Joel M Bual
Biographic Data
| ID | 9059738 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joel M Bual |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joel M |
| FAMILY NAME | Bual |
| SIGNATURE | BUAL J M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8734-4855 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Research Culture of State University: A Sequential-explanatory Mixed Method Inquiry
This mixed-method study assessed a state university's research culture, focusing on environment (reputation, income, productivity) and quality (citations, impact, strength, excellence, influence). It included 318 survey respondents and 12 interviewees, using validated tools. Quantitative analysis involved descriptive stats, while qualitative analysis followed Lichtman’s 3Cs method. Trustworthiness was maintained through credibility, transferabili…
Competence of Grade 8 Learners in the Philippines in Southeast Asia Subject under the Matatag Curriculum in a Philippine Public High School
This paper assessed the competence level in the Philippines in Southeast Asia of Grade 8 learners under the MATATAG Curriculum during the school year 2025-2026 in a Philippine public high school. Difference in competence relative to sex, Filipino language literacy, social media use, and section were investigated and 234 randomly sampled learners participated in the study. Data were gathered through a validated and reliability tested researcher-ma…
Experiences of Social Media Addiction among Emerging Filipino Adults in Catholic Schools
This paper explored the experiences of SMA of emerging Filipino adults in Catholic schools. First, SMA signs: health displacement, social media for relief, loss of focus, FOMO, losing time, and failure of daily functioning. Second, mood modifications without social media: irritability, boredom, sadness and feeling incomplete, restlessness and anxiety, frustration, stress, and depression. Third, SMA susceptibility regardless of orientations: depen…
Grade 11 Public Schools Students' Knowledge and Challenges in Learning the Sociocultural History of Negros Occidental
To address the necessity of grasping regional dynamics within the Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (UCSP) course, this study assessed the knowledge of Negros Occidental’s socio-cultural history and learning challenges among 278 Grade 11 public school students. Using a validated quantitative design, findings revealed that students possess generally low knowledge across social and cultural domains, including politics, economics, values,…
Strategic Professionalization: A Best Practice Model for Early Childhood Education Community Extension of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental
High-quality early childhood care and education is essential for long-term development, yet many Child Development Workers (CDWs) lack formal academic credentials. This paper evaluates the "Certificate in ECE Program," a transformative community extension model developed through a strategic partnership between the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos and the Guihulngan City LGU. Utilizing a multi-method approach, the study validates a six-mo…
Spiritual Well-Being of Senior High School Students in a Non-Sectarian Private High School
Rooted in spiritual well-being theory, this quantitative descriptive-comparative study assessed the spiritual health of 75 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students at a private non-sectarian school in Northern Negros Occidental during the 2024-2025 academic year. Using a standardized questionnaire and stratified random sampling, the findings revealed that while students exhibited high religious well-being, their existential well-being was …
Student’s Achievement of Learning Competencies and Challenges in Learning World History in Public High Schools
This quantitative study assessed World History achievement and learning challenges among 269 Grade 8 students in Northern Negros Occidental public schools during the 2023–2024 academic year. Using stratified random sampling and validated instruments, the research found that while students generally demonstrated a proficient level of achievement, significant performance differences existed relative to sex and parents’ educational attainment. Key c…
Thinking Skills and Learning Interest in World History of Junior High Students in a Public School
World History's importance lies in its ability to enhance thinking skills and interest in understanding global events. Therefore, assessing students' thinking skills and interests is necessary to determine their inclination toward the discipline. Based on Cognitive Development Theory, this study aimed to assess the level of thinking skills and learning interests and their correlative relationship. A descriptive-correlational approach was used, an…
Motivation, Competence, and Challenges of Grade 12 Students in Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship
Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship (CSC) is a specialized subject that encourages the students to participate and contribute to the community, build relationships with diverse backgrounds, and assume civic social responsibilities. Proficiency assessments in this discipline are necessary to check the learner’s acquisition of competencies. Hence, this study assessed the students’ motivation and competence in CSC. Likewise, it identifi…
Spiritual Well-Being of Senior High School Students of Philippine Public Schools
Spirituality is essential among students in their pursuit of meaning and beliefs. However, in public schools, values and religious education are less focused, compromising students' spiritual well-being. Thus, this study assessed the degree of spiritual well-being of senior high school students of public schools in Bacolod City, Philippines in terms of religious and existential well-being. It also compared the spiritual, religious, and existentia…
Assessing the Teachers’ Competence in Diocesan Catholic Schools Relative to the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
