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ASIA LIFE SCIENCES The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences

ISSN 0117-3375

Beyond Excellence©

VOLUME 23(1) JANUARY-JUNE 2014

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ASIA LIFE SCIENCES The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Beyond Excellence©

©Rushing Water Publishers Ltd. 2014

ASIA LIFE SCIENCES - The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences (ISSN 0117-3375) is a non-profit, non-stock refereed scientific journal devoted to the publication of original research in the Life Sciences and related disciplines. Articles originating from anywhere in the world are most welcome. Two issues a year make a volume

BOARD OF EDITORS - Asia Life Sciences 23(1), 2014Chairman & Chief Editor: Dr. William Sm. Gruèzo, Institute of Biological

Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), College 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Members: Dr. Liding Chen, State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shuangqing Road 18, Haidian, Beijing 100085, China. Dr. Leonila A. Corpuz-Raros, Crop Protection Cluster, College of Agriculture, UPLB, College 4031, Laguna. Dr. Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, Plant Biology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, CAS-UPLB, College, Laguna. Dr. Irineo J. Dogma Jr., Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, España St., Manila. Dr. Agustine I. Doronila, School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia. Dr. Victor P. Gapud, Crop Protection Cluster, College of Agriculture, UPLB, College 4031, Laguna. Dr. Krishlex G. Gruèzo MD, 81 Gov. F.T. San Luis Avenue, Masaya, Bay 4033, Laguna. Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III, National Academy of Science and Technology, Level 3, Science Heritage Building, Deparment of Science and Technology Complex, Bicutan, Taguig City, MetroManila. Michael G. Price, P.O. Box 468, Mi Ctr, Michigan 49254, USA. Dr. Xu Wu MD/PhD, 1924 Heritage Park Drive, Apt. 211, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, USA.

Technical Production Manager: Ydred Harriss G. GruezoDeadlines for submission of manuscripts. First issue-01 June; Second issue-01 January.

Please contact the Chief Editor/Chairman, ALS Board of Editors concerning information for contributors (see addresses below).

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ISSN 0117-3375Volume 23, Number 1 January-June 2014

CONTENTS

1 Additional species of soil mites of the Subgenus Protoribates (Triaunguis) Kulijev (Acari: Oribatida: Protoribatidae), with key to Philippine species

L.A. Corpuz- Raros17 Ultraviolet light-emitting diode is a good candidate for

sterilization of bacteria S.-H. Jeong, H. Cho & S.-H. Park

29 Determinants of left ventricular hypertrophy among elderly hypertensive in Malaysia S.M. Ching,

Y.C. Chia, M. Jalalian & W.P. Chong39 Status of research publications in various science

subjects among Muslim countries (1996-2010) S.A. Meo, A.A. Al-Masri, F. Al-Rouq, A.M. Usmani,

A. Hassan, S.A. Arain & S.Z. Zaidi 49 Carbon stock determination of selected terrestrial

ecosystems in the Upper Marikina Watershed, Antipolo City, Rizal Province, Philippines N.R. Almarines & R.L. Lapitan

Cont. on Next PageReviewers for this Issue: Dr. G.J.D Alejandro, Dr. A.I. Arslan,

Prof. J.V. Bariuan, Dr. A.R. Bos, Prof. A.R. Buan, Prof. S.K. Chavez, Dr. J. Cheng, Dr. A.B. Cruz, Dr. M.G.Q. Diaz, Dr. E.S. Fernando, Dr. A.H. El Gendy, Dr. V.P. Gapud, Dr. Wm.Sm. Gruèzo, Dr. R.D. Lasco, Dr. J. Ma, Prof. M. Mallari-Cuerdo, Prof. J.A. Margate, Prof. R.N. Monte, Ms. A.C.R. Pantastico, Dr. C.L. Rapera, Dr. A.T. Valerio, Dr. J. Wan, Dr. J. Wang, Dr. Y. Wang, Dr. J. Xu & Dr. Z. Zhang.

