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Papers by Hong Ching Goh

Research paper thumbnail of Insight into the formation of Chinese tourist behavioural intentions: a cognitive approach

Leisure studies, May 22, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Chinese Culture in Chinese Tourists’ Behaviors Research (2000-2022): A Literature Review

Journal of China Tourism Research, Jan 8, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Public perception of cultural ecosystem services in historic districts based on biterm topic model

Scientific reports, May 22, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Identifying Potential Zones for Ecotourism Development in Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka Using the Gis-Based Ahp Spatial Analysis

GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites

Ecotourism makes a significant contribution to long-term development. However, a spatial analysis... more Ecotourism makes a significant contribution to long-term development. However, a spatial analysis-based multi-criteria process has been widely used in ecotourism development planning. Batticaloa district is one of the tourism hotspots in the country which distinctive views play a significant role in fostering the potential for ecotourism. However, no specific study or planning has been carried out to identify appropriate zones for ecotourism development. This study attempts to identify suitable zones for ecotourism development in Batticaloa District. In this research AHP method was used in GIS environment. Five thematic layers such as landscape, protected area, topography, accessibility, and community characteristics were given appropriate weights and integrated into the GIS through the weighted overlay analysis. Accordingly, five potential ecotourism zones were identified in the study area. The research revealed that the area very suitable for ecotourism development is largely dist...

Research paper thumbnail of Comic book as an educational strategy to communicate fish bombing to schoolchildren

Applied Environmental Education & Communication

Research paper thumbnail of The Socio-Economic Impacts of Ecotourism in Taman Negara Pahang on the Local Community Groups with Different Economic Statuses

Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Environment Management

Ecotourism conserves the natural environment and raises the community’s living standards. The soc... more Ecotourism conserves the natural environment and raises the community’s living standards. The socio-economic impacts, however, may vary due to different economic statuses among the local community groups. Hence this study examines the socio-economic impacts of ecotourism in Taman Negara Pahang on the locals and indigenous people with different incomes, education, and occupations. This qualitative research employed semi-structured interviews to understand better the socioeconomic benefits and challenges of tourism development in the national park. It was found that the locals were highly dependent on tourism economic activities, and their living standards improved. Nevertheless, most indigenous people still lived in poverty because they were incompetent with limited communication skills and hospitality knowledge. Besides, tourism seasonality has caused irregular business revenue, low return on investment, and underutilisation of facilities in the off-peak season. Conversely, the tour...

Research paper thumbnail of Perceived norms of public transport use as the determinants of older adults' social exclusion: Evidence from Pakistan

Research paper thumbnail of The role of social identity between community motivation and intention to participate in tourism development in Malaysia

Environment, Development and Sustainability, Jul 26, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Influence of park governance on tourism development in Kinabalu Park, Malaysia Borneo

Ecology and the Environment, May 19, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding the social integration process of rural–urban migrants in urban china: a bibliometrics review

Journal of Population Research

Research paper thumbnail of Factors influence residents’ investment decision for tourism industry development

International journal of applied economics, finance and accounting, Mar 28, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Corrigendum: Strengthened multi-stakeholder linkages in valuation studies is critical for improved decision making outcomes for valuable mangroves – The Malaysian case study

Frontiers in Marine Science

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural values of ecosystem services from coastal marine areas: Case of Taytay Bay, Palawan, Philippines

Environmental Science & Policy

The Philippine coastal marine ecosystem provides many Ecosystem Services (ES) and is a region whe... more The Philippine coastal marine ecosystem provides many Ecosystem Services (ES) and is a region where coastal communities are closely dependent on the sea. Previous ES studies focus mainly on biophysical and economic assessments with limited studies about Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES), particularly in the Philippines. Here, we present the CES provided by Taytay Bay, Palawan through local knowledge. Using semi-structured interviews together with participatory mapping activities we quantified marine-related values and threats across Taytay Bay. Spatial mapping of CES, including sense of place, heritage, identity, spiritual, inspiration, knowledge, education, aesthetics, recreation, and intergenerational showed benefits occurring in particular spatial patterns, suggesting that services are provided and contribute to human wellbeing at a community level. Respondents highly valued benefits to their livelihoods but also identified many distinct values beyond income generation, including sense of place, spiritual, aesthetics, and recreational values. The connection between some cultural services e.g., source of ecological knowledge, and provisioning services e.g., seafood, was also recognized. Destructive fishing practices, agrochemicals from pearl and seaweed farms, and privatization of islands were perceived to introduce the highest threats. This has management implications since threats to CES also threaten other ES. The co-occurrence of CES values with provisioning values suggests a holistic approach to ecosystem valuation is needed. The loss of one ES is likely to represent a loss in multiple other services and protecting key service-providing habitats leads to multiple benefits. The study results demonstrate the importance of integrating cultural and non-monetary environmental values into ecosystem valuation and practical on-the-ground policies.

