Service Area Research Articles

Classifying Rural Parks: A Case Study in Iowa

Many park professionals use classification systems to simplify complex park spaces into efficient and manageable descriptions. In the United States, the most common classification systems use park size and service area as determinants of a park’s class. While those variables are important in urban spaces, they often fail to capture the unique realities of rural parks. This can lead to misunderstandings, as rural parks are frequently evaluated, programmed, and planned using urbanor-mative assumptions. To address that gap, this paper proposes a new Iowa Rural Park Classification System (IRPCS) that focuses on park function, a crucial de-terminant of rural park use due to the distances between rural destinations. The development of the IRPCS involved collecting data from 749 recreation spaces across an eight-county study area in central Iowa. This data was then analyzed us-ing iterative decision trees to identify, test, and refine the variables that differenti-ate each park class. While ultimately abandoned due to limitations in flexibility, these decision trees played a valuable role in shaping the final park classes.The IRPCS differentiates rural parks from their urban counterparts by highlight-ing the unique variables and characteristics that make them essential utilities. This focus will spark further research and discussions dedicated to rural parks. Additionally, the IRPCS establishes a rural-specific park lexicon, enabling park managers and planners to discuss and analyze rural parks with greater precision.

Effects of low impact development on runoff pollution and water quality resilience in an urbanized estuary area

In urbanized estuary areas, water quality often deteriorates due to the impact of surface runoff or overflow during heavy rainfall events. Low impact development (LID) can mitigate this impact and improve water quality resilience. However, there were few studies on quantifying this effect of LID, particularly in estuary areas. In this study, water quality resilience is expressed as the abnormal rate of water quality during rainfall events and the time required for water quality to recover from abnormality to normal. In this study, a coupled Storm Water Management Model (SWMM) and Environmental Fluid Dynamic Code (EFDC) model is used to examine the effects of LID on runoff pollution and water quality resilience in the Shenzhen River estuary (including Shenzhen River and Deep Bay) in China. The results indicate that (1) The inflow volume into the estuary is not only affected by the drainage area but also by the service area and capacity of the sewer interception system; LID can reduce not only the stormwater runoff but also the overflow from the interception systems along rivers. (2) The marginal benefit of the LID proportion increase in pollution load reduction diminishes as the proportion of LID implementation increases. (3) LID can reduce the high value of pollution concentration caused by rainfall runoff; and the reduction effect on the rivers is greater than that on the bay. (4) The rivers and the estuary have a much higher abnormal rate than the inner bay and the outer bay; however, the estuary and the inner bay have longer recovery time than the rivers and the outer bay. The maximum abnormal rate, average abnormal rate, and recovery time of different indicators in the entire estuary area are decreased by 10%-189%, 6%-71%, and 0.8–1.1 cycles when the runoff from 80% of built-up area is treated by LID facilities; LID can significantly reduce abnormal rate of the rivers and recovery time of the inner bay. Therefore, the proposed metric and model can fully reflect the spatial variations in water quality resilience, and LID can enhance the water quality resilience of the urbanized estuary areas under rainfall.

Social Accountability at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine: A Focus on Admission Policy

Given the increasing health disparities across regions and populations, social accountability is not an option but an obligation for health professions schools, including medical schools. In this short communication, the authors report the case of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU SOM), which has been an exemplary medical school for social accountability, receiving the 2013 AMEE ASPIRE Award in social accountability and the 2018 Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Award for Institutional Excellence in Social Mission in Health Professions Education. This paper focuses on the school’s admission policies in the discussion of its social accountability. It starts with the background of central and southern Illinois, where the school is located to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the areas. It discusses the school’s holistic admission policies and two pipeline programs—namely, MEDPREP and McNeese Physician Preparatory Pipeline Program (P4)—that are strategically designed as a long-term physician workforce development plan to address health disparities in rural areas. As of January 30, 2024, 3,233 students have earned the MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree at SIU SOM. In total, 770 alumni (33%) are practicing in primary care. Among 901 graduates practicing in Illinois, 484 (54%) are practicing in SIU SOM service area counties (i.e., central and southern Illinois). Social accountability is the core value and organizational identity of SIU SOM and the guiding principle of the school’s innovation and excellence.

