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Animation For Anxiety Alleviation In Pediatric Cancer Patients During Venipuncture In The Hospital, Wisit Supangkaratana, Jariya Tarugsa, Suppakorn Disatapundhu Jan 2023

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 …

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The Possibility Of Using Acrylic Plates To Replace Copper Ones In Intaglio Printmaking In Thailand, Surachai Ekphalakorn Jan 2023

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, …

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Reinventing Indigenous West African Fabric Design For Contemporary Commercial Application, Richard Acquaye, Naa Omai Sawyerr, Raphael Kanyire Seidu Jan 2023

Reinventing Indigenous West African Fabric Design For Contemporary Commercial Application, Richard Acquaye, Naa Omai Sawyerr, Raphael Kanyire Seidu

Journal of Urban Culture Research

This study explores and reflects on the potential of global commercial application of indigenous West African fabric design in the middle to high-end interior textiles and surfaces. The study adopts design theory which encourages innovation and creativity in concepts for effective solutions. Theoretically, ideas have been utilized as a method of bringing to light the veiled aspects of practice in indigenous West African fabric production alongside its diverse and complex cultural connections. There is a practical component of the study utilizes a series of ‘collaborations’ with technology, new textile materials, color resources and global trends to generate forms or visual …

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Rasulan As A Javanese Slametan Tradition On Compromising The Changing Of Society, Sartini Sartini, Supartiningsih Supartiningsih, Sriyulita Pramulia Panani, Adita Nurdia Damayanti, Anwar Ibrahim Triyoga Jan 2023

Rasulan As A Javanese Slametan Tradition On Compromising The Changing Of Society, Sartini Sartini, Supartiningsih Supartiningsih, Sriyulita Pramulia Panani, Adita Nurdia Damayanti, Anwar Ibrahim Triyoga

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Rasulan is a tradition in Java; it's one form of Javanese Slametan (a ritual meal). This research aims to describe the Rasulan, explains the role of the worldview and how the elements of culture, religion and the spirit of the nationality are compromised and changed therein. This research is a mix of library and field studies, utilizing the theory of worldview. Results show that Rasulan is not a religious tradition, but a harvest celebration, taking the form of gratitude in the agrarian society. It consists of world views of space, time, causality and self-other relationships, which constructs how people …

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Arts-Based Interventions To Enhance The Quality Of Life And Cognition Of The Elderly With Mild Cognitive Impairment, Khanobbhorn Sangvanich, Itthipol Tawankanjanachot, Sookjaroen Tangwongchai Jan 2023

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 …

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Talent & Tagging In Harmony : A Study Of Graffiti Art As Subculture And Aesthetic Expression Of Urbanization In Malaysia, Stephen T. F. Poon Jan 2023

Talent & Tagging In Harmony : A Study Of Graffiti Art As Subculture And Aesthetic Expression Of Urbanization In Malaysia, Stephen T. F. Poon

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The purpose of this paper is to discuss contemporary perspectives of street art by examining its influence on urban society and culture. Its research aims to understand social perceptions and awareness towards graffiti art, and how graffiti artists develop a youth subculture through building relationships between street art and the targeted audiences for graffiti. Primary research included interviews with Malaysian graffiti artists. Findings suggest that graffiti art in Malaysia is increasingly accepted as modern representation of cultural idealism through appropriation of local inspirational elements. However, the legitimacy of graffiti art in urban beautification projects is still an unsettled debate, unless …

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Contemporaneity Decolonizing Knowledge & Independency, Jay Koh Jan 2023

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 …

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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 Jan 2023

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 …

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An Urban Tree (Tabebuia Argentea) Exhibits Higher Sensitivity To Environmental Conditions Than An Urban Palm (Ptychosperma Macarthurii) Growing In The Same Roof Garden: An Implication For Sustainable Urban Water Use, Ratchanon Ampornpitak, Prangwilai Khobpee, Weerapong Unawong, Nisa Leksungnoen, Pantana Tor-Ngern Jan 2023

An Urban Tree (Tabebuia Argentea) Exhibits Higher Sensitivity To Environmental Conditions Than An Urban Palm (Ptychosperma Macarthurii) Growing In The Same Roof Garden: An Implication For Sustainable Urban Water Use, Ratchanon Ampornpitak, Prangwilai Khobpee, Weerapong Unawong, Nisa Leksungnoen, Pantana Tor-Ngern

Applied Environmental Research

Roof gardening is popular for increasing green space in cities due to the restricted urban areas. However, when watering plants on a roof garden, one should consider loading capacity of the roof, which may limit water supply to the plants therein. To improve the efficiency in irrigating trees in a roof garden, we evaluated plant water status, represented by midday leaf water potential (ΨL), and leaf gas exchange parameters including stomatal conductance (gs) and net photosynthesis (An) of a tree (Tabebuia argentea, Ta) and a palm (Ptychosperma macarthurii, Pm) species, which dominate the garden. …

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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 Jan 2023

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 …

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Exploring The Expansion Of Chinese Students In Thailand: Situations And Motivations, Kulnaree Nukitrangsan Jan 2023

