Household Necessities Research Articles

Implementation of a Mobile-Based Laundry Order Management System at Barack Laundry in Sleman

Barack Laundry is a laundry service business operating in Trini Sleman, a district in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Laundry is an important household necessity, and many people are looking for trustworthy laundry service. Customer demand for laundry services continues to increase along with increasingly busy lifestyles. Although Barack Laundry's services continue to grow, there are still some problems faced by customers in the Trini Sleman area. One of the main problems is the lack of accessibility of information regarding service schedules, laundry status, and estimated costs. It is necessary to develop a mobile-based Barack Laundry application in Trini Sleman to overcome the problems that exist in Barack Laundry. The purpose of designing this mobile-based Barack Laundry application is to facilitate laundry management and customers so as to increase efficiency in the clothing ordering process. Apps can also extend the reach of laundry services to make them more accessible to customers. Features available on the app include a selection of clothing types and services with options such as washing, ironing, and both. The app also provides detailed booking information, scheduling of pick-up and drop-off times, and the option of online payment methods. The user-centered design method is used in this research by focusing on user needs. Kotlin programming language and MySQL database are also used in the process of developing this application. Based on the results of the research that has been done, it can be concluded that the mobile-based Barack Laundry application in Trini Sleman has successfully designed and implemented a mobile-based application for laundry ordering services in the region. This application has been carried out a black box testing process that has been carried out as many as 19 scenarios, with the final test results reaching 100%.

Household resilience of women migrant worker sellers of Jamu Gendong

Background The selling of Jamu Gendong (an Indonesian traditional herbal medicine), is closely associated with the informal work of women who migrate to different regions. In Sukoharjo Regency and Wonogiri Regency, Central Java Province, the pressing need to meet household necessities in their places of origin compels women to assume the role of breadwinners. Therefore, this research aimed to identify the livelihood capital and resilience of migrant women selling jamu gendong. Methods The study was conducted in Ciamis Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, in November 2022, using quantitative and qualitative methods. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The sample comprised 51 women selected through snowball sampling and actively involved in selling Jamu Gendong, along with six key individuals from relevant agencies. Results The research findings indicate that the households of migrant women who sell jamu gendong can survive and adapt during their migration to prevent poverty by implementing diverse livelihood strategies. They are the only ones who move without their family members renting a place to live with them. This research has identified various capital sources, including productive age and skills in preparing jamu gendong; physical capital, including road infrastructure, markets, and access to health and education facilities; and natural, social, and financial capital. This research provides an in-depth understanding of women’s roles in family economic resilience, diversification of life strategies, the importance of social capital in migrant networks, economic empowerment through migration, and the influence of cultural values on livelihood strategies. Conclusions The findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the resilience demonstrated by migrant women selling jamu gendong. However, further research should be conducted in areas beyond the city center to obtain a holistic view of their resilience.

Spatial econometric analysis of the digital divide in Thailand at the sub-district level: Patterns and determinants

This study explores spatial patterns of the digital divide and its determinants at the sub-district level in Thailand, uncovering nuanced patterns often overlooked in the in prior literature. To our knowledge, no studies in the digital divide field have offered such detailed estimations. Based on the Spatially Aware Technology Utilization Model, we constructed a conceptual model tailored to the digital divide's geospatial context in Thailand. Using a spatial econometric approach, we analyzed the 2021 data set on basic household necessities provided by Thailand's Community Development Department. The results show a positive spatial autocorrelation of the household internet access divide (HIAD) across Thailand's sub-districts. This spatial clustering tended to be high–high in the sub-districts located in the northeastern and northern regions, with low–low agglomerations in the central region of Thailand. In addition, the spatial econometric analysis results indicated that the HIAD may be influenced by various factors including demographic, economic, educational, government ICT prioritization, social capital, transportation, and disaster-related variables. This study provides both theoretical and policy implications to enrich geographic knowledge of the digital divide, specifically in the context of developing countries.

