265 research outputs found
A Study on Safety Culture and Safety Performance of Combined Cycle Power Plant (Sandar Aung, 2023)
No full textThis study analyses the safety culture knowledge, attitudes and practice/
performance of safety management culture in a combined cycle power plant. The
study employed descriptive method by using primary and secondary data. In this
study, 240 respondents from four power plants are asked to collect the data and their
responses are gathered through structured questionnaire with 5 point Likert- scale. It
is found that employees of the power plants have a good understanding of safety
culture and demonstrate positive attitudes and practice/ performance. Therefore, the
power plant management prioritizes to continue the development of a positive safety
culture through training programs, communication, and feedback mechanisms to
improve safety
Speed Control System of Induction Motor by using Vector Control Method
No full textIn the Vector Control method of induction motors, one of the advantages of the separately excited DC motor of being able to decouple the flux control and the torque is thereby opened up. The field orientation control of induction motor allows decoupling the control of magnetic flux and the control of the torque produced by the stator current. To drive three phase squirrel cage induction motor with a constant speed, vector control technique is used. In this paper, the development of speed control system for three phase squirrel cage induction motor using a vector control method is presented and simulation for proposed system is done with the help of MATLAB SIMULINK. Soe Sandar Aung | Thet Naing Htun "Speed Control System of Induction Motor by using Vector Control Method" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd27914.pd
Modifications for Conversion of Conventional Four Stroke Engine to a Six Stroke Engine
No full textConsidering the climate change and the shortage of non renewable energy resources, the interests in the waste heat recovery from internal combustion engines is one of the opportunities for economizing of energy consumption. In an internal combustion engine, a great amount of fuel energy is wasted in the form of heat due to thermal limitations. Roughly one third of fuel energy is converted to mechanical power and the rest is released to the ambience in the form of heat. To save the non renewable energy resources, the interest in waste heat recovery has been growing. A six stroke internal combustion engine will increase the fuel efficiency and reduce the heat dissipation of the engine. There are additional two strokes, namely steam power and steam exhaust strokes in six stroke engine. Some of the basic modifications are done in the four stroke engine to convert six stroke engine. There are crank shaft modification, cam shaft modification and an injector and ECU which must be required for water injection once per cycle. Major modifications of conventional internal combustion engine must be done. In this paper the modifications of the conventional four stroke internal combustion engine are illustrated to convert it into six stroke engine. Myo Thura | Sandar Aung "Modifications for Conversion of Conventional Four Stroke Engine to a Six Stroke Engine" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-2 | Issue-4 , June 2018, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd14311.pd
GSM Based Fire Security System
No full textTelecommunication is a very important part of its life. This technology is used in a very sophisticated area like safety and security purpose. Using the GSM technology, telecommunication is conducive to save its life as well as households from fire accidents which have shown in this paper. In this paper, the overall circuit is constructed with six sections. The first section is power supply. The second section is temperature sensor and smoke sensor. The third section is Arduino. The fourth section is LCD display. The fifth section is fan, buzzer and water pump. The sixth section is GSM module. Temperature sensor is connected to the digital input pin of the Arduino and smoke sensor is connected to the analog input pin of the Arduino. When the temperature sensor detects heat and the smoke detector detects smoke the detectable measurement of smoke can be configured regarding the size and surroundings of the room , there is a LCD display which shows temperature and smoke data. When the temperature reach above 40°C and the smoke sensor had reached over 200ppm, the buzzer is ON, spray automatically water and send SMS. Khin Thandar Tun | Aye Sandar Aung | May Lwin Thant "GSM Based Fire Security System" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26697.pd
KUDETA JUNTA MILITER MYANMAR TERHADAP AUNG SAN SUU KYI 2021
No full textThis paper aims to find out and analyze how the coup carried out by the Myanmar military junta against Aung San Suu Kyi. This research began on November 8, 2022, the Government of Myanmar held a presidential election. The election was won by Aung San Suu Kyi through the National League Democracy (NLD) party. The election was won by Aung San Suu Kyi through the National League Democracy (NLD) party. The opposition through the Union Solidarity and Development did not recognize the election results. They claim that Aung San Suu Kyi's victory in Myanmar's election was carried out by fraud. This made the opposition party reject and the military junta supported the decision. Through the Myanmar military junta, Aung San Suu Kyi was arrested and the election was deemed invalid. The coup by the military junta against Aung San Suu Kyi was carried out so that Myanmar was declared a state of emergency after the military coup led by the military junta in Myanmar. Based on this the author tries to analyze how the military junta carried out a coup against Aung San Suu Kyi
Theoretical and Textual Approaches to Contemporary Humanitarian Narrative: The Cases of Roberto Saviano’s Gomorra, Aung San Suu Kyi’s Letters from Burma, Jerry Piasecki’s Marie in the Shadow of the Lion and Nadine Gordimer’s The Ultimate Safari
