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Dedication

This research study is dedicated to the families of the

researchers: the Cainoy, Daba and Dagatan families and relatives.

College is a difficult experience requiring perseverance and

patience. Of the stages of education, it provides the most development

intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally. The engineering

curriculum requires 5 years of education. The researchers have

exceeded this period in their current college duration. Fortunately, the

families and relatives remain supportive to the researchers and they

take it as a lesson to continually better themselves despite failures.

Without them, the researchers would not have this opportunity to

continue their studies as a foundation for their future lives and careers.