Research Proposal Defense | CAPSTONE DLSL SHS STEM

Summary

The research proposal titled 'Pedal Powered Ditch: Cycling Things to Organic Monkeys' addresses the challenge of solid waste management in the Philippines, particularly focusing on waste burning practices in Barangay Benevolent. The team, led by Casey Branco and co-researchers, proposes a pedal-powered leaf shredder to reduce waste and promote organic mulching. The study aims to lessen environmental and health hazards from burning, introduce shredded dry leaves as mulch, and assess its impact on plant growth. The project is significant for sustainable waste management, community health, and future research.

Takeaways

• 🌱 The research proposal aims to address the solid waste management challenge in the Philippines, particularly focusing on reducing waste burning and promoting the use of shredded dry leaves as organic mulch.
• 📈 The yearly waste generation in the Philippines is projected to increase significantly, with a notable rise from 13.48 million pounds in 2010 to 16.63 million tons in 2020.
• 🔥 The current waste management practice in Barangay Benevolent involves burning, which is harmful to the environment and public health, with 47.2% of the population practicing this method.
• 🌿 The researchers hypothesize that there is no significant difference in plant growth between using solid mulch and not using it, suggesting the potential benefits of shredded dry leaves as mulch.
• 🏗️ The study's scope includes designing a product to facilitate proper solid waste management at the household level, with a focus on the relationship between knowledge and waste management practices.
• 🚫 The study will not cover air quality analysis or related health problems caused by waste burning, and its conclusions are limited to the samples and variables used.
• 🌱 The project is significant for the community as it aligns with the Lasallian mission of building a sustainable and inclusive society, and it raises awareness about the adverse effects of current waste management practices.
• 🔧 The proposed product, a pedal-powered leaf shredder, is a mechanical device designed to shred dry leaves for use as organic mulch, aiming to prevent leaf burning in the community.
• 📊 The methodology involves experimental research to determine the impact of mulch on plant growth, using cat plants as test subjects and employing a t-test to analyze the data.
• 🔬 The study will measure plant height, number of leaves, and number of fruits to assess the effectiveness of the organic mulch, with the experimental group receiving mulch and the control group not.

Q & A

What is the main challenge addressed in the research proposal?

The main challenge addressed is solid waste management, particularly the improper disposal methods like burning, which have negative effects on the environment and public health.

What is the expected increase in yearly waste amount according to the National Solid Waste Management Status Report?

The report expects the yearly waste amount to increase from 13.48 million pounds in 2010, to 14.6 million pounds in 2014, and to 16.63 million tons in 2020.

What is the current government-provided solution for waste management in the Philippines?

The government provides collection services for waste management, but due to financial constraints, this service is only available to a limited number of households.

What percentage of the population in Barangay Benevolent practices waste burning according to the research?

47.2% of the population in Barangay Benevolent practices waste burning.

What are the researchers' objectives in relation to waste management?

The researchers aim to lessen the practice of waste burning and introduce the use of shredded dry leaves as an organic mulch.

What is the hypothesis of the research regarding the use of shredded dry leaves as mulch?

The hypothesis is that there is no significant difference between the growth of plants with mulch and those without mulch.

What is the scope of the study proposed by the researchers?

The scope of the study is to design and propose a product that will enable households to practice proper solid waste management and to use shredded dry leaves as organic mulch.

What are the potential benefits of using shredded dry leaves as organic mulch according to the related literature?

Using shredded dry leaves as organic mulch can improve soil quality, increase crop yield, and serve as an alternative waste management method that is less harmful to the environment.

What is the proposed product that the researchers aim to introduce to prevent leaf burning in the community?

The proposed product is a pedal-powered leaf shredder that can convert dry leaves into organic mulch.

What is the methodology of the experimental research that will be conducted by the researchers?

The methodology involves a controlled experiment using cat plants, with one group receiving organic mulch and the other without, to determine the effects of mulch on plant growth.

What are the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in the experimental research?

The independent variable is the presence of mulch, the dependent variables are the growth of plants and the number of weeds, and the controlled variables include the amount and frequency of watering, temperature, and sunlight.

