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The Legal Authority of Clemency in Mitigating Sentences for Convicts in Planned Murder Cases
Authors: Budhi Mahayana I Gede , Bagiastra I Nyoman
Published: November 2023

Planned murder is a regular form of homicide, similar to Article 338 of the Indonesian Criminal Code (KUHP), but it is carried out with premeditation. Notable cases of planned murder in Indonesia include the 'kopi siandia' case, which resulted in the death of Mirna, and the planned murder case of Brigadier J by Ferdy Sambo. The president can grant clemency upon the convict's request, taking into account the considerations of the Supreme Court. Clemency can be seen as a form of presidential pardon after the convict submits a request to the President. The aim of this research is to analyze the legal strength of clemency in mitigating sentences for convicts in cases of planned murder. This study is a normative legal research employing legislative and historical approaches. Primary and secondary legal materials are used as sources, utilizing qualitative descriptive analysis method. Convicts involved in planned murder cases who request clemency from the president may have their sentences mitigated by the court, either through leniency, a change in the type of punishment, reduction of the punishment, or the abolition of the punishment execution. This clemency is an acknowledgment from the convict, admitting to their actions based on the facts. Consequently, the president will consider whether to grant or deny the clemency request based on this admission, considering the Supreme Court's recommendations. Clemency serves as a legal recourse for convicts to lighten or modify their sentences.
Three Routes Beyond the Dead Ends of Man
Authors: Doukas Gregory E. ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: November 2023

In this article I reflect on meeting Professor Drucilla Cornell as a bachelor’s student at Rutgers University, working as her assistant, and the irreversible impact she had on my life. I argue that Cornell was a thinker of profound courage and that this virtue was crucial to her developing several ways beyond the philosophical anthropology of Euro-modern man. Cornell envisioned three main ways beyond what she called the “dead ends of man”: feminism, critical philosophy (including dialectics and Marxism), and African humanism. These three traditions combine in an explosive, revolutionary way in Cornell’s writings; each are essential pillars of her thought. I also identify a dialectical or “productive” tension in her thinking between tendencies toward both idealist and materialist metaphysics. I conclude by recounting personal experiences with Cornell, exploring the consequences of her ethical philosophy, and posing questions that I think she could help us answer in the tumultuous times we are currently living through.
Utilization of Fuzzy Ontology for the Meaning of Homonymous and Homophones Ambiguous Sentences
Authors: Darma Putra I Ketut Gede , Aswi Ramadhani Risky
Published: November 2023

The ambiguous sentences Homonyms and Homophones become a big problem when processed by computers. From these problems, a Novelty was found; the Novelty created a system that was able to recognize ambiguous sentences of Homonyms and Homophones. The process that the system runs for the first time is to test the proximity of the ambiguous sentences entered with the data set; from this process, the ambiguous sentences entered can already be recognized as the meaning of the sentence. The resulting result is how many per cent the level of similarity. Then the results are processed with the fuzzy ontology method. The results of the Fuzzy Ontology are low similarity level, moderate similarity level, and high similarity level. The method used to analyze this research is the confusion matrix, the precision results obtained were 92%, recall was 100%, and accuracy was 96%. In the future, this research can be used to refine translation results in a translation system.
Post-Pandemic Independent Learning Assistance Model for Improving Students’ Academic and Socio-Personal Competence: Campus on Duty (COD) Program, In Indonesia
Authors: Nityasanti Novi , Laila Alfi , Sahari Sutisno , Iswantiningtyas Veny , Imani Khan Rosa
Published: November 2023

The last two years have witnessed many elementary school students lacking academic and socio-personal competence during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hence, students’ academic and socio-personal competence requires considerable attention. This study aimed to develop a feasible, effective, and practical independent learning assistance model for elementary school students. The model was developed in ten stages: 1) preliminary study, 2) planning stage, 3) development, 4) limited trial,5) initial product revision, 6) wide-scale test, 7) operational product revision, 8) operational product test, 9) final product revision, and 10) dissemination and implementation. The study was conducted in five elementary schools in Kediri Regency. Data were garnered using questionnaires, observation, documentation, and interviews. The quantitative data were analyzed using n-gain in order to find out the average improvement of students’ academic and socio-personal competences. The average n-gain score was then tested using one-sample t-test to find out the significance of the improvement. The study's findings showed that the post- Covid-19 pandemic independent learning assistance model in the Campus on Duty program was feasible, effective, and practical to be implemented. This study could be used as a reference for schools to implement students’ independent learning assistance.
Ensuring Member Savings Protection During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of KSPPS Istiqlal Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia
Authors: Arifin Moh. , Rosyidah Noor , Parama Widia Astuti Deni , Noor Afif , Mahsun Mahsun , Marzuki Ismail
Published: November 2023

This study aims to determine the basis for protecting members' savings and the efforts made by KSPPS Istiqlal managers in protecting their members' savings during the COVID-19 pandemic. The method of approach used in this study is empirical-juridical, based on primary and secondary data. Interviews with KSPPS Istiqlal managers provided primary data, while secondary data came in the form of legal documents, both primary documents originating from statutory regulations and secondary legal materials obtained from the literature. According to the findings based on primary and secondary data, property protection is the foundation of legal protection for members of the KSPPS Istiqlal, which is one of the maqashid shariah and the Constitution of 1945. Efforts made by the KSPPS Istiqlal manager to protect members' savings during the COVID-19 pandemic included, among others, maintaining financial liquidity of at least 25%, not channeling all member savings funds in the form of financing, and rescheduling KSPPS Istiqlal members who receive financing and experience difficulties paying their financing installments.
Editorial of Volume 29(2)
Authors: Westfeld Patrick
Published: November 2023

