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A Study of Faculty Members’ Perspectives on the Accreditation Standards at Defence Services Medical Academy ( Thet Zaw Htet, 2025)
Get PDFThis study explores how faculty members at the Defence Services Medical Academy (DSMA) perceive the Myanmar Medical Council Accreditation Committee (MMCAC) Accreditation Standards (2018). The objectives are to assess the perceptions of DSMA faculty members regarding the MMCAC accreditation standards and to identify the challenges or limitations they face in implementing these standards. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional design, data were gathered through a structured questionnaire based on the MMCAC standards. A total of 187 out of 235 faculty members (87.38%) participated. Results indicated the need for improvement in areas such as institutional mission, curriculum, assessment, student support, and leadership. However, faculty expressed concerns over issues like limited institutional autonomy, weak governance roles, inadequate program structure, poor student engagement, and insufficient staff and resource management. The study highlights the necessity for reforms in institutional structure and policy to raise educational quality and better prepare future healthcare professionals
A Study on Tourists' Destination Attribute and Perception (Case Study: Sri ksetra World Heritage Site Pyay Township), (Wai Wai Tin, 2025)
Get PDFTourism plays a vital role in heritage conservation and local development,
particularly at cultural sites of global significance. This study investigates tourists’
perceptions and the key factors influencing their perception with destination attributes
at Sri Ksetra World Heritage Site in Pyay Township, Myanmar. A structured
questionnaire was used to collect data from 184 visitors through cluster sampling, and
both descriptive and factor analysis were applied. The results reveal that tourists held
high expectations and showed strong satisfaction with cultural elements such as
architectural heritage, preservation, cleanliness, and safety. However, shortcomings in
infrastructure such as public toilets, garbage cans, maps, and transportation negatively
impacted overall perception. The study highlights the importance of improving basic
facilities and interpretive services to enhance the tourist experience. The findings aim
to assist tourism planners and local authorities in developing sustainable strategies
that align with visitors’ expectations while preserving the cultural integrity of the
heritage site
Operations Management Practices and Operational Performance of Farmers Development Bank-Mandalay (Saw Lin Kal, 2025)
Get PDFThis study investigates the effect of operations management practices on the
operational performance of Farmers Development Bank (FDB Bank) in Myanmar.
Quantitative research was applied in this study; data was collected from 150 employees
across various departments and analyzed using simple random sampling method. The
research focuses on five key dimensions of operations management: planning and control,
process efficiency, technology adoption, product and service design, and cost reduction.
Findings reveal that most dimensions are positively and significantly effect operational
performance, with technology adoption demonstrating the strongest relationship.
Regression analysis identifies planning and control as the most significant predictor of
performance, followed by product and service design and technology adoption. While
process efficiency contributes moderately, cost reduction despite being highly rated by
employees shows no statistically significant effect on performance outcomes. The study
concludes that strategic planning, digital innovation, and customer-centric product
development are critical drivers of operational performance at FDB Bank.
Recommendations include enhancing internal communication, fostering continuous
process improvement, expanding technological capabilities, and integrating cost
management to improve operational performance of FDB Bank
Factor Influencing Customer Satisfaction Towards Hire Purchase Services at Myanmar Citizens Bank (Cherry Lin, 2025)
Get PDFThe aims of the study are to analyze the effect of service quality on customer
satisfaction and to examine the effect of customer satisfaction on customer towards hire
purchase services provided by Myanmar Citizens Bank Ltd. (MCB). Quantitative
research method and descriptive statistics are used. Both primary and secondary data
are utilized to conduct this study. Multiple regression analysis is used in this study. As
a sample size,284 customers who used hire purchase services and made transactions at
MCB bank are selected by using simple random sampling method. The secondary data
are collected from various sources such as previous research papers, journals and
related text books. When the effect of customer satisfaction on customer was analyzed,
it was found that there was a positive and significant effect of customer satisfaction on
towards hire purchase services provided by MCB Bank. Therefore, bank image, interest
rate and responsiveness are positively affected on customer satisfaction and
consequently led to hire purchase customer towards hire purchase services provided by
MCB. MCB Bank should focus on enhancing service quality through its employees,
particularly by fostering trustworthiness and ensuring processes that give customers a
sense of security when using hire purchase services. Concerning the service quality
variables, the study shows that bank image, trustworthy and responsiveness had positive
and significant effect on customers satisfaction towards hire purchase services of MCB
Bank
A Study on The Excise Administration of General Administration Department in Myanmar (Case Study : Hmawbi Township) (Myo Swe Oo, 2025)
Get PDFThis study, entitled “A Study on the Excise Administration of the General
Administration Department in Myanmar,” examines the excise administration system
in Myanmar, focusing on its regulatory framework, implementation practices, and the
perceptions of excise licensees in Hmawbi Township. The study aims to explore the
understanding and perception of excise licensees on the Excise Administration in
Myanmar, handled by the General Administration Department. The study utilizes a
descriptive approach, combining primary data from a simple random sample of excise
licensees with secondary data from official sources. Key findings indicate that
licensees are aware of core licensing conditions but exhibit knowledge gaps regarding
