A5052413177- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Online and Blended Learning
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
- Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Open Education and E-Learning
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
- Education Systems and Policy
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Outdoor and Experiential Education
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Creativity in Education and Neuroscience
Universität Greifswald
2020-2023
University of Bayreuth
2023
Ministry of Agriculture and Forests
2019-2023
Curtin University
2023
Royal University of Bhutan
2016-2022
Royal Centre for Disease Control
2022
Queensland University of Technology
2017-2022
Centre for Bhutan Studies and GNH Research
2022
Forest Research
2022
Climate warming advances the onset of tree growth in spring, but above- and belowground phenology are not always synchronized. These differences responses may result from root bud dormancy dynamics, is largely unexplored. We measured roots leaf buds Fagus sylvatica Populus nigra by quantifying sum required to initiate October, January February. furthermore carried out seven experiments, manipulating only soil air temperature before or during leaf-out evaluate potential warmer influence...
Persistent misconceptions pose significant challenges in science education, particularly biology, hindering students' acquisition of accurate knowledge and scientific literacy. This study investigated the efficacy interactive educational videos addressing among high school biology students Bhutan. Using a quasi-experimental design, involved 228 who participated pre-tests, interventions, post-tests, post-retention tests. Prevalent highlighted need for effective instructional interventions....
Abstract Growing developmental activities, such as hydropower construction, farm roads, and other human are affecting the critically endangered white‐bellied heron ( WBH ). Out of a known global population 60, 28 individuals inhabit river basin area freshwater lakes ponds Bhutan. Several constraints impede continuous monitoring species, isolated cryptic nature species remoteness its habitat; to date, there no long‐term reference data or techniques implemented for this species. In study, we...
Passive acoustic recording has great potential for monitoring soniferous endangered and cryptic species. However, this approach requires analysis of long duration environmental recordings that span months or years. There is a variety approaches to analysing data. it unclear which are best suited species in the wild. Specifically, study undertaking critically White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis) Bhutan. Four different methods investigated terms their detection accuracy, involvement human...
Introduction Transgender persons experience health disparities and are marginalized in many societies worldwide. Even their numbers unknown countries. We conducted the first effort to estimate population size of transgender women (TGW) men (TGM) Bhutan from November 2019 January 2020. Methods Community-based surveys TGW TGM integrated several methods hidden populations, including key informant mapping, wisdom-of-the-crowd, service multiplier, unique object multiplier. Results were...
Knowing the number of persons at risk for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and their behaviors are needed to allocate limited resources, set targets prevention care activities, gauge reach programs, assess impact. Female sex workers (FSWs) a population high STD worldwide; little is known about FSW in Bhutan.We conducted community-based survey size exercise Bhutan. The used hybrid venue-based/peer-referral sampling method. Population estimation methods were key informant mapping, census...
Abstract This article explores Pakistani and Bhutanese teacher educators’ digital competences about the use of social media, resources professional online communities implications this on learning. The two countries, less discussed in international educational literature, are facing a growing Internet teaching Data include survey completed by 67 educators from Pakistan 37 teachers Bhutan, as well semi-structured interviews both countries. study provides evidence how teachers’ interaction...
Gross National Happiness (GNH) has attained considerable interest as an alternative to the prevalent profit-driven global economy. It is a general prescriptive theory of development, putting happiness at center rather than economic growth. This originating from Bhutan, but can be applied in any society or area society; business, government, etc. Education seen instrumental implementing GNH society. With intent infuse Bhutanese education system all school principals, district officers, heads...
This research titled “implementation of place-based education: a case study in primary school at Talhogang”was conducted with an aim to explore how education (PBE) was implemented innovative Bhutanese pilot school. The objectives the were investigate potential influence on students’ engagement learning and further describe assessment practices carried out In addition identifying opportunities challenges teachers face implementing education, also explored relationship between PBE Gross...
Birds play a vital role in ecosystems. Studying avifaunal diversity therefore has noteworthy indicating nature’s ecological balance the environment. A total of 749 bird species have so far been recorded Bhutan. We present comprehensive checklist birds Tsirang, District which largely lies outside Bhutan’s protected area system. The data was collected through opportunistic encounters and with regular field visits to range locations different seasons. One-fourth country’s avifauna new for...
This study examined the impact of Open Educational Resources (OER) based professional development secondary school biology teachers in Samtse Dzongkha Bhutan. It highlights importance teaching and learning classrooms, emphasising its relevance to students' understanding science, environment, their future academic career choices. Recognising challenges faced by students education, STEM teacher educators from College Education underwent using OERs online sessions facilitated experts Tata...
A single-paced method of instruction does not benefit diverse learners, which is why "one size fits all" teaching has been severely criticized. Thus, it essential to differentiate meet the needs learners. Using mixed methods, this study examines teachers’ use DI and their attitudes towards using in classroom. Additionally, examined impact on practice challenges associated with it. Surveys, classroom observations, self-administered open-ended questionnaires, student feedback were used collect...
The White-bellied Heron (Ardea insignis) is listed as a critically endangered bird species by BirdLife International due to the rapid population decline. Before this study, nothing was known about night roosting behaviour of imperiled species. Here, we report on Herons in Punatsangchhu and Mangdechhu river basins Bhutan. There significant difference landing takeoff flights between short- long-day periods (P <0.05). Overall, dominated sleeping (65 ± 11 min). We also documented two prominent...
We report the second photographic evidence of Temminck’s Tragopan temminckii from Bhutan. Inhabiting warm broadleaved forest at an elevation 2,952m, species photo captured in a camera trap was much westward than its previous record, indicating range expansion this rare and elusive bird.
Design thinking is a human-centric, iterative, and collaborative approach to solve complex problems. Current study has made an attempt implement design (DT) as one of the pedagogical means respond need for teaching, learning, assessment specifically, was intended explore strategies DT in designing delivering lessons classrooms higher secondary school at Samtse. The conducted through participatory which involved co-designing using between researchers teacher participants. data this obtained...
We report a record of threatened tortoise species, Indotestudo elongata, in cool broad-leaved forest central Bhutan at high elevation. The was observed an elevation 1910 m asl, which is the highest species recorded so far. This gives us inference that this Critically Endangered now adapting to cooler regions higher
Parental involvement in their children’s education appears to be on a decline despite being associated with positive outcomes for students. This study identifies the importance of parental children’ educational attainment and seeks explore essential component that require academic success child. The findings will contribute some ways bring immense benefits individual parents, teachers, school administrations ministry at large. researcher used concurrent convergent mixed methods collect data...