Pengaruh E-Service Quality Dan Consumer Trust Terhadap Repurchase Intention Pada Pengguna E-Commerce Lazada Di Kota Bandung

The rapid development of technology in the current era of digitalization is driving increasingly tighter business competition. Producers are required to be more critical in innovating and developing their business following trends occurring in society. Online stores are one of the impacts of the rapid development of technology in the current era of digitalization. Various products can be purchased online via e-commerce, ranging from food, clothing, household necessities, to vehicles. This trend has led to the continued increase in e-commerce users in Indonesia and is even projected to continue to increase until 2029. However, this is not in accordance with what is happening with Lazada e-commerce which continues to experience a negative trend from 2019-2022 with a decreasing index. in the top brand award released by the top brand index, the increase in 2023 is considered not significant so it is necessary to analyze the factors that could influence the decline in the Lazada e-commerce index. One of the indicators in assessing the index for the top brand award is future intention, where in this indicator there is repurchase intention, so it can be interpreted that the decline in the index is due to a decrease in interest in repurchasing Lazada customers after carrying out transaction activities on Lazada e-commerce. Therefore, it is indicated that the e-service quality and consumer trust factors can influence the repurchase intention of Lazada e-commerce customers, so these factors need to be tested to find out the true influence on repurchase intention. The population in this study is respondents aged 17-45 years who have made transactions at least twice a year on Lazada e-commerce. With judgment sampling as a sampling technique, 110 respondents were obtained. Descriptive analysis techniques were used to describe the data that had been collected and after that multiple regression analysis was carried out with the help of SPSS version 26 software to answer the problems in the research. The results of statistical tests found that there is a positive influence of both variables on repurchase intention and they also have a simultaneous influence, which indicates that these two factors need attention to obtain good repurchase intention.

Combination Of Makahiya (Mimosa Pudica) Plant and Garlic(Allium Sativum) Peels as Alternative Raw Materials in Organic Kitchen Towel Production

Although kitchen towels are a household necessity, they have also become a contributing factor to deforestation because they are often composed of wood pulp, making it the reason for habitat loss. This study was conducted to test the capabilities of the Makahiya plant and Garlic peels as substitute raw materials for kitchen towel production. The process entails creating three kitchen towel samples with varying concentrations and putting them through three tests. This study also utilized the quasi-experimental method to test the hypothesis and the relationship of the variables. While conducting soil burial testing in one of the researchers’ residences, the researchers used laboratory testing with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for absorbency and durability testing. The findings illustrate that cellulose from the Makahiya plant and cellulose from Garlic peels work well together as an alternative raw material for kitchen towel-making. Researchers concluded that a 30:70 ratio— 30% cellulose from Makahiya and 70% cellulose from Garlic peels—was ideal for this production. The result presents a 1.13g average for soil burial, a 7-second average for absorbency, and 1.3 and 1.9 apparent elongation for durability. It just suggests that it could function as a replacement for those sold commercially.

Utilising User Data from a Food-Sharing App to Evidence the "Heat-or-Eat" Dilemma

Introduction & BackgroundPrevious literature has found that financially vulnerable households often make involuntary spending trade-offs between necessities, particularly energy and food. This effect is especially pronounced during winter, when homes require greater energy expenditure to maintain an adequate temperature. Despite frequent colloquial and journalistic references to the "heat-or-eat dilemma”, there remains limited recent empirical evidence of this phenomenon in the UK. This is a considerable knowledge gap, given recent economic hardship and rising energy costs. Objectives & ApproachThis study uses survey data (n=2877), collected during winter 2022 in London, UK, to analyse the sociodemographic and behavioural characteristics of respondents affecting self-reported heat-or-eat trade-offs. The survey was deployed via users of the food-sharing app, OLIO, and quota restraints were enforced to ensure the socioeconomic representativeness of the sample (based on Index of Multiple Deprivation). The survey question of interest (i.e., the dependent variable) was ""in the past year, how frequently did your household reduce or forego expenses for basic household necessities, such as medicine or food, in order to pay an energy bill?"" and responses were recorded using a discrete, ordinal scale: never; 1-2 months; some months but not every month; almost every month. Given the nature of the dependent variable, the Random Parameters Ordered Probit (RPOP) model, a statistical modelling framework used in the case of discrete, ordered outcomes, was considered suitable. The RPOP approach allows the effect of various independent variables to be explored, which in this case, are sociodemographic and behavioural characteristics of respondents. Relevance to Digital FootprintsThe relevance to the digital footprints theme is embedded in the study’s aim: to draw insights into social issues through the analysis of sociodemographic and behavioural data retrieved from the users of a mobile app. ResultsInitial results show that a considerable proportion (~37%) of the sample made heat-or-eat trade-offs at least one month of the year. Interestingly, this is several times higher than the official rate of fuel poverty in London (11.9%), suggesting that the government’s fuel poverty metric fails to capture many homes that display signs of energy unaffordability. The RPOP model estimation results show that a broad range of sociodemographic variables (including features of household composition and disability), as well as several behavioural features derived from the respondents’ use of the OLIO app, including the frequency of app usage and food requests, significantly affected the likelihood of heat-or-eat trade-offs. Conclusions & ImplicationsOur results can be used to guide remedial food and fuel poverty policies. It may be particularly useful to focus on the sociodemographic variables that lead to heat-or-eat trade-offs, given that the English fuel poverty metric places arguably unjust focus on a home’s energy efficiency, rather than occupant characteristics.

