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    Agri-entrepreneurial competencies and ethical business practices of SME managers as predictors of organizational performance in Davao del Sur
    Busa, Rosemarie N. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    This study aimed to assess the agri-entrepreneurial competencies and ethical business practices of small and medium enterprise (SME) managers in Davao del Sur and their relationship to organizational performance. It employed a descriptive-correlational research design, collecting data from 90 respondents through structured surveys. Statistical tools used included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and correlational analysis. Findings revealed that the majority of SME managers in Davao del Sur are middle-aged, male, and married, with high educational attainment. Their businesses are primarily small enterprises operating within various municipalities, typically in operation for 5 to 15 years, with modest profitability and limited formal managerial training. In terms of competencies, SME managers exhibited very high levels of organizing and leading, learning, opportunity recognition, commitment, strategic, and financial management competencies. Additionally, ethical business practices, including ethical decision-making, ethical leadership, and ethical awareness and training, were also rated very high. Organizational performance, assessed through financial performance and employee satisfaction, was also found to be very high, though some variability was noted. Correlational analysis indicated a significant relationship between agri-entrepreneurial competencies and ethical business practices, suggesting that managers with stronger competencies tend to uphold higher ethical standards. However, no significant relationships were found between ethical business practices and organizational performance or between agri-entrepreneurial competencies and organizational performance, suggesting that these factors alone may not directly determine business success.
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    Lived experiences of mathematics teachers in the early transition phase of adapting MATATAG curriculum: A phenomenological study of challenges and opportunities
    Rivero, Madelaine D. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-05)
    This phenomenological study aimed to explore the lived experiences and perceptions of Mathematics teachers during the early transition phase of adapting the MATATAG curriculum in Malungon, Sarangani Province. With the focus on four districts in the municipality, the research aimed to understand teachers' perception of the difference between the previous and the MATATAG Mathematics curricula, as well as the changes in their roles and functions. Utilizing Kurt Lewin's Change Management Model as a theoretical framework, the study identifies both challenges and opportunities encountered by teachers during this significant shift. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with ten participants, including seven mathematics teachers and three educational managers, and thematic analysis was applied to interpret their responses. Findings revealed that teachers recognized improvements in curriculum delivery, accessibility of resources, technology integration, and student engagement under MATATAG. However, challenges related to curriculum pacing, skill integration, and concerns over implementation continuity were noted. Teachers experienced significant changes in their teaching practices, including the adoption of student-centered strategies, increased collaboration with colleagues, and continuous professional reflection. Despite obstacles such as insufficient training, resource limitations, and time constraints, teachers demonstrated adaptability by innovating instructional methods and fostering greater student involvement. Ethical considerations, including informed consent and confidentiality, were strictly followed throughout the research. This study contributes valuable insights into the dynamics of curriculum adaptation, fostering a deeper understanding of the experiences of mathematics educators during transformative educational changes.
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    An analysis of students' learning preference based on Fleming's VAK model, mathematical performance and teachers' pedagogical practices
    Cajes, Demosthenes O. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    This descriptive-correlational study examined the impact of students' learning preferences and teachers' performance-based pedagogical practices on mathematics achievement at Digos City Central Elementary School. Participants included 12 mathematics teachers and 222 students from Grades 4 to 6. Students' learning preferences were assessed using Fleming's VAK model (Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic), while teacher practices were evaluated across behavioral, cognitive, and affective domains using a modified adapted questionnaire. Data were collected through surveys and academic performance assessments and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. A descriptive-comparative research design was employed to determine the relationship between instructional strategies, learning preferences, and students' mathematics performance. Findings revealed that Grade 4 students predominantly preferred kinesthetic learning, while Grades 5 and 6 favored visual modalities. Auditory learning was least preferred across all levels. Mathematics performance showed an upward trend from Grade 4 (approaching proficiency) to Grades 5 and 6 (proficient). Teachers' performance-based practices were rated moderately (M = 3.12) and exhibited a weak positive but statistically insignificant correlation with student achievement. In contrast, learning preferences demonstrated a moderate, statistically significant relationship with mathematics performance (p = 0.03). The study concludes that while learning preferences relate modestly to academic outcomes, performance-based teaching practices alone are not strong predictors of student success in mathematics.
