Journal of MCU Nakhondhat

THE EFFECTS OF USING AN INSTRUCTIONAL MODEL BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY FOR CHILDREN APPROACH AND YONISO MANASIKARA CONCEPT TO ENHANCE CRITICAL THINKING FOR GRADE 6 STUDENTS

2026-07-21T15:23:55+07:00

This research aimed to 1) Study the conditions, problems, and guidelines for organizing instruction based on the Philosophy for Children approach integrated with the concept of Yonisomanasikara to enhance critical thinking ability for Grade 6 students, 2) Develop an instructional model, 3) Study the effects of implementing the instructional model, and 4) Evaluate the instructional model.
This study employed a four-phase research and development design. Phase 1 examined the conditions, problems, and guidelines for instructional management; the sample consisted of 267 school administrators and 280 teachers under the Ubon Ratchathani Primary Educational Service Area Office. Phase 2 involved developing the instructional model, with quality verification by five experts. Phase 3 involved implementing the model with Grade 6 students at Ban Kratiat School (10 students as the experimental group) and Ban Na Nang Wan School (10 students as the control group). Phase 4 involved evaluating the model using a satisfaction questionnaire and a model confirmation form. The statistics employed were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and non-parametric statistics, namely the Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test and the Mann-Whitney U Test. The research findings revealed that: 1) The condition of instructional management was at the lowest level, while the problems and the guidelines were at the highest level; 2) The developed model comprised five components, with an overall appropriateness evaluation at the highest level ( = 4.57); 3) The experimental group students' critical thinking ability after the intervention was significantly higher than before the intervention, higher than the 75% criterion, and higher than that of the control group, at the .01 level of statistical significance; and 4) Students' satisfaction with the model was at the highest level ( = 4.70), and the model confirmation results were at the highest level ( = 4.57).

A LEARNING MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION MODEL FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ LIFE SKILLS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE BASIC EDUCATION COMMISSION

2026-07-25T22:20:32+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) Investigate the current and desirable conditions, priority needs, and guidelines for learning management administration to develop students’ life skills; 2) Construct the model; 3) Implement the model; and 4) Evaluate its implementation. A four-phase research and development methodology was employed. The population comprised 5,004 school administrators and heads of academic affairs in Inspection Region 14. The sample consisted of 370 participants, determined using Yamane’s formula and selected through stratified random sampling. Guidelines were examined at three schools demonstrating best practices through six key informants. The model was validated by 12 experts. Learning facilitation was implemented in one school, and the model was evaluated by 21 purposively selected experts. The research instruments comprised a questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of 0.94, an interview form, and evaluation forms. Data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, the Priority Needs Index, and content analysis. The findings revealed that: 1) The current conditions were at a moderate level, whereas the desirable conditions were at the highest level. The overall Priority Needs Index was 0.410, with learning facilitation showing the highest priority need; 2) The model comprised objectives, principles, operational procedures, evaluation, and conditions for success. Its appropriateness and feasibility were at a high level, with mean scores of 4.47 and 4.42, respectively; 3) Following the implementation of learning facilitation, the mean score increased from 3.53 to 4.70, all criteria were met, and stakeholders’ overall satisfaction was at the highest level; and 4) The model’s appropriateness and feasibility were at a high level, with mean scores of 4.45 and 4.36, respectively, while its usefulness was at the highest level, with a mean score of 4.52.

AN ENHANCEMENT OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT THROUGH INTEGRATIVE BUDDHIST APPROACHES TO DRIVE THE LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF DOI SAKET DISTRICT IN CHIANG MAI TOWARDS A HAPPINESS-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION

2026-08-02T22:45:53+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) Examine the current state of human resource management in local government organizations in Doi Saket District, Chiang Mai Province; 2) Analyze the integration of Buddhist principles into human resource management practices to promote work quality and workplace happiness; and 3) Propose guidelines for enhancing the effectiveness of Buddhist-integrated human resource management to drive the organization toward becoming a happiness-oriented organization. A mixed-methods research design was employed. Quantitative data were collected from 209 local government personnel and analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews, workshops, and focus group discussions, and analyzed using content analysis. The findings revealed that: 1) The overall state of human resource management was at a high level ( = 4.00, S.D. = 0.57) with personnel demonstrating satisfaction with recruitment, development, reward, and retention, despite existing limitations regarding workforce capacity, workload, and systematic moral development; 2) The integration of the Four Bhāvanā principles-physical development (Kāya-bhāvanā), moral development (Sīla-bhāvanā), mental development (Citta-bhāvanā), and wisdom development (Paññā-bhāvanā)-contributed to human resource development ( = 3.93, S.D. = 0.57) and workplace happiness ( = 4.06, S.D. = 0.50) at a high level, thereby enhancing personnel's well-being, ethics, competencies, and work efficiency; and 3) The guidelines for enhancing human resource management effectiveness involve integrating the Four Bhāvanā principles into all human resource management processes under Buddhist leadership and multi-stakeholder participation to foster a happiness-oriented organization and sustainably improve public service efficiency. This study contributes to the body of knowledge by demonstrating that the Fourfold Development (Bhāvanā 4) constitutes an effective Buddhist-integrated human resource management framework that promotes both organizational performance and employee well-being.

