Chonburi Province Research Articles

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards ECC Prevention in Thai Medical Personnel

This study aimed to identify the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to the prevention of early childhood caries (ECC) amongst medical personnel in well-baby clinics (WBC). Participants were 152 health care professionals, including public health officers, nurses, and physicians, working in WBC in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Participants completed a 6-part online questionnaire asking about demographic data, knowledge and attitudes related to ECC, ECC prevention practices, collaboration, referral systems, and suggestions for improving collaboration between dental and medical personnel in WBC. Whilst most participants had high levels of knowledge about oral care instructions, tooth brushing frequency, and cariogenic foods and beverages, they knew less about recommendations for timing of the first dental visit, fluoride concentration in toothpaste, and the time for exfoliation of primary teeth. There were significant differences in the proportions of correct answers to questions related to the first dental visit and bottle feeding and in total knowledge scores between physicians and other health care professionals. Most participants demonstrated a positive attitude towards ECC prevention. More than 70% of participants always advise parents on oral hygiene and nutrition related to ECC prevention, but only 29% always refer patients to see dental personnel. Attitudes, collaboration, and referral systems were significantly associated with ECC prevention practices, but not knowledge. This study demonstrates that attitudes, collaboration, and referral systems are key contributors to ECC prevention amongst Thai medical personnel. In addition to training programmes, consistent interprofessional policy and referral systems should be formulated, especially in primary care settings.

Association of temperament with oral health behaviour and caries status in Thai preschool children.

Temperament associated with oral health behaviour and early childhood caries (ECC) in preschoolers remains inconclusive. This cross-sectional study investigated the association of temperament with oral health behaviour and ECC status. A total of 421 Thai preschoolers were recruited from elementary schools in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Their caregivers assessed three temperament dimensions (surgency, negative affectivity and effortful control) using the Thai version of the Children's Behaviour Questionnaire Very Short Form and reported oral health behaviours (brushing cooperation and cariogenic snack frequency). Three calibrated dentists assessed ECC status using the modified WHO dmft/dmfs (decayed, missing and filled teeth/surface) index that included noncavitated and cavitated carious lesions. Multiple regression analysis, after adjusting for child's and caregiver's characteristics, revealed that children with high negative affectivity or low effortful control were more likely to have uncooperative brushing behaviour. The temperament scores of children who consumed cariogenic snacks daily and those who did not were comparable. Children with low surgency, high negative affectivity or low effortful control were more likely to have high dmfs scores. Negative affectivity and effortful control were associated with brushing behaviour. Temperament was not associated with the frequency of cariogenic snack consumption. All temperamental dimensions, however, were associated with ECC.

Innovation Application Toward Strategic Development of Pattaya City Administration from Viewpoints of Visitors Visiting Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, Thailand

Innovation Application Toward Strategic Development of Pattaya City Administration from Viewpoints of Visitors Visiting Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, Thailand

Inquiry Cycle Learning (5E) with Concept Mapping on Gene and Chromosome to Learning Achievement, Science Concepts and Attitude Toward Science for Mattayomsuksa 6 Students.

The purposes of this research were to study learning achievement, science concepts and attitude toward science of Mattayomsuksa 6 students using the inquiry cycle learning (5E) with concept mapping. The target group of this research was 29 Mattayomsuksa 6 students who studied in a regular scientific course at Piboonpumpen Demonstration School, Burapha University, Chonburi Province, who studied in the first semester of the 2018 academic year. The instruments of the research were 1) lesson plans using the Inquiry Cycle learning (5E) with concept mapping, 2) learning achievement tests, 3) science concept tests, 4) attitude toward science questionnaire, and 5) ended cycle tests. The data were analyzed by mean, standard deviation, and development scores. The research findings were as follows: 1) The learning achievement scores were at a high level; the development score was 58.59% after using the inquiry cycle learning (5E) with concept mapping. 2) The science concepts scores were at a high level; the development score was 53.19% after using the inquiry cycle learning (5E) with concept mapping. 3) The attitude toward science scores were at a high level; the development score was 61.99% after using the inquiry cycle learning (5E) with concept mapping.

Streptomyces antimicrobicus sp. nov., a novel clay soil-derived actinobacterium producing antimicrobials against drug-resistant bacteria.

