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This study examines the complex relationships between ocean literacy, climate change, and health in coastal living environments through a scoping review and bibliometric analysis (ScoRBA). Based on the PAGER framework, the research identifies four key themes: frameworks for coastal sustainability, connections betweenoceans and coastal areas, challenges to human health and well-being, and ocean literacy for conservation education and adaptation. A bibliometric analysis of 206 articles published between 2014 and 2023 showed a significant increase in research linking ocean literacy with climate change adaptation and coastal public health. Given the accelerating climate impacts on coastal environments and public health risks, urgent action integrates ocean literacy into adaptation strategies. Delays may cause irreversible damage to ecosystems and human health. The key findings of the current research highlight the importance of integrating marine environment management with human well-being, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study underscores the need for standardized metrics to assess the impact of ocean literacy on climate change adaptation and public health outcomes, as well as the significance of participatory approaches in coastal ecosystem management. The research implicates the necessity for climate change adaptation strategies that explicitly consider public health and the development of ocean literacy programs to enhance understanding of the interconnections between climate change and human health. Future research should focus on developing standardized tools to assess the impact of ecosystem services on coastal community resilience and explore tailoring ocean literacy programs to support climate adaptation and coastal health.

The primary goal of institutional repository development is to increase the visibility of universities' knowledge output. Because of the complexity and rapid development of the digital environment, the sustainability of institu-tional repositories' collections may be jeopardised as they store and manage knowledge output created in digital forms. The purpose of this research is to look into how Malaysian institutional repositories preserve their digital content. Furthermore, the study would investigate the impediments to institu-tional repositories' implementation of digital preservation activities. This study used qualitative methods to gain a comprehensive understanding of how institutional repositories plan and manage their digital collections, as well as their operational and technical approaches. The study is hoped to contribute to better administration and sustainability of digital collections in Malaysian institutional repositories, as well as serve as a model for other in-stitutions involved in managing digital collections in the country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sarawak is rich with interesting landscapes and various ethnicities among the members of the society. To ensure the arts and cultural heritage, as well as the collection of publications related to the state, are gathered under one roof, the State Library of Sarawak has taken the initiative to collect all the materials and make them available as their Sarawakiana collections. A special collection was selected as a sample for the case study to understand the treatment of Sarawakiana collections. This paper discusses the purpose of acquiring the collections, the treatment, and the relevance of Barry Roper's collections to Sarawak State Library. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]