Outlines

00:00

🌱 Introduction to the Research Proposal on Waste Management

The video script introduces a research proposal titled 'Pedal Powered Ditch Rather Cycling: Things to Organic Monkeys' presented by Casey Branco and co-researchers. The proposal addresses the challenge of solid waste management in developing countries like the Philippines, where waste is expected to increase significantly. The current government solution of waste collection services is limited due to financial constraints, leading to practices like waste burning which negatively impact the environment and public health. The researchers aim to reduce waste burning and introduce shredded dry leaves as organic mulch. The hypothesis is that there is no significant difference in plant growth with and without mulch. The study's scope includes designing a product for proper waste management, with a focus on the relationship between knowledge and waste management practices. The study is limited to a specific area and does not cover air quality or health problems caused by waste burning. The project is significant for promoting sustainable development, educating the community, and providing a basis for waste management systems.

05:01

🔍 Theoretical Framework and Literature Review

The script outlines the theoretical basis for the research, which is the waste management hierarchy introduced by Casey Progress and Phily Class in 2004. It emphasizes the prevention of waste harm to human health and the environment, and the conservation of resources. Key terms are defined, such as 'bubon bubat' (young fruit), 'incineration' (combustion of waste material), 'mulch' (material spread over soil), and 'shredder' (a machine for cutting dry leaves). The script discusses the negative effects of waste burning, including the production of harmful gases, and the benefits of using leaves as mulch to improve soil quality and plant growth. Previous studies are cited to support the use of organic mulch as an alternative waste management strategy.

10:04

🚴‍♂️ Operational Trend and Product Presentation

The script describes the operational trend of the research, which involves an input-process-output paradigm. It includes observations, surveys, and the creation of a product to prevent leaf burning. The product, a pedal-powered shredder, is introduced as a mechanical solution that does not use electricity and is efficient due to human power. The shredder is designed to cut organic materials, with bicycle cranks connected to cutting wheels. The shredded material can be used as organic mulch. The script also outlines the methodology for experimental research to determine the benefits of using shredded leaves as mulch. The research will use cat plants as subjects, with one group receiving mulch and the other serving as a control. The plants will be cared for equally, with measurements taken to assess the impact of mulch on growth.

15:04

🌿 Project Objectives and Methodology

The final paragraph focuses on the project's main objective, which is to enable residents to practice proper solid waste management through the use of the pedal-powered shredder. The product is described as fully mechanical, environmentally friendly, and efficient. The script discusses the experimental research design, which aims to investigate the relationship between mulch and plant growth. The methodology includes using cat plants, applying equal care to both experimental and control groups, and measuring plant height and leaf count. The script concludes with a discussion on the importance of the waste management theory in creating eco-friendly products and the practical application of the shredder in the community.

Keywords

💡Solid Waste Management

Solid waste management refers to the systematic process of collecting, transporting, treating, and disposing of solid waste materials. In the context of the video, it is a significant challenge in developing countries, such as the Philippines, where the yearly amount of waste is expected to increase. The video discusses the inadequacy of current waste management practices, such as burning, and proposes an alternative solution to reduce waste and its negative environmental impacts.

💡Burning

Burning, in the context of waste management, is a practice where waste materials are set on fire to reduce their volume. The video mentions that a majority of the respondents in Barangay Benevolent practice burning, which is harmful to the environment and public health. Burning releases pollutants and contributes to air pollution, which is why the researchers aim to introduce a more eco-friendly alternative.

💡Organic Mulch

Organic mulch is a material used to cover the soil surface around plants, which helps to enrich the soil, retain moisture, and suppress weed growth. The video proposes using shredded dry leaves as an organic mulch, which can serve as a valuable alternative to burning waste. It is mentioned that mulch can improve soil quality and increase crop yield, making it a beneficial practice for sustainable waste management.

💡Pedal Powered Shredder

A pedal-powered shredder is a mechanical device that uses human power, in this case, pedaling, to operate a shredding mechanism. The video introduces the concept of a pedal-powered leaf shredder as a proposed product to prevent leaf burning in the community. This device would allow for the conversion of dry leaves into organic mulch, promoting a more sustainable waste management practice.

💡Hypothesis

In research, a hypothesis is an educated guess or proposed explanation that can be tested through experimentation. The video mentions a hypothesis that there is no significant difference between solid mulch and without mulch in regards to plant growth. This hypothesis is central to the research's aim to validate the benefits of using shredded dry leaves as organic mulch.

💡Experimental Research Design

Experimental research design is a scientific approach used to investigate causal relationships by manipulating variables and observing their effects on the subject of study. In the video, the researchers plan to use this design to determine if there is a significant relationship between the use of mulch and plant growth. The study will involve comparing plants with and without mulch to test the effectiveness of the proposed waste management solution.

