Science and Technology to Community

Study of Physical-Chemical Characteristics and Microorganisms from the Fermented Juice of Mangifera Indica L.

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This experiment aimed to study of fermented juice from Mangifera indica L to be used as a dietary supplement for livestock. All treatments were assigned in a completely randomized design (CRD) consisted of 5 treatments with 2 replicates per treatment including fermented juice from Mangifera indica L.at 0 day (T1), fermented juice from Mangifera indica L. at 7 days(T2), fermented juice from Mangifera indica L. at 14 days (T3), fermented juice from Mangifera indica L.at 21 days (T4) and fermented juice from Mangifera indica L. at 28 days (T5). The study was examined the lactic acid content, pH, beta-carotene content and color value of each experimental group were significantly different (P<0.05). Fermented juice from Mangifera indica L.at fermentation period of 7-28 days had increased amounts of lactic acid, total microorganisms and lactic acid bacteria. The content of beta-carotene and Bacillus spp. was highest on day 7 and decreased with age of fermentation.

The Problems, Needs and Components for Developing a Smart Farming System for Precision Nile Tilapia Aquaculture in Coastal Area

Pornsin Buangam, Prakob Jaiman, Suriya Chankaew — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed 1) to study of problem statements and needs of smart farming system for precision Nile tilapia aquaculture in coastal area 2) to evaluation of appropriate components for developing a smart farming system for precision Nile tilapia aquaculture in coastal area. The sample group consisted of 5 Nile tilapia farmers in coastal area in Nakhon Si Thammarat province and 5 experts in the fields of smart farming and precision technology who selected purposive sampling. The research tools consisted of: (1) a questionnaire designed to assess the current situation, existing problems, and needs for the development of a smart farming system for precision Nile tilapia farming among coastal area; and (2) the evaluation of appropriate components of the smart farming system. The data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics: percentage, average, standard deviation and Priority Needs Index. The results were as follows: 1) Mostly Nile farmers in coastal area most of respondents are female and between 50-59 years, received primary education, with at least 15 years of experience in fish farming, order Chitralada 4 Nile tilapia fingerlings from a private farm, Fish are raised in earthen ponds sized 1-3 rai, with a depth of 2 meters in 1-2 ponds and Nile tilapia production is caught for sale to middlemen twice a year. The needs of Nile tilapia farmers in coastal area are data collection (PNI modified = 0.454) diseases and prevention (PNI _modified = 0.414) and technology used in fish farming (PNI _modified = 0.380), since data collection is still insufficient for effective planning and monitoring, especially water quality data that directly impacts production. 2) The evaluation results of the appropriate components of the smart farming system by experts based on Guskey's model found that the appropriate components are the overall was at the highest level including: the utility 4.80±0.29, the congruity 4.80±0.27, the feasibility 4.73±0.37 and the propriety 4.67±0.48.In conclusion, the evaluated components are deemed appropriate for the development of a smart farming system aimed at enhancing the efficiency of precision Nile tilapia aquaculture in coastal area.

The Results of Developing an Educational Model using the Kap Model for Caregivers of Psychiatric Patients at Song Dao Hospital, Song Dao District, Sakon Nakhon Province

Walaiporn Uwarai — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This was a Mixed Methods research. The objectives were to compare the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice in caring for psychiatric patients among family caregivers, and to study the effect of a knowledge-development model using the KAP model for caregivers of psychiatric patients at Sawng Dao Hospital, Sawng Dao District, Sakon Nakhon Province, under the continuous quality process concept of PDCA. The sample group consisted of 15 psychiatric patient caregivers, selected by purposive sampling, and 6 system developers in the area of Sawng Dao Hospital, Sawng Dao District, Sakon Nakhon Province. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, namely mean, standard deviation, and the Paired t-test.
The results of the study found that after joining the program, the levels of knowledge, attitude, and practice of the caregivers improved with statistical significance (p < 0.05). The knowledge level increased from a moderate level to a high level, with the mean score increasing from 11.53 to 17.80 (t = -22.07, p < 0.001). The attitude level changed in a positive direction, with the mean score increasing from 2.85 to 4.37 (t = -59.18, p < 0.001). The practice level in caregiving significantly improved, with the mean score increasing from 3.00 to 4.59 (t = -67.13, p < 0.001). The caregivers had more confidence in caring for patients, could provide encouragement, social assistance, and follow up on patients' symptoms more effectively. Additionally, their stigmatized attitudes towards patients decreased. Caregivers had a more positive view and could better promote the patients' coexistence in the community. This study shows that the KAP Model is an effective guideline for developing psychiatric patient caregivers by helping to increase knowledge, reduce stigma, and improve caregiving practice for the better. However, long-term follow-up should be done to evaluate whether the results can be sustained, including developing additional learning resources or community networks to make psychiatric patient care more sustainable.