ADMINISTRATION APPROACHES FOR DIGITAL ORGANIZATION IN SCHOOLS UNDER THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE BANGKOK 2

2026-07-27T21:55:42+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) Study the components of digital organization in schools under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 2, 2) Examine administrative factors predicting digital organization in educational institutions under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 2, and 3) Develop administrative guidelines for digital organization in educational institutions under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office Bangkok 2. A multiphase mixed-methods research design was conducted in three phases. Phase 1 involved studying the components of digital organization through a review of relevant literature, principles, concepts, theories, and research, alongside interviews with 7 experts. Phase 2 examined administrative factors predicting digital organization among a sample of 246 participants selected via multi-stage random sampling. Phase 3 developed and evaluated the administrative guidelines through a focus group discussion with 12 experts selected via purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and multiple regression analysis using the Enter method. The findings revealed that: 1) Digital organization in educational institutions comprised five components: digital transformation, digital leadership, digital culture, service-recipient focus, and digital networking; 2) Administrative factors significantly predicted digital organization in educational institutions at the .05 level across all three aspects: inspirational motivation, crisis management, and achievement-oriented behavior; and 3) The evaluation results of the administrative guidelines for digital organization across all four standards-utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy-were at a high level.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE RESILIENCE OF ADOLESCENTS IN COMMUNITIES OF CHATUCHAK DISTRICT

2026-07-30T23:58:24+07:00

This study aimed to: 1) Examine the level of resilience among adolescents in communities in Chatuchak District; 2) Develop a resilience enhancement program for adolescents; and 3) Evaluate the effectiveness of the developed program. An explanatory sequential mixed methods design was employed. The participants were adolescents aged 14-18 years and were divided into two samples: 406 adolescents participated in the assessment of resilience, while 20 adolescents participated in the program evaluation. The latter were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n = 10) or a control group (n = 10). The research instruments consisted of a Resilience Scale, an interview protocol, and an online group-based resilience enhancement program. The content validity of the instruments, as assessed using the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC), ranged from 0.66 to 1.00. The item-total correlation coefficients across the dimensions of the Resilience Scale ranged from 0.31 to 0.61, and the overall reliability coefficient was 0.92. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and t-tests. The findings revealed that: 1) The adolescents demonstrated a moderate level of overall resilience ( = 3.93, S.D. = 0.53). Among the three dimensions, inner strengths had the highest mean score ( = 4.04, S.D. = 0.56), followed by problem-solving skills and social competence ( = 3.88, S.D. = 0.60) and external support resources ( = 3.86, S.D. = 0.68); 2) The developed program consisted of 10 activities structured around three core components; and 3) Following participation in the program, the experimental group demonstrated a statistically significant increase in resilience from pretest ( = 4.13) to posttest ( = 4.44) at the .05 significance level. These findings indicate that the program was effective in enhancing resilience and has the potential to promote psychological well-being among adolescents. The program may be adapted and implemented with adolescents in similar contexts. Future studies should incorporate long-term follow-up assessments to examine the sustainability of the program effects.

A COMPARISON OF SCIENTIFIC LITERACY OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS BETWEEN USING PHENOMENON-BASED LEARNING INTEGRATED WITH CHATGPT AND PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING INTEGRATED WITH CHATGPT

2026-07-27T21:59:03+07:00

This study aimed to: 1) Compare the scientific literacy of Grade 11 students before and after learning through a phenomenon-based learning integrated with ChatGPT; 2) Compare the scientific literacy of Grade 11 students before and after learning through a problem-based learning integrated with ChatGPT; and 3) Compare the post-learning scientific literacy of students between the phenomenon-based learning integrated with ChatGPT and the problem-based learning integrated with ChatGPT. This study employed an experimental research design. The participants were 78 Grade 11 students at Phimai Witthaya School, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, enrolled in the second semester of the 2025 academic year. The participants were selected using cluster random sampling and divided into two groups of 39 students each. The research instruments consisted of lesson plans based on a phenomenon-based learning integrated with ChatGPT and a problem-based learning integrated with ChatGPT. Data were collected using a scientific literacy test. The data were analyzed using percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The results revealed that: 1) The students’ scientific literacy after learning through the phenomenon-based learning integrated with ChatGPT was significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level of significance; 2) The students’ scientific literacy after learning through the problem-based learning integrated with ChatGPT was significantly higher than before learning at the .05 level of significance; and 3) The students’ post-learning scientific literacy differed significantly between the phenomenon-based learning integrated with ChatGPT and the problem-based learning integrated with ChatGPT at the .05 level of significance.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE WISDOM INHERITOR IN CARVING A WAX CASTLE OUT OF THE BANANA TRUNK IN THE BUDDHIST INTEGRATION OF COMMUNITIES IN LOM SAK DISTRICT, PETCHABUN PROVINCE

