This study introduces the Socio-Economic Asymmetry Index (SEA) to identify agricultural areas where socioeconomic vulnerability outweighs physical flood exposure. The framework was tested at 63,010 sampling points in Thailand's Upper Chi Ri…
Undergraduate dental students completed a modified State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form Y-1 before and after entering a virtual dental clinic whose walls were blue, green or yellow, whose imagery showed a mountain, sea or nautilus shell, and …
Journal
Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS)
Landscape architecture in Thailand still relies heavily on commercially propagated species. While convenient,this dependence narrows the design palette and promotes inclusion of exotic species or ecologically unsuitableplants, undermining b…
Journal
Journal of Architectural/Planning Research and Studies (JARS)
In Praise of Floods is the last book James C. Scott completed before his death in July 2024. It is dedicated to those who revere rivers, to the creatures for whom a river is their lifeworld, to the...
A mass-participation marathon assembles tens of thousands of people from many origins for a single morning, so its energy demand is dominated by a temporary transport system, not a venue. Event footprints are usually reported as one carbon …
Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz is an edible medicinal plant whose pharmacological properties are largely attributed to four flavonoids: baicalein, oroxin A, oroxin B, and chrysin. This study developed an ultrasound-assisted extraction method us…
The study examines how perceived island-climate risk, destination climate resilience, tourism climate-service usefulness, and destination trust combine in relation to intention to revisit Phuket. An on-site survey of 480 Chinese tourists wa…
Journal
Sustainability
Thai researchers
Xinda Yang · Sirichai Preudhikulpradab · Lalida Arphawatthanasakul
Purpose This study examined the multi-level relationships between servant leadership, service climate, and employee engagement. It investigated how store manager servant leadership cultivated group trust at the store level, consequently aff…
The production of one ton of natural rubber sheets generates 10–18 m3 of natural rubber sheet production wastewater (NRW), containing diammonium phosphate, tetramethylthiuram disulfide/zinc oxide (TMTD/ZnO), and formic acid. This study eval…
ABSTRACT This study examines firm low‐carbon performance (FLCP) by integrating the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework with the Natural Resource‐Based View, Dynamic Capabilities Theory, and Institutional Theory. Using survey…
Journal
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management
Purpose Amid growing sustainability concerns and the increasing ubiquity of e-commerce and digital lifestyles, sustainable gamification has emerged as a vital strategy for promoting pro-environmental behavioral intention. This study aims to…
Abstract A magnetically recoverable Fe3O4@γ-chitosan-gallic acid (Fe3O4@Chi-GA) nanocomposite was engineered as a sustainable bioadsorbent for Pb(II) removal from complex environmental and consumer matrices. The material was synthesized via…
Abstract Sulfonated carbon catalysts were prepared by valorization of waste sugarcane leaves and tops (SC), an abundant agricultural residue that is routinely burnt in the field, contributing significantly to PM2.5 pollution in Southeast As…
Journal
ACS Sustainable Resource Management
Thai researchers
Tanaporn Supakitmongkhol · Pakin Noppawan · Yuvarat Ngernyen · Nontipa Supanchaiyamat · Andrew J. Hunt
Abstract. Nitrogen oxides (NOx = NO + NO2) are key pollutants that contribute to ozone and secondary aerosol formation, posing environmental and health risks. Accurate simulation and forecasting of NOx pollution is essential for developing …
Journal
Atmospheric chemistry and physics
Thai researchers
Worapop Thongsame
Thai institutions
National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand
This study presents a green hydrothermal synthesis of silver-chitosan nanoparticles (AgCs NPs) as a bio-based colorimetric platform for malathion (MLT) detection. Chitosan (Cs) served as both a reducing and stabilizing agent, enabling the f…
Journal
Journal of Umm Al-Qura University for Applied Sciences
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short, host-defense peptides with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity and a low propensity for inducing resistance, positioning them as promising alternatives to conventional antibiotics. The α-helical pe…
Abstract Perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS) is a highly persistent and toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) widely recognized for its serious risks to both environmental and human health. In this work, an electrochemical impedance s…
With the increasing intensity of climate-induced threats, there is an urgent need for policy-level action to implement effective and timely adaptation strategies that sustain rural livelihoods and ensure food security. This study examines t…
Journal
Environmental and Sustainability Indicators
Thai researchers
Thandar Win Maung · Sayamol Charoenratana · Peter Michael Rosset
