scholarly journals Urban Transitions in Pandemic Scenarios: Insights from Hong Kong

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (17) ◽  
pp. 55-70
Author(s):  
Mirna Zordan ◽  
Jin Yeu Tsou
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Mass Psychology ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Pandemic scenarios are affecting the psychological stability of the worldwide urban population, consequently impacting, among others, on human behaviour towards the use of urban spaces. This study explores linkages between psychological dynamics and uses of urban spaces in Hong Kong under the COVID-19-due psychological distress. Significant transitions in urban spaces preferences and decision-making processes emerged in favour of outdoor-related environmental factors, the non-coexistence of necessary and social activities in the same area, and the prevalence of behavioural imitators rather than initiators. A significant result revealed the relevance in urban dwellers perceptions’ for activities rather than places. Keywords:urban transitions; mass psychology; Covid-19; Hong Kong. eISSN: 2514-7528 © 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: https://doi.org/10.21834/jabs.v5i17.376

The Importance of Ergonomics on Urban Squares: Case from Istanbul

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Cigdem Canbay Turkyilmaz
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Peer Review ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Close Relationship ◽  
Weak Points ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
The Creation ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Open Access Article

There is a close relationship between the creation of urban spaces and ergonomics. To make new stimulating and satisfying urban spaces, ergonomics criteria should consider. In this study, two main urban squares from Istanbul examined. Selected urban squares evaluated by site observation according to the classified ergonomics criteria. Strong and weak points of chosen squares discussed and some suggestions proposed. The results demonstrated the fact that urban equipment meets the individual ergonomic criteria are not sufficient in the use of both squares, and they need to be re-planned.Keywords: Ergomomics; urban squares, IstanbuleISSN: 2398-4287 © 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 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.v4i11.1695 .

scholarly journals Urban Picnic: Relations Among Actors

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 239
Author(s):  
Achmad Hery Fuad ◽  
Yandi Andri Yatmo
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Actor Network Theory ◽  
Urban Society ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Data Collection Strategy ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper attempts to reveal relations among actors at urban public spaces. We examined the relations by exploring activities of the urban society in picnic activity. In studying the relations among actors we use the actor - network theory Latour (2007). We conducted data collection strategy such as drifting from psychogeography Debord (1955, 1992) and bodily experience Pallasmaa (2012). The findings are the relations among actors within picnic activities in urban spaces shows a different kind of relations. The exploration of picnic activities on urban space shows us the relationships among users, events, spaces defines a variety of changes in the function of urban spaces.Keywords: urban space; urban picnic; relations; space ISSN: 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 Word of Mouth (WOM) of Purchase Decision

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Nur A’mirah Hassan Basri ◽  
Roslina Ahmad Faiz ◽  
I Anuar ◽  
Khairul Azam Ismail
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Purchase Decision ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Post Purchase ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Open Access Article

WOM has been acknowledged as the ultimate driver for a success of restaurant business and these studies focus attributes of WOM toward purchase decision. This study focuses on the relationship between attributes of WOM towards purchase decision in Malay Upscale Restaurant. The study analyses service quality, food quality, physical environment quality and price as the focus attributes towards decision making of the Malay upscale post purchase. 300 respondents were used for this studies. A multiple regression analysis was undertaken to analyse the data. The results has shown that physical environment quality bring the most impact on the (WOM).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: Malay Upscale, Word of Mouth, Fine dining, purchase decision

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 Confronting Mental Disorder in Urban Physical Setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 311-316
Author(s):  
Marlyana Azyyati Marzukhi ◽  
Nur Masyitah Ghazali ◽  
Oliver Hoon Leh Ling ◽  
Na’asah Nasrudin
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Physical Environment ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Physical Setting ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Open Access Article

Mental health issues have many causes, including the changing and unpredictable elements of the urban physical setting. Thus, this research is crucial to understand the mental health challenges of the urban population in Malaysia. Therefore, the objective of this research is to assess the magnitude of mental health outcomes and associated factors of the urban physical setting among the urban population. A study was carried out at two low-cost flats in Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, with a sample size of 102 respondents. The findings show that there is a correlation between the urban physical environment setting, particularly green spaces with mental disorders (depression, anxiety, and stress).    Keywords: urban planning; environment; mental; health.    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:

scholarly journals Strategic Supply Chain Partnering in Industrialised Building System

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 139
Author(s):  
Faridah Muhamad Halil ◽  
Mohammed Fadhil Mohammed ◽  
Rohana Mahbub ◽  
Ani Saifuza Shukur
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Continuous Improvement ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Building System ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Open Access Article

