This article describes an approach to gathering data in a black township. It emphasizes the importance of using indigenous interviewers and offers suggestions for their training. Innovative techniques were used to help the field workers to understand and apply the concept of randomization to the streets and houses of their Township. It emphasizes the need to supervise and reinforce the research...

TOMOHIDE YASUNAGA1, ZAYAR SOE2, SHINE SHANE NAING2 & ANDRZEJ WOLSKI3 1Research Associate, Division of Invertebrate Zoology, American Museum of Natural History, New York, c/o JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Myanmar Office, #701 Sakura Tower No. 339, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon. E-mail: [email protected] 2Fluit Fly Laboratory, Plant Protection Division (PPD), ...

The present study was carried out to determine the possible origins of sediments entering Taleghan Dam in northern part of Iran, in order to avoid further sedimentation and helping in extension of the useful life of the proposed dam. This was performed by XRD analysis. To do so, first of all, sediment sampling points were positioned along the Taleghan River. The collected samples, after coding,...

the present study was carried out to determine the possible origins of sediments entering taleghan dam in northern part of iran, in order to avoid further sedimentation and helping in extension of the useful life of the proposed dam. this was performed by xrd analysis. to do so, first of all, sediment sampling points were positioned along the taleghan river. the collected samples, after coding,...

Chih-Hsun Chang 1, Han-Wen Chou 2, Ning-Yih Hsu 2 and Yong-Song Chen 1,* 1 Advanced Institute of Manufacturing with High-tech Innovations and Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Chung Cheng University, No. 168, University Rd., Minhsiung Township, Chiayi 62102, Taiwan; [email protected] 2 Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Energy Council, No. 1000 Wenhua Rd., Jiaan Village...

Transmission of zoonotic pathogens from bats to humans through direct and indirect contact with bats raises public apprehension about living close to bats. In the township of Ve Golokuati in Ghana, several "camps" of Epomophorus gambianus roost in fruit trees that provide ecosystems services for residents. This study explored human-bat interaction in the township and the potential risks of dise...

This paper concerns the paradoxes and dilemmas that the very successful "Chinese model" presents for transition theory. The "Chinese model" is centered on the development of township-village enterprises. The main purpose of this paper is to make the case that TVE's are not just some form of disguised capitalist institution; they are much better described as "vaguely defined cooperatives" meanin...

A total of 884 registered cases from the city of Yangon were retrospectively analysed. The defaulter proportion among cases registered for treatment at the Thaketa Health Centre was 34.16%. It was established that patient sex and occupation are not a factor in defaulting. Paucibacillary cases and cases with no disability are more likely to default.