Laundry Services Research Articles

Effect of Composition Variation on The Crystal Size and Band Gap of Thin Film Nano Photocatalyst Fe2O3/CuO/MnO2

Commercial activities in the field of laundry services, cause problems in the water environment, hurt air quality, and were dangerous for life. Efforts that are now the leading option for most people are using photocatalyst technology on semiconductor materials. MnO2 semiconductor is used as an auxiliary component for the development of CuO-Fe2O3 photocatalyst to increase the level of degradation of organic contaminants in the environment. This study aimed to determine the crystal size and band gap of Fe2O3/CuO/MnO2 nanocomposite. This type of research is a laboratory experiment, and the characterization tools used include X-Ray Diffraction and Uv-Vis Spectrophotometer. Synthesis of Fe2O3/CuO/MnO2 nanocomposite with various compositions of Fe2O3/CuO/MnO2 respectively, 0.9:2.9:1, 1:3:0.8, 1.1:3.1:0.6, 1, 2:3.2:0.4, and 1.3:3.3:0.2 with the sol-gel method has been successful. Thin layer growth was carried out by the spin coating method with a sintering temperature of 400° C. This research results show that composition variation affects the crystal size and band gap of Fe2O3/CuO/MnO2 nanocomposite. The crystal sizes of the nanocomposites obtained were 25.18 nm, 24.48 nm, 25.55 nm, 23.57 nm, and 27.52 nm. The band gap energy values of the nanocomposites were 1.55 eV, 1.44 eV, 1.44 eV, 1.45 eV, and 1.46 eV.

Design and Development of Laundry Booking System with SMS notification

This study presents a novel Laundry Booking System integrated with SMS notification, aiming to enhance laundry service efficiency and customer satisfaction. The research focuses on developing a user-friendly online platform for easy scheduling of laundry services and implementing SMS notifications to provide real-time updates on the laundry status. The system aims to streamline operations for laundry service providers while offering convenience and transparency to customers. Although the study is limited to one laundry service provider catering to residential customers, the findings have broader implications for the industry. This technology-driven solution has the potential to transform the laundry service landscape, offering a seamless and efficient experience for both customers and service providers

Analisis Konsep Al-Ta’widh pada Ketentuan Ganti Rugi Pakaian Cucian yang Rusak di Jasa Laundry Syariah Arransha Kota Langsa

This study aims to analyze the concept of al-ta'widh on the compensation provisions for damaged customer clothes in the Arransha Syariah Laundry service, Langsa City. The research method used is an empirical legal method that originates from primary and secondary qualitative data using descriptive analysis methods. The results of this study reveal: 1). The written compensation provisions applied to the Arransha Syariah Laundry service in Langsa City have not been detailed about the consequences of ignoring the second requirement, that is "check your clothes again before leaving Arransha Laundry". That point resulted complaints from customers who complained about various complaints after the clothes were inspected at each customer's home; 2). The third terms and condition does not specifically mention the types of losses that are entitled to receive 50% compensation. In addition, the requirement for compensation of 50% of the price of damaged clothes is included in the category of damaged conditions (al-syarth al-fasid) whose validity is not recognized by syara'. So that if there is loss, damage & recording of customer clothes that occur during the washing process due to negligence of the laundry or due to violating procedures in the laundry process, 100% compensation (al-ta'widh) according to the quality and quantity of clothes will be charged to the laundry.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) insecurity in unhoused communities of Los Angeles, California

BackgroundAccess to water and sanitation is a basic human right; however, in many parts of the world, communities experience water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) insecurity. While WaSH insecurity is prevalent in many low and middle-income countries, it is also a problem in high-income countries, like the United States, as is evident in vulnerable populations, including people experiencing homelessness. Limited knowledge exists about the coping strategies unhoused people use to access WaSH services. This study, therefore, examines WaSH access among unhoused communities in Los Angeles, California, a city with the second-highest count of unhoused people across the nation.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study using a snowball sampling technique with 263 unhoused people living in Skid Row, Los Angeles. We calculated frequencies and used multivariable models to describe (1) how unhoused communities cope and gain access to WaSH services in different places, and (2) what individual-level factors contribute to unhoused people’s ability to access WaSH services.ResultsOur findings reveal that access to WaSH services for unhoused communities in Los Angeles is most difficult at night. Reduced access to overnight sanitation resulted in 19% of the sample population using buckets inside their tents and 28% openly defecating in public spaces. Bottled water and public taps are the primary drinking water source, but 6% of the sample reported obtaining water from fire hydrants, and 50% of the population stores water for night use. Unhoused people also had limited access to water and soap for hand hygiene throughout the day, with 17% of the sample relying on hand sanitizer to clean their hands. Shower and laundry access were among the most limited services available, and reduced people’s ability to maintain body hygiene practices and limited employment opportunities. Our regression models suggest that WaSH access is not homogenous among the unhoused. Community differences exist; the odds of having difficulty accessing sanitation services is two times greater for those living outside of Skid Row (Adj OR: 2.52; 95% CI: 1.08–6.37) and three times greater for people who have been unhoused for more than six years compared to people who have been unhoused for less than a year (Adj OR: 3.26; 95% CI: 1.36–8.07).ConclusionOverall, this study suggests a need for more permanent, 24-h access to WaSH services for unhoused communities living in Skid Row, including toilets, drinking water, water and soap for hand hygiene, showers, and laundry services.

