Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Solid Waste Management among Undergraduate Students in a Philippine State University

This cross-sectional survey was conducted to capture the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) on solid waste management (SWM) from a total of 2,528 undergraduate students enrolled in the Laguna State Polytechnic University – Los Baños Campus (LSPU-LBC) during the 2nd Semester, A.Y. 2015-16. While most students had satisfactory levels for knowledge (73.4%) and attitude (71.0%) on SWM-related matters, less than half (43.1%), showed satisfactory practice level. Similarly, the relatively higher average rating for knowledge (87.8%) and attitude (87.0%) of the students were both inconsistent with the lower average practice rating (72.5%). The average KAP rating was 82.3%, with merely half (55%) had satisfactory KAP ratings. The interaction effect between knowledge and attitude ratings significantly predicted the students’ practice rating (r2=0.11; P<0.005). The students’ average KAP ratings were also somehow also linked to their social status, whereby, satisfactory KAP rating was significantly associated with students from medium-sized families (5-9 members), having parents with moderate academic backgrounds and held permanent jobs. The students’ perceived abundance-ranking for some common household solid wastes, as well as household solid waste-stocking preference and disposal systems are also presented. Inclusion of relevant topics–with emphasis on proper SWM and other solid waste-issues–in the undergraduate curriculum of LSPU-LBC is recommended to promote awareness on environmental issues and improve attitude of college students towards environmentally-sustainable practices. Keywords: Environment, KAP, Philippines, Solid waste management, Student

Stress and Anxiety Levels of the College of Teacher Education students and their Motivation to Learn: An Input to an Intervention Program

The stress and anxiety experienced by many students during this pandemic affect their motivation  to learn in this new normal education set up. Motivation is one of the major concerns irrespective of which study model is adopted whether online, blended, hybrid or a myriad variation. This descriptive-correlational study determined the perceived levels of stress, anxiety and academic motivation  to learn during this Covid-19 pandemic situation  of the  191 students selected though simple random sampling of the College of Teacher Education and the  relationship between  student-respondents’ level of stress and anxiety and their level of academic motivation. To assess  students’ perceived stress, anxiety and academic motivation,  the COVID-19 Student Stress Questionnaire (CSSQ), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7) and Academic Motivation Scale were utilized. The questionnaires were administered through google forms.   Findings revealed that more than 40 % of the students perceived that their relationships with their relatives, colleagues and university professors as somewhat stressful; 40 % perceived the risk of covid-19 as moderately stressful; 20 % perceived their academic studying experience very stressful and more than 15 % found the risk of contagion and social isolation very stressful. Moreover, 38 % exhibit moderate anxiety, 29 % are experiencing mild anxiety while 28 % had severe anxiety and  only  5 % minimal anxiety level. Results revealed that all the indicators of motivation have positive significant relationships with the stress indicators. For future research, similar study can be conducted to determine the relationship of demographic profiles of the respondents to the stress, anxiety and levels of motivation to learn and adopt the intervention program so the students of the college may cope up with the challenges of Covid 19 pandemic

SEAFDEC - IDRC Milkfish Research Project : first phase report, 1975-1978; volume IV, annex 27

Part of the research program entitled "A Socio-economic survey of the Aquaculture Industry in the Philippines" jointly undertaken by the South-east Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) and the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Resources Research (PCARR)IDRC supported. Report on the milkfish culture research project carried out at SEAFDEC in the Philippines - discusses the agricultural research programme covering topics such as the aquaculture and fishery industires, agricultural training, and agricultural education; fish breeding including the use of artificial insemination and hormones, fish physiology, etc. Statistical data, bibliographie