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DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.129
title: International trade in cultural goods

description: This dissertation aims to study the various aspects of the international trade in cultural goods. Since systematically measuring trade statistics of cultural goods has been extremely difficult, the study on this field has been, if any, rare compared to that on manufactured goods. However, notwithstanding the limited extent, some innovative ways to measure the scale of trade in cultural goods can be found. The first research article focuses on the rise of the Korean wave and its implications utilizing the data of Korean export of broadcasting contents to Asian countries. The result suggests that, in addition to cultural proximity, the relative economic development of the export country and the market size of the import country are important determinants of cultural trade. The second empirical analysis identifies the relation between the Korean wave and Korean cosmetics export by using Google trends query index with keyword ‘Korean drama’ as a proxy variable for cultural trade. The results reveal that the Korean wave indeed leads to the cosmetics export to culturally and geographically close ASEAN countries but show weak relation with the cosmetics export to the worldwide countries in general. Whereas previous two articles deal with trade in cultural goods in the context of the ‘Korean Wave’, the third article extends the scope to the tourism industry. The main concern of the final article is to find out determinants of Korean outbound tourism utilizing a gravity model. Tourism flows respond strongly to the price difference between Korea and destination countries and the presence of direct flights shows a positive sign with statistical significance. When destination countries are divided into two groups, OECD and others, Korean tourists are less price-sensitive to trips to OECD countries than they are to other countries.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.130
title: COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF TREATMENT OF TYPE 2 DIABETES: COMPARISON BETWEEN A PRIVATE CLINIC AND A PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER IN THE BANGKOK METROPOLITAN AREA

description: This retrospective study analyzes the cost-effectiveness of type 2 diabetes treatment in a private clinic and a public health center of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration. Activity-Based Costing (ABC) is used for calculating the cost of treatment of type 2 diabetes at Phyathai Sithivej Clinic and Public Health Center 41 Khlong Toei. The data were collected from financial records of fiscal year 2014. In this study, effectiveness is defined as the proportion of the number of patient visits with a Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) test result of less than 7% per total number of patient visits which tested for HbA1c. The total cost of treatment of type 2 diabetes at Phyathai Sithivej Clinic in fiscal year 2014 was 583,602.28 Baht (3,224.32 Baht per patient per year). The total cost of treatment of type 2 diabetes at Public Health Center 41 Khlong Toei in fiscal year 2014 was 1,426,982.17 Baht (4,559.05 Baht per patient per year). The effectiveness of treatment of type 2 diabetes in fiscal year 2014 of Phyathai Sithivej Clinic and Public Health Center 41 Khlong Toei was 0.69 and 0.28, respectively. The cost-effectiveness of treatment of type 2 diabetes at Phyathai Sithivej Clinic was 4,672.93 Baht per one successful glycemic control per year and 16,282.32 Baht per one successful glycemic control per year at Public Health Center 41 Khlong Toei. However, these results have to be interpreted carefully as the results may be driven by factors such as differences in patients’ socio-economic status or differences in type 2 diabetes treatment.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.131
title: THE IMPACTS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH, FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION ON CO2 EMISSIONS IN FOUR ASEAN COUNTRIES

description: This study investigates the impacts of economic growth, financial development and energy consumption on CO2 emissions in 4 ASEAN countries, which are Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. It also tests whether an Environment Kuznets Curve (EKC) relationship hold in these countries. In the long run, there is no evidence that economic growth and energy consumption can lead to higher level of CO2 emissions in Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand, while in Singapore both economic growth and energy consumption are positive and statistically significant with respect to CO2 emissions. In the short run, economic growth is a major contributor to CO2 in Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Energy consumption is also positively related to CO2 emissions in Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. However, financial development is statistically insignificant in all 4 countries in both short run and long run. The EKC is valid only in the case of Singapore and its long-run elasticities of each variable with respect to CO2 emissions are higher than the short-run elasticities.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.133
title: ASEAN-India Trade: An Assessment of the Free Trade Agreement, Intra-Industry Trade and Non-Tariff Measures