Welcome to the second issue of the 29th volume of The International Hydrographic Review (IHR). This year is a jubilee year – not only does it mark the centenary of our publication, celebrated with a special Jubilee issue1 and a presentation at the 3rd Assembly of the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) in Monaco in May 2023, but it also signifies a remarkable milestone for the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO) program. This year, we celebrate GEBCO’s 120 years of ocean discovery!
Multidisciplinary Approach to Deciphering Etoposide Infusion Reactions and Potential Role of Polyethersulfone Filter Membranes
Authors: Miles Nicholas , Masters Andi , Desta Zeruesenay , Goldman Jennifer L. , Suppes Sarah L. , Tillman Emma M.
Published: November 2023

PURPOSE

Etoposide, a topoisomerase II inhibitor used clinically to treat cancer, has been associated with severe anaphylactic infusion related adverse drug reactions (ADRs). In a previous study we identified a hydrophilic polyethersulfone filter as a possible cause of increased rates of pediatric etoposide infusion reactions. In this multidisciplinary follow-up analytical study, we aimed to assess the chemical structure of etoposide after passing through the same hydrophilic polyethersulfone filter.

METHODS

An etoposide 0.4 mg/mL infusion was prepared under aseptic conditions and then passed through a standard IV infusion set with an in-line filter in place. Samples were taken in triplicate using a needle-less access system to include sampling sites directly from the IV bag port and from the IV tubing both before and after the in-line filter. Samples were diluted into mobile phase, then an aliquot was injected into a high-performance liquid chromatography mass spectrometry HPLC-MS (Thermo TSQ Quantum Ultra) system coupled to a Diode Array Detector (DAD) (Thermo Dionex Ultimate 3000). Etoposide was monitored using a selected reaction monitoring scan (SRM) of 606.2/228.8 and wavelengths of 210, 220, 254, and 280 nm for 30 minutes.

RESULTS

No detectable differences were observed upon comparing the three samples. Based on these results, a chemical change in etoposide resulting from an in-line filter is unlikely to be the primary cause of increased rates of infusion reactions.

CONCLUSION

Pharmacists working in healthcare systems, observe many ADRs, but rarely have the resources necessary to investigate the potential etiology or causality. This report highlights importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration to investigate serious ADRs.
Bidirectional Ventricular Tachycardia and Prominent U Waves: Look at Fingers and Muscles and Use Flecainide
Authors: Oreto Lilia , Briuglia Silvana , Capra Anna Paola , Ruiz Victoria Garcia , Di Pino Alfredo
Published: November 2023

We present a case of bidirectional ventricular tachycardia in a 15-year-old boy asymptomatic for arrhythmias, whose major complaint was muscle weakness. At our first evaluation he was receiving sotalol for his ventricular arrhythmias. In addition to bidirectional tachycardia, electrocardiogram during sinus rhythm showed prominent U waves and prolonged QT-U interval. These electrocardiographic signs, along with the evidence of clinodactyly and mild hypertelorism, led us to the diagnosis of Andersen-Tawil syndrome, confirmed by genetic analysis that revealed a “de novo” missense mutation of KCNJ2 gene. Monotherapy with flecainide was rapidly effective and almost eliminated ventricular arrhythmias. After a 4-year follow-up there were no adverse events, flecainide has been well tolerated without significant modification of the QRS or repolarization, and ventricular arrhythmias have not been relapsed to date. The case highlights the importance of a correct clinical diagnosis, which is crucial for the optimal selection of the most appropriate drug therapy, which is expected not to be harmful, before being beneficial.
Bradycardic Arrest in a Child with Complex Congenital Heart Disease Due to Sugammadex Administration
Authors: Vaswani Zameer G. , Smith Sarah M. , Zapata Anthony , Gottlieb Erin A. , Sheeran Paul W.
Published: November 2023

The neuromuscular blocking drugs rocuronium and vecuronium are often used during general anesthesia. These drugs temporarily paralyze the patient and thus both facilitate placement of an endotracheal tube and prevent any patient movement during surgery. Reversal of neuromuscular blockade is necessary at the end of surgery to avoid postoperative weakness and adverse respiratory events in the recovery room. Neostigmine, the traditional reversal agent, may not completely restore muscle strength. Sugammadex is a reversal agent that is more effective and quicker acting than neostigmine. In adults, sugammadex administration has rarely been associated with bradycardia and cardiac arrest. In healthy children, the bradycardia that occurs after sugammadex administration is benign and does not require intervention. There is 1 case report of a 10- to 15-second bradycardic arrest after sugammadex administration to a 10-year-old child with heart disease. The present case report describes an 8-month-old child with complex congenital heart disease who experienced a 10-minute bradycardic arrest after the administration of sugammadex. Pediatric anesthesiologists should be aware that sugammadex administration to children with heart disease may cause hemodynamically significant bradycardia.
Kabiliyetin Mecra Değiştirmesi: Erken Cumhuriyet Dönemi Yazarları İsmail Hakkı Baltacıoğlu ve Ali Kami Akyüz’ün Düşünüşünde Çocuk Terbiyesi
Authors: KARAKUŞ ÖZTÜRK Hatice
Published: November 2023

