Surrogacy: A Commodification That Needs Legislative Attention

Fatwa prohibits surrogacy agreements for the Muslims in Malaysia. The legal stand for non-Muslims is left in silence, whereas surrogacy raises issues concerning women and children that necessitate legal attention. Regulative measures are imminent to regulate issues arising in a surrogate arrangement. Malaysia has yet to report of any surrogacy cases. Thus, this article analyses decided cases from other countries that have gained international attention to synthesize issues arising in surrogacy arrangements. Based on the case study analysis, this article discourses areas that regulation should encroach specifically to safeguard the welfare and safety of women and children. Keywords: Surrogacy, Conundrum, Welfare, Fatwa. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. 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, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5iSI3.2569

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

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/ajbes.v3i10.77 ◽

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.

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The Space Organisation for Workflow Accessibility in Street Bike Service Centre

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/ebpj.v5i14.2194 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (14) ◽

pp. 43-49

Author(s):

Muhammad Najmi Abdul Haris Nasution ◽

Syazwani Abdul Kadir

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Research Methodology ◽

Publishing House ◽

Servicing Process ◽

Service Centre ◽

Space Organization ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

This study aims to examine the space organization in a selected case study of street bike service centre. The objective of this study is to investigate the space organization for workflow accessibility in the case study. The research methodology includes site observation and layout analysis at the case study service centre, which focused on the area within the servicing process flow of street bike, customers, and workers. Findings indicate that the space organization, as well as the placement of tools and equipment in the case study, provide good workflow accessibility for the street bike service centre. Keywords: Space organization; workflow accessibility; street bike service centre. 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.v5i14.2194

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Analysis of Human Interaction in Green Open Spaces: A case study in Shah Alam, Malaysia

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/ajbes.v4i16.175 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (16) ◽

pp. 18

Author(s):

Filzani Illia Ibrahim ◽

Dasimah Omar ◽

Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Publishing House ◽

Human Interaction ◽

Open Spaces ◽

Urban Fabric ◽

Critical Areas ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

Currently, urban open spaces are emerging as one of the most critical areas in the urban fabric. This paper has been produced to study multi-dimensional human interaction towards open spaces given a sustainable city.Keywords: open spaces; sustainability; human interaction; landscapeeISSN 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.v4i16.175

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Traditional Mosque Architecture: Portrayal of society sociology

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/ebpj.v6i17.2804 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (17) ◽

pp. 205-214

Author(s):

Ilyana Sujak ◽

Ida Marlina Mazlan ◽

Nor Syawallina Azman ◽

Nur Ulfah Awatif Umairah Alias

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Physical Environment ◽

Publishing House ◽

Case Study Method ◽

The Social ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article ◽

Design And Construction

Mosque architecture built to reflect the physical environment in which Muslim society manifest their beliefs and behaviours. This research attempts to discover the portrayal of society sociology in traditional mosque architecture. It analyses the social beliefs and behaviours manifestation in the design and construction of the traditional mosque. The case study method is applied, consisting of on-site building measurement, on-site observation, and interview with expert informants on the old Kampung Tuan Mosque. The findings from this research conclude a significant portrayal of society sociology found in the aspect of design and construction of the mosque. Keywords: Architecture, Traditional Mosque, Society, Sociology 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.v6i17.2804

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Simulation Model for Improving a Hospital

Asian Journal of Quality of Life ◽

10.21834/ajqol.v1i2.27 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 35

Author(s):

Grit Ngowtanasuwan ◽

Porntip Ruengtam

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Simulation Model ◽

Petri Nets ◽

Peer Review ◽

Medical Record ◽

Publishing House ◽

Hospital Case ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

This article presents a method for design of improving medical record area in OPD of a governmental hospital case study, Mahasarakham Hospital, Thailand. By using a simulation model which is Petri Nets model for simulating and analysis of coming patients and their relatives in the hospital case study during 6:30-16:00 of the working days. The results found the application was applicable. Recommendations for the design of improving the waiting area case study were discussed and presented in this research.2398-4279 © 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: Out-patient department; medical record; simulation model; petri nets

