SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sustainable Development Goal 8

Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

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  1. Autonomous Shipping and the Seafarer of the Future: Requisite Hybrid Skills and Maritime Education Adaptation

    Jelaine M. Arce, Daniel C. Balase, John Rey D. Barrameda, Patrick M. Olega, Neil S. Pael

    This study aimed to describe the perceptions of maritime instructors at the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS) on the impact of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) technology on future s...

    Maritime Education Autonomous Shipping Maritime Instructors PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4 SDG 9

  2. Bridging Academic Instruction and Industry Practice: eXPERIENT System Proficiency Among Customs Administration Graduates

    Cristina Encarnacion1, Juvince Garcia2, Ailyn Ledesma3, Mark Tongo4

    As customs operations increasingly rely on digital platforms, evaluating the role of technological systems in bridging theoretical knowledge and practical competency is essential for workforce prepar...

    Custom Administration Lodgement Skills E-Konek Software PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4

  3. Bridging Horizon: A Tracer Study on Career Trajectories and Professional Development of Maritime Transportation Graduates Batch 2020–2023

    Wee-jay Bucol, Mark Alejandro L. Bacula, John Aaron P. Encila, Christian James D. Enriquez, Alvin L. Jambonggana Jr.

    This study examined the employment status, career trajectories, and professional development of Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) graduates from the Asian Institute of Maritime Stud...

    tracer study maritime education employability PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4

  4. Navigating the Rules of the Sea: How Instructional Practices Shape COLREGs Literacy Among Maritime Cadet

    Brylle Jason R. Maniquis, Brian D. Constantino, Sef Lorenz G. Patacsil, Mark Bryan P. Torida, Marc Jay R. Viloria

    This study examined the relationship between perceived instructional practices and COLREGs literacy among Second Year Marine Transportation students at the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies during A...

    Instructional Practices COLREGs Literacy Perception PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4

  5. The Delphi Consensus on Maritime Education Reform: Prioritizing Soft Skills, Safety, and Seafarer Well-Being Post-Crisis

    Franco A. Quodala, Roy C. Palmejar

    This study examines the need to reform Maritime Education and Training (MET) in response to challenges affecting seafarer well-being, safety, and professionalism, particularly in the post-pandemic co...

    Maritime Education and Training Delphi Method Seafarer Well-being PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 3 SDG 4 SDG 14

  6. The High Cost of Hospital Bullying: Resignation Intent and Emotional Distress Among Radiologic Technologists

    Amira Joy I. Dela Cruz¹, Jester Ashlee R. Gonzales², Mary Rose R. Lardizabal³, Kesiah C. Ramos⁴, John Jr. Torralba⁵, Merceditas Tiongson⁶

    Bullying in the healthcare sector remains an under-recognized but pervasive problem that undermines quality care delivery and contributes to poor patient outcomes. This study examined whether hospita...

    Hospital bullying Radiologic Technologists Workplace bullying PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 3

  7. ASSESSING RESPIRATORY HEALTH ISSUES AMONG FILIPINO ENGINE OFFICERS AND RATINGS IMPLICATIONS FOR WORK AND DAILY LIFE OF WORKERS

    Christian E. Olaes, John Keith S. Cultura, Jerick P. Panaligan

    Maritime engine room environments expose seafarers to severe occupational hazards, particularly respiratory risks from diesel exhaust and particulate matter. Despite Filipinos comprising a major segme...

    Filipino seafarers Respiratory issues Engine officers PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 3

  8. AWARENESS VS. ACTIONABLE UNDERSTANDING: DISSECTING THE DISCONNECT IN MARITIME LEGAL EDUCATION REGARDING THE MAGNA CARTA OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS

    Androe Nathaniel B. Tingas, John Mark Louie D. Forte, Brent Louise G. Armado., Emmanuel III C. Ibong, Angel B. Galindo

    The newly enacted Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers (Republic Act No. 12021) serves as a critical legislative framework protecting the rights and welfare of maritime workers. However, the efficacy of...

    Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers Republic Act No. 12021 Maritime Education and Training PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4

  9. BEYOND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFICIENCY: INTERPERSONAL AND COGNITIVE LEADERSHIP AS THE KEY DRIVERS OF SHIPBOARD PREPAREDNESS

    Jude De Leon, Mark S. Gutierrez, Jay C. Mueden, Christian Paul Peralta, Mark Vincent L. Pastrana, Goldwen G. Rosos, Carlo G. Vera

    Effective leadership is a critical non-technical competency in the high-risk maritime industry, indispensable for ensuring safety, fostering teamwork, and mitigating operational hazards. This study ev...

    Maritime Leadership Shipboard Preparedness Maritime Education and Training (MET) PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4

  10. BEYOND GRADES: THE REAL COST OF ENTRY FOR NON-SCHOLAR MARITIME GRADUATES

    Julian Loyd R. Babas, King Darius P. Dela Cruz, John Loid C. Gatan, Nowitzki Jay G. Lico, Euan Macoi M. Tribo

    This study explored the relationship between funding status and employability among Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) graduates of the Asian Institute of Maritime Studies (AIMS), Bat...

    Funding Status Employability Marine Transportation PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4

  11. BUILDING SAFER SHIPS: PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY AND ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE IN PHILIPPINE MARITIME WORK

    Christian Murielle M. Garcia, Jinamarlyn B. Doctor

    This study investigated the relationship between psychological safety and organizational climate within the Philippine shipping industry, a sector uniquely influenced by local cultural dynamics. Utili...

    Psychological safety organizational climate shipping industry PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 3 SDG 9

  12. UNLOCKING LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL: HOW PERSONALITY TRAITS SHAPE STYLES AND SELF-EFFICACY IN STUDENT LEADERS

    Nahla Macalnas, Lorraine Mangali, Hazel Martinez, Joan San Juan, Ingrid Sevilla

    This study examined the relationship between personality traits, leadership styles, and leadership self-efficacy among college student leaders. Guided by the Big Five personality framework and leaders...

    Personality traits leadership styles leadership self-efficacy PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4 SDG 16

  13. COMPETENCY AND SECURITY FUNCTIONS OF HOTEL GUARDS IN PASIG CITY: A BASIS FOR SECURITY PLAN

    Sigfredo Gono Dimalanta

    This study assessed the competency and security functions of hotel guards in selected 4-star and 5-star hotels in Pasig City to develop a proposed hotel security management plan. Employing an explanat...

    hotel security security functions competence PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 16

  14. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE: BASIS FOR AN ENHANCED RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION STRATEGY

    Ma. Cecile Guiruela Zinampan

    This study assessed the Human Resource Management (HRM) practices, specifically recruitment and selection, of the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) to inform an enhanced st...

    Human Resource Management Recruitment Selection PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 16

  15. WORK VALUES AND CLASSROOM PRACTICES OF CAS FACULTY: PROSPECT FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

    Michael C. Hermogenes, Irene B. Magistrado, Edward L. Padama

     This study looked at how students thought about the work ideals and classroom practices of faculty members in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). The goal was to help create a faculty development...

    Work values Classroom practices Faculty development PDF DOI
    Also addresses SDG 4