Journal of Roi Et Rajabhat University: Science and Technology

SAO World Sports: Community Recreational Dynamics in Building Social Capital and Identity in Rural Thailand

2025-09-14T21:28:00+07:00

In an era when people increasingly seek social connection and balanced well-being, sports activities organized by Sub-district Administrative Organizations (SAOs) in Thailand have emerged as complex social phenomena, commonly referred to by local youths as "SAO World Sports." This term reflects both the seriousness of competition and the dynamic nature of social relations within rural communities. The objectives of this article are to 1) analyze the role of SAO sports as community-based recreational activities influencing health, society, and culture; 2) assess the potential of SAO sports as mechanisms for strengthening social capital and community dynamics; 3) develop and propose a systemic framework that explains SAO sports as a recreational mechanism for sustainable development; and 4) provide policy and management recommendations that enable communities to take a leading role in the development process. Drawing on literature synthesis, field analysis, and contemporary recreational frameworks, the findings demonstrate that SAO sports are not merely events for entertainment or health but mechanisms that shape holistic well-being, reinforce social capital, and preserve local identity. These impacts occur through shared spaces for intergenerational learning, collaborative engagement, and the reproduction of community culture. At the same time, the activities are embedded with competitive pressures, intergroup tensions, and resource constraints that may weaken social harmony and equity if not managed effectively. The article therefore proposes an integrative framework linking well-being, social capital, and sustainable development, which can serve as a tool for designing and managing SAO sports so that they move beyond annual local events and become community strategies that enhance civic engagement and strengthen the resilience of Thai society in the long term.

Applying ChatGPT to enhance creative thinking skills

2025-09-16T09:16:11+07:00

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, has created new opportunities for fostering essential 21st-century competencies, including creative thinking. This study explores the potential of ChatGPT as a pedagogical tool to enhance creative thinking skills within educational contexts, drawing upon established creativity frameworks such as fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration. This article examines how ChatGPT can support idea generation, promote divergent and convergent thinking, and serve as a foundation for learners' engagement in problem-solving activities. Empirical evidence from recent studies indicates that ChatGPT can stimulate brainstorming, broaden intellectual perspectives, and facilitate iterative idea refinement, leading to enhanced creative performance. However, significant challenges remain, including issues of over-reliance, lack of contextual sensitivity, and concerns regarding authorship and originality. Based on the aforementioned approaches, it can be concluded that ChatGPT, when comprehensively integrated into instructional design and combined with reflective teaching practices, can serve as a valuable creative partner in cultivating students' creative thinking skills.

Queue Management and Food Ordering System for Restaurants Via Web browser

2025-05-21T09:14:51+07:00

This research aimed to develop an efficient queue management and food ordering system for restaurants via a web browser platform and evaluate user satisfaction. The system was developed according to the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) process, beginning with problem analysis and user requirements gathering. The system was designed and developed using Visual Studio Code and MySQL for database management. The sample group consisted of 30 participants, including 5 restaurant owners and staff and 25 customers, selected through purposive sampling. The research tools included a performance evaluation form for the system and a user satisfaction questionnaire. Data analysis used descriptive statistics, including means and standard deviations. The research findings revealed that 1) the developed web browser platform queue and food ordering system is divided into 3 groups of users, where (1) customers can browse the menu, manage table queue reservations, and place advance orders; (2) staff can systematically manage menu items, customer information, and reservations; and (3) restaurant owners have full access to manage all data, including food items, customers, staff, and reservations, as well as to view sales reports and order reports, which are beneficial for data analysis and strategic marketing planning. The overall system performance was rated at the highest level, with a mean score of 4.58. 2) The user satisfaction was rated at a high level, with system efficiency and usefulness at a mean of 4.36, support and service at a mean of 4.30, and system design at a mean of 4.36. In conclusion, users expressed a high level of satisfaction with all aspects of the developed system.

Effect of Village Health Volunteer’s Capacity Building Program to Promote Health Literacy of Infectious Disease in the Border Areas of Mueang District, Nakhon Panom Province

