In the contemporary, swiftly changing information environment, libraries are essential in providing access to extensive material and expertise. Library automation is crucial for improving the efficiency, precision, and accessibility of library services. Through the automation of regular processes such cataloging, circulation, & resource management, libraries can offer users expedited and more dependable access to information. This study examines the importance of library automation in contemporary information management, emphasizing how technological innovations enhance library operations, elevate user experiences, and assist academic and research institutions. Additionally, it examines the obstacles encountered during the adoption of automation and explores forthcoming advancements in this field, including AI integration and cloud-based systems.

Keywords: Library Automation, Information Management, Digital Libraries, AI.

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The study examined the physical activity engagements and benefits obtained by the teaching personnel in a private Catholic Institution in Bacolod City, and the relationships between different variables using the correlational research design. It aimed to understand their current physical activity engagement, explore potential benefits of increased activity, address research gaps in physical, and inform the development of interventions to promote physical activity for the well-being of teaching personnel. A total of 140 qualified personnel were eligible to participate, and 103 completed the self-made survey questionnaire, and stratified proportionate sampling was employed to ensure representativeness of the sample. Data were analyzed using the mean score and standard deviation, t-test for independent samples, One-way ANOVA, Post Hoc Games Howell, and Spearman’s rho. The study found no significant differences in physical activity engagement when grouped according to sex and department. However, there was a significant difference in engagement based on age. Similarly, significant differences obtained benefits were found when grouped according to sex, but not by age and department for emotional and mental benefits. The study revealed a significant positive correlation between the physical activity engagement and the extent of benefits experienced by teaching personnel. This suggests a strong association between physical activity engagement and perceived benefits among teaching personnel.

Keywords: Physical Activity, Physical Activity Engagement, Physical Activity Benefits, Teaching Personnel.

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This study investigated the effect of students’ use of AI in research through the lenses of Practical Research (PR) teachers. The Senior High School curriculum has PR1 (Qualitative Research) and PR2 (Quantitative Research), where students are expected to conduct, write, and eventually defend their research. Through an interview, the participants shared how plagiarism and academic honesty are taught in their respective research classes.  They also discussed how the responsible use of AI, and technology in general, in research, is emphasized. The pros and cons of students’ use of AI in writing research and the challenges that come with its emergence were also identified. It was found that the most commonly used AI by students are those that help them paraphrase ideas they want to cite in their papers, as students find it difficult to contextualize their ideas in writing. On the use of AI-writing assistants, it was observed that the PR teachers had mixed sentiments on its utilization in research. However, all of them were aware of both the beneficial and detrimental effects that it may put forth. As such, they also shared the positive and negative implications of such usage and how they determine whether student submissions were AI-written. Although no student admitted using AI to write their paper, the PR teachers were very honest in saying that they find it difficult to verify whether AI writes the submissions they are getting. In response to the findings, policy recommendations were offered to serve as a guide or basis for the teaching of the responsible utilization of AI in schools.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, AI-Utilization, Research, Practical Research, Senior High School, Plagiarism, Academic Honesty.

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or commonly known as PCOS has been significantly recognized in view of the fact that a lot of women who are experiencing the condition have been sharing their experiences and spreading awareness about PCOS through various social media platforms. The sole purpose of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of female senior high school students of Canossa College – San Pablo City Inc. about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. This is a quantitative study which used the quasi-experimental approach to determine the level of knowledge of 126 female senior high school students about PCOS through conducting a pretest, providing an intervention through poster, and carrying out a posttest.  A structured questionnaire which was adapted from a similar study entitled “The Assessment of Health Literacy and Awareness of the Female Residents of Barangay Dagatan, Sabang, and Marauoy Lipa, Batangas on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study” composing of 26 questions was used in the study. The study revealed that the majority of the female senior high school students have prior knowledge about polycystic ovarian syndrome with a ratio of 84 out of 126. It was found out that the subjects’ prior knowledge about the condition was because they knew someone who was diagnosed with the condition. The study also found that the level of knowledge of the female senior high school students about polycystic ovarian syndrome before and after the implementation of the PCOS poster showed a significant difference which implies that the implementation made by the researchers have been effective.

