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Living Healthier: A Grounded Theory Of Older Adults With Prehypertension, Junjira Seesawang, Pulawit Thongtang

Journal of Health Research

Background: To prevent hypertension and long-term risk of cardiovascular events, older adults with prehypertension have to adhere to preventive behaviors. Little is known about the experience of adherence to preventive behavior among older adults with prehypertension.

Method: A constructivist grounded theory approach was used to develop a model explaining the process of adherence to preventive behavior among older adults with prehypertension living in Thailand. Participants were recruited using purposive and theoretical samplings from two primary health care units in Western Thailand. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 26 participants. All interview data collection was recorded, transcribed, and analyzed simultaneously. Initial and …

Health Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, And Practices On Reporting Adverse Events Following Immunization (Aefi) In Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study, Itse Olaoye, Fatiregun Akinola, Kyriaki Myrissa, Eirini Kelaiditi, Aniebet Ekong, Tsemaye Jacdonmi, Famokun Gboyega, Stephen Fagbemi

Journal of Health Research

Background: Reporting of adverse events following immunization (AEFI) is not the sole responsibility of health workers providing routine immunization services, but also of health workers providing clinical treatments and working in other health units. This study aimed to assess health workers’ level of knowledge as well as reporting attitudes and practices on AEFI in Ondo State, Nigeria.

Method: A cross‑sectional survey using a convenience sampling method was used to recruit Primary Health Care workers in four Local Government Areas (LGAs). A self‑reported questionnaire was adapted from a previous study and used to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices on AEFI.

Results: …

Health Problems, Healthcare Service Utilisation And Its Associated Factors Among The Homeless In Malaysia: A Systematic Review, Fadly Syah Arsad, Rozita Hod, Mohd Rizal Abdul Manaf

Journal of Health Research

Background: Homelessness is a growing concern since it affects many individuals worldwide. Homeless people are vulnerable to health problems but tend to underutilise health services. Despite being a worldwide concern, there is little research on health issues and healthcare utilisation among homeless people in Malaysia.

Method: Three databases were used to search for relevant articles: Scopus, Web of Science, and PubMed. Studies published between 2011 and 2021 that examined the health problems and health service utilisation among homeless adults in Malaysia were considered. Manual searches in reference lists and grey literature were also performed to add reports. Data were extracted …

Hand Hygiene Behaviors Associated With Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Infection, Piyaporn Towannang, Aurawamon Sriyuktasuth, Doungrut Wattanakitkrileart, Talerngsak Kanjanabuch

Journal of Health Research

Background: Hand hygiene (HH) is an effective strategy to prevent infections. This study aimed to explore the association between HH behavior among peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients or caregivers and PD-related infection.

Method: A single-center, cross-sectional study was conducted among PD patients and primary caregivers of totally-dependent PD patients. Data were collected through a participant information form and three different questionnaires about knowledge of HH, facilities for HH, and HH behavior. Documentation of PD-related infections were obtained from patients’ medical records during the last 12 months. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were used to analyze the data.

Results: A total …

Effectiveness Of Interactive Text Message Service At The Thailand National Quitline: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Suwimon Rojnawee, Chollada Jongsomjitt, Jintana Yunibhand

Journal of Health Research

Background: Automatic instant messaging systems are currently a well-known smoking reduction tool for public health. However, smokers’ engagement is lacking, as many prefer to communicate with experts during the quitting period so they can receive advice on dealing with the consequences of nicotine abstinence. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an interactive text messaging service at the Thailand National Quitline.

Method: The study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 314 smokers were eligible, 153 of whom were randomly assigned to receive two-way short messages encouraging them to quit smoking. After the date of …

Effect Of The Culturally Tailored Diabetes Prevention Program For At-Risk Thai Muslim People In Semi-Urban Areas, Yuparat Odglun, Kitti Sranacharoenpong, Nattvara Nirdnoy

Journal of Health Research

Background: Lifestyle intervention is effective in preventing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The efficacy of intervention components across different sociocultural settings is relevant for real world implementation. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a culturally tailored diabetes prevention program (CTDPP) for at-risk Muslim people in Thailand.