💡Independent and Dependent Variables

In an experiment, independent variables are the factors that are manipulated by the researcher, while dependent variables are the outcomes that are measured to see the effect of the independent variables. The video outlines that the presence of mulch will be the independent variable, and the growth of plants and the number of weeds will be the dependent variables in the study.

💡Controlled Variables

Controlled variables are factors that are kept constant in an experiment to ensure that the results are not influenced by these factors. The video mentions controlled variables such as the amount and frequency of watering, temperature, and sunlight received by the plants. These are kept consistent to isolate the effect of the independent variable (mulch) on plant growth.

💡Sustainable Development

Sustainable development refers to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. The video discusses the project's significance in contributing to sustainable and inclusive development by promoting proper solid waste management practices and creating an eco-friendly environment.

💡Community Engagement

Community engagement involves actively involving community members in the process of addressing local issues. The video highlights the importance of engaging residents in the use of the pedal-powered shredder and in the overall waste management process. This engagement is crucial for the success of the project and for fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility among community members.

Highlights

Introduction of the research proposal on pedal-powered waste management in the Philippines.

Casey Branco and co-researchers present their study on reducing waste burning and promoting organic mulch.

The yearly waste in the Philippines is expected to increase significantly from 2010 to 2020.

Government collection services are limited due to financial constraints, affecting waste management practices.

Majority of respondents in Barangay Benevolent practice waste burning, causing environmental and health issues.

The research aims to lessen waste burning and introduce shredded dry leaves as organic mulch.

Hypothesis presented on the impact of solid mulch on plant growth compared to no mulch.

Study scope includes designing a product for proper solid waste management and its impact on the community.

The study will not cover air quality analysis and related health problems caused by waste burning.

The project's significance for the community, including awareness and sustainable development.

Theoretical background based on the waste management hierarchy introduced by Casey and Phily in 2004.

Definition of key terms such as incineration, mulch, and shredder in the context of the study.

Previous studies show negative effects of biomass burning on the environment and health.

Benefits of using organic mulch in improving soil quality and crop yield.

Operational trend of the study, including the input-process-output paradigm.

Low fidelity prototype of the pedal-powered leaf shredder presented.

Methodology of the study, utilizing experimental research design to investigate the effects of mulch on plant growth.

Use of cat plants in the experiment to measure the impact of mulch on growth parameters.

Statistical tools to be used in data interpretation, including means, details, and t-tests.

Recommendations for improving the presentation, including operational definitions and theoretical elaboration.

Discussion on the practical application of the pedal-powered leaf shredder in the community.

Transcripts

our good day panelists we are here to

present to you our research proposal

entitled

pedal powered ditch rather cycling

things to organic monkeys

to formally start let me introduce to

your group my name is casey branca

together with my co-researchers

mr aguilera mr camitan mr sapolo

miss materazzo miss mercado and mrs

tolentino

so nowadays salt waste management is a

major challenge in many developing

countries like the philippines

in fact according to the national solid

waste management status report

the yearly amount of waste is expected

to increase from

13.48 million pounds in 2010

14.6 666 million pounds in 2014

and 16.63 million tons in 2020.