Research paper thumbnail of Strengthened multi-stakeholder linkages in valuation studies is critical for improved decision making outcomes for valuable mangroves – The Malaysian case study

Frontiers in Marine Science

Mangrove forests in Southeast Asia are continuously declining as a result of unsustainable practi... more Mangrove forests in Southeast Asia are continuously declining as a result of unsustainable practices, partly due to limited recognition of the value of mangrove services in land use decision making. Valuation practitioners have assumed that monetary valuation should inform local and national decision makers to ensure sustainable management of mangrove resources. For ecosystem service valuation to be of use to decision makers, best practices should be adhered to such as having straightforward policy questions and strong stakeholder engagement from the onset of valuation studies, suitable choice of valuation methodologies, and the ability to effectively demonstrate causal links between drivers of ecosystem health, change, and resource users. This study, focusing on the Malaysian case study, assessed the effectiveness and challenges of local ecosystem service valuation studies in informing mangrove management decisions against a set of global best practices. A systematic review approac...

Research paper thumbnail of Psychosocial Barriers to Public Transport Use Triggers Older Adults’ Social Exclusion: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

Journal of urban planning and development, Mar 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Breaking down barriers: The identification of actions to promote gender equality in interdisciplinary marine research institutions

Research paper thumbnail of Mangrove ecosystem services: Contribution to the well-being of the coastal communities in Klang Islands

Marine Policy

Mangroves continue to be extensively replaced for alternative land uses despite global recognitio... more Mangroves continue to be extensively replaced for alternative land uses despite global recognition of their value for ecosystem services. Limited effort has been directed into understanding how changes in mangrove ecosystems affect human well-being, especially in Asia. Using the inhabited Klang Islands, Selangor, Malaysia as a case study, this paper explores the relationships between mangrove ecosystem services and human well-being by adapting and modifying three existing conceptual frameworks. Semi-structured interviews with island residents were conducted to explore mangroves' contribution to human well-being. Analysis revealed that respondents recognised examples of regulating, cultural, and provisioning ecosystem services resulted from their interaction with mangroves. While all three ecosystem services contributed to both basic human needs and subjective well-being, provisioning and cultural services were reported to also contribute to economic needs and regulating services, more strongly to environmental needs. These findings contribute to more inclusive decision-making processes concerning development and conservation planning in the fast-urbanised Klang which would affect the overall well-being of the communities in general, largely the Malay, Chinese and Mah Meri communities, and the fishers specifically.

Research paper thumbnail of Rethinking North–South Research Partnerships Amidst Global Uncertainties: Leveraging Lessons Learned from UK GCRF Projects during COVID-19

Land

International research and development projects (or grand challenge projects) consist of multicul... more International research and development projects (or grand challenge projects) consist of multicultural, multi-country, multi-sectoral, and multi-stakeholder initiatives aimed at poverty reduction. They are usually conceived as partnerships between actors in the global north–south. The COVID-19 pandemic was a major unexpected disruption to ongoing projects and challenged their already complex management. The aim of this paper is to present evidence on how international development projects were impacted by COVID-19 with a particular focus on the relationship between research institutions in the north and south. We conducted a mixed-methods research study, combining a reflective exercise with the co-author team and a survey with principal investigators, project managers, and capacity development leads drawn from 31 Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) projects funded through the UK government’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) and focused on social–ecological system research. T...

