Asian Network Research Articles

The Impact of Student-led Community Health Screenings on Clients' Health Knowledge and Outcomes: A Qualitative Study.

This study investigated the impact of community health screenings (CHS) on the Asian community, focussing on the role of a student-led health and wellness centre in promoting and improving health outcomes. The CHS is a collaboration between Te Kotahi Oranga | Health and Wellness Centre and The Asian Network Incorporated, offering free health screenings to Asian migrants in the Waikato region, New Zealand. Employing a qualitative approach, we interviewed clients who participated in the CHS to determine their perceptions regarding the effectiveness of the programme, its influence on their health knowledge and actions, and their overall satisfaction with the service. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist was used to report the study. Data analysis utilising reflexive thematic analysis yielded 5 themes: satisfaction and appreciation for the free health screening; strengthened commitment to better personal health; barriers and challenges in accessing public healthcare services; improved knowledge and awareness of health risks; and provision of more health screening tests and health seminars. The findings highlight the significance of culturally tailored health initiatives in addressing healthcare disparities, emphasising the need for innovative strategies to ensure continuity of care and support for underserved populations. This research contributes to the understanding of how student-led health interventions can enhance public health efforts and improve health outcomes in Asian and migrant communities.

Prioritizing Childhood Pneumonia to Achieve Global Health Targets-Insights From the Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Medicine Asian Network (PACCMAN) Cohort.

Prioritizing Childhood Pneumonia to Achieve Global Health Targets-Insights From the Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Medicine Asian Network (PACCMAN) Cohort.

Enhancing Acoustic Data Mobilization: A User-Friendly Data Platform for the Asian Soundscape Monitoring Network

Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) has emerged as a crucial tool in monitoring efforts to track environmental changes and evaluate conservation measures in response to the biodiversity crisis (Sugai et al. 2018). PAM now offers long-term and continuous insights into biodiversity, using acoustic indices correlating with biodiversity and deep-learning tools to aid in the detection and identification of animal sounds (Sueur et al. 2014, Kahl et al. 2021, Wu et al. 2022). However, managing and mobilizing original recordings remains challenging due to their large size and lack of structure, hindering broader applications of these valuable data. Established in 2014 by Academia Sinica and Taiwan Forestry Research Institute, the Asian Soundscape Monitoring Network has amassed over 20 million minutes of audible and ultrasonic recordings from diverse landscapes, including forests, wetlands, urban parks and farmlands across Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan and Vietnam. To enhance data mobilization and utilization, we developed a user-friendly data platform enabling browsing, searching, visualization, exploration and retrieval of the original recordings (Fig. 1), as well as derived data such as acoustic indices and species occurrences, and associated weather records (Fig. 2) The platform also allows users to visualize the temporal dynamics of the soundscape and identify acoustic events at monitoring sites by examining long-term spectrograms and time series of acoustic indices (Fig. 3). Detailed information about the monitoring sites and recorder deployment is provided. Each recording is tagged with a Creative Commons license, and a unique Archival Resource Key is assigned to every data retrieval for persistent identification, facilitating data reuse. Additionally, recordings containing human voices are identified and restricted to protect privacy. Our aim with this data platform is to streamline the mobilization of acoustic data, foster diverse applications, and enhance the overall value of the data.

Severe Pneumonia in PICU Admissions: The Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Medicine Asian Network (PACCMAN) Observational Cohort Study, 2020-2022.

Mortality from pneumonia is three times higher in Asia compared with industrialized countries. We aimed to determine the epidemiology, microbiology, and outcome of severe pneumonia in PICUs across the Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Medicine Asian Network (PACCMAN). Prospective multicenter observational study from June 2020 to September 2022. Fifteen PICUs in PACCMAN. All children younger than 18 years old diagnosed with pneumonia and admitted to the PICU. None. Clinical, microbiologic, and outcome data were recorded. The primary outcome was PICU mortality. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression was performed to investigate associations between PICU mortality and explanatory risk factors on presentation to the PICU. Among patients screened, 846 of 11,778 PICU patients (7.2%) with a median age of 1.2 years (interquartile range, 0.4-3.7 yr) had pneumonia. Respiratory syncytial virus was detected in 111 of 846 cases (13.1%). The most common bacteria were Staphylococcus species (71/846 [8.4%]) followed by Pseudomonas species (60/846 [7.1%]). Second-generation cephalosporins (322/846 [38.1%]) were the most common broad-spectrum antibiotics prescribed, followed by carbapenems (174/846 [20.6%]). Invasive mechanical ventilation and noninvasive respiratory support was provided in 438 of 846 (51.8%) and 500 of 846 (59.1%) patients, respectively. PICU mortality was 65 of 846 (7.7%). In the multivariable logistic regression model, age (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.08; 95% CI, 1.00-1.16), Pediatric Index of Mortality 3 score (aOR, 1.03; 95% CI, 1.02-1.05), and drowsiness (aOR, 2.73; 95% CI, 1.24-6.00) were associated with greater odds of mortality. In the PACCMAN contributing PICUs, pneumonia is a frequent cause for admission (7%) and is associated with a greater odds of mortality.