so in relation to this the strong option

to households which is offered by the

government is collection services

however due to lack of financial

services this collection services or

practice of solid waste management is

only offered to

a new is only offered to a few number of

households

so in line with these according to the

research which was conducted by the

researchers

it was found out that majority of the

respondents in barangay benevolent

practices with burning which of in which

47.2

of the population practices this waste

management

it was also observed during the ocular

visit that

dry leaves comprise the large portion of

the waste being burned

so however this waste management

practices has negative effects to the

environment and

public health according to the national

center for atmospheric

for atmospheric research so

in line with these the researchers aim

to achieve the following objectives

number one is to eliminate will not

lessen the practice of waste burning

and to introduce the use of shredded

trial leaves as an organic mulch

so with this the group came up with a

hypothesis that there is no significant

difference between solid mulch

and without much in regards to plant and

heat growth so

to give you more details on our study

here is miss oil affiliate

thank you miss casey the scope of this

study is to design and propose a product

that will enable the household

outbreak first to practice proper solid

waste management

findings from the study enlightened the

relationship between the level of

knowledge

and solid risk management practices at

household in margay bani baniwal

will be used as a basis for addressing

the issue of poor solid waste management

however the study will not cover the air

quality analysis and related health

problems

that is caused by race burden aside from

this

the respondents sorry aside from this

the responses in surveys of 36 residents

could may not reflect the state of other

areas

hence conclusions of this study were

limited only to the samples

and variables used

creating this project will be

significant to della salipa

as the project proponents will be able

to take steps in doing the lasallian

mission of building a society

founded on sustainable and inclusive

development

second senior high school committee will

be provided with knowledge on

with knowledge on the on the existing

problems in the community

in addition the study could challenge

them to child to channel scientific

research

into engineering design third to the

broadway officials

as the study can be used as a basis in

delivering services

and designing waste management system

and being the recipients of the project

which could be implemented

the residents will be given an

opportunity to live and

to live in an eco-friendly and healthy

environment

the research will also provide them with

awareness that their community has for

solid waste management

which have adverse effect to their

health and to the environment

lastly this study can serve as a guide

for future researchers

in designing a similar project now here

is this echo

there as we discuss to you the

theoretical background

the theoretical basis of this paper is

the waste management year that was

introduced by casey progress and philly

class 2004

where in four weeks classes has been

defined by congress in ponzola in 1997

assigned by case

in 2004 class 1 unwanted things created

not

intended or not avoided class 2 things

that were given a finite purpose the

system to become useless after

fulfilling it

class 3 things have a well-defined

purpose but their performance is being

acceptable due to the flaw in their

state or structure

and class 4 thinks that well-defined

purpose and acceptable performance but

their users fail to use them in their

intended purpose

consequently the theory of waste

management is based on the consideration

that the waste management aims to

prevent waste from causing heart to

human health

environment and that the application of

waste management lead to conservation of

resources

for inspirational definition of terms

bubon bubat refers to the young or small

fruit in this study the number of robots

will be one of the terminals

and can't grow in a spermatophy

contactless

b incineration incineration is a waste

process

in which combustion in which combustion

is involved

combustion of organic substances

contained in waste material mulch

is a waste material spread around or

over eight

over a plaque to enrich to enrich our

insulin salt feather powder leaves

shredder

petal covered with shredder is a simple

machine that used for cutting dry lips

in this study pedal power relief

shredder is a proposed product of the

researcher to prevent leaf burning in

the community so here is mclean mercado

to further discuss the related

literature

thank you miss madaraza in a previous

study it was found out that majority of

the residents in barangay bani bani

personal set practices waste burning

however according to 2015 it was

estimated that biomass burning

produces 40 of carbon dioxide thirty-two

percent of carbon monoxide and fifty

percent of polycystic aquamatic

hydrocarbons

which pose negative effects to healthy

environment

first too much carbon dioxide um can

lead to global warming and destruction

of overlay

meanwhile when carbon dioxide binds with

the hemoglobin of red blood cells of a

person

it produces oxygen in the blood

with these negative effects on waste

burning the group aims to introduce

another

and as much as a alternative way

to manage waste according to planner and

flower

using leaf as a mulch is valuable

because it makes the soil more pliable

therefore

easier to cultivate mulch also reduce

soil compaction

due to rain and irrigation water and

reduce rainfall run up

thereby making more water available for

plant growth

improving these benefits and actual

study was also conducted by

mongard in which he test the

soil nutrients in some plants in this

study

it was found out that mulch had

had a positive effect especially on soil

moist moisture during dryer periods

it was concluded that soils with

organic mulch treatment contained more

moisture than those without treatment

during long periods of good ugly

in the same line jodo gene also found

out in his study that

using organic mulch as a soil cover is

effective

in increasing soil quality and

in improving soil quality and increasing

crop yield

thus using dry leaves as

organic mulch is effect is beneficial

in improving soil quality and serves as

a alternative way to manage liquids

that's all now here is mr kamita to

present operational trend

thank you miss mergado so figure one

shows that

input process output paradigm which will

be

which will be used in the study as can

be seen observation from the other study

and survey result under proper waste

management practices

and list of materials that will serve as

the initial data and creating the

product