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural values of ecosystem services from coastal marine areas: Case of Taytay Bay, Palawan, Philippines

Environmental Science & Policy

The Philippine coastal marine ecosystem provides many Ecosystem Services (ES) and is a region whe... more The Philippine coastal marine ecosystem provides many Ecosystem Services (ES) and is a region where coastal communities are closely dependent on the sea. Previous ES studies focus mainly on biophysical and economic assessments with limited studies about Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES), particularly in the Philippines. Here, we present the CES provided by Taytay Bay, Palawan through local knowledge. Using semi-structured interviews together with participatory mapping activities we quantified marine-related values and threats across Taytay Bay. Spatial mapping of CES, including sense of place, heritage, identity, spiritual, inspiration, knowledge, education, aesthetics, recreation, and intergenerational showed benefits occurring in particular spatial patterns, suggesting that services are provided and contribute to human wellbeing at a community level. Respondents highly valued benefits to their livelihoods but also identified many distinct values beyond income generation, including sense of place, spiritual, aesthetics, and recreational values. The connection between some cultural services e.g., source of ecological knowledge, and provisioning services e.g., seafood, was also recognized. Destructive fishing practices, agrochemicals from pearl and seaweed farms, and privatization of islands were perceived to introduce the highest threats. This has management implications since threats to CES also threaten other ES. The co-occurrence of CES values with provisioning values suggests a holistic approach to ecosystem valuation is needed. The loss of one ES is likely to represent a loss in multiple other services and protecting key service-providing habitats leads to multiple benefits. The study results demonstrate the importance of integrating cultural and non-monetary environmental values into ecosystem valuation and practical on-the-ground policies.

Research paper thumbnail of The Residential Environment and Health and Well-Being of Chinese Migrant Populations: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

China’s internal migrants suffer from marginalised housing conditions, poor neighbourhood environ... more China’s internal migrants suffer from marginalised housing conditions, poor neighbourhood environments and residential segregation, which may have significant implications on health and well-being. Echoing recent calls for interdisciplinary research on migrant health and well-being, this study examines the associations and mechanisms of the impact of the residential environment on the health and well-being of Chinese migrants. We found that most of the relevant studies supported the “healthy migration effect”, but the phenomenon was only applicable to migrants’ self-reported physical health rather than mental health. The subjective well-being of migrants is lower than that of urban migrants. There is a debate between the effectiveness of residential environmental improvements and the ineffectiveness of residential environmental improvements in terms of the impact of the neighbourhood environment on migrants’ health and well-being. Housing conditions and the neighbourhood’s physical ...

Research paper thumbnail of Insight into the formation of Chinese tourist behavioural intentions: a cognitive approach

Leisure studies, May 22, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Chinese Culture in Chinese Tourists’ Behaviors Research (2000-2022): A Literature Review

Journal of China Tourism Research, Jan 8, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Public perception of cultural ecosystem services in historic districts based on biterm topic model

Scientific reports, May 22, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Identifying Potential Zones for Ecotourism Development in Batticaloa District of Sri Lanka Using the Gis-Based Ahp Spatial Analysis

GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites

Ecotourism makes a significant contribution to long-term development. However, a spatial analysis... more Ecotourism makes a significant contribution to long-term development. However, a spatial analysis-based multi-criteria process has been widely used in ecotourism development planning. Batticaloa district is one of the tourism hotspots in the country which distinctive views play a significant role in fostering the potential for ecotourism. However, no specific study or planning has been carried out to identify appropriate zones for ecotourism development. This study attempts to identify suitable zones for ecotourism development in Batticaloa District. In this research AHP method was used in GIS environment. Five thematic layers such as landscape, protected area, topography, accessibility, and community characteristics were given appropriate weights and integrated into the GIS through the weighted overlay analysis. Accordingly, five potential ecotourism zones were identified in the study area. The research revealed that the area very suitable for ecotourism development is largely dist...

Research paper thumbnail of Comic book as an educational strategy to communicate fish bombing to schoolchildren

Applied Environmental Education & Communication

Research paper thumbnail of The Socio-Economic Impacts of Ecotourism in Taman Negara Pahang on the Local Community Groups with Different Economic Statuses

Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Environment Management

Ecotourism conserves the natural environment and raises the community’s living standards. The soc... more Ecotourism conserves the natural environment and raises the community’s living standards. The socio-economic impacts, however, may vary due to different economic statuses among the local community groups. Hence this study examines the socio-economic impacts of ecotourism in Taman Negara Pahang on the locals and indigenous people with different incomes, education, and occupations. This qualitative research employed semi-structured interviews to understand better the socioeconomic benefits and challenges of tourism development in the national park. It was found that the locals were highly dependent on tourism economic activities, and their living standards improved. Nevertheless, most indigenous people still lived in poverty because they were incompetent with limited communication skills and hospitality knowledge. Besides, tourism seasonality has caused irregular business revenue, low return on investment, and underutilisation of facilities in the off-peak season. Conversely, the tour...