2026-08-04T21:28:46+07:00

This research aims to study community participation, conservation and restoration approaches, and successor development strategies for the cultural wisdom of banana stalk carving in making Buddhist-integrated wax castles in Lom Sak District, Phetchabun Province. A mixed-methods research design, combining both quantitative and qualitative approaches, was conducted across three communities: Ban Tha Kok Kae, Ban Huai Poon, and Ban Hin Ngon. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with five key groups: cultural leaders, community leaders, government representatives, local experts, and tourists. The study revealed three key findings: 1) Regarding participation and successor development, the wisdom faces a crisis due to a decline in skilled artisans and waning interest among the younger generation. Sustainable development requires joint efforts across three dimensions: skills and knowledge, space and opportunity, and collaborative networks involving temples, households, schools, and government agencies. 2) In terms of conservation and restoration, the approach emphasizes integration into daily life, the promotion of cultural tourism, and the adaptation of traditional patterns merged with Buddhist symbols - driven by core activities such as banana stalk carving, wax castle making, and wax castle parades. 3) For Buddhist-integrated successor development, the framework incorporates the five Bahussuta principles: learning (Suta), memorization (Dhata), verbal recitation (Vacasa Paricita), mental reflection (Manassnupekkhita), and conceptual clarity (Ditthiya Supatividdha). Access to the principles of patience, mindfulness, and unity, which help successors to sustainably continue the profession and local wisdom.

THE INFLUENCE OF STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP ON THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OF TUTORIAL SCHOOL BUSINESSES IN NORTHEASTERN THAILAND: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ORGANIZATIONAL AGILITY

2026-07-26T23:05:54+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) Examine the levels of strategic leadership, organizational agility, and competitive advantage among tutorial school businesses; 2) Investigate the influence of strategic leadership on competitive advantage; and 3) Explore the mediating role of organizational agility in the relationship between strategic leadership and competitive advantage among tutorial school businesses in Northeastern Thailand. This quantitative study employed a multi-stage sampling technique to select 258 tutorial school entrepreneurs in Northeastern Thailand. The research instrument was a questionnaire measuring strategic leadership, organizational agility, and competitive advantage using a five-point Likert scale. The index of item-objective congruence ranged from 0.66 to 1.00, and the overall reliability coefficient was 0.947. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and mediation analysis through regression-based path analysis. The results showed that: 1) Strategic leadership ( = 4.25, S.D. = 0.582), organizational agility ( = 4.31, S.D. = 0.604), and competitive advantage ( = 4.37, S.D. = 0.586) were all rated at a high level; 2) Strategic leadership had no direct effect on competitive advantage (B = -0.010, p > .05); and 3) Organizational agility fully mediated the relationship between strategic leadership and competitive advantage (B = 0.763, p < .05). These findings suggest that organizational agility plays a crucial role in transforming strategic leadership into sustainable competitive advantage for tutorial school businesses in Northeastern Thailand.

DEVELOPMENT OF MATHEMATICS ANXIETY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR GRADE 7 STUDENTS

2026-07-26T22:49:20+07:00

This research aimed to develop and evaluate the effects of a mathematics anxiety management program for Grade 7 students. The research design was Quasi-experimental research and the population comprised Grade 7 students at Chiang Yuen Phittayakom School during the second semester of the 2025 academic year. Purposive sampling was employed to select two classrooms with the highest average mathematics anxiety scores, which were then assigned to an experimental group and a control group. The research instruments included: 1) a mathematics anxiety management program for Grade 7 students, achieving a Content Validity Index (CVI) of 1.00, and 2) a mathematics anxiety questionnaire with an Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) of 0.98 and a reliability coefficient of 0.91. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including mean and standard deviation, while t-tests were performed to compare mathematics anxiety levels. This study was approved by the Ethics Committee for Human Research, Khon Kaen University (Project No. HE683636). The results revealed that the development of the mathematics anxiety management program for Grade 7 students, evaluated based on content validity scores ranging from 3 to 4, demonstrated the highest level of congruence regarding the activity patterns. Following the implementation of the program, the experimental group exhibited a statistically significant decrease in mean mathematics anxiety scores compared to their pre-test scores at the .05 level (t = 11.324, p < 0.05). Furthermore, the experimental group showed a significantly lower post-test mean mathematics anxiety score compared to the control group at the .05 level (t = 5.979, p < 0.05).

A STUDY OF THE COMPONENTS OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS’ DIGITAL SKILLS AND TEACHERS’ 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS

2026-07-10T21:40:18+07:00

This research article aimed to: 1) Synthesize the components of digital skills of school administrators and 21st-century skills of teachers; and 2) Examine the appropriateness and feasibility of the synthesized components. A mixed-methods research design was employed and conducted in three stages. First, the components were synthesized from 20 relevant documents and research studies, with 10 sources for each variable. Components with a frequency of 50% or higher were selected. Second, experts were interviewed to confirm and refine the synthesized components. Third, the appropriateness and feasibility of the components were evaluated by five experts selected through purposive sampling. The experts represented four professional groups based on the specified qualifications and had at least five years of relevant experience. Data were analyzed using content analysis, frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that the digital skills of school administrators comprised five components: information literacy, computer and media literacy, digital communication literacy, technological literacy, and digital collaboration, with frequencies ranging from 60% to 100%. The 21st-century skills of teachers also comprised five components: digital skills, critical thinking, teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving, with frequencies ranging from 70% to 90%. All components were confirmed by the experts. The digital skills components of school administrators demonstrated the highest level of appropriateness and feasibility ( = 4.80, S.D. = 0.38); ( = 4.72, S.D. = 0.43), respectively. Similarly, the 21st-century skills components of teachers were rated at the highest level of appropriateness and feasibility ( = 4.74, S.D. = 0.38); ( = 4.69, S.D. = 0.42), respectively. The findings can serve as a framework for developing operational definitions, behavioral indicators, and research instruments for subsequent empirical validation.

