Effectiveness of smoking cessation program applying the transtheoretical model among students of Siam University (2018)
Title : Effectiveness of smoking cessation program applying the transtheoretical model among students of Siam University
Researcher : Payungsak Jantrasurin1*, Duangkamol Viroonudomphol2* and Wattanee Panjinda2*
Department : 1* Department of Graduate School of Education Adminisstration and Leadership, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand 2*Faculty of Nursing, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
E-mail : v_duangkamol@yahoo.com
Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine effectiveness of smoking cessation program applying the ranstheoretical model among students of Siam University. Design/methodology/approach- The one group pretest-posttest quasi experimental study was conducted among students of Siam University in January- February 2018. A total of 80 male undergraduate students participated in the study. 40 smokers male students were an experimental group and 40 of non smokers male were controls. The experimental group was participated in a smoking cessation program according to their stage readiness toward changing behaviors. They met for the transtheoretical model for group discussion and cessation counseling for 2 days. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Compare differences between mean scores before and after the experimentation by paired t-test. Findings – All of 80 student participants were male. At 4th week after receiving the transtheoretical model for group counseling, the experimental group had a significantly higher mean score for decision balance, self-efficacy, and smoking cessation behaviors than before the experimental (p<0.05). Originality/value – These study results especially smoking behavior before experimentation and the abnormal electrocardiogram of mokers re-emphasized the rising public health concern of tobacco use among younger boys. Therefore, if one can prevent or restrain adolescent from undesirable behaviors, this would contribute a great deal to the public health and society.
Keywords : Smoking, Cessation program, Siam University
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Proceeding : The 3rd International Conference of Multidisciplinary Approaches on UN Sustainable Development Goals UNSDGs 2018, Bangkok, Thailand
Link to Proceeding: http://dept.npru.ac.th/unsdgs2018/
Bibliography : Payungsak Jantrasurin, Duangkamol Viroonudomphol & Wattanee Panjinda. (2018). Effectiveness of smoking cessation program applying the transtheoretical model among students of Siam University. In Proceeding The 3rd International Conference of Multidisciplinary Approaches on UN Sustainable Development Goals UNSDGs 2018 (p.79-83). Nakhon Pathom: Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University.
Film – induced tourism in Thailand: an influence of international tourists’ intention to visit film shooting location (2018)
Title : Film – induced tourism in Thailand: an influence of international tourists’ intention to visit film shooting location
Researcher :
Department : Service Industry Management, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
E-mail : Bongkosh N. Rittichainuwat ngamson@gmail.com
Abstract : This study aimed to 1) describe the motivation of travelers to visit Thailand as a film shooting destination by applying the concept of tourists’ motivation on repeat visits to Thailand proposed by Rittichainuwat, Qu, and Mongkhonvanit (2008), 2) identify the travel motivations of tourists in visiting film shooting location in Thailand, and 3) assess whether film can motivate people to become a specific film tourists. This study used ‘The Beach’, and ‘Lost in Thailand’ movie which was film in Thailand as a case study. The instrument used in the present study is a self-administered questionnaire. A survey with 800 questionnaires was collected in June – December, 2015 and February – April, 2016. Descriptive statistics, Independent Sample Mean T-tests, Analysis of Variances, and the structural equation modeling was employed to analyze the data.
