Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts

ENGLISH VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES OF THIRD-YEAR STUDENTS AT FACULTY OF LANGUAGES, SOUPHANOUVONG UNIVERSITY

Bounthavy Keobounkhong — 2025-07-10

The main objective of this study was to investigate the most dominant English vocabulary learning strategies of the third-year students at Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages, Souphanouvong University. This research was designed by quantitative research and used a set of questionnaires to collect data from third-year students at Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages, Souphanouvong University. After collecting the effective data, the researcher analyzed the data by using SPSS to investigate the most dominant English vocabulary learning strategies. The mean and Standard deviation were used for data analysis. There are 39 students, 10 females, and 29 males. The sample group was selected by using convenience sampling. The questionnaire consists of two parts: personal information and 20 items of English Vocabulary Learning Strategies.

The results of this study were as follows: The research found that English vocabulary learning strategies of third-year students at Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Languages, Souphanouvong University. There were five categories of strategies: determination strategies, social strategies, memory strategies, cognitive strategies, and metacognitive strategies. Based on the statistical analysis, the most dominant strategies that third-year students applied in learning vocabulary were metacognitive strategies. Most of third third-year students preferred to learn vocabulary by listening to English songs and news, with a mean of 4.38 and a standard deviation of 1.024. The students believed that learning vocabulary by listening to English songs and news, students could gain a wide variety of words. Moreover, the students enjoyed the entertainment at the same time. Although sometimes it was quite difficult, students never quit themselves to learn vocabulary through songs and news because there were several benefits more than drawbacks.

PARTICIPATION IN THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN’S OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS DURING CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 PANDEMIC SITUATION: A CASE STUDY OF WOMEN’S OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS OF PHON CHAROEN SUBDISTRICT, PHON CHAROEN DISTRICT, BUENG KAN PROVINCE

Ekasak Hengsuko — 2025-07-10

The purposes of this study were as follows: 1) to examine current situation about the participation of people in community during Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic situation, and 2) to examine the supportive guideline in the participation of creating additional careers for women's occupational group in the community during Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic situation. This study is qualitative research. The population used in the study were 30 women occupational group of Phorn Chareon Sub-district, Phorn Chareon District, Bueng Kan Province. The data was collected by using structural-interview and used focus group discussion methodology selected by using purposive sampling that were 30 women from occupational group of Phorn Chareon Sub-district. The data was analyzed by means of qualitative data analysis using content analysis. The research results found that 1) the target group has a desire to develop their skills for career in order to gain additional income which they will be able to participate skills development activities for 1-2 times per month by choosing to participate in government sector project activities mainly during the outbreak of Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic situation. 2) Guidelines for developing women's groups should develop a group management system with the participation of everyone and should encourage people in the community to see the benefits of participation in creating concrete careers, such as receiving fair returns, increasing income from joining together to create participation and a sense of ownership in caring for their hometown and returning profits to society and communities in the form of various activities such as educational scholarships, and career scholarships, etc. As well as government sector should play a role in supporting budgets for the development of various occupational groups in the community to be strong and sustainable. The important guidelines that are the findings of this study is to develop a strong community, the community should be a learning community, meaning members learn together or in groups, with educational institutions in the area acting as mentors, giving advice, and transferring knowledge in terms of technology and innovation that are appropriate for the group and resources available in the area.

