A Smartphone Antimicrobial Prescribing App Did Not Outperform Paper Guidelines Across Six Lao Hospitals
Across a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial in six Lao hospitals, a smartphone version of national antimicrobial prescribing guidelines plus one stewardship training session did not significantly improve adherence over paper versions after adjustment for time, clustering, and confounders. Inpatient adherence was 25.6% versus 17.0% before adjustment, but the adjusted odds ratio was 1.26 (95% CI 0.8–1.9; p=0.276); outpatient results were also null. The finding argues for sustained, multifaceted stewardship rather than guideline access alone.
Sue J. Lee · Mavuto Mukaka · Nicholas P. J. Day · Paul N. NewtonMahidol University · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU)
An international expert statement spanning 22 countries reviews links among food systems, cardiometabolic health and the Sustainable Development Goals. It advocates plant-forward traditional diets rich in whole grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, nuts and spices, with meat used sparingly.
The multicentre survey analysed 604 patients from 25 Thai hospitals between December 2023 and March 2024. SSRIs accounted for 70.2% of prescriptions, followed by TCAs at 13.9% and trazodone at 12.7%. The most common diagnoses were depressive disorders (55.0%), substance use disorders (15.2%) and psychotic disorders (13.7%). Clinicians cited limited availability (21.9%), reimbursement arrangements (36.3%) and patient finances (33.9%) as prescribing constraints.
A post hoc analysis of the DEN-301 placebo arm followed 30,620.6 person-years, identifying 560 virologically confirmed dengue cases among 9,698 febrile illnesses; 142 cases, or 25.4%, were hospitalized.
A 20-year-old man on automated peritoneal dialysis developed vague abdominal symptoms, weight loss and declining ultrafiltration. Repeated dialysate cultures, acid-fast staining and molecular tests were negative despite mononuclear-predominant leukocytosis. Contrast CT identified peritoneal nodules, CT peritoneography showed a trapped dialysate pocket, and targeted biopsy demonstrated necrotising granulomatous inflammation. Tissue culture grew M. kansasii resistant to rifampicin, moxifloxacin and ciprofloxacin.
HITAP reviewed 278 HTA capacity-strengthening activities in 25 countries from 2010 to mid-2025. Asia accounted for 151 activities and 128 engagements were programmatic rather than ad hoc. Knowledge sharing represented 26% and research or project collaboration 21%. Among 11 African partner countries, only three had programmatic engagement, accounting for 30 activities.
Morphology combined with ITS, LSU, rpb2 and β-tub phylogenies distinguished Nigropunctata pseudohydei as a new species and confirmed the first Thai record of N. complanata.
Thai researchersZaw Lin Tun · Digvijayini Bundhun · Kevin D. Hyde
An eight-country perspective argues that telemedicine, wearables and home sensors, augmented AI and mobile health can distribute expertise, observe symptoms between visits and support self-management, particularly where neurologists are scarce. Impact depends on infrastructure, interoperability, workforce, governance and equity-first hybrid care, not devices alone.
DJC6219 and NK62157 were isolated from municipal wastewater and characterised through host-range assays, electron microscopy, stability, multiplicity-of-infection optimisation, growth kinetics and genomics.
The authors review challenges in estimating preventable AMR burden and advocate explicit counterfactuals, confounding control and principled combination of individual studies.
Thai researchersCherry Lim · Sue J. Lee · Yin Mo · Ben S. Cooper
Ten Asia-Pacific experts developed 11 consensus statements on mild traumatic brain injury and use of GFAP/UCH-L1 within 12 hours. Final agreement was 90-100%, emphasizing biomarkers as adjuncts while clinical assessment and locally available imaging remain central.
RGD-functionalized cannabidiol lipid nanoparticles increased cellular uptake threefold and in-vitro BBB transport by 65%, while reducing inflammatory and oxidative markers. In a preclinical Alzheimer's model, cognition, Aβ/tau pathology, metabolism and gut-barrier indicators improved. The findings are promising but not evidence in patients.
Researchers used the UNDRR Stop Disasters online game with students, water professionals and community members in Thailand and Malaysia. A post-game survey of 35 participants found high enjoyment, lively interaction and perceived reinforcement of declarative flood-management knowledge.
Thailand-affiliated bibliographic records. These are not full analyses; they are ordered by Impact Signal and should be verified against the original source.
