bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of multi-component program on family caregiver’s engagement in promoting safety of hospitalized children: a quasi-experimental study
Authors:   , Yubonpunt Pataraporn 
Published: September 2023

Family caregiver’s involvement in improving patient safety was stated as one of the strategies that need to be undertaken in the hospital. A little is known about the study and has no tools that use to guide family caregivers. This study aimed to investigate the effects of multi-component programs on family caregiver's engagement in promoting safety for hospitalized children. A quasi-experimental study was performed during August-October 2019 in pediatric wards of public hospitals, North –Eastern, Thailand. 160 family caregivers were recruited with eligible criteria. The participants in the intervention group were given usual care and the multi-component program during the hospitalization of the child. The Multi-component program was developed under patient safety guidelines for child and ‘ARM’ was the content. There were leaflets, posters, safety talk training with video, and SMS alerts. The developed questionnaires were used to measure family caregiver’s knowledge, self-efficacy, and engagement in promoting safety for hospitalized children. Descriptive statistics were used for socio-demographics and scores of each of the outcomes. Independent sample t-test and Dependent sample t-test were used to compare the difference of outcomes between the group and within-group respectively. The Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to adjust the confounding factor.
The result showed that the knowledge score and self-efficacy scores in the intervention group were statistically significantly higher than the control group (p < 0.001). The engagement score in each dimension and overall in the intervention group were higher than in the control group. There were statistically significant differences between intervention and control groups in both total scores and in each dimension (p<0.001). The multi-component program is beneficial for enhancing knowledge’s family caregivers and encourages them in order to engage in promoting safety for hospitalized children. This study recommended that the family caregiver should be encouraged by both educational material guidelines and the role of healthcare staff.
Predictors of suicidal idea in the elderly living in Bangkok, Thailand
Authors:   , Virojanapa Supasaek 
Published: September 2023

Background: The suicide mortality rate of the elderly in Thailand rose by 9.7% from 2008 to 2018. While the suicide mortality rate in Bangkok rose 61.1% in 5 years. There had been no recent research to estimate the suicidal idea prevalence and its association in the elderly living in Bangkok.

Methods: A secondary data analysis of 1,454 elderly, registered in the elderly clubs, was conducted. General characteristics, depression, suicidal idea, loneliness, and QoL were collected with standard questionnaires. SPSS Statistics Version 21 was used. This analysis had an ethics review from Health Science Group, Chulalongkorn University (COA No.054/2563).

Results: The prevalence of suicidal idea in the elderly living in Bangkok was 6.46%. Depression (aOR = 12.5, 95% CI = 7.50 – 20.84), poor QoL (aOR = 3.15, 95% CI = 1.93 -5.15), and loneliness (aOR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.02 - 2.85) were significantly associated with suicidal idea.

Conclusion: The prevalence of suicidal idea in the elderly was higher than Chiang Rai, Thailand, China and Taiwan. Suicide prevention should focus on depression, quality of life. and loneliness.
The utilization of institutional delivery service among mothers of under 2 years old children in Gambella region Ethiopia
Authors:   , Ojulu Menna 
Published: September 2023

Background: Home delivery is common in sub Saharan states including Ethiopia leading to cause morbidity and mortality of maternal and child health. This study aims to determine factors affecting utilization of institutional delivery among mothers of under two-year-old children in Gambella regional state, Ethiopia Method: A cross sectional study which approach 404 mothers of under too years old children in Gambella region, western Ethiopia. By using multistage and purposive sampling technique. Data was collected by self-administer questioner to find predisposing, enabling, need factors. Descriptive, Pearson’s Chi-square, and Fisher exact were performed to describe and determine the associations. Result: The study shows that 69.3% of respondent’s delivery in the health facility. The mother’s delivery the recent child at home was 26.7% and those deliveries on the road and ambulance was 4%. This study disclosed that low level of knowledge on pregnancy complications (65.6%). Education of the mother, ethnicity, attitude, transport accessibility was significantly associated to institutional delivery. Conclusion: Institutional delivery is affected by predisposing factors, enabling factors, need factors. Especially women's autonomy, age, education, occupation, marital status, road and transportation, gravida knowledge and attitude on pregnancy complication. The health care facilities should give training and promote the society on awareness creation on institutional delivery.
The Thai perception of the bounds of masculinity: an analysis of boys’ love drama series
Authors:   , Pham Anthony 
Published: September 2023

