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WATER PURIFICATION THROUGH MALUNGGAY( Moringa oleifera Lin. ) SEED EXTRACT AND SOLAR HEAT
A Research ProposalPresented to
the Science Department
Zamboanga Del Norte National high school
In Partial Fulfillmentof the Requirements in Research I
( English for Science and Technology with Basic Statistics )
by
Maritoni Charity J. Gayapa and Alexa C. TiuII- Amethyst
September, 2011
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
TITLE PAGE i
CERTIFICATION OF ORAL DEFENSE ii
APPROVAL SHEET iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iv
DEDICATION v
Chapter1 THE PROBLEM: ITS RATIONALE AND BACKGROUND
Introduction 1
Background of the Study 2
Theoretical/ Conceptual Framework 3
Schema of the Study 4
Statement of the Problem 5
Hypotheses 6
Significance of the Study 6
Scope and Delimitations 7
Definition of Terms 8
2 REVIEW OF LITERATURE ANF STUDIES
Legal Aspects 11
Literature 13
Studies 16
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3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design 19
Materials and Equipment 22
Data Gathering Procedure 22
Statistical Treatment of Study 23
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
A. Submission of Research Titles for Research Writing 27
B. Budget Proposal
C. Schedule of Activities
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Chapter 1
THE PROBLEM: ITS [CORRECT THIS] RATIONALE AND BACKGROUND
Introduction
Water is the key to a person's survival because without water survival is simply
not an option. However, water has to be purified otherwise bacteria in the water can be
harmful to your drink. This is highlighted especially in the Third World countries such as
Ethiopia and Gambia where many people die due to contaminated water that contains
lots of bacteria that cause infection and illness. In all countries water is considered
valuable to maintain its purity and it must go through several processes such as reverse
osmosis which is quite expensive.
However there are cheaper ways to purify water; it wouldnt even cost you
money. One example is solar heat. Solar radiation can kill bacteria in a period of time.
It has been tested and proven to purify water in many parts of the world. On the other
hand, Malunggay [FIRST MENTION OF TEST ORGANISM, WRITE THE SCIENTIFIC
NAME], which is called as a miracle plant, which is very common in many parts of the
tropics especially the Philippines, using the seeds of this plant has been tested and also
proven to purify and kill bacteria living in water. [CHECK YOUR COMMAS. YOU LOVE
COMMAS?]
Both of these ways are proven and tested by researchers but not using these
two as a combination. The researchers will conduct this study to determine if
Malunggay seed extracts and heat combined is effective in purifying water. This study
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aims to determine whether Moringa seed extracts and Solar Heat can be used in water
purification.
Background of the Study
The use of solar heat has been reported to be very effective in purifying water.
The use of raw malunggay seed extract has also been reported to be a good water
purifier. Considering that both solar heat and malunggay seed extract are not costly at
all when used in water purification, and both of these ways are proven and tested by
researchers but not using these two as a combination, the researchers found it exciting
[AVOID THIS WORD WHEN JUSTIFYING EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH] to try to
verify and determine if the combination of both solar heat and malunggay seed extract
is effective in purifying water.
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Theoretical/Conceptual Framework
This study is anchored on both foreign and local claims, based on their studies,
that solar radiation and moringga seed extracts have been tested and proven to be
effective in purifying dirty waters.
Sia (2008) reported that moringa seeds could treat water on two levels, acting
both as a coagulant and an antimicrobial agent. Drs. Geoff Folkard and John
Sutherland from the University of Leicester, England, have worked on substituting
moringa seeds for alum to remove solids in water for drinking (Folkard and Sutherland,
1996). According also to to the study that was made by researchers on
http://www.miracletrees.org/moringa_water_purification.html, {NO LINKS] they say that
crushed Moringa seeds purify water to be used widely around a certain area and it can
lower the bacterial concentration in water so that it will be safe to drink. And it can also
be used as a quick and very simple method for cleaning dirty water in rivers.
Waters are purified to improve its quality and make it fit for human consumption.
Water purification does not only kill the harmful bacteria found in dirty waters but it also
aims to make the water looks clear and remove all its impurities to make it more
acceptable to user.
With the positive reports and encouraging results of earlier studies made about
water purification using solar heat Moringga seeds, the researchers find it interesting to
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find out how the combination of malunggay seed extracts and solar heat exposure
affects the quality of dirty waters in terms of its pH, turbidity and the presence of harmful
micro-organism, E. Coli. [WRITE IN FULL. NOT PROPER WAY OF WRITING
SCIENTIFIC NAME] An evaluation is to made regarding the hypothesis that states that
H0: There is no significant difference in the water before and after it is exposed to
malunggay extract and solar heat in terms of turbidity, pH and number of the Coliform
bacteria. And for the H1: There is a significant difference in the water before and after
it is exposed to malunggay extract and solar heat in terms of turbidity, pH and number
of the Coliform bacteria.
The schema clearly illustrates the relationship between the Independent
Variables (IV) and the Dependent Variables (DV). There are two (2) IVs in the left box,
namely: The first is the concentration or Number of Malunggay Seed added to one (1)
Liter water for purification ( 1 seed:1 Liter; 2 seeds: 1 Liter; and 3 seeds:1Liter,
respectively) and the second is Solar Heat and in the right box are the Dependent
Variables (DV). The arrow in between the two boxes is pointing to the right box
containing the DV. This arrow signifies that the IVs have a direct influence on the DV
which is Water Quality measured in terms of the following characteristics, namely: Color
of Water; Water pH; and No. of E. Coli. It means that changes made in the
concentration of the Independent Variables , a corresponding reaction will be noted
from the DV. In this study, should there be significant effects on the Dependent
Variables, the positive Hypothesis may be accepted and it will prove that malunggay
and solar heat is effective as water purifier.
