The Golden Teak : Science and Technology Journal (GTSJ.)

Forecasting the Number of Dengue Fever Patients in Tak Province in 2023

2026-06-17T11:05:57+07:00

In 2022, Tak Province has the 5^th highest number of dengue fever patients in Thailand. Quantitative methods are an important tool in planning surveillance for determining appropriate measures. This study forecasts the number of monthly dengue fever cases in 2023 in Tak Province using the SARIMA or ARIMA(p, d, q)(P, D, Q)₁₂ model compared with the Gray System Theory model to forecast total dengue fever cases in 2023 and then distribute the number of monthly cases with a seasonal index according to the pattern of the data shown. The results showed that the number of annual and monthly patients tends to decrease. The seasonality index shows the number of monthly cases spikes in May and peaks in July then decreased until March and April. Therefore, the annual forecasting method was used with the Gray system model. The GM(1,1) EPC model has an average percentage of The lowest absolute error (MAPE) is 2.51, so it is distributed with the seasonal index, which is called the Gray hybrid forecast. The ARIMA(2, 1, 2)(0, 1, 0)₁₂ model has a MAPE value of 13.25. When validating with the number of patients January to October 2023, according to the Disease Surveillance Reporting System 506, it was found that the Gray hybrid forecast and ARIMA(2, 1, 2)(0, 1, 0)₁₂ had MAPE values of 66.11 percent and 124.05, respectively, which were not very good at forecasting. However, quantitative predictions of seasonal indices have been shown to indicate periods of disease severity.

The Development of Local Food Recipes to Have Nutritional Value for Hypertension Patients in Mueng Loei District, Loei Province

2026-06-17T13:25:12+07:00

This developmental research aims to develop nutritious traditional food recipes suitable and satisfying for patients with high blood pressure in the Muang district, Loei province. The sensory evaluation was conducted using a 5-point hedonic scale. The research found that the most popular and satisfying recipes for the sample group, considering recipes with the highest calcium, potassium, and fiber content, and the lowest sodium content, were: Kung Nawn (Shrimp Salad), Mok Yook (steamed young-stem banana in banana leaves), Kaeng Pham Sia Moo Sub (Swamp algae with pork curry), Pam Kai (eeg roasted in banana leaves), Ping Pla (fish roasted) , Kaeng Khee Lek (cassia leaves curry), Soup Phak (Phun) (vegetable soup), Om Hoi Khom (boiled periwinkle with a little water), Mok Pla Nil (striped tilapia steamed with chilli paste), Soup Phak (Laaw) (vegetable soup). The sensory evaluation results showed that the sample group was highly satisfied with the color, aroma, taste, texture, and overall liking of all recipes. The products with the highest level of acceptance were Ping Pla ( = 4.93, SD.= 0.26), followed by Om Hoi Khom ( = 4.66, SD.= 0.41), while Mok Yook had the lowest overall liking score ( = 4.33, SD.= 0.49), from a total score of 5. Based on this research, it is recommended to disseminate and promote the findings to enable patients with high blood pressure to benefit from the research for promoting health and proper nutrition in the future.

Development of a Mobile Application for Creating Automatic Motion Control Sets Using Block-Based Techniques for Controlling Humanoid Robots

2026-06-17T13:54:46+07:00

This research aims to design and develop a mobile application using block-based coding techniques to create automatic motion control sets for humanoid robots, as well as to evaluate the application’s performance and user satisfaction. The ADDIE Model was employed to analyze user needs and problems, design the system and application, develop components and programs, test the system with the target group, and evaluate the application to improve and enhance its performance. The resulting application was developed using JAVA in Android Studio with WebView and BluetoothAdapter libraries. The humanoid robot comprises hardware components such as Arduino Nano, Expansion Board, Servos, and Bluetooth HC-05. The target group for the research included three experts from Sisaket Rajabhat University and thirty senior high school students. Statistical methods used for data analysis included calculating the mean and standard deviation. Results show that the developed application could effectively control humanoid robots, making it easy to use anytime and anywhere. The application can create, save, and load control patterns and select the desired robot to connect with and send control codes to make the robot move. The humanoid robot developed using Arduino is also cost-effective. Evaluations from experts and users revealed that the application is highly accurate and efficient. The overall user satisfaction average was high (mean = 4.45, S.D. = 0.53), with the highest satisfaction in the aspect of learning speed (mean = 4.63, S.D. = 0.34). This research demonstrates the application’s suitability for users across all educational levels.