Development of a Health Promotion Model for People at Risk for Diabetes at Primary Care Units under the Drive of the Pla Pak District Health System Nakhon Phanom Province

Boonsiri Chantana — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) approach with the objective of developing a health promotion model for populations at risk of diabetes in primary care services under the district health system in Pla Pak District, Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand. The study adopted the Appreciation–Influence–Control (AIC) participatory planning framework as its operational model. The sample comprised 38 participants, including public health personnel, community leaders, village health volunteers, and at-risk individuals. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and structured observations. Qualitative data were analyzed using analytic induction, and descriptive statistics were used for demographic analysis.
The results showed that 63.16% of the participants were female and 36.84% were male. The participants’ ages ranged from 25 to 64 years, with a mean age of 45.66 years and a standard deviation of 11.34 years. Stakeholders emphasized the need to develop a health promotion model that is responsive to the local community context. They proposed key activities such as promoting physical exercise, utilizing health education media, providing basic health screening equipment, and encouraging community involvement in planning and monitoring. The developed model consisted of three core components: (1) Appreciation – to raise awareness and mobilize social capital; (2) Influence – to collaboratively plan and design activities with stakeholder participation; and (3) Control – to implement and jointly evaluate health promotion activities. This model led to improved health behaviors among the at-risk population and fostered sustainable community-level health promotion mechanisms. The implementation of this model effectively enhanced health behaviors in at-risk groups and contributed to the development of sustainable community health systems. It is recommended that mechanisms for community participation and collaboration with network partners at all levels be strengthened to achieve a more effective primary health care system.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Protective Behaviors toward PM2.5 Air Pollution among Akha Ethnic Workers in Mae Suai District, Chiang Rai Province

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The knowledge and attitude are key factors influencing the modification of preventive behaviors against fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This study aimed to study the examine the levels of knowledge, attitude, and self-protective behaviors, as well as the factors associated with preventive behaviors against PM2.5 exposure among Akha ethnic workers residing in Mae Suai District Chiang Rai Province. A cross-sectional survey research was conducted in Mae Suai District between February 2024 and May 2024. The sample consisted of 360 Akha ethnic workers. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage, means)and inferential statistics to determine the relationships between factors using Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient. The study results revealed that 53.30% of participants had a moderate level of knowledge about PM2.5. Regarding attitudes, 50.60% of participants exhibited a high level of positive attitude toward PM2.5 prevention. Meanwhile, 44.40% demonstrated a moderate level of preventive behavior. Knowledge about PM2.5 showed a statistically significant positive correlation with preventive behavior (r = 0.151, < = 0.004), and attitude toward PM2.5 prevention also showed a statistically significant positive correlation with preventive behavior (r = 0.400, p < 0.001). This time based on these findings, both knowledge and attitude toward PM2.5 were significantly associated with protective behaviors among Akha workers. Therefore, it is essential to promote appropriate and culturally sensitive educational interventions and attitude-enhancing strategies that align with the Akha community's way of life, in order to foster sustainable behavioral change and long-term regional development.

Thai Development of a Roblox-Based Educational Game on Bang Rachan: The Last Fortress

Aphiwit Munkong, Teerasit Takaew , Pimchanok Suwannasri — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to develop and evaluate the Roblox game 'Bang Rachan: The Last Fortress,' an innovative tool for enhancing history learning among Matthayom 1 (Grade 7) students, with a focus on assessing the game's satisfaction and ease of use. The study's sample consisted of 30 Matthayom 1 students from Wiang Chedi Wittaya School, selected through purposive sampling. Research instruments included the developed Roblox game and a satisfaction and ease-of-use questionnaire. Development results showed that the Roblox game 'Bang Rachan: The Last Fortress' was meticulously crafted with realistic graphics, depicting both combat scenes and the daily life of Bang Rachan villagers. Key components included simulations of historical events, historical characters, and learning missions within the game. Model development for elements such as houses, trees, and characters was carried out using Blender software, while the creation of game environments and internal systems was managed through Roblox Studio, incorporating programming with Lua language. These development outcomes demonstrate the game's high potential as an educational medium for significantly enhancing understanding of historical content. Furthermore, the overall satisfaction and ease-of-use assessment among Matthayom 1 students were at the highest level (Mean = 4.55, Standard Deviation = 0.59), indicating that the game effectively meets learners' needs as an efficient supplementary tool for history education.

Development of a Website for Recommending Tourist Attractions in Japan

Thanadet Butsaba, Pimchanok Suwannasri — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to: 1) develop a tourism recommendation website capable of suggesting tourist attractions by region, season, destination type, and festivals in a way that suits users' preferences, and 2) evaluate user satisfaction with the developed system. The sample group consisted of 10 undergraduate students majoring in Computer Education and 20 general individuals interested in Japanese culture and tourism, selected using simple random sampling. The research instruments included the developed website and a user satisfaction questionnaire. The system was developed based on the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including database design using MySQL and website development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP, implemented through Visual Studio Code and XAMPP for testing. The results revealed that the system could recommend tourist attractions according to users’ preferences in terms of season, destination type, festivals, accommodations, and travel planning. User satisfaction was found to be at a high level, with an overall average score of 4.41. Limitations of the development included the simplicity of the website design and incomplete coverage of tourist information in some regions. Recommendations for future development include integrating an automatic travel planning system using Machine Learning technology and providing multilingual support for international users.

Communities in Pa Pae Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai Province

Manusapun Rinsangpin — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0700

The research on the Innovation of hot air coffee bean dryer for upstream agricultural communities in Pa Pae Subdistrict, Mae Taeng District, Chiang Mai. Aims to study the characteristics of coffee and the hot air-drying process for coffee beans. The design and development of a prototype hot air coffee bean dryer were conducted to meet the quality and standards required by the target group. The dryer utilizes heating from both electric power and cooking gas. Inside the oven, there is a fan system to circulate the heat, along with a digital temperature measurement and control system. Experimental results show that the dryer is effective in drying coffee beans, maintaining moisture levels at 11%. The product's performance was evaluated by 108 users across 12 criteria, with an average total score of 3.89. The dryer received high ratings for its utility and ease of use, except for the gas system operation, which was rated moderate. The assembly and aesthetic appeal, as well as the safety of the dryer, were rated highly. The use of materials for various parts of the production received moderate ratings. In terms of aesthetics, the dryer scored highly for its proportional design and craftsmanship. In conclusion, the hot air coffee bean dryer demonstrates high efficiency, ease of use, and safety.