OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development
Open access peer-reviewed journal
The Sociological Study About Life Styles Kurds And Azarie Ethnics Aspect Of Food And Music
Robabeh Pour Jabali a
a Department Azad ,social science, Zanjan Branch, Islamic Azad university, zanjan, Iran
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 11-26, 2012
Abstract: The purpose of this study has been investigations and explanation life style comparative between Kurds and Azaries ethnics in Oromieh city. The sample of study was: 300 person of Kurd and 300 person of Azari that select to two step cluster way sampling. To access to survey aims, after study theories about life style factors and categories its in 3 surface macro, micro and composing, formulated a composing theoretical framework, that discuss effects factors in micro- subjective and macro- objective surface. The means of micro- subjective factors is: attitude and mental style, micro – objective is socio- economic status , macro- subjective factors is religion and macro- objective is geographical and environmental setting. Research method compose of quantitative and qualitative methods. In quantitative section, information gather by questionnaire and analysis by special statistics and qualitative section , data gather obtained by reference to books and issstinerary and deep interviews. The following findings results are obtained: according to suggest framework and model research, in macro- objective surface, historical documentation to show: diversity economic structure, kind of livelihood, climate ,geographical and natural conditions effect to Kurds and Azaries life styles, too. In macro- subjective refer to role of religion and values between kurds and azari that show to: religion limitations and prohibition is determinative effect between ethnic groups. In micro- subjective surface mental style and attitude affect of other surface and too, cause to reinforcement and durability other surface.
Keywords: life style, ethnicity, socio- economic status
Review of Permeable Pavement Systems in Malaysia Conditions
Ismail Abustan a, Meor Othman Hamzah b, Mohd Aminur Rashid c
a, b, c School of Civil Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 27-36, 2012
Abstract: The intention of this review paper is to summaries the wide-range but diffuses literature on mainly permeable pavement systems (PPS), highlight current trends in research and industry, and to recommend future areas of research and development. Permeable pavements are alternatives to traditional impervious asphalt and concrete pavements. Interconnected void spaces in the pavement allow for water to infiltrate into a subsurface storage zone during rainfall events with 3000 mm/hr. Infiltration of stormwater runoff reduces runoff peaks and runoff volumes as the climate of Malaysia is equatorial with high humidity. It has an annual rainfall volume of 320 billion cubic meters (bcm) for Peninsular Malaysia; 194 bcm for Sabah, and 476 bcm for Sarawak. The development of PPS as an integral part of sustainable drainage systems is reviewed in the context of traditional and modern urban drainage. Permeable pavements can operate as efficient hydrocarbon traps and powerful in-situ bioreactors. Particular highlight is given to detailed design, maintenance and water quality control aspects. The most important target pollutants are hydrocarbons, heavy metals and nutrients. The advantages and disadvantages of different PPS are discussed with the help of recent case studies. The latest innovations are highlighted and explained, and their potential for further research work is outlined. Recent research of this new type of permeable pavement using honeycomb shaped modular from recycled polyvinyl chloride, PVC can store and collect rain, provide erosion and sediment control, effectively convey and deliver water, and protect natural areas is on the development. This recycling pavement system is shows potential.
Keywords: Porous pavement, Sustainable drainage system, permeable pavement
A 3-Dimensional Numerical Study of a Flow within a Permeable Pavement
Ismail Abustan a, Meor Othman Hamzah b, Mohd Aminur Rashid c
a, b, c School of Civil Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 37-44, 2012
Abstract: This numerical study has been performed to predict the flow patterns and characteristics within permeable pavement. Throughout the design and planning period for future construction are increasingly integrating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) into the process. As a result, engineers are interested in the reliability of CFD software to provide accurate flow data for a wide range of structures. CFD results have generally been in agreement with physical model experimental data. A commercially known software, FLOW-3D, is applied to numerically solve the Navier-stokes equations for solution domains which are separated into three regions with overlapping boundaries to efficiently accommodate the grid resolutions, namely the honeycomb shaped modular, gravel and combined honeycomb shaped modular with gravel fill. The filtration of the fluid within the interstices of a permeable pavement, is evaluated by integrating the Reynolds Averaged Navier-Stokes equations (RANS) inside the voids rather than making use of the widespread “porous media” approach, such for example in Hsu et. al. (2002) and Lara et al (2006). The calculated results such as pressure, velocities, flow rate, surface height are compared with the scale model data where available. The permeable pavement infiltration is in a good agreement with the measurement based on previous study by Yoo et al (2002). In conclusion, the results from numerical simulation are generally well agreed with the existing data and flow information such as flow patterns at increased flow, discharge rate and pressure is obtained to be used for engineering design purpose. Overall, the potential for Flow-3D to model various geometries and configurations appears great. It should be noted that CFD should not be considered a complete replacement for physical modelling; however, it can definitely be used as a supplementary tool throughout the pavement design process.
