Download or read book Engineering Towards a Sustainable Future Penerbit USM written by Mohammad Danial Shafiq 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 the compiled outstanding research articles over Malaysia and neighbouring countries from the International Engineering for Sustainability Conference 2014 (iNESCO 2014) concerning the issue of engineering for environment and sustainability. This book is primarily addressed to academicians, researchers, scientist, innovators, and individuals who have influences in the growth and development of the nation and country. An understanding of the causes and effects, mainly contributed to the preservation of the environment as one of the basic stands that influence the behaviour of producing effective and efficient products and services, and serving the environment at once. Grateful acknowledgment is here made to the researchers, editors, organizers and those involved in gathering the data for the research articles. This work would not have reached its present form without their invaluable help. Some articles may have demographic studies of a country and hazardous chemicals used, in order to tabulate the research data and complete the research

Download or read book Engineering Towards a Sustainable Future written by Mohamad Danial Shafiq and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the compiled outstanding research articles over Malaysia and neighbouring countries from the International Engineering for Sustainability Conference 2014 (iNESCO 2014) concerning the issue of engineering for environment and sustainability. This book is primarily addressed to academicians, researchers, scientist, innovators, and individuals who have influences in the growth and development of the nation and country. An understanding of the causes and effects, mainly contributed to the preservation of the environment as one of the basic stands that influence the behaviour of producing effective and efficient products and services, and serving the environment at once. Grateful acknowledgment is here made to the researchers, editors, organizers and those involved in gathering the data for the research articles. This work would not have reached its present form without their invaluable help. Some articles may have demographic studies of a country and hazardous chemicals used, in order to tabulate the research data and complete the research.

Download or read book Engineering USM Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence towards Transforming Higher Education for a Sustainable Tomorrow Penerbit USM written by Abd. Aziz Tajuddin and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique USM Engineering Campus silver (25th) anniversary publication is the de-facto chronological record in showcasing the success stories and various renowned achievements of Engineering @ USM throughout the 25 glorious years. With outstanding expertise in academic, complemented with continuous support from its proactive administration and technical staff, USM Engineering Campus aims to spearhead the engineering fraternity and the industrial sector to another level of world-class quality and excellence. This distinctive legacy book reflects the holistic sacrifices and accomplishments of the USM Engineering Campus community, who have contributed conscientiously towards the success of USM's prestigious APEX University agenda and improved efficiency of the engineering profession and strategic sustainable development activities worldwide. Penerbitan sempena ulang tahun jubli perak (25 tahun) Kampus Kejuruteraan USM ini merekodkan kronologi yang jitu tentang kejayaan serta memaparkan pencapaian cemerlang USM sepanjang 25 tahun yang gemilang. Dengan barisan kepakaran yang unggul dalam bidang akademik, berserta sokongan berterusan staf pentadbiran dan teknikal yang proaktif, Kampus Kejuruteraan USM mensasarkan untuk mengemudi bidang kejuruteraan dan sektor industri ke tahap kualiti dan kecemerlangan bertaraf dunia. Buku Iegasi ini menintakan pengorbanan dan pencapaian warga Kampus Kejuruteraan USM, serta memperlihatkan usaha gigih mereka dalam menjayakan agenda Universiti APEX, sekali gus melakar corak baharu dalam profesion kejuruteraan dan aktiviti strategik pembangunan lestari.

Download or read book Ecological Modelling for Sustainable Development Penerbit USM written by Koh Hock Lye and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2013 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In view of the current global scenario, which highlighted the importance of sustainable development and sustaining natural resources, the theme selected for the 2nd Regional ECOMOD 2007 Conference was indeed appropriate. This conference has generated overwhelming interest and I am sure the participants have focussed diligently on the serious issues concerning important environmental issues and steps needed to be taken towards a sustainable development and management of our natural resources and environment. As governments in the Asian region introduce new initiatives and development policies to rejuvenate and protect their environment and natural resources, it is imperative that universities and research institutions play a fundamental role in ensuring that the objectives of these policies are realized. Such institutions can complement government proposals by embarking on research that is relevant and valuable to the needs of respective nations and pursuing extensive research so that the outcome and technology generated can be transferred effectively to the end users. This concerted effort by all the researchers from different fields to improve and manage our natural resources should be lauded. I strongly believe that this conference is an extraordinary testimony to our capacity building at regional and local levels. I believe USM has something interesting to share with all of you in this area. Finally, on behalf of the Organizing Committee, I hope readers will find this book of proceedings useful, informative and stimulating.

