scholarly journals Conflict due to Assamese Macaques (Macaca assamensis McClelland 1840) and crop protection strategies in Kali-gandaki River Basin, Western Nepal

Our Nature ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavan Kumar Paudel
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Crop Protection ◽  
Creative Commons ◽  
Crop Fields ◽  
Assamese Macaques ◽  
Macaca Assamensis ◽  
Protection Strategies

This study was conducted on conflict due to Assamese Macaques (Macaca assamensis McClelland 1840) and crop protection strategies in Kaligandaki river basin, Baglung and Parbat Districts, Western Nepal. Field survey was conducted from 25 October to 22 December, 2015. Questionnaire survey was carried out to estimate the crop protection strategies and crop damaged by the macaque with the local inhabitants in the Kaligandaki River Basin VDCs. Stratified random sampling method was used to select respondent for the questionnaire survey. Out of 654 river basin households, 92 respondents were selected as sample size from the study area. Maize was the highest raided crop 46.95% followed by 15.91% paddy, 15.11% potato, 10.84% millet, 6.88% wheat, 2.05% pulses, 1.59% fruits and 0.66% vegetables. The most commenly used crop protection strategy in guarding  their field were by constant vigilance 50%, 25% of field owners use “Scarecrows” 20% used dogs, 5% farmers used tin-box and catapult to chase the macaques from the crop fields.  This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. 

scholarly journals GENERAL BEHAVIOR AND VEGETATION ASSOCIATED WITH THE HABITATS OF ASSAMESE MONKEY (Macaca assamensis McClelland, 1840) ALONG KALIGANDAKI RIVER BANK, WESTERN NEPAL

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-119
Author(s):  
Pavan Kumar Paudel ◽  
Mukesh Kumar Chalise
Keyword(s):  
Relative Density ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Relative Frequency ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
River Bank ◽  
General Behavior ◽  
Assamese Macaques ◽  
Dominant Plant Species ◽  
Macaca Assamensis

This study was focused on Macaca assamensis general behavior and vegetation associated with their habitats in Kaligandaki River Basin at Baglung and Parbat Districts of Nepal. The field survey was conducted from December, 2015 to May, 2016 to explore the Assamese Macaque general behavior and vegetation associated with their habitats. Total area of 104.70 km2 was surveyed, vegetation analysis was done by random quadrates sampling method and behavioral data were collected by scan sampling method. A total of 47 individuals of Assamese Macaques (Macaca assamensis) were counted in four different troops. Total of 2240 scan samples were recorded from the four different troops during this study period the scan samples revealed that foraging was 47%, moving 28%, resting 14% and grooming 11%. In the context of daily activity pattern for aging time of Assamese monkey was found to be highest 54% in 15:00 to 18:00 observational phase and lowest 40% in the observational phase of 12.00 to 15.00 hours. Moving time of the Assamese monkey was found to be highest 33% in 12.00 to 15.00 observational phase and lowest 22% at 15:00 to 18:00 observational phase, resting time of Assamese monkey was found to be highest 15% in 09:00 to 12:00 hours and lowest 13% in 15:00 to 18:00 observational phase and Assamese monkey were seen mostly grooming 13% in 12.00 to 15.00 hours and lowest 10% in 15:00 to 18:00 observational phase. By quadrate sampling, 58 plant species with 716 number were recorded. Sal (Sorea robusta) was the dominant plant species with relative density 31.42% and relative frequency 8.376% which was followed by Tiju (Diospyros malabarica)with relative density 10.93% and relative frequency 8.376%.Journal of Institute of Science and TechnologyVolume 22, Issue 1, July 2017, page: 110-119

scholarly journals Crop Raiding Status by Assamese Monkeys (Macaca assamensis) along the Kaligandaki River, Western Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-76
Author(s):  
Suvas Chandra Ghimire ◽  
Mukesh Kumar Chalise
Keyword(s):  
Feeding Behavior ◽  
Field Study ◽  
River Basin ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Crop Raiding ◽  
Broad Beans ◽  
Macaca Assamensis

