About the Journal
The official undergraduate research journal of UM Tagum College, Tagum City, Davao del Norte, Philippines. ISSN 2467-6527 (print) | ISSN 3028-0362 (online)
Core Focus
"The Pendulum," UM Tagum College's premier multidisciplinary research journal, stands at the forefront of academic excellence, bridging diverse fields of study to foster a rich dialogue across disciplines. Our journal is dedicated to publishing high-quality, peer-reviewed articles that contribute significant knowledge and understanding to the global academic community. With a broad scope that encompasses the full spectrum of scholarly research, "The Pendulum" seeks to be a nexus for scientists, researchers, and scholars, facilitating collaborations that push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation.
The core focus of "The Pendulum" is to provide a platform for the dissemination of groundbreaking research that challenges conventional boundaries and encourages a multidisciplinary approach. We are committed to featuring works that not only advance specific fields of study but also contribute to solving complex global issues through interdisciplinary synergy. Our publication spans across various domains including, but not limited to, science and technology, health sciences, social sciences, education, business, and humanities, reflecting the dynamic landscape of contemporary research.
Our Commitment
At "The Pendulum," we are deeply committed to the principles of integrity, inclusivity, and scholarly rigor. We strive to maintain the highest standards of peer review and academic ethics, ensuring that all published works meet the rigorous criteria of originality, relevance, and impact. Our editorial team works closely with authors and reviewers from around the world, supporting a peer review process that is both fair and constructive, aimed at enhancing the quality and credibility of the research we publish.
We are also dedicated to broadening access to research findings and knowledge. As part of our commitment to the academic and wider community, "The Pendulum" ensures that all its content is accessible to a global audience without barriers. We believe in the power of research to transform societies, inform policy decisions, and contribute to the betterment of humanity. Thus, we actively promote the exchange of ideas and findings not only within the academic sphere but also among practitioners, policymakers, and the public to maximize the impact of the research we disseminate.
In embracing the ever-evolving nature of scholarly research, "The Pendulum" continually seeks to expand its horizons, welcoming innovative methodologies and perspectives. We encourage submissions that reflect diverse viewpoints and methodologies, fostering a journal environment that is reflective of the multidimensional nature of inquiry and discovery. Our ultimate goal is to serve as a catalyst for research that transcends traditional academic boundaries, contributing to the ongoing dialogue between disciplines and making a lasting impact on both the scholarly community and society at large.
Current Issue
The Pendulum 2022 Edition showcases the various scholarly research articles across academic programs. There are 17 undergraduate research articles included in this Edition. Likewise, this issue contains six sections representing the various academic programs of UM Tagum College.
Section 1 is dedicated to the research works coming from the Accounting Education (DAE). In the work of Jessa Mae A. Baraquia, Tiffani Rose Batiao, and Jovit G. Cain, they tried to understand the unheard stories of tricycle drivers in Tagum City during COVID-19 pandemic. On the other hand, the group of Jane Rose R. Egot, Edsel Jay A. Perez, Elira Ji C. Villegas, and Prof. Maria Teresa A. Ozoa captured the influence of Facebook Live selling on purchase intention among online shoppers in Panabo City.
Section 2 highlights the research studies from the Department of Arts and Sciences Education (DASE). This includes the work of Arvin James Lója Lupas and Prof. Earl Jones G. Muico, relative to the Pragmatic Analysis on President Rodrigo Duterte’s First and Last State of the Nation Addresses covering the 2016 up to 2021 SONA. Likewise, the group of Hazel Faith Opeña, Jesus Emmanuel Saclot, Jehane Sadane, and Prof. Louisse Noreen T. Tapiz investigate using a mixed methods research the social loafing in conducting an undergraduate thesis among student-researchers. On the other hand, four research outputs are showcased for this edition coming from the Computer Science Program. This includes the study of Jedy Matt A. Tabasco, Zhyr M. Narciso, Dandreb Inguito, and Benjamin M. Mahinay Jr. on the android-based mold detection in cacao beans using faster r-cnn algorithm, while the group of Ralph Jade M. Cadevida, Bern Homer M. Nebran, Dunwill C. Vidas, and Richard Vincent E. Misa explored the IoT-Based Soil Management System. In similar vein, the group of Ma. Patricia Briones, Dean Albert T. Zamora, Leurma M. Zaragoza, and Benjamin M. Mahinay Jr. developed the greenhouse automation based on Arduino for Department of Agriculture in Tagum City. Lastly, this section presents the study relative to the Innovative Mobile App for Enhanced Everyday Assistance, First Aid, Safety, and Security developed by the group of Ivy Marjorie Dajao, John Russel Macale, and Princess Mae Sugsiand under the tutelage of Prof. Benjamin M. Mahinay Jr.
