42 research outputs found
SPENDING BEHAVIOR OF CREDIT CARDHOLDERS IN UNITED AMARA BANK LIMITED (Pyae Moe Kyaw, 2019)
No full textThis study focused on Spending Behavior of Credit Cardholders in United Amara Bank Limited (UAB). The objectives of the study are to identify the UAB bank’s credit card policies and to explore factors influencing on credit card spending behavior to satisfy basic needs. Food, clothes, shelter, education and healthcare were defined as basic need of human in this study. To achieve those two objectives, both primary data and secondary data were applied in analysis. Structured questionnaires were used to collect as primary data. The analysis based on sample size of 200 Credit Cardholders who are residing in Central Business District (downtown 6 townships, Yangon). Descriptive research method was applied on the study and regression analysis were used in this study. According to the analysis result, food, clothing and Healthcare are the most favorable spending category for Credit Card holders of UAB Bank. Credit Card application Policy, Minimum Qualification Policy, Repayment Policy under bank policy variable and Awareness about total debt own under Psychological factors are strongest influencing factor on spending behavior of Credit Cardholders Therefore, UAB bank should review Bank Credit Card policy and plan the strategy to maintain eco-system for Credit card spending behavior. UAB bank should focus on creating the program how to improve Credit Cardholder’s Awareness about total debt own and also should plan to review the Credit Card application Policy, Minimum Qualification Policy, Repayment Policy and modified in order to support Cardholder spending behavior positively
Featured Collectives: Myanmar Street Photographers Debut - Invisible Photographer Asia
No full textaung-pyae-soe_sagaing_mandalay_myanmar_2015_02 Myanmar’s first organised group of Street Photographers will debut their exhibition and photobook titled ‘Featured Collectives’ at Myanmar Deitta in the country’s capital Yangon on 17th September 2016. Featured photographers include: Aung Khant, Aung Zaw Myo, Chan Nyein Aung, Chit Min Maung, Hein Htet, Lamin Oo, Min Zayar, Moe Myint San, Myat Thu, Naing Lin Soe, Nyein Su Wai Kyaw Soe, Phyo Hein Kyaw, Phyo Thiha, Sai Aung Main, Thant Zaw, Thet Hto..
Influence of Phosphorus and Boron Application on Yield and Yield Attributes of Mungbean (Vigna radiata L.)
No full textThe intensification of agricultural practices and restricted use of phosphorus and boron fertilizers have contributed to the depletion of soil nutrients, leading to deficiencies that hinder farmers\u27 ability to reach their desired production targets. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effects of phosphorus (P) and boron (B) applications on the yield and yield attributing characters of mungbean, along with determining the optimal nutrient doses for maximizing yields. Field experiments were conducted at the Soil and Water Science field of Yezin Agricultural University during the pre-monsoon and monsoon seasons of 2024. The experimental design followed a 4 x 3 factorial arrangement in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. This included four levels of P (P0, P1, P2, P3: 0, 20, 40, and 60 kg P ha-1) and three levels of B (B0, B1, B2: 0, 0.5, and 1.0 kg B ha-1), along with a blanket dose of 20:40 kg N: K ha-1 as basal. There were twelve treatments in each block. The tested cultivar is yezin-15. The results revealed that both individual and combined applications of P and B significantly enhanced mungbean yield and its attributes. The highest yields were achieved with individual applications of 60 kg P ha-1 and 1.0 kg B ha-1 in both seasons. The combined treatment of P3B2 (60 kg P ha-1 + 1.0 kg B ha-1) yielded the best results for seed yield, plant height, number of pods plant-1, number of seeds pod-1, and total dry matter in both seasons. This treatment was statistically similar to P2B2 (40 kg P ha-1 + 1.0 kg B ha-1) and P3B1 (60 kg P ha-1 + 0.5 kg B ha-1). Thus, P2B2 is recommended as the optimal dose for increasing mungbean yield in similar agroecological zones. This research provides valuable insights for farmers aiming to optimize fertilizer use and improve crop yields in nutrient-depleted soils. Future studies could explore long-term effects and broader applicability across diverse environments to further refine nutrient management strategies for mungbean cultivation
Active subduction and strain partitioning in western Myanmar revealed by a dense survey GNSS network
