Research Community and Social Development Journal

The Development of Historical Tourist Attractions Application for Children with Hearing Impairment in Primary School

2025-07-14T09:57:40+07:00

Background: The limitation in accessing historical learning information, which is not designed to suit the perceptual characteristics of students with hearing impairments, prompted the research team to develop and evaluate a learning support application. The objective was to enable hearing-impaired students to access information and learn equally alongside all groups of learners.

Methods: A research and development methodology was employed to design a video-based application that includes visuals, sign language interpreters, and subtitles as a substitute for sound. The target group was selected through purposive sampling and consisted of 40 sixth-grade students from schools for the hearing impaired in Bangkok and its vicinity. Data were collected using surveys, questionnaires, and pre-, during-, and post-learning tests to assess needs and the application's effectiveness. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze percentages, means, and standard deviations.

Results: Hearing-impaired primary school students expressed a need for a video-based application with visuals, sign language interpreters, and subtitles to support learning and access through teachers, parents, and peers. They showed particular interest in Phra Pathom Chedi Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, a historical tourist site, primarily because they had never visited it, wished to gain knowledge, and wanted to see the site in person. The developed video application, incorporating visuals, subtitles, and sign language interpretation, was found to be appropriate for the perceptual systems of hearing-impaired students. Post-learning test results showed higher learning performance compared to pre- and during-learning phases.

Conclusions: An application developed with consideration of the perceptual characteristics of hearing-impaired learners can effectively enhance historical learning and information access. Especially when appropriate media is used to match the specific needs of the target group, the learning experience is significantly improved. Furthermore, the study highlights the essential role of surrounding individuals as learning mediators in conjunction with technology.

An Analysis of Chinese Business Investment Patterns and Their Impacts on the Livelihoods of People in the Thai-Lao Border Area

2025-08-22T16:39:42+07:00

Background: Chinese investment in the Thai–Lao border area, driven by socio-economic mechanisms such as economic development projects, railway systems, and special economic zones, has influenced local economies, lifestyles, and people’s livelihoods. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the patterns of Chinese business investment and to examine its economic, social, and educational impacts on residents in the border region.

Methods: This study employed a mixed-methods approach using purposive sampling. The samples included 366 respondents, 26 target participants, and 14 key informants. Field data were collected with written informed consent from all participants through structured interviews and observation checklists, which demonstrated content validity indices ranging from 0.67 to 1.00. The questionnaire achieved an overall reliability coefficient of 0.86. Data were analyzed through interpretive and conceptual analysis, descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage), and inferential statistics, including correlation analysis and two-group logistic regression.

Results: The structure of Chinese business investment comprised manufacturers or factories, border traders, border market partners, and international trade and logistics enterprises, thereby reflecting the patterns of Chinese business investment in the Thai–Lao border area. Perceptions of impacts on living conditions and livelihoods were reported highest for education (57.10%) and lowest for economic aspects (49.90%). Personal, socioeconomic, and environmental factors showed a low level of impact on the economy (19.10%) and a moderate level of impact on society (24.90%). Education level was found to show a significant positive influence on both economic impacts (B=0.097, p=0.004) and social impacts (B=0.086, p=0.007) at the 0.05 significance level.

Conclusions: Enhancing education is a critical factor in improving economic and social quality of life. Increased local residency (Thai–Lao), agricultural land use, and household environments tended to reduce economic impacts, while environmental factors continued to contribute positively to social well-being. Strengthening Chinese trade activities, procurement and export patterns, infrastructure development, special economic zones, business expansion, and regulatory cooperation are essential for achieving sustainable and balanced development in the Thai–Lao border area.

