Household Management Research Articles

The influence of therapeutic exercise on housekeeping

The processes that ensure household management require a certain level of physical fitness and restorative physical education. All this affects the content of the work, its quality and frequency. Accordingly, the dynamics of incomes of such households depends on this. The basis for the study was the change in the level of household income in the Kyrgyz Republic for the period from 2017 to 2021, taking into account the socio-economic development of the regions, the possibility of organizing sanatorium recreation. The methodology of the study is used to describe factor incomes (remuneration for hired labor, profit from entrepreneurial activity, interest on capital and rent from (i.e. from a land plot) and their percentage in the total mass of all incomes of the population.

Building Design Mlatiharjo Urban Village PKK Administration Governance System East Semarang Sub-District

PKK as a partner of the lurah government is the closest community organization to the family and plays an important role in empowering and improving family welfare. PKK is divided into 4 working groups: Working Group (POKJA) 1 manages the Pancasila and Gotong Royong Program, Working Group 2 manages the Education and Skills Program and the Development of Cooperative Life, Working Group 3 manages food, clothing, housing and household management programs, Working Group 4 manages health programs, environmental sustainability and healthy planning. In order to support the duties of the TP PKK secretary to manage PKK administration and report and evaluate PKK work programs, according to Shinta Esabella et al (Esabella et al., 2022) in their research, it is necessary to design and build a Web-based Administrative Governance Information System. The governance of the PKK administration in Mlatiharjo Village, East Semarang District is still done manually, both for work programs, financial reports, annual reports and correspondence management. With this manual system, it will make it difficult for the PKK secretary to distribute work programs, collect data, manage documents, correspondence and make reports. With these problems, researchers conducted research with the aim of building a PKK administrative governance system for Mlatiharjo Village, East Semarang District. The research method is qualitative analysis, the system development method is RAD and uses UML tools. The research output is the design of the PKK administration governance system

A Critical Review of Low School Enrollment and Literacy Rates among Girls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan

Patriarchal principles dominate the social structure in Pakistani society. Moreover, Pakistan's culture is firmly anchored in traditions and practices that confine a woman's role to that of procreation, household management, child rearing, cleaning, and food preparation, which significantly reduces their enrollment in formal education. The present study not only provides a critical review of the existing literature but also adds primary data on the problems/challenges closely associated with low school enrollment and literacy among girls in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A qualitative approach, including unstructured interviews along with secondary data, was adopted in this paper. The findings of the study show that several empirical studies examine the general causes of the low ratio of female education in the study area. However, this empirical work identified gaps in previous scholarly work, particularly from sociological perspectives, intending to inspire further studies from the lenses of local people regarding the low enrollment of female education.

ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS AND DECARBONIZATIONIN UKRAINE

The article with the reports of responsible researchers, in which the issues of industrial and household waste management are not an end in itself but the problems of environmental safety, environmental conservation and human health. The question was raised about the necessity for certification of dumps with instructions in the passports of general information. The issue of the system of state management of the development of the mineral resource and raw material base of the country is considered. The problems of waste management in Ukraine in particular in Vinnytsia region and other issues that were raised at the National Forums and at the Scientific Conference held in Ukraine were considered. Waste management is considered as a public program that must comply with European rules and standards. With the adoption of the concept of energy decarbonization in Europe it was said that it is necessary to pay attention to the issues of hydrogen production.

DSP‐based energy optimization management of household single‐phase electric energy router with historical and real‐time data

AbstractThe development and use of single‐phase electric energy router (SPEER) makes the household power system operate more reliably and bring economic income at the same time. This paper presents an economic energy optimization management method of SPEER with historical data of previous day and real‐time data in the grid‐connected mode of SPEER, which can be realized by DSP. First, based on the exchange power between the SPEER and the grid, the optimal charging and discharging power of the battery to make up for the energy difference between the previous day and the real time is obtained through the particle swarm intelligence algorithm, and the optimal economic model of SPEER operation is established. Then, on the hardware experimental platform, DSP is used to realize the real‐time optimization, and the optimal economic optimization algorithm proposed in this paper is implemented and verified on hardware experimental platform. The contradiction between the complexity of optimization algorithm and the limitation of hardware resources is solved in the proposed energy management system.

