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Ink” aims to produce a flower-based ink out of butterfly pea, hibiscus, and jasmine flowers.
Experimental and Correlational research design was used in the study, which was quantitative in
nature. In order to properly conduct the survey, factual and comprehensive data from 50
respondents from various colleges and universities were gathered. 25 majors in architecture and
25 majors in civil engineering who are currently enrolled in their first and second years of courses
or programs, respectively, make up the target responders. The instrument was distributed using
stratified random sampling. Frequency distribution, ranking, weighted mean, composite mean,
and t-test are some additional significant statistical techniques that were applied to the data in
order to analyze and interpret it. Following the distribution of survey questionnaires, the findings
showed that the effects were generally noted and that the local flower-based ink is generally
agreeable in terms of its properties, just like ones produced commercially. There is a significant
difference in the effectiveness of local flower-based ink and commercially produced ink. The two
types of inks, however, do not significantly differ from one another in terms of their properties.
The researchers discovered additional materials and techniques through the data collection that
may enhance the properties and effectiveness of the local flower-based ink. |
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