KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku <p> Graduate School, Khon Kaen University, has been publishing KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) since 2001. This particular journal publishes diverse forms of articles, e.g. research articles, academic articles, short communication research articles, and review articles in science and technology and health science: nursing science, medical science, associated medical sciences, public health, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences, veterinary medicine, agriculture, engineering and architecture. Articles from interdisciplinary studies in science and technology and health science are published as well. The journal is a quarterly journal which publishes four issues each year (January – March, April – June, July – September, and October – December). All articles submitted for publication are to be evaluated by at least two peer reviewers, internal and external ones, before being published through a double-blind peer review. It is obligatory that articles accepted for publication in this journal have not been previously published in any journal, nor they are under consideration for publication elsewhere. </p> <p> KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) has been accepted in Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI). </p> Graduate School Khon Kaen University en-US KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) 1906-201X Editorial Note https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/252176 <p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;วารสารวิจัย มข. (ฉบับบัณฑิตศึกษา) สาขาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี ฉบับนี้เป็นฉบับสุดท้ายของ ปีที่ 23 ฉบับที่ 4 ระหว่างเดือน ตุลาคม-ธันวาคม 2566 ยังคงมุ่งมั่นพัฒนาคุณภาพทางวิชาการอย่างต่อเนื่อง เพื่อเป็นแหล่งตีพิมพ์บทความวิจัยและเผยแพร่ผลงานวิจัยของนักวิจัย ทั้งภายในและภายนอกที่ได้มาตรฐาน บทความทุกเรื่องต้องได้รับการประเมินโดยผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิทั้งภายใน และภายนอกมหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น (Peer Review) ก่อนการตีพิมพ์อย่างน้อย 3 ท่าน พิจารณาจะไม่ทราบชื่อผู้แต่งและผู้แต่งจะไม่ทราบชื่อผู้พิจารณา (Double-Blind Peer Review) และได้รับการกลั่นกรองคุณภาพจากกองบรรณาธิการอย่างเข้มข้น &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ฉบับนี้ได้รวบรวมบทความที่น่าสนใจอีกเช่นเคย จำนวนทั้งสิ้น 20 บทความ อาทิเช่น เรื่อง Prediction of Wind Turbine Noise using SPSS Modeler เรื่อง การจำลองจิตเตอร์การเปลี่ยนผ่านของเทคโนโลยีความร้อนช่วยบันทึกข้อมูลแม่เหล็กที่ความหนาแน่นเชิงพื้นที่ 4.1 Tb/in<sup>2 </sup>เรื่อง การใช้ประโยชน์เศษอิฐมอญกองทิ้งในงานคอนกรีต เรื่อง ผลของการฝึกระยะสั้นของการออกกำลังกายด้วยแบบรีโพสิชันต่อภาวะศีรษะยื่นและไหล่งุ้มในนักกีฬาว่ายน้ำระดับมหาวิทยาลัย เรื่อง อัตรารอดชีพของผู้ป่วยมะเร็งลำไส้ใหญ่และลำไส้ตรง ระยะที่ 4 ที่ได้รับการรักษาในโรงพยาบาลศรีนครินทร์ คณะแพทยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยขอนแก่น และเรื่อง ผลของโปรแกรมเตรียมความพร้อมก่อนผ่าตัดใส่เลนส์ตาเทียมต่อการลดความวิตกกังวลในผู้สูงอายุที่เข้ารับการผ่าตัดต้อกระจก โรงพยาบาลตติยภูมิแห่งหนึ่ง</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ในโอกาสนี้กองบรรณาธิการวารสารวิจัย มข. (ฉบับบัณฑิตศึกษา) ยังเปิดรับบทความจากนักวิจัย และบุคคลทั่วไป ที่มีความสนใจในการเผยแพร่ผลงานวิจัยในลักษณะบทความวิชาการ บทความวิจัยสื่อสารอย่างสั้น และบทความปริทัศน์ ในสาขาวิชาวิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี วิทยาศาสตร์สุขภาพ และวิศวกรรมศาสตร์ และขออนุญาตเชิญชวนผู้สนใจสามารถศึกษารายละเอียดเพิ่มเติมและสมัครตีพิมพ์บทความวิจัยผ่านระบบออนไลน์ของวารสารเท่านั้น จาก https://journal.gs.kku.ac.th/gs และ <a href="https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/user/register">https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/user/register</a> วารสารวิจัย มข. (ฉบับบัณฑิตศึกษา)</p> Professor Dr Wittaya Ngeontae Copyright (c) 2023 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 Prediction of Wind Turbine Noise using SPSS Modeler https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247614 <p>IBM SPSS Modeler was used to develop a noise prediction model for the wind power plant located in Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand. Four individual models (CHAID, CART, Linear, and Neural network) and their ensemble were developed and compared. The model's inputs are distance, time, wind speed, wind direction, temperature, humidity, and pressure. The output is the equivalent sound pressure level. From the field measurement, the average sound level (43.0-47.8 dB(A)) was higher for the measurement point closer to the wind turbine. The measured sound at various times of the day shows higher sound levels in the morning and evening, indicating the effect of human activity. The most suitable technique was the Ensemble model, where the cross-validation for training and testing provides RMSE (10.08%) and MAE (5.89%).