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1. A multi-layer perceptron-based approach for early detection of BSR disease in oil palm trees using hyperspectral images

Author:
Chee Cheong Lee; Voon Chet Koo; Tien Sze Lim; Yang Ping Lee; Haryati Abidin
Source:
Heliyon 2022 v.8 no.4 pp. e09252
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
Elaeis guineensis; Ganoderma boninense; chlorophyll; disease detection; human resources; hyperspectral imagery; industry; neural networks; normalized difference vegetation index; palm oils; sample size; stem rot; support vector machines; trees; unmanned aerial vehicles; vegetation; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Basal Stem Rot (BSR) disease caused by Ganoderma boninense is identified as the biggest threat in oil palm industry in Malaysia, resulting in significant yield losses. Effective BSR disease detection is important for plantation management to ensure stable palm oil production. Existing method is done by experience personnel, via visual inspection it is very time consuming. Rapid development of unma ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09252

2. A new record of the spiny lobster, Panulirus femoristriga (von Martens, 1872) from the coastal waters of Malaysia, with revision of global distribution

Author:
Wei-Ling Ng; Cheng Ann Chen; Saleem Mustafa; Chui Pin Leaw; Sing Tung Teng; Siti Nor Fatihah Binti Zakaria; Audrey Daning Tuzan; Tin-Yam Chan
Source:
Biodiversity data journal 2022 v.10 pp. e77973
ISSN:
1314-2828
Subject:
Borneo; Japan; Panulirus; Philippines; biodiversity; coasts; genes; geographical distribution; habitats; lobsters; markets; mitochondria; phylogeny; population size; uncertainty; Australia; Indonesia; Malaysia; Maldives; New Guinea; Taiwan; Vanuatu; Vietnam
Abstract:
... Spiny lobsters of the family Palinuridae Latreille, 1802 are known to be industrial crustaceans in the global fishing market amongst other crustacean marine species. Panulirusfemoristriga has been reported in the Maldives, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia (Ambon, Irian Jaya, Celebes Island, Seram Island), the Polynesian Islands, Solomon Islands, New Hebrides, Wallis and Futuna an ...
DOI:
10.3897/BDJ.10.e77973

3. A novel clade of bat-associated Bartonella detected in the bat fly Leptocyclopodia ferrari (Diptera: Nycteribiidae) parasitizing Cynopterus brachyotis (Chiroptera: Pteropodidae)

Author:
Van Lun Low; Tiong Kai Tan; Kamil Azmi Tohiran; Yvonne Ai Lian Lim; Sazaly AbuBakar; Dzulhelmi Muhammad Nasir
Source:
Veterinary microbiology 2022 v.264 pp. 109284
ISSN:
0378-1135
Subject:
Bartonella henselae; Cynopterus; Nycteribiidae; citrate (si)-synthase; genes; intergenic DNA; microbiology; pathogens; phylogeny; ribosomal RNA; vectorial capacity; South East Asia
Abstract:
... Bartonelloses are emerging infectious diseases that are common in humans and animals worldwide. Several Bartonella species associated with companion animals such as Bartonella henselae and Bartonella rochalimae are species with zoonotic implications and have become a global concern. Other Bartonella species associated with wild animals, however, remain underappreciated particularly in the developi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vetmic.2021.109284

4. A system dynamics approach to pollution remediation and mitigation based on increasing the share of renewable resources

Author:
Saleh Shadman; Christina M.M. Chin; Novita Sakundarini; Eng Hwa Yap; Shadreen Fairuz; Xin Yi Wong; Phahmee Ahanaf Khalid; Fatemeh Karimi; Ceren Karaman; M. Mofijur; Apurav Krishna Koyande; Pau Loke Show
Source:
Environmental research 2022 v.205 pp. 112458
ISSN:
0013-9351
Subject:
economic development; energy efficiency; pollution; remediation; renewable energy sources; research; socioeconomics; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study explores the role of renewable energy (RE) penetration in Malaysia's energy security (ES) and its implications for the country's target of 20% capacity in the energy mix by 2025. Renewable energy (RE) is a critical driver of long-term energy security. In 2018, the share of renewable energy in Malaysia's energy mix was 9%, falling far short of the national target of 20% penetration by 20 ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2021.112458

5. Acid sulfate soils decrease surface water quality in coastal area of West Malaysia: Quo Vadis?

Author:
Padmini Karananidi; Teresa Valente; Maria Amália Sequeira Braga; Maryam Reepei; Muhammad Irfan Najmi Fakirallah Pechy; Zhenzhen Wang; Robert Thomas Bachmann; Shamshuddin Jusop; Amelia Md Som
Source:
Geoderma regional 2022 v.28 pp. e00467
ISSN:
2352-0094
Subject:
agroforestry; aluminum; coasts; ecology; iron; jarosite; oxidation; pH; river water; rivers; silty soils; soil amendments; soil profiles; sulfates; sulfides; surface water; water quality; Malaysia
Abstract:
... To satiate the surging world food demand, agricultural activities have been attempted on marginal land such as acid sulfate soils (ASS) which are distinguished by their low pH and presence of oxidized sulfidic material. However, the spatial distribution of chemical characteristics in ASS areas has received little attention; thus, this study was carried out with the goal of investigating an actual ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.geodrs.2021.e00467

6. African swine fever virus: A raised global upsurge and a continuous threaten to pig husbandry

Author:
Emad Beshir Ata; Zi-Jun Li; Chun-Wei Shi; Gui-Lian Yang; Wen-Tao Yang; Chun-Feng Wang
Source:
Microbial pathogenesis 2022 v.167 pp. 105561
ISSN:
0882-4010
Subject:
African swine fever; African swine fever virus; apoptosis; disease severity; early diagnosis; exposure pathways; fomites; food safety; genes; herd immunity; indigenous species; pathogenesis; ticks; virology; viruses; Bhutan; Germany; India; Kenya; Malaysia; South Korea
Abstract:
... African swine fever (ASF) is a severe disease affecting pigs with high economic losses and endemicity in various parts of the world. So, it represents a serious threat to the global food safety. The disease was discovered in sub-Saharan Africa where still endemic, and first case was recorded in Kenya in 1921. It is now found all over the world; in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific it already a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105561

7. Algae as potential feedstock for various bioenergy production

Author:
Shir Reen Chia; Saifuddin Bin HJ.M. Nomanbhay; Kit Wayne Chew; Heli Siti Halimatul Munawaroh; Abd Halim Shamsuddin; Pau Loke Show
Source:
Chemosphere 2022 v.287 pp. 131944
ISSN:
0045-6535
Subject:
bioelectricity; biofuels; biomass; carbon; energy; feedstocks; humans; microbial fuel cells; nitrogen; phosphorus; wastewater; wastewater treatment; water pollution; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Depletion of non-renewable feedstock and severe wastewater pollution due to human activities have created negative impact to living organisms. The potential solution is to implement wastewater treatment and bioelectricity production through algae-based microbial fuel cell. The algae biomass produced from microbial fuel cell could be further processed to generate biofuels through their unique compo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131944

8. Assessing rice production efficiency for food security policy planning in Malaysia: A non-parametric bootstrap data envelopment analysis approach

Author:
Mohd Norazmi Nodin; Zainol Mustafa; Saiful Izzuan Hussain
Source:
Food policy 2022 v.107 pp. 102208
ISSN:
0306-9192
Subject:
agricultural development; agrochemicals; decision making; environmental impact; food policy; food security; landscapes; rice; soil; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The 2007–2008 international food crisis triggered national food security policies of several countries worldwide, creating a problematic situation in the global food landscape and led to a drastic shift in the national food security policy (NFSP) approaches undertaken by affected countries. In this context, agricultural policies were reformulated to focus on achieving a certain degree of self-suff ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodpol.2021.102208

9. Assessing the effect of climate change and financial development on agricultural production in ASEAN-4: the role of renewable energy, institutional quality, and human capital as moderators

Author:
Abbas Ali Chandio; Muhammad Ibrahim Shah; Narayan Sethi; Zulqarnain Mushtaq
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.9 pp. 13211-13225
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
Philippines; carbon; climate change; economic development; human capital; models; pollution; renewable energy sources; research; Indonesia; Malaysia; Thailand
Abstract:
... This paper examines the effect of climate change and financial development on agricultural production in ASEAN-4, namely Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand from 1990 to 2016. Further, we explore the role of renewable energy, institutional quality, and human capital on agricultural production. Since the shocks in one country affect another country, we use second-generation modeling ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-16670-9

10. Assessment of climate change impact on probable maximum floods in a tropical catchment

Author:
Saad Sh. Sammen; T. A. Mohammed; Abdul Halim Ghazali; L. M. Sidek; Shamsuddin Shahid; S. I. Abba; Anurag Malik; Nadhir Al-Ansari
Source:
Theoretical and applied climatology 2022 v.148 no.1-2 pp. 15-31
ISSN:
0177-798X
Subject:
climate; climate change; climate models; climatology; flood control; hydrologic models; infrastructure; rain; watersheds; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The increases in extreme rainfall could increase the probable maximum flood (PMF) and pose a severe threat to the critical hydraulic infrastructure such as dams and flood protection structures. This study is conducted to assess the impact of climate change on PMF in a tropical catchment. Climate and inflow data of the Tenmengor reservoir, located in the state of Perak in Malaysia, have been used t ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00704-022-03925-9

11. Assessment of metal concentrations from recreational rivers in a tropical region (Jengka, Malaysia)

Author:
Fazrul Razman Sulaiman; Che Mohamad Fakhrul Hafiz Che Mohd Shamshudin; Muhammad Haziq Abd Rahim; Noorzamzarina Sulaiman
Source:
Applied water science 2022 v.12 no.6 pp. 127
ISSN:
2190-5487
Subject:
atomic absorption spectrometry; cluster analysis; exposure assessment; heavy metals; pollution; risk; river water; rivers; toxicity; tropics; water quality; Malaysia
Abstract:
... A recreational river may be exposed to some extent of metal pollution. Two rivers, namely Sungai Weh and Sungai Jempul, were selected for this study, as both areas offer recreational activities for residents in Jengka, Pahang, Malaysia. This study examines the concentration of selected metals (Fe, Mn, and Pb), elucidates the possible sources, evaluates the toxicity loads, and estimates the potenti ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13201-022-01643-1

12. Asymmetric openness-environment nexus in most open OIC countries: new evidence from quantile-on-quantile (QQ) estimation

Author:
Sajid Ali; Zulkornain Yusop; Muhammad Saeed Meo
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.18 pp. 26352-26370
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
Brunei; carbon dioxide; ecological footprint; environmental policy; environmental quality; lifestyle; pollution; religion; research; trade; transportation; Bahrain; Jordan; Kuwait; Libya; Malaysia; Oman; Qatar; Suriname
Abstract:
... Trade openness continues to have the potential to influence many parts of today’s society, including religion, transportation, lifestyle, language, and international relations; however, its ability to impact environmental quality is the primary issue for environmental policy guidelines. In response to an increasing interest in finding the dynamic association between trade openness and environmenta ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-17473-8

13. Asymmetrical modelling to understand purchase intention towards remanufactured products in the circular economy and a closed-loop supply chain: An empirical study in Malaysia

