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Water conservation plays a crucial role in addressing water scarcity and upholding water purity as well as safeguarding the environment. Responsible water management and prudent usage are pivotal aspects of water conservation. This study aims to assess the awareness of water conservation practices among households in the Johor Bahru and Kuala Terengganu Districts of Malaysia. Additionally, it seeks to gauge the attitudes towards water-efficient appliances and water-saving behaviors in domestic water consumption and to identify the socioeconomic factors influencing water conservation. The study involved a field survey of 571 heads of households in February and March 2020. Through descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression, it was determined that the sampled households exhibited awareness regarding their water usage to promote water conservation. Most respondents, 74% in Johor and 72.7% in Terengganu, demonstrated familiarity with water conservation and expressed the intention to adopt water-efficient appliances for conservation purposes. A multiple linear regression research of water conservation and appliance installation found that income, number of children, education, age, and gender are major socioeconomic factors impacting water conservation attitudes, with income serving as the primary driver. Civil society organizations should seek to hold governments accountable, invest in water research and development, and advocate for the participation of women, youth, and indigenous peoples in water resource management. Raising knowledge of these roles and implementing them will result in win-win scenarios, as well as enhanced sustainability and integrity for both human and ecological systems. These findings hold significant value for Malaysian policymakers in designing pertinent policies and programs aimed at educating the community to integrate water conservation practices into their daily routines to achieve the goal of SDG 6 to guarantee that everyone has access to sustainable water and sanitation services, which is a vital climate change mitigation strategy for the years ahead. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The hotel sub-sector is fast implementing ESP to preserve the natural environment and meet the needs of green-conscious guests. In a developing country like Nigeria, hotel operators' knowledge of awareness and adoption of green practices is unknown. This study investigated the awareness level and adoption extent of ESP for energy reduction (ER), water conservation (WC) and waste minimisation (WM) using data from 130 managers in 20 LSH in Lagos, Nigeria. The data were subjected to descriptive analysis and the results revealed that participants were aware of and adopted ER, WM and WC practices in hotel buildings. However, the practices with the highest awareness and adoption levels are occupancy sensors, energy-saving bulbs, sorting of wastes and low-flush toilets. The least adopted practices were wind turbines, covering swimming pools and waste composting. Therefore, hotel managers' knowledge of green practices should be improved with a growing emphasis on ER practices in hotels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Digital India is an initiative taken for the citizens to access the government services in a digital forum. The government is trying to confirm the vision and pillars of digital India program by investigating the citizen's perspective on digital services. This current study aims to investigate the citizen awareness, explore the citizen opinion on digital India services and to determine citizen opinion on features associated with digital India services. This research is based on descriptive research design and target populations are the Citizens of Tamil Nadu. The sampling method used in this research is non-probability convenience sampling with a sample size of 505 participants. Structured questionnaires using Likert 5-Point scale was used to collect data. The findings exposed that the awareness and perception of digital India services towards digital India initiative at Tamilnadu was highly valued and they recognized that the Citizens are aware about digital India service features and advantages having the optimistic view on digital India initiative. This research study suggests that keeping citizens involved with the digital India services is the most significant aspect and it leads them to feel self-confident and self-reliant towards better results. The future study would be to pre-determine categories like usage, adoption, loyalty and satisfaction and citizen empowerment through digital India services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, there has been an increase in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive incidents, often involving or specifically targeting children. These emerging threats pose a significant risk to the physical, psychological, and social wellbeing of children and can cause damaging effects on their development and growth. Children are more susceptible to the lethal effects of CBRNe agents and require increased protection, specialized intervention and medical countermeasures, and expert mental health support post-incident. The Hyogo Framework established a widely adopted international commitment to educating children about disasters, through which many nations have implemented disaster risk reduction education platforms focused on increasing their knowledge about potential hazards. However, few countries have begun to explore the benefits of introducing a comprehensive CBRNe awareness and preparedness curriculum to children. Studies have shown that experiential learning methods offer a highly engaging and immersive learning experience and increase educational outcomes. This work aims to explore the potential benefits of developing an interactive educational tool to introduce basic skills to prepare children and communities against CBRNe incidents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to determine the status of higher education students' awareness about Climate Change and Environmental Conservation. The research was quantitative and used survey questionnaire for data collection. The participants were 350 higher education students selected purposively from 5 universities in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study employed a correlational design and found that there is a positive moderate relationship (r = 0.567) between students' Status of Awareness (SAW) and Climate Change and Environmental Conservation (CCaEC). The work also used regression analysis to determine how the independent variable affects the dependent variable, and the output was R² = 0.322. The hypothesis testing revealed that Students' Awareness of climate change significantly impacted environmental conservation (p-value = 0.000). The Commission for Higher Education in Somalia should therefore develop an environmental protection plan, according to the researchers' recommendations. This approach will not be implemented until people's awareness in the field of education is raised. By implementing the research's suggestions, it is hoped that the findings of this study will increase higher education institutions' involvement in environmental preservation to protect the Somalia's fragile degraded environmental resources. The findings will also offer a policy direction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to overview and navigates the historical trajectory and current challenges of prefabricated housing technology in Libya, examining its evolution through a comprehensive review of historical documents, legislative frameworks, and academic studies. The study dissects adoption patterns, investigating socio-political and economic influences by utilising the narrative review approach. Despite post-Gaddafi legislative shifts, enforcement struggles amid political instability. Affordability concerns and limited governmental support emerge as pivotal financial challenges, impeding widespread implementation. Social factors, encompassing cultural attitudes and awareness, also hinder technology adoption. Implications emphasise the necessity for targeted governmental interventions, awareness campaigns, and public-private collaboration to surmount barriers. This research contributes to the discourse on sustainable housing solutions in Libya, offering insights for policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders. The primary factors influencing the adoption of prefabricated housing technology can be categorised into two groups, Technological and financial challenges, and social and logistic challenges. The findings establish a foundation for future studies to enhance understanding and implementation of prefabricated housing technologies in dynamic socio-political contexts. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]