KASALONGKHAM RESEARCH JOURNAL, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University

Kasalongkham Research Journal, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, Issue 2, July - December 2024 In the operation of academic journals of the Research and Development Institute, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, the current quality status of the journal appears in the database of the Thai Journal Citation Index Center (TCI) in Tier2.

For the articles that passed the review process for publication in this issue, there are 4 articles in total: (1) Academic article: A study of the use of chatbots to help reduce stress among students by Chananya Sroithong. This academic article presents that chatbots can effectively reduce stress and promote mental health among adolescents. Chatbots can be used as a tool to help students manage stress. The second article is a research article: Curriculum Evaluation of the Bachelor of Education Program in Educational Technology and Communication (Revised Curriculum 2019), Faculty of Education, Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University by Kittikorn Tipnat et al., who evaluated the curriculum by applying the CIPP Model, which led to conclusions that can be used to improve the curriculum to be up-to-date, suitable for society, keep up with changes in technology, and to ensure that graduates have desirable characteristics that meet the needs of the labor market. The third article is a research article: The effects of inquiry-based learning based on the STEM education concept on a solar oven on the ability to solve scientific problems and academic achievement of Mathayom 1 students at the Government Savings Bank School. Prachuap Khiri Khan Province by Santi Thongsong et al. presented a comparison of scientific problem-solving abilities according to Weir's problem-solving steps and academic achievement of Mathayom 1 students who received inquiry-based learning based on the STEM education concept by integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics with students who received regular learning. The inquiry-based teaching method based on the STEM education concept will help promote students to have higher academic achievement and scientific problem-solving abilities. The last article is a research article on the motivation of Thai tourists to travel to Phrae Province by Amnuayphon Yaiying et al. who analyzed the demographic characteristics and motivation of Thai tourists to travel to Phrae Province using the motivation theory of push factors and pull factors. It can be used to design tourism activities and plan development in various tourist attractions to accommodate tourists and guidelines for developing media to publicize Phrae Province in the future.

The editorial team would like to thank all authors who submitted articles for consideration for publication and thank all qualified persons (Peer Reviews) who reviewed the articles and provided suggestions to develop the articles to be complete in terms of content, accuracy, academics and quality of intensive utilization. Finally, the editorial team hopes that the Kasalongkham Research Journal, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University will be a part in fulfilling academic quality for society and help researchers and interested persons to study information, which will further develop valuable research works in the national academic circle.

In addition, the journal would like to thank Assistant Professor Suppharat Inthaniwet, a lecturer in the Fine Arts Program, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University and she is a Chiang Rai artists for their kindness in creating the work titled “Chuchor Rap Arun I” to be the cover image for this issue of the journal.

The work “Chuchor Rap Arun I” by Suppharat Inthaniwet (2019) has a creative concept that is “… the soft light of the morning falls on the petals of a soft white tulip, a flower that she loves because of its graceful shape and pure, clean colors. This tulip is like a symbol of soft beauty, but also has a hidden fragility. The plump petals are arranged beautifully, but are lighter than the wind. They always beg for care and love. They need both coolness and freshness continuously. Although the soft stems supporting the flowers look delicate, they support the flowers to stand upright, facing the wind and rain without any fear. The petals bloom to challenge the sunlight, reflecting the hope and strength hidden in the simple but powerful beauty. When looking out to see the vast view, the white tulips still stand out with their gently moving lines. Their light and colors beautifully convey the realism and naturalness, as if these flowers are smiling at the wind and sunlight, sharing the happiness and peace in the hearts of those who see them ... "

Currently, the work "Chochor Rap Arun I" by Assistant Professor Suppharat Inthaniwet has been lost to the floodwaters due to the floods in Chiang Rai in 2024.