Research paper thumbnail of Perceived norms of public transport use as the determinants of older adults' social exclusion: Evidence from Pakistan

Research paper thumbnail of The role of social identity between community motivation and intention to participate in tourism development in Malaysia

Environment, Development and Sustainability, Jul 26, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Influence of park governance on tourism development in Kinabalu Park, Malaysia Borneo

Ecology and the Environment, May 19, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding the social integration process of rural–urban migrants in urban china: a bibliometrics review

Journal of Population Research

Research paper thumbnail of Factors influence residents’ investment decision for tourism industry development

International journal of applied economics, finance and accounting, Mar 28, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Corrigendum: Strengthened multi-stakeholder linkages in valuation studies is critical for improved decision making outcomes for valuable mangroves – The Malaysian case study

Frontiers in Marine Science

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural values of ecosystem services from coastal marine areas: Case of Taytay Bay, Palawan, Philippines

Environmental Science & Policy

The Philippine coastal marine ecosystem provides many Ecosystem Services (ES) and is a region whe... more The Philippine coastal marine ecosystem provides many Ecosystem Services (ES) and is a region where coastal communities are closely dependent on the sea. Previous ES studies focus mainly on biophysical and economic assessments with limited studies about Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES), particularly in the Philippines. Here, we present the CES provided by Taytay Bay, Palawan through local knowledge. Using semi-structured interviews together with participatory mapping activities we quantified marine-related values and threats across Taytay Bay. Spatial mapping of CES, including sense of place, heritage, identity, spiritual, inspiration, knowledge, education, aesthetics, recreation, and intergenerational showed benefits occurring in particular spatial patterns, suggesting that services are provided and contribute to human wellbeing at a community level. Respondents highly valued benefits to their livelihoods but also identified many distinct values beyond income generation, including sense of place, spiritual, aesthetics, and recreational values. The connection between some cultural services e.g., source of ecological knowledge, and provisioning services e.g., seafood, was also recognized. Destructive fishing practices, agrochemicals from pearl and seaweed farms, and privatization of islands were perceived to introduce the highest threats. This has management implications since threats to CES also threaten other ES. The co-occurrence of CES values with provisioning values suggests a holistic approach to ecosystem valuation is needed. The loss of one ES is likely to represent a loss in multiple other services and protecting key service-providing habitats leads to multiple benefits. The study results demonstrate the importance of integrating cultural and non-monetary environmental values into ecosystem valuation and practical on-the-ground policies.

Research paper thumbnail of Strengthened multi-stakeholder linkages in valuation studies is critical for improved decision making outcomes for valuable mangroves – The Malaysian case study

Frontiers in Marine Science

Mangrove forests in Southeast Asia are continuously declining as a result of unsustainable practi... more Mangrove forests in Southeast Asia are continuously declining as a result of unsustainable practices, partly due to limited recognition of the value of mangrove services in land use decision making. Valuation practitioners have assumed that monetary valuation should inform local and national decision makers to ensure sustainable management of mangrove resources. For ecosystem service valuation to be of use to decision makers, best practices should be adhered to such as having straightforward policy questions and strong stakeholder engagement from the onset of valuation studies, suitable choice of valuation methodologies, and the ability to effectively demonstrate causal links between drivers of ecosystem health, change, and resource users. This study, focusing on the Malaysian case study, assessed the effectiveness and challenges of local ecosystem service valuation studies in informing mangrove management decisions against a set of global best practices. A systematic review approac...