A novel actinobacterium, designated strain SMC 277T, was isolated from the clay soil in paddy field of Chonburi Province, Thailand, and characterized using polyphasic taxonomy. Strain SMC 277T formed straight chains of nonmotile cylindrical spores with smooth surface developed on aerial mycelia. The typical chemotaxonomic properties of members of the genus Streptomyces were observed in strain SMC 277T, e.g., cell wall peptidoglycan, whole cell sugars, major menaquinones, cellular fatty acids, and polar lipids. Chemotaxonomic data combined with mycelium and spore morphologies supported the assignment of strain SMC 277T to the genus Streptomyces. The results of comparative analysis of the 16S rRNA gene sequences confirmed that strain SMC 277T represented a member of the genus Streptomyces. Phylogenetic analysis based on 16S rRNA gene sequences indicated that strain SMC 277T shared the highest sequence similarity with Streptomyces bambusae NBRC 110903T (98.8%). Genome sequencing revealed a genome size of 6.55 Mbp and a digital G+C content of 73.4 mol%. In addition to the differences in phenotypic characteristics (morphology and physiology), values of ANI (ANIb and ANIm), AAI and dDDH between strain SMC 277T and its closest relative S. bambusae NBRC 110903T were 81.84, 86.77, 76.91 and 26.1%, respectively. Genome annotation and secondary metabolite gene cluster analysis predicted that SMC 277T contained 35 biosynthetic gene clusters encoding diverse bioactive secondary metabolites. It is in agreement with observed antimicrobial activity against drug-resistant bacteria associated with nosocomial infections (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, extended-spectrum β-lactamase producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, and multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii). On the basis of these genotypic and phenotypic characteristics, strain SMC 277T can be characterized to represent a novel species of the genus Streptomyces, for which the name Streptomyces antimicrobicus is proposed. The type strain is SMC 277T (= TBRC 15568T = NBRC 115422T).

Techno-Economic Assessment of Wind Energy in Urban Environments: A Case Study in Pattaya, Thailand

The goal of reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is a global collective challenge for the clean energy group, and it is reflected in Thailand's Renewable Energy Development Plan (AEDP) in 2018, which includes wind power as one of the six clean energy sectors. This study analysed the wind energy potential in Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Development Zone Plan, by utilizing data from weather stations and the Meteorological Department during the period of 2019-2021 at a height of 10 meters above the ground, comparing the areas of Pattaya Station, Chonburi Station, and Kao Si Chang Station. For the possibility of wind turbines with default heights ranging from 60 to 90 meters, three models are available: Bonus 1.3 MW, SWT-1.3-62, and SWT-2.3-82, as per the research results. The wind resources were found to be of Wind Power Class 1, with poor resource potential, and the prevailing wind direction in the study area was identified as northeast and west in Ko Sichang, southeast in Pattaya, and southwest and west in Chonburi. The Pattaya Station area was deemed unsuitable for wind farm establishment due to its low-wind power potential, as indicated by an economic analysis (public sector). It is not recommended for private or business sectors as it may not generate attractive returns or may result in losses. Based on the observations, the wind turbine with the highest AEP may not be the best choice for investment returns. This was demonstrated through an analysis of the SWT-2.3-82 VS wind turbine on Kaya Sira Hill, Koh Sichang, which had a CO2 Emission Reduction capacity of 2,154.24 tons CO2/GWh and an AEP of 3.366 GWh. Despite this, the LOCE of this model was not the lowest among the three models, and the LCOE and NPV of the SWT-1.3-62 were higher than the SWT-2.3-82 VS at all discount rate values. Moreover, the IRR of the SWT-1.3-62 were lower than the others, indicating that higher investments do not always lead to better returns.

