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DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1687
title: Women's empowerment in Bangkok urban poor areas

description: Women’s empowerment is viewed as a valid contributing factor for development at a household, community, and countrywide level. NGOs around the world and in Thailand often develop projects and activities to encourage women’s empowerment. This study has two purposes. One is to determine if Duang Prateep Foundation (DPF), a Thai NGO in Bangkok is successful in empowering women in Khlong Toei Urban Poor Area; and the second is to determine how poor women define empowerment.The Literature Review was conducted with the aim of evaluating the current literature on the topic; to uncover a Knowledge Gap and to define Key Concepts. After a review of the current literature it was discovered that there is a lack of studies pertaining women’s empowerment in Urban Poor Areas in Thailand. Thus, this study seeks to fill this gap. To determine how women view empowerment, and if DPF is successful in empowering women, a questionnaire was administered to seven women in Khlong Toei Urban Poor Area, who have been involved in activities and projects initiated by DPF. Questionnaires were administered with the aid of a Thai translator After an evaluation of the data, it was found that DPF’s projects and activities generally increase empowerment for the women are involved with them. However, this study did not establish any new ways of defining empowerment
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1688
title: Study of related reactions for production of biodiesel using solid acid catalysts

description: The focus of this research is to establish a better fundamental insight into heterogeneous catalysis for the reactions related to biodiesel production, in an attempt to design the catalyst systems more proficient and durable for applications concerning biodiesel synthesis. This research was to explore the viability of heterogeneous catalyzed hydrolysis of oils and fats for the synthesis of free fatty acids (FFAs), a platform reaction of the oleochemical industry and a possible reaction in a novel 2-step (hydrolysis-esterification) biodiesel synthesis process using low cost feedstocks containing &gt; 5–15% FFAs. Using tungstated zirconia (WZ) and SAC-13 as catalysts, the hydrolysis of tricaprylin (TCp) was carried out at 110–150℃ in a semi-batch reactor with continuous addition of water at low flow rates. The characteristics of the catalysts played an important role in reaction selectivity, apparent activation energy, and deactivation. Hydrolysis and transesterification are two reactions which can occur during the synthesis of biodiesel. An investigation of the mechanistic pathways in hydrolysis and transesterification were carried out at 100–130°C and 120–180 psi. Using a reaction model discrimination procedure, it was found that both hydrolysis and transesterification on WZ could be successfully described by an Eley-Rideal single site mechanism with adsorbed TCp reacting with bulk phase water or methanol. This research also proven that surface nature of zirconia can play crucial roles on determining the catalytic activity of WZ catalysts. The solvothermal method for preparation of crystalline zirconia support can result in the formation of Zr-OH bond on its surface. This surface species related to the Zr-heteropolyacid, acting as strong BrØnsted acid sites. It consequently affected on the catalytic activity for esterification of dilute acetic acid and 1-heptanol.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1689
title: Assessment of tunelling under existing MRT tunnel in Bangkok subsoil

description: Tunnelling under existing tunnels in Bangkok has been undertaken in recent years. Unfortunately, monitoring in the vacant tunnel is inapplicable as most tunnels are constructed underneath the Metropolitan Water Tunnel Network. Hence, close investigation of any deformation has not been carried out and the deformation of existing tunnels in Bangkok geology is unknown. This research studies assessment of the Bangkok Metropolitan Admission (BMA) water diversion from Makasan Reservoir to Wat Chonglom pumping station. The tunnel is close to pile foundation of the expressway and also tunnelling under existing MRT subway tunnel in Bangkok area. Field monitoring shows that boundary of surface settlement is about two times of tunnel depth both in front and behind the TBM face. Most of the tunnel deformation and ground settlement, about 90%, has occurred over a short term period and is likely to achieve full displacement within 2 months. Fluctuation of excess pore-water pressure surprisingly changes only in the horizontal plane. The influence zone is limited to about one time of TBM diameter in vertical axis and limited to about two times of TBM diameter in horizontal axis. Moreover, similar to ground movement, most excess pressure is also fully dissipated over a short term period. The study also shows that setting up the test sections can provide validation of numerical analysis and prevent possible risk during construction. The TBM operator could use suggested TBM parameters as a guideline for ease of operation, while maintaining settlement in the construction criteria. Tunnel records show that additional face pressure and grout filling ratios could minimize ground movement and displacement of the surrounding underground tunnel. Tunnelling close to existing underground tunnels is applicable and has less effect on the structure
DOI: 10.21227/hc6b-1m19
title: kW Wind turbine