Keywords: Three-dimensional model, permeable pavement, infiltration, FLOW-3D
The Impact of Trust and Cabin Crew Performance on Customers’ Satisfaction
Nadeem Safwan a, Ahmed Imran Hunjra b , Mohammad Ashfaq c , Syed Qasim Haroon Naqvi d
a Foundation University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan,
b, c Iqra University,Islamabad, Pakistan,
d National University of Modern Languages ,Islamabad, Pakistan
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 45-50, 2012
Abstract: In this research, the case of AIRBLUE has been taken to examine what people think about its performance, whether they trust this airline or not, and are they satisfied or not? Further, this study measures the impact of cabin crew performance and trust on customer satisfaction. The data was collected by distributing questionnaires to the domestic travelers of AIRBLUE. The sample size of the research was of 180 people. The result shows that majority of people are satisfied with the performance of AIRBLUE and they trust on its service, but at the same time they have positive expectation that AIRBLUE would improve its services. The results of this further explain there is positive correlation among the satisfaction, trust and cabin crew performance.
Keywords: Customer satisfaction, Positive correlation, AIRBLUE, Performance, Trust
Factors Influencing Public Intention Towards Purchasing Green Food In Malaysia
Phuah Kit Teng a, Golnaz Rezai b, Zainalabidin Mohamed c, Mad Nasir Shamsudin d
a ,b, c, d Department of Agribusiness and Information Systems, Faculty of Agriculture,
Universiti Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 51-60, 2012
Abstract: Food is the most basic need for all human being. However, shifts in the demographic and economic structures have influenced the food consumption pattern directly or indirectly. Changes in the consumers’ lifestyle, taste and preferences, food safety awareness, environmental protection, health and animal welfare have a great impact on the demand for healthy and nutritious foods. Green foods are used to name as a healthy, environmental friendly, concern on food safety and animal welfare products. However, the concept of green foods is still very new in Malaysia and there is only a little knowledge about what factors influence the public intention to purchase green foods. These paper aims to assess consumers’ perception and the factors that can influence their perception towards green foods consumption in Malaysia. 1355 respondents were interviewed. Descriptive statistic and factor analysis were used to analyze the information on public intention to purchase green foods. Factor analysis was used to determine the factors which can influence the consumers’ purchasing behaviour and binary logistic model was used to determine the extent to which selected socio-economic/demographic characteristics and the extracted factors form factor analysis influence the public intention to purchase green foods. The results indicated that socio-demographic variables play an important role in explaining consumers’ green purchasing behaviour. The major factors determining Malaysian consumers’ green purchasing behaviour are consumers’ referent, knowledge towards green foods, purpose to purchase green foods, motivation to consume green foods, green concept understanding and product price.
Keywords: Binary logistic regression, factor analysis, green foods, intention, Malaysia
Sustainable Organizational Capability: A Reflection on the Main Building Blocks
Ibrahim Ndoma a , Nik Rosnah Wan Abdullah b
a Faculty of Economics and Administration, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
b Tun Abdul Razak School of Government, Universiti Tun Abdul Razak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 61-74, 2012
Abstract: In this article, we examine the critical leadership practices that herald the capacity of public agencies to effectively meet organizational objectives. In line with best practices in many OECD countries, we selected and screened the leadership and leadership practices in Australia’s public service in an effort to understand and extricate the leadership elements that might be useful for public agencies in developing countries. Drawing largely from evidence-based leadership practices from documented sources, we analyzed the framework of the senior executive service and systematically organized the pertinent performance-based management practices that help organizations to identify the staffing and skills requirements of the changing and future organizational environment. Based on our analysis, we observed that performance-based management practices, which underpin organizational capabilities and performance thereof, are results of effortful learning steered by senior executives with acute leadership foresight and managerial competences. This observation is skewed on the fact that senior executives are the fulcrum on which public agencies revolve as they are looked up to by subordinate cadres for business directions and depended on by political leaders to shape policy choices and guide implementation strategies. It is on these notes we suggest the need for organizations to assess their leadership credentials and performance-based management practices, and benchmark them against best practices outlined in this article.
Keywords: organizational capability, performance, senior executive service, performance-based practices, Australian public service
A Theoretical Model Of Global Value Of Harmony
Wanxian Li a
a School of Adminsitration, Hebei University of Economics and Business, Shijazhuang, China.
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 75-84, 2012
Abstract: We have enjoyed the material happiness that the market economy has brought to us and also suffered and will continue suffering its evil consequence, which would lead the mankand to the edge of world crisis unless we rethink of and rebuild our basic values of existance. Based on the harnomy teachings and doctrines developed by Lao-tzu, Confucius, Aristotle, Siddhartha Gautma, and Adam Smith’s Theory of Moral Centiments, together with Schwartz’s value theory, this paper moulded a theoretical model of the global value of harmony. Within the four-dimensioned structure of personal harmony, social harmony , cultural harmony and harmony between man and nature, some universal principles as Doctrine of the Mean and Reciprocity, as well as Impartial Sepectators are employed to balance the extreme values of humans.
