Journal of Graduate MCU KhonKaen Campus

Development of a Buddhist Wellness Management Curriculum for the Elderly

Anchalee Tienkachart — 2024-06-20

This research has the following objectives: 1) to study knowledge about wellness management for the elderly 2) to create a Buddhist wellness management curriculum for the elderly 3) to evaluate a Buddhist wellness management curriculum for the elderly. This is the qualitative research, done by studying documents and conducting in-depth interviews with 14 people, including nursing school entrepreneurs, nursing students, elderly caregivers,
curriculum expert creators, and monks. Then a focus group was conducted with five qualified academics and stakeholders. The evaluation of a Buddhist wellness management curriculum for the elderly by 6 nursing students was conducted. The method of data collection was an in-depth interview, a focus group, and presenting the results of data analysis using content analysis techniques together with context.

The research results found that

1) Knowledge about wellness management for the elderly using the 5 principles of the 4 Bhavanas, consisting of food management, hygiene, emotions, hobbies, exercise, and mindfulness training using the 4 principles of the Bhavanas.

2) Creating a curriculum for Buddhist wellness management for the elderly. The objective of developing the curriculum is to integrate Buddhist management subjects with the nursing curriculum. By collecting information through an in-depth interview and focus group, a complete curriculum for Buddhist wellness management for the elderly was evaluated.

3) Evaluation of the Buddhist wellness management curriculum for the elderly It was found that there was a high level of satisfaction with the overall and other topics of the curriculum. Listed in order from highest to lowest are Buddhist management subjects, nursing courses, study periods, and expenses.

4) Suggestions to the Buddhist College: They should design their internal environment so that stakeholders can recognize their identity and campaign to apply knowledge from Vipassana training to personality development.

Fon Long Nan : The Guideline of Creation to Enhance Buddhist Arts and Culture of Nan Municipality, Nan Province

Sirirat Montien — 2024-06-23

This research had objectives, 1) to study the history of Fon Long Nan, Nan province, 2) to enhance the creativity of Fon Long Nan to promote the Buddhist art and culture of Nan municipality, Nan province, 3) to propose a creative guideline for the Fon Long Nan to promote the Buddhist art and culture of Nan municipality, Nan province.
This research is qualitative, key performant consisted of a group of dancers, local leaders, intellectual leaders, village philosophers, and scholars, with total 20 participants.
The results of the research found that: The guidance can be established creativity to promote Buddhist art and culture of Nan municipality, Nan province can be accomplished by, 1) enhancing the creativity of Fon Long Nan to promote Buddhist art and culture by publicizing through various media and should make the Fon Long Nan handbook by co-operates with organizations in Nan municipality area, to form policy that could inherit the culture of Nan province, and to increase the number of dancers. Fon Lon Nan is taught according to the tradition of Nan culture by knowledgeable dance teachers with specialized in Fon Long Nan, to achieve beauty in harmony, dancers must use concentration and mindfulness according to Buddhist principles. Fon Long Nan should be included in local development plans and ordinances, to create a project about the Fon Long Nan sustainably that can be further displayed on Buddhist important days and various traditional events. 2) Inventive Fon Long Nan to promote Buddhist art and culture by having a speaker or an emcee describe the dancing posture for audiences to understand the non-verbal language that is conveyed physically. Moreover, the creation of dancers' costumes has a variety of styles, there are more striking and beautiful colors in harmony.

