Chophayom Journal

Cross-Cultural Adaptation of Chinese Major Students Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Rajabhat Mahasarakham University

Pinnaporn Kongtan — 2025-05-28

This research consists purposes were to study the cross-cultural adaptation of fourth-year Chinese language students in the Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language program at Southwest Forestry University (西南林业大学), People's Republic of China. This is a quantitative research study. The research instrument used was a questionnaire based on a 5-point rating scale. The target group consisted of 26 fourth-year students enrolled in the Chinese language teaching program as a foreign language, selected through purposive sampling. The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that the overall cross-cultural adaptation of students in the Chinese Language Program Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University was at a good level (x̅ = 3.96, S.D. = 0.70). When considering each aspect in descending order of the mean scores, the highest was in the area of learning (x̅ = 4.10, S.D. = 0.77), followed by communication (x̅ = 4.00, S.D. = 0.47) and the lowest was in the area of social adaptation (x̅ = 3.38, S.D. = 0.87).

People’s Participation in Khok Yai Community Forest Management Wapi Pathum District Maha Sarakham Province

Thanongsak Patsin — 2025-06-13

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the level of public participation in the management of Khok Yai Community Forest 2. to compare the participation in the management of Khok Yai Community Forest among people with different genders, ages, education levels, occupations, monthly incomes and lengths of residence in the community and 3. to gather recommendations regarding public participation in the management of Khok Yai Community Forest in Wapi Pathum District Maha Sarakham Province. This research is quantitative. The research instrument used is a questionnaire. The sample group consists of 372 residents living around the Khok Yai Community Forest area in Wapi Pathum District Maha Sarakham Province. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula (1973) and the sampling was conducted using a 2-stage sampling method, which ensures that each unit in the population has an equal chance of being selected, helping to distribute the sample across the study area and ensure provincial representation. The researcher applied stratified random sampling by determining proportional quotas and then using simple random sampling within each stratum. The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation. For comparative analysis, the t-test and F-test. The research findings revealed that 1) The overall level of public participation in the management of Khok Yai Community Forest in Wapi Pathum District Maha Sarakham Province, including all specific aspects, was at the highest level (x̅ = 4.54, S.D. = 0.27) 2) A comparison of public participation in the management of Khok Yai Community Forest showed that participation levels differed significantly by gender at the 0.05 level of statistical significance. However, no statistically significant differences were found in participation based on age, education level, occupation, monthly income, or duration of residence in the community and 3) Recommendations for enhancing public participation in the management of Khok Yai Community Forest include promoting awareness and a sense of responsibility, organizing training and educational programs, installing public signs to communicate rules and regulations and developing a community forest management plan in collaboration with all relevant sectors.

Knowledge and Attitudes of People in Maha Sarakham Municipality Toward the Parliament under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560

Wasana Bunlouharn — 2025-05-21

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the knowledge about the Parliament under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 among the people in Maha Sarakham Municipality and 2. to study the attitudes toward the Parliament under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 among the people in Maha Sarakham Municipality. This is a quantitative research The research instrument is a questionnaire. The sample group consists of 397 individuals, who are eligible voters aged 18 years and over, residing in Maha Sarakham Municipality. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula (1973) The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation. Research Findings 1) The study revealed that the level of knowledge regarding the Parliament under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560 among citizens in Maha Sarakham Municipality was as follows 1.1) Overall, the public demonstrated a low level of knowledge and understanding of the Parliament under the 2017 Constitution (x̅ = 2.47, S.D. = 0.13) 1.2) Specifically, knowledge related to the Parliament/House of Representatives was also found to be low (x̅ = 2.43, S.D. = 0.28) and 2) Regarding attitudes toward the Parliament under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand B.E. 2560, the findings were as follows 2.1) Attitudes toward the Parliament/House of Representatives were at a moderate level (x̅ = 2.50, S.D. = 0.23) and 2.2) However, attitudes toward the Parliament/Senate were relatively low (x̅ = 2.48, S.D. = 0.27)

Contemporary Leadership of Educational Administrators in the Educational Areas of Bangkok Saraburi Phetchaburi Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok

Ntapat Worapongpat — 2025-05-26

This research consists purposes were to study Contemporary Leadership of Educational Administrators in the Educational Areas of Bangkok Saraburi Phetchaburi Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok. This is a quantitative research The research instrument used was a questionnaire. The sample group consisted of 132 teachers, selected using purposive sampling, based on a sample size with a margin of error of 0.82. The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that the Contemporary Leadership of Educational Administrators in the Educational Areas of Bangkok Saraburi Phetchaburi Prachinburi and Nakhon Nayok was characterized by the following 1) Academic activities for professional development were rated at the highest level, with an overall mean score of (x̅ = 4.61, S.D. = 0.55) 2) Instructional planning development was rated at a high level, with a mean score of (x̅ = 4.50, S.D. = 0.55) 3) Learning and teaching activities were rated at the highest level, with a mean score of (x̅ = 4.55, S.D. = 0.57) 4) Reporting on student quality development outcomes was rated at the highest level, with a mean score of (x̅ = 4.73, S.D. = 0.44) and 5) The overall performance of teachers in the research areas was also rated at the highest level, with a mean score of (x̅ = 4.59, S.D. = 0.52).

The Relationship between Soft Skills and Performance Efficiency of Cargo and Mail Service Employees: A Case Study of Cargo and Mail Service Providers at Suvarnabhumi Airport

Witsuta Ono — 2025-06-08

This research consists purposes were 1. to study the relationship between soft skills and the job performance efficiency of warehouse and mail service staff of a company providing warehouse and mail services at Suvarnabhumi Airport and 2. to examine which soft skills affect the job performance efficiency of warehouse and mail service staff of such a company at Suvarnabhumi Airport. This research is quantitative The research instrument used is a questionnaire. The sample group consists of 307 warehouse and mail service staff from a company providing warehouse and mail services at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. The sample size was determined using Taro Yamane’s formula with a margin of error of 0.05 and the sampling method was accidental sampling. The data collected from the questionnaires were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation, as well as inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation analysis and multiple regression analysis. The research findings revealed that 1) there was a moderate positive correlation between soft skills and performance efficiency of cargo and mail service employees at cargo and mail service providers at Suvarnabhumi Airport, which was statistically significant at the 0.05 level and 2) the soft skills that significantly influenced the performance efficiency of cargo and mail service employees at cargo and mail service providers at Suvarnabhumi Airport were methodical skills, which include problem-solving, creativity and critical thinking social skills, which include leadership, teamwork, and communication; and personal skills, which include professionalism, adaptability and flexibility, and ethics and morals. These influences were statistically significant at the 0.05 level.