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Cirt News - January 2019, Center For Instruction & Research Technology (Cirt)

CIRT News

This issue contains the following articles:

Faculty Spotlight: Video Streaming Office Hours Using Twitch

Director's Message: Online Learning Updates

Digital Thinking: ECAR Study of Undergraduate Students and Information Technology, 2018

Best Practices Online: Scaffolding Strategies for Student Success

Canvas News

New in CIRT

Investigating Intercultural Communication Competence In Narrative Texts Of English Learners, Alexander Lee-Heng Tai

All Theses And Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to investigate the current levels of intercultural communication competence in fourth and fifth grade English Learners through narrative text composition within the researcher's English Learner classroom environment. This mixed-methods research was conducted as a response to the need for curriculum changes in preparing EL pre-service educators within the higher education system to become more proficient in the implementation of intercultural communication pedagogy. This action research was supported by a literature review including topics of intercultural communication pedagogy, linguistic relativity hypothesis, linguaculture, and English language development. The research questions that guided this study were: (1) …

Animated Encounters: Transnational Movements Of Chinese Animation, 1940s-1970s By Daisy Yan Du (Review), Li Guo

World Languages and Cultures Faculty Publications

In her groundbreaking monograph, Daisy Yan Du offers a rigorous discussion of Chinese animation by highlighting the historical course of Chinese animation and how animated filmmaking contests the notion of nationhood and opens up a spatialized conception of intercultural encounters and collaboration. The book contains a theoretical introduction essay, four substantial chapters, a concise epilogue, and three appendices on animated films by Mochinaga Tadahito, on leaders of Shanghai Animation Film Studio, and on major publications on Chinese animation. It contributes valuable discussions on the “disjuncture between politics and aesthetics in the sense that politics cannot fully control arts” (Du 2020, …

Filling The California Ninth Circuit Vacancies, Carl Tobias

Law Faculty Publications

At President Donald Trump’s inauguration, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit faced ample vacancies that the United States Courts’ Administrative Officelabeled “judicial emergencies” because of their protracted length and its huge caseload. Recent departures by Circuit Judge Stephen Reinhardt and former Chief Judge AlexKozinski, who occupied California posts, and other jurists’ decision to change their active status mean that the circuit has five emergencies, three in California, because Trump has appointed only three nominees. The court also resolves the most filings least expeditiously.

Limited clarity about whether more judges will leave active service over Trump’s presidency …

Filling The New York Federal District Court Vacancies, Carl Tobias

Law Faculty Publications

President Donald Trump contends that federal appellate court appointments constitute his foremost success. The president and the United States Senate Grand Old Party (GOP) majority have compiled records by approving forty-eight conservative, young, accomplished, overwhelmingly Caucasian, and predominantly male, appeals court jurists. However, their appointments have exacted a toll, particularly on the ninety-four district courts around the country that must address eighty-seven open judicial positions in 677 posts.

One riveting example is New York’s multiple tribunals, which confront twelve vacancies among fifty-two court slots. The Administrative Office of the United States Courts considers nine of these openings “judicial emergencies,” because …

The Tax Law And Policy Of Natural Disasters, Christine Manolakas

McGeorge School of Law Scholarly Articles

Natural disasters result in untold human suffering and economic loss. In addition to possible physical injury and loss of life, the futures of the individuals involved are forever altered. Homes and neighborhoods are destroyed, families and communities are dislocated, and jobs and businesses are jeopardized. Unconscionably, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 further diminished the already inadequate tax relief available for the damage or destruction of personal-use property caused by casualty events. Following a general discussion of the tax laws applicable to casualty losses, including changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, this article surveys …

Ecological Risk Assessment Of Heavy Metals In Soils From An Informal E-Waste Dismantling Site, Buriram Province, Thailand, Nisakorn Amphalop