Author:
Ghazanfar Ali Abbasi; Kenny Quah Chee Keong; Kavigtha Mohan Kumar; Mohammad Iranmanesh
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.359 pp. 132137
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
circular economy; consciousness; empirical research; industry; risk perception; supply chain; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Remanufacturing, as a central closed-loop supply chain (CLSC) technique, contributes to the circular economy. While empirical research on remanufacturing has gained the attention of scholars, the crucial aspects of customer decision making – that is, determinants of customers' emotions and how they affect their purchasing decisions – have been neglected. Unlike most of the previous studies, which ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132137

14. Bibliometric analysis of schistosomiasis research in Southeast Asia (1908-2020)

Author:
Ourlad Alzeus G. Tantengco; Raniv D. Rojo
Source:
Acta tropica 2022 v.228 pp. 106322
ISSN:
0001-706X
Subject:
Brunei; Philippines; Singapore; bibliometric analysis; databases; landscapes; medicine; public health; schistosomiasis; Cambodia; Indonesia; Laos; Malaysia; Myanmar; Thailand; Vietnam
Abstract:
... This study determined the characteristics and trends of published articles regarding schistosomiasis in Southeast Asian countries through a bibliometric analysis. Using the Scopus database, we identified all original research articles on schistosomiasis from 1908 to 2020 from SEA countries: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Bibliog ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106322

15. Biochemical composition of enigmatic green macroalgae, Caulerpa macrodisca Decaisne (Bryopsidales, Chlorophyta)

Author:
Wahidatul Husna Zuldin; Rossita Shapawi; Sitti Raehanah Muhamad Shaleh
Source:
Journal of applied phycology 2022 v.34 no.1 pp. 589-596
ISSN:
0921-8971
Subject:
Borneo; Caulerpa; algology; alkaloids; amino acids; industry; macroalgae; nutrition information; potassium; proximate composition; sodium; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The green macroalga Caulerpa macrodisca Decaisne was recently reported in East Malaysia with limited information recorded on the nutritional properties of this particular species. Hence, the present study was conducted to determine the biochemical composition of C. macrodisca collected from Sabah waters, Malaysia. The biochemical composition analysis determined the proximate composition, fatty aci ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10811-021-02639-1

16. Biodiversity conservation policy in megadiverse countries: Comparing policy systems for 2020 targets to inform management in the coming decades

Author:
Kelly Dunning
Source:
Journal of environmental management 2022 v.302 pp. 113815
ISSN:
0301-4797
Subject:
biodiversity; biodiversity conservation; climate; corals; decision making; environmental management; face; issues and policy; politics; private sector; Indonesia; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The year 2020 marks a crucial deadline for signatories to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the most important global agreement for biodiversity conservation, which requires nations to meet conservation targets. Managers and decision-makers need a better understanding of the policy systems established to meet conservation targets in order to inform post-2020 CBD policy implementation. ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113815

17. Characterization and nutritional content of Terminalia catappa kernel and its oil from Sabah, Malaysia

Author:
M.H.A. Jahurul; K.B. Adeline; M.R. Norazlina; Shahidul Islam; A. Shihabul; I.S.M. Zaidul
Source:
Applied food research 2022 v.2 no.1 pp. 100088
ISSN:
2772-5022
Subject:
Borneo; Terminalia catappa; carbohydrates; color; cooking fats and oils; fatty acid composition; food research; free fatty acids; iodine value; nutrient content; nutritive value; oxidative stability; peroxide value; refractive index; seed oils; seeds; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study was aimed to evaluate the nutritional quality of Terminalia catappa kernel oil (TCKO) and its characterization as well as total phenolic content cultivated in two different locations in Sabah, Malaysia. TCK contained 6.87 to 6.92% moisture, 4.54 to 4.77% ash, 21.98 to 22.44% protein, 5.13 to 5.36% total fibre, 6.88 to 7.01% carbohydrate, and 49.45 to 54.47% oil. The iodine value (IV), f ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.afres.2022.100088

18. Chemical composition of three Malaysian Horsfieldia essential oils

Author:
Wan Mohd Nuzul Hakimi Wan Salleh; Natasa Mohd Shakri; Shamsul Khamis; William N. Setzer; Muhammad Helmi Nadri
Source:
Natural product research 2022 v.36 no.7 pp. 1909-1913
ISSN:
1478-6427
Subject:
chemical composition; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; germacrene; hydrodistillation; oils; research; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study aims to assess the chemical compositions of the essential oils from three Horsfieldia species namely H. fulva Warb., H. sucosa Warb. and H. superba Warb., which are found in Malaysia. The essential oils were derived from the samples through hydrodistillation which were then characterised by gas chromatography (GC-FID) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Based on the findin ...
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2020.1819274

19. Circulation of genotypes of dengue virus serotype 2 in Guangzhou over a period of 20 years

Author:
Liyun Jiang; Yuan Liu; Wenzhe Su; Yimin Cao; Qinlong Jing; Xinwei Wu; Zhicong Yang
Source:
Virology journal 2022 v.19 no.1 pp. 47
ISSN:
1743-422X
Subject:
Dengue virus; blood serum; dengue; fever; genes; genotype; infrastructure; patients; phylogeny; selection pressure; statistical analysis; virology; virulence; India; Malaysia
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: The dengue epidemic in Guangzhou has imposed a rising burden on society and health infrastructure. Here, we present the genotype data for dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) to improve understanding of this dengue epidemic. METHODS: We sequenced the envelope gene of DENV-2 obtained from patient serum samples and subsequently performed maximum-likelihood phylogenetic analysis using PhyMLv3 ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12985-022-01773-7

20. Clarifying the identity of two resembling hoverfly species, Betasyrphus serarius and B. nipponensis (Diptera: Syrphidae: Syrphini), based on morphology and DNA barcoding

Author:
Chan-Ouk Kim; Ho-Yeon Han
Source:
Journal of Asia-Pacific entomology 2022 v.25 no.2 pp. 101914
ISSN:
1226-8615
Subject:
DNA barcoding; Palearctic region; Syrphidae; color; entomology; males; taxonomic keys; Australia; Korean Peninsula; Malaysia; Pakistan
Abstract:
... The two Palaearctic members of the hoverfly genus Betasyrphus, B. serarius (Wiedemann, 1830) and B. nipponensis (Goot, 1964), closely resemble each other, except for their male genitalic characters. For this reason, these two species have been often mistaken for each other. In Korea, only B. serarius has been recognized as a sole species based on mixed specimens from these two species. In the pres ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.aspen.2022.101914

21. Comparison of Physicochemical Characteristics and Sensory Attributes of Four Different Chicken Breeds from the Genuine and Selected Local Market

Author:
Jinap Selamat; Nur A. N. M. Zaidy; Nur S. Zakaria; Nurul H. Juhari; Suganya Murugesu
Source:
Journal of food quality 2022 v.2022 pp. -
ISSN:
1745-4557
Subject:
ash content; broiler chickens; chewiness; cohesion; color; computer software; discriminant analysis; fraud; hardness; laying hens; markets; meat quality; physicochemical properties; protein content; proximate composition; sensory evaluation; texture; villages; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Village chicken is known as a high-quality product perception and sold at high prices. However, the authenticity of village chicken is doubted because colored chicken has been claimed as village chicken to fraud the consumers and to gain high profit. No stringent strategy has been implemented by the local authority on the authenticity of the claimed village chickens. Thus, the study aimed to deter ...
DOI:
10.1155/2022/1419937

22. Comparison of effectiveness of introduced barn owls, Tyto javanica javanica, and rodenticide treatments on rat control in oil palm plantations

Author:
Cik Mohd Rizuan Zainal Abidin; Hafidzi Mohd Noor; Noor Hisham Hamid; Shakinah Ravindran; Chong Leong Puan; Azhar Kasim; Hasber Salim
Source:
Journal of pest science 2022 v.95 no.2 pp. 1009-1022
ISSN:
1612-4758
Subject:
Borneo; Elaeis guineensis; Rattus rattus; Tyto alba; barns; biological control; dominant species; economic threshold; pests; predation; rats; raw fruit; rodenticides; Malaysia
Abstract:
... In Peninsular Malaysia, barn owls (Tyto javanica javanica) have been utilized as biological control of rats since the 1960s. In this study, the impact of introduced barn owls on rat populations in an oil palm plantation in Sabah, Malaysia, were studied. There were three treatment areas in this study: T1 (barn owl area) was an oil palm plot where no rodenticides were applied and rat control relied ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10340-021-01423-x

23. Complete chloroplast genome data for Cryptocoryne elliptica (Araceae) from Peninsular Malaysia

Author:
Nurul Shakina Mohd Talkah; Suwidji Wongso; Ahmad Sofiman Othman
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.42 pp. 108075
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
Araceae; aquatic plants; bioinformatics; chloroplast genome; circular DNA; data collection; humans; industry; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The aquatic plant genus Cryptocoryne, a popular plant genus in the aquarium industry, is made up of more than 50 described species and some 15 naturally occurring named and unnamed interspecific hybrids. Cryptocoryne elliptica has a restricted distribution in the north part of Peninsular Malaysia. Destruction of its natural habitats for various human activities has led to a decline in numbers. Her ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108075

24. Concurrent outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus types 1 and 2 affecting the Republic of the Philippines and Malaysia, 2019–2021

Author:
Cynthia J. Snider; Liliane Boualam; Graham Tallis; Yoshihiro Takashima; Rabindra Abeyasinghe; Ying-Ru Lo; Varja Grabovac; Tigran Avagyan; Syeda Kanwal Aslam; Abu Obeida Eltayeb; Khin Devi Aung; Xiaojun Wang; Achyut Shrestha; Carla Ante-Orozco; Maria Wilda T. Silva; Nemia Lapastora-Sucaldito; Lea Necitas G. Apostol; Muhammad Bin Hj. Jikal; Waheed Miraj; Faisal Lodhi; Hyung Joon Kim; Norhayati Rusli; Bruce R. Thorley; Matthew B. Kaye; Yorihiro Nishimura; Minetaro Arita; Jamiatul Aida Md. Sani; Christina Rundi; Keith Feldon
Source:
Vaccine 2022 pp. -
ISSN:
0264-410X
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; Philippines; environmental monitoring; immunization; serotypes; sewage; vaccines; viruses; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Concurrent outbreaks of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus serotypes 1 and 2 (cVDPV1, cVDPV2) were confirmed in the Republic of the Philippines in September 2019 and were subsequently confirmed in Malaysia by early 2020. There is continuous population subgroup movement in specific geographies between the two countries. Outbreak response efforts focused on sequential supplemental immunization a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vaccine.2022.02.022

25. Connecting integrated management system with corporate sustainability and firm performance: from the Malaysian real estate and construction industry perspective

Author:
Haseeb Ur Rahman; Muhammad Zahid; Ali Muhammad
Source:
Environment, development and sustainability 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 2387-2411
ISSN:
1387-585X
Subject:
construction industry; economic sustainability; environment; finance; management systems; market prices; stakeholders; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Most of the prior literature focused on the scope, dimensions, importance, and business case of Corporate Sustainability (CS). A few studies also addressed the successful adoption or implementation of CS. Therefore, this study, by following the sequential process of stakeholder theory, adopts a holistic approach to inquire the impact of integrated management system (IMS) on CS and Firm Financial P ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10668-021-01538-2

