APP 007 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Research Form 8- Definition of Terms

Section: FC1-G12-01-STEM Group #: 1___________

APPROVED RESEARCH TITLE: Effectiveness of Euphorbia hirta (Tawa-tawa) as a Mosquito Oil Lamp
Repellent

Note: Operational Definition is recommended. It refers to a detailed explanation of the technical

term’s use in your study. (define terms relevant to your study)

Euphorbia hirta (Tawa-tawa). This refers to the study's primary independent variable. It is a plant
that is used to treat a variety of illnesses, but dengue fever and malaria are two of the most common.
It contains bioactive substances that can take the place of the harmful commercial ingredients used to
make mosquito repellents.

Aedes. This refers to the classification of a mosquito that is commonly found. They pose public health
threat since they carry numerous deadly diseases, one of which is dengue fever.

Anopheles. This refers to a specific type of mosquito that transmits human malaria. It is evident that
this tiny creature creates unforeseen trouble and a menace to mankind.

Culex. This refers to the sub-dependent variable of the study which is also a common species of
mosquito. The West Nile virus is one of the terrible diseases spread by this species of mosquito.

Mosquito-borne diseases. This refers to infections that are transmitted through a mosquito bite and
have historically been a leading source of illness and death. An example of this is dengue.

Insecticides. This refers to the chemicals that are commonly used to repel or kill insects.

Oil lamp repellent. This refers to a product to be tested for its repellency effectiveness on
mosquitoes and its potentiality to prevent diseases such as Malaria, Zika, and the West Nile Virus.

Botanist. This refers to an individual who studies Euphorbia hirta in curing vector-borne diseases
namely; Zika virus, West Nile virus, Chikungunya virus, dengue fever, and malaria caused by public
threat transmitting mosquitos.

Needle-like mouth. This refers to the part of a mosquito’s body used for sucking out blood. The
irritation that results from a mosquito bite is caused by this body part.

Pesticide. This refers to the chemical repellent used to deter and repel mosquitos.

Approved by: Paula Bianca Comilang Salesa

Research Instructor

Source: Ms. MJ Castro