Ascendens Asia Journal of Multidisciplinary Research Conference Proceedings
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CORRELATION BETWEEN AI THERAPY CHATBOTS AND ACADEMIC STRESS REDUCTION AMONG PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS AT BESTLINK COLLEGE OF THE PHILIPPINES
In the Philippines, access to mental health services remains limited due to high therapy costs and a shortage of professionals. Therapy sessions can cost between ₱1,000 and ₱4,500 (Isla, 2023), while there are only three mental health professionals available per 100,000 people (De Villa, 2022). Consequently, AI therapy chatbots have emerged as accessible alternatives for stress management. This study is grounded in Digital Cognitive Behavioral Theory (dCBT), which supports the use of digital tools for stress management, and Self-Monitoring Theory, which highlights the role of self-awareness in emotional regulation. This study employed a correlational quantitative design to examine the relationship between AI therapy chatbot use and academic stress levels among 200 purposively selected psychology students (50 from each year level). Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire and a modified Academic Stress Scale (ASS), focusing on chatbot usage patterns, perceived effectiveness, and challenges encountered. The study revealed that most respondents—predominantly females aged 21–23 from middle-income backgrounds—frequently used AI therapy chatbots. These tools were generally rated as effective (mean = 3.27) and reliable (mean = 3.12), though their responses were perceived as somewhat generic (mean = 3.09). Respondents also reported high levels of academic stress, primarily attributed to poor teacher communication (mean = 2.42) and limited social support (mean = 2.31). Pearson correlation analysis indicated a weak but statistically significant negative correlation (r = –0.31, p = 0.03) between increased chatbot use and reduced stress levels. Based on the findings, it is recommended that AI therapy chatbots be enhanced to provide more personalized and emotionally responsive support. A student-friendly chatbot platform was developed on Facebook to offer online counseling and stress management, accompanied by a framework to guide further improvements in chatbot design. Educational institutions are encouraged to adopt such tools as supplementary mental health support, particularly in contexts where professional resources are limited.
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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE NON-BOARD GRADUATES IN PURSUING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION: FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT
The existence of professional certification plays a significant role in shaping career opportunities, particularly for non-board graduates who do not undergo licensure examinations. Understanding the impact of professional certification on employment prospects can provide valuable insights for developing a comprehensive guide for future business program graduates. However, research on the relationship between influencing factors in pursuing professional certification and employability remains limited. This study seeks to examine the factors that influence non-board graduates from higher education institutions (HEIs) in Quezon City to pursue professional certification, with the aim of providing insights into career advancement opportunities for entry-level graduates. The study utilized a quantitative-descriptive approach to examine how professional certifications contribute to enhancing career opportunities, particularly for non-board programs. Using convenience sampling, the researchers selected 20 alumni from business programs who had obtained professional certifications to participate in the data-gathering process. After reviewing the gathered data, the researcher identified a significant relationship between the factors influencing the decision to pursue professional certification and its impact on the current employment of non-board graduates from Bestlink College of the Philippines. The analysis revealed that alumni agreed accessibility to training and resources significantly enhanced the skills and knowledge required in their present jobs. Survey results also indicated varying beliefs and perceptions regarding different aspects of pursuing professional certifications. These findings highlight the need to develop a structured and comprehensive guide for entry-level graduates to pursue certifications aligned with their career goals. To boost the confidence of non-board graduates in the job market, several actionable strategies and recommendations have been identified. First, students should maximize their time in college by obtaining professional certifications while the assessment coverage is still fresh in their minds. Additionally, they should pursue certifications aligned with their future career objectives to make efficient use of both time and assessment fees. Lastly, careful planning of one’s desired career path is essential. By adopting these strategies, non-board students can better navigate the challenges associated with pursuing professional certification.
INTEGRATION OF VIRTUAL REALITY SIMULATION IN TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES: A GUIDE TOWARDS EFFECTIVE LEARNING
Research on incorporating Virtual Reality (VR) into Social Studies classrooms is ongoing, but no established methodologies currently exist. Teachers often face challenges in identifying suitable VR content, designing engaging lesson plans, and evaluating the impact on student performance. Developing a practical guide can assist teachers in integrating VR into lesson plans, aligning VR content with curriculum objectives, and assessing student participation. Insights from this study can inform future instructional practices and curriculum design. The project employs a descriptive research design and quantitative methods to explore the incorporation of virtual reality (VR) simulations into Social Studies instruction. For the 2024–2025 school year, the study will focus on 33 Social Studies instructors at Maligaya High School. A survey questionnaire will be created, validated, and verified by subject matter specialists. Data will be analyzed using frequency and percentage distributions, weighted means, and ranking methods, with instructors’ beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors assessed using a Likert scale. The study examined the use of virtual reality (VR) by 33 Social Studies instructors. Most participants held bachelor’s degrees and had 11–15 years of teaching experience. VR tools were employed for motivation, presentations, examinations, and videoconferencing. Platforms such as YouTube VR and instructional apps were found to be beneficial, while VR-enabled field trips enhanced education on cultural diversity. The findings indicate that there is still considerable potential for further development in VR-based Social Studies instruction. The study indicates that experienced teachers with a bachelor’s degree and 11–15 years of teaching experience are well-positioned to integrate virtual reality (VR) simulations into their instruction. VR simulations significantly enhance educational outcomes, including student motivation, presentations, assessments, and online sessions via platforms such as Google Meet. Tools like Quizlet, Google Docs, and Google Classroom were found to support student engagement and foster dynamic learning environments. Teachers reported confidence in using VR to provide immersive experiences, such as virtual field trips and cultural diversity explorations. These strategies have the potential to transform Social Studies education by offering experiential learning opportunities, bridging the gap between theoretical understanding and real-world experiences.
