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Genetic and Phenotypic parameters of growth, reproductive and survival performance of Horro sheep at Bako Agricultural Research Center
No full textData collected on a flock of Horro sheep at Bako research center (1978 to 1997) have been analyzed for phenotypic performance on growth and reproductive performance and mortality. Additionally genetic analyses were done to estimate genetic parameters (heritability, and genetic and phenotypic correlations) for early growth traits and litter size. Genetic and environmental trends were estimated for the total period along with quantifying the level and effect of inbreeding. Analysis on monthly weights to the age 55 month was also done. Least square mean values for birth weight (BW), weaning weight (WW), six month weight (6MW) and yearling weight (YRW) were 2.71, 11.81, 15.36, and 24.0 kg, respectively. Year of birth, sex, rearing type (birth type for BW) were found to affect all of these early growth traits while dam age within parity affected all but 6MW. Age at weighing was a significant (P0.05) effect of inbreeding was detected though the effect approached significance level (P=0.088) for YW. Genetic trends for BW, WW, 6MW and YW had shown an annual increase of 6, 44, 56, and 94.g. Environmental trends have shown higher decline than the genetic gain resulting in significant decline in phenotypic performance. Heritability of litter size ranged from 0.06 to 0.17 under different models. Medium heritability of early growth traits indicates genetic improvement can be realized through selection for these traits. Concurrent improvement in the environmental (management) factors should be made. Low heritability for litter size implies increase in this trait can be achieved mainly through management (e.g. increasing ewe weight)
Bank sloughing and deposition at and near mouth of Sungai Bako
No full textThis study was conducted at the near mouth of Sungai Bako, Sarawak that focuses on the depositional and riverbanks erosion or sloughing near river mouth of Sungai Bako. The objectives of this study are to identify the factors that causing the riverbank sloughingm erosion and deposition at and near mouth of Sungai Bako
Earth hour at Bako National Park
No full textOn the 28th & 29th March 2009, 26 students from Diploma in Tourism Management and three lecturers, Johanna Adlin Ahmad, Silverina Kibat and Ranee Atlas, went for an educational trip at Bako National Park. The trip was organized as a part of Tour-Guiding Skills (HTT 257) course. The students were required to observe, analyze and do discussion sessions with national park guide. The visitation at the national park was managed by the Park Guide, Mr. Auby Elias. On the first day, the students were given a tour to see the exotic lime stone formations around the park. Later, there was a briefing by Encik Auby regarding the history and information on Bako National Park. The activities continued with a discussion and story-telling session with the park guide regarding the roles and functions of a tour guide. Some of the topics discussed were the responsibilities of a tour guide towards the tourists, the importance of customer service, risk management and even of survival tips in the forest
Strengthening Family Resilience Through Local Wisdom: Pulang Ka Bako Type of Marriage in Minangkabau
No full textThis paper aims at explaining the background of the persistence of Pulang ka Bako marriage in Lasi area and its correlation to family resilience. This research is field research. The Minangkabaunese still carry out the tradition of Pulang ka Bako marriage (marrying the daughter of father’s female sibling) in Minangkabau community, especially in Lasi area. This marriage is considered the ideal type of marriage in Minangkabau. The data sources were obtained from the result of interview with married couples, traditional leaders, and religious leaders. The collected data were then reduced, presented, and concluded. This result showed that the background of Pulang ka Bako marriage was the community’s understanding that this type of marriage can guarantee the development and maintenance of inheritance, kinship social relations, and preservation of traditions and customs. This tradition can build family resilience in the terms of economic and social, and it strengthens cultural resilience as well. From the perspective of maqashid al-sharia, Pulang ka Bako marriage does not only bring benefit to the individual but also to the family. Besides fulfilling the elements of hifzun nasl (preserving offspring), hifzul mal (managing assets), and hifzul 'irdh (maintaining honor), Pulang ka Bako also fulfills the elements of tahqiqul sakn wal mawaddah wa rahmah (realizing the sense of peace, love, and compassion) and tanzimul janibul mali (managing family finances). It can be concluded that Pulang ka Bako type of marriage has fulfilled the objectives of Islamic law and is capable of being one of the solutions to family resilience issues
The economics of recreational park conservation : a case study of Bako National Park
No full textThe research is done to estimate the individual WTP for conservation of outdoor recreational places with the case study on the Bako National Bako, Kuching, Sarawak. The dichotomous choice of CVM is used in this study conducted through questionnaires. This is to identify the factors that affect the visitors/respondents WTP, estimating the maximum and minimum level they are willing to pay for conservation and preservation motive and at what price level they are capable of paying on the average. Further more, the logit model also is used to analysed the data and the maximum likelihood estimates of this model is encouraging. The median value of WTP for preservation of Bako National Park is estimated to be RM7.765 per person. The results of this study can be used by Bako National Park management as an information guideline for their preservation future plan and campaign especially for virgin forest, swamp forest, beaches and other non market resources
