Journal articles: 'Swifties'

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Aronson, J. "Tom Swifties." BMJ 337, jul17 1 (July 17, 2008): a836. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.a836.

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Lippman, Louis G., Kristine Bennington, and Ivan Laars Sucharski. "Contextual Connections to Puns in Tom Swifties." Journal of General Psychology 129, no. 2 (April 2002): 202–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00221300209603139.

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Usmanto, Budi, and Novi Ayu Kristiana Dewi. "Prototype of Monitoring System and Automation Regulator Sound, Temperature, Humidity, Lighting, Window at the Swiftlet House (RBW Smart System) Based on Webserver." Journal of Electronics,Computer Networking and Applied Mathematics, no. 24 (July 29, 2022): 54–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.55529/jecnam.24.54.71.

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Swiftlet nest is one of the export commodities with high economic value. The benefits of swiftlet nest are believed to be efficacious in curing several diseases. It makes the swiftlet nest in the market sold at a very high price. The potential of Indonesian swiftlet nests is quite significant, reaching 1.155 tons with a value of more than 28 trillion rupiahs per year in 2019 and increasing yearly. Swiftlets live in a calm atmosphere. If the place where they live is felt to be no longer safe and comfortable, then as a colony, the swallow will move to find another location that is felt calmer. The swiftlet house is attempted to be similarly possible to the condition of the cave in nature, so the swallow wants to live in it. Swiftlet farmers' efforts are made to make swiftlet feel at home and comfortable staying in their RBW (Rumah Burung Walet is a swiftle house in Indonesian) buildings. However, these efforts often experience problems because no integrated system regulates and monitors RBW buildings to match their natural habitat. The system currently in circulation is still partial, only dealing with specific problems. For example, only adjusting temperature and humidity, only adjusting automatic window opening and closing to prevent predators from entering and automation of expensive swallow call sounds, limited features and frequent errors, lighting, and monitoring of the swallow swiftlet house via video cam. Based on various problems in the swiftlet house, the researchers made an integrated technological engineering prototyping with its operation. So that swallow farmers can utilize in the hope of producing a more effective and efficient technology than partial tools that have not answered their needs. The prototyping system is named "RBW Smart System." It can be used to monitor and automatically regulate sound, temperature, humidity, and lighting, and open and close the windows in the swallow house so that it is expected to improve the quality and quantity of swiftlet nests for their owners.

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T. Litovkina, Anna. "“I see,” said Tom icily: Tom Swifties at the beginning of the 21st century." European Journal of Humour Research 2, no. 2 (June 2014): 54–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.7592/ejhr2014.2.2.tlitovkina.

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Daud, Ummi Nur Syafiqah, Nor Adibah Ismail, Shukor Md Nor, and Mohammad Saiful Mansor. "Biparental incubation behavior in the domestic house-farmed swiftlets (Aerodramus sp.) in central Peninsular Malaysia." Animal Biology 72, no. 1 (February 2, 2022): 39–49. http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/15707563-bja10066.

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Abstract While the breeding biology of the edible-nest swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus has previously been studied, research has been limited to direct observations made on cave colonies and details on their incubation behavior remain unknown. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to examine the biparental investment of domestic house-farmed white-nest swiftlets Aerodramus sp. during incubation. This study was conducted at a swiftlet house farm in Bentong, Pahang, central Peninsular Malaysia, from August 2019 to July 2020. An infrared camera connected to a digital video recorder was installed inside the house farm to monitor swiftlets’ daily activities. We determined that the time required for swiftlets to incubate their eggs was 23 ± 0.73 days, while the hatching success rate was 75%. Swiftlets exhibit intermittent incubation with fluctuations in incubation rate from egg-laying until hatching. Both parents incubate equally, with males notably incubate longer at night and females in the morning. The incubation period is influenced by clutch size; parents incubating two eggs have a shorter incubation period than parents that incubating a single egg. Parents alternately exchanged incubation roles when both sexes attended the nest, which often occurred in the early morning before the first emergence period and during nightfall after swiftlets returned to their nests. We identified two behavioral signals during parental exchange: (1) volunteering to move aside and allowing the partner to incubate and (2) being forced by the partner to move aside. The information provided by this study can be useful to bird-nest farmers, who can use it to increase their swiftlet populations by reducing the fatality of nestlings and maintaining a sustainable yield of harvesting.

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Dhamorikar, Amruta, Dhanusha Kawalkar, Prathamesh Gurjarpadhye, and Shirish Manchi. "Crepuscular hunting of swiftlets (Family: Apodidae) by Besra (Family: Accipitridae) in the urban areas of the Andaman Islands, India." Journal of Threatened Taxa 12, no. 17 (December 26, 2020): 17323–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.11609/jott.5397.12.17.17323-17329.

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We report the crepuscular hunting behavior by the Besra Accipiter virgatus, on the Glossy Swiftlets Collocalia esculenta affinis and the Edible-nest Swiftlets Aerodramus fuciphagus inexpectatus in urban areas the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Unlike other raptors in the islands, the Besra hunts at twilight often in the absence of moonlight or/and artificial light. Glossy and Edible-nest Swiftlets have been ranched in human habitations and their nests harvested for livelihood support of local communities under an ex situ conservation program. Using the focal animal sampling method, we recorded the hunting behavior of the Besra (the predator) on the swiftlets (the prey) for 40h (120 min/day for 20 days) at the ex situ swiftlet colony established in a house in the Middle Andamans. The Besra made 84 hunting attempts, with the highest success rate (15.4%) between 17.00–18.00 h. The catch rate was a mean of 4±11 (SD) per day. The maximum time that was used for attempt to kill the prey was two hours. Depredation of the Edible-nest Swiftlet by the Besra could affect ex situ conservation efforts, which can also lead to economic losses and retaliation against the raptor. Restricting perch sites for the raptor around ranching houses might reduce predation risks for the swiftlets.

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Petkliang, Nutjarin, George A. Gale, Dianne H. Brunton, and Sara Bumrungsri. "Geographical variation in breeding chronology of Germain’s swiftlet (Aerodramus inexpectatus germani) in southern Thailand." Pacific Conservation Biology 25, no. 2 (2019): 174. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/pc17056.

