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This research presents the design and fabrication of a semi-automatic paper petal compression machine with a pneumatic system to crease paper petals for making artificial flowers. The description comprises the procedures of defining operating characteristics for the machine, drawing its function diagram, designing the pneumatic circuit and the electrical circuit, calculating and choosing the dimensions of pneumatic components, and studying optimum paper petal compression conditions and appearances of creases on the paper petals. The machine can be used to compress the paper petals in four positions at the same time. The experimental materials were the paper of 55 and 65 gsm which was cut in the petal shape. The experiments were done by rolling 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, and 16 pieces of paper petals into hollow cylinders of which four rolls of those with the same number of paper petals were compressed simultaneously at the operating pressure of 0.6 MPa. The results showed that the machine could be used to compress the paper petals of 55 gsm to provide quite noticeable and consistent creases in the range of 6 to 14 pieces per roll, while the paper petals of 65 gsm were in the range of 6 to 12 pieces per roll. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated municipal solid waste (MSW) composition, energy potential, and estimates of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the current MSW management practice and the future MSW management scenarios of Mandalay municipality, Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Waste sampling was performed in March 2019 for two transfer stations, with garden and park waste accounting for 45.4 % by wet weight of MSW. Plastic, food, and textile waste accounted for 15.4, 14.4 and 11.0 wt%, respectively. The rest (13.7 wt%) comprised small pieces of wood, rubber, leather, paper, nappies, metal, and glass. The moisture content of MSW samples was 43.2 wt%. Based on this composition, the energy potential from MSW was approximately 2,357 TJ. The equivalent electricity production potential ranged from 5.2-10.3 MW, assuming an overall power plant efficiency of 10-20% and 300 working days per year. The amount of GHG emission from MSW management was estimated, using 2006 IPCC guidelines for national GHG inventories, to be 94 Gg carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-eq) in 2019. MSW generation up to 2030 was forecasted using the univariate Grey model (GM (1, 1)). Under a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario, the GHG emission will increase to 820 Gg CO2-eq in 2030. This study proposed two alternative MSW management scenarios for GHG mitigation based on the Mandalay waste management strategy. The first scenario (S1) represented the case where waste collection efficiency and recycling were enhanced, and the composting and aerobic digestion facilities were operated. The second scenario (S2) described the case where additional material and energy recovery through reuse and recycling, composting, anaerobic digestion, and waste-to-energy power plant were implemented. S2 also included conversions of all landfills into semi-aerobic landfills. The results showed that in 2030, S1 and S2 could reduce GHG emissions by 6% and 55%, respectively, compared to the BAU. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

MQ Telemetry Transport (MQTT) has been designed and developed for an ultra-low bandwidth communication and has been applied to used in Internet of Things (IoT). Recently, MQTT has been used in traditional TCP/IP networks. Yet, the ultra-low bandwidth and long-range communication of MQTT have been considerably increased. Previous proposed techniques still struggle to make MQTT compatible with Long-Range (LoRa) networks. In this paper, we have design and implement the Telemetry Media Access Control (TMAC). Our TMAC helps increase ranges of MQTT's data communications. We have experimented our TMAC using a network testbed. Experimental results have illustrated that our TMAC can transfer data over 5 kilometers with low network overhead. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aimed to study the optimal condition of natural color extraction from the bracts of Bougainvillea glabra and to develop a cosmetic product containing color lake from the red-purple bracts. The dye extraction was optimized for three conditions (solvent concentration, solid-liquid ratio, and extraction time) and analyzed by spectroscopy. The obtained dye was synthesized into lake pigments in 7 different salts. Then, the red-purple lake was investigated by colorimeter and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Lipstick containing the pigment was developed. The optimal condition for dye extraction from the bracts was with 50% ethanol, a solid-liquid ratio of 1:30 g/mL, and an extraction time of 30 minutes. Interestingly, the paper flower lake pigment was only prepared from aluminum chloride. The whiteness (L), redness (a), and yellowness (b) of the aluminum lake were 37.51 (±1.62), 10.23 (±0.12), and 12.65 (±0.22), respectively. The infrared spectrum of the aluminum lake sample appeared at a wavenumber of 1624.38 cm'1 that indicated carbonyl group (C=o stretching) connected with amide bonds. All of the lipstick formulations containing aluminum lake in this experiment were not sweaty. The lipstick consisting of 1% red-purple lake had the closest color with the master formula (AE=1.24), aand its melting point was 65.3 (±0.3) °C. เท conclusion, this research found a novel cosmetic ingredient to overcome the lipstick sweating problem. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to compare the macronutrients of earthworm manure derived from degradation of paper and organic waste. The two different species of earthworms used were Pheretima peguana (PP) and Eudrilus eugeniae (Common name: African Night Crawler) (AF). The vermicompost experiment was prepared by filling loose soil in two containers to 6 inch height (the weight of 13 kg), then sprinkling water to adjust the moisture content to about 70-80%. Each species of earthworm was then mixed with the soil for 0.2 kg each tank. Food for earthworms were prepared by mixing crushed fresh garbage and dry leaves (mixing ratio of 1:1 by weight) and paper waste and sprinkling with effective microorganisms (EM) for 50 ml/L. This combination was then applied to the fermenting containers for about 2 cm thick (the weight of 1 kg) and kept for 2 months. This experimental research and analysis was carried out at a laboratory scale. From the experiment of vermicomposting from degradation of paper and organic waste using two different species, the results showed that AF produced higher macronutrient content with total nitrogen, available phosphorus, available potassium, organic matter, cation exchange capacity (CEC) and electrical conductivity (EC) at the highest levels of 0.440%, 0.030%, 0.352%, 11.770%, 16.277 Cmol/kg and 1.200 dS/m, respectively. The earthworm AF species are large in size, having high capacity to degrade organic waste. The organic waste used in this study was garbage with a variety of vegetables, food and dry leaves, which was rich in nutrient elements. The pH of all four earthworm’s manure varied from 7.347 to 7.667. Results from this study show that the earthworm species AF which has large body, could degrade organic waste well. In addition, the organic waste containing a variety of vegetable waste, food waste and dry leaves, which are sources of nutrients so that containing the nutrient elements in large quantities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this experiment was to study the appropriate concentration of 1-Naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) on the growth of Paper Flower, a climbing shrub. A Completely Randomized Design (CRD) was arranged comprising four treatments: control, and NAA at concentrations of 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 mg/liter. Each treatment consisted of four replications, ten plants per replication. The experiment was carried out during November, 2016 to March, 2017 at Nursery Building, Mahasarakham University. The results showed that the application of NAA at 2,000 mg/liter gave the highest root length, both root sizes and survival percentage for the cutting of Paper Flower. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

