32 research outputs found
Fig. 1 in Assessing large mammal and bird richness from camera-trap records in the Hukaung Valley of Northern Myanmar
No full textFig. 1. Location of Hukaung Valley Wildlife Sanctuary and Core study area (hatched) in Northern Myanmar.Published as part of Naing, Hla, Fuller, Todd K., Sievert, Paul R., Randhir, Timothy O., Po, Saw Htoo Tha, Maung, Myint, Lynam, Antony J., Htun, Saw, Thaw, Win Naing & Myint, Than, 2015, Assessing large mammal and bird richness from camera-trap records in the Hukaung Valley of Northern Myanmar, pp. 376-388 in Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 63 on page 377, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.538539
Platysma Flap Reconstruction in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Tongue: Cases Report
No full textCancer is the one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality. In Myanmar, oral cancer stood 6th and 10th position in male and female respectively, contributing 3.5% of the whole - body cancers. The two main goals of cancer therapy are to achieve a disease - free physical state of health and acceptable quality of life.After surgical resection of tumours, oral cavity will result in severe functional impairment of the individual patient. Numerous options can be used for
reconstruction of the head and neck,including primary closure, skin grafts,local flaps and free flaps. Platysma myocutaneous flap (PMF) is one of the cervical pedicle flaps and it was first used for the reconstruction of oral
defects in 1978 by Futrell. PMF is readily available, easy to harvest, thin and pliable, promoting threedimensional
reconstruction, ease in closure the donor site primarily, minimal donor site morbidity and appropriate flap thickness for oral defects. So, PMF is the alternative use from free flap in intraoral defects
Relationship between Principals' Transformational Leadership Style and Teachers' Job Performance and Satisfaction in Selected Basic Education High Schools in Mandalay
No full textThis study focused on the transformational leadership style of principals on teachers’
job performance and satisfaction. There were 6 principals and 399 teachers from selected
Basic Education High Schools in Mandalay participated in this study. In this study, the
researcher used two instruments, namely questionnaire for principals (Questionnaire 1)
and questionnaire for teachers (Questionnaire 2). In order to collect the general
information of selected schools and demographic information of principals,
questionnaires for principals (Questionnaire 1) developed by researcher were used.
Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire developed by Bass and Avolio (1995) to measure
the principals’ transformational leadership style, “Performance of Teachers” developed
by Kim and Richard (1991) to investigate the teachers’ job performance, and “Job
Satisfaction Survey (JSS)” developed by Spector (1994) to find out the teachers’ job
satisfaction were utilized in (Questionnaire 2). After collecting the data, descriptive
statistics and the bivariate correlation of the variables were calculated by using SPSS.
When studying the relationship between principals’ transformational leadership style and
teachers’ job performance, it was found that these variables were highly correlated at the
99% confidence level. Result (r=0.662, p<0.01) indicated that a high and significant
relationship existed between principals’ transformational leadership style and teachers’
job performance. Moreover, it was found that principals’ transformational leadership style
was positively and moderately correlated with job satisfaction of teachers at the 99%
confidence level. Result (r=.430, p<0.01) stated that principals’ transformational
leadership style had a significant and moderate effect on teachers’ job satisfaction. When
studying the correlation between teachers’ job performance and satisfaction, the result
(r=.402, p<0.01) indicated a positive and moderate relationship existed between teachers’
job performance and satisfaction in selected high schools. The study helps provide
guidance and direction to principals who wish to exercise their leadership on a more
appropriate and relevant way particularly in a context of change
Development of Polyelectrolyte Chitosan-gelatin Hydrogels for Skin Bioprinting
No full textAbstractBioprinting is an emerging technology that offers the unique ability to deposit and pattern different cells and matrix materials to fabricate three-dimensional (3-D) tissue constructs. Markedly, bioprinting demonstrated great potential for skin tissue engineering ranging from the development of 3-D skin tissue models to in-situ bioprinting of skin directly over the wound site. Nevertheless, one of the major challenges that impede the progress in this field is the limited choices of printable biomaterials. In this paper, we report the development of printable polyelectrolyte chitosan-gelatin hydrogel for potential applications in tissue engineering of skin. The oppositely charged functional groups from chitosan and gelatin respectively first interacted at a specific pH range to form a polyelectrolyte complex, followed by further pH-dependent crosslinking. The pH-crosslinked polyelectrolyte chitosan-gelatin hydrogel was then evaluated in terms of its rheological behavior, biocompatibility, printability and lastly material stability under physiological conditions. The polyelectrolyte chitosan-gelatin hydrogel remained in a robust gel-state over the temperature range of 20-40 oC and facilitated cellular attachment and proliferation. Furthermore, it demonstrated good printability and the multi-layered hydrogel construct was mechanically stable after subjecting it to physiological conditions for 7 days