DEVELOPMENT OF GREEN TECHNOLOGY SMART BUILDING USING ESP32 AND ARDUINO MCU WITH AUTOMATED MECHATRONICS PARKING
The rapid advancement of technology offers opportunities to transform traditional construction toward greater sustainability. This research addresses the need for more integrated and efficient building systems. Although smart building technologies are available, seamless integration and user-friendly automation remain challenges. This study explores the development of a Green Technology Smart Building using accessible microcontrollers (ESP32/Arduino) with an Automated Mechatronics Parking system as a potential solution, aiming to enhance efficiency through the integration of modern technologies for more responsible and sustainable construction. The project followed an Experimental Prototyping Methodology. The system layout was visualized in both 2D and 3D using SketchUp. Microcontrollers, including ESP32 and Arduino MCU, were programmed in C++ using the Arduino IDE. Various sensors and actuators, such as DC motors and stepper motors, were integrated with the microcontrollers to create automated functions. These automations also communicated with a MySQL database through HTTP protocols via Wi-Fi. A solar power system was incorporated to harness green energy. User feedback was collected using a purposive sampling technique and evaluated using a 4-point Likert scale. The ESP32 successfully facilitated communication between the actuators and the database. The room security system, QR attendance system, QR security system, and automated mechatronics parking system all effectively interacted with the database via the ESP32 to control their respective actuations. The Arduino Mega enabled the creation of a fully functional elevator system, with IR sensors and limit switches ensuring precise operation. The HTML web server allowed comprehensive user management and generated QR codes for system use. Additionally, the solar power system was capable of powering the entire setup, with an automatic switch to the main grid in the event of a solar power outage. The findings confirm the feasibility of creating a smart building using ESP32 and Arduino microcontrollers. Renewable energy proved to be both feasible and efficient for the system. Future research should focus on real-world testing, GUI enhancement, predictive maintenance, improved security, optimized energy utilization, AI integration, refined QR code logging, and exploring commercialization potential. These findings suggest a promising direction for developing more efficient and environmentally responsible building designs.
ARCADEMICS E-MATERIALS IN MULTIPLICATION OF WHOLE NUMBERS OF GRADE 4 LEARNERS
This study investigates the impact of Arcademics e-materials on teaching multiplication to elementary students. With the rapid integration of technology in education, platforms like Arcademics offer interactive tools and personalized learning experiences that enhance mathematical understanding, particularly for students who face learning difficulties. The study explores how these e-materials support self-paced learning, provide immediate feedback, and give access to resources that extend beyond traditional classroom methods. This study employed a true experimental design with cluster sampling, involving 80 Grade 4 students divided into two groups: Non-Arcademics and Arcademics. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests, along with a survey questionnaire assessing student engagement, motivation, and interactivity. The results were analyzed using statistical methods, including frequency and percentage distributions, weighted means, and z-tests. Findings revealed that the use of Arcademics significantly enhanced student motivation, conceptual understanding, and interactivity. Students strongly agreed that the platform positively influenced their learning experience. Pre-test results indicated similar levels of multiplication proficiency across both groups. However, post-test results showed a marked improvement in the Arcademics group, with a mean score of 17.90 compared to 8.78 for the Non-Arcademics group. Statistical analysis confirmed a significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.00001), supporting the effectiveness of Arcademics in improving multiplication skills, consistent with the MCI E-learning theory (Jeong Yong Ahn, 2023). Additionally, limited access to devices was noted as a factor affecting student participation and engagement. Based on these findings, the researchers developed guidelines for effectively integrating Arcademics into the curriculum. These include providing clear instructions, incorporating follow-up activities that connect multiplication concepts to real-life applications, and implementing strategies to actively engage students. The study highlights the potential of educational games like Arcademics to enhance multiplication skills while emphasizing the importance of teacher competence, device accessibility, and thoughtful integration of digital tools to maximize learning outcomes.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT 1: EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AI CHAT ASSISTANT, REAL-TIME EMERGENCY ALERTS, COMMUNITY PORTAL, GIS-INTEGRATED EMERGENCY SUPPORT OPERATIONS)
The increasing frequency of natural disasters worldwide underscores the need for effective and efficient disaster management systems. Traditional emergency responses in many areas are hampered by slow reaction times, fragmented communication, and manual processes that struggle to coordinate human and material resources during large-scale emergencies. Even brief delays can result in significant casualties. This study introduces a technology-driven Emergency Response and Disaster Management System (ERDMS) designed to address these challenges by integrating real-time communication, data-driven decision-making, and situational awareness through advanced mapping technologies. The system was developed and evaluated using Agile methodology, implemented through rapid iterative cycles with continuous involvement from local government officials, emergency responders, and residents. In this real-time prototyping and testing process, adjustments were made quickly to address emerging requirements. The system’s effectiveness was assessed by combining quantitative data from surveys with qualitative insights gathered from interviews and focus group discussions. A total of 53 participants, including residents, LGU personnel, and emergency responders, evaluated the system under simulated emergency conditions. Participants tested the system across various emergency scenarios, providing positive feedback while also identifying areas where certain features could be improved to ensure effectiveness under real-world stress. The feedback was thorough and constructive, allowing the assessment of a significant portion of the system’s features, which received 100% positive feedback at a 95% confidence level. The research demonstrates the effectiveness of the proposed framework in enhancing disaster response. Stakeholders rated the system highly on critical attributes, such as alertness, and the development team implemented numerous improvements based on real-time feedback from tests and simulated life-threatening scenarios. While the framework effectively facilitates communication and perception formation among diverse stakeholders, its performance could be further enhanced by integrating advanced augmented reality capabilities.
HAND SOAP OUT OF LANTANA CAMARA L. EXTRACT AND IT’S CHARACTERIZATION AND RESIDUE COUNTS COMPARED WITH OTHER SOAPS
The phytochemical composition of Lantana camara (Lantana camara L.) has been extensively studied over the past few decades, revealing the presence of phenolic compounds, essential oils, alkaloids, proteins, carbohydrates, flavonoids, glycosides, phenylethanoids, iridoid glycosides, oligosaccharides, triterpenes, steroids, quinine, saponins, and tannins. In this study, the essential oil extracted from the flowers of Lantana camara L. was used as a key ingredient in the formulation of hand soap. The prototype soap was subsequently analyzed for its physicochemical properties, including pH, conductivity, salt content, and temperature. To test the physicochemical characteristics (pH level, conductivity, salt content, and temperature), a water quality tester was used. Residue counts were measured by filtering the samples with a coffee filter and weighing the residues using an analytical balance. Measures of central tendency were applied to compute the mean, while standard deviation was used to analyze the variability of the physicochemical characteristics and residue counts of the selected soaps. A two-way ANOVA without replication at α = 0.01 was employed to determine the significant differences between the soaps. The results of the experimentation and data analysis showed that among the 11 soaps tested, Soap J exhibited the highest salt concentration at approximately 0.4%, while Soap K (Lantana camara L.) had the lowest level at around 0.07%. The recorded pH values indicated that most soaps were alkaline, with values exceeding 7, except for Soap J, which was strongly acidic (pH 3.96). Furthermore, the two-factor ANOVA without replication yielded a p-value of 0.461, which is greater than the significance level of 0.01. This indicates that the type of soap used had no statistically significant effect on the measured outcomes. Higher conductivity indicates higher water salinity, as conductivity is directly proportional to salinity. The electrical conductivity of soap is significantly influenced by its purity, with the presence of impurities potentially limiting the mobility of charges within the soap solution.
