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Myanmar Academy of Art & Science List of Research

No. Researcher Title Abstract Year
711 San San Khine A GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS ON THE EFFECTS OF DAMS ON IRRIGATED AREAS IN DAIK-U TOWNSHIP Myanmar is predominantly agricultural- based and paddy being the staple food of the country, is grown both under rain fed and irrigation conditions. Pyinpon ,Bawni ,Kawliya and Bindar dams and its irrigated area are distributed in Daik-U Township providing summer paddy. The aims of this paper are to present the summer paddy cultivation conditions and soil fertilizer decreasing and other effects on summer paddy land of the study area. The average sown area of summer paddy was 4481 hectares in the study area within 10 year period from 2007-08 to 2017-18 that irrigated by the above mentioned four dams. SWOT analysis method is used to know the details of positive and negative impacts of irrigated area. Based on 242 responds in 22 village tracts of summer paddy cultivation, the positive and negative effects of dams irrigated area can be found in study area. These effects irregularly distribute within each dam and irrigated area. Although Bindar dam and its irrigated area is the largest size among all dams, negative impact on soil salinity and alkaline, waterlogging of this dam is very low. But, the use of fertilizers and pesticides are a little more than other dams. Positive effect of Bindar dams as increasing summer paddy cultivated area and food production is higher than other dams. After finding the negative and positive effect of these four dams, the solutions for these effects are sought out. 2020
712 Thida Naing PADDY CULTIVATION AND ITS ECONOMIC RETURN OF TAUNGOO TOWNSHIP Paddy is the staple food of the people in Myanmar. Paddy is cultivated throughout the study area which is situated in the Sittaung Valley at Taungoo District of Bago Region. The objectives are to examine factors affecting on temporal changes of paddy cultivation and production, to analyze paddy cultivation of Taungoo Township and to investigate the favourable conditions for the spatial distribution of paddy cultivated areas and its economic return. Temporal changes of monsoon paddy and summer paddy cultivation and production were found and summer paddy was mostly cultivated as double cropping with irrigation system in this study area. In this paper, to present the paddy cultivation and production and its economic return condition of the study area, interviews, informal talks and focus group discussion were done with the responsible persons of the department concerned and local farmers as well as head of the village tracts. Secondary data were obtained from Department of Agricultural Land Management and Statistics, Taungoo Township. Cost benefit analysis was also applied to present the effects of economic return on paddy cultivation in Taungoo Township. SWOT analysis used to analysis the advantages and disadvantages of paddy cultivation in this paper. 2020
713 Moh Moh Khaing THE ROLE OF LABOUR IN PADDY CULTIVATION OF HINTHADA TOWNSHIP Hinthada Township is located in Ayeyarwady Region with more than 60 percent of the population living in rural areas. Rural population is engaged in agriculture and it is the main pillar of the economy. But, the role of manual labour force in agriculture changed due to mechanization. The working period of manual labour decreased, because agriculture machineries are being used from land preparation to harvesting. It also affects income of the people living in rural area and it is also one of the causes in rural urban migration. The objectives of the paper are to explore changing working period of manual labour in agriculture, to examine the impacts of mechanization on agriculture labour and economic return, to predict future prospect on the role of labour and to find out alternative ways for local people. Primary data was mainly applied and it was collected through field observation, interviews and questionnaires survey and focus group discussion to get thorough understanding on the role of labour. Quantitative qualitative mixed method will be applied in presenting paper. 2020
