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Book Synopsis Spatial Information in Local Knowledge (Penerbit USM) by : Tarmiji Masron
Download or read book Spatial Information in Local Knowledge (Penerbit USM) written by Tarmiji Masron and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2015-12-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an eclectic collection of articles written in English that explores the assimilation of spatial information technology (SIT) such as remote sensing, global positioning system, geographic information system and maps to enhance and sustained the local knowledge. The goal to SIT integration is to make the invisible knowledge visible and beneficial to be used by others. It is a technology that transfers the local knowledge from owners into the form of maps and analysis. The maps play a key role in locating the presence of different local knowledge thus, help stakeholders in future planning, development and resource allocation. The editors have chosen topics to embody the SIT in multidisciplinary nature of local knowledge in this region.
Book Synopsis The Relevance of Science to Local Knowledge (Penerbit USM) by : Leela Rajamani
Download or read book The Relevance of Science to Local Knowledge (Penerbit USM) written by Leela Rajamani and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local knowledge worldwide is rapidly declining. Since local knowledge is passed from generation through oral tradition the chances of it being documented are low. Further to that, scientific knowledge sometimes cannot provide solutions to management and development problems. This book attempts to show that local knowledge and scientific knowledge have similarities in how they are obtained, however local knowledge has a further and more complex spiritual existence practised through cultural rituals or myths. Local knowledge has many applications in agriculture, water management, agroforestry and environmental management and when combined with science have greater uses to solve local problems at hand.
Book Synopsis Reengineering Local Knowledge: Life, Science and Technology (Penerbit USM) by : Norizan Esa
Download or read book Reengineering Local Knowledge: Life, Science and Technology (Penerbit USM) written by Norizan Esa and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents local knowledge about issues on life, science and technology. It presents the related science and technology knowledge, new applications or developments that have taken place based on local knowledge. It consists of papers that illustrate the contribution of local knowledge to scientific investigation, unearth unknown or little known significance of local plant and animal resources, as well as their management and conservation. The argument for the importance of modern techniques to increase the supply of natural resources through scientific manipulations is clear. However, traditional methods that ensure better quality and resilience is recommended. Integration of the traditional with the modern is explored, using disaster management strategies and integrative health care system as examples. Another aspect explored in this book is the changing food culture among the three main ethnics groups in Malaysia due to their interactions within a multicultural society. This book also highlights the contribution of local knowledge in developing animation technology. Experimentation with GIS technology in the performing arts to map a dance performance is an example of trans-disciplinary collaboration between technology and the arts. This book serves to expand knowledge in science and technology that deals with local knowledge, and make it accessible to a wider, global audience beyond the Malay world.
Book Synopsis Local Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms (Penerbit USM) by : Norizan Esa
Download or read book Local Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms (Penerbit USM) written by Norizan Esa and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local and indigenous cultures hold certain knowledge and expertise, which have developed and continue to be enhanced over time. Much of these have been adopted into local communities with ease. With the advent of globalisation and modernisation, a large part of this knowledge and expertise is no longer practiced and will gradually be lost if efforts are not taken to preserve, conserve and transfer it to the community. Six chapters of research findings have been documented in this book, bringing together researchers committed to local knowledge in sharing their work particularly the methodology of knowledge transfer. Thus, new ideas are presented to promote the practice of preserving and conserving local knowledge to the practitioners, students and communities.
Book Synopsis Rengineering Local Knowledge : Current Issues and Practices (Penerbit USM) by : Mohamad Rashidi Pakri
Download or read book Rengineering Local Knowledge : Current Issues and Practices (Penerbit USM) written by Mohamad Rashidi Pakri and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book deals with local knowledge as a valuable source of practical solutions to enhance the sustainability of modern life. It is an eclectic collection of papers written in English that explores various aspects of indigenous, local knowledge in the Asia-Pacific region. Encompassing the gamut of human sciences: performance, dance, literature, arts and craft, architecture, local traditions, religious knowledge, teaching and learning, traditional conservation and healing practices. This book will add on to publication to make local knowledge, especially from the Malay world, accessible to a global non-specialist (read non-anthropologist) readership. The editors have intentionally chosen to classify the topics to embody the transdisciplinary nature of knowledge in this region.
