On 26 November 2024, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) held the 14th STOU National Research Conference. The conference is organized virtually via Facebook Live and Microsoft Teams.
The conference aimed to support and disseminate the research work of graduate students, researchers, and academics to
the public through research presentation platforms at national research conferences as well as provide opportunities for graduate students, researchers, and academics to exchange and learn about research advancements in various fields.
Currently, STOU provides graduate programs across 12 Schools and enrolls over 2,000 students per semester.
This conference featured key activities including a special lecture on “AI: Opportunities and Challenges in Future Education and Research” by Prof. Dr. Jintavee Khlaisang, Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, and Dr. Prachya Boonkwan,
a leading researcher at the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC) in Thailand, as well as research and awards presentation.
There were a total of 198 presented articles in the conference, divided into the following categories:
- Humanities and Social Science: 37 articles
- Health Science: 11 articles
- Science and Technology: 150 articles
All presented works were reviewed by external and internal experts, among them were faculty members from STOU serving as editorial board members, to ensure the quality of the articles.
There were 14 thesis/dissertation works that received the awards:
- Social Science Category:
- 2 Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Awards
- 2 Excellent Thesis Awards
- Health Science Category:
- 5 Excellent Thesis Awards
- 5 Good Thesis Awards
Social Science Category
2 Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Awards
🌟 Title: Health Communication Via Social Media to Reduce Sugar Consumption in the Prevention of NCDs Among Working Women
Author: Kanokpong Muangsri, School of Communication Arts
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wittayatorn Tokeaw
🌟 Title: Communication Management for Collaborative Networking of the Office of Election Commissioner of Thailand
Author: Miss Patcharin Rattanawipa, School of Communication Arts
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wittayatorn Tokeaw
2 Excellent Thesis Awards
🌟 Title: Learning Experiences for Money Saving of Grade 4-6 Students at Ban Nong Lang School in Surin Provin
Author: Mrs. Jantaraniwat Visitsil, School of Educational Studies
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Niranart Sansa
🌟 Title: The Effect of Using Communicative Language Teaching Instruction Integrated with the Flowchart Technique in English Grammar Ability on Grade 9 Students at Schools Under the Secondary Educational Service Area Office, Chonburi-Rayong
Author: Mr. Saharat Laksanasut, School of Educational Studies
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Wannaprapha Suksawas
Health Science Category
5 Excellent Thesis Awards
🌟 Title: Effectiveness of Promoting the Healing Process of Diabetic Ulcers with Curcumin Gauzes in Lopburi Province
Author: Pramuan Sribular, School of Nursing
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mukda Nuysri
🌟 Title: The Effectiveness of a Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults at Risk in Community, Mueang Yasothon District, Yasothon Province
Author: Mrs. Chunyarus Soonthara, School of Nursing
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sutteeporn Moolsart
🌟 Title: Effects of Self-management Support Program on Post-COVID-19Conditions Prevention at Banlad District, Phetchaburi Province
Author: Miss Supranee Promsukhan, School of Nursing
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Napaphen Jantacumma
🌟 Title: The Development of an Empowering Self-management Model for Early Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients at Thanyaburi Hospital, Pathum Thani Province
Author: Mrs. Sasipa Arisariyawong, School of Nursing
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aree Cheevakasemsook
🌟 Title: Effects of Thermal, Acidic, and Enzymatic Extraction Methods on the Physicochemical, Microbiological, and Sensory Properties of Longkong Syrup
Author: Mr. Sipanon Chaykaew, School of Human Ecology
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sornchai Sinsuwan
5 Good Thesis Awards
🌟 Title: The Effectiveness of an Enhancing Motivation Program via Smart Classroom in Weight Reduction of Nursing Students with Over Body Mass Index
Author: Mr. Boonchai Phalakan, School of Nursing
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sutteeporn Moolsart
🌟 Title: Effects of a Health Literacy Enhancing Program for Older People with Knee Osteoarthritis at Phen District, Udon Thani Province
Author: Mr. Wachara Sannong, from School of Nursing
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Major Dr. Napaphen Jantacumma
🌟 Title: Workplace Violence and Workplace Violence Prevention Guidelines for Professional Nurses at a Tertiary Hospital
Author: Mrs. Isara Srithon, School of Nursing
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Premruetai Noimuenwai
🌟 Title: A Care Management Model to Prevent Falls among Patients with Disabilities in a Ward at the Veterans General Hospital
Author: Miss Wongkea Mooseeton, School of Nursing
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanjana Srisawad
🌟 Title: A Research Competency Development Model for Nursing Administrators from Detudom Crown Prince Hospital, Ubon Rathchathani
Author: Mr. Watcharaphan Wongkhamphan
Advisor: Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanjana Srisawad