The study lays a foundation for understanding gender and sexuality within a Thai sociocultural, political, and economic context and goes on to elaborate how Thai boys' love drama series productions are built upon the foundation of their Japanese and Chinese predecessors. An analysis of the evolution of boys' love drama series within Thailand will be conducted from the years 2014 to 2018, utilizing the Uses and Gratification Theory as well as the Media System Dependency Theory in order to rationalize growth and success of the genre. Queer Theory and Social Constructivism are applied in order to better understanding the shifting conceptions of what is permitted within the bounds of masculinity. In its conclusion, the study illustrates how Thai boys' love drama series productions are not truly subversive of mainstream narratives and, in fact, serve to reinforce them. However, this does not discount the ways in which it allows Thai men to engage in more flexible models of masculinity.
Vietnamese consumers’ attitude toward H&M brand, visual merchandising and their purchasing behavior
Authors:   , Thi Ha 
Published: September 2023

This research wants to investigate Vietnamese consumers’ attitude toward H&M brand, visual merchandising and their purchasing behavior since visual merchandising in fast fashion has been considered to be one of the most strategic marketing tools among others. Quantitative research method was employed by distributing online questionnaire to collect data from Vietnamese consumers living in Ho Chi Minh city. Two hundred and two survey participants were 18 years old or older, visited H&M stores in the past 6 months, and bought H&M products over the past 12 months. The results showed that there were positive relationships between attitude toward H&M visual merchandising and brand attitude (r = 0.58) as well as between attitude toward H&M visual merchandising and instore purchasing behavior (r = 0.57). Nevertheless, although having a preference for international fast fashion brand, Vietnamese consumers’ impulse purchasing behavior was limited (M = 2.88) due to their perception about H&M products as expensive, not affordable, ones. To buy H&M products, Vietnamese consumers would take a high-involvement decision-making process, including searching for information and evaluating alternatives, as well as engaging in high level of rationality. In order to improve brand image boost sales, it is suggested that H&M brand should invest and enrich its website’s content, collaborate with various opinion influencers, and utilize Vietnam’s iconic symbols in visual merchandising.
Management for publicizing Thai dance in a foreign country : the case study of lor (love, obsession, revenge) performed at Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Canada
Authors:   , Rittiyotee Nawarit 
Published: September 2023

The objective of this research was to study and to shape concepts in the management for publicizing Thai dance in a foreign country. This study employed Love, Obsession, Revenge, or shortly, LOR as a case study and this Thai dance had already been performed at the Fei & Milton Wong Experimental Theatre, Simon Fraser University, Canada. Autoethnography methodology was applied as the research method in this study as the researcher was part of the team. Nineteen observations were conducted and analyzed by comparing and contrasting theories and personal experiences. The findings revealed that partnership with international organization facilitated management for publicizing Thai dance in a foreign country in many angles. However, mutual interest and abilities were basis for initiating a collaboration. International regulations had an influence on preparation and performing Thai dance. There were three options of marketing plan that the company must decide; Cultural Exchange, Self-Marketing, Marketing by Other. Managing to publicize Thai dance abroad consisted of processes in production and management. Also, the research found that there were options for Thai dance companies whose budget were deficit. Self-funding, sponsorship and joining international festivals with financial supports were alternatives. Finally, Thai dance was a bridge between cultural diversities despite adaptations.
Institutional dynamics and adaptive capacity in world heritage management: case studies from Southeast Asia
Authors:   , Unakul Montira 
Published: September 2023

Over the past 40 years, heritage site management institutions have had to contend with expanding “boundaries of practice”: the evolution of heritage concepts and the emergence of global and transnational threats and broader sustainable development issues. Yet, many heritage site management institutions are still mired in conventional heritage mandates and approaches. This study looks at the ability of World Heritage site management institutions to adapt to this changing landscape. Global monitoring exercises show that World Heritage sites are struggling with this increased complexity, with many sites under active monitoring, sometimes for years. The sluggishness of change suggests that a deeper understanding of the institutional dynamics and pathways of change is needed. Building on the literature on institutional change, this study focuses on adaptive capacity as the lens to understand the factors which support or inhibit change in the face of mounting pressures. Well-developed in the context of climate change, the concept of adaptive capacity has so far not been applied extensively to the study of World Heritage management. The research examines three World Heritage case studies which are historic urban settlements in Southeast Asia: the Historic Town of Ayutthaya in Thailand, Vat Phou and Associated Ancient Settlements within the Champasak Cultural Landscape in Lao PDR, and George Town in Malaysia, part of the serial nomination of the Historic Cities of the Straits of Malacca, along with Melaka. Drawing upon the empirical data, six factors of adaptive capacity are proposed in the context of World Heritage site management: cognitive frame, learning capacity, formal governance structures, organizational relations, agency and resources. The dissertation confirms the utility of adaptive change concepts and methodology as an analytic device beyond the context of climate change in understanding the inherent characteristics of institutions to adapt and transform. However, it finds that the existing adaptive change frameworks have their limitations, not capturing dynamic processes and interactions. In response to this, a refined framework for adaptive capacity is proposed to understand the interactions among different factors of adaptive capacity and their contributions to shaping overall institutional dynamics. The study has policy implications on re-structuring World Heritage policy, regulatory frameworks and organizational structures to move beyond conventional heritage conservation and management to deal with the greater complexity associated with expanding boundaries of heritage practice.
Co-electrodeposition of gold nanoparticle and reduced-graphene oxide in application of achetylcholinesterase biosensor
Authors:   , Mahayotheecharak Chiranthanin 
Published: September 2023