2025-08-06T09:58:42+07:00

This quasi-experimental research study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes, health literacy, and health promotion behaviors regarding communicable diseases in border areas, and to compare the mean scores of knowledges, attitudes, health literacy, and health behaviors related to communicable disease prevention in border areas among village health volunteers before and after intervention activities. The study sample comprised 80 village health volunteers working in primary care units of Nakhon Phanom Hospital, Mueang District, Nakhon Phanom Province, selected through purposive sampling based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, considering the qualifications and characteristics of the sample group to align with the research objectives. The intervention was implemented using a health literacy promotion program for communicable diseases in border areas, applying Nutbeam's health literacy theory. Data was collected using a five-part questionnaire that underwent content validity testing by three experts. The researcher selected questions with IOC values greater than 0.5 and determined reliability by testing with a pilot group of 30 participants with similar characteristics to the study population. Reliability was analyzed using item analysis with KR-20 and Cronbach's Alpha coefficient, yielding an overall reliability of 0.922. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics including percentage, mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics using Paired Sample t-test to compare the mean scores before and after program participation for various variables including knowledge, attitude, health literacy, and preventive behavior practices against communicable diseases. The results show that the majority of participants were female (87.5%), aged 61-70 years (33.75%), had primary education (53.75%), had been working as village health volunteers in primary care units at Nakhon Phanom Hospital for 1-5 years (22.5%), and had previously received training on communicable disease prevention (95.0%). Following the intervention, village health volunteers demonstrated increased desirable health behavior scores, including knowledge about self-care and communicable disease prevention at a high level (83.8%), attitudes toward self-care and communicable disease prevention at a high level (98.7%), health literacy in communicable disease prevention at a high level (96.3%), and preventive behaviors for communicable diseases at a high level (100.0%). The study results showed that post-intervention scores were significantly higher than pre-intervention scores at the .05 level (p-value < 0.005).

Maize varieties on infestation of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith)

2025-07-20T13:34:07+07:00

The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) is the exotic pest species that has severe outbreaks in Thailand. Objective to study corn variety on infestation of fall armyworm, S. frugiperda in 3 varieties as tien waxy corn, sweet corn hybrid jumbo sweet F1, and sweet glutinous corn hybrids sweet white 25 F1, that included 3 treatments, 12 replications per treatment with completely randomized design (CRD). The results were that the fall armyworm, S. frugiperda infested on the tien waxy corn and sweet glutinous corn hybrids sweet white 25 F1. The infestation of tien waxy corn was found on 51 - 65 days of age (0.17%). Sweet glutinous corn hybrids sweet white 25 F1 found on 44 - 65 days of age (0.08%). The S. frugiperda infested on each variety and all ages. The infestation affects the height of corn stalks in all varieties. The sweet corn hybrid jumbo sweet F1 was the highest decreasing on the height of stalk. Infestation caused a significantly reduced the width of leaf in all varieties and all ages of maize, which is the most effected of leaf width found on tien waxy corn more than others.

Comparison of fixed- time artificial insemination protocol for improving reproductive performance of crossbred beef cows

2025-09-02T12:59:36+07:00

The objective of this study was to compare fixed-time artificial insemination protocol for improving reproductive performance of crossbred beef cows. Crossbred beef cows (n=40) were randomly assigned to receive 7-day Co-Synch + CIDR^®and 9-day Co-Synch + CIDR^® protocol. The results showed that the estrus response within 66 h were not different between the group (P > 0.05). However, diameter of the largest follicle at FTAI in 9-day Co-Synch + CIDR^® group was significantly higher (14.6 vs. 11.4 mm; P < 0.05) than 7-day Co-Synch + CIDR^®group. Ovulation rate and conception rate of crossbred beef cows were not different between the groups (P > 0.05). However, ovulation rate (75.0 vs. 60.0%) and conception rate (70.0 vs. 60.0%) in 9-day Co-Synch + CIDR^® group tended greater than 7-day Co-Synch + CIDR^®. In conclusion, cows synchronized with the 9-day Co-Synch + CIDR^®protocol had greater diameter of the largest follicle at FTAI than those that received the 7-day Co-Synch + CIDR^®, but did not affect conception rate.

An Evaluation of Knowledge and Extension of New Theory Agriculture of Farmers in Saraburi Province

2025-09-12T13:53:10+07:00

The objectives of this research were to study: (1) farmers' acquisition of knowledge and understanding of New Theory Agriculture; (2) extension needs of New Theory Agriculture; and (3) analyze problems and suggestions from farmers regarding the extension and implementation of the New Theory of Agriculture in order to lead to appropriate agricultural development guidelines. The population of this study consisted of 839 farmers who participated in the “One Subdistrict, One New Theory Agriculture Group” project in Saraburi Province. The sample size of 271 was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula with a margin of error of 0.05. A simple random sampling technique was employed. Data were collected using structured interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics, frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that farmers practiced New Theory Agriculture at a high level (mean = 0.79). They allocated their agricultural land into four main components water reservoir, rice field, crop area, and residential area in proportions that were largely consistent with the New Theory principles (mean = 0.81). The most common activity was the cultivation of fruit trees and perennial plants (mean = 0.82). However, farmers’ knowledge and understanding of New Theory Agriculture were found to be at a moderate level (mean = 1.89). Most of their knowledge was acquired from mass media (mean = 2.34), while knowledge gained from printed media remained limited (mean = 1.52). Moreover, it was found that 94.5% of the farmers had a high level of knowledge and understanding, yet their income from practicing New Theory Agriculture remained relatively low. Specifically, 48% of the farmers had an annual income of less than 50,000 Baht. The main sources of income were vegetable production (daily and weekly income) and rice cultivation (monthly income), while annual income was primarily derived from the cultivation of fruit trees and perennial crops. The majority of farmers expressed a need for training programs and study visits to enhance their knowledge and skills in practicing New Theory Agriculture. The main problems identified were the lack of conformity to New Theory principles, resulting from insufficient understanding of the detailed practices, along with labor shortages and financial constraints.