Publication : International Journal of Tourism Sciences Vol.18 No.4 2018
Link to Publication: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rijt20/current
Bibliography : Rittichainuwat, (2018). Film – induced tourism in Thailand: an influence of international tourists’ intention to visit film shooting location, International Journal of Tourism Sciences, 18(4), 325-332. DOI: 10.1080/15980634.2018.1551317
Author details in Scopus: Rittichainuwat, Bongkosh Ngamsom
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Homocysteine and Lipid Peroxidation in Active and Passive Smoking (2018)
Title : Homocysteine and Lipid Peroxidation in Active and Passive Smoking
Researcher : Duangkamol Viroonudomphol, Faculty of Nursing, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
Pornpimon Poomrittikul, Faculty of Nursing, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
Tharntip Jirakanjana, Faculty of Nursing, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
Siriwan Tribanyatkul, Pramongkutklaw Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
Saowanee Kanjanachumpon, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Department : Faculty of Nursing, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
E-mail : v_duangkamol@yahoo.com
Abstract : Disease risk due to smoking is not limited to smokers only. Passive smoking (exposure to environmental tobacco smoke) is associated with adverse health effect especially in cardiovascular disease. Side-stream cigarette smoke, a major component of secondhand smoke induces reactive oxygen species with promote oxidative stress. This paper summarizes the cardiovascular effects of tobacco smoke. According to the results of the alternative level of biochemistry substances, Cholesterol (C), HDL- Cholesterol (HDL-C), LDL-Cholesterol (LDL-C), Triglyceride (TG), Malondialdehyde (MDA), Conjugate diene (CD), vitamin B12, folate and Homocysteine (Hcy). The results showed that vitamin B12 and Hcy of smokers were significantly higher than those of non-smokers while C, LDL-C, TG and folate were significantly lower than those of non-smokers. More detail of smoking group, the industrial tobacco smokers had HDL-C and vitamin B12 lower than those in non-smokers whereas passive smokers and local handmade tobacco smokers had serum HDL-C and vitamin B12 higher than those in non-smokers. For serum C, LDL-C, TG and folate of all groups of smokers were significantly lower than non-smokers. The industrial tobacco smokers had serum MDA significantly higher than non-smokers but passive smokers and local handmade tobacco smokers had serum MDA lower than non-smokers. The industrial tobacco smokers and passive smokers had serum Hcy significantly higher than non-smokers but local handmade tobacco smokers had serum Hcy lower than non-smokers.
Keywords : Homocysteine, Lipid Peroxidation, Active and Passive Smoking
Journal : Science Journal of Public Health, 6(2), 43-49 : DOI:10.11648/j.sjph.20180602.12
Bibliography : Duangkamol Viroonudomphol, Pornpimon Poomrittikul, Tharntip Jirakanjana, Siriwan Tribanyatkul, & Saowanee Kanjanachumpon. (2018). Homocysteine and Lipid Peroxidation in Active and Passive Smoking. Science Journal of Public Health, 6(2), 43-49. doi: 10.11648/j.sjph.20180602.12
Homocysteine, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Children with Acute Glomerulonephritis (2018)
Title : Homocysteine, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Children with Acute Glomerulonephritis
Researcher : 1.Duangkamol Viroonudomphol, 2.Saowanee Kanjanachumpol, 3.Sarinya Sirisate
Department : 1.Faculty of Nursing, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
2.Faculty of Medicine Ramathibody Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
3.Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibody Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
E-mail : v_duangkamol@yahoo.com
Abstract : Homocysteine (Hcy) is an intermediate product of methionine formed by its demethylation. Hcy can be metabolized via remethylation to methionine or transsulfuration to cysteine which is dependent on several enzymes and co-factors. It is deleterious to blood vessel including glomeruli. Kidney is a major organ that metabolizes Hcy. More than 80% of patients with chronic renal disease develop hyperhomocysteinemia (hHcy). Accessible data of plasma Hcy in nephritic syndrome (NS) patients are controversial with increased, decreased and unchanged values reported. In renal patients, plasma Hcy concentration can be reduced by administration of folic acid. Absolute or rel-ative deficiencies of folate, vitamin B6, or vitamin B12 may also play a role. Therefore, plasma Hcy, folic acid, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 in children with acute glomerulonephritis (AGN) were accessed in this study. Hcy, folic acid vitamin B12, B6 and renal function such as blood urea itrogen (BUN), creatinine (Cr) were analyzed 12 pediatric patients with AGN and 15 age and sex matched healthy children served as controls. The results revealed that a significant increase in plasma Hcy in children with acute AGN when com-pared with controls. For simple regression analysis, Hcy was positively corre-lated with BUN, Cr, ferritin and uric acid but negatively correlated with serum glutathione. This research indicated hHcy suggests enhanced risks for inflam-mation and endothelial injury, which lead to kidney disease. Folic acid has also been shown to improve endothelial function, suggesting an alternative expla-nation for the effect of folic acid on endothelial function. Careful considera-tions of not only dietary measures are necessary but also folate and vitamin B supplementation for reducing hHcy in AGN need to be investigated.