Book Synopsis Dynamism of Local Knowledge Revisiting History and Culture (Penerbit USM) by : Nurul Farhana Low Abdullah
Download or read book Dynamism of Local Knowledge Revisiting History and Culture (Penerbit USM) written by Nurul Farhana Low Abdullah and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dynamism of Local Knowledge: Revisiting History and Culture give readers a critical view of history and culture through the lenses of contributors’ understanding of local knowledge and its epistemology. The essays in this volume explore the various facets of Malaysian traditions, culture, history and lifestyle. The perspectives of history and culture take a dynamic turn through exploring genres such as dance, literature, traditions and language. This book will highlight the new dynamic in local knowledge through its publication as the selected essays discuss a wide range of topics that reflect the transdisciplinary research perspectives of the respective contributors.
Book Synopsis The Role of the University with a Focus on University-Community Engagement (Penerbit USM) by : Munir Shuib
Download or read book The Role of the University with a Focus on University-Community Engagement (Penerbit USM) written by Munir Shuib and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2016-11-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Role of the University with a Focus on University-Community Engagement The role of the university is constantly debated. With higher education a key driver in socioeconomic development, community engagement has increasingly become a fundamental role of the university. This publication provides insight into the essence of balanced university-community engagement. Readers will be privy to sustainable models as well as local and international case studies. As the chapters reveal best practices and guidelines derived from substantive projects, this book is recommended to all higher education leaders, policymakers, implementers and anyone seeking a solid understanding of university-community engagement and what such engagement entails.
Book Synopsis Local Knowledge for a Globalized World (Penerbit USM) by : Norizan Esa
Download or read book Local Knowledge for a Globalized World (Penerbit USM) written by Norizan Esa and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Local knowledge refers to knowledge and expertise, which originate from local and indigenous cultures that have developed over time. Its practices have been absorbed naturally and effortlessly into the local communities. However, due to globalization and modernization, much of this knowledge has not been practiced and will be lost in time if efforts are not taken to preserve, conserve and transfer it to the community. Through the discussion of six articles written based on local and international research findings, this book brings together researchers committed to local knowledge in sharing the process of documentation on local knowledge transfer issues and challenges, and the methodology of knowledge transfer. Thus, new ideas are presented to promote the practice of preserving and conserving local knowledge to the practitioners, students and communities.
Book Synopsis Scientific and Technical Knowledge in Preserving Local Culture (Penerbit USM) by : Norfarizah Mohd Bakhir
Download or read book Scientific and Technical Knowledge in Preserving Local Culture (Penerbit USM) written by Norfarizah Mohd Bakhir and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific and Technical Knowledge in Preserving Local Culture explore the subject of local wisdom that focus on the use of technology as a medium for art and heritage conservation. It is important to ensure the sustainability of the resources, tangible and intangible culture in the future. Most local wisdom knowledge is transferred orally from one generation to another, and through this process, a lot of local cultural heritage have been lost. In many cases, Malay local wisdom which includes knowledge, beliefs, values, practices and teachings in the past and the present is unique to the culture and society. This knowledge should be explored and the research on preserving heritage through technology should focus on the importance and effectiveness of the use of technology and its relationship with the younger generation.
Book Synopsis Cluster Development in Selected Asian Countries: Local and regional contexts (Penerbit USM0 by : Suriati Ghazali
Download or read book Cluster Development in Selected Asian Countries: Local and regional contexts (Penerbit USM0 written by Suriati Ghazali and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book consists of chapters that review concepts and theories to empirical evidences and case studies of cluster development in five Asian countries – Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. It explores the dynamic of clustering in linking its potential and challenges to economic development, policy making, innovation and social networking in various cluster development projects in different localities and regions. For many years clusters have been touted to have significant economic and strategic advantages to develop potential and successful industrial regions. This book offers a better understanding of rural challenges in cluster development in different localities of Asian countries, which would help in generating new ideas and suggestions in making appropriate recognition to rural agendas in the era of globalization. It is suitable as a reference for university and college students in related fields, as well as for researchers, planners, administrators and the society at large.