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The Germain’s swiftlet (Aerodramus inexpectatus germani) feeds on flying insects whose distribution and abundance are influenced by climatic conditions, especially rainfall. In turn, insect availability influences the onset of breeding by swiftlets, hence regions with different climatic conditions such as the west and the east coasts of peninsular Thailand should differ in swiftlet breeding chronology. Here we aimed to determine the variation in breeding chronology between the west and east coast colonies and relate this to insect availability. For each side of the peninsula, at least 40 breeding pairs were continuously observed (July 2014 to October 2015), using ‘internet protocol’ infrared cameras installed inside four commercial swiftlet houses. Flying insects were trapped every two weeks using sticky traps at three permanent stations within major foraging habitats. The onset of breeding in the western colonies was earlier than in the eastern colonies. These significant differences were explained by rainfall and food availability that showed synchrony between the nestling feeding period and peaks in insect biomass. Rainfall of 100–300mm month−1 overlapped with peak breeding and peak insect biomass. These findings have significant implications for the sustainability of swiftlet nest harvesting and demonstrate that, to minimise negative reproductive outcomes for swiftlets where nests are harvested, the timing of harvesting should consider regional climatic conditions.

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Manchi, S., and R. Sankaran. "Protection of the white-nest swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus in the Andaman Islands, India: an assessment." Oryx 48, no. 2 (February 4, 2014): 213–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0030605311000603.

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AbstractInternational trade of swiftlet nests has affected wild populations of edible-nest swiftlets throughout their range. The white-nest swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands lost 80% of its population in the 1990s. Conservation efforts for the species were initiated in 2000, with the active involvement of former nest collectors. To measure the efficacy of protection measures we collected data on the swiftlet, using the nest count method. We monitored annual breeding populations in 28 protected caves on Chalis-ek and one on Interview Island during 2000–2008, and in 168 unprotected caves on Baratang and Interview Islands during February–April 2008. The swiftlet population in protected caves increased by 39%, whereas it declined by 74% in unprotected caves. Nearly 61% of the 152 caves on Baratang Island were abandoned by the swiftlet during 1997–2008. This study highlights the importance of extending protection to the unprotected caves on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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S. H., Ibrahim, Teo W.C., and Baharun A. "A Study on Suitable Habitat for Swiftlet Farming." Journal of Civil Engineering, Science and Technology 1, no. 1 (August 1, 2009): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.33736/jcest.67.2009.

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Swiftlet farming is a new industry in Sarawak as compared to other long-standing industries such as rubber, palm oil and timber. It is one of the businesses that involved a small capital investment that could generate enormous returns in the future. Swiftlet farming involves the conversion of human-centric building into structures for Swiftlet. The purpose of this conversion is to let Swiftlet for nesting and protect them. The design and construction of such building will also helps to accommodate Swiftlets' population. The nest of the Edible-nest Swiftlet rank amongst the world's most expensive animal products. Therefore, in order to increase the productivity of bird nest, study of the suitable habitat for Swiftlet should be done thoroughly. Environmental factors such as air temperature, surface temperature, relative humidity, air velocity and light intensity are the key factors for a successful Swiftlet farm house. Internal air temperature of building should be maintained from 26°C to 35°C, relative humidity from 80% to 90%, low air velocity and light intensity less than 5 LUX. Proper ventilation and installation of a humidifier could help the building to achieve the desirable range of environment factors. Location of structure will also be considered from direct sunlight direction to reduce the internal temperature. Only licensed Swiftlet farming is legal.

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FULLARD, JAMES H., ROBERT M. R. BARCLAY, and DONALD W. THOMAS. "Observations on the behavioural ecology of the Atiu Swiftlet Aerodramus sawtelli." Bird Conservation International 20, no. 4 (March 9, 2010): 385–91. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s095927091000016x.

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SummaryThe Atiu Swiftlet Aerodramus sawtelli is endemic to the Cook Island of Atiu and has an estimated total population of less than 400, rendering it one of the world’s most globally endangered bird species. Over a series of five visits to Atiu, we collected data on the distribution of foraging swiftlets on the island, and their foraging and echolocation behaviour. The bird favours forests, agriculturally developed areas such as croplands, and populated sections of the island (e.g. gardens) but avoids the dry, upraised coral ring (makatea) of Atiu. It appears able to readily exploit new insects after they have immigrated to Atiu and may act as a natural control agent on pest species (e.g. Xyleborus perforans and Atrichopogon jacobsoni). We reanalysed the swiftlets’ echolocation calls within one of their roost caves in conjunction with new recordings. The calls do not contain ultrasonic components and are uniquely single clicks compared to the echolocation vocalisations of other swiftlet species. The minimal impact of human disturbance on the remote nesting caves of this bird suggests that its numbers, although small, represent a stable population.

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Reza, Fahnur, Evi Feronika Elbaar, and Betrixia Barbara. "KONDISI, PENDAPATAN DAN PERSEPSI MASYARAKAT TERHADAP KEBERADAAN USAHA SARANG BURUNG WALET (Studi di Desa Rantau Katang, Kecamatan Telaga Antang, Kabupaten Kotawaringin Timur, Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah)." JOURNAL SOCIO ECONOMICS AGRICULTURAL 16, no. 1 (April 8, 2021): 36–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.52850/jsea.v16i1.3383.

