Final Research Paper With HEADERS

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Running Head: RICE HUSK AND DISPOSABLE FACE MASKS AS CORK BOARD
Rice Oryza sativa Husk and Disposable Face Masks as Alternative Cork Board Material
A Research Paper
Submitted by
John Lorenz Nones, Lyle Franco Rafael D. Arteme, Ned P. Berdin, Shane Abigail N. Diana, Kia
C. Gallego, Samuel Eli G. Igpuara, Christian Joshua D. Moscoso, Kieth
Angel Lyka V. Pido, and Precious F. Seguera
Research/Capstone Project
High School Department
STEM 12 – St. Nicholas of Myra
St. Anthony’s College
San Jose de Buenavista, Antique
Mrs. Segrid V. Manderico
Subject Teacher
May, 2022
San Jose de Buenavista, 5700 Antique
HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
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Abstract
Cork board is mainly used as bulletin boards in schools and offices for posting announcements.
Overusing cork oak tree and expensive cost of cork board called towards the production of an
alternative cork board material by utilizing waste materials. This study aimed to find out the
acceptability of rice Oryza sativa husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork board
material. Varying proportions of rice husk and disposable face masks were used. Treatments were
divided into four (4) groups with three (3) replicates each. Treatment A involved sixty-five (65)
grams of rice husk and two (2) grams disposable face masks; Treatment B with sixty (60) grams
of rice husk and seven (7) grams disposable face masks; Treatment C with fifty-five (55) grams
of rice husk and twelve (12) grams disposable face masks and Treatment D, commercial cork
board. Binder was made using eighty (80) milliliters water and forty (40) grams corn starch. The
obtained data from this study were analyzed and interpreted using Friedmann’s Test- to test the
significance of the acceptability of four (4) treatments at 0.05, and 0.01 levels of significance.
Observations were made and conclusions were drawn that there is a significant difference on the
acceptability of the varying proportions of rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork
board material and the positive control in terms of overall appearance and texture. The results
shows that Treatment A is more acceptable compared to other treatments and is comparable with
the commercialized cork board.
Keywords: Rice husks, disposable face masks, alternative cork board material, cork board.
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Table of Contents
Page
Title Page …………………………………………………………………………………… 1
Abstract …………………………………………………………………………………….. 2
Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………… 3
List of Figures ………………………………………………………………………………. 5
List of Tables ……………………………………………………………………………...... 6
Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………………………………… 7
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Background of the Study ……………………………………………………………. 8
Objectives of the Study ………………………………………………………………. 10
Hypotheses of the Study ………………………………………………………………. 10
Conceptual Framework of the Study ……………………………………………….... 11
Significance of the Study …………………………………………………………….. 12
Scope and Limitations of the Study ………………………………………………….. 12
Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………….... 13
Materials and Methods ……………………………………………………………………….. 14
Preparation of Equipment, Materials and Tools ……………………………………… 14
Experimental Research Design ……………………………………………………….. 14
Research Procedure …………………………………………………………………… 15
1. Collection of Rice Husks ……………………………………………………… 15
2. Collection of Disposable Face Masks ………………………………………… 15

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3. Preparation of Corn Starch as Binder ……………………………………….. 15
4. Data and Data Gathering Procedure ………………………………………… 16
5. Statistical Data Analysis ……………………………………………………… 17
6. Ways of Proper Disposal …………………………………………………….. 17
Results and Discussion ………………………………………………………………………. 19
Presentation of Data …………………………………………………………………. 19
Analysis of Data …………………………………………………………………….... 20
Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………………. 22
Recommendations ……………………………………………………………………………. 22
Bibliography/References …………………………………………………………………….. 23
Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………………………….... 25
Appendices …………………………………………………………………………………… 26
Appendix A. Tables …………………………………………………………………… 27
Appendix B. Figure Captions/Documentations ………………………………………. 30