Pelatihan Pembuatan Sabun Cair dengan Penambahan Ekstrak Tanaman Lahan Rawa Gambut Galam (Melaleuca leucadendron Linn.) dan Telang Ternate (Clitoria ternatea) bagi Siswa SMK 1 Palangka Raya

Soap on the market is purchased as a household necessity at a cheap or affordable cost. However, if you calculate the total cost of purchasing soap with the frequency of washing dishes and clothes for each family for an unlimited amount of time and for a long time, this will result in quite a large amount of expenditure for the family every month. Therefore, additional income is needed that can improve the family's economy. Based on this, the aim of implementing the community service program under the Community Entrepreneurial Assistant Lecturer Program (PDPWM) is to increase the insight and skills of students (i) SMKN 1 Palangka Raya regarding plants. local medicine typical of Central Kalimantan through counseling on the Introduction and Utilization of Local Medicinal Plants Typical of Central Kalimantan, namely the Galam Plant (Melaleuca leucadendron Linn.) as a fragrance and Ternate Telang (Clitoria ternatea) as a natural coloring in soap making. Training on making liquid hand-washing soap for students of SMKN 1 Palangka Raya has been successfully implemented. The output of this training is a liquid hand-washing soap product packaged in plastic bottles. Another result is the acquisition of knowledge regarding soap making along with the practices carried out by service activity participants

A review on current scenarios of pharmaceutical and herbal medicine and future prospects

Plants are intentionally or unwittingly making a difference the living creatures since the starting of civilization. In spite of the fact that unused and modern maladies are getting found day by day, creator had given us with most of the remedy in the frame of restorative plants. Herbal medicate Industry is experiencing a major alter with regard to household and global necessities. Nutraceuticals is the quickest developing home-grown components due to increment in day to day way of life concern among worldwide populace. A number of logical examinations have highlighted the significance and the commitment of numerous plant families i.e. Asteraceae, Liliaceae, Apocynaceae, Solanaceae, Caesalpinaceae, Rutaceae, Piperaceae, Sapotaceae used as therapeutic plants. Therapeutic plants play a crucial part for the advancement of unused drugs. The bioactive extract ought to be standardized on the premise of dynamic compound. The bioactive extricate ought to undergo safety considers. Nearly, 70% advanced solutions in India are determined from characteristic items. Medicinal plants play a central part not as it were as conventional medications but too as exchange commodities, assembly the demand of far-off markets. India has a exceptionally little share (1.6%) of this evergrowing worldwide advertise. To compete with the developing advertise, there is direness to quickly utilize and deductively approve more medicinally valuable plantsIn 1991 WHO created rules for the appraisal of herbal pharmaceutical. Recommendations for home grown pharmaceutical standardization are out lined. The situation and recognition of home-grown medication are examined. The publicís conviction that home grown and normal items are more secure than manufactured solutions can as it were be discovered by forcing administrative benchmarks on these items that ought to be made utilizing these Great Hones. Home grown drugs are fundamental components of conventional pharmaceutical in several nations counting China and India. India has a well-established system of medication known as Ayurveda. Need of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and the Indian Chamber of Agricultural Inquire about, request that the beat 20 restorative plants in India be imported and traded from India vis-à-vis world request. Logical approval of phar- macological action of age-old drugs utilized in Ayurveda strengthens confidence in the traditional framework, in which plants are chosen as it were on the premise of encounter. Need of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India and the Indian Board of Agricultural Inquire about, request that the beat 20 restorative plants in India be imported and traded from India vis-à-vis world request. Logical approval of pharmacological action of age-old drugs utilized in Ayurveda fortifies confidence in the traditional framework, in which plants are chosen as it were on the premise of encounter.

