scholarly journals Restorative Experience Perceived by the Users

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Norhuzailin Hussain ◽  
Faziawati Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Forest Users ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Open Access Article

The recreational forests are facing pressure by surrounding developments such as highway and housing. Urban development has implications for the benefits offered by recreational forests, endangered biodiversity, water quality and wildlife to result a place that is no longer enjoyable to visit. It is important to conserve the recreational forests that can contribute to the urbanites quality of life. Based on the results from the site observations, self-administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews at two recreational forests (The Ampang and Kanching Recreational Forests), this paper describes recreational forest users’ experience and what makes they perceived restored while being in the forest. Keywords: Health, nature, recreation, womaneISSN 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. https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v3i11.131

scholarly journals Enhancing Quality of Life: Restorative Experience in Recreational Forests in Selangor, Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Norhuzailin Hussain ◽  
Faziawati Abdul Aziz
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Water Quality ◽  
Forest Management ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Positive Experience ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Forest Users ◽  
Depth Interviews

Two recreational forests were selected as case studies: The Ampang and Kanching Recreational Forests. The recreational forests are facing pressure by surrounding developments such as highway and housing. Urban development has implications for the benefits offered by recreational forests, endangered biodiversity, water quality and wildlife to result a place that is no longer enjoyable to visit. It is important to conserve the recreational forests that can contribute to the urbanites quality of life. Based on the results from the site observations, self-administered questionnaires and in-depth interviews, this paper describes recreational forest users’ experience in the recreational forests and what makes they perceived restored while being in the forest. This study helps the recreational forest management and related organizations in conserving, planning and managing recreational forests in providing a positive experience for users that can enhance Malaysian quality of life.© 2016. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. 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.Keywords: Health; nature; woman; recreation

scholarly journals Women Residents’ Quality of Life in the Shophouse in Medan, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 395-401
Author(s):  
Wahyuni Zahrah
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Phenomenological Approach ◽  
Mixed Use ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Open Access Article

In Medan, Indonesia, shop houses are famous buildings, though they have spatial and thermal comfort limitations. This investigation aims to find out the essence of shop house women residents' quality of life. This research is a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. The collection of data used in-depth interviews with seven women dwellers. The research indicates that the quality of life in women's view is not determined by mere material abundance, but rather by feeling sufficient and gratitude. This research can contribute to enriching the quality of life and built environment studies of urban mixed-use living.   Keywords: shop house; quality of life; women; mixed-use living 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/ebpj.v5i15.2495.

scholarly journals Urban Green Open Space as a Health Resilience Catalyst for the Elderly

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhamad Ferdhaus Sazali ◽  
Halmi Zainol ◽  
Hasnizam Ab Dulhamid ◽  
Aprodita Emma Yetti
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Green Area ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Three Stages ◽  
Open Access Article

The quality of life for the elderly is intimately related to the green open space. The use of this space will directly affect the health resilience of the elderly. The research methodology for this research comprised three stages. Stage one, to identify the health resilience from the previous studies. Content analysis was used in stage two to determine health resilience catalyst for the elderly. The final stage was to stream the influence element of health resilience for the elderly. The findings have implications for improving intervention plans designed to boost resilience and promote healthy ageing for the elderly. Keywords: Green Area, Open Space, Resilience, Elderly eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. 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/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI:

scholarly journals Do Fences Reduce Fear of Crime

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Siti Rasidah Md Sakip ◽  
Norhafizah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Nadiyanti Mat Nayan
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Fear Of Crime ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Perceptions Of Crime ◽  
Open Access Article

The Roadmap of Government Transformation Program 2010 reported that the sense of fear of crime among Malaysians is quite high which is 89 percent. So, the questions is, do they feel safe without fence? Therefore, this paper seeks on the neighborhood with no fence to identify the sense of safety and fear of crime (FOC) among residents. The result indicates that longer resident living in residential areas is significant with perceptions of crime (POC) in the neighborhood (p = 0.00). The more people go out at night is also significant with POC in the neighborhood (p = 0.012). Keywords: Crime; quality of life; fear of crime; sense of safetyeISSN 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.