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ABSTRAK Persepsi adalah merupakan proses penilaian seseorang terhadap obyek tertentu. Persepsi masyarakat terhadap keberadaan usaha sarang burung walet di Desa Rantau Katang diperoleh dengan mengetahui kondisi usaha sarang burung walet, mengetahui pendapatan usaha sarang burung walet dan mengetahui persepsi masyarakat terhadap keberadaan usaha sarang burung walet dengan menggunakan skala likert dan rumus pendapatan. Hasil persepsi masyarakat menunjukan bahwa kondisi usaha sarang burung walet di Desa Rantau Katang adalah: pola pemanenan dilakukan rata-rata sebanyak 6 kali dalam setahun, rata-rata memiliki satu buah bangunan yang telah diusahakan 3-4 tahun, dan produksi didominasi oleh kualitas A. Rata-rata pendapatan usaha sarang burung walet di Desa Rantau Katang sebesar Rp. 60.025.000 /tahun. Adapun rata-rata biaya total eksplisit adalah Rp. 3.775.000 dan penerimaannya adalah sebesar Rp. 63.800.000 /tahun. Persepsi masyarakat di Desa Rantau Katang terhadap keberadaan usaha sarang burung walet adalah berada pada kategori “netral” dengan total persepsi 774 yang berarti responden memiliki sikap netral terhadap keberadaan usaha sarang burung walet di Desa Rantau Katang. ABSTRACT Perception is a process of evaluating someone against a particular object. The public perception of the existence of swift’s nest business in Rantau Katang village was obtained by knowing the condition of swift's nest business, knowing the income of swift's nest business and knowing the community's perception of the existence of swift's nest business using the Likert scale and income formula. The results of public perception show that the condition of swift’s nest business in Rantau Katang Village is: harvesting patterns are carried out on average 6 times a year, on average have one building that has been cultivated 3-4 years, and production is dominated by quality A. The average income of swift’s nest business in Rantau Katang Village is Rp. 60,025,000 / year. The average total explicit cost is Rp. 3,775,000 and the receipt is Rp. 63,800,000 / year. The perception of the community in Rantau Katang village on the existence of swift’s nest business is in the "neutral" category with an total perception of 774, which means that respondents have a neutral attitude towards the existence of swift’s nest business in Rantau Katang Village.

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Connolly, Creighton. ""Bird cages and boiling pots for potential diseases": contested ecologies of urban 'Swiftlet farming' in George Town, Malaysia." Journal of Political Ecology 24, no. 1 (September 27, 2017): 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.2458/v24i1.20780.

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Abstract This article details the social construction of the 'swiftlet farming' industry in George Town, Malaysia. It argues that narratives of health and disease continually police which landscape practices are acceptable for the increasingly globalizing and image conscious city. 'Swiftlet farming' refers to the use of inner city shophouses and other commercial buildings for harvesting the edible nests of swiftlets (constructed from their saliva). Due to the high global demand and prices for birds' nests, the number of swiftlet farms have exploded in cities and towns across the country over the past decade, as entrepreneurs have been trying to cash in on the lucrative industry. The competing discourses and reactions to swiftlet farming in George Town, particularly in relation to its alleged potential for causing outbreaks of disease such as avian flu or dengue fever offer an apt entry point for studying this contested normative landscape. In doing so, I draw on recent writing on landscape and political ecology to analyze how swiftlet farm(er)s have been politicized by various stakeholders as (in)appropriate for the urban landscape. The article concludes by considering the significance of such an approach can help to make sense of the contradictions and uncertainties that abound in urban health controversies. Key words: political ecology, health, disease, landscape, birds' nest, Malaysia

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Mahfurdz, Azrul, and Sunardi. "Piezoelectric power harvesting from chirps and mating swiftlets attraction sound." World Journal of Engineering 12, no. 4 (August 1, 2015): 407–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1260/1708-5284.12.4.407.

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The voltage measurement from piezoelectric disk (PZT) transducer is proposed in this paper. The attraction sound that has been used in the swiftlet farming industries was emitted at three different levels. The PZT was placed inside and outside the speaker to identify maximum power to produced high impulse voltage. The swiftlets sound was recorded using Avisoft software and analysed in Matlab. The sound was dividing into seven frames and it spectrum was plotted using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) function to acquire the magnitude and frequency information. A Strip chart used to log and graph values acquired from PZT for 100 Hz sampling rate. The impulse response for each sample was saving in excel format and analysed in Matlab software. The finding showed, the voltage acquire from different type of swiftlets sound is significant different. In addition, the voltage generated from two PZT location also showed significant different. The reason can be highlight here is voltage generated by PZT is depending on the power of sound transmitted. The higher power sound transmitted the higher voltage generated from PZT.

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Siti-Nabiha, A. K., Dayana Jalaludin, and Hasan Ahmed. "Farming the “white gold” in a world heritage city." Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies 3, no. 2 (May 24, 2013): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/eemcs-01-2013-0003.

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Subject area Public management, sustainability. Study level/applicability The case is suitable for undergraduate and masters' courses. Case overview The case is about the dilemma between the lucrative economic profit from swiftlet farming and the invaluable heritage and social wellbeing of the residents in a world heritage city. In 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) issued a letter to the Malaysian government expressing concern over the issue of the swiftlet industry in Georgetown, Penang. Swiftlet farming is a lucrative agriculture sector in Malaysia and is considered one of the key projects under the Malaysian Economic Transformation Program. Yet, this industry posed a threat to the well being of George Town due to its impact towards the city's heritage status. The operation of swiftlet farms in shop houses in George Town not only forces residents to coexist with thousands of swiftlets in the populated city, but also deteriorates the condition of its heritage buildings. A quick solution by the government authorities is needed in order to respond to UNESCO's enquiries. A fair consideration looking at the aspects of economy, environment and society is vital in ensuring the future of the city. Expected learning outcomes These include: understanding the complex issues of trade-offs between economic profit vis-à-vis the environmental social heritage; understanding and appreciating the conflicting governmental objectives and the way to address the conflicting demands of the stakeholders (NGOs, industry and business association and the general public); identifying and determining ways to align environmental interests with economic interests in order to formulate sustainable solutions; and formulating an action plan and providing practical recommendations to solve the problem. Supplementary materials Teaching notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email support@emeraldinsight.com to request teaching notes.

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Nordin, Nik Fatin Nabilah binti Muhammad, Che Mohd Aizal bin Che Mohd, and Saiful Nizam bin Tajuddin. "Analysis of Volatile Compound from Commercial Swiftlet Aroma Using Solid-Phase Microextraction Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS)." Materials Science Forum 1025 (March 2021): 122–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.1025.122.

