Social Sciences and Humanities

This study explored the experiences of Lesbian Police Officers assigned in Cebu City Police Office (CCPO). Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions: the experiences of the informants in the performance of their duties, the informants handling the challenges encountered in the performance of their duties and the impact of the informants’ sexual orientation in the performance of their duties. This study utilized the qualitative research method and employed a phenomenological approach through in-depth interviews.

The study explored the work experiences of the Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO) in Barangay Paknaan, Mandaue City. It specifically looked into the experiences and aspirations by the informants in the performance of their duties and responsibilities in the community. In order to answer the objective of this study, phenomenological is utilized in order to discover the problems encountered by the BPSO. This study utilized an interview guide with structured questions to stimulate discussion with the participants.

Performance in board examinations is regarded as one of the indicators of the quality of education provided by the Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) in the country. Responding to the call for quality education, this correlational study is conducted to determine LET performance and its relationship to the academic performance of College of Teacher Education (CTE) students from 2018 to 2021. This research utilized a descriptive-correlational research design to determine the relationship between academic performance and LET performance of CTE students.

Every single work is performed successfully through observance of discipline. Disciplined individual succeeds and reaches greater heights. Discipline is not learned overnight. It is a process that is learned and mastered from home to school. Schools established a set of rules for students to abide by and to create a safe and healthy environment.

The transition from Neolithic to the Early Medieval period covers a vast span of time and witnessed significant cultural, social and technological changes across different regions. It's important to note that the transition from the Neolithic to the Early Medieval period was not a uniform process, and different regions experienced these changes at different times.

The term Kathak is derived from the Vedic Sanskrit word ‘Katha’ which means "story", and Kathakar which means "the one who tells a story". Wandering Kathakars or the traveling bards conveyed tales, inspired by our ancient epics and mythologies, through dance, songs, and music. Kathak performers exhibit stories through graceful hand movements, extensive footwork, flexible body movements, and most importantly intense facial expressions capable of evoking a range of emotions.

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has garnered global attention due to its geopolitical implications. It is perceived to be the superpower rivalry that has a spillover effect on Africa with some African countries gradually going back to the old doctrine of non-alignment that was observed by most African States during the Cold War. This paper aims to address this gap by assessing the policy of African States towards the Ukraine-Russia war.

The fight against HIV/AIDS is based on screening, treatment and biological examination. Access to antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, the second component of the fight against HIV/AIDS, is effective in the Sakassou Health District. Despite these efforts, the Sakassou Health District remains a high-risk area. The aim of this study is to analyze the determinants of access to antiretroviral drugs for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Sakassou Health District. The study revealed that 91.5% of PLHIV are over 18 years of age.

Behavioural issues are International community has been advocating for elimination of nuclear weapons since 1946. The United Nations General Assembly at its very first session has discussed on need of nuclear disarmament. Nuclear trajectory remains hot topic throughout the nuclear history. In nuclear debate South Asia played significant role on both the fronts, nuclear disarmament as well as in nuclear proliferation. India remains outcast in nuclear commerce community till India –U.S. civil nuclear deal- 2008. This deal made possible for India for nuclear commerce.

Several attempts have been made to relate soil properties to slope position for many landscapes essentially due to the realization of the role toposequence plays in influencing runoff, soil erosion and hence soil formation. However, information remains fragmentary on the relationship between toposequence and changes in the properties of soils of Ekiti State. In this study, selected physical, hydraulic and chemical properties of the soils along a toposequence in Ado Ekiti were evaluated.