Download or read book Towards a Sustainable Built Environment in Malaysia Penerbit USM written by Mahyuddin Ramli, Hugh Byrd. and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2012 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cities have a metabolism that requires energy, food, materials and water to be supplied and waste products to be removed. If cities are to remain the engines of economic growth they also require an input of knowledge as well as commodities. This fuels innovation and the skills that lead to economic success. With economic success comes the input of people and investment that require new buildings and the conservation of existing buildings. This, in turn, requires an input of both building materials and the knowledge of manufacturing and assembling them efficiently and effectively. This book reviews these aspects of development from an academic point of view and covers a wide area of professional expertise including planning, tourism, architecture, structural engineering, project management, air and water quality, conservation, landscape design, waste management and many other issues that impact on urbanism in Malaysia.

Download or read book Pemeliharaan dan Pemuliharaan Alam Sekitar di Malaysia Penerbit USM written by Haliza Abdul Rahman and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pemeliharaan dan Pemuliharaan Alam Sekitar di Malaysia memuatkan 12 bab yang diusahakan oleh penulis dari latar ilmu yang pelbagai sebagai reaksi mereka terhadap kepentingan memelihara dan memulihara alam sekitar di Malaysia. Buku ini ditulis untuk memberi pengetahuan, maklumat dan kesedaran tentang isu-isu berkaitan pemeliharaan dan pemuliharaan alam sekitar di Malaysia agar alam sekitar terus terpelihara. Hal ini kerana persoalan alam sekitar semakin penting dan menyerlah dalam kehidupan seharian masyarakat dan menjadi agenda utama dalam pembangunan negara. Alam sekitar sangat penting dipelihara dan dipulihara kerana ia bukan sahaja memberikan perkhidmatan kepada manusia tetapi juga merupakan sistem bantuan kehidupan yang tidak ternilai. Semoga buku ini dapat mengisi ruang yang belum diliputi oleh buku lain di samping menampung kekurangan tersebut dalam usaha memupuk sikap prihatin dan sifat kecintaan yang mendalam terhadap alam sekitar.

Download or read book Towards Sustainable and Inclusive Higher Education Challenges and Strategies Penerbit USM written by Melissa Ng Lee Yen Abdullah and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2016-05-30 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In building sufficient, efficient human resources, massification of higher education is a common phenomenon. It is to this end that sustainability and inclusiveness have become such critical issues in higher education and its literature. This book looks into the major question of financial sustainability for the higher education institution, revealing the university’s struggles in the face of limited public funds. Coping strategies and feasible alternatives are extensively examined. The authors also tackle the area of higher education systems and collaboration in ensuring sustainability. Here, matters such as the public-private equilibrium, sustainable alumni networks, and research and publication competitiveness are deliberated. One distinguishing feature of this publication, however, is its discourse on higher education access, giving unique insight into the plight of certain underrepresented groups in higher education. The writers champion inclusiveness by analysing and recommending the best practices in bolstering these marginalised factions towards academic success. Readers will certainly gain a more profound understanding of sustainable and inclusive higher education. Keywords: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malayia, Penerbit USM

Download or read book Environmental Concerns in Malaysian Construction Industry Penerbit USM written by Nazirah Zainul Abidin and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2010 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the construction industry continues to develop within the natural environment, the industry has to take strong measures to ensure that its activities are in harmony with the environment. The challenge for the construction sector is not just to respond to the need for adequate housing and rapid urbanisation, but to do it in a way that is socially and ecologically responsible. This book begins with the current progress of the construction industry in Malaysia before shifting to the fragile relationship between construction and environment. Knowing the rapid development in Malaysia and how construction can affect the environment, this book delves into some evidence of environmental degradation in Malaysia. In the mist of degradation, there is some light shone by the government agencies, state government and some construction players who have initiated several actions to improve present situation. Construction players must be ready to address these concerns, aware of the requirements and comply with it, while the government must be ready to implement and enforce the requirement. An effective planning, implementation and monitoring is vital if the environment is to be part of the culture of the construction industry everywhere.

Download or read book Engineering Change written by Peter Guthrie and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Emerging Governance and Economic Issues in Construction Industry in Malaysia Penerbit USM written by Omar Osman and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The future of construction industry in a globalized, borderless, technology-driven decade is based upon a number of drivers. The book is written to provide a platform for analysis of the construction industry on some governance and economic issues deemed important and can affect the way construction industry will develop and grow in a particular country, particularly Malaysia. The reference to Malaysia may be similar to some but not all countries. The topics covered include governance, role of state and international organizations, innovations, markets and privatizations as well as sustainability. The book should be a basis for future works or research in some of the areas discussed and should provide a specific reading for students at postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia

Download or read book New Management Approaches in Construction Penerbit USM written by Mastura Jaafar and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2014-11-25 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new era, changes and innovations that happen in the construction industry force the industry players to increasingly seek knowledge to enhance their firm and project competitiveness. Small as well as large industry players has no exceptions from identifying their strategy for business survival and success. To accommodate those needs, this book presents the new management approaches that could be learned and applied in managing firms and projects. The book goes on to explore the strategic management and project management approaches of business and project entities in construction. Knowledge and ideas discussed in this book were contributed by scholars who are closely involved with research in the industry. Having read their ideas, improving performance would be a significant contribution of this book to the existing and future industry players in construction. Being simultaneously dependent upon each other, this book sees the need to incorporate the various approaches in managing projects and businesses in the construction industry. There will be no doubt, by understanding and practising the approaches, the competitiveness of the industry will be improved.

