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“To spread knowledge is to spread well-being…”
Alfred Nobel (1833-1896)

Documentation of knowledge, following the conventions of science, served two purposes: assessment and recognition of the knowledge contributed by Taylor's to the existing corpus of knowledge. Taylor's has now been accorded University status and has set its roadmap to achieving University status. Documentation of knowledge has taken on an even more important role in the growth and progress of Taylor's towards university status. How do we go about this arduous task of getting more teaching staff to write? The answer: they must be given an avenue to publish. The setting up of Taylor's Press should serve this function effectively.

As a University, Taylor's will benchmark against global standards of scientific inquiry, writing, and publishing in order for its researchers to be assessed, cited and recognised. Taylor's Press will aim towards increasing the number of published titles and quality research papers by the academics.

Form and Function
Taylor's Press is managed by a Publications Steering Committee chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. Other members include the Head of the Centre for Research and Development who has his hand on the pulse of the research carried out at Taylor's, Chief Editors of existing journals, the Chairman of Research/Scholarly and Development Committee and other individuals whom in the view of the Vice-Chancellor can contribute effectively towards the publishing programme of Taylor's.

The Publications Steering Committee
The functions of the Steering Committee are essentially to set the Editorial Policy, set the house style for the Press, seek funds and set financial policies, monitor progress in publications, suggest recommendations, decide on publication awards etc.

Journal Editorial Boards
Existing journal editorial boards shall continue to function while new editorial boards shall be set up for each new journal initiated. When deciding on members for journal editorial boards, it will be good to keep in mind that members serve to help the chief editor identify reviewers for each manuscript received, cajole reviewers into meeting review deadlines, check if authors have incorporated changes suggested by reviewers and ensure sufficient articles for each issue of the journal.

Taylor's journals will work towards listing in the Science Citation Index (SCI) within a 3-year period. This is achievable if the journals are published according to schedule, have a good peer review system in place, the articles are methodologically sound, written in good English with strong adherence to the house style, and the journal receives a fair number of articles from other countries.

For more information or purchase of Taylor’s Press publications and publications from the Academic Divisions, see below or contact the Centre for Research & Development.

Books

	Mission Schools of Malaya Keith Tan (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This book highlights 12 missionary schools in Malaysia and Singapore that highlights the importance of architecture and building conservation not just to individuals, but also to the cities and respective nations. This book seeks to shed light on what were the most famous places of learning in the two countries and is a timely reminder of the need to engage the public in the conservation and maintenance of these historical monuments and their legacy of education in Southeast Asia. December 2011 / 184 pages / ISBN: 978-967-0173-05-4



	Rural Banking in Malaysia Vinitha Guptan (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) Lokesh Gupta (Monash University, Malaysia) Balachandran Shanmugam (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) The book aims to highlight on the functions and services of Rural Banking to enable people to be well aware of the policies and services provided by the government for this particular group of consumers. This book is broken down to 5 parts which explains from financing, difficulties faced by farmers, microfinancing, policies and the challenges faced by banks in offering rural banking services. June 2011 / 206 pages / ISBN: 978-967-0173-04-7



	Islamic Finance: A System that Survived the Subprime Crisis Sheela Devi D Sundarasen (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) Lokesh Gupta (Monash University, Malaysia) Balachandran Shanmugam (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) The book takes the stand that the global financial crisis, sparked by the subprime mortgage meltdown, could have been averted if Islamic principles were applied in the international financial markets. The recent decades which saw remarkable growth and transformation, coupled with a comprehensive range of products and services, indicate that Islamic finance is here to stay. This book takes a journey of how and why Islamic finance survived the greatest financial turmoil of recent times. January 2011 / 109 pages / ISBN: 978-967-0173-03-0



	E-banking in a Knowledge Economy Mahadevan Supramaniam (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) Balachandran Shanmugam (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This book provides detailed insights into e-banking and the importance of adapting to the new technology in the knowledge economy. The book is intended for beginners and students to comprehensively understand the history of banking, transformation in the banking industry, the inner architecture of e-banking and its impact on the community. If the reader concludes that technology has played a crucial role in shaping the new banking system, he or she would be right! E-banking represents the future of banking! January 2011 / 128 pages / ISBN: 978-967-0173-02-3



