Faisal Ali Anwarali Khan
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View article: Five newly recorded species of bat (Mammalia, Chiroptera) from the UNESCO World Heritage Niah National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia, with an updated checklist of bats in the park
Five newly recorded species of bat (Mammalia, Chiroptera) from the UNESCO World Heritage Niah National Park, Sarawak, Malaysia, with an updated checklist of bats in the park Open
Five species of bat— Myotis gomantongensis Francis & Hill, 1998, Murina suilla (Temminck, 1840), Kerivoula intermedia Hill & Francis, 1984, Phoniscus jagorii (Peters, 1866), and Miniopterus magnater Sanborn, 1931—are newly reco…
View article: First records of Mops johorensis (Dobson, 1873), Northern Free-tailed Bat (Chiroptera, Molossidae), from Borneo, with new information on their genetics and echolocation calls
First records of Mops johorensis (Dobson, 1873), Northern Free-tailed Bat (Chiroptera, Molossidae), from Borneo, with new information on their genetics and echolocation calls Open
This study presents the first confirmed records of Mops johorensis (Dobson, 1873) (Chiroptera, Molossidae) from Borneo. Specimens were recorded at three sites: Sabah (Sungai Kangkawat, 50 m a.s.l) and Sarawak (Lubok Antu, 30 m a.s.l and Mo…
View article: A survey on personality traits of men’s state-level cricket players of Arunachal Pradesh
A survey on personality traits of men’s state-level cricket players of Arunachal Pradesh Open
View article: Metagenomic insights into host-specific gastroenteritis bacteria in forest rodents of Sarawak, Borneo: implications for one health surveillance of rodent-borne pathogens
Metagenomic insights into host-specific gastroenteritis bacteria in forest rodents of Sarawak, Borneo: implications for one health surveillance of rodent-borne pathogens Open
Rodents are known to act as reservoirs for zoonotic diseases due to their widespread distribution and synanthropic nature. Among these, foodborne pathogens capable of causing gastroenteritis in humans are of particular concern, as rodents …
View article: Mitogenome data of Hylobates abbotti Kloss, 1929 (Abbott’s Gray Gibbon)
Mitogenome data of Hylobates abbotti Kloss, 1929 (Abbott’s Gray Gibbon) Open
Complete mitochondrial genomes provide valuable insights into species identification, accompanied by their respective geographic variation, molecular taxonomy, conservation strategies, and phylogenetic relationships among primates. This da…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Quan and Watanabe Pan‐Coronavirus Assays for Bat Coronavirus Diversity in Sarawak, East Malaysia
Comparative Analysis of Quan and Watanabe Pan‐Coronavirus Assays for Bat Coronavirus Diversity in Sarawak, East Malaysia Open
Bats are natural reservoirs for a diverse range of coronaviruses (CoVs), including those closely related to SARS‐CoV and SARS‐CoV‐2, making them crucial for understanding CoV genetics and zoonotic transmission. The exceptional bat diversit…
View article: Assessment of Heavy Metals and Microbial Load in Tomato Ketchup Used in Local Market of Southern Punjab
Assessment of Heavy Metals and Microbial Load in Tomato Ketchup Used in Local Market of Southern Punjab Open
Tomatoes are globally renowned as one of the most widely cultivated agricultural commodities, indispensable staples in people's everyday diet. Tomato ketchup is susceptible to several types of microbiological contamination that could poten…
View article: Gut microbiome community profiling of Bornean bats with different feeding guilds
Gut microbiome community profiling of Bornean bats with different feeding guilds Open
View article: The Gut Microbiomes of Wild Rodents within Forested Environments in Sarawak, Borneo
The Gut Microbiomes of Wild Rodents within Forested Environments in Sarawak, Borneo Open
The gut microbiota of rodents is shaped by highly diverse bacterial communities. Within the gut environment, there are core gut bacteria that are responsible for facilitating essential bodily processes while maintaining the health of the h…
View article: Karyotype Description of Hesperoptenus tomesi and Relationships within the Genus Hesperoptenus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) as Revealed by Cytogenetic and mtDNA Data
Karyotype Description of Hesperoptenus tomesi and Relationships within the Genus Hesperoptenus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) as Revealed by Cytogenetic and mtDNA Data Open
Volleth, Marianne, Khan, Faisal A. A., Sotero-Caio, Cibele G., Garner, Heath J., Baker, Robert J., Müller, Stefan, Heller, Klaus-Gerhard (2024): Karyotype description of Hesperoptenus tomesi and relationships within the genus Hesperoptenus…
