Background: With the advancements of health sector around the world, this study aims to compile the different genetic diseases present in Quirino and Isabela province in the Philippines in order to provide a knowledge to the community and prevent this genetic disorder in the future. Objectives: The objective of this research is to know the common genetic disorder present in the province of Isabela and Quirino, Philippines. Methods: The researcher use mixed methods of secondary data analysis or archival study and selective interview. The researcher saw that these methods fit because the researcher be requesting, from two random Rural Health Units (selected through fishbowl technique) per province in the region, a copy of their database or sheet on the genetic disorder cases in their places. Afterward, a structured interview will be administered to gather other necessary information that is not answered through the datasheet given. Results: There are 277 recorded cases of genetic diseases and disorders here in the region. 81 of which are acquired and 196 are inherited. Of the 277 cases, 166 are from Isabela and the remaining are from 111 Quirino. The number one case in Isabela is diabetes and learning disability from Quirino. When the data from the two provinces are combined, the highest case goes to cleft palate which is also the top 2 numerous cases of Isabela and top 3 of Quirino. Conclusions: This growing number of cases are mainly due to the lack of funding and shortage of geneticists in our country. Another contributory part is the lack of knowledge on prenatal care of some parents in the region. Unfortunately, some of them conceived a child with genetic alteration because of one of the following: Improper medication (hilot), Menopausal baby, Parents are both cousin, Unhealthy work environment, Lack of nutrition
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Journal Area:ABSTRACT:Pub. Date: July 26, 2022Paper No:4139
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The fourth wave of the COVID-19 epidemic erupted in many localities across Vietnam, resulting in a surge in infections, hospitalizations, and deaths, making the government's response efforts appear ineffective. It has overshadowed the Vietnamese government's previous accomplishments and reduced public trust in its capacity to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. This fact has received special attention from many scientists. Therefore, this study investigates the factors influencing Vietnamese mature people's beliefs about the government's success in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic to supplement the evidence of previous studies, enrich the literature review, and make policy recommendations to the Government of Vietnam. This study was conducted through a cross-sectional survey using an intentional sampling technique (n=200). Multivariate linear regression analysis techniques and moderator regression were applied to prove the proposed hypotheses. Its research findings have indicated that the factors of anxiety, fear, and awareness have a positive and significant impact on adult Vietnamese's belief in the Vietnamese government's capacity to control the COVID-19 pandemic at various levels. Their understanding of COVID-19, in particular, moderates the relationship between anxiety and fear.
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Background: The academic year of 2020-2021 is confronted with challenges and adjustments as traditional modalities of handling classes shifted to the virtual world. In consonance with the successive diverse-perspectives and challenges teachers go through, quality instruction might be affected. Objectives: The objective of this research is to explore the different facets of teaching grade IX biology among teachers in the province of Isabela. Methods: This study utilizes the Descriptive-comparative approach of research as it deals with data that are described and compared between respondents’ strata in terms of the variables present in this study. Participants are forty-one (41) Grade IX biology teachers across the selected municipalities of Isabela. Results: The study presented the usage of different modalities along with themanypreparations for this academic year by investing greater time in creating instructional materials. Instructional plan mostly includes the usage of modules and Internet-aided instruction or recorded videos.The challenges presented in the study are all in moderately low level. Conclusions: This study greatly recognizes the role of professional development among teachers, as everyone is affected by this pandemic both on professional and personal lives, the relevance of these findings must transverse the need to address the following challenges and create programs that cater to develop and improve the conditions of teachers.
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The current study investigated the effect of Board Leadership Capacity on Firm’s Economic Sustainability of Financial Services companies in Nigeria. Secondary data were obtained from published financial reports and accounts of active Financial Services companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange Group for ten years (2011 – 2020). The variables of interest are, Board Meeting, Board Independence, Board Diversity, while the dependent variable Economic Sustainability was proxied as Tobin Q (TOBQ). Three null hypotheses were formulated for the study and secondary data obtained from the financial statements of the companies. The data were analysed using descriptive analysis, correlation matrix, and regression analysis. The Random Effects Generalized Least Square (GLS) regression result revealed that Board Diversity (BOGD) has significant effect on firm’s economic sustainability of Financial Services companies in Nigeria at 5% level of significance. On the contrary Board Meetings (BMET), and Board Independence (BODI) scores revealed an insignificant effect on firm’s economic sustainability of Financial Services companies in Nigeria. Consequent on the findings, the study therefore recommended among others Board Diversity should be encouraged in other to introduce capacity for leadership in the board as this cut across gender, age, Professional qualification, work experience and cultural diversity. Implying that board leadership compositions that are heterogeneous have the advantage of adding more value and optimising firm’s economic advantage.
Pub. Date: July 30, 2022Paper No:4143
