FAQ

FAQ

The writing guidelines for submitting BGSA articles are as follows:

1 . Written in Malay or English.

2. Have an abstract and keywords (keywords).

3. The writing format is as follows :

  • Font type : Arial
  • Headline size : 12
  • Font size : 10
  • Spacing : Single
  • Margin : Top, bottom, left and right - 2.5cm
  • Text alignment : Left
  • Columns : One column per paget
  • Columns : One column per paget

4. Articles are sent in softcopy form in Microsoft Word format.

5.All images and graphics must be supplied in .tif or .jpg format with a resolution of no less than 150 d.p.i.

Any inquiries regarding basic geospatial data applications at PGN can be emailed to pgn.kto@nres.gov.my

The applicant must state the purpose of the application, the applicant's information, the data category and the required area.

Clearinghouse is a physical repository structure that collects, stores, and disseminates information, metadata, and data. It is a distributed system of servers located on the Internet which contain field-level descriptions of available digital spatial data and services. This descriptive information, known as metadata, is collected in a standard format to facilitate query and consistent presentation across multiple websites. Clearinghouse uses readily available Web technology for the publication and discovery of available geospatial resources through clearinghouse portal.

Custodians are agencies that act as trustees on behalf of the Government and not absolute owners of the data stored in their respective databases.

Fundamental Geospatial Data (FGD) is a high interest or significant geospatial data that complies with the standards and required by various parties to support the planning and development of a country or organization. The main references of FGD are based on the features in the document Malaysian Standard MS1759 Geographic Information/ Geomatics - Feature and Attribute Codes.

Geospatial Data Centre (GDC) is a main component of the data framework in the implementation of the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure (MyGDI). The development and maintenance of GDC data is centrally located based on seamless data categories and complies with the standards.

Information that identifies, describes, or explain the geographical location, boundaries or characteristics of the population as well as the natural or features built on the surface and below the surface of the earth.

Geospatial Data or geographic information is data or information that identifies the geographic location of features and boundaries on earth, such as natural or man-made features, oceans, and more. Spatial data is usually stored as coordinates and topology and can be mapped. Spatial data is often accessed, manipulated or analyzed the Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Lead Agency is recognized as heads of custodians by data categories and is responsible for coordinating data-related activities.

Map service is a web map service that displays geographic data or information in multiple layers of map images over the Internet. Map service uses a geographic dataset that also includes a combination of different data and parameters to determine and display a more dynamic, interactive and clever map image

Metadata is 'data about data'. It is information that describes the data / information / services of a product. It covers all kinds of questions as to who, what, when, where, why and how about the product.

Metadata is textual and sometimes graphical information that describes geographic information system (GIS) resources in the same way a card in a library's card catalogue describes a book. Once you've found a resource with a search, its metadata will help you decide whether it's suitable for your purposes. To make this decision, you may need to know how accurate or current the resource is and if there are any restrictions on how it can be used. Metadata can answer these questions.