Keywords: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, PCOS, Senior High School, Canossa College – San Pablo City Inc.

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Background: A positive, child-friendly learning environment is a requisite for providing quality education in the early childhood, the fundamental challenge that educators must hurdle. The early years of life are the most critical stage in a person’s development. Shonkoff (2009), believes that the first stage of life are important because what happens in early childhood affects a person in his lifetime.

Methods: applied kiddie instrumental music in a K-12 kindergarten set-up and conducted activities listed in Philippine Early Childhood Development (ECD) Checklist to determine the effect of instrumental music on the development of cognitive and socio-emotional domains of five-year-old Filipino children.

Result: Results also show that kindergarten teachers find instrumental music highly effective in developing cognitive and socio-emotional domain of kindergarten pupils.

Recommendation: Based on the data presented, it is broadly applied that adolescent mothers surveyed tend to have specific demographic and obstetric profiles. From the findings of the study, the researcher recommends that instrumental music be played in kindergarten classrooms which is highly effective during working periods, recess and quiet time. Teachers can also use music starting routine tasks since instrumental music is known to boost enthusiasm and attention in individual task.

Keywords: Kiddie Instrumental Music, Cognitive, Socio Emotional Development, Kindergarten Pupils.

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This research paper investigates the pivotal role of English literacy improvement strategies among Medical English teachers and their consequent impact on teaching quality within the context of higher vocational colleges in China. In an era where the global integration of medical practices demands proficient English communication skills, the proficiency of teachers in English, particularly in Medical English, becomes crucial. Through a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis with qualitative interviews, the study examines various aspects of English literacy, including reading, writing, speaking, and pronunciation, among teachers in these specialized institutions.

Data collected from 428 participants across several higher vocational colleges reveal that targeted improvements in English literacy can significantly enhance the overall quality of Medical English teaching. Areas identified for potential enhancement include fluency in speaking, accuracy in pronunciation, and proficiency in reading and writing medical contexts. The study employs statistical analyses, such as ANOVA, to substantiate the positive impact of enhanced English literacy on teaching effectiveness, supported by qualitative insights from educators and experts in the field.

The findings underscore the importance of comprehensive professional development programs that focus on English literacy among Medical English teachers. Such initiatives not only promise to elevate the quality of teaching but also aim to better prepare students for the linguistic demands of the global medical workforce. This study contributes to the ongoing discourse on teacher development and intercultural education, advocating for strategic interventions to bolster English literacy as a means to improve educational outcomes in higher vocational colleges.

Keywords: English Literacy, Medical English Teaching, Higher Vocational Colleges, Teaching Quality Improvement.

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The research study investigates the impact of teacher leadership on school improvement by exploring the experiences and views of school leaders and teachers in two private schools in Sharjah. And it investigates the strategies adapted by school leaders to promote teacher leadership. The study adopted a mixed-method research approach utilizing two closed-ended surveys (quantitative data) shared with school leaders and teachers and a semi-structured interview with school leaders (qualitative data). The school leaders’ survey was sent to 21 school leaders, while the teachers’ survey was sent to 128 teachers. Six school leaders were interviewed in this study to explore their views of teacher leaders and investigate the strategies they applied to promote teacher leadership in their schools. The study shows that teacher leadership has a vital impact on school improvement through collaboration between teachers and sharing good practices through professional development sessions and initiatives. Lead teachers act as a bridge between teachers and school leaders; they help communicate teachers’ voices and have them take a better role in decision-making at school. Teacher leadership can enhance parents’ involvement in the school by utilizing the parent-teacher association. The study revealed some roadblocks to teacher leadership, such as a lack of resources, time, and some school policies. At the end of the study, the researcher highlighted some possible limitations and recommendations that future researchers can utilize in planning their study.