ARTICULATING THE TECHNOLOGY MEDIATED COMMUNICATION OF ELEMENTARY TEACHERS, AN INPUT FOR SCHOOL PLANNING
Vygotsky’s concept of the “zone of proximal development” defines the gap between the developmental level a learner can achieve independently and the level attainable with guidance from more experienced peers or adult supervision. Guided by this framework, the study aimed to examine the knowledge and utilization of technologically mediated communication (TMC) among local and international teachers. Specifically, it addressed the following research questions: What is the extent of TMC utilization by teacher-respondents in terms of (1) types of TMC, (2) procedures for using TMC, and (3) effects of TMC? Data for this study were collected from a total of 60 teacher-respondents using a validated, researcher-designed questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: the first part addressed the types of Technologically Mediated Communication (TMC), while the second part focused on the utilization of TMC. The overall mean for the types of TMC was 4.23, verbally interpreted as “high extent.” Regarding specific TMC activities, the weighted mean for recording and uploading a message using podcasting tools was 3.27, while creating and uploading blog content to a personal or school blog and logging into a video conference both had a weighted mean of 3.40; these are verbally interpreted as “moderate extent.” Concerning the effects of TMC, the weighted means for the statements “interactions are more productive than face-to-face interactions,” “using TMC is more efficient than other forms of communication,” and “TMC technologies are tremendous time-savers for my work” were 4.53, 4.50, and 4.60, respectively, all verbally interpreted as “very high extent.” The statement “a tremendous amount of work will be accomplished” had a weighted mean of 4.40, interpreted as “high extent.” Teacher-respondents demonstrated a low to moderate level of knowledge regarding the use of podcasting, blogging, and videoconferencing in TMC, which corresponded to a moderate extent of utilization in their workplace. Furthermore, the use of TMC was largely limited to mobile phones and emails.
SELF-REGULATION AND COPING MECHANISM OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS DURING SHIFTING TO MODULAR LEARNING MODALITY
Self-regulated learners possess the cognitive and metacognitive abilities, as well as the motivational beliefs and attitudes, necessary to understand, monitor, and direct their own learning. The research questions addressed in this study are as follows: 1) How do senior high school students manage their studies during class transitions after participating in various psychosocial learning activities and seminars? 2) Is there a significant difference between students’ profiles and psychosocial status in relation to their academic performance? 3) Is there a significant relationship between students’ mental health status and their academic performance? Descriptive surveys and feedback were collected to examine the effects of the psychosocial activities on students’ self-regulation and coping mechanisms. A total of 448 senior high school students participated in the study. The descriptive survey was used to assess the level of readiness and self-regulation among the students, while thematic analysis, employing unit analysis, was conducted to explore how students adapted to changes in learning modalities over time. Students remained determined to complete their studies at any cost and often used self-talk, such as “kaya mo yan, go ka lang.” Quantitatively, the mean scores were 3.66 for the TVL track and 3.68 for the Academic track on a 4-point rating scale, indicating the positive effects of the interventions. After a semester, a follow-up survey was conducted to assess continued outcomes. Nearly 50% of students reported feeling stressed; however, when correlated with academic performance, stress showed a negligible negative relationship, with an r-value of 0.028. This study concludes that, despite the emotional struggles students may experience, these emotions do not significantly affect their academic performance; students continue to perform effectively.
ROBO EXP: ROBOTICS TRAINING WORKSHOP IN ELEVATING THE 21ST CENTURY SKILLS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF DISTRICT IX
Filipino students risk being left behind if Robotics is not integrated into the curriculum, as it is already part of education systems in many other countries. At present, only a limited number of public school students have access to Robotics education due to its exclusion from the curriculum and the lack of available robot kits. This study seeks to expand access to Robotics education and develop learners’ 21st-century skills, thereby enhancing their global competitiveness. The researcher hopes that the findings will provide both evidence and inspiration for strengthening Robotics education in the Philippines. The study employed a quantitative descriptive research design with purposive sampling, involving 50 junior high school students from District IX. Participants completed pre- and post-surveys to assess their knowledge of robotics and their 21st-century skills. Data were analyzed using frequency, weighted mean, and ranking, while a t-test was applied to determine significant differences in skill levels. A significant difference was found in the robotics skills of junior high school students in District IX, particularly in construction and design, as well as coding and programming. Similarly, significant improvements were observed in their 21st-century skills—including information, media, and technology skills; learning and innovation skills; communication skills; and life and career skills—when comparing results before and after the implementation of the Robotics Training Workshop. The results demonstrated that the Robotics Training Workshop effectively enhanced both the robotics and 21st-century skills of the students. Its positive impact was further evidenced by the students’ active participation and success in robotics competitions.
UTILIZATION OF LOCALIZED SCIENCE INTERVENTION MATERIAL TO IMPROVE THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG GRADE 8 LEARNERS IN PEDRO S. TOLENTINO MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL
This action research study was conducted to enhance the science performance of Grade 8 students at Pedro S. Tolentino National High School through the use of a localized science intervention material. The study specifically targeted students who obtained low scores in the pretest and focused on examining their performance before and after the implementation of the intervention. The researcher will employ a quantitative research method to achieve the study’s objectives. To determine the effectiveness of the localized science intervention material for Grade 8 learners, a t-test for correlated samples will be used to assess whether there is a significant difference between the learners’ pretest and post-test scores. Learning is considered to have occurred if there is a noticeable improvement in the scores of students who used the intervention material. The learners obtained a mean percentage score on the pretest that corresponds to a descriptive equivalent of “low,” and a mean score on the post-test with a descriptive equivalent of “average.” The computed t-value and p-value indicate that the difference between the pretest and post-test scores is statistically significant. This suggests that the administration of the localized Video Tutorial had a significant positive effect on the science performance of Grade 8 learners, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The Department of Education may consider offering seminar-workshops for teachers on designing toolkits that include a wide range of materials, activities, and resources to foster a love for science and promote a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. The materials developed can be used not only by educators but also by parents to support their children’s learning. Output of the study: The primary output of this study is the localized intervention materials designed for teaching Grade 8 science at Pedro S. Tolentino Memorial Integrated School.
