28 articles in this issue
Zamzaliza Abdul Mulud,Norhidayu Sukardi,Norfidah Mohamad
Although are many previous studies reported the factors associated with anxiety, depression and behaviour problems, but few studies have focused on the association between mental health (anxiety and depression) and problem behaviours in children. The curr... see more
Normah Sulaiman,Filzani Illia Ibrahim
This paper will examine the literature review on children in urban space of Kuala Lumpur. Challenges in addressing urban issues vary according to the local context. Urban public spaces in a city did not aim to prioritize children, and it stops them from h... see more
Roslinda Ghazali,Siti Rashidah Md Sakip,Ismail Samsuddin
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is encouraged to continue their education in different learning environments to survive independently in the real world. The designated learning environment should be created as a unique learning space for autistic children ... see more
Emrah Turkyilmaz,Muhammet Berkay Kizilkan
This study aims to investigate the participatory design by using BIM concept and how to increase the quality of life through BIM during the design and usage process. For this purpose, user participation and BIM relationship examined through examples from ... see more
Hilmi Ekin Oktay,Hacer Mutlu Danaci,Isinsu Deniz Türk
This study aims to find choices and a significant indicator which changes preferences of the doors of traditional Structures. Within the scope of this study, we investigated how the preference of entries, which is a transition interface between the urban ... see more
Nurul Ashikin Binti Mabahwi,Hitoshi Nakamura
The objective of this study is to re-evaluate the conceptualisation of super levees by focussing on the availability of open spaces as evacuation areas along the Arakawa River. By using land use analysis, occupation analysis and cross-section, this study ... see more
Nor Azimah Abd Aziz,Nurliyana Ain Abdul Ghani,Khairil Anuar Md Isa,Norasyikin Mustafa
Contact lens is an optical device that is commonly used to correct refractive errors of the eye. Improper care may lead to ocular related complications. This was a descriptive study to assess contact lens care practice and knowledge on contact lens use am... see more
Nadhirah Nordin,Hitoshi Nakamura
This paper aims to investigate the relation between objective and perceived neighbourhood walkability and its influence on the physical activity level of older adults. The relationships were used to measure older people's neighbourhood liveability, wherea... see more
Norfidah Mohamad,Zamzaliza Abdul Mulud,Maznah Ibrahim,Nur Farzana Damanhuri
Self-efficacy plays an essential role in increasing health-promoting behaviour among older adults with chronic illness. Chronic illness requires high self-efficacy to manage the disease appropriately. Hence, the purpose of this study is to identify the re... see more
Lobna Elgheriani,Brian Cody
Nowadays, high-rise buildings are developing very fast to cater to the increase in demand in major urban cities. This phenomenon has contributed to several environmental problems in both construction and operation. High-rise buildings design parameters se... see more
Herwina Rosnan,Norzayana Yusof,Sofian Shamsuddin
Despite the progressive revenue trend, service providers in Malaysia's medical tourism have been receiving numerous complaints. Hence, this article sets to illustrate the behaviour of the service providers by describing whether they met the expectations o... see more
Herwina Rosnan,Norzayana Yusof
Despite the concern that medical tourism causes local patients to be neglected, this article attempts to prove the otherwise. Ten in-depth interviews were conducted with doctors and private hospitals that serve medical tourists. Through Atlas.ti version 8... see more
Tanaporn Pannara,Karuna Raksawin
This research focus on the recreation route around Chiang Mai International Exhibition and Convention Centre – 700th anniversary Chiangmai Stadium - Huay Tung Tao Lake. The main question is how to develop this route to support people's activities. The res... see more
Laila Haidar
The study evaluates the adaptive reuse policy at the Old City of Sana’a, Yemen. A case study of the Tower Houses and private investors establishing projects such as; Hotel, and Art Gallery with high intervention. The data collection was by i) Structured i... see more
Ros Mahwati Ahmad Zakaria,Nurfarahhanna Ismail,Zuliskandar Ramli,Muhammad Shafiq Mohd Ali
Decorative roof finials, also known as Mahkota Atap Masjid, are a unique identity and hallmark of Islam in Malacca. Today, there are more than 160 mosques throughout the state of Malacca, however, only 38 of them have a decorative roof finial. Therefore, ... see more
Phatlalitsorn Kaewpeela,Karuna Raksawin,Supagtra Suthasupa
For more than 80 years, Roi Et established a city hall followed to the legislative requirement. Last year in 2018, Roi Et provincial office planned to remodel the city hall building to replace the former buildings which were dilapidated. So, this re... see more
Suriati Ahmad,David S. Jones,Nadiyanti Mat Nayan
The distinct landscape of the Kinta Valley is undeniably unique in its capacity in narrating significant phases and processes in Peninsular Malaysia’s history and culture. While tin mining brought about massive development to the Valley’s landscape, evide... see more
Nadiyanti Mat Nayan,David S Jones,Suriati Ahmad
In 1880, when the British moved their Federated Malay States administrative centre to Kuala Lumpur, the Padang quickly became a symbol of British economic and administrative colonisation, and a nucleus of the socio-cultural development of Kuala Lumpur. Th... see more
Nor Aini Salleh,Nur Raihan Murtadza,Noraini Johari,Yuhainis Abdul Talib
A limited supply of houses and a rapidly increasing population have caused house prices to skyrocket. The main objective of this study is to understand the consistency in purchasing residential properties among homebuyers in Seri Iskandar, Perak. The ques... see more
Emrah Turkyilmaz,Semih Bayer
This article describes how to use the EXPRESS language for the definition of an architectural product. To make this definition, EXPRESS language and ISO 10303 standards examined. A housing project in the BIM environment described as an example by EXPRESS.... see more
Karam Abdallah
The city of Cairo - since the beginning of the third millennium - has witnessed a constructional expansion of new cities for people of class A to live within gated communities, which provide luxury and safety. This research aims to identify the tangible a... see more
Nadzirah Hosen,Hitoshi Nakamura,Amran Hamzah
Indigenous people often rely on natural resources for their livelihoods. This reliance increases their vulnerability towards the impacts of climate change, and coping with increased climate variability is a significant challenge for such communities. This... see more
Irini Ibrahim,Khor Poy Hua,Sodiq Omoola
Following the activities of a tyre recycling company in Johor, Malaysia, over 2000 people fell sick and 111 schools were shut when toxic substances were released into the Sungai Kim Kim, a river in Pasir Gudang. This paper examines the relevance of corpor... see more
Mohamad Ghazali Masuri,Nur Ainaa Mohd Asib,Akehsan Dahlan,Khairil Anuar Md Isa
The human factor is one of the major causes that contributed to a road traffic accident (RTA). This study aims to identify the correlation between sleep duration and safe driving attitude among young adult in Malaysia. The significant relationship showed ... see more
Norhafizah Abdul Rahman,Maimon Ali,Izham Ghani
Integrating women safety in the urban street environment is critical in creating good quality living to improve living standard. This paper discusses women needs and characteristics of urban streets that can affect women behaviour. The objectives of this ... see more
Cigdem Canbay Turkyilmaz
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 squar... see more
Carlos Henriques Ferreira,Joana Rita Santos Pereira
The relationship between the city and the water has always been very close, being in some cases the reason for the origin and development of the territory. The proximity to the seaside it took to the development of commercial ports, which allowed the gr... see more
Nor Azalina Yusnita Abd Rahman,Mohamad Haizam Mohamed Saraf,Siti Fairuz Che Pin,Muhamad Aiman Maaruf
The development charge is levied to developers if the project is approved for either the conversion of land use, the increment of plot ratios or density, which increases the land value. To date, seven (7) states have implemented the development charges at... see more