Pemberdayaan Ekonomi Rumah Tangga Melalui Pelatihan Pembuatan Deterjen Sabun Pencuci Piring Ramah Lingkungan

Community participation in developing the regional economy is needed. However, with the current condition, people are confused about where to start their business and what kind. Through community service lecturers on training in making dishwashing detergents, it is hoped that this can reduce the burden on the community. Dish washing soap is one of the household necessities which functions as a remover of dirt and grease on eating and cooking utensils. The continuous consumption of dish soap every day causes the need to procure soap at a cost that is not small, especially for women in RT 2 RW 4 Kelurahan Koto Lua Sub-district Pauh Padang. The purpose of carrying out this community service is to provide knowledge and training to mothers about making liquid dish soap in order to reduce community expenditure on purchasing soap as well as to create new business opportunities. In the service activity, the raw materials, work procedures and production costs for making dish soap will be explained. From the activities carried out, partners can produce product output in the form of liquid dish soap according to the method given in the training. The results obtained by training participants were able to recognize ingredients and be able to make dishwashing detergent and increase the skills of mothers in making dishwashing detergent.

Household Energy Poverty: Evidence From a Large-Scale Longitudinal Survey

Energy is a basic household necessity closely related to human health and well-being; unfortunately, not all households have equal access to energy. This condition is referred to as energy poverty, wherein a household lacks access to or cannot afford basic energy services to meet its daily needs. The goal of this research is to analyze the determining factors of the probability of households experiencing energy poverty in Indonesia, focusing on Household Demography and Household Expenditure factors. Using household survey data from IFLS4 (2007) and IFLS5 (2014) and employing Multinomial Logit analysis, this study aims to capture the differences between groups of energy-consuming households. The research findings indicate that households found it easier to access energy (especially gas) after the implementation of the energy conversion policy from kerosene to gas, which began in 2007. Based on the estimation results, the probability of households experiencing energy poverty in Indonesia in 2007 is determined by Education, Income, Spouse Work, Communication Cost, and Health Cost, while in 2014, it is influenced by Education, Spouse Work, Electric Cost, Fuel Cost, Health Cost, and Non-food Consumption. Other indicators of Household Demography and Household Expenditure show different results for each category and period. To address energy poverty, a change in perspective and reform of programs in the energy sector are required. The government can also provide energy subsidies and compensation to poor and vulnerable populations.

Household resilience of women migrant worker sellers of Jamu Gendong

Background The selling of Jamu Gendong (an Indonesian traditional herbal medicine), is closely associated with the informal work of women who migrate to different regions. In Sukoharjo Regency and Wonogiri Regency, Central Java Province, the pressing need to meet household necessities in their places of origin compels women to assume the role of breadwinners. Therefore, this research aimed to identify the livelihood capital and resilience of migrant women selling jamu gendong. Methods The study was conducted in Ciamis Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, in November 2022, using quantitative and qualitative methods. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The sample comprised 51 women selected through snowball sampling and actively involved in selling Jamu Gendong, along with six key individuals from relevant agencies. Results The results showed that the households of migrant women selling jamu gendong survived and adapted to the migration destinations to prevent poverty. This was attributed to the livelihood strategy of business diversification. In this context, migration was exclusively practiced by women without family members who rented accommodation together. This research identified different forms of capital these women possess, including their productive age and skills in preparing jamu gendong, physical capital encompassing road infrastructure, marketplaces, access to health and education facilities, and natural, social, and financial capital. Conclusions The findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the resilience demonstrated by migrant women selling jamu gendong. However, further research should be conducted in areas beyond the city center to obtain a holistic view of their resilience.