BUDDHIST INTEGRATION OF BUDDHIST TEACHINGS FOR COEXISTENCE IN MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES IN MAE LAN DISTRICT, PATTANI PROVINCE

2026-07-18T19:03:17+07:00

The research study has the following objectives: 1) To study the theoretical concept of coexistence of multicultural communities in Mae Lan District, Pattani Province, 2) To study the Buddhist teachings for coexistence of multicultural communities in Mae Lan District, Pattani Province, and 3) To integrate Buddhist teachings for coexistence of multicultural communities in Mae Lan District, Pattani Province. This research uses qualitative study by studying documents and in-depth interviews 35 key informants and experts, and analyzes the data by content analysis and integrates Buddhist interpretation. The research results are as follows: 1) The coexistence of the multicultural community in Mae Lan District is based on respect for religious identity, the participation of community leaders, and acceptance of cultural differences, which aligns with the concepts of conservative multiculturalism, liberal multiculturalism, and critical multiculturalism. 2) The Buddhist teachings for the coexistence of the multicultural community are 7 Aparihaniyadhammas, 6 Saraniyadhammas, and 4 Sangahavatthus. 3) The Integration of Buddhist teaching for the coexistence of multicultural communities is the integration of Buddhist teachings namely the 7 Aparihaniyadhammas, 6 Saraniyadhammas, and 4 Sangahavatthus with various disciplines, Modern science, Western science, Eastern science, or the science of the King, in order to develop peaceful coexistence in communities in the southern border provinces of Thailand. The integration model is studying of community's problems, the determination of Buddhist teachings for integration, specifying activities, and the determination of expected results through the concepts framework and jointly methods of operation, leading to peaceful and sustainable coexistence.

TRANSITIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND ADJUSTMENT CHALLENGES OF FIRST-YEAR ENGLISH MAJOR STUDENTS AT A THAI PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

2026-07-20T22:44:23+07:00

This study employed an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design to investigate the transition-related challenges encountered by first-year English major students at a public university in Thailand. The ecological approach to language learning proposed by van Lier, L. was adopted as the theoretical framework. Quantitative data were collected from 93 students through a 20-item questionnaire with a reliability coefficient of .942. Subsequently, qualitative data were elicited using semi-structured interviews with 19 students. The collected data were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and deductive thematic analysis. Quantitative findings revealed that social-emotional adjustment challenges had the highest mean among the three domains ( = 3.61, S.D. = 0.72). This was followed by learning and technology-related challenges ( = 3.49, S.D. = 0.71) and English language and academic challenges ( = 3.27, S.D. = 0.69), respectively. Students’ overall perceived adaptation challenges across all three domains were rated at a high level ( = 3.41, S.D. = 0.61). The qualitative findings helped explain the reasons underlying the challenges identified in the quantitative results, reflecting the interplay between the learning opportunities afforded by the unfamiliar learning ecology (Affordance) and students’ capacity to make use of those opportunities (Agency). Overall, this study underscores the importance of developing academic, technological, social, and emotional support to promote students’ successful transition to tertiary education.

A STUDY OF THE COMPONENTS OF ACTIVE LEARNING MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY OF TEACHERS IN BASIC EDUCATION UNDER SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICES IN NORTHEASTERN THAILAND

2026-07-18T19:06:04+07:00

This descriptive research aimed to: 1) Investigate and analyze the components of active learning management competency among basic education teachers, and 2) Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of these components by experts. The research methodology was conducted in two phases. Phase 1 involved the study and synthesis of documents and research regarding the components of teachers' active learning management competency based on 10 academic sources and related research works. Phase 2 involved evaluating the accuracy and appropriateness of the components model of teachers' active learning management competency in basic education. This was conducted through a validation and feedback process by 5 purposefully selected specialists in the field. The research instruments used for data collection included a document synthesis form and a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that: Based on Phase 1, the components of active learning management competency among basic education teachers comprised four main dimensions: 1) Learning design, 2) Learner-centered activity organization, 3) Measurement and evaluation of learning outcomes, and 4) Utilization and development of media, innovations, and technology for learning. Based on Phase 2, the model evaluation by experts demonstrated that the components of teachers' active learning management competency were highly appropriate overall ( = 4.87, S.D. = 0.26). Furthermore, the accuracy of the model components was also rated at the highest level overall ( = 4.74, S.D. = 0.30).

