TOPICAL
RESEARCH
PRESENTATION
STEM (JOULE) - Group No. 1
RESEARCHERS
Leader: Tesorero, Shane
Margareth Assist. Leader:
Santillana,
Russel Carlo
Members:
Cascayan, Nash
Hernandez, Jacob Henry
Morgado, Jake Ryan
OVERVIEW
• Research Topics • Challenges
• Problem • Cost and Resources
• References
• Sustainability
• Attainability
RESEARCH TOPIC 1
Tawa tawa for boils
PROBLEM
Philippines is a common type of inffection caused by
Staphylococcus aureus. These bacteria is most
commonly carried in the nostrils, armpits, between the
legs and in the cleft between the buttocks. It may be
transferred to other sites from the nostrils via the finger
nails (DermNet, 2017). These infections are common in
tropical countries like the Philippines where these
conditions are and lack of hygiene contribute in
ATTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
Tawa-tawa is easily and readily attainable here
in the Philippines, as it grows in various open
waste places. It grows in warm climates and
doesn't require extensive resources. It is also
known for its anti-inflammatory and
antibacterial properties that may reduce
swelling and pain.
CHALLENGES
The possible challenges that might be
encountered are limited study or insufficient
amounts of data that may be recovered directly
linking to the treatment of boils and limited
possible lab testing facilities that accept specific
agents. A different variety of methods can also
be encountered.
COST AND RESOURCES
RESOURCE NAME APROXIMATE COST (IN ₱)
Tawa-Tawa samples 500-700
Tools (mortar and pestle, beakers, etc.) 1,000
containers for storage 300
Printing, binding, and materials 500-1,000
Laboratory Testing 2,000-5,000
TOTAL COST: 4,500-8,000
REFERENCES
DermNet. (2023, March 22). Boil. DermNet®.
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RESEARCH TOPIC 2
Effectiveness of Pineapple as a Antifungal
Agent
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PROBLEM
According to Fang Et al., around 1.9 million
patients get an acute invasive fungal infection
(IFI) each year, while an estimated 3 million
people globally suffer from chronic severe
fungal infections. Many of these are life-
threatening infections, with an estimated
greater than 1.6 million deaths per year
ATTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
Pineapple have natural antifungal properties. Its
effectiveness and availability make it valuable
subject for future researchers to improve their
ideas.
CHALLENGES
Possible challenges to face are limited access to lab
testing, limited studies to support pineapple as a
antifungal agent, and lastly research budget.
COST AND RESOURCES
RESOURCES COST
Pineapple Estimated 7 pieces Estimated 500 pesos
Shea butter Estimated Estimated 890 pesos
500g
Olive oil Estimated Estimated 130 pesos
100ml
Coconut oil Estimated Estimated 100 pesos
100ml
Beeswax Estimated Estimated 300 pesos
1kg
Lab testing 2000-5000
Total 7000 pesos
REFERENCES
Fang, W., Wu, J., Cheng, M., Zhu, X., Du, M., Chen, C., Liao, W.,
Zhi, K., & Pan, W. (2023). Diagnosis of invasive fungal
infections: challenges and recent developments. Journal of
Biomedical Science, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12929-023-
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RESEARCH TOPIC 3
renewable and
biodegradable Insulator
made from coconut
husk
PROBLEM
Intense heatwaves in the Philippines during March
and April severely impacted daily life and key
industries such as agriculture and fisheries. The
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and
Astronomical Services Administration repeatedly
warned of dangerously high heat indexes (42-
51°C), increasing the risk of heat-related
illnesses. The extreme heat affected up to 26
ATTAINABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
Waste Reduction Some coconut husks often get
burned realeasing much carbon dioxide. The
coconut husk insulator gives valuable use for waste
material. Renewable Coconut husks are easily
renewable resource, unlike PE foam insulators
( made from polyethylene foam ) commonly used as
an insulator. This reduce the reliance on finite
CHALLENGES
Coconut husks has a dense fiber length that depends on the coconuts age
and growth conditions. This inconsistence makes it difficult to achieve the
level of insulation across the room's walls. In our hypothetical project, some
sections of the room might have a poor insulations, leaving with uneven
temperature distribution and efficiency. Coconut husk absorbs moistures,
reducing the insulating capacity and potentially leading to mold and fungus
growth. In humid climates, this gives significant concern. Furthermore,
untreated husks are susceptible to infested by insects. Our hypothetical
COST AND RESOURCES
Coconut husk 700-1000
Tools ( measuring, cutting, 1000-1200
adhesives, etc
Other materials 500-800
Lab testing 2000-5000
Total 4200 - 8000
REFERENCES
1. Panya Kaew, S., & Fotios, S. (2011). New thermal insulation boards made from coconut husk
and bagasse. Energy and Buildings, 43(7), 1732-1739.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.03.015This article discusses the production of
thermal insulation boards using coconut husk and bagasse, highlighting their environmental
benefits and thermal conductivity values. 2. Robert, U. W., Etuek, S. E., Agbasi, O. E., Umoren, G.
P., & Iyang, N. D. J. (2021). Investigation of thermophysical and mechanical properties of board
produced from coconut (Cocos nucifera) leaflet. Environmental Technology & Innovation, 24,
101869. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101869This study examines the thermophysical
