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Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Usage On Personal Protective Equipment Among Mechanical Maintenance Workers Of A Power Generation Unit In Thailand, Titiphorn Tankian Jan 2021

Assessment Of Knowledge, Attitude And Usage On Personal Protective Equipment Among Mechanical Maintenance Workers Of A Power Generation Unit In Thailand, Titiphorn Tankian

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

A Power Generation Unit has duty of electric power supply to the people by producing and distributing electric power. The mechanical maintenance department is one part of their responsibility to achieve the target. However, 207 accident cases were reported during 2012 to 2019. The main causes were found to be unsafe act and unsafe condition including improper usage and lack of personal protective equipment (PPEs). Thus, knowledge, attitude regarding to PPEs, its usage, and factors related to PPEs usage of mechanical maintenance workers need to be assessed. This survey study collected data through self-response questionnaire from 379 mechanical maintenance workers …

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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Psychosocial Factors, Work Productivity, And Work Ability Among Garment Factory Workers In Myanmar, Tun Win Oo Jan 2021

Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Psychosocial Factors, Work Productivity, And Work Ability Among Garment Factory Workers In Myanmar, Tun Win Oo

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background - Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSD) are the most common occupational problem worldwide. The magnitude of WRMSD is worsened by the physical and psychological factors in different occupations. The global burden of WRMSD comprises the second most common cause of disability; most frequent back pain, measured by Years lived with disability (YLDs) worldwide. Workability also plays a crucial role that links with productivity and WRMSD. Musculoskeletal disorders are also one of the most common causes of YLDS in the working-age group (20-54Years) take in more than 45% of the proportion. Sewing machine operators are one of the common occupational sectors …

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Factors Associated To Mental Health And Stress Among Frontline Workers At Suvarnabhumi Airport During Covid-19 Pandemic, Thailand : A Cross-Sectional Study, Toonlaya Direkwutthikun Jan 2021

Factors Associated To Mental Health And Stress Among Frontline Workers At Suvarnabhumi Airport During Covid-19 Pandemic, Thailand : A Cross-Sectional Study, Toonlaya Direkwutthikun

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

During COVID-19 pandemic,the frontline airport workers are the first group of people who have to screening all passengers from other countries to control and mitigate the imported case at the point of entry. The effects of COVID-19 are deeply down to individual health, especially the frontline airport workers who perform screening duties at the airport. The anxiousness and stress can occur from scarcity of equipment and afraid to be infected and can affects mental health and stress. This study is aimed to investigate the association between socio-demographic, job characteristics, and personal preventive measure factors to the mental health and stress …

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Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Food Insecurity During Covid-19 Pandemic In Bangkok, Thailand : A Cross-Sectional Study, Wimonmanee Mekkhum Jan 2021

Prevalence And Associated Factors Of Food Insecurity During Covid-19 Pandemic In Bangkok, Thailand : A Cross-Sectional Study, Wimonmanee Mekkhum

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The prevalence of food insecurity (FI) in Thailand has fluctuated throughout time. The COVID-19 pandemic had a substantial impact on Thailand's food system and the factors that contribute to food insecurity differ greatly across developed and developing countries. Consequently, this study may contribute as a step in achieving the SDGs by 2030. The aim was to estimate the prevalence and associated factors of food insecurity during COVID-19 pandemic among Bangkokian. A cross-sectional study was conducted over 440 Bangkokians and data were collected through self-administrated. The questionnaire included the general characteristics, associated factors and the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) in …

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Effects Of Selected Aroma Compounds On Physiological Activities And Emotions, Akarat Sivaphongthongchai Jan 2021

Effects Of Selected Aroma Compounds On Physiological Activities And Emotions, Akarat Sivaphongthongchai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Current literature has revealed the effects and therapeutic properties of a wide variety of aromatic compounds but studies on the inhalation effects of single aromatic compounds in terms of central nervous system, emotional states and autonomic nervous system are still very limited. So, this study aimed to examine the physiological and emotional effects of selected volatile compounds inhalation namely d-borneol (BO), d-camphor (CH), methyl eugenol (ME), methyl chavicol (MC) using scientific techniques on autonomic nervous system (ANS), self-evaluated questionnaire on emotional states and brain wave activities. Sweet almond oil was used as a carrier oil and a diluent control. This …