regulations on storage, trademarks, and specific operating procedures. Perceptions of
the excise administration, primarily managed by the General Administration
Department (GAD), are generally positive; licensees recognize the importance of
controlling alcohol distribution to mitigate social harm and express support for
regulatory measures such as limiting license issuance. However, concerns persist
about the complexity of licensing procedures, illicit competition, and enforcement
challenge
Teachers' Perceptions of the Curriculum Development in Myanmar Education Reform ( A Case Study: Kamayut Township) ( Ei Ei Khin, 2025)
Get PDFMyanmar has introduced a national curriculum reform aiming to modernize classroom practices, promote student engagement, and meet international education standards. As key stakeholders in education reform, teachers' experiences and views are crucial to its successful implementation. This research examines how teachers in Kamayut Township perceive the curriculum development process, with a particular focus on the practical challenges and impacts at the primary, secondary, and higher education levels. A structured questionnaire was used to collect responses from 290 public school teachers, and a descriptive cross-sectional design guided the analysis. Results revealed mixed opinions: while some educators recognized the positive intentions of the reform, many expressed concerns about limited training, lack of teaching materials, and exclusion from policy-related discussions. Notably, younger teachers and those with recent training were more supportive of the changes. No major differences were found based on gender. The study highlights that teacher training, equitable support, and participatory policy processes are essential to ensure the reform reaches its intended outcomes and contributes to long-term improvements in Myanmar’s education sector
Loan Policies and Loan Recovery Process at Private Finance Companies in Yangon ( Hsu Myat Noe, 2025)
Get PDFThis study examines the loan policies and recovery processes of private finance companies in Yangon to evaluate their effectiveness and suggest improvements. Data were collected from the Central Bank of Myanmar and selected private finance companies using a descriptive research method. Two target groups were involved: employees from loan processing and recovery departments, and clients of private finance companies. A total of 300 respondents participated—150 employees (80 from loan recovery, 70 from loan processing) and 150 clients. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaires and interviews, while secondary data were collected from laws, directives, reports issued by the CBM and other sources. The study focused on credit assessment, collateral, interest rates, documentation, and legal actions related to loan defaults. The findings show that while most companies have formal loan policies, inconsistencies exist in how these policies are applied. CBM regulatory guidelines strongly influence practices. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted further system weaknesses. The study recommends enhanced risk assessment, clearer loan terms, and stronger coordination between finance companies and regulators to progress financial stability in Myanmar
Students’ Perceptions of Code-switching in EFL Classrooms
Get PDFThis study is about students’ perceptions of code-switching in EFL classrooms. Only English specialization students from Mandalay university have been chosen as a case study. The aim of this study is to investigate students’ perceptions of code-switching in EFL classrooms. There are two objectives to pursue the aim. They are (i) to identify the students’ attitudes of code-switching in EFL classrooms and (ii) to examine the functions and procedures of code-switching done by the students in EFL classrooms. This study undertakes descriptive qualitative research approach. The questionnaire is designed and send out to the 60 English specialization students from Mandalay University to do the analysis. The findings of this study show that 69% of the students’ responses for their perceptions on code-switching means that they are willing to code-switch to maintain rapport and interpersonal relationships, to avoid misunderstanding on respective lessons & lectures and to keep the line of communication without interruption. It is found that 71% of the students are aligned with the function and procedure of the code-switching. Overall, most of the students tend to code-switch. Moreover, the students’ perceptions of code-switching have wide ranges and it is difficult to adjust because of its high deviations. In this study, it can be concluded that code-switching and EFL classroom have strong relationship and it can also help the students’ demands. Hopefully, this study might be a support for conducting more researches in the fields of code-switching
Petrogenesis of Metamorphosed Pelitic-Psammitic Group Exposed in the Yinswe Range, Kyaukse Township
Get PDFThe research area is located in Kyaukse Township, Mandalay Region. It is mainly composed of pelitic-psammitic metasediments. Metamorphosed pelitic-psammitic metasediment rocks observed in the study area are garnet-staurolite-mica schist, garnet-mica—schist, chaistolite-garnet-staurolite-mica schist, biotite schist, quartz-sericite schist and quartzite. The distinctive mineral assemblage of various rock types occurred in study area are (1) chlorite-biotite-muscovite, (2) garnet-biotite-muscovite, (3) garnet-biotite-staurolite and (4) garnet-biotite-andalusite. The metamorphic grade of pelitic-psammitic in the study area ranges from slightly metamorphosed condition to fairly high grade (upper amphibolite facies) condition. Available petrogenetic criteria derived from interpretation on diagnostic mineral assemblages developed in various pelitic group and their significant reaction in combination with well-established petrogenetic grids support to postulate that the various schist units may be formed by the orogenic metamorphism of Al-Fe rich pelitic rocks
Homeomorphisms between Myanmar Alphabets and Classification of Letters Using Topological Invariants
Get PDFIn this paper, a relationship between two topological spaces is described by homeomorphisms that are equivalent in certain sense, meaning there is a continuous, bijective map with a continuous inverse between them. The concept of homeomorphism can be applied to explore structural similarities and classifications of letters using topological invariants in Myanmar alphabets