Natural Resources And Technoloy (Penerbit USM)

Natural Resources And Technoloy (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Darlina Md. Naim
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 983861937X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
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The book is organized in seven chapters, covering subject areas of natural resources and technology. It presents the developments, new application, science and technology that are related to local knowledge of local societies, especially in Malaysia. This book mainly discusses the use of natural resources as a source of food and economy, and how the local communities use the resources for their survival. Another aspect presented in this book is the integration of technology and natural resources as well as its usefulness in facilitating human’s life. This book also highlights the implementation of an appropriate technology in providing a house that meets the socioeconomic, cultural, environmental needs as well as climatic conditions of Malaysia. Natural Resources and Technology is definitely a reference for students, researchers and academicians especially from the field of sciences, and those who are interested in knowing and learning about the local knowledge in natural sciences and technology with the focus in Malaysian context. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia

Natural Resources And Technoloy (Penerbit USM)

Natural Resources And Technoloy (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Darlina Md. Naim
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 983861937X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages :

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Book Description
The book is organized in seven chapters, covering subject areas of natural resources and technology. It presents the developments, new application, science and technology that are related to local knowledge of local societies, especially in Malaysia. This book mainly discusses the use of natural resources as a source of food and economy, and how the local communities use the resources for their survival. Another aspect presented in this book is the integration of technology and natural resources as well as its usefulness in facilitating human’s life. This book also highlights the implementation of an appropriate technology in providing a house that meets the socioeconomic, cultural, environmental needs as well as climatic conditions of Malaysia. Natural Resources and Technology is definitely a reference for students, researchers and academicians especially from the field of sciences, and those who are interested in knowing and learning about the local knowledge in natural sciences and technology with the focus in Malaysian context. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia

Mahathir on Science and Technology (First Edition) (Penerbit USM)

Mahathir on Science and Technology (First Edition) (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 9838617296
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 203

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

Reengineering Local Knowledge: Life, Science and Technology (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Norizan Esa
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 9838618365
Category :
Languages : en
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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.

Integrating Local Knowledge with Science and Technology (Penerbit USM)

Integrating Local Knowledge with Science and Technology (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Darlina Md Naim
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 9674612327
Category :
Languages : en
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This book provides an insight into existing local knowledge from the perspective of science and technology and their integration. This would contribute to significant expansion of local knowledge research by highlighting the role and potential of integrating local knowledge, science and technology fields. Besides, it offers an opportunity to enhance the understanding of interrelations among these aspects that can provide reciprocal benefits to scientist and local communities. It is organised in six chapters, covering subject areas of local knowledge and natural resources as well as technological aspects in traditional built environment. Integrating Local Knowledge with Science and Technology is definitely a reference for students, researchers and professionals working in these fields.

Natural Resources And Aquatic Environment (Penerbit USM)

Natural Resources And Aquatic Environment (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Darlina Md. Naim
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 56

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ENVIRONMENT Natural Resources and Aquatic Environment provides insight into existing knowledge of traditional knowledge and local wisdom with regard to natural resources and aquatic environment. This book presents the reader about the strong correlation between natural resources and science and its relationship with the local knowledge of local communities. Natural sources such as marine environment and its fauna are very important in human life. Therefore, people create various equipment and modern techniques to explore the marine resources for their survival. However, before the advent of modern equipments, the world community depends on local knowledge to survive. Various marine resources that are useful to human have been discussed in this book. The importance of science and technology in improving the functions of life are also discussed. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia

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

Documenting Indigenous Knowledge In Science, Technology and Innovation (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Darlina Md Naim
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 9674612009
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76

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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.

Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Practice (Penerbit USM)

Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Practice (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Darlina Md Naim
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 9674611827
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Indigenous knowledge plays a key role in sustainable practices and has been the fundamental part in many areas including agriculture, health care, education, fisheries, food preparation and conservation. This book consists of six articles, which deal with indigenous knowledge and local wisdom related to natural resources. This book mainly discusses the use of natural resources as a source of food and economy, and how the local communities use the resources for their survival. Another aspect presented in this book is the integration of science and natural resources as well as its usefulness in facilitating human’s life. Besides presents the interconnectedness and dynamic relationship between humans, biodiversity and environment, including plants and animals, this book also highlights the implementation of an appropriate technology in utilizing the natural resources for sustainable use. Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Practice is definitely a reference for students, researchers and academicians especially from the field of science, and those who are interested in knowing and learning the local knowledge in natural sciences and technology with the focus in the Malaysian context.

Materials: Leading the Path of Engineers (Penerbit USM)

Materials: Leading the Path of Engineers (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Radzali Othman
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 9674610790
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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Materials science forms the foundation for engineers in product development because the structures, components and devices that engineers design are limited by the properties of the materials that are available and the techniques that can be used for fabrication. Materials science mostly focuses on the basic study of materials, which includes basic mathematical formulae and also foundation physics of materials. Materials engineering on the other hand concentrates on the development of new materials for industrial and user applications. Materials engineering is an important discipline of engineering that has assisted other technologies to improve the variety of products being produced globally. This science has improved the characteristics of existing materials and had also contributed to produce materials with improved properties. The purpose of materials engineering is to obtain knowledge about the materials so that alternate materials with the desired characteristics may be produced. The basic materials engineering relate the requisite properties of the materials with the structure of atoms in that material. The science of materials engineering examines the connection between the structures of materials at molecular scales and their macroscopic characteristics. The materials engineering is a broad based science that includes essentials chemistry, physics, mechanical and civil engineering. Due to the advancement of the nanotechnology, the science of materials engineering has obtained significant importance in recent years.

Materials Engineering in the Health Sciences (Penerbit USM)

Materials Engineering in the Health Sciences (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Radzali Othman
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 9838617628
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 181

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Materials science forms the foundation for engineers in product development because the structures, components and devices that engineers design are limited by the properties of the materials that are available and the techniques that can be used for fabrication. Materials science mostly focuses on the basic study of materials, which includes basic mathematical formulae and also foundation physics of materials. Materials engineering on the other hand concentrates on the development of new materials for industrial and user applications. Materials engineering is an important discipline of engineering that has assisted other technologies to improve the variety of products being produced globally. This science has improved the characteristics of existing materials and has also contributed to produce materials with improved properties. The purpose of materials engineering is to obtain knowledge about the materials so that alternate materials with the desired characteristics may be produced. The basics of materials engineering relate the requisite properties of the materials with the structure of atoms in that material. The science of materials engineering examines the connection between the structures of materials at molecular scales and their macroscopic characteristics. The materials engineering is a broad based science that includes essentials of chemistry, physics, mechanical and civil engineering. Due to the advancement of the nanotechnology, the science of materials engineering has obtained significant importance in recent years. Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia

Spatial Information in Local Knowledge (Penerbit USM)

Spatial Information in Local Knowledge (Penerbit USM) PDF Author: Tarmiji Masron
Publisher: Penerbit USM
ISBN: 9838619388
Category : History
Languages : en
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This book is an eclectic collection of articles written in English that explores the assimilation of spatial information technology (SIT) such as remote sensing, global positioning system, geographic information system and maps to enhance and sustained the local knowledge. The goal to SIT integration is to make the invisible knowledge visible and beneficial to be used by others. It is a technology that transfers the local knowledge from owners into the form of maps and analysis. The maps play a key role in locating the presence of different local knowledge thus, help stakeholders in future planning, development and resource allocation. The editors have chosen topics to embody the SIT in multidisciplinary nature of local knowledge in this region.