scholarly journals Insights into the adoption of green construction in Malaysia: The drivers and challenges

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmah Alia Mohamad Bohari ◽  
Martin Skitmore ◽  
Bo Xia ◽  
Xiaoling Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Green Construction ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Open Access Article

The construction sector is an essential in providing physical development for nations to cater to the demand for infrastructures such as education, housing, and manufacturing. However, the adverse impact of the building sector on the environment has triggered a growing awareness of the sustainable approach. Green construction is becoming expected in every construction project, and Malaysia is developing a national pathway to sustainable construction. After a comprehensive literature review, this research used semi-structured face-to-face interviews with industry experts to explore the current practices. In the Malaysian context, the compliance with government policy and industry guidelines has been the primary push factors to deliver green projects. The most common barrier faced was the low level of knowledge and awareness of project stakeholders. This paper helps provide a basis for future research and increase stakeholder awareness of green construction in the Malaysian construction industry and beyond.© 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: Green Building; Green construction, Drivers, Barriers.

scholarly journals OHSAS 18001: Sustainable construction

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 95-104
Author(s):  
Mohd Arif Marhani ◽  
Hamimah Adnan ◽  
Faridah Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Government ◽  
Questionnaire Surveys ◽  
Open Access Article

OHSAS 18001 was proposed to promote an organisation manages occupational health and safety (OH&S) risks and further improved work operations. However, the positive efforts by the government of Malaysia to improve the implementation, use and acceptance level of OHSAS 18001 are still not remarkable. Hence, the objectives of this paper are to determine the level of acceptance and to establish the best alternative practice in implementing OHSAS 18001. Questionnaire surveys were used as the research method. It is hoped that the implementation of OHSAS 18001 can stimulate the atmosphere of safety culture towards sustainable construction in the Malaysian construction industry. Keywords: Acceptance; OHSAS 18001; Sustainable Construction; Malaysian Construction Industry eISSN 2514-751X © 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 State of Art of the Persuasive Technology using Social Media for Behaviour Change in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Syukran Kamalruzzaman ◽  
Sharkawi Che Din ◽  
Anuar Mohd Yusof ◽  
Nik Atilla Atasha Shamsuddin
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Behavioural Change ◽  
Persuasive Technology ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Behavioural Changes ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Behaviour Changes ◽  
Open Access Article

Persuasive technology is an evolving form of behaviour change agent that is becoming more popular with the emergence of social media. In 2020, 81% of Malaysian are active social media users who contribute to the escalation of behavioural changes using online platforms. This paper provides a verifiable review of 10 years of persuasive technology using social media for Malaysian healthcare and behavioural changes with the concern to (1) reviewing the effectiveness of persuasive technology using social media to behaviour changes, (2) outlining the technology methods, research methods, strategies, theories and targeted behaviour (3) stating the issues regarding the studied persuasive technologies and (4) highlighting the future research recommendation. Keywords: Persuasive technology, behavioural change, social media 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) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI6.3035

scholarly journals Awareness and Acceptance in Using Smart Meter by Energy Customers in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI2) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Siti Rashidah Mohd Nasir ◽  
Azmi Ibrahim ◽  
Rohana Hassan ◽  
Halilah Haron ◽  
Siti Hafizan Hassan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficient ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Smart Meter ◽  
Smart Metering ◽  
Smart Meters ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Demographic Profiles ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Common ◽  
Open Access Article

The common issues of energy services related to customers’ complaints are delays in billing, inaccurate consumption measurement, lack of breakdown information, lack of real-time billing, and energy consumption.  A questionnaire survey was conducted using face-to-face methods during the pre-installation phase to determine the customers’ awareness, acceptance, knowledge, and benefits in using smart meters. The findings show that 69.6% of the customers are aware that the use of energy-efficient appliances can save electricity. This study shows that the customers, regardless of demographic profiles and background, portrayed overall good awareness of the smart metering and smart living concept.  Keywords: Awareness, Acceptance, Benefit, Smart Meter  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.v5iSI2.2519.

scholarly journals Benefits of Using the Facebook from the Malaysian Perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Noorriati Din ◽  
Shireen Haron
Keyword(s):  
Social Networking ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Shared Knowledge ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Types Of Knowledge ◽  
The Hours ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper is to study the benefits of using the Facebook from the Malaysian perspectives. In finding the answers to this study, the questions posted were related to the hours spend, language used, types of knowledge sharing, and the interaction pattern. The respondents’ feedback responses were analyzed through the content analysis. Findings showed Facebook culture is related to knowledge sharing as a way of life. It can be a platform for future research on the capabilities and benefits of online social networking. This research gives an insight on how Malaysians shared knowledge and benefits that they obtained through Facebook. Keywords: Social interaction; culture; way of life 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.

scholarly journals Age and Gender Differences in Experience with and Connectedness to Nature Among Children

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Diyana Mustapa ◽  
Khalilah Hassan ◽  
Siti Nuratirah Che Mohd Nasir ◽  
Wenny Arminda
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Rural Children ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Connectedness To Nature ◽  
Age And Gender Differences ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Open Access Article

