893 research outputs found
Endless Possibilities Await
No full textNaing Lin Tun was awarded Honorable Mention for his essay.
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A Study of the Secure PUF-based Authentication Systems
Get PDF金沢大学博士(工学)博士論文 要旨Abstract/本文Full 以下に掲載：Sensors 24(16) pp.5295 2024. MDPI. 共著者：Naing Win Tun, Masahiro Mambodoctoral thesi
Determining factors and barriers to the uptake of climate change adaptation strategies of agriculture and aquaculture farm households in Myanmar
No full textPurpose
Climate change is an undeniable reality that threatens people’s livelihoods. Flooding and saltwater intrusion, along with the rising sea levels, are affecting agricultural and aquaculture livelihoods in Myanmar’s coastal areas. Although climate change adaptation is gaining popularity as a resilience strategy to cope with the negative effects of climate change, both agriculture- and aquaculture-farmers are more often deterred from implementing climate change adaptation strategies due to practical availability and socioeconomic barriers to adaptation. This study aims to evaluate the barriers and factors that influence farm household’ choice of climate change adaptation measures.
Design/methodology/approach
This study was conducted with 599 farm households (484 rice-farmers and 115 fish farmers) based in the coastal areas of Myanmar during 2021–2022 to explore the farmer’s choice of climate change adaptation measures and the determining factors. The multinomial logit regression (MLR) model was used to examine the factors influencing the farmers’ choice of climate change adaptation strategies.
Findings
The study found out that farm households use a variety of adaptation methods at the farm level, with building embankment strategy (23.4%) in agriculture and net-fencing measure (33.9%) in fish farming being the most popular adaptation strategies. Farmers’ decisions to adopt climate change adaptation strategies are influenced by factors such as distance to market, education level of the household head, remittance income and the availability of early warning information, among others. The study also discovered that COVID-19 has had an impact on the employment opportunities of household members and the income from farming as well had a consequential effect on the adoption of climate change adaptation measures. Furthermore, lack of credit (42.4%), labor shortage (52.8%), pest and disease infestation (58.9%), high input costs (81%) and lower agricultural product prices (73%) were identified as major barriers to the adoption of climate change adaptation measures by both agriculture and aquaculture farm households.
Originality/value
This study demonstrates that the COVID-19 pandemic and farm-level barriers are the major factors influencing farm households’ choice of climate change adaptation measures, and that removing practical farm-level barriers and encouraging the adoption of adaptation techniques as potential COVID-19 recovery actions are required. This study also highlighted that the adaptive capacity of agriculture and aquaculture farm households should be strengthened through formal and informal training programs, awareness raising, the exchange of early warning information and the development of proper credit scheme programs
A Ricardian Analysis of the Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Crop Production in Myanmar
No full textThis study employs a Ricardian analytic framework to investigate the current and projected impacts of changes in temperature and precipitation on Myanmar’s agricultural sector. By analysing 330 pieces of 2017–2022 township-level data on crop productivity and 1990–2020 climate data, we estimate the economic effects of climate change on Myanmar’s agricultural crop production. The analysis reveals that the climate’s impacts on agriculture exhibit significant heterogeneity across different seasons and farm types. Most notably, increases in summer temperatures correlate with substantial crop revenue losses, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced during this critical growing season. Projections using three climate models (PCM, CGCM3, and CSIRO) indicate that climate change’s impact on agriculture will intensify through the 21st century, with estimates pointing to revenue declines in summer and winter of up to -25.85% and potential gains of approximately 23.02% during monsoon season. These projections highlight the precarious nature of agricultural productivity in Myanmar, where fluctuations in temperature and precipitation patterns can lead to marginal changes in crop revenues. Overall, the findings stress the urgent need for substantial investment in agricultural preparedness, adaptation strategies and integrated climate-change-mitigation policies to safeguard food security and enhance resilience in Myanmar’s agricultural sector amid escalating climatic challenges
Book Talk with Author: Puan Faza Fayza Mohd Fawzy
No full textPenerbit UiTM dengan kerjasama Perpustakaan Tun Abdul Razak (PTAR) menjemput seluruh warga kampus dan masyarakat untuk menyertai secara langsung program Book Talk with Author, sebuah inisiatif kolaboratif dalam usaha membudayakan ilmu melalui pembacaan dan perbincangan buku
A Study on Digital Financial Inclusion in Myanmar: A Case Study in ShwePaukKan Township, Yangon (Thu Dein Naing Tun, 2023)
Get PDFDigital finance and financial inclusion have several benefits ranging from the
users to the government. Primary data was collected with structured questionnaires
from 100 respondents from ShwePaukKan Township, Yangon. The study found that
digital financial services reduced the usage of informal services in transferring money
across the country as well as improve the access to formal financial services in
transaction and payment of money. The study also found that mobile money was able
to provide the basic financial services such as payment and transferring money to nonbanked
respondents. The cyber security and risks associated to internet connectivity are
highlighted as key risks among the digital financial service users. Ease to withdraw and
transfer money via digital financial services improve the efficiency of formal financial
service provision which in turn encourage people to access formal financial service
Effect of Quality Perception on Perceived Value and Purchase Decision towards Fujitec Elevator (Ye Tun Naing, 2024)
Get PDFThis study aims to analyze the factors influencing perceived value and their effect
on purchase decisions for Fujitec elevators at Fujitec Myanmar Co., Ltd. in Yangon. This
study involves a population of 420 licensed contractor companies in Yangon. By using
Raosoft sample size calculator, the sample size is 85 companies among 420 companies.
