Biodiversity Reflections From A Malaysian Ecologist Penerbit Usm

Author : Mashhor Mansor
Publisher : Penerbit USM
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789838616508

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Biodiversity: Reflections from a Malaysian Ecologist (Penerbit USM) by Mashhor Mansor Pdf

This book offers the original and fascinating insights of an eminent Malaysian ecologist. In this profound contribution, the author enthusiastically narrates the many adventures and experiences encountered in teaching, conducting field researches and supervising PhD students. He passionately encourages Malaysian researchers to explore our rich biodiversity and find innovative ways to conserve and appreciate our priceless ecosystem. Students studying ecology will find innovative and exciting ideas regarding the subject of biodiversity in this book while local issues in ecology and biodiversity being discussed in this book will attract readers concerned with the current related issues in Malaysia. The author’s experiences in dealing with intensive researches in the Malaysian jungles, Mekong Delta and Antarctica are accompanied with inspiring stories of scientific discoveries. Being a passionate educator, he also willingly shares the tricks of the trade in conducting successful field research in the hope of encouraging Malaysian researchers to become top rated scientist in the world. Biodiversity: Reflections from a Malaysian Ecologist definitely opens up new perspectives in the field of ecology and biodiversity especially to the university students who may become great ecologists someday. As for the general public, reading this book is an enjoyable journey as the author unveils the secret of the nature and the untold stories behind the life of an ecologist bound to the fate of nature, day and night. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia

Author : Mashhor Mansor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9838616079

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Biodiversity by Mashhor Mansor Pdf

Author : MDPI
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783039285549

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Exploring Social Sustainability and Economic Practices by MDPI Pdf

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.

Author : M. Nadarajah,Ann Tomoko Yamamoto
Publisher : UN
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architecture
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123528213

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Urban Crisis by M. Nadarajah,Ann Tomoko Yamamoto Pdf

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.

Author : Walter Leal Filho,Mark Mifsud,Chris Shiel,Rudi Pretorius
Publisher : Springer
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319478951

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Handbook of Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development in Higher Education by Walter Leal Filho,Mark Mifsud,Chris Shiel,Rudi Pretorius Pdf

This Handbook approaches sustainable development in higher education from an integrated perspective, addressing the dearth of publications on the subject. It offers a unique overview of what universities around the world are doing to implement sustainable development (i.e. via curriculum innovation, research, activities, or practical projects) and how their efforts relate to education for sustainable development at the university level. The Handbook gathers a wealth of information, ideas, best practices and lessons learned in the context of executing concrete projects, and assesses methodological approaches to integrating the topic of sustainable development in university curricula. Lastly, it documents and disseminates the veritable treasure trove of practical experience currently available on sustainability in higher education.

Author : Mohammad Jawaid,Anish Khan
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-08-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811618543

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Vegetable Fiber Composites and their Technological Applications by Mohammad Jawaid,Anish Khan Pdf

This book explores vegetable fiber composite as an eco-friendly, biodegradable, and sustainable material that has many potential industrial applications. The use of vegetable fiber composite supports the sustainable development goals (SDGs) to utilize more sustainable and greener composite materials, which are also easy to handle and locally easily available with economical production costs. This book presents various types of vegetable fiber composite and its processing methods and treatments to obtain desirable properties for certain applications. The book caters to researchers and students who are working in the field of bio-composites and green materials.

Author : Halimah Badioze Zaman,Peter Robinson,Alan F. Smeaton,Timothy K. Shih,Sergio Velastin,Tada Terutoshi,Azizah Jaafar,Nazlena Mohamad Ali
Publisher : Springer
Page : 765 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319700106

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Advances in Visual Informatics by Halimah Badioze Zaman,Peter Robinson,Alan F. Smeaton,Timothy K. Shih,Sergio Velastin,Tada Terutoshi,Azizah Jaafar,Nazlena Mohamad Ali Pdf

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advances in Visual Informatics, IVIC 2017, held in Bangi, Malaysia, in November 2017. The keynote and 72 papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 130 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topics: Visualization and Data Driven Technology; Engineering and Data Driven Innovation; Data Driven Societal Well-being and Applications; and Data Driven Cyber Security.