Section 3 includes the two research articles of student-researchers under the Department of Business Administration Education (DBAE). This includes the work of Jessa Mae Y. Sajetarios, Stephane Blanch Marie Plaza, Harvey John A. Ochida, and Prof. Rex Lord V. Ranalan claiming that financial literacy has a positive influence on young professionals’ entrepreneurial intention.
On the other hand, a study conducted by Hazel B. Labrador, Carla Jean A. Tombon, Sweeden Dela Cerna, and Dr. Lucela B. Regidor, posits that the domains in physical environment which are the facility aesthetic, lighting, table settings, and service staff, significantly influence the dining experience of customers.
Section 4 showcases the research articles from the Department of Criminal Justice Education (DCJE). Three research studies are included in this volume. This includes the study of Cris Leo J. Bollifer, Jocel Jy M. Lagrada, Kyla Crystel P. Horcasitas, and Prof. Amparo L. Besagas that exposes the significant effect of Oplan Toktahng to the Surrenderees served as basis for crafting an enhancement program. In addition, the researchers – Marhiela O. Arriba, Jestoni A. Jimenez, Maria Lou S. Onlos, and Prof. Glezie F. Parcon – stressed out that police omnipresence has a positive influence towards crime prevention.
Section 5 presents the research projects and developed systems or applications of the students from the Department of Engineering Education (DEE). Here, the student-researchers embarked in systems responsive to the community needs. The group of Kent Genzen R. Corpus, Kenneth S. Bernales, Paul Jhon O. Rabaha, and Engr. Jobenilita R. Cuñado, developed a system with an automatic braking mechanism that pulls the physical brake pedal of the car when drowsiness or an obstacle is detected.
A group of Electrical Engineering students - Jaz Umalik Improso, Nemilen Dela Torre, and Archie Venida – under the supervision of their senior researcher Engr. Kristine Anne M. Quirante had devised a contactless hand sanitation receptacle using low-pressure misting system with built-in temperature scanner in an attempt to mitigate and prevent the transmission of communicable infectious disease (COVID-19).
Section 6 discusses topics of scholarly endeavors from the Department of Teacher Education (DTE). There are seven research studies included in this year’s volume representing the Teacher Education Program.
The group of Vencent Claire C. Bastes, Christian Jay S. Lopez, Mae Ann B. Pineda, and Dr. Henry C. Ligan, disclosed that social interaction has a significant relationship with student’s learning. Similarly, Prof. Ronnie F. Garcia’s research team – Emy Lou M. Banoy, Clarissa M. Garay, and Honey Julie M. Macaraeg – revealed that instructional quality and educational outcomes haa significant relationship and confirmed the study of Decristan et al., (2015) stating that the process of instructional quality in the classroom is one of the most powerful predictors of students’ educational outcomes.
Another group of researchers, Angelie A. Cabande, John Edward R. Gerondio, Ethel May Metran, and Prof. Jemer A. Alimbon, in their study on the attitude towards science and science process skills of junior high school students, revealed that the students have a satisfactory level of science process skills. With this, they recommended that students' science process skills may be raised to an excellent level. To attain this, the Department of Education should revisit the science curriculum and ensure that the set content and performance standards enable learners to develop their science process skills. Also, the department should capacitate teachers by, for example, conducting training and seminars that would help them be more equipped with pedagogies that are found to influence students' SPS development.
It has always been a part of the academic crusade of the research and publication center to provide student researchers an avenue to publish their research works. Hence, this journal is a good dissemination of these research outputs produced by student researchers, which could spark conversation and opportunity to explore research findings and recommendations for potential practice or utilization to contribute to the development of communities.
