Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) is a private, non-sectarian institute of education located in Manila, Philippines. It runs under the management of the Yaman Lahi Foundation Incorporated.
Import and export commerce is a significant strategy for stimulating national economic growth and realizing foreign exchange. Based on the above, this research work dives into the delicate link between changes in China's peripheral diplomatic relations and their resultant consequences on export commerce in China's quickly developing global environment. It provides a unique combined forecasting model that combines autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) time-series analysis with long short-term memory (LSTM) networks to answer the pressing demand for accurate forecasts in this dynamic setting. First, a forecasting model is established for the influencing factors and volume of import and export trade of ASEAN. Second, it establishes the regression equation with the econometrics method by analyzing the specific impact of each influencing factor on the forecasting target. Moreover, it uses data statistics to mathematically process the historical data of ASEAN's import and export volume by determining the correlation between ASEAN's trade volume and some influencing factors. Regression analysis is often used to find relationships between variables. Adding ARIMA time-series modeling improves the model's prediction capabilities, providing a comprehensive insight into China–ASEAN import and export trade volume dynamics. Finally, it compares the performance of the suggested forecasting model to existing approaches, which proves that the correlation rate is enhanced to above 90%. In contrast, other error rates, including the average root, are decreased to the square error. These results show that the prediction model based on the combination of time series and LSTM produces the best short-term forecast of China and ASEAN import and export volume.
The Estero de Paco is a major tributary of the Pasig River in Metro Manila, Philippines, that has undergone severe environmental degradation due to urbanization, domestic sewage, and industrial waste. Because communities living near the creek continue to rely on its water, establishing the biological impact of this pollution is critical. This study evaluated the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity status of Estero de Paco using the Allium cepa (common onion) root tip chromosomal aberration assay, an established, cost-effective bioindicator for environmental screening. Onions were exposed for five days to surface water samples collected from five distinct stations along the estero: Unilever Philippines, United Nations Avenue, San Gregorio, Paco Market, and Pedro Gil. Tap water served as the control group. Root tips were fixed, hydrolyzed, and stained with aceto-orcein for microscopic evaluation at 400× magnification. One thousand cells per slide were counted to determine the Mitotic Index (MI). Data was analyzed using SPSS via Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Scheffé post hoc tests at a 0.05 significance level. The MI of Allium cepa root cells exposed to all Estero de Paco water samples was significantly lower than the control group (), confirming the presence of cytotoxic substances that inhibit cell division. San Gregorio (S3) exhibited the highest cytotoxicity with the lowest recorded MI (), likely due to elevated industrial and anthropogenic pressures. Interestingly, low cell division rates did not correlate with high genetic damage; only sticky chromosomes were observed, indicating minimal genotoxicity. The water of Estero de Paco possesses prominent cytotoxic traits, heavily driven by deficient community wastewater management. Immediate environmental monitoring, chemical substance tracing, and community-integrated ecological rehabilitation are highly recommended to restore the tributary.
Mobile-Assisted Extensive Reading (MAER) leverages digital platforms to increase learners’ exposure to English texts. This study investigated the effects of a MAER program on the English reading comprehension of 300 EFL undergraduates at Qiannan Normal University in Guizhou, China. Using a descriptive-correlational design, data on students’ reading comprehension performance and their assessment of the MAER program (covering frequency, text variety, comprehension, consistency, and motivation) were gathered and analyzed. Results indicated that students had a "Proficient" level of reading comprehension (M = 2.86) and rated the MAER program as "Effective" in terms of frequency, but "Slightly Effective" in other dimensions. No significant differences in comprehension or program assessment were found based on age, sex, or year level. However, a significant strong negative correlation was found between overall program assessment and reading comprehension performance. These findings suggest that while MAER fosters a supportive reading environment, its design must strategically prioritize deep cognitive engagement over mere activity metrics to effectively enhance comprehension. An implementation program is proposed based on these results.
Investments in public health and education are usually examined independently, but in developing countries, both are relevant to Sustainable Economic Development (SED). Within an integrated policy framework, this study aims to examine the complementary relationship between investments in health and education and their relationship with SED. A mixed-method approach was employed, consisting of 465 questionnaire responses from participants, including government officials, and 96 semi-structured interviews. Using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), quantitative data were analyzed, and to contextualize the statistical results, qualitative findings were involved. Results indicate that healthcare infrastructure, coupled with investment in health and education, communicable disease reduction, mental health services, and coordinated public investment, is positively and statistically related to SED. Explained variance is (R² = 0.100), showing that there is a moderate but meaningful contribution in the broader institution context. Findings contribute to existing literature by incorporating cross-sectoral modeling with qualitative institutional-level findings. It provides a more holistic understanding of the relation between coordinated human capital investments and developmental outcomes. These insights recommend integrating policies between the health and education sectors to support inclusive and sustainable development in low- and middle-income countries.
This study was motivated by the declining public interest in public elementary schools alongside increasing trust in private institutions, highlighting the importance of communication strategies in shaping school branding and public trust. It aimed to analyze the implementation of the Tri-Center of Education communication strategy encompassing schools, families, and the community, and its impact on the branding of public and private elementary schools in Yogyakarta. A qualitative case study design was employed, involving two schools with distinct characteristics. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, observations, and documentation, and analyzed using the interactive model of Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña, including data condensation, data display, and conclusion drawing. The findings reveal that public schools emphasize institutional and structural communication, strengthening performance-based branding through academic achievement, professional governance, and institutional stability. In contrast, private schools adopt participatory and dialogical approaches, fostering value-based branding through religious identity, relational closeness, and positive emotional experiences. These findings underscore that integrated, sustainable, and socially grounded Tri-Center communication plays a crucial role in enhancing school branding and strengthening public trust.