SELF AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PATHWAYS FROM LIVED EXPERIENCE: A CASE STUDY OF A NATURAL RUBBER EXPORT ENTREPRENEUR IN SOUTHERN THAILAND

2026-08-02T22:48:42+07:00

This research aimed 1) To analyze the self-development trajectory of a latex export entrepreneur 2) Examine the organizational development processes that facilitate business success alongside self-development, and 3) Synthesize the factors and developmental approaches contributing to business success. The study employed an auto/biographical ethnography methodology. Key informants consisted of a latex export entrepreneur based in Southern Thailand and company employees with more than two years of tenure, totaling six individuals. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, document and contextual analysis, and observation. Data validity was ensured via triangulation and verification by key informants, and the data were analyzed using content analysis. Research findings indicate that 1) The personal development of a latex export entrepreneur in Southern Thailand was driven by childhood limitations-specifically regarding education and socioeconomic status-which fostered self-reliance, discipline, and a "learning-by-doing" approach that cultivated new skills, 2) The business's success stemmed from proactive entrepreneurship, family-based management, and intergenerational good governance through experiential learning, networking, and discipline, the organization achieves resilience and sustainable growth, 3) Key success factors include core values-honesty, diligence, perseverance, and frugality-combined with hands-on learning, a proactive entrepreneurial mindset, social capital, and family governance, all of which form an entrepreneurial model. Suggestions for future research include investigating what a management model that seamlessly integrates family-style and international approaches should look like.

A STUDY OF THE COMPONENTS A LEARNING ORGANIZATION MODEL OF SCHOOL EXCELLENCE UNDER THE SURAT THANI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 3

2026-07-21T15:21:46+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) Study and synthesize the components of a learning organization model for school excellence; 2) Examine the current conditions, desirable conditions, and priority needs of the components; and 3) Conduct exploratory factor analysis and examine the quality of the identified components. A mixed methods research design was employed. The population consisted of school directors and heads of academic affairs in schools under the Surat Thani Primary Educational Service Area Office 3. The sample consisted of 220 school directors and heads of academic affairs, selected through proportionate stratified random sampling, along with experts who participated in interviews and the verification of the components. The research instruments consisted of questionnaires and expert interview forms. Data were collected by administering the questionnaires to the sample and conducting expert interviews to verify and confirm the identified components. The statistics used for data analysis included mean, standard deviation, the Modified Priority Needs Index (PNI Modified), and Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). The research findings revealed that school excellence consisted of five components and 20 indicators, while the learning organization consisted of eight components and 25 indicators. The highest priority need for school excellence was student quality and outcomes, whereas the highest priority need for the learning organization was vision and strategy. The results of the exploratory factor analysis revealed that the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin (KMO) measure was .849 for school excellence and .820 for the learning organization, indicating that the data were suitable for factor analysis and that the extracted factors appropriately represented the underlying structure of the variables. The experts confirmed that the developed components were at the highest level in terms of appropriateness, accuracy, feasibility, and utility.

CITIZEN GUIDELINES ACROSS THE ONLINE FRAUD CASE CYCLE

2026-08-05T22:39:34+07:00

The severity of online fraud is increasing, resulting in the citizens’ assets and lives destruction. Research article aimed to develop operational guidelines for managing online fraud cases throughout the entire supply chain (before, during, and after the incident) for the public in Nonthaburi Province. The study utilized a research and development methodology. Specific informants were chosen from community leaders in Suan Yai, Talat Khwan, and Bang Khen subdistricts; police officers from Muang Nonthaburi Police Station; officials from the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization; and officials from the Nonthaburi Municipality, totaling 67 people. The research findings revealed that essential preventative measures against online fraud, prior to the incident, encompassed vigilance, knowledge acquisition through experience, safeguarding vulnerable groups, refraining from interaction with unfamiliar individuals, awareness of potential access to personal information, and consistently verifying the accuracy of received information. Essential processes during an incident were event reporting, timely damage mitigation and evidence management. This involved reaching out to relevant authorities or agencies to initiate actions, such as freezing accounts with financial institutions and submitting a complaint with the police either at a police station or online at thaipoliceonline.go.th. Gathering evidence for legal actions encompassed documents like monetary transfer receipts, bank account details, communication records, and images of unsealed parcels or merchandise. Post-incident protocols included instructing community members and families, obtaining feedback on products or services through social media, and establishing preventative measures or rigorous oversight of policy adherence by pertinent government agencies.