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Lists of Figures
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Figure 1. A conceptual framework on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork
board material………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Figure 2. The flow of process on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork board
material..……………………………………………………………………………………… 18
Figure 3. Preparation of equipment, materials and tools needed in the study.………………. 30
Figure 4. Collection of rice husk and produce powdered rice husk………………………….. 30
Figure 5. Collecting and cutting of disposable face masks into smaller strips……………….. 31
Figure 6. Preparation of corn starch as binder………………………………………………... 31
Figure 7. Putting of rice husk, disposable face masks, and corn starch into a mold container. 32
Figure 8. Molding of rice husk, disposable face masks, and corn starch into designated shape. 32
Figure 9. Dried on the oven for ten (10) minutes…………………………………………….. 33
Figure 10. Treatments were evaluated by ten (10) panellists using 4-point hedonic scale…… 33
Figure 11. Excess and used materials after the experimentation were placed inside an organic
container and were buried sixty (60) centimeters below the ground…………………………. 34
Figure 12. Graphical trends between each treatment and overall appearance on rice husk and
disposable face masks as alternative cork board material……………………………………. 35
Figure 13. Graphical trends between each treatment and texture on rice husk and disposable face
masks as alternative cork board material……………………………………………………… 36

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Lists of Tables
Page
Table 1.
Summary of the analyzed data results of the tests on rice husk and disposable face masks as
alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance and texture after the
experimentation. ……………………………………………………………………………… 19
Table 2.
Friedmann’s test results of the test on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork
board material in term of overall appearance and texture. ………………………………… 20
Table 3.
Schedule of activities (Gantt chart) on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork
board material.……………………………………………………………………………… 27
Table 4.
Results of obtained data from the panelists in rating the rice husk and disposable face masks as
alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance.…………………………… 28
Table 5.
alternative cork board material in terms of texture.………………………………………… 29

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APPROVAL SHEET
This Research Paper is hereto entitled: Rice Oryza sativa Husk and Disposable Face
Masks as Alternative Cork Board Material prepared and submitted by John Lorenz Nones,
Lyle Franco Rafael D. Arteme, Ned P. Berdin, Shane Abigail N. Diana, Kia C. Gallego,
Samuel Eli G. Igpuara, Christian Joshua D. Moscoso, Kieth Angel Lyka V. Pido, and
Precious F. Seguera in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the subject Research/Capstone
Project has been examined and is hereby accepted and approved with a grade of “PASSED” on
May, 2022.
SEGRID V. MANDERICO
Subject Teacher
Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research/Capstone
Project in Grade 12 of the STEM Strand in the Academic Track.
MARITES I. MEJARES
Principal
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Rice Oryza sativa Husk and Disposable Face Masks as Alternative Cork Board Material
Background of the Study
Cork board is mainly used as bulletin boards in schools and offices for posting
announcements. It also serves as a to-do list board at home and comes in a range of sizes and
designs. Cork board is made up of cork bark harvested from a live cork oak tree Quercus suber
and widely used as a bulletin board because its robustness allows for the attachment of pins and
tacks. The use of cork products is also ecologically essential because it is a renewable and long-
life product.
Like any material, the use of a Cork board also has its advantages and disadvantages (Patel,
2019). Cork boards are eco-friendly and helpful to guide and be organized but it can be really
costly. Cork boards have a variety of sizes and a size of 12”x18” already costs an amount of 600
pesos. Cork is a soft material that can be easily damaged with light sensitive and absorbs liquid
which results to stain and scratching. Cork oak tree (Quercus suber) is also overused that’s why
many studies use different waste materials to make cork board.
In the study, Peanut shells and Carton was tested if it can be acceptable as an alternative
cork board. According to the observations and results obtained, peanut shells and used cartons is
easier and cheaper to make corkboards. It was concluded that the use of waste material such as
peanut shells and used carton can develop a new alternative corkboard (Bennet, 2015).
Another study also attempted to determine the effectiveness of utilizing Mahogany fruit
shell (Swietenia mahogany) as a material for the production of cork board. The researcher used
mahogany fruits mixed with dissolved corn starch in hot water. The mixture was molded and dried
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up under the heat of the sun. The results showed that mahogany fruit have the ability to hold an
object, the same as commercial cork board but is affordable, safe, efficient, and eco-friendly
(Hernandez, 2019).
Rice hull, also known as rice husk, is the outer layer of a rice seed or grain formed from
hard components such as silica, cellulose, and lignin to protect the seed. Rice husks is usually used
for wall and roof insulation. Rice hulls are fibrous raw materials and used to produce paper by
extracting rice husk into pulp (Syazani et al., 2015). Since it is fibrous by nature, it needs little
energy to prepare the husk for board manufacture.
Face mask is a barrier device used in infection control to prevent health care providers from
breathing or coughing on patients. Disposable face masks are designed to be single used and then
properly discard. The global health crisis caused by COVID-19 has resulted in the emergence of a
new type of solid waste–inappropriately discarded disposable masks (DMs), which pose major
threats to public health and the environment. (Limon et al., 2022). The face masks, which are also
designed to be used for the base layers of roads and pavements, help to give rigidity and strength
to the final result and save about 93 tons of garbage from going to landfill.
Based on the above information, this study were undertaken by the researchers to determine
if waste material such as rice husk and disposable face mask can be used as an alternative cork
board material that is affordable, safe, and environment-friendly.