Penerapan Metode SWOT-MAGIQ Sebagai Strategi Peningkatan Pelayanan Jasa Laundry

Small and Medium-sized Laundry Service Enterprises face stiff competition and rapidly changing market dynamics in the contemporary business era. This study aims to understand the key factors influencing the success of Small and Medium-sized Laundry Service Enterprises through a SWOT analysis, focusing on strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Using the Rank Order Centroid (ROC) method for criteria evaluation, this research found that "Employee Friendliness" is the primary strength. At the same time, "Lack of Human Resources" is a significant weakness. On the other hand, "Good Customer Relations" was identified as the most significant opportunity, and "Emergence of Competitors" was the primary threat. These findings highlight the importance of human interaction in service businesses and the need to enhance HR capabilities. This study provides valuable insights for Small and Medium-sized Laundry Service Enterprises on leveraging strengths, addressing weaknesses, capitalizing on opportunities, and confronting threats for sustainable business success

An assessment of Africa’s second-hand clothing value chain: a systematic review and research opportunities

A rapid change in fast fashion has significantly accelerated the expansion of the volume of discarded clothing across the globe. Africa is the world’s largest destination for second-hand clothes (SHC, sometimes known as ‘Mitumba’). However, fewer studies have been conducted on Africa’s SHC, making it challenging to evaluate the impact of the market and its value chain. This study examines the economic contribution and assessment of the SHC value chain and the resulting environmental challenges, identifies the trends of scholarly discourse on the topic in Africa, examines their methodologies and develops future research opportunities. The study shows that the SHC trade is an essential supply chain connecting developed and developing countries and a valuable clothing consumption alternative for people experiencing economic decline, poverty and low purchasing power. SHC is crucial in delivering fashion products to customers in underdeveloped African countries. It also creates job opportunities for hundreds of thousands of people in the trade, distribution, repairs, laundry services and upcycling. Results further show that Africans are being enriched with new skills and knowledge of the SHC trade, which is expected to help grow and promote small- to medium-sized enterprises. However, poorly made Mitumba become unmarketable, creating environmental challenges in cities across the continent. The study found fewer empirical studies, due largely to limited data on Africa’s SHC trade. This calls for more empirical studies to scale the SHC trade in the region, expand the boundaries of entrepreneurial opportunities for Africa to interact with the global market, and alleviate the widespread problem of extreme poverty while also addressing the environmental challenges posed by SHC.

APLIKASI PENYEDIA JASA LAUNDRY ONLINE BERBASIS WEB MENGGUNAKAN PHP DAN MYSQL

As we know that technology is currently growing rapidly in almost all parts of the world, all circles almost use it. The use of internet is very essential in everyday life as people cannot escape from it. The internet is funtioned today by some people to provide information as a communication tool. Beside that, people also utilize the internet as a media for online laundry service providers. This website has been successfully created to make it easier for consumers who have little time because they are busy with work in terms of washing consumer clothes. This paper will discuss the creation of the website application, with application design using dreamweaver and photoshop as the interface engine and PHP and MySql as the backend database.

E-COMMERCE PENYEDIA JASA CUCI SEPATU PADA BELL SHOES

E-commerce is all activities related to online transactions that take place via the internet or other electronic networks. Bell Shoes is a business entity engaged in the provision of shoe laundry services. E-Commerce Shoe Washing Service Provider at Bell Shoes is a promotional media application for Bell Shoes shoe laundry to be better known by the wider community, especially in the city of Jambi. This application is designed using Visual Code Studio tools, MySQL database, Laravel 8 Framework and PHP programming language. The expected result of making this application is that it can provide convenience to customers in getting services and information about the services available at Bell Shoes. It also provides convenience for business owners in managing all transactions carried out and in making more detailed financial reports.