A STUDY OF BELIEFS AND METHODS OF MAKING OFFERINGS TO THAO SURANAREE (YA MO), NAKHON RATCHASIMA PROVINCE

Chonlada Wilaichon — 2025-07-10

The objectives of this research were to 1) analyze the beliefs associated with fulfilling vows to Thao Suranari (Ya Mo), and 2) examine the various methods used in the vow-fulfilling rituals for Thao Suranari (Ya Mo). This research was a qualitative study, with data collected through structured interviews using both purposive and accidental sampling methods. A total of 49 participants were selected, divided into two groups: five stakeholders and forty-four service recipients. Data were gathered from the public participating in vow-fulfilling rituals at the Thao Suranari (Ya Mo) Monument in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, and the data were analyzed using descriptive analysis. The findings revealed that beliefs surrounding votive offerings to Thao Suranari (Ya Mo) originated from the deep faith of the local people who regarded her as a sacred figure capable of granting success in various aspects of life. The methods of votive offerings were diverse, with the most common practices including the offering of nine types of fruit, the preparation of fresh betel quid, the performance of Phleng Korat (Korat folk songs), the presentation of marigold garlands, and ritualistic running around the monument. Recommendations from the study suggested that the findings can be used as guidelines for promoting and preserving local culture as well as providing valuable information for the development of cultural tourism in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

THE SOUVENIRS DESIGN FROM THE APPEARANCE OF THAI BUFFALOES FOR THE THAI BUFFALO CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Araya Foombun — 2025-07-10

The objectives of this research were to 1) study the appearance of Thai buffaloes for using in design of souvenir products, 2) design souvenir products for the Thai Buffalo Conservation and Development Center in Udon Thani Province, and 3) evaluate the tourists satisfaction with the prototype souvenir products of the Thai Buffalo Conservation and Development Center in Udon Thani Province. The research employed a mixed methods approach, incorporating qualitative research. The key informants included site experts, the head of the Thai Buffalo Conservation and Development Project in Udon Thani Province, a graphic character design expert, and a souvenir product design expert. The study utilized interviews as well as quantitative research to assess the satisfaction of a target group of 100 participants. The results found that 1) the population of Thai buffaloes, or swamp buffaloes, had significantly declined due to the replacement of animal labor with machines. The Thai Buffalo Conservation and Development Center in Udon Thani Province has been continuously working to conserve the Thai buffalo breed. Swamp buffaloes which have distinctive features, such as spotted eyes, mottled cheeks, a short and stout body, and white ankles. 2) The souvenirs designed from the appearance of swamp buffaloes were: family t-shirts, long pants, bucket hats, insulated water bottles, backpacks, key chains, and shawls. The designs were from the characters of swamp buffaloes, transformed into a flat graphic cartoon style with simple, earthy tones to appeal to tourists of all ages and genders. 3) The satisfaction with the prototype souvenir products, the graphic character design of Thai buffaloes, and the decorative graphics was the highest satisfaction level (mean = 4.50). The appropriateness of the cartoon character design in relation to the Udon Thani Thai Buffalo Conservation Center was the highest satisfaction level (mean = 4.51). The most popular souvenir designs were backpacks, bucket hats and shoulder wraps, insulated water bottles, fabric key chains, long pants, and family t-shirts, respectively

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STATISTICAL TECHNIQUES IN EDUCATION AND LANGUAGE & LINGUISTICS RESEARCH ARTICLES

Chamnan Para — 2025-07-10

This study compared statistical techniques frequently used in Education and Language & Linguistics research to identify disciplinary similarities and differences. To achieve this, 80 research articles (40 from each field) published between 2021 and 2025 in Cambridge University Press journal database were analyzed and categorized into descriptive, inferential, and advanced statistics. The findings revealed that descriptive statistics were prevalently observed in both fields. Regarding inferential statistics, they were more frequently applied in Education than in Language & Linguistics. These indicated Education’s stronger focus on hypothesis testing. The most striking difference was the use of advanced statistics, which appeared far more frequently in Education—though often inconsistently—than in Language & Linguistics. These results underscore distinct methodological emphases and highlight the need to support researchers’ statistical literacy to produce rigorous studies in their respective disciplines.