A study on Assamese monkeys (Macaca assamensis) in Kaligandaki river basin at Ramdi of Palpa and Syangja districts of western Nepal was performed. The field study was conducted from February 2015 to January 2016 spending 1804 hours to explore the ecology and feeding behavior of Assamese macaque. The study mainly focused the Ramdi village area. A total of 24 individuals of Assamese monkeys were counted towards Palpa district and 18 individuals were counted towards Syangja district. Crop raiding status was examined each year by questionnaire survey method for local household villagers as well as direct observation by the researcher. It was found that maize (47.14 %) was the highest raided among the crops, followed by fruits (16.43 %), wheat (11.13 %), millet (5.72 %), rice (4.58 %), potato (4.27 %), lentil (4.07 %), mustard (1.26 %), pumpkin (1.14 %), bread (0.96 %), brown lentil (0.81 %), broad beans (0.80 %), sesame (0.60 %), black pulses (0.35 %), dal (0.20 %), cauliflower (0.14 %), tomato (0.1 %), egg (0.1 %), samosa (0.1 %) and gram (0.1%).

scholarly journals Feeding ecology of Assamese macaques (Macaca assamensis) troops in Kaligandaki and Budhigandaki River basins of central Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suvas CHANDRA Ghimire ◽  
LAXMAN KHANAL ◽  
MUKESH KUMAR CHALISE
Keyword(s):  
River Basin ◽  
Feeding Ecology ◽  
River Basins ◽  
Food Plants ◽  
Plant Parts ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Assamese Macaques ◽  
Central Nepal ◽  
Macaca Assamensis ◽  
Young Leaves

Abstract. Ghimire SC, Khanal L, Chalise MK. 2021. Feeding ecology of Assamese macaques (Macaca assamensis) troops in Kaligandaki and Budhigandaki River basins of central Nepal. Biodiversitas 22: 2625-2634. Seasonal fluctuations in the availability of key food resources impact the foraging behavior of animals. This study aimed to examine the seasonal variations in feeding time of Assamese macaques (Macaca assamensis) in the sub-tropical deciduous riverine forest environment of central Nepal. Two troops of Nepal population of Assamese macaques, a troop from Kaligandaki River Basin (KRBT) and the next from Budhigandaki River Basin (BRBT) were studied by focal animal sampling method. Data from systematic behavioral observations were analyzed with reference to that of the vegetation surveys. Assamese macaques invested more than two-fifths (>40%) of the diurnal time on feeding. The KRBT consumed 71 plant species and the BRBT relied on 69 food plants. Leaves, mature and young, constituted the most dominant food item followed by the fruits and seeds. The two study troops inhabiting highly similar habitats of food plants (Sorensen’s Similarity Index = 0.93) didn’t have a significant difference in the selection of food-plant parts. However, the remarkable temporal difference in feeding plant parts was observed in concordance with their seasonal availability. Young leaves, when available during the spring and pre-monsoon were the major food items. Contrastingly, mature leaves were the food items during the winter on which animals were forced to rely when young leaves were scarce. We conclude that food choice and time investment on the feeding of different plant parts differ depending on the availability of food in the area. Macaques living in comparable habitats with similar food plants have analogous food choices and time investments.

Integrative personality assessment in wild Assamese macaques (Macaca assamensis).

2020 ◽  
Vol 134 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anja Ebenau ◽  
Christoph von Borell ◽  
Lars Penke ◽  
Julia Ostner ◽  
Oliver Schülke
Keyword(s):  
Personality Assessment ◽  
Assamese Macaques ◽  
Macaca Assamensis

Consumption Emotions and Consumer Values among Turkish Consumers during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 135-160
Author(s):  
Nevin Karabiyik Yerden
Keyword(s):  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Consumption Emotions ◽  
The World ◽  
Consumer Values ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Business Structures ◽  
Consumer Lifestyles ◽  
Positive Effect

The COVID 19 pandemic created economic havoc around the world. Along with healthcare challenges, the pandemic has also been changing consumer lifestyles. It affects business structures and service delivery too. This article draws on an investigation of the effect of consumption emotions of Turkish consumers on consumer values during the COVID 19 Pandemic. A convenience sampling method was adopted in the study and a questionnaire survey was administered to collect 390 consumer cases. The results show that the consumption emotions of Turkish consumers during the COVID 19 Pandemichad a significant positive effect on consumer values. It was found that Turkish consumers were to feel anxiety, calmness and hope more often than not during the pandemic.

PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS OF NORMAL SEASON AND OFF-SEASON MUSKMELON CULTIVATION IN DISTRICT SIALKOT, PAKISTAN

1970 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD TAHIR LATIF, FALAK SHER, MUZZAMMIL HUSSAIN
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Market Price ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Customer Demand ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Economic Parameters ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Gross Income

A field survey was conducted during 2016 to estimate the profitability of normal season and off-season muskmelon cultivation in district Sialkot, Pakistan. The primary data was collected from forty farmers with convenience sampling method. Economic parameters like net return and BCR were employed. Off-season muskmelon cultivation was found economically feasible due to additions of yield (17%), gross income (122%), profit (161%) and market price (90%) in comparison to normal season crop. Therefore, it is recommended to cultivate the off-season muskmelon (BCR 3.26) to obtain more profit and fulfill the customer demand in less supply period instead of normal season cultivation (BCR 2.44).

scholarly journals Pet Macaques in Vietnam: An NGO’s Perspective

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Brooke Catherine Aldrich ◽  
David Neale
Keyword(s):  
Macaca Mulatta ◽  
Macaca Fascicularis ◽  
Rhesus Macaques ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Macaca Arctoides ◽  
Pet Trade ◽  
Governmental Organization ◽  
Assamese Macaques ◽  
Macaca Assamensis ◽  
Recorded Data

In this article, we attempt to characterize the widespread trade in pet macaques in Vietnam. Data on confiscations as well as surrenders, releases, and individuals housed at rescue centers across Vietnam for 2015–2019 were opportunistically recorded. Data comparisons between Education for Nature Vietnam and three government-run wildlife rescue centers show that at least 1254 cases of macaque keeping occurred during the study period, including a minimum of 32 Assamese macaques (Macaca assamensis), 158 long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis), 291 Northern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca leonina), 65 rhesus macaques (Macaca mulatta), and 110 stump-tailed macaques (Macaca arctoides). A minimum of 423 individuals were confiscated, and at least 490 individual macaques were released. Three semi-structured interviews were conducted with two key Animals Asia (a non-governmental organization) colleagues and their insights are presented. Although we recognize that the data included are limited and can serve only as a baseline for the scale of the macaque pet trade in Vietnam, we believe that they support our concern that the problem is significant and must be addressed. We stress the need for organizations and authorities to work together to better understand the issue. The keeping of macaques as pets is the cause of serious welfare and conservation issues in Vietnam.

scholarly journals Employee Engagement Level and Its Key Determinants: a Study in the Context of Nepalese Media Sector

The Batuk ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Damodar Niraula
Keyword(s):  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Employee Engagement ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Analytical Tool ◽  
Participatory Culture ◽  
Human Resource Managers ◽  
Major Focus ◽  
Resource Managers

 This paper aims to measure the level of employee engagement and to propose employee engagement framework. Following two-step sampling method, a questionnaire survey was conducted among the employees of fifteen media houses. The results of the survey are analyzed with the help of SPSS 18 version. Majority of the employees of Nepalese media houses have been found being engaged to their job. The findings confirm that five HR practices: performance appraisal and recognition; participatory culture; working facility; communication; and job and resources are the determinants of employee engagement. Among those, performance appraisal and recognition, and participatory culture, should be the major focus of human resource managers to make the employees engaged. Additionally, the paper can serve as a reference and an analytical tool to researchers for expanding knowledge on the topic.

scholarly journals PENGARUH PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT BATAM TENTANG BANK SYARIAH TERHADAP MINAT MENGGUNAKAN PRODUK BANK SYARIAH

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 209-218
Author(s):  
Imran Imran ◽  
Bambang Hendrawan
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Field Survey ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression Model ◽  
Profit Sharing ◽  
Product Knowledge ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Data Collection Technique ◽  
System Characteristics

This research examines the influence of society’s perception about sharia bank toward intends to use sharia bank products. The data collection technique was a field survey that using questionnaire to the sample respondents. Sampling method used is accidental sampling method with 100 selected people by accidently. The data analysis method uses multiple linear regression model. The result of this research indicate that people perception about bank sharia in banking system with interest, profit sharing system characteristics and sharia product knowledge, simultaneously have positive significant effect toward intends to use sharia product. Partially, only perception from knowledge of product variable has no influence toward society intends to Sharia bank products. Its means the better understanding about the no-interest banking system and also about profit sharing system as a basis for sharia bank practices, will increase society’s intends to use sharia products. Meanwhile, there is no effect for society perception whether they have a better or less knowledge of sharia bank products

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