Research paper thumbnail of Psychosocial Barriers to Public Transport Use Triggers Older Adults’ Social Exclusion: Empirical Evidence from Pakistan

Journal of urban planning and development, Mar 1, 2023

Research paper thumbnail of Breaking down barriers: The identification of actions to promote gender equality in interdisciplinary marine research institutions

Research paper thumbnail of Mangrove ecosystem services: Contribution to the well-being of the coastal communities in Klang Islands

Marine Policy

Mangroves continue to be extensively replaced for alternative land uses despite global recognitio... more Mangroves continue to be extensively replaced for alternative land uses despite global recognition of their value for ecosystem services. Limited effort has been directed into understanding how changes in mangrove ecosystems affect human well-being, especially in Asia. Using the inhabited Klang Islands, Selangor, Malaysia as a case study, this paper explores the relationships between mangrove ecosystem services and human well-being by adapting and modifying three existing conceptual frameworks. Semi-structured interviews with island residents were conducted to explore mangroves' contribution to human well-being. Analysis revealed that respondents recognised examples of regulating, cultural, and provisioning ecosystem services resulted from their interaction with mangroves. While all three ecosystem services contributed to both basic human needs and subjective well-being, provisioning and cultural services were reported to also contribute to economic needs and regulating services, more strongly to environmental needs. These findings contribute to more inclusive decision-making processes concerning development and conservation planning in the fast-urbanised Klang which would affect the overall well-being of the communities in general, largely the Malay, Chinese and Mah Meri communities, and the fishers specifically.

Research paper thumbnail of Rethinking North–South Research Partnerships Amidst Global Uncertainties: Leveraging Lessons Learned from UK GCRF Projects during COVID-19

Land

International research and development projects (or grand challenge projects) consist of multicul... more International research and development projects (or grand challenge projects) consist of multicultural, multi-country, multi-sectoral, and multi-stakeholder initiatives aimed at poverty reduction. They are usually conceived as partnerships between actors in the global north–south. The COVID-19 pandemic was a major unexpected disruption to ongoing projects and challenged their already complex management. The aim of this paper is to present evidence on how international development projects were impacted by COVID-19 with a particular focus on the relationship between research institutions in the north and south. We conducted a mixed-methods research study, combining a reflective exercise with the co-author team and a survey with principal investigators, project managers, and capacity development leads drawn from 31 Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) projects funded through the UK government’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) and focused on social–ecological system research. T...

Research paper thumbnail of Cultural values of ecosystem services from coastal marine areas: Case of Taytay Bay, Palawan, Philippines

Environmental Science & Policy

The Philippine coastal marine ecosystem provides many Ecosystem Services (ES) and is a region whe... more The Philippine coastal marine ecosystem provides many Ecosystem Services (ES) and is a region where coastal communities are closely dependent on the sea. Previous ES studies focus mainly on biophysical and economic assessments with limited studies about Cultural Ecosystem Services (CES), particularly in the Philippines. Here, we present the CES provided by Taytay Bay, Palawan through local knowledge. Using semi-structured interviews together with participatory mapping activities we quantified marine-related values and threats across Taytay Bay. Spatial mapping of CES, including sense of place, heritage, identity, spiritual, inspiration, knowledge, education, aesthetics, recreation, and intergenerational showed benefits occurring in particular spatial patterns, suggesting that services are provided and contribute to human wellbeing at a community level. Respondents highly valued benefits to their livelihoods but also identified many distinct values beyond income generation, including sense of place, spiritual, aesthetics, and recreational values. The connection between some cultural services e.g., source of ecological knowledge, and provisioning services e.g., seafood, was also recognized. Destructive fishing practices, agrochemicals from pearl and seaweed farms, and privatization of islands were perceived to introduce the highest threats. This has management implications since threats to CES also threaten other ES. The co-occurrence of CES values with provisioning values suggests a holistic approach to ecosystem valuation is needed. The loss of one ES is likely to represent a loss in multiple other services and protecting key service-providing habitats leads to multiple benefits. The study results demonstrate the importance of integrating cultural and non-monetary environmental values into ecosystem valuation and practical on-the-ground policies.