Assessing tritium contamination in Thailand's rainwater: A study of environmental monitoring and nuclear surveillance

Tritium, whether naturally occurring or caused by human nuclear activity, can result in a large amount of tritium contamination in the environment, especially in the water cycle, causing a high concentration of tritium in rainfall. The objective of this research was to measure the level of tritium in the environment from rainfall in two different areas as a basis for monitoring tritium contamination in the environment. Rainwater samples were collected in Thailand every 24 h for a period of 1 year during 2021–2022 at the Kasetsart University Station, Sriracha Campus, Chonburi province and at the Mae Hia Agricultural Meteorological Station, Chiang Mai province. The tritium levels were measured in rainwater samples using the electrolytic enrichment method combined with liquid scintillation counting. The chemical composition of the rainwater was analyzed based on ion chromatography. The results (presented with ± combined uncertainty) showed that the tritium content in the rainwater samples at Kasetsart University Station Sriracha Campus was in the range 0.9 ± 0.2–1.6 ± 0.3 TU (0.11 ± 0.02–0.19 ± 0.03 Bq.L−1). The mean concentration was 1.0 ± 0.2 TU (0.12 ± 0.03 Bq.L−1). The most common ions found in the rainwater samples were SO42−, Ca2+, and NO3−, with mean concentrations of 1.52 ± 0.82, 1.08 ± 0.51, and 1.05 ± 0.78 mg.L−1, respectively. The tritium content in rainwater collected from the Mae Hia Agricultural Meteorological Station was in the range 1.6 ± 0.2–4.9 ± 0.4 TU (0.19 ± 0.02–0.58 ± 0.05 Bq.L−1). The mean concentration was 2.4 ± 0.4 TU (0.28 ± 0.05 Bq.L−1). The most common ions found in the rainwater were NO3−, Ca2+, and SO42−, with mean concentrations of 1.21 ± 1.02, 0.67 ± 0.43, and 0.54 ± 0.41 mg.L−1, respectively. The tritium concentration in the rainwater at both stations differed but remained at a natural level (less than 10 TU). There was no correlation between the tritium concentration and the chemical composition of the rainwater. The tritium levels obtained from this study could be used as a basis for reference and monitoring of future environmental changes due to nuclear accidents or activities, both domestically and internationally.

ปัจจัยที่มีผลต่อการเลือกซื้อผลิตภัณฑ์ขนมเปี๊ยะแบบดั้งเดิม ของผู้บริโภคในจังหวัดชลบุรี

The purposes of this research are: 1) to study of personal factors of consumers in Chonburi Province, 2) to study the marketing mix factors are use in the selection of traditional purchasing of products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province, 3) to study on the selection of traditional purchasing of products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province, 4) to study of factors affecting the purchasing of products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province , and 5) to present guidelines for the development of products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province . The sample is consumers in Chonburi who chose to buy products Chinese Pastry Cake number 400 people and 7 entrepreneurs selling products Chinese Pastry Cake. The research instruments are questionnaires and interviews. The statistics are use for data analysis frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, chi-square and descriptive data analysis. The research was found that as follows: 1) most of the consumers were female, aged between 31-40 years of age and run a private business with an average monthly income of 20,001 - 30,000 baht and domiciled in Chonburi Province accounted for 74.00 percent. 2) Consumers were value the overall marketing mix at a high level. When were considering each aspect, in descending order, namely distribution in terms of location, personal side, price service, marketing promotion and product side. 3) The consumer's choice of buying traditional Chinese pastry products were for the purpose of choosing to buy as a souvenir,gift or souvenirs for other people most of them choosed to buy a mix of golden beans stir, and sweet wax gourd once a month, 3 - 4 each, about 201 - 500 baht per time, and most consumers were buying by themselves. 4) Factors affecting consumers' were choosing to buy products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province; 4.1) the personal factors affecting consumers' purchasing products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province were found that sex, age, occupation and average monthly income. They were affecting the selection of products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province with statistical significance at the .05 level. The domicile of the consumer It didn’t affecting the selection of products Chinese Pastry Cake with statistical significance at the .05 level. 4.2) Marketing mix factors affecting consumers' were purchasing products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province found that price, distribution marketing promotion, personal, location and service affecting the selection of purchasing products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province with statistical significance at the .05 level. And 5) in the development of products Chinese Pastry Cake of consumer in Chonburi Province, it was found that entrepreneurs should be applied traditional puffies to foreign desserts to meet market demand a packaging containing traditional puff pastry. They should be developed to be modern and have a Thai interpretation. The price should be varied according to the type of product. As well as they were developing distribution channels through social networks and the decoration of the storefront with a Chinese character to indicate the source of the products Chinese Pastry Cake. In addition, there should be an advertisement through social networks. In addition, employees should be trained to have knowledge of the product. They could be answer customer questions and could be recommend products in addition, the shop would have been located in a location with convenient transportation and should be emphasize on the quality of the service and creating an impression.

