Research Publications

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Myanmar Academy of Art & Science List of Research

No. Researcher Title Abstract Year
701 Khin San Yu LANDUSE/LANDCOVER CHANGES IN PHYU TOWNSHIP This paper aims to landuse/landcover changes in Phyu Township using Remote Sensing (RS) & Geographical Information System (GIS). In this paper, Phyu Township is located in the eastern part of Bago Region. There are two major modes of transport in the study area. One follows the railway line passing through nearly 30.57 kilometers (19 miles) within the study area. There are two roads; one is Yangon Mandalay Highway and the next route is Yangon Mandalay Expressway selected to find out the relationship between landuse/ landcover changes. The analysis of the present study was only from 2000 and 2018 data. Landuse and landcover maps were prepared using Landsat-7 Nov (2000) and Landsat-8 Nov (2018) and ground checked during the field survey. The main aim of this research work is to identify the spatially changes of landuse/ landcover in Phyu Township and its surroundings using Remote Sensing data. During 2000-2018, it was observed that the majority of the changes occurred from dense vegetation to sparse vegetation, built-up land, vacant land and water area. Transport is one of the important factors influencing the arrangement of spatial relations and creating spatial interactions in society. Access to facilities, services and socio-economic opportunities plays a critical role in the growth and decline of cities and human settlement. The different measures are tested based on their capacity to explain the spatial pattern of different landuse/landcover types. 2020
702 Ohnmar Myat Htoo SUITABILITY OF AGRO-PHYSICAL ELEMENTS ON PADDY AND PULSES CULTIVATION IN THANLYIN TOWNSHIP Southern District of Yangon is one of the largest crop producers especially paddy and pulses in Yangon Region. Thanlyin Township is included in the Southern District of Yangon, and contributes about 7.28 percent of the total paddy sown area of the district. Pulses are second important crop after paddy in the Thanlyin Township and it represents 12.02 percent of the total purses cultivated area of Southern District of Yangon. This paper highlights on the physical factors for assessing the suitability of crops. Generally, Thanlyin Township has suitable conditions for paddy and pulses cultivation such as favorable climate conditions with sufficient rainfall, large amount of meadow soil areas and level topographic condition. The spatial distributional pattern of crops cultivation and the potential suitable areas for crops cultivation are analyzed by using remote sensing technique and Arc Map GIS 10 software. 2020
703 Zin Mar Than INSTITUTIONAL PREPAREDNESS FOR MULTIPLE RISKS IN YANGON, MYANMAR Myanmar is among the most vulnerable states with respect to many kinds of natural hazards. Since 2008, when the Tropical Cyclone Nargis had such a disastrous impact, public awareness to natural hazards has been increasing. It was thus not unexpected that in 2009 the Myanmar Action Plan on Disaster Risk Reduction was introduced (last updated in 2017) and in 2013 the Natural Disaster Management Law was passed. In the Action Plan of 2017, 32 priority actions were established and related responsibilities defined for different administrative and spatial levels. Structures were defined for the specific functions and duties, and in particular for the methods and forms of collaboration between the institutions on different levels. But implementation remains weak. Moreover, the goals set for the first phase (until 2020), for instance that disaster management bodies at all levels should then be fully functional, seem somewhat optimistic. Based on this situation, the joint Myanmar and German research project aims to understand institutional preparedness and awareness for multiple natural risks – in particular cyclone, flood and earthquake risks – in the megacity Yangon. Against the background of risk governance as a key component of successful disaster risk management, the focus is on the following institutional aspects and arrangements: the structural concept of responsibilities, the institutional situation according to disaster preparedness and awareness, and collaborative issues and circumstances related to a disaster. The research employs qualitative methods to analyse 26 expert interviews (by using the software programme MAXQDA). Institutions in Yangon involved in disaster risk management were asked about their involvement and how they evaluate their preparedness and awareness. 2020
704 May Thu Naing GEOGRAPHIC STUDY ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN HAKHA TOWNSHIP, CHIN STATE OF MYANMAR This research paper is to analyze the Quality of Life (QOL) of the natives residing in the capital of Hakha Township of Chin State of Myanmar. It lies 96 km (60 miles) away from the Northwestern edge of Myanmar, and is adjoining to Mezoran State of India. Hakha Township lies along the motor car routes connecting the Chin hill region with the flat plain regions of Gangaw in Magway Region. Hakha is also connected by air routes of Kalay Town in Sagaing Region and the big cities of Myanmar such as Mandalay and Yangon. Nowadays, this township is facing with socio- economic difficulties. The data required for this research paper are collected by using the questionnaires, under the Selected Random Sampling Method to (550) households of (68) villages of (30) village tracts within Hakha Township. Other necessary data are collected from the offices of the township. In this research the spatial analysis on daily quality of life (QOL) has been made by means of qualitative and statistical methods by using 9 Human Development indices of UNDP (2018) with 45 variables issued by the Myanmar Human Resources Development (MHRD). According to this research, in order to get the daily QOL , it is found that the upgrading programs of the standard of living are still needed to be achieved. 2020
705 Naw Paw Thaw Thaw URBAN GROWTH OF TAUNGOO The population of Taungoo increased constantly. In the study area, the growth of population is caused by natural increase and the migration from nearby areas. In the present days urbanization is more quickly developed due to the immigrants from the area of countryside because of more incentive and more opportunities in urban area than that of the countryside. In this way, the number of population increased and urban area extended year by year and also the uses of land are changed. The objectives are to present the area growth of Taungoo, to investigate the supporting factors that cause urban growth of Taungoo and to predict future prospect of Taungoo. Urban area extension was caused by physical, social, economic factors and government policy. To present this paper primary and secondary data were applied. Primary data such as field observation and informal talks with native people and the responsible persons are conducted. Secondary data obtained from the respective departments. 2020