A MODEL OF DEVELOPMENT INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE IN THE NORTHEAST THAILAND

2026-07-08T18:42:06+07:00

The objectives of this research were: 1) To develop an innovative leadership development model for school administrators under the Secondary Educational Service Area Offices in Northeastern Thailand, and 2) To evaluate the developed model. Utilizing a research and development methodology, the key informants were divided into two groups selected through purposive sampling: 7 experts for structured interviews to develop the model, and 11 experts who participated in the connoisseurship seminar and model evaluation. These participants possessed extensive expertise and experience in educational administration, leadership, educational innovation, or model development. The research instruments included a structured interview form, a connoisseurship seminar guideline, and a model evaluation form. All instruments were validated for content validity by 5 experts, yielding an Item-Objective Congruence (IOC) index of 1.00. Data were analyzed using content analysis, mean and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that: 1) The innovative leadership development model for school administrators, entitled the “I-LEAD 70:20:10 Model” (Innovative Leadership Development Model), was developed through the integration of innovative leadership concepts and the 70:20:10 learning approach. This model aims to enhance 6 dimensions of innovative leadership, namely amely: innovative vision, innovative teamwork, innovative creative thinking, innovative risk-taking, innovative use of digital technology, and innovative organizational climate. The model consists of 5 major components: rationale and principles, objectives, structure and implementation process, assessment and evaluation, and conditions for success; and 2) The evaluation results by the experts indicated that the model was rated at the highest level in terms of appropriateness ( = 4.87, S.D. = 0.24), and its feasibility was also rated at the highest level ( = 4.82, S.D. = 0.26).

COMPONENTS OF AGILE LEADERSHIP AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS

2026-07-24T19:59:19+07:00

This research aimed to study the components of agile leadership among secondary school administrators. A mixed-methods research design was employed in three stages: 1) Synthesizing 10 sources of related documents and research studies and selecting preliminary components with a frequency of at least four, or 40 percent; 2) Interviewing five experts selected through purposive sampling to confirm and refine the components, and considering the interview findings together with the document synthesis results using a combined frequency criterion of at least eight, or 50 percent; and 3) Examining the appropriateness of the components by five experts. The research instruments consisted of a document synthesis form, a semi-structured interview form, and a five-point rating scale evaluation form. Data were analyzed using content analysis, frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. The findings revealed that agile leadership among secondary school administrators consisted of five components and 25 behavioral indicators: 1) Adaptability, 2) Teamwork, 3) Decision-making, 4) Creativity, and 5) Self-Leadership. Adaptability and teamwork had the highest equal combined frequencies of 11, accounting for 73.33 percent, followed by decision-making with a combined frequency of 9, accounting for 60.00 percent. Creativity and self-leadership had equal combined frequencies of 8, accounting for 53.33 percent. The overall appropriateness was rated at the highest level, with a mean of 4.85 and a standard deviation of 0.12, while self-leadership had the highest mean score of 4.92. All 25 behavioral indicators met the criterion; 22 were rated at the highest level and three at a high level. The findings can be used as a basis for defining indicators, developing measurement instruments, and formulating development guidelines for secondary school administrators in a systematic and contextually appropriate manner.

A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP MODEL FOR PROMOTING CAREER DEVELOPMENT AMONG PRIVATE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STUDENTS UNDER THE OFFICE OF THE VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMISSION

2026-06-20T20:28:50+07:00

The purpose of this research was to a collaborative partnership model for promoting career development among private vocational education students. This study employed a Research and Development (R&D) design with four sequential phases. Phase 1: Needs assessment and guideline development, using a sample of 370 administrators and teachers selected through stratified random sampling. Phase 2: Model construction and verification, conducted through focus group discussions with 11 purposively selected experts. Phase 3: Model implementation, targeting 15 purposively selected school administrators and teachers. Phase 4: Evaluation of the model’s propriety, feasibility, and utility, assessed by 21 experts. The research instruments included questionnaires, interviews, and evaluation forms. Data were analyzed using percentages, means, and standard deviations. The findings revealed that: The developed collaborative partnership model for career promotion among private vocational education students comprises 5 core components, including Model Principles grounded in mutual benefit, collaboration, and exchange. Model Objectives: aimed at establishing a strong, sustainable collaborative partnership to promote careers for private vocational education students, uniquely tailored to private vocational colleges. Model Operations: encompassing 5 key dimensions: 1) network management, 2) joint resource allocation, 3) exchange-based interaction, 4) network operations, and 5) network evaluation. 4) Model Evaluation, which was based on connectivity, quality through the cooperative network, and competency-based outcomes; and 5) Success Conditions, which required educational institutions and network partners to maintain a systematic and continuous collaborative process to foster strength and sustainability. Overall, the evaluation results indicated that the model's propriety, feasibility, and utility were at the highest level.

