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A Thesis Proposal

Presented to the

Department of Medical Technology

Far Eastern University Manila

In Partial Fulfillment

Of the Requirements of the Degree

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

by

NAME

DATE
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ABSTRACT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Background of the study 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.3 Objectives of the Study Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.4 Significance of the Study Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.5 Scope and Limitations Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.6 Definition of Terms Error! Bookmark not defined.

BIBLIOGRAPHY 4

Appendix I: Timetable for Research 5

Appendix II: Budgetary Requirements 6

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the study

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CHAPTER 2

LITERATURE REVIEW
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CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGY

This chapter includes details of the experimental methodology of the study.

Points highlighted includes: Description of the following; (1) research design, (2)

study site, (3) data/outcome measures, (4) data collection procedure, (5)

methodology flow chart, and (6) ethical consideration.

3.1 Research Design

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BIBLIOGRAPHY

Amoah, I. D., Abubakari, A., Stenström, T. A., Abaidoo, R. C., & Seidu, R. (2016).

Contribution of Wastewater Irrigation to Soil Transmitted Helminths Infection

among Vegetable Farmers in Kumasi, Ghana. PLoS Neglected Tropical

Diseases, 10(12), e0005161. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0005161

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Appendix I: Timetable for Research

Research 2017
Objectives
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
1. Writing of
Proposal
2. Gathering of
Materials Needed
3. Soil Sampling

4. Physicochemical
Properties
Examination
5. Soil Preservation
with 10% Formalin
6. Extraction of
STH using Modified
Zinc Sulfate
Floatation
Technique
7. Direct Wet Mount
Examination
8. Data
Collation/Analysis
9. Colloquium/
Defense
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Appendix II: Budgetary Requirements

SOURCES OF EXPENSES Quantity Amount

(Php)
Soil Sampling
1. Shovel 3 pieces -
2. Weighing scale 3 pieces -
3. Ruler 3 pieces -
4. Mercury thermometer (5 cm) 3 pieces -
5. Distilled water ( 80 mL) 1 bottle -
6. 10% Formalin 6x2L 6x250
bottle = 1500
7. Sterile vessels 90 pieces 20x90 = 1800
Soil Preservation
1. Formaldehyde-acetic acid 3 bottles 3x500=1,500
2. Picric acid 3 bottles 3x850=2550
Physicochemical Properties Examination
1. Laboratory testing fee 5000
Modified Zinc Sulfate Flotation Technique
1. Gauze 90 pieces 500
2. Conical paper cup 90 pieces 400
3. Round-bottom tube (Centrifuge Tubes) 90 pieces 800
4. Applicator sticks 100 pieces 100
5. Wire loop (7 mm in diameter) 90 pieces 500
6. Refractometer 1 unit -
7. Zinc Sulfate Solution 3 bottles 1000
8. Funnel 5 pieces 100
9. Centrifuge Machine 1 unit -
Saline and Iodine Wet Mount Examination
1. Microscopic slides 100 200
pieces
2. Coverslips 100 100
pieces
3. Normal Saline (0.85%) 3 bottles 1000
4. Dobell and O’Connor Iodine (Lugol’s 3 bottles 1000
Iodine)
5. Wooden Sticks 100 100
pieces
Total 18, 150
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CURRICULUM VITAE

Name

Home

Picture

Educational Background

Present Far Eastern University

2012

2006

Personal Data

Date of Birth
Place of Birth
Sex
Nationality
Civil Status
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