Abstract

Preserving animal’s body or part of the animals have become an important and well-known conservation medium to ensure that the future generations are still able to enjoy the biodiversity and all the incredible species that live within it. This paper aims to present a qualitative study on perception and preference of subject matter experts (SMEs) on various curation and preservation methods that is suitable for certain animals for the development of Natural History Gallery. Interview with the SMEs were done by using semi-structured questionnaire and prior to this, permission were gained from the respondents by signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF). The findings suggest that the preservation methods of specimens ultimately depend on the purpose of specimens collected, either to be preserved as research specimens or exhibition specimens. The information gained form this study will be valuable as directive for the development of natural history gallery in Malaysia.

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Title
Perception of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on Various Curation and Preservation Techniques for the Development of Natural History Gallery in Malaysia: A Qualitative Study
Author
Fatin, Z 1 ; Othman, N 1 ; Haris, H 1 ; Najmuddin, M F 1 ; Indara Rahayu, M N 2 ; Z Md Zairi 3 ; Abdul-Latiff, M A B 4 

 Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, KM1 Jalan Panchor, 84600, Muar, Johor, Malaysia 
 Ayu Geo Nature Enterprise, No.109a Kampung Kubang Badak, Mukim Ayer Hangat, 07000 Pulau Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia 
 Shaz Resort Pulau Tinggi, Lot 44, Kampung Penaga, Pulau Tinggi, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia 
 Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, KM1 Jalan Panchor, 84600, Muar, Johor, Malaysia; Oasis Integrated Group (OIG), Institute for Integrated Engineering (I²E), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, 86400 Parit Raja, Johor, Malaysia 
Publication year
2021
Publication date
Apr 2021
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17551307
e-ISSN
17551315
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2524941428
Copyright
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