Chinese Science Bulletin

This study examines the implementation of sustainable development practices among selected Local Government Units (LGUs) in Basilan, Philippines, focusing on economic, environmental, social, and governance dimensions. Utilizing a mixed-methods sequential explanatory design, the research combines quantitative assessments from 100 respondents with qualitative insights from 10 key informants, including local officials and community leaders. The findings reveal varying levels of implementation across economic development initiatives, environmental conservation programs, social development projects

In recent years, there has been a significant rise in the application of b-metric spaces in mathematical and analytical studies, particularly regarding fixed-point theory. Nonetheless, these spaces present certain challenges. A key issue stems from their fundamental two-dimensional characteristics, which complicate the direct application or extension of results—especially fixed-point theorems—to higher-dimensional frameworks, such as three-dimensional spaces. Previous research has largely concentrated on fixed-point theorems within the realm of b-metric spaces, particularly those associate

This study explores the reintegration experiences of former members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the Philippines, focusing on the challenges they face and the impact of government support programs designed to facilitate their transition to peaceful living. Through qualitative methodologies, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, the research identifies two primary themes: the challenges faced by returnees and the positive impacts of government initiatives. The findings reveal that ex-combatants grapple with issues of mistrust, personal safety, and social stigma as they

For an ordered set W={w_1,w_2,…,w_n } of n distinct vertices in a nontrivial connected graph G, the representation of a vertex v of G with respect to W is the n- vector r(v│W)=(d(v,w_1 ),d(v,w_2 ),…,d(v,w_n )). W is a local metric set of G if r(u│W)=r(v│W) for every pair of adjacent vertices u,v in G. Local metric set with minimum cardinality is called local metric basis of G and its cardinality is the local metric dimension of G and denoted by lmd(G). In this paper, we determine the local metric dimension of k-multilevel corona of path, complete, and cycle graphs.

Several studies have been conducted since a cooling system using the compact heat exchanger on electric formula cars. This is to determine its capability because when the cooling system of a vehicle does not function optimally, it causes the engine to overheat. Therefore, this research aims to provide more information on the electric formula car radiator, focusing on its installation position. Simulation modeling was done by first simplifying the fin part to become a porous medium. This was performed in two stages, firstly, by creating a one-unit cell fin simulation, and the results were used