FMDS Theses and Dissertations

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Theses and dissertations by graduate students from the Faculty of Management and Development Studies.

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    Mapping the Underwater Forest: A Deep Learning Approach to Seagrass Mapping Distribution in Calatagan, Batangas, Philippines, Using Sentinel-2 Satellite Imagery
    (University of the Philippines Open University, 2025) Dag-uman, Dexter K.
    Around 71 percent of the earth’s surface is covered by water primarily saltwater found in the oceans which are essential to the survival of a variety of marine ecosystems. Particularly considering the environmental issues facing the Philippines this study highlights the significance of seagrass beds essential but usually disregarded ecosystems that support the maintenance of water quality and carbon sequestration. To produce an accurate map of the distribution of seagrass in Calatagan, Batangas, high-resolution sentinel-2 imagery is analyzed using deep learning and advanced remote sensing techniques. The approach which includes spectral band selection, data collection and model training produces a deep learning model with an F1 score of 85 percent, precision of 86 percent and overall accuracy of 97.31 percent. The efficiency of remote sensing in monitoring vital coastal habitats in the face of increasing human threats is demonstrated by this study. Through the combination of deep learning algorithms and remote sensing technology this work offers a novel approach to improve ecological analysis in coastal management. This study provides an important step in maintaining and preserving biodiversity by integrating scientific findings into practical conservation plans and strategies.
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    Perceived Professional Practice Environment, Organizational Commitment, and Turnover Intention Among Nurses in a Tertiary Government Hospital in Metropolitan Manila, Philippines
    (University of the Philippines Open University, 2026) Goze, Darles Louie Valdez
    Following the pandemic, many nurses continue to choose to work abroad and leave their local healthcare organizations, including the selected tertiary hospital. This can be attributed to their professional practice environment and organizational commitment. This study aims to correlate variables related to the demographic profile, perception of the professional practice environment, organizational commitment, and turnover intention among staff nurses in a selected tertiary hospital in Metro Manila. This study employed a descriptive, correlational, cross-sectional design. The participants (n = 355) were recruited through convenience sampling via an online poll. The tools used were a self-constructed demographic profile questionnaire, the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI), the Organizational Commitment Scale, and the Turnover Intention Scale (TIS-6). STATA 13.1 was used to analyze the data. Overall, perceptions in the professional practice environment and organizational commitment are inversely related to turnover intention (p < 0.0001), such that poor perceptions in the professional practice environment and deficient organizational commitment are associated with higher turnover intention among nurses, and vice versa. Furthermore, the demographic profile has influenced the professional practice environment and organizational commitment. The results suggest that if the professional practice environment and organizational commitment are not nurtured during the nurses' worthwhile stay in their healthcare organization, they may leave; however, if they are nurtured, they may stay longer.
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    Work Environment, Burnout, and Job Satisfaction Among Nurses in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    (University of the Philippines Open University, 2026) Corona, Junah Balungcas
    This study examined the nursing work environment, burnout, and job satisfaction among staff nurses in a selected hospital in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, the study surveyed a final analytic sample of 143 full-time clinical staff nurses, yielding an effective response rate of 71.5%. Data were collected using the Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI), the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI), and the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire-Short Form (MSQ-SF). Analysis was performed using STATA MP-Parallel Edition (Version 18), employing descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rho correlation. The findings revealed a moderately favorable work environment, with "Collegial Nurse-Physician Relations" emerging as the strongest domain, while "Staffing and Resource Adequacy" was identified as the most significant area for improvement. The burnout assessment indicated moderate levels of personal and work-related exhaustion, contrasted with low levels of client-related burnout, suggesting that nurse fatigue in this context was predominantly organizational rather than clinical in origin. Job satisfaction was moderate overall, characterized by high intrinsic fulfillment derived from patient care but constrained by lower extrinsic satisfaction related to pay and workload. Correlation analysis demonstrated that a favorable work environment is significantly associated with lower burnout and higher job satisfaction, while burnout serves as a critical pathway through which structural deficits erode professional fulfillment. The study concludes that the current workforce is professionally engaged but structurally strained, and that it relies heavily on nurses' intrinsic motivation as a finite buffer against systemic pressures. Recommendations include establishing a Nursing Workforce Task Force, implementing shared governance structures, and reviewing staffing standards and weekly working hours to ensure the long-term sustainability of high-quality care.