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A Development Of Disaster Risk Profile In Public Healthcare System During Flood Situation : A Case Study Of Nakhon Sawan City Municipality, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand, Kodchakorn Krutphong Jan 2021

A Development Of Disaster Risk Profile In Public Healthcare System During Flood Situation : A Case Study Of Nakhon Sawan City Municipality, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand, Kodchakorn Krutphong

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research begins with the idea of the disaster risk assessment included in the disaster management’s well recognized international framework, the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. Then, the idea settles from the risk assessment concept combined with the emergency management knowledge that has the critical infrastructure topic, including the public healthcare system. The flood disaster is the kind of disaster that frequently occurs in Thailand and the study area, Nakhon Sawan City Municipality. Thus, this research aims to study disaster risk profiles in the public healthcare system in a specific local area. The outcome from this research is the …

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Compilation, Explanation And Restoration Of Moh Phon's Herbal Formulations For Skin Conditions, Qiaoling Ye Jan 2021

Compilation, Explanation And Restoration Of Moh Phon's Herbal Formulations For Skin Conditions, Qiaoling Ye

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Moh Phon’s traditional Thai medicine formularies were developed, compiled and recorded by Abhakara Kiartivongse or Moh Phon until 1915. This study aimed to elucidate traditional Thai medical wisdom regarding to Moh Phon formularies, especially for skin diseases. Herbal crude drugs in Moh Phon’s traditional Thai medicine formularies for skin diseases were compiled and authenticated for their vernacular and scientific names. The descriptions of plant species, ethnomedical uses, pharmacological activities and active constituents and toxicities were scientifically reviewed and established. The prevalence of plant species used in the formularies was analyzed. The formularies for 26 symptoms or diseases in the skin …

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Effectiveness Of A Pharmacist-Led Expert System For Medication Adherence And Blood Pressure Control Of Adults With Hypertension In The Philippines: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Margarita Gutierrez Jan 2021

Effectiveness Of A Pharmacist-Led Expert System For Medication Adherence And Blood Pressure Control Of Adults With Hypertension In The Philippines: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Margarita Gutierrez

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

In the Philippines, the Hypertension control rate is only 20% due to low medication adherence. The author proposes an intervention to supplement government program. The aim of the study is to assess the effect on medication adherence and blood pressure control of patients. A randomized control trial was conducted at ten study sites in Region IV-A of the Philippines between May 2021 and January 2022. Outcomes are measured at enrollment as well as at three different time intervals. A total of 417 patients were eligible for the study with 203 in the control group and 214 in the intervention group. …

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Assessment Of Pharmacovigilance System Of New Drugs In Thailand, Nisittra Polkot Jan 2021

Assessment Of Pharmacovigilance System Of New Drugs In Thailand, Nisittra Polkot

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Previous studies evaluated pharmacovigilance (PV) system in term of passive surveillance in only post-marketing phase and did not specify new drugs. None study reviewed PV system of new drugs from pre-marketing phase to post-marketing phase. In addition, the situation of new safety monitoring program (SMP) risk-based approach integrated with risk management plan (RMP) was unknown. The objectives of the study were to review pharmacovigilance system of new drugs in targeted countries and to assess pharmacovigilance system of new drugs in Thailand. Method of the first objective was systematic review and primary data sources were drug regulatory authority websites in 83 …

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Antivenom Cross-Neutralization And Neutralization: A Systematic Review Of Non-Clinical Studies In Asia Region, Sutinee Soopairin Jan 2021

Antivenom Cross-Neutralization And Neutralization: A Systematic Review Of Non-Clinical Studies In Asia Region, Sutinee Soopairin

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Background: Cross-neutralizing strategy has been applied to improve access to antivenoms which is a key to reduce mortality and disability of snakebite envenoming. However, preclinical studies have been conducted to discover antivenom’s cross-neutralizing ability when clinical studies may not be ethically applicable. This study aimed to identify and summarize scattered evidence regarding Asia antivenom’s preclinical efficacy. Methods: We performed a systematic review to search for articles published up to May 30, 2022, in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase. Reference searching of eligible articles was done. Preclinical studies reported the available Asia antivenom’s neutralizing ability against Asia snake lethality …