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Figure 1.1 The Schema of the Study.
Malunggay Seed Extract
1 Kernel per Liter of Water
2 Kernels per Liter of Water
2 Kernels per Liter of Water
Solar heat
Water Quality
Color of water
Ph
No. of coliform bacteria
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Statement of the Problem
This study aims to determine if Malunggay (Moringa oleiferaLin.) seed extract
and solar heat are effective in water purification.
Specifically, this study seeks to answer the following sub-problems:
1. What are the characteristics of the samples of water in terms of:
1.1. Turbidity?
1.2. Ph?
1.3. Number of Coliform bacteria?
2. What are the characteristics of the samples of water exposed to different
malunggay seed extracts in terms of:
2.1. Turbidity?
2.2. pH?
2.3. Number of the Coliform bacteria?
3. What are the characteristics of the samples of water exposed to solar heat
in terms of:
3.1. Turbidity?
3.2. pH?
3.3. Number of the Coliform bacteria?
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4. What are the characteristics of the samples of water exposed to
malunggay seed extract and solar heat combined in terms of:
4.1. Turbidity?
4.2. pH?
4.3. Number of the Coliform bacteria?
[THESE ARE SUGGESTED QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS]
5. Is there a significant difference in the characteristics of the samples of water
before and after it is exposed to malunggay extract and solar heat in terms
of turbidity, pH and number of the Coliform bacteria?
Hypotheses
On the bases of the research problems stated, two hypothesis are hereby
formulated:
H0: There is no significant difference in the water before and after it is exposed to
malunggay extract and solar heat in terms of turbidity, pH and number of the
Coliform bacteria.
H1: There is a significant difference in the water before and after it is exposed to
malunggay extract and solar heat in terms of turbidity, pH and number of the
Coliform bacteria.
Significance of the Study
This study hopes to create an impact on peoples health and the economy.
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Peoples health. People in the rural areas or those who are living in the
hinterlands where there is no purified water available just drink water taken from open
wells. They are highly vulnerable to getting sick with diarrhea from their dirty or
contaminated drinking water. Using this type of water purification can lessen the cause
of diarrhea and many other diseases caused by harmful bacteria in water. The
purification process is very easy to do because even small children can do it right and it
doesnt use sophisticated and costly gadgets.
Economy. This study can also be a big help in the economy of our poor families
and the nation, in general, because it doesnt use any expensive chemicals and
processes. It uses only a very common natural ingredient taken from malunggay
seeds. Malunggay is most commonly found in many parts of the country and it could be
easily grown in everyones backyard and last for a number of years.
Environment. It can benefit the environment because this process is purely
organic. This process would encourage Maluggay tree planting in order to have a
readily available source of kernels for water purification. Likewise, it would eventually
guarantee a year-round supply of a very nutritious malunggay leaves for home
consumption and for sale. Furthermore, the waste from pounding malunggay seeds is
biodegradable; therefore, it wont cause poisoning and environmental pollution. It is very
safe.
[WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE STUDENT-RESEARCHERS?; THE
COMMUNITY? THE RURAL FOLKS?; THE POOR?]
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Scope and Limitation of the Study
The study is going to [TOO WORDY. DELETE. REPLACED WITH: will] be
conducted at the Loods Residence, Turno, Dipolog City covering the period from the
last week of September to the second week of October 2011. The water that the
researchers will use is open-well water [FROM WHERE?] which will be examined by the
Agape Laboratory, Dipolog City. The researchers will collect 12 Malunggay kernels.
The production of Malunggay seed extract will be done using the crushing method.
This study is limited only to the use of the Malunggay seed extract and solar heat for
water purification of an open-well water samples.
Definition of Key Terms
Moringa oleifera. Malunggy in Filipino, This term[DELETE] refers to the most
widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family
Moringaceae. It is an exceptionally nutritious vegetable tree with a variety of potential
uses.
Kernel. This term refers to the grain or seed, as of a cereal grass, enclosed in a
husk grain or seed, as of a cereal grass, enclosed in a husk
Etract. This term refers to obtain something from a source, usually by separating
it out from other material
Water purification. This term refers to the process of removing undesirable
chemicals, materials, and biological contaminants from contaminated water. The goal is
to produce water fit for a specific purpose. Most water is purified for human
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consumption (drinking water) but water purification may also be designed for a variety of
other purposes, including meeting the requirements of medical, pharmacology, chemical
and industrial applications.
Water quality. This term refers to the physical, chemical and biological
characteristics of water. It is a measure of the condition of water relative to the
requirements of one or more biotic species and or to any human need or purpose.
Solar Heat. This term refers to the energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear
fusion reaction that creates electromagnetic energy.
pH. This term refers to the measure of acidity or alkalinity.
Turbidity. This term refers to the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid caused by
individual particles (suspended solids) that are generally invisible to the naked eye,
similar to smoke in air. The measurement of turbidity is a key test of water quality.
Open well. This term refers to a well whose diameter is great enough (1 meter or
more) for a person to descend to the water level. It is an artificial pond filling a large
excavation in the zone of saturation up to the water table.
E. Coli. This term refers to the main species of bacteria that live in the lower
intestines of mammals.