Keywords : Folic Acid, Homocysteine, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Acute Glomerulonephriti
Journal : World Journal of Engineering and Technology, 6(3), 661-670. : https://doi.org/10.4236/wjet.2018.63042
Link to Full-Text PDF: https://www.scirp.org/pdf/WJET_2018080915421290.pdf
Bibliography : Viroonudomphol, D. , Kanjanachumpol, S. & Sirisate, S. (2018) Homocysteine, Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid in Children with Acute Glomerulonephritis. World Journal of Engineering and Technology, 6(3), 661-670. doi: 10.4236/wjet.2018.63042.
Influence of Whey Protein on Stability of α-Mangostin Entrapped in Alginate/Whey Protein Beads (2018)
Title : Influence of Whey Protein on Stability of α-Mangostin Entrapped in Alginate/Whey Protein Beads
Researcher : Tunyaporn Sirilert, Nattapol Kajonboon and Nattiga Silalai *
Department : ภาควิชาเทคโนโลยีการอาหาร คณะวิทยาศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยสยาม
E-mail : *ผู้ประสานงานหลัก: tunyapornfood@gmail.com
ฐานข้อมูลงานวิจัย มหาวิทยาลัยสยาม : https://e-research.siam.edu/kb/influence-of-whey-protein-on-stability/
Link to article: Science & Technology Asia, 23(2), 29–36. https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SciTechAsia/article/view/131198
Journal : Science & Technology Asia / in Scopus
Bibliography : Sirilert, T., Kajonboon, N., & Silalai, N. (2018). Influence of Whey Protein on Stability of α-Mangostin Entrapped in Alginate/Whey Protein Beads. Science & Technology Asia, 23(2), 29–36. https://ph02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SciTechAsia/article/view/131198
Mechanical and Physical Properties of Concrete Modified with Natural Rubber Latex
Title : Mechanical and Physical Properties of Concrete Modified with Natural Rubber Latex
Researcher : Pheerawat Plangoen
Department : Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
Email : pheerawat.pla@siam.edu
Abstract : To improve the performance of concrete, natural rubber latex (NRL) is mixed with concrete. It has been observed that rubber latex-modified concrete is more durable than conventional concrete due to superior strength. This study analyzed the physical and mechanical properties of concrete mixed with natural rubber latex. In this research, impacts of natural rubber latex on workability, bleeding of concrete, compressive strength, tensile strength, flexural strength, bond stress and water absorption using concrete with a nominal concrete mix proportion of 1:2:4 (cement : sand : gravel) by volume. Rubber latex-modified concrete compositions containing 0%, 1%, 3%, 5%, 10%, and 15% by weight of cement were prepared or polymer concrete ratio (P/C), and the strength of the structure was tested after 28 days. The results indicated that the polymer cement ratio (P/C) of 1% gives the best performance with 245 ksc compressive strength, 35 ksc tensile strength, 46 ksc flexural strength, 34 ksc bond stress and average water absorption was 0.95%. Based on the results of this study, polymer cement ratio (P/C) of 1% by weight is most recommended to be used with various types of concrete structures.
Key words : natural rubber latex, concrete, mechanical, polymer cement ratio
Website : 2018 5th Global Conference on Polymer and Composite Materials (PCM 2018) http://www.cpcmconf.org/2018/
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Bibliography : Pheerawat Plangoen. (2018). Mechanical and physical properties of concrete modified with natural rubber latex. In 2018 5th Global Conference on Polymer and Composite Materials (PCM 2018). Kitakyushu, Japan
Molecular Evidence of Rickettsia in Human and Dog Blood in Bangkok (2018)
Title : Molecular Evidence of Rickettsia in Human and Dog Blood in Bangkok
Researcher : Mongkol, N., Suputtamongkol, Y., Taweethavonsawat, P., Foongladda, S.