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The Cultural Assimilation Of The Hakka Communities In Southeast Asia : The Case Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia And Bangkok, Thailand, Douglas Philip Labadin Jan 2021

The Cultural Assimilation Of The Hakka Communities In Southeast Asia : The Case Of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia And Bangkok, Thailand, Douglas Philip Labadin

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Since migrating from China, the Hakka communities have continued to spread all around the world, especially in the Southeast Asian region. This research puts focus on the cultural assimilation of the Hakka communities in Malaysia and Thailand, with special reference to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. The aspects of culture here is referring to the festivals and ceremonies, religion and worship, the Hakka association, the use of the Hakka dialect, the Hakka cuisines and delicacies, as well as the art and culture that remains until today. The aim is to compare the similarities and differences of the Hakka communities in these …

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Vietnam-India Security Relations: Extrapolating India’S Potential Role In The Maintenance Of Balance Of Power In Aasen, Felix Jonas Jantz Jan 2021

Vietnam-India Security Relations: Extrapolating India’S Potential Role In The Maintenance Of Balance Of Power In Aasen, Felix Jonas Jantz

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The thesis examines why and how Vietnam-India security relations have deepened significantly in reaction to the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Indo-Pacific. As Vietnam has to date been the ASEAN state that has engaged most deeply with India’s potential to be a regional security partner, the thesis focusses on ascertaining the factors that have led these two countries to develop a deeper security relationship than other states in the region. Following the analysis of the big geopolitical shifts that drive the two partners’ willingness to cooperate more deeply, the progression of bilateral security arrangements is analyzed, both in terms of …

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Public Perception On Privacy And Acceptance Of Contact Tracing Application For Controlling The Spread Of Covid-19 In Quang Ninh, Vietnam, Hung Gia Do Jan 2021

Public Perception On Privacy And Acceptance Of Contact Tracing Application For Controlling The Spread Of Covid-19 In Quang Ninh, Vietnam, Hung Gia Do

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Since personal data has become valuable resources in the digital age, the concern of people on privacy turns to be more sensitive and significant among Vietnamese young adults. However, when the government introduced contact tracing application (Bluezone) in April 2020 to trace the movement of people with the aim in controlling the spread of COVID-19, the public attitude changed significantly. As time goes by, many comments on social networks and reviews on the Bluezone app had shown positive attitudes when people gradually accepted Bluezone and recommended others to download the app on their phone. With a case study in Quang …

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Sino-Burmese Overland Trade Under Dual-Overlordship System In Qing Dynasty With Special Focus On Tea Trade In Sipsong Panna, Jingli Bai Jan 2021

Sino-Burmese Overland Trade Under Dual-Overlordship System In Qing Dynasty With Special Focus On Tea Trade In Sipsong Panna, Jingli Bai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Overland trade had played a significant role in the interactions among China, Southeast Asia and South Asia for centuries. Though maritime trading raised in fifteenth century overwhelmingly attracts more attention from scholars, overland route was far from inconsiderable. Continental commercial intercourse essentially affected the demography, politics and also modernization process of Southern China and mainland Southeast Asia to a large range. During 17th to early 20th century, represented by several Shan states, Sino-Burmese frontier trade reached another peak. Enormous commodities carried by caravans shuttled on Tai leaders’ domains. By tributing to both China and Myanmar courts, Tai leaders received recognition …

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Rohingya Refugee Assimilation In Bangladesh : A Case Study Of Cox’S Bazar, Safen Roy Jan 2021

Rohingya Refugee Assimilation In Bangladesh : A Case Study Of Cox’S Bazar, Safen Roy

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Refugees and forced migration are recurrent tragedies in today's world. Despite the efforts of international organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to address the global refugee crisis, there are obstacles to overcome and a negative attitude toward refugees among host nations. In most situations involving developing countries, host towns struggle to manage their populations and the influx of refugees. This thesis aims to look at the Rohingya refugee surge in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a developing country reliant on international assistance to deal with the Rohingya influx in 2017. With the influx of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, this paper demonstrates that the …

