This study compared the effects of energy drink and chocolate pre-workout intake on cardiovascular endurance, blood pressure, heart rate, and recovery in 42 collegiate athletes. Participants were divided into the Energy Drink Group (EDG) and Chocolate Group (CG) and underwent Beep Tests to evaluate cardiovascular endurance. Results revealed sex-specific responses: females in the EDG significantly...
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The influence of teacher emotional support on academic engagement of university students: Examining the mediating role of academic motivation through the lens of Self-determination theory; La influencia del apoyo emocional del profesor en el compromiso académico de los estudiantes universitarios: Examinando el papel de la motivación académica a través de la teoría de la autodeterminación
Despite substantial studies on the influence of emotional support from teachers on student engagement, there is a dearth of research regarding how academic motivation improves the effectiveness of teacher support in improving college student engagement. This study investigates the mediating role of academic motivation in the relationship between teacher emotional support and student engagement. Utilizing...
The crucial role of perceived control in adolescent athletes’ success: a study of engagement in the Philippines; El papel crucial del control percibido en el éxito de los atletas adolescentes: Un estudio sobre el compromiso en Filipinas
This study examines the mediating role of perceived control in the relationship between sports engagement and success perceptions among adolescent athletes in Regions IX and X, Philippines. Using a quantitative, correlational research design, data were collected from 150 student-athletes aged 18–25 years through stratified random sampling. Validated instruments—including the Sports Engagement Scale, Perceived Control Scale,...
Middle Graph of the Identity Graph of Finite Cyclic and Dihedral Groups
Given a group G with e as the identity element, the identity graph ΓGhaving the vertex-set G and the edge-set E satisfies two conditions: (i) for every x, y ∈ G where x ≠ y, x and y are adjacent in ΓGif and only if xy = e; (ii) for each x ∈ G, x...
Understanding the Ecopoetics Pedagogy of Preservice English as a Second Language Teachers: A Case Study Using Robert Frost’s Fire and Ice
The prevalence of ecological and environmental hazards that adversely impact human lives necessitates the intensification of ecological literacy for the populace. This deepening of people’s knowledge of environmental science for disaster risk reduction and mitigation can be realized through literary pedagogy centering on ecocriticism. Hence, this qualitative study utilizing a case study approach aims to...
Entrepreneurial Capability and Ecosystem Synergy: A Strategic Alignment
The study aims to identify whether there is a relationship between an entrepreneur’s capability and the entrepreneurial ecosystem to develop a good strategy that would help an entrepreneur with decision-making. This would be beneficial to for them to realize the requirement to become successful entrepreneurs and for Batangas Province to realize the perfect environment for...
Social Science Instructors’ Teaching Competencies and Students’ Academic Performance in Batangas State University System: Towards A Faculty Training Program
This study conducted a labor market assessment aimed at identifying the alignment between industry skill demands and the available skills within a local urban community. The research sought to improve employment opportunities by analyzing labor market trends and identifying gaps between workforce competencies and job requirements. Utilizing both quantitative data and qualitative insights from focus...
How passion fuels student athletes? A Dualistic model approach to engagement in sports
Several studies have explored the mechanism in increasing sports engagement. However, the underlying dynamics that drive engagement in sports remain a subject of ongoing investigations. This study aimed to delve deeper into the intricate relationship between passion and student athletes’ engagement in sports. A total of 408 student athletes aged from 18-27 years old (Mage=...
The multidimensionality of situational interest on engagement: Philippine traditional folk dances as a sustainable form of exercise and its preservation as an intangible cultural heritage; La multidimensionalidad del interés situacional en el compromiso: las danzas folclóricas tradicionales filipinas como una forma sostenible de ejercicio y su preservación como patrimonio cultural inmaterial
This study explored the link between situational interest and university engagement among undergraduates from five state universities in the Philippines. The present study used a quantitative predictive design to examine how situational interest dimensions influence engagement in learning Philippine traditional dances. Results indicated that situational interest significantly predicted university engagement, with a notable portion of...
Improving sports rehabilitation for athletes: addressing gaps in current practices to improve recovery outcomes; Mejorar la rehabilitación deportiva para los atletas: abordar las deficiencias en las prácticas actuales para mejorar los resultados de recuperación
This study aims to enhance sports rehabilitation practices in the Philippines by evaluating the profiles of injured athletes, assessing the effectiveness of current rehabilitation strategies, and identifying areas for improvement. A total of 305 Filipino student-athletes undergoing rehabilitation from various sports injuries participated in the study through a purposive sampling method. Data were collected using...