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“PAPAYA (Carica papaya), CALAMANSI (Citrofortunella microcarpa), MALABAR

SPINACH (Basella alba) AND SWEET POTATO (Ipomoea batatas) LEAVES

MIXTURES AS FLEAS REPELLANTS”

A Research Study Presented to the

Faculty and Staff of Special Program for Science Technology and Engineering

Pototan National Comprehensive High School

Pototan, Iloilo

In Partial fulfillment

of the Requirements for the Completion

in the Junior High School

Group 7

Jaymar S. Chavez

Crysse L. Partisala

Mairel A. Gerzon

Wennieleen Jean A. Bisuelo

April 2019
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Approval Sheet

This research paper entitled “Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella


microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)
Leaves as Fleas Repellants” prepared and submitted by Crysse L. Partisala, Mairel
Gerzon, Jaymar S. Chavez and Wennieleen Jean Bisuelo, in partial fulfillment for
completion in the Junior High School, is hereby accepted.

LILIBETH S. ISRAEL RUTH G. QUIMBA


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VIVIAN G. BELONIO
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Accepted as partial fulfillment of the requirements for completion in the


Junior High School, Special Program for Science, Technology and Engineering,
Pototan National Comprehensive High School.

CYNTHIA F. TOLENTINO CYNTHIA L.PILLER


Head Teacher I Head Teacher I
English Department Mathematics Department
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The researcher is grateful to the following persons who helped for the

completion of the research proposal:

Ms. Vivian G. Belonio, Research Adviser, Pototan National Comprehensive

Highschool, for his untiring support and valuable insights for the improvement of the

study;

Mrs. Maria Theresa Luna B. Pelaez, Classroom Adviser, Pototan National

Comprehensive Highschool, for her love, untiring support and encouragements;

Similarly, the researchers would like to thank their parents for understanding

and support to the study. They understand them for staying late at night working in

front the computer and waking up very early to continue the typing of papers. Then, to

their classmates that lend them the laptops to work for their research papers. The time

and patience they lend enough for them to finish their papers. Next, their friends for the

valuable suggestions and opinions that help improve their grammars or sentence

structures. The researchers would like also to add in the list the school’s librarian for her

consideration in lending her the time and sources to support the researchers’ study.

Finally, the researchers would like to thank the Almighty God, for His grace and

guidance to them. Giving them good health throughout unhealthy practices during the

completion of the study. Guiding them every night going out in the house and going to

the computer shop for additional information that they will need in her papers,
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including; the references and etc. Therefore the research would not complete anything

in proper time and delayed without any support from all of you.

Crysse L. Partisala

Mairel A. Gerzon

Jaymar S. Chavez

Wennieleen Jean A. Bisuelo

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“PAPAYA (Carica papaya), CALAMANSI (Citrofortunella microcarpa), MALABAR

SPINACH (Basella alba) AND SWEET POTATO (Ipomoea batatas) LEAVES

MIXTURES AS FLEAS REPELLANTS”

An Abstract of a

Research Paper presented to the

Faculty of Special Program for Science, Technology and Engineering

Pototan National Comprehensive High School

Pototan, Iloilo

In Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirements for Completion

in the Junior High School

Crysse L. Partisala

Mairel Gerzon

Jaymar Chavez

Wennieleen Jean Bisuelo

April 2019
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Partisala, Crysse L.,“VARIOUS KITCHEN WASTES AS FLEAS REPELLANTS.”


Unpublished Junior High School Research Paper, Special Program for Science,
Technology and Engineering, Pototan National Comprehensive High School,
Pototan, Iloilo, April 2018.

ABSTRACT

Fleas are harmful parasites that can cause diseases such as Lyme disease and

Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Most fleas come from domesticated dogs and cats. This

is because of the lack of proper hygiene among them. Extreme damage to the skeletal

system may happen if fleas bit a person. This had encouraged the screening of Papaya

(Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)

and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixtures as fleas' repellants. The Papaya

(Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)

and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixtures were gathered using scissors.

The mixtures were in the following amounts: 225ml Papaya ( Carica papaya),

Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) leaves mixture, 225ml Malabar Spinach (Basella

alba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture, 225ml (Carica papaya),

Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet

Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture. These were put into three different spray

bottles, while the fleas were put in containers. After three months the treatments were

spayed to the fleas.

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The null hypothesis was accepted for there was no significant difference among

the variables with the mean rank of 2.83 for the papaya (Carica papaya) and calamansi

(Citrofortunellamicrocarpa) mixture, 7.50 for the Malabar spinach (Basella alba) and

sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) , and 4.67 for the four mixtures. The purpose of this

study was to determine the effectiveness of Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi

(Citrofortunellamicrocarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basellaalba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea

batatas) leaves mixture as fleas’ repellants.

