Malaysia's low-cost housing solid waste management in the era of COVID-19: the role of fourth industrial revolution technologies

Ebekozien, Andrew; Samsurijan, Mohamad Shaharudin; Aigbavboa, Clinton; Malek, Nor Malina

doi:10.1108/meq-01-2022-0017

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“…The low-cost housing strategy in Malaysia is an interesting one and one that might be useful for indigenous communities. In order to create long-term housing solutions that meet the specific demands and goals of tribal groups, it is necessary to analyse their efficacy, flexibility and social compatibility (Ebekozien et al ., 2023). Adequate housing is essential for ensuring the residents' safety, sanitation and comfort, and addressing this aspect is crucial for the holistic development of a village.…”

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Incorporating the ESG framework to analyse entrepreneurial opportunities among tribal people

Kiran,

Chaubey,

Shastri

2023

MEQ

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PurposeIn this research paper, the authors delve into the ethnography and socioeconomic status of the Chenchu tribal community that resides in Telangana's Nallamalla forest. The authors also examine the initiatives undertaken by the government to create fair entrepreneurial opportunities while preserving their unique culture. Additionally, the authors analyse potential entrepreneurial and business opportunities using the environmental, social and governance (ESG) framework.Design/methodology/approachTo gain insight into the current socio-economic development and living standards of the Chenchu tribal people, the authors conducted interviews in nine different villages with 177 individual respondents. Statistical analysis was then used to determine the relationship between business opportunities and their impact on socio-economic development based on the data collected.FindingsThe Chenchu tribal community has faced significant challenges, including vulnerability, poverty and debt. To promote the development of the tribe, it is essential to provide equal opportunities in education, healthcare and means of subsistence. The government has implemented various social and developmental programs to support sustainable development and entrepreneurial opportunities while preserving the tribe's unique culture and improving their education and standard of living. These initiatives are aimed at benefiting the entire community.Practical implicationsThe Chenchu tribal people are eager for progress but hesitant to leave their forest homes and integrate into modern society. This creates challenges for efficiently implementing welfare programs. It is crucial to strike a balance between forest regulations and the rights of indigenous communities to ensure their protection and prevent any hindrance to development efforts.Originality/valueTo promote sustainable development and preserve tribal cultures, the government should implement various social and developmental programs. These programs should improve living conditions and socioeconomic development while exploring business opportunities. Maintaining these communities' unique identities while striving for progress is essential.

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Incorporating the ESG framework to analyse entrepreneurial opportunities among tribal people

Kiran,

Chaubey,

Shastri

2023

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“…, 2022; Ebekozien et al. , 2022a, b). The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has prompted companies to use automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies to create smart factories, where connected machines could reflect the entire production chain.…”

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The influence of higher learning institutions in developing the experience economy from the perspective of the urban community

Azazi

Shaed

Samsurijan

et al. 2022

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PurposeThe development of higher learning institutions (HLIs) is considered a strategy to trigger urban space development – and it is the economy in most developing countries. HLIs can develop and maintain pace with the experience economy in the current urban economy, particularly in the services sector. This paper seeks to evaluate the influence of HLIs on elements of the experience economy in the urban services sector in Bandar Baru Bangi (BBB), a knowledge-based city.Design/methodology/approachThe research adopted a purposive sampling technique and engaged 382 urban community respondents in BBB, Malaysia. The study used four elements (education, gastronomy, health, and the retail sectors) to assess the experience economy performance.FindingsThe results show that the local community is the “active users” of the services, and the active users have enjoyed the existence of the experience economy. Findings reveal a preference for education and health over gastronomy and retail sectors. Of these four sectors, the education sector experience had the most prominent effect, thereby showing that the higher learning institutions around this city served a major role in the sector development of urban services.Research limitations/implicationsThe research used a purposive sampling method and engaged 382 respondents in BBB, Malaysia. The restriction of the study area to BBB is a limitation component. Future studies should explore a large-scale investigation to evaluate better and validate the results.Practical implicationsThe research has shown that the city's higher education institutions have affected the development of the experience economy in the four sectors.Originality/valueThe study shows that the framework of the experience economy and the establishment of HLIs can stimulate the experience economy within the urban services sector.

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“…The construction industry is moving along the evolving digital technology across all industry sub-sectors and promoting the 4IR technologies (Ibrahim et al ., 2022; Ebekozien et al ., 2023c). The speed may be slow, but progress is being made to date.…”

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Investigating the role of digitalisation in building collapse: stakeholders' perspective from unexplored approach

Ebekozien,

Thwala,

Aigbavboa

et al. 2023

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PurposeStudies showed that construction digitalisation could prevent or mitigate accidents rate on sites. Digitalisation applications may prevent or mitigate building project collapse (BPC) but with some encumbrances, especially in developing countries. There is a paucity of research on digital technologies application to prevent or mitigate BPC in Nigeria. Thus, the research aims to explore the perceived barriers that may hinder digital technologies from preventing or mitigating building collapse and recommend measures to improve technology applications during development.Design/methodology/approachThe study is exploratory because of the unexplored approach. The researchers collected data from knowledgeable participants in digitalisation and building collapse in Nigeria. The research employed a phenomenology approach and analysed collected data via a thematic approach. The study achieved saturation at the 29th interviewee.FindingsFindings show that lax construction digitalisation implementation, absence of regulatory framework, lax policy, unsafe fieldworkers' behaviours, absence of basic infrastructure, government attitude, hesitation to implement and high technology budget, especially in developing countries, are threats to curbing building collapse menace via digitalisation. The study identified technologies relevant to preventing or mitigating building collapse. Also, it proffered measures to prevent or mitigate building collapse via improved digital technology applications during development.Originality/valueThis research contributes to the construction digitalisation literature, especially in developing countries, and investigates the perceived barriers that may hinder digital technologies usage in preventing or mitigating building collapse in Nigeria.

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Malaysia's low-cost housing solid waste management in the era of COVID-19: the role of fourth industrial revolution technologies

Cited by 12 publications

References 48 publications

Incorporating the ESG framework to analyse entrepreneurial opportunities among tribal people

Incorporating the ESG framework to analyse entrepreneurial opportunities among tribal people

The influence of higher learning institutions in developing the experience economy from the perspective of the urban community

Investigating the role of digitalisation in building collapse: stakeholders' perspective from unexplored approach

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