SOCIAL SCIENCES RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC JOURNAL

The Development of Board Games as Instructional Media to Enhance the Junior High School Students’ Capabilities in Thai Language Lesson Learning, Thai Grammar and Thai Language Usage

2023-10-10T14:23:36+07:00

This research aimed to develop and evaluate the quality of board games as instructional media to enhance the junior high school students’ capabilities in Thai language lesson learning, Thai grammar and Thai Language usage. The samples used in this research project were 16 Mathayom 1/6 students who were enrolled in Takhliprachasan School at Takhli district in Nakhon Sawan province during the second semester of academic year 2023. The research instrument were 1) board games as instructional media to enhance Mathayom 1 students’ capabilities in Thai grammar learning and Thai language usage, 2) 2 sets of achievement test, and 3) satisfaction assessment towards board games as instructional media to enhance Mathayom 1 students’ capabilities in Thai grammar learning and Thai language usage. The statistics used were mean (), standard deviation (S.D.), and t-test dependent.

The results revealed that 1.The efficiency result of board games as instructional media to enhance the junior high school students’ capabilities in Thai grammar learning and Thai language usage of the criterion at 80/80 had the efficiency criteria (E1/E2) at 83.13/81.25. 2.The comparison of result from before and after learning achievement of students towards board games as instructional media to enhance the junior high school students’ capabilities in Thai grammar learning and Thai language usage after learning was higher than before learning with statistically significance at the .05 level. 3. The satisfaction result of students towards learning board games as instructional media to enhance the junior high school students’ capabilities in Thai grammar learning and Thai language usage showed that word formation (Sombat Kum Hunsa) in overall was at the high level (= 4.17, S.D. = 0.41), and pronunciation (The Adventure of Language Land) in overall was at the high level ( = 4.12, S.D. = 0.46).

The Development of Instructional Model to Enhancing Language Wisdom Learning for Undergraduate Students

2023-10-10T16:39:23+07:00

The purposes of this research were to 1) develop of instructional model to enhance language wisdom learning for undergraduate students, and 2) study the effectiveness of instructional model to enhance language wisdom learning for undergraduate students. The samples used in this study were 34 students’ Thai language subject of Faculty of Education at Ramkhamhaeng University studying in CTH3108 wisdom in language and teaching in semester 2 academic year 2021. The research instruments were, 1) instructional model to enhance language wisdom learning 2) handbook of instructional model 3) lesson plans of instructional model to enhance language wisdom learning 4) creative problem-solving ability tests 5) learning achievement test 6) attitude to language wisdom test 7) questionnaire and 8) journal writing. The data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation, t-test for dependent and content analysis.

The research findings were; 1. The instructional model to enhance language wisdom learning for undergraduate students consists of four components were; 1) Principle 2) Objective 3) Instructional model activities consisting of 5 steps, were; (i) Search; (ii) Combine; (iii) Collect; (iv) Construct; and (v) Conscious and 4) Evaluation. 2. The effectiveness of using instructional model revealed that; 2.1) Undergraduate students’ learning achievement after the intervention was higher before with statistically significance at the .05 level, 2.2) Undergraduate students creative problem-solving abilities after the intervention was higher before with statistically significance at the .05 level, 2.3) Undergraduate students’ attitude to language wisdom after the intervention was higher before with statistically significance at the .05 level, 2.4) Undergraduate students’ opinions toward instructional model to enhance language wisdom learning for undergraduate students in overall was at the high level.