</p> Nattapat Charoentangprasert Netnapid Tantamsapya Chatpet Yossapol Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-25 2023-12-25 23 4 1 12 Regeneration Efficiency of Strong Acid Cation Exchange Resin using Low Concentration of NaCl from Synthetic RO Reject Water https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247721 <p>Groundwater resources are becoming an increasingly viable option for communities having limited access to fresh surface water supplies. About 90% of the groundwater is undesirable for consumption because of a water hardness and total dissolved solids (TDS), which need to be managed before being considered for drinking or other household applications. One of the foremost alternatives for resolving groundwater in the condition of hardness and total dissolved solids is the Reverse osmosis (RO) and ion exchange pretreatment which deal with the challenges in terms of large chemical usage for clean, membrane fouling, decreasing ion exchange efficiency with high TDS of raw water and wastewater management of high TDS. Which suggests having a certain operation model to predict their real-time utility. This work aims to prepare an operational model by investigating the effect of TDS on hardness removal and regeneration efficiency using low TDS wastewater from RO reject through a self-regeneration approach. The study found that the concentration of TDS directly affects the efficiency of hardness removal. With increasing the TDS from 0-7,500 mg/L, the ion exchange efficiency decreases from 100 to 48.31%, and so on. While studying the regeneration efficiency, it has been found that by increasing the concentration of brine solution from 5000 to 20000 mg/L, the Ca<sup>2+</sup> recovery increases to achieve 100% recovery with a decrease in required bed volume of brine solution. Finally, considering the effect of TDS on the removal and regeneration efficiency of ion exchange, an operational model has been proposed which will help to predict the ion exchange efficiency and the real-time applicability of the RO-ion exchange process towards groundwater desalination.</p> Sutthikiat Meesrisom Surapol Padungthon Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 13 26 Performance Comparison of Reticulocyte Count using Multilayer Perceptron and Convolution Neural Networks https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/248173 <p class="Objective" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-cluster; text-indent: 36.0pt; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'TH Sarabun New',sans-serif; letter-spacing: -.3pt;">The reticulocyte count detected in the blood stream indicates the red blood cell production efficiency of the bone marrow which can be used for diagnosis and treatment monitoring<span lang="TH">. </span>This research studied a method for counting reticulocytes from blood smear images stained with brilliant cresyle blue and couterstained with Wright<span lang="TH">-</span>giemsa dye<span lang="TH">. </span>We performed digital image processing techniques to segment red blood cell images and artificial neural networks to count reticulocytes<span lang="TH">. </span>The results show that multilayer perceptron networks <span lang="TH">(</span>MLP<span lang="TH">) </span>using histograms of hue and saturation values of red blood cell images as inputs were more effecient in reticulocyte counting<span lang="TH">. </span>This MLP used a smaller number of parameters and took less training and processing time compared artificial neural networks <span lang="TH">(</span>CNN<span lang="TH">) </span>that used red blood cell image as inputs<span lang="TH">. </span>The MLP had a reticulocyte discrimination with 98<span lang="TH">.</span>83<span lang="TH">%</span> accuracy, 0<span lang="TH">.</span>80 precision, 0<span lang="TH">.</span>88 recall and 0<span lang="TH">.</span>84 F<sub>1</sub><span lang="TH">-</span>score<span lang="TH">. </span>This study indicates that the histograms of color information of red blood cell images are important features for reticulocyte discrimination<span lang="TH">. </span>This program should be developed for use in laboratory in the future<span lang="TH">.</span></span></p> Komsan Saiyan Nawapak Eua-anant Nattaya Sae-ung Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 27 38 Infrared Light/Chemo-Responsive Bio-Based Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposite From Co-Polymer Epoxy-Cashew Nut Shell Liquid/Polycaprolactone Blend With Carbon Nanotube https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/246407 <p>Shape memory polymer composite of copolymer epoxy diglycidyl ether bisphenol-A (EP) and polycaprolactone (PCL) using dimethylformamide (DMF) as solvent, cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) as hardener and reinforced by multi-walled carbon nanotubes (CNT). In comparison between EP-CNSL and EP-CNSL/PCL samples, methanol responsibility of the EP-CNSL/PCL were significantly improved. The addition of CNT particles was found that a strength of sample was increased and it have an infrared light and methanol responsibility. It is indicated that the prepared shape memory polymer composite can be used as a sensor and actuator to infrared light and methanol solution which diverse an application of shape memory materials.