No full textThe active tectonics of the Myanmar (formerly Burma) microplate in central Myanmar are caused by the oblique collision between the Sunda and Eurasia plates to the east and the Indian plate to the west. The kinematics of this plate boundary zone remain a subject of controversy, due in part to limited geodetic and seismic observations in the region. Here, we report 41 new and 67 updated survey-mode and continuous Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) velocities spanning central and western Myanmar, between 15 – 23°N and 93 – 98°E. For the first time, our network allows us to directly observe the occurrence of active convergence along the central Rakhine coast in a manner consistent with active subduction and kinematic coupling of the megathrust, at a rate of 15 – 20 mm/yr. The data also establish a nearly constant strike-slip rate of 20 – 23 mm/yr along the entire length of the Sagaing fault. Using an elastic block-modeling approach, we examine several proposed models for the partitioning of oblique convergence into strike-slip and thrust motion across the Indo-Myanmar Ranges and the Myanmar Central Basin. We find evidence for shortening perpendicular to local topography throughout the Indo-Myanmar Ranges, indicating active convergence and nearly complete strain partitioning between thrust and transform faults north of 19°N, and estimate a rate of moment-deficit accumulation along the megathrust of 0.8−1.5×1019 N m/yr, equivalent to one MW 9.0 earthquake every 250 to 450 years, assuming all elastic strain is released seismically. We also find that a relatively small set of major active crustal faults can explain much of the data, though the data cannot resolve smaller faults that may be active at rates lower than a few mm/yr. Our results have important implications for earthquake and tsunami preparedness across the region, and indicate areas for future study where the geodetic observations remain ambiguous about ongoing fault activity and seismic hazard, particularly within the densely populated Ayeyarwady Delta region and along the southern Rakhine coast.Ministry of Education (MOE)National Research Foundation (NRF)Published versionThis research was supported by the National Research Foundation Singapore under its NRF Investigatorship scheme (National Research Investigatorship Award No. NRF-NRFI05-2019-0009 to EMH), and by the Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS), the National Research Foundation of Singapore, and the Singapore Ministry of Education under the Research Centers of Excellence initiative and under the Tier 3b project “Investigating Volcano and Earthquake Science and Technology (InVEST)” (Award No. MOE-MOET32021-0002 to EMH). RB acknowledges support by National Science Foundation award EAR-2028554. EOL and JHC acknowledge support from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration under Grant No. 80NSSC22K1534. YW acknowledges support from the National Science and Technology Council, Taiwan under Grant No. 112-2116M-002-007
Active deformation of the Central Myanmar Forearc Basin : insight from post-Pleistocene inversion of the Pyay Fault
No full textPyay sub-basin is located in the southern part of the Central Myanmar Forearc Basin, an elongate belt of en-echelon folds and thrust faults formed as a result of the hyper-oblique convergence of the India and Asia plates. Limited neotectonic studies suggest that the Pyay Fault is a major Pliocene inverted structure that trapped the hydrocarbons in Pyay sub-basin, where only sparse field-based observations are available to address the nature of very recent neotectonic processes. This study focuses on structural deformation related to active inversion of the Pyay Fault using field-based geological observations and interpretations of industrial seismic data. We map the ∼105 km long Pyay Fault, an east- dipping high-angle reverse fault with a significant dextral strike-slip component. The fault underlies the western limb of the major NNW-SSE- striking anticlinal ridge that forms the western margin of Pyay sub- basin. Growth strata within the Pliocene-Pleistocene Irrawaddy Formation, imaged in the shallow part (<1 km) of 2D seismic profiles, reflects the deposition of Pliocene-Pleistocene sediments synchronously with the inversion of the underlying Pyay Fault. In addition, uplifted fluvial terraces of the Ayeyarwady River on the hanging wall of Pyay Fault reflect the post-Pleistocene inversion of the Pyay sub-basin. This study suggests that the Pyay Fault is a prime example of active deformation of the Central Myanmar Forearc Basin which plays an important role in the basin evolution and an earthquake source potential of the Myanmar territory.Ministry of Education (MOE)National Research Foundation (NRF)Published versionThis work is a part of the first author’s Ph.D. dissertation at the University of Yangon, Myanmar. The first author would like to thank to U Thit Lwin, Pyay University and his graduate students for their help in various ways during the field work. The authors would like to express sincere appreciation to Prof. Punya Charusiri, Chulalongkon University and Dr. Jonathan R. Weiss, University of Potsdam for their reviews that greatly improved the quality of this manuscript. Our thanks are also extended to Prof. Khin Zaw, University of Tasmania for handling the manuscript and editorial input. We also thank Dr. Kyaw Linn Oo, Petronas Myanmar Exploration and Dr. Wang Yu, National Taiwan University for their comments on an earlier draft. Field surveys for this work were partially supported by Resource and Environment Myanmar Ltd. and Myanmar Earthquake Committee. This research was supported by the Earth Observatory of Singapore via its funding from the National Research Foundation Singapore and the Singapore Ministry of Education under the Research Centres of Excellence initiative. This work comprises EOS contribution number 343