PERENCANAAN RUMAH TAHFIDZPRENEUR DI DESA CIBADAK, CARIU, BOGOR, JAWA BARAT, INDONESIA

Rumah Tahfidzpreneur Annur in Cibadak Village, Cariu, Bogor, West Java requires assistance in the planning process. This community service is motivated by the society's intention to build a tahfidz facility on land of approximately 5,200 m2 in Cibadak Village, Cariu, Bogor. The land is located in a residential area that is ideal for building a Tahfidz House. Rumah Tahfidzpreneur Annur will be built with guesthouse dormitory facilities, owner's house, farm, prayer room, multipurpose room, library, informal class, cooperative, and management office. The design recommendation is to divide these spaces into public, semi-public, private, and service areas. The main access is on the main road side, the public area is adjacent to this side. The private area is on the back side to ensure privacy. The service area is also on the back side. The middle part is filled with a semi-public area. The distant water source creates obstacles to water distribution and it is recommended to install a centrifugal pump so that water distribution is smooth. The results of physical and chemical tests on the water on the Rumah Tahfidzpreneur Annur land show that the water meets household standards but it is necessary to install a filter in the water reservoir so that the water is free of bacteria. Keywords: Rumah Tahfidzpreneur Annur, site concept, water distribution, clean water filter

Estimates of intra-cluster correlation coefficients from 2018 USA Medicare data to inform the design of cluster randomized trials in Alzheimer’s and related dementias

BackgroundCluster randomized trials (CRTs) are increasingly important for evaluating interventions embedded in health care systems. An essential parameter in sample size calculation to detect both overall and heterogeneous treatment effects for CRTs is the intra-cluster correlation coefficient (ICC) of both outcome and covariates of interest. However, obtaining advance estimates for the ICC can be challenging. When trial outcomes will be obtained from routinely collected data sources, there is an opportunity to obtain reliable ICC estimates in advance of the trial. Using USA national Medicare data, we estimated ICCs for a range of outcomes to inform the design of CRTs for people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias (ADRD).MethodData from 2018 Medicare Fee-for-Service beneficiaries, specifically, 1,898,812 individuals (≥ 65 years) with diagnosis of ADRD within 3436 hospital service areas (treated as clusters) and 306 hospital referral regions (treated as fixed strata), were used to calculate unadjusted and adjusted ICC estimates for three outcomes: death, any hospitalizations, and any emergency department (ED) visits and three covariates: age, race and sex. We present both overall and stratum-specific ICC estimates. We illustrate their use in sample size calculations for overall treatment effects as well as detecting treatment effect heterogeneity.ResultsThe unadjusted overall ICCs for death, hospitalizations, and ED visits were 0.001, 0.010, and 0.017 respectively. Stratum-specific ICCs varied widely across the 306 HRRs: median 0.001, 0.010 and 0.025 for death, hospitalizations, and ED visits respectively and 0.007, 0.001, and 0.080 for age, sex and race. An interactive R Shiny app is provided that allows users to retrieve estimates overlayed on a map of the USA.ConclusionsWe presented both adjusted and unadjusted ICCs for outcomes as well as unadjusted ICCs for covariates of potential interest from population-level data in the USA and demonstrated how the estimates may be used in sample size calculations for CRTs in ADRD.

Health policy analysis for stewardship of rehabilitation services

Background and aimThere have been a growing interest in investigating the effect of stewardship on other functions of rehabilitation service delivery. Effective stewardship of rehabilitation services can ensure that these services are of high quality, accessible, affordable, and sustainable, and can help achieve the goals of universal health coverage. The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the policies adopted in the field of rehabilitation services in Iran and in the international arena, and finally to identify policy gaps, areas for improvement, and areas that have been overlooked.MethodThis research is a policy analysis, carried out through document analysis and Dalglish et al.’s READ approach. Data were analyzed and interpreted using qualitative methodology and directed content analysis. For this purpose, Veillard et al.‘s health system stewardship framework was used to analyze the stewardship of rehabilitation services. The dimensions of the stewardship framework, were: Defining the vision for health and strategies and policies to achieve better health; influencing all sectors and advocating for better health; ensuring good governance in line with prevailing values; ensuring the alignment of system design with health system goals; improving existing legal and regulatory instruments; and compiling, disseminating, and applying information. Scott’s four criteria were used to assess the authenticity, credibility, representativeness, and meaning of the documents. Those that did not meet even one of the Scott’s criteria were excluded from content analysis.FindingsA total of 16 documents were identified, all of which met Scott’s criteria and none were excluded from the study. A total of six themes and 56 subthemes were extracted. The contents of all the documents were extracted under six themes of Veillard et al.‘s health system stewardship framework. Overall, the results show that national documents place greater emphasis on the development of preventive healthcare and health promotion. Documents often focus on engaging NGOs and the families of people with disabilities and on intersectoral collaboration for knowledge production and the development of intersectoral knowledge networks. In terms of health system governance in line with prevailing values, documents are mainly focused on health system stewardship by the Ministry of Health and on evidence-based decision-making with the participation of target groups. Also, documents place more emphasis on upgrading the national infrastructure and increasing access to rehabilitation services.ConclusionIn some areas of rehabilitation services, there is a gap between national documents, which reflects differences in priorities, approaches, resources, and instruments available to strengthen rehabilitation services at the national and international levels.