At present, people are widely used social media, as it is a convenient and fast way for communication. However, it generates social problems as well, for instance cyberbullying among students. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the attitude toward cyberbullying, empathy, and family relationships on cyberbullying of upper secondary school students in Samut Sakhon Province. The participants were 314 students. The data were collected using an online questionnaire, with a reliability range of .68 to .91. It was found that student who has been victimized by online bullying has more instances of cyberbullying than those who have not experienced it (β = .276, p < .001), the attitude toward cyberbullying was positively associated with cyberbullying (β = .146, p < .05), and empathy was negatively associated with cyberbullying (β = -.275, p < .001). Family relationships were found not to be associated with cyberbullying (β = -.056, p = .327). The results of this study can be used to decrease cyberbullying among students, which includes increasing the negative attitudes toward cyberbullying and developing the empathy in students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This quasi-experimental study, the efficacy of a self-management intervention designed to modify lifestyle behaviors related to blood glucose regulation was evaluated. The target population comprised patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Through simple random sampling, participants were allocated into experimental and control cohorts, each consisting of 1 4 individuals. While the control group received care consistent with hospital-established protocols, the experimental group underwent the aforementioned self-management regimen. Data were procured using a behavioral scale assessing blood glucose regulation and by examining medical records for blood glucose readings. For data interpretation, both descriptive statistics and repeated measures analysis of variance were employed. Findings revealed a notable statistical distinction between the experimental and control groups in their blood glucose regulatory behaviors within at least one measurement period. (F = 75.76, p < .01). Interestingly, inter-group disparities in blood glucose measurements were not consistently observed across all intervals (F = .0 5, p = .8 4 4). Nonetheless, a significant variation in average blood glucose levels between the two groups was discernible in specific intervals (F = 541.05, p < .01). Subsequent evaluations indicated that the experimental group not only displayed enhanced regulatory behaviors post-intervention but also exhibited reduced blood glucose levels compared to pre-trial values. Consequently, endorsing and facilitating self-management practices is pivotal for sustaining effective blood glucose regulatory behaviors among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The education programs in museums aim to offer enjoyable and positive experiences for children in all ages based on the needs of the visitors. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the factors affecting the decision of upper elementary students to participate in education programs in science museum. The samples consisted of 200 upper elementary students who visited the National Science Museum (NSM), Thailand in December 2020. The research instrument was a questionnaire including three parts: personal information, factors affecting decision making, and activity participation. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for reliability of each questionnaire was between 0.72 - 0.93. Data was analyzed and presented using descriptive statistics and stepwise multiple regression analysis. The result showed that the important factors and predictions for the decision to participate in the education programs in the science museum of students at 54.7%, by family economic status, science career interest, attitude towards science and science academic support of family with statistically significant at the .001 level. In addition, students were most interested in survey activities. The results from this study can shed light on the guidelines of development of education programs within informal learning centers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Human learning management has reached a new paradigm shift from instructional design to learning experience design, which is an important process for creating learning experiences that enable learners to achieve their goals with humans at the center. The purpose of this article is to present the concept and applications of learning experience design, starting with the identification of the definition of learning, lifelong learning, the difference between learning experience design and instructional design, and the applications of learning experience design such as user experience design and gamification. The implication of learning experience design is the creation of innovative learning from interdisciplinary knowledge to drive change. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This phenomenological research aimed to study the experiences of Dukkha and the experiences of handling Dukkha of Buddhist counseling helpers. Data were gathered through in-depth interviews with two population groups, three Gilanadhamma monks and five Buddhist counseling psychologists who have Buddhist counseling services’ continuous experiences for at least seven years to understand Dukkha and alleviate Dukkha which based on the four noble truths. The results showed that there were four characteristics of the Dukkha experiences included 1) Dukkha is fear, anxiety, and oppression, 2) Dukkha is clinging to what is good, 3) Dukkha as the desire to satisfy, and 4) Dukkha as non-craving which loved ones to Dukkha. The experiences of handling with Dukkha can be analyzed into seven factors include 1) cultivation of right understanding from teacher as a Kalyànamittatà, 2) observation Dukkha and contemplation origin of own suffering, 3) concentrating on the client help alleviate Dukkha, 4) supervision to identify expectations and expand perspectives on life, 5) having a community to nurture one's mind and develop oneself, 6) mental development with clients, and 7) mental development that fostered the power of mindfulness and concentration. The results of this research reflected the path of right understanding development by relying on the teacher, supervision, the community, etc., which were the external factors to encourage Buddhist counseling helpers to observe their Dukkha and contemplate origin of own suffering as internal factor. Those help to identify Dukkha and to handle with Dukkha steadily, which lead to more efficient work and life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objectives of this research were 1 ) evaluate the effectiveness of positive psychological coaching on Psychological Self-care Potential and positive psychological capital of nursing students. 2) understand the development the self of Psychological Self-care Potential and positive psychological capital in nursing students at Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai Campus. The Sample group consisted of 30 third – year nursing students divided into 15 in the control group and 1 5 in the experimental group. Research tools used Psychological Self-care Potential Questionnaire, Positive Psychological Capital Questionnaire. And Positive psychological coaching sessions conducted seven times for 1 hour and 30 minutes each. were verified by experts with confidence values of .98 .95 and .90, respectively. The research found that the test group's self-care potential score and positive psychological capital score were statistically significantly higher before joining a positive psychology coach (p < .05) And the score of Psychological selfcare potential and positive psychological capital between groups was statistically significantly higher than that of the control group at (p < .05) A comprehensive exploration identified four areas for Psychological Self-care Potential: 1 ) self-awareness, 2 ) effective communication, 3 ) time management, and 4 ) social support system. And four aspects of a positive psychological capital identity, 1) self-efficacy 2) hope 3) optimism, and 4) resilience. Consequently, positive psychology coaching emerged as a remarkably potent psychological tool, facilitating the cultivation of Psychological Self-care potential and positive psychological capital. Therefore, positive psychology coaching is an effective psychological tool. This should be used to develop other groups of students with similar contexts. And there is training in the skills of positive psychology coaches for personnel responsible for student development to promote psychological well-being for university students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this study is to develop a model for promoting family resilience with guardians of children and youths who diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The study based on technical action research, collecting data by interviewing and observation, analyzing data by clustering, classify, encode and draw conclusions from the findings. The research participants, include 14 guardians who play a close role in caring for children and youths with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and 3 experts. The result of the model for promoting family resilience identified four processes: 1) Researchers and experts gain an understanding of the process and factors related to family resilience, including the need for family development from guardians. 