Experimental verification of parameters in automobile crankshaft modelling for vibration analysis
No full textIn the interest of utilized more stable automobile components at high speed for reduction the vibration of mechanical system, dynamic characteristics analysis plays a vital role in complex mechanical parts. This paper introduces a clarified approach on statistical investigation and modal analysis methodology to study, predict and accurate crankshaft natural frequencies by using design of experiment (DOE). In this research, first, simulation had been done with MSC Nastran/ Patran to find out the natural frequencies in each mode shape of crankshaft as well as the verification with experiment was carried out. In order to less inaccuracy, numerous simplified crankshaft models were created by using these as input and DOE was established to acquire precise parameters of optimized crankshaft design as the second phase. This method can be further used for the optimizing the structural parameters and would provide some value basis to qualitative measure of parameters and determination of optimized structure. In Conclusion, modal verification accuracy between experimental and simulation has improved
Disease burden of intensive care unit-acquired pneumonia in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis
No full textSummaryBackgroundIntensive care unit (ICU)-acquired pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) are associated with poor clinical and economic outcomes. Data regarding ICU-acquired pneumonia and VAP are not readily available from developing countries, including China. The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the incidence, mortality rate, length of stay, and pathogens associated with ICU-acquired pneumonia in China.MethodsA meta-analysis and systematic review of 334 publications published between January 2007 and May 2012 and retrieved from the Chinese BioMedical database, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Chinese Science and Technique Journals database, Wanfang database, and PubMed was conducted.ResultsThe incidences of ICU-acquired pneumonia and VAP were 16.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) 12.8–20.4%) and 33.7% (95% CI 31.4–36.1%), respectively; mortality rates were 37.4% (95% CI 24.6–52.2%) and 34.5% (95% CI 29.2–40.1%), respectively. The durations of stay in the ICU and hospital were 12.4 (95% CI 9.6–15.3) and 17.7 (95% CI 15.6–19.7) days and 18.0 (95% CI 16.5–19.6) and 30.5 (95% CI 26.4–34.7) days for ICU-acquired pneumonia and VAP, respectively. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (19.9%) and Acinetobacter baumannii (13.9%) were the most frequently isolated pathogens, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae (11.9%) and Staphylococcus aureus (10.4%); 82.9% of S. aureus isolates were reported to be methicillin-resistant.ConclusionsICU-acquired pneumonia/VAP remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients in the ICU in China. Data on organisms causing disease in this population could help guide appropriate prevention strategies and treatment
Capitalizing on local livelihood diversity: Enhancing resilience building of small highland farms
No full textWith support from IDRC and CCAFS Southeast Asia, IIRR and its local NGO partners is implementing Climate-Smart Villages (CSVs) to demonstrate community-based adaptation in agriculture in different agroecological zones in Myanmar. This primer is based on IIRR baseline studies as well as desk research that IIRR commissioned to develop the profile of Chin Shakta CSV. The purpose of this primer is to provide the reader background information as to the agriculture, livelihoods, nutrition, gender and climate change context of the CSV
Public Procurement of Information Systems – A Dialectical Analysis
No full textThe paper III and IV are excluded from the dissertation with respect to copyright.In this thesis I identify dialectics in public procurement of Information Systems (IS), and for some of the dialectics I identify synthesis. My study is based on a research gap, revealed through a literature review that I conducted. Public procurement in general and public procurement of IS in particular has been a neglected field of study. This is surprising, given the fact that public procurement account for a high proportion of the gross domestic product in the western world, and that procurement of IS especially is a highly complex task.
My literature review identified a lack of research on the challenges in public procurement of IS and a lack of research on the actual procurement process. Based on these findings, I conducted a Delphi study to identify the key challenges. This study found that some of the key challenges were related to requirements specification, but further, it found that key stakeholders (vendors, and CIO’s and procurement managers in procuring entities) had different views on these key challenges. This led to my two main research questions:
What conflicting goals are held by public entities when procuring IS, and:
What strategies do public entities use to cope with these challenges and with contradictory goals?publishedVersio