Census of Eastern Hoolock Gibbons (Hoolock leuconedys) in Mahamyaing Wildlife Sanctuary, Sagaing Division, Myanmar
No full textPotential Contribution of Iron Deficiency and Multiple Factors to Anemia among 6-to 72-Month-Old Children in the Kokang Area of Myanmar
No full textThe prevalence of anemia among children in Myanmar has been reported to be among the highest in the world. This study was conducted to determine 1) the prevalence of anemia in preschool children and 2) risk factors associated with anemia. A total of 138 children aged from 6 to 72 months were recruited through cluster sampling from six villages in Kokang. Hemoglobin (Hb) concentration, blood trace elements, and anthropometric indicators were measured. Feces samples were collected to examine for the presence of ascarid eggs. The overall prevalence of anemia in children was 61.6%, including 10.9% with severe anemia. Meanwhile, high prevalence of stunting (40.0%), underweight (22.4%), wasting (6.3%), and small head circumference (6.7%) was found. Children with anemia were more prone to stunting. Children with severe anemia and moderate anemia had significantly lower blood iron and zinc levels than children without anemia (P < 0.001 and P = 0.007). The prevalence of ascarid infection was 64.9%; however, it was not associated with anemia. Drinking spring water was positively associated with anemia (odds ratio [OR] = 6.368). This study demonstrated that anemia is an important public health problem among children from the Kokang area. Iron deficiency and drinking spring water may be the important causes of anemia among children.SCI(E)[email protected]
Pilot Study on the Application of Telemedicine as a Tool for a Population-Based Cancer Registry in Hlegu Township, Yangon Region, Myanmar
No full text Abstract 57 Purpose The cancer burden is rising and threatens the social and economic development of low- and middle-income countries, including Myanmar, in the ASEAN region. A quality cancer registry plays a unique role in planning, the evaluation of cancer control program, treatment, and palliative care. To date, there is a paucity of studies in Myanmar that have focused on the implementation of a population-based cancer registry. In addition, the concept of telemedicine with the use of information technology applications as appropriate during implementation needs to be introduced. Such an approach may be beneficial to those working at the grassroots level for the overall improvement of the processes of community reporting, confirmation of diagnoses, effective referral for palliative care, and the establishment of cancer registries. Methods A pilot study was therefore carried out to formulate the strategic approach for establishing a population-based cancer registry in Hlegu Township in Northern Yangon District, Myanmar. First, the cancer data entry software was created and installed on mobile phones as an information technology tool to initialize telemedicine. Next, 15 health assistants in Hlegu Township were trained in the collection of data and the entry of basic information on patients with cancer, including name, age, gender, national ID, education, occupation, primary diagnosis, and the site of metastasis of confirmed cancer cases through mobile phone applications and reported to the cancer database unit at the Department of Medical Research. Results A total of 126 patients with cancer were registered in Hlegu Township from June 2016 to May 2017. The estimated prevalence of disease is 4.6 per 10,000 people. The most common age at cancer diagnosis was 46 to 65 years (73.58%). Female sex was 2.5 times predominant than male sex (72% v 27%). Among 91 registered female patients with cancer, the three most common cancers were breast (32.35%), cervix (16.17%) and uterine (15.17%). Eighty-five patients with cancer (67.46%) received their diagnosis in public hospitals. Overall, 59% of patients received combination treatment, 19% received surgery only, 16% were treated with traditional medicine, 3% were treated with radiotherapy only, and 3% were treated with chemotherapy only. Conclusion This study is a first step in applying the concept of telemedicine to the creation of a population-based cancer registry in a resource-limited setting. More concerted efforts are needed to move toward a well-established population-based cancer registry in Myanmar. AUTHORS' DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No COIs from the authors. </jats:sec
The age and sex structure of burial sites in continental Southeast Asia, a funerary perspective
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