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The research aimed to investigate the contamination and fractionations, and evaluate the ecological risk posed by heavy metals in the e-waste site in Daeng Yai and Ban Pao e-waste dismantling sites, Buriram Province, Thailand. The soil samples were taken from e-waste houses (EW), and e-waste open-burning sites (OB) as representatives of the e-waste sites, while soils from paddy fields (PF), non-e-waste houses, and groundwater wells represented the surrounding area, and the reference site was located 5 km away from the e-waste dismantling site. The soil samples were digested by aqua regia by the microwave digester for total heavy metal determination, …

Enrichment, Characterization And Application Of Bacterial Consortia For Degrading 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole In Rubber Processing Wastewater, Saowaluk Krainara

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Benzothiazoles is widely used as vulcanized accelerator in rubber industry. The high volume of 2-MBT usages resulted in its release into the environment and can cause adverse health impacts. This study aimed to obtain efficient 2-MBT-degrading bacteria for wastewater application. The bacterial consortia were enriched by incubating rubber wastewater sludge in a medium containing 2-MBT for 28 days followed by a stepwise acclimation by gradually increasing 2-MBT concentrations in an NH4Cl-containing medium for 76 days. The process significantly increased the bacterial number and changed the dominant populations and degradative genes. Among these consortia, the EN consortium had the highest specific …

ประสิทธิภาพและจลนพลศาสตร์ของถังปฏิกรณ์ไร้อากาศชนิดฟลูอิดไดซ์เบดแบบไม่เวียนน้ำที่ใช้พีวีเอเจลเป็นตัวกลาง, ธนพงศ์ อุปถัมภานนท์

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

งานวิจัยนี้ศึกษาประสิทธิภาพของถังปฏิกรณ์ชีวภาพไร้อากาศฟลูอิดไดซ์เบดแบบไม่เวียนน้ำที่ใช้พีวีเอเจลเป็นตัวกลางในระบบ ทำการทดลองระดับปฏิบัติการด้วยถังปฏิกรณ์ขนาด 4.58 ล. ความสูง 2 ม. จำนวน 4 ชุดการทดลอง รองรับค่าอัตราภาระสารอินทรีย์แตกต่างกัน 5, 15, 25 และ 40 กก.ซีโอดี/ลบ.ม.-วัน และแปรค่าระยะเวลากักเก็บน้ำ 4.4, 2.93, 2.2 และ 1.1 ชม. ทั้งนี้เม็ดพีวีเอเจลในถังปฏิกรณ์ถูกปรับลดขนาดให้อยู่ในช่วง 500-1,000 ไมครอนเพื่อให้เหมาะสมกับระบบฟลูอิดไดซ์เบด โดยทั้งลักษณะโครงสร้างภายในและความถ่วงจำเพาะยังคงใกล้เคียงกับตัวกลางต้นแบบ เริ่มต้นเดินระบบการทดลองทั้ง 4 ชุดด้วยอัตราภาระสารอินทรีย์ 5 กก.ซีโอดี/ลบ.ม.-วัน ระยะเวลากักเก็บน้ำ 4.4 ชม. พบว่าทุกถังปฏิกรณ์ใช้เวลา 89 วันในการเข้าสู่สภาวะสมดุล มีร้อยละการบำบัดสารอินทรีย์มากกว่า 80 เมื่อแปรค่าอัตราภาระสารอินทรีย์เข้าระบบและลดระยะเวลากักเก็บน้ำในถังปฏิกรณ์เป็น 2.93, 2.2 และ 1.1 ชม. ตามลำดับ ทุกชุดการทดลองยังคงร้อยละการบำบัดสารอินทรีย์มากกว่า 80 ยืนยันถึงประสิทธิภาพของระบบฟลูอิดไดซ์เบดไร้อากาศแบบไม่เวียนน้ำที่ใช้พีวีเอเจลเป็นตัวกลางสามารถทำงานได้ดีแม้ลดระยะเวลากักเก็บน้ำลงถึง 4 เท่า และอัตราภาระสารอินทรีย์สูงถึง 40 กก.ซีโอดี/ลบ.ม.-วัน โดยมีอัตราการผลิตก๊าซชีวภาพสูงสุดเท่ากับ 93.80 ล.ก๊าซชีวภาพ/วัน คิดเป็นความสามารถในการแปลงสารอินทรีย์เป็นก๊าซชีวภาพเฉลี่ยเท่ากับ 0.55±0.10 ล.ก๊าซชีวภาพ/ก.ซีโอดีบำบัด โดยมีค่าคงที่ปฏิกิริยาอันดับหนึ่งเท่ากับ 41.72 วัน-1 ที่ระยะเวลากักเก็บน้ำ 4.4 และ 2.93 ชม. ความเข้มข้นครึ่งปฏิกิริยาเท่ากับ 0.09 ก./ล. และอัตราการบำบัดสูงสุด 42.11 ก./ล.-วัน ที่ระยะเวลากักเก็บน้ำ 2.2 และ 1.1 ชม. เมื่อติดตามการเปลี่ยนแปลงกลุ่มประชากรจุลินทรีย์ในถังปฏิกรณ์ พบว่า Methanosarcinar จะมีปริมาณเพิ่มมากขึ้นตามความเข้มข้นกรดอินทรีย์ที่สะสมในระบบ ตรงกันข้ามกับ Methanosaeta ที่จะลดลงเมื่อกรดเพิ่มขึ้น จึงสรุปได้ว่าพีวีเอเจลสามารถใช้เป็นตัวกลางในถังปฏิกรณ์ไร้อากาศชนิดฟลูอิดไดซ์เบดแบบไม่เวียนน้ำได้ดี ทุกสภาวะของการเดินระบบสามารถบำบัดสารอินทรีย์ ได้อย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ ทั้งนี้เมื่อคำนวณค่าจลนพลศาสตร์จากความสามารถในการบำบัดสารอินทรีย์ที่สภาวะเหล่านั้นร่วมกับลักษณะการไหลของน้ำภายในถังปฏิกรณ์ จะได้สมการคำนวณที่ประยุกต์ใช้กับระบบบำบัดน้ำเสียที่มีรูปแบบใกล้เคียงกันได้