Contents 65 Abundance and size structure of an Acanthaster planci

population (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) in Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines H.H.Y. de Dios, D.T. Dy & F.B. Sotto

75 Genetic variation in natural and planted populations of Shorea guiso (Dipterocarpaceae) in the Philippines revealed by microsatellite DNA markers C.E. Tinio, R. Finkeldey, K. Prinz & E.S. Fernando

93 Comparative water quality analysis of major river tributaries of a large marine ecosystem: The case of Verde Island Passage Marine Corridor, Philippines

R. Ancog & M.E. Flavier107 Farmers’ knowledge on weedy rice: A comparison

among affected areas in Iloilo Province, Philippines I.R. Tanzo & E.C. Martin119 Farmers’ participation in the development of

location-specific technologies towards empowerment in Nueva Ecija, Philippines J.V. Pascual, J.T. Dizon, M.A.T. Quimbo, N.J.V.B. Querijero & A.M. Corales

137 Major weeds and farmers’ weed management practices in rainfed ricefields of Negros Island, Philippines

D.K.M. Donayre, C.A. Endino, C.U. Seville & I.M.G. Ciocon

149 Sexual Health: Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Filipino college students M.R. Dy & E.V.Y. Dy

175 Determinants and impact of turnover rate among nursing staff: The exploratory retrospective follow-up study in Taiwan H.-C. Shih, J.-Y. Chen, J.-T. Lee, M.-Y. Yeh & T.-H. Tung

187 Performance characteristics of Filipino collegiate athletes M. Kim, L. Bercades, W. Pieter & A.B. Cruz

Contents195 Marketing value coverage model elements affecting consumers’ adoption of 4G wireless technology: Empirical insights L. HJ Paim, N. Delafrooz & M. Taleghani207 Correlation between leadership ability and achieving styles of student-athletes of the University of the Philippines Los Baños S.C. Robles221 A power-saving mechanism of body sensor network for long-term care C.-C. Chen, P.-S. Chiu, Y.-M. Huang & Y.-H. Wang231 Breynia cernua (Poir.) Müll.Arg. (Phyllanthaceae) is a hyperaccumulator of nickel K.C. Gotera, A.I. Doronila, R.J.R. Claveria, T.R. Perez, J.R.S. Unson, M.C.R. Peñaranda, M.B. Sebastian & J.C.S. Medina 243 Yeasts with amylolytic, lipolytic and proteolytic activities isolated from mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruits N.H. Tan Gana, B.C. Mendoza & R.G. Monsalud255 Attitudes of the University of the Philippines Los Baños students toward physical fitness and exercise A.R. Buan & R.N. Monte267 YouTube for the environment: Characteristics, themes and communication approaches of Philippine biodiversity videos J.M.L. Salazar & Serlie Barroga-Jamias285 Effects of different fractionated radiation on pancreas in rats X. He, Y. Zhao, L. Wang, Q. Shang & Y. An 295 Use of benthic polychaetes to assess anthropogenic impacts in the southern Saudi Arabian Red Sea Coast S.A. Al Farraj311 The effect of training on mood in Filipino national elite and varsity taekwondo athletes: A pilot study R. San Juan, C. Mateo & W. Pieter

Contents

317 First-time-right procurement O. Münch & A. Öztüren 331 Graph theoretic approach in analyzing the navigation paths of online learners R.T. Bagarinao343 Predominant amines and bufodienolides from the skin secretions of Bufo biporcatus philippinicus Inger M.D. Giron-Maligalig & E.M. Castillo351 Reviewers -Asia Life Sciences Volume 23, No. 1, 2014356 Board of Editors -Asia Life Sciences Volume 23, No.1, 2014

Beyond Excellence©



©Rushing Water Publishers Ltd., Philippines 2014

The papers published in Asia Life Sciences are covered by theThomson Reuters-Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), USA

and CABI, Wallingford, Oxon, UK.

Asia Life Sciences has an Impact Factor of 0.259.

Asia Life Sciences is a recipient of the Journal AccreditationAward of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED),

Republic of the Philippines (2010-2015).