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Objectives of the Study
This study aimed to find out the acceptability of rice Oryza sativa husk and disposable face
masks as alternative cork board material. Specifically, this study sought answers to the following
questions:
1. Do varying proportions of rice husks and disposable face masks acceptable as an
alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance and texture?
2. Do rice husks and disposable face masks as alternative cork board material comparable
to commercial cork board?
3. Is there a significant difference on the acceptability on rice husks and disposable face
masks as alternative cork board material and the positive control in terms of overall
appearance and texture?
Hypothesis of the Study
The following hypotheses were put forward:
1. There is a significant difference on the acceptability of the varying proportions of rice
husks and disposable face masks as an alternative cork board material and the positive
control in terms of overall appearance and texture.
2. Rice husks and disposable face masks as alternative cork board material is comparable
to commercial cork board.
3. There is no significant difference on the acceptability on rice husks and disposable face
masks as alternative cork board material and the positive control in terms of overall
appearance and texture.

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Conceptual Framework of the Study
A diagram showing the relationships of the key variables on rice husk and disposable face
masks as alternative cork board material is presented in Figure 1.
Independent Variable Dependent Variable
Treatment A
65 g Rice Husk + 2 g Overall Appearance
Disposable Face Masks + 80 ml
Water + 40 g Starch
Treatment B
60 g Rice Husk + 7 g
Disposable Face Masks + + 80
ml Water + 40 g Starch
Treatment C
55 g Rice Husk + 12 g
Disposable Face Masks + + 80
ml Water + 40 g Starch
Treatment D
(Positive Control) Texture
Commercial Cork Board
Figure 1. A conceptual framework on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork
board material.
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Significance of the Study
The effectiveness of rice husks and disposable face masks as an alternate material for cork
boards will be determined in this study. These materials are not only affordable and convenient,
but they also have a positive impact on the environment because they are made from waste and
can improve the ecosystem. Unlike purchasing cork boards that are actually pricey, the materials
needed to make cork boards are inexpensive yet functional. This alternative cork board is cost-
effective, and environmental-friendly. Students, teachers, office employees, and consumers who
uses cork boards can use it to make an economical and effective cork board using materials that
are readily available.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study focused only on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork board
material. It was conducted at Hamtic, Antique from April 1, 2022 up to April 8, 2022.
The variables evaluated were the varying proportions of rice husk and disposable face
masks as alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance and texture, respectively,
as evaluated by the ten (10) panellists using hedonic scales.
The data obtained from this study were analyzed and interpreted following the descriptive
and inferential statistical treatments using: Mean- to determine the average results of the set -up
treatments; Friedmann’s Test- to determine the significant difference of four (4) treatments at 0.05,
and 0.01 levels of significance.