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Contents

Preliminaries Page

Cover Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgement iii

Cover Page v

Abstract vi

Preliminaries viii

Contents ix

Tables x

Figures xi

Appendices xii

Chapter

1. THE PROBLEM: RATIONALE AND BACKGROUND 1

Conceptual Framework 1

Paradigm of the Study 3

Statement of the Problem 4

Hypothesis 6

Significance of the Study 7

Definition of Terms 8
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Scope and Limitations 11

2. REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 12

Review of Related Literature 12

Related Studies 15

Summary and Implications of the Study 18

3. MATERIALS AND METHODS 20

Research Design 20

Materials 21

Tools, Apparatus and Equipment 22

Data Gathering Instrument 23

Procedure 24

Statistical Treatment 27

4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 28

Descriptive Data Analysis 28

Inferential Data Analysis 30

5. SUMMARY, CONCCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 31

Summary 31

Conclusions 33

Recommendations 34
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TABLES
Table Page

3.1 Materials used in the study 21

3.2 Utensils used in the study 22

3.3 Observation sheet for the mean number of fleas killed 23

4.1 Data gathered for the mean of the fleas killed 28

4.2 Mean Rank 29

4.3 Kruskal-Wallis Test Results of the average fleas killed 30

4.4 Hypothesis Test Summary 30

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FIGURES

Figure Page

1.1 Shows the relationship between variables 3

3.1 Process Flow Chart for making fleas’ repellants 26

and application on the fleas

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APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A. Bibliography 38

B. Communications 40

C. Research Instrument 45

D. Statistical Computations 47

E. Structure Overview 49

F. Certificate of Editing 51

G. Research Locale Map 53

H. Pictorials 55

I. Curriculum Vitae 56
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“PAPAYA (Carica papaya), CALAMANSI (Citrofortunella microcarpa), MALABAR

SPINACH (Basella alba) AND SWEET POTATO (Ipomoea batatas) LEAVES

MIXTURES AS FLEAS REPELLANTS”

CHAPTER 1

The Problem: Rationale and Background

This chapter presents the conceptual framework, statement of the problem,

hypothesis, paradigm of the problem, significance of the study, definitions of the terms

and scope and limitations of the study.

Conceptual Framework

Some people ignore that fleas are very harmful organisms. But, fleas that feed

on human are capable on passing many diseases. The disease which most people are

aware is called Lyme disease. Then, the other one is Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Lyme disease can cause arthritis and swelling of the joints – resulting in a painful

lameness. Rocky Mountain spotted fever can cause fever, lameness and other signs.

There are also other diseases that fleas can transmit to a person. Although it is very

rare, fleas can consume enough of human’s blood to cause a deficiency called anemia.

Certain female fleas can also cause a rare paralysis in humans as a result of a toxin they

produce while feeding.


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These issues seem less significant if in a small number of victims. But, if a large

scale of victims are affected. It can be considered as a national concern. Actions and

solutions are necessary to be provided. Yet, these fleas are not moving by themselves.

They are carried by their hosts – commonly are the dogs and cats that are not the only

one affected but also their owners. Recently, owners used commercially sold hair-

conditioners and shampoos for dogs. But, those said products can cause blindness and

hair loss for the domesticated pets.

So the researchers came up with the idea of making fleas’ repellants using

Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach

(Basella alba)and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture to eliminate the fleas

and protect animals from harmful chemicals contained by the commercially sold

shampoos and conditioners.


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Paradigm of the Study

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

a. 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica


papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella
microcarpa) mixture

b. 225 ml solution of Malabar Spinach


(Basella alba) and Sweet Potato
(Ipomoea batatas) mixture Average number of fleas killed

c. 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica


papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella
microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella
alba) and Sweet Potato Leaves
(Ipomoea batatas) mixture

Figure 1.1 Shows the relationship between variables


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Statement of the Problem

The main purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of Papaya

(Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)

and Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea batatas) mixtures as tick repellants.

Specifically, this study provides answers to the following questions.

1. What is the average number of ticks killed when using the tick repellants with the

following components:

a. 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa) mixture

b. 225 ml solution of Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato Leaves

(Ipomoea batatas) mixture

c. 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea

batatas) mixtures

2. Is there a significant difference in the average number of ticks killed when using

the tick killer repellants with the following components:

a. 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa) mixture
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b. 225 ml solution of Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato Leaves

(Ipomoea batatas) mixture

c. 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea

batatas) mixtures

Hypothesis

In the view of preceding problems, the hypothesis is derived from the home-

made repellants with the following components:

There is no significant difference in the average number of ticks killed with tick

repellants:

a. 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa) mixture

b. 225 ml solution of Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato Leaves

(Ipomoea batatas) mixture

c. 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea

batatas) mixtures
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Significance of the Study

This study will benefit the following:

Government. It will help the Department of Health (DOH) in reducing the

number of patients affected by different diseases which are acquired from ticks that

increases during warm and cold seasons.

Community. This study helps the community become safer and provide

convenience to the people on the area and eradicate diseases cause by fleas.

Housewives. By using these fleas’ repellants, they’ll be able to ward off and

kill ticks in their own homes then, be able to save more money rather than spending too

much for synthetic and harmful sprays.

Cats and Dogs. This study aids in protecting animals, specifically dogs and

cats from the harmful effects of different commercially sold shampoos and conditioners

which contains chemicals that affects their lives

Researcher. The study is significant for aspiring future researchers, as it

provides insight, inspiration and reference for future studies and investigation. It helps

them to be able to finish the study easily and faster.


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Definitions of Terms

For the purpose of clarity and precision the following terms are defined

conceptually and operationally.

Calamansi. a small, very round citrus fruit that’s ubiquitous in the Philippines.

The fruits mare often used when the thin rind is still green on the outside, and that is

the color associated with it. (Tagalog Lang, 2018)

In this study, Calamansi leaves is the source of 675 grams mixed with 3 Liters of

water and brown sugar and undergone the process of fermentation for three months

and was used as a component for fleas’ repellant.

Fleas. Tiny parasitic insect: a small wingless bloodsucking insect that lives on

the skin of the humans and warm-blooded animals and may transmit diseases. .