26. Conserving migratory waterbirds and the coastal zone: the future of South-east Asia's intertidal wetlands

Author:
Ding Li Yong; Jing Ying Kee; Pyae Phyo Aung; Anuj Jain; Chin-Aik Yeap; Nyat Jun Au; Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok; Kim Keang Lim; Yat-Tung Yu; Vivian W. K. Fu; Paul Insua-Cao; Yusuke Sawa; Mike Crosby; Simba Chan; Nicola J. Crockford
Source:
Oryx 2022 v.56 no.2 pp. 176-183
ISSN:
1365-3008
Subject:
Calidris; Oryx; Tringa guttifer; biodiversity; coasts; conservation areas; governance; habitat conservation; habitats; littoral zone; migratory behavior; stakeholders; water birds; wetlands; Indonesia; Malaysia; Vietnam
Abstract:
... South-east Asia's diverse coastal wetlands, which span natural mudflats and mangroves to man-made salt pans, offer critical habitat for many migratory waterbird species in the East Asian–Australasian Flyway. Species dependent on these wetlands include nearly the entire population of the Critically Endangered spoon-billed sandpiper Calidris pygmaea and the Endangered spotted greenshank Tringa gutti ...
DOI:
10.1017/S0030605320001374

27. Consumer perceptions of hybrid electric vehicle adoption and the green automotive market: the Malaysian evidence

Author:
Muhammad Iskandar Hamzah; Nurul Syafiqah Tanwir; Siti Norida Wahab; Muhammad Hafiz Abd Rashid
Source:
Environment, development and sustainability 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 1827-1851
ISSN:
1387-585X
Subject:
environment; greenhouses; markets; ownership; politics; pollution; risk; stakeholders; vehicles (equipment); Malaysia
Abstract:
... Compared to many developing countries, Malaysia has been far less successful in getting its citizen to embrace hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs). The study investigates the reasons behind this problem and offers a framework that could facilitate policymakers and stakeholders toward the electrification transition. Using the textual-based content analysis method, text-based articles and comments were ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10668-021-01510-0

28. Contributions to the taxonomic status and molecular phylogeny of Asian Bronzeback Snakes (Colubridae, Ahaetuliinae, Dendrelaphis Boulenger, 1890), from Mizoram State, Northeast India

Author:
Lal Biakzuala; Hmar Tlawmte Lalremsanga; Angshuman Das Tariang; Mathipi Vabeiryureilai; Lal Muansanga; Vanlal Hrima; Vikas Kumar; Shantanu Kundu; Jayaditya Purkayastha; Gernot Vogel
Source:
Zoosystema 2022 v.44 no.7 pp. 177-196
ISSN:
1280-9551
Subject:
Dendrelaphis; mitochondrial genes; natural history; phylogeny; sympatry; China; India; Malaysia; Myanmar
Abstract:
... We evaluate the presence of three sympatric species of Asian Bronzeback Snakes (genus Dendrelaphis Boulenger, 1890) from Mizoram State, India. These are taxonomically complicated species that were recently, either resurrected (D. proarchos Wall, 1909, D. biloreatusWall, 1908) or redefined (D. cyanochloris(Wall, 1921)). In the light of morphological and molecular data, we confirm the validity of D. ...
DOI:
10.5252/zoosystema2022v44a7

29. Data of knowledge towards Zika Virus infection in Sabah, Malaysia

Author:
Noor Ain Haron; Syed Sharizman Syed Abdul Rahim; Jaeyres Jani; Nur Athirah Yusof; Zarina Amin; Hooi Yuen Khoo; Hai Yen Lee; Chee Sieng Khor; Kim Kee Tan; Mohd Rohaizat Hassan; Chin Mun Wong; Hani Kartini Agustar; Adia Aqilla Samsusah; Rozita Hod; Sazaly Abu Bakar
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.41 pp. 108006
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
Borneo; Zika virus; cross-sectional studies; data collection; forests; human resources; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This dataset presents a cross-sectional survey and was conducted to assess the knowledge on Zika Virus infection among adults in Sabah. The data were collected from December 2019 to February 2021, 274 adults living in forest fringe communities were interviewed by trained personnel and have completed the distributed questionnaires. SPSS version 27.0 was used to analyzed the data. These data could s ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108006

30. Dataset of genome sequence, de novo assembly, and functional annotation of Ruegeria sp. (PBVC088), a marine bacterium associated with the toxin-producing harmful dinoflagellate, Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum

Author:
Grace Joy Wei Lie Chin; Salley Venda Law; Kenneth Francis Rodrigues; Jaeyres Jani; Ann Anton
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.41 pp. 107881
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
Borneo; Cylindrospermopsis raciborskii; National Center for Biotechnology Information; Pyrodinium bahamense; Ruegeria; algal blooms; aquaculture industry; aquatic bacteria; biochemical pathways; biosynthesis; data collection; genes; genome assembly; humans; metagenomics; nucleotide sequences; poisonous algae; ribosomal RNA; saxitoxins; shellfish; toxicity; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The dataset comprises a whole-genome sequence of Ruegeria sp. PBVC088, a symbiotic (Gram-negative) bacterium associated with Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum, which has been associated with harmful algal blooms in the coastal waters of west Sabah, Malaysia. Harmful algal blooms contribute to economic losses for the aquaculture industry, as well as human illnesses and fatalities due to paralyti ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.107881

31. Dataset of international students’ acceptance of online distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic: A preliminary investigation

Author:
Steve Shi-Hui; Lee Yen Chaw; Eugene Cheng-Xi Aw; Rohana Sham
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.42 pp. 108232
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; data collection; equations; issues and policy; surveys; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The dataset describes factors affecting international students’ acceptance of Online Distance Learning (ODL) mode while pursuing oversea education during COVID-19 pandemic. The recruited respondents comprised of international students who were pursuing undergraduate degree programmes in the institutions of higher learning (IHLs) in Malaysia. Respondents were invited to participate in an online sur ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108232

32. Dataset of physico-chemical water parameters, phytoplankton, flora and fauna in mangrove ecosystem at Sungai Kertih, Terengganu, Malaysia

Author:
Siti Mariam Muhammad Nor; Maisarah Jaafar; Nik Mohd Shibli Nik Jaafar; Nurul Shahida Redzuan; Wan Bayani Wan Omar; Muhammad Yazid Deraman; Siti Nur Syasya Nadhirah Azli; Nur Adilla Shehrom; 'Ainna Mahyudin; Nor Ain Bahari; Nurul Nadhirah Zulkafli; Nur Faezati Jaafar; Siti Nur Syaza Ma'ad; Mohammad Izuan Mohd Zamri; Azrun Amirudin; Nur Ain Abdullah; Nurulhuda Zakaria
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.42 pp. 108096
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
Bivalvia; Crustacea; amphibians; biodiversity; coastal ecosystems; data collection; electrical conductivity; environmental assessment; fauna; flora; mangrove forests; oxygen; pH; phytoplankton; reptiles; rivers; salinity; temperature; trees; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This data article presents the composition of selected physico-chemical water parameters, phytoplankton, flora and fauna in Sungai Kertih, Terengganu, Malaysia. Sungai Kertih is surrounded by mangrove forest and located nearby to a coastal hill namely Bukit Labohan that supports vast biological resources to its adjacent inhabitants. Therefore, a biodiversity and environmental assessment was conduc ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108096

33. Description and molecular characterisation of Pelecitus copsychi Uni, Mat Udin & Martin n. sp. (Nematoda: Onchocercidae) from the white-rumped shama Copsychus malabaricus (Scopoli) (Passeriformes: Muscicapidae) of Pahang, Malaysia

Author:
Shigehiko Uni; Ahmad Syihan Mat Udin; Poai Ean Tan; Jules Rodrigues; Coralie Martin; Kerstin Junker; Takeshi Agatsuma; Van Lun Low; Yvonne Ai-Lian Lim; Weerachai Saijuntha; Hasmahzaiti Omar; Nur Afiquah Zainuri; Masako Fukuda; Daisuke Kimura; Makoto Matsubayashi; Shoji Uga; Hiroyuki Takaoka; Mohd Sofian Azirun; Rosli Ramli
Source:
Current research in parasitology and vector-borne diseases 2022 v.2 pp. 100078
ISSN:
2667-114X
Subject:
Bayesian theory; Copsychus; Dirofilaria; Loa; Wolbachia; birds; endosymbionts; esophagus; fauna; genes; genetic variation; multilocus sequence typing; new species; parasitology; phylogeny; research; sclerotization; statistical analysis; vulva; Africa; Malaysia; South America
Abstract:
... Species of the genus Pelecitus Railliet & Henry, 1910 the most widely distributed avian filariae in Africa and South America. Zoonotic cases in humans were reported in South America. While investigating the filarial fauna of wild animals in Malaysia, we discovered an undescribed filaria from the swollen footpad of the left leg of Copsychus malabaricus (Scopoli) in Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. Adul ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.crpvbd.2022.100078

34. Detection of adulteration activities in edible bird's nest using untargeted 1H-NMR metabolomics with chemometrics

Author:
Chin-Hong Yong; Syahidah Akmal Muhammad; Fatimatuzzahra’ Abd Aziz; Jing-Sheng Ng; Fatin Ilyani Nasir; M.N.H. Adenan; S. Moosa; Z. Othman; S.N.A. Abdullah; Z. Sharif; Faridah@Faridzah Ismail; Simon D. Kelly; Andrew Cannavan; Eng-Keng Seow
Source:
Food control 2022 v.132 pp. 108542
ISSN:
0956-7135
Subject:
Aerodramus fuciphagus; adulterated products; agar; chemometrics; collagen; edible bird's nests; food safety; gelatin; males; melamine; metabolomics; models; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; nutritive value; principal component analysis; saliva; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Edible bird's nests (EBNs) are the nests of swiftlets, made from the saliva of the male swiftlet (Aerodramus fuciphagus). Due to their nutritional value, EBNs are recognized as a premium food and highly in demand among the Chinese community. EBNs are commonly adulterated with cheaper ingredients and efforts are being made to combat these activities using different analytical techniques. In this st ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodcont.2021.108542

35. Determinants of non-exclusive breastfeeding practice during the first 6 months after an elective caesarean birth: a prospective cohort study

Author:
Norkhafizah Saddki; Noraini Mohamad; Nazirah Johar; Tengku Alina Tengku Ismail; Zaharah Sulaiman
Source:
International breastfeeding journal 2022 v.17 no.1 pp. 36
ISSN:
1746-4358
Subject:
breast feeding; breast milk; child health; children; cohort studies; education; lactation; odds ratio; Malaysia
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Caesarean birth is associated with higher rate of non-exclusive breastfeeding (non-EBF) than vaginal birth. Non-EBF refers to providing food or fluid besides breast milk, excluding drugs and vitamins, to infants before six months of age. This study determined the prevalence and factors associated with non-EBF during the first six months after an elective Caesarean birth. METHODS: This ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13006-022-00475-8

36. Determination of vulnerable regions of SARS-CoV-2 in Malaysia using meteorology and air quality data

Author:
Prasanna Mohan Viswanathan; Chidambaram Sabarathinam; Shankar Karuppannan; Gnanachandrasamy Gopalakrishnan
Source:
Environment, development and sustainability 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. 8856-8882
ISSN:
1387-585X
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; air quality; dewpoint; environment; immunity; meteorology; mutants; pandemic; population density; principal component analysis; relative humidity; temperature; time series analysis; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study aims to explore the state-wise assessment of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic spread in Malaysia with focus on influence of meteorological parameters and air quality. In this study, state-wise COVID-19 data, meteorological parameters and air quality index (AQI) were collected from March 13 to April 30, 2020, which encompass three movement control order (MCO) periods in the country. Overal ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10668-021-01719-z