Roles Of Lin28 Proteins In Cholangiocarcinoma, Nattapong Puthdee

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

LIN28 is an RNA-binding protein, a known as regulator of microRNAs biogenesis and play a role in multiple cellular functions such as stem cell maintenance, cell metabolism and implicated in oncogenesis. In cancer study, LIN28 protein is frequently expressed and associated with tumor aggressiveness and poor disease outcome. Previous studies have shown that paralog-LIN28B was upregulated in during CCA development. However, the role of LIN28B in cholangiocarcinogenesis remains largely unknown. The present study, we found LIN28B is overexpressed in CCA patients' tissues. Overexpression of LIN28B in cholangiocytes-MMNK-1 cells showed that LIN28B enhanced cell proliferation, clonogenic potential, and promoted epithelial-to mesenchymal …

Development Of Niosome Containing Ace Inhibitor/Cyclodextrin Complexes As An Ophthalmic Delivery For Lowering Intraocular Pressure, Hay Marn Hnin

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The purpose of this study was to develop a stable niosomal eye drop containing angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for lowering intraocular pressure. Three ACE inhibitors i.e., captopril, quinapril and fosinopril (FOS) were used in this study. Their inclusion complexes formation with parent CDs i.e., alphaCD, betaCD and gammaCD were determined. All drugs represented 1:1 stoichiometry inclusion complex with each CD. Of these, FOS/gammaCD complex showed the highest stability constant. Kinetic degradation study confirmed that FOS showed the lowest degradation in the presence of gammaCD. The obtained results of solution- and solid-state characterizations including molecular docking supported the true inclusion …

Development And Optimization Of Self-Microemulsifying Astaxanthin Delivery System Using The Design Of Experiment (Doe) Approach, Mo Mo Ko Zin

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The purpose of this research was to develop and optimize a self-microemulsifying delivery system (SMEDS) to improve dissolution rate of poor soluble compound AST by mixture experimental design. The solubility of AST was analyzed with various excipients so that the appropriate oil, surfactant, and cosurfactant were figured out. Through the findings about the microemulsion existence area, the pseudoternary phase diagrams were constructed for selecting the optimum combination of excipients in a formulation of SMEDS. The optimized LCT-SMEDS obtained from the design space was composed of 19.59% castor oil (oil; X1), 62.34% Cremophor® RH 40 (surfactant; X2), and 18.03% Tween® 80 …

