Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.018
Ruqaya Gilal, Mazni Omar, Mawarny Md Rejab
The success of software development projects is often hindered by time pressure (TP), leading to decreased productivity, compromised quality, and increased risk of failure. To address this issue, it is crucial to understand the key factors contributing to TP in software development projects. In line with the study's objectives, the review methodology followed the Kitchenham and Charters criteria, and a search strategy encompassed four primary digital databases, namely IEEE, ACM Digital Library, Science Direct, and Springers, resulting in 4,500 relevant sources. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 128 papers were selected for analysis. This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the factors contributing to TP in software development. This study synthesizes the findings from multiple studies to guide practitioners in improving their project management approaches and highlights the significance of enhancing various aspects of the development process. The findings highlight the importance of improving project management, estimation techniques, knowledge, and skills to effectively manage TP. Additionally, managing requirements volatility, setting clear goals and objectives, and reducing distractions and interruptions emerge as crucial strategies for mitigating TP and enhancing project success. Furthermore, selecting software developers based on their personality traits is recommended to foster a work environment conducive to reduced TP and improved software development outcomes. By understanding and addressing these factors, software development teams can alleviate TP and increase the likelihood of successful software products. Implementing these recommendations can contribute to reduced TP, improved project outcomes, and enhanced overall success in software development.
{"title":"The key factors contribute to time pressure in software development projects: A review","authors":"Ruqaya Gilal, Mazni Omar, Mawarny Md Rejab","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.018","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.018","url":null,"abstract":"The success of software development projects is often hindered by time pressure (TP), leading to decreased productivity, compromised quality, and increased risk of failure. To address this issue, it is crucial to understand the key factors contributing to TP in software development projects. In line with the study's objectives, the review methodology followed the Kitchenham and Charters criteria, and a search strategy encompassed four primary digital databases, namely IEEE, ACM Digital Library, Science Direct, and Springers, resulting in 4,500 relevant sources. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, a total of 128 papers were selected for analysis. This paper offers a comprehensive overview of the factors contributing to TP in software development. This study synthesizes the findings from multiple studies to guide practitioners in improving their project management approaches and highlights the significance of enhancing various aspects of the development process. The findings highlight the importance of improving project management, estimation techniques, knowledge, and skills to effectively manage TP. Additionally, managing requirements volatility, setting clear goals and objectives, and reducing distractions and interruptions emerge as crucial strategies for mitigating TP and enhancing project success. Furthermore, selecting software developers based on their personality traits is recommended to foster a work environment conducive to reduced TP and improved software development outcomes. By understanding and addressing these factors, software development teams can alleviate TP and increase the likelihood of successful software products. Implementing these recommendations can contribute to reduced TP, improved project outcomes, and enhanced overall success in software development.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"74 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136246908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.021
Maizatul Mardiana Harun, Wan Marzuki Wan Jaafar, Asmah Ismail, Mohd Shahrul Kamaruddin
The multicultural counseling course attended by counselor trainees is expected to enrich their multicultural experience through the academic environment, as they come from different backgrounds and personal multicultural experiences. While most multicultural counseling courses focus on the three components of multicultural counseling competence, counselor trainees should be provided with more multicultural exposure and interactions during classes to develop skills to work with diverse clients. Therefore, this descriptive-correlational study explores the relationship between multicultural experiences (personal and academic) and multicultural counseling competencies (self-reported and observer-rated) among Malaysian counselor trainees. All four instruments had been adapted and translated into the Malay language before being completed by 208 randomly selected counselor trainees. This study reported that counselor trainees scored at low levels of personal multicultural experience, high levels of academic multicultural experience, moderate levels of self-perceived multicultural counseling competence, and high levels of observed multicultural counseling competence. The findings showed no significant relationships between personal and academic multicultural experience and self-perceived and observed multicultural counseling competence. In conclusion, the findings imply that there are practices of experiential pedagogy in delivering multicultural counseling courses in counselor education programs. However, more research is needed to identify the underlying variables, such as counseling self-efficacy or self-introspectiveness, which may link the study variables, as this will serve as the most critical aspect in sustaining the counselor trainees’ multicultural counseling competencies.
