The distribution of time spent in sleep, SB, LIPA and MVPA is significantly associated with BMI, waist circumference, triglycerides, plasma glucose, plasma insulin (all p<0.001), and systolic (p<0.001) and diastolic blood pressure (p<0.003), but not HDL or LDL. Within the composition, the strongest positive effect is found for the proportion of time spent in MVPA. Strikingly, the effects of MVPA replacing another behavior and of MVPA being displaced by another behavior are asymmetric. For example, re-allocating 10 minutes of SB to MVPA was associated with a lower waist circumference by 0.001% but if 10 minutes of MVPA is displaced by SB this was associated with a 0.84% higher waist circumference. The proportion of time spent in LIPA and SB were detrimentally associated with obesity and cardiovascular disease markers, but the association with SB was stronger. For diabetes risk markers, replacing SB with LIPA was associated with more favorable outcomes. Time spent in MVPA is an important target for intervention and preventing transfer of time from LIPA to SB might lessen the negative effects of physical inactivity.</p></div