Chemical Modifications Of Α-Mangostin For Cytotoxic Study On Lung Cancer Cell Lines, Nan Yadanar Lin Pyae

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

α-Mangostin is a natural oxygenated and prenylated xanthone, which is mainly isolated from the pericarps of Garcinia mangostana. It possesses numerous pharmacological properties and promising therapeutic effects. However, the limitations of α-mangostin such as highly hydrophobicity and poor bioavailability hider its therapeutic applications. To overcome these drawbacks of α-mangostin, chemical modifications have been performed to discover the improved analogs. Herein, two semi-synthetic approaches to obtain new α-mangostin derivatives were investigated by the modifications of the phenolic hydroxy groups at C-3 and C-6 positions involving Smiles rearrangement to install amine functional groups and the addition reaction of isocyanate to form the …

Method Development For Determination Of Ss-Agonists Using Colorimetric And Electrochemical Sensors, Atchara Lomae

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This dissertation focused on the development of analytical sensors for quantitative analysis of various electroactive compounds such as β-agonists and neurotransmitters, which could be considered as important indicators for food-safety monitoring, drug doping control in sports, clinical testing, and health care inspection. Up to date, colorimetry and electrochemistry are the two attractive approaches that have extensively been employed as analytical sensing tools, due to their simple operation and interpretation, fast analysis time, good ability of coupling with other techniques, and high capability of miniaturization. With these two detection platforms, this dissertation would then be divided into two main parts: (1) …

Facial Features Detection System For Classifying Critical Situation Of Brain Surgery Postoperative Patients, Bhatarasiri Slakkham

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The purpose of this research is to create a model for detecting a help signal from stroke patients after surgery. Through artificial intelligence technology by detecting via a patient's face image to help reducing workload and hospital’s expenses. The data is collected from the Stroke Unit, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital at the intensive care unit (ICU). The total number of samples is 8 persons, all these 8 were screened by the doctor and completed the consent forms before data being collected. The method of data collection is performed by attaching 3 small cameras on three positions: the left, right and …

นวัตกรรมการประเมินความพร้อมด้านการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลบิ๊กดาต้าสำหรับธุรกิจขนาดกลางและย่อมโดยใช้การเรียนรู้ของเครื่อง, สันติสุข ลิ้มปีติเจริญโชติ