Traditional seed coating technologies continue to use petroleum-based synthetic polymers as a seed coating material, which are causing microplastic pollution, which are unable to precisely deliver the active ingredients simultaneously under…
Global warming and rapid demographic transitions have drastically increased populations in flood-prone areas, escalating global disease burdens, hospitalizations, and mortality. Flooding triggers severe health crises, including water-borne,…
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are increasingly important for sustainable energy development in tropical countries, where high solar availability is accompanied by environmental conditions that may influence system performance. This study …
Journal
American Journal of Innovation in Science and Engineering
Sand extraction and the disposal of stone industry fines are pressing environmental burdens. Marble slurry powder and crushed stone dust have each been studied separately, but a coupled evaluation of the two wastes, with a quantitative syne…
Journal
Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Waste and Resource Management
Global warming and climate change severely impact ecosystems and human safety, positioning the carbon credit market as a vital tool for emission reduction. This study aimed to identify necessary skills, develop a strategic plan, and constru…
Respirable dust (RD) exposure represents a significant occupational health concern in stone processing settings, particularly among stone carvers who are at elevated risk due to high levels of dust generation. Prolonged exposure to RD is as…
This study examines how green strategic orientations contribute to enterprise performance (EP) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under increasing environmental and market pressures. Drawing on the natural resource-based view (NRB…
Abstract Tropical streamflow research has been shaped disproportionately by work in humid-forest catchments and a small number of disturbed or experimental sites, despite the much wider diversity of streamflow-generating environments across…
Direct and indirect water reuse have been proposed as a sustainable strategy to mitigate the global water scarcity crisis. Presence of emerging contaminants, such as 4-chloroaniline (4-CA) in reclaimed water raises concerns. In this study, …
This study aimed to investigate the effects of steel fiber content and exposure duration under high chloride conditions on the compressive strength, flexural performance, and chloride penetration of Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC).St…
Journal
The Journal of King Mongkut s University of Technology North Bangkok
Limited information is available on the pedology of highly weathered soils derived from ophiolitic rocks in the Philippines. This study evaluated red, highly weathered soils across the ophiolitic landscape of Eastern Samar. Five soil profil…
ABSTRACT This article clarifies how Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) may contribute to organizational resilience without conflating resources, transformation processes, and outcomes. A structured theory‐building review examined 108 un…
Journal
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management
Nepal’s scattered settlements, difficult topography and fuel-import dependence make a strong case for decentralized household solar energy, but adoption depends on affordability, operational performance and policy support. This study examin…
Light is a key abiotic factor regulating plant-environment interactions; its short-term effects on terpenoid biosynthesis in Artemisia annua remain unclear under controlled environments. This study investigated how short-term variations in …
Abstract This study investigates the performance of natural limestone dust (LD) and calcined limestone dust (CLD) as partial replacements for Portland cement (PC) in cement paste. Cement pastes containing 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40% LD or CL…
Journal
Scientific Reports
Thai researchers
Salisa Chaiyaput · Khin Sam Thwe · Jiratchaya Ayawanna
Thai institutions
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang · Suranaree University of Technology
Combining phase change materials (PCM) with a solar chimney is a natural ventilation strategy that extends ventilation duration and reduces energy use linked to global warming. However, its integration with thin fabric window curtains remai…
One-part alkali-activated composites offer a promising pathway for developing sustainable construction materials while overcoming the handling limitations associated with conventional two-part alkali-activated systems. This study investigat…
Khon Kaen Province in Northeastern Thailand is repeatedly exposed to both floods and droughts, undermining agricultural livelihoods. This study examines perceived climate risks and adaptive governance through a participatory action research…
Green entrepreneurial offerings increasingly enter digital markets, yet their environmental benefits do not necessarily translate into consumer acceptance. For green entrepreneurs, a key challenge is therefore how consumer-generated informa…
Journal
Administrative Sciences
Thai researchers
Xia Li · Sujinda Popaitoon · Atthaphon Mumi
Thai institutions
Mahasarakham University · National Institute of Development Administration
Rising sea levels and seasonal decreases in freshwater discharge are accelerating the penetration of saline water into freshwater agricultural canals, aquaculture, and irrigation systems in low-lying coastal areas, making saltwater intrusio…