The Relationship Between Servant Leadership of School Administrators and Teachers Job Satisfaction Under The Secondary Educational Service Area Office Chachoengsao

Jakaphan Toklang — 2024-06-26

The survey research aimed to study 1) The servant leadership of school administrators under the secondary educational service area office chachoengsao
2) The teachers job satisfaction under the secondary educational service area office chachoengsao and 3) The relationship between servant leadership of school administrators and teachers job satisfaction under the secondary educational service area office
chachoengsao. The population is teachers under the secondary educational service area office Chachoengsao. The population is teachers under the secondary educational service area office Chachoengsao. The samples used in the study consisted of 291. Using the Multistage random sampling method, obtained by stratified random sampling according to campus and Simple Random Sampling Using the proportional comparison of teachers in the campus. The research instrument was five-level rating scale questionnaires with content validity between 0.80-1.00 and reliability of 0.99. The statistics used in the data analysis were mean, standard deviation. and Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficient with a statistical significance level at 0.01.
The findings were as follow:
1. The servant leadership of school administrators of the secondary educational service area office Chachoengsao were at high level.
2. the teachers job satisfaction under the secondary educational service area office chachoengsao were at high level
3. The relationship between servant leadership of school administrators and teachers job satisfaction under the secondary educational service area office chachoengsao were positively collected at the highest level with the significance level at 0.01

Guidelines for Developing Instruction Behavior of Pre-Service Teachers

Wassaporn Jirojphan — 2024-06-26

This research aimed 1) to study levels of instruction behavior of pre-service teachers, 2) to compare levels of instruction behavior of pre-service teachers, classified by levels of classrooms, subject fields, the number of teaching hours per week and 3) to study expectation in the development of instruction behavior of pre-service teachers. The sample was 150 pre-service teachers. Stratified random sampling was used and the sample size was calculated using G* power. The research instrument was a questionnaire about instruction behavior of pre-service teachers. Its reliability was 0.95. Data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation, T-test, and F-test.

The research results indicated that

1) overall level of instruction behavior of pre-service teachers was high.

2) the comparison of levels of instruction behavior of pre-service, classified by levels of classrooms, subject fields, the number of teaching hours per week revealed that their instruction behavior was different with statistical significance at the 0.05 level, 3) the expectation in self- development of instruction behavior of pre-service teachers comprised teaching planning and preparation, learning management, and measurement and evaluation. The pre-service teachers expected self-development in 3 aspects to ensure they have increased knowledge and skills so that can deliver quality teaching and ensure that students will achieve the most efficient learning.

Which can be summarized into 4 topics as follows: plan, do, self-development and self-management.

The Development of Product and Marketing Strategy for Occupation Group of Wreath Product, Bang Khayang Community, Pathum Thani Province

Monsicha Anukun — 2024-06-26

This research aimed to study the potential of the occupation group of wreath product, develop new products, and marketing strategy. This research is participatory action research. Qualitative research methods were used to collect data from 15 members of the wreath product occupation group.
The results of the study found that
1) The occupation group of wreath product lacked new product design and development capabilities. There was a limited product selection, the design was outdated, and the product was identical to the market.
2) Group members wanted to create products that used utensils to decorate wreaths because they are useful and convenient for storage. Chinese spoon, fork and spoon set, and food carrier were among the utensils used for decorating the wreath.
3) The marketing strategy plan for the wreath product occupation group consists of: Proactive strategies were highlighted such as: 1. Increase distribution channels through online platforms and 2. create cooperation with a network of professional groups in the area for market development and develop products for complete mourning events. Strategies for improvement such as: 1. Design and develop eco-friendly products to increase product value and 2. Coordinate with public sector to receive advice on
distribution in online platforms. Strategies in term of prevention such as: 1. Study buyer needs and strategies for entering the market and 2. Develop new products to be unique and respond to customer needs.

The Analysis of the Value of Worshipping Phra That Choeng Chum in Sakon Nakhon Province