</p> Thanawin Butsiri Natwat Srikhao Artjima Ounkaew Narubeth Lorwanishpaisarn Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 39 48 Transition Jitter Simulations of Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording at Areal Density of 4.1 Tb/in22 https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247351 <p class="Objective" style="margin: 0cm; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-cluster; text-indent: 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'TH Sarabun New',sans-serif;">The transition jitter is one form of noise and the transition jitter is used to indicate the performance of the magnetic recording process<span lang="TH">.</span> In this paper, the transition jitter is simulated in two<span lang="TH">-</span>dimension <span lang="TH">(</span>2<span lang="TH">-</span>D<span lang="TH">) </span>format of the heat assisted magnetic recording <span lang="TH">(</span>HAMR<span lang="TH">) </span>technology<span lang="TH">. </span>HAMR technology is among the candidates for increasing areal density<span lang="TH">. </span>The micromagnetic simulations based on <br />the Landau<span lang="TH">-</span>Lifshitz<span lang="TH">-</span>Gillbert<span lang="TH"> (</span>LLG<span lang="TH">) </span>equation and MATLAB was used for calculation and the transition jitter simulation<span lang="TH">. </span>Voronoi pattern model was used as the medium and an average grain size of 5<span lang="TH">.</span>1 nm<span lang="TH">.</span></span> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'TH Sarabun New',sans-serif;"><br />Bit length and track width were considered at the areal density of 4<span lang="TH">.</span>1 Tb<span lang="TH">/</span>in<sup>2</sup><span lang="TH">. </span>It was found that the minimum transition jitter is 1<span lang="TH">.</span>679 nm at bit length of 8 nm and track width of 19<span lang="TH">.</span>5 nm<span lang="TH">.</span></span></p> Chavakon Jongjaihan Arkom Kaewrawang Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 49 57 Factors Influencing Intercity Bus Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247809 <p>The objective of this study is to examine factors that influence intercity travel by public bus during COVID-19 pandemic by applying Health Belief Model (HBM). Researchers surveyed the attitude toward an intercity travel by public bus among 275 students of Faculty of Engineering, Khon Kaen University through an online questionnaire. Multiple Indicators and Multiple Causes Structural Equation Model (MIMIC SEM model) was applied to analyze the data. Results revealed that cues to action, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy have a significant influence on intercity travel by public bus during COVID-19 pandemic. The findings would be recommended to determine measures for intercity public bus service in the future when the pandemic occurs.</p> Sivakon Iamsuntornkul Thaned Satiennam Wichuda Satiennam Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 58 72 Enhancing Adsorption Ability of Nikkel on Bentonite Clay Mixed with Pozzolanic Materials https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247759 <p>Bentonite is a type of clay with a large surface area. In the past, there was research on heavy metal treatment with bentonite to increase adsorption efficiency by mixing pozzolanic. Some pozzolanic cannot enhance bentonite’s ability to adsorb high concentrations of heavy metals. This study was conducted to increase the potential of pozzolanic with calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)<sub>2</sub>) for higher adsorption by bentonite mixed with pozzolanic. This test uses sodium bentonite to adsorb nickel (Ni) concentrations of 30,000, 40,000, and 50,000 mg/l. Tested by mixing 5 types of pozzolanic and cement by increasing the adsorbent weight to study the increase and compare the adsorption capacity of bentonite mixed with pozzolanic with and without (Ca(OH)<sub>2</sub>. The test uses the batch test method. The results explained the increased capacity of the increased adsorbent weight and when bentonite is mixed with slag, rice husk ash, fly ash, silica fume, and kaolin, it increases adsorption capacity with calcium hydroxide. It was found that the adsorption was higher for 58.6, 73.5, 56.1, 72.4, and 70.7 percent, respectively, as an alternative to adsorbent natural materials and waste materials.