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This study was designed to investigate the compounds in the different types of commercial aroma used to attract swiftlets in the birdhouse. Analysis of the volatile compounds is done on two types of commercial aroma, which is categorized as floor aroma (F1, F2, F3) and top aroma (T1, T2, T3) using SPME-GC-MS. As a result, F1, F2 and F3 shows the presence of major constituents like 2-heptanone (13.53%, 3.22% and 0.37% respectively) and 2-nonanone (0.83%, 2.02%, and 0.82% respectively) using DB-1ms while 2-heptanone (5.87%, 0.78% and 0.45% respectively) and methoxy-phenyl-oxime (11.50%, 11.84% and 0.20% respectively) using DB-wax. Major constituents detected using DB-1ms for T1, T2 and T3 are 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol (36.49%, 16.23% and 3.06% respectively). Meanwhile, no similar compounds detected by DB-wax for sample T1, T2 and T3. The overall findings concluded that most of the formulation used in the commercial aroma contained strong odor-producing chemicals to attract swiftlets. More studies should be done on investigating the effects of the commercial aroma towards swiftlet also on aroma made from natural substances instead of chemically produced commercial aroma.

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Wahidin Awang, Khairil, Mazlina Mustapha, and Hasan Abdullah. "Tourism Supply Side: The Case of Niah Cave’s Swiftlets." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 2.29 (May 22, 2018): 153. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i2.29.13307.

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Often studies on tourism come from the consumer perspective. However, this study focuses on the supply side of the industry using the wonders of Niah Cave which is located in interior Sarawak, Malaysia. Amongst others, Niah Cave has hundred thousands of swiftlet population and the world’s famous archaeological site to attract tourists. This article explores a venue whereby the tourism’s supply side, in this instance, the swiftlet population could be bridged with the industry’s consumer side. The evolvement of sustainability conscious consumers, particularly in the millennium era results in the advocation of consumption in a more sustainable manner, irrespective whether the products are man-made or in the forms of the natural environment. An interpretative research method with the like of observation and semi-structured in-depth interviews formed the data gathering tool. The Niah Cave was explored in late January 2017. Findings show that Niah Cave was literally on the tourist map due to its world’s famous archaeological site. The huge population of swiftlets with their nests attracted harvesters for decade. The processes of harvesting these nests which remarkably endured through climbing bamboo ladders and dangling ropes from cave ceilings, hundreds feet from the cave floor, charmed tourists

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Thomassen, Henri A., Robert-Jan den Tex, Merijn A. G. de Bakker, and G. David E. Povel. "Phylogenetic relationships amongst swifts and swiftlets: A multi locus approach." Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 37, no. 1 (October 2005): 264–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ympev.2005.05.010.

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RHEINDT, FRANK E., LES CHRISTIDIS, JANETTE A. NORMAN, JAMES A. EATON, KEREN R. SADANANDAN, and RICHARD SCHODDE. "Speciation in Indo-Pacific swiftlets (Aves: Apodidae): integrating molecular and phenotypic data for a new provisional taxonomy of the Collocalia esculenta complex." Zootaxa 4250, no. 5 (April 7, 2017): 401. http://dx.doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.4250.5.1.

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White-bellied swiftlets of the Collocalia esculenta complex constitute a radiation of colony-breeding swifts distributed throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region. Resolution of their taxonomy is challenging due to their morphological uniformity. To analyze the evolutionary history of this complex, we combine new biometric measurements and results from plumage assessment of museum specimens with novel as well as previously published molecular data. Together, this body of information constitutes the largest systematic dataset for white-bellied swiftlets yet compiled, drawn from 809 individuals belonging to 32 taxa for which new molecular, biometric, and/or plumage data are presented. We propose changing the classification of white-bellied swiftlets, for which two species are currently recognized, to elevate eight regional forms to species level, and we also describe two new subspecies. The ten taxa we recommend recognizing at the species level are: Collocalia linchi (Java to Lombok, Sumatran hills), C. dodgei (montane Borneo), C. natalis (Christmas Island), C. affinis (Greater Sundas, including the Thai-Malay Peninsula and Andaman–Nicobar Islands), C. marginata (Philippines), C. isonota (Philippines), C. sumbawae (west Lesser Sundas), C. neglecta (east Lesser Sundas), C. esculenta (Sulawesi, Moluccas, New Guinea, Bismarck Archipelago, Solomon Islands), and C. uropygialis (Vanuatu, New Caledonia). Future molecular and morphological work is needed to resolve questions of speciation and population affinities in the Philippines, Christmas Island, Wallacea and central Melanesia, and to shed light on historic diversification and patterns of gene flow in the complex.

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Ahmad, Hamdan, Song-Quan Ong, and Eng Hua Tan. "The Diet for Edible-Nest Swiftlets: Nutritional Composition and Cost of Life Stages of Megaselia scalaris Loew (Diptera: Phoridae) Bred on 3 Commercial Breeding Materials." International Journal of Insect Science 11 (January 2019): 117954331882353. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1179543318823533.

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Megaselia scalaris (Loew) is one of the best-known diets for the swiftlet. Previous studies have addressed the problem of some mass rearing conditions for this insect; unfortunately, the details of the nutritional composition of the life stages and cost of the breeding materials were insufficiently reported, even though this information is crucial for farming the edible-nest swiftlet. We aimed to investigate the nutritional composition of the life stages of M scalaris on a cost basis using 3 common commercial breeding materials: chicken pellets (CPs), fish pellets (FPs), and mouse pellets (MPs). Modified Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) proximate and mineral analyses were carried out on the insect’s third instar larvae, pupal, and adult stages to determine the nutritional composition. Regardless of the breeding materials, the adult stage of M scalaris had significantly higher crude protein than the other stages; the pupae were rich in calcium, which is required for egg production; and the third instar larvae had the highest amount of crude fat compared with the other stages. Regarding the energy content, there were no significant differences among the stages according to the breeding materials. In terms of nutritional cost, CP was the most economic breeding material and generated the highest amount of nutrients per US dollar (US $). Different life stages of M scalaris were used by the swiftlets by supplying the required nutrients, and future studies should focus on effective diet feeding methods.

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Stubbs, John. "Contemporary British satire and the problem of Jonathan Swift’s personae." Ars & Humanitas 14, no. 1 (June 23, 2020): 27–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.4312/ars.14.1.27-40.

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This essay brings the example of Jonathan Swift’s literary personae to bear on current trends in satirical culture. A number of recent commentators have written of a crisis in contemporary British satire. They invoke Horkheimer and Adorno’s theory that comedy supports power interests which it purportedly undermines. The present essay maintains that Swift in a sense confirms this theory, but also that he sets another, more exacting standard for satire. Swiftian satire is singular if not unique in that it is openly self-disabling: in its highest form it deploys a persona that exhausts the resources of contemporary and classical theory. In doing so, it confronts its audiences with a complex and engaged expression of political helplessness. But it also uses irony to tell the truth. The standard Swift sets contemporary satire is an exacting one: to deliver an unflinching and, if necessary, vindictive testimony against injustice.