Exploring The Expansion Of Chinese Students In Thailand: Situations And Motivations, Kulnaree Nukitrangsan

Asian Review

This research had the following objectives: 1) To explore the situation of Chinese students in Thailand; and 2) To study the motivations of Chinese students to study in Thailand. This research was a qualitative study. Data were collected through a literature review, focus group discussions, and interviews. The study found that, in 2020, there were 14,423 Chinese students studying higher education in Thailand.  Most were from the southern China, but students from other parts of China are also appearing in greater numbers. There are many reasons why Chinese students choose to study abroad. For example, there is the lack of …

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Chinese Diaspora And Cultural Heritage In Mueang Ubon, 1780 To 1918, Sutida Tonlerd, Nattapat Taecharungpaisan, Praphaphon Sasiprapa Jan 2023

Chinese Diaspora And Cultural Heritage In Mueang Ubon, 1780 To 1918, Sutida Tonlerd, Nattapat Taecharungpaisan, Praphaphon Sasiprapa

Asian Review

This study has combined historical and anthropological methodologies. Historical process analysis has incorporated and analyzed historical documents, both primary and secondary sources. Anthropological study has been employed in field work, through observation, survey and interview. The study classifies the migration wave of Chinese to Mueang Ubon, into two periods as related to their cultural heritage. The first period was between 1780 and 1868 A.D. and the second between 1868 and 1918 A.D., both of which underlined the importance of the Chinese diaspora in bringing their various ways of life to the town. The article also emphasizes how the legacy of …

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Lao Local Government, Sutida Tonlerd, Vethang Masong Jan 2023

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 …

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Democratization, Conflict And ‘Act East’ Policy: Challenges To Mediate Non-State Armed Actors Of Northeast India In Southeast Asia, Athikho Kaisii Jan 2023

Democratization, Conflict And ‘Act East’ Policy: Challenges To Mediate Non-State Armed Actors Of Northeast India In Southeast Asia, Athikho Kaisii

Asian Review

Non-state actor in Northeast India is a pre-independence phenomenon, and with the exception of Assam, the seed of institutionalizing violence was sown prior to the formation of the states. In course of time non-state actor has turned into non-state armed actor. Experience has proved that the formation of states as the process of democratization is yet to soothe the conflict in the region. With this salient reality, “Act East” seen as a path-breaking policy with a multi-prong strategy aiming to overhaul the image of the Northeast through rebuilding India’s historical ties with Southeast Asia, needs to embed a viable action-oriented …

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Cambodia Watching Down Under, Geoffrey Gunn Jan 2023

Cambodia Watching Down Under, Geoffrey Gunn

Asian Review

With Cambodia Watching Down Under published by the Institute of Asian Studies then under the direction of Dr. Khien Theeravit at a time when the push for conflict resolution to the “Cambodia problem” reached a critical mass, three decades later this article looks back at the reception and impact of the book in a double sense. First, the question is posed as to the relevance of the book already made partly redundant by the signing of the landmark Paris Peace Agreements on Cambodia of October 23, 1991, several months after publication. Second, the article reflects upon the major thesis of …

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From Government-Centric To People-Centered Government: A Reform Of The Administrative Services In Zhejiang Province, China (1992-2018), Orachorn Saechang Jan 2023

From Government-Centric To People-Centered Government: A Reform Of The Administrative Services In Zhejiang Province, China (1992-2018), Orachorn Saechang

Asian Review

The government plays a critical role in providing public services and serving the interests of the public. However, the traditional government-centric mentality tends to prioritize what the government can do rather than considering the needs of the public. This article aims to explore the transformation of the Chinese government from a government-centric approach to a people-centric approach and evaluates the reform efforts. Based on a content analysis of both Chinese and English literature, this study reveals that the Zhejiang government has been engaged in a continuous administrative reform process since 1992, consisting of five distinct phases, leading to a gradual …

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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 Jan 2023

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 …

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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 Jan 2023

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 …

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การศึกษาเปรียบเทียบประสิทธิภาพของการนอนยกศีรษะสูงโดยใช้หมอนรูปลิ่ม ร่วมไปกับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊มขนาดมาตรฐาน กับการรักษาด้วยยายับยั้งโปรตอนปั๊ม ขนาดสองเท่าวันละสองเวลา ในการรักษาผู้ป่วยโรคกรดไหลย้อนที่มีอาการตอนกลางคืน, กัญญา หิรัญรัตนาพร Jan 2023

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

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A Bim-Based Digital Platform For Assessing The Whole Building Circularity Indicators Of Modular Steel Projects, Yin Min Maung Jan 2023

A Bim-Based Digital Platform For Assessing The Whole Building Circularity Indicators Of Modular Steel Projects, Yin Min Maung

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The construction industry is undergoing a paradigm shift towards sustainable practices, one of which is circular economy (CE). Adopting the CE concept is a complex undertaking, which is characterized by a set of indicators capturing its key aspects. Various tools and techniques are employed to implement this novel concept. An essential step of CE implementation is evaluating the circularity of buildings. This research develops a BIM-based digital platform for assessing the whole building circularity indicators (WBCI) of modular steel projects. The platform is designed to assist in computing these indicators, which requires diverse data inputs and complex interrelated equations. The …