(Encarta Dictionaries, 2009)

This study utilizes the average number of fleas killed to determine the

effect of 675ml Calamansi, 675ml Papaya, 675ml Malabar spinach and 675ml Sweet

Potato leaves mixtures as fleas’ repellants.

Malabar spinach. a broad-leafed variety of spinach that is grown in the Far

Eastern countries for the shoots and leaves of the plant. It has numerous leaves that

are dark green in color. (Recipe Tips, 2018)


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In this study, Malabar spinach leaves is the source of 675 grams mixed with 3

Liters of water and brown sugar and undergone the process of fermentation for three

months and was used as a component for fleas’ repellant.

Papaya. A tropical fruit shaped like an elongated melon, with edible orange

flesh and small black seeds. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary 1828)

In this study, Papaya leaves is the source of 675 grams mixed with 3 Liters of

water and brown sugar and undergone the process of fermentation for three months

and was used as a component for fleas’ repellant.

Repellant. Serving or tending to drive away or ward off (Merriam-Webster

Dictionary 1828)

In this study, it refers to fleas repellants with utilized Calamansi, Papaya,

Malabar spinach and Sweet potato leaves mixtures as fleas’ repellants.

Sweet Potato. Is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the family of

bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting,

tuberous roots bare a root plant. (Wikipedia, 2018)

In this study, Sweet potato leaves is the source of 675 grams mixed with 3 Liters

of water and brown sugar and undergone the process of fermentation for three months

and was used as a component for fleas’ repellant.


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Scope and Limitations of the Study

This study utilizes Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea

batatas) mixtures as fleas’ repellants. It will focus in the effectiveness of utilized Papaya

(Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)

and Sweet Potato Leaves (Ipomoea batatas) mixtures in terms of their average number

of fleas killed. This study is conducted at Matias Yusay St. Pototan, Iloilo on June 15,

2018 to June 16, 2018.

This focuses on the effectiveness of the different extracts in terms of average

number of fleas killed. The data is gather using an observation sheet.


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CHAPTER 2

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

This chapter presents the review of related literature and related studies:

Papaya

Papaya, otherwise known as ( Carica papaya), had large leaves which ranges

from 50-70 centimeters in diameter. It was one of the many tropical fruit species that

contained a glucosinolate. Papaya specifically contained the glucosinolate,

'glucotropaeolin', which hydrolyses to form benzyl-isothiocyanate, a compound found to

be a significant inducer of chemoprotective phase 2 enzymes, have anti-proliferative

action against cancer cell growth, and have anthelmintic action. (Functional Foods,

Horticulture and Forestry Science, 2008)

Benefits of Papaya

It contained Vitamin C which was one of the strong points of papaya which was

effective as an infection fighter as well as a free radical-scavenging antioxidant. It also

contained Vitamin A required for healthy skin, mucous membranes, and vision, and was

really effective against macular degeneration. This fruit provided good amount of fiber

and potassium refered to a cell and body fluid component that helped control heart rate

and the blood pressure. Papayas were also indicated to be effective in anti- cancer
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activity with the used of its seeds and pulps which was due to the presence of benzyl

glucosinolate (BG) compounds. Vitamin K was present in papayas. Thus, low intakes

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of Vitamin K have been associated with much higher risk of bone fracture. The

consumption of these vitamin is important for having a good health because it improves

the calcium absorption and may reduce urinary excretion of calcium which means that

there will be more calcium in the body to strengthen and help rebuild the bones. (Ware,

2017)

Other possible health benefits of consuming papayas include the reduction of being

at risk to different kinds of heart diseases, diabetes, it also aids in digestion, improving

blood glucose control in people suffering with diabetes, and it lowers the blood pressure

as improve the wound healing process. (Ware, 2017)

Calamansi

Calamansi, (spelled kalamansiin native Tagalog orthography) was a small, spherical

citrus fruit that was widespread in the Philippines. The fruit were frequently used when

the thin peel is still green on the exterior, which is the color associated with it. It

belongs to the citrofortunella species which is a hybrid between the citrus and

Fortunella genus and it shares similar properties to lemon and lime.

Benefits of Calamansi

It was a rich source of vitamin C and used as a flavoring ingredient or as an

additive in different food preparations. Its pulpwas utilized in beverages, syrups,


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concentrates, and purees; whereas the peel needed in making jams, candies and

marmalade. Its alkalinizing effect helps blood circulate energy and promotes normal

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digestion. It eliminates toxins which results to a faster weight loss. It is also a perfect

vitamin for enhancing your beauty and bringing glow on your face.

Malabar Spinach

Malabar Spinach was a fast-growing, soft-stemmed vine, thatreached for 10

meters (33 feet) in length. It was rich in vitamins A and C, iron and calcium. It had

been shown to contain certain phenolic phytochemicals and it had antioxidant

properties. Its thick, heart-shaped leaves, semi-succulent had a mild flavor and

mucilaginous texture. It grew well under full sunlight in hot, humid climates and in

areas lower than 500 meters above sea level. Its development was slow in low

temperatures resulting in low yields. It was cultivated best in sandy loam soils rich in

organic matter pH ranging from 5.5 to 8.0.

Sweet Potato Leaves

The leaves are much prepared like spinach or turnip greens. Boiling the sweet

potato vine leaves in a small amount of water remove any bitterness or toughness.