ADDRESSING READING FRUSTRATION WITH LOCALIZED READING MATERIALS: AN INTERVENTION FOR GRADE 8 STUDENTS IN PEDRO S. TOLENTINO MEMORIAL INTEGRATED SCHOOL
The main goal of this study is to enhance reading comprehension and reduce reading frustration among Grade 8 students of Pedro S. Tolentino Memorial Integrated School. By focusing on local surroundings, customs, people, and experiences, the study seeks to examine how the use of culturally and contextually relevant texts can increase student engagement, promote deeper text comprehension, and support struggling readers. The researcher employed both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods. The quantitative approach was used to measure improvements in reading performance before and after the intervention, while the qualitative approach provided in-depth insights into students’ experiences and perceptions of the localized reading materials. Learning was considered to have occurred when a noticeable improvement was observed in the reading levels of learners who used the localized reading intervention materials. The use of localized reading materials had a significant impact on enhancing reading comprehension and reducing reading frustration among Grade 8 students of PSTMIS. The notable increase in post-test scores indicates that students were able to comprehend texts more effectively when the materials reflected local settings, experiences, and culture. These findings support the view that reading becomes more meaningful and accessible when learners can relate to the content. The Department of Education (DepEd) may consider offering workshops for teachers on developing materials aligned with its localization policy and contextualized instruction. Teachers may also be encouraged to create narratives that reflect students’ communities, culture, and everyday experiences, as well as to continue using locally relevant reading materials in reading lessons to support struggling readers and reduce disengagement. Further research involving other grade levels or schools within the division is also recommended to explore the long-term impact of localized reading interventions.
THE IMPACT OF PEER TEACHING AND LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN MATHEMATICS: BASIS FOR A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The present study focused on analyzing the impact of peer teaching on the performance of junior high school students in Mathematics in selected secondary schools in Batangas City. Specifically, it examined the demographic profile of the respondents, the influence of peer teaching on students’ performance in Mathematics, and the overall level of performance of junior high school students in the subject. The target respondents were junior high school Mathematics teachers during the Academic Year 2022–2023. The study employed a survey questionnaire as the primary instrument for data collection. The researcher concluded that most junior high school teachers have already accumulated significant teaching experience, which has enabled them to recognize the benefits of incorporating peer teaching into the regular teaching and learning process. The impact of peer teaching was observed primarily in how it helped students develop skills, enhance their knowledge, and work harmoniously and effectively during group activities in the classroom. The researcher recommended that school heads or principals conduct regular classroom observations and evaluations to ensure that peer teaching is properly and effectively integrated into the teaching and learning process. It was also suggested to gather feedback and evaluations from junior high school students to compare and contrast their perspectives on the effectiveness of peer teaching. Furthermore, integrating peer teaching with other instructional strategies was recommended to determine whether it could produce additional positive outcomes for student learning.
APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND CHALLENGES ENCOUNTERED BY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE DIVISION OF BATANGAS CITY
This study examines the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the challenges faced by Senior High School teachers in the Division of Batangas City. As AI increasingly shapes modern education, its integration offers benefits such as personalized instruction, automated assessment, and enhanced classroom management. However, concerns regarding teacher readiness, data privacy, and ethical use continue to pose significant challenges. Guided by the Web-Based Learning Theory, this study assessed AI use across four domains: pedagogical, social, managerial, and technical. A descriptive survey method was employed, with data collected through a validated questionnaire administered to randomly selected teachers. Statistical analyses, including weighted mean, t-test, and Pearson’s r, were applied to interpret the results. The results indicated a high level of AI utilization, particularly in lesson delivery and performance monitoring. However, teachers faced challenges, including insufficient training, limited infrastructure, and student over-reliance on AI tools. A significant relationship was also observed between the extent of AI use and the challenges encountered. The study recommends targeted teacher training, the establishment of ethical guidelines, and the improvement of infrastructure to support effective AI integration. These findings can guide schools and policymakers in enhancing digital teaching practices.
THE INTERPLAY OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT: A PATH TO GREEN INSPIRED PROGRESS
This study explored the relationship between sustainable tourism and responsible development in response to the growing demands of the local tourism industry in Coron. Although the Philippines is globally recognized as a leading tourist destination, there is limited localized evidence on how stakeholder participation promotes sustainability. To address this gap, the study examined stakeholder involvement in areas of resilience and transformation and how such involvement contributes to responsible tourism development. A descriptive-correlational design with a quantitative approach was employed in this study. A total of 335 purposively selected stakeholders—including residents, business owners, government employees, and tourism workers—participated in a validated survey. Data were collected both online and face-to-face and analyzed using SPSS Version 27. Statistical analyses included frequency distributions, weighted means, t-tests, ANOVA, and Pearson’s correlation. Ethical standards, including voluntary participation, confidentiality, and instrument validation, were strictly observed. Results indicated high levels of stakeholder involvement across all indicators of resilience and transformation, with technology innovation (M = 4.74) and societal well-being (M = 4.66) receiving the highest ratings. No significant differences were observed across age, sex, or stakeholder classification (p > 0.05). Stakeholder involvement was also rated as “very useful” in promoting responsible development, particularly through consultation (M = 4.70), partnership (M = 4.66), and collaboration (M = 4.60). A moderate but statistically significant correlation was found between involvement and perceived usefulness (r = 0.329, p = 0.000). Challenges were rated “very challenging,” with visitor satisfaction (M = 4.78) and national-level concerns (M = 4.72) receiving the highest scores. These findings highlight the critical role of stakeholder engagement in promoting sustainable tourism and align with global research emphasizing inclusive governance. However, persistent systemic barriers, such as policy misalignment and limited coordination, underscore the need for further research on targeted, locally driven strategies. Future tourism initiatives should incorporate participatory governance, structured feedback mechanisms, and long-term planning processes to ensure environmentally responsible development that benefits both communities and the broader ecosystem.
PRIORITIZING INFORMATION SECURITY: ANALYSIS OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE METHODOLOGIES USING THE NIST CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK
Information security has become a critical concern for companies seeking to protect data, customer information, and other sensitive assets. In addition to safeguarding data, software development now faces growing threats from hackers and malicious actors in the IT field. The challenge extends beyond ensuring the final product can withstand attacks—it also involves securing the software throughout the development process. This study drew upon existing research and literature to develop its framework and insights. Sources were obtained from reputable, indexed journals. Studies related to the software development lifecycle and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework were carefully analyzed to inform the research and achieve the study’s final objectives. The study revealed how each Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) model can incorporate the five phases of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. During the initiation phase, all models follow a similar process for data gathering and consideration of information, data, and security requirements. The primary difference lies in how each model maintains this information and transfers it to subsequent phases. Based on the study’s findings, it is recommended that future researchers examine other Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs), such as Iterative Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and emerging models, to explore the integration of information security and its benefits for the development process. Additionally, it is recommended that existing SDLCs incorporate new phases addressing data transition, storage, archival, and disposal to align with the final phase of the NIST framework. These recommendations can help project managers better understand the importance of information security and its advantages in terms of project development and organizational economic efficiency.
