education
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Empowering NEU Researchers Through SPSS: A Pathway to Meaningful Inquiry
At New Era University, research is a mission that empowers both students and faculty to create knowledge that serves the community and the Church. This lecture-workshop introduces SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) as a vital tool for analyzing data and generating meaningful insights. Though originally designed for the social sciences, SPSS is now widely applied across disciplines. By mastering SPSS, NEU researchers gain the skills to transform data… Click to Read the Full Article
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NEU at 50: Strengthening Global Research Visibility through CrossRef Partnership
New Era University (NEU) has reached another milestone as it partners with CrossRef, making NEU research more visible and accessible worldwide. Through this collaboration, research articles published on the NEU Research Website are now assigned DOIs—permanent identifiers that make them easy to find, cite, and share across the global academic community. Coming right after the University’s 50th Anniversary celebration in June 2025, this step highlights NEU’s forward-looking vision: to ensure… Click to Read the Full Article
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Exploring the Lived Experiences of Secondary Out-of-the-Field Social Science Teachers in Teaching Different Subject Areas
This qualitative phenomenological study delved into the real-life experiences of secondary-level social science teachers assigned to teach subjects outside their area of specialization—commonly known as “out-of-the-field” teaching. Despite their dedication to teaching, these educators faced significant challenges, such as grappling with unfamiliar content, creating lesson plans with limited background knowledge, and navigating teaching strategies that didn’t align with their training. These experiences often eroded their instructional confidence and effectiveness. The… Click to Read the Full Article
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Understanding Retention Dynamics: A Transcendental Phenomenological Inquiry into the Lived Experiences of Red-Circled Employees
This study, authored by faculty and student researchers from New Era University, explores the lived experiences of “red-circled” employees—workers whose salaries have reached the maximum rate for their positions. Using a transcendental phenomenological approach, the research provides deep insights into employee motivation, career satisfaction, and organizational dynamics. The findings highlight challenges in retention and the need for human resource strategies that recognize both professional growth and organizational equity. Click to Read the Full Article
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Call for Papers: Special 2025 Issue of the NEU Knowledge Journal
The University Research Center (URC) is pleased to announce the call for papers for the Special 2025 Issue of the NEU Knowledge Journal, in line with the celebration of New Era University’s 50th Founding Anniversary this June 2025. Click to Read the Full Article
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Calling All NEU Researchers! Apply for the DOST-SEI Foreign Graduate Scholarship 2025
he Department of Science and Technology – Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has officially opened applications for the 2025 Foreign Graduate Scholarship Program. This prestigious initiative offers Filipino scientists, researchers, and professionals the chance to pursue Master’s or Doctoral degrees in science and engineering disciplines at leading universities abroad. Click to Read the Full Article
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NEU Elevates Research Standards with Applied Statistics Book as Official Reference
On December 10, 2024, New Era University (NEU) announced the official adoption of the book Applied Statistics (A Step-By-Step Approach Using SPSS) as a textbook and reference material for statistics and research-related subjects. Authored by Brother Julian J. Meimban III and Ms. Jachelle Ann D. Terrago, the book is a testament to NEU’s commitment to enhancing academic excellence and providing essential tools for effective teaching and learning. Click to Read the Full Article
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Exploring Academic Competitions: A Phenomenological Study of Foreign Teachers Coaching Students for Local and International Competitions
This study sought to explore the experiences of foreign teachers coaching for academic competitions. Applying transcendental phenomenological research. Following Moustaka’s four main processes in conducting phenomenological research, the researcher transcribed the interview material, then read and re-read it to develop codes and classified them into categories and themes. The researcher determined six themes from the interview recordings by considering the Conservation of Resources Theory by Hobfoll (1989) as the basis,… Click to Read the Full Article
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The Language Barrier: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Assistant Language Teachers in Japan: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study
The purpose of this hermeneutic phenomenological study was to describe and interpret the lived experiences of Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) in Japan as they faced some challenges with language barriers. There is still a gap that needs to be addressed because little did these foreign English teachers know that teaching English in a non-native English-speaking country like Japan comes with a lot of challenges, especially with the language barrier. Click to Read the Full Article
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How to Choose the Right Sample Size for Your Correlation Studies Using G*Power
When planning a research study, especially one that looks at the relationship between two things, it’s important to choose the right number of people to include in the study. If the sample size (number of participants) is too small, it can be hard to see if there’s actually a relationship between the two variables you’re studying. But if the sample size is too large, you might waste time and resources.… Click to Read the Full Article