Vol. 11 No. 36 (2026): Apr. AcE-Bs2026Kuching, Malaysia, 27-28 Mar 2026

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The hybrid 14th Asian Conference on Environment-Behaviour Studies (AcE-Bs2026Kuching) marked AMER’s 53rd international conference, held at Damai Beach Resort, Kuching, Malaysia, from 27–28 March 2026, in conjunction with AMER’s 15th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Further information about the conference is available through the official AMER event page:
https://www.amerabra.org/index.php/ace-bs2026kuching-27-28-mar-2026/

Editorial Architecture & Asian Regional Focus
Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal (E-BPJ), Volume 11, Number 36, comprises 16 selected papers associated with AcE-Bs2026Kuching. The volume adopts an Asian-focused Environment-Behaviour Studies perspective, examining relationships between people, behaviour and their physical, social, cultural, spatial, technological and environmental settings within diverse Asian contexts.

The selected papers are organised around six principal thematic themes:
1. Smart Technology & Digital Behavioural Environments
2. Socio-Economic, Management & Public Policy Environments
3. Built Environment, Spatial Design & Spatial Infrastructure
4. Social, Cultural & Community Interaction Environments
5. Human Development, Spatial Education & Physical Wellbeing
6. Sustainability, Energy & Natural Cognitive Environments

These themes establish the principal editorial scope of the volume, encompassing multidisciplinary Environment-Behaviour Studies research addressing technological, socio-economic, spatial, cultural, educational, health and environmental changes within the Asian contexts.

Editorial Scope & Quality Control

The editorial selection process maintained a defined Asian regional and Environment-Behaviour Studies scope, with submissions outside the thematic or disciplinary scope excluded. 16 manuscripts were selected and approved for publication following the conference's pre-conference manual double-blind peer-review process, administered through secure institutional email networks. The selected manuscripts subsequently underwent Turnitin similarity screening with a similarity index below 15%, prior to final publication on 11 April 2026.

Accordingly, Vol. 11 No. 36 is positioned as an Asia-focused Environment-Behaviour Studies volume, bringing together diverse research contexts while recognising the wider relevance of Asian environmental and behavioural scholarship to broader trans-regional and international discussions.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36
Published: 2026-04-11

Editorial

Track 1: Smart Technology & Digital Behavioral Environments

  • Regulating Digital Pharmacies in Malaysia: Lessons from the United States

    Ibtisam @ Ilyana Ilias, Raudhoh Shaari, Hetty Hassanah, Mohd Kamal Ilias
    3-8
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7813

  • Scroll, speak, resist: Deconstructing colonial narratives through female-centered Moroccan TikTok content

    Imane Alqaraoui, Fatima-Zohra Iflahen
    9-14
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7781

  • Threads and Informal English Language Learning among University Students

    Mohd Nur Fitri Mohd Salim, Mohamad Safwat Ashahri Mohd Salim, Dianna Suzieanna Mohamad Shah, Udan Kusmawan
    15-21
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7821

Track 2: Socio-Economic, Management & Public Policy Environments

  • Decolonizing Women’s Rights: A case study of BATIK International’s French-Moroccan partnership

    Ikram Douaou, Dr. Fatima-Zohra Iflahen
    25-31
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7815

  • Embedding Facilities Management Epistemology into Mutawalli Competencies Training Module Toward Sustainable Waqf Asset Performance

    Huraizah Arshad, Sharifah Nor Iswani Syed Hashim , Sharifah Faigah Syed Alwi , Siti Nadiah Mohd Ali , Nurul Sahida Fauzi, Hidayatul Ihsan
    33-39
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7801

  • Islamic Work Ethic in Organizations: Principles, Practices and Contemporary Challenges

    Adila Abdullah, Norazmi Anas, Wan Saudah Wan Azli, Mohd Erfino Johari, Mohammad Khairuddin Majidillah, Humairaa Hasan, Anis Abdullah, Jonathan Newton
    41-46
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7817

Track 3: Built Environment, Spatial Design & Spatial Infrastructure

  • A Comparative Analysis on Pedestrian Experience in Metro Manila Mixed-Use Developments

    Pamela Sarunya Pagana, Jamila Jane De Mesa
    49-56
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7802

  • Housing Crisis Paradox: A Comparative Analysis of Malaysia and Spain

    Puteri Mayang Bahjah Zaharin, Maria Concepcion Perez Gutierrez , Muhammad Firdaus Mohamed Rafie, Kartini Kasmuri
    57-75
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7820

Track 4: Social, Cultural & Community Interaction Environments

  • Expanded Printmaking Development in Malaysia through The Go Block Exhibition

    Mursyidah Zainal Abidin, Sabzali Musa Kahn, Nurhasliza Abdulah, Jehaabdulloh Jehsorhoh
    79-85
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7805

Track 5: Human Development, Spatial Education & Physical Wellbeing

  • Chronotype and Chrononutrition Behaviours of Adults with Coronary Artery Disease

    Ain Suhana Mohd Suki, Nur Islami Mohd Fahmi Teng, Mazuin Kamarul Zaman, Anindhita Syahbi Syagata
    89-95
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7780

  • Ecological and Perceptual Factors Shaping Age-Friendly Quality in Rural Public Spaces

    Xiangyun Wang, Alamah Misni, Bo Zhang, Xuan Li
    97-105
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7814

  • Environment–Behaviour Dynamics in Informal Settlements and Health Outcomes in Lagos, Nigeria

    Oluwafemi Kehinde Akande, Ayuba Bassa John , Michael Adelowo Adebamowo, Tenigbade Yewande Odu, Olufunmilola Adetayo Obakin, Rohanna Sham, Henry Ogunjobi
    107-113
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7788

  • Environment–Behaviour Perspective of Health Vulnerability of Residents in Lagos, Nigeria

    Michael Adeloye Adebamowo , Oluwafemi Kehinde Akande, Abubakar Abdullahi Abdullahi
    115-121
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7826

  • Impact of Digital Health on Dementia Caregivers’ Knowledge, Attitude and Practice: A systematic review

    Nurulizzah Mahfar, Nik Nairan Abdullah, Dalila Roslan, Marisa Syavitri Dilaga
    123-132
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7789

Track 6: Sustainability, Energy & Natural Cognitive Environments

  • Spatial–Temporal Assessment of Urban Flood Vulnerability Using GIS and AHP in Klang River Basin

    Nuralya Najiha Rushdi, Roslina Idris, Mohamad Taufiq Mohamad Saleh, Siti Hafsah Zulkarnain, Janthy Trilusianthy Hidayat
    135-145
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7819

  • Thermal–Spatial Strategies for Rural Dwellings: Environment–Behaviour Nexus in Northern China

    Chen Yang, Alamah Misni, Mohamad Zulfadli Mohamad Zabidi
    147-155
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v11i36.7810