A conceptual framework for community-based reporting and bio-resource conversion for invasive freshwater fish control in agribusiness

Md Leza, Fathin Nabilla and Mohd Zabri, Adriana Sofea and Mozamir, Muhammad Shahkhir and A Rahman, Mohamad Haziq and Amli Hasan, Kapten Haziman and Rodzoan, Muhammad Asyraf and Mohamed Sofiadin, Aidrina (2026) A conceptual framework for community-based reporting and bio-resource conversion for invasive freshwater fish control in agribusiness. Environment and Water Engineering, 12 (2). pp. 253-266. ISSN 2476-3683

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Abstract

Invasive freshwater fish species, particularly suckermouth catfish (ikan Bandaraya), disrupt Malaysian freshwater ecosystems by competing with native species, altering food chains, and threatening biodiversity. Despite the ecological risks, there is a lack of a structured mechanism to monitor, control, and convert invasive fish into sustainable products for agricultural and aquaculture businesses. Current conventional fish removal efforts are inefficient because fish hunters search randomly, resulting in wasted time, resources, and biological materials. This study adopted a qualitative design involving stakeholder consultations, semi-structured interviews with representatives from Skuad Pemburu Ikan Asing (SPIA), a literature review, conceptual framework development, and a demonstration of an early-stage prototype. The study proposes a conceptual framework integrating community-based fish reporting through geotagging, coordinated fish hunting and control, processor distribution, proposed bio-resource conversion tracking, and marketplace analytics within a unified workflow. The framework is designed to support end-to-end traceability by linking captured invasive fish to proposed bio-resource conversion pathways for value-added products such as organic fertilizers and aquaculture feed. It also provides analytical information to support ecosystem management and restoration planning. The framework aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 14, 12, and 8 and promotes a circular bioeconomy by reducing ecological waste and creating opportunities for sustainable resource utilization.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bio-resource conversion Circular bioeconomy Community-based environmental monitoring Environmental decision-support analytics Invasive freshwater species management
Subjects:	S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) > S494.5.S86 Sustainable agriculture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology > Department of Information System Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology
Depositing User:	DR MUHAMMAD ASYRAF RODZOAN
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2026 16:39
Last Update:	23 Oct 2026 16:39
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q5802
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/132215
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