PERANCANGAN SISTEM INFORMASI JASA LAUNDRY BERBASIS WEB PADA SYAM LAUNDRY

The impact of technological developments is spoiling service companies. Laundry services at Syam Laundry Bekasi is a company engaged in laundry services. Syam Laundry does not use any computerized system to manage event data. Maintenance of customer data, event data, and delivery slips is still done manually, the solution to the Syam Laundry problem is to utilize web-based information technology in this system using the system development method, namely. a prototype of the Syam Laundry service information system can facilitate employee data entry by 66% to 100% in terms of recording transaction data and data security.

Smart Shoe Care: Enhancing Drying Efficiency and Material Preservation

This scientific article presents a novel approach to address the challenges of shoe drying by developing a controlled shoe drying system. The system utilizes a NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller with internet connectivity, enabling monitoring and control of the drying process via a smartphone application. By integrating temperature and humidity sensors, the system optimizes the drying time and prevents damage to shoe materials, thus ensuring the preservation of their quality. The research objectives were to enhance drying efficiency, reduce drying time, and maintain the integrity of shoe materials. Experimental methods involved the design and implementation of the system, followed by rigorous testing and evaluation. The results demonstrated significant improvements compared to conventional shoe dryers, reducing drying time from 1-2 days to an efficient duration. The implications of this research are profound, as the developed system offers a sustainable solution to shoe drying, contributing to the preservation of shoe materials and reducing wastage. The findings have relevance for the global footwear industry, with potential applications in shoe care services and consumer households alike.
 Highlights:
 
 
 Efficient shoe drying: The developed controlled system optimizes the drying process, reducing the drying time significantly compared to conventional methods.
 
 
 Material preservation: The integrated temperature and humidity control prevents damage to shoe materials, ensuring their quality and longevity.
 
 
 Smart technology application: The use of NodeMCU ESP8266 microcontroller with internet connectivity enables remote monitoring and control of the shoe drying system, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
 
 
 Keywords: Shoe drying, Controlled system, Temperature and humidity control, Material preservation, Smart technology.

Analysis Of Sharia Laundry Marketing Strategy In Mamuju District

Awareness of carrying out religious law is escalating daily among the Indonesian people, most of whom are Muslims. This outlook is not only seen in worship that is directly related to God, but it has penetrated into economic activities. This study aims to ascertain the marketing strategy for Sharia Laundry in Mamuju Regency. This exploration employs a phenomenological qualitative approach with in-depth interviews, documentation and observation techniques, then the data are analysed descriptively. The profound results indicate that Sharia Laundry marketing prioritises the sharia washing system, purity, cleanliness, friendliness, close distance, delivery system, promotions on social media and special promos. The primary difference between this sharia laundry enterprise and other laundry services is that before washing, the garments are rinsed using running water to remove impurities. After that, they are put into the washing machine with a one-machine system for only one customer by distinguishing male and female clothes according to the explanation or desire. The weakness of Sharia Laundry is that launderers and owners dispose of laundry liquid waste in flowing water (ditch) which contains phosphates (toxic substances), thereby polluting surroundings and harming aquatic creatures, and they do not yield more particular discounts for mosque worship equipment as charity.

Self-Service Optimization: Comprehending Customer Satisfaction

<p><em>Today, washing clothes is a separate problem for some people. This is because not a few people have very busy activities in their daily lives. Indirectly, they decided to use a laundry service which was considered fast and efficient due to the limited time they had. Self-service laundry service is a laundry service that has a customer service system that will wash their own clothes at the laundry in a short time. Self-service based methods have developed very rapidly in various business sectors. This study purpose is to determine the level of customer satisfaction and their level of loyalty to self-service-based laundry services. This study uses the SEM-PLS analysis method. Data is obtained through observation with business owners/supervisors in order to understand the patterns and mechanisms of implemented marketing communications. As well as distributing an online questionnaire based on The Flower of Service which was filled in by 302 respondents to understand the level of customer satisfaction. This study reveals that self-service-based laundry services are supported by optimizing business strategies, especially in digital-based integrated service marketing communications that have been carried out. The results of the study revealed that customers stated quite high levels of satisfaction and loyalty. This research contributes to the service marketing literature by revealing the perspectives of customer satisfaction and loyalty in self-service-based service businesses. There have been many studies conducted to discuss this laundry service business. However, there are no research findings regarding Self-service Optimization. </em></p>