Household solid waste management in a recently established municipality of Bangladesh: Prevailing practices, residents’ perceptions, attitude and awareness

Increasing population, economic activities, and the associated factors put a serious strain on municipal solid waste management in developing nations. We assessed the amount of solid waste generated and elucidated the existing management practices at household level in Mymensingh City Corporation, Bangladesh. We also investigated residents’ perceptions and attitudes on waste management and their awareness on waste-induced health and environmental problems. Data were gathered by a questionnaire survey of 352 households and two key informants’ interviews. The Kruskal-Wallis H and Pearson Chi-Squared tests were used for statistical analysis. Results show that a household generated about 0.62 kg of waste per day of which 99% was organic. Following the door-to-door approach, the city corporation collects unsegregated waste. More than 50% of the households reused fresh food waste as green fertilizer, and either reused or sold paper, metal, and plastic waste. Small, higher-income, and educated households generated higher amounts of organic waste than their counterparts. Respondents were satisfied with the existing door-to-door waste collection system, like to use of bioenergy and organic fertilizer, and were willing to pay for sustainable and eco-friendly waste management. More than 80% of respondents were aware of public health and environmental issues caused by waste mismanagement. The corporation has a plan to establish an energy and compost plant for which we suggest providing incentives for source segregation and designated bins to households. The city planners can take the findings of this study as useful baseline information for planning sustainable municipal solid waste management.

Gender conflict resolution in Nigerian and African American standup performances

Stand-up comedy, a prominent facet of live theatrical entertainment, occupies a unique position in the entertainment industry, embodying a key element of popular culture. This comedic form reflects the sociological dynamics of both historical and contemporary societies, influencing and engaging both local and international audiences. Beyond providing psycho-physical therapy for performers, stand-up comedy plays a pivotal role in shaping societal perceptions. This article focuses on a gender-focused analysis of stand-up comedy, exploring its implications for domestic growth, marriage unity, and love. Utilizing three digital recordings featuring stand-up comedians, namely Bright Okpocha (Basket Mouth), Ayo Makun (AY), and Eddie Murphy, the study examines their unique approaches to addressing gender-based violence and resolving conflicts. The selection criteria were based on the comedians' distinct counseling methods and perspectives on gender-related issues. Drawing on Richard Schechner's performance theory, the analysis employs both performance and content analyses to elucidate the spectrum of gender conflicts and resolutions presented by the comedians. The findings underscore the importance of mutual understanding and communication in resolving gender conflicts. The article also delves into the influence of parental roles in household management and the pursuit of material wealth. Emphasizing the significant role of counseling modes, the study concludes that stand-up comedy, with its oratory counseling mode and therapeutic elements, serves as an effective means of addressing gender conflicts, contributing to mutual understanding and successful resolutions within society.

Spatial Pattern of Generation and Management of Household Hazardous Waste in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu, Nigeria

The paper examined the spatial pattern of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) generation and management options in the Enugu Metropolis. Ten (10) layouts were randomly selected from forty one (41) residential layouts that make up Enugu Metropolis. A total of 300 structured questionnaires were randomly administered to households, while oral interviews were conducted in the Enugu State Waste Management Agency (ESWAMA). The study showed that home cleaning waste was the most frequently generated HHW, accounting for 19%. This was followed by glasses (17%) and batteries (14.8) while the less generated include e-waste (10.4%), motoring products (8.7%), and paints (7.1%). Government Residential Area (G.R.A) generated the highest amount of HHW with a percent value of 13.1%, followed by New Haven (12.7%), Iva-Valley (10.6%), Ogui (10.2%) and Independence layout (10%). The relationship between dwelling type and quantity of HHW generated showed that the buildings with multiple rooms generated the highest (31%) amount of HHW, followed by three bedroom apartments. Lowest income earners (5,000-20,000 naira) were known to generate highest quantity, while houses with income above 250,000 naira generate less quantity. The study showed that 22.7% of the households indicated that they have no means of disposing of HHW, 2.7% indicated that they keep them or reuse them, 2.6% pour liquid HHW down their sinks or drains, 5% take them to a landfill site, the remaining 67% dispose of them in anyhow. Thus, there is a need for sensitization as this will encourage waste sorting, as well as help in educating the public on the need to purchase fewer hazardous products.