	The World of a 1 Malaysian: Through the Lenses of Student from Institutions of Higher Learning, Malaysia Taylor’s University, Malaysia This publication is a compilation of the best from The SATU Malaysia Photography Competition and Exhibition 2010 which was showcased during an exhibition held at Taylor’s Lakeside Campus and organized by the School of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts. The images, captured by full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students from both public and private learning institutions in Malaysia reflect the values of 1Malaysia as perceived by them. Each photograph supports the competition’s theme of ’SATU’ while sharing a personal interpretation of the 1Malaysia concept. December 2010 / 60 pages / ISBN: 978-967-0173-01-6



	Lessons from Lehman Sheela Devi D Sundarasen (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) Jothee Sinnakannu (Monash University, Malaysia) Balachandran Shanmugam (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This exploratory study looks at the rise and fall of a financial giant. From very humble beginnings, Lehman rose to become a global financial supermarket. Due to a culmination of factors this ‘hero’ became a ‘zero’. This book traces Lehman’s meteoric rise and its decline step by step, following up with reasons for each step. The book attempts to tease out the reasons for the decline with a view towards learning from its mistakes. This book will be useful to bankers, historians, students of finance and just about anyone who wishes to learn from the mistakes of others. October 2010 / 85 pages / ISBN: 978-967-0173-00-9



	A Guide to the Islamic Microfinance Industry in Malaysia Vinitha Gupta (Taylor’s University Malaysia) Lokesh Gupta (Monash University, Malaysia) Balachandran Shanmugam (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This book, which is the first of its kind in Malaysia, highlights as to what is available where, and whenever possible the process, procedures and prerequisites needed to approach the funding body. In a nutshell, it is an Islamic Microfinance ‘documentary’ as the title suggests. Bankers, students of finance as well as business would find the contents very useful. October 2010 / 112 pages / ISBN: 978-983-42731-9-4



	Case Studies in Hotel and Travel & Tour Management: The Malaysian Scene Garrett Kwong Wing Chong (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) November 2009 / 75 pages / ISBN 978-983-42731-5-6



	Developing Research at Taylor’s University: A Five-Year Strategic Plan (2009-2013) Dr. Minni K. Ang (Taylor’s University) Dr. Vikneswaran Nair (Taylor’s University) June 2009



	Perspectives: Students’ Journey through the School of Architecture, Build and Environment (2009)



	STEPS: A Compilation of Students’ Works & Experiences for School of Architecture, Build & Design Issue 2006 Issue 2007 Issue 2008



	Heatless: Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change (2008)



	Case Studies in Hospitality & Tourism Management: The Malaysian Scene (2007)

Journal / Serial Publications

	IJMP: International Journal of Managemant Perspectives Volume 3, Issue 1/2011 Editor-in-Chief: Huseyin Arasli (Eastern Mediterranean University, Turkey) Guest Editor: Dr. Kashif Hussain (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This journal aims at publishing high quality research findings in all sub-areas of management to bring new perspectives to theoretical and empirical research relating to management and strategy issues. It also focuses on literature reviews and critiques that include a guide for improved theory and international management and business research in the boundaries of international management fields. December 2011 / 115 pages / ISSN: 1307-1629



	SEARCH: The Journal of the South East Asia Research Centre for Communications and Humanities Volume 3, Issue 2, September 2011 Consultant Editor: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Murad Merican (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia) Editor-in-Chief: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lokasundari Vijaya Sankar (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This peer reviewed journal publishes original work in all areas of communication and humanities. The aim of this publication is to provide authors and readers a venue for rapid dissemination of information pertaining to developments in the field of communication and humanities while preserving the standards of the highest quality. September 2011 / 75 pages / ISSN : 2229-872X



	JIRE: Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Education Chief Editor: Dr. Logendra Stanley Ponniah (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This journal aims to enhance theory, research and practice in teaching and teacher education. This journal covers aspects related to teaching and learning in various disciplines, teacher education, impact of educational policies, educational equity and other concerns related to teaching and classroom practice. August 2011 / 77 pages / ISSN : 2232-0180