Abstract : Rickettsia spp. has been detected in dog fleas in Bangkok, Thailand. With the intent of collecting evidence to confirm the presence of rickettsioses in dogs and to assess the level of associated potential for accidental human infection, human buffy coat from patients with fever of unknown origin (n = 168), whole blood samples from dogs (n = 353), and 19 flea groups from our dog sample population were studied during the 2012 to 2014 study period. The presence of Rickettsia was investigated by molecular detection of 23S rRNA gene of Rickettsia genus, citrate synthase (gltA) gene, and 17-kDa outer membrane gene. All positive samples were confirmed by DNA sequence analysis. Using phylogenetic analysis, three groups of Rickettsia were detected, as follows: Rickettsia felis in 8 patients and 8 dogs; R. felis-like sp. in 2 patients, 5 dogs, and 11 flea samples; and Rickettsia typhi in 3 patients. In addition to confirming the presence of R. felis in Thai patients, the findings of this study suggest that R. felis-like sp. isolated from fleas that were symbiotically coexisting with dogs that we evaluated in this study can transmit and cause disease in dogs and humans in Bangkok.
Link to Academic article: https://doi.org/10.1089/vbz.2017.2180
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Bibliography : Mongkol, N., Suputtamongkol, Y., Taweethavonsawat, P., & Foongladda, S. (2018). Molecular Evidence of Rickettsia in Human and Dog Blood in Bangkok.
Needle length for epinephrine prefilled syringes in children and adolescents: Is one inch needle appropriate? (2018)
Title : Needle length for epinephrine prefilled syringes in children and adolescents: Is one inch needle appropriate?
Researcher : Clin.Prof.Suwat Benjaponpitak
Department : Faculty of Medicine, Siam University, Bangkok, Thailand
E-mail : med@siam.edu
Abstract : Background: Intramuscular epinephrine is the first line drug in the treatment of anaphylaxis. This study was to identify the appropriateness of 1 inch needle length for epinephrine prefilled syringes in children.
Methods: Children aged 1 month to 18 years were enrolled. Skin to muscle depth (STMD) and skin to bone depth (STBD) were measured using an ultrasonography at the mid-anterolateral thigh. A 1 inch needle was considered as being appropriate if the STBD was more than 1 inch and the STMD was less than 1 inch.
Results: Seventy five infants, 75 pre-school aged children, 75 school aged children and 147 adolescent were enrolled: 196 (52.7%) children were male. A 1 inch needle length was appropriate for 61% of the infants, for 88% of the preschool children, for 99% of the school aged children and for 95% of the adolescents. Thigh circumference ≥23 cm, BMI ≥16 kg/m2 and BW ≥ 6 kg in infants provided the sensitivity of 74%-96% in predicting the appropriateness of 1 inch needle. In preschool group, thigh circumference ≥25 cm, BMI ≥13.5 kg/m2 and BW ≥ 10 kg provided the sensitivity of 98.5-100% in predicting the appropriateness of 1 inch needle. Thigh circumference ≥ 49 cm in adolescents provided the sensitivity of 75% in predicting that a 1 inch needle was too short.
Conclusion: One inch needle length may not be appropriated for intramuscular injection at thigh in all children. Thigh circumference, BMI and body weight are useful for predictor for using the 1 inch needle.
Key words: Anaphylaxis, children, epinephrine, needle length, intramuscular
Link to Academic article: DOI: 10.12932/AP-020317-0039
Journal : Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology
Bibliography : Manuyakorn, W., Bamrungchaowkasem, B., Ruangwattanapaisarn, N., Kamchaisatian, W., & Benjaponpitak, S. (2018, June). Needle length for epinephrine prefilled syringes in children and adolescents: Is one inch needle appropriate?. Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol, 36(2), 113-119. doi: 10.12932/AP-020317-0039. PMID: 28938839.