Performance Indicators for Improving Irrigation Management in Aegean District

Water is vital for agriculture and its effective use has become imperative. The largest share of freshwater use in the world is in the agricultural sector with a rate of approximately 70%. Therefore, the evaluation of irrigation schemes is of great importance. In Turkiye, irrigation schemes are managed and distributed by organizations such as water user associations, municipalities, and irrigation cooperatives. In Türkiye, irrigation schemes with an service area of 500 ha or more are managed by water user associations. In this study, Ahmetli, Salihli and Menemen water user associations’ irrigation schemes, where the Gediz River is used as a water source, were chosen as materials. The selected irrigation schemes service area constitutes 60% of the total service area in the region (DSI (General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works) 2nd Region(Aegean region)). The service area of Ahmetli irrigation scheme is 50,532 ha, 22,797 ha in Salihli and 22,865 ha in Menemen. The main crop pattern of the irrigation area is vineyards, corn and cotton. These irrigation schemes were evaluated using performance indicators such as water supply, irrigation rate, and amount of irrigation water used per unit area. The raw data sets obtained from DSI cover the years 2007 and 2021. As a result, when looking at the average performance, relative water supply, irrigation rate and amount of irrigation water used per unit area were found to be 0.70, 57.99 and 7682.45 m3 ha-1, respectively. Although 70% of the irrigation water need can be met with the water diversion to the system, the irrigation ratio was approximately 58% indicating the problems in transferring water to the system and the irrigation techniques used by farmers on the field are not modern. In addition, the main reasons for the unirrigated areas, are social and economic reasons (137 ha in the Menemen WUA) and the lack of water supply in the Salihli and Ahmetli WUAs, respectively, 2319 ha and 11320 ha cannot be irrigated, respectively. Modernization seems inevitable for more effective use of our water resources. The most effective techniques in this modernization are land consolidation, renewal of irrigation channels, extension and consultancy services to farmers, and making water fees according to volume can be counted.

Development and safety evaluation of an adaptive personalized speed guidance system for on-ramp merging in highway service areas

As autonomous driving and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies evolve, the efficiency and safety of ramp merging in the highway service areas have become increasing critical. This study introduces a closed-loop feedback speed guidance system that accommodates individual driving styles, aiming to optimize merging behaviour, reduce traffic accidents, and enhance total traffic efficiency. The system dynamically adjusts the merging vehicle speeds by continuously monitoring their speed and location with variable steps to promote smoother merging. Moreover, this research also involves collecting naturalistic driving data from ramp merging scenarios, using the K-means clustering and point estimation method to recognize and analyse driving style characteristics, and integrating these styles into the developed closed-loop feedback speed guidance system. This approach results in personalized speed guidance curves tailored to different driving styles, facilitating more efficient mering. Additionally, the study conducts a Safety of the Intended Functionality (SOTIF) evaluation of this system using the System-Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) method, which helps identify potential security risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure the system’s safe and stable operation. The simulation results confirm that this innovative dynamic speed guidance system substantially improves traffic safety and efficiency in ramp merging areas.