Gen Z-Level of Behavioral Competencies and Implication on Corporate Setting
Generation Z refers to the generation born between 1997-2012, following millennials. This generation has been raised on the Internet and social media, with some of the oldest finishing colleges by 2020 and predicted to bring a drastic change in the workforce. Insider Intelligence has been tracking Gen Z's characteristics, traits, values, and competencies to develop in-depth statistics, facts, and strategies targeting what will soon become the largest cohort of employees or workers. As Gen Zers are about to step into the workforce, the impact of their entry will be swift and profound, its effects rippling through the workplace, retail consumption, technology, politics, and culture. Radically different than Millennials, this generation has a unique perspective on careers and how to define success in life and the workforce. Recent studies affirm that this generation possesses advanced digital tools and technology skills, comfort with analytics and data, business management and design, and creative skills. These skills elevate the generation's competencies to a higher level. In fact, by the end of this decade, workplaces are expected to imbibe vast differences to harness the distinct advantages this generation will bring to the productivity level in the Philippine corporate setting. Thus, this research intends to study Generation Z's level of behavioral competencies, which is mapped out to personal qualities in the form of knowledge, aptitude, attitude, traits, and motives and its potential impact on the future of the Philippine Corporate setting. The result indicates Gen Z's attitude, which includes cultural sensitivity, emotional receptiveness, optimism, and integrity, shows a very high level of competency. It also shows no significant difference in behavioral competencies related to the Gen Z year level. As such, this implies that Gen Z can create a diverse and inclusive environment after a significant reorganization that brings together different cultures, ideas, and experiences. They can identify creative approaches to develop workforces that benefit from diverse strengths. Lastly, this study was able to validate Gen Z's competency in the area of design and creative skills.
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Knowledge and Perception of Students on Caloric Recommendation and Calorie Posting in Fast Food Restaurants
Obesity is a global problem with many factors, like reckless eating, especially in highly accessible fast-food meals. Consumers are unaware of the high-calorie meals, and caloric-menu posting has received attention from many countries. However, in the Philippines, little research was dedicated to assessing the consumers' knowledge of calories and perception of caloric posted on the menu. An online survey used 164 random participants from 4 colleges from different departments of different year levels. Mann-Whitney-U and Kruskal-Wallis-H test was used to assess significance. Most students thought that inactive adults have a lower caloric-recommended-energy requirement. Most students reported they are not knowledgeable enough about daily energy requirements to make a lower caloric meal choice, which is probably why most of them responded that the calorie count of foods at the point of purchase in fast food would be beneficial. More than half of the respondents will likely dine in a fast food with caloric posting on menus and will eat slightly lower caloric meal food. Most respondents consider the food price and do not focus more on the caloric content. Two-thirds of students Agree or Strongly-agree on this kind of legislation. Twenty-five percent answered that it is entirely the government's responsibility to spearhead this legislation campaign. Mandating a caloric menu in fast food is a robust policy tool promoting a healthy lifestyle. Improving the caloric information knowledge helps fast-food consumers choose lower-caloric meals. Adopting this type of low-cost policy should encourage policymakers to adopt this law.
Transformative Experiences and its Effect on Social Entrepreneurial Intention of Undergraduate Students
The rise of more complicated social problems, economic breakdown, and the global threat of the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to change how entrepreneurs do business. Social entrepreneurs, a kind of entrepreneur and considered key players in addressing economic and societal challenges, are now faced with even greater pressure and responsibility. However, the motivations of social entrepreneurs to engage in this social undertaking remain problematic. This study aims to assess the mediating effect of social opportunity recognition on the relationship between transformative experiences and social entrepreneurial intentions (SEIs). Its research designs were quantitative with a combination of descriptive, correlational, and causal-explanatory. The study's research locale was the selected colleges and universities located in Manila City, Philippines. Non-probability and convenience sampling designs were utilized, and the methods of data gathering were through a survey questionnaire. The method of data analysis was partial least square structural equation modeling using SMART PLS3.0. A total of 100 students participated in the study, 61% male and 28% aged 21. The study's findings revealed that all paths have significant positive relationships, transformative experiences, social opportunity recognition, and SEIs, having a p-value> 0.05. Social opportunity recognition and SEIs have the strongest positive relationship. Moreover, social opportunity recognition partially mediates the relationship between transformative experiences and SEIs. Its total, direct, and indirect effects were all statistically significant. Therefore, the study concluded that students' experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted their social opportunity recognition and SEIs. The findings suggest that transformative experiences play a crucial role in shaping students' perceptions of social opportunities and their overall SEIs. Future researchers may consider further exploring the specific mechanisms through which transformative experiences influence social opportunity recognition and SEIs and add other variables that may affect SEIs.
Proposed Training Program of Music Professionals in Hetao College Inner Mongolia
In recent years, the teaching activity of "non-legacy on campus," which inherits intangible cultural heritage, has been carried out nationwide. As the national intangible cultural heritage of Bayannur, a folk song of the Han nationality in western Inner Mongolia, Hetao music "Pa Shan Diao" has unique artistic value and profound cultural connotation, which other creative forms cannot replace. Introducing "Hetao music" into the campus and classroom is of positive significance to the development of aesthetic education and the inheritance of intangible heritage in this area. This paper investigates the current situation of Hetao music teaching activities in Hetao College. Through literature, interviews, and a questionnaire survey, 391 students in Hetao College were surveyed, and five teachers were interviewed. The bottleneck of Hetao music teaching development in Hetao College is analyzed, and some reasonable suggestions are put forward for practical teaching problems. The research found that the following aspects raised the existing problems: There are some areas for improvement in the curriculum of Hetao music in the school. Students pay more attention to whether the curriculum is close to future practicality. People lack awareness of cultural heritage protection and lack effective protection mechanisms. The government only pays attention to excavation, not inheritance. It only puts a little time and energy into the intangible cultural heritage campus, resulting in the intangible cultural heritage not being inherited from the school. The heavy pressure of teaching in schools and the pressure of students' studies lead to problems in the inheritance and protection of intangible cultural heritage from teaching content, teaching materials, teaching evaluation, faculty, and education system. As the vane of the public, the media is the primary channel for the public to know the latest social trends and information. Still, there are few reports on intangible cultural heritage. Because of the above problems, the article gives the following suggestions: On the other hand, the government attaches importance to cultural heritage. Further, it fulfills the responsibility of educational heritage, incorporating intangible cultural heritage into school-based textbooks and local art education. School teaching content should emphasize teaching cultural core and practice's role, and theory cannot be divorced from practice. Improve the teaching evaluation system and evaluate students from multiple angles. Strengthen teacher training, and take measures to improve teachers' professional skills. Paying more attention to society cannot only be inherited and protected by schools but should be the responsibility shared by the whole community. Schools should also take the initiative to integrate into society, intensify publicity and listen to the opinions of all parties.