Phramaha Surachai Dhammasuntaro (Surachai Upachand) — 2024-06-26

This research article aims to: 1) study the value of worshipping the relics; 2) examine the value of worshipping Phra That Choeng Chum in Sakon Nakhon Province; and 3) analyze the communal value of such worship in Sakon Nakhon Province. This qualitative research utilized primary data from the Tripitaka and secondary data from documents, academic textbooks, and related research. Insights were provided by 30 individuals, and data were analyzed descriptively according to inductive methods.
The research findings indicate:
1. The Value of Worshipping Relics: This comprises two aspects: the aesthetic, which embodies the abstract values held by the worshipper, such as joy and happiness, arising from the act of worship; and the ethical, which involves applying the knowledge gained from worship to self-development, aiming to realize true value.
2. Phra That Choeng Chum: This sacred site houses Lord Buddha's relics. The people of Sakon Nakhon Province engage in its worship through various rituals, including the ceremony of bathing the relics, driven by the belief that such practices will bring peace and happiness to both the individual and society. Moreover, worshippers engage in practices aimed at purifying one's body, speech, and mind, with ceremonies that
include the bathing of the relics, candlelight processions, Dhamma practice, and changing the relics' coverings.
3. The Value of Worshipping Phra That Choeng Chum: The value is categorized into two levels: a) Individual Level Value, where the act of worship directly benefits the worshipper through happiness and self-improvement derived from the worship; b) Social Level Value, where worshipping the relics plays a role in refining the collective conscience of society, fostering moral conduct that leads to the establishment of positive and
sustainable social norms.

Gender and Sexuality in Best of Girl’s Love Romance novels (2023) from mybest

Orathai Piayura — 2024-06-30

This study analyzed girls’ love (yuri) romantic literature with the objective of describing the female characters who appeared in same-sex relationships in the novels in terms of their gender and sexuality. The novels analyzed for this study appeared on the list of top ten yuri novels of 2023, published by the website “mybest.”
In terms of gender, the study found that female characters in same-sex relationships in the novels exhibited five feminine traits: 1) body image-consciousness; 2) perfectionism, especially in terms of displaying a respectful demeanor; 3) sensitivity and attentiveness to others; 4) a virtuous and ladylike manner focused on homemaking; and 5) a victim positionality wherein they were mistreated by others. Meanwhile, female characters in same-sex relationships exhibited five masculine traits: 1) demonstrations of adeptness or proficiency; 2) physical and mental strength; 3) leadership qualities; 4) self-control in terms of feelings and emotions; and 5) reason-based (more so than emotion-based) decision making. Female characters that appeared in same-sex relationships in the novels were either: 1) homosexual (lesbian), 2) bisexual, or 3) queer. The characters could be divided into four categories based on their role in sexual intercourse: 1) characters that took only the active role, 2) characters that took only the passive role, 3) characters that could take either the active or passive role, and 4) characters for which their role in sexual intercourse was not described.

Buddhist Approach to Manage Conflicts in the Use of Community Forest Resources at Ban Na Wai, Na Muen District, Nan Province

Supakorn Phetsuk — 2024-06-30

The study consisted of the following objectives: 1) to investigate conflicts in the use of community forest resources; 2) to explore factors affecting conflicts in the use of community forest resources; and 3) to propose the Buddhist approach to manage conflicts in the use of community forest resources at Ban Na Wai, Na Muen District, Nan Province. The study used a mixed-method approach that included qualitative and quantitative methods. A questionnaire on a 5-point Likert scale was used to acquire quantitative data from a sample group. In-depth interviews were used to acquire qualitative data from key informants. The collected data were analyzed by content analysis.

From the study, the following results are found:

1) From analyzing the level of conflict management in the use of community forest resources at Ban Na Wai in all 5 aspects, it is found that the mean of relationship, values and structure are at a very satisfied level, news and information and benefits are at a moderate level.

2) From comparing conflicts in the use of community forest resources, it is discovered that people of different genders, ages, educational levels, incomes, and occupations have no difference in the level of conflict management in the use of

community forest resources at Ban Na Wai; therefore, the null hypothesis is rejected.

3) Conflict management in the use of community forest resources based on Saraniyadhamma (states of conciliation) reveals as follows: Sadharanabhogita refers to sharing within the community to help reducing and solving conflicts; Mettamanokamma refers to adhering to the Dhamma for solving conflicts; Mettakayakamma refers to

structure for working systematically; Mettavacikamma refers to the use of words to create peace in the community; Silasamaññata refers to honest conduct; and Ditthisamaññata refers to equality in thoughts and accepting others' viewpoints.