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    Analysis of the factors to sugarcane production and farmers' planting intentions in the provinces of Davao del Sur, Sarangani and South Cotabato
    Granada, Ijade T. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    The study aimed to analyze the factors to sugarcane production and planting intentions of sugarcane farmers in Davao del Sur, Sarangani and South Cotabato. The study utilized a descriptive-quantitative survey research design, administered to the 89 selected medium-large scale sugarcane farmers using sampling technique. The study used statistical tools to analyze and describe the study. The results showed that the sector was largely composed of aging farmers with limited formal education, which may hinder the adoption of modern farming techniques. Farm-related issues such as hilly/rolling terrains and dependence on rainwater heightened vulnerability to climate variability. Economic and social factors highlight farmers' strong influence sugarcane production. Consistently, correlational analysis showed that economic factors had the strongest and appeared most significant to farmers' planting intentions. Multiple regression confirmed economic factors as the sole predictor on farmers' planting intentions. Based on the findings, the Department of Agriculture and State Universities and Colleges should launch youth-targeted agricultural programs in modern sugarcane farming techniques. The government agencies should introduce mechanization suited for hilly/rolling terrains including irrigation projects to reduce reliance on rainwater and provide production support programs and policy efforts in strengthening market prices, minimizing costs and access to affordable credit for the sustainability of sugarcane farming.
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    Experiences of teachers engaging in research activities
    Blanco, Maria Rhodalyn P. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-02)
    This qualitative phenomenological study aims to tell the story of ten (10) educators' research experiences and practices with the goal of bettering the teaching-learning process through research. The study seeks to uncover the lived experiences, coping mechanisms, and insights of public school teachers through semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. It is centered around the researcher's focus on teacher-researchers and how they apply research in their teaching-learning process. The underlying topics for study question number one which defined the teachers' lived experiences were as follows: research struggles and research impact, financial constraints, time constraints, difficulties in data gathering and implications in actual classroom. For research question number two, emphasized the coping strategies adopted by teacher-researchers in addressing the challenges they have encountered, despite the hurdles, they were able to efficiently improve their pupils' learning experiences. The following were the underlying themes for research question number two: Employing adaptive strategies and embodying resilient qualities with the subtheme of: Time management, asking support, proactivity, resourcefulness, patience, and persistence. Finally, research question number three discusses teachers' insights. These were the major themes that arise in the process of the results: Exploration and Growth and Mindfulness and Perseverance with the subthemes of: curiosity and effort, professional development, process familiarity, optimism, dedication and cognizance. Educational institutions may offer personalized training programs to meet the specific demands of research education, support pedagogical flexibility by providing teachers with a variety of research methodologies and involve to professional growth by enrolling themselves to research schools and universities.
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    Laboratory resources, teacher compentencies and students' process skills
    Grafia, Mary Joy T. (Davao Del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    Laboratory resources and teacher competencies are foundations for students' process skills. This non-experimental quantitative descriptive correlational study examines the relationship between these factors. An adapted survey questionnaire was used to collect data from 350 students, 9 lab in-charges, and 25 science teachers. Results from mean rating show that laboratory resources were moderately utilized (3.32), teaching performance was highly evident (4.15), lesson preparation (4.10) and professional development (3.86) were often demonstrated. These factors may have contributed to the high rating (3.53-3.72) of process skills which with students frequently exhibited and were often observed by teachers. As to the correlation of variables, the findings reveal that while the availability of laboratory resources does not significantly influence students' process skills (p-value of 0.905), the utilization of these resources shows a significant relationship with process skills, as indicated by a p-value of 0.010 and an r-value of 0.259. Additionally, the study reveals a very strong relationship between teacher competencies and students' process skills, with an r-value of 0.995 and a specified p-value of <0.001. The study emphasizes the utilization of laboratory resources and teacher competencies contribute significantly to the development of students' process skills. Future researches may explore other factors.
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    Exploring idustry 4.0 compentencies for pre-service teachers: An exploratory factor analysis
    Sarte, Alberto R., Jr. (Davao del sur State College, 2025-06)
    This study looked into what competencies pre-service teachers in Davao del Sur, Philippines, need to effectively respond to the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in the classroom. While there has been growing international discussion on 4IR in education, there's still a noticeable gap locally—particularly in the Philippines—where no contextualized framework exists to guide and measure teacher readiness for this evolving landscape. This research aimed to address that gap by identifying the unique set of 4IR-related competencies relevant to Filipino pre-service teachers. Using a quantitative, non-experimental design, the study employed Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) to analyze responses from fourth-year education students who were currently in their teaching practicum. Participants came from six teacher education institutions in Davao del Sur. The instrument used in the study was developed through a review of existing literature and was validated by a panel of experts. Results showed a high level of sampling adequacy (KMO = 0.928), and Bartlett's Test confirmed that the data was suitable for factor analysis (p < 0.000). EFA revealed five key factors, which were labeled as: Operational Teaching Readiness in 4IR, 4IR Orientedness, Contextual Relationality, TPACK Grounded, and Instructional Flexibility. These represent various dimensions of readiness—from practical use of digital tools to relational and adaptive teaching strategies. The study suggests that teacher education programs revisit and enhance their curricula to build these core competencies. It also encourages further validation of the instrument through Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) in other regions.
