Research Publications

Academic theses and dissertations are regularly published and widely disseminated in YUOE Journal, Monographs, Universities Research Journal (URJ), Myanmar Academy of Arts and Science (MAAS) Journal, AsTEN Research Journal and International online Journals for sharing knowledge and contributing to the development of our education.

Myanmar Academy of Art & Science List of Research

No. Researcher Title Abstract Year
221 May Su Ko EDXRF ANALYSIS ON ANCIENT NUMISMATIC EVIDENCES; A CASE STUDY ON PINLE (MAINGMAW) COINS There are different methodological approaches on ancient numismatic evidences in Myanmar archaeology literature. All of these research works usually emphasize on symbolic and typological analysis except for a few. Therefore, these studies intend to reveal ancient beliefs and religious customs through conceptual framework. There are, however, some approaches on numismatic evidences in terms of element analysis applications_ such as thermal neutron, lead based chemical analysis and proton- induced X-ray emission (PIXE) method_ to investigate the ancient metallurgy. Coins uncovered from Pinle can be grouped into three. Among them Heterogeneous coins are assumed to be the earliest one. The large variety of coin types in Myanmar suggest that they were produced by a number of different centuries, which had common auspicious symbols, local preferences for certain symbols and symbols combination and sufficient autonomy as well as silver resources to produce their own coins. The finding spots of silver coins indicate the existence of trading centers which may be connected by land and sea routes across the Mainland Southeast Asia or Bay of Bangal or Indian Ocean. Formerly some scholar assumed that Pyu coins were minted as symbol and some were used as ornaments. But as a result of thorough investigation, there is every reason to believe that Pyu coins were used as money for they have various standard weights and sizes. A controversial coin is more likely to be an amulet or insignia than to be used as money or medium of exchange. This paper is an attempt to review on different methodologies and their application. It also presents not only the result of metallurgical analysis from numismatic evidence of Pinle (Maingmaw) but also the evolutionary stages in the development of Pyu coin. 2018
222 Naing Naing Lay Maw THE STUDY OF MYANMAR TRADITIONAL POTTERY MAKING IN OH-BO VILLAGE, SAGAING REGION In Myanmar, earthenware has been used since Neolithic period. From that time onwards, potteries have been commonly used for different domestic and religious and ritual repurpose. Earthenware production centers can be found throughout Myanmar. One of the well known earthenware production centers of central Myanmar is Sagaing. Sagaing is famous for its earthenware, sagaing oui. Sagaing is situated in Sagaing Region. Oh-Bo village is one of the earthenware production places of Sagaing. Oh-Bo pottery business particularly focuses on making only water storage pot and Ata Oui or Thingyan pot. The potters of Oh-Bo village make these earthenware pots by using traditional way. They produce them by hand-made through five production stages. These production stages are collecting raw materials, preparing paste, shaping pot, applying before firing decoration techniques and firing. Because of the plastic bottles and cans, the earthenware production business of Oh-Bo village is now facing the danger of extinction. 2018
223 Nitra Soe Min A STUDY ON U SHWE ZAN AUNG, A PROMINENT WRITER WHO MADE THE FIRST TRANSLATION OF BUDDHA ABHIDHAMMA INTO ENGLISH People of all races throughout the world have different religious beliefs. Their faithfulness in religion can support them to follow the strict code of moral conduct and to preserve their own traditional cultures and customs. Among the world religions, Buddhism is an Asian Religion based on the supreme teaching of Buddha. But increasingly, it is gaining adherents in western countries. The essence of Buddhism is Buddha Abhidhamma or ultra-doctrine. It has been introduced to the worldwide readers by U Shwe Zan Aung with all his pen might. Having mastery of Buddhism, he shared his religious view with the members of religious communities from home and abroad. Many of his books had attracted worldwide attention. This study mainly focuses on the life and works of U Shwe Zan Aung. His biography and his concerted effort to translate books from Pali into English are submitted. One of the highlights of his works is Compendium of Philosophy. Peace keeping is an essential sector in a perfect world. No doubt, only Abhidhamma can show the way to the end of suffering and to enjoy eternal peace. 2018
224 Nwe Nwe Ye ANALYTICAL STUDY ON THE OWAY MAGAZINE Nowadays the old Myanmar Magazines are very rare but those resemble Myanmar social life and custom including the situation of politics and social affairs of colonial period as well as of Independence period. This research attempts to study and focus on the Oway Magazine, a famous old Myanmar Magazine published from 1931 to 1961. It was fostered as the growth of patriotism and as leader of students’ strength. This paper reveals special appearance, background history, editors and editorials of the Oway Magazine, and different kinds of literary works appeared in this Magazine. Literature survey method is applied in this research. The emphasis is put to describe the role of the Oway Magazine in Myanmar literature, to know writings of authors and how to affect its influence upon national movement, and to express it was important for nation and nationalities. So, it is useful for scholars and researchers who doing researches in several topics. 2018
225 Khin Thuzar Kyi A STUDY ON THE BIOGRAPHICAL SOURCES This paper studies the biographical sources. They are one of the important sources of reference service in a library. They give not only information about people who are or were well-known, their birth, deaths and the descriptions of their lives and achievements but also inspiration and entertainment for readers. Biographical sources reflect a person’s experiences thoughts and feelings. The paper includes background history of biographical sources and their types, characteristics and usefulness as a reference work. It uses Survey research method was used to collect the biographical sources. It is provided to librarians for reference service and readers to know valuable and useful biographical information. 2018