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Definition of Terms
Alternative. Is one of two or more available possibilities.
In this study, alternative was used in rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative
cork board material as a substituent for commercial cork board.
Cork Board. A bulletin board with a corkboard surface that is lightweight, fire-resistant
material made of compressed cork.
In this study, cork board is used to determine the rice husk and disposable face masks to
become an alternative cork board material.
Disposable Face Masks. Is a rectangular-shaped face mask which is meant to cover your
nose and mouth and designed to be worn once and then thrown away.
In this study, disposable face masks were used as one of the waste materials to produce an
alternative cork board material.
Rice Husk. A hard protective coverings of rice grains which are separated from the grains
during milling process.
In this study, rice husk were used as one of the waste materials to produce an alternative
cork board material.

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Materials and Methods
The flow chart on rice Oryza sativa husk and disposable face mask as alternative cork
board material is presented in Figure 2.
Preparation of Equipment, Materials and Tools
Equipment, materials and tools such as water, weighing scale, measuring cup, spatula,
scissors, knives, blender, thermometer, plastic containers, stove, stirring rod, mold container,
laboratory gown, sterile gloves, hairnet, and face mask were prepared prior to the conduct of the
study (see Figure 3).
At least four hundred (400) grams pure corn starch and thirty (30) cm x forty (40) cm
commercial cork board were obtained and purchased in the nearby store around San Jose de
Buenavista, Antique and were prepared one (1) week before the conduct of the study.
Experimental Research Design
The study utilized the experimental method of research to test the capability of rice husk
and disposable face masks as alternative cork board material. Experimentation used four (4)
treatments and three (3) replicates each. Experimental activities began on April 1, 2022 to April 8,
2022.
The four (4) treatments in the study were as follows:
Treatment A- 65 grams of rice husk + 2 grams disposable face masks + 80
milliliters water + 40 grams starch.
Treatment B – 60 grams of rice husk + 7 grams disposable face masks + 80

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Treatment C - 55 grams of rice husk + 12 grams disposable face masks + 80
Treatment D – (Positive Control) commercial cork board.
Research Procedure
1. Collection of Rice Husk
Two (2) kilograms of rice husk were collected from the source one (1) week before the
conduct of the study. Collected rice husks were washed, soaked for 24 hours, dried, and grinded
in a blender to produce powdered rice husk (see Figure 4).
2. Collection of Disposable Face Masks
Fifty (50) pieces of used disposable face masks were collected one (1) week before the
conduct of the study. Used disposable face masks were washed, sterilized and cut into smaller
pieces using sterilized scissors (see Figure 5).
3. Preparation of Corn Starch as Binder
Binder were made by mixing eighty (80) milliliters of water and forty (40) grams of corn
starch then mixed into a stove with temperature set to one hundred (100) degrees Celsius until it
turned into a lump (see Figure 6). After making the binder, the four (4) plastic containers were
prepared and labelled accordingly to which treatment they were used. The first container were
labelled as “Treatment A” containing sixty-five (65) grams rice husk and two (2) grams disposable
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face masks. The second container were labelled as “Treatment B” containing sixty (60) grams of
rice husk and seven (7) grams disposable face masks. The third container were labelled as
“Treatment C” containing fifty-five (55) grams of rice husk and twelve (12) grams disposable face
masks. All mixture were put into a container to be mold into a designated shape, and dried on the
oven for ten (10) minutes (see Figure 7, 8 & 9).
Data and Data Gathering Procedure
To determine the acceptability of rice husk and disposable of face mask as alternative cork
board material, the researchers used four (4) treatments with three (3) replicates each and prepared
for the evaluation test by ten (10) panelist using prepared 4-Point hedonic scales on overall
appearance and texture (see Figure 10). The obtained data were quantified, recorded, and analyzed
at the end of the experiment.
4-Point Hedonic Scales on Overall Appearance
4 - Most Liked
3 - Moderately Liked
2 - Slightly Liked
1 - Least Liked
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4-Point Hedonic Scales on Texture
4 - Most Liked
3 - Moderately Liked
2 - Slightly Liked
1 - Least Liked
Statistical Data Analysis
The obtained data from the study were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical
treatments. The statistical tools to be used for easy evaluation and interpretation of the data were;
Mean- to determine the average results of the set -up treatments; Friedmann’s Test- to determine
the significant difference of four (4) treatments at 0.05, and 0.01 levels of significance
Ways of Proper Disposal
After the experimental activities, excess and used materials after the experimentation were
placed inside an organic container and were buried sixty (60) centimeters below the ground (see
Figure 11). Borrowed materials, equipment and tools were washed, cleaned, and sterilized and
were returned and kept for future use.