The economics of recreational park conservation : a case study of Bako National Park
No full textThe research is done to estimate the individual WTP for conservation of outdoor recreational places with the case study on the Bako National Bako, Kuching, Sarawak. The dichotomous choice of CVM is used in this study conducted through questionnaires. This is to identify the factors that affect the visitors/respondents WTP, estimating the maximum and minimum level they are willing to pay for conservation and preservation motive and at what price level they are capable of paying on the average. Further more, the logit model also is used to analysed the data and the maximum likelihood estimates of this model is encouraging. The median value of WTP for preservation of Bako National Park is estimated to be RM7.765 per person. The results of this study can be used by Bako National Park management as an information guideline for their preservation future plan and campaign especially for virgin forest, swamp forest, beaches and other non market resources
Variations on the Author
No full text“Variations on the Author” discusses two of Eduardo Coutinho’s recent films (Um Dia na Vida, from 2010, and Últimas Conversas, posthumously released in 2015) and their contribution to the general question of documentary authorship. The director’s filmography is characterized by a consistent yet self-effacing form of authorial self-inscription: Coutinho often features as an interviewer that rather than express opinions propels discourses; an interviewer that is good at listening. This mode of self-inscription characterizes him as an author who is not expressive but who is nonetheless markedly present on the screen. In Um Dia na Vida, however, Coutinho is completely absent form the image, while Últimas Conversas, on the contrary, includes a confessional prologue that moves the director from the margins to the center of his films. This article examines the ways in which these works stand out in the filmography of a director who offers new insights into the notion of cinematic authorship
Temporal Distribution of Saltwater Crocodile in Bako River, Sarawak
No full textSaltwater crocodiles occur in most river basin and small rivers. Bako River is one of the rivers that support large amount of C. porosus population in Sarawak. Although crocodile’s density and distribution in Bako River have been assessed yearly, none of them focus on the effect of monsoon seasons. The objective of this study is to document C. porosus distribution according to size along 15 km stretch of Bako River during south-west monsoon (SWM), inter-monsoon (IM), north-east monsoon (NEM). Besides, this study riverine landscape along Bako River had also been documented. From this study, hatchlings could easily spot during all three monsoons. Moreover, in SWM and IM monsoon seasons, Avecinnia region have the most number of hatchlings, most probably due to the abundance of food sources and also nest or nursery ground are nearby. However, at NEM, yearlings dominated the Avecinnia region. Meanwhile, for sub adult and adult, which were found separated from each other, frequently spotted near human settlement, maybe due to high tolerance towards human disturbances or feeding ground for easy food. This result also reflected the territorial behavior of mature crocodiles
Environmental Parameters and Razor Clam Fisheries in Bako, Kuching, Sarawak
No full textThis study was carried out to determine the water quality parameters at razor clam producing area of Bako and
to obtain information about the fisheries of razor clams in Bako. Two field samplings were undertaken; the
first sampling was on 6`h December 2006 and the second sampling was on 6th February 2007. Five stations
were selected for each sampling site for water quality analysis. The parameters that were taken in-situ were temperature (ranged 26.9 ± 0.05 °C to 28.2 ± 0.08 °C), pH (ranged 7.25 ± 0 to 7.35 ± 0.08), conductivity (24.36 t 0.013 itS/cm), dissolved oxygen (ranged 6.13 ± 0.18 ppm to 8.56 ± 2.39 ppm), turbidity (ranged
67.89 f 1.57 to 301.73 ± 8.03 FTU), salinity (ranged 9.2 ± 1.79 to 20.0 ± 0 PSU), transparency (ranged 6.0 ±
0.71 to 23.7 ± 2.15 cm), TDS (12.1 ± 0.02 mg/1), and NaCI (49.32 ± 0.08 mg/1) while for ex-situ were
chlorophyll a (ranged 2.04 f 0.48 to 4.04 ± 1.44 µg/1), TSS (ranged 10.65 ± 2.74 to 30.36 ± 6.39 mg/1), BOD5
(ranged 2.68 t 0.05 to 5.67 t 0.20 ppm), and nutrients (orthophosphate, ranged 0.033 ± 0.013 to 0.134 f 0.115
mg/I; ammonia, ranged 0.079 ± 0.037 to 1.673 ± 0.327 mg/l; silicate, ranged 1.311 ± 0.325 to 1.971 ±
0.320mg/I; nitrate, ranged 0.033 ± 0.006 to 0.083 ± 0.011 mg/l; and nitrite, ranged 0.015 ± 0.002 to 0.038 ±
0.107 mg/I). There were several factors that influence the difference in the values of parameters between the
two months. These factors include the weather condition, location of sampling sites, tidal regime and
anthropogenic activities from the nearby villages. Fisheries survey shows that the common technique that was
practiced by the harvesters in Bako is using `lidi' stick and lime. Species that are found in Bako are Solen
regularis, Solen sarawakensis, and Solen digitalis. This study found that the water quality in Bako is still
sustainable for the growth of razor clams
Author Peter FitzSimons speaking at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 13 November 2012 /
No full textTitle from acquisitions documentation.; Part of the collection: Portraits of author Peter FitzSimons speaking at the National Library of Australia, Canberra, 13 November 2012.; Acquired in digital format; access copy available online.; Mode of access: Online.; Photographed by a staff member of the National Library of Australia
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