37. Development of a protocol for Malaysian Important Plant Areas criterion weights using Multi-criteria Decision Making - Analytical Hierarchy Process (MCDM-AHP)

Author:
M. Hamidah; I. Mohd Hasmadi; L.S.L. Chua; W.S.Y. Yong; K.H. Lau; I. Faridah-Hanum; H.Z. Pakhriazad
Source:
Global ecology and conservation 2022 v.34 pp. e02033
ISSN:
2351-9894
Subject:
biodiversity; decision support systems; indigenous species; protocols; questionnaires; threatened species
Abstract:
... Globally, in the selection of potential Important Plant Areas (IPAs), the preferred method used is scoring method because of its simplicity and ease of evaluation. However, the criterion weights developed from this method are vague and suffer from judgement uncertainties. In this study, we developed and propose a methodology for the assessment of Malaysian IPA criterion weights using Multi-Criteri ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.gecco.2022.e02033

38. Development of life cycle inventory and greenhouse gas emissions from damaged paddy grain as fermentation feedstock: A case study in Malaysia

Author:
Nurul Ain Abu Bakar; Ahmad Muhaimin Roslan; Mohd Ali Hassan; Mohammad Hariz Abdul Rahman; Khairul Nadiah Ibrahim; Muhammad Daaniyall Abdul Rahman; Rozyanti Mohamad
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 v.354 pp. 131722
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
biomass; biorefining; case studies; cradle-to-gate; energy; feedstocks; fermentation; glucose; greenhouse gas emissions; greenhouse gases; industry; inventories; life cycle inventory; models; paddies; purification methods; supply chain; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Glucose is an intermediate substance of various bio-based products in a biorefinery concept. A sustainable processing of biomass into glucose could provide alternative for managing waste of the paddy industry. A detailed model of glucose production life cycle inventory from the waste of the paddy industry, and evaluation of potential greenhouse gas was conducted from a cradle-to-gate approach in M ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131722

39. Diagnostics of Banana Blood Disease

Author:
Vivian A. Rincón-Flórez; Jane D. Ray; Lilia C. Carvalhais; Cecilia A. O’Dwyer; Siti Subandiyah; Dzarifah Zulperi; André Drenth
Source:
Plant disease 2022 v.106 no.3 pp. 947-959
ISSN:
0191-2917
Subject:
Ralstonia solanacearum; Ralstonia syzygii; analytical specificity; bacterial wilt; bacteriophages; bananas; chromosomes; detection limit; diagnostic techniques; disease control; geographical distribution; hematologic diseases; intergenic DNA; oligodeoxyribonucleotides; plasmids; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; vegetative propagation; Indonesia; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Blood disease in bananas caused by Ralstonia syzygii subsp. celebesensis is a bacterial wilt disease that causes major yield losses of banana in Indonesia and peninsular Malaysia. The disease has significantly increased its geographic distribution in the past decade. Diagnostic methods are an important component of disease management in vegetatively propagated crops such as banana to constrain inc ...
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-07-21-1436-RE

40. Distribution and assessment of heavy metal in sediments of Malacca Strait

Author:
Hui Zhang; Shengfa Liu; Lina Ai; Peng Cao; Kaikai Wu; Jingjing Cui; Hongmin Wang; Che Abd Rahim Mohamed; Xuefa Shi
Source:
Marine pollution bulletin 2022 v.178 pp. 113575
ISSN:
0025-326X
Subject:
coasts; environmental quality; estuaries; heavy metals; humans; marine pollution; risk; rivers; sediments; toxicity; Malaysia
Abstract:
... In this study, we explored the heavy metal elements in 42 surface sediments from the Malacca Strait in terms of distribution, controlling factors, environmental quality, and primary sources. An analysis of grain size revealed finer sediments near the coast of Malaysia, which gradually thickened toward offshore. In addition, heavy metal elements were abundantly distributed near the coastal area of ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113575

41. Draft genome sequence data of a clinical Enterococcus faecalis isolate SHH039 from a patient with cholecystitis from a tertiary care hospital in Sabah, Malaysia

Author:
Nur Nashyiroh Izayati Mastor; Vijay Kumar Subbiah; Wan Nazirah Wan Abu Bakar; Khurshida Begum; M. Jahangir Alam; Mohammad Zahirul Hoque
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.41 pp. 108019
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
Borneo; Enterococcus faecalis; cholecystitis; hospitals; multiple drug resistance; nucleotide sequences; patients; Malaysia
Abstract:
... An Enterococcus faecalis strain SHH039 was isolated from a 68 year old man who was hospitalised with cholecystitis. The genomic sequence of this isolate which had a size of 2,990,081 bp and 2,663 proteins with functional assignments is presented here. Analysis of the genome revealed Enterococcus faecalis with multiple antibiotic resistance genes which may be associated with acute cholecystitis. It ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108019

42. Draft genome sequence of myo-inositol utilizing Aeromonas dhakensis 1P11S3 isolated from striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypopthalmus) in a local fish farm in Malaysia

Author:
Mohamad Azzam-Sayuti; Md Yasin Ina-Salwany; Mohd Zamri-Saad; Salleh Annas; Mark R. Liles; Tingbi Xu; Mohammad Noor Azmai Amal; Mohd Termizi Yusof
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.41 pp. 107974
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
Pangasianodon hypophthalmus; aquaculture; carbon; carp; catfish; fish farms; freshwater; genome; myo-inositol; nucleotide sequences; pathogens; pathotypes; phenotype; septicemia; spleen; China; Malaysia
Abstract:
... A hypervirulent pathotype of A. hydrophila (vAh) is responsible for Motile Aeromonas Septicemia (MAS) and causes mass mortalities among farmed carp and catfish species in the USA and China. One unique phenotype for vAh among other A. hydrophila strains is the ability to utilize myo-inositol as a sole carbon source. While screening for Aeromonas isolates from diseased fish that can grow using myo-i ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.107974

43. Drying of stingless bees pot-pollen using swirling fluidized bed dryer

Author:
Luqman Abdul Halim; Firdaus Basrawi; Ahmmad Shukrie Md Yudin; Amir Abdul Razak; Nor Azfa Johari; Azira Muhamad; Mohd Razif Mamat
Source:
Drying technology 2022 v.40 no.1 pp. 197-204
ISSN:
1532-2300
Subject:
adverse effects; air; fluidized beds; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; nutrition; ovens; thermosensitivity; water content; Malaysia
Abstract:
... High moisture content in stingless bees pot-pollen makes preservation difficult. Since pot-pollen is heat sensitive, using conventional drying techniques below 40 °C is time consuming. A fluidized bed dryer (FBD) with swirling distributor is proposed for rapid drying of the pot-pollen while conserving the nutrients. The objectives of this study are to investigate the possibility of using swirling ...
DOI:
10.1080/07373937.2020.1781158

44. Ecological Contradictions of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Malaysia

Author:
Mariko L. Frame; William G. McDowell; Ellen T. Fitzpatrick
Source:
Journal of environment & development 2022 v.31 no.1 pp. 54-87
ISSN:
1552-5465
Subject:
case studies; climate; data analysis; environment; industry; socioeconomics; sustainable development; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promote a broad set of socio-economic and environmental goals. Through a case study on Malaysia, this paper investigates how economic Goal 8 (economic growth), Goal 9 (industry), and Goal 17(increased partnerships) are likely to conflict with environmental Goal 13 (climate action), Goal 14 (life below water), and Goal 15 (life on land). We an ...
DOI:
10.1177/10704965211060296

45. Economic feasibility and sustainability of commercial bioethanol from microalgal biomass: The case of Malaysia

Author:
Kenneth R. Szulczyk; Yeng-May Tan
Source:
Energy 2022 v.253 pp. 124151
ISSN:
0360-5442
Subject:
Chlorella vulgaris; bioethanol; biomass; carbon dioxide; coal; economic development; economic feasibility; electric power; employment; energy; farms; feeds; flue gas; greenhouse gases; microalgae; models; natural gas; slurries; transportation industry; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Malaysia fosters its economic growth with fossil fuels, which are not sustainable and raise atmospheric carbon dioxide. This study aims to assess the economic feasibility and sustainability of Chlorella vulgaris to create bioethanol for the transportation sector. A partial equilibrium model of the Malaysian agricultural markets is modified to include algal farms. The model forecasts agricultural p ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.energy.2022.124151

46. Economic potential of rice precision farming in malaysia: the case study of Felcra Seberang Perak

Author:
Hairazi Rahim; Mohd Shahril Shah Mohamad Ghazali; Mohammad Aufa Mhd. Bookeri; Badril Hisham Abu Bakar; Engku Elini Engku Ariff; Mohd Syaifudin Abdul Rahman; Mohd Amirul Mukmin Abdul Wahab
Source:
Precision agriculture 2022 v.23 no.3 pp. 812-829
ISSN:
1385-2256
Subject:
agricultural research; case studies; cost benefit analysis; exercise; fertilizer application; income; precision agriculture; research and development; resource allocation; rice; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Many attempts/efforts have been made to cope with the fluctuated production performance in rice production in Malaysia. There is a crucial need in technological advancement to tackle the issue of environmental variability, decreasing productivity and the rising cost in rice cultivation. The use of variable rate technology has increased rice yield through efficient resource allocation. Notwithstand ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11119-021-09862-3

47. Effectiveness of a conservation education program among school students on the importance of mangrove ecosystems in Setiu Wetlands, Malaysia

Author:
Mahirah Kamaludin; A. A. Azlina; Wan Noorwatie Wan Ibrahim; Roseliza Mat Alipiah; Jumadil Saputra; Maizah M. Abdullah; Zuraini Anang; Chik Maslinda Omar
Source:
Applied environmental education and communication 2022 v.21 no.1 pp. 23-41
ISSN:
1533-0389
Subject:
education programs; environmental education; surveys; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study evaluated the effectiveness of a conservation education program in raising awareness among school students about the importance of mangrove ecosystems in Setiu Wetlands. About seventy-four upper secondary students were involved in a survey that was conducted with an educational workshop. The workshop focused on the benefits, threats, conservation, and importance ofmangrove ecosystem ser ...
DOI:
10.1080/1533015X.2021.1936298

48. Effects of landscape attribute towards bird assemblages in urban areas of Peninsular Malaysia

Author:
Farah Shafawati Mohd-Taib; Wardah Mohd-Saleh; Siti Noor Radiah Ismail
Source:
Urban ecosystems 2022 v.25 no.1 pp. 241-251
ISSN:
1083-8155
Subject:
Corvus splendens; artificial habitats; correspondence analysis; ecosystems; gardens; habitat destruction; landscapes; omnivores; regression analysis; species richness; urban areas; urbanization; vegetation cover; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Urbanisation is the transformation of a natural ecosystem into more artificial habitat to give way for development and is occurring at an unprecedented rate globally. The urban expansion involves alterations of urban landscapes, resulting in habitat loss and threatening biodiversity. Landscape attributes of urban areas are known to influence urban bird composition, but to what extent is still poor ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11252-021-01151-1

49. Environmental beliefs and the adoption of circular economy among bank managers: Do gender, age and knowledge act as the moderators?