View article: Unravelling the metagenomic landscape of gut microbiota in endangered proboscis monkey across Malaysian Borneo: Conservation and ecological insight
Unravelling the metagenomic landscape of gut microbiota in endangered proboscis monkey across Malaysian Borneo: Conservation and ecological insight Open
Numerous research on the gut microbial diversity of non-human primates (NHP) has been done to evaluate the impact of environmental changes on the diversity of gut microbiota and to determine the mutualistic relationship between the animals…
View article: Prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in wild rodents near natural water bodies from Sarawak, Borneo
Prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in wild rodents near natural water bodies from Sarawak, Borneo Open
The gut microbiota of wild rodents is characterised by high bacterial diversity that could be influenced by the surrounding environment. However, specific environmental features that directly influence the gut bacterial diversity of rodent…
View article: A clinically useful and biologically informative genomic classifier for papillary thyroid cancer
A clinically useful and biologically informative genomic classifier for papillary thyroid cancer Open
Clinical management of papillary thyroid cancer depends on estimations of prognosis. Standard care, which relies on prognostication based on clinicopathologic features, is inaccurate. We applied a machine learning algorithm ( HighLifeR ) t…
View article: Detection of novel coronaviruses from dusky fruit bat (<i>Penthetor lucasi</i>) in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo
Detection of novel coronaviruses from dusky fruit bat (<i>Penthetor lucasi</i>) in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Open
Background Sarawak has one of the highest diversity of fruit bats species (family Pteropodidae) in Malaysia, with 19 species described. Most coronavirus (CoV) studies have mainly focused on insectivorous bats, resulting in a lack of inform…
View article: Solving the taxonomic identity of Hipposideros cineraceus sensu lato (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae) in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, with the description of a new species
Solving the taxonomic identity of Hipposideros cineraceus sensu lato (Chiroptera: Hipposideridae) in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, with the description of a new species Open
A new species of small Hipposideros in the bicolor group is described based on specimens from Thailand and Malaysia. It can be distinguished from other small Hipposideros in Southeast Asia by a combination of external, craniodental, and ba…
View article: Association between dental caries and body mass index (Bmi) among children of 6-12 years in Ghaziabad, U.P: A original research
Association between dental caries and body mass index (Bmi) among children of 6-12 years in Ghaziabad, U.P: A original research Open
View article: A Clinically Useful and Biologically Informative Genomic Classifier for Papillary Thyroid Cancer
A Clinically Useful and Biologically Informative Genomic Classifier for Papillary Thyroid Cancer Open
SUMMARY Clinical management of papillary thyroid cancer depends on estimations of prognosis. Standard care, which relies on prognostication based on clinicopathologic features, is inaccurate. We applied a machine learning algorithm ( HighL…
View article: Molecular data from the holotype of the enigmatic Bornean Black Shrew, Suncus ater Medway, 1965 (Soricidae, Crocidurinae), place it in the genus Palawanosorex
Molecular data from the holotype of the enigmatic Bornean Black Shrew, Suncus ater Medway, 1965 (Soricidae, Crocidurinae), place it in the genus Palawanosorex Open
Although Borneo has received more attention from biologists than most other islands in the Malay Archipelago, many questions regarding the systematic relationships of Bornean mammals remain. Using next-generation sequencing technology, we …
View article: Phylogenetic Relationships and Morphological Variation of Gymnures (Galericidae: Hylomys) from Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia
Phylogenetic Relationships and Morphological Variation of Gymnures (Galericidae: Hylomys) from Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia Open
Gymnures from the genus Hylomys are widely distributed across Sundaland and the Indochinese region. However, the relationships among its members in Peninsular Malaysia especially from Genting Highlands are still lacking. This study aims to…