2) Researchers provide social support and create awareness of social support sources for guardians. 3) Researchers reinforce positive feelings and thoughts in both themselves and the guardians' surrounding people. 4) Guardians share their family resilience experiences with new guardians, resulting in changes in the three-dimensional model for promoting family resilience, including knowledge and understanding, emotional, and behavioral family resilience. The results of this study on the model for promoting family resilience with guardians of children and youths diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia can be further applied and utilized by guardians in future crisis situations. Additionally, interdisciplinary teams or public health organizations can apply this model to enhance services provided to families of patients in the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study design applied the quasi - experimental research with randomized pretest-posttest control group design and primarily aims to develop a spiritual leadership program as well as to develop and validate a handbook on training spiritual leadership for leaders in a healthcare organizations. The study participants consisted of 62 leaders in a healthcare organizations (i.e., executives, managers, and those who were prepare to be promoted to manager or executive). The participants were divided into two groups, 32 participants were in the experimental group and 30 were in the control group by simple random sampling. Both quantitative and qualitative data collection were performed. Results: 1) the program and handbook on training spiritual leadership for leaders in organizations were obtained. This program consisted of four modules: module 1 connectedness to self and one’s own spirituality, module 2 connectedness to others and society, module 3 development of spiritual leadership, and module 4 follow-up after spiritual leadership training. 2) For the try-out to validate the effectiveness of training program, results revealed that spiritual leadership of the leaders attending the spiritual leadership program was significantly higher than those who did not attend the program (p < .05). In addition, results of the qualitative data revealed that the leaders who attended the program had greater knowledge and understanding about spiritual leadership. Also, their spiritual leadership had increased, connectedness to self, others, and society had developed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the IT mindfulness program among media agency employees by measuring mean scores of IT mindfulness, technostress, employee wellbeing, and job satisfaction before and after joining the program. The researcher developed the program by integrating literature on IT mindfulness and its elements consisting of the alertness to distinction (AD), the awareness of multiple perspectives (AP), and the openness to novelty (ON) incorporating the Mindfulness Experiential Learning Theory. Participants were 30 media agency employees purposefully selected to join the intervention program. Data were analyzed with SEM. The results showed that the mean scores of IT mindfulness and employee well-being of the experimental group after joining the program were significantly higher than before joining the program (d = -.56, p < .05) and (d = -.39, p < .05), respectively. The mean score of technostress of the experimental group after joining the program was significantly lower than before joining the program (d = .59, p < .05). Learning from the current program could benefit heavy-tech organizations and their employees. The content of the program could be applied to mitigate technostress and increase employee well-being in organizations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This cross-sectional descriptive research aimed to study the sound levels, abnormal symptoms and the correlations between abnormal symptoms of noise exposure in workers and sound levels of paper plant. Measurement carried out by using sound level meter and abnormal symptoms questionnaire. The stratified random samples were 155 employees by collecting data during January to March, 2017. The results revealed that the equivalent continuous sound level (Leq) 8 hour work day (TWA) were 75.5-89.4 dB(A). Department of Energy was the area that has sound at the highest level with 89.4 dB (A). Department of Maintenance support was the area that has the lowest sound level with 75.5 dB (A). The minimum sound level (Lmin) to maximum sound level (Lmax) was 71.7-97.9 dB (A). The minimum area of sound level was found at Department of Instant production with 71.7 dB(A) and the maximum area of sound level was found at Department of Chemical recovery production with 97.9 dB(A). The study of abnormal symptoms of noise exposure in workers by interviewing with 1 symptom were 30.32%, two abnormal symptoms were 21.94% and more than or equal three abnormal symptoms were 47.74%. Most of abnormal symptoms were stress, headaches, tinnitus, no concentration and dizzy. The correlations between abnormal symptoms of noise exposure in workers and sound levels of paper plant was no statistically significant. Sound prevention exceeded standard of paper plant should restrict sound level to meet the standard by measuring annually along with monitor abnormal symptoms of workers including study the others factor that correlated with abnormal symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this research was to study the removal efficiency of effluent organic matter (EfOM) and natural organic matter (NOM) in surface water by microfiltration membrane (model HVLP2932A). The filtration experiments were determined using a dead-end filtration membrane. Factors studied were the operating pressures, ionic strengths, and combined solutions between EfOM and NOM using the solution ratio (EfOM:NOM) of 1:1, 1:3, and 3:1. Experimental results showed that increased operating pressure resulted in increased solution flux and removal of organic matter. Increased ionic strength caused an increase in flux decline and exhibited an increase in organic matter removal. The experimental ratio of EfOM to NOM at 3:1 provided the highest organic removal efficiency of 32.1%. In addition, the experimental results indicated that combined EfOM and NOM solutions caused significant differences in flux decline. It was found that an increased EfOM ratio enhanced greater flux decline. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The open-pollinated eggplant seeds that are mainly produced germination and low vigor due to several reasons including invasion of fungi. Thus, fungi eradication prior to seedling is crucial. One of the most popular and widely used methods in the seed industry is to coat seeds in combination with antifungal agents to prevent fungi in the seedling stage and make the seeds germinate more evenly, making them easier to handle after planting. However coating agents used in the seed industry must be imported from abroad and harmful chemical antifungal agents are used. This research aimed to study the appropriate coating formula for open-pollinated eggplant seed coatings with clove essential oils to prevent contamination by fungi. The experiment was conducted at the Seed Technology Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture and Agricultural Industry, Surin Rajabhat University. Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four replications was conducted to determine the suitable seed coating ratio between a Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP K-90) and rate 1% clove essential oil. The results indicated that 5 grams of PVP K-90 with 1% of clove essential oil was easily water soluble and had suitable viscosity, coating the entire seed so that the seeds did not stick together, This resulted in 84% of the germination and germination index of 9.23 which was higher than uncoated seeds. Moreover, only 2% of the coated seed became infected by the fungus Aspergillus flavus compared to 80.75% of fungus Aspergillus flavus uncoated seed. The coated seeds was able to control fungus up to 77.50%. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aimed to 1) study on the hues of cotton fabric dyed with Sappan Wood and natural mordants and 2) develop home textile products by applying cotton fabric dyed with Sappan Wood and natural mordants. The hues were measured as color strength (K/S) on the cotton fabric after dyeing using three methods. 