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

ข้อมูลเป็นทรัพยากรที่มีคุณค่าซึ่งใช้ในการตัดสินใจสำหรับธุรกิจ การวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลบิ๊กดาต้ามีความสำคัญในการสร้างความสามารถในการแข่งขันให้กับธุรกิจทุกขนาดรวมถึงธุรกิจขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อมที่มีความสำคัญต่อระบบเศรษฐกิจเป็นอย่างมาก ระบบประเมินความพร้อมคือเครื่องมือในการประเมินศักยภาพ แนะนำแนวทางพัฒนาและตั้งเป้าหมาย ซึ่งระบบประเมินความพร้อมด้านบิ๊กดาต้าที่มีอยู่ในปัจจุบันถูกออกแบบมาสำหรับองค์กรขนาดใหญ่ การสร้างระบบประเมินขึ้นใหม่สำหรับธุรกิจจนาดเล็กนั้นมีความท้าทาย เนื่องจากต้องใช้ทรัพยากรมากและการปรับปรุงระบบประเมินอยู่เสมอ ดังนั้นวัตถุประสงค์ของงานวิจัยฉบับนี้คือการพัฒนาระบบประเมินความพร้อมด้านบิ๊กดาต้า ที่เหมาะสมกับธุรกิจขนาดกลางและย่อม ในประเทศไทย โดยใช้วิธีการเรียนรู้ของเครื่อง การระบุองค์ประกอบของการประเมินได้จากการทบทวนวรรณกรรมอย่างกว้างขวาง การเก็บข้อมูลโดยการสัมภาษณ์ลึกกับผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้านการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลเพื่อสร้างแบบประเมินที่มีรูปแบบเหมาะสมกับหน่วยงานขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อมจำนวน 4 โดเมน ได้แก่ด้านทัศนคติขององค์กร ด้านเทคโนโลยีสารสนเทศ ด้านเทคโนโลยีการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูล และด้านบุคลากร จากนั้นเก็บข้อมูลจาก 135 หน่วยงาน เพื่อใช้พัฒนาโมเดลการประเมินความพร้อมด้วยวิธีการเรียนรู้ของเครื่องแบบการวิเคราะห์กลุ่มแฝง พบว่าสามารถสร้างการแบ่งระดับของความพร้อมได้เป็น 4 ระดับ สำหรับทั้ง 4 โดเมน และทำการตรวจสอบโมเดลโดยการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลการกระจายตัวด้านประชากรณ์ศาสตร์ และการสัมภาษณ์องค์กรจำนวน 11 หน่วยงานเพื่อยืนยันผล ผลจากการศึกษาเชิงประจักษ์ข้างต้นนำมาพัฒนาเป็นนวัตกรรมระบบประเมินความพร้อม โดยใช้เว็ปแอพพลิเคชั่นที่รองรับการแสดงผลบนอุปกรณ์หลากหลายหน้าจอ เมื่อหน่วยงานนำเข้าข้อมูลแล้ว แอพพลิเคชั่นจะคำนวณและแสดงผลคะแนนระดับคะแนนรวมและคะแนนในแต่ละโดเมน รวมถึงแสดงผลเปรียบเทียบกับหน่วยงานอื่นโดยเฉลี่ยที่มีระดับเดียวกันและแนะนำคะแนนเฉลี่ยแต่ละโดเมนเพื่อการพัฒนาไปสู่ระดับที่สูงขึ้น ซึ่งได้ทำการทดสอบการยอมรับนวัตกรรมกับ 33 หน่วยงาน ส่วนสุดท้ายของงานวิจัยเป็นการศึกษาความเป็นได้เพื่อนำไปใช้ในเชิงพาณิชย์ของระบบประเมินความพร้อมด้านการวิเคราะห์ข้อมูลบิ๊กดาต้าสำหรับหน่วยงานขนาดกลางและขนาดย่อม ด้วยวิธีเรียนรู้ของเครื่อง

Illusionary Myth About Violence On The Southern Border: A Case Study Of Amphoe Sangob, Yala Province, Poramin Tangopasvilaisakul

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objectives of the research, “Illusionary Myth about Violence on the Southern Border: A Case Study of Amphoe SaNgob, Yala Province” are to 1) study the construction of myth about and the intention of violence in Yala Province by means of power interactions between social institutions and the local people; 2) analyse and compare the perspectives on violence on the Southern border of the people within the area of violence and those outside; and 3) study the crisis concerning rhetorical representations which are related to conflict on the Southern border created by clashes and collisions, using the concept of power/discourse, …

The Effect Of Different Surface Treatments On Tensile Bond Strength Of Acrylic Denture Teeth And Light-Cured Composite Resin, Chotinut Wongpornpirot

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study evaluated the effect of different surface treatments on the tensile bond strength between acrylic denture teeth and composite resin. Maxillary lateral incisors of conventional acrylic denture teeth (Yamahachi New Ace) and highly cross-linked acrylic denture teeth (Trubyte Bioform IPN teeth) were ground on the labial surfaces. Each type of denture teeth were divided into six groups (n=10) according to surface treatment procedures which are no surface treatment (control), methyl methacrylate treatment (MMA) for 180 seconds, methyl formate-methyl acetate mixture (MF-MA) solution at a ratio of 25:75 (v/v) treatment for 15 seconds, composite bonding agents, MMA (180 seconds) with …

The Roles And Perceptions Of The Thai Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Through Governmental Politics In The Preah Vihear Temple Dispute, Ornthicha Duangratana