Prediction of Successful Home-School Relationship Factors in Anhui Province
As the concept of education is constantly updated, single-school education can no longer meet the needs of the new era of education, and the joint participation of society, school, and family has become an essential trend in the development of global education. Building a successful home-school relationship can only achieve a "win-win" situation for schools, families, and society. The relationship between home and school in primary and secondary schools in Anhui Province is generally harmonious. However, there are also some problems, mainly due to the large population, high mobility, and complex family structure in Anhui Province. The researcher analyzed the social, school, and family factors, referred to a large amount of literature, used quantitative analysis, used questionnaires as the source of data collection, used frequencies and percentages to describe the profile of respondents' parents and teachers; used statistical analysis using weighted mean and ranking, ANOVA, linear regression analysis, and others. The survey results showed that the respondents agreed on all factors affecting the home-school relationship. Parent demographic variables did not differ significantly for school factors when grouped by demographic variables. In contrast, parental education level, occupation, and net monthly income differed significantly for social and family factors. There was no change in the teacher demographic variables for assessing the factors affecting the home-school relationship. Based on the analysis of the survey findings, this researcher attempted to identify the factors influencing successful home-school relationships in Anhui Province and proposed recommendations for optimizing the factors of home-school relationships in terms of practicality and operability, respectively, from the school, family, and social aspects.
The Learning Style and Effectiveness of Blended Teaching Mode for Non-English Majors
With the impact of the information age and the COVID-19 epidemic, blended teaching has become a study focus at home and abroad. Blended teaching, which integrates traditional classroom instruction with online learning, has increased worldwide. It gives learners more chances to interact and discuss with peers, thus improving learners' learning effectiveness. In blended teaching environments, learners also generate various learning data when they conduct online learning. Through the analysis of online learning behavior data, students' learning styles can be summarised, and the learning effects of learners can be understood so that teachers can better carry out the teaching process and implement teaching strategies. This study selected 202 sophomore non-English major students in Sanquan Medical College as the research participants. The questionnaire explored the correlation between learning style and learning effectiveness under blended teaching. Quantitative data were analyzed by SPSS software. There are three objectives of this dissertation. 1) Assess the learning styles in learner involvement, learner perception, perceived cooperation and interaction, teachers' help, and learner's technical skill. 2) Assess the effectiveness of blended teaching mode for non-English majors regarding personal development and attitude toward English learning. 3) Test the relationship between assessment in learning styles and assessment in the effectiveness of blended teaching mode for non-English majors. This research shows that the learning style in terms of teacher's help is in the first rank; students get lots of support from their teachers. They prefer to learn English with the teacher's help. The learning style in terms of the learner's technical skill is the lowest rank. Students still need to become more familiar with online learning, and their technical skill is to be improved. The blended teaching mode is beneficial for non-English majors' personal development. Moreover, students' attitude toward English learning under blended teaching mode is also agreeable. The relationship between assessment in learning styles in learner involvement, learner perception, perceived cooperation and interaction, teachers' help, and learner's technical skill and assessment in the effectiveness of blended teaching mode for non-English majors in terms of personal development and attitude toward English learning is significant. The higher the assessment of learning styles in terms of learner involvement, learner perception, perceived cooperation and interaction, teachers' help, and learner's technical skill, the higher also the assessment of the effectiveness of blended teaching mode for non-English majors in terms of personal development and attitude toward English learning. Students learning style is significantly related to the effectiveness of blended teaching mode for non-English majors. Teachers can set up different teaching methods to meet students' various learning styles, increasing students' interest in English and actively involving them in English learning.
Project Learning Methodology Through Social Media Platforms
With the economic development of various countries, the popularity of wired networks and other infrastructure, the Internet is also widespread, and the price of smartphones is becoming cheaper and cheaper. Young people can get information and communicate with each other through various new media. Traditional teaching methods have changed from classroom blackboards to various platforms on the Internet. This learning method is not limited by time and space, and learning becomes fragmented from centralized—increasingly, young people like this way of learning. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, more groups use online learning channels. The wide application and popularity of social media in learning increase the channels for learners to obtain learning resources, improving the learning effect. The rapid development of social media provides new opportunities for online learning. Project learning takes the situation or problem close to the real world as the learning background, crosses disciplinary boundaries, emphasizes the comprehensive application of knowledge, and conforms to the cognitive law of learners, which is a meaningful way to cultivate students' core literacy. In practice, there are some problems in project learning. These problems are insufficient learning support, students failing to adapt to the project, blind methods, teaching content that is not well-implemented, and project results that do not reflect the learning effect. These affect the implementation and promotion of project learning. Existing research shows that the Internet and information technology make teaching breakthroughs the limitation of time and space. The media, especially the combination of online social media and project learning, created a more abundant practical technology for learning and an interactive environment for learners to share, create, and apply knowledge. The creation of products provides an excellent condition to promote students' learning. Mobile social media applications have a broad user base, and their functions and features are compatible with project learning, which can meet the needs of online project learning and provide new ideas and methods for solving the above problems. Based on this, this study takes social media online learning as the research scenario. After combing and analyzing the existing research and theories at home and abroad through the implementation of the questionnaire, this study explores the influence mechanism of the use of social media on the learning effect of project-based learners. It is found that social media significantly positively impacts learners' interaction with other learners, faculty, and course content. The use of social media will enhance learners' engagement in the process of project-based learning and their satisfaction with the experience. Learners interacting with other learners and the staff will also significantly positively promote learners' participation. However, this does not affect the learners' cooperation and willingness to learn. Moreover, the interaction between learners and contents and its opposite dramatically affects the learners' active cooperation and willingness to learn but does not significantly influence learners' participation; Learners' willingness to actively cooperate in learning has a significant positive impact on learners' participation. Learners' participation has a significant positive impact on learners' satisfaction with the project-based learning experience and the final learning effect. Learners' satisfaction with their learning experience will also positively affect their learning outcomes. In addition, the test of mediating effect in the model found that the interaction between learners and learners and between learners and faculty partially mediated between social media use and learner engagement. Learners' engagement partially mediates the relationship between social media use and learners' satisfaction. Learners' satisfaction also partially mediates the relationship between participation and learning outcomes.