{"title":"Relationship between multicultural experiences and multicultural counseling competencies among Malaysian counselor trainees","authors":"Maizatul Mardiana Harun, Wan Marzuki Wan Jaafar, Asmah Ismail, Mohd Shahrul Kamaruddin","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.021","url":null,"abstract":"The multicultural counseling course attended by counselor trainees is expected to enrich their multicultural experience through the academic environment, as they come from different backgrounds and personal multicultural experiences. While most multicultural counseling courses focus on the three components of multicultural counseling competence, counselor trainees should be provided with more multicultural exposure and interactions during classes to develop skills to work with diverse clients. Therefore, this descriptive-correlational study explores the relationship between multicultural experiences (personal and academic) and multicultural counseling competencies (self-reported and observer-rated) among Malaysian counselor trainees. All four instruments had been adapted and translated into the Malay language before being completed by 208 randomly selected counselor trainees. This study reported that counselor trainees scored at low levels of personal multicultural experience, high levels of academic multicultural experience, moderate levels of self-perceived multicultural counseling competence, and high levels of observed multicultural counseling competence. The findings showed no significant relationships between personal and academic multicultural experience and self-perceived and observed multicultural counseling competence. In conclusion, the findings imply that there are practices of experiential pedagogy in delivering multicultural counseling courses in counselor education programs. However, more research is needed to identify the underlying variables, such as counseling self-efficacy or self-introspectiveness, which may link the study variables, as this will serve as the most critical aspect in sustaining the counselor trainees’ multicultural counseling competencies.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139331018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.022
Youngsook Lim, Sunae Kim, Ohsoon Yoon, SunJung Park
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of an innovative 'practice education program utilizing error reporting' on nursing students' immersion in practice, learning satisfaction, and confidence in executing fundamental nursing skills. Conducted over two days (November 28-29, 2022), this descriptive research engaged 110 second-year nursing students from a university in City S. The program, encompassing 24 sessions, each lasting an hour, culminated in debriefings and reflective exercises. Methodologically, the study employed an array of statistical tools, including independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, Cheffe's test, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis. Key findings revealed a significant positive correlation between confidence in core nursing skill execution and practice immersion (r=.259, p=.006), as well as between practice immersion and learning satisfaction (r=.266, p=.005). Notably, practice immersion emerged as a pivotal factor influencing core nursing skill performance confidence (β=.272, p=.006), underscoring that heightened immersion positively impacts skill confidence. These insights suggest the need for ongoing program development, reinforced education, and heightened awareness around error prevention and reporting, to further augment nursing education outcomes.
本研究旨在评估创新的 "利用错误报告的实践教育项目 "对护理专业学生的实践沉浸感、学习满意度以及执行基本护理技能的信心的影响。这项描述性研究历时两天（2022 年 11 月 28-29 日），共有 110 名来自 S 市一所大学的二年级护理专业学生参与。该项目包括 24 节课，每节课持续一小时，最后进行汇报和反思练习。在方法上，研究采用了一系列统计工具，包括独立 t 检验、单向方差分析、Cheffe 检验、皮尔逊相关系数和多元回归分析。主要研究结果显示，核心护理技能执行的信心与实践沉浸之间存在明显的正相关（r=.259，p=.006），实践沉浸与学习满意度之间也存在明显的正相关（r=.266，p=.005）。值得注意的是，沉浸式实践是影响核心护理技能自信心的关键因素（β=.272，p=.006），强调了高度沉浸对技能自信心的积极影响。这些启示表明，有必要持续开展项目开发、加强教育、提高对错误预防和报告的认识，以进一步增强护理教育成果。
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Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.024
M. Alshammari
This manuscript addresses the understudied area of academic resilience and positive mental health among Saudi Arabian nursing students. The aim was to elucidate the relationship and predictive factors between demographic characteristics and both academic resilience and positive mental health in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a descriptive-correlational and cross-sectional methodology, the study collected data from 1413 nursing students from four government universities in Saudi Arabia using two self-report instruments. Analytical methods included Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis. Results showed that gender and grade point average (GPA) were weakly correlated with students' academic resilience and positive mental health. Notably, these factors were significant predictors of academic resilience and mental well-being in this cohort. The research highlights gender and GPA as critical factors influencing nursing students' ability to cope with academic challenges, potentially extending beyond the pandemic period. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics that shape nursing students' academic and psychological resilience during unprecedented times.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.019
Lafi Alnufaie
This study introduces an innovative control strategy utilizing a nonsingular fast sliding mode technique tailored for robotic systems. The core of this approach lies in the development of a type-2 fuzzy logic-based nominal model, meticulously designed to accurately approximate the dynamics of the real system while adeptly handling the variability in system parameters. This method marks a departure from conventional approaches by inferring the switch signal for type-2 adaptive fuzzy systems, a critical step in achieving superior tracking performance without the necessity for extensive knowledge of the system's upper bounds in uncertainties and external disturbances. The efficacy of the proposed control law is rigorously validated through a series of simulations, encompassing a variety of initial conditions and reference signals, thereby demonstrating its robust performance capabilities.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.007
