Principal Component Analysis and Causal Modeling in the Valorization of Banana Pseudostems for Biodegradable Materials

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  • Erika Jadira Romero Cardenas
  • Xiomara Leticia Zúñiga Santillán
  • Byron Ramiro Romero Romero
  • Diego Wladimir Tapia Núñez
  • Edwuin Jesús Carrasquero Rodríguez

Abstract

The study focused on evaluating the opinions of banana producers in Ecuador regarding the use of natural fibers from banana plant pseudostem as a sustainable alternative to produce biodegradable materials. Expert-validated surveys were conducted with 197 managers and owners of banana farms in Zone 5. The research employed a quantitative methodology for data collection. A descriptive analysis of the survey instrument items assessed the distribution and dispersion of the data, along with a correlation analysis between instrument categories. A multivariate PCA was used to condense the data and identify the principal components that explain variations in responses. A causal model based on these principal components was then created and tested for statistical fit.

The findings revealed that participants generally viewed the identified elements-initiatives and sustainability mechanisms-favorably. The research indicates that banana pseudostems could be a viable option to produce biodegradable products, addressing the growing waste problem in the banana industry.

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2024-02-02

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Cardenas, E. J. R. ., Santillán, X. L. Z. ., Romero, B. R. R. ., Núñez, D. W. T. ., & Rodríguez, E. J. C. . (2024). Principal Component Analysis and Causal Modeling in the Valorization of Banana Pseudostems for Biodegradable Materials. Migration Letters, 21(4), 1620–1631. Retrieved from https://migrationletters.com/index.php/ml/article/view/8237

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