Author : Mageswary Karpudewan,Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain,A.L. Chandrasegaran
Publisher : Springer
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811034374

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Overcoming Students' Misconceptions in Science by Mageswary Karpudewan,Ahmad Nurulazam Md Zain,A.L. Chandrasegaran Pdf

This book discusses the importance of identifying and addressing misconceptions for the successful teaching and learning of science across all levels of science education from elementary school to high school. It suggests teaching approaches based on research data to address students’ common misconceptions. Detailed descriptions of how these instructional approaches can be incorporated into teaching and learning science are also included. The science education literature extensively documents the findings of studies about students’ misconceptions or alternative conceptions about various science concepts. Furthermore, some of the studies involve systematic approaches to not only creating but also implementing instructional programs to reduce the incidence of these misconceptions among high school science students. These studies, however, are largely unavailable to classroom practitioners, partly because they are usually found in various science education journals that teachers have no time to refer to or are not readily available to them. In response, this book offers an essential and easily accessible guide.

Author : FAO
Publisher : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789251326923

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The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2020 by FAO Pdf

The 2020 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture has a particular focus on sustainability. This reflects a number of specific considerations. First, 2020 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (the Code). Second, several Sustainable Development Goal indicators mature in 2020. Third, FAO hosted the International Symposium on Fisheries Sustainability in late 2019, and fourth, 2020 sees the finalization of specific FAO guidelines on sustainable aquaculture growth, and on social sustainability along value chains. While Part 1 retains the format of previous editions, the structure of the rest of the publication has been revised. Part 2 opens with a special section marking the twenty fifth anniversary of the Code. It also focuses on issues coming to the fore, in particular, those related to Sustainable Development Goal 14 and its indicators for which FAO is the “custodian” agency. In addition, Part 2 covers various aspects of fisheries and aquaculture sustainability. The topics discussed range widely, from data and information systems to ocean pollution, product legality, user rights and climate change adaptation. Part 3 now forms the final part of the publication, covering projections and emerging issues such as new technologies and aquaculture biosecurity. It concludes by outlining steps towards a new vision for capture fisheries. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture aims to provide objective, reliable and up-to-date information to a wide audience – policymakers, managers, scientists, stakeholders and indeed everyone interested in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.

Author : Tulus Suryanto,Hamzah ,Samsudin Wahab ,Yulia Chernysheva,Ali Juhary,Jie Ferry
Publisher : European Alliance for Innovation
Page : 1111 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781631902765

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ICETLAWBE 2020 by Tulus Suryanto,Hamzah ,Samsudin Wahab ,Yulia Chernysheva,Ali Juhary,Jie Ferry Pdf

We are delighted to introduce the proceedings of The International Conference on Environment and Technology of Law, Business and Education on Post Covid 19 – 2020 (ICETLAWBE 2020). This conference is organized by Faculty of Law Universitas Lampung, Coorporation With Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Pulau Pinang Malaysia, STEBI Lampung Indonesia, Asia e University Malaysia, Rostov State University Russia, University of Diponegoro Indonesia, IAIN Palu Indonesia, Universitas Dian Nusantara Jakarta Indonesia, Universitas Islam Indonesia Yogyakarta Indonesia, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura Indonesia, STEBIS IGM Palembang Indonesia, Universitas Katolik Parahyangan Bandung Indonesia, Universitas Jenderal Achmad Yani (UNJANI) Bandung Indonesia, Akademi Farmasi Yannas Husada, Bangkalan Indonesia and Universitas Saburai Lampung Indonesia. This conference has brought researchers, developers and practitioners around the world who are leveraging and developing technology and Environmental in Business, Law, Education and Technology and ICT. The technical program of ICETLAWBE 2020 consisted of 133 full papers. The conference tracks were: Track 1 - Law; Track 2 – Technology and ICT; Track 3 - Business; and Track 4 - Education.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-23
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780128155066

