The relationship between teacher stress and performance was investigated in this study to determine the mediating effect of work-life balance. The research employed a non-experimental quantitative design, including mediation analysis and descriptive-correlational techniques. Stratified sampling was employed to select 300 public school teachers from the Island Garden City of Samal. Three sets of modified and standardized survey questionnaires were used to collect data from the intended respondents. The mean, Pearson r, Sobel Z test, and regression analysis were utilized to analyze the data. The findings indicated that teacher stress was low, teacher performance was very high, and work-life balance was high. Performance was significantly negatively correlated with teacher stress. In addition, there was a substantial correlation between teacher stress and work-life balance and between work-life balance and teacher performance among teachers. Additionally, the findings indicate that the relationship between teacher stress and performance is partially mediated by work-life balance. This suggests that the inclusion of work-life balance mitigated the prior direct impact of teacher stress on teacher performance. Improving work-life balance can directly impact teachers efficacy in the classroom. Teachers capable of effectively managing tension and maintaining a healthy work-life balance report feeling content with their positions.

All parents want their children to be healthy physically, mentally, religiously, and socially. However, some children may not achieve this ideal development, especially those with physical or psychological limitations. Children with special needs, such as those with autism, often require special education. Parents may struggle to accept their childs condition if there is a mismatch between expectations and reality. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of reality counseling in improving parents acceptance of children with autism. Reality counseling helps parents accept the reality that their child has autism in a rational and healthy way. This study is designed as a quasi-experiment using a pre-test and post-test approach. In this study, five parents of children with autism were purposively selected. The results show that after reality counseling, parents acceptance of their childs condition significantly improved, with an average increase of 14.8 points and a p-value of < 0.05. This indicates that reality counseling can help parents accept their childs condition. It can help them better understand autism and improve the emotional bond between parents and children. The results of this study are expected to help support parents acceptance of children with special needs, especially those with autism.

With the appearance of Distance Education (DE) methodologies and approaches in education, the field of teaching has changed radically. With the parallel development of technology, new paths and opportunities have been created to enrich education with new creative methods. This article examines the evolving landscape of Distance Educational Robotics (DER), with reference to the critical role of teachers in guiding and facilitating quality educational experiences. Through an extensive literature review, this study examines the benefits and challenges associated with integrating Educational Robotics into Distance Education. It briefly reviews the platforms and tools that facilitate the implementation of DER and explores various pedagogical strategies and instructional designs that educators can use to maximize the effectiveness of DER, considering the diverse learning needs and capabilities of students. It also emphasizes the importance of continuous professional development of teachers to improve their competence in remote pedagogic practices and the use of technology. In conclusion, the study illuminates the dynamic relationship between DE and Educational Robotics and the role that the teacher acquires by combining the two. Highlighting the roles and complexities of teachers responsibilities, the article offers methods and suggestions that can guide and support their efforts to create organized and effective teaching.

In the digital era, the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) is many. The aim of the study is to analyse the impact of AI on mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the areas of target identification and due diligence. The study is a conceptual in nature and hance secondary method is used. A large number of papers are collected from google scholar, Wiley, Scopus, and Web of science database for 2010 to 2024. The findings imply that AI significantly influence M&A activities specially for target identification and due diligence. Policy makers have to use AI tools making M&A decision. Future research should focus on the other factors such as synergy assessment.

Contemporary Filipino literature, while evolving, often reflects and reinforces gender norms. This study delves into how gender bias is linguistically constructed in these narratives, examining the potential impact of such representations on societal perceptions and behaviours. To investigate this, a Systemic Functional Linguistic approach, specifically Ideational Meta-Function, was employed to analyse seven selected Filipino literary stories. The analysis focused on linguistic choices, including vocabulary, personal noun usage and the depiction of physical attributes, emotions and behaviour. The findings revealed that the use of simple and label-like terms frequently reinforces traditional gender stereotypes, while more complex and nuances language could either reproduced or challenge these stereotypes. Personal male nouns were often associated with masculine occupations while female nouns were linked to stereotypical roles. Moreover, the portrayal of physical attributes, emotions and behaviour often adhered to traditional gender norms, with males depicted as strong and powerful, and females as fragile and emotionally reactive. Such representations can limit individual expression and perpetuate gender inequality. This study underscores the power of language in shaping gender perceptions and behaviours. It highlights the need of critical analysis of literary texts to identify and challenge gender bias. By understanding how language construct gender, we can work towards more equitable and inclusive representations in literature and society.

Traditional teaching methods often fail to capture the attention of young learners, leading to disengagement, lack of motivation, and disruptive behaviors. This study focuses on the use of game-based learning (GBL), specifically the Puzzle Room Game, as a strategy to enhance learners engagement and academic performance in mathematics among kindergarten learners. It explores how integrating puzzle games into mathematics lessons creates a more interactive, engaging, and collaborative environment, addressing challenges such as maintaining focus and encouraging active participation. A quasi-experimental approach was employed, involving 25 learners in control and experimental groups. Teachers provided feedback through interviews, while the study utilized pre-test and post-test interventions to assess the impact of GBL. A lesson plan incorporating the Puzzle Room Game was delivered to the experimental group. The results revealed a significant positive effect of GBL, specifically the Puzzle Room Game, in enhancing learners engagement and learning outcomes in mathematics. Puzzle-based games were also found to improve creativity and problem-solving skills, aligning with previous studies. Additionally, GBL fosters essential cognitive and emotional skills, reduces learning anxiety, and promotes collaborative learning. These findings highlight the value of GBL in addressing challenges faced by young learners and improving their academic performance. Educators are encouraged to integrate game-based strategies, such as the Puzzle Room Game, to create an engaging and effective learning environment that nurtures critical thinking, problem-solving, and active participation.