Research paper thumbnail of The Residential Environment and Health and Well-Being of Chinese Migrant Populations: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

China’s internal migrants suffer from marginalised housing conditions, poor neighbourhood environ... more China’s internal migrants suffer from marginalised housing conditions, poor neighbourhood environments and residential segregation, which may have significant implications on health and well-being. Echoing recent calls for interdisciplinary research on migrant health and well-being, this study examines the associations and mechanisms of the impact of the residential environment on the health and well-being of Chinese migrants. We found that most of the relevant studies supported the “healthy migration effect”, but the phenomenon was only applicable to migrants’ self-reported physical health rather than mental health. The subjective well-being of migrants is lower than that of urban migrants. There is a debate between the effectiveness of residential environmental improvements and the ineffectiveness of residential environmental improvements in terms of the impact of the neighbourhood environment on migrants’ health and well-being. Housing conditions and the neighbourhood’s physical ...

Research paper thumbnail of Measuring Tourist Satisfaction in Kinabalu Park

The Sixth Asia Pacific Forum for Graduate Students Research in Tourism: Shaping sustainable tourism in Asia-Pacific: Competition and Cooperation, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of Is Tourism to Protected Area benefiting Local Communities? The case of Kinabalu Park

ATLAS Africa Conference 2007, 2007

Research paper thumbnail of Psychological impacts of flash flooding in the Klang Valley, Malaysia

Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Humanities, Historical and Social Sciences (CHHSS 2010) , 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Climate change and adaptation measures for coastal tourism sites: A case study of East Coast, Peninsular Malaysia

Proceedings of the 1st National symposium on Resilience, Vulnerability and Adaptation to the climate change threat, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Tourism Management in Kinabalu Park. An Analysis of Nature of Goods in meeting sustainable tourism

Proceedings of the 2010 International Conference on Business, Economics and Tourism Management (CBETM 2010) , 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Participation as a Dynamic Process in Community-Based Tourism Project. A Case of Saung Angklung Udjo, Bandung, Indonesia

Proceedings of World Ecotourism Conference, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Pembangunan Dataran banjir Lembah Sireh, Kelantan. Isu dan Cabaran

Prosiding Persidangan kebangsaan Masyarakat, Ruang dan alam Sekitar (MATRA), 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Penglibatan Komuniti dalamUrus Tadbir Sisa Buang Elektronik dan Elektrikal (E-Waste) di Malaysia: Isu, Cabaran dan Implikasi

Prosiding Persidangan kebangsaan Masyarakat, Ruang dan alam Sekitar (MATRA), 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Empowering Teaching and Learning of Geography by Using Web-Based GIS Application as a Teaching Tool

Proceedings of International Educational Technology Conference 2011, 2011

Research paper thumbnail of Abode of Dead, Depository of Knowledge and Contested Realm: A study of Chinese Cemeteries in Malaysia

Proceeding of Conference on the trend, challenges and results of Chinese cemetery research, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Perceptions of cemeteries among the Chinese residents in Kuala Lumpur.

Workshop Death, burial rituals and cemeteries among Chinese communities of insular Southeast Asia, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Natural resource conservation in a fast urbanized region of Iskandar Malaysia

Urban Nature Seminar, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Sea gypsies of southern Johor, Malaysia- the impacts of urbanization on the local indigenous people in Iskandar Malaysia

proceeding of 'International Conference on World Ethnic Minorities' Cultural Heritage and Teaching Innovation, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Aspects of land use governance on Pangkor Island

The European Proceedings of , Social & Behavioural Sciences, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Sustainable tourism and the influence of privatization in protected area management. A case of Kinabalu Park, Malaysia

Research paper thumbnail of Malaysia's journey to The Ice

Research paper thumbnail of Antartika- Pengembaraan Malaysia ke Benua Ais

Research paper thumbnail of Land Use Dynamics and Policies in the Sungai Selangor Watershed

Research paper thumbnail of Status Report on the Marine Environment of the Mersing Marine Park Island, and Indicative Proposal for a Marine Protected Area Network.

Research paper thumbnail of Characterization and Utilization of Plants, Microbes and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management

Biodiversity and Conservation, 2019

This volume provides an enlightening and pragmatic approach to preserving biological diversity by... more This volume provides an enlightening and pragmatic approach to preserving biological diversity by gathering a wide range of peer-reviewed scientific content from biodiversity researchers and conservators from around the world. It brings comprehensive knowledge and information on the present status of conservation of biological diversity including floral, faunal, and microbial diversity. A detailed account of recent trends in conservation and applications under changing climate conditions, focusing mainly on agriculturally and industrially important microbes and their sustainable utilization, is presented as well.