1) pre-mordant method, 2) simultaneous mordant method and 3) post-mordant method using natural mordants in the process. And also when Sappan Wood was dyed dyeing without any mordants. Product development was started by considering the variety of fabric hues after dyeing, leading to the design and sewing of product prototypes used to evaluate the quality from experts and then to improve it to achieve a quality product prototype. For data analysis, descriptive statistics were used to analyze the K/S values on cotton dyed under all conditions. We also investigated the mean () and standard deviation (S.D.) of consumer satisfaction with the product prototype. We found that dyeing cotton fabric with only Sappan Wood results in a brown-orange hue (the average of K/S is 1.17) while using acid mordants (Sompoi pod juice and Tamarin juice) produced a brown-yellow hue with the highest K/S value between 0.62 and 1.49. Using alkaline mordants (Lime water and Ash water) yielded a purple-pink-red hue with the highest K/S value of 1.18, and the lowest of 0.39. Overall, color fastness to washing was moderate-good. The color fastness to rubbing in both wet and dry conditions was a minimal amount of color stain on standard cotton cloth. However, the color fastness to light was the lowest. The prototypes of five pillows were designed using the patchwork technique. Fifty samples had total satisfaction of 4.17 at a high level. In this regard, the product prototypes were applied to be transferred to the target community enterprises with a workshop on sewing pillows by using cotton fabric dyed with Sappan Wood and natural mordants as the main material. The target group can apply the from our studies of product design, the fabric hue selection, principles, and methods of tailoring the patchwork technique to have quality and be able to extend their product to be demanded in the green market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, used aluminum beverage cans were recycled and chemical composition of an aluminum alloy ingot obtained from the recycled cans was examined by emission spectroscopy. The ingots were remelted at 750 °C, and then 0.25 wt.% Si, 0.5 wt.% Si, 1.5 wt.% Mg and 3 wt.% Mg powders were added to improve the mechanical properties of the alloy. The microstructure and mechanical properties of the as-cast recycled aluminum alloy and recycled Al-Mg-Si alloy at different Si and Mg contents were investigated via optical microscopy (LOM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), hardness tester, and universal testing machine (UTM). The results revealed that the microstructure of the recycled aluminum alloy ingot consisted of Al-Mg-Mn solid solution and four different secondary phases: Al19(Fe3SiMn), Al33(Fe3SiMn), Al11(Fe2Mn), and Al19(Mg2Si) phase. The hardness and tensile strength of the recycled aluminum alloy increased with the addition of Si and Mg powders. As the Mg content increased from 1.5 wt.% to 3 wt.%, the volume fraction of the Al19(Mg2Si) secondary phase increased. The experimental results indicated that the addition of Si and Mg can modify the microstructure and improve the mechanical properties of the recycled aluminum alloy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of research was to study the intensity of respirable dust exposure, irregular's respiratory system and behavior of personal protective equipment for respiratory protection in pulp and paper manufacturing factory employees in Khon Kaen. For a case study, we collected information from employees using 6 work scopes, in two departments1 Preparation of Materials2 Produce lime and chemicals for return [in total 18 examples]. We found that the Intensity of respirable dust in both departments had a mean equal to 0.22±0.13 mg/m3 and 0.12±0.06 mg/m3 respectively [95%CI=0.02-0.41] and there for passed the standards announced by the Ministry of Interior and Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA]. Lung efficiency information derived from Annual Health checkups between 2013-2015 indicated that employees tend to irregular lung efficiency with values of FVC, FEV1 and FEV1/FVC in 2 types as [FVC < 80% FEV1 and FEV1/FVC > 70% and FVC >80% FEV1 and FEV1/FVC < 70%] are increasing and employees [50 people, 60.98%] mostly choose a cloth mask for respiratory protection. 33 people [40.24%] did not wear a respirator because they found it uncomfortable. Hand cleaning after work' behavior occurred in 64 persons [78.05%] and the incidence of training in hazards from total dust within 1-3 mouths amounted to 57 persons [69.51%]. Even if intensity of respirable dust is not over standard levels, a hazard to health may accumulate in the long term. The factory should be more concerned with employees' health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Buddhist compassionate and transformational leadership are two models of leadership that have some similarities but are also distinct and may predict organizational outcomes through trust in the leader differently. The current study aimed to investigate and compare how Buddhist compassionate and transformational leadership would be related to organizational commitment through trust in the leader. Participants were 229 financial employees in Thailand. The four paper measurements, including Buddhist compassionate leadership, transformational leadership, trust in the leader, and commitment, were administered as a research instrument. Data were analyzed using Pearson’s Correlational and Path Analysis. Results indicated that Buddhist compassionate and transformational leadership were correlated positively with trust in the leader (r = .75, .22, respectively) and organizational commitment (r = .25, .17, respectively) at .01 level of significance. The mediational analysis showed that trust in the leader exerted a partial positive mediating effect for both leadership models, with a stronger indirect effect (β = .253) for the Buddhist compassionate leadership model than for the transformational leadership model (β = .056). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper describes urban flood vulnerability using a vulnerability index which consists of four vulnerability issues encompassing social, economic, environmental and physical issues. The study was carried out by selecting variables affecting the flood vulnerability, collecting and analyzing corresponding data, developing equations for computing the flood vulnerability indices, and calculating the corresponding indices. Comparison of the flood vulnerability was made using data from three cities, namely, Hat Yai, Chiang Mai and Ubon Ratchathani. The results showed that the cities ranged from highest to lowest flood vulnerability were Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, and Ubon Ratchathani. In addition, Chiang Mai is considered to be the most vulnerable to social and environmental issues while Hat Yai is most vulnerable to the economic issues and Ubon Ratchathani is most vulnerable to the physical issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to present the concept of the theory of change and social indicators in the social impact assessment which employed behavioral science approaches. From the study of theories and related research, it was found that the theory of change was a process concept, methodology, and problem-solving tool used to describe the outcomes of a project. The theory of change consists of social impact pathway (which comprising inputs, activities, outputs, outcomes, and social impacts), stakeholders and outcome (or impact) indicators. 2) It showed that the social indicators in the theory of change could be developed from behavioral science concepts in social cognitive theory from 3 components: B-Behavior, P-Cognitive and person factors and E-Environment influences as determinant of each other. This paper presents an analysis of social outcome indicators from 11 social impact assessment studies. It showed that the integration of behavioral science concepts with social outcome indicators covered all three aspects of social cognitive theory concept. The development of social indicators integrated with behavioral sciences had made the assessment of changes in social impact had been clearer and concrete. This concept can be applied in social projects and other context social impact assessment work. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This qualitative research aims to investigate the characteristics and factors influencing the willingness to communicate in English as a second language among undergraduate students in a higher education institute. The study integrates the Self-Determination Theory and Chanda, which is Buddhist's achievement motivation, as a framework for examining this willingness. In-depth interviews by a set of semi-structure interview questions were validated by experts, were conducted with 20 key informants, 2nd year students in a higher education institute who were purposive sampled. The data collected were confirmed by these key informants after the interview sessions and then analyzed using content analysis. The findings indicate 1) a cause-effect relationship in the willingness to communicate in English as a second language, where needs, favor, and communication goals emerged as the causes, while dedication and the ability to fully engage in learning were identified as the effects. This cause-effect cycle reinforces itself, and the factors can be grouped into three categories, thinking, feeling, and motivation. Furthermore, 2) the study identified related factors such as communication goals, emotions, and motivation, including the desire for relatedness, competence, autonomy, wholesome action for oneself and others, and the aspiration for effective communication, contribute to the increase or decrease in the willingness to communicate in English as a second language. 3) the study’s findings align with both the Self- Determination Theory and Chanda align with the study's findings and possess fundamental elements that reflect the cultural and social differences of the theories. The study's findings provide recommendations for developing an integrative psychological learning process and interventions that enhance the willingness to communicate in English as a second language. The use of mixed- methods optimizes efficiency and facilitates a context-dependent understanding of this willingness within the Thai educational and cultural system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to develop and investigate the effectiveness of a positive psychological capital development program affecting volunteer behavior in the compulsory volunteer group. The sample consisted of 40 compulsory volunteers from a private foundation in Bangkok by sample assignment. Divided equally into two groups of 20 compulsory volunteers for an experimental and a control group by volunteer behavior score before experiment. The research instruments included a positive psychological capital development program through action learning and a volunteer behavior questionnaire with Cronbach’s Alpha of .946. The result is shown as follows (1) the experimental group had the mean values of volunteer behavior after the experiment, and the follow-up period was statistically significantly higher than the control group at the .05 level. (2) The experimental group had the mean values of volunteer behavior after experiment and the follow-up period was statistically significantly higher than, before the experiment at the .05 level. The research findings that there was the effectiveness of the positive psychological capital development program through action learning in fostering volunteer behavior of compulsory volunteers. The results were helpful to the management in using this program to improve effectiveness of foundation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The advancement of ChatGPT, or artificial intelligence chatbots that provide automatic answering of various questions, has been gaining attention and trial until it became a topic of discussion and communication in society. It also affects human behavior, academic studies, and research in behavioral science. The author therefore presents this academic article to introduce the characteristics of ChatGPT and its use in behavioral science research that can help facilitate research work more conveniently, quickly, and efficiently, in addition to writing academic articles and research articles as generally known. ChatGPT is also useful for many other research applications, from starting to find research issues or problems, studying literature reviews, finding approaches to research, analyzing data, summarizing, and writing research reports. Prompt engineering is a key element in enabling ChatGPT to receive commands and respond accurately according to the user's needs. However, the use may be risky for users to consider due to the reliability and validity of the results, expenses and investment budget, user privacy, and especially ethical issues related to honesty and transparency in writing research reports that do not extract from ChatGPT responses to use in their own writings or make unethical inquiries, which pose a risk to both the user and general people in society. The adaptation and adoption of ChatGPT technology advancements are topics of future behavioral science research that should be explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this study was to study the causal relationship of coping and quality of life among medical students at pre-clinical level in the northern region of Thailand. The sample consisted of 312 medical students at pre-clinical level who were randomly selected by two-stage sampling. Data were collected in February 2023 using online questionnaires. Data were analyzed by causal structural model with latent variable. The study findings showed that the proposed model fitted the empirical data; χ² = 90.89, df = 48, p-value = .00, RMSEA = .05, SRMR = .06, GFI = .96, AGFI = .92, CFI = .99, CN = 244.79 and all path coefficients were statistically significant at 0.05 levels. Furthermore, the results showed that resilience had the most effected on coping (path coefficient = .80), followed by self-efficacy (path coefficient = .65). Resilience had the most effected on quality of life (path coefficient = .59), followed by self-efficacy and coping (path coefficient = .48 for both). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objectives of this research were 1) to understand the meaning of physical activity and healthy lifestyle behaviors among elderly and disabled adults, and 2) to find the problems, needs, and design conditions of the innovative wheelchair to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle behaviors for elderly and disabled adults. The qualitative research design collected data from 3 elderly and 3 disabled adults through the interview. The results of the content analysis revealed that meaning physical activity were the usage of physical capabilities to enforce wheelchairs in various forms of locomotion for daily life and meaning healthy lifestyle behaviors were the state of living life by self, independent living, social participation, occupation for income, and access to services through physical capabilities. Finally, designing conditions of the innovative wheelchair to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle behaviors for elderly and disabled adults can be divided into 2 issues: 1) competence to stand 2) adaptability for locomotion to responsibility for using wheelchairs in everyday life. The findings are guidelines to design innovative wheelchairs based on behavioral science that is academically useful. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The qualitative mixed method designs research aims are as follows: (1) to narrate the life experience of sexual harassment on online social media from six sexual harassers experience by transcendental phenomenology based on the four steps of research process developed by Clark Moustakas. The study found that the meaning and essence of the life experience of sexual harassment on online social media are an experience that the harasser feels safe to sexual harassment. The harasser allows emotion over reasoning and reification of victims and lack of sympathy without thinking about the consequences. The harasser selection victim by know information about and the identity of victim. The victims are emotionally involved in a positive or negative relationship with their harasser, such as being intimate, offensive, irritated or angry. The harasser is self-centered and the harassment serves their own needs. The harasser lacks conscience when they harass their victim whether or not the harassment will affect the victim. The researcher used the results to answer research objectives: (2) to create prevention guidelines for sexual harassment on online social media from seven sexual harassment specialists by thematic analysis. The research results lead to presenting the sexual harassment prevention guidelines: public relations for modus operandi; enforcing the law; creating awareness of the possibility of being prosecuted; and cultivating morals and ethics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A research on factors affecting the use of intelligent transportation services: A case study of Smart Bus in Ubon Ratchathani Province. The objectives were to 1) study travel behavior and use of mass transit services; 2) study the level of opinions on factors affecting the use of intelligent transportation services; 3) to analyze the causal relationship of the factors that affected continue to spread the word on the provision of intelligent bus services. Ubon Ratchathani province, This research is a quantitative research. The research tools were questionnaires. The sample groups were consumers who had used public transportation. and those using public bus service, Ubon Ratchathani province, in the amount of 420 people.The level of opinions about the expectation of mass transit services. The average was at a high level (X = 4.13, SD = 0.58). The level of opinions about factors supporting passengers to use the service smart bus was at a high average level (X = 4.57, SD = 0.54). The level of opinions about the factor telling passengers to use the smart bus service was at a high average level (X = 4.49, SD = 0.69). In the route analysis, factors affecting the use of intelligent transportation services, it was found that 1) the expectation factor of mass transit services had a positive direct influence on the use of intelligent bus service use telling factors. Ubon Ratchathani province, the route coefficient was 0.063 and had a positive direct influence on the factors supporting passengers to use smart bus services. The route coefficient was 0.192. 