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Collection of
Collection of Rice Preparation of
Disposable Face
Husk Materials
Masks
Wash Wash Wash
Soak Sterilize Air Dry
Dry Cut into small pieces Sterilize
Grind Measure
Measure
Experimentation
Treatment A Treatment B Treatment C Treatment D
Observation
Overall Appearance Texture
Figure 2. The flow of process on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork board
material.
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Results and Discussion
Presentation of Data
The results of the experimentation on rice Oryza sativa husk and disposable face masks
as alternative cork board material are presented in Table 1.
Table 1.
Summary of the analyzed data results of the tests on rice husk and disposable face masks as
alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance and texture after the
experimentation.
Overall
Treatment Appearance Remarks Texture Remarks
A (65 g + 2 g) 2.95 Moderately Liked 3.00 Moderately Liked
B (55 g + 7 g) 1.80 Slightly Liked 1.75 Slightly Liked
C (50 g + 15 g) 1.55 Slightly Liked 1.55 Slightly Liked
D (Positive Control) 3.70 Most Liked 3.70 Most Liked
The results of the tests in Table 1 shows rating on rice husk and disposable face masks as
alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance and texture. The composite means
of the positive control (Treatment D) has the highest mean number of 3.70, and 3.70, respectively.
In the experimental groups (Treatment A, B, and C), the means on the overall appearance are 2.95,
1.80, and 1.55, respectively. The composite means of the experimental groups (Treatment A, B,
and C) in terms of overall appearance are smaller than the positive control (Treatment D) of 3.70,
respectively. In the experimental groups (Treatment A, B, and C) the means on the texture are
3.00, 1.75, and 1.55, respectively. The composite means of the experimental groups (Treatment A,
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B, and C) in terms of texture are smaller than the positive control (Treatment D) of 3.70,
respectively. In the overall appearance and texture, both treatment B and C are slightly liked by
the panelists while treatment A is moderately liked followed by treatment D which is considered
as most liked.
The graphical trends between each treatments and the overall appearance and texture on
rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork board material are presented in Figures 12
and 13, respectively.
Analysis of Data
The obtained results in this study were analyzed and interpreted to determine the significant
difference on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork board material in term of
overall appearance and texture using Friedmann’s Test at 0.05 and 0.01 levels of significance,
respectively, are presented in Table 2.
Table 2.
Friedmann’s test results of the test on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork
board material in term of overall appearance and texture.