Competent teachers are essential in successful Catholic education. However, Catholic schools are confronted with the exodus of qualified teachers, which compromises the quality of instruction. Through a descriptive-correlational design, this paper assessed the teaching competence of Antique diocesan schools relative to Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). Likewise, it investigated the relationship between the teachers’ demograph…
Readings in Philippine History: Course Review, Best Practices, and Challenges among Higher Education Institutions
History is essential in the curriculum. The Readings in Philippine History (RPH) syllabus and instruction should be advanced. However, curricular changes and the pandemic affected the instruction. Thus, this study reviewed the course specification and syllabus of RPH among higher educational institutions in Kabankalan City, Philippines. Anchored on the CHED recommended syllabus in RPH, the study reviewed the course and determined the areas for im…
Appraising the Quality of Diocesan Catholic Education in accordance with Philippine Catholic Schools Standards
Catholic education is linked to the Church's evangelical mission. However, Catholic schools are confronted with the deterioration of values, teacher turnover, and decline in enrolment, posing threats to their mission and operation (Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines [CEAP], 2016). Hence, this assessed the quality of Catholic education of Antique diocesan schools using the Philippine Catholic Schools Standards (PCSS). Further, it …
Demographics as Variable in Assessing the Teaching Competence of Teachers in Catholic Schools
Competent and quality teachers are the principal key of an excellent educational system, for they contribute to the integral formation of the learners. Their unique role in the teaching-learning process enables these children to maximize their potentials in becoming active and critical thinkers. Through this professional endeavor, they become stewards of knowledge not only for learners but also for the building and growth of the nation. Thus, for…
The Quality of Catholic Education of Diocesan Schools in the Province of Antique
The mission of Catholic schools is linked to the evangelizing thrust of the Church in proclaiming Christ to the world to transform society. However, most Catholic institutions nowadays are confronted with issues on the deterioration of values, migration of qualified teachers to public schools, and decline in enrolment, posing threats to the Catholic identity and mission, operational sustainability, and quality of teaching and learning. To address…
The Quality of Catholic Education in a Diocesan School Relative to the Philippine Catholic School Standards
Evangelization is the primary purpose of Catholic education. However,due to the depreciation of moral values brought about by secularismand globalization, the identity and mission of Catholic schools arecompromised. Thus, this paper primarily intended to assess the levelof quality of Catholic education in a Diocesan School in accordance tothe five domains of the Philippine Catholic Schools Standards (PCSS). Aquantitative study was used through a …
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The Quality of Catholic Education in a Diocesan School Relative to the Philippine Catholic School Standards
Evangelization is the primary purpose of Catholic education. However,due to the depreciation of moral values brought about by secularismand globalization, the identity and mission of Catholic schools arecompromised. Thus, this paper primarily intended to assess the levelof quality of Catholic education in a Diocesan School in accordance tothe five domains of the Philippine Catholic Schools Standards (PCSS). Aquantitative study was used through a …
Demographics as Variable in Assessing the Teaching Competence of Teachers in Catholic Schools
Competent and quality teachers are the principal key of an excellent educational system, for they contribute to the integral formation of the learners. Their unique role in the teaching-learning process enables these children to maximize their potentials in becoming active and critical thinkers. Through this professional endeavor, they become stewards of knowledge not only for learners but also for the building and growth of the nation. Thus, for…
The Quality of Catholic Education of Diocesan Schools in the Province of Antique
The mission of Catholic schools is linked to the evangelizing thrust of the Church in proclaiming Christ to the world to transform society. However, most Catholic institutions nowadays are confronted with issues on the deterioration of values, migration of qualified teachers to public schools, and decline in enrolment, posing threats to the Catholic identity and mission, operational sustainability, and quality of teaching and learning. To address…
Spiritual Well-Being of Senior High School Students of Philippine Public Schools
Spirituality is essential among students in their pursuit of meaning and beliefs. However, in public schools, values and religious education are less focused, compromising students' spiritual well-being. Thus, this study assessed the degree of spiritual well-being of senior high school students of public schools in Bacolod City, Philippines in terms of religious and existential well-being. It also compared the spiritual, religious, and existentia…
Assessing the Teachers’ Competence in Diocesan Catholic Schools Relative to the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers
Competent teachers are essential in successful Catholic education. However, Catholic schools are confronted with the exodus of qualified teachers, which compromises the quality of instruction. Through a descriptive-correlational design, this paper assessed the teaching competence of Antique diocesan schools relative to Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPST). Likewise, it investigated the relationship between the teachers’ demograph…
Readings in Philippine History: Course Review, Best Practices, and Challenges among Higher Education Institutions
