Seismoacoustic observations using molecular-electronic hydrophones on Sakhalin and the South Kuril Islands (Kunashir Island)

The article presents the main characteristics and studies spectral and recording capabilities of experimental samples of three types of molecular-electronic hydrophones with different sizes of electrochemical converting cells, which were installed in the central part of the south of Sakhalin Island and on Kunashir Island (southern part of the Kuril ridge) at the end of 2018. A hydrophone on a new technological basis (with an increased sensor sensitivity relative to previously conducted studies) was approved on Kunashir Island. Equipment of this type was used for observations on the territory of the Sakhalin region for the first time. As a result of continuous seismoacoustic observations on Kunashir Island, in seven cases out of 35 studied (from May 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020) earthquakes, a low-frequency anticipatory signal (LFAS) was detected, and all seven events had a depth of hypocenter of more than 80 km. In the area of the Central Sakhalin fault, in addition to the possibility of registering the LFAS, spectral features in the recording of waveforms were studied for different conditions of instrument installation. It is shown that the influence of such atmospheric factor as wind load significantly affects hydrophones located in a shallow water body and a shallow open borehole. It is shown that the influence of such atmospheric factor as wind load significantly affects hydrophones located in a shallow water body and a shallow open borehole. However, molecular-electronic hydrophones have demonstrated the ability to fully record seismic events regardless of the installation conditions of the equipment.

Color As A Significant Atmospheric Factor Of Merchant Websites: A Moroccan Exploratory Study

Our exploratory study highlights the influence of environmental characteristics on individuals’ behavior in the commercial context. More particularly, it evaluates the importance of "color" as an atmospheric component in the context of e-commerce websites and it mesures its impact on the Moroccan web user. The literature review around the subject allowed us to brush the features of the commercial atmosphere both traditional and virtual, putting the component of "color" in the center of our interest. The conducted qualitative study via semi-directive interviews has brought to light the variables of our research confronted to the results of the literature.

Young Customers’ Atmospheric factor for Revisit Intention to Theme restaurants

The rapid emergence of restaurants in the country has leaded the foodservice establishment to grow theme restaurants in competitive market to stay relevant with the trend. Therefore, this study aims to identify the atmospheric factors that influence the young customers’ revisit intention into theme restaurants. Quantitative data taken from 200 young customers were analyzed, then, 146 valid questionnaires were returned and the result indicates a statistical relationship between cleanliness and respondents’ revisit intention. Thus, restaurateurs need to understand the importance of physical interiors and their influence on overall guest’s revisit intentions as a guideline and future references. Keywords: restaurant attributes; restaurateur; theme; young customers eISSN 2514-7528 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open-access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Illuminated Furniture as the Atmospheric Factor of Café Interior Design

Behavioral research of lighting is so far limited to that which is set above eye-level. This research project studies the atmospheric effects of illuminated furniture on mood. Using quasi-experimental method, two sets of illuminated furniture were laid out in a café and three different modes of atmospheric qualities resulted were investigated. Seventy student volunteers were asked to join this experiment and report their feelings toward each of those conditions. We used ANOVA statistic to analyze the data. The result shows that the atmospheric quality resulted from a constant setting of illuminated furniture were the most favorable in influencing customer's mood.Keywords: Illuminated furniture; café atmosphere; interior lighting; moodeISSN 2398-4279 © 2018. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

EFFECTS OF ALTITUDE AND MICROCLIMATE ON THE DISTRIBUTION FERNS IN AND URBAN AREAS

The aim of the research is to explore the potential of fern species as natural ecological indicator agent to forecast microclimate changes in the urban area. Ferns which also known as pteridophyte are not only valuable in term of its ethno-botanical uses such as food and medicine but also useful in ecological values. Other than that it can be used to treat unhealthy environment such as absorbing methane gas, fertilizing land and treating heavy metal such as arsenic as well as can be used as a potential ecological indicator agent for microclimate changes. In this research, observation and measurement were made at two different environments which are natural environments; Gunung Jerai, Kedah and Lata Jarum, Pahang and manmade setting environments; Hospital Serdang, Serdang and Secret Garden, Kuala Lumpur. Interestingly results from two case studies of natural environments indicated that the distribution and abundance of fern species strongly influenced by differences in altitude. Twelve fern species were found at different elevations at Gunung Jerai, Kedah whereas 20 fern species were found at Lata Jarum, Pahang. Among the species found at Gunung Jerai were Selaginella willdenowii, Arcypteris irregularis, Adiantum caudatum, Pityrogramma calomelanos, Histiopteris stipulacea, Athyrium cordifolium, Osmund wachellii, and Cyathea contaminans. Whereas the species found at Lata Jarum are Dicranopteris linearis, Phymatodes scolopendria, Antrophyum callifolium, Arcypteris irregularis, Phymatodes crustachea, Selaginella willdenowi, Angiopteris evecta and Aglaomorpha heraclea. Another factor that influences the occurrences of the fern species is microclimate particularly atmospheric factor. Results observed from both case studies showed that light intensity, relative humidity and temperature also influenced the distribution of fern species. Therefore fern species are excellent ecological indicator which can be used as phytoindicator for unhealthy environment such as harsh environment or to predict microclimate changes at urban area.