Author:
Qaisar Ali; Shazia Parveen; Hakimah Yaacob; Abdul Nasir Rani; Zaki Zaini
Source:
Journal of cleaner production 2022 pp. 132276
ISSN:
0959-6526
Subject:
circular economy; equations; ethics; industry; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Circular economy has emerged as an exceptional substitute for linear business models due to increasing environmental threats and the lack of planetary resources. However, the literature on the factors contributing to the transition of a circular economy is still in its infancy. This study investigates the impact of bank managers’ environmental beliefs such as perceived susceptibility, perceived se ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.132276

50. Evaluation of Row-wise Manipulations for the Forensic Differentiation of Malaysian Soils based on Ultra-performance Liquid Chromatographic Profiles

Author:
Norazwani binti Ali; Loong Chuen Lee; Ab Aziz Ishak
Source:
Journal of analytical chemistry 2022 v.77 no.3 pp. 347-360
ISSN:
1061-9348
Subject:
acetonitrile; analytical chemistry; crime; forensic sciences; principal component analysis; soil; ultra-performance liquid chromatography; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Soil is useful physical evidence for linking a suspect/victim to a particular crime scene. However, the discrimination of soils from neighboring locations can be a very challenging task. In this work, we evaluated four row-wise manipulations (RWMs) on chromatographic data of soils for improving the discriminative ability of the data. Five red, brown, and yellowish-brown soils were collected from f ...
DOI:
10.1134/S1061934822030029

51. Experiential healthy meal preparation: A randomized-controlled trial to improve food group consumption and weight status among children

Author:
Choon Ming Ng; Satvinder Kaur; Hui Chin Koo; Firdaus Mukhtar; Hip Seng Yim
Source:
Human nutrition & metabolism 2022 v.28 pp. 200151
ISSN:
2666-1497
Subject:
body fat; childhood obesity; food groups; food preparation; healthy diet; human nutrition; metabolism; waist circumference
Abstract:
... Unhealthy eating practices and the continual rise in childhood obesity calls for an effective strategy to promote healthy eating among school-aged children. The study objective was to determine the change in children's food group consumption and weight status (BMI-for-age z-score, body fat percentage, waist circumference) after participating in a school-based experiential healthy meal preparation ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.hnm.2022.200151

52. Extended air pollution index (API) as tool of sustainable indicator in the air quality assessment: El-Nino events with climate change driven

Author:
C.M. Payus; M.S. Nur Syazni; J. Sentian
Source:
Heliyon 2022 v.8 no.3 pp. e09157
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
El Nino; air; air pollution; air quality; atmospheric pressure; biomass; carbon monoxide; climate change; humidity; models; monsoon season; particulates; risk characterization; sulfur dioxide; temperature; uncertainty; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The main purpose of this research is to detect the air quality changes with a shorter period of timescale over space that can improve and optimize the risk characterization and conjunctive air quality assessment. Air quality assessment could be based on a very large number of various indicators, including the physical parameter, chemical and biological namely sulphur dioxide (SO₂), carbon monoxide ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09157

53. First Molecular Identification of Caligus clemensi on Cultured Crimson Snapper Lutjanus erythropterus on Jerejak Island, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia

Author:
Zary Shariman Yahaya; Mohd Nor Siti Azizah; Luay Alkazmi; Rajiv Ravi; Oluwaseun Bunmi Awosolu
Source:
Pathogens 2022 v.11 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-0817
Subject:
Caligus clemensi; Lutjanus erythropterus; aquaculture; farmed fish; farms; parasites; phylogeny; ribosomal RNA; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Fish parasites such as Caligus clemensi are a serious concern for cultured fish in many regions of the world, including Malaysia. This study was designed to elucidate the parasites’ prevalence and intensity coupled with the morphology and molecular identification of C. clemensi on cultured Lutjanus erythropterus in Jerejak Island, Penang, Peninsular Malaysia. The study was carried out on 200 fish ...
DOI:
10.3390/pathogens11020188

54. First Report of Nigrospora osmanthi Causing Leaf Blight on Orthosiphon stamineus in Malaysia

Author:
S. I. Ismail; N. A. Mat Norzaki; M. E. Ya’acob; S. Jamian
Source:
Plant disease 2022 v.106 no.2 pp. 770
ISSN:
0191-2917
Subject:
DNA; Ficus pandurata; Nigrospora; Orthosiphon aristatus; Stenotaphrum secundatum; conidia; culture media; disease control; disease incidence; farms; fluorescent lighting; fungi; genes; growth chambers; herbaceous plants; hyphae; internal transcribed spacers; leaf blight; leaves; mycelium; pathogenicity; pathogens; peptide elongation factors; phylogeny; relative humidity; statistical analysis; tubulin; China; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Orthosiphon stamineus (Java tea) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Lamiaceae and is cultivated extensively in Southeast Asia for its medicinal value (Arifullah et al. 2014). During October 2018, leaf blight symptoms were observed on leaves of ∼210 O. stamineus plants grown in experimental plots of a research farm at Faculty of Engineering, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia (3°00′30.4″N, 101° ...
DOI:
10.1094/PDIS-12-20-2668-PDN

55. Food security during the COVID-19 home confinement: A cross-sectional study focusing on adults in Malaysia

Author:
Seok Tyug Tan; Chin Xuan Tan; Seok Shin Tan
Source:
Human nutrition & metabolism 2022 v.27 pp. 200142
ISSN:
2666-1497
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; cross-sectional studies; employment; federal government; food security; head; human nutrition; income; marital status; metabolism; nationalities and ethnic groups; odds ratio; patients; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The surge in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission cases has led to the decision to execute the Movement Control Order (MCO) by the Federal Government of MalaysiaEconomic activities, psychological wellbeing, and food security may be negatively affected by the implementation of MCO. Therefore, this study aims to assess the prevalence of food insecurity and its associated factors during t ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.hnm.2022.200142

56. GIS based interpolation method to urinary metal concentrations in Malaysia

Author:
Noraishah Mohammad Sham; Zurahanim Fasha Anual; Rafiza Shaharudin
Source:
Food and chemical toxicology 2022 v.163 no. pp. 112949
ISSN:
0278-6915
Subject:
arsenic; autocorrelation; cadmium; coasts; cross-sectional studies; lead; nickel; people; pollution; prediction; public health; toxicology; urine; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Recently, there has been an increasing ecological and global public health concern associated with environmental contamination by arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), nickel (Ni) and lead (Pb). This study aims to visualize distribution of these heavy metals concentration in urine of 817 Malaysian adults in Malaysia. This cross-sectional study compiled urine samples from October 2017 to March 2018. Spatial ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.fct.2022.112949

57. Genetic diversity and phylogenetic analyses of ixodid ticks infesting cattle in northeast Thailand: the discovery of Rhipicephalus microplus clade C and the rarely detected R. haemaphysaloides

Author:
Chairat Tantrawatpan; Kotchaphon Vaisusuk; Wasupon Chatan; Warayutt Pilap; Warong Suksavate; Ross H. Andrews; Trevor N. Petney; Weerachai Saijuntha
Source:
Experimental & applied acarology 2022 v.86 no.4 pp. 535-548
ISSN:
0168-8162
Subject:
Haemaphysalis; Rhipicephalus microplus; acarology; cattle; genetic variation; haplotypes; mitochondria; phylogeny; ribosomal RNA; ticks; India; Malaysia; Thailand
Abstract:
... In total, 160 ticks infesting cattle in the northeast region of Thailand were collected and used for molecular investigation. Three tick species—Rhipicephalus microplus Canestrini, Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides Supino and Haemaphysalis bispinosa Neumann—were identified based on morphology and DNA sequences of mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (CO1) and 16S ribosomal RNA (16S rRNA). In ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10493-022-00704-z

58. Green roof maintenance for non-residential buildings in tropical climate: case study of Kuala Lumpur

Author:
Suzaini Zaid; Laila Medina Zaid; Masoud Esfandiari; Zahiruddin Fitri Abu Hasan
Source:
Environment, development and sustainability 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 2471-2496
ISSN:
1387-585X
Subject:
Singapore; United States Environmental Protection Agency; air pollution; case studies; climate change; furniture; green roofs; greenhouse gases; heat island; irrigation; pest control; rain; risk; sample size; stakeholders; tropics; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The implementation of a green roof is best suited for urban areas, as it provides an array of environmental benefits toward mitigating and adapting to climate change, including reduced flood risk, greenhouse gas emissions, urban heat island effects, and air pollution. However, green roof research and maintenance awareness in Malaysia are comparatively scarce, largely due to the absence of local tr ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10668-021-01542-6

59. Growth performance and mineral analysis of Pleurotus ostreatus from various agricultural wastes mixed with rubber tree sawdust in Malaysia

Author:
Fathie Ahmad Zakil; Lim Hui Xuan; Norafira Zaman; Nurul Idayu Alan; Nurul Adila Aida Salahutheen; Mohd Shafiq Mohd Sueb; Ruzinah Isha
Source:
Bioresource technology reports 2022 v.17 pp. 100873
ISSN:
2589-014X
Subject:
Hevea brasiliensis; Pleurotus ostreatus; calcium carbonate; growth performance; heavy metals; mineral content; minerals; mushrooms; mycelium; potassium; sawdust; technology; wheat bran; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study aims to contrast the impacts of various agricultural wastes on the development, yield and mineral content of P. ostreatus. All substrates were added 5% by weight dry wheat bran and 1.5% by weight dry calcium carbonate and sterilized at 100 °C for 8 h using a sterilization chamber. The best substrate to obtain a greater total weight of fresh mushrooms and biological efficiency was 50% SB ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100873

60. Household external vulnerability due to climate change in Selangor coast of Malaysia

Author:
Sofia Ehsan; Rawshan Ara Begum; Khairul Nizam Abdul Maulud
Source:
Climate risk management 2022 v.35 pp. 100408
ISSN:
2212-0963
Subject:
capital; climate; climate change; coasts; income; livelihood; poverty; questionnaires; risk management; shorelines; socioeconomics; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Coastal areas are already facing various risks due to increasing climate-related hazards that are likely to amplify with changing climate and make the households living in these areas even more vulnerable in terms of livelihoods and living conditions. This study attempted to evaluate vulnerability mapping of the coastal areas due to climate change using an integrative external and internal framewo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.crm.2022.100408

61. Implications of food and nutrition security on household food expenditure: the case of Malaysia

Author:
Kerry Kh’ng; Ching-Cheng Chang; Shih-Hsun Hsu
Source:
Agriculture & food security 2022 v.11 no.1 pp. 30
ISSN:
2048-7010
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; adults; agriculture; calcium; economic recession; education; eggs; food prices; food purchasing; food quality; food security; income; low-income population; milk; models; nutrient intake; nutrition surveys; poverty; seafood consumption; Malaysia
Abstract:
... INTRODUCTION: Food security is attracting more attention in Malaysia not only at the national level that concern toward the enhancement of food self-sufficiency but also at the individual level which concerns more on nutrition and health. The economic recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has brought the food and nutrition security challenge to the higher priority. In this study, we assesse ...
DOI:
10.1186/s40066-022-00367-4

62. Indigenous farmers’ perceptions of problems in the rice field agroecosystems in the upper Baram, Malaysia

Author:
Alexander Hollaus; Christoph Schunko; Rainer Weisshaidinger; Poline Bala; Christian R. Vogl
Source:
Journal of ethnobiology and ethnomedicine 2022 v.18 no.1 pp. 26
ISSN:
1746-4269
Subject:
Borneo; agricultural productivity; agroecosystems; animals; farms; hybridization; indigenous knowledge; landscape management; landscapes; paddies; qualitative analysis; rice; soil quality; traditional medicine; Malaysia
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Rice field agroecosystems produce food for more than half of the world’s population and deliver important services supporting farmers’ livelihoods. However, traditional rice field agroecosystems are facing a variety of problems, including pests or markets that are hard to access. This research explored indigenous farmers’ perceptions of the problems, their causes and consequences, and ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13002-022-00511-1