Method: The CTDPP was developed and culturally adapted based on formative research. Participants at risk for diabetes were recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n=60) or the control group (n=59). Study group subjects participated in the CTDPP for 3 months. Control group subjects received only routine self-care recommendations …

Efficiency And Functions Of Keystone Landfill Bacteria In Biodegradation Of Mixed Phthalate Esters, Adisan Rungsihiranrut

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), commonly used phthalate esters (PAEs), are persistent pollutants found in landfills due to the increasing accumulation of plastic waste. To develop an effective bioremediation tool, in this study, we explored the responses of indigenous bacterial communities in landfill waste covers to PAE contamination and identified and isolated the keystone species that play roles in PAE degradation to form PAE-degrading consortium. Microcosm experiments at room temperature (27-30°C) and 37°C showed rapid removal of 300 mg/kg DBP, with 95% removal in 14 days individually and 90% in 21 days as a mixture. DEHP at 300 …

The Antibacterial And Anti-Inflammatory Properties Of Probiotics Against Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (Mrsa), Punploy Klawkla

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in the types of microorganisms in a person’s natural f lora, associated with several diseases like asthma, type 2 diabetes, and atopic dermatitis (AD). Reports indicate that Staphylococcus aureuscolonizes about 60%-100% of AD skin, causing barrier dysfunction through virulence factors such as superantigens, enzymes, and other proteins. These factors disrupt skin homeostasis by affecting keratinocytes and immune cells. Additionally, dysbiosis in AD skin is marked by a reduction in commensal microbes like Staphylococcus epidermidis and Corynebacterium spp. In recent years, probiotics have been studied in both live bacteria and bacterial lysate forms. Most studies …

Collaborative Place-Making : Some Theoretical Perspectives On Sense Of Place As A Motivation For Participation, Lakshika Meetiyagoda, Palpola Kankanamge Senevirathna Mahamana, Susantha Amarawickrama, Astrid Ley

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Collaborative planning is emerging as a novel approach to stakeholder participation, to create new values and products within urban planning. However, the motivations behind participating in the planning process have been limitedly addressed. Fainstein, Healey, Forester, and many planning theorists argue the necessity of public participation in urban development. Nevertheless, project-affected people may consider it a time-wasting, disinteresting and frustrating process. Therefore, the identification of significant motivation for community participation is important. This paper argues that sense of place is a significant motivator of community participation in collaborative place-making. These arguments draw upon planning theories, intrinsic and extrinsic motivations and …

Liminality & Festivities Facilitating Pandemic Fatigue : Songkran And The Third Wave Of Covid-19 Outbreak In Thailand, Steve Kwok-Leung Chan

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Asian countries were outstanding performers in preventing COVID-19 initially, but many suffered from a new wave of the outbreak in mid-2020. These countries sealed off their borders from the possible spread of the virus from outside. For more than one year, social distancing restrictions were applied and successfully kept the infection rates at a low level. Drawing on the initial findings of Chang et al. (2020) on the spread of the infectious disease intracity and intercity during festivals, this paper examines the outbreaks, with a probe into the case of Songkran, or the Water Festival of Thailand. The author found …

More Is Sore : A Literature Review Of The Urban Morphology Characters Of Depressing Living Conditions, Andi Zhang, Mohd Ezwan Samian, Hafiz Amirrol

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Urbanization promises a better life in cities, drawing more individuals seeking space and opportunity. However, these aspirations often result in distressing and sore living conditions. Using literature review methods, this research seeks to achieve two primary objectives: firstly, to identify elements significantly impacting mental health and contributing to stress in urban settings; and secondly, to summarize strategies within the built environment to improve the quality of live. The limitations of this research is focusing on elements discerned from existing literature and filtered by the case for high density urban. The study focuses on urban morphology elements: buildings, streets, and plots. …

Journal Policies, Jucr Staff

Journal of Urban Culture Research

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Wading In The Covid-19 Pandemic : Fate And Ways Forward For Malaysian Creative Cities, Suet Leng Khoo, Nicole Shu Fun Chang

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Since the 2019 Wuhan outbreak, the COVID-19 pandemic badly hit all sectors of the global economy. The creative and cultural sectors (CCS) are among the hardest hit. The value chain of CCS (i.e. creation, production, distribution, accessibility to contents) was severely immobilized. In cities, mitigation measures implemented to contain Covid-19 significantly downsized the CCS. Jobs, incomes and livelihoods of creative and cultural employees were threatened. These scenarios question the readiness, resilience and sustainability of CCS, particularly in cities. The fate and way forward of creative cities are now a grave concern. This paper aims to investigate the impacts, developments, reactions …

