IMCC Journal of Science

The Official Peer-Reviewed Journal of Iligan Medical Center College
ISSN Print: 2783-0357 | ISSN Online: 2783-0365

Mitigating Interventions on COVID-19 of National Power Corporation-Mindanao Generation in the Protection of its Workforce

Mitigating Interventions on COVID-19 of National Power Corporation-Mindanao Generation in the Protection of its Workforce Belen Melecia Frances Kiunisala, Helen Tejero Abstract:  This study examined how the National Power Corporation-Mindanao Generation protected its employees from COVID-19 while ensuring energy delivery. The Philippines faced pandemic risks in a period with no vaccines (June 2020 to May […]

Transition to Limited Face-to-Face Classes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges Met and Lessons Learned towards Implementing Continuous Quality Improvement

Transition to Limited Face-to-Face Classes during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges Met and Lessons Learned towards Implementing Continuous Quality Improvement Mark Alipio, Royce Torres Abstract:  This exploratory sequential mixed methods research sought to determine how the school administrators, teachers, staff, and students of Iligan Medical Center College (IMCC) continuously implement quality improvement practices despite the challenges […]

Enhancing Workplace Performance: Exploring the Influence of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation on Employees’ Productivity in Iligan City’s Appliance Retail Industry

Enhancing Workplace Performance: Exploring the Influence of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation on Employees’ Productivity in Iligan City’s Appliance Retail Industry Zoemarie Baluarte, Cielo Vincent Tocmo, Ma. Lynflora Pendang, Michael Jere Abiol, George Hamoy, Tiaolito Ruben Lee Abstract:  Motivated employees are the cornerstone of organizational success, with their performance directly influencing productivity and competitiveness. This study investigated […]

Solitary Plasmacytoma of Spinal Cord: A Case Series

Solitary Plasmacytoma of Spinal Cord: A Case Series Diya Bajaj, Arti Gupta, Nishtha Yadav, Mallika Sinha, Jitin Bajaj Abstract: Solitary plasmacytoma is a rare entity with an incidence of about 5% of all plasma cell dyscrasias. It is the monoclonal proliferation of plasma cells in either bone or soft tissue without systemic involvement. Depending upon […]

Diagnostic Accuracy of Intra-Operative Squash Cytology for Spinal Lesions

Diagnostic Accuracy of Intra-Operative Squash Cytology for Spinal Lesions Diya Bajaj, Arti Gupta, Nishtha Yadav, Avadhesh Kushwaha, Vijay Parihar, Shailendra Ratre, Jitin Bajaj, Mallika Sinha, Ketan Hedaoo, Mukesh Sharma, Jayant Patidar, M.N. Swamy Abstract:  Squash cytology serves as a rapid intraoperative tool for the diagnosis of spinal lesions. However, the presence of fibrous elements and […]

Intraventricular Pilocytic Astrocytoma: A Case Series

Intraventricular Pilocytic Astrocytoma: A Case Series Diya Bajaj, Arti Gupta, Nishtha Yadav, Jitin Bajaj, Shailendra Ratre Abstract:  Pilocytic astrocytoma (PA) is a low-grade glial tumor and the most common pediatric intracranial tumor, typically located in the infratentorial region. The cerebellum is the most frequent site for PA, and it usually affects children and young adults. […]

Assessment of Radiofrequency Radiation Level in the Near Field of Selected Mobile Phones in Katsina State, Nigeria

Assessment of Radiofrequency Radiation Level in the Near Field of Selected Mobile Phones in Katsina State, Nigeria Ikechiamaka Florence Nwamaka, Owolabi Joshua Adeyemi, Ekundayo Kehinde Rasaq Abstract:  With the rapid advances in mobile communication technology, increase in mobile standards, and the consequent multiple applications of mobile phones in different fields, a higher risk of human exposure […]

Student Radiographers’ Knowledge and Attitudes towards LGBT Patients in the Philippines

Student Radiographers’ Knowledge and Attitudes towards LGBT Patients in the Philippines Dean Miranda, Halia Malic, Mark Alipio Abstract:  This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes of Filipino student radiographers towards LGBT patients. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 200 undergraduate radiography students in three higher education institutions in Region X, Philippines, using a data […]

On the Use of ChatGPT in Health Science Education: Opportunities and Obstacles

On the Use of ChatGPT in Health Science Education: Opportunities and Obstacles Mark Alipio, Grace Meroflor Lantajo, Joseph Dave Pregoner Abstract: This paper explores the role of Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (ChatGPT) in health science education. First, we describe the impact of the AI-powered language model on learning and curriculum development by probing into its […]

Assessment of the Watershed Condition in Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Assessment of the Watershed Condition in Lugait, Misamis Oriental, Philippines Joan Arnaiz, Nezel Ann Bantayan, Ahasmarie Pasion, Joven Pedrera, Biverly Rodriguez Abstract: Current land-use practices in the Lugait watershed, Misamis Oriental, Philippines, play a significant role in the local economy, but they may also pose a threat to biodiversity and watershed health. This study aimed to […]