Asian Neonatal Network Collaboration (AsianNeo): a study protocol for international collaborative comparisons of health services and outcomes to improve quality of care for sick newborn infants in Asia – survey, cohort and quality improvement studies

IntroductionReducing neonatal deaths in premature infants in low- and middle-income countries is key to reducing global neonatal mortality. International neonatal networks, along with patient registries of premature infants, have contributed...

Thai National Radio Astronomy Observatory Project and a future South-East Asian VLBI Network

Abstract NARIT initiated a national flagship project in 2017 for development of radio astronomy and geodesy in Thailand. In this project, a 40-m Thai National Radio Telescope (TNRT) and a 13-m VLBI Global Observing System radio telescope are constructed in Chiang Mai. The 40-m TNRT is the largest telescope for radio astronomy in South-East Asia. Its flexible operation with a wide-frequency coverage 0.3-115 GHz will allow us to uniquely contribute to the time-domain astronomy as well as carry out unbiased surveys for a wide variety of research fields, which were published in a white paper. Within the framework of collaboration with VLBI arrays in the world, TNRT will drastically improve the imaging quality and performances based on its unique geographical location. Through commissioning of the L-band system, the 1st Call for Proposals of the 40-m TNRT in the L-band1 has been internationally announced on 10th October 2023, TST 10 am. Future vision for establishment of forthcoming regional VLBI networks based on TNRT is also introduced: Thai National VLBI Array and South-East Asian VLBI Network in collaboration with Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Impact of Stimulus Packages on Business Recovery During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Bangladesh

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted Bangladesh’s economy, leading to disruptions in supply chains and a decline in business activities. To counter these effects, the government introduced stimulus packages aiming to aid business recovery. This article evaluates the impact of these measures using a unique dataset from the Business Confidence Index survey conducted by the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling in April 2021. This survey covered 503 firms across eight divisions in Bangladesh. Using the Propensity Score Matching technique for causal estimation, findings suggest that firms that availed the stimulus packages demonstrated around 9 percentage points higher recovery than those that did not. Such insights are instrumental for future policy design and strengthening evidence-based policymaking.

How Citizen Communication Mediation Model Works in Taiwan: The Moderating Roles of Asian Values and Network Homogeneity

Although communication mediation models have been extensively researched, limited attention has been given to the influence of social and cultural characteristics. This study aims to address this gap by examining the Citizen Communication Mediation Model within the context of Taiwan. Specifically, it investigates the moderating roles of Asian values and network homogeneity. Utilizing data from the 2018–2021 Asian Barometer Survey, we identify a significant indirect effect of political news consumption on political participation through political discussion. Furthermore, our findings reveal that Asian values tend to mitigate the impact of political discussion on political participation. Higher levels of network homogeneity can enhance the mobilizing effect of political discussion, but this effect is most pronounced among individuals with low or medium levels of Asian values. The implications of these findings are discussed.

Differences in clinical outcomes and resource utilization in pediatric traumatic brain injury between countries of different sociodemographic indices.