Book Synopsis New Horizon of Psychological Assessment in Education (Penerbit USM) by : Melissa Ng Lee Yen Abdullah
Download or read book New Horizon of Psychological Assessment in Education (Penerbit USM) written by Melissa Ng Lee Yen Abdullah and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psychological assessments are used in the field of education to find answers for the questions raise concerning the student’s intellectual, academic, social and emotional functioning. The collection, integration, and interpretation of all information and data gathered from the assessment will enable better understanding of the student’s characteristics and capacities. More effective interventions, recommendations and referrals can then be implemented. This book offers researchers and practitioners insights on assessment concepts and practices that are in line with the demand of education in the 21st century. As the new horizon unfolded, there is a paradigm shift in assessment; moving from macro to micro level of learning, from accountability of school to supporting teaching and learning, from summative to formative and diagnostics, from assessing achievement of individuals to catering of learning needs of diverse learners. The new horizon of assessment serves as catalysis for more effective psychological assessment in educational research and practice.
Book Synopsis Geospatial Techniques in Urban Hazard and Disaster Analysis by : Pamela S. Showalter
Download or read book Geospatial Techniques in Urban Hazard and Disaster Analysis written by Pamela S. Showalter and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-11-11 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the second in a series that examines how geographic information te- nologies (GIT) are being implemented to improve our understanding of a variety of hazard and disaster situations. The main types of technologies covered under the umbrella of GIT, as used in this volume, are geographic information systems, remote sensing (not including ground-penetrating or underwater systems), and global po- tioning systems. Our focus is on urban areas, broadly de ned in order to encompass rapidly growing and densely populated areas that may not be considered “urban” in the conventional sense. The material presented here is also unabashedly applied – our goal is to provide GIT tools to those seeking more ef cient ways to respond to, recover from, mitigate, prevent, and/or model hazard and disaster events in urban settings. Therefore, this book was created not only with our colleagues in the academic world in mind, but also for hazards professionals and practitioners. We also believe graduate students will nd the material presented here of interest, as may upper division undergraduate students.
Book Synopsis Kaedah Penilaian Kesesuaian Tanah Untuk Petempatan Pascabencana by : Muhammad Rusdi , Ruhizal Roosli , Mohd Sanusi S. Ahamad
Download or read book Kaedah Penilaian Kesesuaian Tanah Untuk Petempatan Pascabencana written by Muhammad Rusdi , Ruhizal Roosli , Mohd Sanusi S. Ahamad and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penggabungan dan pengasingan kaedah kuantitatif dan kualitatif secara teknik 'penyegitigaan' dalam sesuatu kajian diterjemahkan ke dalam buku ini melalui pembentangan projek kajian sebenar. Penyegitigaan ialah strategi, pelan dan struktur yang digunakan untuk mendapatkan jawapan kepada permasalahan yang dikenal pasti pada peringkat awal kajian. Bencana tsunami yang melanda Aceh, Indonesia pada tahun 2004 telah menarik minat penulis untuk menjalankan kajian penilaian kesesuaian tanah untuk petempatan pascabencana dengan menggunakan teknik penyegitigaan ini. Kajian ini dijalankan secara komprehensif berdasarkan persekitaran fizikal dengan mengambil kira risiko bencana dan implikasi sosial. Buku ini diadaptasi daripada tesis doktor falsafah Muhammad Rusdi yang diselia oleh Ruhizal Roosli dan Mohd Sanusi S. Ahamad. Tesis ini telah dinobatkan oleh Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) sebagai Tesis Terbaik dalam Majlis Persada Kencana pada tahun 2017. Walaupun terdapat sejumlah buku di pasaran yang membahaskan garis panduan pembangunan dan teknik penelitian umum penyegitigaan, namun buku-buku tersebut hanya memberikan contoh penggabungan kaedah kuantitatif dan kualitatif tanpa cadangan penyelesaian serta implikasi terhadap polisi pentadbiran dan persekitaran seperti yang dibincangkan dalam buku ini. Malah, buku ini turut memaparkan langkah demi langkah teknik penyegitigaan berdasarkan kajian kes berserta rajah dan penerangan lengkap. Buku ini sesuai dijadikan bahan rujukan bagi pengamal industri, pelajar, ahli akademik dan penyelidik.