Identifying QOS impacts on the 4G LTE and 5G FWA integration using 2300 to 2400 MHz band reallocation for high-speed internet alternative to traditional fiber

Although 5G technology has been in development for a considerable time, significant challenges regarding its effective implementation still need to be addressed. A key issue lies in using frequency and ensuring coexistence with previous technologies that continue to serve existing users because users in many countries' late adoption of new technologies does not always progress smoothly. This research paper aims to evaluate 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) utilizing the 2300 to 2400 MHz spectrum that is usually used in 4G LTE previous technology, positioned as a viable alternative to traditional fiber optic networks, and its impact on technology valuation in spectrum usage to solve high-speed alternative traditional fiber in rural and urban areas. The study focuses on Quality of Service (QoS) related to user experience with a standard wireless access service parameter while analyzing payload growth and revenue generation improvements compared to LTE technologies. Through rigorous trials, our results demonstrate that 5G FWA not only preserves the QoS experienced but significantly enhances it as a feasibility analysis of network productivity by combining 4G and 5G technology in one service area. The implementation trial of 5G FWA resulted in notable increases of 50 % in more than 20 Mbps data throughput, contributing to 27 % substantial growth in payload and revenue in an area using only 4G LTE before 5G FWA was implemented. By providing detailed performance metrics, the trials highlighted the potential for 5G FWA to deliver broadband services more efficiently and cost-effectively, particularly in regions where geographical or economic factors constrain the expansion of fiber optics.

Inequalities in emergency service accessibility: spatial analysis of urban infrastructure

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the relationship between emergency response times and crash severity in New York City, focusing on spatial disparities and their implications. It examines how these disparities impact disadvantaged neighborhoods, particularly regarding traffic safety and emergency service accessibility.Design/methodology/approachThe research uses comprehensive spatial analysis techniques, including hotspot mapping, network analysis for travel time modeling, local bivariate correlation analysis and service area calculations. It maps crash data alongside emergency facility locations, considering peak-hour traffic. The Area Deprivation Index (ADI) is integrated to evaluate socioeconomic factors influencing accessibility. This approach provides a nuanced understanding of how emergency response times correlate with crash severity at the census block level, accounting for socioeconomic disparities.FindingsThis study reveals significant disparities in emergency response times across New York City. In high-poverty, predominantly minority areas, response times are 2–3 min longer than average, correlating with a 15% increase in severe injury rates. Over 20% of neighborhoods show correlations between response times and crash severity, with positive linear (5.51%), negative linear (10.72%), concave (2.44%) and convex (2.80%) relationships. Blocks with positive linear relationships have a mean ADI rank of 3.918. During peak hours, 69.7% of Manhattan blocks show negative relationships, the highest among boroughs.Originality/valueThis research highlights spatial justice issues in urban emergency response systems, emphasizing the need for localized, data-driven planning and infrastructure adjustments. By integrating the ADI, the multifaceted approach reveals the complex dynamics of socioeconomic factors and emergency service accessibility that have not yet been investigated in diverse urban communities.

Research on Wastewaterr Reuse Technology in Expressway Service Areas

This article analyzes the literature and data on reclaimed water research in expressway service areas in recent years. Based on the characteristics of wastewater in service areas and the problems in the treatment process, a comprehensive analysis is conducted on the existing technologies for reclaimed water reuse technology in expressway service areas. It is found that research on carbon emissions from wastewater treatment in service areas and the practical application of new green technologies in expressway service areas should be strengthened.

Mapping cellular coverage suitability: a GIS-Based approach to identifying poor service areas

Cellular coverage is a critical component of modern telecommunications, providing essential services for communication, commerce, and emergency response. Despite its importance, many regions, particularly those with challenging terrain or low population density, experience inadequate cellular service. This study focuses on the commune of Laghouat, Algeria, employing a GIS-based Multi-Criteria Analysis (MCA) to assess cellular coverage suitability. Using ArcGIS Pro, four key factors were integrated: cell tower locations, terrain elevation, population distribution, and restricted areas. The methodology includes performing a Viewshed analysis to identify dead zones, converting population data into raster format to map demand, and digitizing restricted areas where telecommunication infrastructure development is prohibited. All factors were standardized to a common scale to ensure comparability and a weighted overlay analysis was conducted to generate a comprehensive suitability map. The map highlights areas of poor cellular coverage, guiding the placement of new infrastructure. Additionally, the research considers regulatory restrictions on land use, ensuring compliance with governmental policies. The resulting suitability map provides valuable insights for telecommunications providers and policymakers, enabling them to target underserved regions for infrastructure improvements while adhering to legal constraints. This study offers a robust, scalable framework for identifying and addressing cellular coverage gaps, applicable to other regions with similar geographic and demographic challenges.