History is essential in the curriculum. The Readings in Philippine History (RPH) syllabus and instruction should be advanced. However, curricular changes and the pandemic affected the instruction. Thus, this study reviewed the course specification and syllabus of RPH among higher educational institutions in Kabankalan City, Philippines. Anchored on the CHED recommended syllabus in RPH, the study reviewed the course and determined the areas for im…
Appraising the Quality of Diocesan Catholic Education in accordance with Philippine Catholic Schools Standards
Catholic education is linked to the Church's evangelical mission. However, Catholic schools are confronted with the deterioration of values, teacher turnover, and decline in enrolment, posing threats to their mission and operation (Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines [CEAP], 2016). Hence, this assessed the quality of Catholic education of Antique diocesan schools using the Philippine Catholic Schools Standards (PCSS). Further, it …
Thinking Skills and Learning Interest in World History of Junior High Students in a Public School
World History's importance lies in its ability to enhance thinking skills and interest in understanding global events. Therefore, assessing students' thinking skills and interests is necessary to determine their inclination toward the discipline. Based on Cognitive Development Theory, this study aimed to assess the level of thinking skills and learning interests and their correlative relationship. A descriptive-correlational approach was used, an…
Motivation, Competence, and Challenges of Grade 12 Students in Community Engagement, Solidarity, and Citizenship
Community Engagement, Solidarity and Citizenship (CSC) is a specialized subject that encourages the students to participate and contribute to the community, build relationships with diverse backgrounds, and assume civic social responsibilities. Proficiency assessments in this discipline are necessary to check the learner’s acquisition of competencies. Hence, this study assessed the students’ motivation and competence in CSC. Likewise, it identifi…
Grade 11 Public Schools Students' Knowledge and Challenges in Learning the Sociocultural History of Negros Occidental
To address the necessity of grasping regional dynamics within the Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics (UCSP) course, this study assessed the knowledge of Negros Occidental’s socio-cultural history and learning challenges among 278 Grade 11 public school students. Using a validated quantitative design, findings revealed that students possess generally low knowledge across social and cultural domains, including politics, economics, values,…
Strategic Professionalization: A Best Practice Model for Early Childhood Education Community Extension of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos in Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental
High-quality early childhood care and education is essential for long-term development, yet many Child Development Workers (CDWs) lack formal academic credentials. This paper evaluates the "Certificate in ECE Program," a transformative community extension model developed through a strategic partnership between the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos and the Guihulngan City LGU. Utilizing a multi-method approach, the study validates a six-mo…
Spiritual Well-Being of Senior High School Students in a Non-Sectarian Private High School
Rooted in spiritual well-being theory, this quantitative descriptive-comparative study assessed the spiritual health of 75 Humanities and Social Sciences (HUMSS) students at a private non-sectarian school in Northern Negros Occidental during the 2024-2025 academic year. Using a standardized questionnaire and stratified random sampling, the findings revealed that while students exhibited high religious well-being, their existential well-being was …
Student’s Achievement of Learning Competencies and Challenges in Learning World History in Public High Schools
This quantitative study assessed World History achievement and learning challenges among 269 Grade 8 students in Northern Negros Occidental public schools during the 2023–2024 academic year. Using stratified random sampling and validated instruments, the research found that while students generally demonstrated a proficient level of achievement, significant performance differences existed relative to sex and parents’ educational attainment. Key c…
Research Culture of State University: A Sequential-explanatory Mixed Method Inquiry
This mixed-method study assessed a state university's research culture, focusing on environment (reputation, income, productivity) and quality (citations, impact, strength, excellence, influence). It included 318 survey respondents and 12 interviewees, using validated tools. Quantitative analysis involved descriptive stats, while qualitative analysis followed Lichtman’s 3Cs method. Trustworthiness was maintained through credibility, transferabili…
Competence of Grade 8 Learners in the Philippines in Southeast Asia Subject under the Matatag Curriculum in a Philippine Public High School
This paper assessed the competence level in the Philippines in Southeast Asia of Grade 8 learners under the MATATAG Curriculum during the school year 2025-2026 in a Philippine public high school. Difference in competence relative to sex, Filipino language literacy, social media use, and section were investigated and 234 randomly sampled learners participated in the study. Data were gathered through a validated and reliability tested researcher-ma…
Experiences of Social Media Addiction among Emerging Filipino Adults in Catholic Schools
This paper explored the experiences of SMA of emerging Filipino adults in Catholic schools. First, SMA signs: health displacement, social media for relief, loss of focus, FOMO, losing time, and failure of daily functioning. Second, mood modifications without social media: irritability, boredom, sadness and feeling incomplete, restlessness and anxiety, frustration, stress, and depression. Third, SMA susceptibility regardless of orientations: depen…
Psychology (8 works) · Medicine (7 works) · Pedagogy (7 works) · Medical education (6 works) · Political science (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Mathematics education (5 works) · Curriculum (4 works) · Religious Education and Schools (4 works) · Social Psychology (4 works)