Potato vine plant leaves are packed with nutrients. For starters, the leaves are an

excellent source of antioxidants and contain high levels of vitamin A and C, as well as

riboflavin and etc. Sweet potato vine leaves also provide impressive amounts of fiber,

along with calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc copper and potassium.


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Related Studies

Several studies related to the present studies were also conducted as presented:

According to Paton, David, 1988; a case of acute poisoning followed inhalation

and cutaneous exposure to an over-the-counter flea and tick insecticide containing

0.15% pyrethrins.

A self-limited syndrome of cutaneous paresthesias, upper respiratory tract

irritation, dyspnea with productive cough, and repetitive vomiting and diarrhea

occurred. The patient recovered uneventfully with conservative therapy. A review of the

pharmacology and toxicity of pyrethrins and related products is discussed, as well as

management of pyrethrin poisoning.

Likewise in the study of Metayer, Catherine, 2008; like many chemicals,

carcinogenicity of pesticides is poorly characterised in humans, especially in children, so

that the present knowledge about childhood leukaemia risk derives primarily from

epidemiological studies. Overall, case–control studies published in the last decade have

reported positive associations with home use of insecticides, mostly before the child's

birth, while findings for herbicides are mixed. Previous studies relied solely on self-

reports, therefore lacking information on active ingredients and effects of potential

recall bias. Few series to date have examined the influence of children's genetic

susceptibility related to transport and metabolism of pesticides. To overcome these

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have undertaken, in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, a comprehensive

assessment of residential pesticide exposure, including: (1) quality control of self-

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reports; (2) home pesticide inventory and linkage to the Environmental Protection

Agency to obtain data on active ingredients; (3) collection and laboratory analyses of

∼600 home dust samples for over 60 pesticides and (4) geographic information studies

using California environmental databases to assess exposure to agricultural pesticides.

The NCCLS is also conducting large-scale genotyping to evaluate the role of genes in

xenobiotic pathways relevant to the transport and metabolism of pesticides. A better

quantification of children's exposures to pesticides at home is critical to the evaluation

of childhood leukaemia risk, especially for future gene–environment interaction studies.

In addition, Muller, Ludwig, 1999; The host range of the soilborne obligate

biotroph, Plasmodiophora brassicae was investigated. Evidence is presented that

infection by P. brassicae might occur in non-Brassica species, leading to the potential

formation of resting spores. Structures resembling P. brassicae were found in the root

cortex of Tropaeolum majus, Carica papaya, Reseda alba and Beta vulgaris as

demonstrated by scanning electron microscopy. Inoculation of Brassica rapa roots with

spores extracted from either T. majus or B. vulgaris roots which had been previously

inoculated with P. brassicae led to development of clubroot in the roots of B. rapa. It

was also shown that the development of the symptom might be correlated with

glucosinolate content, although other host factors are implicated in the B.

vulgaris interaction with P. brassicae. In the glucosinolate-containing non-Brassicas, T.

majus and C. papaya, the concentrations of benzylglucosinolate increased markedly in

roots inoculated with P. brassicae, compared with the controls. There were also
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increases in concentrations of benzylglucosinolate in leaves of T. majus after P.

brassicae infection. However, in R. alba roots, the total glucosinolate content decreased

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after inoculation with P. brassicae compared with the controls. High root concentrations

of 2-OH-2-phenylethylglucosinolate (glucobarbarin) compared with low root indole

glucosinolates in this species might limit P. brassicae infection and development. The

importance of our investigations in relation to cultivation of non- Brassicaspecies on

fields infested with P. brassicae is discussed.


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Summary and Implications


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CHAPTER 3

Materials and Methods

This chapter presents the research design, the materials, apparatus, tools and

utensils in the study, the procedure, the data gathering instrument and the statistical

tool.

This study aimed to utilize Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves

mixtures as fleas’ repellants.

Research Design

This study is an experimental research made-up of three treatments. Single group

design is used in the study where the experimental set-ups were Calamansi and Papaya

leaves mixtures as treatment A; Malabar spinach and Sweet potato leaves mixtures as

treatment B, Calamansi, Papaya, Malabar spinach and Sweet potato leaves mixtures as

treatment C.

Mixtures were gathered and observed in this study. The mixtures were

measured and divided equally. Put into designated graduated cylinders with equal sizes.

Then they will be separated into three treatments and mixed with 3L of tap water and
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300 grams of brown sugar and was equally distributed in the containers and kept

afterwards.

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Materials

This study utilized the following materials; Calamansi and Papaya leaves mixture as

treatment A; Malabar spinach and Sweet potato leaves mixture as treatment B,

Calamansi, Papaya, Malabar spinach and Sweet potato leaves mixture as treatment C.

Table 3.1 Materials used in the study.

Materials Quantity
Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) leaves 675 grams
Papaya (Carica papaya) leaves 675 grams
Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) leaves 675 grams
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves 675 grams
Brown sugar 300 grams
Tap water 3 Liters
Dog Fleas ( Lupus canis familiaris) 135 pieces

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Tools, Utensils and Apparatus

The tools and apparatus used in conducting the study were the following:

Table 3.2 Utensils used in the study

Utensils Quantity
strainer 1 piece
funnel 1 piece

bottle sprays 3 pieces


gloves (rubber) 3 pairs

graduated cylinders 3 pieces


measuring cup 1 piece

scissors 4 pairs

medical masks 4 pieces


fine screens 3 meters
garbage bags 3 pieces

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Data Gathering Instrument


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The observation sheet was made to determine the average number of fleas

killed by the researchers. The first column indicates the four treatments: treatment A,

treatment B and treatment C. The second column indicated the replications done and

the average number of fleas killed. The final column indicated the mean number of fleas

killed in the three replications of different treatments.