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Setiawati, Wilya, and Maryani Maryani. "AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN TAYLOR SWIFT’S SONG LYRICS." PROJECT (Professional Journal of English Education) 1, no. 3 (June 11, 2018): 261. http://dx.doi.org/10.22460/project.v1i3.p261-268.

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AbstractThis research is entitled An Analysis of Figurative Language in Taylor Swift's song lyrics it aims to know the types of figurative language that are used in Taylor swift lyrics and describe the contextual meaning of the figurative language used in Taylor's lyrics. The research data is obtained from two songs from one albumof Taylor Swift. The album titled Red with three songs taken entitles Red and 22. This research uses descriptive qualitative method in observation and library research in collecting data of this research. Figurative language found consists of simile, metaphor, hyperbole, paradox, irony and personification. In this research, these findingsshow that hyperbole is the most dominant in Taylor Swift’s song and based on the contextual meaning of overall song lyrics of Taylor Swift tell about conflict, pain heart and deeply treachery.Keywords: song, lyric, figurative language, contextual meaning

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Putri, Cindy, Shanty A.Y.P.S Duwila, and Maria Sabriana. "REPRESENTATION OF FEMINISM IN TAYLOR SWIFT’S SONGS." Prosiding Seminar Nasional & Call for Paper "Peran Perempuan Sebagai Pahlawan di Era Pandemi" PSGESI LPPM UWP 9, no. 01 (November 21, 2022): 233–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.38156/gesi.v9i01.143.

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Feminist language reform or feminist language planning refers to the effort, often of political and grassroots movements, to change how language is used to gender people, activities and ideas on an individual and societal level. The language in terms of words, phrases, and clauses to portray women as either the instigations or objects of domestic violence. The objectives of the study are to find out what kinds of feminism and how the feminism depicted in Taylor Swift’s song lyrics. The present study employs qualitative descriptive methods and use content analysis technique to interpret the data. The source of data is taken from seven Taylor Swift’s song entitled: Look What You Made Me Do, The Man, I Forgot That You Existed, You Need to Calm Down, I Did Something Bad, Mad Woman, and Long Story Short. the data are the phrases or sentences contains portrayal women as objects. The steps of the procedure of the data analysis are: 1) highlighting the phrases or sentences contains women’s roles, 2) classifying the phrases or sentences based on the types of feminism, 3)interpreting the data, and 4) drawing conclusion. Results show that most of Taylor Swifts’ songs depicts liberal feminism and Taylor Swift expresses the liberal feminism through lyrics showing women struggles to combat domination, pursuing her goals, and expressing women emancipation.

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Fatikha, Alya Rizqi, and Qanitah Masykuroh. "FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN SELECTED SONGS OF “RED” BY TAYLOR SWIFT." Language Literacy: Journal of Linguistics, Literature, and Language Teaching 6, no. 2 (December 27, 2022): 299–308. http://dx.doi.org/10.30743/ll.v6i2.5711.

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This study aims to explore the types and meanings of figurative language in Taylor Swift’s song lyrics. On the surface level, figurative language cannot be translated literally. The study is descriptive qualitative, and the data are in the forms of figurative language taken from eight selected songs in Taylor Swift's album "Red" collected by documentation technique. The data are then analyzed using content analysis by referring to the framework of Knickerbocker Reninger’s theory (1985) on figurative language. From the analysis, there are 57 types of figurative language in the selected songs, namely hyperbole 31,5%, simile 19,3%, metaphor 17,5%, metonymy 5,3%, irony 3,5%, symbol 7,0%, personification 10,6%, paradox 3,5% and synecdoche 1,8%. Furthermore, the meaning of each figurative language used in the song lyrics is contextually explored and allied with the content of the song lyrics which conveys the various deep expressions of feeling and emotion of Taylor Swift as both a singer and a songwriter.

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Hamzah, Zainab, Sarojini Jeyaraman, Othman Hashim, and Kamarudin Hussin. "Waste to Wealth for the Edible Bird Nest Industry." Applied Mechanics and Materials 754-755 (April 2015): 990–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.754-755.990.

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Edible bird nest (EBN) is a product obtained from the salivary excretion of different species of swiftlets during the breeding season. It is an expensive health food product. The raw EBN needs intensive cleaning before it can be consumed. Currently, EBN is increasingly used in cosmetic products. The cleaning procedure generally produced about 30 % (w/w) of waste. To date, there is no work conducted to study the composition of the waste recovered from the cleaning process and converting the waste into useful downstream products. Therefore, the aim of this study is to determine the composition of the EBN wastes and to formulate a value added facial cream product from the EBN waste. EBN waste (residues) was collected from the cleaning water of EBN samples from the swiftlet species Aerodramusfuciphagus using the centrifugation method. The chemical composition of the EBN waste (residues) was analyzed qualitatively using the FTIR technique. Similarly, the different grades of processed EBN samples (2A, 3A, 4A, 5A and biscuit white) from the swiftlet species Aerodramusfuciphagus were quantitatively analyzed using the elemental analyzer. The residual EBN showed high protein content (47.33±3.09 %) and carbohydrate content of 2.4±0.37 %. Interestingly, nitrite, nitrate and lead were not present in the EBN waste. Thus, EBN waste is considered safe to formulate a facial cream. The collagen content in EBN is good as an anti-aging beauty cream. Since the EBN is a very expensive product, the residual EBN waste has good potential to formulate a value added product without any loss in its nutritional health benefits to achieve a similar effect as EBN. The high protein content retained in EBN waste makes the wash off water from EBN washings a suitable nutrient – rich component for the formulation of health and beauty products.

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Md. Yassin, Azlina, Haidaliza Masram, Haryati Shafii, Mohd Yamani Yahya, and Sharifah Meryam Shareh Musa. "THE IMPACT OF SWIFTLET FARMING HOUSE ON LOCAL COMMUNITIES." Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Environment Management 5, no. 18 (March 15, 2020): 108–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.35631/jthem.5180010.