The Development of Problem-Based Learning Management Model for Enhancing Academic Resilience of Pre-Service Teacher Students

2023-09-27T15:09:58+07:00

This research aimed to 1) examine the construct validity of academic resilience measurement model of pre-service teacher students, 2) develop the problem-based learning management model to enhance the academic resilience of pre-service teacher students and 3) study the effect of the problem-based learning management model. The samples were divided into 2 groups: (1) The samples used to study the components of academic resilience were 595 undergraduate pre-service teacher students from public universities, autonomous universities, and Rajabhat Universities located in 4 regions of Thailand: the North, the Central, the Northeast, and the South (2) 26 undergraduate pre-service teacher students from Srinakharinwirot University who had the average academic resilience score below the 25th percentile down randomly selected as an experimental group and a control group, each of which had 13 participants. The research instruments were the academic resilience test with a reliability coefficient of .92 and the problem-based learning management model for enhancing academic resilience of pre-service teacher students. The data were analyzed by means, standard deviation, and t-test.

The results showed that; 1) The academic resilience measurement model was consistent with the empirical data that standardized factor loading ranged from 0.76 to 0.93 with statistically significance at the .01 level for all components, 2) The problem-based learning management model to enhance academic resilience consisted of 5 steps. Step 1: Identify the problem Step 2: Understand the problem Step 3: Study and research Step 4: Consider the solution Step 5: Summarize and present the solution 3) after the experiment, the academic resilience score of the experimental group was higher than the control group and before the experiment with statistically significance at the .01 level.

The Restoring Food Culture Identity of the Upper Chao Phraya River Community that Lead to Sustainable Tourism

2023-09-25T15:19:20+07:00

The purpose of this research is to conduct an in-depth investigation on 1) search for items and original recipes of the pluralistic food culture of upper Chao Phraya River communities and 2) create community food products that are outstanding and unique that can attract tourists to visit or stop by to shopping the local food products of Nakhon Sawan Province. The areas located in 3 districts are includes; Thais, Vietnamese, Muslims, and Thai-Chinese people who live in the Mueang District, Lao Song (Thai Song Dam) and the Mon people who live in Ban Kaeng Sub District, and Mon people in Chum Saeng District and Krok Phra District. There are groups of 30 key informants, which consists of; which includes people of each ethnicity, community academic, community philosopher and restaurant operators. The population was selected by using a purposive random sampling method. Data were collected through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. The tools of data collection were interview forms and field notes. Using triangulated data to validate information and also conducted content analysis, data connections as well as interpretations and then draw inductive conclusions.

The results of the research found that: 1) discovering recipes from the pluralistic food culture of the upper Chao Phraya River community, which have more than 20 original items, as well as discovering ingredients that are unique to the local area which remain in the original menu and recipes of the pluralistic food culture until today. Therefore, the menu and food recipes that continue to this day such as; Fish Cakes/Salted Fish (Thais), Fish Balls/Steamed Fish (Chinese), Khao Chae/Kanom Jeen Banana Stalk (Mon), Yuan Pickled Fish/Bualoy Yuan (Vietnamese), Massaman Beef Curry (Muslims), Kob Ping O/Pak Jup (Tai Dam). It can be said that the unique ingredients are Clown Knifefish 2) The result after creating prototype community food products found that the popular items among the tourists in order are; Herbal salt fish, Clown Knifefish Vietnamese Sausage, and Muslims Shredded Meat.

Total Factor Productivity Growth of Thai Tourism

2023-10-12T14:55:32+07:00

This research article aimed to explore total factor productivity growth (TFPG) in the tourism industry and related sectors. Secondary data reported in the tourism satellite account (TSA) were employed to estimate the Cobb-Douglas production function and calculate the Solow index, which represents TFPG in this article. The results showed that prior to the onset of COVID-19 (2010-2018), TFPG in the tourism industry had shown improvement. There were 4 sectors which found TFPG constant. However, since 2019, with the advent of COVID-19, TFPG has declined across all sectors. Therefore, the policy recommendations are (1) to provide financial support for rapid recovery and (2) to integrate both general and specific policies to enhance the resilience of the Thai tourism industry.