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Cultural Heritage Transfer of the Traditional Thai House: Usiri Family Houses

Asian Journal of Behavioural Studies ◽

10.21834/ajbes.v3i13.143 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (13) ◽

pp. 54

Author(s):

Kundoldibya Panitchpakdi

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Cultural Heritage ◽

Peer Review ◽

Publishing House ◽

House Construction ◽

International Publishing ◽

New Location ◽

Open Access Article ◽

Thai Culture

Traditional Thai house architecture is a significant part the Thai culture and heritage. One unique attribute of traditional Thai house construction is the modular, pre-fabricated wood components, with non-permanent connections. This allows the house to be dissembled and reassembled in a new location without damage. This is a case study of Thai-style houses built and owned by six generations of the Usiri family. Their houses have been passed down from the first to subsequent generations. From only two Thai-style houses 130 years ago, there are now eleven houses as part of an expanding cultural inheritance.Keywords: cultural heritage; traditional house; preservation; living environment.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.v3i13.143

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The Psychological Ownership of Ethnobotanicals through Education

Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal ◽

10.21834/e-bpj.v3i8.1415 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (8) ◽

pp. 12 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sofia M. Penabaz-Wiley ◽

Mitsunari Terada ◽

Isami Kinoshita

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Research ◽

Open Access ◽

Environmental Education ◽

Peer Review ◽

Publishing House ◽

Psychological Ownership ◽

English Classes ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

A qualitative research case study was conducted over two summers with caretakers and children. The aim was studying how ethnobotanical content-based environmental education (EE) in English classes can impact psychological ownership (PO) of plants. The objectives were to study reactions to classroom scenarios. Subjects were selected through purposive sampling, and data through notes, observation, and recording. The second summer, a questionnaire was integrated into the lesson. Results showed that caretakers hinder children’s enthusiasm about disliked plants. However, they also change their perspectives with EE. Impact on PO increased from traditional teacher-centered lessons, more with crafts, and the most with ingestion. 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.v3i8.1415

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Traditional Neighborhood Adaptive Reuse in the Old City Sana'a, Yemen

Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies ◽

10.21834/aje-bs.v3i10.326 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (10) ◽

pp. 187-197

Author(s):

Laila Ahmed Haidar ◽

Anuar Talib

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Adaptive Reuse ◽

Publishing House ◽

Public Spaces ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Old City ◽

International Publishing ◽

Open Access Article

The study aims to identify the current conditions of the traditional neighbourhood (Hara) environment of Sana’a old city and to evaluate the outcomes of adaptive reuse. A case study of Hara Al-Abhar was made with the following instruments: On-site spatial observation and measurements and in-depth structured interviews. The study revealed the enhancement of income to house owners and the revival of traditional handicrafts. The disadvantage is that it disturbs the resident's privacy with the increment of vehicular accessibility and previously open public spaces and streets becoming parking spaces. This led the womenfolk to retreat into their houses. Keywords: Adaptive Reuse, Traditional Neighborhood, Old City, Sana'a-Yemen. 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.v3i10.326

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Exploring the Urban Interstitial Spaces and its Potential Usage at DUKE Highway

Asian Journal of Quality of Life ◽

10.21834/ajqol.v3i13.161 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (13) ◽

pp. 48-59

Author(s):

Mohamed Ikhwan Nasir Mohamed Anuar ◽

Raziah Ahmad

Keyword(s):

Open Access ◽

Peer Review ◽

Publishing House ◽

Community Needs ◽

Planning And Design ◽

Site Characteristics ◽

International Publishing ◽

The City ◽

Open Access Article

The development of the urban highway in and around the city has created vast quantities of left over spaces that seldom integrated into formal planning and design. Vague on purpose, the interstitial spaces formed from these concrete “rivers” are referred as lost spaces. This paper aims to explore the urban interstices and investigate its possible usage. Site observation and photographic recordings of a case study were employed. The site characteristics were recorded in which findings suggested that the interstitial spaces have the potential to be planned and designed to cater adjacent community needs and usage.Keywords: Elevated Highways; Interstitial Spaces; Lost Spaces; Possible Usage 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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ajqol.v3i13.161

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