Reengineering Local Knowledge: Life, Science and Technology (Penerbit USM)
Reengineering Local Knowledge: Life, Science and Technology (Penerbit USM)

Author: Norizan Esa

Publisher: Penerbit USM

Published:

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 9838618365

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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.

Seed Biology - New Advances
Seed Biology - New Advances

Author: Ertan Yildirim

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-17

Total Pages: 122

ISBN-13: 1837696438

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Seeds are important reproductive materials that enable the continued existence of plants. They are the first step of life and the key to production, sufficiency, and nutrition, in other words, existence. This book provides a comprehensive overview of seed biology, with chapters on seed morphology, physiology, metabolomics, ecology, dormancy, storage, germination, and viability.

Documenting Indigenous Knowledge In Science, Technology and Innovation (Penerbit USM)
Documenting Indigenous Knowledge In Science, Technology and Innovation (Penerbit USM)

Author: Darlina Md Naim

Publisher: Penerbit USM

Published:

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 9674612009

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Documenting Indigenous Knowledge in Science, Technology and Innovation contains several interesting chapters related to natural resources that are found in Malaysia and how these resources are used by indigenous and/or local people for survival. For example, the availability of marine resources such as fish as a source of protein to humans should be maintained to accommodate the increasing demand by the world’s population. Some approaches to maintain the availability of marine resources, as discussed in this book is the effective conservation strategies, sustainable aquaculture systems and the use of latest technology in the provision of capture data of marine life. The rapid increase in the world population has also changed people's views about the plants that have medicinal value towards the more aggressive use. However, efforts to record and document the medical plants is lacking in Malaysia. In addition to being a key ingredient in traditional medicine, plants such as banana can also be innovated as a renewable energy source. Although the discovery and design of this still new in Malaysia, efforts to further refine these findings should be continued to ensure the availability and sustainability of renewable energy sources. This book is suitable for use by all levels of readers, such as teachers, lecturers, researchers, scientists and the general public who need information about the topics included in this book.

Exploring Social Sustainability and Economic Practices
Exploring Social Sustainability and Economic Practices

Author: MDPI

Publisher: MDPI

Published: 2020-04-21

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 3039285548

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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.

Employee Training and Development
Employee Training and Development

Author: Raymond A. Noe

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 463

ISBN-13: 9780071239295

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Seeks to find a balance between research and company practices. This text provides students with a background in the fundamentals of training and development - needs assessment, transfer of training, designing a learning environment, methods, and evaluation.

User Science and Engineering
User Science and Engineering

Author: Natrah Abdullah

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-08-21

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 9811316287

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Conference on User Science and Engineering, i-USEr 2018, held in Puchong, Malaysia, in August 2018. The 32 papers accepted for i-USEr 2018 were selected from 72 submissions with a thorough double-blind review process. The selected papers illustrate how HCI is inclusive and omnipresent within the domains of informatics, Internet of Things, Quality of Life, and others. They are organized in the following topical sections: design, UX and usability; HCI and underserved; technology and adoption; human centered computing; HCI and IT infrastructure; and HCI and analytics.

Data Mining and Big Data
Data Mining and Big Data

Author: Ying Tan

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-07-18

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 3319618458

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Second International Conference on Data Mining and Big Data, DMBD 2017, held in Fukuoka, Japan, in July/August 2017. The 53 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 96 submissions. They were organized in topical sections named: association analysis; clustering; prediction; classification; schedule and sequence analysis; big data; data analysis; data mining; text mining; deep learning; high performance computing; knowledge base and its framework; and fuzzy control.

Assessment, Learning And Employability
Assessment, Learning And Employability

Author: Knight, Peter

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

Published: 2003-10-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 033521228X

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Clearly set out in three specific sections, this book argues that that existing grading practices cannot cope with the expectations laid upon them, while the potential of formative assessment for the support of learning is not fully realised, discusses how institutions need to respond in policy terms to the challenges that have been posed.