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Swiftlet farming is an agriculture activity in both commercial building and agriculture land due to the high price of edible bird’s nest (products of swiftlet farming). As of 2017, there are around 60,000 swiftlet farming houses in Malaysia. However, due to inefficiency in the management system, a swiftlet farming house located near to the residential area had brought a lot of complaints. Although these complaints can be reduced through the management of the swiftlet farmers, yet there is no guarantee which will show that there will no problem produce by swiftlet farming houses. Therefore, this study aims to study the legislation regulating the swiftlet farming houses, as well as to identify the side effects of swiftlet farming houses on the local communities. The mixed methodology has been adopted throughout the research process which includes qualitative and quantitative approaches. Research findings were based on the data collected through interviews with several officers in local government, and questionnaires distributed to 100 residents in Bentong who are living within a radius of 150 meters from swiftlet farming houses. Data collected from questionnaires were analyzed by SPSS statistical analysis. Findings indicated that the swiftlet farming houses were regulated by the Street, Drainage and Building Act 1974 and Local Authority Act 1976. Nevertheless, the communities were affected both positively and negatively by the swiftlet farming house. The impact of swiftlet farming houses on local communities shown the need for adoption regulation been adopted on the swiftlet farming houses. In a nutshell, the legislation on swiftlet farming house is essential to confine the swiftlet farming house in order to ensure the growth of this industry while taking care of the communities. Apparently, good regulations and good management can definitely avoid the side effects on the communities.

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Syafiqah, S. N., H. Radhwan, M. N. M. Saad, A. R. Irfan, R. Hussin, M. S. I. M. Dawi, and W. A. R. Asyahid. "Design and Analysis a Harvesting Mechanism of Swiftlets Nest." Journal of Physics: Conference Series 2129, no. 1 (December 1, 2021): 012030. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/2129/1/012030.

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Abstract Industry swiftlets nest is not a new industry in Malaysia. It gets very high demand from China. Harvesting swiftlets nest is one of the processes to produce any products that made from swiftlets nest. Currently, they are using manual harvesting equipment to harvest swiftlets nest without using any auxiliary equipment. It is the first step in process flow and very important role before cleaning process. The objectives of this project are to design mechanism harvesting equipment to harvest swiftlets nest and to decrease the time of harvesting swiftlets nest process in a swiftlets house in a day. The methodology of research is including collect data, brainstorming, design concept generation, concept selection and simulation analysis. The design of harvesting equipment is using CAD software and analyze using FEA analysis. At the end of this project, this research will give understanding about design using CAD software and analysis that improved the harvesting equipment.

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Badrulzaman, Sharifah Zafierah Syed, Aimi Wahidah Aminan, Aizi Nor Mazila Ramli, Rohaida Che Man, and Nur Izyan Wan Azelee. "Extraction and Characterization of Keratin from Chicken and Swiftlet Feather." Materials Science Forum 1025 (March 2021): 157–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.1025.157.

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Keratin is a durable and fibrous protein of hair, nails, horns, hoofs, feathers and the epithelial cells in the outermost layers of the skin. Keratin in animals mainly presents in vertebrates such as mammals, birds and reptiles including chicken and swiftlet. This study aims to characterize keratin extracted from chicken and swiftlet feathers. The extraction of the keratin performed using dimethyl sufoxide (DMSO) at high temperature. The extracted keratin from both samples were used for the characterization process using Bradford protein assay, CHNS analysis and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. This study showed that keratin extract of swiftlet feather showed higher protein concentration (0.813 mg/mL) than keratin extract of chicken feather (0.646 mg/ml). The highest composition for keratin extract is hydrogen which are 4.97% for keratin extract from swiftlet feathers and 3.12% for keratin extract from chicken feathers. FTIR analysis exhibited that carboxyl groups and amino groups are presence in both keratin samples however, the protein value is higher in swiftlet feathers compared to chicken feathers. This study's outcome is significant in discovering keratin extract from swiftlet feathers containing high protein content due to the breakdown of disulfide bonds. Furthermore, this research is the first report on keratin characterization from swiftlet feathers that would be useful for high value future keratin study.

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Wan Nor Asma, Wan Hayati Husna, Nur Hardy Abu Daud, and Nurarina Aslah Junuidin. "COMPARISON BETWEEN PREFERENCE OF SWIFTLET HOUSING DESIGN AND CHARACTERISTICS BY RANCHERS IN SABAH AND SARAWAK." Journal of Tourism, Hospitality and Environment Management 7, no. 30 (December 12, 2022): 15–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.35631/jthem.730002.

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For the past few years, demand for health and beauty products has been high, including bird nests, which has led to the thriving of Malaysia’s swiftlet ranching industry. Hence, the macro parameters related to swiftlet housing characteristics and designs owned by swiftlet ranchers in Sabah and Sarawak were identified. The size of the house, placement of the bird entrance, house orientation, flooring, and location were observed. The descriptive data were analyzed by using ANOVA (p<0.05) and the interaction between variables was determined by using Chi-square regression via SPSS 25.0. The number of swiftlet houses in Sabah was identified as higher than in Sarawak. 57% of the swiftlet houses are in the agricultural area, and 41% of the swiftlet houses are in the forest area. 37% of the chosen orientation by a rancher in Sabah was in the directions of east to west and north to south. This data was significantly different compared to Sarawak as 25% of the houses in Sarawak were constructed from southeast to northwest by the ranchers. The two-floor design was most preferred by the ranchers in Sabah and Sarawak with a total of 43% respectively, followed by a three-floor design at 27% in Sabah and 34% in Sarawak. The size of the swiftlet buildings preferred by ranchers in Sabah and Sarawak was small, with a length and width below 10 feet. Meanwhile, there is no significant difference (p>0.05) in terms of bird entrance, placement, and measurement of the swiftlet houses. Several improvements are needed to reduce the limitation, such as widening the distribution of survey locations or in quantitative aspects, such as edible bird nest production among farmers.

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Lee, Chu, Yi Cheong Kim, Gi Seung Kim, and Myung-Mo Nam. "Development and growth in fertilized eggs and larvae of Korea swift's scallop Chlamys swiftii reared in the laboratory." Korean Journal of Malacology 29, no. 4 (December 31, 2013): 263–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.9710/kjm.2013.29.4.263.