226 Yi Yi Aung A STUDY ON THE ARTICLES ON RELIGION APPEARED IN THE JOURNAL OF THE BURMA RESEARCH SOCIETY (1911-1977) The paper only focuses the articles on religion appeared in the Journal of the Burma Research Society during the year 1911-1977. Periodicals are the primary sources of information and important media for communication. The Journal of the Burma Research Society had 59 volumes spanning a period on 70 years, with a total of 377 authors writing about 631 subjects. The paper aims to study and analyses the articles on religion appeared in the Journal of the Burma Research Society. The research covers 92 articles, notes and reviews on religion during the year 1911-1977. Among the studied articles, some of articles are analyzed with brief description of each article and its facts according to the categories. Besides, list of articles on religion appeared in the Journal of the Burma Research Society during the year 1911-1977 are also presented in this paper. The method used in this paper is mainly based on literature survey method. The result of the paper will helpful for the scholars and researchers who are interested in the field of religion and its related subjects. 2018
227 Khin Thida Latt AN ANALYSIS OF MANUSCRIPTS BY DR. THAN TUN In the field of History in Myanmar, Dr. Than Tun is well known as the one and only of Myanmar. He himself not only wrote research papers but also supervised others'. Besides, several books and articles by Dr. Than Tun were published, but still his typewritten pages and manuscripts left. The topics in his manuscripts, which are presented in this paper, are very interesting and educative to others. In these manuscripts include historical evidence, cultural History, social affairs and so on. This paper aims to share valuable manuscripts by Dr. Than Tun, a rare type of Myanmar scholar, to researchers, librarians and historians. The method used in this paper is literature survey method. 2018
228 Thin Thin Aye STRATEGY AND PERFORMANCE OF PRIVATE BANKS IN MYANMAR This study is an attempt to analyze the strategies and performances of private banks in Myanmar. The main objective of this study is to identify the strategies practiced by the private banks in Myanmar to evaluate their performances and to explore the linkages between the strategies and performances. Data are analyzed using both exploratory and descriptive methods in quantative and qualitative analysis. The study shows that most organizations appreciate the importance of the strategy to achieve business success. The study applied the Miles and Snow's types of strategy: prospector, analyser, defender and reactor. Findings from this study point out that one fourth of the respondent banks practiced prospector strategy, another one fourth practiced defender strategy and the remaining banks used analyzer strategy, but none of the remaining respondents applied reactor strategy. On the whole, the prospector banks appeared to be able to communicate the strategy from the top to bottom more effectively than the analyser and defender banks. From the analysis of financial and nonfinancial performances, it discovered that the prospector banks (KBZ bank and AYA bank) achieved higher level performance in non-financial performance but could be deduced in terms of financial performance that the defender bank (SMIDB bank) and analyser bank (FPB bank) realized a higher performance level. The study suggested that by using performance for a different period or covering a longer time period will be able to confirm any changes in strategy choices and their results will affect on the performance of the banks. 2018
229 Phu Pwint Nyo Win Aung RM PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE RETENTION: TE CASE OF OTELS IN YANGON Retaining competent employees is the most important agenda for all organizations. Thus, human resource management practices are broadly applied to retain skillful employees as valuable assets of the organization. This study aims to examine human resource management practices that determine the retention of employees of hotels in Yangon. From among 24 hotels having at least 100 rooms capacity and located in Yangon, 8 hotels were randomly chosen as a sample covering 277 employees representing 11% of the population. Through SPSS version 20.0, multiple linear regression analysis is applied to analyze the data. The study found that among the human resource management practices; training and development and employee participation were vital factors that indeed influenced employee retention in the hotels. Based on the findings of the analysis, the study suggested the provision of training and development opportunities for career advanced; and employee participation practices are best practices to retain highly qualified and competent workers in hotels in Yangon 2018
230 Than Soe Oo RELATIONSIP BETWEEN DEMOGRAPIC VARIABLES AND ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT OF EMPLOYEES IN TEN PRIVATE BANKS IN YANGON The main objective of the current study is to investigate the relationship between demographic variables (gender, position, educational level and working experience) and organizational commitment in banking sector in Yangon. The primary data was gathered through the use of selfadministered questionnaire from 380 employees in ten private banks. The finding of the study showed that the employees from the private banks in Myanmar have moderate level of commitment. The results also showed that, there are significant relationships between demographic variables and organizational commitment. The study also showed that education level and working experience effect on affective commitment, gender and educational level effect on continuance commitment and working experience effect on normative commitment. Position did not have any effect on all components of commitment 2018