Experimental Marketing Strategies That Affect Tourist Destination Selection Decisions in Chonburi Province

This research aimed to study the tourists’ selection decisions of tourist destinations in Chonburi province and to study the influence of experimental marketing strategies which affect the selection decisions of tourists in Chonburi province. The sampling is foreign tourists who visit Chonburi province. This research is a quantitative study by uses descriptive statistics. The research instrument consisted of the questionnaire which was analysed by a statistic; percentage, mean and standard deviation. Demographic data are gender, age, nationality, education, revenue, and occupation. The considerations in the dependent variable of the independent variable are experimental marketing theory is consisted of 1.) sensation 2.) feeling 3.) thought 4.) action 5.) association. The results of the research of personal data analysis in foreign tourists in Chonburi province found that most of the sample group were female, aged 26 - 30 years, education level is a bachelor's degree, revenue between 6,001-9,000 $ per month, occupations of were government officer/government employees, 2-3 of family members. Most of them love natural resources because there are cultural diversity and experiential travel days are about 4 - 6 days. Experimental marketing tourism levels in sensation and feeling are thought medium, Additionally, experience marketing tourism levels in action and association are high. Hence, experimental marketing has high influencing on tourists' decisions to choose tourist destinations in Chonburi province.

Associations between Muscle-Tendon Morphology and Functional Movements Capacity, Flexibility, and Balance in Older Women.

Loss of functional movement capacity in older adults is related to adverse changes in musculotendinous morphology, but this relationship is poorly understood. This study examined the associations between musculotendinous morphology and functional movements, flexibility, and balance ability. Ninety-nine older women (66.6 ± 4.6 years, body mass index 23.5 ± 3.3 kg∙m−2) were recruited from Chonburi Province, Thailand. During one 90-min visit, muscle ultrasound imaging of vastus lateralis, biceps femoris, and medial gastrocnemius muscles, and tendon ultrasonography of the Achilles tendon and patellar tendon were performed. Measures were also obtained for the straight leg raise, passive dorsiflexion, balance, and functional tests (Five Times Sit to Stand (5TSTS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), 10-Meter Fast Walk Test (10-MFWT), and 6-Minute Walk Test (6-MWT)). The results specify that functional movement performance correlates most strongly with medial gastrocnemius muscle thickness (5TSTS (r = −0.26), TUG (r = −0.44), 10-MFWT (r = 0.41), and 6-MWT (r = 0.48) all p < 0.05) and that vastus lateralis muscle thickness and medial gastrocnemius muscle thickness correlate positively with balance ability (r = 0.24, 0.34; p < 0.05) and negatively with fear of falling. It appears that muscle mass, rather than other morphological parameters, such as muscle quality or fascicle length, is the main factor affecting the susceptibility of older women to frailty.

Predicting Factors Affecting the Intention to Prepare for Mitigation of Man-Made Fire Disasters in Chonburi Province, Thailand: An Integration of Structural Equation Modeling and Artificial Neural Network Hybrid Approach

News regarding different man-made fire disasters has been increasing for the past few years, especially in Thailand. Despite the prominent fire in Chonburi Province, Thailand, the intention to prepare has been widely underexplored. This study aimed to predict factors affecting the intention to prepare for the mitigation of man-made fire disasters in Chonburi Province, Thailand. A total of 366 valid responses through convenience sampling were utilized in this study that produced 20,496 datasets. With the 20,496 datasets, structural equation modeling and artificial neural network hybrid were utilized to analyze several factors under the extended and integrated protection motivation theory and the theory of planned behavior. Factors such as geographic perspective, fire perspective, government response, perceived severity, response cost, perceived vulnerability, perceived behavioral control, subjective norm, and attitude were evaluated simultaneously to measure the intention to prepare for a fire disaster. The results showed that geographic perspective, subjective norm, and fire experience were the most important factors affecting the intention to prepare. Other factors were significant with perceived behavioral control as the least important. In addition, the results showed how the region is prone to man-made fire disasters and that the government should consider mitigation plans to highlight the safety of the people in Chonburi Province, Thailand. This study is considered the first complete study that analyzed behavioral intention to prepare for the mitigation of man-made fire disasters in the Chonburi Province region of Thailand. The results of this study could be utilized by the government as a foundation to create mitigation plans for the citizens of Thailand. Finally, the findings of this study may be applied and extended to measure the intention to prepare for other man-made fire disasters worldwide.

