Entrepreneurial Inclination and Factors Affecting Entrepreneurial Intention Among Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) Students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)

Kenneth L. Medina(Kenneth L. Medina ),Jeanette Angeline B. Madamba(Jeanette Angeline B. Madamba ),James Roldan S. Reyes(James Roldan S. Reyes ),Agnes T. Banzon(Agnes T. Banzon ),Arlene C. Gutierrez(Ar 아시아무역학회 2022 Journal of Asia Trade and Business Vol.9 No.1

Purpose - Most studies on entrepreneurial intention were focused on developed countries. In developing and agriculture-based economies like the Philippines, there is limited entrepreneurial intention studies conducted among university students, who are potential entrepreneurs in the country. This study intends to bridge this gap by providing insights about the entrepreneurial inclination and entrepreneurial intention of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA) students at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). Design/Methodology/Approach - Ajzen’s (1991) Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) was utilized to explore factors affecting the entrepreneurial intention of the BSA students. A total of 108 students were surveyed using an online questionnaire, and data analysis tools included Cronbach’s alpha, frequency analysis, chi-square, and binary logistic regression. Data analysis focused on each batch of students. Findings - The study found that Batch 2012 and below showed a greater number of students with high personal attitude, perceived behavioral control, and entrepreneurial intention. On the other hand, Batch 2015 students exhibited the lowest entrepreneurial intention. Generally, the respondents had high entrepreneurial intention; however, low perceived behavioral control or self-efficacy was also recorded. In terms of entrepreneurial inclination, all batches showed high inclination, except for Batch 2015, where the majority of the students did not have an entrepreneurial role model and had not taken an entrepreneurship course or subject. An equation model was constructed for Batch 2015 students, wherein personal attitude and subjective norm were found to be significant with intention. Research Implications - The study findings imply the need for certain colleges in UPLB to undertake strategies tailor-fit for addressing gaps in entrepreneurial inclination and intention for every batch.

Traditional culinary uses, food applications, and potential health benefits of Peruvian Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora, Prosopis pallida), research advances and challenges: a review

Bohórquez-Medina Sofía L.,Bohórquez-Medina Andrea L.,de Lukacs Pereny Sandor G.,Cárdenas-Jarama Martín 한국식품연구원 2025 Journal of Ethnic Foods Vol.12 No.-

Prosopis trees are leguminous plants that are frequently grown in arid, semiarid, tropical, and subtropical locations due to their remarkable capacity to withstand harsh soil conditions. Compared to other leguminous plants, Prosopis species are still neglected despite their promise. Prosopis juliflora (P. juliflora) and Prosopis pallida (P. pallida) are both referred to as “Mesquite” or “Algarrobo” in Peru. The purpose of this systematic literature review is to clarify the dietary benefits and food applications of Prosopis species (P. juliflora and P. pallida). A systematic search for relevant articles was conducted on SCOPUS, PubMed/Medline, and WOS. The literature review revealed that Mesquite products have been used in a variety of industries, such as construction, food, and medicine. However, their medicinal use has not been evaluated in clinical trials. Most available evidence pertaining to its health benefits was concentrated on in vitro and in vivo experimental studies. Due to its substantial fiber, protein, and polyphenol content, its nutritional value as a partial replacement for wheat flour and for boosting the nutritional profile of baked goods, drinks, and other food items is being investigated. Further research is required to fully explore food applications and nutritional potential benefits of these neglected leguminous plants.

ON THE ORIGINS OF THE KOREAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Medina, Fr.Juan Ruiz De 서강대학교 동아연구소 1988 東亞 硏究 Vol.- No.13

번식효율 개선을 위해 젖소의 분만 전후에 투여된 지속성 옥시테트라사이클린

Medina O.A. 한국낙농육우협회 1990 낙농·육우 Vol.10 No.1

ESR1 and PGR Gene Promoter Methylation and Correlations with Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in Ductal and Lobular Breast Cancer

Medina-Jaime, Alma Delia,Reyes-Vargas, Francianella,Martinez-Gaytan, Victoria,Zambrano-Galvan, Graciela,Portillo-DelCampo, Eduardo,Burciaga-Nava, Jorge Alberto,Reyes-Romero, Miguel,Sifuentes-Alvarez, Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 2014 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention Vol.15 No.7

The aim of this work was to analyze methylation of the promoter sites of the ESR1 and PGR genes and to determine correlations with immunohistochemical expression of estrogen and progesterone receptors in ductal and lobular breast cancers. An observational, descriptive, molecular study was conducted on 20 ductal and 20 lobular breast cancer samples with immunohistochemical determination of estrogen and progesterone receptor expression. The methylation analysis of ESR1 and PGR promoter sites was carried-out by methylation-specific PCR. For correlation analysis, Kendall's tau coefficient was determined. Positive correlations were found between estrogen and progesterone receptors, estrogen receptor and unmethylated progesterone receptor, progesterone receptor, and unmethylated progesterone receptor. Negative correlations were found between estrogen receptor and methylated progesterone receptor, progesterone receptor and methylated progesterone receptor, methylated and unmethylated estrogen receptor, and methylated and unmethylated progesterone receptor. The results suggest that methylation of promoter sites of ESR1 and PGR is a relatively uncommon event in ductal and lobular breast cancer, and also suggest that the determination of epigenetic states of ESR1 and PGR could represent an alternative or complement to the histopathological expression analysis.