Crafts in the Time of Coronavirus

Crafts in the Time of Coronavirus

Spending Responses to the Child Tax Credit Expansions

This article summarizes research literature that has studied how people used the advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payments that were disbursed by the IRS in 2021. Four primary findings emerge. The ways in which families used the advance CTC payments varied: during the first few months the payments were being distributed, families reported paying down debt more frequently; and in the final months of the payments, families reported more frequent spending. Families primarily used the monthly CTC on household necessities and child-related spending. There was heterogeneity in the spending response across income and race. Lastly, the CTC helped families deal with rising inflation. We discuss these four findings from the extant research in detail.

Impact of Panic Purchases on Unplanning Purchases in Retail Store

The study investigates the impact of panic buying on unplanned purchases at retail stores. Employing a quantitative approach with explanatory research, 210 respondents were surveyed to explore the relationship between panic purchases (independent variable) and unplanned purchases (dependent variable). The data analysis was conducted using the SPSS program version 26.00, and simple linear regression was applied. The findings demonstrate that panic purchases significantly influence unplanned purchases at retail stores. The anxiety and fear experienced by the community during the pandemic regarding their household necessities trigger panic buying. As a result of the urgency to fulfill daily needs and the availability of goods, individuals tend to engage in unplanned purchases when shopping at retail stores. The study highlights the connection between panic buying behavior and the tendency for unplanned spending in the context of retail shopping during times of heightened uncertainty and perceived scarcity.
 Keywords: panic purchases, unplanning purchases, retail store

SAT441 Association Of PFOS Exposure And The Risk Of Coronary Artery Disease In Postmenopausal Women

Abstract Disclosure: A. Arredondo Eve: None. E. Tunc: None. D. Mehta: None. H. Erbak-Yilmaz: None. S. Volkan Emren: None. F. Akyildiz-Akcay: None. Z. Madak Erdogan: None. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the number one cause of death globally. In addition to traditional risk factors such as unhealthy lifestyles (smoking, obesity, sedentary) and genetics, common environmental exposures, including persistent environmental contaminants, may also influence cardiovascular disease risk. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a class of highly fluorinated chemicals used in our daily household necessities and industrial products known to persist in our environment for years, causing health concerns that are now linked to endocrine disruptions and related outcomes in women, including interference of the cardiovascular and reproductive systems. In postmenopausal women, higher levels of PFAS are observed than in premenopausal women due to the cessation of menstruation, which is crucial for PFAS excretion. Because of these findings, we explored the association between Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS) in postmenopausal women from our previously established CVD cohort using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS-MS) analysis and supported by machine learning approaches. Here we show that PFOS levels were significantly higher in postmenopausal women with coronary cardiovascular disease (CAD) when compared to control and coronary microvascular disease (CMD) group. We also found that specific metabolite concentrations (alanine, isoleucine, proline, and tyrosine) were negatively associated with serum PFOS levels. A significant correlation with changes in the expression of proteins such as growth hormone (GH), tyrosine-protein kinase Mer (MERTK), metalloproteinase inhibitor 4 (TIMP4), transferrin receptor protein 1 (TFRC), thrombospondin-2 (THBS2) and PFOS was observed. Our findings may provide new insight into the potential mechanism underlying the increased risk of cardiovascular events in postmenopausal women and the emerging evidence on PFAS-induced risk of cardiovascular diseases in this vulnerable population. Presentation: Saturday, June 17, 2023

Economic Valuation of Sumber Semen Nature Tourism Park in Rembang Regency

The Sumber Semen Nature Tourism Park is the only conservation area in Rembang Regency. This area is designated as a protected area by two ministries mainly because this area is the largest water catchment area in Rembang Regency, which is part of the North Kendeng Karst Mountains. However, some people dos not realize the value of the Sumber Semen area resulting low management participation level. This study aims to identify the area potential, estimate the total economic value of the Sumber Semen area, and determine the level of community dependence. The exploration results showed that there were 124 species of flora, six species of birds, one species of mammal, two species of herpetofauna, and butterflies. Water is utilized for tourism activities, agricultural irrigation, and household necessities. The minimum estimated carbon stock is 468.31 tons/ha. The estimated total economic value is IDR 12,486,219,121/year. The highest economic value is obtained from agricultural activities and the fulfillment of household clean water. The analysis results of economic benefits in the income sharing from total income are included in the very low category (18%). Meanwhile, the income to household expenditures is included in the low category (25%).