Erken cumhuriyet döneminde, nasıl bir toplum istiyoruz sorusu nasıl bir eğitim istiyoruz sorusundan bağımsız değildi. Genç cumhuriyet hasta adam imajından sıyrılmak ve savaştan çıkan yorgun halka çıkış yolu göstermek için, en önemli reformlarını eğitim alanında gerçekleştirmiştir. Çocuk olunmadan yetişkin olunmuyor kabulü, eğitim politikalarının çıkış noktası olarak değerlendirilebilir. Bu makale, erken Cumhuriyet dönemi eğitim politikalarında özel bir sınırlandırmaya giderek “çocukların terbiyesi” başlığına odaklanmıştır. Çalışma, belgesel tarama yöntemine dayanmaktadır. Cumhuriyet Gazetesinin 1938 ve 1939 tarihli baskılarında, Peyami Safa’nın amcası Ali Kami Akyüz tarafından “Çocuk Terbiyesi” başlıklı otuz iki (32) yazı kaleme alınmıştır. Yazılar “çocukların özellikleri”, “ceza”, “okul-öğretmen- aile”, “irade- itiyat” şeklinde dört temaya ayrılmıştır. İsmail Hakkı Baltacıoğlu’nun “Çocukların Terbiyesi” kitabı, dijital içerikleri desteklemek için değerlendirmeye alınmıştır. Çalışmada ulaşılan sonuçları özetleyecek olursak; otorite, itaat, disiplin ve düzen, pedagojik kaygılar temelinde irdelenmiş, eşdeğer kavramlar ile açıklanmıştır. Şöyle ki otoritarizm otorite ile itaat-korku ise hürriyet-saygı ile eşlenmiştir. Bu eşlemeye bağlı olarak sert bir disiplin yerine liberal disiplinin detaylarına inilmiştir. Rejime sadakatin korku ile değil hürmet temelli olması, metinlerin geneline hâkimdir. Haksız ceza, oyun/teneffüs hakkının gaspı, çocuklar için hürriyetin kaybıdır. Cılız vicdan eğitiminin yardımcı kuvveti olan ceza, adalet duygusunu beslemeli, çocuğun onurunu kırmamalı ve en son çare olarak düşünülmelidir. Cezanın son durağı olan şiddet/dayak ise yazarlar tarafından reddedilmektedir. Okul âleminin güneşi olan öğretmenler ise sürecin hâkim rolündedir.
Spor Bilimlerinde Farklı Yaklaşımlar
Authors: Ceyhun Serdar , Yılmaz Sevim Handan , Yılmaz Hakan , Çalık Sebilegül , Özman Cemal , Gümüşboğa İbrahim
Published: November 2023

İnsanlık tarihi kadar olmasa da, spor; insanoğlunun farklı amaçlarla başlayıp sonraları daha büyük ve ciddi bir bilim alanı, hatta dünyanın en büyük organizasyonlarının temel odağı haline gelen bir kavram olmuştur. Ülkelerin bugün sporu birbirlerine karşı bir üstünlük ölçütü olarak görmeleri, bu alanı rekabetin arttığı profesyonel bir sektör haline getirmiş, özellikle gelişmiş ülkeler başarı için her türlü fedakârlığı ve özveriyi göstererek kürsüde yer almak için önemli yatırımlar yapmaya başlamıştır. Başarı için sadece ciddi bir hazırlık ve planlama sürecine değil; mevzuat, altyapı, insan kaynakları, teknoloji gibi birbirinden farklı alanları da koordineli kullanımı gerektiren bir sürece de ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır.
Spor aslında farklı alanlarla işbirliği yapılmasını gerektiren, her alanda ortak çalışmalar yapılabilecek esnek ve popüler bir konu olması sebebiyle, bilimsel anlamda farklı bakış açılarıyla çok değişik konulara köprü görevi de görmektedir. Son yıllarda özellikle dünya ekonomisinde sektörel bazda çok önemli değişimler ve gelişmeler görülen bir alan olarak, geniş bir yelpazede çok sayıda yayın ve araştırmalar yapılmakta, yeni fikirler, yeni önerilerle insanlığın yaşam kalitesini artırmak için birçok bilim insanı uğraş vermektedir. Ülkemizde son yıllarda tesisleşme ve altyapı açısından yapılan büyük yatırımlar, sektörün dünyayla birlikte Türkiye de öneminin anlaşıldığına dair güzel işaretler olarak görülmektedir.
Spor bilimlerine farklı bakış açılarının yer aldığı bu çalışmayı sizlere cumhuriyetimizin kuruluşunun 100.yıldönümünde sunmaktan ayrıca onur duymakta olduğumuzu belirtip, kitap da bölümlere sundukları katkılarla yer alan tüm akademisyenlere teşekkür ediyorum.
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Konya/ Ilgın İlçesi Belekler Köyü Gelin Başlıklarında Şamanizm İzleri
Authors: Hamamcı Ayşegül
Published: November 2023