Keywords: Teacher Leaders, School Improvement, Empowerment, Leadership.

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This study explores the complex interplay of cultural identity, hybridity, displacement, and nostalgia within the framework of the Indian psyche in postcolonial and globalized contexts. Migration, both voluntary and forced, has historically disrupted traditional notions of belonging, compelling individuals and communities to negotiate their cultural identities across borders. The legacies of colonialism, alongside contemporary forces of globalization, have made hybridity a defining feature of diasporic subjectivities. Drawing on theoretical insights from Homi Bhabha’s concept of the Third Space and Stuart Hall’s view of identity as “in process,” this paper examines how displacement produces fractured identities that oscillate between rooted traditions and the demands of assimilation. Nostalgia emerges as a central response to displacement, preserving cultural memory while simultaneously highlighting the impossibility of return. By analyzing Indian diasporic narratives and postcolonial theory, this research demonstrates that hybridity is not merely a by-product of displacement but also a site of creativity, resilience, and cultural negotiation. The paper argues that the Indian psyche is best understood as a dynamic and adaptive entity, shaped by historical displacements, sustained by nostalgic memory, and transformed through hybrid encounters in transnational spaces.

Keywords: Cultural Identity, Hybridity, Indian Psyche, Displacement, Nostalgia, Diaspora, Postcolonial Theory.

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The art of storytelling serves as a powerful medium through which authors convey cultural values, human experiences, and the complexities of individual identity. This study offers a comparative analysis of the literary techniques and narrative modes employed by two distinguished authors – R.K. Narayan, a pioneer of Indian English literature, and Jhumpa Lahiri, a prominent voice in diasporic writing. While Narayan’s works are rooted in the fictional yet culturally vibrant landscape of Malgudi, capturing the rhythms of traditional Indian life, Lahiri’s narratives often traverse transnational spaces, exploring themes of migration, assimilation, and cultural dislocation. By examining elements such as narrative structure, characterization, point of view, symbolism, and thematic depth, this paper investigates how both authors construct their fictional worlds and engage readers in unique ways. The analysis highlights Narayan’s simplicity of language, understated humor, and episodic storytelling alongside Lahiri’s lyrical prose, intricate emotional landscapes, and fragmented yet intimate narrative style. This comparative approach not only illuminates their individual contributions to the art of storytelling but also situates their works within broader discourses on tradition, modernity, and cultural identity. The study underscores how the interplay of literary technique and narrative mode shapes the reader’s engagement and deepens the interpretive experience.

Keywords: R.K. Narayan, Jhumpa Lahiri, Storytelling, Literary Techniques, Indian English Literature, Diasporic Literature, Cultural Identity, Tradition and Modernity.

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This study was made to assess the effectiveness of the Modular Approach as an Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) in Teaching Physical Education. It tried to gain some perspectives to improve the implementation of the new curriculum. The researcher identified the teachers’ and students’ engagement, participation, and experiences of the new learning modality in this time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Also, it dealt with the role of school administrators, parents, and other stakeholders and how they took part in the implementation of the program. In undertaking the study, the quantitative method of research was employed with the questionnaire as the principal instrument. The survey / questionnaire contained the following themes: (1) the level of participation of students in using the modular learning delivery in this new normal context; (2) the challenges both the teachers and the students encountered in teaching the Physical Education subject using the modules; and (3) the suggested responses for solutions to faced problems and issues regarding the implementation and participation in the use of the learning modules. The teacher respondents were randomly selected from the different public Secondary Schools in the District of Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro composed of forty (40) male and female Physical Education teachers from Grades 7-12 who are taking the modular learning approach. An assessment of problems that were gained in the use of the modules revealed information on the factors affecting its integration that could be used as the basis for a proposed perspective for the development of a curriculum or program related to the use of the modular approach learning approach.

Keywords: Curriculum, Alternative Delivery Mode, ADM, Physical Education.

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