The Sociological Approach As A Driver Of Change In The Traditional Wedding Attire Of West Sumatra Indonesia : An Aesthetic Analysis, Rahayu Purnama, Suryawati -, Vivi Radiona, Melly Prabawati

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The rapid development of the modern era brings unavoidable concept shifts and poses challenges, especially in fashion. The objectives of this study are: 1) to examine the understanding of fashion designers, fashion stylists, clothing rentals, and customers; 2) to evaluate the aesthetics of Minangkabau wedding attire; 3) to analyze the driver's of changes in the design aesthetics elements of traditional wedding attire based on the sociological approach theory by Arnold Hauser. This study uses a mixed-method through open-ended structured questions and focuses group discussions with a descriptive approach. The findings of this study are to determine the driving force and …

Animation For Anxiety Alleviation In Pediatric Cancer Patients During Venipuncture In The Hospital, Wisit Supangkaratana, Jariya Tarugsa, Suppakorn Disatapundhu

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This preliminary study focused on the use of animation to reduce anxiety among pediatric cancer patients undergoing venipuncture in the hospital. It was conducted on 30 pediatric cancer patients aged 5-9 years. The Pretest- Posttest study method was applied in which the level of anxiety was measured before and after viewing the film and then it was analyzed to determine whether the animation could help relieve anxiety in the study population. The results demonstrated that with the use of the animation with visual fantasy in which a monster symbolized the pain young patients must endure during blood draws and a …

The Possibility Of Using Acrylic Plates To Replace Copper Ones In Intaglio Printmaking In Thailand, Surachai Ekphalakorn

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This research's aim is to experiment with acrylic plates in the four Intaglio Printmaking processes of Drypoint, Hard Ground, Soft Ground and Aquatint as an alternative to the normally used copper plates, which are more expensive and must be purchased from a specialized vendor, and its processes involve the usage of chemicals that may affect health. Experiments in this research show that using acrylic plates with alternative processes can reduce intricate workflows, reduce workspace and costs involved, since this process requires less equipment and materials to be used, and more importantly reduce chemical consumption. Thus, making it beneficial for artists, …

Arts-Based Interventions To Enhance The Quality Of Life And Cognition Of The Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment, Khanobbhorn Sangvanich, Itthipol Tawankanjanachot, Sookjaroen Tangwongchai

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This art activities program was designed to enhance the aesthetics, mood, cognition, and quality of life (QoL) of elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The control group was given a single session of MCI knowledge, whereas the intervention group attended weekly art activities, based on visual thinking strategies, combined with cognitive development of aesthetic experience and contemplative arts for six weeks. There was no difference between the Thai Geriatric Depressive Scale (TGDS) scores or Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) scores between the two groups. However, the intervention group showed statistically significant improvement of Quality of Life, compared to the control …

Contemporaneity Decolonizing Knowledge & Independency, Jay Koh

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This article discusses the platform and selected texts from Journal of Urban Culture Research (JUCR), in relation to contemporary turns from the 60s on participation and diversity in responses to the making of an open society to the 80s on decolonization of knowledge from the enlightenment trajectory. Only lately, these ideas of ’decolonization’ has gained traction in our regions and we need to be careful not to mix the meaning of this term with the fight for independence after the WWII by colonized nations or criticism of the concept of orientalism and the construction of racial stereotypes. Discussed turns on …

Assessment Of Microplastics In The Surface Water Of Sitio Pulo, Navotas, Metro Manila, Mark Lester C. Galicia, Carl Luis P. Flestado, Jeff Ryan S. Magalong, Ronald Benz L. Rivera, Kim M. Villacorte, William Peter G. Sarmiento, Chester C. Deocaris

Applied Environmental Research

Microplastics are synthetic polymer particles with a length of 5 mm or less with no well-defined lower boundary. These debris particles are known to affect marine and aquatic organisms which poses a threat to biodiversity and marine resources. In this study, the isolated microplastic from the coastal and lagoon surface waters of Sitio Pulo is described. Sitio Pulo is a barrier island mangrove sanctuary located at Brgy. Tanza I, Navotas City surrounded by Manila Bay. The samples collected last July 4 and 25, 2019, were isolated, profiled, and analyzed. A total of four hundred forty-nine (449) microplastic fragments were isolated …

