scholarly journals Ergonomics Concept in Inclusive Public Playground Targeting on Children with Disabilities

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Nurul Asyikin Mohd Radzi ◽  
Kharizam Ismail ◽  
Lilawati Ab Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Social Development ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Interview Protocol ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Keywords Ergonomics ◽  
Open Access Article

Nowadays, playgrounds are underused to improve the physical and social development of young children with special needs. Therefore, this study aims to identify the key criteria of ergonomic inclusive public children playground aim for children with disabilities (CWDs). The study explored the process of universal design and the ergonomics function of play equipment that focuses on CWDs through physical site observation and interview protocol done among caregivers, parents of children with disabilities, and all stakeholders involved in the development of the public playground in Malaysia. The result presents three major themes as a guideline to create an ergonomic inclusive playground. Keywords: Ergonomics; Universal Design; Public Playground; Children with disabilities. 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 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: 10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2499

scholarly journals Building Managers’ Views on Accessibility and UD Implementation in Public Buildings: Putrajaya

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Syazwani Abdul Kadir ◽  
Mariam Jamaludin ◽  
Asiah Abdul Rahim
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Public Buildings ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper discusses the interview data collection of an on-going research on accessibility of public buildings in Putrajaya. Main issues include the public awareness of PWD rights and the true concepts of Universal Design (UD). Main purposes are to investigate the building managers’ level of awareness and perception regarding the accessibility of their buildings and to study their knowledge on UD theory. Semi-structured interview was carried out with building managers from three public buildings in Putrajaya. Findings show that UD knowledge needs to be enhanced among building managers in order to increase awareness on inclusive environment in public buildings. Keywords: Public awareness; accessibility; Universal Design; semi-structured interview 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 Assessing Play Equality in Malaysian Public Playground through Universal Design Principle

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (17) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Nurul Asyikin Mohd Radzi ◽  
Kharizam Ismail ◽  
Lilawati Ab Wahab
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Design Principle ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Children With Disabilities ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Outdoor Play ◽  
Observation Process ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Playground Design ◽  
Open Access Article

The outdoor play setting is often ignored as a viable place to accommodate children with disabilities, limiting or completely excluding them from playing like other ordinary children. Thus, this study aims to determine the integration of Universal Design (UD) qualities and the applicability of Malaysian Standard (MS 966; 2017) in Malaysia's public playground. The physical site observation process has been conducted at three (3) public playgrounds for children with disabilities in Malaysia. The findings showed that there are 8 components of the UD principle, and MS966:2017 has been violated in the playground design. Keywords: Universal Design, Public Playground, Children with disabilities. 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 / 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.v5i17.372

scholarly journals Applicability of Malaysian Standards and Universal Design in Public Buildings in Putrajaya

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Syazwani Abdul Kadir ◽  
Mariam Jamaludin
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Public Buildings ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Accessibility Issues ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper discusses an on-going research on universal design implementation in public buildings in Putrajaya with the applicability to Malaysian Standards of accessibility. The areas of study include disability and accessibility issues, current accessibility system in Malaysia, Malaysian Standards and universal design implementation in built environment, and the importance of public buildings in Putrajaya. Site observation involving facilities measurement and photographic documentation was conducted in ßve signißcant public buildings in this city. The ßndings of this study may be used as reference to designers and building managements in providing adequate accessible facilities for the buildings’ visitors.   Keywords: persons with disabilities, Malaysian Standards of accessibility, barrier-free/universal design 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 Commercial Buildings as Public Spaces

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Gregorius Prasetyo Adhitama ◽  
Hisashi Komatsu
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Commercial Buildings ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Research Show

This research aims to verify the contribution of three commercial buildings in providing places for public in Bandung and Jakarta city in Indonesia. To achieve this goal, some field observations, interviews and evaluation of public activities at the buildings were conducted. The public uses and the ways the company manages the buildings that enable public activities were evaluated. The results of this research show that some types of public activities are identified. The types of the public activities are related to the ways the company manages the places and the physical characters of the places.Keywords: commercial; buildings; public spaceeISSN 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.

scholarly journals Conserving the English Landscape of Taiping Lake Garden: Gaining public awareness

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 23
Author(s):  
Sharifah Khalizah Syed Othman Thani ◽  
Nur Kamilah Ibrahim ◽  
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad ◽  
NurIzzati Mohd Rodzi
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Landscape Architecture ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Taiping Lake Garden (TLG) is one of the remaining British legacies located in Taiping, Perak. TLG is facing the transformation of English landscape environment, and diminishing the public appreciation on its historical value. This study aims to investigate the transformation of TLG’s historical value in the current environment, and to propose suggestions in promoting public awareness towards conserving the historical value in historic garden. This study has assessed the public awareness through a combination of survey and case study. The outcome of this study could offer the landscape architecture industry to moving towards conservation of historic garden in Malaysia.Keywords: English landscape; Taiping Lake Garden; public awareness; historical park conservationeISSN 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 Sustainable Life and Social Development through Universally Designed Environment

