Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal (E-BPJ)
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From Paper to Screen: Transitioning conventional posters to digital posters for environmental sustainability
Get PDFThe transition from print to digital media holds significant potential for reducing environmental impact. Traditional print media requires substantial natural resources and generates significant waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Digital media offers environmental benefits by eliminating the need for paper, ink, and physical printing processes, increasing energy efficiency, and reducing physical waste. Digital visual communication design can deliver dynamic and interactive messages, enhancing engagement and reaching a global audience quickly and cost-effectively. Challenges such as dependency on digital technology and data privacy issues must be addressed for a successful transition
Organic Crafts: Optimization of Environmentally Friendly Materials in Craft Products
Get PDFThis article discusses the issue of organic crafts from a material perspective. Craft today has changed concepts, function, spatiality, and material. Along with environmental issues that are increasingly threatening human life through global warming and climate change, the optimal use of environmentally friendly materials is being re-energized. This research includes qualitative research with a multidisciplinary approach, and the analysis is carried out textually and contextually. One of the objectives of this research is to increase public awareness about protecting nature and using organic materials in craft products
Future of Waste Bin Design in the Age of Automation in Indonesia
Get PDFDue to ongoing waste management issues, the Indonesian government is promoting Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance productivity and efficiency, focusing on waste bin design. This research investigates whether Indonesia is ready for automation technology in waste bin and waste management systems or if it remains a distant goal. The study identifies key elements and challenges through a comprehensive literature review and systematic screening, including infrastructure limitations, technological readiness, and socio-economic factors. The findings provide insights and guidelines for future efforts toward achieving efficient, sustainable waste management solutions through automation in Indonesia
Understanding of the Transformational Rural Actors’ Behaviors: A Review
Get PDFRural actors’ behavior is crucial to materializing top-down rural development policies, albeit the rural physical planning. However, studies on detailed perspectives of rural actors’ behavior in response to complex stimuli are limited, particularly in the types of transformational rural actors’ behaviors. Specifically, this study aims to understand rural actors’ behaviors in transforming rural development. The systematic literature review methodology was applied. The findings revealed five themes: economy, environment, psychology, social, and technology—as the stimuli perspectives of transformational rural actors’ behaviors (TRAB) that shed light on rural transformation. This study contributes to synthesizing a new framework for conceptualizing transformational actors’ behaviors in rural development initiatives
"Glass Waste" In The Perspective Of Religious Awareness And Artistic Creativity
Get PDFThis article explores the environmental impact of glass waste and offers creative solutions through art and religious awareness. Glass is crucial in various human activities despite its fragility and slow decomposition. The study investigates innovative ways to reuse glass waste in artistic and religious contexts, focusing on its application in ceramics and decorative arts. By presenting case studies, the article proposes that glass waste can be creatively repurposed, addressing environmental concerns while enhancing religious and artistic value. This approach provides a new perspective on integrating glass waste into art for environmental and spiritual benefits
Management of Kemiren Tourist Village Based on Culture in Banyuwangi Regency
Get PDFThe tourism sector drives Indonesia's economy, utilizing cultural diversity for development and preservation. Village tourism focuses on rural experiences, emphasizing cultural, natural, and creative attractions. Kemiren Village in Banyuwangi, East Java, is known for preserving Osing heritage through traditional customs, attracting more tourists, especially during events like the Tumpeng Sewu festival. Challenges in managing cultural-based tourism include the need for professional and sustainable practices to benefit the local community and attraction owners. Further research is essential to create a sustainable model for cultural tourism management in Kemiren Village
Educational Zakat Aid in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions
Get PDFMisusing educational zakat aid challenges higher education institutions (HEIs). Thus, a qualitative case study was conducted using a semi-structured interview with selected Malaysian zakat experts to identify the concept of educational zakat aid from the Islamic perspective and among the HEI students in Malaysia. The findings showed that the educational zakat aid is a form of Islamic principle's social justice implementation, grounded on the needs of prioritized asnaf students who face difficulties in payments of tuition fees, cost-of-living funds, learning equipment, medical assistance, emergency assistance, natural disaster assistance, additional academic aid, as well as mobility fee funding
Effect of the Occupational Engagement Home Program (MyHOeME©) for Older Persons in the Community
Get PDFMalaysia faces a pressing issue as its older population is projected to reach 16% by 2030. While global and national initiatives focus on health and independence, there exists a gap in structured activities for older persons. Our study introduces MyHOeME, a 5-week program designed by an occupational therapist, which addresses the physical, cognitive, and social facets of ageing through personalized activities. This quasi-experimental study involved 78 older persons in the community. The results indicate a significantly enhanced health-related quality of life after attending MyHOeME, emerging as a promising solution for the well-being of Malaysia's ageing population
A Pilot Study on the Opportunities and Challenges Among SME Tourism in the Heritage Food Industry in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Get PDFStudy based on small and medium entrepreneurs (SME) shows that tourism has increased since 2019. However, the involvement of Tourism SMEs in the food heritage industry still needs to be improved. A qualitative research design was proposed to investigate the matter, and a pilot study was initiated. This paper aims to understand opportunities in the heritage food industry and explore the challenges. Tourism SMEs of food heritage producers are the informants to understand their business. This pilot study was done to help researchers gain first-hand experience with the settings and data collection to strengthen their confidence in executing the research
Effects of Core Stability Training on Muscle Physiology among Adults with Low Back Pain
Get PDFBackground: The effects of core stability training (CST) on muscle physiology in adults with chronic low back pain(CLBP) are still debatable. Objectives: To explore the effects of CST on muscle physiology in adults with CLBP. Methods: Eligible studies published in English from inception to October 2023 were extracted from PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus in this review. Pedro was used for scoring and followed the PRISMA guidelines. Findings: Core muscle strength (1 study), thickness (4 studies), and activation (6 studies) favored CST. Conclusion: CST was more effective in improving core muscle strength, and activation for patients with CLBP