Technique and Process for Teaching Morality in Schools of Moral Teaching Monks under Nakhon Nan Buddhist College

Phra Paramanuchit Pathamabalo (Rattananubet) — 2024-06-30

This research “Technique and Process for Teaching Morality in Schools of Moral Teaching Monks under Nakhon Nan Buddhist College” has the objectives as follows: to study the problems of teaching morality in schools of moral teaching monks under Nakhon Nan Buddhist College; and to analyse the process of teaching morality in schools of moral teaching monks under Nakhon Nan Buddhist College. This study is qualitative research by in-depth interview. The results showed that: problems of teaching morality in schools, moral teaching monks taught subjects that were inconsistent with the needs of the school. The time is not certainly and not to teaching full-time. The basic knowledge of Buddhism and lacks a variety of things in teaching. Techniques for teaching the use of media are developed not yet. The problems of teaching morality is the accessibility of technology is increasing which makes children not interested or attentive about morality, ethics and moral teachings have not yet covered the entire province. Analysis for process of teaching morality in schools of moral teaching monks.
The process into 4 parts: 1) the content of the curriculum must integrate various parts appropriately and harmoniously. As well as the personnel management is one of the most important processes to must keep learning new knowledge and new technologies to be used as a guideline for personnel management. 2) Teaching and learning that
focuses on students is important. Most moral monks have been trained in a systematic teaching method, let students seek knowledge on their own by applying current events in teaching. 3) Media and equipment, monks teaching morality manage learning by using the media. There will be training or meetings about knowledge on the production process of teaching and learning materials for moral monks. And 4) Measurement and evaluation. Should been develop to modern in the processes. Emphasize the media to be useful and easy to understand. And the curriculum is updated every 3 years.

The Factors Related to the Voting Behavior for Members of the Sub-district Administrative Organization Council in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province

Suttiruk Tapol — 2024-06-30

This research aimed to 1) study the level of factors related to the voting behavior for members of the Sub-district Administrative Organization Council in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, 2) examine factors related to the voting behavior for members of the Sub-district Administrative Organization Council, and 3) explore
suggestions for voting behavior for members of the Sub-district Administrative Organization Council adapted according to the Four Brahmavihra principles. This
mixed-methods research involved a sample of 382 eligible voters in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, and 12 key informants. Tools used included a questionnaire and a
semi-structured interview, with data analysis performed using social science statistical software and content analysis for context.

The research findings indicated that:
1) The overall relationship level with the voting behavior of the public for
Sub-district Administrative Organization Council members in Mueang District, Khon Kaen Province, had a mean value of 3.99, indicating a high level across all aspects. Ordered from highest to lowest mean, the aspects were: the candidates' campaigning efforts with the highest mean of 4.02, followed by the Four Brahmavihra principles with a mean of 4.01, candidates' policies with a mean of 3.99, candidates' characteristics also with a mean of 3.99, and personal relationships with the candidates with a mean of 3.93.
2) Testing the factors related to the public's voting behavior revealed that the Four Brahmavihra principles significantly correlated with the public's voting behavior at a statistical significance level of 0.01, with a positive correlation coefficient (r) of 0.13. Variables such as gender, age, education level, average monthly income, candidates' policies, candidates' characteristics, candidates' campaigning efforts, and personal relationships with the candidates were found not to be correlated.
3) Suggestions include that the Election Commission should promote public access to information about candidates' qualifications before voting, encourage voters to select candidates based on the Four Brahmavihra principles, ensure widespread dissemination of candidates' policies to the public, and campaign efforts should publicize the candidates' characteristics, achievements, and benefits provided to the public and community of each sub-district to maximize the information available to voters before making their decision.