This study re-assesses the effectiveness of Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) in enhancing student engagement and academic performance among Grade 5 learners at RC AKIC-Science Laboratory School in Marawi City. The utility of LAS as a dynamic educational tool aimed at fostering greater involvement in learning activities. Employing a quasi-experimental design, the research involved experimental and control group: one group used non-modified LAS and the other utilizing the modified LAS. Data were collected through interview to selected twelve (12) grade five students; English teacher in Grade 5 was also interviewed regarding her perception on the modified Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) used by the researchers during the intervention. The interview has two phases: pre-interview and post-interview focusing on the impact of modified Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) on student learning. Further, there were also structured observation-checklist in which guided the researchers during the intervention. Student assessments and rubric were also utilized to corroborate data. LAS was modified by adding game-based activities, enhanced cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning, and the assessment procedures. Findings indicated that while both LAS formats had their respective strengths, the implementation of modified LAS correlated with increased student participation and improved academic performance. This revealed that the experimental group and control group showed no significant difference. However, the experimental group, which used the modified Learning Activity Sheet (LAS), achieved a higher mean score of 3.7134 compared to the mean score of control group, which used the non-modified LAS. Thus, the results suggest that modifications to the LAS positively impact student quiz scores, potentially due to enhanced engagement or clarity in assessment methods.

This study examines Apple Inc.s Mother Nature campaign, launched in 2023, through Teun A. Van Dijks critical discourse analysis (CDA). It explores how the company shapes public perceptions and behaviors related to environmental sustainability. By analyzing the campaigns semantic, syntactic, stylistic, and rhetorical elements, the research reveals how Apple uses the figure of Mother Nature to communicate its environmental values and create an emotional connection with its audience. The analysis uncovers the ideological foundations of the campaign, framing Apples sustainability efforts as both a corporate responsibility and a tool for influencing societal attitudes toward environmental preservation. The macrostructure analysis highlights initiatives in renewable energy, recycling, and carbon reduction. The superstructure analysis explores how the character of Mother Nature challenges the companys environmental impact, positioning Apple as an industry leader. On a microstructural level, the campaign uses informal language, humor, and engaging visuals to make complex environmental issues more accessible. Ultimately, the Mother Nature campaign demonstrates how power, discourse, and environmental ideology intersect in new media. It emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change through corporate initiatives that align marketing strategies with societal values.

In recent decades, digital automation has been rapidly expanding as a new tool in the field of mental health. These technologies include mobile applications, online platforms, and artificial intelligence tools that help improve access to psychological services and provide effective treatments. This article analyzes digital automation and its effects on mental health and examines the challenges and opportunities that these technologies provide for improving mental health. This research has been researched and analyzed by referring to the articles listed in scientific sites and using the library method and using reliable sites such as ISI-SID.

The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of commercial complete feed substitution with moringa leaf meal (Moringa oleifera) on protein digestibility and energy of grower pigs. The material used was 12 landrace castration pigs aged 3-5 months with an initial weight of 38-55 kg with an average of 45.17 kg (KV = 13.31%). This study used a complete randomized design (CRD) with four treatments and three replicates. The treatment is T0: 100% CCF, T1: 90% CCF+ 10% MLM, T2: 85% CCF+ 15% MLM, T3: 80% CCF+ 20% MLM. The research variables were protein and energy consumption, protein and energy digestibility. The results of this study showed that the effect of commercial complete feed substitution with moringa leaf meal had an insignificant effect (P>0.05) on the consumption and digestibility of protein and energy of grower phase pigs. The conclusion of this study is that effect of commercial complete feed substitution with moringa leaf meal (Moringa oleifera) has the same effect on the consumption and digestibility of protein and energy of grower phase pigs.

This investigates the correlation between understaffing, patient safety, and the well-being of medical-surgical nurses in healthcare settings in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, and Balanga City, Bataan. Utilizing a quantitative descriptive correlational research design, data were collected from a diverse sample of 153 medical-surgical nurses through structured surveys. Findings revealed a predominance of young, predominantly female nurses, with a significant perception of understaffing impacting both patient safety and nurse well-being. The results indicate that nurses working in understaffed units reported higher stress levels and lower job satisfaction, correlating with perceived declines in patient safety. Notably, while shift length did not significantly affect well-being, significant differences in well-being perceptions were observed between male and female nurses. Implications suggest that optimizing staffing ratios and providing tailored support could enhance nurse satisfaction and patient care. Recommendations for future research include exploring targeted interventions to address the complex interplay between staffing levels, nurse well-being, and patient outcomes.