The Effects of STEAM-Based Learning Package for Enhancing the Historical Creative Thinking Ability of Chinese’ s Undergraduate Students

2025-07-07T10:12:41+07:00

Background: Chinese martial arts (Guoshu), a vital aspect of China’s cultural heritage, faces declining interest among students due to traditional, teacher-centered instruction that limits creativity, motivation, and practical engagement. To address this issue, the present study aimed to develop a STEAM-based learning package that fosters student-centered, interdisciplinary learning experiences, integrates historical perspectives, and enhances creative thinking ability among Chinese undergraduate students in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Methods: Thirty-year martial arts students from Chengdu Sports University were recruited into the experiment using a single-group pretest-posttest design. The simple random sampling involved drawing 30 names from the experimental group. The research instruments included the learning package developed based on NASA's engineering design process. The historical creativity quality and ability assessment form was constructed as a pre- and post-scoring format was evaluated. The tools were assessed by two specialists in curriculum and instruction, one in educational measurement and evaluation, one in sports education, and one in Chinese martial arts history. The research and measurement were evaluated using comprehensive assessment criteria for fluency, flexibility, originality, and refinement. The data were analyzed using means, standard deviations, and paired t-tests.

Results: Expert evaluation confirmed the package's high quality (mean score=4.78/5.00). After implementation, students’ scores in all four dimensions—fluency, flexibility, originality, and elaboration—significantly improved (p<0.05). Post-test scores exceeded the 70% benchmark across all learning packages, indicating strong instructional effectiveness.

Conclusions: The STEAM-based learning package effectively enhanced students’ historical creative thinking ability, supporting the shift from passive, teacher-centered approaches to active, student-driven learning. The findings advocate for broader integration of STEAM principles in humanities education to promote interdisciplinary engagement, creativity, and historical understanding.

Preparation Model for professional teaching experience training of mathematics teachers' students, Yala Rajabhat University

2025-08-05T08:54:35+07:00

Background: Preparing student teachers for professional practicum is essential to build confidence before engaging in real classroom practice. This study aimed to investigate the model and examine student satisfaction with practicum readiness among mathematics education students at Yala Rajabhat University.

Methods: This research and development study was conducted in four phases. Phase one, data exploration, involved nine key informants who participated in semi-structured, in-depth individual interviews, which were analyzed through descriptive content analysis. Phase two, model development, involved engaging five participants to evaluate the appropriateness of the model through focus group discussions, which were analyzed using the mean index of item-objective congruence. Phase three, model implementation, applied the developed model to 32 cluster-sampled students. Instruments used a readiness assessment and satisfaction questionnaire, employing a one-group pretest–posttest design. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (t-test). Phase four, model refinement, analyzed open-ended responses from readiness and satisfaction evaluations.

Results: The developed “PROM Model” consisted of components principles, objectives, instructional processes, knowledge content, learning activities, and supportive learning media and steps: experience building, knowledge sharing, summarization, and application. The model demonstrated high appropriateness. Comparative results indicated significant improvement after implementation (M=4.41) compared to before (M=3.75), with statistical significance at the 0.05 level (p=-6.171). Student satisfaction with the model was high (M=4.06, S.D.=0.84).

Conclusions: The preparation model for mathematics student teachers’ professional practicum at Yala Rajabhat University comprises six elements and four steps, showing high appropriateness and effectiveness. The model significantly enhanced students’ readiness and satisfaction, particularly emphasizing the role of instructors in supporting model development and application. This suggests the model’s potential for practical use in teacher education institutions to strengthen professional practice.

Development of a Learning Experience Model, the PEDRA Model, On the Topic of "The Essence of Colors," To Enhance Hand-Eye Coordination for Young Children Aged 3-5 Years

2025-09-10T12:03:04+07:00

Background: The conceptual basis and necessity of organizing experiences that connect interests, practice, and develop skills of early childhood learners. The objectives are to study basic information, create and evaluate the effectiveness of the experience format, and assess its impact on promoting hand-eye coordination in young children aged 3-5 years.

Methods: Research and development, including early childhood parents, teachers, personnel, experts, and young children, and senior experts. The target group of 75 was selected using purposive sampling. The study used an opinion assessment form, a literature review, an effectiveness assessment form, and a one-group pre-post quasi-experimental design. The tools, which include content validation, data collection through field surveys, focus groups, and interviews, organizing activities, experiments, and evaluations, have been tested. Data through field surveys, focus groups, interviews, activities, experiments, and estimates. The data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, the 80/80 calculation, paired t-test, and content analysis.