Table 3.3 Observation Sheet for the mean number of mosquitoes killed.

Average number of ticks

Treatments killed Mean


R1 R2 R3
A – 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica

papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa) leaves mixture


B – 225 ml solution of Malabar

Spinach(Basella alba) and Sweet Potato

(Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture


C – 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica

papaya),Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa), Malabar Spinach(Basella

alba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea

batatas) leaves mixture

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Procedure

The following steps made during the conducting of experiment.

Breeding of Fleas. The researcher prepared containers filled with raw meat to

feed fleas’ nit that were expected would turn into adult fleas. The containers were
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covered with garbage bags and enclosed in netted boxes. After covering, the container

was left in the dark corner to let the nits to develop.

Gathering of Materials. The researcher gathered the fresh leaves of Papaya

(Caricapapaya),Calamansi(Citrofortunellamicrocarpa), Malabar Spinach(Basellaalba)and

Sweet Potato (Ipomoeabatatas)leaves. Ingredients were prepared as components in

making’ fleas repellants, bottle sprays served as medium, scissors for cutting, and

graduated cylinders as the treatments mixing place.

Preparation of Papaya. Fresh Papaya (Carica papaya) leaves were gathered

from Brgy. Malusgod Pototan, Iloilo. These were washed under running water then,

extracted using a strainer next, mixed with 3L of tap water and 300 grams of brown

sugar inside a graduated cylinder. Then, the mixture was poured into the designated

empty containers using a funnel. After, that kept for three to six months into a well-

ventilated cabinet.

Preparation of Calamansi. Fresh Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa)

leaves were gathered from Brgy. Malusgod Pototan, Iloilo. These were washed under

running water then, extracted using a strainer next, mixed with 3L of tap water and 300

grams of brown sugar inside a graduated cylinder. Then, the mixture was poured into

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the designated empty container using a funnel. After, that kept for three to six months

into a well-ventilated cabinet.


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Preparation of Malabar Spinach. Fresh Malabar Spinach (Basella alba)

leaves were gathered from Brgy. Malusgod Pototan, Iloilo. These were washed under

running water then, extracted using a strainer next, mixed with 3L of tap water and 300

grams of brown sugar inside a graduated cylinder. Then, the mixture was poured into

the designated empty containers using a funnel. After, that kept for three to six months

into a well-ventilated cabinet.

Preparation of Sweet Potato. Fresh Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves

were gathered from Brgy. Malusgod Pototan, Iloilo. These were washed under running

water then, extracted using a strainer next, mixed with 3L of tap water and 300 grams

of brown sugar inside a graduated cylinder. Then, the mixture was poured into

thedesignated empty container using a funnel. After, that kept for three to six months

into a well-ventilated cabinet.

After the experiment, the data were gathered by the researcher on the

observation sheet.

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225 grams of 225 grams of Papaya
Calamansi(Citrofortunellami (Carica papaya) leaves
crocarpa) leaves
675 grams of Malabar 675 grams of Sweet Potato
spinach (Basellaalba)leaves (Ipomoea batatas)leaves

Washing

Mixed with 3L of tap water and 300


grams of brown sugar inside three
graduated cylinders

Transferred into three separated


empty containers

Kept for three to six months

Transferred into three bottle


sprays

Sprayed on three netted boxes

Gathering of Data

Figure 3.1 Process Flow Chart for making the fleas’ repellants and application on the

fleas.

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Statistical Treatment

Arithmetic mean was used to determine the average number of ticks killed when

treated with the following treaments:


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a.) Fleas Repellant A 225 ml Papaya (Carica papaya)and Calamansi

(Citrofortunella microcarpa) leaves mixture

b.) Fleas Repellant B 225 ml Malabar spinach(Basellaalba) and Sweet

Potato(Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture

c.) Fleas Repellant C 225 ml Calamansi (Carica papaya), Papaya(Carica

papaya), Malabar Spinach(Basella alba), Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas)

leaves mixture

To determine whether there was a significant difference existed among the three

treatments, the researchers used the Kruskal-Walis, a non-parametric method for

testing whether the samples originate from the same distribution and method of testing

the equality of population medians among groups.It was used for comparing three

samples that were independent or not related. Chi Square was also a part of using

Kruskal-Walis test. This was used to test if the variables differ significantly.

The researchers set 0.05alpha (α) level of significance.

The results of this study were processed through the use of Statistical Package for

Social Sciences (SPSS) software.

CHAPTER 4

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION


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This chapter presents the result and interpretation of data obtained from the

experiment. The gathered data were analyzed using the Kruskal-Walis for inferential

data analysis and the mean for descriptive data analysis.

Descriptive Data Analysis

The following were the data obtained were the average number of fleas killed.

In every mixtures of fleas’ repellant there were three replications conducted. Each

replication has 225 ml of fleas’ repellant.

The results were Set-up A with Fleas’ Repellant A 225 ml Papaya (Carica

papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) leaves mixture has 5, 6, and 9 for

replications 1, 2 and 3 respectively with the total of 20 and a mean of 6.67.

Set-up B 225 ml Malabar spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet potato (Ipomoea

batatas) leaves mixture has the most effective effect on the fleas. The average number

of fleas killed for replication 1 is 9, for replication 2 is 12 and for replication 3 is 14 has

the total of 35 and a mean of 11.67.

