scholarly journals HUMAN INTERACTION IN URBAN SPACES: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN URBAN PARK, SHAH ALAM CITY, SELANGOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filzani Illia Ibrahim ◽  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This paper aims to provide valuable insight of the various dimensions of human needs’ towards open spaces. This study employed a mixed method research design involving both quantitative and qualitative methods that were utilised to identify and evaluate the human-human interaction and human-nature interaction in the area of study. Primary data was gathered by using questionnaire survey that was administered to 861 respondents who were visitors to public parks. The finding of this study is intended to show the main domains that reflect human needs’ toward open spaces together with perceived benefits to the open space users.

scholarly journals HUMAN INTERACTION IN URBAN SPACES: A QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS IN URBAN PARK, SHAH ALAM CITY, SELANGOR

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filzani Illia Ibrahim ◽  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Urban Spaces ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This paper aims to provide valuable insight of the various dimensions of human needs’ towards open spaces. This study employed a mixed method research design involving both quantitative and qualitative methods that were utilised to identify and evaluate the human-human interaction and human-nature interaction in the area of study. Primary data was gathered by using questionnaire survey that was administered to 861 respondents who were visitors to public parks. The finding of this study is intended to show the main domains that reflect human needs’ toward open spaces together with perceived benefits to the open space users.

scholarly journals Evaluating Multi-dimensional Human Needs in Open Spaces: Taman Tasik Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Dasimah Omar ◽  
Filzani Illia Ibrahim ◽  
Nik Hanita Nik Mohamad
Keyword(s):  
Publishing House ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Public Park ◽  
Human Needs ◽  
International Publishing

The paper aims to provide valuable insight of the various dimensions of human needs’ and their perceived benefits towards open spaces. This study employed a mixed method research design involving both quantitative and qualitative methods that were utilised to identify and evaluate the human-human interaction and human-nature interaction in the area of study. Primary data was gathered by using questionnaire survey that administered to 428 respondents as visitors to a public park. The finding of this study is intended to show the main domains that reflect human needs’ toward open spaces together with perceived benefits to the open spaces users.© 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: Open spaces; physical health; outdoor urban environment; human interaction

Triangulating Area Studies, Not Just Methods

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rudra Sil
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Area Studies ◽  
Trade Offs ◽  
Middle Range ◽  
Causal Laws ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods

This chapter revisits trade-offs that qualitative researchers face when balancing the different expectations of area studies and disciplinary audiences. One putative solution to such trade-offs, mixed-method research, emphasizes the triangulation of quantitative and qualitative methods. CAS, as defined above, essentially encourages a different form of triangulation—the pooling of observations and interpretations across a wider array of cases spanning multiple areas. This kind of triangulation can be facilitated by cross-regional contextualized comparison, a middle-range approach that stands between area-bound qualitative research and (Millean) macro-comparative analysis that brackets out context in search of causal laws. Importantly, this approach relies upon an area specialist’s sensibilities and experience to generate awareness of local complexities and context conditions for less familiar cases. The examples of cross-regional contextualized comparison considered in this chapter collectively demonstrate that engagement with area studies scholarship and the pursuit of disciplinary knowledge can be a positive-sum game.

scholarly journals Local Fisherman Resistance in Kelapa Kampit Coastal Area Toward Offshore Mining Activities

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 05003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim ◽  
Dwi Haryadi ◽  
Nanang Wahyudin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Method ◽  
Coastal Area ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Power ◽  
Mining Activities ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
Offshore Mining ◽  
Local Fisherman