</p> Phanuphat Phongphisanu Pongsakorn Punrattanasin Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 73 82 Evaluating the Green-Ampt and SCS-CN Loss Methods based on Extreme Inflow Events of the Lam Pao Reservoir https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/248038 <p>This study aimed to evaluate two loss approaches of the HEC-HMS model, which were the Green-Ampt and SCS-CN, for simulating inflow to the Lam Pao reservoir. For direct runoff, baseflow, and routing simulations in the model, Snyder unit hydrograph, linear reservoir, and Muskingum methods, respectively, were used with the two approaches. The catchment of the reservoir was delineated in the HEC-HMS software and its characteristics were extracted from a Digital Elevation Model of 30 m x 30m. Daily runoff data observed during the five flood events (in 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, and 2019) at the three monitoring stations (E.65, E.76A and Lam Pao Dam) was used for calibration and validation of the model. To evaluate the model, the coefficients of determination, Nash-Sutcliffe efficiency, percentage errors in peak, percentage errors in volume were used. The results revealed that runoff simulated by the model using the SCS-CN approach was more reliable than that simulated by the model using the Green-Ampt approach. This study can be a good example for future hydrological modeling of flood forecasting in Thailand.</p> Tanakit Aramchai Worapong Lohpaisankrit Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 83 97 Utilization of Disposed Waste Brick in Concrete Work https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247564 <p class="Objective" style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-cluster; text-indent: .5in;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'TH Sarabun New',sans-serif;">This research presents the development ground waste brick as a fine aggregate for producing concrete<span lang="TH">. </span>Normal fine aggregate was partially replaced with <a name="_Hlk126000093"></a>ground waste brick at the dosage levels of 0<span lang="TH">%-</span>100<span lang="TH">% </span>by weight of normal fine aggregate<span lang="TH">. </span>Ordinary Portland Cement Type I <span lang="TH">(</span>CT<span lang="TH">) </span>was used<span lang="TH">. </span>Water to cement ratio <span lang="TH">(</span>W<span lang="TH">/</span>C<span lang="TH">) </span>with constant of 0<span lang="TH">.</span>48 was used<span lang="TH">. </span>Superplasticizer <span lang="TH">(</span>SP<span lang="TH">) </span>was used to control the workability of concrete mixes<span lang="TH">. </span>Compressive strength, porosity and resistance to the corrosion of concrete were investigated<span lang="TH">. </span>Test results were found that the use of ground waste brick at the dosage levels of 25<span lang="TH">%-</span>100<span lang="TH">% </span>by weight of normal fine aggregate decreased compressive strength and</span> <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'TH Sarabun New',sans-serif;">increased porosity of concrete<span lang="TH">. </span>However, the use of ground waste brick at the dosage levels of 25<span lang="TH">% </span>by weight of normal fine aggregate improved resistance to the corrosion of concrete in comparison with that of ground waste brick at the dosage levels of 0<span lang="TH">%</span>, 50<span lang="TH">%</span>, 75<span lang="TH">% </span>and 100<span lang="TH">% </span>by weight of normal fine aggregate<span lang="TH">.</span></span></p> Sathaporn Srajoom Sumrerng Rukzon Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 98 108 Durability of Mortar Containing Original Fly Ash and Ground Ceramic Electrical Insulator in Ternary Blend Cementitious System https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247563 <p>This research presents a study of the compressive strength, porosity and the corrosion of mortar containing original fly ash (OFA) and ceramic electrical insulator powder (CEIP). Portland cement type 1 (CT) was partially replaced at 15% of OFA by weight of cementitious materials. In addition, OFA, CEIP and CT were used as a ternary blends cementitious system. Water to binder ratio (W/B) with constant of 0.50 was used. Superplasticizer (SP) was used to improve the workability of mortar. Test results found that the use of CEIP and OFA resulted in decreased compressive strength and porosity of mortars to increased. In addition, the resistant to the corrosion of mortar with 15% of CEIP+5% of OFA mortar is high in comparison with the mortar mixes at 15% of OFA by weight of cementitious materials.