HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE - SOCIAL SCIENCES

2013 - 2025

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Volume 15, issue 6, 2025

Factors influencing college studentsfrom rice farming families in the Philippines to pursue non-agricultural degrees pp. 3-15

Joshua Gregorio Abergas, Peachy Gilledo Domingo, Maria Editha Natividad Lim and Jerski Jarzen Cajuigan Duria

Development and validation of a scale to predict college student retention among bachelor of elementary education students in the Philippines pp. 16-33

Angelito Cabanilla, Rhey Dizon, Miramar Serrion and Sylvester Cortes

On the practices of teachers to mathematics achievement of high school students pp. 34-51

Wilberto Maputol Peligro, Juanita Moya Costillas, Melbert Odo Hungo and Leomarich Fortugaliza Casinillo

EFL teachers’ perceived challenges of implementing service-learning in higher education pp. 52-64

Huong Thi Thu Tran, Anh Truc Nguyen, Cuong Quoc Vo and Tham My Duong

Technology acceptance model-based study of Facebook acceptance and student adjustment in online college education pp. 65-83

Haidee Fuentes Patalinghug, Mark Erana Patalinghug and Meliza Joaquin Chatto

English language teaching anxiety: A case of junior high school teachers pp. 84-101

Krizia G. Garingalao and Jonathan J. Palco

The role of Working Memory in enhancing listening comprehension for pre-intermediate Vietnamese EFL learners pp. 102-113

Vy Thi Mai Luu

Embracing change: Investigating Filipino preservice teachers’adjustments in response to ongoing flexible instructional delivery pp. 114-130

Eliseo Perante Marpa

Keeping the heart of community engagement beating in higher education: An interdisciplinary group work collaboration of social work and psychology academics pp. 131-142

Asanda Boboyi, Camagwini Litye, Zanele Benedict Nomatshila, Akhona Ketwa and Yolanda Saunders

Students’ perception of school climate and academic motivation in a blended learning lnvironment pp. 143-155

Zyra Lexie Tan Gaviola, Josh Reynold Cayubit Bustillo, Cedric Joel Quijano Rosales, Jancee Murray Ang Jamin, Kate Marentes Hotricano, Kevin Taer Lagat and Chris Reubal Buscay

Probing faculty researchers’ competencies: Evidence from a cross-sectional survey in a Philippine University pp. 156-168

Ines Gimota Falcon

Volume 15, issue 5, 2025

Parenting and academic experience: The dual roles of motherhood and student life pp. 3-18

Cyrus Osigan Arabejo, Roldan Magsacay Egay, Glaydel Uban Alferez, Arlen Gumanit Martin and Jovenal Ventic Dela Cruz

Contributors to the unrelatedness between jobs and degrees of Social Sciences Graduates pp. 19-30

Patricia Grace Oco Valerio, Crismar Mabalay Escobido, Dr. Jayson Laurio Marzan and Anna Marie Tuazon Del Rosario

Unveiling the culture of cogtonganon through Timori: A coded native dialect pp. 31-42

Weena Mae G. Ampo

Interaction-based activities in the teaching of speaking pp. 43-61

Jinky Manto Monterola

Empirical evidence on the practice of latitude of discretion in personnel selection: Basis for an informed intervention pp. 62-72

Renebeth G. Donguiz and Narda A. Garcia

Public sentiment on Covid-19 vaccination rollout through Twitter content analysis pp. 73-85

Guilbert Nicanor Abiera Atillo

Impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the life of criminology students pp. 86-103

Karen Perater, Chizanne Larena and Ramcy Cadavid

Cultural and linguistic mapping in Laguna Province: Preserving indigenous heritage and communication pp. 104-120

Karen Ang Manaig, Chester Alexis C. Buama, Adrian Ting and Melvin T. Guache

Promoting pro-environmental behavior among university students: Does psychological green climate matter? pp. 121-137

Long Le Hoang Nguyen and Hau Van Nguyen

Nurses’ creativity in the Vietnamese public hospitals: The role of responsible leadership and trust in leader pp. 138-152

Hien Thi Thu Pham and Son Bao Doan

Parental involvement and educational outcomes for Aeta indigenous peoples in Botolan, Zambales Philippines: A descriptive study pp. 153-162