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Brata, B., R. Saepudin, Sutriyono Sutriyono, and Lindya Lindya. "Effects of Feeding Kroto (Aerophylla smaragdina), Kricket (Brachytrypes membranaceus) and Diet Combinations on Live Performance of Young Edible –Nest Swiftlet (Collocalia fuciphaga)." Jurnal Sain Peternakan Indonesia 6, no. 1 (June 25, 2011): 61–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.31186/jspi.id.6.1.61-66.

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ABSTRACTThe aim of this research was to investigate the performance of young Edible-nest Swiftlet (Collocalia fuciphaga) fed (Aerophylla smaragdina), cricket (Brachytrypes membranaceus) and diet combinations of 33% cricket, 34% kroto and 33% of commercial diet/BR1. The observation was started from the bird hatches until it fledges. Experiment design used was completely randomized design with three treatments and four replications; each of the replications consists of ten young Edible-nest Swiftlet (Collocalia fuciphaga). The treatments were 100% kroto, 100% cricket and diet combinations of of 33% cricket (Brachytrypes membranaceus), 34% kroto and 33% of commercial diet/BR1. The variables measured were feed consumption, body weight, feed conversion and total loss. Results showed that, there were insignificant effects of feeding kroto, cricket and diet combinations of 33% cricket, 34% kroto and 33% of commercial diet/BR1 on live performance of young Edible-nest Swiftlet, observed from the bird hatches until it fledges. By the end of the observation, one young Edible-nest Swiftlet (Collocalia fuciphaga) survived.Keywords: young edible-nest swiftlet (Collocalia fuciphaga) , kroto and cricket.

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Mohd Taib, Siti Husnaa, Siti Salwa Abd Gani, Mohamad Zaki Ab Rahman, Mahiran Basri, Amin Ismail, and Rosnah Shamsudin. "Formulation and process optimizations of nano-cosmeceuticals containing purified swiftlet nest." RSC Advances 5, no. 53 (2015): 42322–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c5ra03008k.

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The usage of purified swiftlet nest in nano-cosmeceuticals and response surface methodology in order to obtain the optimized formulation will be very beneficial and helpful to the swiftlet nest and nano-cosmeceuticals industries worldwide.

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Голенкова, Ю. В., and А. В. Скригін. "Effect of Martial Arts on Swiftness Development in Middle-Schoolers." Teorìâ ta Metodika Fìzičnogo Vihovannâ, no. 2 (June 30, 2015): 10. http://dx.doi.org/10.17309/tmfv.2015.2.1136.

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The objective of the research is to determine the effect of taekwondo means on swiftness development in middle-schoolers. To achieve the objectives set, the research used the following methods: analysis of specialized methodological and scientific literature and other sources; pedagogical experiment; pedagogical observations; testing; methods of mathematical statistics.Conclusions: The paper grounds and develops the methods of swiftness development in middle-school pupils by taekwondo means, and experimentally verifies their effectiveness. It proves that introducing the variable module “Taekwondo” into the process of physical education of middle-schoolers can bring about improved swiftness development, in particular, such indicators as the tapping test and running in place for 5 seconds.

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Carpenter, Andrew. "Swift's Angers." Scriblerian and the Kit-Cats 48-49, no. 2-1 (2016): 110–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5325/scriblerian.48-49.2-1.0110.

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Chudgar, Neil. "Swift's Gentleness." ELH 78, no. 1 (2011): 137–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1353/elh.2011.0001.

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Bullard, Paddy. "Swift’s Razor." Modern Philology 113, no. 3 (February 2016): 353–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1086/684098.

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McIlroy, Brian. "A Swiftian Sunday." Short Film Studies 1, no. 2 (February 1, 2011): 283–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.1386/sfs.1.2.283_1.

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Minh, Dao Duy, Nguyen Duy Tai, Le Ngoc Luu Quang, and Truong Tan Quan. "Estimated the Willingness to Pay Levels for the Adoption of the Internet of Things-IoTs Technology: An Empirical Study in Swiftlet Farming in Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam." Asian Social Science 18, no. 11 (October 23, 2022): 5. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ass.v18n11p5.

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Imported into Vietnam since 2005, domestic swiftlet farming has been being received, noticed, and invested by various stakeholders and multi-local government levels. Entering the digital era, digital technologies are amending the farming of swiftlet and the application of the Internet of Things-IoT technology along with Artificial Intelligence-AI is expanding rapidly. IoTs and Artificial Intelligent positively support farmers in order to collect, synthesize and analyze statistics of data, to be able to self-control, adjust the behavior of the farming activities based on precisely dosed indicators to limit the potential risks due to the enemies of the swiftlet or the bad guys stealing bird's nest. This study investigated 120 producers in Phan Thiet, Ham Thuan Bac, and Bac Binh where the highest population of swiftlet activity in Binh Thuan province, Vietnam. The study applies the Willingness to Pay method in combining with the Linear Regression Model (LRS) to estimate the level of the Willingness to Pay (WTP) and its determinants for the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoTs) technology. The findings indicated that producers agreed to pay 380 million VND (nearly 30% of total investment in equipment and technology) but the level of the WTP showed a large variation: 55 million of lowest group and while more than 1200 million of the highest one. The LRS model with 12 explanatory variables allowed to explain 51% of the factors' influence on the WTP. The findings indicated that should be taken into account the multi-aspects of solutions from producers, enterprises and local government achieve sustainable development in swiftlet farming.

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de Vries, M. J., E. H. van der Waaij, and J. A. M. van Arendonk. "Estimation of genetic parameters for litter size in sheep: a comparison of a repeatability and a multivariate model." Animal Science 66, no. 3 (June 1998): 685–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1357729800009255.

