Reading Journal

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pawinee sanchon — 2026-01-14

Conditions and Problems in the Operation of Bangkok Discovery Learning Library as a Learning Resource in the Digital Era

Kessini Phiwoon — 2026-01-14

The research aimed to examine the conditions and problems in the operation of Bangkok discovery learning libraries as a Learning Resource in the Digital Era. Data were collected through questionnaires administered to 396 library users from 33 libraries, using quota sampling with convenience sampling of 12 respondents per library. In-depth interviews were conducted with 4 library administrators and 6 librarians from 6 libraries. Quantitative data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation calculations, while qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis.

The study revealed that the overall conditions and problems in the operation of Bangkok discovery learning libraries as a learning resource in the digital era were at a moderate level ( = 3.43). When examined by dimension, the highest mean score was for service providers (librarians) at a high level ( = 3.84), followed by information resources at a high level ( = 3.59), and service management at a moderate level ( = 3.42). Additional interviews revealed that Bangkok learning libraries have implemented identity-building policies based on community context, reading promotion initiatives, and computer services for research and internet access with Wi-Fi and co-working spaces. The libraries also provide e-book services and automated library systems. However, they face limitations in budget, staffing, and information resource acquisition. Continuous development of librarian skills is maintained, and collaborations are established with various organizations including nearby schools, the Thai Health Promotion Institute, TK Park, universities, district community development departments, youth centers, and recreation centers to organize activities for users.

Digital skills development in Khun Thale Sub-District Community Occupational Group, Muang District, Surat Thani Province

ธณิศา สุขขารมย์ — 2026-01-14

Research on Developing Skills and Promoting Digital Media Use among Community Occupational Groups in Khun Thale Sub-District, Mueang District, Surat Thani Province This research aims to study the level of digital skills and digital media literacy behaviors among community occupational groups in Khun Thale Sub-District, Mueang District, Surat Thani Province, and to develop skills and promote digital media use among these community occupational groups. This study employed a mixed methods research approach.

Research Findings

The digital media literacy behaviors of community occupational groups in Khun Thale Sub-District, Mueang District, Surat Thani Province—including occupational groups residing in Village 1 (artisanal fishing group), Village 7 (Ban Mai Nikhom curry paste group), and Village 8 (mushroom cultivation group)—showed that the overall current situation was at a moderate level with a mean score of 2.94. The aspect with the highest mean score was awareness and safe usage skills at 3.51, followed by collaboration and networking skills at 3.20, practical skills in using digital devices and tools at 2.79, and cognitive skills in using programs to create digital media at 2.36. Regarding the use of digital devices and tools, smartphones had the highest mean score at 3.70. Interview findings revealed that digital media usage behaviors for occupational group development included using online media for group meetings, group work, or individual phone calls, and using programs or applications to help develop occupational groups and promote or advertise products. This made work more convenient and faster. Findings showed they used the LINE application, created LINE groups, and created Facebook pages for group advertising and product sales. From interviews, it was found that both government and private sector organizations should provide support for information technology development to enhance occupational groups, such as the Faculty of Management Sciences at Surat Thani Rajabhat University, Government Savings Bank, Community Development Department, and Nikhom, which have organized digital media creation training. However, the teaching or training in technology for occupational groups has not been continuous. Issues regarding information theft were identified when other occupational groups, individuals, or organizations copied or used the group's products without notification. There should be promotion to ensure community occupational group members develop awareness skills regarding safe usage and respect for differences and inequalities among various online social groups.

CITY DEAL: DESIGNING A NEGOTIATION BOARD GAME THROUGH THE SYNTHESIS OF PROTOTYPE GAME MECHANICS

Chaiyaset Promsri — 2026-01-14

This research aimed to synthesize key mechanics from negotiation-related board games and apply them to the design and development of a prototype board game titled City Deal, intended to enhance strategic negotiation skills. Employing a Research and Development (R&D) methodology, the study began with an in-depth review of negotiation theories (Fisher & Ury, 1991; Lewicki et al., 2016; Schermerhorn et al., 2010) and game design principles (Salen & Zimmerman, 2004; Schell, 2008; McGonigal, 2011). Three negotiation-themed board games—Diplomacy, The Resistance: Avalon, and Chinatown—were selected through purposive sampling and analyzed to extract core game mechanics, interactive dynamics, and negotiation strategies. These synthesized elements were integrated into the development of City Deal, a board game that incorporates both distributive and integrative negotiation approaches. The game emphasizes strategic decision-making, alliance formation, persuasive communication, and scenario-based negotiation through interactive game cards. City Deal was designed to serve as an educational tool for learners, instructors, trainers, and business professionals. However, further empirical research was recommended to evaluate the game's effectiveness through playtesting, assess learning outcomes, and expand its application to various negotiation contexts beyond business settings.