The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept of supply chain partnering practiced in Industrialised Building System. The relationship was based on the elements of trust, share a vision, decision-making and continuous improvement. The methodology adopted used quantitative and qualitative approach. Outcomes of the results, the public clients point out on the element of trust in between contractors were based effectiveness of communication. Meanwhile, the private client indicates competence of work as a successful element of trust in supply chain partnering in Industrialised Building System.Keywords: Strategic; Supply Chain; Trust; Mixed MethodeISSN 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 Public Awareness towards Sustainable Transportation in Shah Alam, Malaysia

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (11) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Na’asah Nasrudin ◽  
Harifah Mohd Noor ◽  
Yusfida Ayu Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Urban Population ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Sustainable Transportation ◽  
Motor Vehicles ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Hot Weather ◽  
Open Access Article

This paper studied the awareness of an urban population to use sustainable vehicles and their readiness to reduce car usage. Data were collected through a survey of 384 vehicle users in Shah Alam, Selangor. Results suggested that the majority were not ready to consider cycling and walking as alternatives. About to environmental awareness, the majority showed their awareness of the dangers of motor vehicles towards the environment. However,  they refused to use more sustainable mode oftravelling. Among other reasons provided as “refusal” regarding of sustainable vehicles,applicationwas hot weather, surrounding safety factor and inefficient public transport services.Keywords: Sustainable vehicles; environmental awareness, travel behavioureISSN 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. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/ajbes.v3i11.109

scholarly journals Redefining Static and Dynamic Spaces Genius integration in Historic Cairo

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (9) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Aly Mohamed El Husseiny ◽  
Ahmed Aly El Husseiny
Keyword(s):  
Urban Space ◽  
Cultural Change ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Dynamic State ◽  
Observation Study ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Is Integration ◽  
Open Access Article

Streets of Historic Cairo are the main essence to constitute a significant community that is reputable by intimacy and provides a pleasure to walk in urban spaces. The monumental town which remained consistent hundreds of years is now seriously threatened by its rapid socio-cultural change. The degree of enclosure, thickness of walls, wideness of openings in the space boundaries, and the nature of activities are all factors to assure either the static or dynamic state of an urban space. An observation study aims to discover how genius is integration of variations of static and dynamic spaces suits behavioral needs.Keywords: Open space; urban space; static and dynamic spaces; Historic Cairo.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.

Plant Diversity and Plant Performance of Indoor and Outdoor Vertical Greening Systems in Hong Kong

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (14) ◽  
pp. 171-177
Author(s):  
Caroline Law ◽  
S.M. Li ◽  
C.Y. Lam
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Plant Diversity ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Floristic Composition ◽  
Plant Performance ◽  
Growing Medium ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Vertical Greening ◽  
Open Access Article ◽  
Better Than

This study aimed to examine the plant diversity and plant performance of vertical greening system (VGS) and how the hardware setup (including growing substrates) potentially affect plant performance. A total of 125 VGS (including 85 outdoor and 40 indoor VGS) were surveyed in Hong Kong. We recorded the type of VGS, species composition, frequency and plant coverage; substrate medium type, and plant performance. The findings revealed that indoor soilless VGS performed comparably well as on conventional soil, and outdoor soilless VGS performed significantly better than on soil. Regardless of substrate type, plants on indoor VGS performed better than outdoor VGS. Keywords: Vertical greening system; Floristic composition; Growing medium; Plant performance 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: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i14.2268

scholarly journals Medical Tourists’ Future Destination Choice

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (13) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Norhaslin Abu Hassan ◽  
Mohamad Abdullah Hemdi
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Medical Tourism ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Destination Image ◽  
Destination Choice ◽  
International Publishing ◽  
Study Context ◽  
Positive Word Of Mouth ◽  
Intention To Revisit ◽  
Open Access Article

Medical tourism has become an important sector that contributed to country’s development economically.  In line with this notion, this study proposed to explore how the image of a destination could influence medical tourists in choosing a destination as their future medical and tourism destination choice.  Scholars argued that destination image had a significant relationship with behavioral intentions.  Further, destination image influence not only the decision-making process but also conditions after-decision-making behaviors of tourists.  In this study context, the future destination choice behavior referred to the intention to revisit and to spread the positive word-of-mouth.  Inbound medical tourists from private hospitals in Malaysia will be approached quantitatively by survey questionnaires.  This study will contribute to an understanding of the significant factors influencing medical tourists’ intention for future destination choice. Keywords: destination image; destination choice; revisit intention; word-of-mouth.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.v3i13.149

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