The Effects of Creative Explosive Power Training on Jump Performance in Male Students with a Background in Volleyball

2025-09-05T21:08:24+07:00

This study investigated the effects of a creative explosive power training program, based on bodyweight plyometric principles, on jump performance and leg strength in male university volleyball players. Thirty volunteers with volleyball experience were purposively selected and completed a six-week program, performed three times per week for 60 minutes per session. Pre- and post-tests included standing vertical jump, walking vertical jump, running vertical jump, and isometric leg extension strength, analyzed using paired t-tests, p-values, and Cohen’s d. The results indicated significant improvements across all measures. The standing vertical jump increased from 7.07 ± 1.76 to 9.73 ± 2.05 inches (p < .001, d = 2.252). The walking vertical jump rose from 8.07 ± 1.80 to 11.83 ± 2.52 inches (p < .001, d = 2.678). The running vertical jump improved from 17.77 ± 4.23 to 21.70 ± 4.50 inches (p < .001, d = 3.355). Leg extension strength increased from 128.41 ± 25.23 to 157.74 ± 30.26 kg (p < .001, d = 1.456). These findings confirm that a creative plyometric-based training program can significantly enhance explosive power and lower-body strength, key determinants of volleyball performance. The program effectively improved vertical and dynamic jumping as well as quadriceps strength, supporting its relevance for skill-related tasks such as spiking and blocking. It provides practical insights for coaches and trainers seeking to optimize training strategies in competitive volleyball and can be adapted for broader athletic populations requiring explosive movements.

Evaluation of Drinking Water Quality from Stainless Steel Fountain Water Dispensers Equipped with Point-of-Use Water Filter

2025-09-16T14:06:43+07:00

This study aimed to analyze and control the quality of drinking water from five stainless-steel fountain-type water dispensers equipped with point-of-use filters. Drinking water samples were collected monthly from January 2024 to June 2025. Six parameters were evaluated: pH, total dissolved solids, total bacteria count, coliforms, fecal coliforms, and Escherichia coli, and results were assessed against drinking water quality standards. In the first phase, 30 samples were collected over a 6-month period using an ultrafiltration system. Only 10 samples (33.3%) met all quality standards. While total dissolved solids values were within the acceptable range and E. coli was absent in some samples, pH values were below the standard, total bacterial counts exceeded the standard, and contamination with coliforms and fecal coliforms was detected. Following replacement of all filter cartridges with an ultraviolet (UV) system, the second phase was conducted, during which 60 samples were collected over 12 months. In this phase, 100% of the water samples complied with drinking water quality standards.

The Need to Promote Swine Farming in Accordance with Good Agricultural Practice Standards for Farmers in Lamphun Province

2025-10-13T10:51:25+07:00

Nowadays, consumers have begun to pay attention to and are interested in the source of raw materials that meet standards and are clean and safe. Swine farming according to GAP standards is accepted by both the public and private sectors in producing quality raw materials. This research aimed to study the factors affecting the desire to promote Swine farming according to good agricultural practices standards for Swine farms of farmers in Lamphun Province. A questionnaire was used to collect data from 148 Swine farmers in Lamphun Province. The statistics used for data analysis included descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results of the study found that there were 2 independent variables that affected the desire to promote Swine farming according to good agricultural practices standards for Swine farms: the amount of income from Swine farming had a positive relationship (Sig. = 0.05) and the number of contacts with the Swine Raisers Association had a negative relationship (Sig. = 0.01). All independent variables the need for promotion of Swine farming according to good agricultural practices of farmers in Lamphun Province was predicted at 22.50 percent (R2 = 0.225). The results of the analysis of problems and obstacles of farmers regarding promotion of Swine farming according to good agricultural practices for Swine farms in Lamphun Province were at a moderate level (average 2.65).