description: Under ConstructionInconvenience regretted, please visit page in september/october.From the datasets "comparison wind e " and " ", it was concluded that the do have effect on the active and reactive power.So taking this, new experiment has been performed with full integration withand modelfeederThere is fault on the where vector group Dyn11 transformer iHere, model is designed as per Indian Electricity rules (BSES), so any other part ofEuler-Lagrange is sThe Jacobian
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1690
title: Silica reinforcement of methyl methacrylate grafted natural rubber by sol-gel process

description: The in situ generated silica in methyl methacrylate grafted natural rubber (MMA-g-NR) was synthesized through sol-gel reaction of teraethoxysilane (TEOS) using solid rubber method and latex solution method. The graft copolymerization of methyl methacrylate onto natural rubber was carried out using cumene hydroperoxide (CHPO)/tetraethylene pentamine (TEPA) as an initiator. The grafted NR was characterized by FT-IR and NMR analysis. The effects of catalyst concentration, TEOS content, temperature and time on in situ silica content were investigated. For solid rubber method, the in situ silica content increased with increasing the concentration of n-hexylamine, TEOS content, reaction temperature and time and the highest in situ silica content of 48 phr in grafted natural rubber was achieved. For latex solution method, the similar trend of these variables was observed. The in situ silica grafted natural rubber (GNR)/natural rubber (NR) vulcanizates were prepared and the mechanical properties were investigated and compared with commercial silica filled one. The mechanical properties of in situ reinforced NR/GNR vulcanizates were higher than those of commercial silica filled NR/GNR vulcanizate. The TEM micrographs confirmed that the in situ silica particles were well dispersed in GNR matrix while the agglomeration of commercial silica particles was formed in GNR matrix.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1691
title: Towards software cognitive complexity measure with granular structures of unified factors

description: Cognitive complexity measures quantify human difficulty in understanding the source code based on cognitive informatics foundation. The discipline derives cognitive complexity on a basis of fundamental software factors i.e. inputs, outputs, and internal processing architecture. The invention of Cognitive Functional Size (CFS) stands out as the breakthrough to software complexity measures. Several subsequent researches have tried to enhance CFS to fully consider more factors, such as information contents in the form of identifiers and operators. However, these existing approaches quantify the factors separately without considering the relationships among them. This thesis presents an approach to integrating Granular Computing into the new measure called Structured Cognitive Information Measure or SCIM. The proposed measure unifies and re-organizes complexity factors analogous to human cognitive process. Empirical studies were conducted to evaluate the virtue of SCIM, including theoretical validation through nine Weyuker's properties. The universal applicability of granular computing concepts is also demonstrated. Additionally, the new inductive framework has been proposed to patch the holes of Weyuker’s properties, and used in the assessment of the cognitive complexity measures to analyze and guide directions for future improvement of the measures.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1692
title: DNA sequence analysis using PNA probe and maldi-tof mass spectrometry

description: This research emphasizes on the development of a novel mass spectrometric technique for DNA sequence analysis by combining a new beta-pyrrolidinyl peptide nucleic acid called acpcPNA and an anion exchange solid support. This method relies on the selective absorption of negatively charged PNA-DNA hybrids onto a positively charged ion exchange support. The procedure involves mixing the PNA probe and the DNA sample in a buffer followed by addition of the anion exchange support. The solid support-bound PNA-DNA hybrid was then washed and directly analyzed by MALDI-TOF. The sequence of the DNA sample was determined by the detected molecular masses of the absorbed PNA probe. Since the neutral PNA could not be not adsorbed by the anion exchanger unless it hybridized with the complementary DNA, the presence of PNA on the support suggested a successful formation of the PNA-DNA hybrid, implying that the sequence of the PNA and the DNA were complementary. The technique was simple, rapid, cost-effective and required no labelling of the DNA samples. Because of an exceptional high specificity of this new PNA probe, the method is capable of detecting a single mismatched base out of 9–15 base DNA sequences. In all cases tested - including real DNA samples analysis - a clear-cut differentiation between complementary and single base mismatch DNA targets was achieved. Potential applications of this technique in genotyping of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNP), especially in multiplex format, have also been demonstrated.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1693
title: Dye-sensitized solar cell with spray coated TiO2 electrode