Download or read book Lifestyle of Future House Buyers in Malaysia Penerbit USM written by Mohd Wira Mohd Shafiei and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2017 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Improving Performance and Enhancingcompetitiveness Penerbit USM written by Abdul Khalid Siti-Nabiha and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sustainability of Higher Education A Global Perspective Penerbit USM written by Rosni Bakar and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the higher education landscape is ever evolving, sustainability continues to be an essential concern. This publication covers existing sustainability matters ranging from internationalisation and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) to university social responsibility. The main contribution of this book is to reveal the efforts and issues of internationalisation of higher education for sustainable tomorrow from global perspectives. Since the institutions educate current and future decision makers, the play a key role in building more sustainable entities and creating new paradigms. The articles are written by a number of experts with various backgrounds in higher education that give global perspective on the issues of sustainability. Specific country studies give a timely review on the substantial growth of higher education institutions in certain parts of the world. This publication provides invaluable knowledge and skills to guide the reader in designing appropriate frameworks in critical problem solving of current higher education issues.

Download or read book Developments in Higher Education National Strategies and Global Perspectives Penerbit USM written by Shukran Abd. Rahman and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2013 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developments in Higher Education: National Strategies and Global Perspectivesbrings together a collection of meticulously researched articles, providing insights into the changing nature of higher education through internationalisation and its consequent impact on the futures of higher education. These articles are intended for academics, policymakers and researchers in higher education to enhance their understanding, leading ultimately to sustainable human capital development. The book seeks to present a comprehensive discussion on internationalisation as a variable in higher education, and hence, derive alternative futures of higher education systems. It also suggests a different perspective regarding the appraisal of higher learning institutions and the subsequent influence on policy recommendations. Many of these important aspects are gathered together under topics such as “Internationalising Higher Education: A Malaysian Perspective”, “Rankings and Policy Contradictions: Is It Time to Move Beyond Rankings?” and “Campuses 2060: Four Futures of Higher Education in Four Alternative Futures of Society”. This book is recommended to anyone seeking to further enhance their knowledge in higher education, especially in regards to policymaking.

Download or read book Excellence and Sustainability USM and the APEX journey Volume 1 The Road Ahead Penerbit USM written by Ooi Keat Gin and published by Penerbit USM. This book was released on 2012 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USM became the first institution of higher learning to be inducted in Malaysia’s APEX in early September 2008. With induction into APEX, the Ministry of Higher Education (MQHE) is expecting USM to be amongst the world‘s top I00 universities by the year 2013, and in the elite 50 by 2020. Excellence and Sustainability." USM and the APEX Jozlrney, Volume I: The Road Ahead charts the experiences of the University’s community (staff and students) drawn from the research findings of the APEX University Research Agenda (AURA) Project (2008-2014). AURA’s researchers focused on the pre-APEX phase (last quarter of 2008), the period prior to the implementation of the transformation plan. Basically, Volume I: The Road Ahead examines the readliness of staff (academic and non-academic) and students (undergraduates and postgraduates) in gearing themselves for the challenges ahead in the context of APEX.

Download or read book Sustainable Engineering written by David Allen and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2011-12-28 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Assessing Engineering Designs for Environmental, Economic, and Social Impact Engineers will play a central role in addressing one of the twenty-first century’s key challenges: the development of new technologies that address societal needs and wants within the constraints imposed by limited natural resources and the need to protect environmental systems. To create tomorrow’s sustainable products, engineers must carefully consider environmental, economic, and social factors in evaluating their designs. Fortunately, quantitative tools for incorporating sustainability concepts into engineering designs and performance metrics are now emerging. Sustainable Engineering introduces these tools and shows how to apply them. Building on widely accepted principles they first introduced in Green Engineering, David T. Allen and David R. Shonnard discuss key aspects of designing sustainable systems in any engineering discipline. Their powerful, unified approach integrates essential engineering and quantitative design skills, industry perspectives, and case studies, enabling engineering professionals, educators, and students to incorporate sustainability throughout their work. Coverage includes A concise review of the natural resource and environmental challenges engineers face when designing for sustainability Analysis and legislative frameworks for addressing environmental issues and sustainability Methods for identifying green and sustainable materials Principles for improving the sustainability of engineering designs Tools for evaluating sustainable designs and monetizing their benefits