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Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
18 Sep 2015
Kenaf seeds as well as other seedlings such as corn can now be planted in an economical, easier and organized way and faster with the use of pneumatic seeding machine, developed by researchers in Malaysia.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
18 Sep 2015
Sequencing of GBS strain by Genome Institute of Singapore aims to determine the reason for the recent increase in infection and to help combat the disease.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
18 Sep 2015
A call for proposals for research on digital learning innovation in developing countries in Asia. Four priority research themes have been identified: MOOCs or massive open online courses; Intelligent Tutoring Systems; Digital Game-Based Learning; and Learning Analytics.
Asia Research News
17 Sep 2015
Managed hosting services to outpace co-location; $272 million market value by 2020
Wildlife Conservation Society
17 Sep 2015
Conservation scientists use an enhanced population survey technique that identifies, for the first time, priority forest protection zones irreplaceable for saving the critically endangered Sumatran rhino. The study identifies small and scattered populations that should be consolidated if they are to become viable.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
16 Sep 2015
First set of Chinese chess with different vision capabilities including blind people of different countries has been developed by researchers at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK PolyU). It promotes an inclusive society, eliminates discrimination, and assists visually impaired people to communicate with other people.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
14 Sep 2015
Pregnancy leads to alterations in glucose metabolism, including gestational diabetes mellitus, a common health problem that increases the risk of a caesarean birth, and is associated with development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the mother and in her infant later in life.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
14 Sep 2015
Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia Professor Dato’ Dr. Mohd Fauzi Ramlan has been accorded honorary member by the Malaysian Society of Agricultural Engineers (MSAE) for his contributions in the fields of agriculture and food safety.
Singapore Management University
14 Sep 2015
A researcher of the Singapore Management University has developed analysis models to study the intricate social networks that exist between people. From predictive studies of street gangs to suicide bombers, the new models have shown the relevance to social problems and international security threats.
Singapore Management University
14 Sep 2015
A study by researchers from Singapore and US looked at how a company’s senior management team could contribute to good corporate governance. They found that as key subordinate executives’ horizon and influence increased, the extent of real earnings management in the company decreased.
Singapore Management University
14 Sep 2015
A researcher at Singapore Management University co-founded the Singapore Law Blog in 2014 to disseminate legal knowledge to the general public. The blog, which is sponsored by the Singapore Academy of Law via its Innovations and Ideas Scheme, is written without legal jargon and freely accessible by members of the public.
Singapore Management University
14 Sep 2015
Researchers at the Singapore Management University are helping to find the elusive balance between holding chief executives accountable and freeing them up to innovate. One study found that the increase in board independence did not drive change but what made the real difference was the access to company information.
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
11 Sep 2015
A research team at Japan's National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) successfully identified the atoms and common defects existing at the most stable surface of the anatase form of titanium dioxide by characterizing this material at the atomic scale with scanning probe microscopy.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
11 Sep 2015
A new compact structure enables efficient lasers to be realized on silicon chips.
The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)
11 Sep 2015
Bioinspired carbon anodes enable high performance in lithium-ion batteries.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
10 Sep 2015
A new model tested in northeastern Thailand shows that a multi-pronged approach—combining treatment, ecosystem monitoring, and community mobilization—can effectively tackle the transmission of liver flukes, according to research supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS)
10 Sep 2015
Researchers in Japan succeeded in producing highly reproducible and highly stable perovskite solar cells by a low-temperature solution process. The results were published the Journal of Materials Chemistry A issued by the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK).
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
10 Sep 2015
The award identifies leading scientists worldwide and funds their cutting-edge research in epilepsy.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
09 Sep 2015
On September 3, the Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities (JSSH) was granted the prestigious “CREAM” status in recognition of its consistently high quality, under the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education’s Publication Incentive Scheme 2015.
Singapore Management University
08 Sep 2015
Collaborative research with undergraduate students in Singapore is investigating different topics in social sciences: from signed ties - positive or negative relationships within a social network - to migrant workers' mental health.
Singapore Management University
08 Sep 2015
Exchange rates do not only affect the global competitiveness of a country’s exports, but also contribute to the stability of its trading and investment environment. A study from Singapore looks at how Asian countries manage their currencies, and the impact of these policies on their economies.
Singapore Management University
08 Sep 2015
Research from Singapore examines the impact of financial accounting standards on how managers and firms act and how reliable the information they disseminate is. The ultimate purpose is to help people solve economic problems.
Singapore Management University
08 Sep 2015
By examining private transactions that connect two or more countries, a study from Singapore aims to shed light on how globalisation has affected the practice of private international law. In particular, it is looking at whether Singapore courts should recognise and enforce a judgement handed down from class litigation in the US.
Singapore Management University
08 Sep 2015
Researchers in Singapore are helping institutions understand both the benefits and risks of real-time business transactions. They have provided businesses with economic and strategic insights by their collaborative efforts in research areas that span data analytics to information security and software systems.
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
07 Sep 2015
The new technology has power conversion efficiencies of around 12% when they are illuminated from fluorine-doped tin oxide bottom electrodes or the graphene top electrodes, compared with 7% of conventional semitransparent solar cells.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
07 Sep 2015
From East to West, Asian economies are rapidly transforming, creating jobs for a growing population of young workers. But can working conditions keep pace? International Development Research Centre (IDRC)-supported research is building an evidence base that shows creating better job opportunities can go hand in hand with sustaining growth.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
07 Sep 2015
A project co-funded by International Development Research Centre (IDRC) helped to create the Sri Lankan Wildlife Health Centre to monitor animal health. The findings also moved the national government to expand the role of their veterinarians into areas such as antibiotic resistance and farm practices.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC)
04 Sep 2015
An initiative supported by International Development Research Centre supports research in Southeast Asia that aims to improve understanding of the effects of agricultural change on ecosystems and human health, and provide sustainable solutions.
University of Malaya
04 Sep 2015
University of Malaya (UM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, has established a DNA barcoding-intensive research program and Malaysia was well-represented among presenting authors at the 6th International Barcode of Life Conference held in Guelph, Canada in August, 2015.
Asia Research News
03 Sep 2015
Pharma+Bio Asia 2015, an all-encompassing convention for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, will take place at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 2 – 4 September 2015.