description: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) with spray-coated TiO2 electrode were studied. TiO2 was prepared by a sol-gel method and was sprayed onto a conducting glass using an ultrasonic spray coater. Other components of the DSSC included N3 dye as a sensitizer, iodide/triiodide redox couple as an electrolyte, and a sputtered platinum film on conducting glass as a counter electrode. The effects of sintering temperature and thickness on the efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell were investigated. The highest efficiency of single-layered TiO2 electrode was obtained when sintering temperature was 400℃ and the thickness of TiO2 film was approximately 11.1 μm. Raising the sintering temperature increased the short-circuit current density due to increases in crystallinity and interparticle connections, in spite of the fact that the amount of dye adsorbed on the electrode sintered at 400℃ was less than that on the electrode sintered at 300℃. When a double-layered TiO2 electrode was employed, the efficiency of the solar cell was higher, compared to a single-layered TiO2 electrode with similar specific surface area. Double-layered TiO2 electrode was fabricated to increase the light scattering. The highest efficiency of the solar cell with a double-layered TiO2 electrode was obtained when the first layer of the electrode was sintered at 400℃ for two hours and the second layer was sintered at 350℃ for 15 minutes with a thickness of ca. 11.1 μm.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1694
title: ASEAN-South Korean relations in the phase of East Asian regionalism

description: To analyze the reasons and grounds of what have brought South Korea’s transition and ASEAN-South Korea relations in the context of East Asian regionalism affected by the rise of China, weakening market of the U.S. and EU, strengthening of EU regionalism and the likelihood of protectionism in the U.S; as ASEAN-South Korea relations particularly after 1997 crisis are enhanced by East Asian regionalism. Also, it the study covers on the increasing contact between ASEAN and South Korea at present, focusing on ASEAN-South Korea’s reinforced interdependency, ASEAN’s proactive diplomacy, South Korea’s upgraded international status, and South Korea’s “New Asia Initiative” diplomacy under the East Asian regionalism and regional multilateralism led by the rise of China. In the regional scope, South Korea and ASEAN are active participants of ASEAN+3 and East Asian Community; regarding the progress of ASEAN+1, there are dramatic achievements such as ASEAN-South Korea FTAs in goods (2007), investment (2009), and service(2009) in effect, ASEAN-South Korea Commemorative Summit (2009), ASEAN-South Korea CEO Summit (2009) the establishment of ASEAN-Korea Centre (2009).
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1695
title: Investigation into the relationship between Japanese encephalitis virus and microglial cells

description: Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a mosquito-borne virus that belongs to the family Flaviviridae, is a major cause of viral encephalitis in Asia. Even though the principle target cells for JEV in the central nervous system are neurons, the microglial cells are also activated in response to JEV infection. This study aimed to investigate the involvement of microglial cell upon JEV infection. Using mouse microglial (BV-2) cell line as a model, the JEV virions were detected in the cytoplasm of BV-2 cells by immunocytochemistry indicating cellular permissiveness to the virus. The extracellular virions were released into the culture medium, determined by standard plaque assay, implying one complete viral cycle at 10 hr post infection. It was proved possible to culture the persistent JEV-infected BV-2 cells for 16 weeks with a viral titer of 105 p.f.u./ml. For the identification of JEV binding protein(s) on the surface of BV-2 cells, one dimensional and two dimensional virus overlay protein binding assay, followed by tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/MS) were applied. A JEV binding protein band of 43 kDa laminin receptor precursor protein was identified. The newly identified JEV binding protein is a potential candidate JEV receptor protein on microglial cells.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1696
title: Quality of life in postmenopausal women with risk of osteoporosis in the Police General Hospital

description: To measure quality of life (QOL) in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, using Qualeffo41 and to examine factors influencing quality of life in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. A cross-sectional descriptive study investigated quality of life in 45-year-old and older postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density (BMD) (≤ -2.5 standard deviations (S.D.) below normal peak bone mass) or were diagnosed as an osteoporosis or taking osteoporosis drug. A total of 134 subjects were recruited from the Police General Hospital during December 2009 to March 2010. The interview-administered questionnaire consists of 4 parts which are demographic and clinical characteristics, quality of life, factors in health concerning and factors in treatment. The mean, standard deviation, range and multiple regression analysis were used for statistical analysis. Quality of life assessment was performed using the Qualeffo41 (Thai version) which express in values ranging from 0 to 100, where 0 represents the best and 100 represents the worst quality of life. Results showed that the mean (±S.D.) total QOL score of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis was 34.86 (±15.67). In each domain, the result showed that the score of pain domain was 30.34 (±25.27), physical function domain was 36.82 (±21.52), social activities domain 44.53 (±22.35), general health perception domain was 44.47 (±18.53) and mental domain scored was 24.60 (±15.59). The patient's QOL was affected by four predictor variables which are 1) occupation, 2) duration of menopause, 3) exercise, and 4) dietary calcium and protein intake. Duration of menopause related to worse QOL in the patients. While exercise and dietary calcium and protein intake related to better QOL in the patients. Thus, getting more exercise or consuming more calcium and protein diet is recommended in order to have better quality of life.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1697
title: Solubilization and adsolubilization of phenylethanol and ethylcyclohexane using anionic carboxylate extended surfactants on an aluminum oxide surface

