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The thesis explores the relationship between students' perceptions of teacher excellence and its influence on academic performance. It emphasizes the critical role teachers play in embodying excellence within universities and examines what qualities make them exemplary in the eyes of their students. Through this analysis, the research aims to understand how these perceptions can affect students' educational outcomes, highlighting the connection between teaching effectiveness and student success in higher education.

The thesis explores the complex dynamics surrounding mining projects in mineral-rich communities, highlighting both the potential benefits, such as job creation and infrastructure development, and the significant negative impacts, including environmental degradation and social disruption. It examines how local residents navigate the conflicting narratives presented by pro- and anti-mining advocacy groups. The study investigates the factors influencing community participation in decision-making processes regarding mining, focusing on their economic, political, and socio-cultural implications.

The research paper examines how a Jesuit university in the Philippines embodies the Ignatian motto of being "men and women for others" through volunteerism. It reflects on the impact of this motto, introduced by Pedro Arrupe, SJ, over three decades ago, and analyzes the university's initiatives and practices in promoting community service among its students, staff, and faculty. The study highlights the significance of volunteering as a means of expressing this core value within the Jesuit educational framework.

The research paper critically examines the outcomes of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (Republic Act 9136) a decade post-implementation. It highlights the unmet expectations regarding reforms in the power sector and their impact on consumers' lives. The study delves into economic policies related to energy and power rates, assessing the effectiveness of the law and public policy in fostering meaningful improvements within the industry.

Focusing on the period from 2001 to 2007, the essay examines the alarming prevalence of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines, highlighting a significant human rights violation. Despite being a pioneer signatory of the UN Declaration on Human Rights, the country faced challenges in upholding its commitments. The work explores the implications of these violations on international law and the responsibilities of signatory nations to protect human rights within their borders.

This internship report details a 2008 experience with ASEAN's Bureau for Resources Development, focusing on peacebuilding activities. It covers assignments like the Best of ASEAN Performing Arts and the ASEAN Political and Security Community meeting. The report includes sections on the organization, framework, accomplishments, lessons learned, and recommendations.

This study focuses on the latent aspects of an ethno-religious conflict, describing why and how people avoid contact with 'out-groups.' Their contact avoidance is largely based on the notion of power. The book shows how contact avoidance towards out-groups is related to people's ethno-religious identification. This is explained by various factors, such as a perceived group threat, out-group distrust, fundamentalism, quantity of contact, and direct experiences of violence. Finally, the book illustrates how education, mass media, and the history of conflict are related with intergroup contact avoidance. ( Nijmegen Studies in Development and Cultural Change (NICCOS) - Vol. 50) [ Religious Studies, Christianity, Islamic Studies, Asian Studies]