Set-up C 225 ml Calamansi (Carica papaya), Papaya (Carica papaya), Malabar

Spinach (Basella alba), Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture has 7, 8 and 10

for replications 1, 2 and 3 respectively with the total of 25 and a mean of 8.33.

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Table 4.1 Data gathered for the mean of fleas killed

Average number of fleas

Treatments killed Mean


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A – Papaya (Carica papaya) and

Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) 5 6 9 6.67


leaves mixture
B – Malabar Spinach(Basella alba) and

Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves 9 12 14 11.67


mixture
C – Papaya (Carica papaya),Calamansi

(Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar

spinach(Basella alba) and Sweet potato


7 8 10 8.33
(Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture

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Table 4.2 presents the mean ranks of the three treatments. As to the differences

in the average number of fleas killed, Papaya (Carica papaya) and Calamansi

(Citrofortunella microcarpa) leaves mixture which was replicated thrice had a mean rank

of 2.83. Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves

mixture which was replicated thrice had a mean rank of 7.50. Papaya (Carica
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papaya),Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar spinach(Basella alba) and

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture which was replicated thrice has a mean

rank of 4.67.

Table 4.2 Mean Rank

Average number of ticks

Treatments killed Mean


A – 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica

papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella 3 2.83


microcarpa) leaves mixture
B – 225 ml solution of Malabar

Spinach(Basella alba) and Sweet Potato 3 7.50


(Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture
C – 225 ml solution of Papaya (Carica

papaya),Calamansi (Citrofortunella

microcarpa), Malabar spinach(Basella


3 4.67
alba) and Sweet potato (Ipomoea

batatas) leaves mixture

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Inferential Data Analysis

Table 4.3 shows that the computed rho (ρ) value which is 0.067 is more than

the alpha (α) level of significance which is 0.05. This implies that the average number of

fleas killed of different fleas’ repellants Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi

(Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet potato (Ipomoea

batatas) leaves mixtures has no significant difference. Therefore, the null hypothesis
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which states that there is no significant difference in average number of fleas killed

when subjected to different kinds of fleas’ repellants was not rejected.

Table 4.3 Kruskal-Wallis Test Results of the average number of fleas killed

Statistical tool Average number of fleas killed

Chi-square 4.459

Df 2

Asymp. Sig .108

Table 4.4 Hypothesis Test Summary

Null Hypothesis Test Significance Decision


The average Independent-

number of fleas Samples Kruskal- 0.067

killed is the Wallis Test Do Not Reject the

same across null hypothesis

categories of

fleas’ repellants

CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECCOMENDATIONS

Summary

This study was conducted at Matias Yusay St. Pototan, Iloilo. This study aims to

determine the average number of fleas killed when subjected to the following variables:

Fleas Repellant A 225 ml Papaya (Carica papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella


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microcarpa) leaves mixture; Fleas Repellant B 225 ml Malabar spinach (Basella alba)

and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture and Fleas Repellant and C 225 ml

Calamansi (Carica papaya), Papaya (Carica papaya), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba),

Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture. The hypothesis states that there is no

significant difference in the average number of fleas killed when subjected to the

following; A 225 ml Papaya (Carica papaya) and Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa)

leaves mixture; Fleas Repellant B 225 ml Malabar spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet

Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture and Fleas Repellant C 225 ml Calamansi

(Carica papaya), Papaya (Carica papaya), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba), Sweet Potato

(Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixtures.

The materials are gathered from Wet Market at Brgy. Malusgod Pototan, Iloilo.

These were washed under running water then, extracted using a strainer next, mixed

with 3L of tap water and 300 grams of brown sugar inside a graduated cylinder. Then,

the mixture was poured into the designated empty containers using a funnel. After, that

kept for three to six months into a well-ventilated cabinet.

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The results are Set-up A with Fleas’ Repellant 225 ml Papaya (Carica papaya)

and Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa) leaves mixture has 5, 6, and 9 for

replications 1, 2 and 3 respectively with the total of 20 and a mean of 6.67.

Set-up B with Fleas’ Repellant 225 ml Malabar spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet

potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture has the most effective anti-fleas effect on the
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fleas. The average number of fleas killed for replication 1 is 9, for replication 2 is 12 and

for replication 3 is 14 had the total of 35 and a mean of 11.67.

Set-up C with Fleas Repellant 225 ml Calamansi (Carica papaya), Papaya (Carica

papaya), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba), Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves

mixture has 7, 8 and 10 for replications 1, 2 and 3 respectively with the total of 25 and

a mean of 8.33.

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Conclusions

Based on the results of the study, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. Malabar Spinach (Basellaalba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixture

had the highest mean for average number of fleas killed.

2. Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach

(Basella alba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixtures fleas’ repellants
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effect does not differ significantly in the average number of fleas killed, thus, these

various kitchen wastes can be used as fleas’ repellants.

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Recommendations

Based on the findings and the conclusions of the study, the following

recommendations were made:

1. Researchers can encourage the manufacturers to use Papaya ( Carica papaya),

Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella alba) and Sweet


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Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixtures as their materials in making fleas’ repellants

to lessen their expenses.

2. Papaya (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach

(Basella alba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves mixtures as fleas’ repellants

can be utilized by future researchers as different treatments for their study.

3. (Carica papaya), Calamansi (Citrofortunella microcarpa), Malabar Spinach (Basella

alba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) leaves can be used as fleas’ repellants on cat

fleas (Ctenocephalides felis).