description: Surfactant enhanced aquifer remediation (SEAR) of organic contaminants has been receiving increased attention. It makes use of extended surfactants, within which groups of intermediate polarity such as polypropylene oxides (PO) and/or ethylene oxide (EO) have been inserted between the hydrocarbon tail and hydrophilic head groups, thereby enhancing the surfactants’ solubilization capacity. In this study, the adsorption/desorption, solubilization, and adsolubilization capabilities of anionic extended surfactants are evaluated and compared to those of a conventional surfactant (C12S). The results of surfactant adsorption onto aluminum oxide surfaces showed that the sulfate extended surfactant (C16.5-4POS) has the highest maximum adsorption capacity. Moreover, the carboxylate extended surfactants (C16.5-4PO5EOC and C17-4PO5EOC) have strong packing (bilayer coverage) and reduce the surfactants’ desorption from the surface. For solubilization and adsolubilization, the extended surfactant systems showed greater phenylethanol and ethylcyclohexane solubilization and adsolubilization compared to the C12S. This is because the extended surfactants have larger aggregation numbers than that of the C12S. These results provide insights into extended surfactant-based admicellar systems that can enhance the industrial and environmental applications of surfactant-modified materials.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1698
title: Impact of health insurance for the poor (ASKESKIN) on health services utilization in Indonesia

description: Health insurance for the poor (ASKESKIN) is insurance program to protect the poor. ASKESKIN provides free services mainly in public health facilities, based on the referral system ranging from outpatient care in the community health center to tertiary health care services for inpatients in the district hospital. The main purpose of this program is to increase health utilization and quality of care among the poor in Indonesia. The aims of this study are to investigate the distribution of ASKESKIN program among the poor, its effect on the health service utilization and the pattern of health care choice. Data in this study was obtained from Indonesia’s Socio Economic Survey (SUSENAS) Health and Housing Module 2004 and 2007. However, the samples used in the study include only persons aged 19-60 years in the lowest income quintile to represent the poor. Besides the descriptive analysis for the ASKESKIN distribution, the logistic regression, and the OLS regression model are used to analyze the effect of ASKESKIN on health care utilization. The multinomial logit model is used to study the pattern of health care choice under ASKESKIN scheme. In addition to ASKESKIN enrollment variable, this study also includes other variables that determine health service utilization among the poor i.e. age, sex, marital status, self reported illness, day with illness, years of schooling, family size, location, income, year of insurance, health worker ratio, health facility ratio, distance and time to the nearest health facilities. The results of the study show that distribution of ASKESKIN program has mostly benefited the poor although there is some leakage to the non poor. ASKESKIN has affected overall outpatient utilization, overall inpatient utilization, public outpatient, public inpatient, and private inpatient utilization. Nevertheless, the ASKESKIN program seems to be insignificantly to private outpatient utilization. ASKESKIN program has the positive effect on the pattern of health care choice. It means that people under ASKESKIN program are more likely to choose public health facility rather than traditional healers or self treatment. Policy recommendations for improving the ASKESKIN program are as follows: (1) improving the distribution of ASKESKIN enrollees to avoid the leakage of the program to the non poor; and (2) for the increase in health care utilization, the government should improve the health care referral system to reduce the cost.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2009.1699
title: Participatory aquatic animal resource management of freshwater fishing communities : a case study of Hadpana community, Amphoe Si Sawat, Changwat Kanchanaburi

description: To 1. study mechanisms and methods which facilitate participatory management of a community’s aquatic animal resources 2. analyze problems and obstacles in the process of developing participatory resource management in a recently settled community 3. propose recommendations for future sustainable resource management of a community. This research is a qualitative study that collected data by observation, semi-structured interviews and in-depth interviews. The participatory aquatic animal resource management of Hadpana community, which is a newly settled community, is unique in the sense that the community does not draw upon common traditional knowledge as a mechanism to manage the resource effectively, but utilizes management based on common benefits of the community’s members to manage the relationships between humans and resources. This research finds that the mechanism creating the successful resource management of Hadpana community consists of internal and external mechanisms. The internal mechanisms are: 1. the social control by using regulations and courtesy which is created and accepted by community members to manage the resources 2. the strong leadership 3. the strong community organization constructed from unity and determination of villagers. The external mechanisms are 1. the mutual operations between villagers and the Department of Fisheries officers who understand both the principles of participatory aquatic animal resource management and the unique features of the community 2. the external pressure to follow regulations due to the fact that the punishment of breaking regulations, including expulsion from the area, causes villagers to follow regulations and co-operate in the resource management effectively.