63. Intention towards renewable energy investments in Malaysia: extending theory of planned behaviour

Author:
Chio Hui Yee; Usama Al-Mulali; Goh Mei Ling
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.1 pp. 1021-1036
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
pollution; research; risk; surveys; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Renewable energy investments possess great potential for reducing the consumption of fossil fuels influenced by various determinants. This study investigates the individual investors’ renewable energy investments’ intention within the framework of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) based on a survey conducted in 3 major states in Malaysia. The results indicate that one’s intention to invest in ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-15737-x

64. Interplay between Maternal and Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Vitamin-D-Related Gene Polymorphism with Neonatal Birth Anthropometry

Author:
Siew Siew Lee; King Hwa Ling; Maiza Tusimin; Raman Subramaniam; Kartini Farah Rahim; Su Peng Loh
Source:
Nutrients 2022 v.14 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2072-6643
Subject:
birth weight; cross-sectional studies; fetus; head circumference; hospitals; placenta; pregnancy; restriction fragment length polymorphism; ultra-performance liquid chromatography; umbilical cord; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy has been associated with poor foetal growth and neonatal birth anthropometry. However, the associations were inconsistent and could be confounded by neonatal vitamin D status and genetic factors. Until recently, limited studies have concomitantly examined the effect of maternal and neonatal vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D-related single nucleotide polymorph ...
DOI:
10.3390/nu14030564

65. Interplay between urbanization and ecological footprints: Differential roles of indigenous and foreign innovations in ASEAN-4

Author:
Muhammad Salman; Donglan Zha; Guimei Wang
Source:
Environmental science & policy 2022 v.127 pp. 161-180
ISSN:
1462-9011
Subject:
Philippines; environmental science; fossil fuels; gravity; issues and policy; nonrenewable resources; renewable energy sources; urbanization; Indonesia; Malaysia; Thailand
Abstract:
... The ASEAN-4 countries namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand are experiencing increasing ecological footprints and shrinking biocapacity due to high urbanization rate, heavy reliance on traditional innovations and extensive use of fossil-fuel resources. In these economies, urban areas are the centers of gravity for economic activities and resource consumption. Against this backdrop, ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envsci.2021.10.016

66. Knockdown resistance (kdr) gene of Aedes aegypti in Malaysia with the discovery of a novel regional specific point mutation A1007G

Author:
Mas Azlin M. Akhir; Mustafa F. F. Wajidi; Sébastien Lavoué; Ghows Azzam; Izhan Shahrin Jaafar; Noor Aslinda Ummi Awang Besar; Intan H. Ishak
Source:
Parasites & vectors 2022 v.15 no.1 pp. 122
ISSN:
1756-3305
Subject:
Aedes aegypti; World Health Organization; bioassays; genes; genotyping; insecticide resistance; permethrin; phenotype; pirimiphos-methyl; point mutation; polymerase chain reaction; pyrethrins; sodium channels; vector control; Malaysia
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Improved understanding of the molecular basis of insecticide resistance may yield new opportunities for control of relevant disease vectors. In this current study, we investigated the quantification responses for the phenotypic and genotypic resistance of Aedes aegypti populations from different states in Malaysia. METHODS: We tested the insecticide susceptibility status of adult Ae. a ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13071-022-05192-z

67. Knowledge, Consumption Pattern, and Adverse Effects of Energy Drinks among Asian Population: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from Malaysia

Author:
Ali Haider Mohammed; Ali Blebil; Amutha Selvaraj; Zoena Jia Xuan Ang; Cui Yee Chong; Veronica Rui Sim Chu; Yi Qi Ku; Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan; Abdulrasool M. Wayyes; Abdelhaleem Mustafa Madani
Source:
Journal of nutrition and metabolism 2022 v.2022 pp. -
ISSN:
2090-0732
Subject:
alcohols; caffeine; cross-sectional studies; energy; headache; markets; metabolism; nutrition; questionnaires; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Background. The frequent expansion of the energy drinks (EDs) market has caused an extensive increase in the consumption of EDs, especially among younger populations. However, the lack of knowledge on EDs and their perceived beneficial effects could lead to excessive EDs consumption, which is strongly associated with serious side effects. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and perceived bene ...
DOI:
10.1155/2022/3928717

68. Land use and land cover change and its impact on river morphology in Johor River Basin, Malaysia

Author:
Chuen Siang Kang; Kasturi Devi Kanniah
Source:
Journal of hydrology 2022 v.41 pp. 101072
ISSN:
2214-5818
Subject:
Internet; basins; estuaries; land use and land cover maps; population growth; rivers; time series analysis; water security; watersheds; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Study Region Johor River Basin (JRB), Malaysia. Study Focus The study generates long time-series land use and land cover (LULC) change at 5- years interval using Google Earth Engine and investigate the LULC changes and river morphology changes of JRB. Intensity analysis on the LULC changes was conducted to highlight the transition between LULC. Targeted transition from natural to disturbed lands w ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ejrh.2022.101072

69. Latent profile analysis of ethical consumers in the United States and Malaysia

Author:
KyuJin Shim; Hichang Cho
Source:
International journal of consumer studies 2022 v.46 no.1 pp. 249-267
ISSN:
1470-6423
Subject:
consumer behavior; ethics; national surveys; people; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Through using Moral Foundations Theory (MFT) and the Latent Profile Analysis (LPA) method, this study proposes a new approach to ethical consumer categorization. Based on a survey using national survey data of more than 1,000 people in the United States and Malaysia, this study found three common ethical consumer groups based on ethical sensitivity in both countries—moral enthusiast, moral interes ...
DOI:
10.1111/ijcs.12671

70. Life Cycle Assessment of International Biomass Utilization: A Case Study of Malaysian Palm Kernel Shells for Biomass Power Generation in Japan

Author:
Disni Gamaralalage; Yuichiro Kanematsu; Denny K. S. Ng; Steve Z. Y. Foong; Viknesh Andiappan; Dominic C. Y. Foo; Yasunori Kikuchi
Source:
Waste and biomass valorization 2022 v.13 no.5 pp. 2717-2733
ISSN:
1877-2641
Subject:
Japan; biomass; byproducts; carbon dioxide; case studies; coal; energy; environmental impact; eutrophication; greenhouse gas emissions; greenhouse gases; land use change; life cycle assessment; natural gas; palm kernels; palm oils; power generation; power plants; raw fruit; tariffs; wastes; water footprint; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Palm kernel shell (PKS) is a by-product in palm oil milling during the extraction of crude palm oil from fresh fruit bunches. PKS is a promising solid fuel to replace coal with its high calorific value. As Japan is moving towards renewable power to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, importing biomass as fuel sources is trending. In the past decade, PKS has been imported extensively into Japan for bi ...
DOI:
10.1007/s12649-021-01643-3

71. Lumpy skin disease is expanding its geographic range: A challenge for Asian livestock management and food security

Author:
Shahan Azeem; Banshi Sharma; Shafqat Shabir; Haroon Akbar; Estelle Venter
Source:
veterinary journal 2022 v.279 pp. 105785
ISSN:
1090-0233
Subject:
Lumpy skin disease virus; food security; geographical distribution; livestock; livestock husbandry; lumpy skin disease; Bangladesh; Bhutan; China; India; Laos; Malaysia; Middle East; Myanmar; Nepal; Sri Lanka; Thailand; Vietnam
Abstract:
... In recent years, lumpy skin disease virus has extended its geographical range outside of endemic sub-Saharan countries to the Middle East and Asia indicating transboundary spread. Recently, lumpy skin disease (LSD) outbreaks have been reported in Asian countries such as Bangladesh, India, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos and for the first time and represe ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tvjl.2021.105785

72. M-commerce adoption among youths in Malaysia: Dataset article

Author:
WeiLee Lim; Rohana Sham; Alexa Min-Wei Loi; Enami Shion; Bernard Yan-Bin Wong
Source:
Data in Brief 2022 v.42 pp. 108238
ISSN:
2352-3409
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; data collection; demographic statistics; e-commerce; questionnaires; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The covid-19 pandemic which took the world by storm changed our behaviour towards m-commerce with enforced movement restrictions across the world. This dataset documents the factors of consideration among Malaysian youths (age 15 to 24 years old) in their intention to adopt m-commerce. Collected from October to November 2020, a total of 396 useable responses were finalized. The questionnaire consi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.dib.2022.108238

73. Malaysia's economic growth, consumption of oil, industry and CO2 emissions: evidence from the ARDL model

Author:
B. Aslam; J. Hu; S. Ali; T. S. AlGarni; M. A. Abdullah
Source:
International journal of environmental science and technology 2022 v.19 no.4 pp. 3189-3200
ISSN:
1735-1472
Subject:
carbon dioxide; climate change; economic development; energy; energy use and consumption; greenhouse gases; humans; industry; liquids; models; oils; technology; trade; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The leading cause of global climate change and warming is greenhouse gas emissions. In developing economic activities, energy plays an important role, and human activities are responsible for climate change, carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions adverse impacts on the environment. This study investigates carbon dioxide emissions from liquid fuel consumption on CO₂ emissions rather than total energy consu ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13762-021-03279-1

74. Monsoonal precipitation over Peninsular Malaysia in the CMIP6 HighResMIP experiments: the role of model resolution

Author:
Ju Liang; Mou Leong Tan; Matthew Hawcroft; Jennifer L. Catto; Kevin I. Hodges; James M. Haywood
Source:
Climate dynamics 2022 v.58 no.9-10 pp. 2783-2805
ISSN:
0930-7575
Subject:
climate; data collection; dynamics; monsoon season; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study investigates the ability of 20 model simulations which contributed to the CMIP6 HighResMIP to simulate precipitation in different monsoon seasons and extreme precipitation events over Peninsular Malaysia. The model experiments utilize common forcing but are run with different horizontal and vertical resolutions. The impact of resolution on the models’ abilities to simulate precipitation ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00382-021-06033-y

75. Multi-temporal analysis of terrestrial laser scanning data to detect basal stem rot in oil palm trees

Author:
Nur A. Husin; Siti Khairunniza-Bejo; Ahmad F. Abdullah; Muhamad S. M. Kassim; Desa Ahmad
Source:
Precision agriculture 2022 v.23 no.1 pp. 101-126
ISSN:
1385-2256
Subject:
Elaeis guineensis; Ganoderma boninense; fungi; industry; precision agriculture; stem rot; trees; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Terrestrial laser scanning technology is an advanced active remote sensing ranging method that is well suited for yielding high-resolution scans of the morphology of a tree, which is an indicator of the health of the plant. The Ganoderma boninense fungus causes basal stem rot (BSR), which threatens the oil palm industry in Malaysia. To date, the current practice of inspection in a plantation is co ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11119-021-09829-4

76. Multiple imputations by chained equations for recovering missing daily streamflow observations: a case study of Langat River basin in Malaysia

Author:
Fatimah Bibi Hamzah; Firdaus Mohamad Hamzah; Siti Fatin Mohd Razali; Ahmed El-Shafie
Source:
Hydrological sciences journal 2022 v.67 no.1 pp. 137-149
ISSN:
2150-3435
Subject:
case studies; data collection; regression analysis; stream flow; watersheds; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Missing values in hydrological studies are a common issue for hydrologists, especially in statistical analyses as a complete dataset is required. This work evaluates the performance of the multiple imputations by chained equations (MICE) approach to predicting recurrence in streamflow datasets. To evaluate and verify the effectiveness of the MICE approach in treating missing streamflow data, compl ...
DOI:
10.1080/02626667.2021.2001471