Development of Adult Education in Nanchang City China
In China, adult education is an essential auxiliary education besides primary education, which plays an important role and significance in improving people's literacy and social labor productivity. Adult education is very suitable for adults as a relatively cost-effective type of education. It can also help adults obtain better development and appreciation spaces and realize their career planning. However, from the perspective of practical development, adult education is more aimed at labor groups with lower education, resulting in adult education in the entire education system. The marginalization trend has weakened adults' enthusiasm to receive adult education, so it is necessary to strengthen relevant research on adult education. This paper is mainly divided into five chapters to carry out the research. The first chapter mainly introduces the basis of the research of this paper, including the research background and purpose. The second chapter mainly summarises the literature related to adult education in China, from the development history of adult education, the theory of adult education, the development strategy of adult education, and others. The third chapter mainly introduces the methods and tools of the dissertation research. The fourth chapter mainly focuses on motivation factors (X1), curriculum factors (X2), cost factors (X3), and achievement factors (X4), combined with specific data to analyze and demonstrate. The fifth chapter mainly summarises the paper's core and draws corresponding analysis conclusions.
A Proposed Strategy to Strengthen Ordos Traditional Music Culture
There were four (4) colleges and universities in Ordos. Colleges and universities will become an inevitable trend under the impetus of "cultural power." The study has five objectives: first, to understand the degree of familiarity with traditional music culture and acceptance of education among college students in the Ordos area. Second, it studies the digging and sorting of traditional music cultural resources by teachers in colleges in Ordos, guides local colleges and universities in Ordos to strengthen the consciousness of protecting and inheriting local culture, and profoundly excavates the value connotation of traditional music culture. Third, it provides a case study for local colleges and universities to inherit and apply local music culture. Fourthly, the teaching strategy of applying the mode of the local cultural heritage system in the local colleges and universities of Ordos. Fifth, through the practice -- theory -- application curriculum system construction and personnel training model research, to provide reference strategies for serving local culture. Literature review, survey method, data analysis method, and case study method were used to conduct statistical analysis on the questionnaire data and select excellent cases of music culture inheritance in colleges to summarise their curriculum setting and teachers' scientific research achievements. The analysis of this study shows that most college students are familiar with and interested in the traditional music culture of Ordos. Secondly, some college teachers have strong enthusiasm for inheritance, but some colleges and universities lack attention to this field of cultural inheritance. Thirdly, this paper takes the Ordos Institute of Applied Technology as a typical case to analyze the data of its curriculum, paper publication, scientific research achievements, and practice base construction. Fourthly, by analyzing the courses of Ordos' traditional music culture, it is known that some colleges have a systematic curriculum system. However, some colleges still need such courses, which will lead to different degrees of cognition of students in different colleges on traditional music. Fifth, through a case study in ordos application technology college, "teaching practice base construction, schools and local cooperation, cooperation with art groups, the application of teaching theory and practice combination, consolidate the classroom teaching achievements at the same time, for the Ordos art group develop the music talent, service, local culture, has obtained the sound effect. So, ordinary traditional music culture courses should be set up in colleges. Secondly, teachers should be encouraged to pay more attention to traditional music culture and deeply explore the value connotations of traditional music culture. The third is to promote the excellent inheritance of Ordos' traditional music culture methods. Fourth, the traditional music inheritance teaching strategy suggestions should be strengthened. Fifth, it is suggested that colleges should establish a cooperative mechanism with local government institutions and cultural institutions.
The Online Learning Satisfaction Among Students of Jining Normal University: Inputs to Learning Management System
Under the background of global informatization, multimedia and network technology are rapidly changing people's lives and learning styles. As a new teaching mode, online education allows teachers to fully use various network resources to provide services for distance education. It constructs a learner-centered teaching mode and optimizes teaching resources to the maximum. With the continuous development of online learning, student satisfaction has gradually become an important indicator for measuring the learning effect. Determining the factors that influence online learning satisfaction among college students is of great significance for improving online learning. By a review of the literature, this study finds that the primary attributes of college students, resources, platforms, teachers, school facilities, and interactions relating to online courses affect the online learning satisfaction of college students. Four hundred questionnaires were distributed in this study, and then SPSS and Excel were used to sort out and analyze the data. The study finds that the college students' grades, online course resources, platform, and interaction significantly impacted their online learning satisfaction. In contrast, teachers and school facilities had no significant impact on that. The influence of grades owes to the differences in computer operation skills of college students. Hence, it is necessary to strengthen students' autonomous learning ability and information literacy. For learning resources, it is proposed that the practicality and richness of course content be ensured. Also, teachers should provide resources according to the actual needs of students. Given the course platform, the study suggests that operators should do an excellent job in the maintenance of the server, improve the configuration of the platform services, and improve the operation speed of the website to ensure its stable accessibility. As for course interaction, this study suggests that teachers should actively adopt different ways to enhance the interaction to make up for the adverse effect of teacher-student separation in online learning.