Geometry-based stochastic channel modeling of a semi-urban environment using simultaneously transmitting and reflecting reconfigurable intelligentsurface

Simultaneously Transmitting and Reflecting (STAR) Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface (RIS) demonstrates the ability to split incoming electromagnetic beams to transmit and reflect signals in a concurrent manner. Thus, compared to conventional RIS, service area coverage is extended on deploying STAR-RIS. This paper presents a geometry-based stochastic channel model (GBSM) of STAR-RIS-assisted outdoor wireless channel. For the considered semi-urban environment, STAR-RIS operates in energy-splitting mode. Channel between a base station (BS) and users (UR/UT) located on the reflect/transmit (R/T) side of STAR-RIS is characterised using a GBSM. An elliptical model incorporates the inevitable presence of scatterers in the considered semi-urban segment. Statistical properties of the wireless channel under test are analysed using space–time cross-correlation function (ST-CCF) and temporal auto-correlation function (ACF). Further, to gain holistic insight about the wireless channel behaviour, normalised Doppler power spectral density (ND-PSD) is estimated for semi-urban segment having three distinct underlying hypothesis as: (i) Wireless channel is governed by Rayleigh fading model, (ii) Wireless Channel is equipped with conventional RIS and (iii) STAR-RIS is an integral part of the considered wireless channel. Simulation results confirm that STAR-RIS performs at par with RIS, however, facilitating an additional degree of coverage. It is observed that temporal ACF and ST-CCF improves with an increase in the number of elements in STAR-RIS.

Administration of the Educational Institution's Student Care and Support System Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4

Background and Aims: This research has the following objectives: 1) to study and compare the level of opinions of personnel regarding the administration of the student support system in educational institutions under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. By gender Work experience and the size of the educational institution and 2) to explore ways to develop the administration of the student care and support system in the same educational institution. Methodology: The sample group in this research consisted of 327 personnel under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, using the Krejsi and Morgan sampling table. The research tools include a questionnaire with 5 rating scales and a structured interview. Which has an IOC value in the range of 0.80 to 1.00 and a confidence value of 0.83. In data analysis, various statistics were used, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, T-test and F-test Results: The research results include the following findings: (1) the administration of the student care and support system of educational institutions under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 is overall at a high level. Which when considered in each aspect, it was found that administration in all aspects is at a high level. (2) Administration of the educational institution's student care and support system Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 has a statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level when classified by gender. While when classified by work experience and size of educational institution found that there was no difference. (3) Guidelines for the administration of the student care and support system of educational institutions under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 found that data were collected through visiting students' homes. Using student behavior assessments to screen students organizing activities to make students know how to control themselves and strengthen skills in living with others. There is also cooperation between teachers, schools and parents in preventing and solving student problems. Including understanding and explaining to students and parents the need to refer students with problems for help. Conclusion: The study found that the administration of the student care and support system at Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 is effective, with high performance in all areas, though gender differences were found to be statistically significant. Furthermore, effective student care requires collaboration among schools, teachers, and parents, as well as the use of assessments and home visits to address and prevent student issues while encouraging self-control and social skills.

Creative Leadership in the Digital Age of School Administrators under the Jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office

Background and Aims: The main objectives of this research are to: (1) study the level of creative leadership in the digital age of school administrators under the jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office. (2) Compare the creative leadership in the digital age of school administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office classified by educational level work experience and the size of the educational institution. (3) Study guidelines for developing creative leadership in the digital era for school administrators under the jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office classified by educational level work experience and the size of the educational institution. Methodology: The sample group in this research is teachers under the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office, 406 people, selected according to the proportion of the population and the sample size related to the number of schools. The tool used to collect data is a questionnaire with a 5-level rating scale with a consistency index between 0.60-1.00 and a reliability value of 0.97. For data analysis, statistics were used, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation, T-test, One-way ANOVA, and F-test. Results: The results of the research found that: (1) Creative leadership in the digital age of school administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office was overall at a high level. (2) Comparison of creative leadership in the digital age of administrators. Educational institutions under the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office, classified by work experience It was found that overall every aspect was significantly different at the 0.05 level, with the average of executives with 15 years or more of work experience being higher than those of executives with less than 15 years of work experience. When classified according to the size of the educational institution It was found that overall there was no difference. and when classified by educational level It was found that overall there was no difference. (3) Guidelines for developing creative leadership in the digital age of school administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office consists of 6 areas: 1) Vision 2) teamwork and participation 3) creativity 4) digital skills 5) motivation 6) being a learning organization. Conclusion: Creative leadership in the digital age of school administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Secondary Educational Service Area Office Continuous personal and professional development is required. Through seeking knowledge from various learning sources to enhance skills, processes, or methods that can be applied to solve problems and improve educational institution administration for maximum efficiency.