</p> Sujinda Narkpradit Sumrerng Rukzon Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 109 119 Effect of Sample Pretreatment and Drying Methods on Quality of Dates https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247834 <p>The objective of research was to examine the effect of Barhi date‘s sample preparation and drying processes on its quality. The sample preparation consisted of six methods: scalding by hot water, microwave oven, soaking in citric acid, in calcium chlorine, in sodium bicarbonate and freezing. When completed, the preparations of sample were dried in drying tunnel at 70 degree’s Celsius for twelve hours. The objective of research also was to study drying process consisting three methods: tunnel dryer, microwave oven, and sunlight. The research reported that in preparing process, Barhi date before being dried when scalded by microwave oven received the least value of water activity (a<sub>w</sub>); and for its color, P-value was 0.5(p ≤ 0.5). Between its sweetness and hardness, there was no significant difference. Also, the finding indicated that tunnel dryer helped reduce the value water activity (a<sub>w</sub>) Barhi date sample received the least value whereas there was no noticeable difference between its sweetness, hardness and color.</p> Prayoon Jomlaperatikul Dechawut Manklang Bhuchiss Tanwanichkul Prasit Sopa Chainarong Lomchangkum Apaporn Jomlaperatikul Sirithon Kisalung Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 120 130 Analysis of Influencing Factors on the Growth of Morning Glory Seedlings Via the Factorial Experiment https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/248009 <p>This study aims to study the influence of soil amount and light source on the growth of morning glory seedlings. The experiment was conducted by 3 3 Factorial in a completely randomized design with three replications.There were three soil amounts (30, 60, and 90 grams) and three light sources (natural light, light bulb, and a combination of the two types of light). We collected the growth data, including the germination percentage, number of fibrous roots, number of leaves, stem length, fresh weight, and dry weight. The result demonstrated that soil amount influenced the germination percentage of morning glory seedlings (<em>p</em>-value = 0.003), where the 90 grams of soil amount yielded the highest germination percentage of morning glory seedlings (57.78%). The light source influenced the stem length of morning glory seedlings (<em>p</em>-value = 0.009), where the natural light gave the highest average stem length of morning glory seedlings (4.8847 cm.). However, there was no interaction effect between the two factors on all aspects of the growth of morning glory seedlings. </p> Warangkhana Riansut Junjira Thipraksa Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 131 142 Daily Wind Speed Time Series Forecast Model at an Altitude of 120 Meters in Koh Phayam, Mueang Ranong, Ranong https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/245760 <p>The aim of this research is to construct five methods of forecasting daily wind speed at an altitude of 120 meters in Koh Phayam, Mueang Ranong, Ranong Province, namely, Box-Jenkins method, Holt’s exponential smoothing method, Brown’s exponential smoothing method, damped trend exponential smoothing method, and combining forecasts method. Time series of wind speed were gathered from research center in energy and environment, Thaksin university during 1 January 2012 to 30 September 2015 of 1,369 days. The <strong>criterion of the lowest </strong>root mean squared error <strong>was used for comparing the suitability of the forecasting model. The results indicated that </strong>the most accurate method was the combining forecasts method (RMSE = 2.0306) which the forecasting model was</p> <p><strong> <img src="blob:https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/d0e2fa20-e50e-48e5-bb50-4b3df77cb758" /></strong></p> <p><strong><img src="blob:https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/8ba2a99e-13b8-433b-9dc1-7f703005a4ae" /></strong><strong> </strong></p> Warangkhana Riansut Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-26 2023-12-26 23 4 143 151 A Forecasting Model for the Number of Establishments Registered with the Social Security Fund https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247723 <p>The objective of this study is to construct an appropriate forecasting model for the number of establishments registered with the social security fund. We used four statistical methods: the Box-Jenkins method, Holt's exponential smoothing method, Brown’s exponential smoothing method, and the damped trend exponential smoothing method to construct the models. We used monthly data from the Social Security Office website from January 2012 to September 2022 (129 months) to analyze. The forecasting model’s accuracy was checked using the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) and root mean square error (RMSE). The study found that the forecasting model from Brown's exponential smoothing method was the most accurate, with MAPE = 0.6639 and RMSE = 3,720. The forecasting model was</p> <p><img src="blob:https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/212cf29f-bba3-4f72-9a3f-9783e08c4582" /></p> <p> <strong>where </strong>m = 1 represented <strong>January 2022.