BUDDHIST INTEGRATION FOR STRENGTHENING YOUTH’S VALUES AGAINST CORRUPTION AND POLITICAL MISCONDUCT IN LAMPANG PROVINCE

2026-07-06T21:30:08+07:00

This research article aimed to: 1) Study the level of value enhancement among youth; 2) Examine the relationship between value enhancement among youth and the prevention of political corruption and misconduct; and 3) Propose an integrated Buddhist approach to enhancing youth values for combating political corruption and misconduct in Lampang Province. The research employed a mixed-methods approach. The quantitative research used a questionnaire with an overall reliability coefficient of 0.916. Data were collected from 398 youth aged 18 - 25 years in Lampang Province, covering all 13 districts. The data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and Pearson’s product-moment correlation coefficient. The qualitative research employed in-depth interviews with 12 key informants, and the data were analyzed using descriptive content analysis. The findings revealed that: 1) The overall level of youth values in combating political corruption and misconduct in Lampang Province was moderate ( = 3.39, S.D. = 0.42); 2) The Four Sammappadhānas (Four Right Efforts) were positively correlated with youth values in combating political corruption and misconduct at a moderate level (R = 0.731**), with statistical significance at the 0.01 level; and 3) The integration of Buddhist principles to enhance youth values in combating political corruption and misconduct in Lampang Province consisted of the Four Sammappadhānas: 1) Saṃvarappadhāna, the effort to prevent unwholesome states; 2) Pahānappadhāna, the effort to abandon unwholesome states; 3) Bhāvanāppadhāna, the effort to cultivate and develop wholesome states; and 4) Anurakkhaṇappadhāna, the effort to maintain and preserve wholesome states. Integrating these principles into the development of youth values can contribute to a comprehensive process of cultivating morality and ethical awareness among youth.

THE EFFECTS OF COMMUNITY-BASED ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR DAILY LIFE COMMUNICATION ON THE COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF GRADE 6 STUDENTS

2026-08-04T21:32:12+07:00

This study aimed to: 1) Examine the levels of English communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing among Grade 6 students after participating in community-based learning; 2) Compare the students’ English communicative skill scores before and after the learning intervention; and 3) investigate the students’ satisfaction with the learning activities. The sample consisted of 15 Grade 6 students from Wat Ban Sakae Sam School, under the Buriram Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, located in Sakae Sam Subdistrict, Mueang Buriram District, Buriram Province. The participants were selected through cluster random sampling, with the school serving as the sampling unit. The research instruments comprised: 1) Learning management plans; 2) An English communicative skills test; 3) An assessment form for English communicative skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; and 4) a satisfaction questionnaire. The data were analyzed using the mean, standard deviation, and paired-samples t-test. The findings revealed that: 1) After the learning intervention, the students’ overall English communicative skills were at a very high level ( = 4.41, S.D. = 0.49). Listening had the highest mean score ( = 4.58, S.D. = 0.51), followed by writing, speaking, and reading, respectively; 2) The students’ mean posttest score ( = 25.47, S.D. = 1.92) was significantly higher than their mean pretest score ( = 13.20, S.D. = 2.18), at the .05 level,
t (14) = 22.38, p < .001; and 3) The students’ overall satisfaction with the learning activities was at the highest level ( = 4.81, S.D. = 0.39).

TRUST-BUILDING COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES OF ONLINE GAMBLING WEBSITES

2026-07-07T22:48:48+07:00

This research article aims to examine the communication strategies employed to establish the credibility of online gambling websites and to synthesize guidelines for media literacy regarding the communication strategies used to construct such credibility. The study employed a qualitative research methodology, incorporating qualitative content analysis together with rhetorical interpretation of visual rhetoric and persuasive communication. The sample consisted of ten online gambling websites purposively selected from websites that remained active and contained complete communication elements in accordance with the analytical framework. The research instruments included a website recording form and a communication component analysis form. The data were analyzed based on the concepts of source credibility, persuasive communication, visual rhetoric, and trust communication. The findings revealed that online gambling websites employ communication through visual elements, language, user experience, and platform image to create perceptions of credibility. Most websites adopt communication strategies that emphasize images of modernity, automated deposit and withdrawal systems, confidence-building messages, promotional offers, user-friendly interface design, and the image of online sports platforms to communicate website credibility. Furthermore, the study synthesized knowledge regarding communication processes that reduce users' risk perception through platform design, information presentation, and the creation of a continuous user experience, ultimately leading to the perception of platform credibility. However, this study is not intended to support online gambling websites. Rather, it seeks to reveal the communication strategies employed within online environments in order to promote digital media literacy and to provide evidence for the development of communication approaches and public policies aimed at preventing the adverse impacts of online gambling.

COMPONENTS AND MODEL OF A VOCATIONAL COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING ECOSYSTEM FOR VOCATIONAL EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS USING THE DELPHI TECHNIQUE

2026-07-10T21:37:02+07:00

This research aimed to: 1) Analyze and validate the components of a vocational competency-based learning ecosystem for vocational education institutions through expert consensus using the Delphi technique; and 2) Develop a learning ecosystem model for enhancing vocational competency in vocational education institutions in accordance with the context of vocational education management. This study employed a research and development design with a three-round Delphi technique. The informants were 20 experts selected through purposive sampling, consisting of six experts in vocational education and fourteen administrators of vocational education institutions with experience in instructional management. The research instruments included an open-ended questionnaire and five-point rating scale questionnaires. The data were analyzed using content analysis, median, and interquartile range. The consensus criteria were set at a median of 4.50 or higher and an interquartile range of 1.00 or lower. The findings revealed that the vocational competency-based learning ecosystem for vocational education institutions consisted of three enabling factors: visionary leadership, regulations, and continuous budgeting, and nine core components: learners, teachers and instructors, curriculum and learning management, industry and collaboration, technology and learning resources, assessment, learner support system, administration, policy and structure, and competency, vocational skills and learning outcomes. Based on the systematic synthesis of expert consensus, the developed model comprised five subsystems: input system, process system, support system, outcome system, and feedback for development. The model serves as a systemic framework for vocational education institutions to design competency-based learning that connects learners, teachers, curriculum, industry, technology, support systems, and assessment with real work contexts.