AbstarctAccurate estimation of near-surface pavement temperature is essential for performance grade (PG) binder selection; however, widely used pavement-temperature models may not be directly applicable under Thailand’s hot-humid climate. T…
The speciation of heavy metals in water and channel sediments was investigated along a 680 km reach of the lower Mekong River in Thailand, encompassing 17 sites on the Mekong River and 6 sites on the Mun River, a major tributary. Ten heavy …
Background Seasonal haze pollution in Thailand exposes populations to recurrent fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅), yet its health impacts are unequally distributed, reflecting disparities in education, social vulnerability, and protective cap…
The growing urgency of climate change and sustainable development has positioned green finance as a central mechanism for channeling capital toward low-carbon transitions and environmental protection. While research in this area has expande…
Recent decades have witnessed increasingly recurrent climate-induced urban flooding, particularly in densely urbanized cities with low-lying topography, undermining climate-resilient and sustainable urban development. To address this challe…
Perceived school climate has been associated with adolescent mental health, but the prospective processes linking school experience with later psychological distress remain incompletely understood. This study examined school belonging, soci…
sodium pentachlorophenol (PCP-Na) is one of the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with high lipophilicity. chlorinated hydrocarbon that exhibits broad-spectrum systemic toxicity, accompanied by severe carcinogenic, teratogenic, and mutag…
Environmental problem-solving (EPS) is often assessed after instruction, limiting insight into how students demonstrate it during project work. This interpretive qualitative study examined EPS patterns among 35 Grade 8 students in a Thai se…
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are microbially produced biodegradable polyesters with adjustable properties, positioning them as promising candidates to replace conventional plastics, particularly in single-use applications. In this study, fi…
Bamboo is extensively used in vernacular housing across Southeast Asia. However, limited research has examined the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and sound insulation of bamboo houses. This study aims to propose a new assessment approac…
The effectiveness of Landslide Early Warning Systems (LEWS) in resource-constrained tropical regions is often compromised by intermittent connectivity, stochastic environmental noise, and limited training data. To address these vulnerabilit…
Heavy rainfall is a major driver of floods, flash floods, and landslides, significantly impacting lives, property, and infrastructure. These risks are intensifying under climate change, which increases both the frequency and intensity of ex…
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) reuses demolition waste, but its porous aggregate and weak interfacial zones make it vulnerable to freeze–thaw damage in cold regions. This study asked whether multi-scale hybrid reinforcement can close thi…
Journal
Developments in the Built Environment
Thai researchers
Kai Li · Kamtornkiat Musiket · Boonchai Phungpaingam · Supasit Pongsivasathit
Climate change worry has become an emerging mental health concern among young people, yet the psychological processes linking this worry to later distress remain insufficiently understood. General psychological inflexibility may help explai…
This study investigated the effects of silica (SiO2) and copper-modified silica (SiO2/Cu) catalysts on the pyrolysis behavior and product distribution of polyurethane waste (PUW), focusing on the selective recovery of aniline, a valuable ch…
Flood assessments require reproducible links between spatial products and the measurements ultimately reported to analysts, yet a large language model (LLM) agent may complete a geographic information system (GIS) workflow without generatin…
As consumer demand for sustainable protein alternatives increases, plant-based meat analogues are gaining prominence in global food markets. This study assessed the nutritional quality and in vitro protein digestibility of five commercial p…
This study evaluated how IoT-driven precision agriculture and community capacity building affect mangosteen yield and quality. We set up a high-density NB-IoT sensor network on 50 smart farms and 10 conventional rainfed farms, and we confir…
Using fruit waste as a dye adsorbent is another option to achieve environmental sustainability in terms of waste management, along with wastewater treatment. This study aimed to synthesize new adsorbents from durian shell and pineapple peel…
This study investigated seasonal variation, screening ecological indices, and potential human health risks associated with lead (Pb), chromium (Cr), and cadmium (Cd) in settled residential indoor dust from an informal e-waste recycling comm…
Prince of Songkla University · Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University · National Science and Technology Development Agency · Thailand National Metal and Materials Technology Center