Source of Degrees of Calculated F Tabulated F
Variation Freedom Overall Texture 0.05 0.01
Appearance
Row Means 9 303.50** 315.50** 40.113 46.963
Column Means 3
Error 27
Total 39
**Highly Significant
* Significant
ns
Not Significant
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The results of Friedmann’s test in Table 2 reveals that there is a highly significant
difference on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork board material in term of
overall appearance and texture. Since the S calculated values of 303.50, and 315.50 are greater
than its tabular value of 40.113 and 46.963 at 0.05 and 0.01 levels of significance, respectively,
reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternative hypothesis. Hence, there is a significant
difference on the acceptability of the varying proportions of rice husks and disposable face masks
as an alternative cork board material and the positive control in terms of overall appearance and
texture, respectively.
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Conclusion
Commercial cork board is made up of cork bark harvested from a live cork oak tree which
are overused and expensive to buy. Based on the results, rice husks and disposable face masks was
evaluated in terms of overall appearance and texture to make an cost-effective, environmental-
friendly, and readily made alternative cork board materials using waste materials. The results
shows that Treatment A with sixty five (65) grams of rice husk and two (2) grams disposable face
masks is more acceptable compared to other treatments in terms of overall appearance and texture
and is comparable with the commercialized cork board in the market.
Recommendation
In view of the results and conclusions of the present study, it is therefore recommended
that further research be conducted on rice husks and disposable face masks as an alternative cork
board material and more variables such as durability, density, and color should be included to
further verify its effectiveness. It is also recommended that further research will be conducted by
utilizing variety of natural plants and recyclable waste materials on producing an alternative cork
board material that is cost-effective materials, environmental-friendly and readily made.

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Acknowledgement
Grateful thanks are due to
Marites I. Mejares, our Principal, for her dynamic suggestions and criticisms. She also provided
us necessary print materials needed in the study.
St. Anthony’s College Library personnel, for supplying us the print materials and journals needed
in the study.
Ten (10) panellists, for offering their time to participate and cooperate throughout this research
study.
Our friends and classmates, for their assistance, kindness, motivation, and for uplifting the spirit
of the researchers to achieve a successful research.
Our parents and loved ones for igniting our hearts with inspiration and moral support so that self-
determination and motivation engulfed our whole beings.
The Creator of all thing from Whom all knowledge and wisdom belong.
John Lorenz, Lyle Franco Rafael, Ned, Shane Abigail, Kia, Samuel Eli,
Christian Joshua, Kieth Angel Lyka, and Precious

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APPENDICES
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Appendix A. Tables
Table 3.
Schedule of activities (Gantt chart) on rice husk and disposable face masks as alternative cork
board material.
January February March April May
Activities 2022 2022 2022 2022 2022
1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
A. Planning Stage
1. Address a Research Problem
2. Approval of Research Plan Title
3. Drafting of the Title Page
B. Literature Review Search
C. Writing Stage
1. Formulation of the Introduction and Rationale
of the Study
2. Formulation of Objectives and Hypotheses of
the Study
3. Formulation of Conceptual Framework of the
Study
4. Formulation of Significance of the Study and
Scope and Limitations of the Study
5. Defining of Important Terms of the Study
Conceptually and Operationally
6. Collection and Preparation of Research
Materials, Tools, and Equipment
7. Formulation of Experimental Design
8. Formulation of Research Procedure
9. Designing of Data Gathering Procedure
10. Finalizing of Research Plan
D. Research Plan Presentation and Approval
E. Actual Experimental Activities
1. Conducting Actual Experimentation
2. Monitoring and Gathering of Data
3. Collating of Gathered Data
4. Analysis of Gathered Data
5. Tabular and Graphical Presentation of
Analyzed Data
6. Writing of Research Report Paper
F. Reporting Stage
1. Print Research Report Paper
2. Presentation of the Research Output
3. Final Oral Defense
G. Final Editing, Proofreading and Printing of the
Research Output
1. Submission and Approval of the Final
Research Paper Output (Hardbound Copy)
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Table 4.
alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance.

