Academic Freedom and Democratic Development in the Philippines: Findings from Expert-coded V-Dem Data

by [email protected] | Nov 16, 2023 | Recent Publications

Authors   Ronald A. PerniaCollege of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu Rohaiba B. Radiamoda Abstract   In this paper, we argue that academic freedom is not only an indispensable mechanism for producing knowledge but is also vital in...

The Dynamics of Decentralization of Higher Education Delivery and Local Politics in the Philippines: The Case of Two Mandaue City Colleges in Cebu Province

by [email protected] | Nov 16, 2023 | Recent Publications

Author   Ronald A. PerniaCollege of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu Abstract This study explores how the decentralization law of 1991 in the Philippines has provided the conditions for the interface of higher education and politics by virtue...

Tertiary physical education students: Challenges and opportunities in remote learning in University of the Philippines Cebu, Cebu City, Philippines

by [email protected] | Nov 16, 2023 | Recent Publications

Author   Niño Y. YbañezCollege of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines Cebu   Abstract The utilization of remote learning was adapted by several institutions ever since the pandemic started, and students were taught much differently as compared to...

Mindfulness for Children? A Comparative Studyof Boy Novices in Buddhist Temples in Vietnamand Thailand

by [email protected] | Oct 20, 2023 | Recent Publications

Hang Thanh Pham1 Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Ho Chi Minh, VietnamChi Phuong Tran2 Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, Ho Chi Minh, VietnamRonald A. Pernia3* University of the Philippines, Cebu, Philippines [email protected] Abstract: This study...

Mess or match? How do academic perspectives meet the practitioner perspectives in terms of digital transformation?

by [email protected] | Oct 20, 2023 | Recent Publications

Chi Phuong Tran a, Ronald A. Pernia b, Nhan Nguyen-Thanh c Abstract We present research comparing theoretical and practical knowledge on digital transformation. By determining the gap and synchronization of academic research and practitioners’ focus in the...

How Finnish and Filipino university students in business studies perceive leaders based on visual cues

by [email protected] | Oct 11, 2023 | Recent Publications

Jari Martikainen Tiffany A. Tan Abstract This article sets out to examine cultural differences in perceiving leaders’ visual non-verbal behavior. It examines and compares how business students at universities in Finland and the Philippines perceive business leaders...