Operations Regarding Safe Educational Institutions of Educational Institutions under the Jurisdiction of the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2

Background and Aims: The purpose of this research is to study and compare the opinions of personnel regarding safe educational operations in educational institutions under the jurisdiction of Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. Classified by position educational institution size and work experience in addition, the objective is to study guidelines for promoting and developing the operation of safe educational institutions in educational institutions under the same affiliation. Methodology: The sample group used in the research consisted of 317 personnel from educational institutions under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office, Area 2, obtained by stratified random sampling (Stratified Random Sampling). The research instrument was the questionnaire has a 5-level rating scale with an IOC between 0.80 - 1.00 and a confidence value (Cronbach's Alpha) equal to 0.79. Structured interviews were also used to collect additional information. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation, T-test (t-test) and analysis of variance (ANOVA or F-test). Results: The results of the research found that: (1) The operation of educational institutions is safe. of educational institutions under the jurisdiction of the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, overall and in each aspect It was found to be at a "very high" level in all aspects, which shows that the operation of safe educational institutions has been carried out efficiently in every dimension. (2) Results of comparative analysis operations in the area of ​​safe educational institutions. Classified by position It was found that there was a statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level while categorizing by school size and work experience found that there was no difference. (3) Operational guidelines Regarding safe educational institutions under the Saraburi Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, it was found that: 1) In terms of preventive measures should proceed with the preparation of a safety plan that covers all dimensions. 2) Instilling measures safety workshops should be organized for teachers. educational personnel and students 3) suppression measures guidelines for managing or suppressing incidents should be established. Including assistance when an incident occurs in an educational institution and create mutual awareness in all sectors. Conclusion: Operations regarding safe educational institutions of educational institutions. There should be a safety plan for educational institutions that covers all dimensions. Educational institutions provide an environment and atmosphere that is safe for students, teachers, and educational personnel. There are guidelines for managing or suppressing incidents. Assistance when an incident occurs in an educational institution and there are workshops on safety of educational institutions for teachers, educational personnel and students.

The Information Technology Management of Educational Institution Administrators under the Jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4

Background and Aims: This research aims to study 1) the level of information technology management of educational institution administrators under the supervision of the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. 2) Compare the level of opinions of personnel regarding information technology management among school administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, classified by position. Size of the educational institution and length of service. 3) Study the information technology management methods of educational institution administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. Methodology: The research sample consisted of 327 administrators and teachers under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, which were obtained from stratified random sampling. The research tools consisted of a 5-level rating scale questionnaire and a structured interview. Which has an IOC value between 0.80 - 1.00 and a confidence value of 0.73. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation. T-test, F-test and pairwise difference test using Scheffe' method. Results: The results of the research found that: (1) information technology management of educational institution administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, overall, was at a high level. When considering each aspect separately It was found that information technology management in all aspects was at a high level. (2) Results of comparative analysis of information technology management of educational institution administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, both in overall terms, each aspect, and each item. It was found that when classified according to the location and size of the educational institution. There is a statistically significant difference at the .05 level, however, when classified by years of service not differences found. (3) Guidelines for information technology management by administrators of educational institutions under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 found that educational institutions should support information and communication technology budgets for use in teaching and learning. Including coordinating with networks from communities, government organizations, and the private sector to participate in technology and communication support for education. Conclusion: The results of the study found that Information technology management by school administrators under the jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4 is overall at a high level. When considering each aspect separately It was found that information technology management in all aspects was also at a high level.

Characteristics of Educational Institution Administrators in the 21st Century under the Jurisdiction of the Chonburi Primary Educational Service Office Area 3