İnsanoğlunun, yaşam döngüsünün en önemli ihtiyaçlarından biri giyim unsurlarıdır. Geçmişin izlerini, ekonomik durumu, sahip olunan statüyü, etkileşimde bulunulan kültürün izlerini günümüze taşıyan bir araçtır aslında.
Türkiye de Doğu Anadolu, Güney Doğu Anadolu ve İç Anadolu ile Batı Anadolu Yörükleri ve birçok etnik köken Türkmen olarak adlandırılmaktadır. Halen Anadolu’nun birçok kesiminde özellikle Oğuz boylarının devamı olan Türkmenlerde özel günlerde giyilen kıyafetlerde Şamanizm’in izleri görülmektedir.
Bu bağlamda Konya/Ilgın Belekler köyünde giyilen gelin başlıkları incelenmiş ve gelin başlığı formunun yükseltilmesi ve süslemede kullanılan renklendirilmiş kuş tüylerinin şaman başlıkları ile benzerliklerinden yola çıkılarak gelenek ve inanç sistemine bağlı kültürel özellikleri bakımından Belekler köyü gelin başlığı incelenip değerlendirilmiştir.
IMPLICATIONS OF TAXES ON CORPORATE FINANCIAL AND INVESTMENT POLICIES
Authors:   , Sreesing Poonyawat
Published: November 2023

To date, the empirical literature has struggled to reach a consensus on how corporate taxes influence the capital structure decisions. This thesis, therefore, seeks to empirically explore the effect of taxes on corporate financial decisions and investment policies by proposing a new argument of the potential association between corporate taxes and expected costs of financial distress through changes in the firm’s market value. This thesis is divided into three main essays in order to examine the effect of corporate taxes on both static and dynamic trade-off theory of capital structure, and investment policies in the context of corporate risk-taking. Essay one exploits a sizeable and unique corporate tax cut enacted in Thailand in 2012 to empirically explore the tax sensitivity of leverage, shows that firms significantly reduced leverage after the tax cut, however, the tax effects of leverage only remain significant in financially unconstrained firms. Essay two further examines the effect of taxes on capital structure adjustment speeds under the dynamic trade-off theory, and the results show that taxes increase the speed of adjustment toward target capital structure. Lastly, essay three utilizes the relation between taxes and the expected distress costs in examining how corporate taxes affect corporate risk-taking decisions, and show that firms take more risk in their investment decisions when tax rates are high. Overall, the empirical evidence found in this thesis reveals an important role of taxes in corporate capital structure and structure of corporate investment decisions which can be beneficial to policy makers when considering the alteration of tax rates, as it will affect both corporate financial and investment decisions.
Antineoplastic drug access in Thailand
Authors:   , Saerekul Pornsroung
Published: November 2023

The access to antineoplastic drugs has been a major concern affecting cancer patients on treatment plan as well as treatment costs.  This descriptive study aimed to assess and compare the situation of access to anticancer drugs between Thailand and benchmarked countries, and to explore determinants influencing the accessibility of antineoplastic drugs in Thailand. The data on drug registration information of antineoplastic medications approved during 1982 and April 2016 were acquired from websites of the drug regulatory agency of studied countries including Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, US, UK, and EMA.  The result showed that Thailand had registered 88 out of 180 active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) of antineoplastic listed by WHO, comparing with 130 APIs registered in USA, 119 in UK, 75 in EMA, 92 in Singapore, and 68 in Malaysia.  Of 88 APIs registered in Thailand, 38 were listed under National List of Essential Medicine (NLEM) for patient access.  The time lag, which was time difference between market authorization approval (MAA) date in Thailand and in the compared country, was reported that on average Thailand has anticancer drugs available in the market 37.26 months later than US, 4.52 months than UK, 12.22 months than EMA, 10.73 months than Singapore, and 6.51 months than Malaysia.  Trend analysis illustrated that the market access of antineoplastic drugs has been improved overtime from 87.59 months during 1983-1990 to 23.62 months during 2007-2016.  However, the longer waiting time for patient access was reported.  It took 88.05 months on average for a product to be listed under the National List of Essential Medicine (NLEM) after registered in Thailand.  The analysis on determinants of market access pointed that the only significant determinant explained market access of antineoplastic drugs was the novelty level.  The API listed as the 2nd or 3rd me-too was found to enter Thai market faster than others of the same classification.  The study concluded that market access of antineoplastic drugs in Thailand had been improved overtime and comparative with Singapore and Malaysia.  It was recommended that the process for anticancer drugs to be listed under NLEM for broader patient access needed to be revised.
GOVERNANCE MODEL DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTH DATA STANDARD IN THAILAND: A CASE STUDY IN MEDICINES TERMINOLOGY
Authors:   , Phuksaritanon Ratsapan
Published: November 2023

Thailand does not have a well-designed governance system for health data standard and coding system. In this study, the governance of medicine terminology was selected as a case study. There is no single responsible organization to govern drug code and medicines terminology and also no mechanism for cooperation among stakeholders to develop and maintain medicines terminology. This leads to difficulties of drug information exchange between health service units and drug utilization monitoring and evaluation at the national level. This study aims to study and develop the governance model for health data standard in Thailand by using the medicines terminology as a case study This study proposed a medicines terminology governance model for Thailand by applying a participatory research design concept for the research methodology. The methodology was divided into three main steps. 1) Review the experience of advanced countries focus on the governance of health data standards and medicines terminology. 2) Review the current situation of Thailand by using multi-techniques of qualitative research. 3) Develop the governance model for medicines terminology, consult with the stakeholders, and evaluate by the experts with heuristics evaluation technique. This research proposed the governance model in three main areas, such as foundations, processes, tools and services. For the foundations, Thailand should set up the clear policy and set up the explicit plan for developing and using medicines terminology according to the health information technology development policy. The main organization should be legally established to be responsible for the governance of medicines terminology. The collaborative structure which comprises all stakeholders should be set up as both formal and informal structures. The processes including development, implementation, and maintenance, organization, roles and responsibility of all stakeholders for all processes are proposed in each process detail. Tools and services to support the user adoption are also proposed as supportive tools, knowledge services, and public services.
THE ESTABLISHMENT OF “SUKHOTHAI DYNASTY” IN THE CHAOPHRAYA RIVER BASIN
Authors:   , Sittisombut Siroch
Published: November 2023