714 Nang San AN ASSESSMENT ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDP) CAMPS IN BANMAW DISTRICT Banmaw District is located in Kachin State. It is composed of Banmaw, Momauk, Mansi, and Shwegu townships and Dawphoneyan, Lweje and Myohla sub-townships. Soon after Myanmar attained independence, Kachin Independence Organization (KIO) and Kachin Independence Army (KIA) were founded for the weakness of 1947 Constitution. The fightings between Tatmadaw (Myanmar Army) and KIA are still continuing in Kachin State due to the political conflicts. The Internally Displaced People (IDP) Camps were established in the towns of Banmaw, Momauk, and Mansi because of the weakness for the security of the rural regions. In order to examine about the socio-economic status of IDP Camps, questionnaires were distributed to IDPs and the indices of social, education, economic and security status were calculated by using the formula of Islam et-al, 2009. It was found that social, education, health and security status of the IDPs staying in the IDP Camps of Banmaw were the highest and economic status of the IDPs staying in the IDP Camps of Momauk was the highest among the IDPs at the three towns. If the wars and the fightings came to an end and peace is maintained, the IDPs who took shelter at the IDP Camps can return to their own villages. As a result they can carry out their livelihood peacefully and the development of the rural regions in Banmaw District can be attained. 2020
715 Kyu Kyu Than A GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS ON THE PRIMARY ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN BANMAW TOWNSHIP The title of this research paper is "A Geographical Analysis on the Primary Economic Activities in Banmaw Township". Banmaw Township lies on the eastern and the western banks of the Ayeyarwady River between Myikyina and Shwegu Townships and on the south eastern most part of the Kachin State. This Township is composed of Banmaw Town proper together with (45) village tracts. It is a region with better agricultural activities and means of transportation than the surrounding regions. The northern and the north western areas of township are covered with the dense forests on the high mountains. These mountains are very important sources for mining and timber extraction. The main aim of this research is to analyze the spatio-temporal variations of primary economic activities especially agriculture, animal husbandry, fishing forestry and mining. Physical and social bases of the study area were studied as the supporting factors for the primary economic activities. Dr. Bhatia's Location Quotient Method was applied to analyze the concentration of agricultural lands in the study area. To analyze the primary sector, appropriate statistical methods were also used in this research. As the majority of people live in the rural areas, agriculture has been the main primary economic activity of the study area. This paper can partially provide the planning of the development of primary economic activities in Banmaw Township as well as the other townships in Kachin State. 2020
716 Thi Thi Khine URBAN AREA EXPANSION AND LAND USE CHANGES OF PYAY CITY This paper examines changes in land utilization of Pyay City. Pyay is the second largest City of Bago Region situated on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwady River. The total area of Pyay City is 34.48 sq. km and a total population of 115,847 persons in 2018. Pyay City is easily accessible to the other townships within Bago Region and also with Upper and Lower Myanmar. Population growth and most of the urban functions are concentrated in Pyay City. The total urban area is 21.76 sq. km in 1990 and increased to 34.48 sq. km in 2018. The land use for primary production areas was transformed to industrial, residential areas, commercial and transportation. So, urban settlement areas have rapidly expanded. The transportation facilities changes affect the urban land use changes in Pyay City. Transportation infrastructure changes were followed by changes in urban land use area after 1990 such as residential, institutional, recreational, industrial, commercial, services, transportation and others. In addition, urban land use changes and types also differ during different period of transportation improvement. The trend of urban expansion is towards the eastern and southern part of the City because it is located on the eastern bank of Ayeyarwady River. The main aim of this research is to identify the process of urban area expansion and urban land use area changes in Pyay City. To present this paper, secondary data were collected from the Administrative Department of Pyay Township and other Departments. Primary data were obtained from field surveys, interviews and open talks, satellite images analysis with remote sensing and geographic information system. In the City map, the growth conditions in the past and present and the future trend of urbanization are included. 2020