Charmaine Savia Siqueira Lobo, Savio P. Falleiro
Older adults in India, particularly those in Goa, where there is a high elderly population, have been insufficiently researched. Some older adults are financially vulnerable in their old age and must continue working, while others choose to work to stay active. Although some studies have examined the health and social issues faced by the elderly, this study contributes to a previously unexplored area in Goa. 400 Goan seniors were surveyed using multistage sampling to investigate their occupations before and after retirement, determine reasons for voluntary retirement and associated factors, and assess variables predisposing them to work. Binary Logistic Regression, Chi-square, and Fisher's Exact Tests were used. The findings showed that many were former government and private sector employees, farmers, and educators. 73 participants retired voluntarily due to factors such as health issues, family commitments, stress, and leisure. Among them, 20.5% are currently employed after retirement. Significant correlations were observed between post-retirement work and age groups such as the young-old and old-old. Factors that attracted the participants to engage in post-retirement work include insufficient income, education, experience, good physical health, and mental alertness. The study found that individuals categorized as young-old, with low household income, financially dependent, and having fewer comorbidities, were more likely to continue working after retirement. These findings highlight the need to end age discrimination and provide equal opportunity for older adults to contribute to society. Policymakers must focus on improving the wellbeing of vulnerable older adults who have inadequate resources and poor health. There is potential for further research in various states of India to understand the labor market decisions of older adults and implement necessary improvements where they are lacking.
{"title":"Work, retirement, and post-retirement employment among older adults in India","authors":"Charmaine Savia Siqueira Lobo, Savio P. Falleiro","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.007","url":null,"abstract":"Older adults in India, particularly those in Goa, where there is a high elderly population, have been insufficiently researched. Some older adults are financially vulnerable in their old age and must continue working, while others choose to work to stay active. Although some studies have examined the health and social issues faced by the elderly, this study contributes to a previously unexplored area in Goa. 400 Goan seniors were surveyed using multistage sampling to investigate their occupations before and after retirement, determine reasons for voluntary retirement and associated factors, and assess variables predisposing them to work. Binary Logistic Regression, Chi-square, and Fisher's Exact Tests were used. The findings showed that many were former government and private sector employees, farmers, and educators. 73 participants retired voluntarily due to factors such as health issues, family commitments, stress, and leisure. Among them, 20.5% are currently employed after retirement. Significant correlations were observed between post-retirement work and age groups such as the young-old and old-old. Factors that attracted the participants to engage in post-retirement work include insufficient income, education, experience, good physical health, and mental alertness. The study found that individuals categorized as young-old, with low household income, financially dependent, and having fewer comorbidities, were more likely to continue working after retirement. These findings highlight the need to end age discrimination and provide equal opportunity for older adults to contribute to society. Policymakers must focus on improving the wellbeing of vulnerable older adults who have inadequate resources and poor health. There is potential for further research in various states of India to understand the labor market decisions of older adults and implement necessary improvements where they are lacking.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136010231","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.001
Tony Cordova-Bermeo, Carlos Garcia-Morales, Segundo Rios-Rios, Brian Meneses-Claudio
In contemporary society, there has been a noticeable shift towards the adoption of cosmetics by men. However, it is evident that only a limited number of companies have integrated environmentally conscious marketing strategies into the promotion and sale of such products. This research endeavor seeks to elucidate the intricate relationship between Ecological Culture and the consumption of beauty products among male university students. The study employs rigorous statistical analysis to explore the extent to which ecological culture influences men's preferences for beauty products, revealing a moderate effect with a bilateral significance level of 0.002. This investigation underscores the significance of comprehending and incorporating ecological culture into the realm of men's beauty product consumption. The findings emphasize the imperative nature of considering ecological factors when making responsible purchases of such commodities. By shedding light on this connection, this research contributes valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the beauty product industry, urging both academia and businesses to further explore sustainable marketing strategies to cater to the ecological preferences of their male clientele.