Over the past five decades, extensive research work has been done on many aspects of biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization of biological resources. This book examines this crucial issue. Chapters discuss biodiversity concepts, benefits, and values for economic and sustainable development; explores applications and strategies for biodiversity preservation; and considers the role of biodiversity conservation in public awareness services and cultural significance. The volume also examines the process of evolution and the future of biodiversity in conjunction with climate change factors, with special reference to infectious diseases.

Research paper thumbnail of Ocean(S) and Human Health: Risks and Opportunities

Springer, Cham, 2022

Ocean(s) and Human Health is a metadiscipline that seeks to integrate the marine and environmenta... more Ocean(s) and Human Health is a metadiscipline that seeks to integrate the marine and environmental sciences with public health and the biomedical sciences in research and training, with the objective of identifying and addressing the complex and inextricable linkages (both the risks and the benefits) between the health of the Ocean and humans (Walsh et al. 2008; Bowen et al. 2014; Depledge et al. 2019; Fleming et al. 2019; Short et al. 2021). The underlying principles of this metadiscipline are that: (1) the health of humans is dependent on a “healthy ocean”; (2) human actions can directly and indirectly affect Ocean health; and (3) interdisciplinary collaborative research and training are essential to create a future sustainable relationship between the Ocean(s) and human health. Other cross-cutting themes include the importance of equity and equality in...

Research paper thumbnail of The Development of Coastal Tourism: A study of the North Pahang Coast

The Development of Maritime Sector in Malaysia, 2010

Research paper thumbnail of Ciri tarikan dan masalah pelancongan di Pulau Perhentian

Pelancongan pulau di Malaysia, 2014

Research paper thumbnail of Pembangunan Dataran Banjir Lembah Sireh, Kelantan: Isu dan Cabaran

Ekosistem Lembangan Saliran di Malaysia: Bencana dan Pengurusan, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Save Sungai Selangor and The Indigenous People: Looking Back, Moving Forward

Landuse Dynamics and Policies in the Sungai Selangor Watershed, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Communicating Garden City Concept And Heritage Conservation In Kuala Kubu Baru

Landuse Dynamics and Governance in the Sungai Selangor Watershed, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Review Of Landuse Policies In Sungai Selangor Watershed

Landuse Dynamics and Policies In The Sungai Selangor Watershed, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Towards Spatial- Environmental Governance in the Sungai Selangor Watershed

Dynamics and Governance in Sungai Selangor Watershed. Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of From Hilltop to River Mouth: A Tourism Resource Inventory In Sungai Selangor Watershed

Landuse Dynamics and Policies in the Sungai Selangor Watershed, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of Case Studies Of Landuse Conflicts In Kuala Selangor

Landuse Dynamics and Governance in the Sungai Selangor Watershed, 2015

Research paper thumbnail of One Percent Inspiration

Words of Wisdom: Cherished advice from academic mentors, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Penglibatan komuniti tempatan dalam pembangunan pelancongan di Pulau Pangkor

Pelancongan di Pulau Pangkor- Kelestarian dan Komuniti. Batu Pahat, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Pembangunan guna tanah dan sektor perumahan di Pulau Pangkor

Pulau Pangkor: Antara Pembangunan dan Kelestarian , 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Hala tuju dan strategi pembangunan guna tanah di Pulau Pangkor

Pulau Pangkor: Antara pembangunan dan kelestarian, 2017

Research paper thumbnail of Evolving Governance in Kinabalu Park, its Tourism Development and Challenges

Biodiversity Conversation and Livelihood Needs in Protected Area Management in Asia, 2018

Research paper thumbnail of Public awareness towards ecological services and cultural significance of mangroves in Southern Peninsular Malaysia

Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants, Microbes, and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Appreciating nature conservation at a Malaysian first world heritage site through its recreational and tourism activities

Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants, Microbes, and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Evolving park values among the local people in Taman Negara, Malaysia's oldest national park

Biodiversity and Conservation Characterization and Utilization of Plants, Microbes, and Natural Resources for Sustainable Development and Ecosystem Management, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of Tourism in Johor and its potential

Johor: Abode of Development? , 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Evolving park values among the local people in Taman Negara, Malaysia's oldest national park.

Taylor and Francis Group, 2019