description: This thesis, analyzes three different aspects of ASEAN-India regional economic integration. One, impact of the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (AIFTA) in selected Indian trade sectors. The empirical assessment adopts an adapted version of the Lloyd and McLaren (2004) model. Two, assessment of the patterns and determinants of India’s intra-industry trade (IIT) in manufactures with six major ASEAN economies, they are, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. The patterns are identified by constructing Grubel Lloyd Index (GLI) at 3-digit level. The determinants are obtained using Random-Effects Generalized Least Squares (GLS) regression model. The analysis is done bilaterally between six ASEAN countries, and each country pair treated separately. Three, estimation of tariff equivalent (TE) of non-tariff measures (NTMs) on leading sectors of Indian imports from the six ASEAN economies. The TE of NTMs is estimated using relative prices differences. Their nature is assessed using secondary sources. In this context, this thesis examines how well tailored is the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agenda, while keeping in perspective the country specific characteristics of India and ASEAN member countries. The major findings are as follow. Firstly, the ex-post impact of the FTA shows (a) change in trade volume is negative; (b) change in terms of trade is positive; (c) combined welfare effects are indecisive. The ex-ante projection of negative impact (a) holds true in case of plantation commodities such as black tea, pepper and palm oil while (b) holds false in case of coffee. Secondly, (a) there are no set patterns in India’s IIT in manufactures with individual ASEAN countries; (b) there are significant variations in the observed patterns and determinants of India’s bilateral IIT with the six ASEAN economies and they vary among the four product groups. Thirdly (a) the TEs of NTMs differ among the ASEAN economies and the sectors under consideration indicating varying motives behind imposition of NTMs by India; (b) in consistence with the general trend, NTMs account for a major portion of bilateral trade costs; (c) with the economic growth and rising incomes the ASEAN and India do use and deal with the challenges of SPS/TBT measures; (d) at the policy level and among business groups NTM related concerns are on rise; (e) India and ASEAN, following the trend elsewhere, have used NTMs to cover from economic downturn, mutually affecting each other. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that (i) ASEAN-India economic integration process is not tailored in coherence with the country-specific characteristics of India and ASEAN economies. (ii) the policies are partial and indefinite on addressing NTMs; (iii) the process of economic integration should be approached systemically and not compartmentally.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.134
title: COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF OPEN CHOLECYSTECTOMYVERSUS LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY IN CHOLELITHIASIS AT THE AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF INNER MONGOLIA, CHINA

description: This study used the cost-effectiveness analysis method to compare the 40 patients of laparoscopic cholecystectomy with the 40 patients of open cholecystectomy in Affiliated Hospital in Inner Mongolia, China, during January 2013 to December 2013，The sources of data are the medical records and patient care bills from hospital information system (HIS). The objectives of this study are to calculate the cost from the perspective of provider, to estimate immediate outcome (no complications rate) and medium outcome (surgical sequelae rate), to calculate the cost - effectiveness ratio of the surgical treatments for cholelithiasis and gallstone disease between laparoscopic cholecystectomy and open cholecystectomy. The results show that the cost of laparoscopic cholecystectomy is $1586 per patient, 37 out of 40 patients are no complications ,and the CEA ratio is $685.95.The cost of open cholecystectomy is $1425 per patient, the number of no complications patients are 39 out of 40. CEA ratio is $584.46. In conclusion, from the provider perspective, the effectiveness of open cholecystectomy is better than the effectiveness of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. However, the interpretation of this study results should be with caution, since this study used only data of one hospital with only 80 patients and a short period of time that is only two years after surgery.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.135
title: The Effects of Teaching an English Reading Remedial Course Using the Five Pillars of Reading Instruction on EFL Low Achievers' English Reading Ability

description: The objectives of this study were 1) to investigate the effects of an English reading remedial course using the Five Pillars of Reading Instruction on EFL low achievers' reading ability and 2) to examine the opinions of the students about the remedial course. The participants were 10 low achievers who were reported regarding their low achievement and of incongruence with the regular reading class. The research instruments were a reading diagnostic test and a semi-structured interview. The results from the diagnostic test before and after the instruction were analyzed by using Wilcoxon Signed Ranks test and descriptive statistics. The result of the interview was analyzed by using content analysis. The results of this study found that 1) after the implementation of the reading remedial using Five Pillars of Reading Instruction, the participants’ reading ability were improved at the Significant level 0.005 and 2) the participants were satisfied by the remedial course covering the 5 components due to its enjoyment and its usefulness. The participants mentioned that the five pillars seemed related and could support their reading comprehension.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.136
title: Effects of a Critical Reading Instruction Using Literature on Critical Reading Ability of Upper Secondary School Students

description: The study aimed 1) to examine the effects of Critical Reading Instruction Using Literature on the critical reading ability of upper secondary school students; 2) to examine the students’ opinions toward Critical Reading Instruction Using Literature. The participants in the study were 55 Mathayom Suksa Six students. The instruments to collect data were critical reading ability pre-test and post-test and questionnaire asking students’ opinion toward Critical Reading Instruction Using Literature. Mean scores, standard deviation, and t-tests were used to analyze the data. The results revealed that 1) the students’ critical reading ability posttest scores were higher than pretest at a significant level (p&lt;0.05). Students were able to follow instructional framework and received higher score in every aspect of critical reading ability, which are drawing inference, distinguishing facts and opinions, and determining purpose and tone. 2) Students had positive attitude toward Critical Reading Instruction Using Literature. The majority of the students strongly agreed that Critical Reading Instruction Using Literature can enhance their critical reading ability. The preferred aspects of the instruction included reading text, group activity, and transfering based on personal experience.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.137
title: Models of Dual Language Classroom Instruction: A Case of Sarasas Affiliated Schools