Keywords: cultural harmony, global value, harmony between man and nature, personal/spiritual harmony, social harmony
Importance of Environmental Ecotourism Planning for Sustainable Development
Mir Mehrdad Mirsanjari a
a Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Malayer University, Iran.
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 55-92, 2012
Abstract: Before any research paper addressing sustainable development can help, their needs to be an examination of the various definitions that have been used. For this reason then, this article will discuss a few of the different definitions of Environmental Ecotourism Planning that are available before delineating the definition that most suits the discussion for this paper. In the present scenario, due to Environmental activities, environmental degradation is in an alarming rate and it results in various environmental issues. Science and advanced technology can however only help the process of global sustainable environment in a limited way but they cannot deliver it. The success of the technology lies in its implementation part.The communication perspective opens the door to other kinds of tools that environmental Ecotourism Planning can use in order to improve Sustainable Development. It stands to reason that there are many differences between the developing world and the developed world when it comes to issues of sustainability and sustainable community development. The physical environment, economy, and social make up of these two regions of the world are very different and therefore are subject to different problems, requiring individual methods of approach and research Ecotourism creates an impact on natural ecosystems but more importantly, it offers a way to promote conservation in ecologically fragile regions; benefit the economies of local communities; provide the public with a nature-based education experience. Sustainable development is an important aspect of ecotourism development that involves harvesting our natural resources without depleting or permanently harming them.
Keywords: Environmental Eco-Tourism, Planning, Sustainable Development
Transforming Higher Education Towards Sustainability: An Islamic Perspective
Hamoon Khelghat-Doost a, Zainal Abidin Sanusi b, Govindran Jegatesen a, Tunku Fatimah Firdaus Dato a , Tunku Fariddudin c
a Center for Global Sustainability Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
b Centre for Leadership Training, Higher Education Leadership Academy,
Lebuh Enstek, 71760 Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
c School of Languages, Literacies and Translation, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800, Penang, Malaysia
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 93-106, 2012
Abstract: Universities have been traditionally defined as centers for gaining knowledge, teaching and research. Through their teaching activities, universities offer specialized training for different sectors of the society, as well as the education essential for the development of the personality. The importance of knowledge and learning in Islam as the last divined religion is doubtless through numerous references to Quran, Sunnah (sayings and living habits of Prophet Muhammad) and Hadith (narrations originating from the words and deeds of Prophet Muhammad). Having such strong theoretical framework for knowledge and learning, Muslims were pioneers in knowledge and sciences for centuries. With large pools of disciplinary experts, high quality research facilities, best infrastructure and a cohort of students with varied academic interests, universities have considerable comparative advantage to promote sustainability in the communities they serve. For this matter, universities of the Islamic world have the opportunity to refer to the rich traditions of Islam in creating and disseminating knowledge throughout the history. This paper would argue the framework, concept and approaches in education for sustainable development (ESD) embedded in social, economical and environmental aspects and will try to answer the above challenges with having the core teachings of Islam and its relation with knowledge in sight. This issue will be further discussed in relation with the core missions of higher education in educating, conducting research and providing services to the community as it has been defined by the Islamic thoughts and also by the UNESCO (1998).
Keywords: education transformation; higher education; Islamic heritage; Islamic knowledge; sustainability; trans-disciplinary approach.
Integrating Biological Aspects into River Water Quality Research in Malaysia: An Opinion
Azamuddin Arsad a , Ismail Abustan b, Che Salmah Md. Rawi c , Syafalni d
a Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
b Department of Water Resources, School of Civil Engineering,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
c Department of Entomology, School of Biological Sciences,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
d Department of Environmental Engineering, School of Civil Engineering,
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.
Volume 04, Issue 02, Pg. 107-122, 2012
Abstract: Assessment on rivers and streams water quality should incorporate aspects of chemical, physical, and biological. The objective of this paper was to review the current primary concerned aspects and practiced method in river water quality research in Malaysia. The present day, method of determining river water quality in Malaysia is based mainly on physical and chemical parameters. Concentration on chemical and physical parameters is particularly surprising in judging natural waters where the main aim is often preservation of biological amenities. Numerous studies have indicated biological method has many advantages over chemical and physical method such as, cheaper, easier, less time consuming, reliable, and can give indications of water quality for a long period of time. We do not advocate to abandoning physical and chemical assessments, rather, we note the inadequacy of the assessments to give complete information on river water quality. Therefore, Malaysia should start to anticipate and integrate the biological aspects into water quality studies, and extensively make use of them to improve water quality monitoring in Malaysia. Successfulness on this will enhance water quality monitoring and management in Malaysia.
Keywords: Biological aspects, Malaysia, River monitoring, Water quality.