The burden of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization for children with moderate to severe TBIs between LMICs and non-LMICs in Asia and Latin America. The authors performed an observational multicenter study from January 2014 to February 2023 among children with moderate to severe TBIs admitted to participating pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) in the Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Medicine Asian Network (PACCMAN) and Red Colaborativa Pediátrica de Latinoamérica (LARed Network). They classified sites according to their 2019 sociodemographic index (SDI). Low, low-middle, and middle SDI sites were considered LMICs, while high-middle and high SDI sites were considered non-LMICs. The authors documented patient demographics and TBI management. Accounting for death, they recorded 14-day PICU-free and 28-day hospital-free days, with fewer free days indicating poorer outcome. The authors compared children who died and those who had poor functional outcomes (defined as Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category [PCPC] level of moderate disability, severe disability, or vegetative state or coma) between LMICs and non-LMICs and performed a multivariable logistic regression analysis for predicting poor functional outcomes. In total, 771 children with TBIs were analyzed. Mortality was comparable between LMICs and non-LMICs (9.6% vs 12.9%, p = 0.146). Children with TBIs from LMICs were more likely to have a poor PCPC outcome (31.0% vs 21.3%, p = 0.004) and had fewer ICU-free days (median [IQR] 6 [0-10] days vs 8 [0-11] days, p = 0.004) and hospital-free days (median [IQR] 9 [0-18] days vs 13 [0-20] days, p = 0.007). Poor functional outcomes were associated with LMIC status (adjusted OR [aOR] 1.53, 95% CI 1.04-2.26), a lower Glasgow Coma Scale score (aOR 0.83, 95% CI 0.78-0.88), and the presence of multiple trauma (aOR 1.49, 95% CI 1.01-2.19). Children with TBIs in LMICs required greater resource utilization in the form of early intubation and mechanical ventilation (81.6% vs 73.2%, p = 0.006), use of hyperosmolar therapy (77.7% vs 63.6%, p < 0.001), and use of antiepileptic drugs (73.9% vs 53.1%, p < 0.001). Within Asia and Latin America, children with TBIs in LMICs were more likely to have poor functional outcomes and required greater resource utilization. Further research should focus on investigating causal factors and developing targeted interventions to mitigate these disparities.

Imaging Practices in Patients with Plasma Cell Dyscrasias across the Asian Myeloma Network - Survey Results and Recommendations

Objective: Though consensus imaging guidelines from International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) for the detection of bone and marrow lesions in plasma cell disorders are available, significant challenges remain in adoption of such guidelines in Asia. The objectives of this study were: (1) To survey, document and evaluate the imaging practices in plasma cell disorders across Asian Myeloma Network (AMN) member countries and (2) To identify factors influencing decision making in choosing the imaging modalities with a view to explore barriers and solutions. Methods: AMN Members from China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore participated in the bone imaging work group organized during the 6 th AMN summit in Sep 2022 at Singapore. Members discussed the prevailing bone imaging practices and how they relate to IMWG recommendations. A bone imaging survey questionnaire was then designed from these inputs and circulated to the wider AMN members. The results were collated and analyzed. Results &amp; Discussion: Forty-Eight responses were received from 37 public tertiary or academic hospitals, 9 from peripheral hospitals and 2 from private hospitals. With regards to precursor plasma cell disorders (MGUS / SMM Vs MM), the preferred imaging modalities for screening bone disease in patients suspected to have myeloma were skeletal survey (SS) (n=13, 27%), whole body low dose CT (WBLDCT) (n=13, 27%) and PET CT (n=14, 29%). The preferred mode for 1 st line imaging in patients with confirmed newly diagnosed myeloma was PET CT (n=25, 52%) however half of the participants opted for SS (n=7, 15%), WBLDCT (n=10, 21%) and whole-body MRI (WBMRI) (n=6, 13%). Using SS prior to myeloma treatment or to differentiate SMM from MM can lead to significant under-recognition of bone disease and its consequences on disease classification and impact on treatment. Centers which are performing SS but have compatible CT scanners could consider adopting a WBLDCT protocol which is relatively easy and cost-effective. Preferred first-line imaging options for Plasmacytoma and EMD were largely appropriate with 70-80% opting for PET CT or WBMRI. However, for response assessment in MM, the majority chose PET CT or MRI, some members or institutions are still using SS or WBLDCT. While CT scan might be able to show some sclerotic healing or a worsening lytic component, SS is unlikely to provide any useful information in this situation and should be avoided to reduce unnecessary radiation exposure. At least 5 participants indicated that they do not perform routine imaging in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma for disease response assessment. Barriers identified in establishing cross-sectional imaging service include lack of financial reimbursement or subsidies, equipment, or personnel availability like the presence of nuclear medicine or specialized radiologists. While 81% of participants reported financial reimbursements for SS, only about 50% reported subsidies for WBMRI (56%) or PET CT (54%). One shortfall of this study is that our survey was conducted within the framework of an academic myeloma community and while it may not be representative of the practices in the whole region, the use of sub-optimal imaging like SS underlines the need for standardisation and adoption of cross-sectional imaging. Conclusion: There is considerable variation in imaging practices for precursor plasma cell disorders and myeloma in centres across Asia. Resource limitation, specifically lack of financial subsidies for imaging, infrastructure or lack of experienced personnel all remain as major challenges in the implementation of standardized imaging practice for myeloma in Asia. However increased adoption of cross-sectional imaging in large tertiary centres are to be welcomed and suggest that in these centres, practices do closely mirror those in the IMWG recommendations. Increasing awareness of the potentially catastrophic nature of myeloma bone disease and the preventive role that cross sectional imaging could provide, representations and dialogues with healthcare funders to this aspect of myeloma care, incorporation of low dose CT protocols to help move away from skeletal survey in centres which already have CT scanners as well as myeloma patient and Physician education could all be useful tools to enhance bone imaging standards in Asia.