Results: Young children aged 3-5 years receive moderate learning experiences. Developed the PEDRA model for preparation, examples, hands-on practice, reflection, and application of knowledge. And the experience plan, according to the format, is most appropriate. The process and outcome efficiency met the 80/80 criteria, and the post-learning achievement was higher than before learning. Lastly, after the experience, coordination of hand and eye muscles was higher than before, resulting in the most satisfying and effective.

Conclusions: The development of the PEDRA model on the essence of color is appropriate and highly effective for young children aged 3-5 years. Key findings from the implementation include: Young children who received learning experiences showed increased achievement. Improvements were in hand-eye coordination skills. Participants were the learning experience. The model's success is appropriate for this age group and the effective delivery of the topic.

The Study and Improvement of Cost Accounting System Employing Participatory Action Research for System to Support Job Order Costing: A Linoleum in Nakhon Pathom Province

2025-10-28T13:08:06+07:00

Background: Job-ordered production requires accurate cost data that is consistent with the actual manufacturing process. This research aims to enhance the current cost accounting system and design, and propose improvements in cost accounting for job-ordered production.

Methods: Participatory action research using a linoleum factory in Nakhon Pathom Province as a case study. Five purposively selected informants were selected: business owners, production managers, production line supervisors, accounting supervisors, and cost accounting staff. The instrument used was an open-ended structured interview form. The questions were divided according to the informants' roles. Data collection was based on action research concepts, including in-depth individual interviews and informal observations. A workshop on creating a cost accounting system for custom-made work was also organized. Data were analyzed using content analysis, with cost accounting principles serving as a framework, and a data flow diagram was created. For the analysis of variable and fixed cost data, the percentage and sum methods are used, while Cost allocation uses the multiplication method.

Results: The business has seen a decrease in sales and therefore has to reduce production capacity. The business owner wants to use the remaining production capacity to generate income by accepting orders from customers. The current cost accounting system is a continuous production system, which is different from the job-to-order cost accounting system. Therefore, the problem must be studied and redesigned. In designing the new system, a job order form is designed, a new data flow is defined, and it is recommended to allocate costs based on the number of hours produced per order.

Conclusions: The research designed a new cost accounting system to support production orders from customers. This involves calculating production costs for each customer's order. The new cost accounting system is suitable for accepting orders for oilcloth production according to the quantity and quality specified by the customer. It enables the collection of complete and accurate cost data, which will help business owners set prices from customers and achieve appropriate profits.

The Role and Scope of the Administrative Court's Jurisdiction in Disputes under Section 9 of the Administrative Court and Administrative Court Procedure Act, B.E. 2542: Direction and Development

2025-02-10T09:52:57+07:00

Introduction: The Administrative Court plays a vital role in controlling state power and protecting the rights of the people under the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers to prevent the abuse of power and create a balance between the administration and the people. The power of the Administrative Court under the Administrative Court Establishment Act and the Procedure of Administrative Cases B.E. 2542 has defined the scope of consideration of cases related to the exercise of administrative power and the liability of state agencies, which is a mechanism to enhance the transparency and accountability of the public administration system.

Content: Administrative considers the case in five main categories: unlawful acts, omissions, or delays in the performance of duties, tortious acts or other liabilities, administrative contracts, and compulsory performance or non-performance of acts. Administrative courts play a crucial role in interpreting and establishing norms to clarify adjudication. Overlapping jurisdictions, litigation is slow, and administrative laws are complex. The challenges must be fixed to develop more efficient adjudication guidelines and integrate digital technologies into adjudication processes.

Conclusion: An important mechanism for protecting the rights of citizens from the unfair use of state power is the role and scope of the administrative court's authority, which has five development guidelines; Expanding the power to scrutinize the executive branch, increasing access to justice, improving the quality of trial, promoting participation, and creating a network of cooperation in line with social and technological changes and to create a more solid rule of law.

Innovation: The use of artificial intelligence technology, digital platforms, Blockchain, and Crowdsourcing to develop case trend analysis, adjudication, dispute mediation, filing and tracking cases, listening to complaints, and comparing data on administrative court network practices can increase quality, speed, reduce burdens, reduce costs, reduce time, reduce expenses, create standards, promote participation, and support the justice process for the public, which is comprehensive and creates continuity for the management system according to the role and scope of the administrative court's authority effectively.