Block A B C D A B C D
2
(Panel 65 g + 55 g + 50 g + (Positive Rank (Rank) Rank (Rank) Rank (Rank)2
2
Rank (Rank)2
ists) 2g 7g 15 g Control)
Commer
cial
1 3 3 2 3 3 9 3 9 1 1 3 9
2 3 2 1 4 3 9 2 4 1 1 4 16
3 3 2 4 4 2 4 1 1 3.5 12.25 3.5 12.25
4 3 2 1 4 3 9 2 4 1 1 4 16
5 3 2 1 4 3 9 2 4 1 1 4 16
6 3 3 2 4 2.5 6.25 2.5 6.25 1 1 4 16
7 3 2 3 4 2.5 6.25 1 1 2.5 6.25 4 16
8 4 3 3 4 3.5 12.25 1.5 2.25 1.5 2.25 3.5 12.25
9 4 2 1 4 3.5 12.25 2 4 1 1 3.5 12.25
10 4 1 2 4 3.5 12.25 1 1 2 4 3.5 12.25
Summ
Σ(Ra) Σ(Ra)2 Σ(Ra) Σ(Ra)2 Σ(Ra) Σ(Ra)2 Σ(Ra) Σ(Ra)2
ation
= 29.5 = 89.25 = 18 =36.5 = 15.5 =30.75 = 37 =138
Total
Mean 2.95 1.80 1.55 3.70
RTOTAL= RA + RB + RC + RD
= 29.50 + 18.00 + 15.50 + 37.00
= 100
[ (RTOTAL)2 ]
SCALCULATED= [ (RA)2 + (RB)2 + (RC)2 + (RD)2 ] - 4
[ (100)2 ]
= [ (29.50)2 + (18.00)2 + (15.50)2 + (37.00)2 ] -
4
[ 10,000 ]
= [ 2,803.50 ] - = [ 2,803.50 ] - [ 2,500.00 ]
4
= 303.50
DF= (C-1)(R-1) = (4-1)(10-1)
= (3)(9) = 27 STABULATED= 40.113 at 0.05 and 46.963 at 0.01 levels of significance

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Table 5.
alternative cork board material in terms of texture.

Block A B C D A B C D
(Panel 65 g + 55 g + 50 g + (Positive Rank (Rank) Rank (Rank) Rank (Rank)2
2 2
Rank (Rank)2
ists) 2g 7g 15 g Control)
Commer
cial
1 3 2 1 3 3.5 12.25 2 4 1 1 3.5 12.25
2 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 4 16
3 3 3 4 4 1.5 2.25 1.5 2.25 3.5 12.25 3.5 12.25
4 3 2 1 4 3 9 2 4 1 1 4 16
5 3 2 1 4 3 9 2 4 1 1 4 16
6 3 2 2 4 3 9 1.5 2.25 1.5 2.25 4 16
7 4 3 3 4 3.5 12.25 1.5 2.25 1.5 2.25 3.5 12.25
8 4 3 3 4 3.5 12.25 1.5 2.25 1.5 2.25 3.5 12.25
9 4 1 1 4 3.5 12.25 1.5 2.25 1.5 2.25 3.5 12.25
10 3 2 1 3 3.5 12.25 2 4 1 1 3.5 12.25
Summ
Σ(Ra) Σ(Ra)2 Σ(Ra) Σ(Ra)2 Σ(Ra) Σ(Ra)2 Σ(Ra) Σ(Ra)2
ation
= 30 = 94.5 = 17.5 =31.25 = 15.5 =29.25 = 37 =137.5
Total
Mean 3.00 1.75 1.55 3.70
RTOTAL= RA + RB + RC + RD
= 30.00 + 17.50 + 15.50 + 37.00
= 100
[ (RTOTAL)2 ]
SCALCULATED = [ (RA)2 + (RB)2 + (RC)2 + (RD)2 ] - 4
[ (100)2 ]
= [ (30.00)2 + (17.50)2 + (15.50)2 + (37.00)2 ] - 4
[ 10,000 ]
= [ 2,815.50 ] - = [ 2,815.50 ] - [ 2,500.00 ]
4
= 315.50
DF= (C-1)(R-1) = (4-1)(10-1)
= (3)(9) = 27 STABULATED= 40.113 at 0.05 and 46.963 at 0.01 levels of significance

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Appendix B. Figures/Documentations
Figure 3. Preparation of equipment, materials and tools needed in the study.
Figure 4. Collection of rice husk and produce powdered rice husk.

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Figure 5. Collecting and cutting of disposable face masks into smaller strips.
Figure 6. Preparation of corn starch as binder.

