Mariano Marcos
State University

S&T Journal features new scholarship on perspectives, pathways, and learning in society

By Criztalene Victorio

Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) has released Volume X, No. 2 of its Science and Technology (S&T) Journal, featuring research that explores new perspectives and knowledge across various fields.

The issue featured studies in four thematic areas including: Health and Medicine, Basic Science, Engineering, and Social Science.

Under Health and Medicine, Asst. Prof. Zhiela Marie Abiva and Assoc. Prof. Roberto Sombillo authored “Political Astuteness and Efficacy and Health Advocacy Engagement Among Nurse Leaders in Region I.” The study found out that nurse leaders demonstrated different political capacities that require leadership development initiatives such as policy education, mentorship, and experiential exposure to health governance.

Also featured in the category was the study “Predict-Observe-Explain Strategy Using Household Materials: Enhancing Grade 10 Students’ Mastery of Chemical Reactions,” authored by Mr. Frederick Hilaria, Ms. Patrice Cajepo, and Asst. Prof. Rica Elacion. The findings showed that using household materials in the predict-observe-explain teaching strategy improved students’ understanding of chemical reactions.

In Basic Science, Mr. Jericho Prades, Dr. Doreen Domingo, and Dr. Shirley Agrupis investigated the “Wound Healing Activity of Formulated NipaAlco Gel on Chronic Binge Ethanol-Fed Male Mice (Mus musculus L.).” The study evaluated the wound-healing potential of the formulated gel under different experimental conditions.

Meanwhile, Mr. Jerome Jocosol authored an engineering research study titled “Accuracy of Remote XY Android App in Monitoring Compost NPK and Humidity Levels using HMI.” The study assessed the accuracy of IoT-based composting systems that can help optimize more efficient and data-driven waste-to fertilizer processes.

Under Social Science, Mr. Kevin John Maddela, Mr. John Mark Rosales, Ms. Candice Chelsea De Castro, and Ms. Sarah Bless Maddela explored the study about “Overseas Filipino Worker Employment as a Career Pathway Among Senior High School Students: Perceptions from Urban Economics.” The results revealed that students from two surveyed schools in Metro Manila have a strong agreement that OFW work is a valuable career option however declines when personal cost and family strain arise.

Dr. Peter James Gann, editor-in-chief of the journal, expressed his gratitude to all contributors who sustain their commitment in advancing knowledge in scholarly research.

“In this new volume, we continue to reaffirm our duty to quality, integrity and relevance in scholarly publishing,” Dr. Gann added.

President Virgilio Julius P. Manzano Jr., together with the Editorial Advisory Board also extended their support in the S&T Journal for the continuing development and advancement in science and technology research.

The newly released issue is available at the MMSU Press Office for readers who are interested in gaining deeper understanding of the featured studies.