{"title":"Study of the influence of ecological culture on the consumption of beauty products by men: A quantitative analysis","authors":"Tony Cordova-Bermeo, Carlos Garcia-Morales, Segundo Rios-Rios, Brian Meneses-Claudio","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"In contemporary society, there has been a noticeable shift towards the adoption of cosmetics by men. However, it is evident that only a limited number of companies have integrated environmentally conscious marketing strategies into the promotion and sale of such products. This research endeavor seeks to elucidate the intricate relationship between Ecological Culture and the consumption of beauty products among male university students. The study employs rigorous statistical analysis to explore the extent to which ecological culture influences men's preferences for beauty products, revealing a moderate effect with a bilateral significance level of 0.002. This investigation underscores the significance of comprehending and incorporating ecological culture into the realm of men's beauty product consumption. The findings emphasize the imperative nature of considering ecological factors when making responsible purchases of such commodities. By shedding light on this connection, this research contributes valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the beauty product industry, urging both academia and businesses to further explore sustainable marketing strategies to cater to the ecological preferences of their male clientele.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134934991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.002
Maher Trimeche, Mongi Zidi, Turki Al-Shalaki, Alnair Mohammed Ali Alnair, Elyas Saeed SaadAshwal, Mohamed Mohamed Hassan Ibrahim, Ashraf Abd El-Hakim Mohamed Megahed
This comprehensive research examines the formation of social identity among Saudi youth within the domains of bedrooms, homes, and Istiraha, a traditional communal gathering space. Drawing inspiration from Western studies on room culture and societal dynamics, the primary objective of this research is to scrutinize the socio-cultural transformations occurring within Saudi society, as reflected in the interactions of its youth in these distinct spaces. Departing from the conventional functional and moralistic framing of Saudi youth as social issues, this study adopts a socio-anthropological perspective. It perceives young individuals as active agents in the process of shaping their identities within a unique cultural milieu, employing a descriptive-analytical methodology. Fieldwork was conducted in late 2022, involving the administration of questionnaires to a randomly selected sample of 384 students at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia, in addition to focus group discussions with 37 students. These methods were utilized to explore students' perceptions, activities, and attitudes within the specific social environments under investigation. The study's findings reveal that Saudi youth employ their bedrooms, homes, and Istiraha spaces to delineate their identities through three distinct social strategies: Autonomy, Reproduction, and Integration. Additionally, this research uncovers a gender-based distinction in the prevalence of room culture among the youth, contrary to Western findings. Istiraha, as an ancient cultural tradition, assumes a significant role as a gathering space for Saudi youth, affording them an opportunity to distance themselves from societal and familial constraints. In light of these discoveries, this research recommends an expansion of studies concerning the anthropology of spaces and social milieus in relation to the ongoing social transformations in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it suggests an examination of room culture and Istiraha culture among Saudi youth from the perspective of their parents to gain insights into how these phenomena are perceived, their attitudes towards them, and the resulting behaviors. This exploration can illuminate aspects of generational continuity and disruption within the Saudi social fabric.