No full textThe purpose of this thesis is to describe how some forms of fictional and non-fictional texts can be configured as and within the framework of humanitarian practices. In exploring the definitions and features of humanitarianism and humanitarian literature, the thesis attempts to answer the question of what purpose these texts try to serve. In examining the works Marie in the Shadow of the Lion (2000) by Jerry Piasecki, The Ultimate Safari (1989) by Nadine Gordimer, Gomorra (2006) by Roberto Saviano and Letters from Burma (1996) by Aung San Suu Kyi, we will argue that the scope of these books can be located by analogy to social and political humanitarian practices. Beyond their differences in genre, style and subject matter, these texts share a common feature: they are performative, namely they strive to do things with words. The humanitarian texts discussed in this thesis can be shown to act in the world in order to implement the values proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
General Aung San – the Father of Burma’s Independence
No full textThe author presents General Aung San (1915-1947) as a dedicated fighter for independence and through his complicated biography outlines the crucial period of Burma’s history: the end of the British colonial rule. The paper also presents the cultural differences that complicated Burmese-British relations.
It appears that Aung San’s nationalist spirit had been already shaped in his childhood. He became famous as a student leader during his education at Rangoon University in the 1930’s. In 1938 he had been elected the Secretary General of the most significant nationalist force: the Association We-Burmese (Do-Bama Asi-Ayone). On the one hand he was involved in lawful political activity, on the other he tried to acquire weapons by all possible means to start an armed struggle for independence. He created numerous political organizations of different political orientation (including the Communist Party of Burma). Eventually he arrived in Japan, where he received military training. In 1941, with the help of Japanese agents, he was able to create the Burma Independence Army in Thailand, which entered Burma together with the Japanese troops in 1942.
His co-operation with the Japanese forces was tortuous and painful, but he served as the Minister of War in their puppet Burmese Government. When it became obvious that the Allies will win, he established contacts with them and in August 1944 founded the Anti-Fascist Organisation. On March 27, 1945 he started an anti-Japanese uprising to help the British forces entering the country. At the end of the war his relations with the British authorities were very complex: the civil administration wanted to arrest him and bring him to justice as a war criminal, but the military commanders appreciated his help and wanted to collaborate with him and his Burmese forces. The second approach prevailed and in 1946 he headed the Burmese colonial government under the British Governor. In January 1947 he successfully negotiated Burma’s independence in London. The famous Panglong Agreement reached with the leaders of national minorities in February constituted another success of his. In April his party won the majority in the elections to the Constitutional Assembly and Aung San started his work on the constitution. In July, during feverish preparations for independence, he was assassinated together with six other members of the government. U Nu, his old friend and political successor completed his task of building up the independent state. The present military junta constitutes the first Burmese government, which does not respect General Aung San much owing to the prodemocratic activities of Aung San Suu Kyi, his daughter
A Political Biography of Aung San Suu Kyi
No full textThis book is the first political biography of Aung San Suu Kyi covering both her years in opposition and all her years in power from 2016 onwards. It offers a new interpretation of Aung San Suu Kyi by presenting a balanced and thorough account of Suu Kyi’s policies. In the last 30 years there has not been a person in global politics who has risen so high and fallen so low – and so quickly – as Aung San Suu Kyi. Using postcolonial theory and introducing the new concept of `a hybrid politician', this book explains apparent inconsistencies of Suu Kyi’s agenda. It demonstrates that Suu Kyi considers herself a democrat and yet, rules autocratically. Immersed in her country’s tradition of policymaking, she has at the same time been influenced by foreign concepts, both Western and Asian. Drawing on first-hand research, including talks with Suu Kyi, conversations with her supporters and rivals, observations of Suu Kyi’s behaviour during intergovernmental talks as well as an extensive number of sources and fieldwork in Myanmar, the author argues that Suu Kyi’s case shows both the strengths and limits of hybridity. This brings Suu Kyi priceless political assets such as visibility, recognition and support while proving that such a model of leadership has its restrictions. A timely biography of the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate as she appears at the International Court of Justice to defend her country against charges of genocide committed against the Rohingya Muslim minority, this book will be of interest to students and researchers of Myanmar politics, Southeast Asian politics, Asian politics, Political Science more generally, Postcolonial Studies, Cultural Studies and Leadership Studies
Exploring the Impact of Social and Demographic Factors on Hearing Aid Benefit for Hearing Ability and Cognition
No full textThis PhD study examined the effect of non-audiological factors including age, sex,
ethnicity, marital status, education, living arrangement, smoking, alcohol consumption,
physical activity, hypertension, and depression on hearing aid outcomes and explored
the facilitators of and barriers to obtaining and using hearing aids.