A rapid pesticide detection technique is highly desirable due to the widespread usage of many pesticides in the agricultural industry. An emerging technique that shows promising potential is an electrochemical biosensor. The technique allows sensitive and rapid quantification of an analyte. Due to its simplicity, it could be a potential alternative to traditional method. In this work, we utilised a composite materials consist of partially reduced graphene oxide (rGO) and gold nanoparticle (AuNPs) to fabricate a disposable AChE biosensor on a Screen-Print Carbon electrode. The composite rGO and AuNPs possess high electron conductivity while AuNPs also exhibit desirable biocompatibility. The fabricated biosensor was used to detect an organophosphate pesticide called Chlorpyrifos. The observed linear ranges of the fabricated biosensor was 0.016mg/mL to 1mg/mL and 1mg/mL to 25 mg/mL. The limit of detection was 0.3503 mg/mL. The AChE biosensor was sucessfully fabricated with rGO/AuNPs as support materials.
Assessment of left atrial function in feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy by using two dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography
Authors:   , Kiatsilapanan Arisara 
Published: September 2023

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common myocardial diseases in cats. The left atrial (LA) function plays an essential role in compensatory mechanism of left ventricle with diastolic dysfunction to maintain cardiac output in cats affected with HCM. Nowadays, there are several echocardiographic techniques used to evaluate the left atrial function; however, each technique has limitations. To overcome the limitations, two-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D-STE) is a novel technique for assessment the LA function. To date, no study focusing on assessment of the left atrial function by 2D-STE in feline HCM has been reported. The objective of this study was to evaluate changes in LA function in HCM cats compared to normal cats by using 2D-STE. Twenty healthy control cats and seventeen client-owned cats affected with HCM were included in this study. The intra-observer and inter-observer measurement variability of peak atrial longitudinal strain (PALS) were 4.17% and 14%, respectively. The mean value and standard deviation of PALS in the HCM group (13.16 ± 8.64%) was lower than those of the control group (28.54 ±10.31%) (p < 0.001). The atrial longitudinal strain of septal and lateral regions was significantly reduced in the HCM group compared to the normal group. The atrial longitudinal strain was lowest at the LA roof region. The PALS correlated with the percentage of fractional shortening of the LA (LA-FS) (r=0.538, p=0.001), the percentage of the LA ejection fraction (LA-EF) (r =0.797, p<0.001), and the LA fractional area change (FAC) (r =0.746, p<0.001). In conclusion, the PALS can be used to evaluate changes in LA function in HCM cats. It is a reproducibility method for assessing the LA function in cats affected with HCM.
Prevalence of enteric helminths and protozoa and identification of hookworm, threadworm and giardia spp. In cats in Bangkok and vicinity, Thailand
Authors:   , Jitsamai Wanarit 
Published: September 2023

A total of 835 fecal samples collected from client-owned and community cats between 2014 and 2016 were subjected to wet fecal smear and/or PBS-ethyl acetate and/or ZnSO4 centrifugal flotation. Ancylostoma spp. was the most common, 28.5%, followed by 6.7% Toxocara spp., 5.3% Cystoisospora spp., 4.4% Platynosomum fastosum, 2.5% Taenia taeniaeformis, 1.7% Strongyloides spp., 1.4% Spirometra spp., 1.3% Dipylidium caninum, 0.1% Eucoleus aerophilus and 0.1% Opisthorchis-like trematode egg. For retroviruses, FeLV and FIV were positive 7.1% (19/269) and 5.2% (14/269), respectively, without association with endoparasitic infection. Based on Giardia copro-antigen detection test, 3.9% (9/233) of tested cats were positive. From multivariable logistic regression, ability to access outdoors and having segment or adult worm in feces were significantly associated with Ancylostoma spp. infection. From a total of 207 hookworm positive sediment samples were subjected to PCR amplifying ITS1, 5.8S and partial ITS2 regions, 59.9% (124/207) was positive and submitted to sequencing. Out of 64 sequences obtained, 98.4% (63/64) were identified as A. ceylanicum and 1.6% (1/64) was found as A. tubaeforme. A. ceylanicum-positive samples were selected to amplify COX1 gene and the result suggested that A. ceylanicum in this study was most likely have a low potential in zoonotic transmission. For Giardia molecular identification, a total of 304 DNA samples was grouped in a pool of 4 samples and were tested with nested PCR targeting SSU rRNA gene of Giardia. Only 1 sample was positive and Giardia assemblage D was confirmed. Strongyloides felis was identified base on distinct post vulva constriction. Ultrastructure of en face views revealed hexagonal stoma surrounded by circumorally elevations in both male and female free-living adult. Characterization of partial 18s rRNA including hypervariable region I demonstrated cat threadworm was molecularly distinguishable from other species but still grouped in S. stercoralis and S. procyonis clade.
Screening development for anti-hemotoxic activity of Thai herbs against eastern Russell’s viper Daboia Siamensis (Smith, 1917) venom
Authors:   , Sittishevapark Patchara 
Published: September 2023