Hoops by Matt Tavares

Reviewed by: Hoops by Matt Tavares Danica Ronquillo Tavares, Matt Hoops; written and illus. by Matt Tavares. Candlewick, 2023 [224p] Trade ed. ISBN 9781536201369 $22.99 Paper ed. ISBN 9781536231953 $12.99 Reviewed from digital galleys R Gr. 5-8 In 1975, high school senior Judi Wilson is a co-cheerleading captain in Wilkins, Indiana, but she’d rather be playing for the basketball team, the Bears, than cheering for them. When an opportunity arises to be on the school’s first ever girls’ basketball team, Judi jumps into the action with seven other girls to form the Lady Bears. The girls soon realize they do not have the same support as the boys: they do not have the funds for uniforms and laundry services, they lack reliable transportation, and they can only use the gym to practice after the boys are done. From navigating shifting friendships and making the most out of difficult situations with Coach Martinez, Judi and her basketball team learn to use the power of their voices to list demands and stand up for what they believe in. A work of fiction inspired by a true story about the 1976 Warsaw High School girls’ basketball team, this graphic novel has an easy-to-follow accessibility, with captions highlighting the impact of gender inequality and tracking how much time has passed as the school system provides little to no changes for the girls’ team. Consistent paneling effectively expresses the girls’ growing influence in their community game after game. Sports fans will adore the wholesome and empowering friendships and learn how to shoot for a historic victory to make a difference in today’s high school sports. An author’s note is included. Copyright © 2023 The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois

PERAN MEDIA SOSIAL DALAM PENINGKATAN PENJUALAN JASA LAUNDRY (STUDY KASUS PADA QUEEN LAUNDRY)

The purposes of this study were: 1) To measure and test the effect of both partially and simultaneously social media Whatsapp, Facebook, and Instagram on increasing sales. 2) To find out the variables that have the most dominant influence on increasing sales of laundry services at Queen Laundry Solo. This research was conducted by taking the research location at Queen Laundry Solo, while the object of this research was customers who had used Queen laundry services. Considering that the arrival of consumers cannot be known, so that the distribution of the population is unknown, according to Cooper and Schindler the number of samples taken is 96 consumers. The results of the study found that both partially and simultaneously social media Whatsapp, Facebook, and Instagram had a positive and significant effect on increasing sales at Queen Laundry Solo. It is also known that social media through Whatsapp has the most dominant influence on increasing sales. The increase in sales at Queen Laundry can be explained by social media Whatsapp, Facebook, and Instagram by 79.70% and the remaining 20.30% is explained by other variables outside the variables studied in this study.

PENGARUH AUDIT OPERASIONAL DAN PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL TERHADAP KINERJA PERUSAHAAN (STUDI KASUS PADA CV. KYNI SUKSES)

The Effect Operational Audit and Internal Control of Company Performance (a Case Study Based on CV Kyni Sukses). Guided by Har Agus Jayawan, SE, SH, MM and Dr. Yenni Elfira Abbas, SE,Ak,MM. Dry clean laundry services are small and medium enterprizes (UKM) which are engaged in washing clothes, bed sheets, bed cover and others. Every laundry servies are required to be a service organization that focuses in customer service, so it has an ability to sustain the company operational audit and internal control are also implemented by CV Kyny Sukses for improving the company performance. This research is a causal comparative study with quantitative approach. This research proves that there is a positive and significant influence between operational audit on company performance. Meanwhile, internal control has a negative effect on CV Kyni Sukses’s company performance and does not has a significant effect. From the test result of the coefficient of determination (R2) which produces independent variables, namely operational audits and internal control on CV Kyni Sukses performance is equal to 19,8%. While the remaining 80,2% can be influenced by other variable such as the company’s financial condition, SOP system that applied in this company. This study proves that there is a positive and significant influence between operational audits on company performance.

Pengaruh Kepemimpinan Transformasional, Integritas Perilaku Dan Budaya Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Karyawan

Employee performance has a dominant influence in the process of achieving company goals. Various efforts to improve employee performance are expected to enable employees to provide optimal capabilities for the benefit of the company. This study aims to analyze the effect of transformational leadership, behavioral integrity and organizational culture on employee performance, data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to 60 employees. The analytical method used in this study is multiple linear regression using the statistic software. The results showed that transformational leadership had no effect on employee performance, behavioral integrity had no effect on employee performance and the organizational culture had a effect on employee performance at a laundry service company.

