25 articles for “Environmental Percept”

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titlePerception Study of Environmental Pollution of a Watercourse in Guadalajara City, MexicoMaría Azucena Arellano Avelar, Martha Georgina Orozco Medina, Arturo Figueroa Montaño, Valentina Davydova BelitskayaThe results of an environmental perception study about a contaminated watercourse in Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico are presented. Percept and opinions of residents were collected by direct interview from a random sample of 370 out of 8 900 dwellings and statistical reliability of 95%. Main results highlighted complains about sewage dumping and related displeasing odor (39.3%), as well as the presence … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 15, Issue 3 · 13 Jun 2019 · 8,687 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessEvery word in the titleEnvironmental Functions Provided by Malaysian Local Government: User's PerceptionZaherawati Zakaria, Zuriawati Zakaria, Nazni Noordin, Mohd Zool Hilmie Mohamed SawalProblem statement: This research is about users’ perception of environmental functions provided by local government focused on Kedah Local authorities. Recently, the local authorities in Malaysia have been soundly criticized for poor management and they are subjected to daily barrage of questions and complaints directly in the press and tougher higher ups at the state and federal levels. Approach: Due … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 7,771 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMillennial Visitors' Intentional Behavior with Environmental Concern for Developing the Turtle Edu-Tourism Marketing Strategy in Bajulmati Sea Turtle Conservation (BSTC), IndonesiaNuddin Harahab, Zainal Abidin et al.Tourism is important to the economy, yet it may affect the environment if conservation efforts are not implemented. Ecotourism is a tourism trend also being implemented in the Bajulmati Sea Turtle Conservation (BSTC) Edu-tourism in East Java. Turtle conservation and ecotourism are top priorities for BSTC. Millennials' enthusiasm for visiting BSTC varies with their level of environmental concern. To evaluate … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 4 · 25 Oct 2023 · 5,509 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIntegrated Assessment of Water Resource Sustainability in the Upper Amojú River Basin, Northern Peruvian AndesJuan Eduardo Suarez-Rivadeneira, Freddy A. Manayay, Mayra Pamela Musayón Diaz et al.This study presents a comprehensive, statistically robust assessment of water resource sustainability in the upper section of the Amojú River Basin, Province of Jaén northern Peruvian Andes, using the Sarandón multi-cirteria methodology. A stratified convenience sample of n = 887 households distributed across 22 localities was surveyed, achieving a margin of error of ±2.61% at the 95% confidence level (finite-population … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 26, Issue 4 · 26 Sep 2026 · 719 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractKnowledge Evaluation of the One Health Approach in Ecuadorian Veterinary Medicine StudentsRoberto Bustillos-Huilca, Viviana Jimenez, Jessica Valdivieso-Tituana et al.Currently, the understanding of the One Health Approach among veterinary medicine students in Ecuador is necessary to ensure human, animal, and environmental health. This study aimed to assess students’ knowledge of the One Health Approach and its relevance in their academic training, providing the first nationwide evaluation of this concept among veterinary students in Ecuador. An online cross-sectional study was … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 21, Issue 1 · 4 May 2026 · 1,768 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRespondent’s Perception on Anthropogenic Determinants of Gully Erosion in Upper Imo River Basin (UIRB), Southeastern NigeriaChibo Christian Nnamdi, Oluoyin Adeola FashaeGully erosion has been acknowledged as one of the global environmental issues that affect the region's economy. It is caused by man in his quest to make a living through different economic activities. This research was carried out to investigate the perception of the people in gully-prone areas on the anthropogenic determinants of gully erosion within a headwater. Various economic … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 4 · 21 Feb 2024 · 5,545 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSocial and Environmental Accounting Education and Sustainability: Educators' PerspectiveNorhayah ZulkifliProblem statement: It is asserted that any attempt to account for sustainability will need to reflect the tensions which exist between conventional accounting with its record of wealth accumulation and its focus on the pursuit of profit and the demands for a just and equitable society. Consequently, the argument that the current accounting education is deficient in promoting ethical awareness, … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 18 Dec 2010 · 9,178 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractGreen Chemistry: Educating Prospective Science Teachers in Education for Sustainable Development at School of Educational Studies, USMMageswary Karpudewan, Zurida Hj Ismail, Norita MohamedProblem statement: Agenda 21 of Chapter 36 spelled out the role of education in imparting knowledge that could develop behavioral change that leads to sustainable lifestyle. In line with this, University Sains Malaysia has embarked on various projects and activities in educating and preparing the campus community towards tomorrow’s sustainability. One of the strategies taken to address ESD is through … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 18 Dec 2010 · 9,394 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThermal Comfort Assessment and Optimization of Environmental Factors by Using Taguchi MethodA. R. Ismail, M. R.A. Rani, Z. K.M. Makhbul et al.Problem statement: The objective of this study was to determine the dominance effects of environmental factors such as Illuminance (lux), relative humidity (%) and WBGT (°C) on the operators’ productivity at Malaysian automotive industry. Approach: One automotive parts assembly factory had been chosen as a subject for the study. The subjects were workers at the assembly section of the factory. … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 9 · 30 Sep 2009 · 7,188 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Environmental Comfort Factors in Enclosed Transitional Space toward Work ProductivityQi Jie Kwong, Nor Mariah Adam, Sai Hong TangProblem statement: The investigated area in this study was the enclosed lift lobby, which distinguishes itself as a unique form of region categorized under building transitional spaces. Such region may act upon on the work performance of occupants, as occupants are sensitive towards the conditions of immediate surroundings. The objective of this study was to investigate the occupants’ perceptions of … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,323 accessesView PDF Cite