description: This study aimed to 1) explore the models of dual language classroom instruction implemented in Thailand; 2) differentiate the instructional principles used by native English-speaking teachers (NESTs) and non-native English-speaking teachers (NNESTs) in dual language classroom instruction; and 3) investigate the opinions of students and teachers toward the dual language instruction in Sarasas Affiliated Schools. There were 4 sampling schools with 4 administrators, 106 teachers, and 712 students participated in this study. The research instruments were 3 semi-structured interview forms, 2 questionnaires, and 1 classroom observation scheme. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and Pearson Correlation Coefficient; and the qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that Thailand consisted of 3 models of dual language instruction: Language Immersion programmes, Developmental Bilingual programmes, and Two-way Immersion programmes. In Sarasas Affiliated Schools, Bilingual Programme and International Education Programme belonged to the Language Immersion Programmes, but the Mini Bilingual Program couldn’t fit with any of the three models. The instructional methods and strategies used by NESTs and NNESTs were quite similar. However, the learning environments of NNESTs’ classes were more positive and learning styles were more student-centered. It was also found that the teachers and students were satisfied with the dual language programmes.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.138
title: Effects of creative writing instruction using drama techniques on English creative writing ability of upper secondary school students

description: The objectives of this study were 1) to study the effects of Creative Writing Instruction Using Drama Techniques on English creative writing ability of upper secondary school students and 2) to explore upper secondary school students’ opinions towards learning English through Creative Writing Instruction Using Drama Techniques. The sample included 20 upper secondary school students who were members of English Club of Triam Udom Suksa School in the first semester academic year 2015. The instruments were a pre-test prior to using the Creative Writing Instruction Using Drama-Techniques, a lesson plan, and a post-test after using the instruction, as well as a semi-structured focus group interview. The statistics used for analysis were descriptive statistics: mean scores, S.D., and dependent t-test were used to analyze students’ English creative writing ability. Interview questions were analyzed by using content analysis. The findings of the study revealed that; 1) English creative writing ability posttest mean scores of the students were higher than the pretest mean scores at the significant level of .05. and 2) students had positive opinions towards Creative Writing Instruction Using Drama Techniques.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.140
title: EFFECTS OF SHARED READING ON ATTITUDE, ENGAGEMENT AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF YOUNG THAI LEARNERS WITH LOW ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

description: This was a quasi-experimental research study that examined the effects of “Shared Reading”, an instructional technique, as a ten week/20 session early intervention program. Our objectives were to examine and look for changes in the attitude, engagement, and English language proficiency levels of low English proficiency, grade 2 Thai students. The results looked at engagement measured qualitatively and quantitatively as interactive participation and language output, attitude changes measured by pre and post intervention surveys and interviews, and gains in 4-skill language proficiency measured by standardized proficiency tests. The findings were surprising in the magnitude of change exhibited by this particular group of at-risk students who were specifically chosen for their previous poor performance academically and as English learners. The findings demonstrated that Shared Reading can have a significant, positive impact on this group of young learners in all three aspects that were examined: attitude, engagement, and English language proficiency.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.141
title: Design of joint controller for Mitsubishi PA10 robot arm

description: In this thesis we present the design of circuit and algorithms for controlling the joint of Mitsubishi PA10 Robot Arm. To control the entire Mitsubishi PA10 arm robot, which all the joints equip with a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) for rotation and two resolvers as feedback devices, one for joint angle position of the joint and another one for rotor angular position of the motor at the jont. For the controller design, the first focus is on theory and hardware needed for driving the robot joint in order to build the circuit board of the controller. The second part is to program the board for controlling the joint of the robot according to command sent from the PC via serial communication. The joint controller is really important as it is the sub-controller for the whole-robot controller system of the robot. The future aim of the joint controller design in this thesis is to be able to drive the whole PA10 robot arm when combining seven of this controller to meet the seven joints of the robot.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.142
title: INSPECTION GUIDELINE FOR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL PROTECTION SYSTEM AT CATEGORIES I AND II RADIATION FACILITY

description: At present the inspection program of security of radioactive materials only looks at the presence of security components, but does not include the measurement of physical protection system effectiveness. This research aims to develop an inspection checklist for evaluating the effectiveness of physical protection system at Categories 1 and 2 radiation facilities. The checklist is developed based on the security objectives of the IAEA’s minimum standard requirements. To meet the objectives, the checklist in the form of questionnaire was created to evaluate each security elements, which are access control, detection, delay, response, security culture, and security management. Scoring criteria are established. The physical protection system will be effective when all security elements meet their objectives. Five samples, which already have the physical protection system installed, are chosen as the test subject for the checklist. The checklist result is compared against the result from the Estimate of Adversary Sequence Interruption (EASI) model, which is a computerized program for evaluating physical protection system effectiveness as the probability of interrupting an adversary in an adversary path. It is found that the checklist result and the EASI result are similar in the case of theft.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.143
title: CHARACTERISTICS AND CATALYTIC PROPERTIES OF Pt/N-DOPED TiO2 IN THE LIQUID-PHASE SELECTIVE HYDROGENATION OF 3-NITROSTYRENE