DJS-1 Regulatory challenges in the Asian clinical TriaLs network for cAancerS (ATLAS) project

DJS-1 Regulatory challenges in the Asian clinical TriaLs network for cAancerS (ATLAS) project

Identity and cultural intimacy of Central Asian students in a Hong Kong university

ABSTRACT This article analyses the study-abroad identity of Central Asian undergraduate students in a Hong Kong university. It draws on the narrative data to explore the intercultural tensions and challenges they faced in the higher education context, as well as the impact of their study-abroad experiences on their identity-making when integrating into the receiving society. Drawing on Herzfeld’s (2005) concept of cultural intimacy, this article explains the students’ limited participation in local Hong Kong communities and their strong connection to the small, diasporic Central Asian network. It also reveals the co-existence of post-Soviet national identities and a cohesive Central Asian identity in the participants’ identity-making processes.

Exploring a New Methodology for Studying Korean Ancient History Using Network Analysis: Focusing on negotiation data from the Eastern Jin and Sixteen Kingdoms to the Song and Northern Wei period

Network analysis is a methodology that helps understand complex phenomena by visualizing member interactions. In the context of Eastern Jin, Sixteen Kingdoms, Song, Northern Wei period, network analysis can shed light on the position of Paekche and Koguryŏ by analyzing negotiation networks. While existing studies have focused on negotiations between these states and China, few have visualized the entire negotiation network or compared the positions of Paekche and Koguryŏ within the broader East Asian network. This paper explores the network analysis methodology for ancient East Asian negotiation data and conducts a pilot analysis of specific periods.&lt;/br&gt;The methodology for applying network analysis to ancient history involves several steps, including evaluating its suitability, quantifying the data, verifying data reliability, and analyzing and visualizing the data. Limitations of using network analysis to study ancient history include obtaining sufficient data and verifying data reliability. Ancient East Asian negotiation data is relatively more abundant than other records, making it a good candidate for network analysis. However, because negotiation data is recorded from the perspective of various actors, it is essential to verify the reliability of the data by ancient history researchers.&lt;/br&gt;This paper theoretically analyzes the negotiation data of the Eastern Jin, Sixteen Kingdoms, Song, and Northern Wei periods. The negotiation network analysis reveals that Eastern Jin is the most centralized country, with Koguryŏ actively engaging in negotiations and Paekche focusing on diplomacy with Eastern Jin. The centrality analysis on the negotiation frequency data during Song and Northern Wei period shows that the Song and Northern Wei had the highest centrality in negotiation frequency among 28 countries, with Koguryŏ, Tuyuhun, and Paekche also prominent. The negotiation route analysis reveals the flow of information, with the Song having the highest betweenness centrality, Koguryŏ serving as a conduit to Shilla, and Paekche controlling the route to Mahan, Kaya, and Wa. Paekche plays a crucial role as a conduit between various regions, despite having lower centrality than Koguryŏ.&lt;/br&gt;In conclusion, this paper explored the methodology of applying network analysis to ancient East Asian negotiation data and attempted to understand the structural structure of ancient East Asian negotiation networks by analyzing negotiation data from a specific time period.