706 Zin Nwe Myint INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OF MRAUK-U, RAKHINE STATE, MYANMAR Myanmar has encouraged the development of tourism since the early 1990s. Following the introduction of the reform policy after 2011, international tourist arrivals to Myanmar increased from 0.38 million in 2010 to 1.3 million in 2018. While the main tourist attractions are located in the “classical quadrangle” of Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake, remote sites are rarely visited. Among them is the ancient capital of Rakhine, Mrauk-U, which was given the status of a cultural-heritage zone in Myanmar in 1996. The literature assumes that if a destination can identify and satisfy the needs and aspirations of tourists, then people will probably make repeated visits and spread positive news of the site by word of mouth (Gnanapala, 2015). This highlights the important role of tourists and their perceptions in direct relation to the tourism development of a destination area. Against this background, this study aims to investigate international tourists’ perceptions and satisfaction on visiting Mrauk-U in order to improve the services and management of the tourist industry. Understanding the perceptions of international tourists further enhances marketing strategies, reducing negative impacts and implications to enable better destination management. A questionnaire survey was conducted in 2018 for the research project. A total of 58 questionnaires were collected (more than 50% response rate) and qualitative interviews with international tourists (seven interviews of between 15 and 40 min.) and local tour guides (four interviews of 60 to 100 min.) were also conducted. Some of the interviews were recorded, transcribed and analysed. A situation analysis was applied and suggestions for tourism development and the better destination management of Mrauk-U given. 2020
707 Win Pa Pa Myo AN ASSESSMENT ON TOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN MYANMAR This paper tries to present tourism development in Myanmar from the geographical point of view. Tourism is one of the fastest growing economic sectors and it is one of the world’s biggest industries. Tourism industry has increased sharply over last two decades in Myanmar. Many economic sectors are developed after 1988 in which tourism plays an important role in Myanmar. After the introduction of market - oriented economy in 1989, tourism is becoming as important sector of social and economic driver in Myanmar. Tourism industry increased sharply in year by year. The growth rate of total international tourist arrivals was one of the fastest over two decades. The main objectives of this study area are to assess on tourism development, to evaluate the tourist attraction sites and to predict future prospect on tourism development. The research uses both quantitative and qualitative methods such as field observation, secondary data analysis, mapping and unstructured interviews. Primary data conducted by interviews and discussions with tourists, visitors, local people, hotel managers, authority and responsible persons of departments concerned. Secondary data are also applied in this research; these data are obtained from Ministry of Hotel and Tourism Departments. The quantitative and qualitative mixed method will be used in analyzing data on tourism development. The development of tourism industry depends on various factors. The most tourists interested places are Bagan(55%),Inle(31%) , Mandalay (8% ), Hpa-an (3%) and Ngapali (3%). Therefore, this research finding will be useful for development of tourism in Myanmar. 2020
708 Khin Thu Zar IN-MIGRATION OF SHWEKOKKO VILLAGE, MYAWADDY TOWNSHIP The paper presents distinct immigration pattern of Shwekokko Village, Myawaddy Township. Although migration including in-migration and out -migration is common in most places, Shwekokko has only in-migration pattern. Shwekokko is located in fringe area of Myawaddy Township and it is close to Maesot as well as it is located on the bank of Thaungyin River. Job opportunities caused by nearness to Thailand, border area, large agriculture land, good accessibility, electricity and water supply are major factors attracting the people from nearby areas as well as from remote places. Population of the study area has been increasing and immigration is distinct phenomenon of the area. The main objectives of the study are to explore the migrant characteristic in Shwekokko Village, to present major factors attracting the people, to study existing good point and weak points of the area and to predict future prospect of Shwekokko Village. Primary data and secondary data will be used and geographic methods will be applied in the paper. 2020
709 Khin Toe Toe Lwin MIGRATION AND ITS CONSEQUENCES IN RURAL AREA: A CASE STUDY OF HPA-AN TOWNSHIP Hpa-An Township is located in Kayin State. Although rural population is greater than urban population and agriculture is major economy of the area, all households have at least one migrant and they depend on remittance of the migrants. Remittance varies from one migrant to another depending on types of job. All adults in the area move to urban areas in Myanmar as well as Thailand. Most migrants are of international migrants because of nearness to Thailand. Migration of the area has consequences such as social consequences, economic consequences, etc. The main aim of the paper is to examine major supporting factors causing migration. The objectives are to explore types of migration and remittance, and to find out the social and economic consequences of migration on local people. Primary data such as types of migrant, remittance, types of job, and consequences will be collected through questionnaires because secondary data on migrant is unavailable. Quantitative qualitative mixed method and SWOT analysis will be used in presenting paper. 2020
710 Htay Htay Naing EFFECTS OF RURAL-URBAN YOUTH MIGRATION ON AGRICULTURE IN CHAUK TOWNSHIP, MAGWAY REGION Agriculture is the major source of income and it includes the important role of socio-economic development in the study area. With the increasing of youth migrants from rural to urban area, labour force is decreased in the agricultural production. This study assessed to determine the effects of rural-urban youth migration on agriculture in the Chauk Township of Magway Region. This therefore raises the following pertinent questions: What are the socio-economic characteristics of the youth migrants? What are the causes of rural-urban youth migration? What are the effects of rural-urban youth migration on agricultural production? The objectives are to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the youth migrants; to ascertain the causes of ruralurban youth migration; and to inquire the effects of rural-urban youth migration on agricultural production. Primary data collected from the field observation through a structured questionnaire and interviews has been used in this study. Research has used both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. Data were analyzed using frequency and percentage. To assess the strengths and weaknesses which can bring about opportunities and threats due to ruralurban youth migration SWOT analysis is applied. 2020