35 research outputs found
Bird population in two-year old Acacia mangium plantation, Sabah Forest Industries Sdn Bhd
No full textLarge areas of tropical forest worldwide have been converted rapidly into
forest plantation. Plantation can play an important role in restoring productivity, ecosystem
stability, and biological diversity to degraded tropical lands. However, the conversion of
forest areas to plantation rapidly resulting birds to lose their natural habitat. Therefore,
Acacia mangium plantations have the potential as the refuges for birds. As such, this study
was conducted to investigate the bird population in a 2-year Acacia mangium plantation,
Sabah Forest Industries (SFI), Sabah to determine the bird population density and diversity
of 2-year mangium plantation in SFI. There is no published information of the detailed status
of birds in SFI yet. Bird survey was done by using point count method. The bird population
density was analyzed by using distance 6.2 and bird diversity was calculated by using
Shannon-Wiener diversity index. A total of 343 birds belong to 53 species from 21 families
were detected. The bird population in this 2-year mangium plantation was 17.71 individuals
per hectare, and Shannon-Wiener diversity index for bird diversity was 3.24. This study
shows that the bird population density and diversity in SFI were higher as compared to other
past studies in Borneo plantation areas
The correlations between bird relative abundance with the stem density in two years old acacia mangium plantation at Sabah Forest Industries, Sipitang
No full textA comparative study of frog species at streams, ridges and disturbed habitats in base camp and padang point, Gaya Island
No full textNocturnal terrestrial mammals population in Sabah Forest Industries (SFI) forest plantation, Sipitang
No full textThe knowledge, attitude and practice of local Sabahan in Malaysia on Sunda pangolin
Get PDFJomes EE, Tuh F, Lingtangah W, Sompud J. 2023. The knowledge, attitude and practice of local Sabahan in Malaysia on Sunda pangolin. Biodiversitas 24: 4702-4710. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species listed Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) as critically endangered and they remained among the most traded mammals and other pangolin species. In Sabah, various conservation works on this species have been conducted these past years through government and NGO works. Nevertheless, their population is still declining despite all the efforts. To date, little to nothing is known about the local perception regarding Sunda pangolin conservation. Therefore, through the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) approach, this study evaluates Sabahan’s awareness level regarding the Sunda pangolin conservation. A total of 109 Sabahan respondents were interviewed from all across Malaysia to investigate their perception of Sunda pangolin conservation. The KAP index score shows that respondents’ attitude toward Sunda pangolin conservation is the highest (93.34%), followed by Knowledge (81.15%) and Practice (79.63%), of which all three fall within good KAP score. They also agreed that spreading awareness and being proactive in supporting conservation work helps to prevent this species from extinction. Interestingly, the correlation analysis using Spearman rho’s coefficient shows a positive relationship between KA and education but not for Practice. Generally, Sabahans had a positive understanding of the Sunda pangolin’s current status and the legal information regarding this species. This research may help improve species conservation strategies, particularly in Sabah, Malaysia. There is an urgent need to improve the Sunda pangolin conservation program in the future. Factors that influence Practice need to be identified and scrutinized. Public awareness is not the only factor that needs to be considered for improvement in conservation works. More importantly, the people who work in the conservation field
(A) Study of G. Carissimi's oratorio "Jephte"
No full text초기 바로크 시대의 이태리 작곡가 G. Carissimi (1605∼1674)는 평생토록 교회에서 작곡 활동을 한 관계로 미사나 모테트 등의 작품도 많으나 oratorio 작곡에 주력하여 그 이전까지와는 다른 oratorio의 음악적 특성을 창조하므로서 근대적 oratorio의 시조가 되었다.
이에 Carissini의 oratorio가 음악사에 미치는 영향과 그 중요성이 인식되므로 본 논문에서는 Carissimi의 대표적인 Oratorio, "Jephte"의 분석을 통하여 그의 oratorio에 관하여 연구하였다.
"Jephte"의 분석에 앞서 Carissimi 이전의 oratorio 성립의 역사 및 Carissini oratorio의 일반적 특성에 관하여 살펴보았으며, 작품의 분석에서는 형식구성, 주요 Motive 전개 방법, 조성과 화성의 구성, 합창의 기능 변화 및 가사와 음악과의 관련 등을 중심으로 분석 하였다.
분석 결과 이 곡은 전·후반부로 구성되었으며, 선율에 있어서는 주요 Motive가 순환적 진행 (Cyclic form)의 구성으로 곡의 통일성과 진행감을 느끼게 하였다. 조성은 5도권 내에서 움직이는 G→C→F, e→a→d의 조성이 중심이 되었고, 장·단조의 조성을 전·후반부에 대비시켜 극을 효과적으로 구성하였다. 화성은 반음계적 진행과 감7도 화음의 연속 진행, 전위 화음과 비화성음이 사용되었다. 특히 이 곡의 구성에서 중요한 전개 기술로, 가사와 음악을 결부시킨 word painting을 들 수 있으며 historicus(해설자)의 역할을 다양하게 나누어 변화를 주었다. 그리고 합창의 기능을 확대시켜 중시하는 등 이 곡은 Carissimi가 확립한 oratorio의 음악적 창작성을 토대로 작곡되었음을 알 수 있다.;The Italian composer G. Carissimi (1605-1674), the beginning of the Baroque Ages had written in a church in his lifetime. Thus his works are masses and motes. And besides he was engaged in writing oratorio but he created the music characteristic of oratorio which was different from the times'. And he was the father of modern oratorio.
