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WHO estimates of the global, regional, and national burden of 42 foodborne infectious and chemical hazards, 2000-21: an updated data synthesis

The WHO's updated data synthesis assessed the burden of 42 foodborne pathogens and chemicals, covering 194 countries, and involved researchers from Khon Kaen University on an international panel.

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Clinical Medicine89IMPACT SIGNAL
Global potential

Visual Impairment Was Associated With Nearly Threefold Higher Odds of Frailty Progression in Thai Older Adults

This retrospective cohort from the Siriraj Primary Care Unit followed 400 community-dwelling older adults, with a median age of 70 years and 76% women. Visual impairment was defined as visual acuity worse than 6/12 in the better-seeing eye, and frailty was assessed with the Thai FRAIL scale. Ordinal logistic regression found an association with transition to a worse frailty state: adjusted odds ratio 2.98 (95% CI 1.97–4.52; p

Thai researchersChutimon Thongkhao-On · Harisd Phannarus · Aliyah Famitynond · Pornchita Thanakorn · Thitiya Jenjirojpipat · Thiwarut Kraikaitsakul · Varalak Srinonprasert
Fundamental Cancer Biology89IMPACT SIGNAL
Global potential

NECTIN2 Depletion Cut Migration and Invasion by About Half, but Only in One Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cell Line

This study asked whether the cell-surface adhesion molecule NECTIN2 contributes to motility and invasion in triple-negative breast cancer. The team combined public-dataset analyses with stable NECTIN2 depletion in MDA-MB-231 and MDA-MB-468 cells. The major phenotype was confined to MDA-MB-231: migration and invasion fell by about 50%, accompanied by lower LIMK1 and cytoskeletal changes, while LIMK1 re-expression partially restored migration. The findings support a context-dependent mechanism, not a clinically validated drug target or proof that NECTIN2 inhibition prevents metastasis in patients.

Thai researchersPhatchanat Klaihmon · Pattaratorn Muangtate · Sudarat Thongphayong · Puretat Saetan · Supasorn Chanthateyanonth · Chanitra Thuwajit · Surapol Issargrisil · Phatchariya Phannasil
Antimicrobial Stewardship92IMPACT SIGNAL
Stepped-Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial

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.

Thai researchersSue J. Lee · Mavuto Mukaka · Nicholas P. J. Day · Paul N. Newton
Digital Health and Nutrition92IMPACT SIGNAL
Model-development and benchmark evidence

Two-Stage Model Classifies 46 Produce and Vegetable-Dish Categories at 92.43% Top-1 Accuracy, but Lacks On-Device Validation

The study developed a two-stage ThaiSook pipeline: a binary model first rejects non-produce images, after which a multiclass model identifies 43 fruit and vegetable types and three vegetable-heavy dishes. The 40,595-image dataset contained 11,210 labelled and 29,385 unlabelled user images. With label smoothing and temperature scaling, the pipeline reached 92.43% top-1, 94.56% top-3, and 94.91% top-5 accuracy; Noisy Student raised top-1 accuracy to 92.59%. However, results rely on one train–test split, without real on-device testing or evidence that classification improves dietary measurement or health outcomes.

Thai researchersDecho Surangsrirat · Panyawut Sri-iesaranusorn · Polathep Vichitkunakorn
Health Policy and Cancer-Medicine Access88IMPACT SIGNAL
Global potential

Lower-Income Asia-Pacific Settings Reported Full Out-of-Pocket Cost for 95.2% of High-Benefit Medicine–Country Pairs

This predefined regional analysis of ESMO's 2023 global survey covered 20 Asia-Pacific countries and compared WHO essential cancer medicines with high-benefit medicines under ESMO-MCBS. The findings show that marketing availability does not equal reliable access: reimbursement and patient out-of-pocket burden remain major bottlenecks. Access was generally stronger in high-income economies, while middle- and lower-income groups faced large gaps, particularly for high-benefit medicines. The evidence is expert-reported and cross-sectional, and income-group aggregates must not be presented as Thailand-specific estimates.

Thai researchersNaiyarat Prasongsook · Lucksamon Thamlikitkul
Geospatial Agriculture and Environment89IMPACT SIGNAL
Regional model-validation evidence

GEDI–Sentinel Model Maps Northeast Thai Rubber at 82.63% Accuracy but Struggles With Young Plantations

This study mapped 2024 rubber distribution and age structure across Northeast Thailand using Random Forest in Google Earth Engine, combining Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, vegetation indices, and a GEDI-trained canopy-height model. Three-class rubber mapping reached 82.63% overall accuracy and about 0.84 F1; three-group age classification reached 83.39%. Plantations older than seven years dominated and were classified more reliably than young stands. The output is a regional monitoring baseline, not an error-free parcel-level decision map.