Factors affecting household debt to moneylenders

Purpose: Moneylenders, sometimes called 'loan sharks' due to their high interest rates, are informal financial institutions that offer loans not in line with Islamic law. This study analyzes the factors that influence the behavior of households regarding debt to moneylenders. Research Methodology: This research employs descriptive and logistic regression analyses using primary data collected from locals in Jagapura village, Cirebon. Result: The results indicate that basic household necessities determine their debt behavior. However, Islamic financial literacy and increasing income present effective solutions for moneylenders to overcome their debt. Limitation: This study is based on primary data from a specific village, Jagapura, in Cirebon, which may not be representative of all households in debt to moneylenders in other regions or settings. Contribution: The study suggests that Islamic financial institutions should assist unbankable communities needing funds for daily expenses by performing social functions such as offering interest-free loans (qardhul hasan) and providing Islamic social finance. The establishment of sharia compliant savings and loans could also be a solution to usury-related issues.

Occupational Change among Weavers : A Sociological Study District Ludhiana (Punjab)

Abstract The present study tries to understand weavers` changing occupational and socio-economic conditions. in this research study, I examined the occupational dynamics of Punjabi weavers in depth. The primary goal of this research is to shed light on the shift in weavers ‘traditional occupation of hand weaving khadi. Looking back, the profession of weavers was very well supported. Everyone from the smallest to the largest jagirdar used to buy their clothes from the weavers, and in exchange for their labour, they were given grains or other household necessities. People, in addition to weaving cloth for the people. The weavers passed down their craft from generation to generation. The primary goal of my research is to examine the transformation of the weaving profession. to learn about and understand the reasons for the change in the profession of weavers. It also attempts to observe social change among them through occupation diversification and the use of modern technology in traditional occupations to help them develop as small entrepreneurs. This study also examined how far development programmes and better economic opportunities provided by other occupations have increased. With these considerations in mind, the following paper is presented.

Analisis Penerimaan Aplikasi Alfagift Di Kota Surabaya Menggunakan Metode Technology Acceptance Model

This research aims to determine how the acceptance of the Alfagift application, is measured using the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) method. The variables that will be analyzed are Perceived Ease of Use (PEU), Perceived Usefulness (PU), Behavioral Intention to Use (BIU), Actual Usage Behavior (AU), and Attitude Toward Using (ATU). The target respondents are residents of Surabaya who have used the Alfagift application to purchase household necessities. We collected samples by distributing research questionnaires. Subsequently, we conducted tests for validity, reliability, and multiple linear regression. The findings of our research are as follows: 1) PEU has a positive and significant impact on PU; 2) PEU has a positive and significant impact on ATU; 3) PU has a positive and significant impact on ATU; 4) ATU has a positive and significant impact on BIU; 5) BIU has a positive and significant impact on AU.

Wayfinding and indoor navigation for persons with visual impairments: an overview of support innovations by Mada

Technology has become an essential part of our lives, and many of our daily tasks have become entirely dependent on it. For example, routine chores such as shopping for household necessities, booking travel tickets, going to places using all different kinds of transportation, etc., are quickly done through mobile phones. And because how it is easy to use mobile phones, we may forget that others, such as the visually impaired, may face many difficulties when using them. The task of navigating through new spaces can often be challenging for people with disabilities, especially for people with visual disabilities and the elderly unless they were already acquainted with the pathways and key landmarks. This applies to both indoor and outdoor spaces. People with Disabilities (PWD) typically rely on published information, experience, other people's expertise, and/or technology to navigate through unknown outdoor and interior areas to attain safe and independent movement. Wayfinding technology has made it possible for accessible and inclusive mobility for persons with visual impairment, and independent travel is a crucial component of this.