THE PROBLEM OF ENFORCEMENT IN MARRIAGE LAWS FOR A SEXUAL DIVERSITY GROUP

Prasit Wongkalasin — 2025-07-10

This research article aimed to study and analyze the challenges related to the enforcement of the Marriage Equality Law in Thailand under the Civil and Commercial Code Amendment Act (No. 24), B.E. 2567 (2024). The purpose was to acknowledge the right to marriage for the LGBTQ+ community, which represents a significant step in the implementation of same-sex marriage laws. The study employed analyses based on customary law principles, natural law theory, the rule of law, and religious perspectives on same-sex marriage from Christianity and Islam to develop legal frameworks for engagement and marriage among LGBTQ+ individuals. The amendment allows same-sex couples to obtain legal rights equal to those of heterosexual couples, such as the right to inheritance, the right to adopt children, the right to marital property, the right to file for divorce, and other marriage-related legal rights. However, there are still several legal and social challenges that require careful consideration. The research findings indicated that same-sex marriage continues to face resistance from religious groups and communities that adhere to traditional values, particularly within Islam and Christianity, which do not accept same-sex marriage. Therefore, the implementation of marriage equality laws must take into account religious doctrines and prevailing social values. Although the new law acknowledges the rights of same-sex couples regarding engagement and marriage, there are still legal gaps that do not fully protect the marriage rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in certain cases. Additionally, interpretations of previous laws in court decisions reflect a lack of understanding of legal procedures and limitations associated with same-sex marriages, which are still not treated equally to heterosexual marriages. The researchers proposed that legal provisions should be expanded to allow same-sex couples to jointly and legally have children through assisted reproductive technology, thereby strengthening the concept of the family institution. Furthermore, the law should be amended to include criteria for obtaining Thai nationality through marriage for LGBTQ+ individuals.

DANCE AS TEXT, CHANT AS TEACHER: CONCEPTUAL METAPHORS OF SOUTHERN THAI WORLDVIEWS IN NORA CHANT

Thanadon Chanpradit — 2025-07-11

This study aimed to analyze conceptual metaphors in the traditional Nora dance chants, with a focus on two key sections: the Invocation of the Masters (Bot Sansern Khru) and the Master’s Teaching (Bot Khru Son). These sections played a vital role in the Nora Rong Khru ritual, reflecting the beliefs, worldview, and way of life of Southern Thai communities. Drawing on the conceptual metaphor theory proposed by Lakoff and Johnson, the research treats metaphor was not merely as a linguistic device but as a fundamental mechanism of human cognition. The study adopted a mixed methodology approach, using chant transcriptions from actual ritual performances, regarded as authentic cultural data. The chants were segmented into four-line units, each assigned a reference code for systematic analysis. Metaphors were identified using the Metaphor Identification Procedure (MIP). The analysis of 48 lines revealed five prominent metaphor categories: 1) Knowledge is Liquid, 2) Art is Ritual, 3) Learning is a Guide Journey, 4) Sound is a Possession, and 5) Teacher is a Deity. These metaphors demonstrated that Nora chants served as a rich linguistic and cultural space embedded with coherent systems of thought and belief. They also illustrated the integration of universal and culture-specific metaphors, offering deeper insight into the symbolic meaning of Nora performance.

THE USE OF THE 6PM TEACHING TECHNIQUE TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY IN THE FUTURE CLASSROOM

Worapol Srithep — 2025-07-19

Creativity is a crucial and essential characteristic that must be developed in learners in the classroom of the future. It is a matter that teachers must pay attention to and develop in every student, as it is one of the requirements that students must possess for 21^st-century education. Moreover, it is a vital tool that will drive Thailand according to the Thailand 4.0 model. The education in the future classroom, in line with the changing needs of society and the economy, requires teaching methods and techniques that enhance students' skills and creativity. The author of the article proposes the 6PM technique as the primary tool for education. The 6P process encompasses exploration, planning, problem setting, participation, role-playing, and product creation. These aspects allow students to ask challenging questions, explore various roles, and create products that reflect understanding and ability. Meanwhile, the 6M technique consists of inspiring motivation, promoting alertness, creative communication, and innovation creation, focusing on lifelong learning, robust participation, and self-assessment. This approach prepares students to face the challenges of a continuously changing future and develop the ability to adapt to new situations effectively.