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ASIA LIFE SCIENCES 23(1): 351-355, 2014The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences

Actual date of publication - 31 October 2013 ALS 24(1) 2014©Rushing Water Publishers Ltd. 2014

REVIEWERS - ASIA LIFE SCIENCES Volume 23, Number 1 (January-June) 2014*

Dr. Grecebio Jonathan D. AlejandroDAAD & Alexander von Humboldt FellowDirector, Office of Graduate ResearchThe Graduate SchoolResearch Centre for the Natural & Applied SciencesThomas Aquinas Research ComplexUniversity of Santo TomasEspaña, Manila 1008, Philippines

Dr. Ismaili A. ArslanResearch FellowThe Research Center for Environmental StudiesBuilding 2- 12C, Bushehr, Iran

Prof. Juanito V. BariuanAssistant ProfessorCrop Protection ClusterCollege of AgricultureUniversity of the Philippines Los BañosCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Dr. Arthur R. BosProfessor of Marine BiologyDepartment of BiologyThe American University in CairoP.O. Box 74, New Cairo 11835Egypt

*Disclaimer: The use of trade names in this publication does not imply endorsement or criticism of the products named.

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Prof. Aivi R. BuanAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Human KineticsCollege of Arts and SciencesUniversity of the Philippines Los BañosCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Prof. Shirley K. ChavezInformation Technology CenterUniversity of the Philippines Los BañosCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Jun Cheng, PhDAssistant Professor Department of Bioengineering University of Illinois at Chicago851 South Morgan Street 218 SEOChicago, IL 60607 USA

Angelita B. Cruz, PhDDepartment of Physical Education College of Physical Education Keimyung University, Daegu, Korea.

Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz, PhDAssociate ProfessorGenetics and Molecular Biology DivisionInstitute of Biological SciencesCollege of Arts and SciencesUniversity of the Philippines Los BañosCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Edwino S. Fernando, PhD Professor Department of Forest Biological Sciences College of Forestry and Natural Resources The University of the Philippines - Los Baños College, 4031 Laguna The Philippines

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Dr. Amel Hosny El GendyDepartment of Zoology Faculty of ScienceAlexandria UniversityEgypt]Dr. Victor P. GapudProfessor EmeritusCrop Protection ClusterCollege of AgricultureUniversity of the Philippines Los BañosCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Dr. William Sm. GruèzoProfessor 12Plant Biology DivisionInstitute of Biological SciencesCollege of Arts and SciencesUniversity of the Philippines Los BañosCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Dr. Rodel D. LascoWorld Agroforestry Center-ICRAF Philippines2/F Khush Hall, Iinternational Rice Research InstituteCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines

Jinxia Ma, MDW. Harry Feinstone Department of Molecular Microbiology and ImmunologyJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205 USA Prof. Marla Mallari-CuerdoAssistant ProfessorCollege of Human KineticsUniversity of the PhilippinesDiliman 1101, Quezon CityPhilippines

Prof. Jiye A. MargateCentral Bicol State University of AgricultureSan Jose, Pili, Camarines SurPhilippines

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Prof. Rowena N. MonteAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Human KineticsCollege of Arts and SciencesUniversity of the Philippines Los BañosCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Ms. Agnes Concepcion R. PantasticoBiodiversity and Climate Change ProjectDeutsche Gesellschaft fürInternationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH3/F ERDB Building, UPLB Forestry CampusLos Baños, Laguna 4031, Philippines

Dr. Corazon L. RaperaAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Agricultural EconomicsCollege of Economics and ManagementUniversity of the Philippines Los BañosCollege 4031, Laguna, Philippines

Dr. Alice T. Valerio Professor Allied Business Department De La Salle University-Dasmarinas Dasmarinas, Cavite, Philippines.

Dr. Jin Wan BSRB 5628, 109 Zina Pitcher PlaceMolecular and Behavior Neuroscience InstituteThe University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI 48109-220, USA

Jinhua Wang, PhDAssistant ProfessorDepartment of Molecular OncologyJohn Wayne Cancer InstituteSaint John’s Health Center2200 Santa Monica Blvd.Santa Monica, California 90404-2312USA

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Yangyang Wang, MDResearch FellowDepartment of SurgeryMassachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114, USA

Dr Jingjing XuResearch AssociateDepartment of EntomologyCollege of AgricultureUniversity of Kentucky1100 South Limestone, S-225Lexington, KY, USA

Zhihong Zhang, PhDDepartment of MedicineBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterHarvard Medical SchoolBoston, Massachusetts, 02215 USA

Beyond Excellence©e-mails: [email protected] [email protected]

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and CABI, Wallingford, Oxon, UK.Asia Life Sciences has an Impact Factor of 0.259.