Book Synopsis Site Planning and Design Handbook 2e (Pb) by : Thomas Russ
Download or read book Site Planning and Design Handbook 2e (Pb) written by Thomas Russ and published by McGraw-Hill Companies. This book was released on 2023-03-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Essential site planning and design strategies, up-to-date with the latest sustainable development techniques Discover how to incorporate sound environmental considerations into traditional site design processes. Written by a licensed landscape architect with more than 20 years of professional experience, this authoritative guide combines established approaches to site planning with sustainable practices and increased environmental sensitivity. Fully revised and updated, Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition discusses the latest standards and protocols-including LEED. The book features expanded coverage of green site design topics such as water conservation, energy efficiency, green building materials, site infrastructure, and brownfield restoration. This comprehensive resource addresses the challenges associated with site planning and design and lays the groundwork for success. Site Planning and Design Handbook, Second Edition explains how to: Integrate sustainability into site design Gather site data and perform site analysis Meet community standards and expectations Plan for pedestrians, traffic, parking, and open space Use grading techniques to minimize erosion and maximize site stability Implement low-impact stormwater management and sewage disposal methods Manage brownfield redevelopment Apply landscape ecology principles to site design Preserve historic landscapes and effectively utilize vegetation
Book Synopsis Southeast Asian Anthropologies by : Eric C. Thompson
Download or read book Southeast Asian Anthropologies written by Eric C. Thompson and published by National University of Singapore Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anthropology is a flourishing discipline in Southeast Asia. This book makes visible the development of national traditions and transnational practices of anthropology across the region. The authors are practising anthropologists with decades of experience in the intellectual traditions and institutions that have taken root in the region. Three overlapping issues are addressed in these pages. First, the historical development of traditions of research, scholarship, and social engagement across diverse anthropological communities of the region, which have adopted and adapted global anthropological trends to their local circumstances. Second, the opportunities and challenges faced by Southeast Asian anthropologists as they practise their craft in different political contexts. Third, the emergence of locally-grounded, intra-regional, transnational linkages and practices. The book contributes to a 21st-century, world anthropologies paradigm from a Southeast Asian perspective.
Download or read book Urban Crisis written by M. Nadarajah and published by UN. This book was released on 2007 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unprecedented urban growth makes sustainability in cities a crucial issue for policy makers, scholars and business leaders. This emerging urban crisis challenges environment-based and economic-based approaches to sustainability, and highlights the complex and critical role that culture plays in ensuring that cities are viable for future generations. This publication assesses the use of cultural indicators as a tool for policymakers, drawing on case studies of Patan (Nepal), Penang (Malaysia), Cheongju (South Korea), and Kanazawa (Japan), and offers fresh insights into the role of culture in fostering community development, environmental awareness and balanced economic growth.
Book Synopsis Exploring Social Sustainability and Economic Practices by : MDPI
Download or read book Exploring Social Sustainability and Economic Practices written by MDPI and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the three pillars of sustainability, besides the environment, the interplay of social and economic dimensions provides valuable insight into how society is molded and the key components that should be considere. In terms of social sustainability, processes and framework objectives promote the wellbeing that is integral to the balance of people, planet, and profit. Economic practices consider the system of production, resource allocation, and distribution of goods and services with respect to demand and supply between economic agents. As a result, an economic system is a variant of the social system in which it exists. At present, the forefront of social sustainability research partially encompasses the impact of economic practices on people and society, with notable emphasis centered on the urban environment. Specific interdisciplinary analyses within the scope of sustainability, social development, competitiveness, and motivational management, as well as decision making within the urban landscape, are considered. This book contains nine thoroughly refereed contributions that interconnect detailed research into the two pillars reviewed.
