Transmitting intangible cultural heritage through ethnomusicology coursework : cases from Sabah, Malaysia

The UNESCO 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage includes but does not define practices and expressions such as music, dance, oratory, ritual, and the objects and spaces associated therewith. It states that this heritage is passed on ‘from generation to generation’ and that it is ‘constantly recreated by communities and groups in response to their environment, interaction with nature and history, and it provides them with a sense of identity and continuity

The Challenges of Multimorbidity from the Patient Perspective

BACKGROUND Although multiple co-occurring chronic illnesses within the same individual are increasingly common, few studies have examined the challenges of multimorbidity from the patient perspective. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to examine the self-management learning needs and willingness to see non-physician providers of patients with multimorbidity compared to patients with single chronic illnesses. DESIGN. This research is designed as a cross-sectional survey. PARTICIPANTS Based upon ICD-9 codes, patients from a single VHA healthcare system were stratified into multimorbidity clusters or groups with a single chronic illness from the corresponding cluster. Nonproportional sampling was used to randomly select 720 patients. MEASUREMENTS Demographic characteristics, functional status, number of contacts with healthcare providers, components of primary care, self-management learning needs, and willingness to see nonphysician providers. RESULTS Four hundred twenty-two patients returned surveys. A higher percentage of multimorbidity patients compared to single morbidity patients were "definitely" willing to learn all 22 self-management skills, of these only 2 were not significant. Compared to patients with single morbidity, a significantly higher percentage of patients with multimorbidity also reported that they were "definitely" willing to see 6 of 11 non-physician healthcare providers. CONCLUSIONS Self-management learning needs of multimorbidity patients are extensive, and their preferences are consistent with team-based primary care. Alternative methods of providing support and chronic illness care may be needed to meet the needs of these complex patients.US Department of Veterans Affairs (01-110, 02-197); Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (K08 HS013008-02

Multiple intelligences and teachers\u27 use of the school library media center

Howard Gardner\u27s theory of Multiple Intelligences asserts that each person has a unique cognitive profile made up of several different types of intelligences. This theory is being incorporated into school curricula in lesson planning. Gardner has identified eight types of intelligences that humans can possess. In order to plan instruction that develops each of the different types of intelligences, teachers need access to a wide array of resources. In this study, surveys were sent to 150 classroom teachers from grades K-6 in each of the elementary schools in Burlington County to assess teachers\u27 familiarity with Multiple Intelligences and to assess teacher usage of the school media center. The results indicated the majority of the teachers surveyed were aware of Multiple Intelligences and do attempt to include lessons based on the different intelligences in their unit planning. While many teachers indicated that they utilized the media center for resources, fewer than half indicated that the materials in their media center met their needs. The majority of teachers surveyed indicated that they borrowed books and videos from their media center, while teachers indicated that they did not frequently borrow magazines, CD-ROM\u27s, and other media from their media centers

Revisiting the Dusunic boat lutes of Sabah: disappearing musical traditions

The Kadazan Dusun sundatang from Tambunan, the Rungus sundatang, and the Lotud gagayan are three kinds of boat lutes from Sabah. Each is carved from a single log of jackfruit wood, but they vary structurally. Resembling somewhat Philippine boat lutes, they differ from the sape-types of Sarawak and Kalimantan. They are played solo in non-ritual contexts. The gagayan, however, was played in pairs and the Tambunan sundatang was sometimes accompanied by a hand-held gong when accompanying the slow, sedate magarang sundatang dance. Today, there are very few musicians playing the unique Tambunan sundatang, while the Lotud gagayan has recently declined with the demise of older performers. The Rungus sundatang is still extant and continues to be performed in many longhouses. This paper discusses these three types of Dusunic boat lutes, their structures, performance practices and music, and suggests a possible origin for these kinds of instruments found in northern Borneo

FOLKSONG ACROSS BORDERS: UNVEILING THE CHINESE FOLKSONG “JASMINE FLOWER” THROUGH THREE PIANO ADAPTATIONS FROM RUSSIA, AUSTRALIA, AND GERMANY:

The Chinese folksong “Jasmine Flower” is regarded as one of China’s most renowned folksongs.  It has several regional variations.   Over time, it has been adapted for music played with traditional Chinese musical instruments, as well as for more recent compositions for piano. This article examines three piano adaptations of this iconic Chinese folksong by composers from Russia, Australia, and Germany, highlighting their unique compositional styles and cultural interpretations. It probes deeply into how each composer intricately integrates and applies the folksong within their distinct cultural and historical contexts, particularly emphasising their technical and stylistic approaches. Based on the concept of musical syncretism, the study employs a comprehensive methodology, including in-depth harmonic, textural, and structural analyses, as well as an exploration of the integration of folk elements and innovative compositional techniques. The comparative analysis provides insights into the global dissemination and creative evolution of "Jasmine Flower", significantly contributing to the discourse on cross-cultural musical adaptations and their broader implications. The study also examines how traditional motifs are reinterpreted through modern musical language, balancing preservation and creativity