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Influence Of Psychological Factors On Climate Change Perceptions Held By Local Farmers In The Northeast Of Thailand, Suthirat Kittipongvises, Takashi Mino
Influence Of Psychological Factors On Climate Change Perceptions Held By Local Farmers In The Northeast Of Thailand, Suthirat Kittipongvises, Takashi Mino
Applied Environmental Research
Global climate change is considered one of the most critical socio-ecological challenges of the 21st century. In recent years extreme weather events have increased significantly in Thailand asin other parts of the world. In most cases, climatic variability has always been associated with its implications for agriculture. To date, however, there has been inconclusive understanding of farmers' capacity to detect climate change and its potential impact. This study therefore explores how Thai farmers perceive global climate change and, further, to examine the influence of psy-chological factors on these perceptions. The study used mixed research methods, with both quali-tative and quantitative …
Perception Toward Hand Washing Among Caregivers In Thai Household With Influenza Infected Child, Bangkok, Thailand: A Qualitative Study, S Kaewchana, R Somrongthong, S. Lertmaharit
Perception Toward Hand Washing Among Caregivers In Thai Household With Influenza Infected Child, Bangkok, Thailand: A Qualitative Study, S Kaewchana, R Somrongthong, S. Lertmaharit
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background : Perception toward hand washing in relation to respiratory infection among caregivers has not received adequate attention. Caregivers' perception can help facilitate hand washing behavior in households and may reduce influenza transmission in communities. Objectives : To describe the perceptions toward hand washing, household's barriers and to persuade hand washing in preventing respiratory infection among caregivers responsible for administering full-time care to influenza infected children. Methods : A sampling technique was applied to select caregivers caring for an influenza infected child. An in-depth interview and observation were conducted at each participant's house between November 2008 and May 2009. The …
Sentiment In Traditional Thai Architecture, Jayanin Chitranukroh, Vorasun Buranakarn
Sentiment In Traditional Thai Architecture, Jayanin Chitranukroh, Vorasun Buranakarn
NAKHARA (Journal of Environmental Design and Planning)
Traditional Thai Architecture was initially created from Thai behavior onthe basis of beliefs. Each feature, for instance, had differentdecorated styles; nevertheless, they had the same main function such as Spacescreated by separated time zoning, split step floors, being made of naturalmaterial and prefabricated building elements. This article aims to analyze thespiritual aspect of Traditional Thai Architecture by the Systems Method. Theresults imply that knowledge of Thai ancestry was forged from the formerenvironment; furthermore, the appearance appealed to all six common humancontact points of eye, ear, nose, tongue, body and mind. Consequently, thebuildings and the surroundings were plentiful in their display …