</strong></p> Warangkhana Riansut Supamit Wiriyakulopast Pawit Akarawanichakun Piyasak Khongthong Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 152 162 Development of Experimental Set on Electro Pneumatic Control with Raspberry Pi for Students of High Vocational Certificate Program in Machine Tool Technology Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247787 <p class="Objective" style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-cluster; text-indent: .5in; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'TH Sarabun New',sans-serif;">The objective of this research is to develop and efficiency evaluated of the development of experimental set on electro pneumatic control with raspberry pi<span lang="TH">. </span>The researcher has used the constructed experimental set to test with the purposive sampling group of 32 people who are the 2nd year, students of high vocational certificate program in machine tool technology, Faculty of Technical Education, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus<span lang="TH">. </span>The experimental process was done by teaching them with experimental set<span lang="TH">. </span>During the learning process, they had to do the exercises and practice of experiment<span lang="TH">. </span>After finishing each job topic, they were tested practical again<span lang="TH">. </span>The score were calculated to measure the effectiveness of the experimental set<span lang="TH">. </span>The results showed that the experimental set had <span lang="TH">97.50%</span> efficiency<span lang="TH">.</span></span></p> Surachai Nampromma Saravut Konglumphun Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 163 172 The Short-term Effects of the Repositioning Exercise on Forward Head Posture and Rounded Shoulder Posture in College Swimmers: A Randomized Controlled Trial https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247575 <p>This study aimed to investigate the short-term effects of repositioning exercise on changes in forward head posture and rounded shoulder posture in college swimmers. Participants in this study are members of KKU Aquatic Club, Khon Kaen University, 36 males, mean age 21.58±1.98 years, mean weight 73.42±12.10, mean height 1.75±0.05 meter, mean body mass index 23.97±3.46. Participants were divided into two groups by block randomization method. The first group is the repositioning exercise group doing reposition exercises three times per week, about 30 minutes each for four weeks, with the researcher controlling and supervising the exercise. The control group was the second group that performed regular swimming training. The variables in the study included the craniovertebral angle, pectoralis minor index, DASH-SM questionnaire, and 50-meter freestyle swimming time were assessed before the study (1<sup>st</sup> week) and end of the study (4<sup>th</sup> week). When comparing the effect of reposition exercises on the change within the group in the fourth week, the repositioning exercise group had a statistically significant increase in the variables such as craniovertebral angle (<em>p</em>=0.001), right pectoralis minor index (<em>p</em>=0.001), DASH-SM questionnaire score (<em>p</em>=0.03) and 50-meter freestyle swimming time were reduced statistically significant (<em>p</em>=0.019). The control group did not have statistically significant among all variables. Moreover, when comparing the effect of the repositioning exercise on the changes in the variables between the groups, there was no statistically significant difference for all variables (<em>p</em>&lt;0.05). Summarizing the experiment results, it was found that if increasing the duration of exercise or modifying the exercise posture may result in more apparent differences and help correct forward head posture, rounded shoulder posture, helping to reduce shoulder injuries, and increase the performance of the swimmer.