Effects of Cold Shock Treatments Combined with Aloe vera Gel Coating on Postharvest Quality of Lime

2026-06-17T14:02:09+07:00

This research aimed to investigate the use of cold shock treatment (CST) combine with 0 50 and 100% of aloe vera gel coating which effect on postharvest quality of lime compares with non–cold shock treatment (NCST). All samples were packed in foam trays covered with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film and storage at 12.5 degree Celsius, 78 percent relative humidity. A factorial in completely randomized design for this experiment. The result shown that both concentrations of coated lime with aloe vera gel had less fresh weight loss than uncoated lime during the storage life at 12-24 days with the highest mean 2.36% 2.34% and 3.13% respectively, and were able to decrease the yellowing of the skin. The hue angle of coated lime was significantly higher than that of uncoated lime (p≤0.05). On the last day of the experiment, with values of 111.97, 111.98 and 107.66, respectively. The change in chlorophyll and carotenoids content, total soluble solids, titratable acidity and firmness was no significant difference (p>0.05). However, the lime coating with both concentrations of Aloe vera gel was able to extend the storage in the range of 21.5-22.0 days which is about 1 week longer than the uncoated produce. In case to the cold shock treatment, it was found that there was no significant effect on the delay in quality change and shelf life of lime (p>0.05).

Motivation Model of Changing Cervical Cancer Screening Behavior in Nonthaburi Municipality Public Health Service Center 2 (Suan Yai)

2026-06-17T14:16:08+07:00

This single group quasi-experimental research study measuring before and after the experiment aimed to understand reasons and factors of not coming to receive cervical cancer screening services among women, to develop an incentive model of changing cervical cancer screening behaviors and to evaluate the incentive model. The concept of Information-Motivation-Behavior skill: IMB Model was applied for creating motivational activities. Research samples were 395 women aged 30-60 years in the responsible areas of Nonthaburi Municipality Public Health Service Center 2, Suan Yai. Simple random sampling method was utilized. Research instruments were as follows: 1) Questionnaire 2) Motivational activities to change cervical cancer screening behavior with a 4-week period, 3) Pre-posttest knowledge assessment and 4) satisfaction of the activities. Data were analyzed by percentages, means, standard deviations, and paired t-test. The findings illustrated that most of the participants had never been screened for cervical cancer (58.23%), with the main reason of having no abnormal symptoms. The overall levels of health perception including the perception of risk opportunities ( =2.33, S.D.=0.49) and perception of obstacles ( =1.78, S.D.=0.68), were at a moderate level. The perception of disease severity ( =2.39, S.D.=0.45) and the perception of benefits ( =2.76, S.D.=0.38) were at a high level. The results of creating motivation using the IMB Model concept found that the participants had a significantly higher average knowledge score of cervical cancer after participating in the activities compared with before participating (t=43.366, p<.001) The results presented that the motivational model supports women to gain knowledge about cervical cancer and help create incentives for increased cervical cancer screening. Public health personnel should apply this model for creating women’s motivation to change cervical cancer screening behavior in the community.

Development and Investigation of PLA/PBS/Durian Rind Fiber foam for Laboratory Animal Bedding Materials Application

2026-06-17T14:51:55+07:00

This research aims to produce foamed for laboratory animal bedding from biodegradable poly Lactic acid (PLA) and Polybutylene succinate (PBS) blend with Durian Rind Fiber (DRF) for to change the animal bedding material by adding an indicator to measure the released urea content of laboratory animals. This assembly polymer composite is prepared with the twin screw extruder with PLA:PBS:DRF with a ratio of 100:0:0, 0:100:0, 40:60:0, 40:60:5, 40:60:10, 40:60:15 by specifying the amount of Durian Rind Fiber (phr) respectively and with anthocyanin 3.8%WV and has study a physical, chemical, thermal properties and Absorbing secretions. The results, it was found that animal bedding from polymer composite at the ratio 40:60:15 have the ability to maintain various properties. That is appropriate to be used as a animal bedding for animals in the laboratory.

Sensor for Homocysteine Measurement in the Indicate Cardiovascular Disease

2026-06-17T15:12:57+07:00

Cardiovascular diseases are top-mortal chronic disease. The indicator of cardiac diseases that can show myocarditis is homocysteine (Hcy) because of its specificity and susceptibility. Currently, the method for quantity analysis of homocysteine uses a high-performance liquid chromatography system that uses fluorescence as a detector or an analysis by immune system using antibodies to homocysteine. These methods acceptable exact homocysteine analysis results but the disadvantage is that it takes time to analyze, the tool is expensive, and cannot be used in the field or at medical service points. Thus, in this research, an artificial bioreceptor has been synthesized for binding homocysteine by the surface modification of the electrode with composite material of multi-wall carbon nanotubes at the amount of 0.25, 0.5, 0.75 and 1 gram together with chitosan at the amount of 0.2 gram in every ratio. The SEM has been confirm the surface modification with nanocomposite and the analysis of electrochemical properties with Cyclic voltammetry (CV). Results revealed that the surface modification with nanocomposite is capable of effective homocysteine detection, stability and fast analysis time. This sensor design will be employed as a new bioreceptor for detect complex protein structures on serum samples.