Tin mining activities in Belitung Island have lasted since colonialism era to this moment. In 1990s tin exploitation in Belitung was stopped as it was assessed as no longer productive. In 1999, however, the mining had massively recommenced and at the same time, tourism and fishery were being actively developed as the new economic power. Recently, tin exploitation has shifted into offshore, and since then the conflicts began to appear. Rejection actions were continuously performed by fishermen through anti offshore mining audience, demonstration and campaign in social media. One of the rejections was when production suction vessel entered Pering waters, KelapaKampit East Belitung. At the urging of local fisherman group, written agreement between East and West Belitung head regencies, as well as the special committee recommendation of East Belitung house of representative, finally the suction vessel moved out from Pering waters. This study aimed to analyze fishermen’s and stakeholders’ knowledge, attitude, and expectationtoward offshore mining activities. Their point of views are needed in order to obtain complete perspective regarding the positive and negative sides, whether there is the meeting point among various interests and how long this conflicts will last. It is a mixed method research between qualitative and quantitative one. Quantitative approach employed questionnaire and SPSS 20 was used to analyze the results. Data collection technique used non-probability sampling with specific characteristic, fisherman community in Pering coastal area in which the amount applied Solvin theory. Qualitative approach was used to explore various phenomenons developing in society through interview with stakeholders related to offshore mining issues. Qualitative research was applied to explore phenomenon developing on site, either historically or contextually. Primary data was collected through interview with stakeholders in East Belitung related to the major issues raised. Based on the questionnaire results on fishermen and the interview with the related stakeholders, there were some findings. First, fishermen’s knowledge about offshore mining was very limited. Second, most fishermen were agreed that offshore mining damaged ecosystem, reduced catching and disturbed tourism. Third, the expectation if offshore mining keep operating, fishermen will continuously fight for it. In stakeholder and social society level; though there is one supporting offshore mining, so far however, the majority still put their side on fishermen, tourism, and environment’s interest and thus refusing offshore mining.

scholarly journals Inequalities in Exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide in Parks and Playgrounds in Greater London

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (17) ◽  
pp. 3194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte E. Sheridan ◽  
Charlotte J. Roscoe ◽  
John Gulliver ◽  
Laure de Preux ◽  
Daniela Fecht
Keyword(s):  
Nitrogen Dioxide ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Annual Average ◽  
Emissions Inventory ◽  
Ordnance Survey ◽  
Adverse Health Outcomes ◽  
Eu Directive ◽  
The Eu

Elevated levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) have been associated with adverse health outcomes in children, including reduced lung function and increased rates of asthma. Many parts of London continue to exceed the annual average NO2 concentration of 40 µg/m3 set by the EU directive. Using high-resolution maps of annual average NO2 for 2016 from the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory and detailed maps of open spaces from Britain’s national mapping agency, Ordnance Survey, we estimated average NO2 concentrations for every open space in Greater London and analysed geospatial patterns comparing Inner verses Outer London and the 32 London Boroughs. Across Greater London, 24% of play spaces, 67% of private parks and 27% of public parks had average levels of NO2 that exceeded the EU limit for NO2. Rates of exceedance were higher in Inner London; open spaces in the City of London had the highest average NO2 values among all the London Boroughs. The closest play space for more than 250,000 children (14% of children) under 16 years old in Greater London had NO2 concentrations above the recommended levels. Of these children, 66% (~165,000 children) lived in the most deprived areas of London, as measured by the Index of Multiple Deprivations, where average NO2 concentrations in play spaces were on average 6 µg/m3 higher than for play spaces in the least deprived quintile. More action is needed to reduce NO2 in open spaces to safe levels through pollution reduction and mitigation efforts, as currently, open spaces in Greater London, including play spaces, parks and gardens, still have dangerously high levels of NO2, according to the most recent NO2 map.

