Nipa Palm Juvenile Shoot: An

Alternative Raw Material for Paper

Production

Proponents
Christene Mher Q. Barbadillo
Fevie Lyn O. Paranguay
Anna Mae S. Nazareno
Rhona Jhen J. Sabanal
Jhon Peter C. Banglos
Olden P. Bongcawil
Maevie T. Abitona
Elsie Gumoc

December 2022
Republic of the Philippines

JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY

The Premier University in the Province of Zamboanga del Norte
KATIPUNAN CAMPUS
Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

APPROVAL SHEET

This paper entitled “Nipa Palm Shoot: An Alternative Raw

Material for Paper Production” in academic year 2021-2022, prepared

by Christene Mher Q. Barbadillo, Rhona Jhen Sabanal, Elsie Gumoc,

Olden Bongcawil, Fevie Lyn Panranguay, Maevie Abitona, JPeter

Banglos, and Anna Mae S. Nazareno in fulfillment of the requirements

in the course GE-ST: Science, Technology, and Society, which has been

examined and is recommended for further approval and acceptance.

MRS. TESSIE G. PULIDO

Panelist

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Acknowledgement

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to our Almighty

Father in heaven for His overflowing grace, protection, guidance, and
supplication of wisdom. He has always been with us all throughout our
journey.

Our heartfelt thanks also to our family and friends, who

supported us along the way, extending their help through financial, moral
support and through prayers, for without them this study would not be
possible.

We would also like to extend our deepest and warmest gratitude

to Jose Rizal Memorial State University – Katipunan Campus for opening
its doors wide for us. Giving us the time and opportunity to prove our
capabilities through continuously supporting and encouraging us. To our
instructor Mrs. Tessie G. Pulido, we thank you for the constant guidance
and inspiration which led us to make this innovation. Without you, this
project would not be possible and would not be seen by the light of day.
We are forever grateful!

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Dedication

We innovators humbly dedicate this paper to our Almighty

Father for His acquaintance, guidance and for His endless grace
showered upon us. We also dedicate this piece of work to our beloved
parents for they steered and supported us financially from the start until
the end. To our adviser Mrs. Tessie G. Pulido, thank you for the
motivations. To our classmates and friends, thank you so much for the
help and God bless you all!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . i
APPROVAL SHEET . . . . . . . ii
ACKNOWLEDGMENT . . . . . . . iii
DEDICATION . . . . . . . . iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . v
CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE
I. Introduction . . . . . . 1
II. Conceptual Framework . . . . 4
III. Objectives of the Study . . . . 7
IV. Hypothesis . . . . . . 7
V. Significance of the Study . . . . 7
VI. Scope and Delimitation. . . . . 9
VII. Definition of Terms . . . . . 9
CHAPTER II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
I. Related Literature . . . . . 11
II. Related Studies . . . . . 13
CHAPTER III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
I. Research Method . . . . . 16
II. Research Design . . . . . 16
III. Sampling Site . . . . . . 17
IV. Data Collection and Sampling Procedure . . 17
CHAPTER IV PRESENTATION OF DATA AND ANALYSIS
I. Stiffness . . . . . . 24
II. Color . . . . . . . 25
III. Texture . . . . . . 26
CHAPTER V SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
I. Summary . . . . . . 28
II. Findings . . . . . . 28
III. Conclusion . . . . . . 30
IV. Recommendation . . . . . 32
BIBLIOGRAPHY . . . . . . . . 29
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . 35

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