Impact Of Covid-19 Nationwide Lockdowns And Unlock Phases In India On River Water Quality Of Upper Part Of The Ganga River, Dhara Kakwani, Abha Kumari, Kumar Suranjit Prasad, Bablu Prasad

Applied Environmental Research

The river water quality index (RWQI) of the upper Ganga canal has been computed to assess the effect of lockdown and unlock phases lead down by COVID-19 in India. Geospatial distribution of RWQI from January 2019 to December 2021 in the study area revealed significant impacts of lockdown on water quality. However, unlock phases (post lockdown) have deteriorated water quality since August 2020 and reached to actual conditions of the river by August 2021. To evaluate the lockdown as a management strategy to clean the river, other factors were reviewed including rainfall data, migration, and other activities. The results revealed …

Lao Local Government, Sutida Tonlerd, Vethang Masong

Asian Review

Before the promulgation of the first constitution of the Lao state in 1991, Laos was perceived by a number of Thai scholars as barbaric and lawless. The information about Lao politics during the Cold War was very limited to the outside world. The objective of this article is to reflect on the political system from Lao perspectives by using the analysis of local government in Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR). From 2 December 1975 onwards, historiography and document analysis suggest that Lao local government has been one mechanism in the structure of the state that moves towards socialism. It argues …

The Combination Of Activated Sludge And A Constructed Wetland For Treating Soybean Wastewater, Tri Nguyen Minh, Nhan Nguyen Thi, Hoan Le Thi-Hai, Thanh Pham Van

Applied Environmental Research

Soybean is a nutritious and popular material in the Vietnamese food industry. Soybean processing wastewater contains a significant amount of organic compounds, which have a negative impact on aquatic life due to light penetration and oxygen consumption limitations. Therefore, this study was carried out to determine whether the combination of activated sludge and a constructed wetland using VA06 grass could be effective in treating soybean wastewater. Various amounts of activated sludge were investigated. To be specific, a 20% additional sludge percentage resulted in the shortest treatment time for chemical oxygen demand (COD), total nitrogen (TN), and phosphorus (TP). Additionally, the …

Riverine Microplastics Pollution In Vietnam: A Review Of Current Scientific Knowledge And Legal Policies, Sang Truong Tran Nguyen, Emilie Strady, Thuy Chung Kieu Le, Thi Minh Tam Le, Phuoc Dan Nguyen, Ngoc Bao Pham, Yukako Inamura

Applied Environmental Research

Plastic litter and microplastic pollution in the aquatic environment have become a major concern since scientists, politicians, and citizens began to learn about the impacts in recent years. This in-depth desk review of scientific papers and Vietnamese policies aims to state the current knowledge, legal framework, and action plan relative to microplastic assessment, release, and control in Vietnamese aquatic environments, especially rivers. Regarding scientific literature, this paper focuses on (i) the occurrence of microplastics in riverine surface water and sediments, (ii) the fate and transfer of microplastics in Vietnam’s canals-riverine- estuarine systems, (iii) their accumulation in biota, and (iv) effects …

การศึกษาเปรียบเทียบประสิทธิภาพของการนอนยกศีรษะสูงโดยใช้หมอนรูปลิ่ม ร่วมไปกับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดมาตรฐาน กับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊ม ขนาดสองเท่าวันละสองเวลา ในการรักษาผู้ป่วยโรคกรดไหลย้อนที่มีอาการตอนกลางคืน, กัญญา หิรัญรัตนาพร