The Results of the Study of Life Skills of Students at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus That Received Learning Management Flipped Classroom Design Combined with the Use of R-C-A Questioning Techniques in Life and Social Quality Development Course

2023-10-19T13:31:55+07:00

The purpose of this research was to study the results of life skill of students at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan in Sakon Nakhon Campus that received learning management Flipped classroom design combined with the use of R-C-A questioning techniques in Life and Social Quality Development Course. The samples used in the research were undergraduate students at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Sakon in Nakhon Campus in the second semester of the academic year 2022 totaling 85 people, the instrument used to collect data was the life skills assessment form of students who studied totaling 60 items, and importing the data were processed using a statistical analysis program.

The results showed that the students had life skills at a high level with an average of 4.02 and when analyzing the components of life skills, it was found that component 1: awareness and appreciation of oneself and others. The students had life skills at a high level with an average of 4.19, component 4 building good relationships with others the students had life skills at a high level with an average of 4.07, component 3: dealing with emotions and stress the students had life skills at a high level with an average of 3.92 and component 2: thinking analytically, making decisions and solving problems creatively. The students had life skills at a high level with an average of 3.74, respectively.

The Knowledge and Behavior Regarding Household Infectious Waste Management in Phlai Chumphon Municipality, Mueang District, Phitsanulok Province

2023-11-29T11:27:52+07:00

The objective of this study was to gain insight into the knowledge and behaviors pertaining to the management of infectious household waste among the residents of Moo 4 villages in Phlai Chumphol Municipality, located in Phitsanulok Province among the total number of 150 participants, a significant majority of 86.00% expressed recognition on the significance of isolating infectious waste prior to its disposal. A significant majority of participants, namely 87.30%, accurately recognized personal protective equipment such as masks utilized by individuals affected with a disease as being classified as infectious waste. A majority of respondents, specifically over 80.00%, expressed consensus regarding the environmental advantages associated with the segregation of infectious waste, disinfection of testing equipment, and utilization of designated bins for disposal purposes. A majority of respondents, specifically 80.70%, expressed the belief that the utilization of Antigen Test Kits (ATKs) had a substantial impact on the escalation of infectious waste. Nevertheless, it was apparent that there were misconceptions among the participants. Specifically, a significant majority of 84.00% held the belief that separated infectious waste did not necessitate any additional treatment. Additionally, a considerable number of individuals were under the mistaken impression that fabric surgical masks degraded in a safe manner. The mean knowledge score was 0.83 ± 0.37, indicating a satisfactory level of comprehension. However, it is important to note that there are various myths within the treatment of infectious waste. The present study provides significant insights that might inform future research and establish a fundamental framework for developing methods for managing infectious waste in comparable areas.

The Development and Group Formation of Thai Herbal Farmers into the Industrial Sector in Accordance with Policies and Development Plans for the Herbal City in Phitsanulok Province: A Case Study of the Community Enterprise in Cultivating and Processing Medicinal Herbs, Thap Yai Chiang Subdistrict, Phrom Phiram District, with the Hmong Herbal Planting Group in Nakhon Thai District

2023-12-20T13:36:44+07:00

The objective of this research were: 1) to study the development and group formation of Thai herbal farmers into the industrial sector under the policies and development plans of the Herbal City in Phitsanulok Province and 2) to explore the similarities and differences between successful and unsuccessful areas in developing herbal cultivation in Phitsanulok Province. The research utilized a qualitative research method, employing document analysis and in-depth interviews. The interviewees were divided into three groups: 1) The government officials
(6 persons), 2) The general public including farmers and local traditional doctors (5 persons), and 3) The business sector representatives including factory owners involved in herbal production and processing (3 persons). In total, 14 individuals provided information. The research tools included interview protocols and the data analysis method involved content analysis, cross-checking information and presenting data in a narrative form.

