Leaves of Pitcher Plants
It is difficult to tell the various species of pitcher plants apart. Here, leaves help tell the differences of the nine species, one variety and three natural hybrids living in west Sarawak. https://doi.org/10.55230/mabjournal.v51i5.2339
Birds
The current study was carried out in the Lower Montane Forest in Payeh Maga Highland Lawas, Sarawak, to ascertain the bird species composition and diversity using the mist-netting method, to comprehend the ecological significance of the tropical montane forests. THE MALAYSIAN FORESTER 2023, 86 1): 109 – 124
Trichomes
Trichomes are small hairs that grow on the leaves of a plant. The electron microscope showed differences in the trichomes of various species helping to identify the plant. Malaysian Journal of Microscopy Vol. 18 No. 2 (2022), Page 258-276
Eucalyptus
This doctoral dissertation advocates the use of Eucalyptus pellita for solid wood use in Borneo. https://doi.org/10.25907/00710
Barrage
The barrage, which controls the Sarawak river from between North Junction Point and Cameron point, must be controlled daily to maintain effectiveness and the public should be educated as to its operation. SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES CONFERENCE 2022 (SSHR 22) 15 JUNE 2022
Fungus and Peat Soil
The fungus breaks down living matter in the soil. The aim of this study was to determine the different types of soil fungi in the tropical peat land of Sarawak under several conditions. DOI:Â 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2391768/v1
River Pilots
80% of river accidents are due to pilot errors. This study suggests remedies. SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES CONFERENCE 2022 (SSHR 22) 15 JUNE 2022
Upper lip numbness
A warning from doctors about upper lip numbness may be caused by NPC cancer, a genetic malady prevalent among the Bidayuh and some Chinese. Mal. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 2022; 20: 14–17
Cloud Computing
The purpose of this paper is to compare and discuss the implementation of cloud computing in various sectors such as e-health, e-commerce, banking, and the construction industry. This paper also discusses the security challenges of cloud computing in various aspects from various perspectives. Borneo International Journal eISSN 2636-9826; Vol. 5 (3); 2022; 14-26
Two New Species of Darkling Beetles
Darkling beetles have large eyes, and two species were captured using ultraviolet light. No species has ever been recorded in Sarawak. These were obtained from Lambir Hills National Park. They are new to science. Elytra, Tokyo, New Series, 12 (2): 177–183
Another New Species
The beetle frenzy in new species is alive and well among the Japanese. A new species of Sakaiomenimus, I can’t seem to find the common name, was also discovered in Lambir Hills. Elytra, Tokyo, New Series, 12 (2): 187–190
And another new species
Another new species of the Darkling Beetle, Enaceratos inexpectus,has been made known to science visiting flowers at Lambir Hills. Elytra, Tokyo, New Series, 12 (2): 184
Coral Reefs
The upland conversion of rain forests into agricultural and other disruptions have caused the rivers discharging into the South China Sea to carry more sediments. These sediments cover the coral reefs and kills them. https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-2022-235
Journal Out
A new issue of Borneo-Kalimatan features stories of the Kelabit tribe, a history of a Hungarian geologist in 1877, a review of a book on Islam, science and environmentalism and other articles.
Beetles in Sarawak
A total of 185 beetle specimens were collected in a large section of peat swamp forest near Sibu. The study is a good indicator of the health of the forest. DOI: https:doi.org/10.33736/bjrst.4655.2022
Pollen Core
The land between Sumatra, Java, Malaya and Borneo was connected by a land corridor twenty thousand years ago. This study shows the northern part of that land corridor was probably tropical rainforest and not grasslands. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2022.107947
Alabio Ducks
The replacement of fish meal for the flesh of the freshwater snail showed a marked increase in the marketable weight of the ducks. DOI | http://dx.doi.org/10.17582/journal.aavs/2023/11.1.159.165
Kelingkan
A kelingkan is a Malay scarf (in Kuching Kampongs) embroidered with gold or silver thread. It is an intricate embroidery technique used to embellish textiles which was pioneered by Malay women. DOI:10.6007/IJARBSS/v12-i8/14462
Land Bridge
About 20,000 years ago, a land bridge formed between Sumatra, Malaya, Java and Borneo. The southern part of the bridge was mainly grasslands. Now, researchers say using core samples, the northern part was tropical rain forest. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2022.107947
Sick Turtles
A sampling of sea turtles in 2015-2016 compared to one in 2019 showed a 42% increase in a virus. The research was taken off Mabul Island, a scuba retreat from north Sabah. Steps should be taken to mitigate the spread. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani13020290
Pallative Care
Pallative care is the treatment of symptoms associated with a disease that is causing a person to die and is incurable. Pallative care in rural areas of Sarawak is non-existent. DOI https://doi. org/10.1200/GO.22. 00351
Two new Species of shrub
Two new species of Rinorea from the violet family have been made known to science. They are from Sarawak and Sabah. https://doi.org/10.26525/jtfs2023.35.1.51
Weather Predictions for Borneo
Borneo will experience more extreme conditions of dry and wet events in the near future. In addition, Borneo will experience increasingly intense rainfall (SDII) and stronger rainfall extremes. https://doi.org/10.5194/hess-2023
Cassava
A study to determine the feasibility of Cassava production in Gunungmas Regency is related here. http://ejournal.seaninstitute.or.id/index.php/Ekonomi
Tusan “Drinking Horse” at Miri
This paper describes the evolution and collapse of the famous tourist attraction “Drinking Horse” in Miri Sarawak Malaysia. DOI: 10.3997/2214-4609.202270043
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