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    Post Disaster Analysis: Assessment on Vegetation Damage by Typhoon “Odette” in Surigao City, Surigao Del Norte, Philippines
    (University of the Philippines Open University, 2023) Aviso-Chan, Jamie Ara
    With the country being known to experience several typhoons, post disasterrehabilitation programs formulated by local government primarily focus on resolving displacement situations with which over time is assumed to end once affected residents return and rebuild their homes. Struggles in the livelihood resources as a result of the typhoon comes in secondary which eventually contributes to the socio-economic crisis that most displaced households encounter, especially in upland communities who rely on forest-based resources such as coconut, banana and other fruit trees. This study therefore attempts to identify and delineate the effect of Typhoon Rai, locally known as “Odette”, to the agricultural and forest vegetation of selected areas in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte using remote sensing method and GIS software. In order to understand the changes in vegetation, Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Difference in NDVI were computed using free QGIS software which was correlated with elevation, slope and land surface temperature. Results of the study show significant changes in vegetation after landfall of Typhoon Odette specifically for Barangay San Roque and Togbongon with 24.7% and 10.8% loss in vegetation area respectively. Relating vegetation damage to geomorphological properties, correlation graphs displayed greater impact of slope, wind speed and wind direction and finally elevation to the degree of vegetation damage. The study shall serve as baseline data in improving forest management strategies and post-disaster agricultural and forest restoration programs of local government especially in severely damaged areas in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte.
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    Work-Life Balance and Resilience Among Nurse Educators in Baguio City
    (University of the Philippines Open University, 2026) Lopez, Virgo C.
    Work-Life Balance (WLB) and resilience of nurse educators are examined in this study, with the demographic profiles of the participants: age, sex, marital status, and years of experience considered. A descriptive-correlational design was employed to determine the relationships among the variables. A total of 120 nurse educators participated, completing an adopted survey questionnaire that included the FisherMcAuley Work–Life Balance Scale and the 10-item Connor–Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-10). The results show that many nursing faculty respondents are aged 35 - 44, female, married, and have 2 - 5 years of experience, which is considered an advanced beginner level. Meanwhile, the demographic profiles of the respondents, including age, sex, marital status, and years of experience, are not significantly associated with WLB. This finding implies that personal and professional harmony is affected by the workplace setting and the support for individuals' characteristics. The respondents reported a neutral WLB (M = 3.37), indicating moderate worklife and life-work interference, yet robust work-life fulfillment. The nursing education is then considered professionally satisfying amid the challenges teachers face. Likewise, nurse educators display an elevated level of resilience (M= 3.16), characterized by adaptation, emotional regulation, and perseverance in times of stress. Findings further reveal that, despite no significant relationship between demographic variables and resilience, sex is an essential factor, with females exhibiting variable levels of resilience. Such an outcome suggests that men and women in the profession have varying levels of resilience that may be due to context-based support mechanisms and expected roles. Finally, there is no association between WLB and resilience among nurse educators, which may be due to the independence of resilience from homeostasis in both personal and professional domains.Based on the results, the recommendations include reinforcing faculty loadmanagement, strengthening agile work systems, and streamlining supportive culture and mechanisms for nurse educators. Moreover, the institutionalization of mentorship programs for beginning faculty members and the development of gender-responsive health initiatives are crucial. Accordingly, future research may focus on conducting longitudinal studies to examine thoroughly the organizational factors that progressivelyaffect WLB and resilience among professionals.