The findings of the study were as follows: 1) The missions and organizational driving forces of community enterprises and agricultural networks are modern and clearly defined, both within and outside Phitsanulok Province. The strength of the agricultural network plays a crucial role in driving the development of the herbal industry, especially in terms of on-site operations. 2) The similarities and differences between successful and unsuccessful areas in developing herbal cultivation in Phitsanulok Province are complex and depend on various factors such as different prices for various types of herbs, the readiness of each cultivation area, investment costs, agricultural technology and collaboration from external organizations. The strength and weakness of the agricultural network also play a significant role. The recommendations from this research include urging both government and private sector organizations related to policies and development plans for the Thai Medicinal Herbs City in Phitsanulok Province to develop and expand the groups and networks of herbal farmers in Phitsanulok Province to other areas. This is crucial due to the anticipated growth in the herbal market in the future.

The Development of Social Innovation in Promoting Community Tourism to Develop the Grassroots Economy in Takhli Subdistrict Takhli District, Nakhon Sawan Province

2023-11-30T15:33:32+07:00

The purpose of research article were 1) to study the community context and community potential in promoting community tourism in Takhli Sub-district. 2) to study the development of social innovation in promoting community tourism to development the grassroots economy of Takhli Sub-district and 3) to disseminate social innovation in promoting Community tourism to development the grassroots economy of Takhli Sub-district. This research was a qualitative research, Interview and focus group discussions were used with purposive selection of 30 stakeholders.

The results of this research found that: the Takhli sub-district community has spanning over 100 years, there is important events such as the royal visit of His Majestythe King Chanakathibet Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great Borommanat Bophitara at Ban Takhli sush as establishment of a military base for the United States of America during the Vietnam War. These result is changed in the community's economy, society, culture, and potential to promoting community tourism; "Taste, Shop, Snap, and Stay". The unique food made from local ingredients, wisdom and places (tourism and accommodation) has been organized as a travel guide of Takhli Sub-district with the participation of network partners, community leaders, citizens, entrepreneurs, Takhli Municipality, and the mass media. The developing social innovation in promoting Community tourism as the development of the people to become senior tour guides with “Story telling” skills and “One Day Trip” routes simulation. The development of community’s food products and souvenir products to promotes the communities and localities to generate income. The production of creative and safe media such as line stickers, video media, and social marketing channels and including the dissemination of social innovations in promoting community tourism to develop the grassroots economy of Takhli Sub-district for youth in the role of little tour guides.

The Legal Problems and Guidelines Related to the Legality of Carrying Firearms by Police Officers

2023-12-26T15:01:24+07:00

The purposes of this research were to study 1) to study of the legal problems, criteria, measures and guidelines for the control of carrying firearms by police officers; and 2) to get of the offer appropriate guidelines for the legality of carrying firearms by police officers. A qualitative method was used for data analysis including document research, in-depth interviews 17 key informant and content analysis.

The research findings show that: 1) Police officers are representatives of the state who protect the rights of the people; if they do not perform their duties for the benefit of the people, leave the official building or are off duty, there is no legal basis or justification for carrying firearms 2) Legislation should clearly define the scope of police officers' powers and responsibilities and the carrying of firearms is not required unless there is a direct responsibility to investigate, prevent, or combat crime and protect the public. The scope of authority and protection afforded by the carrying of firearms is unnecessary because police officers are not required to carry firearms as part of their official duties, and 3) The guidelines for carrying a police officer's firearm should include the following: installation of a body camera to record audio and video while on duty; requirement of regular firearms training; verification of the readiness of each police firearm; review of work history and conduct by a supervisor subject to hierarchical oversight; and exercise of emotional control. If a police officer does not meet these qualifications, they may not carry firearms. The risk of using a firearm and causing harm depends on the individual's suitability.

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2024-01-20T13:05:57+07:00

The Establishing Innovation Education Model in Education Management of the Command and General Staff College

2023-09-25T15:30:58+07:00

The objectives of the article were: 1) to study the problem of educational innovation in management of the Command and General Staff College, 2) to study the transformational leadership, new public management, a learning organization, good governance and security strategies affecting educational innovation in management of the Command and General Staff College and 3) to formulate an educational innovation model for educational in the management of the Command and General Staff College. The research methodology was a mixed method using both quantitative research and qualitative research. The research tools were questionnaires for the graduate of Command and General Staff College and in-depth interviews for experts of the Army Descriptive statistics were used to analyze quantitative data, including mean standard deviation and inferential statistics, including multiple regression. The qualitative research was by content analysis.