Rene Biaz Regaspi

Volume 15, issue 4, 2025

Perceived convenience and technology acceptance of mobile applications of the pre-service teachers in learning English pp. 3-20

Fela Dea Branzuela, Lislee Valle, Lysia Lavador, Annabela Calvo and Lovely Jane Rom

Exploring English pronunciation teaching practices at Vietnamese primary schools pp. 21-38

Ngan Thi Phuong Phan, Ngoc Thi Nhu Truong and Nhan Tu Nguyen

Student’s academic performance and motivation via panel discussion under context-based learning approach in science 9 pp. 39-57

Beleno Intervencion Jan Vivienel, Virgencita Buno Caro and Ehlrich Ray Jose Magday

Exploring the integration of mobile gaming for English language learning pp. 58-79

Angen May Charcos

Pedagogical practices in enriching students’ cultural experiences: The case of private schools in the Philippines pp. 80-96

Helen Bihag Boholano, Remedios Cabaral. Bacus and Bernard Evangelicom Valen Jamon

Flipping an IELTS writing class: Vietnamese learners’ perception pp. 97-111

Minh Xuan Nguyen

Understanding stress and satisfaction of private teachers: A correlation analysis and K-means clustering pp. 112-126

Leomarich Fortugaliza Casinillo, Jonecis Adolfo Dayap, Melbert Odo Hungo and Eduardo Estobio Lleve, Jr.

Embracing e-learning in a higher education institution in the Philippines pp. 127-143

Danisse Mae Paray Hernandez and Dyanika Paray Nolasco

Rhetorical structure of introduction chapter in Vietnamese English-majored undergraduate’s theses pp. 144-153

Loan Thi To Pham and Tung Ngoc Vu

Teachers’ perceptions of the roleplaying technique in teaching English speaking skills to non-English major students pp. 154-164

An Truong Le

Volume 15, issue 3, 2025

Doing gender during the Covid-19 pandemic among academicians in Nueva Ecija, Philippines pp. 3-20

Jed Airo L. Batino, Peachy G. Domingo, Ma. Edith N. Lim, Oliva B. Parico and Randolf Warren Gregorio T. Mayo

Determinants of skill stability in the workforce among countries pp. 21-34

Edgermi Gerasta Gingoyon, Ivy Joy M. Omlang and Angeline Mag-aso Pogoy

The impact of chatbots on EFL students’ English reading comprehension pp. 35-52

Nhan Nguyen Thanh Dinh, Hung Minh Do and Quy Thi Kim Tran

Understanding of the socio-economic impact of PAMANA initiatives in conflict-affected areas in the Philippines pp. 53-68

Catada Gapasin Merivic and Atillo Abiera Guilbert Nicanor

Knowledge, level of acceptance, and perception of low socio-economic status families towards Covid-19 vaccination in Tarlac Province pp. 69-81

Jeremy Peralta, Kistlae Milla, Martricia Miranda, Ralph Leiner Punzalan, Christian Salum and Luzviminda G. Rivera

Battling with gendered violence: The role of South African Police Services in combating gendered violence in Bityi, Eastern Cape, South Africa: Implications for social work pp. 82-92

Ziyandiswa Fono and Luvo Kasa

A discourse: Showing skin as an empowerment? pp. 91-101

Evert Manuel Dela Pena, Jr., Jericho Manlapig Beltran and Maila Tobias Palpal-latoc

Gender differences in depression, anxiety, and stress among Filipino college students during the post-pandemic period pp. 102-113

Chizanne Sarabia-Larena, Jay-Ann Estrellanes Badon, Chel Gudio Bilocura and Ashley Grace Lomongo Fontejon

The relationship between the degree of adopting human resource change leadership role and human resource attribution in sustainable enterprises pp. 114-129

Diem Thi Pham and Tran Phuc Truong Nguyen

Exploring the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of locals towards ecotourism in Samar, Philippines: Insights for sustainable development pp. 130-139

Jonas Pacios Fabillar, Jose Jake Ojeda Uy and Mario Cabarrubias Daguinod

Volume 15, issue 2, 2025

School administrators’ knowledge, understanding, and commitment to the core values of the Department of Education pp. 3-23

Antonio Garao Cadavez, Melbert Odo Hungo and Leomarich Fortugaliza Casinillo

3F-PT technique in improving the spelling and vocabulary skills of grade 2 pupils at Sta. Rita Elementary School pp. 24-36

