Social Sciences and Humanities

This study investigates the lived experiences of Pisay students who enrolled in the distance learning program at Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus during the school year 2021–2022. The researcher employed a qualitative research design with a phenomenological method to learn about and understand the experiences of Pisay Scholars. The Colaizzi seven-step analysis method was used to examine the responses. Thematic analysis of the recordings indicated two themes that emerged from the Pisay scholars' remote learning experiences. These are the positive and negative experiences.

Golden takin (Budorcas taxicolor bedfordi) is a good example to understand current wildlife management. Golden takin is herbivores, confined to Qinling Mountain areas of China. The aim of this study is to investigatethe impact of human-golden takin conflictand poaching of Golden takin in Qinling Mountains;to understand the movement activities of Golden takin in Guangtoushan at Qinling Mountains.

This study aims to study the lived experiences of CSU students in the conduct of asynchronous and synchronous teaching modalities in Social Science courses. The respondents of this study are students enrolled in the subjects, including Ethics, Life, and Works of Rizal, and Readings in Philippine History, in the 2nd semester, AY 2021-2022, in Caraga State University-Ampayon, Butuan City, who have synchronous and asynchronous classes. Based on the findings, six themes emerged namely: challenges, adjustments, interventions, academic supports, good experiences, and other supports.

Background: Declined test scores, performances and the increasing difficulty in science concepts among students is one of the major problems in Philippine education. Department of Education surveys found out that one of the subjects where lower test scores are seen is science. However, despite the efforts of the educational sector, difficulties are still arising and the educational sector are still searching for ways and actions to address the problem.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Background: With the advancements of education sector around the world, this study aims to compile the practices of public high school teachers teaching Grade 9 Biology and determine which of these said practices are the best. Objectives: The objective of this research is to know the practices of science teachers in teaching grade 9 biology and to determine which of these practices are considered to be the best. Methods: This research utilized a qualitative-quantitative method using a structured interview form administered through Google Forms.

The objective of this paper is to assess the with respect to access to eye care services in The Gambia. More specifically in this paper, the scorecard assesses the level at which people have access to eye care services. The research employed both quantitative and qualitative methods. The findings disclosed that in the Gambia, majority of eye care service centers are in the urban areas which leaves the rural dwellers with no choice but to travel long distances to access eye care services facilities.