Penyuluhan dan Pelatihan Peningkatan Pendapatan Petani Jamur Tiram dengan Menghasilkan Produk Olahan di Desa Dukuh Kecamatan Banyudono, Boyolali

At this time mushroom producers have sprung up everywhere, both oyster mushroom businesses, ear mushrooms, and so on. This is due to increased public awareness of the need for mushroom consumption, along with public understanding of the nutritional benefits it contains. This Community Service Program was carried out in Dukuh Gurung RT 11 / RW 03, Dukuh Village, with an oyster mushroom business partner, Mr. Surya Dahono Aji. The large amount of oyster mushroom production is not processed independently, the mushroom production is taken by vegetable traders. Business management still uses household business management. The purpose of this empowerment is to provide counseling and assistance on various processed oyster mushrooms. The implementation of activities by doing several stages, namely providing counseling to oyster mushroom business owners, stage 1 assistance, namely processed oyster mushroom products and stage 2 assistance, namely making simple financial reports. After this empowerment event, it is expected that there will be progress in understanding oyster mushroom processing.

Management of household and similar waste in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, Morocco

Management of household and similar waste in the Beni Mellal-Khenifra region, Morocco

Socialization of processing plastic waste into ecobricks in Teratak Village, North Batukliang District

Household waste is the largest waste producer in Indonesia compared to other waste producers, where organic and non-organic waste, organic waste is the most abundant. Household waste management is a major challenge in various regions in Indonesia, in-cluding in Teratak Village, Teratak Village, North Batukliang District, Central Lombok Regency. There are many methods that can be used to process waste, including making ecobricks. Ecobrick is a visionary innovation developed as a plastic waste treatment solution. Taken from the two words eco and brick, it is simply defined as an environmentally friendly brick. Until now, ecobrick has not been widely known by Indonesian people, including the people in Teratak Village. The purpose of this community service is for the communi-ty to be able to produce and use ecobricks from the household organic waste they produce in their own homes without disposing of it in TPS. The method of implementing activities is carried out through the delivery of material and direct practice. This counseling and practice activity was well implemented as seen from the enthusiasm and response of the community in participating in the activity and being active in the practice of making ecobricks.

Evaluation of marine aquaculture sustainable in the Ekas Coastal Zone during the pandemic of Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has generally impacted coastal activities, including mariculture development. A decrease or increase in aquaculture production will influence the aquatic environment and socio-economic of coastal communities. The aims of this study were (1) to analyze mariculture production in Ekas Bay during the Covid-19 pandemic and (2) to evaluate the coastal management based on the coastal community perspective. The study analysis uses both of analysis of comparative and analysis of descriptive. The results showed that the number of floating marine cages and fishery production had increased by more than 500% during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic. From the results of the dept-interview with coastal communities and fisheries extension officers, one of the drivers for increasing the amount of marine production, especially lobster commodity, is the implementation of government policies related to lobster management. Coastal management implementation has a good category with 65,03% of response assessment. The study also evaluated household waste management, resulting in a poor category with 56.65% of respondents’ assessment. Household waste needs managed properly to minimize the risk of environmental degradation and decrease marine resources in Ekas Bay.

Analysis of Physical Enviromental Factors on the Risk of Stunting in Pregnant Women in the Working Area of the Curugbitung Health Center, Lebak Regency, Banten

Background: Stunting according to the WHO (World Health Organization) in 2019 that the region in sothest Asia is still considered the highest with the incidence of stunting (31.9%), Indonesia is included in the sixth country. Risk factors for stunting that begin at conception, namely from maternal factors. Lack of health and nutrition knowledge from the start of pregnancy to childbirth can result in stunting in children, during pregnancy ANC, PNC, EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING, and MPASI. Objective: this study aims to determine the relationship between drinking water sources, latrine ownership, waste management, hygiene and exposure to pollutants with the risk of stunting in pregnant women in the working area of the Curugbitung Health Center, Lebak Regency, Banten. Methodology: Cross Seectional method research. The study sample amounted to 107 pregnant women. Purposive sampling technique. The research instrument using the questionnaire consisted of clean water use, latrine ownership, hygiene behavior, waste management and exposure to pollutants.this questionnaire has been tested for validity and reliability with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient value of 0.836. Research Results: there was a significant relationship between household water use (p = 0.000), latrine ownership (p = 0.30), waste management (p = 0.000), hygiene behavior (p = 0.001) and exposure to pollutants (p = 0.003) with stunting risk. Conclusions and suggestions: physical environment analysis factors have a significant relationship with the risk of stunting in pregnant women, so it is expected to increase the role of health workers to educate the public regarding the risk of stunting. Keywords: Physical Environment, Risk of Stunting

What are the factors that enable or hinder gender equality? Lessons and experiences on gender dynamics in Mexican small-scale fisheries

