University of San Jose–Recoletos

In the digital era, remote work has become an essential operational model for organizations, yet its mechanisms for influencing employees’ work–family balance remain contested. This study integrates the work–family boundary theory, the job demands–resources model, and the leadership support theory to construct a mediating-moderating model. It aims to reveal the mechanism through which remote work influences work–family balance via work stress and further examines the moderating effect of leadership support. Using survey data from 312 employees across multiple industries in mainland China, hierarchical regression and bootstrap analyses were conducted to test the proposed hypotheses. The results indicate that remote work significantly enhances employees’ work–family balance while simultaneously reducing work-related stress. Work stress exerts a significant negative effect on balance, partially mediated by remote work. Leadership support both facilitates work–family balance directly and negatively moderates the effect of remote work on balance, suggesting that at high levels, it may substitute for the resource effects of remote work. Interviews further reveal the double-edged sword effect of leadership support, providing a mechanistic explanation for the statistical findings. The main contributions of this study are: integrating three major theories to extend the applicability boundaries of boundary theory and the JD–R model in remote contexts; revealing that leadership support is not a singular positive resource but exhibits context-dependent dual effects; and proposing an integrated management approach of “flexible arrangements–stress mitigation–moderate leadership,” contributing novel theoretical evidence and actionable guidance to the organizational structuring of remote work systems.

For a positive integer k, a subset S ⊆ V(G) is said to be a k-dominating set of G if every vertex v ∈ V(G)\S is at a distance of at most k from some vertex of S. The cardinality of the minimum k-dominating set of G is the k-domination number, denoted by γk(G). In this article, we determine the distance k-domination number for two graphs under some product operations in terms of its factor graphs.

Research indicates that developing graduate attributes is crucial for maintaining high educational standards. Universities have sought to prioritize and develop these attributes in their students. However, studies have also shown that there is often a gap between the knowledge graduates acquire and their ability to apply it in practice consistently (Arteaga, et al. 2024; LeHeron & Sligo 2005). The call to consistently live out the graduate attributes anchored on the institution’s philosophy, vision, mission, and objectives beyond academic years is paramount. In this study, a sequential explanatory mixed-method research design was employed. Quantitative data was collected to assess the extent to which graduates have learned the necessary skills and attributes from their education and whether they can apply them in their workplace. After this, qualitative data was collected to validate the results. The study indicated that two specific variables, the instruction through spiritual life formation and involvement in volunteer groups manifested through the orientation to serve, enabled graduates to adapt the graduate attributes and thrive in the workplace. By strengthening the link between graduate attributes and practical application, the university can embark on a new journey to prepare graduates for a fulfilling future.

International Journal of Social Science Studies (IJSSS) would like to acknowledge the following reviewers for their assistance with peer review of manuscripts for this issue. Many authors, regardless of whether IJSSS publishes their work, appreciate the helpful feedback provided by the reviewers. Their comments and suggestions were of great help to the authors in improving the quality of their papers. Each of the reviewers listed below returned at least one review for this issue. Reviewers for Volume 12, Number 1Aurora Pestaño, University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR), PhilippinesEncarnación ABAD ARENAS, National University of Distance Education (UNED), SpainIvan Lenard, Elementary school Ladimirevci, CroatiaJehu Onyekwere Nnaji, University of Naples II,Italy and Globe Visions Network Italy, ItalyJibrin Ubale Yahaya, National Open University of Nigeria NOUN, NigeriaMei-Ling Lin, National Open University, TaiwanNadarajah Pushparajah, University of Jaffna, Sri LankaSana Ali, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan James YoungEditorial AssistantOn behalf of,The Editorial Board of International Journal of Social Science StudiesRedfame Publishing9450 SW Gemini Dr. #99416Beaverton, OR 97008, USAURL: http://ijsss.redfame.com

The study assessed the effect of the pandemic on the informal eating habits of Filipino diners in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, according to the following dimensions: dining experience, online food orders, takeaway orders, marketing promotion, and brand loyalty. The main instrument used in the study to collect data is an online questionnaire made by the researcher. The researcher created an online survey questionnaire using Google Forms and disseminated it through Facebook, Messenger, and email. A total of 414 surveys were answered. The acquired data were analyzed, synthesized, and statistically treated. The major goal of this study is to design and facilitate a program that will aid Dubai, United Arab Emirates restaurant owners, and leaders who are members of the Philippine Business Council in Dubai and the Northern Emirates in getting Filipino diners back into the dining scene and increasing their profitability. The researcher's recommendation is to host a conference with the theme "Catering to the Filipino Palate: Enhancing the Dining Experience in Dubai" to assist restaurants in customizing their offerings and services to Filipino customers' needs (the dining experience), to enhance restaurants' online ordering systems, and to maximize takeaway orders. (Order Food Online), to provide insights on how restaurants may develop successful marketing strategies and promotions to draw in and keep consumers (Marketing Promotions), and to emphasize the value of upholding one's principles and heritage while serving a wide range of diners.

Firefly Algorithm (FA) mimics firefly behavior by flashing and attracts them. Firefly's global search mobility is improved for dependable global optimization using chaotic maps in this work. Investigations of benchmark problems with chaotic maps are carried out in depth. The system uses eight separate chaotic maps to fine-tune the firefly's enticing movements. By using planned chaotic transmissions instead of fixed values, the new method beats classic firefly methods. According to statistical data and the success rates of FA, the new algorithms improve the solution's performance and the reliability of global optimality.

This paper highlights John Paul II’s (JPII) Philosophy of Labor and points out the need to have a Visayan philosophy of labor. Moreover, this proposes to view and analyze the Visayan philosophy of labor within the context of the Visayan notion of kahimtang. The researchers believe that the word kahimtang can be viewed as a combination of three words ka, himu and butang, in which himu connotes a concept of work. Furthermore, within the compatibilist minds of the Visayan, himu (labor) plays a significant role to redirect one’s kahimtang. Work (labor), for the Visayan, is an essential expression of freedom which has a similar expression to JPII’s Philosophy of Labor.

The goal of this research is to design and implement a chatbot for querying Wordnet semantic relations. The study creates a contextual chatbot named WordnetBot, a web application that utilizes the use of technologies such as Dialogflow, React, NodeJS, Javascript, and MariaDB. The Wordnet database which leverages all other dictionaries due to its semantic relations representation was used as the data source. Phrase Structure Analysis extracts the keyword and the semantic relation from a user’s message or query. It complements the Machine Learning and AI capabilities of Dialogflow in the analysis. The researcher designed an architectural framework for the integration of the different components of WordnetBot.