717 Sandar Lin ANALYSIS ON SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF FIRE STATIONS IN CHANMYATHARZI TOWNSHIP The study aims at analyzing the spatial distribution of fire stations in Chanmyatharzi Township. The objectives are to identify and map all the fire stations in the study area and analyzes their submission with planning standards; determine the distribution pattern of the fire stations. The research is adapted field survey and Global Positioning System (GPS).Arc GIS 10 software was used to draw map of the distribution of the fire stations, and tables, figures were used to present the survey result. The pattern of the distribution is dispersed. The ratio of one fire station to houses is approximately 1:2567. Nearest neighbourhood analysis has shown that the distribution of fire service stations is dispersed in the area. The paper recommended the need to have more and consider population and markets proximity in citing fire service station in the areas as one of the means for achieving better safety situations. 2020
718 Pearl Khin ANALYSIS ON PATTERNS OF CROP CONCENTRATION IN SINGU TOWNSHIP The research paper is about “Analysis on Pattern of Crop Concentration in Singu Township”. Cropping Patterns are extent to which the arable land under different agricultural activities can be put into use. The main aim is to analyze the crop patterns of Singu Township and its village tracts with a view to bringing out the areal concentration. By using the method developed by Bhatia (1965), the indexes of concentration for crops grown are calculated and the results are analysed. The existing agriculture complexes are also analyzed by comparing with the distribution of physical and economic conditions. It is found that the types of cultivated crop mainly vary with types of agricultural land and many different types of crops are found in different parts of Singu Township. The results show the physical factors are still dominating the distribution of crops grown and also influences upon decision making of farmers to some extent. 2020
719 San San Nwe ANALYSIS ON CULTIVATION OF SEASONAL CROPS IN MYINGYAN TOWNSHIP This paper was to analyse on cultivation of seasonal crops in Myingyan Township. Myingyan Township is situated in the Dry Zone of Central Myanmar. A large number of cultivation of seasonal crops is practiced in this region to reduce the risk factor of crop failures due to drought. Physical features of Myingyan Township can be divided into three divisions as follows: (1) Seasonal crops on the western alluvial plains (elevation meter below 100), 35 village tracts are including in this area. According to the statistical data of 2016 -17, cool season crops were the largest sown crop group. In this reason, the soils were formed by the alluvial deposits of the Ayeyarwady River and soil moisture is sufficient for plant growth in cool season and crops can be cultivated with success; (2) Seasonal crops on the central lowland (elevation meter between 100 and 150), 24 village tracts are including in this area. According to the statistical data of 2016 -17, monsoon crops were the largest sown crop group. Because of water received from the dams as heavy rainfall in this region; and (3) seasonal crops on the eastern undulating and hilly area (elevation meter above 150), 7 village tracts are including in this area. According to the statistical data of 2016 -17, monsoon crops were the largest sown crop group. Therefore, this region received water as heavy rainfall in hilly region. Finally, seasonal crops cultivation is needed for farmers wise and country wise. However, the major crops are nearly the same during the study period and the most noticeable changes are the application of the farmers on the improved seeds, modern agricultural inputs and machineries and the increased acreage yields and total production. Therefore, if required economic conditions can be provided to the farmers there is a bright future prospect for increased agricultural production and agricultural development in Myingyan Township. 2020
720 Ohnmar Thein PRELIMINARY STUDY ON SACHA INCHI (KYAL PE, PLUKENETIA) CULTIVATION IN THAHTON TOWNSHIP This paper tries to present Sacha Inchi (kyalpe, plukenetia) cultivation in Thahton Township from economic and geographical point of view. Sacha Inchi (kyalpe, plukenetia) cultivation was started in 2016 and local people are interested to cultivate it due to low investment, health benefit, less risk, etc. Although it is a perennial plant, economic return is available 8 months after harvesting. Sacha Inchi (kyalpe, plukenetia) cultivation costs only in the starting period and then, local people cost less in the later years. But, Sacha Inchi is not successful in Thahton Township due to change in market demand and price fluctuation. The objectives of the paper are to share health knowledge and characteristics of Sacha Inchi, to examine spatial distribution of Sacha Inchi (kyalpe, plukenetia) cultivation, to explore factors supporting Sacha Inchi (kyalpe, plukenetia) cultivation, and to predict future prospects of Sacha Inchi (kyalpe, plukenetia) cultivation. The primary data will be mainly applied and SWOT analysis will be used. 2020