</p> Nattapat Bunyuen Yodchai Boonprakob Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 173 189 Comparison of Light Intensity with Area Measurement VS. Illuminance Standard of Foreign Countries: Case Study at Workplaces in Lao People's Democratic Republic https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247583 <p>This study was a comparison of light intensity with area measurement in universities, hospitals, and industry, a case study in Vientiane Capital, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) using a Digital Lux Meter model LX-71 that has been calibrated (Calibration) with a certificated document. Before starting every measurement, the photometer zeroing was adjusted. This measurement was an area measurement of the averaged illumination intensity. There are 353 study areas in total compared to the illumination intensity standard of the Ministry of Labor, Thailand, 2018. This shown that there are 34.84% of compliance with the standard and 65.16% of non-compliance with the standard. Compared the averaged illumination intensity with the standard IES.1981.1983 of the United States, 34.56 % of the number of areas that passed the limit, and 65.44% of the number of areas that non-pass the limit were revealed. While compared the averaged light intensity to the European Union's EN 12464-1:2002 standard, 30.31% of the number of areas that was compliant with the standard and 69.69% of the number of areas that was non-compliant with the standard were found. Therefore, these light intensity results with area measurement were still a lot of working areas with insufficient light intensity for the staffs in universities, hospitals, and industry. When comparing the results with 3 illuminance standards of foreign countries, it was found that the standard of the Ministry of Labor, Thailand, 2018 and the IES standard, the United States had a much higher percentage of compliant light intensity with these limits than the EN 12464-1:2002 standard. Therefore, this research can also be used to support information for making decision on setting the appropriate light intensity standard in Lao PDR and be the starting point for the application and development of light intensity standard in Lao PDR, by considering the selection of the standard of light intensity that has been accepted from abroad, which considers the health, safety and work efficiency of employees, as well as the considerations of economic feasibility and measurement methods for implementation and enforcement in enterprises. This affect to allocate the budget appropriately and to save investment cost as well as reduce unnecessary energy use.</p> Khamthavisouk Detchanthachack Yuparat Limmongkon Vichai Pruktharathikul Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 190 202 Survival Rates of Stage IV Colorectal Cancer Patients in Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247495 <p class="Objective" style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-cluster; line-height: normal;"><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'TH Sarabun New',sans-serif;">The purposes of this research were to study the survival rates of patients with stage 4 colon and rectal cancer and to compare the survival rates of patients after treatment classified by demographic characteristics, disease characteristics, and treatment methods<span lang="TH">. </span>This study is a retrospective analytical study<span lang="TH">. (</span>Retrospective cohort study<span lang="TH">) </span>The study results found that</span> <span style="font-size: 13.0pt; font-family: 'TH Sarabun New',sans-serif;">the survival rates after diagnosis at 1, 2, 3 and 4 years were 25<span lang="TH">.</span>5 <span lang="TH">(</span>95<span lang="TH">% </span>CI; 20<span lang="TH">.</span>36<span lang="TH">-</span>31<span lang="TH">.</span>47<span lang="TH">)</span>, 9<span lang="TH">.</span>2 <span lang="TH">(</span>95<span lang="TH">% </span>CI; 6<span lang="TH">.</span>12<span lang="TH">-</span>13<span lang="TH">.</span>62<span lang="TH">)</span>, 11<span lang="TH">.</span>2 <span lang="TH">(</span>95<span lang="TH">% </span>CI; 7<span lang="TH">.</span>84<span lang="TH">- </span>16<span lang="TH">.</span>01<span lang="TH">) </span>and 7<span lang="TH">.</span>5 <span lang="TH">(</span>95<span lang="TH">% </span>CI; 7<span lang="TH">.</span>49<span lang="TH">-</span>15<span lang="TH">.</span>54<span lang="TH">). </span>Comparison of survival rates among patients with stage 4 colon and rectal cancer treated at Srinagarind Hospital<span lang="TH">. </span>Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University Classified by various variables, it was found that surgical treatment and treatment by chemotherapy The survival rates of patients with stage IV colorectal cancer were significantly different <span lang="TH">(</span>p<span lang="TH">-</span>value &lt; 0<span lang="TH">.</span>05<span lang="TH">)</span>, with surgical intervention having the highest survival rate, p<span lang="TH">-</span>value <span lang="TH">= </span>0<span lang="TH">.</span>0068 and secondary<span lang="TH">. </span>down to chemotherapy treatment, p<span lang="TH">-</span>value <span lang="TH">=</span>0<span lang="TH">.</span>0251<span lang="TH">.