The Effect of Experiential Teaching Method on Music Appreciation
In China, the outline of the national medium - and long-term education reform and development plan clearly states that improving teaching quality is the core task of education development. It is required to "increase teaching investment and deepen teaching reform." Offering music appreciation courses is irreplaceable in cultivating students' artistic accomplishment, cultivating noble sentiment, promoting the all-around development of personality, and improving their comprehensive quality. The teaching of music appreciation courses also needs to pay attention to teaching reform according to this requirement, update educational concepts, reform teaching contents, innovate teaching methods, and further improve students' music appreciation ability. At present, China's music education lacks aesthetic education and artistic expression. Students lack interest in music learning and fail to achieve the goal of cultivating students' core music literacy—poor teaching effect. With the proposal of the outline and the continuous reform of the educational system, cultivating students' core literacy has become the top priority of education. Core competence is essential to students' music education and affects their all-round development. In this context, how to cultivate students' core music literacy is an essential issue that high school music teachers need to face. This study sampled and investigated 105 respondents with an error margin of 3% from one year of high school and three classes. The data analysis shows that: with the development of society and the deepening of educational reform, "music education takes aesthetics as the core, and mainly acts on people's emotional world." It has become the standard proposed by the new curriculum reform. Suppose students lack the most basic music appreciation ability to experience and feel the beauty of music. In that case, they will be unable to have emotional resonance, let alone purify their hearts and cultivate their sentiments. Therefore, in teaching, we must pay attention to the music appreciation class and set up a good appreciation class. So, how to give full play to the function of music education in high school music education, how to make the music appreciation class more colorful, and how to make music touch the hearts of students to improve their spiritual quality have become everyday concerns of music education. All these need scientific and reasonable teaching strategies. Therefore, to give full play to the educational function of music, music teachers must formulate good teaching strategies. In my years of high school music teaching, I have explored teaching methods suitable for high school music courses. I think experiential teaching plays a vital role in music teaching. Through experiential teaching, students can learn all kinds of knowledge, obtain spiritual enjoyment, improve aesthetic taste, and cultivate the innovative spirit and practical ability of musical image thinking. In addition, data analysis reports are made on the grouping data sampling investigation and analysis of the experiential teaching method on music aesthetics, the grouping data sampling investigation and analysis of the experiential teaching method on image thinking, the grouping data sampling investigation and analysis of music aesthetics and image thinking, the grouping data sampling investigation and analysis of variance on the use of teaching materials. Finally, the results of various analysis data show that teaching has significantly improved through experiential teaching, cultivating music aesthetics and image thinking, and improving the quality of music appreciation.
Gendered Voices: A Postmodern Feminist Reading of Selected Texts in the Canon of Philippine Literature
Primarily, the study attempts to hear women's voices in selected Philippine short stories. The research answers the following questions: What thematic considerations are conveyed in the selected five literary works in the canon of Philippine literature in English? What are the symbols that predominate in the works? What images of women are paramount in the works? How are women's voices considered in the works? More specifically, it is anticipated that different groups of people, including Chinese students, the Chinese Reading Public, Chinese literature teachers, chairpersons of the English/literature department, and future researchers, will benefit from the study. The main problem of this study is to do a feminist reading based on the textual analysis of literary elements of five selected works in the canon of Philippine literature in English. To fulfill this study's goal, the researcher uses the descriptive method, which is more than data gathering —it is deemed the best method. As with the former, it typically uses contrasts and comparisons and may try to establish a causal connection between factors that were not manipulated. The research finally yields such findings: themes of the works touch upon the everyday life struggles of women in Philippine society; symbolism in the five selected literary texts are culturally contextualized and reflected thru their distinct ways; the "images" of the protagonist in these literary texts, though different from one another, are showing common traits; the voices of the women are considered to be justified and reasonable in their times. As a result of these concerns, the researcher had the idea of analyzing the text of five selected Filipino short stories written in English by well-known female authors in the hopes that it would assist readers in developing a greater appreciation for literature. Based on the summary of findings and the conclusion therein drawn, the following recommendations are now presented: The Department of English/Literature of every higher education institution must include in the curriculum "women's studies" to enlighten the students on the role of women in society; Pursue a Marxist Reading on women's stories in terms of their struggles as a human person in Philippine society.
RMB Exchange Rate Policy in the Context of Sino-US Trade Friction
Recently, a series of trade protectionism measures implemented by the United States have made the RMB exchange rate a hot issue debated by theorists and policy authorities. In today's international monetary system, the existence of the hegemony of the US dollar is an objective reality. This paper takes the relationship between the exchange rate between the RMB and the US dollar as the starting point, combined with the ins and outs of Sino-US trade friction, analyses and studies the exchange rate changes brought by Sino-US trade friction. This paper is divided into six chapters. The first chapter is the introduction, which introduces the background and practical significance of the paper, reviews the relevant literature at home and abroad, and summarizes the logical structure and main innovations. The second chapter analyses the factors that influence the RMB exchange rate in the context of Sino-US trade friction. The third chapter is an empirical analysis of the exchange rate change caused by Sino-U.S. trade friction. The fourth chapter is the research on solving the Sino-US trade friction; The fifth chapter is the conclusion. According to the analysis of the previous chapters, maintaining the stability of the RMB exchange rate is the optimal choice for China's exchange rate policy. First, the exchange rate issue is a political issue in the international monetary system with the hegemony of the US dollar. The US instigates and presses the appreciation of the RMB through various channels, behind which is a very far-reaching national strategy. Secondly, both theory and practice have proved that RMB appreciation could be more effective and reach the expected goal of the policy authorities. Third, the RMB exchange rate policy should play its economic leverage role and serve China's interests.
Proposed Strategies to Enhance Teaching of Music Appreciation
Music education is essential to aesthetic education, and improving appreciation is the primary link to stepping into the music hall. In Inner Mongolia middle school music education, taking music aesthetics as the core is the most basic idea today; it has significant theoretical value and practical significance to studying sic appreciation in Inner Mongolia middle school music education. Based on music aesthetic psychology and music education psychology, this paper explores Inner Mongolia junior middle school students' aesthetic psychology from theoretical and practical aspects. Starting from the psychological characteristics of cognitive psychology and personality psychology, this paper studies the aesthetic and psychological changes of junior middle school students in music courses to improve the dire situation of junior middle school students in music lessons. Given the current situation, the author collected and sorted numerous pieces of literature and information based on observing the teaching situation of music appreciation. The questionnaire survey did more in-depth thinking and research through a series of research, analysis, and comparison, mining to cultivate middle school students' music aesthetic ability method in the Inner Mongolia region. The full text of the Inner Mongolia junior middle school music appreciation class role and status and the background of this paper topic describe the research results, research trends, research theory, and practical significance. Through the compulsory education stage of classroom music teaching in junior high school students in Inner Mongolia, especially in music appreciation learning the core concept and interpretation, found that cultivating junior middle school students' music appreciation of the importance of aesthetic ability and method and further explore the music appreciation teaching and aesthetic psychology related series of problems, and expounds the practical value of music aesthetic teaching for students. This paper discusses the characteristics of music aesthetics from the perspectives of students' attention to music aesthetics, their understanding of music aesthetics, their imagination of music aesthetics, and their personality psychology of music aesthetics. The theoretical explanation is strengthened in teaching practice, acoustic perception training is carried out, and emotional experience is explored. This paper discusses how to cultivate students' music aesthetic psychology in middle school music appreciation class in practice from three aspects: stimulating imagination and association, understanding, and cognition.
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