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Taiwan As A Norm Entrepreneur : Advocating People-Centred Values In Southeast Asia, Ssu-Yu Chou Jan 2021

Taiwan As A Norm Entrepreneur : Advocating People-Centred Values In Southeast Asia, Ssu-Yu Chou

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research looks at the relations between Taiwan and Southeast Asia under President Tsai Ing-wen's first term (2016-2020) as her administration launched the people-centred New Southbound policy by analysing Taiwan's political discourse and interviewing shareholders in the policy projects. It argues that Taiwan acts as a norm entrepreneur framing its initiative and persuading targeted countries to join hands in development matters for people's well-being in the region. In turn, the people-centred rebranding is expected to justify and normalise cooperation at non- and semi-governmental levels with Taiwan without violating the one-China policy since the policy mainly aims to forge socio-economic partnerships. …

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Bribes And Merits: Exchange Mechanisms In Thai Society, Enrico Bargnani Jan 2021

Bribes And Merits: Exchange Mechanisms In Thai Society, Enrico Bargnani

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Animist beliefs continue to play an important role for Thai people in the 21st century, forged by sacred yet intermittent interactions in everyday life. The appeal of spirits’ power, and perhaps the fear of them, appears to offer benefits with a worldly-focus that sometimes exceeds or at least complement the more other-worldly scope of Theravada Buddhism. Joining animism and Buddhism, seems to be the idea of an exchange taking place with something to be given and something to be received. Scholars have long debated on the matter of Thai faith, formulating various academic theories to account for the co-existence of …

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A Decision Making Model For Horse Transportation, Siengsaw Lertratanachai Jan 2021

A Decision Making Model For Horse Transportation, Siengsaw Lertratanachai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study developed a mathematical model to select the most appropriate mode of equestrian horse transportation, which balanced between the costs of transportation and horse welfare. The study was divided into two stages. The first stage compared the stress level of transported horses using cortisol as well as heart rate, while the second stage developed a mathematical model that balanced horse health and transportation cost. This research used six horses that were transported by different types of vehicles, i.e., air-conditioned or non-air-conditioned, with or without space, trucks, and trailers with or without space. The horses were transported for 5 hours, …

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Effects Of Blood Flow Restriction Training Combined With Rehabilitation Program On Neuromuscular Function And Balance In Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability, Phurichaya Werasirirat Jan 2021

Effects Of Blood Flow Restriction Training Combined With Rehabilitation Program On Neuromuscular Function And Balance In Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability, Phurichaya Werasirirat

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has been advocated as an alternative approach for improving muscle strength in patients undergoing clinical musculoskeletal rehabilitations. However, to our knowledge, no evidence examining the effectiveness of BFR training combined with rehabilitation (R) program on clinical outcome measures in athletes with CAI has been found. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of supervised rehabilitation program with and without BFR on muscle strength, cross-sectional area (CSA), EMG activity, dynamic balance, and functional performance in athletes suffering from CAI. A total of 28 collegiate athletes with CAI (male and female) voluntarily participated in this study. …

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Effects Of 4-Week Neuromuscular Training On Contralateral Pelvic Drop And Running Economy In Recreational Female Runners, Venus Dokchan Jan 2021

Effects Of 4-Week Neuromuscular Training On Contralateral Pelvic Drop And Running Economy In Recreational Female Runners, Venus Dokchan

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of 4-weeks neuromuscular training programs on contralateral pelvic drop (CPD) and running economy (RE) in female runners. Thirty-two female runners who experienced CPD volunteered for the study. The study was divided into 2 parts. The first part investigated the effectiveness of four neuromuscular training programs during four weeks. The purpose of the first part was to find which neuromuscular training program was most effective in correcting CPD. The second part examined the retention effects of the four neuromuscular training programs for another four weeks. In this study, the participants were …

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Segmentation Of Thai Generation Z On Value, Attitude, Brand Loyalty, And Purchase Intention Towards Cruelty-Free Products, Emmika Lounporn Jan 2021