Nomogram of cervical length at mid-trimester in normal thai pregnant women (2018)
Title : Nomogram of cervical length at mid-trimester in normal thai pregnant women
Researcher : Kovavisarach, E., Sukontaman, W.
Abstract : Background:As cervical length decreases in the second trimester, the risk of spontaneous preterm birth increases, especially when effacement occurs early in the second trimester, and it is often detected on ultrasound examination before it can be identified by physical examination. To date, only two Thai nomograms of transvaginal cervical length have been reported.
Objective: To establish a new Thai nomogram as a reference for evaluation of transvaginal cervical length in a tertiary Thai hospital in Bangkok (Rajavithi Hospital: RH) during gestational age (GA) 16 to 24 weeks.
Material and Method: This research was approved by the ethics committee of RH (No. 055/2558). A total of 286 normal Thai pregnant women who attended the antenatal clinic (ANC) at RH between May 1, 2015 and November 30, 2015 were included. All were cases of singleton gestation with no medical or obstetric complications and no fetal congenital anomalies; and all had GA confirmed by Crown Rump Length (CRL) before GA of 14 weeks. Cervical length measurement was performed by a single operator using transvaginal ultrasonography (7.5 mHz Voluson E8) during GA of 16 to 24 weeks. The subjects attended follow-up sessions in the antenatal care clinic until delivery.
Results:One hundred and ninety-six cervical measurements were analysed (90 patients were excluded: 7 because of preterm labor, and 83 because they were lost to follow-up). The mean maternal age was 29.49+6.5 years, and the most common pregnancy status was nullipara (48.3%). The mean CL of nulliparous, multiparous and overall women were 37.87, 39.46 and 38.70 mm respectively. The CL values were constant during the examined GA.
Conclusion:The mean cervical length of normal Thai pregnant women between GA of 16 to 24 weeks examined transvaginally
was 38.70 mm.
Keywords: Cervical length (CL), Transvaginal ultrasonography
Link to Academic article: http://www.jmatonline.com/index.php/jmat/article/view/9091
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Bibliography : Kovavisarach, E., & Sukontaman, W. (2018). Nomogram of cervical length at mid-trimester in normal thai pregnant women.
Nongenomic action of aldosterone on colocalization of angiotensin II type 1 and type 2 receptors in rat kidney (2018)
Title : Nongenomic action of aldosterone on colocalization of angiotensin II type 1 and type 2 receptors in rat kidney
Researcher : Sinphitukkul, K., Manotham, K., Eiam-Ong, S., Eiam-Ong, S.
Abstract : Previous in vitro studies have demonstrated that angiotensin II type 1 and type 2 receptors (AT1R and AT2R) are co-localized and can form AT1R/AT2R dimerization in rat proximal tubular cells. Aldosterone non-genomically enhances angiotensin II receptor dimerization. We found no other in vivo studies in the literature regarding the effect of aldosterone on colocalization of AT1R and AT2R in whole kidney. Male Wistar rats were intraperitoneally injected with either normal saline solution (sham group) or aldosterone (experimental group). Colocalization of renal AT1R and AT2R proteins was examined by double immunohistochemical staining. The colocalization of AT1R and AT2R proteins was more prominent in the glomerulus, distal convoluted tubules, and cortical collecting ducts while colocalization was weak and diffused in the proximal convoluted tubules and peritubular capillaries in both groups. Our in vivo study showed aldosterone did not alter a constitutive colocalization of AT1R and AT2R proteins in the renal cortex and medulla. However, these proteins were colocalized more prominently in the renal cortex.
Keywords: Aldosterone, angiotensin II receptors, nongenomic action, protein colocalization, rat kidney
Link to Academic article: https://doi.org/10.1080/01478885.2018.1438756
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Bibliography : Sinphitukkul, K., Manotham, K., Eiam-Ong, S., & Eiam-Ong, S. (2018). Nongenomic action of aldosterone on colocalization of angiotensin II type 1 and type 2 receptors in rat kidney.