Gazetteer and site-based history of the ornithology of Sabah. Malaysian Borneo

The gazetteer lists sites in the state of Sabah, Malaysia, where birds have been collected, studied, or watched. Its purpose is to identify locations for research and birding in Sabah and to provide a brief scientific history of the more important sites. Each site description includes latitude, longitude, and general information on location. For many sites, elevation, habitat, scientific or birdwatching importance, historical notes, citations of key papers, specimen records, and records of certain species are also included

The status of Abbott's Babbler in Borneo

We reviewed the occurrence of Abbott's Babbler Trichastoma abbotti on Borneo as a first step towards understanding why this species, which is common in most of its range, is so rare on the island. We were able to find only 21 documented Bornean records, most of which derived from areas of scrub habitat at low altitudes, especially near the coast

A review of the status and distribution of the Bornean Bristlehead

We compiled all documented records of Bornean Bristlehead Pityriasis gymnocephata to determine what is known about the life-history and distribution of this enigmatic species. Pityriasis is a relict cracticid, related to the Australian magpies and butcherbirds. It is a highly social species and widespread throughout Borneo in forests below 1000m elevation, but rarely encountered

Introduction to Supply Chain Security and Mutual Trust Research Minitrack

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The relation of hydrogen-ion concentration to the speed of inversion of sucrose

In general, the velocity of inversion of sucrose ie a function of several variables; namely, the temperature, the viscosity, and the concentrations of hydrogen ions, undissociated acid, sucrose, added salts, and non-electrolytes. It can readily be seen, then, that this reaction offers a broad field for research with decidedly varied and diversified lines of attack

Microgrid Disaster Resiliency Analysis: Reducing Costs in Continuity of Operations (COOP) Planning

The electric grid serves a vital role in the supply chain of nearly all industrial and commercial organizations. A Microgrid infrastructure can provide this service and beneficial non-emergency services including a variety of generation/energy sources. To demonstrate the applicability of microgrids for energy resiliency, we present a microgrid resiliency case study for United Parcel Service’s (UPS) three separate shipping facilities. The goal, to enhance energy security, minimize cost and prevent cascading losses within other related business units. The impacts and consequences of which are quantified in this study using a Mean Failure Cost (MFC) risk assessment measure. MFC accounts for the potential loses to identified stakeholders that may result from a set of identified failures due to a set of identified threats. In this case, our study uses a method we call All Hazards Econometric System (AHES). AHES incorporates the cost of COOP using a strategy that considers the payback period of microgrid installation as compared to other energy delivery strategies

Birds in peatswamp at Klias Forest Reserve and Environs, Sabah, Malaysian Borneo

Periodically from 1998-2004, we surveyed birds in the Klias Forest Reserve, which is one of the last remaining pockets of peatswamp in western Sabah. We report here on those surveys. We also review prior work on birds in peatswamp and swamp forest in the Klias-Sipitang region of Sabah as it relates to the conservation of habitat and birds specialized on peatswamp. Peatswamp forest is in jeopardy from development and fires throughout Borneo, and particularly in the Malaysian State of Sabah, which had very little to start. Peatswamp in the Klias area is of particular importance for conservation and bird watching because Klias is close to the main tourist center of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, and is the only easily accessible site for reliable sightings of Hook-billed Bulbul (Setornis criniger), Grey-breasted Babbler, (Malacopteron albogulare), and Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker (Prionochilus thoracicus) in Sabah

The Ursinus Weekly, October 7, 1957

Ursinus Bears down Susquehanna 6 to 0 • MS-WSGA presidents address frosh • Dr. Alyea to speak at Forum Oct. 9; Subject: A bomb • Student teachers begin orientation; Hold dinner Oct. 7 • Five new faculty members to begin this semester • Former Ursinus student honored by Du Pont Co. • Messiah chorus begins rehearsals this month • Former student commissioned • Sig Rho holds \u2757 opener; O Chi and Demas plan dance for October 12 • IRC to hold reception for new members Oct. 7 • Y retreat October 11-13; Other activities scheduled • Spring Dean\u27s list names 85 students • Freshmen hear UC group leaders • Welcome back dance • Editorial: Resolutions • Lines on a dog in autumn • Tribute to professors • Back to college • Top cindermen in \u2757 track roundup • Soccermen ready for rough season; Open with Stevens • Belles set for hockey opener • Famous scores 2 field goals to beat Crusaders in opener • Ursinus soccer team to play eleven games • Placement Office releases facts on foreign service • MSGA to inform proctors and give concession permitshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1389/thumbnail.jp