A LETTER FROM SPECIAL EDITION EDITOR IN CHIEF - DR. S. DINESH BABU

After the massive success of ISMER 2022, the Department of Visual Media and Communication, Kochi Campus, and Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham announced the second edition of our International Symposium on Media Education Research. The event was organized from 23rd March – 25th March 2023 at Amrita Kochi Campus. This year ISMER focused on "Communicating with Communities, Transcending Borders” to highlight how media can transcend borders and help communicate with the communities. The event is sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, MICA, UNESCO MIL Alliance, Global Media Educational Council, Media and Information Literacy for Asian Network, Pafeme-South Africa, and Ding Learning UK.Media has played a significant role in shaping our societies and cultures throughout history. From the invention of the printing press in the 15th century to the rise of the internet and social media in the 21st century, media has evolved and transformed how we communicate, share information, and create meaning. With media becoming more pervasive and accessible daily, its influence on our communities has become even more significant. Media can shape public opinion, influence political discourse, and create cultural norms and values. It can also serve as a platform for marginalized voices, allowing them to challenge dominant narratives and share their experiences with a wider audience. In the era of communication technologies rapidly evolving and shaping our social and cultural landscapes, Media Education has started to gain prominence in the modern era. However, with this great power comes great responsibility. As media professionals and educators, we must be aware of the potential impact of media on our communities and work to ensure that it is used in ways that promote social justice, equity, and diversity. This is why events like ISMER 2023 are so important, as they provide a space for critical dialogue and reflection on the role of media in our lives and how we can use it to create positive change. Over the last three days, we saw 70+ presenters and panellists who opened a diverse range of topics related to media education, including media literacy, media, and communication policy, participatory media, community media, digital storytelling, and more for our audiences. We received 75 research papers which are peer reviewed by the expert reviewers for publication in the journal. From thought-provoking insights on the most pressing issues facing media educators today, ISMER wanted to become a stage for our audience to think critically about the role of media in our lives, in which we have gallantly succeeded.Sincerely,Dr. S. Dinesh Babu

A conversation with Eugene Ellis and David Weaver

Eugene Ellis, founder and director of The Black African and Asian Therapy Network, talks with David Weaver, activist and community developer, about his time as President of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and his role in visioning the significantly funded bursary scheme and mentoring project to support racialised communities.

A new era of the Asian clinical research network: a report from the ATLAS international symposium.

This report summarizes the presentations and discussions in the first Asian Clinical Trials Network for Cancers (ATLAS) international symposium that was held on 24 April 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand, and hosted by the National Cancer Center Hospital (NCCH), co-hosted by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), Clinical Research Malaysia (CRM) and the Thai Society of Clinical Oncology (TSCO), and supported by Embassy of Japan in Thailand. Since 2020, the NCCH has conducted the ATLAS project to enhance research environments and infrastructures to facilitate international clinical research and cancer genomic medicine in the Asian region. The purpose of the symposium was to discuss what we can achieve under the ATLAS project, to share the latest topics and common issues in cancer research and to facilitate mutual understanding. Invitees included stakeholders from academic institutions, mainly at ATLAS collaborative sites, as well as Asian regulatory authorities. The invited speakers discussed ongoing collaborative research, regulatory perspectives to improve new drug access in Asia, the status of phase I trials in Asia, the introduction of research activities at the National Cancer Center (NCC) and the implementation of genomic medicine. As the next steps after this symposium, the ATLAS project will foster increased cooperation between investigators, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders relevant to cancer research, and establish a sustainable pan-Asian cancer research group to increase the number of clinical trials and deliver novel drugs to patients with cancer in Asia.

Seismoacoustic Analysis of the 7 July 2011 Abadan, Turkmenistan, Explosions

ABSTRACT On 7 July 2011, a series of accidental explosions occurred in the town of Abadan, Turkmenistan. The explosions were observed at local distances (11 and 23 km) at the International Monitoring System (IMS) seismic array, GEYT, and at the Central Asian Cross-border Network (CAREMON), seismic station, ASHT. A total of 30 individual seismic events could be identified. IMS infrasound arrays also observed these explosions at longer ranges, for example, from 1374 km (I31KZ, Kazakhstan) to 4307 km (I48TN, Tunisia). These local and long-range observations allow us to compare yields estimated from the seismic data, 0.05–45 tonnes (trinitrotoluene [TNT] equivalent; using P-wave and Rg amplitude relationships) to those estimated from the infrasound data, 4–90 tonnes (using the dominant period). Given the long propagation distances to the closest IMS infrasound arrays, the signal durations are long and individual events in the series cannot be identified in the infrasound signals. Comparison of the seismic and infrasonic yield estimates suggests that the infrasonic dominant periods are likely associated with the largest explosions in the series. In addition to the seismic arrivals observed locally, air-to-ground coupled waves exhibiting downward first motions consistent with an initial positive blast overpressure are also observed at both GEYT and ASHT. The peak-to-peak amplitude of the air-to-ground coupled waves increases with increasing yield, whereas the period of these signals is yield independent. These amplitude observations suggest that air-to-ground coupled arrivals could be better exploited within event analyses and provide a further constraint upon yield. Fully exploiting these events of opportunity, that have multiphenomenology observations, will help to further improve our understanding of how energy from near-surface explosions partitions into the ground and atmosphere and, therefore, improve our understanding of future events.