77. Natural infections and distributions of parasitic mermithids (Nematoda: Mermithidae) infecting larval black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) in tropical streams of Malaysia

Author:
Emmanuel Y. Lourdes; Zubaidah Ya'cob; Van Lun Low; Noor Izwan-Anas; Mohd Saiful Mansor; Mahadimenakbar M. Dawood; Hiroyuki Takaoka; Peter H. Adler
Source:
Acta tropica 2022 v.230 pp. 106386
ISSN:
0001-706X
Subject:
Mermithidae; Simulium; canopy; dissolved oxygen; habitats; mortality; pH; regression analysis; riparian vegetation; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Mermithids are parasites of black flies that cause host mortality along with physical and behavioural changes in infected hosts. However, there is a lack of knowledge on the distribution of mermithids infecting black fly larvae and the factors that influence these distributions in Asia, including Malaysia. A total of 13,116 mid- to late-instar black fly larvae belonging to 42 species were collecte ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.actatropica.2022.106386

78. Neopestalotiopsis clavispora and Pseudopestalotiopsis camelliae-sinensis causing grey blight disease of tea (Camellia sinensis) in Malaysia

Author:
Saleh Ahmed Shahriar; Abdul Omar Nur-Shakirah; Masratul Hawa Mohd
Source:
European journal of plant pathology 2022 v.162 no.3 pp. 709-724
ISSN:
0929-1873
Subject:
Camellia sinensis; Neopestalotiopsis clavispora; Pseudopestalotiopsis; beverages; fungi; highlands; internal transcribed spacers; leaf blight; pathogenicity; peptide elongation factors; phylogeny; plant growth; plant pathology; tea; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Tea (Camellia sinensis) is a popular and extensively consumed beverage in Malaysia along with many other countries around the world. Grey blight is one of the destructive fungal diseases infecting tea plants which resulted in major yield loss of tea production. Typical symptoms of tea grey blight were observed in Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia from July to December 2019 which involved the for ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10658-021-02433-2

79. Nexus between climate change and oil palm production in Malaysia: a review

Author:
Ahmed Abubakar; Mohd Yusoff Ishak; Abdullah Ahmad Makmom
Source:
Environmental monitoring and assessment 2022 v.194 no.4 pp. 262
ISSN:
0167-6369
Subject:
Elaeis guineensis; carbon dioxide; climate change; cultivars; energy; greenhouses; insurance; livelihood; palm oils; prices; rain; raw fruit; silt; surface temperature; water conservation; water stress; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Climate change is believed to be caused by natural processes such as volcanic eruptions, which release ash into the atmosphere, and anthropogenic activities that increase the concentration of greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere, such as carbon dioxide (CO₂), which trap energy and cause intense warming. This article conducts a comprehensive review of existing literature relating to climate ch ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10661-022-09915-8

80. Occurrence, potential sources and ecological risk estimation of microplastic towards coastal and estuarine zones in Malaysia

Author:
Azim Haziq Zainuddin; Ahmad Zaharin Aris; Muhammad Rozaimi Mohd Zaki; Fatimah Md. Yusoff; Sze Yee Wee
Source:
Marine pollution bulletin 2022 v.174 pp. 113282
ISSN:
0025-326X
Subject:
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; cellophane; estuaries; humans; marine environment; marine pollution; microplastics; polyesters; polyethylene; relative risk; risk estimate; spectral analysis; surface water; urbanization; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Extensive global plastic production has led to microplastic (MP) pollution of marine ecosystems. This study analysed the abundance of MPs in the surface water of tropical coastal and estuarine zones in Malaysia affected by rapid urbanisation and intense human activity. It also estimated the risk posed by MPs to the marine environment. Mean MP abundance ranged from 2.10 to 6.80 particles/L. Fourier ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113282

81. Online-learning-aided optimization and interpretation of sugar production from oil palm mesocarp fibers with analytics for industrial applications

Author:
Song Han Lee; Jie Li; Xiaonan Wang; Kun-Lin Yang
Source:
Resources, conservation, and recycling 2022 v.180 pp. 106206
ISSN:
0921-3449
Subject:
Elaeis guineensis; algorithms; biomass; catalysts; enzymatic hydrolysis; experimental design; industrialization; mesocarp; operating costs; sugarcane; sugars; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Conversion of oil palm mesocarp fibers (MF) into fermentable sugar through catalytic pretreatment coupled with enzymatic hydrolysis is a promising solution for biomass valorization. However, lack of understanding of the complicated conversion process and optimization of critical reaction conditions limits the efficacy of the sugar production (SP). In this study, we aim to develop an online framewo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.resconrec.2022.106206

82. Phenotypic profile of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) exposed to pyrethroid-based mat vaporizers and underlying detoxification mechanisms: A statewide report in Selangor, Malaysia

Author:
Taib Azratul-Hizayu; Chee Dhang Chen; Koon Weng Lau; Noor Azrizal-Wahid; Tiong Kai Tan; Yvonne Ai Lian Lim; Mohd Sofian-Azirun; Van Lun Low
Source:
Parasitology international 2022 v.86 pp. 102483
ISSN:
1383-5769
Subject:
Aedes albopictus; cross resistance; enzymes; glass; insecticidal properties; mortality; parasitology; phenotype; prallethrin; pyrethrins; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study examines the biological efficacy of four mosquito mat vaporizers each containing different active ingredients: prallethrin with PBO, dimefluthrin, prallethrin, and d-allethrin. The glass chamber assay was used to evaluate their efficacy on Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae) from nine districts in Selangor, Malaysia. Aedes albopictus exhibited different knockdown rates, with 5 ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.parint.2021.102483

83. Phylogenetic and genetic diversity analyses of tropical bed bug Cimex hemipterus (F.) (Hemiptera: Cimicidae): a case report in indigenous (Orang Asli) Tribe Village

Author:
Li Lim; Abdul Hafiz Ab Majid
Source:
International journal of tropical insect science 2022 v.42 no.1 pp. 637-646
ISSN:
1742-7592
Subject:
Cimex hemipterus; case studies; cytochrome-c oxidase; genetic variation; haplotypes; insects; phylogeny; population growth; species identification; statistical analysis; villages; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Insect specimens morphologically similar to bed bugs were collected from Indigenous Tribe (Orang Asli) Village RPS Kemar, Perak, Malaysia. The insects were tentatively identified as Cimex hemipterus based on the measurement of the ratio of width and height of pronotum. To further confirm the species of the insects, parts of the Cytochrome Oxidase subunit I (CO1) and the 16S rRNA (16S) genes were a ...
DOI:
10.1007/s42690-021-00583-8

84. Prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in Ixodidae Tick around Asia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Author:
Zhenhua Ji; Miaomiao Jian; Peng Yue; Wenjing Cao; Xin Xu; Yu Zhang; Yingyi Pan; Jiaru Yang; Jingjing Chen; Meixiao Liu; Yuxin Fan; Xuan Su; Shiyuan Wen; Jing Kong; Bingxue Li; Yan Dong; Guozhong Zhou; Aihua Liu; Fukai Bao
Source:
Pathogens 2022 v.11 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-0817
Subject:
Amblyomma; Borrelia burgdorferi; Dermacentor; Haemaphysalis; Hyalomma; Ixodes; Japan; Lyme disease; Rhipicephalus; Siberia; climate; humans; land use; meta-analysis; systematic review; ticks; China; Malaysia; Mongolia; North America; Pakistan; South Korea; Thailand
Abstract:
... Lyme disease (LD) is a common arthropod-borne inflammatory disorder prevalent in the northern hemisphere. LD is caused by a spirochete named Borrelia burgdorferi s.l., which is transmitted to humans by ticks. Climate, environment, and other factors affect land use; recreational-behavior changes affect human contact with infected ticks. Studies in Europe and North America have looked at these aspec ...
DOI:
10.3390/pathogens11020143

85. Production and characterization of bamboo-based activated carbon through single-step H3PO4 activation for CO2 capture

Author:
Intan Syafiqah Ismail; Nor Adilla Rashidi; Suzana Yusup
Source:
Environmental science and pollution research 2022 v.29 no.9 pp. 12434-12440
ISSN:
0944-1344
Subject:
activated carbon; adsorption; bamboos; carbon dioxide; phosphoric acid; pollution; porosity; research; surface area; temperature; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant and is abundant in Malaysia. It is employed as a starting material for activated carbon production and evaluated for its potential in CO₂ capture. A single-stage phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄) activation is adopted by varying the concentrations of H₃PO₄ between 50 and 70 wt.% at a constant temperature and holding time of 500°C and 120 min, respectively. The bamboo-base ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11356-021-15030-x

86. Protection Motivation Theory and consumers’ food safety behaviour in response to COVID-19

Author:
Jan Mei Soon; Iwan Vanany; Ikarastika Rahayu Abdul Wahab; Norrakiah Abdullah Sani; Ruhil Hayati Hamdan; Mohd Hafiz Jamaludin
Source:
Food control 2022 v.138 pp. 109029
ISSN:
0956-7135
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; cross contamination; cross-sectional studies; descriptive statistics; fearfulness; food preparation; food safety; gender; hygiene; motivation; regression analysis; risk reduction; self-efficacy; willingness to pay; Indonesia; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The threat of COVID-19 has altered consumers shopping behaviour and increased consumers' willingness to purchase food using online food delivery services. Consumers were more likely to practice strict hand hygiene measures and were concerned with food safety. Such behaviours were likely driven by the fear and threat of contracting COVID-19. This study aims to use Protective Motivation Theory (PMT) ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.foodcont.2022.109029

87. Relative contributions of different local sources to riverborne microplastic in a mixed landuse area within a tropical catchment

Author:
Hui Ling Chen; Sivathass Bannir Selvam; Kang Nee Ting; Kim Yeow Tshai; Christopher Neil Gibbins
Source:
Environmental research 2022 v.210 pp. 112972
ISSN:
0013-9351
Subject:
atmospheric deposition; environmental health; humans; land use; microplastics; nylon; research; rivers; rubber; wastewater; wastewater treatment; watersheds; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Information on the relative contributions of microplastics coming from different sources is important to help prioritise measures to reduce river contamination levels and limit human and ecological health risks. This paper reports on work which aimed to quantitatively assess the relative concentrations and types of microplastic delivered from differed sources to a second order river. The study was ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.envres.2022.112972

88. Replacing fish oil with crude palm oil in the diet of larval hybrid lemon fin barb (Barbonymus gonionotus ♀ × Hypsibarbus wetmorei ♂)

Author:
Rochana Weerasingha; Mohd Salleh Kamarudin; Murni Marlina Abd Karim; Mohammad Fadhil Syukri Ismail
Source:
Aquaculture reports 2022 v.24 pp. 101121
ISSN:
2352-5134
Subject:
Barbonymus gonionotus; Hypsibarbus; aquaculture; carp; crossing; diet; docosahexaenoic acid; eicosapentaenoic acid; enzymes; fish oils; health status; hybrid species; larvae; lemons; lipid metabolism; liver; palm oils; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Hybrid lemon fin barb is a novel carp species produced in Malaysia crossing lemon fin barb (Hypsibarbus wetmorei, ♂) and silver barb (Barbonymus gonionotus, ♀). As the delicious wild H. wetmorei is being overexploited, this new hybrid species is produced, filling the production gap in Malaysian aquaculture. The hybrid larvae in our previous study showed high tolerance to bacterial diseases and rev ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.aqrep.2022.101121