description: The titanium dioxide (TiO2) was prepared by the solvothermal (SV) and modified with N-metylpyrolidone (NMP). The N-doped TiO2 was used as the supports for preparation of Pt/TiO2 catalysts. The catalytic performances were investigated in the liquid-phase selective hydrogenation of 3-nitrostyrene (NS) to 3-vinylaniline at H2 pressure 2 MPa and 40 oC. The catalysts and supports were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 physisorption, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), temperature program reduction (TPR), UV-visible spectrophotometer (UV-vis), infrared spectroscopy of adsorbed CO (CO-IR), CO chemisorption, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The highest yield of vinyl aniline (86%) was obtained over the Pt/0.1N(SV)-TiO2 under the conditions used and was attributed to the stronger metal-support interaction. In addition, the N-doped TiO2 supported Pt catalyst may promote the hydrogenation of the NO2 group via electron transfer from N-doped TiO2 to Pt metal.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.144
title: EFFECT of TRANSITION METALS (Y, La, Zr, Nb) MODIFIED TiO2 on Pt DISPERSION and CO OXIDATION ACTIVITY of Pt/TiO2 CATALYST

description: Transition Metal (Y, La, Zr, Nb) modified TiO2 supported Pt catalysts were prepared by successive impregnation with different M/Ti mole ratios in the range of 0.001-0.1, where M is the transition metal. The Pt/Y-TiO2 with Y/Ti 0.001-0.05 showed higher active sites as measured by CO chemisorption than the unmodified Pt/TO2. The highest Pt active sites were found at Y/Ti = 0.001 and declined as the Y/Ti ratio was further increased. The Pt/0.001Y-TiO2 exhibited the lowest light-off temperature at 85°C for CO oxidation. The declined activity at higher Y/Ti mole ratio than 0.001 was probably due to Pt deposited on yttria. Thus, the CO adsorbed on Pt could not react with the oxygen in TiO2 lattice. The ESR results showed the highest Ti3+ on Pt/0.001Y-TiO2 and decreased when increasing dopant ratio. The presence of which Ti3+ promoted metal distribution and activity. The number of active sites and activity of the other transition metals (La, Zr, Nb) doped TiO2 supported Pt catalysts were also increased with the Pt/0.005M-TiO2 exhibited the highest values. Further increase of M/Ti ratios resulted in lower activity which was similar to the Pt/Y-TiO2. For a dopant 0.005M-TiO2 exhibited Ti3+ higher than TiO2. The increasing of Ti3+ probably corresponded to atomic radius or electronegativity of dopant. In conclusion, doping the transition metals (Y, La, Zr, Nb) on the TiO2 support in the range 0.001-0.005 mole ratio is an effective method to increase Pt dispersion on TiO2 and CO oxidation activity of Pt/TiO2.
DOI: 10.14457/cu.the.2015.145
title: SEISMIC SHEAR DEMANDS OF REINFORCED CONCRETE CORE WALLS

description: ASCE 7-10 allows practical engineers to use Response Spectrum Analysis (RSA) procedure to compute the design forces of the structures. However, it has been found to be inappropriate for seismic shear demands of reinforced concrete (RC) walls. This thesis aims to investigate the seismic shear demands of RC core walls from low-rise to high-rise buildings. RC split core walls in 5 buildings varying from 5 to 25 stories subjected to ground motions in Bangkok and Chiang Mai of Thailand are first designed by RSA procedure in ASCE 7-10. Then, nonlinear response history analysis (NLRHA) is conducted to compute more accurate seismic demands of the structures. The results demonstrate that shear demands of core walls from NLRHA are significantly larger than those from RSA procedure. The ratio between shear force from NLRHA and RSA procedure is defined as shear amplification. The shear amplifications of core walls in cantilever-wall direction are larger than those in coupled-wall direction. The two building locations having different spectrum shapes lead to different shear amplifications. Rejec et al. (2012)’s equation can well estimate shear forces in cantilever direction of the core walls in Bangkok. Luu et al. (2014)’s equation provides good estimation of shear forces in both directions of the core walls in Chiang Mai. Beside these two equations, the shear magnification factor equation in Eurocode 8 (2004) is appropriate to be adopted to multiply with shear forces from RSA procedure before using them as design shear forces of RC core walls in both Bangkok and Chiang Mai, with the exception that it slightly underestimates the base shear forces in cantilever direction of 20- and 25-story core walls in Bangkok.