32
Figure 7. Putting of rice husk, disposable face masks, and corn starch into a mold
container.
Figure 8. Molding of rice husk, disposable face masks, and corn starch into
designated shape.
33
Figure 9. Dried on the oven for ten (10) minutes.
Figure 10. Treatments were evaluated by ten (10) panellists using 4-point hedonic
scale.
34
Figure 11. Excess and used materials after the experimentation were placed inside an
organic container and were buried sixty (60) centimeters below the ground.
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4
3.7
3.5
3 2.95
2.5
2
1.8
1.55
1.5
0.5
0
A B C D
(Positive Control)
Treatments
Figure 12. Graphical trends between each treatment and overall appearance on rice husk and
disposable face masks as alternative cork board material.

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4
3.7
3.5
3.00
3
2.5
2
1.75
1.55
1.5
0.5
0
A B C D
(Positive Control)
Treatments
Figure 13. Graphical trends between each treatment and texture on rice husk and disposable
face masks as alternative cork board material.

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C. Gallego, Samuel Eli G. Igpuara, Christian Joshua D. Moscoso, Kieth

Angel Lyka V. Pido, and Precious F. Seguera

High School Department

STEM 12 – St. Nicholas of Myra

St. Anthony’s College

San Jose de Buenavista, Antique

Mrs. Segrid V. Manderico

the commercialized cork board.

Title Page …………………………………………………………………………………… 1

Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………………… 3

List of Figures ………………………………………………………………………………. 5

List of Tables ……………………………………………………………………………...... 6

Approval Sheet ……………………………………………………………………………… 7

Background of the Study ……………………………………………………………. 8

Objectives of the Study ………………………………………………………………. 10

Hypotheses of the Study ………………………………………………………………. 10

Conceptual Framework of the Study ……………………………………………….... 11

Significance of the Study …………………………………………………………….. 12

Scope and Limitations of the Study ………………………………………………….. 12

Materials and Methods ……………………………………………………………………….. 14

Preparation of Equipment, Materials and Tools ……………………………………… 14

Experimental Research Design ……………………………………………………….. 14

Research Procedure …………………………………………………………………… 15

1. Collection of Rice Husks ……………………………………………………… 15

2. Collection of Disposable Face Masks ………………………………………… 15

4. Data and Data Gathering Procedure ………………………………………… 16

5. Statistical Data Analysis ……………………………………………………… 17

6. Ways of Proper Disposal …………………………………………………….. 17

Results and Discussion ………………………………………………………………………. 19

Presentation of Data …………………………………………………………………. 19

Analysis of Data …………………………………………………………………….... 20

Appendix A. Tables …………………………………………………………………… 27

Appendix B. Figure Captions/Documentations ………………………………………. 30

Figure 3. Preparation of equipment, materials and tools needed in the study.………………. 30

Figure 4. Collection of rice husk and produce powdered rice husk………………………….. 30

Figure 6. Preparation of corn starch as binder………………………………………………... 31

Figure 9. Dried on the oven for ten (10) minutes…………………………………………….. 33

disposable face masks as alternative cork board material……………………………………. 35

masks as alternative cork board material……………………………………………………… 36

board material in term of overall appearance and texture. ………………………………… 20

alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance.…………………………… 28

alternative cork board material in terms of texture.………………………………………… 29

Accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the subject Research/Capstone

Project in Grade 12 of the STEM Strand in the Academic Track.

Background of the Study

many studies use different waste materials to make cork board.

energy to prepare the husk for board manufacture.

board material that is affordable, safe, and environment-friendly.

1. Do varying proportions of rice husks and disposable face masks acceptable as an

alternative cork board material in terms of overall appearance and texture?

to commercial cork board?

appearance and texture?

Hypothesis of the Study

The following hypotheses were put forward:

1. There is a significant difference on the acceptability of the varying proportions of rice

control in terms of overall appearance and texture.

to commercial cork board.

appearance and texture.

masks as alternative cork board material is presented in Figure 1.

Independent Variable Dependent Variable

are readily available.

Scope and Limitations of the Study