Segmentation Of Thai Generation Z On Value, Attitude, Brand Loyalty, And Purchase Intention Towards Cruelty-Free Products, Emmika Lounporn

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This research examines Thai Generation Z consumers and their value, attitude, brand loyalty, and purchase intention toward cruelty-free products, as well as the relationship among the variables. An online questionnaire was developed to study 400 male and female respondents, aged between 18 - 26 years, that are Thai by nationality or residency, with the acknowledgement of cruelty-free brands. The research findings shows that Thai Generation Z hold Universalism value towards cruelty-free products, have overall positive attitudes towards integrated marketing communication tools of cruelty-free products, positive brand loyalty, and positive purchase intention towards cruelty-free products. Additionally, each independent variable (value, attitude, …

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Mainstream War Films: A Soft Power Tool For China’S Promotion Of Chinese National Identity And Patriotism, Fan Zhang Jan 2021

Mainstream War Films: A Soft Power Tool For China’S Promotion Of Chinese National Identity And Patriotism, Fan Zhang

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study focuses on cinema as an agent of soft power in promoting Chinese national identity and patriotism. This study used two research methods. First, a qualitative method of narrative analysis was used to examine three new mainstream films, Wolf Warrior 2, Operation Red Sea, and The Battle at Lake Changjin. The narrative analyses found that five types of national identity were identified using ethnic, cultural, and political dimensions: (1) belongingness and identification with the nation-state; (2) a sense of belonging and identification with the political institution; (3) a sense of identification with collectivism; (4) a sense of identification with …

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The Effects Of Service Quality On Customer’S Satisfaction In Low-Cost Fitness Center In Semarang, Indonesia, Suyatman - Jan 2021

The Effects Of Service Quality On Customer’S Satisfaction In Low-Cost Fitness Center In Semarang, Indonesia, Suyatman -

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aimed to analyze the level and the effects of service quality on customer satisfaction. The research was designed as a quantitative study with a quota sampling technique (non-probability sampling). A total of 420 respondents were collected from 14 fitness centers. Data were analyzed by percentage, mean, standard deviation and regression analysis. The results revealed that assurance, empathy, reliability, and responsiveness of perceived service quality had a higher value than expected service quality. On the other hand, tangible was the only dimension fell short of customers’ expectation. The results indicate a positive relationship between service quality and overall satisfaction. …

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Impacts Of Bandwagon Effect And Product Type In Instagram Native Advertising On Generation Z Consumer's Behavior, Leiv Tore Kaltbeitzer Jan 2021

Impacts Of Bandwagon Effect And Product Type In Instagram Native Advertising On Generation Z Consumer's Behavior, Leiv Tore Kaltbeitzer

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objective of this study was to investigate the impact of bandwagon effect and product type in Instagram native advertising on consumer behavior (i.e., ad intrusiveness, attitude towards the ad, attitude towards the brand, purchase intention and intention to share). Using an experimental method, a 2 (bandwagon effect: high and low) x 2 (product type: utilitarian and hedonic) factorial design was employed to collect data from 129 undergraduate students at The results indicated that bandwagon effect as well as product type have main effects on consumer behavior, in terms of intention to share and purchase intention, respectively. No interaction effect …

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Factors Influencing Consumers’ Purchaseintention Towards Products Endorsed By Korean Boy Bands On Youtube, Wanthida Tiwari Jan 2021

Factors Influencing Consumers’ Purchaseintention Towards Products Endorsed By Korean Boy Bands On Youtube, Wanthida Tiwari

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objective of the study is the understand the factors that influence consumer purchase intention of products endorsed by Korean boy bands on YouTube and identify the weight of the attitude towards source characteristics, YouTube engagement, product involvement level and YouTube advertisement formats amongst each other and with purchase intention. The study was conducted in a quantitative approach from 408 respondents who have been exposed to YouTube ads in 2022. The results are as followed: (1) attractiveness was the highest scored sub-variable of source characteristics, along with clicking like for engagement, product placement for advertisement formats and low involvement product …

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An Implementation Of Close Reading Instruction To Promote English Reading Comprehension Of Secondary School Students, Apiwat Piyasakulchai Jan 2021