This study aims to identify the age and gender differences in children's experiences with nature and their connectedness to nature (CTN). This study employed a quantitative approach and involved 760 children aged 10-11 years old, including urban and rural children in Kedah and Pulau Pinang. Questionnaires were distributed to children at schools. Findings suggest that age and gender do influence the frequency of children having experiences with nature as well as their CTN. The directions for future research are also discussed. Keywords: experiences with nature; connectedness to nature; age; gender 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 Green building as a direction of sustainable development: essence, tasks, principles, benefits, prospects

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-71
Author(s):  
V. Bilotil
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Green Construction ◽  
Current State ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Impact

The construction industry plays an important role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and reducing the impact on climate change through the introduction of green building principles. So the article has been devoted to this type of construction as an important area of sustainable development. The interaction of climate change and construction activities has been substantiated in the article. Tasks and principles of sustainable construction have been analyzed. The economic, ecological and social benefits of green construction have been studied. The difference between traditional and green construction has been described. The current state of development of sustainable construction in Ukraine and the world has been considered. Prospects for green construction in Ukraine have been identified. The urgency and necessity of its implementation in our country have been proved.

scholarly journals View and Experiences of Unwanted Pregnancy Among Malays Teenage Mother

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (SI4) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Fatimah Sham ◽  
Afiqah Ismail ◽  
Tuan Nor Ashikin Tuan Him ◽  
Salmi Razali
Keyword(s):  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Unwanted Pregnancy ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Teenage Motherhood ◽  
Support Strategies ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Activity Trajectory

Ex-nuptial pregnancy among teenagers in Malaysia associates with negative consequences. However, perspective from them is lacking. To explore their experiences and perspective in addressing this phenomenon. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with informed consent among 10 young women who experienced becoming unwed mothers during adolescents. Data were encoded and analyse using Qualitative Data Analysis Miner Program and interpretative phenomenological analysis. Four themes emerged; sexual activity trajectory, motherhood struggles to them, formula of resilience teenage mothers and life after misery. Perspectives from them are vital. Great support strategies could assist them for a better life. Keywords: teenage, motherhood, pregnant, sexuality, Malaysia  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: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v6iSI4.2896

The Effectiveness of Environmental Interpretation in Influencing Visitors’ Knowledge in Kinabalu Park

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
Goh Hong Ching ◽  
Wan Nur Syazana Wan Mohamad Ariffin
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Environmental Interpretation ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Kinabalu Park ◽  
Scientific Aspect ◽  
Open Access Article

Protected areas are established for conservation of unique and pristine environment. Although protected, they are subjected to possible environmental and social impacts due to increasing tourism activities. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinabalu Park's environmental interpretation in mitigating these impacts through the assessment of visitors’ knowledge. Visitors' knowledge was compared between those who were exposed (post-visit) and not exposed to the interpretive programs (pre-visit). Overall, environmental interpretation in Kinabalu Park is partially successful in influencing visitors' knowledge related to general facts as post-vist samples indicated higher level of knowledge. However, there were no differences in their knowledge related to scientific aspect. Keywords: environmental interpretation; knowledge; protected areas; repeat visitors eISSN 2514-751X © 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: https://doi.org/10.21834/aje-bs.v4i13.344

scholarly journals Sense of Community in Gated and Non-Gated Residential

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 151-159
Author(s):  
Siti Rasidah Md Sakip ◽  
Noraini Johari ◽  
Mohd Najib Mohd Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Residential Areas ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Community Ties ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Community Relationship ◽  
Open Access Article

Neighbourhood design is one of the factors contributing towards the establishment and maintenance of local community ties. The differences in environmental size and design of neighbourhoods are perceived to influence sense of community networking functions. A physical element such as gated element is also believed to have an influence on local community relationship networking. Therefore, a study on sense of community was conducted in two neighbourhood areas: Putrajaya (non-gated) and Bandar Baru Bangi (gated) using face to face interview method. This study found that residents of non-gated residential areas demonstrated higher sense of community (M=6.47 SP=0.08) than residents of gated residential areas (M=6.39, SP=1.08). Keywords:  sense of community; social interaction; neighbourhood design; gated residential; non-gated residential eISSN 2514-751X © 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/aje-bs.v3i9.303

scholarly journals Adaptation Criteria towards Quality Culture for the Malaysian Contractors

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Wena ◽  
Faridah Ismail ◽  
Norfashiha Hashim ◽  
Norsyakilah Romeli
Keyword(s):  
Construction Industry ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Construction Sector ◽  
Quality Performance ◽  
Quality Culture ◽  
Literature Reviews ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

The construction sector has lagged behind regarding quality development. Though quality issues have become the major concern in the construction industry, there is an absence of the theory that propagates construction quality among contractors which lead to quality performance. This paper discusses the adaptation criteria for the Malaysian contractors that could be adapt for the management as well as the staff. Extensive literature reviews were done to identify adaptation criteria within the Malaysian context. Therefore, this paper encourages the contractors to implement these criteria in the workplace in order to improve the quality of life of contractors that will lead to project success.Keywords: Quality Culture, Adaptation Criteria, Malaysian ContractorsISSN: 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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