A Research Synthesis of Learning Management Affecting Students’ Creative Thinking Using Meta-Analysis

Phenpichaya Pidta — 2026-01-14

This research aimed to synthesize existing research studies related to instructional methods influencing the creativity of primary and secondary school students.
The analysis included theses and dissertations from both public and private universities in Thailand, published between 2009 and 2021. A meta-analysis was conducted using data retrieved from the Thai Library Integrated System (ThaiLIS) online database. The objectives of this research were: 1) to examine the characteristics and distribution of relevant research studies, and 2) to compare the effect sizes of different instructional methods on student creativity. The keyword “creativity” was used for data retrieval, and only experimental and quasi-experimental studies were included, resulting in a total of 79 studies. The research instruments included: 1) a research quality assessment form with established criteria, and 2) a research characteristics recording form and a code book. Effect sizes were calculated using Glass’ formula. Statistics for data analysis included percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Kruskal-Wallis Test for comparing effect sizes.

The research findings revealed that:

An analysis of the 79 studies on instructional methods affecting creativity, published between 2009 and 2021, indicated that Mahasarakham Rajabhat University and Dhurakij Pundit University produced the highest number of relevant research studies. The Curriculum and Instruction program produced the highest number of research studies, with the highest research output reported in 2019. The most frequently studied subjects were Art, Music, Performing Arts, and Occupations and Technology. Among instructional methods aimed at enhancing creativity, creative thinking instruction was the most frequently employed method. Research predominantly focused on the Key Stage 2 educational level. The one-group pretest–posttest design was the most widely used research methodology, while the instructional plan served as the primary instrument across studies. For hypothesis testing, the t-test for dependent samples was most commonly applied, with a statistical significance level of .05 reported most frequently.

Design and develop a public relations service channel via the line application for student information services at the college of social communication innovation

โกวิท สวยรูป — 2026-01-14

This research aimed to 1) Study and understand how students receive information services, and 2) Design and develop public relations communication through the LINE Official Account for student information services at the College of Social Communication Innovation. The sample group consisted of 313 undergraduate students from the college. Data were collected using a questionnaire. The research findings were divided into four key areas: 1) Demographic Information: Most respondents were female, second-year students majoring in Communication for Tourism. The most used communication channel was the LINE Official Account: PR COSCI.SWU, with academic and extracurricular news being the most frequently accessed content. 2) Behavior in Using the LINE Official Account for Student Services: Most respondents had previously used the official account. Preferred types of posts included those with visually appealing images and regular updates. The most sought-after type of information was official announcements from the college, And what type of news do they want to know the most? such as registration and academic schedules. 3) Opinions on Communication via LINE Official Account: Overall, respondents rated the communication through the official account as high, with an average score of 4.19. 4) Development of Public Relations Design: he design featured a Rich Menu with categorized service sections, visual illustrations, brand-aligned color schemes, and clickable buttons or external links to improve usability.

The Development of a Database for Managing Information about People with Disabilities at Chaopraya Surasak Independent Living Center

Anurak Sirinikorn — 2026-01-14

This research aims to develop and evaluate a database system for managing disability-related information at the Chaophraya Surasak Municipality Center, enhancing services that promote independent living for people with disabilities. The database system is designed to systematically manage related data, including system user information, personal records of people with disabilities, participation in activities, home visit records, service requests, companies employing persons with disabilities, vocational training agencies, and educational institutions.

This research is developmental research. The system development process follows the principles of the system development life cycle (SDLC), beginning with a feasibility study through interviews with one executive, five staff members, and one system administrator. The system was then analyzed, designed, and developed using Google Apps Script and Google Sheets for online database management, and Google Sites was used to design the login interface. After development, the system underwent testing and deployment, followed by an evaluation involving 7 users.

The research outcome is an information system that enhances efficiency and supports the target users as intended. The user satisfaction evaluation focused on three aspects: data input capability, data processing capability, and output/reporting capability. The results indicated that users were highly satisfied with the system's performance in all three areas.

An An Analysis of Journal Articles on Bibliometrics indexed in Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI) Database, from 2015 to 2024

จิรบดี เตชะเสน — 2026-01-14

This study analyzes journal articles on bibliometrics, indexed in Thai-Journal Citation Index Centre database, from 2015 to 2024, aiming to study changes of these articles in terms on article types, languages, authors’ countries of affiliation, and subject categories. The research population comprises 76 source articles. Data was gleaned from the source articles and recorded on data collection spreadsheet. The data was analyzed using frequency and percentage. The research findings reveal that the majority of source articles are research articles (90.79%). Most articles are in English (61.80%). Most authors are affiliated with institutions in Thailand (62.99%). The 76 source articles appear in a total of 51 journals in various fields. There are 10 titles publishing more than one articles, of which four are journals in library and information science. The subject categorization shows that most articles (90.79%) aim at studying nature and structure of literature and scholarship. Journal articles on bibliometrics published in Thai journals have increase significantly from 2023. This study identifies some underrepresented areas where bibliometric research could be further conducted.