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Pangolins by Anonim Pdf

Pangolins: Science, Society and Conservation brings together experts from around the world to document the most up-to-date scientific knowledge on pangolins and their conservation. It chronicles threats facing the species, explores the current initiatives required to protect them, and looks ahead at the future of pangolin science and conservation efforts. Led by a team of editors with more than 20 years collective experience in pangolin conservation, this book includes accounts of the species’ evolution, morphology, and systematics. It discusses the role of pangolins in historically symbolic, mythological, and ritualistic practices across Africa, Asia, and Europe, as well as contemporary practices including international trafficking. Chapters in the latter portion of this book focus on conservation solutions, including law enforcement and international policy, behavior change, local community engagement, ex situ conservation, tourism, and other interventions needed to secure the future of the species. Pangolins: Science, Society and Conservation is the latest volume in Elsevier’s species-specific series, Biodiversity of the World: Conservation from Genes to Landscapes. This book is a valuable resource for researchers and students in species conservation science, planning, and policymaking. Provides detailed accounts of the natural history and conservation status of each pangolin species Explores the cultural significance of pangolins, historic and contemporary use, and international trade and trafficking Discusses conservation solutions ranging from law enforcement and local community engagement to ex situ conservation, innovative finance, and tourism

Author : Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Mohammad Jawaid,Umer Rashid
Publisher : Springer
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319076416

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Biomass and Bioenergy by Khalid Rehman Hakeem,Mohammad Jawaid,Umer Rashid Pdf

Biomass obtained from agricultural residues or forest can be used to produce different materials and bioenergy required in a modern society. As compared to other resources available, biomass is one of the most common and widespread resources in the world. Thus, biomass has the potential to provide a renewable energy source, both locally and across large areas of the world. It is estimated that the total investment in the biomass sector between 2008 and 2021 will reach the large sum of $104 billion. Presently bioenergy is the most important renewable energy option and will remain so the near and medium-term future. Previously several countries try to explore the utilization of biomass in bioenergy and composite sector. Biomass has the potential to become the world’s largest and most sustainable energy source and will be very much in demand. Bioenergy is based on resources that can be utilized on a sustainable basis all around the world and can thus serve as an effective option for the provision of energy services. In addition, the benefits accrued go beyond energy provision, creating unique opportunities for regional development. The present book will provide an up-to-date account of non-wood, forest residues, agricultural biomass (natural fibers), and energy crops together with processing, properties and its applications to ensure biomass utilization and reuse. All aspects of biomass and bioenergy and their properties and applications will be critically re-examined. The book consists of three sections, presenting Non wood and forest products from forestry, arboriculture activities or from wood processing, agricultural biomass (natural fibers) from agricultural harvesting or processing and finally energy crops: high yield crops and grasses grown especially for energy production.

Author : Eric C. Thompson,Vineeta Sinha
Publisher : National University of Singapore Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Anthropology
ISBN : UGA:32108061343920

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Southeast Asian Anthropologies by Eric C. Thompson,Vineeta Sinha Pdf

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.

Author : Dr Kamarulzaman Ab. Aziz
Publisher : Academic Conferences and publishing limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781911218326

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ICIE 2017 - Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship by Dr Kamarulzaman Ab. Aziz Pdf

Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship held in Cyberjaya, Malayisa on 26th-27th April 2017.

Author : Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,A. Velmurugan,Awnindra Kumar Singh,I. Jaisankar
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 805 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128130650

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Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation in Tropical Islands by Chandrakasan Sivaperuman,A. Velmurugan,Awnindra Kumar Singh,I. Jaisankar Pdf

Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation in Tropical Islands provides comprehensive information on climate change, biodiversity, possible impacts, adaptation measures and policy challenges to help users rehabilitate and preserve the natural resources of tropical islands. While biodiversity and climate change of tropical islands has previously received less attention, it is ironically one of the most vulnerable regions in this regard. The core content of the work derives largely from the ideas and research output from various reputed scientists and experts who have recorded climate change impacts on aquatic and coastal life in tropical regions. Contributors have direct working experience with the tribes in some of the tropical islands. All of their expertise and information is compiled and presented in the work, including coverage related to climate change. This work highlights the ever-growing need to develop and apply strategies that optimize the use of natural resources, both on land and in water and judicious use of biodiversity. It functions as a critical resource on tropical island biodiversity for researchers, academicians, practitioners and policy makers in a variety of related disciplines. Covers a huge range of biodiversity documentation, conservation measures and strategies that can be applied to various sectors, from forests to agriculture Brings together expertise from researchers in the area who have direct experience in the regions described Contains a wealth of field research related to biodiversity conservation and its applications from a variety of tropical islands