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 183-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Syazwani Abdul Kadir ◽  
Mariam Jamaludin
Keyword(s):  
Social Development ◽  
Universal Design ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Social Sustainability ◽  
Designed Environment ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Professional Practitioners ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Open Access Article

Universally designed environment provides comfort, adaptability and flexibility that can help to reduce human life cycle impact and encourage residents’ participation in the community. With that, the purpose of this conceptual study is to explore the concept of Universal Design (UD) as a significant aspect of social sustainability, based on professional practitioners’ and scholarly views. UD implementation in built environment may cater the needs of diverse users over the changing abilities throughout lifespan. This study concludes that UD has evolved as a significant component for sustainable life and social development within the individual’s own dwelling and the community as well. Keywords: Universal Design; social sustainability; sustainable life; social development. 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.v5i17.49

scholarly journals Exploring the Determinant Factors of Food Related Fatwa Issuances based on ‘Urf

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (SI1) ◽  
pp. 233-238
Author(s):  
Zulaipa Ruzulan ◽  
Suhaimi Ab Rahman ◽  
Rafeah Saidon ◽  
Hanifah Musa Fathullah Harun
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Document Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Determinant Factors ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Halal Food ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

There are queries on the halal status of food among Muslim consumers due to the accessibility of halal knowledge via mass media, and this needs for the jurists’ clarification (fatwa). Thus, this paper seeks to examine the determinant factors of fatwa’s decisions on food-related issues based on the approach of ‘urf. A qualitative approach which involved document analysis technique was applied from various authoritative sources. Furthermore, content analysis and constant comparative methods were used to analyze the data. This study will assist policymakers in dealing with food-related issues and help the public in identifying the rationale of the fatwa’s decisions.    Keywords: Fatwa; halal food; istiṭābah; ‘urf.    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.v5iSI1.2325

scholarly journals The Readiness of Academicians in Sustaining SMEs Edutourism Projects in Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (8) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Herwina Rosnan ◽  
Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Public Universities ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Edutourism initiatives in Malaysia started in 2015. It was envisaged that edutourism will affect all actors positively. However, the outcome is less than expected. The study investigates the challenges faced by the public universities in materializingedutourism initiatives. Primary data was collected through interviews with the operator/players in selected public universities. The major hindrances to edutourism are related to the readiness of academicians involved in edutourism projects, lack of incentives, and universities policies and procedure. This study contributes to an in-depth understanding of challenges in organizing edutourism. The findings would lead to further improvement of edutourism initiates and efforts.eISSN: 2398-4287© 2018. 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) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, UniversitiTeknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1406

scholarly journals Social Environment Influence Lifestyle of Youth in Rural Area

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 9
Author(s):  
Saberi Othman ◽  
Nur Ikhwan Mohamad ◽  
Mohd Mohni Iskandar ◽  
Kamarul Ariff Omar
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Social Environment ◽  
Rural Area ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Social Setting ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper aims to discuss the influence of social environment on the lifestyle of youth in the rural area. The social environment refers to the immediate physical and social setting in which youth live or in which something happens or develops. It includes the public amenities provided by the authority to be used by the public. A healthy lifestyle was measured by asking respondents to respond to questions whether social environment facilities provided in the area influence the youth lifestyle. Social environment positively influences the healthy lifestyle of youth. However it differed between areas.Keywords: Social Environment, Lifestyle, YouthISSN: 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.

scholarly journals Corruption and Accountability of Public Officials: Comparative analysis from Malaysia and Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 269-274
Author(s):  
Habibah Omar ◽  
Mazlifah Mansoor ◽  
Lanny Ramli ◽  
Hasnor Faiz Mohammad Salleh
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Open Access ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Administrative Law ◽  
Public Officials ◽  
The Public ◽  
Parliamentary Systems ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Corruption and accountability are challenging issues of public officials in Malaysia and Indonesia. This study compares approaches taken to control corruption and abuse of powers among public officials under Administrative Law. It comparatively examines the presidential and parliamentary systems and to study reported cases. Administrative Law approaches in both countries are analysed to determine its mechanism in this matter. The finding suggests a fusion of both approaches by an increasing use of codes and policy guidelines to enhance transparency and accountability. These will eventually promote good management and trust of the public towards the administration of both nations. Keywords: Corruption; accountability; public officials; good governance 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.v5i15.2485.

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