Histopathologic prevalence of benign and malignant canine neoplasms in small animal hospital, Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok, Chonburi, Thailand: A retrospective study

This retrospective study surveyed the histological prevalence of 180 canine neoplasms registered during 2016-2020 in the small animal hospital, the Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok, Chonburi, Thailand. Histopathologic diagnosis of each neoplasia was performed using its published diagnosis criteria. The neoplasms were categorized into epithelial, mesenchymal and round-cell neoplasms. Their parameters were related to sex, breed, and neoplastic location. The study consequence revealed that benign neoplasms occurred in the same frequency as malignant neoplasia. Some neoplasms were sex-dependent, particularly mammary adenocarcinoma in females and perianal (hepatoid) gland adenoma in males. The purebred dogs were prone to the malignant mammary gland and benign mesenchymal neoplasia; meanwhile, the crossbred dogs had more frequencies of benign epithelial, benign round cell and malignant mesenchymal neoplasms than the purebreds. The buttock and head were the primary locations of benign epithelial neoplasms. The mammary gland was common for mammary cancers, while the hindlimb was the predilection site of the malignant mesenchymal neoplasia. These results are similar to the thosedescribed in the previous studies from other regions of Thailand and the rest of the world with a few different points. Therefore, regional veterinarians, particularly in Chonburi province, can confidently use our study findings to set up their preliminary diagnoses for their neoplastic patients.

The Driving Force of Urban Water Body Change in Chonburi Province, Thailand

The rapid urbanization from special economic zones (SEZs) in Asia poses a risk on water crisis. This paper identifies water body change trend and its driving force of change in Chonburi province; the most urbanized area in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Thailand, in order to analyse the root cause of water shortage in the area. Land use maps from 2006 to 2019 were used to evaluate the changing trend in water bodies using land use transition matrix and land use dynamic degree. Panel data from 364 observations in the Chonburi sub-district was used to assess the driving forces of water body change using panel data analysis. The study reveals that the water bodies are experiencing an increasing trend at the annual rate of 10.72%. The most predominant factor of change is the type of governance, followed by agricultural land use, climate change and population respectively. The results highlight the increasing trend of human-made urban water bodies, the importance of the local authority and the need of international collaboration. Therefore, the government should consider to strengthen measures and policy relative to water body change in the area in order to induce significant impact on future urban water supply.

Bacterial Community of Klong Tub Mangrove Forest in Chonburi Province, Thailand

Mangrove forests are located in the transition zone of terrestrial and river/marine ecosystems, making these forests a unique environment harbouring diverse microbes. This study investigated the bacterial community of Klong Tub Mangrove Forest in Chonburi Province, Thailand. The distinct feature of this forest is its nearby location to a narrowleaf cattail wetland. Assessment of the abiotic parameters of the sediments from site#1 nearby the narrowleaf cattail wetland and site#2 in the mangrove forest revealed differences in pH and salinity values between these two sites. Biochemical identification of bacterial isolates (n=233) indicated that these species belonged to 16 families and 29 genera as follows: Moraxellaceae (17.60%) &gt; Vibrionaceae (16.31%) &gt; Paenibacillaceae (15.88%) &gt; Staphylococcaceae and Bacillaceae (9.87% each) &gt; Aeromonadaceae and Pseudomonadaceae (8.58% each) &gt; Enterobacteriaceae (4.29%) &gt; Lactobacillaceae (2.58%) &gt; Moraxellaceae (2.15%) &gt; Comamonadaceae (1.72%) &gt; Alcaligenaceae (0.86%) &gt; Morganellaceae, Burkholderiaceae, Pasteurellaceae and Streptococcaceae (0.43% each). Among the genera, 12 were commonly isolated from both sites. Bacterial strains from 7 and 10 genera were detected only in site#1 and site#2, respectively. Analysis of the partial 16s rRNA gene sequence of four filamentous gram-positive isolates showed their high sequence similarity to three genera, including three novel species, Streptomyces sp. NA03103, Micromonospora fluminis sp. nov. and Bacillus velezensis sp. nov. In conclusion, the Klong Tub Mangrove Forest possesses high microbial diversity, and the bacterial taxon in the sediments differ between the narrowleaf cattail wetland and mangrove forest. Several bacterial isolates from the forest show a high biotechnological potential.