	SEARCH: The Journal of the South East Asia Research Centre for Communications and Humanities Volume 3, Issue 1, March 2011 Consultant Editor: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Murad Merican (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia) Editor-in-Chief: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lokasundari Vijaya Sankar (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This peer reviewed journal publishes original work in all areas of communication and humanities. The aim of this publication is to provide authors and readers a venue for rapid dissemination of information pertaining to developments in the field of communication and humanities while preserving the standards of the highest quality. March 2011 / 75 pages / ISSN : 2229-872X



	SEARCH: The Journal of the South East Asia Research Centre for Communications and Humanities Volume 2, March 2010 Consultant Editor: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Murad Merican (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia) Editor-in-Chief: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lokasundari Vijaya Sankar (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This peer reviewed journal publishes original work in all areas of communication and humanities. The aim of this publication is to provide authors and readers a venue for rapid dissemination of information pertaining to developments in the field of communication and humanities while preserving the standards of the highest quality. March 2010 / 99 pages / ISSN: 2229-872X



	SEARCH: The Journal of the South East Asia Research Centre for Communications and Humanities Volume 1, Issue 1, January 2009 Consultant Editor: Prof. Dr. Ahmad Murad Merican (Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia) Editor-in-Chief: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lokasundari Vijaya Sankar (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) This peer reviewed journal publishes original work in all areas of communication and humanities. The aim of this publication is to provide authors and readers a venue for rapid dissemination of information pertaining to developments in the field of communication and humanities while preserving the standards of the highest quality. January 2009 / 99 pages / ISSN: 2229-872X



	Revue Tourisme: Volume 17 – Asia-Euro Transfer or Technology and Knowledge in Tourism, Hospitality & Gastronomy Chief Editor: Prof. Jean-Pierre Poulain (University Toulouse II, France) Issue Coordinator: Uma Thevi Munikrishnan (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) The English Edition of the Revue Tourisme, which marks the 20-year relationship between the School of Tourism, Taylor’s University, Malaysia and the University of Toulouse II, France, has directly and indirectly brought about a positive change of ideas, knowledge, innovations and quality programmes. Incepted in 1992, this annual publication has been presenting updates on innovations and concerns of the hospitality, tourism and culinary industry in the region. Through publications such as this, the gap between developing and developed nations is envisaged to be bridged. November 2009 / 131 pages / ISSN: 1250 – 5773



	Revue Tourisme: Volume 16 – West Meets East: A Recipe of Success in this Era of Globalisation Chief Editor: Prof. Jean-Pierre Poulain (University of Toulouse II, France) Issue Coordinator: Bernard Lew (Taylor’s University, Malaysia) The English Edition of the Revue Tourisme, which marks the 20-year relationship between the School of Tourism, Taylor’s University, Malaysia and the University of Toulouse II, France, has directly and indirectly brought about a positive change of ideas, knowledge, innovations and quality programmes. Incepted in 1992, this annual publication has been presenting updates on innovations and concerns of the hospitality, tourism and culinary industry in the region. Through publications such as this, the gap between developing and developed nations is envisaged to be bridged. October 2008 / 221 pages / ISSN: 1250 – 5773



	Journal of Engineering Science & Technology (JESTEC) [The journal is indexed in SCOPUS] Editor-in-Chief: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mushtak Al-Atabi (Taylor’s University) JESTEC (Journal of Engineering Science and Technology) is an open access journal. The Journal aims at the publication and dissemination of original peer-reviewed research articles, reviews and discussions on the latest developments in all fields of engineering science and technology. The journal publishes original papers in English which contribute to the understanding of engineering science and improvement of the engineering technology and education. ISSN : 1823-4690



	Taylor’s Premier Lecture Series: Global Peace – Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad May 2009 / 22 pages / ISBN: 978-983-42731-4-9



	Taylor’s Premier Lecture Series: Global Teamwork – Tan Sri Razali Ismail May 2009 / 19 pages / ISBN 978-983-42731-6-3



	Revue Tourisme (Review Tourism) Issue 14, 2006