Carissimi's oratorio has greatly contributed to the music history, with the significance of Carissimi's oratorio, the Author has studied Carissimi's oratorio centered on "'Jephte".
To begin with, the oratorio history and the general characteristic of Carissimi's oratorio are treated. In the analysis of the work "Jephte", formal structure, and the development method of main motive, and the structures of tonality and harmony, and the functional change of chorus and the connection of music with ode are analyzed.
In the last analysis "Jephte" is composed in two acts, and the cyclic form in the main motive for the melody structure give unity and moving effect. Tonality moves mainly within G→ C→ F, e→ a→ d, and the work is effectively composed by making a comparison of major and minor tonality in the first and the latter half of the work. For harmony are served chromatic scale progression, the sequence progression of chord of diminished seventh, inverted chord, and nonharmonic notes. In particular the word painting is worth noticing by linking of mucis with ode in the development technique of the work. And for the role of historicus, Alto, Bass, Solo, and a mixed chorus in four parts are variously served. We can understand that this work was composed with Carissimi's music talent for the funciton of chorus is expanded.목차 = ⅲ
논문개요 = ⅳ
Ⅰ. 서론 = 1
Ⅱ. Oratorio성립의 역사와 Carissimi의 Oratorio = 3
1. Carissimi 이전의 Oratorio = 3
2. Carissimi의 oratorio = 7
Ⅲ. "Jephte" 분석 = 14
1. 작품개요 = 14
2. 작품분석 = 15
Ⅳ. 결론 = 73
참고문헌 = 75
ABSTRACT = 7
A review on the impact of anthropogenic noise on birds
Get PDFThis review addresses the impacts of the noise, the vital role of acoustic communication and the response of the bird in overcoming the increased anthropogenic noise. The rapid development human activities nowadays induce the noise that interrupt the acoustic communication of birds. Disturbance of the signals transmission causes detrimental impact on the birds as they are highly depending on the acoustic communication for their survival, territory defense and reproduction. Continuous exposure of the noise then results in the declination of species richness of which have been stated by several past studies. Although most of the studies stated that the negative impact as a consequences from the anthropogenic noise, however there is positive effect contributed by the noise of which are also recorded in other studies. Moreover, the impacts other variables such as vegetation density that cause major changes to the bird population as compared to noise have also been highlighted in several studies. This indicates that considering several influencing factor is important in measuring impact that leads to the changes that occur within the bird population. Thus, in depth studies on the impacts of anthropogenic noise towards the species of birds by taking into account other contributing variables is important to enable the noise management to be conducted effectively especially in development areas as way in conserving the biodiversity of the bird population
Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) responses to human impact in Sabah, Malaysia
No full textKodoh J, Adros C, Shairi NA, Besar NA, Abdullah MT, Sompud J. 2024. Sunda pangolin responses to human impact in Sabah, Malaysia. Biodiversitas 25: 4233-4243. The Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica Desmarest, 1822), categorized as Critically Endangered, faces significant challenges due to human-driven threats, including poaching, habitat destruction, and illegal trade. The comprehensive impact of these factors remains underexplored, especially in specific locales such as the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) campus, Malaysia. This study, conducted from June to December 2023 within the Sustainable Forest Education Research Area (SFERA@UMS), evaluated the species' response to human disturbance through camera trap surveys. The investigation focused on how proximity to human settlements and noise pollution influence the distribution and behavior of M. javanica. Results from 1,647 camera-trap nights revealed that M. javanica demonstrated a preference for areas with reduced anthropogenic interference, shown by a weak yet significant positive correlation between greater distance from human settlements and pangolin presence (rs = 0.071**, p<0.001). Additionally, mean noise levels negatively impacted visitation frequency (rs = -0.075**, p<0.001), suggesting that noise pollution disrupts natural behaviors critical for survival, such as foraging. These results align with findings that wildlife, particularly species with secretive and nocturnal habits, tend to avoid regions with substantial human activity. The uneven spatial distribution of pangolins underscores the need for conservation initiatives that mitigate the adverse effects of human encroachment and noise pollution. Recommended actions include establishing buffer zones around critical habitats, enhancing public awareness, and employing technology for continuous monitoring. Integrating conservation strategies that address habitat quality, community involvement, and technological advancements is crucial for protecting M. javanica and supporting broader biodiversity efforts. These findings contribute to understanding the localized impacts of human activities on endangered species and highlight the importance of comprehensive, multi-faceted approaches for their conservation and habitat managemen
The Preliminary Survey of Avifauna in Gaya Island, Sabah, Malaysia
Get PDFTo date, there is no updated information of the status of avifauna in Gaya Island. We have conducted a preliminary survey of birds in Gaya Island with the aim to initiate and verify the data of avifauna in Gaya Island that was published 38 years ago. A six days survey was conducted from 28 June to 3 July 2013. The main method used was mist netting. Incidental sightings of bird’s species were also recorded. Three existing trails were chosen for the survey. Four mist-nets station at 50m apart were established at each trail. The total sampling effort for mist netting for the whole survey was 45 hours. A total number of 10 species of birds from 7 families were recorded in this study. 5 families and 7 species were captured with mist-nets. The majority of the species collected are from the family of Pycnonotiidae. The result of this preliminary survey provides a general view of the communities of birds in Gaya Island