An Implementation Of Close Reading Instruction To Promote English Reading Comprehension Of Secondary School Students, Apiwat Piyasakulchai

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

Close reading has become the means to help readers promote comprehension of complex texts. This study implemented the Close Reading instruction for Thai EFL secondary school students and explored their use of close reading strategies. Eighteen secondary school students participated in eleventh weeks to examine the effects of Close Reading instruction on their English reading comprehension. The research instruments were (1) English Reading Comprehension Test, (2) Close Reading Strategies Questionnaire, and (3) Semi-Structured Interview. Results from the paired sample t-test, at a significance level of .05, revealed that students significantly improved reading comprehension after they participated in the Close Reading …

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Effects Of Extensive Reading On Reading Fluency And Reading Comprehension Of Primary Grade Students In Bhutanese Esl Context, Kinley Pem Jan 2021

Effects Of Extensive Reading On Reading Fluency And Reading Comprehension Of Primary Grade Students In Bhutanese Esl Context, Kinley Pem

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study explored the effects of extensive reading on reading comprehension and reading fluency of Bhutanese primary grade students. The participants were 16 fourth grade students in one of the primary schools in Bhutan. The study involved 12 weeks of extensive reading instruction. Participants were introduced to extensive reading, acquainted to selecting appropriate books, and a large number of graded readers with enjoyable content were supplied, and participants read as many books as they could. For the quantitative data, pre-and post-test results of reading comprehension and reading fluency were compared using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. For qualitative data, semi-structured interviews …

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Development Of English Speaking Ability Using Digital Storytelling Techniques Through Virtual Instruction For Lower Primary Level Students In Bhutan, Pabitra Devi Gurung Jan 2021

Development Of English Speaking Ability Using Digital Storytelling Techniques Through Virtual Instruction For Lower Primary Level Students In Bhutan, Pabitra Devi Gurung

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study examined the development of English-speaking ability using digital storytelling techniques through virtual instruction for lower primary students in Bhutan. The objective of this study was to examine 1) to what extent do digital storytelling techniques through virtual instruction develop the speaking ability of lower primary students in Bhutan, and 2) the students’ opinions towards the use of digital storytelling techniques through virtual instruction on developing their speaking ability. The participants were 30 lower primary level students from one of the schools in Bhutan. The study adopted a single pre-test and post-test design. Two research instruments were used to …

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Effects Of Vocabulary Instruction Using Bottom-Up And Top-Down Instructional Approaches On Bhutanese Secondary Students’ Vocabulary Knowledge, Pem Chencho Jan 2021

Effects Of Vocabulary Instruction Using Bottom-Up And Top-Down Instructional Approaches On Bhutanese Secondary Students’ Vocabulary Knowledge, Pem Chencho

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

This study aimed to (1) investigate the effects of bottom-up (BU) instructional approaches on ESL students’ vocabulary knowledge, (2) investigate the effects of top-down (TD) instructional approaches on ESL students’ vocabulary knowledge (3) compare the effects of the two approaches on the development of vocabulary knowledge of Bhutanese secondary school students, and (4) explore the students’ opinions towards the two approaches. The participants of this study were seventy tenth-graders from a Bhutanese secondary school. They were divided into two groups: BU and TD, and each group of students learned vocabulary through a different instructional approach. The students underwent treatment sessions …

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Effects Of Genre-Based Approach With Graphic Organizers On Argumentative Writing Ability Of Efl Secondary School Students, Ratchaneekorn Uamsiri Jan 2021

Effects Of Genre-Based Approach With Graphic Organizers On Argumentative Writing Ability Of Efl Secondary School Students, Ratchaneekorn Uamsiri

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

The objectives of this study were 1) to investigate the EFL students’ writing ability after implementing genre-based approach with graphic organizers on argumentative writing, and 2) to explore the EFL students’ perceptions toward genre-based approach with graphic organizers on argumentative writing. The sample were 30 eleventh grade students from a public school in Nakhon Nayok who enrolled in English Mastery course. The study employed a one-group pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design to measure the effects of the instruction. The data were collected quantitatively and qualitatively by using writing pretest and posttest, questionnaire, and semi-structured interview. A paired-sample t-test to compare students’ ability …

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