The fall of Krung Sri Ayutthaya in 1569 marked a monumental turning point in Thai history. In this particular episode, not only the Ayutthaya kingdom of the Siamese lost its capital and independence to the Burmese Toungoo Dynasty, this was also the first occasion a ruler from the hinterland overcame a coastal-based ruler, ascended the Ayutthaya throne and subsequently established a new dynasty. This particular dynasty is known in Thai historiography as the “Sukhothai Dynasty,” due to the belief that this royal family was descendents of the Phra Ruang kings of the Sukhothai kingdom. From 1569, the Sukhothai Dynasty, with seven monarchs, would rule Siam for the next sixty years (1569-1629). In retrospect, this feat was not only extraordinary but also almost improbable, considering the degree of dominance the Lower Chaophraya Basin rulers had over the Upper Chaophraya Basin ruling elites since the mid-fourteenth century. There were three main factors culminating into this transmission of power: the political instability within the core of Ayutthaya, the Suphannaphum Dynasty’s failure to effectively control the northern cities, and the external intervention by the Toungoo Empire. In this thesis, the researcher aims to examine the shifting process of power—from the Suphannaphum Dynasty to the Sukhothai Dynasty—throughout the early Ayutthaya period (1351-1569).
A Study of Thai Tourists’ Behavior Patterns in Hangzhou,PRC
Authors:   , Shi Xuanhong
Published: November 2023

Currently the Thai outbound tourism market is expanding dramatically. The year 2015 saw 6.79 million Thai tourists travel abroad (increased 122.62% from 2005), which shows Thailand has become an important international tourist source. However, the literatures about Thai outbound tourism and tourists are rather insufficient. In terms of choosing destination, China has become one of Thais’ popular destinations for many years. 0.64 million Thai tourists visited China in 2015, but only increased 8.47% from 2005, which means the increased Thai outbound tourists flowed to other counties rather than China. The knowledge of tourist behavior helps to understand this phenomenon. Among all the cities in China, the city - Hangzhou is one of the most popular destinations for Thai tourists, and Hangzhou keeps attracting more and more Thais these years. This study, therefore, takes Thai outbound tourists in Hangzhou as the specific research object, and aims to explore their behavior patterns. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect first hand data. Then the IBM SPSS Statistics software was applied to analyze the collected data. The result of this study summarized the overall behavior patterns of Thai tourists in Hangzhou. Besides, the variations of Thai tourists’ behavior patterns according to social characteristics like gender, age, occupation and etc. were also examined. The reasons for Hangzhou’s success were explored through the analysis of tourist behavior patterns. Furthermore, some suggestions are also proposed for the sake of attracting more Thai tourists.
EFFECTS OF ENGLISH SPEAKING INSTRUCTION BASED ON MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY ON ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITY OF SEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS
Authors:   , Songchat Patthanah
Published: November 2023

The purposes of this research were to examine the effects of English speaking instruction based on Multiple Intelligences Theory on English speaking ability of seventh grade students and to explore students’ opinions towards English speaking instruction based on Multiple Intelligences Theory. The sample of this study selected by purposive sampling was 10 seventh grade students in Bankae School, Sawaengha District, Angthong Province who enrolled the fundamental English course in term 2 of academic year 2016. The experiment was conducted for 12 weeks. The instruments used in this research were English speaking pre-test and post-test, semi-structured interviews and classroom observations. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics, the Wilcoxon matched-pairs signed-rank test and content analysis. The findings show that 1) the mean scores of English speaking post-test were higher than the mean scores of pre-test at the significant level of 0.05 2) students had positive opinions towards English speaking instruction based on Multiple Intelligences Theory and 3) The students improved their English speaking ability and learning behaviours.
EFFECTS OF USING STATION ROTATION MODEL IN BLENDED LEARNING ON ENGLISH SPEAKING ABILITY OF THAI EFL PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors:   , Pimpiban Sujinun
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate the effects of an English instruction using station rotation model in Blended Learning on improving English speaking ability of primary school students and their attitudes towards the model. The participants were 41 fifth-grade students who were studying in the second semester of the academic year 2016 in a primary school in Sri Saket province, Thailand. They had different English ability levels. The instruments used in this study were pretest, posttest, and a questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using mean, standard deviation and t-test. The research findings were summarized as follows: 1) Participants’ English speaking ability improved significantly. 2) Participants had positive attitudes towards the station rotation model after learning. The findings also suggest that the station rotation model can be implemented to enhance English speaking skills of EFL primary school students in Thailand. In order to implement this model to primary school students, the learner training should be clearly explained as suggested in this research. Furthermore, the effects of station rotation model in Blended Learning on other language skills should be explored in future research.
EFFECTS OF CONTENT-BASED INSTRUCTION USING SIX-T'S APPROACH ON ENGLISH ORAL PRESENTATION SKILLS OF LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Authors:   , Wuthisawangwong Thanyawit
Published: November 2023