BIBILIOGRAPHY

Belo, A. B. and M. S. Sule. 2012. “Optimum Temperature and Thermal Stability of

Polyphenol Oxydose from some common fruits.” Nigerian Journal of Basic

Science.Vol. 20 (1): 27-31 pp. (March, 2012).

Dcueza, Kilian S. and Robert J. Holmer. 2002. “Container Gardening: A way of

Growing Vegetables in the City.”Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied

Science.(August, 2002).
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Fernandez, Pamela G. 1994. “Indigenous Seed Practices for sustainable

Agriculture.”Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science. Vol. 2 (2):.

1994.

Gatherum, Dawn M. 2009. Home and Garden Plants.Spring Semester. Laboratory

Manual.

Mosha, T. C. and H. E. Gaga. 1999. “Nutritive Value and Effect of blanching on the

trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitor activities of selected leafy vegetables.”

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition.Vol. 54: 203- 271 pp. (October, 1999).

Savgente, Jose O. 1991. “Indigenous Seed Technology and Nursery Management.”

Nigerian JournalBasic and Applied Science. (November- September, 1991).

Ulrichova, K. J. 2003. “Prospective Andean Crops for the prevention of chronic

diseases.” Institute of Medicine Chemistry and Biochemistry.Vol. 117 (2):

119-130 pp. (October, 2003).

Appendices
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APPENDICES

Appendix Page

A Bibliography 38

B Communication 40

C Research Instrument 45

D Statistical Computation 47

E Structural View 49

F Certificate of Editing 51

G Research Local Map 53

H Pictorials 55

I Curriculum Vitae 56
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Bibliography
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References Cited

Belo, A. B. and M. S. Sule. 2012. “Optimum Temperature and Thermal Stability of

Polyphenol Oxydose from some common fruits.” Nigerian Journal of Basic

Science.Vol. 20 (1): 27-31 pp. (March, 2012).

Dcueza, Kilian S. and Robert J. Holmer. 2002. “Container Gardening: A way of

Growing Vegetables in the City.”Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied

Science.(August, 2002).

Fernandez, Pamela G. 1994. “Indigenous Seed Practices for sustainable

Agriculture.”Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science. Vol. 2 (2):.

1994.

Gatherum, Dawn M. 2009. Home and Garden Plants.Spring Semester. Laboratory

Manual.

Mosha, T. C. and H. E. Gaga. 1999. “Nutritive Value and Effect of blanching on the

trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitor activities of selected leafy vegetables.”

Plant Foods for Human Nutrition.Vol. 54: 203- 271 pp. (October, 1999).

Savgente, Jose O. 1991. “Indigenous Seed Technology and Nursery Management.”

Nigerian JournalBasic and Applied Science.(November- September, 1991).

Ulrichoua, K. J. 2003. “Prospective Andean Crops for the prevention of Chronic

diseases.” Institute of Medicine Chemistry and Biochemistry.Vol. 117 (2) :

119-130 pp. (October, 2003).

Ulrichova, K. J. 2003. “Prospective Andean Crops for the prevention of chronic

diseases.” Institute of Medicine Chemistry and Biochemistry.Vol. 117 (2):

119-130 pp. (October, 2003).


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APPENDIX B

Communication
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MRS. LILIBETH S. ISRAEL


Teacher III
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Dear Ma’am,

We, the Grade 10 Science Technology and Engineering (STE) class are
conducting a research study entitled as“VARIOUS KITCHEN WASTES AS FLEAS’
REPELLANTS”as an entry for the 2018 Science and Engineering Fair.

In line with this, we would like to ask you to be our Mathematics consultant in
our research study. We need your expertise and knowledge to guide us in conducting
our study.

Your approval regarding this matter is highly appreciated.

Respectfully
yours,

CRYSSE L. PARTISALA
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NOTED:

MARITES P. TORRES
Research II Teacher
Science Department

Action Taken:

_________ Approved
_________Disapproved

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Dear Ma’am,

We, the Grade 10 Science Technology and Engineering (STE) class are
conducting a research study entitled as“VARIOUS KITCHEN WASTES AS FLEAS’
REPELLANTS”as an entry for the 2018 Science and Engineering Fair.

In line with this, we would like to ask you to be our English consultant in our
research study. We need your expertise and knowledge to guide us in conducting our
study.

Your approval regarding this matter is highly appreciated.

Respectfully yours,

CRYSSE L. PARTISALA
Research Team Leader

NOTED:

MARITES P. TORRES
Research II Teacher
Science Department

Action Taken:

_________ Approved
_________ Disapproved

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MISS VIVIAN G. BELONIO


Teacher III
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Dear Ma’am,

We, the of Grade 10 Science Technology and Engineering (STE) class are
conducting a research study entitled as“VARIOUS KITCHEN WASTES AS FLEAS’
REPELLANTS”as an entry for the 2018 Science and Engineering Fair.

In line with this, we would like to ask you to be our Research adviser in our
research study. We need your expertise and knowledge to guide us in conducting our
study.

Your approval regarding this matter is highly appreciated.

Respectfully yours,

CRYSSE L. PARTISALA
Research Team Leader

NOTED:

MARITES P. TORRES
Research II Teacher
Science Department

Action Taken:

_________ Approved
_________ Disapproved

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DR. GEMMA B. PEÑARANDA


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Dear Ma’am,

We, the Grade 10 Science Technology and Engineering (STE) class are required
to conduct a research study as an entry for the 2018 Science and Engineering Fair.