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In the Thai-Cambodian Preah Vihear Temple dispute, the perceptions of the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) are investigated. Through the employment of role theory, the MFA's national role conceptions (NRCs), since the Cold War period and with concentration on the years from 2008 to 2013, are explicated. The research presents that the organizational characteristics of the ministry conduce the propensity for cooperative NRCs. At the same time, as the agency dealing with foreign affairs, the material and ideational elements in the external environment are important determinants. Nevertheless, at times, the national public opinion and the decline of the MFA's …

Color Stability, Nanohardness And Elastic Modulus Of Denture Base Acrylic Resins With Various Polymerization Techniques, Sawita Losuphakarn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objective of this study was to evaluate color stability, nanohardness and elastic modulus of denture base acrylic resins with various polymerization techniques after storing in coffee, distilled water or dark chamber. Ninety disc-shaped (9X2 mm) specimens of heat-cured (TRX), microwave-cured (BTC) and light-cured (TRD) were fabricated, and randomly divided in three conditions (n=10). The color difference (DE*) was measured using a spectrophotometer at 1, 7, 28 and 56 days; The nanohardness and the elastic modulus were measured from three randomly selected of each group at day 1 and day 56 after color measurement. The repeated mixed analysis of variance …

A Comparison Of Emotion Regulation Strategies’ Effectiveness Under Cognitive Fatigue, Sirinapa Churassamee

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research compared the effectiveness of three emotion regulation strategies including reappraisal, distraction, and affect labeling under cognitive fatigue. In the 2 (fatigue vs. non-fatigue) × 3 (emotion regulation strategies) within-subject design, 46 participants were randomly assigned into conditions using an incomplete block design method. Self-report negative emotions and skin conductance responses to emotion-eliciting pictures were measured to compare the effectiveness of the strategies. Results showed that reappraisal was more effective in regulating negative emotions than distraction and affect labeling in both fatigue and non-fatigue conditions. While reappraisal was a robust method of regulating emotion, the other two less-demanding strategies …

Knowledge And Attitude On Practice Of Iron Deficiency Anemia Prevention Among High School Female Students In Banjarmasin City, Indonesia: A Mixed Method Study, Lafi Munira

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Based on the Indonesia National Basic Health Survey in 2018, the prevalence of anemia in young women was 48.9%, along with the major proportions of anemia in the age group of 15-24 years. This study aimed to examine the influence of knowledge and attitude on iron deficiency anemia prevention practice and to find out the reasons for not practicing anemia prevention among female high school students in Banjarmasin, Indonesia. The mixed-method study with a quantitative study: cross-sectional survey study (April 2020) was conducted through an online survey among 359 female students (15-18 years old) and qualitative study: focus group discussion …

Effect Of Cooking Fuels Use On Increased Maternal Carotid Intima Media Thickness And Preeclampsia Among Self-Cooking Pregnant Women In Nay Pyi Taw Area, Myanmar: A Cohort Study, Myo Min

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Fuels burned in households for cooking causes indoor air pollution. Exposure to pollutants emitted from burning cooking fuels poses a considerable risk for human health including preeclampsia through systemic inflammation process for which carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is an important surrogate arthrosclerosis biomarker. This study aimed to examine the association of cooking fuels use with increased maternal carotid intima-media thickness and preeclampsia among cooking pregnant women in Myanmar. A cohort study was conducted in Nay Pyi Taw Area, Myanmar from September 2019 to March 2020. A total of 192 pregnant women over 18 years with gestational weeks less than 18 …

Parents' Knowledge, Attitude, And Preventive Practice About Sexual Harassment Of Children In Travel And Tourism Destination In Lombok, Indonesia, Siti Syahidati Fauzana

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Tourism is known as a promoter for economic growth. Lombok island is a place of interest where plenty tourists visit, but a high increasing number of visitors affect to increasing sexual harassment of local children. Child sexual harassment (CSH) is one of the seriously concerned issues. And parents are the best position with high potential to prevent CSH, they can act as a strong external obstacle to the offender accessing children. But there are limited studies were conducted on parent’s knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice (KAPP) about child sexual harassment especially tourism destination. The aims of this study were (1) …