Visitor Analysis on Effectiveness of Photographs towards Quality of Life: A case study of the Royal Museum Kuala Lumpur

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahari Zubir ◽  
Prince Favis Isip ◽  
Nurul Alia Ahamad ◽  
Nor Hayati Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This research investigates the effectiveness of photographs in enhancing, creating attachment and appreciation towards memories of historical events which took place in the former National Palace of Kuala Lumpur. The purpose of this research is to study the effectiveness of the use of photographs for the appreciation of the museum from the visitors' perspective.  The research findings provide recommendations to museum curators and administrators for better decision making on the utilization and display of photographs in the Royal Museum and other museums in general.Keywords: Royal Museum Kuala Lumpur; photographs; appreciation; effectiveness.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. 

scholarly journals Dynamic Visual Therapy for Alzheimer Patients

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Muhamad Fairus Kamaruzaman ◽  
Mustafa Halabi Azahari
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Visual Technology ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Open Access Article

Intervention by using dynamic visual technology can be a persuasive nourishment mechanism in order to enrich the quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Interventions that contain reminiscence use the person's creativity and memoirs to implicate them in activities that may offer a variety of aids. Unfortunately, the design of this technology can be a byzantine procedure. The objective of this study is to determine the role of dynamic visual as a form to enhance reminiscence psychoanalysis therapy for the patient with AD. Emphasizing of the subject was done on individuals who suffered mild stage of AD. Keywords: Dynamic Visual, Alzheimer, Reminiscence, and Therapy 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. https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v3i8.277 

scholarly journals Particular Characters in Heritage Tourism to Attract Visitors: A comparative study in Sumatra, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (18) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurlisa Ginting ◽  
Nurinayat Vinky Rahman ◽  
Achmad Delianur Nasution ◽  
Julaihi Wahid
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Heritage Tourism ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Historical Buildings ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
Open Access Article

Sumatra is one of the provinces in Indonesia that has great heritage tourism potential. The existence of attractive cultural buildings and traditional transportation is the particular character of heritage tourism. Heritage tourism significant benefits the economy and quality of life by showing the particular character of local people and culture. ​This study was conducted to compare particular characters with similar heritage tourism in Sumatra using a concurrent mixed-method. This study indicates monumental historical buildings and traditional transportation with particular characters significantly attract tourists and influence their intention to visit and revisit. Keywords: Heritage tourism; particular character; distinctiveness; attract visitors eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bsby 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/Africans/Arabians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6i18.2995

scholarly journals Traditional Streetscape Adaptability: Gentrification and endurance of business

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arif Budi Sholihah ◽  
Tim Heath
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Physical Mapping ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper attempts to assess the adaptability quality of Malioboro Street and district related to the physical and functional transformation as part of the urban negotiation and response to the ever changing environment of Indonesian cities. The street was qualitatively measured utilising field observations including physical mapping, behavioural mapping and in-depth interviews. The finding shows urban gentrification may lead to the transformation of physical and building use, which results in the changes of Kampong plot pattern and character of a traditional streetscape, people displacement and the sustenance of the local economy. Keywords: traditional street; adaptability; gentrification; Indonesia.eISSN 2398-4295 © 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. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.155

scholarly journals Traditional Streetscape Adaptability: Urban gentrification and endurance of business

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 132
Author(s):  
Arif Budi Sholihah Sholihah ◽  
Tim Heath
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Physical Mapping ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper attempts to assess the adaptability quality of Malioboro Street and district related to the physical and functional transformation as part of the urban negotiation and response to the ever changing environment of Indonesian cities. The street was qualitatively measured utilising field observations including physical mapping, behavioural mapping and in-depth interviews. The finding shows urban gentrification may lead to the transformation of physical and building use, which results in the changes of Kampong plot pattern and character of a traditional streetscape, people displacement and the sustenance of the local economy. © 2016. 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) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords: traditional street; adaptability; gentrification; Indonesia

scholarly journals Housing Qualities Characteristics towards Relationship on House Prices

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (15) ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Muhamad Hilmi Mohamad @ Masri ◽  
Abdul Hadi Nawawi ◽  
Edie Ezwan Mohd Safian ◽  
Ahmad Fawwaz Ahmad Saleh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Open Access ◽  
House Prices ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Improve Quality ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Open Access Article

The research was conducted in order to obtain measurement for characteristics quality of houses in Malaysia. The aim of this research was to produce the results needed for the relationship between house qualities and house prices. The methodology used in this research was primarily by AHP and Regression Analysis conducted between the characteristics and house prices. Data collection gathered through a sampling of landed terrace houses in the Klang district was incorporated for this. The results from the research showed several significant findings that can improve quality of life for targeted households Keywords: House Quality; Regression; GIS; AHP eISSN 2398-4279 © 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. https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v4i15.183  

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