Preschool Design and School Readiness

Preschool physical environments significantly affect children behavior and development. Efforts by the Malaysian Government to improve the quality of preschool education shows a lack of emphasis on the physical learning environment - despite overall improvements, school readiness remains moderate. In Malaysia, the impact of preschool physical learning environments on children’s school readiness is still unclear; thus, this paper aims to investigate, highlight and conclude a clear theoretical relationship between these two aspects through literature review. Findings are hoped to lay the groundworks for future research into this matter to improve preschool education in Malaysia.Keywords: Malaysian preschool education; Physical learning environment; Children school readiness; Children developmenteISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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Designing and Developing a Questionnaire on Autistic Learning Environment

Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies ◽

10.21834/ajebs.v5i16.371 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (16) ◽

pp. 21-30

Author(s):

Roslinda Ghazali ◽

Siti Rasidah Md Sakip ◽

Ismail Samsuddin

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Publishing House ◽

Sensory Stimulation ◽

Sensory Sensitivity ◽

Physical Learning Environment ◽

International Publishing ◽

Sensory Design ◽

Open Access Article

Designing and developing a new questionnaire as an instrument used in data collection need a longer time to establish. This paper describes the processes involved in designing and developing the questionnaire. This instrument is to measure awareness and knowledge among who involves in the autistic learning environment. The survey must be both valid and reliable. The researcher refers to the expertise to check the quality of the tool. Each expert independently evaluated the relevance, clarity, and the understandability of the instrument. The overall content of the questionnaire comprises of sensory stimulation, sensory sensitivity, sensory design, and physical learning environment. Keywords: Autism; pre-testing; questionnaire.eISSN: 2514-751X © 2020 The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ajebs.v5i16.371

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Developing a Questionnaire on Autistic Learning Environment

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.1722 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (13) ◽

pp. 101

Author(s):

Roslinda Ghazali ◽

Siti Rashidah Md Sakip ◽

Ismail Samsuddin

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Publishing House ◽

Sensory Stimulation ◽

Sensory Sensitivity ◽

Physical Learning Environment ◽

International Publishing ◽

Sensory Design ◽

Open Access Article

Developing a new questionnaire as a tool used in data collection might be the greatest challenge. The survey must be both valid and reliable.The purpose of the paper is to describe the processes undertaken to develop the questionnaire to measure awareness and knowledge among who involves in the autistic learning environment. The researcher refers to the expertise to check the quality of the tool. Each expert independently evaluated all details regarding the relevance, the clarity, and the understandability of the instrument. The overall content of the questionnaire comprises of sensory stimulation, sensory sensitivity, sensory design, and physical learning environment. Keywords: Autism, pre-testing, questionnaire;eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.1722

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Designing and Developing a Questionnaire on Autistic Learning Environment

Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies ◽

10.21834/ajebs.v5i16.367 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (16) ◽

Author(s):

Roslinda Ghazali ◽

Siti Rasidah Md Sakip ◽

Ismail Samsuddin

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Publishing House ◽

Sensory Stimulation ◽

Sensory Sensitivity ◽

Physical Learning Environment ◽

International Publishing ◽

Sensory Design ◽

Open Access Article

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Enhancing Physical Learning Environment for Autism

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/ajbes.v4i17.180 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (17) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Roslinda Ghazali ◽

Siti Rasidah Md. Sakip ◽

Ismail Samsuddin

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Sensory Input ◽

Publishing House ◽

Internal Environment ◽

Physical Learning Environment ◽

Sensory Space ◽

International Publishing ◽

Sensory Design ◽

Open Access Article

The designated learning environment for autism is unique and should consider sensory issues to overcome their needs. The purpose of this paper is to review related articles to gain a better understanding of autism needs regarding sensory design, sensory issues, sensory space, internal environment, and physical learning environment. This paper will outline the sensory design of the physical learning environment that would impact the sensory design towards the physical learning environment. This research paper concludes to be a guide for the designer to overcome sensory input so that autistic can learn more efficiently and develop with less stress.Keywords: Autism; sensory design; sensory issues; physical learning environmenteISSN: 2398-4295 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER, ABRA & cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v4i17.180

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Youth in Public Housing: Place attachment and Quality of Life Index

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v2i5.704 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 325

Author(s):

Kamarul Ariff Omar ◽

Dasimah Omar ◽

Saberi Othman ◽

Zaharah Mohd Yusoff

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Attachment Theory ◽

Place Attachment ◽

Publishing House ◽

Kuala Lumpur ◽

Quality Of Life Index ◽

International Publishing ◽

The Impact ◽

The Relationship

This study examines the quality of life (QoL) satisfaction through place attachment theory upon neighbourhood area among youth in Kuala Lumpur. The objectives are to test the impact of neighbourhood sense of place on QoL index. For place attachment, the environmental factors closest to the home of the residents exerted a greater influence than the more distal factor. These findings contribute to understanding the relationship between place attachment theory and quality of life among youth. The discussion also considers personal dimensions of place belonging and identifying associations amongst them as ways to explore youth quality of life in the PPH. Keywords: Quality of Life; Place Attachment Theory; Youth; Public HousingISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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Characteristic Qualities Impacting Landed House Prices: Better homes, better livelihood

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v2i5.702 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (5) ◽

pp. 287

Author(s):

