Southeast Asian Journal of Agriculture and Allied Sciences

Readiness of Bulacan Agricultural State College’s Faculty on FIRe (Fourth Industrial Revolution)

Christian Jorge Montalbo — 2023-12-31

This research evaluates the faculty members of Bulacan Agricultural State College's degree of readiness for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (FIRe) through assessment of their knowledge and competencies. Descriptive method was used to determine the demographic profile, knowledge profile, competency, and readiness of the faculty. Correlation was used to analyze the relationship between level of knowledge and competencies with the readiness of the respondents with FIRe. The findings revealed that most of the respondents are female in their prime working age (25-54 years old) with less than 5 years of experience in teaching. Moreover, they have moderate knowledge on FIRe technologies because some of them are typically owned and used
technologies by the respondents that were elevated during the Covid-19 pandemic. The links between knowledge, competences, and readiness were investigated using regression and correlation analysis. Knowledge levels and readiness were shown to be strongly positively correlated, suggesting that as faculty members' knowledge grows, and so does their readiness for FIRe. Furthermore, there were favorable relationships found between preparedness and competencies, including technological, pedagogical, content, and their combinations. These findings highlight the significance of ongoing training and support to improve knowledge and competencies and help to understand the current status of faculty preparedness with FIRe technology. The research offers valuable perspectives for academic establishments seeking to harmonize their faculty development initiatives with the requirements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Bioelectricity Generation of Dual Chamber Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) Using Cow and Carabao Wastewater

Raphael Policarpio — 2023-12-31

The microbial fuel cell (MFC) is a system that can efficiently and directly transform several non-purified organic substrates and various waste classes into electrical energy from the activity of bacteria. The performance of the dual chamber MFC system using cow and carabao wastewater were compared under identical conditions. Each set-up comprised anode and cathode with 25L wastewater (cow or carabao), microbial inoculant derived from effective microorganisms and molasses, stainless-steel electrodes, and salt bridge as proton exchange membrane (PEM). In these conditions, the MFC was operated for twenty (20) days and three (3) replications. Maximum power densities per surface area generated were 29.19 mW/m2 for cow wastewater and 10.88 mW/m2 for carabao wastewater. Meanwhile, peak power densities per volume were recorded at 583.87 mW/m3 and 217.51 mW/m3 for cow and carabao wastewater, respectively. Deductively, cow wastewater shows significantly higher results in bioelectricity generation than carabao wastewater. Furthermore, in terms of wastewater treatment, cow wastewater provided a greater TDS reduction efficiency of 41.23% than carabao wastewater, with only 28.59%.

MatHusaya: Effect of Physical Gamification Strategy on Grade 3 Learners’ Academic Performance in Mathematics Fraction Sense

Sheryl Bustamante — 2024-12-05

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the MATHUSAYA: Physical Gamification Strategy in enhancing the academic performance in mathematical fraction sense among Grade 3 learners. “MATHUSAYA,” derived from “Mathematics Masaya,” means “happiness in Mathematics." The research employed a quasi-experimental method as the research method to effectively balance practical considerations with the need for rigor in educational settings. The researchers also used this design in order for them to include more conclusive results by means of having two different groups. With 58 learners, the implementation of this strategy covered a period of four weeks. The Grade 3 Sampaguita class was exposed to the MATHUSAYA: Physical Gamification Strategy, while the Grade 3 Zinnia class continued with the traditional instructional method. To assess the performance of the students who participated in the study, the researchers utilized a pre-test and post-test designed specifically for this study, along with
weekly assessments validated by a master teacher. A paired T-test analysis was conducted to compare the significant differences between the pre-test and post-test scores of the control and experimental groups. The findings indicated that the academic performance in the mathematics fraction sense of the experimental group who experienced the strategy, improved significantly
from "Fair" to "Excellent”. The results of the pre-test and post-test analyses revealed that the MATHUSAYA: Physical Gamification Strategy is an effective method for enhancing the academic performance of Grade 3 learners in the mathematical fraction sense compared to traditional methods.

Modeling the Impact of Country-Specific Warming on Agricultural Production: Evidence from Southeast Asian Economies

Aris Zoleta — 2024-12-05

This research explored the relationship between climate change and agricultural production in Southeast Asian economies. Using country-specific ordinary least squares (OLS) regression and panel data analysis, the study modeled the factors that could explain how temperature variations affect agricultural output across the region. The findings indicate that the impact of temperature variability on agricultural productivity is not definitively clear. In addition, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam are particularly susceptible to agricultural output losses due to rising temperatures in the region.

Production and Management Practices of Mango Growers in San Ildefonso, Bulacan

Aisanne Marie McNatt — 2024-12-05

This study provides valuable insights into the practices of mango growers in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines focusing on their farm profile, production and cultural practices, marketing management and post-harvest handling. A descriptive method was used using an adopted survey questionnaire as the primary tool in gathering data. The mango growers are predominantly middle to old-aged, married males with elementary education. Farming is their primary source of income. Most mango farms are located in low-lying areas and depend on rainfed irrigation. The average grower manages 10-50 mango trees that are between 10 to 20 years old. The majority of growers perform basic practices like pruning, sanitation, and basal fertilizer application. Techniques like flower induction, flush induction, fruit bagging, and irrigation are not widely practiced, which could affect overall yield and quality. Mangoes are typically sold through ambulant street selling, packed in carton boxes, and transported by tricycles. Most growers harvest an average of 499 kgs of
mango per season, with family members involved in harvesting and sorting at the farm. The study found that recordkeeping for tracking capital, profit, and expenses is not commonly practiced among the farmers, which limits their ability to manage and optimize their operations effectively. These findings point to several areas where improvements could be made to enhance mango farming in San Ildefonso. By addressing these gaps, particularly in the adoption of more advanced production techniques and the implementation of better marketing and recordkeeping practices, the local mango industry could see significant growth and increased profitability.

Performance and Yield of Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) with Banana Leaves, Rice Straw and Saw Dust as Substrates

Rael Tejada — 2023-12-31

Cultivation of mushroom is an agriculture-based enterprise that can be practiced by landless folks, because it can be grown using affordable materials such as rice straw, sawdust, used paper, and corn straw. Mushroom is a powerful source of antioxidants that are useful in reducing risk of many diseases. This study was conducted to determine the performance of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) using different substrates. Completely randomized design (CRD) was used in the study involving three treatments: banana leaves (T1), rice straw (T2) and sawdust (T3) with three replications. The data gathered were statistically analyzed using analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Tukey’s Pairwise Comparison. Results of this experiment showed that there was statistical significance between T1 and T3 in terms of number of fruiting bodies wherein T3 produced a total number of 53 fruiting bodies compared to T1 which is 30 only. In terms of primordial growth, T1 was statistically significant when paired with T2 and T3. On the cap diameter significant difference was observed as T3 got the highest diameter of 50.92 cm. In terms of fresh weight, statistical significance was found between T1 and T3, where T3 got the heaviest fresh weight of 337.13 g while T1 got only 256.60 g. However, when total yield (g) was measured results showed that all substrates were statistically the same. Pairwise comparison generally favored T2 and T3 as the preferred substrate for P. ostreatus culture. Meanwhile, considering the return of investment, T2 obtained the highest, followed by T3, and the lowest was T1. Through these findings, the researchers recommend the use of T2 - rice straw because it is locally available that can help mushroom growers to maximize their income.