Ivy Hipolito Casupanan and Lady Grace FabeliÑa Madriaga

Challenges faced by Vietnamese university English majors in speaking English and their motivation for improving speaking skills pp. 37-53

Thuong Hoai Le, Ngoc Thi Nhu Truong, Nhan Thanh Nguyen and Trang Thao Huyen Pham

Utilizing Facebook as supplementary tool for grade 10 English learning competency pp. 54-75

Jay Ann Pacris, Angen May Charcos and Zarmie Lis Briones

Pedagogical well-being of teachers in different modalities: Input to HyFlex pedagogical wellness model pp. 76-93

Kevin Clyde A. Ong and Ruel T. Bonganciso

Participation, promotion, and practices of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd)- implementing schools in localizing sustainable development goals pp. 94-115

Ernesto L. Bastida, Jr., Robbie Jan Vincent T. Buelo, Fatima G. Tabia, Rudy Bhonne R. De Lara, Jerbert M. Abargos and Catherine S. Oliquino

ChatGPT in education: Its value, accuracy, and regulation pp. 116-127

Angelo Frank Pacala

Modeling vocabulary development of learners who watch movies with English subtitles pp. 128-145

Jewel Pitac, Chindel Ann Castro, Angel Mae Damiles, Lislee Valle and Stacy Rabor

Errors and mistakes, the natural gift to learners in language learning pp. 146-161

Linh Phuong Nguyen

Enhancing students’ subject-verb agreement skill by using CiCi artificial intelligence-based app: Embedded mixed-methods study pp. 162-179

Dacusin William Magday, Memita Fernandez Jerwin, Abon Tolloc Joel, Gumilet Galamay Gail, Cablinan Guitubon Alma Bella, Castro Tamondong Lhea, Gamurot Eliseo Jenny Grace and Tumaneng Bedoya Elson Boie

Predicting factors impacting EFL students’ writing competence: Examining the moderating effects of personal characteristics pp. 180-196

Phe Quang Chu, Trang Hoang Trang and Dao Thi Anh Vo

Volume 15, issue 1, 2025

Meditative thinking and heideggerian response to humanity’s forgetfulness of being pp. 3-14

Resty Ruel Ventura Borjal

President rodrigo duterte’s UN speech: An analysis on L1’s phonological influences on L2 pp. 15-31

Kevin Moniva, Angelica Garcia, Jennifer Diamante, Joemar Minoza and Mayeth Avenido

New normal experiences of VSU-Isabel students living in the mountainous areas pp. 32-50

Rodulfo T. Aunzo, Jr., Gen Ann Biore, Ryza Jane Cubico, Bhea Mae Erederos and Jackelyn Latoy

Emotional labor and burnout among hotel frontline employees in the Philippine tourism pp. 51-65

Chizanne Sarabia Larena

Drawbacks associated with secondary disclosure among family members of the discordant couples: Findings from a qualitative study at a regional hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa pp. 66-83

Constance Matshidiso Lelaka and Azwihangwisi Hellen Mavhandu-Mudzusi

Correlating biophysics anxiety and performance among biology students in two state Universities in Mindanao, Philippines pp. 84-94

Leemarc Capadiso Alia, Ehlrich Ray J. Magday and Joje Mar P. Sanchez

Sustainable agricultural farming practices of Mamanwa tribe in Eastern Visayas, Philippines pp. 95-110

Ernil Sumayao and Andrew Dy

Patients’ satisfaction with nursing care by Tarlac State University students at Tarlac Provincial Hospital pp. 111-121

Ritzhen Marie Omallao Mamuad, Ellyra Ma. Luisa Lansangan Masigla, Trixy Damian Legaspi, Kyle Eimee David Manlulu, Dianne Nicholle Lacayanga Mayol, Ma. Tashiana Castro Mendiola and Luzviminda Gabato Rivera

Community Needs Assessment (CNA): Basis for community development in select communities in Gubat, Sorsogon, Philippines pp. 122-136

Demetrio Esperanzate Castillo, Gilbert Egana Lopez, Rosemarie Romero Jadie and Rene Bailon Hermo

A phenomenological study of the lived experiences of families of children with autism in the Philippines pp. 137-151

Benedict Francisco Reyes and Peachy Gilledo Domingo