In relation to this, we would like to ask for your approval to allow as to conduct
our research study entitled, “VARIOUS KITCHEN WASTES AS FLEAS
REPELLANTS”

Your approval regarding this matter is highly appreciated.

Respectfully yours,

CRYSSE L. PARTISALA
Research Team Leader

NOTED:

VIVIAN G. BELONIO
Research Adviser

MARITES P. TORRES
Head Teacher I
Science Department

Approved:

GEMMA B. PEÑARANDA Ed. D


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NUMBER OF FLEAS KILLED

TREATMENTS MEAN

1 2 3

Treatment A        

Treatment B        

Treatment C        

Observation Sheet

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Descriptive Statistics

N Minimum Maximum Mean Std. Deviation

Numberoffleaskilledpapaya 3 5 9 6.67 2.082

numberoffleaskilledmalabar 3 9 14 11.67 2.517

Numberoffleaskilledboth 3 7 10 8.33 1.528

Valid N (listwise) 3

NPar Test

Kruskal-Wallis Test

Ranks

treatment N Mean Rank

numberoffleaskilled papayaandkalamansi 3 2.83

malabarandsweetpotato 3 7.50

oneandtwomixtures 3 4.67

Total 9

Test Statisticsa,b

numberoffleaskilled

Chi-Square 4.459

df 2

Asymp. Sig. .108

a. Kruskal Wallis Test

b. Grouping Variable: treatment


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Objectives
Hypothesis

1. What is the average number of fleas killed 1. There is no significant difference in the
using the fleas’ repellants with the following average number of fleas killed using the
three treaments:
components:
a) Treatment A- 225 ml of Papaya (Carica
a. 225 ml of Papaya (Caricapapaya)
andCalamansi(Citrofortunellamicrocarpa)leaves papaya) and Calamansi
mixture (Citrofortunellamicrocarpa) leaves mixture
b.225 ml of Malabar
Spinach(Basellaalba)and Sweet b) Treatment B- 225 ml of Malabar Spinach

Potato(Ipomoeabatatas) leaves mixture (Basellaalba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea

c. 225 ml of Papaya batatas) leaves mixture


(Caricapapaya),Calamansi(Citrofortunellamicrocar
pa), Malabar Spinach(Basellaalba)and Sweet c) Treatment C- 225 ml of Papaya (Carica
Potato (Ipomoeabatatas) leaves mixture
papaya),Calamansi
2. Is there a significant difference in the average
(Citrofortunellamicrocarpa), Malabar Spinach
number of fleas killed using the fleas’repellants
with the following components: (Basellaalba) and Sweet Potato (Ipomoea

a. 225 ml of Papaya (Caricapapaya) and batatas) leaves mixture


Calamansi(Citrofortunellamicrocarpa) leaves
mixture Statistical Tool

b.225 ml of Malabar

Spinach(Basellaalba)and Sweet Potato

(Ipomoeabatatas) leaves mixture 1. Arithmetic Mean

c. 225 ml of Papaya

(Caricapapaya),Calamansi(Citrofortunellamicrocar 2. Kruskal-Wallis Test

pa), Malabar Spinach(Basellaalba)and Sweet

Potato (Ipomoeabatatas) leaves mixture


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APPENDIX F

Certificate of Editing
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CERTIFICATION

To Whom It May Concern:

This is to certify that I have fully checked the grammar and sentence construction

of the high school research paper entitled “VARIOUS KITCHEN WASTES AS FLEAS

REPELLANTS”

RUTH G. QUIMBA

English Consultant

NOTED:

VIVIAN G. BELONIO

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APPENDIX G

Research Local Map


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APPENDIX H

Pictorials

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Gathering of Materials

Mixing of brown sugar and tap water

Mixing of kitchen wastes to tap water and brown sugar

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Harvesting of mixtures

Transferring of filtered mixtures into spray bottles

Preparation of materials for experimentation

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Gathering of fleas

Application of treatments to fleas


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APPENDIX G

Curriculum Vitae
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1. Personal Information

1.1 Name: Cysse L. Partisala

1.2 Birth Date: April 3, 2002

1.3 Birth Place: Pototan, Iloilo

1.4 Parents:

Name of Father: Socrates Partisala

Occupation: Seaman

Name of Mother: RosebellePartisala

Occupation: Teaching

1.5 Siblings:

Aurea Andreinette L. Partisala

Bethany Braynne L. Partisala

Daniella Danise L. Partisala

Anna Nicole Porras

Yvonne Porras
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2. School Attended:

Rizal Elementary School 2006-2015

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1. Personal Information

1.1 Name: Wennieleen Jean A. Bisuelo

1.2 Birth Date: October 30, 2002

1.3 Birth Place: Pototan, Iloilo

1.4 Parents:

Name of Father: William Bisuelo

Occupation: Seaman

Name of Mother: Jean Bisuelo

Occupation: None

1.5 Siblings:

None

2. School Attended:

Pototan Pilot Elementary School 2006-2015

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1. Personal Information

1.1 Name: Mairel A. Gerzon

1.2 Birth Date: November 11, 2002

1.3 Birth Place: Pototan, Iloilo

1.4 Parents:

Name of Father: Ronnie Gerzon

Occupation: Driver

Name of Mother: Ma. Elena Gerzon

Occupation: Vendor

1.5 Siblings:

None

2. School Attended:

Pototan Pilot Elementary School 2006-2015

Pototan National Comprehensive High School 2015-Present

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