Background and Aims: In the 21st century, rapid technological advancements and innovations have significantly impacted educational institutions, compelling them to adapt and transform to remain relevant. Educational leaders must embrace organizational reforms and personal development to successfully navigate these changes and achieve their objectives. This research aims to: 1) assess the characteristics of educational administrators in the 21st century under the Sakon Nakhon Secondary Educational Service Area Office, 2) compare these characteristics based on position, educational level, and institution size, and 3) propose development guidelines for enhancing the leadership qualities of these administrators within the same context. Methodology: The sample group for this research comprised 331 school administrators and teachers, with the sample size determined using Krejci and Morgan's table and randomly assigned to groups. The research instrument was a questionnaire based on a 5-level rating scale, with a consistency index ranging from 0.80 to 1.00 and an overall reliability score of 0.89. Statistical methods employed for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and both T-value and F-value tests to assess the data. Results: The research findings revealed that: (1) The overall characteristics of educational institution administrators in the 21st century under the Sakon Nakhon Secondary Educational Service Area Office, as well as each specific aspect, were rated at a high level. (2) When comparing opinions on the characteristics of these administrators by position, educational level, and institution size, significant differences were found across all aspects at the .05 statistical level. (3) Guidelines for enhancing the characteristics of 21st-century school administrators under this office included 10 key areas: 1) honesty and integrity, 2) trustworthiness and empowerment, 3) communication, collaboration, and connectivity, 4) positive energy, 5) confidence, 6) determination and perseverance, 7) willingness to learn, unlearn, and relearn, 8) creative and innovative entrepreneurship, 9) reliance on intuition, and 10) the ability to inspire through intelligence.

The Use of Technology in the Management of Educational Institution Administrators Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4

Background and Aims: Nowadays, technology clearly plays an important role in people's daily lives. We live in an era where borderless communication has made great progress. Various conveniences have been invented and developed that help in human life. Allows us to access information quickly and more conveniently. More and more, therefore, humans are beginning to see the importance of information and its use. As a result, technology has become an important part that strengthens the basic necessities of life. Learning and adapting to new technology is necessary now and in the future. This research aims to: (1) Study the level of use of technology in administration by school administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. (2) Compare opinions about the use of technology in administration between school administrators and teachers in Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. (3) Study guidelines for developing the use of technology in the administration of school administrators in the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4. Methodology: The research sample consisted of 317 school administrators and teachers. The sample size was determined according to Krejci and Morgan's table. This resulted in a consistency index between 0.80 and 1.00, while the reliability value of the entire questionnaire was 0.86. For data analysis, statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used. Including t-test. and examining the pairwise average by dividing the F value. Results: The results of the research are as follows: (1) The use of technology in the management of school administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, overall and in each aspect, is at a high level. (2) Results of comparing opinions on the use of technology in the administration of educational institution administrators according to position. Work experience and the size of the educational institution found that there was no difference. (3) Guidelines for developing the use of technology in the administration of educational institution administrators under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, consisting of 4 areas: 1) academic administration, 2) budget management, 3) Human resource management and 4) general administration Conclusion: Development of the use of technology in the management of educational institution administrators under the jurisdiction of the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 4, resulting in change and creating opportunities for the organization. modification organizational operating structure to increase efficiency in production and service relationships within the organization.

The Student Affairs Management by Educational Institution Administrators under the Jurisdiction of the Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office

Background and Aims: The objectives of this research are as follows: 1) to study and compare student affairs administration of educational institution administrators under the Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office. Classified by position Education level and the size of the educational institution. 2) To compare student affairs administration among educational institution administrators under the Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office. Classified by position education level and the size of the educational institution. And 3) to study guidelines for developing student affairs administration among educational institution administrators under the Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office. Methodology: The sample in this research consisted of 331 school administrators and teachers. The sample size was determined according to Krejci and Morgan's table. Using the stratified random sampling method. The research tools consisted of a questionnaire with 5 rating scales and an interview form. Which has a consistency index between 0.80 - 1.00 and a confidence value for the entire questionnaire equal to 0.89. For data analysis, statistics such as frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were used, as t-tests and F-tests. Results: The results of the research found that: (1) the level of student affairs administration of educational institution administrators under the Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office. Overall and in each aspect are at a high level. (2) Comparison of opinions regarding student affairs administration among school administrators under the Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office. Classified by position Education level and the size of the educational institution It was found that overall and in each aspect there were no differences. (3) Guidelines for promoting the development of student affairs administration for educational institution administrators under the Bueng Kan Primary Educational Service Area Office, consisting of 6 areas: 1) promoting guidance activities in educational institutions, 2) promotion of health, sports and recreation, 3) promotion of boy scouts, girl guides, and red cross youth activities, 4) promotion of democratic activities and student discipline, 5) promoting and developing student councils to strengthen student and youth organizations in educational institutions; and 6) promoting the protection of children's and youth's rights. Conclusion: According to the findings, Bueng Kan school administrators perform well in all aspects of student affairs administration, with no significant differences based on position, education level, or institution size. It also outlines six key strategies for improving student affairs: promoting guidance, health, and recreational activities, developing leadership skills through scouting and democratic initiatives, strengthening student councils, and protecting children's rights.