Muhamad Hilmi Mohamad @ Masri ◽

Abdul Hadi Nawawi ◽

Edie Ezwan Mohd Safian ◽

Ahmad Fawwaz Ahmad Saleh

Keyword(s):

House Prices ◽

Publishing House ◽

House Price ◽

Quality Data ◽

Future Research ◽

International Publishing ◽

Hierarchy Process ◽

Open Access Article ◽

Structured Questionnaire

The research was conducted to find the characteristics quality of houses in Malaysia. The aim of this research was to produce the ranking characteristics of house qualities, and determining its weightages. The methodology used in this research was primarily by using the Delphi Method to ascertain characteristics quality and also Analytical Hierarchy Process to determine the ranking of the characteristics quality. Data collection gathered through a structured questionnaire that incorporates the element of Saaty’s Scale using variables outlined from review and interview. A theoretical framework of the research was established from this that will lead to future research model.Keywords: House Quality; House Price; AHP; DelphiISSN: 2398-4287© 2017. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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Analysis of Sample Rejection and the Impact on Quality of Care in Patients in a Single Tertiary Healthcare Facility in Malaysia

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2104 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (13) ◽

pp. 175-181

Author(s):

Fatmawati Kamal ◽

Wan Asmuni Wan Mohd Saman ◽

Madyhah Adbul Monir

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Care ◽

Publishing House ◽

Rejection Rate ◽

Healthcare Facility ◽

Specialist Centre ◽

Tertiary Healthcare ◽

International Publishing ◽

The Impact ◽

Rejection Rates

The Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH), recommended a rejection rate of less than 1%. Many studies reported rejection rates of 0.1% to 3.49%. This study was conducted at the UiTM Medical Specialist Centre from January 2019 to October 2019. The blood bank and haematology workstation both rejected 84 (5.7%) and 560 (3.38%) samples, respectively. The main causes of sample rejection were clotted and lysed samples. Most of the rejected samples came from the wards, followed by the emergency department. This study showed the need for improvement in venipuncture techniques and types of equipment.Keywords: Rejection rates; Sample rejection; Quality of care; Tertiary centreeISSN: 2398-4287 © 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v5i13.2104

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Creating Positive Environment for Autism Using Sensory Design

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1618 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (10) ◽

pp. 19

Author(s):

Roslinda Ghazali ◽

Siti Rasidah Md Sakip ◽

Ismail Samsuddin

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Learning Environment ◽

Sensory Input ◽

Publishing House ◽

Internal Environment ◽

Physical Learning Environment ◽

Sensory Space ◽

International Publishing ◽

Sensory Design ◽

Open Access Article

The designated learning environment for autism should consider sensory issues to overcome their needs. This paper would review related articles to gain a better understanding of autism needs regarding sensory design, sensory issues, sensory space, internal environment, and physical learning environment. This paper will outline the sensory design of the physical learning environment that would impact by the sensory design towards the physical learning environment. This research paper would be a guide for the designer to overcome sensory input so that autistic can learn more efficiently and develop with less stress.Keywords: Autism; sensory design; sensory issues; physical learning environment;eISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i10.1618

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Design Guidelines of Residential Environments to Stimulate Children’s Creativity

Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/jabs.v3i6.238 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (6) ◽

pp. 65

Author(s):

Mohsen Faizi ◽

Amirreza Karimi Azari ◽

Saeid Norouzian Maleki

Keyword(s):

Publishing House ◽

Design Principles ◽

Design Guidelines ◽

Artificial Environment ◽

New Thinking ◽

Growth Activation ◽

International Publishing ◽

The Impact ◽

Open Access Article

Because of age growth, activation, promotion of creativity in children is extremely valuable. In order to improving creativity, there are some methods to encourage children’s mind to new thinking and develop the creativity. One of these methods is the impact of natural or artificial environment to increase children’s creativity. Because children spend a lot of their time with family at home, physical environment of house, effects on the children talent development and creativity. In the present study, based on combining analysis of the survey, we proposed some design principles of residential spaces to enhance children’s creativity. Keywords: Children creativity; quality of life; residential spaces; design principles eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

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Modified Open-Plan Preschool Spaces and their Influence on Children’s Cognitive Development

Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies ◽

10.21834/ajebs.v6i18.382 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (18) ◽

Author(s):

Mariam Felani Shaari ◽

Yazid Zaiki ◽

Sabarinah Sh. Ahmad ◽

Izaham Shah Ismail

Keyword(s):

Cognitive Development ◽

School Readiness ◽

Publishing House ◽

Activity Spaces ◽

Environment Quality ◽

Indoor Environment Quality ◽

Open Plan ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

Modified open-planning to define activity spaces is vital in preschool design. Children’s cognitive development is reflected in cognitive school readiness (SR). This study investigates the correlation between modified open-plan spaces and cognitive SR in Malaysian preschools. A prospective cohort study involving 378 children at 18 MOE preschools was conducted. Among all preschool physical design aspects (size, image, scale, circulation, facilities, indoor environment quality, safety, home bases, activity areas, and play yards), the quality of modified open-plan preschool spaces showed the strongest correlation with children cognitive SR (Pearson r=0.658, p=0.000). Findings are hoped to promote better planning in preschool designs. Keywords: Modified open-plan, cognitive development, preschool design, school readiness. eISSN 2514-751X © 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by E-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer-review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ajebs.v6i18.382

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