The eastern Russell’s viper, Daboia siamensis, is one of the important venomous snakes in Thailand. Its venom possesses hematotoxin causing pathological alterations to circulatory and renal systems. Although antivenom serum is used for standard medical treatment, its cost per dose, ineffectiveness for some symptoms, and potential to develop allergic reactions in patients has called attention to an alternative remedy including the medicinal herb. To find effective herbs, appropriate screening assays are needed. This study aims to develop in vitro and in vivo screening assays and use for screening Thai herbs with anti-hematotoxic activity against D. siamensis venom. For in vitro assay, five assays corresponding to 5 biological activities of venom were developed. Three assays for phospholipase, coagulation, and fibrinogenolytic activities have been successfully developed and effectively showed a marked difference between positive and negative controls. Two assays for proteolytic and hemagglutination activities were proven to be not suitable for the screening because of the low activity in D. siamensis venom. For in vivo assay, an alternative chick embryo assay for hematotoxic activities of D. siamensis venom was developed. The microanatomy of embryonic vasculature was verified as suitable markers for the hematotoxic effect of snake venom. Subsequently, 10 herbal extracts were screened with the validated in vitro assays. The results showed that Areca catechu L. is the most effective herb with 45.93% inhibition against the venom. Various concentration of A. catechu extract was used to neutralize D. siamensis venom at LD50 concentration (6.35 µg/µL), and the mixture applied to the chick embryo. It was found that A. catechu extract reduced the mortality of chick embryo in a dose dependent manner. The median inhibitory dose (ID50) of A. catechu against D. siamensis venom in chick embryo during 4-hour exposure was calculated at 4.42 µg/µL. With the strong anti-hemotoxic effect and the low toxicity of A. catechu (LD50 of 445.16 µg/µL), this herb should be further developed into the herbal remedy for snakebit treatment.
Sorption enhanced chemical looping steam ethanol reforming for hydrogen production using calcium oxide/nickel oxide/iron oxide multifunctional catalyst
Authors:   , Saupsor Janenipa 
Published: September 2023

This research studied the hydrogen production via sorption enhanced chemical looping reforming process from ethanol both computationally and experimentally. In the computer simulation work, four hydrogen production processes including conventional ethanol steam reforming (ESR), sorption enhanced steam reforming (SESR), chemical looping reforming (CLR) and sorption enhanced chemical looping reforming (SECLR) were performed using NiO as the oxygen carrier and CaO as the CO2 sorbent, and simulated on the basis of energy self-sufficiency, i.e. process energy requirement supplied by burning some of the produced hydrogen. The process performances in terms of hydrogen productivity, hydrogen purity, ethanol conversion, CO2 capture ability and thermal efficiency were compared at their maximized net hydrogen. In the experimental studies, Fe-based oxygen carrier was selected due to its high oxygen content. In order to combine with modified CaO sorbent, the limited integration from Fe and Ca interactions makes them less attractive and reliable. The investigation of different combination method (sol-gel, mechanical mixing and impregnation) and iron contents (5, 10 and 15 wt %) of Fe2O3/CaO-Al2O3 multifunctional catalysts were demonstrated and compared their activity and stability. Higher performance was found for multifunctional catalyst combined by impregnation method with 5 wt % Fe loading. Nevertheless, the H2 production was still inhibited and the deactivated catalyst was observed. Therefore, the catalyst was further developed to enhance its stability and regenerability for hydrogen production by utilization of hydrotalcite structure. Moreover, alloying Fe with Ni was also applied to improve the catalytic performance. This catalyst showed a stable behavior and maintained hydrogen selectivity over 10 repeated cycles.