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Top 10 Benefits of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

1. IMPROVED COMMUNICATION Through the creation of rich maps and hi-tech communication systems, GIS has greatly assisted in improving communication. It has improved communication between different departments, teams, disciplines, professional fields, organizations, and the public. 2. IMPROVED DECISION MAKING GIS has led to a better decision making. It has enhanced our ability to make better decisions about the location of places. Examples include real estate site selection, zoning, planning, conservation, route selection and natural resource

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WHAT A PHD IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT

WHAT A PHD IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT After having completed a PhD degree myself, and having supervised, co-supervised and examined a number of PhD students over the years, I would like to offer some humble advice and pointers to those aspiring to pursue a PhD degree themselves. I find that many Malaysians misunderstood the purpose of getting a PhD degree and the commitments and sacrifices that it calls for. A PhD is the

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