2) The factor supporting passengers to use the smart bus service. There was a positive direct influence on the word-of-mouth factor for using the service. smart bus Ubon Ratchathani province had a route coefficient of 0.877 and 3) expectation factors for mass transit service There is an indirect cause influence on the wording factor for using the service. Smart bus Ubon Ratchathani province has a route coefficient equal to 0.578 through the route factor supporting passengers to use the smart bus service Results from the research of consumers who use public transportation. Ubon Ratchathani smart bus, give importance to the factors of public transport service system, public buses and to focus on supporting factors and word of mouth in using the intelligent bus service. This will lead to increased service traffic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This quasi-experimental research aimed to study the effects of the self-management program with Baowan Baochai mobile application for foot care behaviors prevention among adults and elderly with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sixty people were recruited and randomly assigned into the experimental group (n=30) and the comparison group (n=30), who meet the inclusion criteria and a match pairing method which performed according to blood glucose values and education level. The Instruments consist of the self-management program with Baowan Baochai Mobile Application and for foot care behaviors questionnaires (=.87). Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA. The result showed that the experimental group had the interaction between the self-management program among adults and aging with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus on foot care behaviors prevention (F=9.13, P=.004). The mean scores for foot care behaviors in the experimental group higher than the comparison group with statistical significance in both adults and elderly groups. When comparing between the experimental and the comparison group, it was found that in the experimental group, both adults and elderly had better foot care behaviors. Nevertheless, in the comparison group, it was found that in adults’ group had significantly better foot care behaviors than the elderly group (P < .05). In conclusion, both the adult and the elderly had better foot care behaviors after receiving the program. This indicates that the program is suitable for promoting foot care behavior among adults and the elderly. Therefore, health care providers can use mobile applications for the elderly as well as adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to study effectiveness of enhance the spirituality of teachers development program. It is a quasi-experimental research. The sample were the first-year students in the field of Dramatic Studies and Music Education (4-year program), College of Dramatic Arts, Bunditpatanasilpa Institute.Forty students were grouped equally into experimental and control groups: 20 students per group. Data were collected using the spirituality of teachers test in a pretest prior to participating, a post-test immediately after and a follow-up test one month later. The results showed that a post-test period of students received program had of enhance the spirituality of teachers higher than pre-test and control group with statistical significance, in follow-up period of 1 month, the students who received program had of the spirituality of teachers decreased little from post - test, still higher than the students who did not receive the spiritual teacher program.At the result, this research showed that using the spirituality of teachers program, It is effective for enhance the spirituality of teachers of students. Therefore, the use of the study model should be encouraged to enhance in the long term. to maintain the spirit of being a teacher to remain permanently. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Within the artificial intelligence rebellion, barely any innovation has been meliorated as quickly as biometrics. Fingerprint, iris, and face are popular digital identities, routinely integrated into common devices and portable gadgets to empower a quick and secure authentication. The uniqueness and ease of use of biometrics have subrogated traditional authentication, such as password and powered up the confidence of users conducting online transactions and using mobile devices in the new normal era. The authentication systems are actuated by image processing and pattern recognition techniques. The performance of these systems are highly affected by the quality of the acquired input where noisy images, poor pathological samples, and less controlled surroundings are major challenges to overcome. An innovative and attractive alternative is the machine learning based authentication. The intelligence and efficiency of authentication process can be increased while processing time and complication processes are lessen without program adjustment. Therefore, this academic article was composed to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the top three aforementioned biometrics. Empirical evidences on the breakthrough of machine learning based authentication systems were presented. The benefits lie in providing solutions for those who are looking for the appropriate, cost-effective and efficient security technology for booking accommodation with a host, accessing bank account, applying for government benefits, accepting a new friend request on social media or any online interactions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Coronaviruses are viruses causing diseases both in humans and animals. There are 7 strains reported to be capable of causing diseases in human including HKU1, NL63, 229E and OC43. These strains are causative agents for common cold having mild symptoms that can be alleviated by supportive care. The other 3 strains, SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, are mutated strains derived from animal infected coronaviruses. Since human bodies have not been exposed to and have no immunity to these novel viral strains, they cause serious diseases in human including SARS, MERS and COVID-19. Moreover, these 3 coronaviruses spread worldwide, kill many people and enormously damage the global economy. This paper gathers information from publications about coronaviruses, especially the 3 novel strains spreading worldwide, to demonstrate their relationship. Having no intention to give profound information on any aspect, this paper is readable and comprehensible for the general public. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The objective of this research was to determine the optimum factor of the hardening process of carbon steel. The study factors were quenching temperatures at 750, 800 and 830 °C, with 2 and 5 min of holding times, and the quenching media were oil and water. The hardness of the specimens was measured. It was found that the optimal conditions for hardening were at a hardening temperature of 764 °C, hardening for 5 minutes holding using oil quenching. It was found that the average hardness of workpieces was 48 HRC. It was also found that the quenching temperature affected the hardness of the work-piece but the holding times and the quenching medium did not affect the workpiece hardness at 0.05 significance level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents the cascade PI controllers design for a boost converter using an adaptive tabu search algorithm. The dynamic model of the power electronic system derived from the generalized state-space averaging method is used as an objective function instead of the model from software packages. intensive time-domain simulation results show that the offered methods can provide a better response to the output voltage of the boost converter than the conventional method. In terms of the faster rise-time and settling time and lesser percent overshoot, which were 1.44 seconds, 2 seconds, and 0 percent, respectively.sAlso, this approach