In Mexico, women participate along the fisheries value chain, although gender inequality limits their representation and participation in decision-making. This study aims to give account of the evolving participation of women in the different activities of the Mexican fishing sector and to determine how local gender dynamics can enhance or hinder gender equality. We aimed to identify conditions that might limit the participation of women and their access to resources in 22 coastal communities in 5 marine regions of Mexico. We followed a qualitative methodology conducted semi-structured interviews and daily life observations in each coastal community. Results indicate that gender dynamics varied by region, education level, and age group. Access to fisheries and economic resources depends on gender dynamics and resource availability. In communities with more fisheries resources, women participated in more activities related to the fishing sector, whereas women sought out different economic activities in communities with fewer resources. For women, joining the labor market was also highly related to increase household incomes to alleviate poverty. Different power dynamics were evident in four household management models identified in the communities, and in the ways older and newer cooperatives were managed. Power relations and gender dynamics also change the gender division of labor inside and outside of household, male superior power continues to be a predominant social structure. This power is not only conferred between men, but at times also supported by women.

Household waste management behaviour amongst residents in an informal settlement in Durban, South Africa

In South Africa, household waste management is a significant challenge in informal settlements, as most of these lack basic waste management infrastructure, and the government's waste management services are limited. This contextual setting brings unique challenges that have not been extensively explored in existing research. Understanding waste management behaviour is therefore critical in addressing underlying challenges and improving waste management practices in such settlements. The purpose of this study was to assess the waste management behaviour among residents of the Shannon Drive informal settlement, in Durban, South Africa. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour, this study conducted a cross-sectional survey amongst 226 residents at the Shannon Drive informal settlement in Durban, South Africa. The findings suggest that whilst individuals have a positive attitude towards managing their household waste, they believe that it is solely the responsibility of the municipality to manage this in their area, which could have implications for waste management policies and programs. The findings suggest that there is a need for continued education and outreach efforts to promote positive behaviour towards household waste management.

Challenges faced by the municipal water works management in improving water supply adequacy and distribution in Bontoc, Philippines

Domestic water is indispensable for daily use, yet its effective management encounters numerous challenges that impact household consumers. This study aims to identify the challenges leading to supply inadequacy and uneven distribution, while proposing interventions to enhance water supply for households. The study employed surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions to gather comprehensive data on domestic water supply issues in rural communities in Bontoc, Philippines. The findings reveal two primary issues in these rural communities: supply inadequacy and unequal distribution. Supply inadequacy is attributed to factors such as wasteful water use, water scarcity during prolonged dry seasons, limited water sources, and population growth. Uneven distribution results from factors like landslides, illegal tapping, irregular water quality, insufficient monitoring of quantity and pressure, and inadequacies in the water distribution network layout. The study suggests several crucial actions for the local government unit (LGU) of Bontoc. These include augmenting water sources, implementing regular water supply monitoring, ensuring timely repairs, replacing old pipes, optimizing distribution pipeline layouts, enhancing water pressure, and rigorously enforcing municipal water ordinances. Furthermore, the study emphasizes the importance of household water management practices, such as responsible consumption, supply conservation, and recycling. The effective implementation of these interventions, through collaboration between the LGU and households, has the potential to ameliorate the constraints in domestic water supply and distribution. This collaborative approach is essential for improving supply management and addressing the current challenges faced by domestic water consumers.

“Exceedingly Neat and Clean”: Household Management in North Atlantic Women’s Travel Writings, 1800–1850 (Fall 2018)

Women who wrote amidst their travels in the Caribbean and Mexico in the early nineteenth century were uncommon. Yet there they were, traveling and contributing through their actions and words to colonial and imperial processes, exercised through their daily relationships in local environments. The purpose of this article is to explore one theme in their private writings—the way they established their transient homes—and in doing so, consider the connection between their travels and colonial hierarchies. Household management, defined broadly as those activities related to establishing and maintaining the domestic space, provides a helpful window through which to compare traveling women’s experiences. I argue that the traveling women enacted household management in similar ways, contributing to the crossroads of existing hierarchies based on race and class. Using a historian’s perspective informed by feminist and transatlantic approaches, this project centers the private writings of four North Atlantic women, Maria Nugent, Margaret Curson, Frances Calderón de la Barca, and Susan Shelby Magoffin, who each traveled in the Caribbean and/or Mexico in the early nineteenth century. Examining household management as portrayed in the traveling women’s private writings highlights the locational specificities that gave power to—and limited the power of—a ubiquitous, but never universal, colonial white womanhood in the Americas.