The research results were as follows: 1) Present state of Educational Innovation in Educational Management was shown the problems, such as out of date curriculums, insufficient instructors, decreasing budget, and insufficient information technology. Therefore, the curriculums should be updated, gained more instructors, budget and technology will be increased. 2) All independent variables were transformational leadership new public management, learning organization, good governance and security strategies affect to Innovation Education Model In Education Management of The Command and General Staff College with statistically significance at the 0.05 level, 3) Establishing Innovation Education Model In Education Management of The Command and General Staff College include the concept of security strategies, transformational leadership, new public management, a learning organization and good governance that affect educational innovation in educational in the management of the Command and General Staff College. The evaluation of this models from experts found that it is Good and appropriate format.

The Development Soft Skills to Enhance Digital Citizenship among Students of Rajamangala University of Technology

2023-12-01T12:23:03+07:00

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the development of soft skills to enhance digital citizenship among students of Rajamangala University of Technology, and 2) to compare the development of soft skills to enhance digital citizenship among students of Rajamangala University of Technology. The data was collected from the sample group of totally 523 persons comprising 118 purposively selected persons of vice president/assistant president for student affairs, director of student development division, deputy dean/deputy director of student development section and 405 proportionately selected persons of student leaders of 9 Rajamangala University of Technology. Questionnaire was employed as a research instrument. Data analysis involved percentages, means, standard deviations and the analysis of variance between groups using F- test.

The research results were as follows. 1. The development of soft skills among students of Rajamangala University of Technology to enhance digital citizenship in overall was with mean at a high level (= 3.55, S.D. = .64). Skills ranked first at a high level was teamwork skills ( = 3.71, S.D. = .65), followed by personal skills ( = 3.59, S.D. = .67), communication skills ( = 3.55, S.D. = .68 ), and thinking skills ( = 3.42, S.D. = .68). 2. The comparisons of the development of soft skills among students of Rajamangala University of Technology to enhance digital citizenship using F-test found a statistically significant difference at the .01 level (F = 2.841, P = .004). The comparisons by skills found the teamwork skills with a statistically significant difference at the .001 level (F = 3.573, P = .000), personal skills with a statistically significant difference at the .01 level (F = 2.961, P = .003), communication skills with a statistically significant difference at the .05 level (F = 2.006, P = .044), and thinking skills with a statistically significant difference at the .01 level (F = 2.631, P = .008).

A Causal Relationship Model Among Social Capital and Intellectual Capital, Knowledge Management Practices on Learning Organizations of Public Organizations

2023-11-29T12:51:21+07:00

The purpose of this research were 1) to examine the causal relationships between social capital, intellectual capital, and knowledge management in a public organization to become a learning organization and 2) to investigate the direct and indirect influences of social capital, intellectual capital, and knowledge management on the ability of a public organization to become a learning organization. A total of 400 employees of public organizations were targeted for this study and the data were analyzed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM).

The study found that the structural equation model was consistent with the empirical data. Accordingly, the Chi-Square value was 55.775 with degrees of freedom (di) = 46.0 Chi-Square was 55.775 df= 46.0 Sig, = 0.153 CMIN/df. =1.212 GFI =0,982 AGFI-=0.954 NFI-0.987 IFI-0.998 CFI-0.998 RMR=0.009 RMSEA=0.023 thus accepting the hypothesis that intellectual capital has a positive effect on learning organizations with knowledge management serving as a mediator variable. The results demonstrated that intellectual capital affects a learning organization and knowledge management is a better mediator variable than intellectual capital which affects the learning organization directly. However, social capital has a more direct impact on being a learning organization than knowledge management as a mediator variable.