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    Competence of teachers and readiness in the implementation of education 4.0
    Roble, Zenaida A. (Davao del Sur State College, 2024-06)
    This descriptive correlational study determined the relationship between the competence of teachers and workplace readiness in the implementation of Education 4.0 in Hagonoy II District, Division of Davao del Sur for the School Year 2023 - 2024. There were 130 elementary teachers who served as respondents and answered the survey questionnaire administered from January 2024 to June 2024. Data gathered were analyzed using mean and Pearson r. Results revealed that the level of competence of teachers in the implementation of Education 4.0 was moderate. Likewise, the level of readiness of the teachers in the implementation of Education 4.0 was moderate. There is no significant relationship between teachers' competence and readiness in the implementation of Education 4.0. An intervention program was developed based on the findings of the study and recommended for its implementation.
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    Team synergy and workplace agility of teachers
    Aragona, Lelaine P. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-03)
    This study was participated by secondary public schools' teachers in the Municipality of Bansalan. The relationship between demographic profile and team synergy of teachers obtained a very weak positive linear relationship, thus there is a significant relationship between the variables. The relationship between demographic profile and work agility of teachers and the relationship between team synergy and workforce agility of teachers has obtained a very positive linear relationship thus there is a significant relationship between the variables. The model was generated using the stepwise method of multiple regression analysis. There was no significant correlation between the level of team synergy and workforce agility of teachers which means that the engagement in school programs and activities can help improve school performance. As a result of negative association, school performance declined even if administrative performance rose, making this outcome feasible. For the most part, team synergy and workforce agility, this study found a negative correlation between the teachers 'demographic profile of the school as a whole. Weak performance in indicators means that the academic performance of the learners must be the prime priority. It was recommended that the school administrators may sustain the excellent school performance by sustaining teachers' support by providing more School Improvement plan (SIP) to have Outstanding rating in the Individual Performance Commitment (IPCR) ratings and may institute a program to support educators' emotional and psychological aspects while maintaining cordial connections with community members by strengthening the programs of the Human Resource Department. The school heads may foster and promote team synergy and workforce learning agility in schools. PTA and BLGU at the school may do their part to boost morale among faculty, parents, and other community members in order to sustainably increase the beneficial effect of student achievement.
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    Ethnobotanical documentation of medicinal plants use by Tagakaulo tribe in Sta. Maria Davao Occidental
    Pendon, Maren M. (Davao del Sur State College, 2025-06)
    This study investigates the ethnobotanical knowledge of medicinal plants used by the Tagakaulo tribe of Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental. Seventy-one informants predominately female (80%), with housewives representing the largest group users participated in semi-structured interviews, medicinal plants within the community. A total of 67 medicinal plants from 35 families were documented, addressing ailments across 15 disease categories. The Malvaceae family was notably represented, being used to treat nine illnesses in six disease categories. Decoction was the preferred preparation method, commonly used for drinking, bathing and soaking while leaves were commonly utilized plant part. Five ethnobotanical indices applied to evaluate the importance of plants: Use Value (UV), Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), Cultural Importance Value (CIV), Informant Consensus Factor (ICF) and Use Diversity (UD). Euphorbia hirta L. exhibited the highest values with an RFC of 0.887, UV of 0.079, CIV of 2.295 and UD of 0.333, commonly used to treat sore eyes, postpartum recovery, dengue, fever and stomachache. The disease category "Abnormal Signs and Symptoms" recorded the highest number of use-reports (608), with an ICF of 0.964 and Use Value of 8.56, indicating significant cultural agreement and perceived efficacy. By implementing these recommendations through Information Dissemination Education Program such as pamphlets and booklet, these ethnobotanical knowledge of the Tagakaulo tribe can be effectively preserved while contributing to community and scientific innovation.