The sample of the classroom unit-based simple sampling consisted of a class of 45 ninth grade students divided into 15 groups in Streesmutprakan School who enrolled English for Scientific Presentation Course in term 2, academic year 2016. The duration of the experiment was taken place for 8 weeks. The instruments were an English oral presentation evaluation scale which was used before and after conducting content-based instruction using Six-T’s approach and semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test and content analysis. The finding shows that 1) the English speaking post-test mean scores was higher that pre-test at the significant level of 0.05 2) students had positive opinions towards the content-based instruction using Six-T’s approach on English oral presentation skills.
Traditional khon mask performance as intangible cultural heritage (2006-2014) : cases of Department of Fine Arts Khon Troupe, her Majestyqueen Sirikit's Support Foundation Khon Project and the Sala Chalermkrung Khon Troupe
Authors:   , Li Yantong
Published: November 2023

This thesis aims to identify the traditional Khon mask performance as intangible cultural heritage. Three selected cases: the Department of Fine Arts Khon Troupe, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s SUPPORT Foundation Khon Project and Sala Chalermkrung Khon Troupe will be examined, in terms of their significance and the roles they play in safeguarding Khon performance in Thailand today. In this research, the main resource of information comes from the secondary sources; and some others are from the documentary research, qualitative in-depth interviews and observations. Conclusions of this study indicate that the Khon mask performance has been safeguarded through the efforts of these three organizations; each of them plays significant roles in safeguarding Khon performance today. The study also shows that the main safeguarding approach of Department of Fine Arts Khon Troupe is to fulfill the official commission assigned by the Royal Thai Government to educate the knowledge on Khon, to train Khon artists and to organize Khon performances for the State functions and the regular Khon performances; Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s SUPPORT Foundation Khon Project focus on the approaches of recreating high quality Khon costumes, masks, props, scenes in the authentic traditional Thai style, especially from the early Bangkok period, training young performers and artists and creating modern and high techniques of scene making to attract the audiences and the Sala Chalermkrung Khon Troupe mainly focuses on the approach of introducing the Khon performance in adjusted versions to the tourists and the foreigners. Finally, by the three organizations’ efforts, the traditional Khon performance has been ensured its viability and continuation to the future generations.
MESTANOLONE INDUCED MALE SEX-REVERSED NILE TILAPIA (OREOCHROMIS NILOTICUS) FRY
Authors:   , Vinarukwong Nion
Published: November 2023

Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is an important freshwater fish in Thailand yielding approximately 250,000 tons production per year. Along with intensive farming, androgenic hormones are applied during the farming process to produce monosex-male tilapia because of its better yield. A monosex population also allows for more effective management of a single crop. A synthetic androgenic steroid, mestanolone or 17α-methyldihydrotestosterone, is used in newly hatched tilapia fry for sex reversal, but its residual level in these fry has not been examined. The effects of exogenous androgenic hormone on sex differentiation was examined in Nile tilapia fry. Male sex reversal was mediated using oral administration of mestanolone at a dose of 80 mg/kg diet for 5, 10, 15, and 20 days. The microscopic examination of fish gonad stained with aceto-carmine was used to determine male and female fish fry at 60 days post hatching. Treatment with mestanolone yielded 100% male after feeding with hormonal diet for either 15 or 20 days, while treatment for 5 and 10 days presented 87% and 90% male, respectively. The results of histological examination revealed no differences in gonadal tissues of hormonal treated fish compare with normal fish. In addition, statistical analysis of the total weight gain among the fish fry revealed that there was no significant difference (P >0.05) between the treated groups and the control group. This study also investigated residual mestanolone after a course of oral administration to tilapia fry at a dose of 80 mg/kg feed for 15 (minimized dose) and 23 (practical dose) consecutive days. The analyses were performed at 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 14 and 21 days after the last dose using liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. The amounts of mestanolone detected in 15 and 23 days hormonal treated fry on days 1, 2, 3 and 5 after hormone withdrawal ranged from 0.28-3.20 ng/g and 0.29-3.22 ng/g, respectively. Mestanolone was not detectable in fry after hormonal withdrawal for 7 day (limit of quantitation, LOQ, 0.09 ng/g), which suggests that negligible levels of mestanolone will be present in tilapia during the growth stage of 6-8 months after an adequate withdrawal period following treatment of early-stage fry. In conclude, the present study successfully minimized the use of mestanolone in male sex-reversed tilapia to a 15-day period, while maintaining 100% masculinization and having no adverse effect on general fish growth. The residue analysis in this study is important for establishing consumer trust in food safety for hormonally treated tilapia.
GENETIC DIVERSITY AND PREVENTION OF CAMPYLOBACTER SPP. IN BROILER BREEDERS AND BROILERS
Authors:   , Thomrongsuwannakij Thotsapol
Published: November 2023

