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Green logistics management practices of selected agri-based enterprises in Bacnotan Public Market
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus, 2024-05) Tagalan, Mary Crisca F.
This study on green logistics management practices in Bacnotan Public Market, La Union, examines socio-demographic profiles, perceptions of agri-based enterprises, and adoption levels of sustainable logistics practices, using a qualitative research design.
Findings show a predominantly older respondent demographic, suggesting stability, with a notable presence of young entrepreneurs. Agri-based enterprises display strong sustainability inclinations, focusing on packaging efficiency, recycling, and supply chain optimization. Despite a strong commitment to sustainability, improvements are needed in reducing transportation emissions and adopting energy-efficient vehicles.
A SWOT analysis highlights strengths such as government support and teamwork, alongside weaknesses like resistance and funding gaps. The IEC material emphasizes environmental sustainability's critical role, advocating for ethical decisions and collective action to foster economic growth, preserve natural resources, and address food security and climate change in the market context.
Records management of multi-purpose cooperatives in the municipality of Bacnotan, La Union
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus, 2024-05) Galleno, Marie Kris N.
This study aimed to provide insights into the Multi-Purpose Cooperatives in the Municipality of Bacnotan. Specifically, it aimed to present their socio-demographic profile, current records management practices, and problems encountered, and assess their SWOT. The study used a mixed-methods approach.
The findings revealed that out of 90 Multi-Purpose Cooperatives respondents, 16 officers, and 30 members are interested in attending the Records Management
seminar/training. The MPCs are dedicated to implementing best practices for records management, including identification, creation, organization, storage, access, security, retrieval, retention, and disposal. Their efforts have resulted in minimal problems and a strong focus on maintaining accurate records. Moreover, their SWOT analysis revealed that it is efficiently managed, allowing them to identify and capitalize on opportunities and minimize threats. The output involved assessing records management as the basis for crafting the training program with Information, Education, and Communication of Multi Purpose Cooperatives in the Municipality of Bacnotan, La Union.
Consumer preferences on traditional salt and solar salt in coastal areas of district 1 in La Union
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University- North La Union Campus, 2024-05) Ominga, Krysta Amor Z.
Consumer preferences significantly impact the demand for salt in the market. This study was conducted to the profile of the respondents in household and food establishment, preferences of consumers between solar salt and traditional salt, factors influencing consumer choices between solar salt and traditional salt, actionable insights for salt producers to better meet the demands of consumers based on their salt preferences. The data were gathered through personal interviews with a survey questionnaire with 100 household respondents and 100 food establishments respondents from the five municipalities of coastal areas of District 1 in La Union. Taste is paramount, focusing on flavor enhancement and saltiness levels, while texture is important for perceived quality. Health concerns, especially sodium content, drive a shift towards healthier options. Cooking habits and price are factors, with consumers seeking a balance between affordability and quality. The study recommends an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) material that tackles the preferences of the coastal areas of District 1 in La Union. It could serve as a baseline for future researchers who wish to delve about the demand of salt of consumers.
Palliative nursing care of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Patients
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - Mid La Union Campus, 2016-12) Abriam, Jerry A.; Nisperos, Paulito C.; Nisperos, Eleanor Cynthia V.; Aurelio, Aloysius. J.; Bangug, Mirasol M.; Bernardo, Gertrudes Q.; Pagaduan, Zenserly D.
The study determined the delivery of palliative nursing care of ESRD patients in selected hemodialysis centers in Region I. It also identified the level of satisfaction on the quality of life of ESRD patients. This study involved 80 hemodialysis nurses and 252 ESRD patients as respondents of the study. The study used descriptive research and utilized weighted mean, Pearson r and spearman rank correlation. Results of the study showed the level of palliative care competencies of nurse respondents along; (a) physical domain, (b) psycho-social domain (c) spiritual domain; (d) ethico-legal domain and found out that nurses perceived themselves "highly competent". The level of supportive care competencies by hemodialysis nurses along; (a) philosophy of care (b) end of life care and death management; (c) loss grief bereavement support (d) Professional Development is found to be "highly competent", respectively. Moreover, the level of quality of life of ESRD patients along; (a) Physical need is "moderately satisfied"; (b) psycho-social needs is found to be "highly satisfied"; while (c) spiritual needs is "highly satisfied"; A statistically significant positive correlation was found between palliative nursing care competencies and supportive care rendered to ESRD patients. In contrast, the level of palliative nursing competencies is negatively correlated with the quality of life of ESRD patients. Academic plan is suggested to enhance the course curriculum of nursing in palliative care for ESRD patients.
Water discharge capacity of the watershed tributaries of DMMMSU-NLUC, Bacnotan, La Union
(Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – North La Union Campus, 2016-03) Abellera, Jeric Cales; Cachero, Leonard C.; Cadiente Jr., Marcelo R.; Ufano, Jessie V.; Lucero, Gabriel V.
This study was conducted to determine the water discharge produced by the four perennial tributaries of the watershed at DMMMSU-NLUC, Bacnotan, La Union and to
determine the tributary that has the highest quantity of water produced. This study was conducted at DMMMSU-NLUC Watershed, Bacnotan, La Union from November 15, 2015 to January 30, 2016. The four monitoring stations of the study were Casiaman Creek, Manginat Creek, Pias Creek, Sinilian Creek. Result of the study showed that Manginat Creek obtained the highest water discharge averaging 23.88 L/s. and vegetative cover may affect stream flow through interception of precipitation, evaporation and transpiration