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ASIA LIFE SCIENCES - The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences (ISSN 0117-3375) is a non-profit, non-stock refereed scientific journal devoted to the publication of original research in the Life Sciences and related disciplines. Articles originating from anywhere in the world are most welcome. Two issues a year make a volume

BOARD OF EDITORS - Asia Life Sciences 23(1), 2014Chairman & Chief Editor: Dr. William Sm. Gruèzo, Institute of Biological

Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences (CAS), University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), College 4031, Laguna, Philippines.

Members: Dr. Liding Chen, State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shuangqing Road 18, Haidian, Beijing 100085, China. Dr. Leonila A. Corpuz-Raros, Crop Protection Cluster, College of Agriculture, UPLB, College 4031, Laguna. Dr. Maribel L. Dionisio-Sese, Plant Biology Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, CAS-UPLB, College, Laguna. Dr. Irineo J. Dogma Jr., Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, España St., Manila. Dr. Agustine I. Doronila, School of Chemistry, University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia. Dr. Victor P. Gapud, Crop Protection Cluster, College of Agriculture, UPLB, College 4031, Laguna. Dr. Krishlex G. Gruèzo MD, 81 Gov. F.T. San Luis Avenue, Masaya, Bay 4033, Laguna. Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III, National Academy of Science and Technology, Level 3, Science Heritage Building, Deparment of Science and Technology Complex, Bicutan, Taguig City, MetroManila. Michael G. Price, P.O. Box 468, Mi Ctr, Michigan 49254, USA. Dr. Xu Wu MD/PhD, 1924 Heritage Park Drive, Apt. 211, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, USA.

Technical Production Manager: Ydred Harriss G. GruèzoDeadlines for submission of manuscripts. First issue - 01 June; Second issue

- 01 January. Please contact the Chairman, ALS Board of Editors concerning information for contributors (see addresses below).

Subscription Prices. Foreign: Institutional - US$750; Individual - US$500 (including Volumes 1-23,1992-2014+Supplements). Local: Institutional - PhP7500; Individual - PhP5000 (including Volumes 1-23, 1992-2014 + Supplements). Prepayment of order/back order is required. All issues are to be sent by air mail. Back orders will have an additional packing-handling and postage cost.

Send manuscripts, subscription orders and correspondence to: Dr. William Sm. Gruèzo, ASIA LIFE SCIENCES, The Asian International Journal of Life Sciences, 81 Gov. F.T. San Luis Avenue, Masaya, Bay 4033, Laguna, Philippines. Mobile phone no.(63) 915-360-4660; Telephone no. (63)(49) 501-2957. e-mails: [email protected] [email protected] website: http://journals.uplb.edu.ph/index.php/ALS

Actual Date of Publication/Issue - October 31, 2013. - Asia Life Sciences 23(1) 2014.

Contents

317 First-time-right procurement O. Münch & A. Öztüren 331 Graph theoretic approach in analyzing the navigation paths of online learners R.T. Bagarinao343 Predominant amines and bufodienolides from the skin secretions of Bufo biporcatus philippinicus Inger M.D. Giron-Maligalig & E.M. Castillo351 Reviewers -Asia Life Sciences Volume 23, No. 1, 2014356 Board of Editors -Asia Life Sciences Volume 23, No.1, 2014

Beyond Excellence©



©Rushing Water Publishers Ltd., Philippines 2014


and CABI, Wallingford, Oxon, UK.

Asia Life Sciences has an Impact Factor of 0.259.



Printed on acid-free papers

Contents195 Marketing value coverage model elements affecting consumers’ adoption of 4G wireless technology: Empirical insights L. HJ Paim, N. Delafrooz & M. Taleghani207 Correlation between leadership ability and achieving styles of student-athletes of the University of the Philippines Los Baños S.C. Robles221 A power-saving mechanism of body sensor network for long-term care C.-C. Chen, P.-S. Chiu, Y.-M. Huang & Y.-H. Wang231 Breynia cernua (Poir.) Müll.Arg. (Phyllanthaceae) is a hyperaccumulator of nickel K.C. Gotera, A.I. Doronila, R.J.R. Claveria, T.R. Perez, J.R.S. Unson, M.C.R. Peñaranda, M.B. Sebastian & J.C.S. Medina 243 Yeasts with amylolytic, lipolytic and proteolytic activities isolated from mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruits N.H. Tan Gana, B.C. Mendoza & R.G. Monsalud255 Attitudes of the University of the Philippines Los Baños students toward physical fitness and exercise A.R. Buan & R.N. Monte267 YouTube for the environment: Characteristics, themes and communication approaches of Philippine biodiversity videos J.M.L. Salazar & Serlie Barroga-Jamias285 Effects of different fractionated radiation on pancreas in rats X. He, Y. Zhao, L. Wang, Q. Shang & Y. An 295 Use of benthic polychaetes to assess anthropogenic impacts in the southern Saudi Arabian Red Sea Coast S.A. Al Farraj311 The effect of training on mood in Filipino national elite and varsity taekwondo athletes: A pilot study R. San Juan, C. Mateo & W. Pieter