Developing learning models with place-based education to foster seventh-grade students’ critical reading

รัชฎา ลดาชาติ — 2026-01-14

In today’s’ world, where vast amounts of information exist, critical reading is of importance for all citizens to understand, evaluate the validity of, and make decisions on information they receive on a regular basis. Therefore, students must develop the ability to read critically. This research aimed to develop learning models, called “3Rs”, with the premise of place-based education to foster students’ critical reading. To this end, three experts in various domains examined the “3Rs” learning models and a critical reading test consisting of 15 multiple-choice items. Subsequently, 24 seventh-grade students completed the test before and after participating in learning activities based on the models for nine fifty-minute periods. A comparison of pre- and post-test scores using Wilcoxon signed-rank test revealed that the students achieved significantly higher scores than before, with an effect size as calculated by rank-biserial correlation of 0.49. These research results indicate that the 3Rs learning models with place-based education can foster students’ abilities to read critically.

An Error Analysis of Chinese Character Writing by Undergraduate Students in the Chinese Language Teaching Program at Sisaket Rajabhat University

อรุโณทัย บุญชม — 2026-01-14

The objective of this study was to investigate the errors in Chinese character writing and to analyze the problems and causes of such errors among undergraduate students in the Chinese Language Teaching Program, Faculty of Education and Human Development, Sisaket Rajabhat University. The sample group consisted of 70 second- to fourth-year students enrolled in the program. The research instrument was a set of Chinese character writing exercises. The findings revealed that errors could be categorized into five types: (1) incorrect stroke order (笔顺), which was the most frequent, (2) writing a character different from the one assigned, (3) incorrect shape or proportion of the character, (4) omission or addition of strokes, and (5) misplacement of internal components of the character, which occurred least frequently. The problems and causes of these errors were attributed to the structural complexity of Chinese characters, the large number of characters, and the intricate stroke orders, all of which led to confusion and difficulties in memorization. In addition, students’ lack of regular review and practice contributed to forgetfulness and writing mistakes.

Analysis of Image Reflection and Thai Linguistic Strategies in Keywords Round Responses of the Queen of the Wax Castle Pageant, Sakon Nakhon

torsak kasemsuk — 2026-01-14

This research aims to 1) analyze the image reflection of Sakon Nakhon province through keyword round responses in the Queen of Wax Castle beauty pageant during 2023-2025, and 2) analyze Thai linguistic strategies employed in keyword round responses. This qualitative research utilized content analysis and discourse analysis methods, collecting 30 keywords from three consecutive years and transcribing responses from 30 contestants.

The findings reveal that keywords can be categorized into five dimensions: natural resources and tourist attractions (30 %), local products and economy (26.70 %), local wisdom (16.70 %), religion and cultural heritage (16.70 %), and royal projects and sustainable development (10%). This balanced distribution reflects a layered communication strategy that begins with attracting attention through natural beauty, extends to creating added value through local products, and deepens into cultural values. Contestants employed six linguistic strategies: 1) selecting vocabulary that conveys grandeur and sacredness, 2) using rhetorical expressions, 3) employing metaphors and similes, 4) persuading and inviting, 5) storytelling, and 6) utilizing diverse sentence structures. These strategies function as strategic tools to elevate the symbolic value of local resources.

The Queen of Wax Castle pageant thus represents a communication approach that integrates cultural platforms with strategic communication mechanisms by transforming contestants from subjects of judgment into powerful communicators of local identity. This model serves as a prototype that can be developed as a guideline for promoting provincial Soft Power and building sustainable strength in local communities

The Book “Three Kingdoms” Wanipok Version (Book 1): Reading for Promoting Ethics

Sasinan Toochaleesrithin — 2026-01-14

This research aimed to survey ethics in the contents of the book “Three Kingdoms” Wanipok Version (Book 1) to explore which ethic is contained in the book “Three Kingdoms” Wanipok Version (Book 1). The selected book was written by Yakhob who is a famous writer in Thailand. It contained 594 pages. This book was printed as a souvenir for the 100th anniversary of Yakhob in 2003. This study focused on the expressions that represent ethics in the content of book “Three Kingdoms”. It is an interesting book and many people are interested in it. This book has provided various concepts and perspectives such as morality, politics, tradition, culture, wisdom, etc. Readers can apply what they learn from the book in their real life which can develop them to prepare for their future.