COVID-19 Infection in Parturients: Comparative Neonatal and Maternal Outcomes in a Single-Institute Regional Hospital in Thailand

Objective: Chonburi province is ranked fourth in Thailand in terms of COVID-19 cases. The objective was to compare neonatal and maternal outcomes among pregnant women with and without COVID-19 infection delivered in Chonburi hospital. Materials and Methods: The present study was a retrospective matched cohort study that included all pregnant women who delivered between January 1 and August 31, 2021, at Chonburi Hospital, Thailand. The exposure group comprised women with a current or previous positive COVID-19 PCR test, while the comparators were the PCR negative group. The matching ratio was 1:4, based on gestational and maternal age, parity, and the closest delivery date. Clinical data were obtained from medical records. Results: Forty-six pregnant women had a positive COVID-19 PCR, 24 (52.17%) were Thai and 22 (47.83%) were of other ethnicities. Most (60.87%) were asymptomatic or required no medical assistance. Three (6.52%) had severe pneumonia and required respiratory support. Neither maternal death nor vertical transmission was detected. Compared with 184 COVID-19-negative pregnant women, no significant differences in low APGAR score of less than 7, and preeclampsia in the 46 COVID-19-positive pregnant women were observed. However, COVID-19-positive pregnant women showed an increased rate of neonatal respiratory distress (RD) (relative risk [RR] 2.55; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.04 to 6.21] and clinical early-onset neonatal sepsis (RR 3.60; 1.55 to 8.36). Additionally, a higher cesarean section rate was observed in the COVID-19 positive group (RR 1.45, 1.11 to 1.85). Conclusion: There were no significant differences in neonates with APGAR of less than 7 between the cohort of 46 pregnant women who tested positive for COVID-19 and those who tested negative. However, a higher rate of cesarean delivery, presumed early-onset neonatal septicemia, and RD in the COVID-19 positive group were noted and should be monitored. Keywords: COVID-19; Pregnancy; Neonatal outcome; Birth asphyxia

Saccharothrix obliqua sp. nov., isolated from soil of Sichang Island, Thailand.

During an investigation of rare actinobacteria, isolate SC076T was isolated from a soil sample collected from Sichang Island, Chonburi Province, Thailand. The strain showed the highest 16S rRNA gene similarity to Saccharothrix australiensis DSM 43800T (98.6%) and Saccharothrix espanaensis DSM 44229T (98.6%). The zigzag morphology of the spore chain was observed on the aerial mycelia. meso-Diaminopimelic acid was detected in the peptidoglycan. Whole-cell sugars contained rhamnose, ribose, mannose glucose and galactose. Polar lipids were phosphatidylethanolamine, hydroxyphosphatidylethanolamine, diphosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylglycerol, phosphatidylinositol mannoside, phosphatidylinositol, unidentified ninhydrin-positive glycolipid, unidentified glycolipid and four unidentified lipids. The menaquinones were MK-9(H8), MK-9(H4), MK-9(H2) and MK-9(H0). The predominant fatty acids were iso-C16 : 0, iso-C15 : 0 and anteiso-C17 : 0. The draft genome of SC076T was 8040245 bp with a G+C content of 72.5 mol%. The results of genomic analysis between strain SC076T and the related type strains showed that the digital DNA-DNA hybridization and average nucleotide identity values among the strains were 23.6-32.8% and 77.7-86.8 %, respectively, which are lower than the thresholds used to distinguish strains from others of the same species. Based on the taxonomic evidence, strain SC076T represents a novel species of the genus Saccharothrix for which the name Saccharothrix obliqua sp. nov. is proposed. The type strain is SC076T (=TBRC 14540T=NBRC 115117T).

