Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review

POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF WOOD VINEGAR DILUTED IN DRINKING WATER ON MEAT GUALITY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION IN MUSCOVY DUCK

Bounmy KEOHAVONG — 2024-11-17

The experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of different levels of wood vinegar diluted in drinking water on meat quality and gas emissions in Muscovy duck. A total of 60 male of Muscovy ducks were randomly allotted to four groups at 4 weeks of age, each group comprised 15 birds. Wood vinegar (WV) was daily diluted in drinking water of the level WV 0%, WV 0.50%, WV 1% and WV 1.5%. Experimental feeding was conducted for 6 weeks. The diet and water were fed ad libitum. Six adult Muscovy ducks were randomly selected from each group with similar live weight for further analyses. Meat quality and gas emissions parameters were conducted at the end of the experimental. The gas emitted was performed at day 3, 6 and 9 of the storage times. The results of carcass yield in WV0.5 and WV1 higher than WV0.5 and control groups. Abdominal fat in treatment groups decreased. Chilling cooking losses showed not significant different. The relative yellowness of pectoral muscle chilled 45 min indicated the lowest value, and those the rest values of pectoralis of both chilled 24 h and 7 days were not differed. The relative redness of leg muscles chilled 7 days in WV0.5, WV1, and WV1.5 showed lower than control group, the lowest value was observed in WV1.5. Gas emissions in WV1 and WV1.5 of hydrogen sulfide emitted on day 3 were significantly decreased. Nonetheless, methane in WV1 and WV1.5 were emitted 0% and WV0.5 was also significantly decreased. In conclusion, wood vinegar has the potential benefit to partially replace and/or the alternatives to antibiotic use. Also, wood vinegar could be served as additives, since it can prevent or reduce H₂S and CH₄in Muscovy duck production.

ACADEMIC BURNOUT EXPERIENCES OF UNDERGRADUATES SINCE THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Arunee Suttichainimit — 2024-11-17

This qualitative research investigates the academic burnout experiences of undergraduates since the COVID-19 pandemic using a phenomenological qualitative approach. Seven undergraduates were selected based on specific criteria. Data were collected through in-depth interviews. Findings revealed four main themes of their experiences. The first theme is multiple waves of academic burnout. This theme includes fluctuating feelings of powerlessness and recovery, experiencing exhaustion and an inability to continue, a lack of energy to study, a loss of self-control, avoidance of studying, and the sense that life feels ruined. The second theme is characteristics contributing to stress. These include being easily stressed, having high expectations, being inflexible, striving for stability and perfection, and having high expectations for academic performance while being unable to adapt to other areas of life. The third theme is cumulative stress, sleep deprivation, and poor time management. Participants reported experiencing cumulative pressures, stress, inadequate rest, and difficulty managing time or maintaining a coherent schedule. The fourth theme is coping with burnout and seeking support. This theme involves reflecting and building self-confidence, addressing the root causes of problems, and seeking support from friends and family. These results underscore the need for targeted interventions and support mechanisms to address academic burnout and promote student well-being in post-pandemic educational environments.

FACTORS AFFECTING POST-TRAUMATIC GROWTH OF BEREAVED STUDENTS TO UNRESTS IN SOUTHERN THAILAND

Wattana PROHMPETCH — 2024-12-15

This cross-sectional research was aimed at developing and validating a structural equation model of posttraumatic growth (PTG) of bereaved students from the civil unrest in southernmost provinces of Thailand with empirical data, as well as examining the effects of mindfulness, wisdom, and perceived social support with PTG. Participants were 281 bereaved university students studying in the academic year 2020, losing loved ones from unrest situations, and answering an online questionnaire about mindfulness, perceived social support, wisdom, and PTG. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis, and structural equation modeling. The results of validating the structural equation model of PTG suggested the model fitted with the empirical data (Chi-Square = 66.07, p = 0.25, df = 59, GFI = 0.96, AGFI, CFI = 0.99, TLI = 0.99, and RMSE = 0.02). The variables in the model accounted for 27% of the total variance of PTG. Mindfulness and perceived social support had significant direct effects on the PTG of the bereaved students at .01 levels, with .32 and .31 effect sizes, respectively. Application of this model to develop PTG for bereaved students should entail mindfulness training and enhancement of perceived social support; however, wisdom should be studied further.

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS COMPANIES IN NIGERIA: THE ROLE OF GREEN LOGISTICS PRACTICES

Emmanuel O. AJIKE — 2024-12-15

Financial Sustainability has increasingly taken center stage in today’s organizations. This study, which investigates the relationship between green logistics practices and financial sustainability in FMCG firms in Nigeria, is highly relevant in the current business landscape. It aligns with the current trend of organizations focusing on factors that improve effectiveness and integrate financial and environmental concerns into their operations, especially among fast-moving consumer goods firms. Despite this, studies have established that FMCG firms face financial sustainability, probably due to poor management of green logistics practices. The study, therefore, aims to address this issue urgently. A survey research design using a questionnaire was adopted to collect data from the respondents. Data was gathered using a simple random sampling technique. Out of 519 questionnaires administered, 502 were retrieved, coded, and analyzed using descriptive and regression. The findings revealed that green logistics practices significantly affected financial sustainability. The study concluded that green logistics practices promote firm financial sustainability. This study recommended that the management of FMCG firms in Nigeria adopt a holistic approach to sustainability, integrating green logistics practices into their broader sustainability strategy to enhance their long-term sustainability.