Deconstruction in a Chinese Context: Its Evolution in the 1990s Chinese Novel Criticism

Yilan Wu — 2026-01-14

Deconstruction criticism is one of the important literary criticism schools in the second half of the 20th century, which has opened up new fields of literary criticism with its unique critique strategies. This
article takes Western deconstruction criticism as a reference and focuses on the deconstruction criticism of
novels in China during the 1990s. It explores the evolution of deconstruction criticism in China and reveals,
from one perspective, the characteristics of cultural exchange between China and the West in the context of
globalization.
After deconstruction criticism was introduced to China, it underwent a certain degree of mutation in practice, which in fact formed the characteristics of Chinese deconstruction criticism. This is mainly
reflected in the following five aspects: (1) The traditional reading method without "proliferation." (2)Difficulty in crossing the barrier between philosophy and literature. (3) Anti-traditional but not anti-logos.Chinese deconstruction criticism advocates anti-traditionalism, but its ultimate goal is not to overthrow the
logos (central) status of tradition. (4) Emphasizing the marginal yet moving towards the center. Chinese deconstruction criticism stresses the "marginality" of literary creation and criticism, but its intention is to
use the "marginal" to move towards the "center." (5) A strong historical sentiment. Although Chinese
deconstructionist criticism sometimes exhibits theoretical hybridity and excessive destructiveness, its
adaptation demonstrates an important cultural negotiation between China and the West. Ultimately, this
evolution not only expanded the critical horizons of contemporary Chinese literature but also contributed to the formation of a uniquely Chinese mode of deconstructive practice.

Library of Things: Challenges in Bibliographic Data Management through the Operational Approach of Thammasat University Library

Itsaya Meengern — 2026-01-14

The operational approach for managing Library of Things equipment data of Thammasat University Library comprises four main stages: 1. Studying cataloging guidelines for Library of Things equipment by surveying all Library of Things items in the library, which can be categorized into four types: 1) electronic devices,
2) electronic accessories, 3) games and board games, and 4) others. This was followed by studying the cataloging practices for Library of Things equipment across 16 higher education institution libraries through online interviews and report compilation.
2. Developing a cataloging manual for Library of Things equipment by consulting with librarians involved in bibliographic and holdings record management to inform the manual's creation. 3. Knowledge sharing regarding cataloging rules among catalog librarians to ensure consistent practices, while enabling reference librarians to effectively search and utilize bibliographic data to assist users. 4. Managing bibliographic data of Library of Things, including editing existing records and creating new ones according to established guidelines, followed by validating the cataloging data for correctness. This process leads to continuous improvement of the manual to ensure comprehensive content.

Guidelines for the development of the library of the Faculty of Humanities, Ramkhamhaeng University: From the study of the Central Library, King Mongkut's University of Technology, North Bangkok.

PREEDEE PLUEMSAMRUNGIT — 2026-01-14

Field trips are educational activities that focus on acquiring new experiences and learning from authentic environments about subjects of interest. These excursions are essential for personal development and lifelong continuous learning. Furthermore, they facilitate the application of theoretical knowledge in practical settings, enabling participants to develop deeper understanding through experiential learning. This approach allows learners to apply acquired knowledge and establish empirical connections, thereby enhancing motivation for professional advancement and organizational development to achieve parity with peer institutions. The field trip to the Central Library Office at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok serves dual purposes: to study physical library management concepts that can be implemented to enhance the library facilities at the Faculty of Humanities, Ramkhamhaeng University.

Digital Libraries and Reading Promotion

Benyapa Sorasit — 2026-01-14

Reading is a fundamental foundation of human learning and development in both individual and social dimensions. However, reading habits in Thailand have declined due to economic, social, and technological factors, leading libraries to shift their role towards digital libraries to meet changing reading behaviors. This article analyzes the reading behavior, meaning, roles, and significance of reading and digital libraries in reading promotion by considering both national and global trends. The findings reveal that digital libraries function not only as repositories of digital resources but also as platforms for fostering reading motivation through online activities, the use of technologies such as e-books, audiobooks, and social media, as well as integrating artificial intelligence for personalized book recommendations. Digital libraries enhance accessibility by reducing time and space constraints, encourage participatory reading, and strengthen information and digital literacy skills. Nevertheless, challenges remain in terms of technological inequality and users’ digital competencies. The study highlights that the development of digital libraries and reading promotion should progress simultaneously to cultivate sustainable reading habits and foster lifelong learning in the digital society.