A Study of the Academic Achievement of Students who Received Learning Using the ICARI Model

Noppadon Kanchanangkul — 2024-07-02

This research has the following objectives 1) study the learning achievements of students who are studied by using the ICARI Model. 2) Compare the average academic achievement before and after studying of students who are studied by using the ICARI Model and 3) study the students’ satisfaction with studying using the ICARI Model.
The population of this research is the students of Nongbuadaeng Wittaya School who are studying in the second semester of the academic year 2022. The sampling group of this research is the students of Nongbuadaeng Wittaya School, 8 classes by cluster sampling. The research is conducted by using ICARI Model lesson plans. Collecting the data by using pre-test and post-test achievement tests and the questionnaire of satisfaction by using the ICARI Model. The data were analyzed by using basic statistics and t-tests for the dependent sample.
The research result revealed that: The students who are studied by using the ICARI Model have post-test achievement at moderate to high level. The average score of post-test achievement is higher than pre-test achievement with statistical significance at the .05 level. The satisfaction of students using the ICARI model is at a high level. (= 3.87, S.D. = 0.82) From the findings of this research, the researchers have suggestions to encourage
learning management using the ICARI Model to develop the learning potential and learning achievement of the students.

Developing and Upgrading Artistic and Cultural Areas in Nan Province

Thitiporn Sasom — 2024-06-20

This article is an academic article that aims to present guidelines for the development and upgrading of arts and culture areas in Nan Province. The objective is to present guidelines for the development and upgrading of arts and culture areas in Nan Province, including management, operations, and problems in promoting entrepreneurship and tourism through arts and culture capital. which drives operations according to the 20-year national strategic direction framework that is consistent with the 20-year agricultural and cooperative strategy (2017 - 2036) that is consistent with the 20-year national strategy, the 12 th National Economic and Social Development Plan (B.E. 2017 - 2021) and national development under the Thailand 4.0 policy in order to obtain guidelines for effective development planning. Encourage all sectors to benefit from tourism and create income distribution, which is an important part in making Nan a city that can support tourists sustainably. However, creating a process of participation of all sectors in society. as well as participation in people's decision-making to achieve balance in all dimensions in an integrated and holistic manner. To create income and distribute income to the community Tourism must be managed with community participation according to the concept of creative economy and with maximum use of tourism resources in the community.

Applied Khmer Philosophy

Samphose Prak — 2024-06-20

The article aims to show how the ancient Khmer philosophy can be applied in Cambodian society nowadays. Based on research conducting in Khmer society, shows that the ancient Khmer philosophical concept is still the most important practice, and significantly role-plays both the Khmer mindset and also political thought in society to establish the Khmer identity in “oneness” according to what Khmer ancestors had done for many generations until present time. The philosophical concept, the academic paper, will discuss three main points 1) what is the source of the concept of Khmer Philosophy 2) how to bring the main concepts of Khmer philosophy put into a practical way in society 3) the new knowledge obtaining from practical concepts of the Khmer philosophy.

Student Care and Support System : The Case Study of Huaiton Pittayakhom School

เสรี ออไธสง — 2024-06-20

The purpose of this academic paper was to study the student care and support system at Huai Ton Pittayakhom School. This arose from studying the background
conditions of students' families, parents' needs, stakeholders and community context surrounding the school. Then created a student care and support system that was unique to the school. There were 5 steps involved: step 1: providing knowledge and create awareness among personnel, step 2: knowing students and screening individual students, step 3: promoting and developing student, step 4: preventing and solving student
problems, and step 5: transferring students. In this regard, the screening of students had been carried out into 4 areas: learning, behavior, special abilities, health and well-being. In addition, a student was separated into 3 groups in each area. Each group consisted of a trusting group, a caring group, and a close-up group. Moreover, the school had designed its own data collection tools and student screening criteria. From the implementation of the student care and support system Huai Ton Pittayakhom School, students and school had always been accepted at the provincial level to the national level so far.