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Implementing The Circular Economy Concept In Construction Supply Chain Management Of Modular Steel Projects, Thet Htar San Jan 2023

Implementing The Circular Economy Concept In Construction Supply Chain Management Of Modular Steel Projects, Thet Htar San

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The circular economy is a modern economic model where the value of products, materials, and resources is maintained in the economy as long as possible, whereas the generation of waste is minimized. The current linear take-make-dispose model prevalent in construction supply chain management is increasingly unsustainable, marked by significant resource wastage and environmental impacts. The conventional linear supply chain models in modular steel construction contribute to unsustainable resource utilization and environmental impacts. This research explores the transition from linear to circular supply chain models. We identify key actors, potential barriers, and opportunities for implementing circular economy practices in modular steel …

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Effectiveness Of Facebook Breastfeeding Support Group On Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Myanmar Migrant Mothers In Samut Sakhon Province, Thailand: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Zayar Lynn Jan 2023

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 …

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Application Of Machine Learning In Assessing Spatial Distribution Patterns Of Soil Microplastics: A Case Study Of The Bang Pakong Watershed, Thailand, Ugochukwu Ihezukwu Jan 2023

Application Of Machine Learning In Assessing Spatial Distribution Patterns Of Soil Microplastics: A Case Study Of The Bang Pakong Watershed, Thailand, Ugochukwu Ihezukwu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Microplastics (MPs) are persistent environmental pollutants introduced through various factors. Understanding the spatial distribution characteristics of MPs is crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies. However, the relationship between MPs and their covariables remains largely unexplored. In this study, we investigated the abundance of MPs in 40 soil samples from different land-use types in the Bang Pakong Watershed and assessed the applicability of machine learning models for predicting the spatial distribution patterns of soil MPs. The samples were divided into three categories: 1.2 µm-500 µm, 500 µm-1 mm, and 1-2 mm. They were analyzed using ZnCl2 density separation, H2O2 digestion process, …

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Effect Of Chromium Metal Alloy Fabrication Techniques On Enamel Wear, Pattrapond Eopsirisuk Jan 2023

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 …

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Factors Influencing Mode Choice Selection And Intention Of Public Transport Users : A Comparative Study Between Thailand And Indonesia During Pandemic, Aditya Mahatidanar Hidayat Jan 2023

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. …

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Effects Of Salinity Changes On Osmotic Properties And Oxidative Stresses In Razor Clam Solen Sp. In Don Hoi Lot Tidal Flat, Sappasith Dechkittithum Jan 2023

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 …

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Creative Musical Art For Supporting Society : Music And Meditation, Sasi Pongsarayuth Jan 2023

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 …

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Cityscape Under The Gaze Of Migrant Women : The Reimagination Of Urban World In Vietnamese Independent Films, Cam Giang Hoang Jan 2023

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’ …

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Preserving Traditional Clothing Identity : An Overview Of The Past And Present Uses Of Aso-Oke By The Ondo People Of Southwest, Nigeria, Evelyn Omotunde Adepeko, Michael Abiodun Oyinloye, Adesimi Oluwa Adepeko, Adebayo Abiodun Adeloye Jan 2023

Preserving Traditional Clothing Identity : An Overview Of The Past And Present Uses Of Aso-Oke By The Ondo People Of Southwest, Nigeria, Evelyn Omotunde Adepeko, Michael Abiodun Oyinloye, Adesimi Oluwa Adepeko, Adebayo Abiodun Adeloye

Journal of Urban Culture Research

Hand-woven fabrics such as aso-oke were the major clothing items especially for the commemoration of traditional ceremonies and festivals in Ondo land before the colonial era in Nigeria. Art historian review methods were adopted for this study by reviewing related literature. Data was gathered from both online sources and physical libraries. The population of the study include the inhabitants in Ondo town, Southwest, Nigeria. The study also used interview for data collection and the data collected was analyzed using the narrative method. This study surveyed the types of traditional aso-oke used by the Ondo people in the past and present …

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Beyond Borders : A Comprehensive Exploration Of Tumpat, Kelantan's Culture-Infused Economic Landscape, Sui Chai Yap, Kah Choon Ng Jan 2023

Beyond Borders : A Comprehensive Exploration Of Tumpat, Kelantan's Culture-Infused Economic Landscape, Sui Chai Yap, Kah Choon Ng

Journal of Urban Culture Research

The culture-based economy holds a crucial role in rural Southeast Asian regions, yet it remains relatively unexplored. This study delves into traditional food products, handicrafts, and cultural goods, examining their factors and significance in Tumpat, Kelantan. Employing semi-structured interviews with local entrepreneurs and inductive content analysis, the research identifies two main categories: factors influencing business initiation and the significance of a clustered pattern in culture-based enterprises. Business location in Tumpat is notably influenced by familial land heritage, resource accessibility, transportation convenience, and labor availability. Businesses adopt a clustered pattern to reduce production costs, share information, and enhance market reach. Beyond …

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