Sixty-six Participants were recruited through New Zealand’s University audiology clinics.
Hearing, cognition, and perceived hearing aid benefit for hearing ability were measured
using the National Institutes of Health Toolbox Words-in-Noise Test, age-unadjusted
fluid cognition composite and crystallised cognition composite scores and the modified
Abbreviated Profile of Hearing Aid Benefit questionnaires, respectively. A generalised
linear regression with hierarchical modelling examined the effect of non-audiological
factors on hearing aid benefit for hearing ability and cognition. Eleven participants
participated in a qualitative study using a thematic analysis and inductive approach.
Males achieved more significant hearing benefits but had lower perceived hearing aid
benefit for hearing ability than females. Being widowed, separated, or divorced was
associated with greater hearing benefits but lower fluid cognitive and perceived hearing
aid benefit for hearing ability than being married or partnered. Living alone was
associated with lower hearing benefits but greater fluid cognitive and perceived hearing
aid benefit for hearing ability than living with someone. Alcohol consumption monthly
or less was related to higher fluid cognitive benefit. Participants with higher physical
activity had lower hearing benefit. Hypertension was associated with lower hearing and
fluid cognitive benefits. Higher depression scores were associated with greater hearing
benefits, but lower fluid cognition benefits.
Perceived less severe and gradual onset of hearing loss, negative mindset on age-related
hearing loss, advice from family members or friends and indirect peer pressure, and
economic factors were barriers to getting hearing aids. Factors influencing consistent
use of hearing aids included lack of motivation to use and forgetting to use, comfort of
and ease of use, physical environment, and difficulty to understand conversation due to
accents and enunciation. In conclusion, this research identified important nonaudiological factors for hearing aid service delivery
Constructing the Tealeaf: Cultural Symbolism of Laphet
No full textSince the first century, the Pyu era, the tealeaf or laphet has been acting as an exotic and delicious food for the people in Burma/Myanmar. However, the tea was discovered and used in China in 2700 B.C. Although China and Myanmar are neighboring countries, Myanmar has been eating laphet since very ancient times. In the Pagan era (849-1297), the Ayloungsithu King start to grow the laphet plantation. In the Innwa, Taunggu and Koungboung periods, the laphet was recognized and used as a special food for the Kings. After that, the laphet become the typical food for the people. In the Botawpaya era, laphet became a commodity, and people were encouraged to trade it. In the Siphaw King period, the laphet was the most productive food and income for the people in Myanmar. In this day, the laphet is vital for the economy of the people in highland and low land Myanmar. All things considered, the laphet is not only a cultural food but is also as a symbol used at wedding ceremonies, judging at the courts for criminals, as well as negotiation for peace and wars/conflicts between different countries. Thus, this research aims to explore the constructing of the cultural symbolism of the tealeaf of laphet. The specific objectives are to describe social meanings of tealeaf in social activities and to elicit the relationships between tea leaf and symbols in its community. This is a qualitative study using data collection methods: such as key informant interviews, in-depth interviews and observation. This research has found that the laphet is an essential customary food of Myanmar people that should be seen as having deep symbolic meaning, and that to understand Myanmar’s culture it cannot be separated from this traditional food. As Myanmar exists in this world, the laphet is organic food for the Myanmar people, and it symbolized as the value of Myanmar culture and tradition forever
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