Contaminated poultry meat is regarded as the main source of human campylobacteriosis. In Thailand, there is only a few publications studied in poultry farms, so the aims of this study were 1) to identify the relationship of Campylobacter isolates among broiler breeders, broilers and their environments, 2) to examine antimicrobial resistance profiles of Campylobacter spp., and 3) to examine the protection of competitive exclusion after challenging Campylobacter jejuni in broilers. To complete the objectives, there were 2 parts in this study. First, five commercial breeder flocks, 2 hatcheries, and 5 broiler flocks were sampled. Thirty-six C. jejuni and 94 C. coli isolates collected through two broiler production chains were tested by two-fold agar dilution for their susceptibility to antimicrobial agents. Most Campylobacter isolates were multidrug resistance (MDR) (C. jejuni: 100%; C. coli: 98.9%), and exhibited high resistance to enrofloxacin (C. jejuni: 100%; C. coli: 98.9%). A selected subset of 24 C. jejuni and 24 C. coli were characterized for their mutations in the quinolone resistance determining region (QRDR) of the gyrA gene by nucleotide sequence analysis. The Thr-86-Ile substitution (ACA-ATA in C. jejuni or ACT-ATT in C. coli) was found in all isolates. Horizontal transmission was the major route of Campylobacter transmission in this study, as all Campylobacter isolates were typed and ten distinct clusters were recognized by flaA-RFLP typing. Second, competitive exclusion (CE) were identified from 60 adult chicken feces of native chickens and organic layers raised under non-antimicrobial usage farms. Lactobacillus spp., Bacillus spp. and Enterococcus faecium were identified and tested their antimicrobial susceptibilities for preventing transmissible antimicrobial resistance, as recommended by EFSA. Furthermore, those isolates were in vitro tested for acid and bile tolerances. Lactobacillus acidophilus 1/4, Bacillus subtilis 206/1 and Enterococcus faecium 122 demonstrated their powerful in vitro activities and were, therefore, used as CE during oral gavage of 1-day-old broilers for 3 days consecutively. After C. jejuni challenges at 14 days in broilers, the treatment groups had no significant differences in C. jejuni re-isolations or feed conversion ratio at 41 days. In conclusions, the emergence of MDR and high resistance rates to several antimicrobials are major concerns identified in this study. The prudent use of these agents and active surveillance of resistance at the farm level are essential steps to reduce the public health risks identified in this work.
An in vitro virucidal efficacy of disinfectants against porcine circovirus type 2
Authors:   , Trang Nguyen
Published: November 2023

The objective of this study was to evaluate in vitro the virucidal activity against PCV2b of nine commercial disinfectants which were divided into three groups consisting of oxidizing products, QAC and iodine products, and two chemical substances including an alkali agent and aldehyde agent. Each disinfectant was freshly diluted in distill water and hardness of water as conducting the disinfectant test procedure. Five percent of fetal bovine serum were added as organic matter. After mixing the disinfectant with the stock of PCV2b, the final concentrations were 0.5x, 1x, 2x of the products’ labelled dilutions. After 1, 10, 30-minute and 12-hour contact time between the virus and the disinfectant, the mixture was detoxified by flowing through a detoxification column. The infectivity of the collected virus was determined by indirect immunoperoxidase monolayer assay and indirect immunofluorescence assay. Viability of PCV2b was illustrated after 12-hour exposure to QAC products (disinfectants 6 and 7) and iodine products (disinfectants 8 and 9). PCV2b inactivation was found after 30-minute contacting with a combination of glutaraldehyde and QAC (disinfectants 4 and 5). Oxidizing products were the most effective disinfectants (disinfectants 1, 2 and 3) against PCV2b after 10-minute contact time. Of oxidizing products, a combination of potassium peroxomonosulfate and sodium dichloro isocyanurate (1:200), which significantly reduced PCV2b titer (5 log10TCID50ml-1) after 1-minute exposure, indicated the best virucidal product against PCV2b.
Arşivcilik ve Belge Yönetimi Faaliyetlerinde Blokzincir Teknolojisi: Bilgi Güvenliği Bağlamında Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: SÜKÜT Fatih
Published: November 2023

Arşivcilik ve belge yönetimi faaliyetleri yürüten kurumlar, hizmetlerini gereğince yerine getirilebilmek adına günümüz teknolojilerinin sunduğu imkȃnları faaliyetlerine yansıtmaya çalışılmaktadırlar. 2008 yılı itibariyle ilk olarak kripto para birimleri ile ünlenen blokzincir teknolojisi de bu kapsamda farklı alanlarda faaliyet gösteren kurumların ilgi alanına girmiş teknolojilerden biridir. Söz konusu teknoloji özellikleri sayesinde arşivcilik ve belge yönetimi de dâhil farklı alanlarda araştırma ve uygulamalara konu olmuştur. Teknolojinin ilgili alanlarda kullanımına yönelik çeşitli metodolojik ve uygulamalı çalışmalar yapılmış ve yapılmaya devam edilmektedir. Elektronik ortamda yürütülen arşivcilik ve belge yönetimi faaliyetleri için en önemli konunun bilginin güvenliği ve belge sayısındaki artışa bağlı olarak belgenin yönetimi olduğu göz önüne alındığında blokzincir teknolojisinin, bu alanda da kullanılabilecek bir araç olduğu değerlendirilebilir. Bu kapsamda bilginin / belgenin özgünlüğü, güvenirliliği, bütünlüğü ve kullanılabilirliği ilkeleri doğrultusunda blokzincir teknolojisinin arşivcilik ve belge yönetimi faaliyetlerine muhtemel katkısının araştırılması, bu faaliyetlerin geliştirilmesi açısından önem kazanmaktadır. Çalışmada, belge tarama nitel araştırma yöntemi ile blokzincir teknolojisinin arşivcilik ve belge yönetimi faaliyetlerinde kullanımına yönelik araştırmalar ve uygulamalar irdelenmekte, ulusal ve uluslararası bilgi güvenliği ve belge yönetimi standartları bağlamında blokzincir teknolojisinin ilgili faaliyetlere / hizmetlere sağlayacağı katkı ve olası zafiyetler ortaya konmaktadır. Bilgi güvenliği özelinde sürdürülen çalışmanın alanyazınına katkı sağlayacağı öngörülmektedir.
Sosialisasi dan Pelatihan Branding, Packaging dan Digital Marketing Untuk Meningkatkan Penjualan Produk UMKM Desa
Authors: Febianti Pepe , Faradila Firda , Ai Nurhakim Salsabilla , Zalizar Auliya , Indah Melani Silvia
Published: November 2023