89. Seasonal variation and size distribution of inorganic and carbonaceous components, source identification of size-fractioned urban air particles in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Author:
Anas Ahmad Jamhari; Mohd Talib Latif; Muhammad Ikram A. Wahab; Hanashriah Hassan; Murnira Othman; Haris Hafizal Abd Hamid; Perapong Tekasakul; Worradorn Phairuang; Mitsuhiko Hata; Masami Furuchi; Nor Fadilah Rajab
Source:
Chemosphere 2022 v.287 pp. 132309
ISSN:
0045-6535
Subject:
aerosols; air; biomass; carbon; ion exchange chromatography; models; particulate emissions; particulates; reflectance; seasonal variation; vehicles (equipment); water solubility; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This study aims to determine the inorganic and carbonaceous components depending on the seasonal variation and size distribution of urban air particles in Kuala Lumpur. Different fractions of particulate matter (PM) were measured using a Nanosampler from 17 February 2017 until 27 November 2017. The water-soluble inorganic ions (WSIIs) and carbonaceous components in all samples were analysed using ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132309

90. Secondary xylem maturation evaluated by modeling radial variations in anatomical characteristics and wood properties of Shorea macrophylla (De Vr.) Ashton planted in Sarawak, Malaysia

Author:
Ikumi Nezu; Futoshi Ishiguri; Haruna Aiso; Yuichiro Hiraoka; Mohd Effendi Wasli; Tatsuhiro Ohkubo; Jyunichi Ohshima; Shinso Yokota
Source:
Trees 2022 v.36 no.2 pp. 659-668
ISSN:
0931-1890
Subject:
Borneo; Shorea; cambium; compression strength; pith; secondary xylem; wood; wood fibers; Malaysia
Abstract:
... KEY MESSAGE: Xylem maturation depends on cambial age rather than diameter growth in Shorea macrophylla by the model selections for radial variations in cell length, wood fiber traits, and basic density. Radial variations in anatomical characteristics and wood properties were investigated in 23-year-old Shorea macrophylla (engkabang) trees planted in Sarawak, Malaysia. The effects of radial growth ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00468-021-02237-1

91. Seed Quality of Lablab Bean (Lablab purpureus) as Influenced by Seed Maturity and Drying Methods

Author:
Nurul Fatin Hanani Hanapiah; Uma Rani Sinniah; Martini Mohammad Yusoff
Source:
Agronomy 2022 v.12 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2073-4395
Subject:
Lablab purpureus; Philippines; agronomy; color; cultivars; flowering; food crops; germination; harvest date; ovens; protein content; seed development; seed quality; seed size; seeds; vegetable crops; India; Indonesia; Malaysia; Thailand
Abstract:
... The lablab bean or ‘Kacang sepat’ is a food crop originating from India and is commonly found in tropical areas such as Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines due to its adaptability. However, in Malaysia, lablab is grown as a backyard crop, and the area cultivated with this crop is still limited. Lablab has the potential to become a commercial vegetable crop in Malaysia due to its high protein c ...
DOI:
10.3390/agronomy12020363

92. Serosurvey for Nipah virus in bat population of southern part of India

Author:
Mangesh Gokhale; A.B. Sudeep; Basavaraj Mathapati; R. Balasubramanian; P.T. Ullas; Sreelekshmy Mohandas; Dilip R. Patil; Anita M. Shete; Sanjay Gopale; Pradeep Sawant; Rajlaxmi Jain; Manjunath Holeppanavar; Annasaheb T. Suryawanshi; Ganesh Chopade; Sachin Dhaigude; Deepak Y. Patil; Devendra T. Mourya; Pragya D. Yadav
Source:
Comparative immunology, microbiology, and infectious diseases 2022 v.85 pp. 101800
ISSN:
0147-9571
Subject:
Nipah henipavirus; Pteropus; RNA; Rousettus; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; death; fruits; monitoring; pandemic; throat; viruses; Bangladesh; India; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Nipah virus (NiV) is one of the priority pathogens with pandemic potential. Though the spread is far slower than SARS-CoV-2, case fatality is the biggest concern. Fruit bats belonging to genus Pteropus are identified to be the main reservoir of the virus causing sporadic cases and outbreaks in Malaysia, Bangladesh and India. The sudden emergence of Nipah in Kerala, India during 2018–2019 has been ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.cimid.2022.101800

93. Synanceia quinque, a new species of stonefish (Synanceiidae) from Borneo and Flores

Author:
Mizuki Matsunuma; B. Mabel Manjaji-Matsumoto; Hiroyuki Motomura
Source:
Ichthyological research 2022 v.69 no.1 pp. 169-175
ISSN:
1341-8998
Subject:
Borneo; Synanceia; fins; new species; research; taxonomic keys; Indonesia; Malaysia
Abstract:
... A new species of stonefish, Synanceia quinque (Synanceiidae) is described on the basis of two specimens (61.5–84.4 mm standard length) collected off Sabah (Borneo), Malaysia and Flores, Indonesia. The new species is characterized by 12 pectoral-fin rays, and is most similar to Synanceia alula Eschmeyer and Rama-Rao 1973 (11 pectoral-fin rays in the latter vs. 14 or more in other congeners). Other ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10228-021-00829-y

94. Taxonomy of Dicopus psyche Girault, 1912 (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) and its association with Psocathropos lachlani Ribaga, 1899 (Psocodea: Psyllipsocidae) in houses in Taiwan

Author:
Serguei V. Triapitsyn; Mei-Ling Chan
Source:
Oriental insects 2022 v.56 no.2 pp. 235-244
ISSN:
2157-8745
Subject:
Blattodea; Mymaridae; Psocodea; eggs; holotypes; males; parasitoids; Cambodia; Fiji; India; Malaysia; Taiwan
Abstract:
... The cave barklouse Psocathropos lachlani Ribaga, 1899 (Psocodea: Psyllipsocidae) occurs in many tropical and subtropical areas of the world, where it is a frequent dweller inside buildings. Numerous specimens of an egg parasitoid Dicopus psyche Girault, 1912 (Hymenoptera: Mymaridae) were collected by yellow pan traps and commercial cockroach sticky traps inside houses infested with P. lachlani in ...
DOI:
10.1080/00305316.2021.1959462

95. Tensile Properties of Single Cellulosic Bamboo Fiber (Gigantochloa Scortechinii) Using Response Surface Methodology

Author:
Abeer Adel Salih; Rozli Zulkifli; Che Husna Azhari
Source:
Journal of natural fibers 2022 v.19 no.1 pp. 359-368
ISSN:
1544-046X
Subject:
Gigantochloa; alkali treatment; bamboos; computer software; models; response surface methodology; tensile strength; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Gigantochloa scortechinii is one of the most well-known bamboo species in Malaysia because of its advantageous physical, morphological and strength properties. This study presented the effect of alkali treatment conditions of single cellulosic bamboo strips fiber following tensile test and optimized the parameters through response surface methodology based on central composite design. Bamboo strip ...
DOI:
10.1080/15440478.2020.1745117

96. The current knowledge of black pepper breeding in Malaysia for future crop improvement

Author:
Choy Yuen Khew; Christabel Ming Ming Koh; Yi Shang Chen; Soon Liang Sim; Zehnder Jaroop Augustine Mercer
Source:
Scientia horticulturae 2022 v.300 pp. 111074
ISSN:
0304-4238
Subject:
black pepper; genes; genomics; germplasm evaluation; marker-assisted selection; molecular biology; Malaysia
Abstract:
... This paper reviews prior breeding work by black pepper breeders and highlights the significance of molecular breeding in enhancing black pepper generation. It is critical to develop elite varieties with desired characteristics in order to assure sustainable long-term production of black pepper. As molecular biology and plant breeding progress, two important approaches, marker-assisted selection (M ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111074

97. The development of sustainable IoT E-waste management guideline for households

Author:
Marym Mohamad Razip; K.S. Savita; Khairul Shafee Kalid; Mohammad Nazir Ahmad; Maryam Zaffar; Eidia Erriany Abdul Rahim; Dumitru Baleanu; Ali Ahmadian
Source:
Chemosphere 2022 v.303 pp. 134767
ISSN:
0045-6535
Subject:
Internet; carbon; case studies; electronic wastes; guidelines; models; waste management; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The introduction of new technology, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), entails a growth in digital devices, which could ultimately result in a high amount of electronic trash (e-waste) production if they are not appropriately managed. Apart from that, the regulation on possible “IoT E-waste” generation is yet to be regulated, probably due to the new development and implementation of IoT globall ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.134767

98. The knotty biology of canine coronavirus: A worrying model of coronaviruses' danger

Author:
Annamaria Pratelli; Maria Tempesta; Gabriella Elia; Vito Martella; Nicola Decaro; Canio Buonavoglia
Source:
Research in veterinary science 2022 v.144 pp. 190-195
ISSN:
0034-5288
Subject:
Canine coronavirus; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; Transmissible gastroenteritis virus; disease prevention; dogs; evolution; gastroenteritis; humans; models; nucleoproteins; nucleotide sequences; pandemic; pneumonia; research; sequence analysis; veterinary medicine; viruses; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Severe clinical diseases associated to αCoronavirus (αCoV) infections were recently demonstrated for the first time in humans and a closely related but distinct canine CoV (CCoV) variant was identified in the nasopharyngeal swabs of children with pneumonia hospitalized in Malaysia, in 2017–2018. The complete genome sequence analysis demonstrated that the isolated strain, CCoV-HuPn-2018, was a nove ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.rvsc.2021.11.014

99. The paradigms of technological innovation and renewables as a panacea for sustainable development: A pathway of going green

Author:
Norazah Mohd Suki; Norbayah Mohd Suki; Sahar Afshan; Arshian Sharif; Muhammad Saeed Meo
Source:
Renewable energy 2022 v.181 pp. 1431-1439
ISSN:
0960-1481
Subject:
World Bank; carbon; databases; models; renewable energy sources; streams; sustainable development; sustainable technology; Malaysia
Abstract:
... Environmental sustainability and economic growth are the two ends of a stream whereby when an economy excels towards growth and stability it causes harm to the environment whereas whenever there is less generation of domestic product there is less harm to the environment. Therefore, the present study intends to explore the role of green innovation and renewable energy in carbon emissions and econo ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.renene.2021.09.121

100. The population dynamics of the yellow crazy ant Anoplolepis gracilipes (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) on a tropical island in Malaysia

Author:
Jason Yew Seng Gan; Taneswarry Sethu Pathy; Deniece Yin Chia Yeo; Jin Min Lee; Sze Huei Yek
Source:
Ecological entomology 2022 v.47 no.3 pp. 339-346
ISSN:
0307-6946
Subject:
Anoplolepis gracilipes; aggression; coasts; entomology; invasive species; population dynamics; rain; Malaysia
Abstract:
... The yellow crazy ant (Anoplolepis gracilipes) is a widespread tropical invasive species that causes ecological damage in introduced habitats; their negative impacts are especially prominent on island ecosystems. We examined abiotic and biotic effects on a tropical island (Lang Tengah Island on the East Coast of Malaysia) that experiences annual monsoonal disturbance and hosts two distinct populati ...
DOI:
10.1111/een.13119