The Factors Influencing Financial Donations among Thai Individuals: Impulsive Donation and Deliberative Donation

2023-12-14T11:16:04+07:00

This research aimed to examine the factors influencing donation decision making among Thai individuals in Generation X and Generation Y. The objective was to compare two types of financial donation behavior: 1) Making an on-the-spot decision to donate upon encountering a donation request (unplanned) and 2) Making an intentional and pre-planned donation. Data were collected through questionnaires and a total of 458 sets of responses were analyzed using logistic regression.

The study findings indicated that females had a lower likelihood of making unplanned donation decisions compared to males. Additionally, individuals from Generation Y have a lower likelihood of making donation decisions when faced with a solicitation compared to those from Generation X. The study highlights that individuals who donate money through donation boxes often engage in unplanned donations whereas those who donate money through banking applications or cash accounts are typically individuals who have planned or intended to donate in advance. Furthermore, if individuals are aware that donating money through electronic donation systems can lead to tax deductions, there is an increased likelihood of deciding to donate money, even without prior planning. An interesting point from this study is that individuals with higher incomes and those who frequently donate upon encountering a donation box are more likely to donate, even without prior planning. Therefore, non-profit organizations can apply the findings of this study to formulate marketing strategies. Additionally, the government sector can utilize these findings to develop policies that stimulate and encourage individuals to have a greater inclination to donate, thereby increasing government revenue and alleviating fiscal burdens in alternative ways.

Guideline for Promoting Self-Adaptation among Older Adults with Stage 1 Dementia through Process Art Activities (PCRS Model)

2023-10-19T10:33:05+07:00

This academic article aimed to propose a guideline for promoting self-adaptation among older adults with stage 1 dementia through process art activities. The findings from the study revealed that both Thailand and foreign countries gave importance to encouraging perception and memory, emotion-focused therapy, and self-esteem. The use of process art activities could help train the nervous and brain system, reduce stress, practice fine motor skills, build self-worth and self-esteem increasingly. The guideline for promoting self-adaptation among older adults with stage 1 dementia through activities was based on the proposed process art or PCRS model. This is generated from the synthesis of documents and research relevant to art activities for older adults with stage 1 dementia, that has been held no longer than 10 years from reliable sources, both databases and websites for aging adults or websites providing activities for older adults. Details of PCRS model were as follow: 1) P: Process Art – experience is managed to meet things around older adults. Emphasis is placed on the 5 senses, 2) C: Collaboration – it helps older adults have interaction with friends and learn social skills through doing activities together, 3) R: Reflection – older adults’ life experiences are reflected through activities, 4) S: Self-Monitoring – older adults assess themselves by keeping a record of what happened in the past, observing, and writing suggestions to themselves that which point in the past can be improved.

The Guidelines on Inquiry Section Development Among Inquiry Officers in the Digital Age

2023-10-18T16:09:40+07:00

The objectives of this academic article were to analyze factors affecting the performance of inquiry officers in the digital age, and propose guidelines for developing the inquiry work of police station level inquiry officers in the digital age. It was found that the factors affecting the performance of inquiry officers in the digital age were as follows: (1) A shortage of inquiry officers with the increasing number of cases and more complicated pattern, (2) Lack of skills and knowledge in criminal inquiry according to the principles of forensic science and technological limitations and (3) The budget to support inquiry work. For guidelines for developing inquiry work in the digital age should start with the victim, report a complaint to the inquiry officers, consider adopting guidelines for inquiry each type of case, apply in inquiry officers gather evidence, receive report results from the Police Forensics Division, receive information from the police information system, submit a request to defer the detention case, request a search warrant, an arrest warrant, summarize the investigation files and give opinions to the police station chief, supervisor inspects and considers. After that, the inquiry file and opinions will be presented to the prosecutor and submit the case to the court. Both coordinate with agencies that may be involved with every step being an online system linking information through a central database. Store data was together into a single system and import data into the system immediately. It is information that is safe and transparent and can be verified and used through officers' computers and mobile phones.