View article: GENETIC VARIATIONS OF IN VITRO PROPAGATED MD2 PINEAPPLES USING DNA-BASED MARKERS
GENETIC VARIATIONS OF IN VITRO PROPAGATED MD2 PINEAPPLES USING DNA-BASED MARKERS Open
Genetic variation determinations among micro-propagated plants is often tested to prevent the occurrence of morphological abnormalities which are deemed unsuitable for commercial use. Although the MD2 pineapple has been widely propagated c…
View article: Bats of Mount Silabur, Sarawak, and Its Potential for Conservation
Bats of Mount Silabur, Sarawak, and Its Potential for Conservation Open
Karst landscape is recognised as one of the biologically important areas especially for bats. The limestone caves and forest within the landscape provide essential resources for the local bat fauna, albeit bat populations are severely thre…
View article: Diet Analysis of Sympatric Colobine Monkeys from Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo
Diet Analysis of Sympatric Colobine Monkeys from Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo Open
Habitat quality and abundant of food resources are among the key factors influencing the continued existence of primates in the wild. Although much has been studied on primate habitats and their diets, little is known about the nutritional…
View article: BAT SPECIES IN THE FORESTS RESERVES OF PENANG ISLAND AFTER 2010: WITH TWO MORE NEW RECORDS FILED
BAT SPECIES IN THE FORESTS RESERVES OF PENANG ISLAND AFTER 2010: WITH TWO MORE NEW RECORDS FILED Open
View article: Detection and molecular identification of blood parasites in rodents captured from urban areas of southern Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo
Detection and molecular identification of blood parasites in rodents captured from urban areas of southern Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Open
Background Rodent species are well known for their potential as hosts and reservoirs for various zoonotic diseases. Studies on blood parasite infection in small mammals focused on urban cities in Peninsular Malaysia and have been conducted…
View article: A machine learning framework to classify Southeast Asian echolocating bats
A machine learning framework to classify Southeast Asian echolocating bats Open
Bats comprise a quarter of all mammal species, provide key ecosystem services and serve as effective bioindicators. Automated methods for classifying echolocation calls of free-flying bats are useful for monitoring but
\nare not widely use…
View article: ChiroVox: a public library of bat calls
ChiroVox: a public library of bat calls Open
Recordings of bat echolocation and social calls are used for many research purposes from ecological studies to taxonomy. Effective use of these relies on identification of species from the recordings, but comparative recordings or detailed…
View article: A review of durian plant-bat pollinator interactions
A review of durian plant-bat pollinator interactions Open
Durian (Durio zibethinus) brings in princely revenue for the fruit economy in Southeast Asia, ushering the current trend of clearing forests for durian plantations. Despite the thorny fruit’s popularity and increasing bat-durian papers, no…
View article: Ecological surveillance of bat coronaviruses in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo
Ecological surveillance of bat coronaviruses in Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo Open
Objective Coronaviruses (CoVs) are natural commensals of bats. Two subgenera, namely Sarbecoviruses and Merbecoviruses have a high zoonotic potential and have been associated with three separate spillover events in the past 2 decades, maki…
View article: Silvered Langur (Trachypithecus cristatus) Survey in Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary, Miri, Sarawak
Silvered Langur (Trachypithecus cristatus) Survey in Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary, Miri, Sarawak Open
A rapid and passive primate survey using a scanning technique was conducted in Sibuti Wildlife Sanctuary (Sibuti WS) from 11th to 16th July, 2018. This study provided the first confirmed record of the presence and the diet of silvered lang…
View article: The diversity of small mammals in Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu, Malaysia
The diversity of small mammals in Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu, Malaysia Open
Islands are generally rich in marine biodiversity, but it also often hides unique and endemic terrestrial wildlife. The data of terrestrial wildlife in Malaysian islands are still severely lacking, notably from small islands. Hence, this s…