COVID-19 and food security as catalyst of conflict among rural households in Nigeria: a study of Ilaje community, Ondo state

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 169-185
Author(s):  
Tosin Seun Adebayo ◽  
Logo Oluwamayowa
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The compulsory lockdown issued by the Nigeria Government to curb the spread of the virus has undoubtedly negatively affected the livelihoods of households. As a result, many have lost their sources of income and have no other means for survival. It is important to note that it has the potential of triggering violent conflicts and civil unrest as a popular African adage goes as thus: “A hungry man is an angry man”. Unfortunately, little attention has been given, neither has extant literature adequately covered the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as it directly affects households in a rural community in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study proceeded from on both a qualitative and quantitative method and adopted a mixed-method and case study research design. Data for this study was collected through primary and secondary data. Primary data for this study was collected through a questionnaire and focus group discussions (FGD). The questionnaire used for this study was a validated instrument designed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to measure food security amongst households. The USDA household’s instrument was used and then modified to access the food security status of households during the lockdown. Findings Findings from this study revealed that households, in general, were categorised as having “very low food security” during the lockdown as they testified to all the food insecure conditions. In general, the food intake of household members reported irregular eating patterns as the household lacked the money to purchase food. This study further indicated that a high number of respondents see violence as a means of attaining food. Extreme volatility in their inability to access food as a result of food shortages and the inability to benefit from government palliatives has been found to trigger incidents of conflict and malnutrition on households. Research limitations/implications This method was sampling method was adopted because of the compulsory and constitutional lockdown imposed by the government to curb the spread of the novel COVID-19 which limited the movement of the researcher to other households in the community which proved to be limited during the time this research was carried limiting the scope of the sample size. Originality/value This research adopted mixed-method research and was written by the researchers who did the study. This paper was conducted during the mandatory lockdown issued by the Federal Government in Nigeria with to understand the impact of the mandatory lockdown on rural households using Ilaje local of Ondo state as a case study while establishing a link between food security and conflict.

scholarly journals A landscape architect preferences on border elements at green open spaces during Covid-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-222
Author(s):  
Dian Kartika Santoso ◽  
Irawan Setyabudi
Keyword(s):  
Open Space ◽  
Material Selection ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Public Parks ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Border Elements

Green open space has many benefits for humans. Unfortunately, the function of green open space cannot be fully felt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Even though the application of physical distancing in the garden can be created through the use of garden border elements. As a first step in determining good and effective elements, this study aims to explore the preferences of garden designers in selecting garden border elements, their shapes, and arrangements to maintain the distance between garden users. This research is a perceptual research using a survey method obtained through distributing questionnaires and processed by quantitative descriptive and chi-square test. As for the results obtained in this study, garden designers agree that the border element is an effective way that can be used to implement physical distancing in public parks. Although, in general, garden designers prefer hardscape over softscapes as a border element, there are different preferences for the type of hardscape and softscape used. Garden designers prefer fences, portable benches> 2m apart and concrete construction as a hardscape barrier that can be applied to gardens that have been built. Meanwhile, the selection of softscape in the garden that has been built tends to use flowering shrubs as a border element. The conclusion of this study is the preference for material selection that is different in terms of functionality and aesthetics is caused by the pandemic

scholarly journals Mixed methods approach and its implications in acute care research

2019 ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Mohammad Asim ◽  
A. Mekkodathil ◽  
M. Ibnas ◽  
B. Sathian
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Human Interaction ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Emergency Research ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Care Research ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Acute Care Settings

