Research List

No.	Researcher	Title	Abstract	Year
2451	Wint Thi Thi Phyo1	VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF GENDER IN GRADE 1 AND GRADE 2 ENGLISH TEXTBOOKS PRESCRIBED FOR PRIMARY EDUCATION IN MYANMAR	Textbook plays a crucial role in the socialization of young learners because they can influence how learners perceive society. Therefore, research in the field of gender representation in textbooks is as important as any other area of study. This study investigates the visual representation of gender in two English textbooks (Grade 1 and Grade 2) prescribed for primary education in Myanmar. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods were employed. For the visual analysis, Yang�s (2014) model of analysis for gender representation was adapted, particularly in relation to visual representation. Additionally, this study conducted a qualitative interpretation of gender representation in relation to the social context. The results show that in the visual representation of gender, males and females were fairly represented in the illustrations of both textbooks. Some gender stereotyping was found in terms of occupations, but it was minimal in the illustrations of both textbooks. Furthermore, the study found a significantly equal representation of males and females in illustrations related to classroom activities. However, with regard to involvement in outdoor activities, genders were somewhat represented through stereotypical portrayals. Research in the field of gender representation in English textbooks can help create a gender-neutral learning environment for young learners.	2025
2452	Su Paing Swe1	MOTIVATION CHANGES OF FIRST YEAR FRENCH SPECIALIZATION STUDENTS AT YUFL*	This study is carried out to investigate how the motivation of beginner-level French specialization students at YUFL (Yangon University of Foreign Languages) has changed during their course of study. Students� perspectives on the French language can change before and after studying it for some period of time. Its aim is to find out the language-related factors that influence their motivation changes, done through three research questions focusing on how the motivation of YUFL French specialization student's changes after 3 months of study, how their motivation changes after 7 months of study, and the factors for which they change motivation for the French language with two questionnaires completed after two different periods of study. This study is hoped to be helpful for curriculum designers and French language teachers to make the most of learners� motivation in the foreign language teaching and learning process.	2025
2453	Ohn Mar Oo1	EFFECT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES: A CASE STUDY OF UNIVERSITY OF YANGON*	Social Media is one of the most important sources through which people can easily get updated information and access to online global knowledge. As university students widely engaged using social media for their various purpose, these social media will affect students personal and academic life. This study is designed to explore the positive and negative effects of social media on the academic performances of students in Library and Information Studies, University of Yangon. The research design involved survey method where questionnaires were used to collect data from target student population. The findings revealed that excessive use of social media by students has a significant impact on their academic performance. This research showed to create a balance situation between social media and academic activities of students.	2025
2454	Sanda Oo1, Ohn Mar Oo2, Nu Nu Yi3, Khin San Oo4, San San Aye5, Khin Thida Latt6	EMPLOYABILITY OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES GRADUATES IN MYANMAR	This paper studied the employability of library and information studies graduates in Myanmar and explores the competences needed to improve employability. It aims to analyze the opinions of library professionals in Myanmar. A social survey method was adopted for the study. A structured questionnaire was designed to do the survey among the librarians working at different libraries and faculty members of the three Library and Information Studies Departments. The collected data were analyzed to reflect the different aspects of LIS Profession. The findings show that English language professional skills and IT skills are the essential skills for employability that the LIS graduates should possess. This research devotes the regular review of LIS curriculum in order to to meet the requirement of the libraries.	2025
2455	Paing Hmuu Thu1	POVERTY ALLEVIATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: BUDDHIST APPROACH*	Poverty alleviation focuses on the quality of life for those who are currently experiencing poverty. The United Nation�s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development confesses that eliminating poverty in all its manifestations and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the massive global threat. The first Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 1) aims to �End poverty in all its forms everywhere�. Buddhism has a transparent contribution to sustainable development and social welfare since the 6th century B.C. Some of the discourses recorded in the Sutta Pi?aka explain social degradation aggravated by poverty and its related issues. This paper presents the Buddha�s teachings regarding the causes of poverty and its impact on sustainable development included in some parts of the P??i Tipi?aka such as Cakkavatti Sutta, K??adanta Sutta of D?gha Nik?ya, C??akamma Vibha?ga Sutta of Majjhima Nik?ya and Ma?gala Sutta of Khuddaka Nik?ya etc., as canonical references and integrate with various research findings investigated by different research scholars.	2025
