Asian Interdisciplinary and Sustainability Review

INTEGRATING DIGITAL FLIPPED CLASSROOM WITH STUDENT TEAM ACHIEVEMENT DIVISION APPROACH TO IMPROVE ENGLISH READING SKILLS

Apapan TIYAWONG, Mattana CHANKIT — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This quantitative research aimed to investigate integrating digital flipped classroom with student team achievement division (STAD) approach to improve English reading skills of undergraduate students and to compare the achievement pre-test and posttest of students in the experimental group. The third purpose was to compare the achievement pre-test and posttest of students in the control group and the last purpose was to compare the achievement in English Reading Skill between the experimental group and the control group. The sample was undergraduate students in Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Thailand. They were divided into two group: 50 for experimental group and 50 for control group by purposive sampling who enrolled in English for study skills course. There were two equipment such as English reading program (3 lessons) and three lesson plans for STAD. The results found firstly students in experimental group who studied English reading program before doing STAD for improving their reading skills had higher academic achievement in posttest than the control group who hadn’t studied the English reading program before doing STAD in classroom with statistical significance at the level of 0.05. Secondly, students who studied STAD technique to develop English reading skills had significantly higher academic achievement after studying than before studying at the level of 0.05. Finally, the academic achievement of the experimental group was significantly higher than the academic achievement of the control group at the level of 0.05.

DEVELOPMENT OF DATA CLASSIFICATION OF LOCAL HERBS IN BETONG, THAILAND

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research focuses on the development of an application named "Piyamit Herb," dedicated to preserving herbal information in the Thai language within Betong, Yala, Thailand. The primary objectives of the application are to digitize information previously conveyed verbally within the Piyamit Community in Betong, ensuring its accessibility to interested parties and the younger generation. The application also serves to systematically store this information, alleviating concerns about its potential loss over time. Additionally, it aims to foster a sense of ownership of local learning resources within the community. The Piyamit Community boasts a rich repository of indigenous herbs used in traditional medicine. Consequently, there is a need for classifying these local herbs to facilitate learning and usage. The development of the application incorporates ontology, a technology that facilitates the linking of lexical search and categorization of information. Furthermore, Natural Language Processing theory in the Thai language, text classification, and machine learning technologies are applied. As a result, Piyamit Herb has been successfully developed as a comprehensive system for storing and presenting data in Betong, Thailand. The application addresses the imperative to preserve information shared orally by local elders, ensuring the transmission of valuable knowledge passed down from their ancestors.

THE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY OF THE VILLAGE HEAD IN WASTE MANAGEMENT IN INDONESIA

Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0700

The waste problem is still one of the important environmental problems in Indonesia. Waste production continues to increase from time to time. The main reason is that it is not managed well, amidst population growth and high consumption. Overcoming the waste problem cannot be done by the government alone, synergy and communication are needed so that all parties can be involved. This research aims to determine the communication strategy of sub-district heads in waste management efforts. The type of research used was descriptive qualitative by taking 4 informants who were selected using purposive sampling techniques so that the informants had knowledge and information about the problem being studied. The results of the research show that the more effective communication strategy carried out by sub-district heads is the strategy of redundancy or delivering messages repeatedly through outreach in the form of education and information. Apart from that, the communication strategy in waste management must identify communication targets, choose the right communication media, ensure the purpose of the communication message and the role of the communicator in communicating.

DEVELOPING A COURSE MODEL OF YOUTH INNOVATORS UNDER THE PRINCIPLE OF STEAM 4 INNOVATOR TO PROMOTE STABILITY IN THAILAND’S SOUTHERN BORDER AREAS

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research aims to study the primary knowledge and skills required to be innovators, develop a course model for youth innovators and assess student satisfaction with the course. The research utilizes participatory action research as a methodology. The conduction process is divided into four stages as follows: 1) studying and analyzing information to improve the course, 2) developing the course draft and having experts assess its quality, 3) trying out the course, and 4) evaluating and adjusting the course. 20 samples were taken from 20 high school students who are representatives from a private Islamic school that teaches both religious and general education together in the Thailand’s southern border areas. The research results reveal as follows: skills evaluation result is suitable at a good level in each item, the idea selection and decision-making skills are suitable at a very good level, business development planning skills are suitable at a very good level, communication and information representation skills are suitable at a very good level, and analyzing and data collection skills are suitable at a good level. Whereas the evaluation results on satisfaction evaluation of the course users found that they are suitable at the most level. While the evaluation results in each item on contents are suitable at a much level, and the application aspect is suitable at a much level.

COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES FOR CREATIVE HOMESTAY MANAGEMENT AT BAN PIYAMIT 1, YALA, THAILAND

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to study 1) the context of Ban Piyamit 1, Yala, Thailand; 2) to study 5A components of Ban Piyamit 1; and 3) to explore communication guidelines for homestay management. Creative research in Piyamit Village. This research is a qualitative study. The key informants included travel group leaders, homestay owners, community tourism management committee, entrepreneurs, and tourism police, totaling 20 people, selected through purposive sampling. Research tools utilized in the study encompassed in-depth interviews, group discussions, and observations. Data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The research found that Ban Piyamit 1 boasts an important tourist attraction, namely the Piyamit Tunnel, characterized by a distinctive appearance that yields tangible benefits. Factors influencing communication for creative homestay management encompass 1) tourist attraction, 2) accessibility, 3) accommodation, 4) activities, and 5) ancillary services. The guidelines for community tourism development include 1) the promotion of unique local cuisine specific to the area, 2) the presentation of appealing cultural and traditional activities, 3) the proficiency of tour guides, 4) the natural and suitable ambiance of accommodations for relaxation, and 5) ensuring safety and comfort during stays and rest. Communication guidelines for creative homestay management in Ban Piyamit 1 encompass both internal community communication and external community communication. This involves collaborative thinking and planning, with members engaging in discussions to formulate policies and common practices for the development of creative community tourism activities.

THE MAKING OF A PRINCE CHARMING: PERSPECTIVES ON THE VIGOR AND RIGORS OF BECOMING A “PRINCE CHARMING” IN KOREAN DRAMAS

Ivory C. SIOSON, Irish C. SIOSON — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0700

With the phenomenal success of Korean dramas, it is interesting and important to investigate how they have influenced the global market and identify the possible reasons why they have reached such a level of popularity. Hence, this paper aims to present a review of the relevant literature in relation to what makes the leading man in Korean dramas “Prince Charming” that most viewers swoon over them. It seeks to discuss the vigor and rigors of what makes a leading man an “ideal man” based on the existing literature and insights gained based on the authors’ observations as viewers of Korean dramas. Along with the previous findings that have been surveyed in this paper, physical changes or transformation can be added as a factor in creating a “Prince Charming”, at least in the Korean drama context. This is observed when the Prince Charming adapts his status to that of the leading woman, creating the “attainability” image as reflected in more casual wardrobes and informal (i.e. gel-free) hairstyles sported by the leading men. In such cases, the Prince Charming becomes more attainable and more human, rather than an unattainable, ideal being. Another aspect to consider is that the female lead is not generally presented as a damsel in distress anymore that is in need of being rescued in the traditional fairy tales, but that the leading women have their own careers, have strong personalities and have their own convictions, despite having a (still) unequal status with that of the leading men.