85 companies are selected by using simple random sampling method. Questionnaire
survey method is used for this study. Descriptive statistics and linear analysis are applied
for data analysis. For secondary data, it is collected from relevant text books, websites,
published notes, reports, local and global news, online articles, international papers and
previously research papers. Multiple regression analysis showed that economic and
innovative quality have significant and positive effect on perceived value. Research also
found that perceived value has significant and positive effect on purchase decision. The
study recommends that Fujitec prioritize durability, performance, economic value, and
innovation to boost perceived value and influence purchase decisions. Success relies on
continuous R&D investment to stay ahead of industry trends and incorporate advanced
technologies. High standards through staff training and excellent service will maintain
Fujitec's reliability reputation. This study suggests Fujitec Myanmar should enhance
operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and competitive edge by expanding
warranty and support services, effective marketing with customer testimonials, and using
digital tools for predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics
A Study on Green Supply Chain Management ( A Case Study in Thilawa Special Economic Zone) ( Tun Lin Naing, 2025)
Get PDFThis study emphasizes a study on Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices by doing a case study in Thilawa Special Economic Zone. The study aims to analyze the uptake and execution of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) practices in the manufacturing industry of Thilawa Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Myanmar. Utilizing a qualitative case study method, the research examines essential GSCM practices such as sustainable procurement, environmentally-conscious production, waste minimization, and reverse logistics by conducting interviews with industry participants, reviewing documents, and collecting observational data. The Thilawa SEZ in Myanmar contains 114 companies, with 100 manufacturing entities implementing green supply chain management. A representative from each of these 100 companies was chosen at random for the collection of primary data. A structured survey employing a 5-point Likert scale is utilized to gather primary data. Results show that most participants are young, single, and female, mainly employed in the steel and aluminum sectors and possessing undergraduate degrees. The results indicate that firms actively implement green manufacturing, green procurement, cooperative customer engagement, eco-design, and internal green orientation practices, backed by robust green information systems. These methods encompass minimizing waste, eco-friendly purchasing, sustainable design of products, and involving employees in environmental programs. Consequently, businesses indicate better sustainability outcomes, an improved corporate reputation, heightened market competitiveness, and elevated productivity fueled by environmentally friendly approache
A Study on the awareness of road safety in Shwe Pyi Thar Township ( Tun Lin Naing, 2024)
Get PDFThis study aims to investigate the road safety awareness of road users in Shwe
Pyi Thar Township, Yangon Region, using a descriptive method that incorporated both
primary and secondary data. Primary data are gathered through a survey of 250 road
users, including drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists, using a structured questionnaire,
while secondary data are collected from local authorities. The findings reveal a
generally high level of road safety awareness, with most respondents consistently
wearing seat belts or helmets and displaying a strong understanding of road safety
practices. However, gaps in knowledge regarding legal speed limits, the legal blood
alcohol concentration (BAC) limit, and the use of child car seats are identified.
Additionally, infrastructure issues, such as inadequate street lighting and frequent
traffic rule violations, highlight the need for better enforcement and improvements. To
address these issues, targeted educational initiatives on speed limits, alcohol
consumption, and child safety measures are recommended, alongside infrastructure
enhancements and stricter enforcement of traffic laws
The Effect of Core Self-Evaluation on Job Performance of Edge Hospitality Co., Ltd. (Tin Tun Naing, 2022)
Get PDFThis paper examined the influence of core self-evaluation on organizational commitment of employees as well as the effect of organizational commitment on job performance of employees at EDGE Hospitality Co., Ltd. In this study, the population size is one hundred and two employees who are working at four restaurants under EDGE Hospitality Co., Ltd. The primary data are gathered through structured questionnaire which are self-administered.The results of this study show that the main components of core self-evaluation, which are emotional stability and self-esteem, positively affect the organizational commitment of employees at EDGE Hospitality Co., Ltd. It also discovers that the organizational climate has a mediating effect on the relationship between core self-evaluation and organizational commitment. Moreover, the study reveals that the organizational commitment has a positively significant effect on the job performance of employees at EDGE Hospitality Co., Ltd. The study highly recommends that the company strongly supports and improves organizational commitment by recruiting highly self-evaluative employees. In addition, the company creates a good organizational climate that consists of supervisory support, working conditions, training, conflict-control plan, and workgroup cooperation to reach the highest level of organizational commitment and it leads to enhance job performance of its employees
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