Background: The acute care settings have the potential to facilitate robust epidemiological and public health research necessary for evidence-based system. The methods in emergency research are well suited for mixed methods research. Despite the use of quantitative and qualitative data in emergency settings, mixed methods studies in this field are limited to help researchers to address health care issues. Therefore, we aim to assess the prospects and implications of mixed methods approach in acute care settings.   Materials and Methods: We have reviewed the published English literature using the research databases (PubMed, Medline, CINHAL and Google Scholar) related to the implications of mixed methods in emergency research, in order to understand and broaden the scope of patient care in time critical conditions. Results: Basically, there are four mixed method approaches which integrate qualitative and quantitative methods (such as Triangulation, Embedded, Explanatory and Exploratory design) which can be selected depending upon the research question. In a single study, appropriate selection of mixed method approach enables quality research which involves understanding of the different aspects of human interaction and paradigms to characterize complex healthcare systems from societal standpoint. So, the combination approach may answer key issues in emergency settings which enriches and enhances the healthcare practice that may influence patient outcomes. Notably, emergency research has wider range of parameters which not only benefit the patients but also help in overcoming system-related clinical challenges. Of note, the ethical conduct of study is crucial in a complex emergency situation which remains challenging for recruitment and obtaining informed consent from subject or their nest of kin. Another impediment is the lack of trained emergency researcher to support the research activities and data collection in the emergent settings. Conclusion: Application of mixed approach is of great importance in emergency medicine to enhance our understanding of critical care research that may add valuable insight on various aspects of human behavior. Therefore, appropriate planning and integration of study design may help researchers to explore newer avenues to improve patients care in emergency settings.

scholarly journals Urban Green Spaces As Promoters of Healthy Living: Evidence From Putrajaya, Malaysia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulrahman Saadu Danjaji ◽  
Mohammed Danladi ◽  
Abdullahi Adamu ◽  
Haruna Musa Danladi
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Aesthetic Quality ◽  
Urban Green Spaces

Abstract Open spaces have a significant positive impact on the overall well-being of the residents of urban areas and the influence on the use of recreational facilities due to the extent of the residents' engagement with these infrastructures and active lifestyles. The effectiveness of using these spaces on the well-being of residents is on their relative quality, quantity, and accessibility. Putrajaya houses 350,000 residents; about 4,931 (37%) of the total landmass was designated as open space to have a balanced city. Four of the twenty open spaces were purposeful selected based on their respective quality and services for the harmonious development of Putrajaya. A convenient sampling technique (non-probability) determines the respondents in each designated open space. This research used the survey data collection method to collect the primary data, using a cross-sectional approach. Pearson product-moment correlation analysis was used to determine the extent and direction of the relationship between open space attributes and health promotion. And multiple regression analysis (entered method) was adopted to predict the health promotion' of residents who visited the provided open spaces based on their respective quality, quantity, and accessibility. The results reveal that the areas' sizes, existing facilities, and greenness are the predominant influencing incentives that attract patronage by both local and international users. Meanwhile, when designing open space to promote the health status of respective users, effort must be toward providing high aesthetic quality in sufficient quantity and size, as indicated in this study.

scholarly journals MENGANALISIS PERAN RUANG TERRBUKA HIJAU TERHADAP KONDISI LINGKUNGAN KOTA AMBON

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-85
Author(s):  
Ngurmasa Refialy ◽  
Robert Oszaer ◽  
Yosevita Theodora Latupapua
Keyword(s):  
Air Temperature ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Spearman Correlation ◽  
Climate Data ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
The City

This study aims to analyze the role of Green Open Space on Environmental Protection in Ambon City. The method of data collection is done by collecting primary data in the form of micro climate measurements (temperature and air humidity) at each RTH location. Micro climate data is then processed using microscope office excel, to get the results of comparison tabulations and graphs. After the data tabulation value was obtained statistically analyzed by correlation test. this technique aims to determine the effect of green space on air temperature and green space on air humidity in various types of green open spaces. To analyze the effect of Green Open Space on the preservation of the environment of the city of Ambon, a Spearman correlation correlation tool with Pearson control was performed. The results showed that the results of the microclimate measurements carried out on the Green Path each way Dr. Malaiholo, Pattimura road, Piere Tandean road, Dr. Leimena, shows the air temperature and average humidity of Dr. Malaihollo 32.3 ℃ and RH 68.5%, Pattimura road 33.2 ℃ and RH 61.0%, Jalan Piere Tandean 32.5 ℃ and RH 64.0%, Jalan Dr. Leimena 33.0 ℃ and RH 56.7%. Based on the results of the Convenience Analysis, the four green lines are classified as uncomfortable because the average is in the value of> 27.

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