Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal (E-BPJ)
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Establishing the Content Validity study of the Malay version of Parenting Scale (M-PS)
Get PDFThis study reports the content validity findings of the Malay-translated version of the Parenting Scale (PS). The objective is to identify relevant items from the translated version. The content validity was evaluated using a relevance score by two groups of parents: 10 parents without disabilities and 10 parents with physical disabilities. The study is a cross-sectional design to assess the Content Validity Index (CVI), including I-CVI, S-CVI/Ave, and modified kappa statistics. Findings indicated that several items required elimination, revision, or retention, ensuring cultural and contextual appropriateness of the PS for Malaysian parents, including those with physical disabilities
Perception of Person with Disabilities (PWDs’) Accessibility at Public Community Park
Get PDFPublic parks boost disability inclusion, well-being, and socialization. To accommodate PWDs and promote equality, park designers must understand their accessibility goals. PWD accessibility in public parks discussed through interviews with five PWDs who used public community parks. Signage, steep or uneven steps, deteriorating walkways, and insufficient handicapped parking are issues lead to poor accessibility. The report advises major improvements to Malaysian public community parks for PWDs and MS 1184 compliance. Public leisure facilities must be improved for all ages and abilities. Addressing these concerns is imperative for fostering inclusivity and promoting equitable access to recreational opportunities for PWDs in Malaysia
Traditional Chinese Regular Script based on Erwin Panofsky’s Iconological Theory
Get PDFThis study employs Panofsky’s iconological theory to analyze Regular Script's technical features, symbolic meanings, and cultural connotations. Existing research focuses on stylistic traits and developmental causes, rarely applying Western theories to their cultural significance. Using comparative analysis, this study demonstrates Panofsky’s theory as effective for regular script analysis, innovatively integrating traditional calligraphy with Western formalist frameworks. It proposes an aesthetic analysis system for calligraphic styles and bridges the gap between Western theories and Chinese calligraphy studies
Using Educational Videos to Spark Learning Interest among Orang Asli Students
Get PDFThis article explores how the integration of educational videos can enhance learning interest among Orang Asli students in Malaysia. Drawing on recent initiatives and research, it highlights how culturally responsive video content, visual storytelling, and digital engagement strategies can bridge educational gaps and foster motivation in indigenous learners
Identifying Interdisciplinarity in Visual Communication Design Practices in the New Media Era
Get PDFVisual Communication Design (VCD) science has developed in an interdisciplinary space in the new media era. This paper aims to pose VCD regarding interdisciplinarity and identify its theoretical complexity by exploring the scientific characteristics within its theoretical and practical realms. Interdisciplinarity plays a critical role in shaping and responding to the reality of the new media era. VCD in artificial intelligence is shaped by the interactions among Habitus, Capital, and Field, as outlined in Bourdieu’s Theory of Practice. By reviewing and synthesising the literature, this paper offers a conceptual framework in an interdisciplinary manner
Religious-Magical Ornament of Kalpataru Sunan Bonang
Get PDFSince ancient times, manifestations of divinity have been represented as trees. The tree of life has been known since prehistoric times. In Hindu periods, both faiths revered the tree of life, known as kalpataru and aśvattha (Bodhi tree). In the Islamic era, the tree of life was adopted in the form of kekayon, interpreted from the Arabic word 'khayu' (will). Historically, kalpataru became a symbol of Islamic acculturation imbued with Javanese magical beliefs. The kalpataru Sunan Bonang reflects Javanese wisdom, preserving the sacred and supernatural for enlightenment. These sacred and supernatural elements were epistemically disregarded as “metaphysics” by European secularism
Reverting Animal in Post-Anthropocentrism Character Design: A case study of the Papuan bird of paradise (cenderawasih papua)
Get PDFThis study examines the redesign of the Papuan Cenderawasih bird character through a post-anthropocentric approach in visual arts. As an endemic animal of Indonesia, the Cenderawasih represents the ecological richness and local cultural values that are often reduced by a human-centric perspective. This study uses post-anthropocentric theory and exploratory methods within a practice-led research framework to evaluate the dominance of anthropocentric representations in character design. The results show that the visualisation of Cenderawasih can be developed as an independent non-human entity, presenting a reverting animal strategy to restore the essence of animals in contemporary art practices based on ecological ethics
Appropriation as a Deconstructive Strategy in Yogyakarta Contemporary Art: Academic artists’ engagement with meaning and context
Get PDFRooted in Derrida’s concept of deconstruction, this study examines how academic artists in Yogyakarta employ appropriation to challenge modernist notions of originality and authenticity. Through in-depth interviews, document analysis, and two case studies, Setyo Priyo Nugroho’s "Java 1830" and Amir Hamzah's "The Great Day T(erri)rouble," it reveals appropriation as a vital postcolonial strategy that renegotiates power dynamics between global and local contexts. The findings emphasize the use of parody, pastiche, and recontextualization as techniques for revealing cultural capital and the legacies of colonialism, positioning appropriation as a dynamic discourse within contemporary Indonesian art and aesthetics
Concept of Visual Simplification of Characters: Wayang Pandawa Gagrak Yogyakarta in the perspective of Gestalt Theory
Get PDFThis research revitalises wayang kulit, Indonesia’s shadow puppetry, by visually simplifying the Pandawa characters in the Yogyakarta style. The traditional visual styles are often too complex for younger audiences. Gestalt principles (closure, figure-ground, proximity, similarity, continuity, and common fate) are applied to enhance visual clarity while preserving cultural meaning. Using practice-based, qualitative research, the study involves observing original wayang, conducting visual explorations, and integrating Jung's archetypes to strengthen character identity. Key visual elements are retained to ensure the characters' recognisability. This simplification strategy offers a modern design approach with potential applications in various media, making wayang more accessible today
Sensory Aesthetics and Multisensory Curation of the Amazônia Exhibition of Sebastião Salgado: A visual documentation and ecological affect
Get PDFPhotography is the central medium in Sebastião Salgado’s Amazônia, creating an immersive and affective exhibition space. This qualitative case study examines curatorial and multisensory strategies, encompassing large-scale photographs, ambient soundscapes, and spatial design that promote ecological awareness and emotional engagement. Drawing on Baumgarten’s sensory aesthetics, Dorrian’s concept of museum atmosphere, and Nannini’s theory of embodiment, the study brings to light the ethical dimensions of visual representation. The findings underscore the power of the exhibition space to invite reflection on humanity's relationship with nature, serving as a powerful curatorial framework that integrates art, knowledge, and environmental activism through affective, multisensory experiences