Contents 65 Abundance and size structure of an Acanthaster planci

population (Echinodermata: Asteroidea) in Sogod Bay, Southern Leyte, Philippines H.H.Y. de Dios, D.T. Dy & F.B. Sotto

75 Genetic variation in natural and planted populations of Shorea guiso (Dipterocarpaceae) in the Philippines revealed by microsatellite DNA markers C.E. Tinio, R. Finkeldey, K. Prinz & E.S. Fernando

93 Comparative water quality analysis of major river tributaries of a large marine ecosystem: The case of Verde Island Passage Marine Corridor, Philippines

R. Ancog & M.E. Flavier107 Farmers’ knowledge on weedy rice: A comparison

among affected areas in Iloilo Province, Philippines I.R. Tanzo & E.C. Martin119 Farmers’ participation in the development of

location-specific technologies towards empowerment in Nueva Ecija, Philippines J.V. Pascual, J.T. Dizon, M.A.T. Quimbo, N.J.V.B. Querijero & A.M. Corales

137 Major weeds and farmers’ weed management practices in rainfed ricefields of Negros Island, Philippines

D.K.M. Donayre, C.A. Endino, C.U. Seville & I.M.G. Ciocon

149 Sexual Health: Knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Filipino college students M.R. Dy & E.V.Y. Dy

175 Determinants and impact of turnover rate among nursing staff: The exploratory retrospective follow-up study in Taiwan H.-C. Shih, J.-Y. Chen, J.-T. Lee, M.-Y. Yeh & T.-H. Tung

187 Performance characteristics of Filipino collegiate athletes M. Kim, L. Bercades, W. Pieter & A.B. Cruz


ISSN 0117-3375Volume 23, Number 1 January-June 2014

CONTENTS

1 Additional species of soil mites of the Subgenus Protoribates (Triaunguis) Kulijev (Acari: Oribatida: Protoribatidae), with key to Philippine species

L.A. Corpuz- Raros17 Ultraviolet light-emitting diode is a good candidate for

sterilization of bacteria S.-H. Jeong, H. Cho & S.-H. Park

29 Determinants of left ventricular hypertrophy among elderly hypertensive in Malaysia S.M. Ching,

Y.C. Chia, M. Jalalian & W.P. Chong39 Status of research publications in various science

subjects among Muslim countries (1996-2010) S.A. Meo, A.A. Al-Masri, F. Al-Rouq, A.M. Usmani,

A. Hassan, S.A. Arain & S.Z. Zaidi 49 Carbon stock determination of selected terrestrial

ecosystems in the Upper Marikina Watershed, Antipolo City, Rizal Province, Philippines N.R. Almarines & R.L. Lapitan

Cont. on Inside Back CoverReviewers for this Issue: Dr. G.J.D Alejandro, Dr. A.I. Arslan,

Prof. J.V. Bariuan, Dr. A.R. Bos, Prof. A.R. Buan, Prof. S.K. Chavez, Dr. J. Cheng, Dr. A.B. Cruz, Dr. M.G.Q. Diaz, Dr. E.S. Fernando, Dr. A.H. El Gendy, Dr. V.P. Gapud, Dr. Wm.Sm. Gruèzo, Dr. R.D. Lasco, Dr. J. Ma, Prof. M. Mallari-Cuerdo, Prof. J.A. Margate, Prof. R.N. Monte, Ms. A.C.R. Pantastico, Dr. C.L. Rapera, Dr. A.T. Valerio, Dr. J. Wan, Dr. J. Wang, Dr. Y. Wang, Dr. J. Xu & Dr. Z. Zhang.

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