in addition since experimental research

will be conducted

the independent and dependent and

controlled variables

are included in the input prior to the

experiment to be conducted

the presence of match on one of the

patent plans will serve as the

independent variables

as for the dependent variables the

growth of plants and the number of weeds

that will

grow in each part will be measured in

the experiment

meanwhile the variable switch three

which will be

per person include the amount and

frequency in watering the plants

watering the water in the plant's

temperature and

amount of sunlight to be received by the

plants as for the process

the research will be made to support the

features of the product federal

poverty shredder the high low fidelity

and high fidelity prototype of the

product to the residents

when approved the product will be

presented

to the community and encourage the

residents to use

the federal powerslips rather and prior

to this

here is mr saul to present

the details of each other

thank you mr tamita the main objective

of this project is to give the residents

of pangaebale ballet first world four

an opportunity to practice proper

solid-based management through the

proposed product

called weather power div shredder prior

to this let me present to you the

low fidelity prototype of our product

basically

this product is fully mechanical and

avoid the use of electricity

which makes it environment threatening

since the legs are doing the work

its efficiency will be maximized

compared to other manual riders

inside this simple machine there are two

cutting wheels which trades organic

materials

bicycle cranks are then connected to the

cutting wheels and directly driving the

unit

dry leaves which are fed into the top

will be shredded

and be speeded up from the bottom

finally the results can be used as an

archive much

which can be put on the surface of the

soil

and in line with this experimental

research will be conducted by the

researchers

in order to support the benefits of

using threaded reduce

as an organic much and here is mr

dickerson to present the methodology

thank you mr sapolo so methodology

so this study will utilize a few

experimental research design which

according to center of innovation in

teaching and research

is used to determine or to investigate

casual relationship

this method will use to determine if

there's a significant

relationship with the soil with mulch

and without much we're in plant growth

and wind control will be the basis in

line with this there will be a criteria

to be followed in doing this experiment

there will be the two cat cat plants the

one with much will be called

experimental group

the one without much will be called the

collection group both plants will place

on the same setting to eliminate

if not less in the environmental

problems that may affect the plants

and both plants will be treated the same

like having the exact same water like

300 ml of water

in the eight in the morning and four in

the afternoon

and we have decided to use the cat

plants because of its characteristics

like fast growing can easily be planted

and very convenient to us

for the collection of pizza the number

of bubbles or baby fruits that

plant height and number of leaves will

be measured the convenience sampling

will be applied in this study

lastly for the interpretation of data

the means and details will be

the statistical tools of this study the

number of boom board plant height

and number of leaves will be divided

into the number of days

two experiments takes place while on the

other hand t-test

will use to determine if there's a

significant relationship between

the solvent mulch and without much that

would be all so may i request my core

researchers

to come in front with me for capacity

okay very good

it seems that you really know what you

are doing now

particularly when i look at the end of

the presentation you have there the time

when to put water on the plants now you

have the eight and the four

so i i i will just

suggest that instead of using the

collection term

yeah you have to use control so i know

that you

you will be doing fine okay so you know

what should be gathered

and what should be determined at the end

mr aguilera when we talk of t test it's

not the relationship but

you are to look at the differences now

you have to see if there is really a

difference between

uh with much and without much okay very

good

okay so when i look at the presentation

it seems that you did not include in the

operational definition

the terms that could be found in the

title

so you have the definition of federal

power leave that's correct

shredder and then uh i've noticed like

that there's no definition of what

cycling lives

is all about so you have to include it

in the operational definition

and what organic means so maintain

definition of margin

but what is origami okay so

for the sake of asking questions but i

really recommend you for doing that

uh doing that product or our project

so for the sake of asking you questions

can you please elaborate why do you have

to use the theory of

waste management which is the basis of

your paper

the theoretical year of waste management

is to i know it's

aims to prevent waste from causing harm

to human health

elaborates how waste management

prevents causing harm to human health

environment and to promote

optimization and in relation with your

paper

in relation with our paper because the

relation with our paper for you

you but your knowledge foreign

on how we can solve the problem of solid

waste management

in our community especially that during

the ocular phases you can continue

in addition to this to what mister

had said the salt-based management

theory is

also about the principle of creating

products

it is also about the principle that

should be applied by

industry so in creating products um

the materials to be used should be

eco-friendly and

our product uses materials which

can be recycled if if

if it will be destroyed the materials

can be

recycled okay so that there's the basis

of your paper that you

always manage okay so

looking at the product itself have you

are you

planning or are you preparing that

that procedure now i mean are you doing

it

in the actual

we are already we already finished

making the product however we are not

able to present it because

we returned it to the shop because there

um

there is there is something that

still needs to be fixed okay so how

about the preparation of dakia

do you have it we already have the cat

cat dance and we

are about to start meaning

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yes

it seems that it is made of aluminum

and then you will do it manually

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and that is one of the features of our

product because

compared to manufacturing

it will take

the distance

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good luck and congratulations