is useful and flexible for electrical engineerg to design a controller of power electronic systems with good performancs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper reports the development of hybrid monitoring and analysis software for those who are interested in hybrid analysis. When the machines were operating, the situations that made motor current, vibration and oil could demonstrate the characteristics of machinery status. Somehow, to provide engineers could detect and make maintenance plans by observing and collecting the data as speed and magnitude to compare with ISO standards. This may be of benefit in many industries such as aerospace and industrial power plant etc. เท the experiment, the software may collect the data from a sensor through Nl hardware. To experiment the project for testing by using the virtual machine, the experiment has gone through the motor rotation and add the mass on shaft to compare the data and distinguish the status that shows upon interface the program. เท this paper, the performance was analysed based on the RMSE between fuzzy logic and Neuro-fuzzy systems on MATLAB. The result errors obtained from fuzzy logic of 70% to 140% were relatively higher if compared to Neuro-fuzzy systems of 3% to 37% due to Neuro-fuzzy training from real hybrid data but fuzzy systems designed reference follow ISO standard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Advanced cumulative body of academic knowledge has been encouraged for promotion and prevention in individuals, groups, and societies. Social crises such as, poverty, ill-health and low intelligence in individuals have to be coped with by using research evidence-based policies and practices. In order to direct more effective social interventions, this paper describes important psycho-behavioral innovations recently available in Thailand. Base on the Thai psychological theory of moral and work behaviors, 4 psychological traits entitled “Psycho-moral strength” (Future orientation and self-control, Need for achievement, Belief in internal locus of control of reinforcement, and Moral reasoning ability) were empirically identified as the major traits for good citizenship behaviors. Sixty innovative stories and tales have been constructed. Twenty stories for preteen children, five stories for each of the 4 traits mentioned above were tried out. Eight hundred grade 5th and grade 8th students in 4 schools outside of Bangkok participated in the randomized experimental study with post-test only design, for the evaluation of each set of the stories. Two well trained adults conducted the class discussions both before and after the video-presentation of each story. The effectiveness of each set of stories on the psychological traits, behaviors and attitudes were reported. The three sets of stories were more suitable for younger students while the moral stories were more effective for older students. The next step is to produce more research studies before putting each story and a small group of students with experienced story trainers into video-TV screen for convenient usage. These new innovations when are widely disseminated can lead to expedite and more effective youth enhancement and national development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study is a comparative study using the interactionism model. It aims to identify significant indicators and predict the volume of psychological and situational factors related to purchasing decision behavior under the influence of key opinion leaders among undergraduate students. The study’s sampling group is 846 undergraduate students, selected by multi-stage sampling. The study found that attitudes towards purchasing decision behavior under the influence of key opinion leaders (r = 0.575, p < .01). The multiple regression analysis found psychological traits, psychological states and situational factors can predict the purchasing decision behavior under the influence of key opinion leaders of the sampling group by 41.09%; the best predicting factor are attitudes towards purchasing decision behavior under the influence of key opinion leaders and basic of marketing. The high-risk groups include undergraduate female students, low-grade undergraduate students, and young undergraduate students. The results of this research suggest guidelines for the development of purchasing decision behavior under the influence of key opinion leaders of undergraduate students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study is a comparative study using the interactionism model. It aims to identify significant indicators and predict the volume of psychological states and situational factors related to traffic rule compliance behavior. The study’s sampling group is 1,107 high school students, selected by multi-stage sampling. The study found that road safety behavior control efficacy variables were paired with the highest correlation coefficient and significantly positively correlated with traffic rule compliance behavior. (r = 0.567, p < .01). The multiple regression analysis found that psychological traits, psychological states, and situational factors can predict the traffic rule compliance behavior of the sampling group by 54.92%. The best predicting factors are the collectivism variable and the influence of people around variable. The high-risk groups include grade 11 (junior of high school students), a group of students using bicycles, and a group of students who understand only some of the traffic rules. The results of this research pointed out guidelines for the development of traffic rules compliance behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This qualitative research focused to understand the work-life balance and conditions related to work-life balance in terms of COVID-19; and to propose guidelines for developing the work-life balance of professional nurses. The key informants were professional with experience in caring for patients with COVID-19, with six cases over six months; for one case under private agency and five cases under government agency. And those who are primarily involved with professional nurses from six cases; supervisor, colleagues and family members. Data were analyzed according to qualitative method. In terms of the definition of work-life balance were the equal distribution of time between work and family and adjustment in every role. The characteristics of creating a work-life balance in three parts: time limit, professional value and subsistence income. There were conditions to encourage work-life balance, including adjustment to situations and optimism. The external factors included supervisors and family members to support colleagues. The guidelines for developing work-life balance found that support from supervisors, colleagues, family members and the ability of professional nurses to integrate their professional and personal lives. Professional nurses achieved a balance in work, family and personal life. Professional nurses can be applied in accordance with the work-life balance. The organization of nurses can be used to determine the work standards of professional nurses to balance work and life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This academic article presented the relative between the political development stage, Parenting styles, trust, and enhancing trust for reducing political conflict between parents and adolescents in the family. The political development stage refers to the political construct and represented political understanding. The political development stage develops from political socialization by talking, debating, observing, and political participation. Parenting styles were part of political socialization. Parenting styles affected the political development stage of adolescents, raised questions about the political concept, accept or decline parents' political orientations, and became a political conflict in a family between parent and adolescent. Authoritative parenting enhanced talking, debating, and listening together. But the political debates were a sensitive topic in Thailand's context. Adolescents are worried to debate with their parents because they lacked trust. Trust can enhance by adjusting to friendship relationships, keeping a promise, and honesty with adolescents. At last, trust can decrease political conflict in the family. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The community development volunteer leader plays an important role in the development and support the work of community development officers. The objectives of this study were 1) to develop a causal relationship model of authentic leadership in community development volunteer leaders and 2) to empirically validate the causal relationship model of authentic leadership in community development volunteer leaders. The sample consisted of 417 community development volunteer leaders. Proportional stratified random sampling was used. Questionnaires were used to collect data, with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient between .89 - .95. Data were analyzed by the structural equation modeling technique. The result showed that the proposed model fitted the empirical data (chi-square = 506.81, df =170, p = .000, chi-square/df = 2.9, RMSEA = 0.069, SRMR = 0.059, GFI = 0.90, AGFI = 0.86). The result of the effects of path analysis showed that 1) psychological capital (ß = .19, p < .01), meaningful work (ß = .09 p < .05) and self-awareness (ß 5= .63 p < .01) had a direct on authentic leadership; 2) psychological capital (ß = .11, p < .05), Social support (ß = .18, p < .01) and organization climate (ß = .16, p < .01) had an indirect on authentic leadership. The predictive coefficients found that psychological capital, meaningful work, social support, organizational climate and self-awareness could explain authentic leadership at 62% (R2 = .63). The policy suggestions from this research suggested the department of community development should establish a policy to create a good perception of the organizational climate and promote social support from supervisors and colleagues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Almost Perfect Scale-Revised (APS-R) has been well characterized for assessing Perfectionism in literature. However, no previous studies have evaluated the reliability and validity of the APS-R for academically gifted students in Thailand. Thus, the objective of this study was to develop the APS-R cross-culturally into Thai and evaluate its reliability and validity in a sample of academically gifted students. The APS-R was translated and cross-culturally adapted into Thai according to the international guidelines for the cross-cultural adaptation of self-report measures. The APS-R Thai version was administered to 521 academically gifted students of Mahidol Wittayanusorn School and Kamnoetvidya Science Academy. The results indicated that the APSR Thai version showed good psychometric properties: internal consistency (α = .72 -.91), convergent (AVE = .35 - .48), and discriminant validity (MSV = .15 - .28). The confirmatory factor analysis revealed that the model was fitted to the empirical data (χ²= 376.7, df = 163, Relative χ²= 2.31, RMSEA = 0.05, CFI =0.99, GFI = 0.94, AGFI=0.90) and the 3-factors model of Perfectionism was confirmed: High standard (α = .77), Order (α = .72), and Discrepancy (α = .91). The Almost perfect scale – revised Thai version demonstrated acceptable acceptability, reliability, and validity; Hence, it can be used in practice and research for assessing Perfectionism in Thai, academically gifted students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study is a comparative study using the interactionism model. It aims to identify significant indicators and predict the volume of psychological states and situational factors related to cooperation skills in the new normal. The study sampling group is 789 undergraduate students selected by multi-stage sampling. The study found that attitude towards the development of work skills in the new normal life are positive and significant to cooperation skills (r = 0.605, p < .01) The multiple regression analysis found that psychological traits, situational factors and psychological states can predict cooperation skills of the sampling group by 52.97% the best predicting factor is an ability to learning process within the university. The high-risk groups include undergraduate male students, low-grade undergraduate students and old undergraduate students. The results of this research have suggested ways to develop cooperation skills and encourage students to prepare and develop cooperation skills more effectively. The researcher has also been used to create a new set of manuals for developing cooperation skills and training courses to develop additional potential under the project “preparing to enter the working age in the new normal”. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to develop and investigate the effectiveness of psychological capital on the work engagement of NGO employees. The sample included 40 NGO employees in Bangkok who work with LGBT people. The participants were equally divided into experimental and control groups. The research instruments included a psychological capital program and a work engagement questionnaire. The data were analyzed using MANOVA and repeated measures ANOVA. The results showed that, in both the post-intervention and the follow-up period, the NGO employees who underwent a positive psychological program developed higher work engagement in all three areas of vigor, dedication, and absorption than the samples in the control group at a statistically significant level of .05. In addition, the psychological capital program helped the NGO employees achieve improvement and persistence in their work engagement. The research results also show that the psychological capital program effectively keeps NGO employees more engaged in their jobs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Due to digital disruption, the auditing firms and the auditors have greatly been impacted as being the key people who provide the auditing opinions to the business. The objectives of this study were 1. To explore definition, attributes, and factors of innovative leadership in auditory firms; 2. To develop and validate innovative leadership in auditory firms and; 3. To examine the structural factor of innovative leadership in auditory firms. This study was divided into two phases: qualitative and quantitative research methods. The qualitative consisted of the interviews to the four key informants and the second phase was conducted to the 450 auditors in Thailand. For the definition of innovative leadership, referring to the in-depth interview at the first phase of research, it has been found that the innovative leadership in auditing firms can be categorized into five dimensions 1 Team Working; 2. Embracing to Change; 3. Self-development and Team Development; 4. Goal Setting; and 5. Networking. Therefore, the researcher collected the first key findings to define the meaning of innovative leadership as the ability to influence team management to achieve goals, embrace change, assess and take risk of taking the initiative or improving process in own's or team's responsibilities, have perseverance, embracing diversity and inclusion in the team, assign tasks based on individual capability, motivate team and build collaboration, inquiring for information from both inside and outside organization in order to gain the new approach or body of knowledge which the innovative leader significantly supports in bringing the innovation into practice to serve customer's context or needs. The exploratory was applied in order to extract the factors. According to the research findings, there were 34 items of innovative leadership in the auditory firms which could be categorized into five factors: change management, team development, being ambitious, self-development, and building and networking. The psychometric measurement was controlled by the reliability and validity, itemtotal correlation, and reliability. This study also demonstrated the meaning of Innovative leadership and factors in auditors in Thailand. The psychometric properties can also be used as the tools for developing innovative leadership for auditors in Thailand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study aimed to study the concept of broadly conceptualizing beauty perceived by female adolescents who had positive body image and to synthesize the broad conceptualization of beauty themes in Thai context. The qualitative study was conducted using in-depth interview technique with female undergraduates. Seventeen key informants who was classified as high positive body image were recruited for semi-structured interview. Data were analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis. ‘Broad conceptualization of beauty’ perceived by Thai adolescents were categorized by 3 themes and 12 sub-themes including 1) external beauty: broad view of physical beauty, body-care, personal dressing styles 2) intrapersonal characteristics: self-confidence, self-acceptance, inner soul and spirituality, intelligence and 3) desirable interpersonal characteristics: nice gestures, positive communal traits, positive attitude towards others, optimism, and positive emotions. The results can be beneficial guideline to involved health professions as well as relevant organizations for treating body image problems and enhancing healthy body image by broadening the conceptualization of beauty. These findings also suggest the conceptual framework of broad conceptualization of beauty contributing to scale development and future studies in Thai women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]