DECENTRALIZED NETWORKS AND POLITICAL COMMUNICATION IN THE SOCIAL MEDIA ERA: A SYNTHETIC LITERATURE REVIEW

2026-07-27T22:01:40+07:00

This academic article aims to review and synthesize the body of knowledge on decentralized network-based political communication in the social media era. It focuses on analyzing the transition from a centralized model of political communication, in which political parties or political organizations primarily determine political messages, to a networked model in which multiple actors participate in producing, disseminating, interpreting, modifying, and reconstructing the meanings of political messages. This article employs a synthetic literature review by integrating the concepts of connective action, produsage and produser, encoding and decoding, social media affordances, political fandom, and social network analysis in order to explain the relationships among political parties, political messages, supporters, social media, and network structures. The synthesis reveals that contemporary political communication is not merely a linear process of transmitting messages from political parties to citizens. Rather, it is a circulatory process in which messages move through networks of supporters, volunteers, content creators, and social media users who can decode, select, reproduce, amplify, or contest political messages continuously. Social media, therefore, functions not only as a channel for message dissemination but also as a structural space that shapes visibility, circulation, and user aggregation. At the same time, supporters play a significant role as political produsers who connect party messages with their own emotions, identities, experiences, and political expectations. This article argues that the study of contemporary political communication should view politics as an ecosystem of message production, interpretation, participation, and the co-construction of meaning through social media, rather than viewing communication merely as a linear process of transmitting messages from political parties to citizens.

PUBLIC–PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICE UNDER THE CONTEXT OF GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2026-07-20T22:46:38+07:00

Infrastructure development and public utility service businesses play a vital role in improving citizens’ quality of life and promoting national economic development. However, many countries continue to face fiscal constraints, increasing administrative complexity, and growing public demand for high-quality services, making it difficult for governments to meet these challenges independently. Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have therefore emerged as an important mechanism for mobilizing private investment, expertise, technology, and innovation to support infrastructure development and enhance public service delivery. This academic article aims to analyze the role of Public-Private Partnerships in developing public utility service businesses within the context of good governance and sustainable development. The study employs a literature synthesis approach based on books, textbooks, academic articles, and relevant research from both domestic and international sources to synthesize knowledge concerning the concepts, models, and critical success factors of PPP implementation. The findings indicate that PPPs constitute an institutional collaboration mechanism that defines the long-term allocation of roles, responsibilities, and risks between the public and private sectors. The success of PPP projects depends largely on the institutional capacity of the public sector to formulate policies, design contracts, regulate implementation, monitor and evaluate project performance, and safeguard the public interest. Effective PPP implementation also requires meaningful stakeholder participation and the application of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework to achieve an appropriate balance among economic efficiency, social responsibility, and good governance. The study further demonstrates that the development of PPPs should integrate good governance principles and sustainable development into project management practices in order to enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability, and the long-term sustainability of public utility service businesses and infrastructure development. Such integration strengthens institutional capacity, reinforces public confidence, and supports resilient infrastructure systems capable of responding to economic, social, and environmental challenges while delivering sustainable public value for society.

KNOWLEDGE SYNTHESIS FOR DEVELOPING THE APIRC SYSTEMIC COACHING FRAMEWORK TO ENHANCE TEACHERS’ ACTIVE LEARNING COMPETENCIES IN KRABI PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE

2026-07-06T21:33:06+07:00

Enhancing teachers' competency in active learning is essential for improving educational quality and developing learners' competencies required for the twenty-first century. However, teacher professional development still lacks mechanisms that effectively connect knowledge with classroom practice and provide continuous professional support, limiting the successful implementation of active learning in schools. This article aims to 1) synthesize knowledge on systemic coaching, teacher competency development, and active learning; 2) develop the APIRC Systemic Coaching Framework; and 3) propose guidelines for its implementation in the Krabi Primary Educational Service Area Office. Documentary research and conceptual synthesis were employed through content analysis of relevant theories, academic literature, and research studies.The synthesis led to the development of the APIRC Systemic Coaching Framework, comprising five components: 1) Awareness-building awareness and establishing development goals; 2) Planning-planning teacher competency development; 3) Implementation-translating development plans into practice through active learning design, the integration of educational innovation and digital technology, assessment for learning, and the use of feedback to improve teaching; 4) Reflection-reflecting on practice and synthesizing lessons learned; and 5) Coaching Support-providing coaching, supervision, monitoring, and professional support through instructional coaching, educational supervision, and professional learning communities. Instructional leadership, educational supervision, professional learning communities, and digital technology function as systemic support mechanisms.The proposed framework integrates systemic coaching, teacher professional development, reflective practice, and active learning into a coherent model for enhancing teachers' competency. It provides a practical framework for linking educational policy with classroom practice and contributes to sustainable improvements in teaching quality, student learning, and educational quality.