Cost-effectiveness of community-based household tuberculosis contact management for children in Cameroon and Uganda: a modelling analysis of a cluster-randomised trial

WHO recommends household contact management (HCM) including contact screening and tuberculosis-preventive treatment (TPT) for eligible children. The CONTACT trial found increased TPT initiation and completion rates when community health workers were used for HCM in Cameroon and Uganda. We did a cost-utility analysis of the CONTACT trial using a health-system perspective to estimate the health impact, health-system costs, and cost-effectiveness of community-based versus facility-based HCM models of care. A decision-analytical modelling approach was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the intervention compared with the standard of care using trial data on cascade of care, intervention effects, and resource use. Health outcomes were based on modelled progression to tuberculosis, mortality, and discounted disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) averted. Health-care resource use, outcomes, costs (2021 US$), and cost-effectiveness are presented. For every 1000 index patients diagnosed with tuberculosis, the intervention increased the number of TPT courses by 1110 (95% uncertainty interval 894 to 1227) in Cameroon and by 1078 (796 to 1220) in Uganda compared with the control model. The intervention prevented 15 (-3 to 49) tuberculosis deaths in Cameroon and 10 (-20 to 33) in Uganda. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was $620 per DALY averted in Cameroon and $970 per DALY averted in Uganda. Community-based HCM approaches can substantially reduce child tuberculosis deaths and in our case would be considered cost-effective at willingness-to-pay thresholds of $1000 per DALY averted. Their impact and cost-effectiveness are likely to be greatest where baseline HCM coverage is lowest. Unitaid and UK Medical Research Council.

Faktor Yang Berhubungan dengan Perilaku Ibu Rumah Tangga dalam Mengelola Sampah di Desa Satar Nawang Kecamatan Congkar Kabupaten Manggarai Timur

The household waste management is still one of the public health problems in Satar Nawang Village. This study aims to determine the factors related to housewives' behavior in managing waste in Satar Nawang village, Congkar district, east Manggarai regency. The research method used is observational analytical research with a cross-sectional study design. The population in this study were all housewifes in Satar Nawang Village, totaling 276 people, and the sample consisted of 161 people taken using simple random sampling technique. The researchers collected data through observation, interviews, and questionnaires as instruments in data collection. The data was then analyzed using the Spearman correlation test (ρ) with a significance level of (α = 0.05). The results of this study showed that there were three variables that had a correlation with the behavior of housewifes in managing waste, namely education level (p = 0.001), income (p = 0.018), and knowledge level (p = 0.013), while employment status had no correlation with the behavior of housewifes in managing waste (p = 0.087). Education has a low correlation with waste management behavior, while income, employment status, and knowledge level have a very weak correlation with waste management behavior. It is expected that the government will provide waste disposal facilities such as temporary holding area and health workers to conduct education and outreach on waste sorting, and for housewifes themselves to properly dispose of waste such as sorting waste before disposing of it, not burning dry waste and not leaving waste scattered around the house.

Goat health and management for improved smallholders’ livelihoods in central Malawi – A socioeconomic analysis of rural households

The true value of goats, their management systems, and the limitations of smallholdings have not been fully explored in the context of sustainable livelihoods among rural smallholders in central Malawi. However, goats are an essential part of rural livelihoods as transferable assets and sources of household nutrition, especially at times of food insecurity aligned to an ever more variable climate. To study the impact and limitations of goat ownership in Malawi’s Lilongwe district, surveys were performed across four villages covering 148 households from October-November 2019. Surveys were designed to identify linkages between household demographics, livelihoods, goat ownership, and management practices. Findings revealed goats are highly valued compared to other livestock. However, herds were small (median = 3) with only 62% reported kidding in the last year, while 50% reported deaths due to diseases, predation (such as by hyenas), and dog bites. Odds-ratio analyses identified farmers (as a primary occupation) were more likely to successfully breed goats to increase their herd size. Larger herds were associated with those who could accumulate wealth and utilise goats for ceremonies. However, diseases were a major contributor to losses and increased the risk of household food insecurity. Limiting disease impacts through anthelmintics and supplementation were correlated to an increased likelihood of sustainable offtake from smallholdings and improved livelihoods. With limited access to veterinary services, smallholders utilise a diversity of medicinal plants and ash to treat diarrhoea in their herd. The results highlight that goat security and health is fundamental to realising smallholding livelihood gains. Future efforts should aim to empower smallholders through providing tools to monitor goat health and to assess the effects of local practices, including the use of medicinal plants, for goat health.