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

วัตถุประสงค์: ผู้ป่วยโรคกรดไหลย้อนบางราย แม้จะได้รับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดมาตรฐาน ก็ยังมีอาการของกรดไหลย้อนตอนกลางคืน ซึ่งงานวิจัยนี้มีวัตถุประสงค์ เพื่อศึกษาเปรียบเทียบประสิทธิภาพของการนอนยกศีรษะสูงโดยใช้หมอนรูปลิ่มร่วมไปกับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดมาตรฐาน กับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดสองเท่าวันละสองเวลาในการรักษาผู้ป่วยโรคกรดไหลย้อนที่มีอาการตอนกลางคืน รวมถึงเพื่อศึกษาความพึงพอใจของการใช้หมอนรูปลิ่ม วิธีการวิจัย: ผู้วิจัยคัดเลือกผู้ป่วยที่ยังมีอาการของกรดไหลย้อนตอนกลางคืนมากกว่าหรือเท่ากับ 2 ครั้งต่อสัปดาห์ แม้จะได้รับยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดมาตรฐานมาแล้วอย่างน้อย 4 สัปดาห์ โดยมีเกณฑ์ในการคัดเลือกผู้ป่วยออกจากโครงการวิจัย เช่น ผู้ป่วยที่มีภาวะอุดกั้นหายใจขณะหลับอย่างรุนแรง โรคอ้วน มีความผิดปกติของโรคของการทำงานของหลอดอาหารที่ผิดปกติรุนแรง หลังจากนั้นจะสุ่มผู้เข้าวิจัยเป็น 2 กลุ่ม คือ กลุ่มที่รักษาด้วยการนอนยกศีรษะสูงโดยใช้หมอนรูปลิ่มขนาดความสูง 20 เซนติเมตรร่วมไปกับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดมาตรฐาน (กลุ่ม wedge pillow) กับกลุ่มที่รักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดสองเท่าวันละสองเวลา (กลุ่ม twice-daily PPI) เป็นระยะเวลา 4 สัปดาห์ เพื่อศึกษาผลของการรักษาต่ออาการกรดไหลย้อนตอนกลางคืน โดยประเมินจากแบบสอบถาม NGSSIQ ที่สัปดาห์ 0, 2 และ 4 รวมทั้งผลของการรักษาต่อคุณภาพชีวิตและคุณภาพการนอนหลับ นอกจากนี้ยังประเมิน parameter จากการวัดค่าความเป็นกรดในหลอดอาหารและกระเพาะอาหาร 24 ชั่วโมงที่สัปดาห์เริ่มต้นและสัปดาห์ที่ 4 โดยใช้ electronic pressure sensor timekeeper ในการตรวจ compliance ของอาสาสมัคร และเพื่อศึกษาความพึงพอใจของการใช้หมอนรูปลิ่ม ซึ่งจะประเมินจาก GPE scale ผลการศึกษา: ผู้ป่วยเข้าร่วมโครงการวิจัยมีทั้งหมด 24 ราย (ชาย:หญิง 7:17, อายุเฉลี่ย 57±13 ปี) ผลการศึกษาพบว่าทั้งสองกลุ่มมีระดับคะแนน NGSSIQ ลดลงอย่างมีนัยสำคัญ ณ สัปดาห์ที่ 2 และ 4 เมื่อเทียบกับค่าเริ่มต้น (p<0.05) ) แต่ไม่พบความแตกต่างกันของคะแนน NGSSIQ ที่สัปดาห์ที่ 4 ระหว่างสองกลุ่ม เมื่อสิ้นสุดสัปดาห์ที่ 4 พบว่า ในกลุ่ม wedge pillow มีประสิทธิภาพในการเพิ่มคุณภาพการนอนหลับและช่วยลดระยะเวลาในการเคลื่อน ลงของอาหารในหลอดอาหาร (bolus contact time) ในเวลากลางคืนได้ดีกว่ากลุ่ม twice-daily PPI อย่างมีนัยสำคัญ และ โดยผู้ป่วยจำนวน 10 จาก 12 รายในกลุ่ม wedge pillow (ร้อยละ 83.3) รู้สึกพึงพอใจต่อหมอนรูปลิ่ม สรุปผล: การรักษาทั้ง 2 วิธีต่างก็มีประสิทธิภาพในการลดอาการกรดไหลย้อนตอนกลางคืนได้อย่างมีนัยสำคัญไม่แตกต่างกัน แต่อย่างไรก็ตาม วิธีการนอนยกศีรษะสูงโดยใช้หมอนรูปลิ่มร่วมไปกับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดมาตรฐานก่อนอาหารเช้า มีประสิทธิภาพในการเพิ่มคุณภาพการ นอนหลับ และการลด bolus contact time ในเวลากลางคืนดีกว่าวิธีการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดสองเท่าวันละสองเวลา นอกจากนี้อาสาสมัครมี ความพึงพอใจต่อการนอนยกศีรษะสูงโดยใช้หมอนรูปลิ่ม และยินดีที่จะใช้หมอนนี้ในระยะยาว ดังนั้นการนอนยกศีรษะสูงโดยใช้หมอนรูปลิ่มจึงสามารถใช้เป็น ตัวเลือกในการรักษาผู้ป่วยโรคกรดไหลย้อนที่มีอาการตอนกลางคืน