</span>Therefore, the best prevention is early detection<span lang="TH">. </span>To receive treatment quickly will help prolong survival time<span lang="TH">. </span></span></p> Natthaphat Oanthaworaphong Lertchai Charerntanyaruk Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 203 210 Administrative Factors and Key Success Factors Affecting Infectious Waste Management Performance in the Situation of Coronavirus 2019 Pandemic of Health Personnel at Sub-District Health Promoting at Khon Kaen Province https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247815 <p>This cross-sectional descriptive research aimed to investigate the administrative factors and key success factors affecting infectious waste management performance during the situation of coronavirus 2019 pandemic of public health personnel at sub-district health promoting hospitals in Khon Kaen province. A set of 154 health personnel were selected by systematic random sampling technique from 248 of population. The research instrument was a questionnaire which was validated by 3 experts for content validity. All items had an Item Objective Congruence greater than 0.50 and the reliability of the questionnaire was Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.99. And used in-depth interview guidelines from 12 key informants for a qualitative data gathering. The data was collected between November 1<sup>st</sup>, 2022 and November 30<sup>th</sup>, 2022. Statistics used to analyze data were descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, with a significance level of 0.05. The results revealed that the overall administrative factors, the Key success factors and the operation of infectious waste management at a high level with a mean of 3.93 (S.D.=0.67), 3.97 (S.D.=0.72) and 3.04(S.D.=0.61), respectively. the overall of administrative factors and key success factors had a moderate relationship with the infectious waste management (r=0.653, p-value&lt;0.001) and (r=0.696, p-value&lt;0.001) respectively, and three variables consistes of one of key success factors for executives at all levels support and two of administrative factor ; time and follow up; and the linkage between sub-district health promoting hospitals and major linkage hospitals were effected and could jointly predicted the performance in the situation of the coronavirus 2019 pandemic among public health officials in sub-district health promoting hospitals, Khon Kaen at 58.3% (R<sup>2</sup>=0.583).</p> Pinsakunkaew Thongkaew Nakarin Prasit Surachai Phimha Nopparat Senahad Pittaya Thammawongsa Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 211 223 The Effect of Intraocular Lens Preoperative Preparation Program on Decreasing Anxiety Among the Elderly Undergoing Cataract Surgery in the Tertiary Hospital https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/gskku/article/view/247706 <p>The quasi-experimental, two-group pre-post experimental study. To study the effect of the preoperative intraocular lens implantation program for 80 elderly people undergoing cataract surgery for intraocular lens replacement. Divided into the experimental group receiving the preparatory program and the control group receiving standard nursing care. Each group of 40 people. The tools consisted of 1) screening tools according to the inclusion criteria: the 2-question depression scale (2Q) and the mini cognitive function scale (Mini-Cog) 2) Data collection tools, such as personal data record forms Medical History Record Form and Face Anxiety Assessment Form The content validity was 1.00 and the validity was 0.88. 3) The research tools were programs, manuals, and videos on preparatory preparation for intraocular lens implantation for elderly people undergoing cataract surgery. Content validity was 0.84. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics, Chi-Square Test, Fischer exact test, Mann-Whitney U test, and Wilcoxon signed rank test. Anxiety Score before and after the experiment in the experimental group By the statistical method, It was concluded that the experimental group had lower anxiety scores than before the experiment. There was a difference at the 0.05 level and anxiety scores after the investigation between the experimental group and the control group by statistical method. It was concluded that after the experiment, the experimental group had lower anxiety scores than the control group. There was a difference at the 0.05 level. Recommendations should support the implementation of the readiness program. To be used as a nursing care line in both the ophthalmic ward and the ophthalmic outpatient, there should be more research on the preoperative preparation program for the elderly with other eye problems, such as glaucoma surgery. Blocked tear ducts eyelid surgery Retinal degeneration surgery, etc., by developing a program format to be modern and suitable for use by the elderly.</p> Sireethorn Tongnuch Nutda Kumniyom Ariya Sornboon Copyright (c) 2023 KKU Research Journal (Graduate Studies) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2023-12-27 2023-12-27 23 4 224 236