Assessing The Acceptability Of Coconut Grater: A Technology Transfer For Enhancing Inandila Delicacy Production In The Heritage Village Of Naneng

Abstract

The study assessed the acceptability of a coconut grater as a technological transfer initiative set to elevate the marketability of Inandila, a native delicacy from Naneng, the heritage village of Tabuk City, Kalinga Province. It also considers complementing modern methods with traditional practices concerning coconut grating, as the latter is an arduous task in processing Inandila. A survey was conducted among community members regarding awareness, usability, efficiency, safety, and comparability to traditional methods.

From the results, it was gleaned that the respondents gave the coconut grater a very good rating, with the following percentages denoting the rating they accorded as regards knowledge (72% "Excellent"), usability (70% "Excellent"), efficiency (72% "Excellent"), and safety (74% "Excellent"). Of the respondents, 76% have seen the technology as being in harmony with traditional practices and also had a high possibility for continued use (78%). Demographic analysis of the survey indicated an even distribution across age groups with a greater proportion of female respondents (66%).

The research findings, hence, reveal that coconut grater technology enjoys broad acceptability within the community among its members since it has demonstrated some significant efficiency improvement while respecting cultural heritage. The suggestions made include sustaining the awareness campaigns, promoting youth participation, being gender-sensitive, and addressing issues of usability feedback for the long-term sustainability of technology adoption and integration.

This initiative shows how respectful engagement with Indigenous communities can promote technology adoption, increased productivity, and the preservation of cultural identity.