Pemahaman  masyarakat  untuk  mampu memaksimalisasi  sumber  daya yang  ada  dengan  tersistem  masih  kurang.  Banyak UMKM  yang  belum memiliki  nama  atau  merk  produk,  sehingga  tidak  bisa  membuat  logo untuk produk mereka sendiri. Desa Purwadadi adalah daerah yang berada di Kabupaten Subang Kecamatan Purwadadi. Pada kegiatan pengabdian ini penulis melakukan kegiatan sosialisasi dan pelatihan Branding, Packaging dan Digital marketing untuk meningkatkan penjualan UMKM. Sosialisasi dan pelatihan tersebut  diikuti  oleh  beberapa Responden  UMKM  yang  ada  di  Desa Purwadadi (pemilik UMKM). Pada kegiatan pengabdian ini penulis melakukan pendampingan dalam sosialisasi dan pelatihan tersebut dengan penelitian deskriptif metode pengumpulan data menggunakan tahapan wawancara dan observasi. Sehingga kesimpulan dari kegiatan pengabdian ini adalah masyarakat yang memiliki UMKM sudah mulai memahami mengenai digital marketing  dengan  baik karena metode  sosialisasi  dan pelatihan untuk mempermudah masyarakat dalam memahami materi. Implikasi penelitian ini diharapkan Pelaku UMKM yang menjadi target  sosialisasi  ini  mampu  menciptakan  citra  usaha (branding), packaging yang menarik dan digital marketing yang  baik  demi  efisiensi  dan  efektifitas kinerja dari usaha yang dijalankannya.
Factors driving the rise in cesarean births among women at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
Authors:   Department of Medicine and Surgery of Kampala International University, Uganda., Sylvia Namaleya
Published: November 2023

Cesarean surgery (CS) is one of the most common obstetric procedures performed worldwide. There was a scarcity of data on cesarean surgery (CS) and its associated factors in Africa and other poor nations. The purpose of this study was to find out how common cesarean surgery (CS) was, as well as the associated obstetric and non-obstetric characteristics, among women who gave birth at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. A retrospective descriptive research was utilized to collect data, which was then counted and categorized using frequencies and percentages. The study discovered that 5.7% (22) of the 384 women participating in the study between September 1st and December 31st delivered by cesarean, whereas 94.3% (362) delivered via cesarean. The prevalence in my study was 5.7%. The Women between the ages of 16 and 20 and those beyond the age of 41 were the most likely to undergo cesarean surgery (CS). As a result, the majority of mothers who had cesareans during this time period were between the ages of 16 and 20 and over 40. Those with a low level of education, living in cities, having gestational diabetes, and preeclampsia were also more likely to have a cesarean delivery. Encourage mothers to attend antenatal appointments in order to spot issues early. Keywords: Cesarean surgery, obstetric, Pregnancy.
Maternal Morbidity Following a Trial of Labor After Cesarean Section vs. Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery at KIU Teaching Hospital
Authors:   Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Kampala International University Western Campus Uganda, Stella Jackline Wagabona
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to determine maternal morbidity and predictors of successful vaginal birth control (VBAC) among women at KIU Teaching Hospital. A retrospective cohort study was used, with 384 files of women who delivered between 2014 and 2018 selected. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the incidence of maternal morbidities. Univariate analysis and bivariate logistic regression were performed using STATA version 14.0 to identify predictors of successful VBAC. The mean age of the study participants was 25.62 years, with 63.54% of them elective repeat caesarean sections (ERCD) and 36.46% trial of labor after caesarean sections (TOLAC). Morbidities included uterine rupture, thromboembolism, transfusion requirement, and endometritis. Risks of TOLAC versus ERCD included uterine rupture, thromboembolism, and blood transfusion requirement. BMI, birth weight, spontaneous onset of labor, previous safe vaginal birth, and non-diabetic status were found to be predictors of successful VBAC. Delivering women with previous cesarean sections is a complex process that involves the physician's knowledge, experience, and fear of litigation, as well as the previous maternal experience and knowledge. Any decision made will affect the present pregnancy's outcome, future obstetric performance, and fertility of the patient. Keywords: Maternal Mortality Rate, Cesarean delivery, Women, pregnancy, Labour.
Curriculum Evaluation Questionnaire According to Participant Opinions
Authors: Karacaoğlu Ömer Cem
Published: November 2023

This research deals with the development of a questionnaire to evaluate curricula based on participant views. The research aims to determine the sub-factors, factor loadings, item-total correlations and alpha reliability coefficient of the developed questionnaire. The study involves curricula with a wide target audience and aims to evaluate various dimensions of curricula based on participant views through this questionnaire. For the pre-application and item analysis, a study was conducted with 178 participants who completed an in-service curriculum of a state institution. Data were interpreted through frequencies, percentages and arithmetic averages. The reliability of the questionnaire was assessed with alpha internal consistency coefficient and the results showed that the developed questionnaire was usable. The research aims to contribute to the evaluation of curricula according to participants' views. The findings show that the developed questionnaire is a reliable and valid measurement tool. The alpha internal consistency coefficient was found to be high at 0,88, which supported that the measurement of the questionnaire was reliable.