The Utilization Of Institutional Delivery Service Among Mothers Of Under 2 Years Old Children In Gambella Region Ethiopia, Menna Okok Ojulu

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Home delivery is common in sub Saharan states including Ethiopia leading to cause morbidity and mortality of maternal and child health. This study aims to determine factors affecting utilization of institutional delivery among mothers of under two-year-old children in Gambella regional state, Ethiopia Method: A cross sectional study which approach 404 mothers of under too years old children in Gambella region, western Ethiopia. By using multistage and purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by self-administer questioner to find predisposing, enabling, need factors. Descriptive, Pearson’s Chi-square, and Fisher exact were performed to describe and determine the associations. Result: The study …

Breast Self-Examination Among Akha Women In Chiang Rai Province Thailand: Policy Recommendations Based On The Formative Research Study Design, Sirinan Suwannaporn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: The mortality rate of breast cancer has increased in several countries in Asia. In Thailand, this fact is confirmed by the hospital–based cancer registry annual report which ranked breast cancer as first of all female cancer patients. One an urgent concern of prevention and education on early detection is Breast Self-Examination (BSE). ‘Akha’ women, the largest ethnic group in Chiang Rai, northern part of Thailand, have a significantly low percentage of BSE practice because of language barrier and other problems. This study aims to identify factors associated with BSE among this ethic group to better understand the reasoning for …

Household Pyrethroid Insecticides Exposure In Relation To Pyrethroid Metabolite And Gaba Level Effects Of Young Children In Urban Area, Bangkok Thailand, Jadsada Kunno

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Pyrethroids are commonly used in households and affect to nervous system in children. Data on pyrethroids exposure related to neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is unknown. This study investigated the relationship between 3-PBA metabolites and GABA concentrations, and also determined the factors influencing pyrethroids metabolites among young children in urban areas. A repeated cross-sectional design was designed to collect the information on PYR insecticide exposure between wet (November – December 2018) and dry (April – May 2019) seasons. To collect the data, urine samples were collected from children age 2–3 years(n = 80), and the questionnaires were used with parents. The …

Situation Analysis Of Drug Product Information Provision In Yangon And Review On Consumer Drug Information Guidelines Across Countries, Zar Ni Win

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The appropriate drug use and successful treatment relies heavily on how patients administer medicines by themselves and thus healthcare knowledge and drug information become crucial for them. Firstly, content analysis was conducted to evaluate drug product information attached with the 30 drug samples of three drug classes. To evaluate written and verbal drug information, standardized simulated patient survey was conducted by using Mefenamic Acid provided in community pharmacies around Yangon. In the second step of this study, targeted literature review was performed to identify and compare different regulations of PILs and PIL development guidelines in terms of contents, designs and …

The Thai Perception Of The Bounds Of Masculinity: An Analysis Of Boys’ Love Drama Series, Anthony Thien Pham

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The study lays a foundation for understanding gender and sexuality within a Thai sociocultural, political, and economic context and goes on to elaborate how Thai boys' love drama series productions are built upon the foundation of their Japanese and Chinese predecessors. An analysis of the evolution of boys' love drama series within Thailand will be conducted from the years 2014 to 2018, utilizing the Uses and Gratification Theory as well as the Media System Dependency Theory in order to rationalize growth and success of the genre. Queer Theory and Social Constructivism are applied in order to better understanding the shifting …

Social Integration Of Chinese Students In Thai Society: The Case Of Chinese Students In Chulalongkorn University And Dhurakij Pundit University, Caoyi Zhang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

International students may not integrate as successfully and smoothly as has been assumed. These students may experience multiple challenges in their new social and academic host environments. As Chinese student is the majority and the main source of international students in Thailand, promotion for their better integration into Thai society should be done. Therefore, this study aims to investigate social life of Chinese students in Thailand and the factors that influent Chinese students’ integration into Thai society. The author chosen two representative universities as case study. The data was collected from observation and semi-structured interviews about integration in various domains …