번식효율 개선을 위해 젖소의 분만 전후에 투여된 지속성 옥시테트라사이클린

Medina O.A. 대한수의사회 1989 대한수의사회지 Vol.25 No.12

Mortality predictors in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury requiring continuous renal replacement therapy

Medina-Liabres Kristianne Rachel P.,Jeong Jong Cheol,Oh Hyung Jung,An Jung Nam,이정표,김동기,Ryu Dong-Ryeol,Kim Sejoong 대한신장학회 2021 Kidney Research and Clinical Practice Vol.40 No.3

Background: Because of high cost of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and the high mortality rate among severe acute kidney injury patients, careful identification of patients who will benefit from CRRT is warranted. This study determined factors associ- ated with mortality among critically ill patients requiring CRRT. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of 414 patients admitted to the intensive care unit of four hospitals in South Korea who received CRRT from June 2017 to September 2018. Patients were divided according to degree of fluid overload (FO) and disease severity. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to explore the effect of relevant variables on mortality. Results: In-hospital mortality rate was 57.2%. Ninety-day mortality rate was 58.5%. Lower creatinine and blood pH were significant predictors of mortality. A one-unit increase in the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score was associated with increased risk of and 90-day mortality (hazard ratio [HR], 1.07; p < 0.001). The risk of 90-day mortality in FO patients was 57.2% (p < 0.001) higher than in those without FO. High SOFA score was associated with increased risk for 90-day mortality (HR, 1.79; p = 0.03 and HR, 3.05; p = 0.001) in patients without FO and with FO ≤ 10%, respectively. The highest mortality rates were in patients with FO > 10%, independent of disease severity. Conclusion: FO increases the risk of mortality independent of other factors, including severity of acute illness. Prevention of FO should be a priority, especially when managing the critically ill.

Illustration of Wing Deformation Effects in Three-Dimensional Flapping Flight

Medina, A.,Eldredge, J. D.,Kweon, J.,Choi, H. AMERICAN INST OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS 2015 AIAA journal Vol.53 No.9

Monte Carlo analysis of nitrided Al-6061-T6 as an alternative fuel holder tube in subcritical reactors

Medina-Castro Diego,Vega-Carrillo Hector Rene,Baltazar-Raigosa Antonio,Soto-Bernal Tzinnia Gabriela,López-Callejas Régulo,Rodríguez-Méndez Benjamín Gonzalo 한국원자력학회 2025 Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol.57 No.11

The selection of fuel holder tube material in subcritical reactors is critical for operational safety and long-term efficiency. In this study, a Monte Carlo analysis using the MCNP5 code was conducted to evaluate the impact of replacing Al-6061-T6 with its nitrided variant (Al-6061-T6-N), treated via Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PIII), as a structural material for the fuel holder tubes in a low-power subcritical reactor. The results showed that the surface modification does not induce significant changes in the effective multiplication factor or in the neutron and gamma-ray spectra. Likewise, the Ambient dose equivalents measured at various positions around the reactor remained virtually unchanged. These findings suggest that the PIII technique preserves the essential nuclear interaction properties of the material without compromising radiological safety. However, complementary experimental studies are recommended to validate its long-term performance under real operating conditions and radiation-induced aging

Rheological behavior of blood in Wistar rats with different total cholesterol levels

Medina-Torres Luis,Calderas Fausto,Calderas Fausto,Núñez–Ramírez Diola-Marina,Castro Andrés Navarrete,Bernad-Bernad Ma. Josefa,Manero Octavio 한국유변학회 2022 Korea-Australia rheology journal Vol.34 No.4

Blood is a rheologically complex suspension, in which the soluble fraction contains proteins, total cholesterol and triglycerides. The blood rheological behavior is strongly affected by the concentration of these components. This work evaluates the total cholesterol effect on the rheological behavior of Wistar rat blood by means of an in vitro study. Twenty-one rats were divided into 3 groups, each one had an assigned diet with different fat content: reference group (RG) with 3%, medium fat content group (MG) with 4.5% and high-fat content group (HG) with 6.5%; in the latter group, mixed-vegetable fat was added. From each group, intraocular representative blood samples were taken with time lapse of 15 days between each sampling followed by biochemical and hemo-rheological tests. The first analysis detected changes in total cholesterol levels, attributed to the rat metabolism, formation of adipose tissue and competition for food. The second test consisted in steady simple-shear and linear oscillatory flow. The linear viscoelastic spectra reveal that the viscous modulus is larger than the elastic modulus (G > G′), with simple-shear viscosity exhibiting shear-thinning behavior. An important finding is a pseudo-solid- like behavior at low frequencies (1 rad/s) akin to the presence of yield stresses in the high-fat content group after 30 days, revealing strong interactions between total cholesterol levels and blood cells. The hemo-rheological tests represent a promising alternative to identify pathologies present in the blood (total cholesterol, digestive problems, and diabetes).