Decompressive Craniectomy in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: A Retrospective Cohort Study

AbstractDecompressive craniectomy (DC) in children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and refractory raised intracranial pressure (ICP) remains controversial. We aimed to describe the clinical and operative characteristics of children with moderate to severe TBI who underwent DC, and compare outcomes with those who had medical therapy. We performed a retrospective observational cohort study on children &lt; 16 years of age with moderate to severe TBI (Glasgow coma scale [GCS] ≤13) who underwent DC in two pediatric centers in Singapore and China between 2014 and 2017, and compared their outcomes with children who underwent medical treatment, among participating centers of the Pediatric Acute and Critical Care Medicine Asian Network. We defined poor functional outcomes as moderate, severe disability, vegetative or comatose state, or mortality, using the Pediatric Cerebral Performance Category scale. We performed multivariable logistic regression to identify predictors for poor functional outcomes. We analyzed 18 children who underwent DC with 214 who had medical therapy. A greater proportion of children with DC (14, 77.8%) experienced poor functional outcomes, compared with those with medical therapy (87, 41.2%, p = 0.003). Children who underwent DC had fewer median 14-day intensive care unit (ICU)-free days (2.5 days, interquartile range [IQR]: 0.0–5.8 vs. 8.0 days, IQR: 0.0–11.0, p = 0.033), median 28-day hospital-free days (0 day, IQR: 0.0–3.5 vs. 11.0 days, IQR: 0.0–21.0, p = 0.002) and 14-day mechanical ventilation-free days (6.5 days, IQR: 0.0–12.3 vs. 11.0 days, IQR: 3.0–14.0, p = 0.011). After accounting for age, sex, GCS, cerebral edema, uncal herniation, nonaccidental injury, and need for intubation, there was no significant association between DC and poor functional outcomes (adjusted odds ratio: 1.59, 95% confidence interval: 0.35–7.24, p = 0.548). Children with DC had severe injuries, and prolonged hospital and ICU stays. Future studies are needed to understand the effectiveness of DC on children with TBI.

Preface

The 4th International Conference in Agroforestry 2022 (ICAF2022) 15-17 November 2022, Promenade Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah The 4th International Conference in Agroforestry (ICAF2022), “Agroforestry for Sustainable and Resilient Communities”, is organised by the Faculty of Tropical Forestry, Universiti Malaysia Sabah. It was organised in collaboration with the Malaysia Society of Agroforestry (MySAF) and the Southeast Asian Network for Agroforestry Education (SEANAFE). The ICAF2022 has brought together scientists, academics, practitioners, and stakeholders in agroforestry and related fields to share relevant experiences, research findings, new concepts and proposals, and innovation. The international platform encourages the exchange of ideas and the forging collaborative partnerships.The theme of the 4th ICAF 2022 is “Agroforestry for Sustainable and Resilient Communities”. It aims to provide opportunities for researchers to interact, network, and exchange ideas, highlight current and ongoing research activities in the field related to agroforestry, and strengthen multi-disciplinary cooperation to advance research and development at the national and international levels. Areas of research highlighted in this conference were i) Agroforestry System (silviculture, hi-technology application), ii) Agroforestry Products (post-harvest and value-added process), iii) Agroforestry, Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services, iv) Social Forestry Related Agroforestry and v) Sustainable Natural Resources. The research areas are important and relevant to the conference theme that has beneficial outcomes for building resilient communities.List of Editors, Sponsorship and Funding acknowledgements, Organising Committee ICAF2022, Main Committee, International Scientific Committee, Participants are available in this pdf.

Overview report of Asian network meeting organized at ISMYCO 2022 &amp; ICM 2022

Overview report of Asian network meeting organized at ISMYCO 2022 &amp; ICM 2022