A Review of the Restorative Environment Research in the Mainland of China

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meng Ruoxi ◽  
Xu Leiqing
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Restorative Environment ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Fight Or Flight Response ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Objective Indicators ◽  
Theory Framework

More and more Chinese experts focus on the research field of the restorative environment and public health. We reorganized the theories of restorative environment and proposed a theory framework which consists of Attention Restorative Theory(ART) and psycho-evolutionary theory and other three auxiliary hypothesis included Biophilia Theory, Prospect-Refuge Theory and Stress: The "fight or flight" response We classified the experiments methods into three types; the psychological, subjective evaluation, physiological objective indicators, and  behavior improvements .We could figure out some shared questions at the current research in mainland China, such as limited research methods, limited senses used in the current research.© 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, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.Keywords : Restorative; Theory;Questionnaire;Experiments 

scholarly journals A Review of the Restorative Environment Research in the Mainland of China

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Meng Ruoxi ◽  
Xu Leiqing
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Restorative Environment ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Fight Or Flight Response ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Objective Indicators ◽  
Theory Framework

More and more Chinese experts focus on the research field of the restorative environment and public health. We reorganized the theories of restorative environment and proposed a theory framework which consists of Attention Restorative Theory(ART) and psycho-evolutionary theory and other three auxiliary hypothesis included Biophilia Theory, Prospect-Refuge Theory and Stress: The "fight or flight" response We classified the experiments methods into three types; the psychological, subjective evaluation, physiological objective indicators, and behavior improvements .We could figure out some shared questions at the current research in mainland China, such as limited research methods, limited senses used in the current research.© 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 : Restorative; Theory;Questionnaire;Experiments

scholarly journals A Review of the Restorative Environment Research in the Mainland of China

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (8) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Meng Ruoxi
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Environment And Public Health ◽  
Restorative Environment ◽  
The Mainland Of China ◽  
Fight Or Flight Response ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Objective Indicators ◽  
Theory Framework

More and more Chinese experts focus on the research field of the restorative environment and public health. We reorganized the theories of restorative environment and proposed a theory framework which consists of Attention Restorative Theory(ART) and psycho-evolutionary theory and other three auxiliary hypothesis included Biophilia Theory, Prospect-Refuge Theory and Stress: The "fight or flight" response We classified the experiments methods into three types; the psychological, subjective evaluation, physiological objective indicators, and behavior improvements .We could figure out some shared questions at the current research in mainland China, such as limited research methods, limited senses used in the current research.

Lawad, Ye’ Yo’ and Tum Yap : The manifestation of forest in the lives of the Bateks in Taman Negara National Park

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 29 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurul Fatanah Kamarul Zahari ◽  
Mustaffa Omar ◽  
Salleh Daim
Keyword(s):  
Physical Environment ◽  
National Park ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Belief System ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Spiritual World ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Dynamic Dimension ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper attempts to explore the manifestations of the forest in the lives of the Bateks who reside within the vast region of the Taman Negara National Park in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. Such manifestations emerged from the mutual relationship between the Bateks and their surroundings of the forest. In the Bateks belief system, there exist the concept of Lawad, Ye’ Yo’ and Tum Yap; all of which represent the Bateks’ unique way of giving value to the forest. Lawad, Ye’ Yo’ and Tum Yap are the manifestations of how the Bateks navigate themselves in the forest. The Bateks see that the forest represents a dynamic dimension which has to be calmed through good spirits and behavior because the physical environment is a medium for the spiritual world to express its feelings, thinking, decisions, and punishments. This belief is to them the best way in endearing themselves to the environment. To the Bateks, all concerns for the forest could be settled through this belief. © 2016 The Author. 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, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia. Keywords: Environment-behaviour, indigenous people, Orang Asli, Orang Batek, taboos, Taman  Negara, National Park.

scholarly journals A Model to Compare QoL in Turkish Cities

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Ebru Çubukçu ◽  
İrem Erin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Urban Settings ◽  
Macro Scale ◽  
Environment And Behavior ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Neighborhood Unit ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Open Access Article

Quality of life (QOL) is an abstract concept. Like other subjective concepts, it is hard to develop objective measures to understand QOL in specific urban settings. Since there has been a voluminous literature on QOL, researchers focused on parameters to measure QOL. This study aims to review the literature on QOL to extract the indicators of QOL in urban settings. It would put forward a model to collect data to measure and compare QOL in neighborhood units and regional areas. The model could be applied in Turkish cities. The potential and limitations of this model will be discussed. Keywords: Quality of life; micro / macro scale; neighborhood unit; environment and behavior studies.eISSN 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.v3i11.116

scholarly journals Cultural and Climatic Analysis: The basis of formulating compatible living environments in Oman

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 87
Author(s):  
Noor Hanita Abdul Majid ◽  
Hokoi Shuichi ◽  
Nozomi Takagi
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Sensation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Vernacular Architecture ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Temperature Operating ◽  
Living Environments ◽  
Survey Responses ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Culture And Climate