{"title":"Socio-anthropological exploration of Saudi youth identity formation in domestic and social spaces","authors":"Maher Trimeche, Mongi Zidi, Turki Al-Shalaki, Alnair Mohammed Ali Alnair, Elyas Saeed SaadAshwal, Mohamed Mohamed Hassan Ibrahim, Ashraf Abd El-Hakim Mohamed Megahed","doi":"10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.002","url":null,"abstract":"This comprehensive research examines the formation of social identity among Saudi youth within the domains of bedrooms, homes, and Istiraha, a traditional communal gathering space. Drawing inspiration from Western studies on room culture and societal dynamics, the primary objective of this research is to scrutinize the socio-cultural transformations occurring within Saudi society, as reflected in the interactions of its youth in these distinct spaces. Departing from the conventional functional and moralistic framing of Saudi youth as social issues, this study adopts a socio-anthropological perspective. It perceives young individuals as active agents in the process of shaping their identities within a unique cultural milieu, employing a descriptive-analytical methodology. Fieldwork was conducted in late 2022, involving the administration of questionnaires to a randomly selected sample of 384 students at the University of Hail, Saudi Arabia, in addition to focus group discussions with 37 students. These methods were utilized to explore students' perceptions, activities, and attitudes within the specific social environments under investigation. The study's findings reveal that Saudi youth employ their bedrooms, homes, and Istiraha spaces to delineate their identities through three distinct social strategies: Autonomy, Reproduction, and Integration. Additionally, this research uncovers a gender-based distinction in the prevalence of room culture among the youth, contrary to Western findings. Istiraha, as an ancient cultural tradition, assumes a significant role as a gathering space for Saudi youth, affording them an opportunity to distance themselves from societal and familial constraints. In light of these discoveries, this research recommends an expansion of studies concerning the anthropology of spaces and social milieus in relation to the ongoing social transformations in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, it suggests an examination of room culture and Istiraha culture among Saudi youth from the perspective of their parents to gain insights into how these phenomena are perceived, their attitudes towards them, and the resulting behaviors. This exploration can illuminate aspects of generational continuity and disruption within the Saudi social fabric.","PeriodicalId":46663,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135706075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.003
Hanh Viet Ho, Mai Trang Tran
In 1986, Vietnam initiated the Doi Moi policy, marking the onset of comprehensive reforms in economic, political, diplomatic, and societal dimensions. This reform agenda established a foreign policy framework prioritizing national interests. Amid the ever-evolving global and regional economic and political landscape, Vietnam proactively adapted to these shifts. Crafting foreign policies guided by the Party Congresses and Politburo Resolutions, Vietnam accentuated diplomatic ties with neighboring nations and the ASEAN community as paramount priorities. Notably, Vietnam's foreign strategies emanate from a rigorous consideration of national interests. This article conducts an exhaustive analysis of Vietnam's foreign policy vis-à-vis ASEAN, emphasizing the national interest approach during the years 1986 to 2021. Through rigorous examination and reliance on substantiated evidence, the author discerns that Vietnam's engagements with ASEAN are meticulously designed to safeguard primary, secondary, and shared national interests. Nevertheless, Vietnam encounters formidable challenges and complexities in its pursuit of these national interests within the ASEAN framework.
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Pub Date : 2023-10-01DOI: 10.21833/ijaas.2023.10.004
Nezel Ann Lomoljo-Bantayan, Wella T. Tatil, Frandel Louis S. Dagoc, Annielyn D. Tampus, Ruben Jr. F. Amparado
Mangrove ecosystems are widely recognized for their crucial role in mitigating climate change through carbon storage and sequestration services. These ecosystems possess significant carbon reservoirs, particularly in their soils. Nevertheless, the unremitting development of coastal areas and alterations in land use constitute impending threats to these ecosystems, endangering the continuity of their invaluable services. Recognizing the crucial role of mangrove ecosystems in mitigating climate change, this study meticulously evaluates the cumulative carbon stocks encompassing the aboveground and soil components within three mangrove-protected areas in the Macajalar Bay region of Misamis Oriental. The study adheres to a logical structure with causal connections between statements, presents information in clear and concise sentences, and follows conventional academic writing formatting. Vocabulary is precise and avoids biased or emotional language. The text adheres to grammatical correctness, consistently uses technical terms, and employs a formal register. The study is free from filler words and employs a passive tone and impersonal construction. Additionally, the text features a consistent footnote style and accurately cites sources. The research findings show that soil carbon makes up a significant portion, ranging from 40% to 90%, of the total carbon stocks in the three study areas. This emphasizes the crucial function of mangrove soils as carbon repositories. Furthermore, the study establishes a direct connection between the age of mangrove stands and the occurrence of large-girth trees, both of which add to the rise in carbon stocks. Despite their substantial carbon storage capacity, mangrove forests in the Macajalar Bay region are still facing encroachments due to urbanization pressures. This assessment of carbon stocks in these coastal ecosystems plays a critical role in developing localized strategies that align with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's (UNFCCC) REDD+ initiatives, thus preventing further degradation of these vital carbon sinks.
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