Establishing Geospatial Database for Assessing Food Security Status in the Communities of Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC), Thailand

Food security is an important indicator of the people’s well-being and the national security. This research focuses on the investigation of food security in the communities of eastern special development zone, Saensuk municipality, Chonburi Province, Thailand. By random sampling of 397 participants, the data are analyzed using IBM SPSS and service area analysis using ArcGIS program to evaluate food security status in the areas. The results show the communities investigated have access to food service areas at 4 levels: 1) the nearest distance, 6,812 households; 2) medium distance, 3,241 households; 3) quite far, 2,202 households; and 4) the farthest distance, 3,088 households. In terms of the assessment of food security status, it reveals that they gain a high average score (2.48). Although the food accessibility of the communities has been at a good level, Saensuk municipality should have a plan to prevent risks that may arise from unforeseen events, both from natural disasters and economic conditions that may affect their food security in the future, as well as establishing a learning center, providing knowledge of fisheries to the community members in order to strengthen the community’s sustainable economy.

Effectiveness of Public Health Volunteer Engagement Program in Home Care for Stroke Patients in Bo Thong District Chonburi Province, Thailand

This research aimed to study the effectiveness of the Public Health Volunteer Participation Program in the home care of stroke patients. Methods: This was quasi-experimental research; the samples consisted of 30 public health volunteers in each comparison and experimental group by simple sampling. The experimental group participated the Public Health Volunteer Engagement Program that consisted of 1) improving the environment at home and supporting the physiotherapy by increasing movement to improve the body balance, 2) Stress management and social support of stroke patients at home, 3) Taking care the nutritional status among stroke patients at home, 4) Following on a daily within 12 weeks by nurse and public health volunteer. Data were collected by using the knowledge interview form on stroke and care of stroke patients. Data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, pair-sample t-test, and independent-sample t-test. Results: The results found that the knowledge average score and the home care practice score of the health volunteers were significantly higher than the comparison group (p &lt; 0.001). When comparing the results before and after program implementation, the cerebrovascular disease care in public health volunteers were significantly higher than before program implementation. (P &lt; 0.001). Conclusion: The Public Health Volunteer Engagement Program in Home Care for Stroke Patients was effective. This program was suitable for promoting the public health team to care stroke patients at the community level.

Rabies-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Primary School Students in Chonburi Province, Thailand.

In Thailand, rabies is an endemic fatal viral zoonosis where 40% of those infected are under age 15. The aim of this rabies KAP study (Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices) is to examine preventive behaviors. A multistage sampling technique was employed for selecting the sample. Of 290 primary school students, 52.1% of them had poor knowledge, 89% had favorable attitudes, and 52.1% exercised proper preventive behaviors. We employed structural equation modeling to verify the systemic relationships and found rabies knowledge (β = .157, se=.059, P = .008) and attitude (β = .206 se=.054, P < .001) were associated with rabies preventive behaviors. Moreover, children in school No.4 statistically had less adept at rabies prevention than others. (β = – .232, se=.054, P < .001). This study highlights the need to strengthen rabies education programs, especially for rabies risk situations among school-aged children.

Type and Distribution of Microplastics in Beach Sediment along the Coast of the Eastern Gulf of Thailand

In the oceans and coasts, plastic waste poses a global threat to biodiversity. This study examined the types and distribution of microplastics in beach sediment along the coast of the eastern Gulf of Thailand in March 2018 (northeast monsoon = dry season) and July 2018 (southwest monsoon = rainy season). Microplastic samples were collected from six stations including Koh Khramyai Beach (Chonburi Province), Koh Mannai Beach (Rayong Province), Chao Lao Beach (Chanthaburi Province, 3 stations), and Ploy Dang Beach (Trat Province). The results showed that the highest average abundances of microplastics in March and July were at Koh Mannai Beach (1698 pieces/m2) and Koh Khramyai Beach (799 pieces/m2), respectively. However, no microplastics were found at Ploy Dang Beach in July. According to polymer-type identification using an FTIR spectrometer, 17 polymer types were found in this study. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET = 39.6%) and polyamide (PA = 22.8%) were the polymer types found in the highest proportions in March and July, respectively. In addition, the fiber shape and transparent color of microplastics were found to be the most abundant.