Vernacular architecture has been accepted as a product that has its roots both in culture and climate. This paper examines the architectural elements of Omani houses to outline the responses towards culture and climate by analysis of house samples and survey responses. The survey gathered data on the attitude and behavior of the inhabitants along with evidence of set point temperature, operating hours and thermal sensation. The results of the analysis on design parameters of vernacular and contemporary houses, and the current behavior and attitude of occupants, suggested the basis of formulating compatible living environments in Oman.Keywords: vernacular architecture; contemporary houses; socio-culture; climateeISSN 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.

scholarly journals Indicators of Quality of Life to Compare Neighborhood Units and Regional Areas: A model to collect data in Turkish cities

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ebru Çubukçu ◽  
İrem Erin
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Regional Planning ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
City And Regional Planning ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Macro Scale ◽  
Environment And Behavior ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
And Behavior

Quality of life has been discussed in a wide range of contexts, including city and regional planning. Like other subjective parameters, it is hard to develop objective measures to understand “quality of life” for regions and specific urban settings. Since there has been voluminous literature on quality of life, researchers focused on various parameters to measure quality of life. This study aims to review the literature on quality of life to extract the indicators of quality of life in urban and regional settings. It would put forward a model to collect data to measure and compare quality of life in neighborhood units and regional areas. The model could be applied in Turkish cities. The potential and limitations of this model will be discussed. © 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: quality of life, micro/macro scale, neighbourhood unit, environment and behavior studies

scholarly journals Methadone Maintenance Therapy: Malaysian public awareness

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Roz Azinur Che Lamin ◽  
Nursyuhadah Othman ◽  
Mohd Izani Othman
Keyword(s):  
Maintenance Therapy ◽  
Methadone Maintenance ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Methadone Maintenance Therapy ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

Methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) was first introduced in 2005 by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia as a therapy to enhance drug addicts’ quality of life. This study is to access the public awareness and behavior towards MMT program whereby a self administered questionnaire was distributed to the respondents in a public hospital. The data obtained were analyzed using SPSS version 16. The finding shows that only 23.9% of respondents are aware of this program and majority of the respondents suggested continuous improvement on MMT program. In conclusion, the low awareness level of MMT program amongst public in Malaysia is might be due to limited campaigns and information. 2180-4567 © 2014 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: Methadone maintenance therapy; Malaysia; drug addict; awareness.

scholarly journals Passive Daylighting Design Strategies of Colonial Mosques in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (17) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliyah Nur Zafirah Sanusi ◽  
Fadzidah Abdullah ◽  
Rosniza Othman ◽  
Ahmad Faisal Abdul Jamil
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Simulation Software ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Building Orientation ◽  
Daylighting Simulation ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Daylight Performance ◽  
Open Access Article

This study aims to investigate the daylight performance of Colonial Mosques in Malaysia. The first objective of this study is to identify passive daylighting strategies from the colonial mosques. The second objective of this study is to evaluate the daylight performance of the colonial mosques. The research methodology consisted of table research, field observation, and daylight analysis simulation of the prayer hall in the Colonial Mosques, using Sefaira daylighting simulation software. The results have shown that the daylight in Colonial Mosques was affected by the building orientation, shading elements, window to wall ratio, and window type. It was also found that the clerestory window type enhances indoor daylight performance. Keywords: Passive Daylighting, Colonial Mosques. 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 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:

scholarly journals Citizen Participation to Manage Heritage in the City of Shiraz

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 9-18
Author(s):  
S. Koorosh Sarvarzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Common Good ◽  
Equal Opportunity ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Feedback Communication ◽  
Urban Heritage ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
International Publishing

Today, citizen participation (CP) has become a global issue for mobilising untapped human resources, and it has spread across the field of Urban Heritage Conservation (UHC). This study aims to examine an indicator-based approach for the subjective evaluation of CP practice in UHC initiatives in Shiraz. It employs a questionnaire survey of 384 residents who engaged in the UHC initiatives. Finding, particularly, demonstrated that participants desire to attend a group discussion when the discussions are: respectful; possess mutual trust; respect to different points of view; equal opportunity to speak; offer common good; reciprocal dialogue; have a feedback communication. Keywords: Citizen Participation, Urban Heritage, Evaluating, Shiraz 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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v3i10.299

scholarly journals Restorative Effects of Open Spaces on the Physiological Health of Obese Adults in Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Amr Mohamad Alabbasi ◽  
Ismail Said
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Health ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Obese Adults ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Restorative Environment ◽  
Prevalence Of Obesity ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Health And Well Being

It has been found that the restorative environment literature heavily focused on the relationship between experiencing open spaces and psychological health. Yet, the effect of open spaces on physiological health and well-being did not receive similar attention. This highlights the need for strategies that involve open spaces as a means to control the prevalence of obesity and improve the human physiological health and well-being. This study examines the restorative effects of open spaces on physiological health of obese adults in the city of Yanbu Alsenayah, which is a well-designed city in Saudi Arabia.eISSN: 2398-4287 © 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 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.v3i8.1384

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