Developing and Standardizing the Scale to Measure the Attitude of Homemakers towards the Management of Household Waste | Chapter 4 | Contemporary Research in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 1

The present study primarily focuses on developing and standardizing the scale to measure the attitude of homemakers towards the management of household waste. The problem of waste management has been increasing globally day by day and the waste from the houses is one of the dynamic issues in the current scenario. The rapid change in lifestyles has made waste management one of the major issues universally. Inappropriate waste management could be a threat to the environment as well as living beings. Waste is not generated by any one entity but, industries, businesses and households are equally responsible for it. Effective waste management begins at the source, and in order to do this, people need to have the proper mindset on sensible trash management. The homemaker has a big influence on how waste is managed in the house, but what matters more is how they feel about it. A homemaker with a positive outlook can aid in effective waste management. The scale consisted of two parts: (i) Segregation of household waste and (ii) Disposal of household waste. Initially, the scale consisted of 48 statements with a .80 reliability but after eliminating 6 indistinct statements the reliability of the attitude scale increased to .85. So finally, the standardized scale to measure the attitude of the homemakers towards the management of household waste was constructed with 42 statements and .85 reliability. It is expected that the findings of the current study may help in all upcoming studies to measure the attitude of the respondents with a more reliable and standardized scale.

Author(s) Details:

Kalpana Srivastava,
Department of Family Resource Management, S.M. Patel College of Home Science, Vallabh Vidya Nagar, Gujarat, India.

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Organic Agriculture Short-term Courses: Is It a Potential Approach for Well-being and Household Food Supply of Home Gardeners? | Chapter 10 | Recent Trends in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 3

 This phase determines the practicability of offering short-term basic agriculture courses at the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture. The United Nations (UN) delimits food security as a position that exists when all population, at all times, have physical, friendly, and economic approach to sufficient, safe, and healthy food that meets their digestive needs and food preferences for an alive and healthy existence.The study employed descriptive, non-exploratory research that used a survey means. Respondents were required to answer a researcher-created survey questionnaire accompanying items aligned accompanying the problems established. Results revealed that most prospective enrollees are from the infirmity bracket (42.25%), curious in home gardening (50.84%), want to determine about basic abilities of organic agriculture (29.05%), and reap a National Certificate for teaching purposes (25.69%). Their main reason for enrolling in the program was energy or personal well-being (22.91%). Most accused wanted to determine about crop and animal production (44.69%) among the education areas not living agriculture.Home gardening is win popularity in few areas, whether city or rural, in the country. The potential of home flowers as a food security planning could bring about its practical ratification, especially for those in the poverty level.

Author(s) Details:

Myra Luz M. Homillano,
College of Development Education, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Philippines.

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The Remarkable of Farmer’s Household Food Security at the Village of Moncongloe Bulu Maros South Sulawesi | Chapter 6 | Emerging Challenges in Agriculture and Food Science Vol. 7

 When everyone can physically and financially access enough safe, wholesome food to meet their dietary needs, there is food security. When studying food insecurity, it is important to consider the severity of the impact on overall food security and nutritional status as well as how long people have been dealing with the issue. The goal of the study was to determine the degree of food security for farmers' households in the Moncongloe Bulu hamlet of Maros South Sulawesi. The research mainly focused on the availability, use, and consumption of food in connection to the recommended national food intake standard by the Indonesian government. A survey technique based on questioner interviews with 30 village families was used to collect both primary and secondary data. Descriptive analysis was applied to the research in order to derive a scientific conclusion. Households in the Moncongloe Bulu community had a very high level of food security (32%), according to the study's findings. The average daily energy intake (2.485 kcal/person) and total protein intake (84.5 g/person/day) of households in Moncongloe Bulu communities were greater than the government of Indonesia's suggested national standards. Food security was also found to be directly associated to food intake and purchasing power, which were influenced by household income, employment opportunities, and the educational attainment of both the mother and father in each household. Farmers may boost their revenue, expand their access to food, and ultimately improve their quality of life by having other tasks available during their downtime. In conclusion, the settlement of Moncongloe Bulu has exceptionally high levels of household food security. The amount of food consumed was determined by the level of food security, which was influenced by household income, employment opportunities, and educational attainment.

Author(s) Details:

Ismartoyo,
Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Syahriani Syahrir,
Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Rohmiyatul Islamiyati,
Faculty of Animal Science, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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An Overview on Social Housing for Women Heads of Household in Congo Brazzaville | Chapter 3 | New Horizons in Education and Social Studies Vol. 7

 The findings of the general population census of 1974, 1984 and 2007 indicate a remarkable rise in the number of women and girls relative to men and boys. In the Republic of Congo, gender differences are still common, putting women and girls in a less desirable position than men and boys. There are less rights for women and girls, less knowledge, less access to all forms of resources, and more gender-based violence than their male counterparts. There are many single women in the population, divorced and widowed, who are the heads of their own households. Congo's decision-makers and policy partners are only shocked by the persistent urban housing crisis in Congo and the absence of a practical principle for the development of collective social housing. However, in order to permanently eliminate gender discrimination and restore the harm caused to women, how can marginalised female-headed households be housed? From four viewpoints, this article reviews the status of women and the current urban housing situation, including: form and size of household, housing content and surface area per member. The roots of the development of households, whose heads are invariably women, are celibacy, divorce and widowhood. In general, children's education and care for the elderly (senior citizens) are provided by women who have sufficient housing. The study proposes three key forms of social housing for women-headed households, with areas ranging from 25 m2 to 90 m2, on the basis of a literature review of population survey results. Thus, each member of the household profits from 8.50 m2 to 12 m2. The Delegation of the European Union to the Republic of the Congo, the Government of the Congolese Housing Bank (BCH) and the Sino Congolese Bank for Africa (BSCA) have been formed to play an important role in combating poverty and improving the living conditions of citizens.

Author(s) Details

Ndongo Alain Symphorien
LMEI/CUSI, Marien N’GOUABI University, Higher National Polytechnic School, Brazzaville, Congo.

Bachynska Liudmyla
Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Kyiv, Ukraine.

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