Effectiveness Of Facebook Breastfeeding Support Group On Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Myanmar Migrant Mothers In Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Zayar Lynn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Given the widespread popularity of mobile health technology nowadays, conducting health education and behaviour change intervention through Facebook groups is a simple and efficient way to promote exclusive breastfeeding. However, limited studies have been investigating its effectiveness. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Facebook Breastfeeding Support Group on exclusive breastfeeding among Myanmar migrant mothers in Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand. A 2-arm, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial was conducted with 198 pregnant mothers between 28th and 34th weeks of gestation at the Antenatal Care clinic of Samut Sakhon Hospital. The intervention group (n=99) received breastfeeding related information and experience sharing …

Effect Of Chromium Metal Alloy Fabrication Techniques On Enamel Wear, Pattrapond Eopsirisuk

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This in vitro study aimed to investigate the effect of different chromium metal alloys on enamel wear through longitudinal observation across various simulated chewing cycles. Four groups of alloys were studied (n=10 per group): casting Ni-Cr alloys (NC), casting Co-Cr alloys (CC), SLM Co-Cr alloys (CS), and heat-treated SLM Co-Cr alloys (CS-H). The test simulated chewing of enamel cusps against the alloys in distilled water under specific conditions (49 N load, 0.7 mm sliding movement, and 1.6 Hz frequency). Enamel wear was measured at 60,000, 120,000, and 240,000 cycles by using intraoral scanner matching with open-source 3D software. Enamel wear …

Factors Influencing Mode Choice Selection And Intention Of Public Transport Users : A Comparative Study Between Thailand And Indonesia During Pandemic, Aditya Mahatidanar Hidayat

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted public transportation, causing a substantial decline in bus passengers. In 2021, Bangkok witnessed a 40-60% reduction compared to normal conditions, while Jakarta experienced a staggering 76% decline compared to June 2019. This study aims to assess passengers' intentions to use buses during the pandemic and analyze factors influencing mode choice. Two methodologies were employed: the Structural Equation Model (SEM) to identify factors impacting transportation intentions and the Hybrid Choice Model (HCM) to understand mode choice influencers. Data collection occurred in Bangkok and Jakarta, targeting bus users at central transportation hubs, with 392 and 387 respondents. …

Effects Of Salinity Changes On Osmotic Properties And Oxidative Stresses In Razor Clam Solen Sp. In Don Hoi Lot Tidal Flat, Sappasith Dechkittithum

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Estuaries are important coastal ecosystems that serve as transition zones between freshwater and seawater. The Don Hoi Lot tidal flat, located in the upper Gulf of Thailand, is a crucial estuarine ecosystem in the country. However, this area faces increasing environmental challenges from both human activities and natural changes. The razor clam, Solen regularis, is a notable species in this region. This study examined how salinity variations impact the osmotic properties and antioxidant enzyme activities in five tissues (foot, mantle, adductor muscle, gill, and digestive gland) of the razor clam S. regularis collected from Don Hoi Lot. Razor clams were …

Creative Musical Art For Supporting Society : Music And Meditation, Sasi Pongsarayuth

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This article discusses research intended to create music conducive to support a meditative state with the aim of reducing the problem of violence in society. Music is an art form that use sounds to convey emotions. A composition is a combination of instrument sounds and musical elements can be utilized to support sustained attention while reducing affective hostility and aggressive behavior. Ten instrumental compositions developed under the “Creative Musical Art for Supporting Society” program as part of the “Music and Meditation” project are discussed. Experimental compositions with certain musical patterns; ex. slower tempos and low-to-moderate volume levels to induce a …

Cityscape Under The Gaze Of Migrant Women : The Reimagination Of Urban World In Vietnamese Independent Films, Cam Giang Hoang

Journal of Urban Culture Research

In Vietnam, since the Reform era (1986) and the government’s firm urbanization policy, replacing the pre-1986 discourse of the countryside as the Garden of Eden, a myth of the city as a place of endless pleasure has been gradually built up in mass media. As a result, the urban spectacle has become the ideal symbol of the speed of development, national strength, and masculinity in state-sponsored and commercial movies/dramas. Meanwhile, through the ‘slow cinema,’ independent female directors such as Siu Pham, Nguyen Hoang Diep, Bui Kim Quy, Pham Hoang Minh Thy, and Pham Nhue Giang have questioned the ‘urban fantasy’ …