2456	Yee Mon Thant1	APPROACHING THE GOAL OF ECONOMIC PROSPERITY THROUGH THE BUDDHA�S TECHNIQUES	The teachings of Buddha encompass not only the pursuit of enlightenment but also offer guidance for an easier daily life. These sermons provide a wealth of health, economic, and societal directives. The teachings of the Buddha were preached more than 2,600 years ago, but they are still up-to-date and still useful. Buddha's economic guidelines emphasize the importance of balancing self-interest and charity in the pursuit of wealth. This study aims to explore and analyze how the principles and techniques derived from Buddhist teachings can contribute to the achievement of economic prosperity. By examining how the principles of mindfulness, compassion, and ethical considerations can be integrated into economic activities, this research seeks to uncover practical applications that individuals and businesses can adopt to enhance their economic well-being while fostering a more sustainable and harmonious society. In this research paper, all the data were collected from P??i Texts, A??hakath?, other Texts, and the internet articles. Descriptive methods were used for data analysis.	2025
2457	Thin Yu Naing1	ICONOMETRY; PHYSICAL PROPORTIONS OF SEATED BUDDHA IMAGES IN EARLY BAGAN PERIOD (11TH CENTURY) *	This article is one more contribution to the on-going process of writing the study of Buddhist iconography of early Bagan period. Study on �Physical proportions of seated Buddha images in early Bagan period (11th Century)� is a paper is mainly an attempt to illustrate the proportions of seated Buddha images in Bagan Period. The art of making Buddha images might not be earlier than the beginning of the Christian Era (about 2000 years ago), although the enlightenment of the Lord Buddha took over 2500 years ago. The first important movement of Buddhist art in India started with the Maurya Dynasty 322-183 BCE. After Sunga Period (185-72 CE), the Buddha image began and represented likes as human form in Gandara and Mathura region at Kushan Period. These traditions of making Buddha image in India flowed into Myanmar in Pyu and Bagan Period, since the Gupta Period of Central India and the Pala Period conforms to the Pala style. This article investigated and studied the sculptors of Early Bagan period carved the Buddha images using the same concept of the proportion. It exists within a formula in early Bagan Period. There are no documents related to iconometry, a systematic study of the proportions of Buddha images of Bagan period in Myanmar archaeology. The production method or technique, there will be a lot of benefits in repairing the damaged early Bagan images and in checking the images that have been imitated. Moreover, it will be study and identify the art of making images of the ancient Bagan people and it is a priceless Burmese archaeological heritage.	2025
2458	Sanda Linn1	A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE STYLES OF BUDDHA IMAGES FROM SRI LANKA AND THAILAND	Buddha images take an important part in the study of Buddhist art and artefacts. Besides, from the religious points of view, they also play an important role. Buddha images were made in different styles in different Buddhist countries and regions during ancient times. As they were holy objects for Buddhists, materials were chosen carefully in making them. Today, Buddha images can be discovered in abundance in Buddhist countries. Out of the Buddhist countries, Sri Lanka was not only the foothold of Theravada Buddhism but also a catalyst to spread it to Southeast Asian countries. So it is necessary to study the styles of the Buddha images made in Sri Lanka where Theravada Buddhism flourished to its maximum degree. Out of the Theravada Buddhist countries in Southeast Asia, many stone and bronze Buddha images made in various periods have been found in Thailand, a neighbouring country of Myanmar. This paper aims to compare the styles of the Buddha images from Sri Lanka made during Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Divided Kingdoms periods and those of the Buddha images from Thailand made during Dvaravati and Sukhothai periods. This paper will shed light on how Buddha images were made in Sri Lanka, which is the foothold of Theravada Buddhism, to what extent the styles of Sri Lankan Buddha images influenced those of Thai Buddha images, how Thai Buddha images were modified according to periods and regions, how the faith of the peoples of both countries in Buddhism influenced the styles of the Buddha images and how these two countries contacted each other culturally and religiously.	2025
2459	May Phue Wai1, Thidar Htwe Win2	THE EFFECTS OF LABOR SHORTAGE IN AGRICULTURE ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AT NYAUNG PIN ZIN VILLAGE, SAGAING TOWNSHIP*	Labor is one of the components of agricultural production. The agricultural sector is facing the problem of labor shortage in Nyaung Pin Zin village. This study aims to find out the effects of labor shortage in agriculture faced by the farmers in Nyaung Pin Zin village. This research argues that labor shortage encourages the increasing the labor wages. Both qualitative and quantitative methods were applied in this research. The fieldwork was done from 2022, November to 2023, September. It was found that the demand for labor exceeded the supply and reached its peak during the time of transplanting, weeding, and harvesting. Farmers underwent the effects of labor shortage in agriculture especially on economic activities and social activities of the farmers. This study also revealed the strategies to overcome the labor shortage in agriculture. However, these strategies cannot properly solve the problem of labor shortage in agriculture at Nyaung Pin Zin village.	2025

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