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2,955 records
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
From credibility to purchase: an S-O-R perspective on influencer marketing and social media participation in the online beauty market
Cogent Business & Management
Thailand-affiliated authors
Saksuriya Traiyarach · Oranich Kumgliang
Institutions
Khon Kaen University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Clinical Medicine
An international multicenter analysis of the outcome of pediatric first variceal hemorrhage
Hepatology
Thailand-affiliated authors
Songpon Getsuwan · Suporn Treepongkaruna
Institutions
Ramathibodi Hospital
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Digital competency and ICT leadership in rural basic-education schools in Northeastern Thailand: A needs analysis informing an adaptive digital support system
Social Sciences & Humanities Open
Thailand-affiliated authors
Charuni Samat · Parama Kwangmuang
Institutions
Khon Kaen University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
The impact of perceived leader-member exchange on subjective career success among art university teachers in China
Journal of Asian Scientific Research
Thailand-affiliated authors
Na Gong · Man Jiang
Institutions
Dhurakij Pundit University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Designing measurement for calibration: an instrument-design framework for fsQCA applications in tourism research
ABAC Journal
Thailand-affiliated authors
Noppadol Manosuthi · Prarawan Senachai
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University · Khon Kaen University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Clinical Medicine
MXenes evolution synthesis and biomedical applications
Ramkhamhaeng University · Mahidol University · Walailak University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Probabilistic health risk assessment of respirable dust exposure among stone carvers in Thailand using average daily dose and Monte Carlo simulation
PLoS ONE
Thailand-affiliated authors
Arroon Ketsakorn · Ratchapong Chaiyadej
Institutions
Thammasat University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Green strategic orientations and enterprise performance in SMEs: The mediating role of green innovation
Corporate and Business Strategy Review
Thailand-affiliated authors
Qunying Huang · Chonlavit Sutunyarak
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Risk Assessment and Comparison for Historic Sites
International Journal of Building Urban Interior and Landscape Technology (BUILT)
Thailand-affiliated authors
Putpunnin Khamwachirapithak · Waralak Khongouan
Institutions
Thammasat University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Homestay Experiencescape and Tourist Loyalty in Dali, China: The Roles of Perceived Value and Tourist Satisfaction
Tourism and Hospitality
Thailand-affiliated authors
Maowei Yue · Yizhou Zeng
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Caregiver education for pressure injury prevention among dependent older adults: a quasi-experimental study
Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing
Thailand-affiliated authors
Ubol Chumjinda · Jeuajan Charoenbhakdi
Institutions
Shinawatra University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Conditions Facilitating Cross-Cultural Collaboration for Inclusive Cultural Heritage Preservation in Thailand’s Southern Border Region: Evidence from Narathiwat Province
Heritage
Thailand-affiliated authors
Punya Tepsing · Kasetchai Laeheem
Institutions
Prince of Songkla University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Linking extracurricular engagement to employability: The mediating role of career self-efficacy among minority undergraduates
Phuket Rajabhat University · Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Vision-based color and shape classification using Dobot MG400: a low-cost educational robotics platform
Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Thailand-affiliated authors
Paramust Juntarakod · Viroch Sukontanakarn
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Patterns of Environmental Problem-Solving Among Lower Secondary Students in an Emancipatory Environmental Learning Project
Education Sciences
Thailand-affiliated authors
Kraisujit Khidkhan · Jeerawan Ketsing
Institutions
Kasetsart University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Implementing a comprehensive harm reduction model for young men who have sex with men in Thailand across sexual health, legal, and community outreach settings: baseline findings from the CLYMAX-2 study
Harm Reduction Journal
Thailand-affiliated authors
Akarin Hiransuthikul · Mayteewat Chiddaycha
Institutions
Chulalongkorn University · King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Digital versus conventional complete dentures: A randomized controlled pilot study of short-term patient satisfaction and quality of life within a mobile dental service setting
The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society
Thailand-affiliated authors
Chaimongkon Peampring · Phatootip Henprasert
Institutions
Prince of Songkla University
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Parasitological efficacy of sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine and amodiaquine for seasonal malaria chemoprevention in Africa
Nature Communications
Thailand-affiliated authors
Chayanin Sararat · Kanokon Suwannasin · Stéphane Proux · Urairat Koesukwiwat · Stije J. Leopold · Arjen M. Dondorp · Joel Tärning · Mallika Imwong · François Henry Nosten · Nicholas John White
Institutions
Mahidol University · Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit · Shoklo Malaria Research Unit
81IMPACT SIGNAL
Multidisciplinary
Readiness and Skills in Adapting to Industry 5.0 of SMEs in Lower Central Region 1
Journal of Business Innovation and Sustainability (JBIS)