PENGARUH KUALITAS PELAYANAN, HARGA, DAN LOKASI TERHADAP KEPUASAN PELANGGAN LOVELY LAUNDRY DI YOGYAKARTA

This study was conducted to find out the Effect of Service Quality, Price, And Location on Customer Satisfaction on Lovely Laundry, Jln. Bimo Sakti, Sapen, Yogyakarta City). The type of research used is descriptive quantitative with survey methods. The population in this study is all customers who use laundry services in Lovely Laundry. Sampling in this study using accidental sampling techniques with a total of 167 respondents, while data collection was conducted using questionnaires. Data analysis uses classic assumption tests, multiple linear regression analysis, F-tests, t-tests, and determination coefficients with the help of the SPSS 23 data processing program. The results of this study showed that the quality of service, price, and location simultaneously affect customer satisfaction, and partially the quality of service, price, and location affect customer satisfaction. The results of the determination test showed that customer satisfaction based on Adjusted R Square was 64.1% influenced by variable service quality, price, and location, while 35.9% was influenced by other variables.

PLANNING SISTEM INFORMASI E-LAUNDRY DENGAN IMPLEMENTASI BERBASIS WEB

A laundry business is one that provides washing and ironing services. Laundry is another service-oriented business, and incorporating elements of technology and information into it will make it easier. The good impact of technology in today's business environment is felt not just by large-scale organizations, but also by small and medium-sized businesses that use information and communication technology to manage their operations. In this case, the researcher's title was Design of an E-Laundry Information System with Web-Based Implementation. This website can assist in the efficient operation of the laundry business and make it simple for customers to transact with laundry owners and administrators for data processing. The E-Laundry website will benefit users of laundry services, such as buying services, picking up laundry, and registering arriving clothing and new clients in a timely manner to be delivered to the admin, making it easier for business actors to support their company activities.In this situation, the use of information and communication technology will make business easier, faster, and more dependable, reducing the risk of human error. The goal of this research is to develop a web-based E-Laundry Information System. The method used in this study is the Waterfall method, which has an flow that includes design, analysis, implementation, testing, and maintenance. This system was built with UML (Unified Modeling Language) and the PHP Framework Laravel programming language, which is based on the MYSQL database.

The Effect of Responsiveness and Location on Customer Satisfaction on Service Users of Yevame Laundry Medan

This study aims to determine the effect of Responsiveness and Location on Customer Satisfaction of Yevame Laundry Service Users in Medan. This study used a quantitative method with a sampling technique using a purposive sampling technique, with a total sample of 97 people who had used the services of Yevame Laundry Medan. The data collection technique in this study was carried out by distributing questionnaires whose measurements were using a Likert scale and statistically processed using multiple linear regression analysis and hypothesis testing with the F-test, T-test and Coefficient of Determination, previously the data had been tested using the validity test. reliability and classical assumption test. Data processing uses the SPSS 18.00 program for windows. Partially responsiveness and location have a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction for users of yevame laundry Medan. Based on the results of the study, it shows that responsiveness and location variables simultaneously influence customer satisfaction. This can be seen from the calculated F value > Ftable (200.632 > 3.09) and a significant value of 0.000 <0.05. The coefficient of determination test shows a value of 0.806 which means that responsiveness and location affect customer satisfaction by 80.6% while the rest is influenced by other variables.

Study of patient satisfaction regarding linen and laundry services in a tertiary care hospital of north India

Background: Linen and laundry services are meant to provide clean, comfortable and hospitable services to the patients. The clean linen inculcates a sense of psychological confidence in the patients and the public and enhances their faith in the services rendered by the hospital. Objective was to study the provision of efficient linen and laundry services in a tertiary care hospital of north India.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in linen and laundry services of SMGS Hospital Jammu from October 2020 to March 2021. Using convenient sampling, 300 patients or their attendants were interviewed about their satisfaction levels regarding provision of linen and laundry services. Another questionnaire was administered to the laundry plant staff to enquire about their satisfaction and motivation levels. The data was analysed and chi-square was the test of significance.Results: The findings of the study revealed an overall satisfaction rate of 91.9% among the patients/attendants regarding provision of efficient linen and laundry services. Time of recruitment and nature of job were the variables found to be significantly associated with job satisfaction among the laundry staff workers (p<0.05).Conclusions: High levels of satisfaction among the end users reflect quality of the services provided by this tertiary care hospital. Levels of motivation and job satisfaction were equally adequate among the laundry workers.