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AbstractGenetic parameters were estimated for litter size in two prolific sheep breeds, i.e. the Zwartbles and the synthetic breed Swifter. Genetic parameters and breeding values for litter size in different parities were estimated using both a repeatability and a multivariate animal model. The estimated heritability from the repeatability model was 0·10 for the Zwartbles and 0·12 for the Swifter. For the multivariate model, heritability of litter size in first, second and third parity was 0·05, 0·07 and 0·10 for the Zwartbles and 0·09, 0·12 and 0·09 for the Swifter. Genetic correlation for litter size in Swifter was 0·81 between parity 1 and 2 and 0·99 between parity 2 and 3. For the Zwartbles genetic correlations were all very close to unity. Environmental correlations between litter size in subsequent parities were not constant over parities. Phenotypic variance in litter size in both breeds was 0·309 in first parity and was almost 50% higher in later parities. Based on the results it is recommended to apply a multiple trait model.

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Alexandra, Francisca Diana, Satriyandi M, Agnes Frethernety, and Triawanti Triawanti. "Influence of Extract Swiftlet Nest (Collocalia Fuciphago) as Antihyperglycemia to Circulating Endothelial Cells in Rat (Rattus novergicus) Induced by Streptozotocin." Berkala Kedokteran 14, no. 1 (March 1, 2018): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.20527/jbk.v14i1.4528.

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Abstract: Hyperglycemia could increase the oxidative stress by catalyzes the formation of free radical as anion superoxide(O2-). Oxidative stress will effect in endothelial damaged. This study aimed to evaluated the influence of extract swiftlet nest (Collocalia fuciphago) to glucose level and CEC in rat (Rattus novergicus). Rats were classified into 4 groups, there were control group (K) and 3 treatments group (dose 1; 10 and 100 mg / kgBW) The seventh day after induced by Streptozotozin (i.p), the rats had increased glucose ± 102 – 108 mg/dL, then treated with the extract of Swiftlet nest for 28 days by oral. The CEC was measured by Hladovec method. The results showed the blood glucose level were significant differences ( p = 0.035). The number of CEC decrease significantly (p=0,002). In conclusion that extract of Swiftlet nest can effect to decrease glucose level and CEC number in plasma rat (Rattus novergicus) Keywords: Hyperglycemia, Circulating Endothelial Cells, Collocalia fuciphago

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Moonsoon Kang. "Jonathan Swift’s Satiric Imagination: A Study of Swift’s Satires." English21 32, no. 3 (September 2019): 203–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.35771/engdoi.2019.32.3.009.

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Bäckman, Johan, and Thomas Alerstam. "Harmonic oscillatory orientation relative to the wind in nocturnal roosting flights of the swift Apus apus." Journal of Experimental Biology 205, no. 7 (April 1, 2002): 905–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.205.7.905.

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SUMMARY Swifts regularly spend the night flying at high altitude. From previous studies based on tracking radar observations, we know that they stay airborne during the night and prefer to orient themselves into the wind direction with an increased angular concentration with increasing wind speed. In this study,we investigated the orientation relative to the wind of individual swifts by frequency (discrete Fourier transform) and autocorrelation analysis based on time series (10s intervals) of the angle between the swifts' heading and the wind direction for radar trackings of long duration (9-60 min). The swifts often showed a significant harmonic oscillation of their heading direction relative to the wind, with a frequency mostly in the range 1-17 mHz,corresponding to cycle periods of 1-16 min. The swifts also sometimes performed circling flights at low wind speeds. Wind speed ranged from 1.3 to 14.8 m s-1, and we expected to find different patterns of orientation at different wind speeds, assuming that the swifts adapt their orientation to avoid substantial displacement during their nocturnal flights. However, oscillatory orientation was found at all wind speeds with variable frequencies/periods that did not show any consistent relationship with wind speed. It remains to be shown whether cyclic heading changes are a regular feature of bird orientation.

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COLES, ROGER B., MASAKAZU KONISHI, and JOHN D. PETTIGREW. "Hearing and Echolocation in the Australian Grey Swiftlet, Collocalia Spodiopygia." Journal of Experimental Biology 129, no. 1 (May 1, 1987): 365–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.1242/jeb.129.1.365.

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The frequency sensitivity of hearing in the grey swiftlet, Collocalia spodiopygia, was determined by neuronal recordings from the auditory midbrain (MLD). The most sensitive best frequency response thresholds occurred between 0.8 and 4.7 kHz, with the upper frequency limit near 6 kHz. Spectral analysis of echolocation click pairs revealed energy peaks between 3.0 and 8.0kHz for the foreclick, compared to 4.0-6.0 kHz for the principal click. The relationship between good hearing sensitivity and click energy peaks in the swiftlet extends about an octave higher than it does in the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis).

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Deyab, Mohammad Shaaban Ahmad. "An Ecocritical Reading of Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels." Nature and Culture 6, no. 3 (December 1, 2011): 285–304. http://dx.doi.org/10.3167/nc.2011.060305.

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Numerous critics have studied Jonathan Swift's use of animals as satirical tools in Gulliver's Travels. However, none has devoted sufficient attention to Swift's forerunning “ecocritical“ concern with animal issues in relation to humans. Although the animal theme in Gulliver's Travels does involve satirical intentions, this paper aims at showing that it has more profound implications that manifest Swift's forward-looking ideas regarding the relation between humans and their natural environment, as represented in the human-animal relationship. The ethical stand and moral commitment to the natural world represented by animals, and the care for making the themes of a literary work a means to create connections between man and the natural environment around him, are basic ecocritical values that Swift stresses both explicitly and implicitly throughout the novel.

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Downie, J. A., and F. P. Lock. "Swift's Tory Politics." Eighteenth-Century Studies 19, no. 1 (1985): 113. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2739141.

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Yeats, William Butler. "Swift's Irish Indignation." Chesterton Review 29, no. 1 (2003): 257. http://dx.doi.org/10.5840/chesterton2003291/253.

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Jones, Horace Perry. "Swift's Gulliver's Travels." Explicator 47, no. 1 (September 1988): 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00144940.1988.9933864.

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Golanka, Mary. "Swift's Gulliver's Travels." Explicator 47, no. 1 (September 1988): 11–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00144940.1988.9933865.

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Clark, John R. "Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels." Explicator 47, no. 4 (July 1989): 9–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00144940.1989.11483982.

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Hazenstab, Steven F. "Swift's Gulliver's Travels." Explicator 47, no. 2 (January 1989): 14–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00144940.1989.9933890.

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Morvan, Alain. "Swift's Gulliver's Travels." Explicator 51, no. 4 (July 1993): 219–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00144940.1993.9938034.

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