Thai researchersSavittri Ratanopad Suwanlee · Muhammad Hanif · Surasak Keawsomsee · Kemin Kasa · Narissara Nuthammachot · Sarawut Ninsawat · Jantima Polpinij · Jaturong Som-Ard
Medical Education and Serious-Illness Care89IMPACT SIGNAL
Longitudinal training evidence

Advance-Care-Planning Training Raised Residents’ Knowledge From 7.74 to 8.65, but Had No Control Group

This mixed-methods evaluation tested an Advance Care Planning programme combining role-play, personal-value reflection, and two Circle of Learning sessions with an entire cohort of 50 first-year internal-medicine residents. Longitudinal analysis used 34 complete cases through 15 months, and 10 residents were interviewed. Knowledge rose from 7.74 to 8.65 out of 9, alongside several attitude and confidence improvements. Interviewees said role-play bridged theory and practice but identified a need for ongoing workplace support. The evidence concerns learner readiness, not observed conversation quality or patient outcomes.

Thai researchersThagoon Kanjanopas · Smuch Siramongkholkarn · Wanna Jarusomboon · Ekkapop Sittiwantana · Arisa Phochaisarn · Saipin Hathirat · Saran Thanapluetiwong
Public Health and Migrant Health92IMPACT SIGNAL
Evidence of global relevance

Migrant TB Patients Chose Months-Long Sanatorium Care to Pursue Cure Amid Cost, Transport, and Documentation Barriers

This multi-perspective qualitative study at the SMRU tuberculosis sanatorium in Mae Ramat, Tak Province, examined why migrants choose long residential treatment. It included 37 unique patients—33 who chose the sanatorium and four who chose community DOTS—plus five health workers. Three themes organized the findings: desire for cure, barriers to diagnosis and treatment, and community and organizational support.

Thai researchersJindaporn Wirachonphaophong · Hai Ti Ti · Nay Kaw Htoo · Kanjana Winyoorat · Cha Ba · San Soe · Suphak Nosten · Htet Ko Ko Aung · Sein Sein Thi · Francois Nosten
Public Health and Health Systems92IMPACT SIGNAL
Qualitative evidence for service design

Patients in South Ethiopia Know How to Manage Diabetes, but Drug Shortages and Costs Undercut Self-Care

This qualitative study examined diabetes self-care in three South Ethiopian hospital clinics. Its 21 participants comprised 12 adults with type 2 diabetes and nine healthcare providers. Patients described medication, diet, physical activity, foot care, and glucose monitoring as daily work negotiated against financial pressure, drug shortages, beliefs, food costs, limited support, and health-system constraints. Patients tended to foreground structural barriers, whereas providers placed more emphasis on knowledge and forgetting advice. Continued counselling, reliable medicines, and peer support emerged as priorities, but these are interview-derived design directions rather than tested interventions.

Thai researchersTemesgen Anjulo Ageru · Cua Ngoc Le · Apichai Wattanapisit · Charuai Suwanbamrung
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Forest Policy and Bioeconomy92IMPACT SIGNAL
Evidence of global relevance

Perspectives on the forest bioeconomy: insights of stakeholders from cases in Central Europe and the Mekong region

This comparative study examines how 336 purposively recruited respondents in Czechia, Slovakia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam understand and assess the forest bioeconomy. Respondents generally reported stronger familiarity with sustainable forest management and the circular economy than with the bioeconomy itself. Perceptions also varied across country cases, particularly within the Mekong region. A binary logistic regression identified associations between high perceived implementation and country, age, education, understanding of policy aims, support for implementation and positive assessments of forest-industry implementation. These findings describe perceptions within the recruited sample rather than national populations, and the reported associations should not be interpreted as causal effects.

Thai researchersNopparat Kaakkurivaara · Alice Sharp · Prasit Wangpakapattanawong
One Health and Zoonotic-Disease Prevention92IMPACT SIGNAL
Formative evidence for One Health intervention design

Zoonotic Risk in Rural Nan Is Not Just Behavioural: Water Scarcity, Forest Change, and Food Systems Connect Five Interfaces

Researchers examined everyday practices and conditions that could enable cross-species transmission in four rural villages in Nan Province, organising findings into five interfaces: human–animal, human–environment, human-human, animal–animal, and animal–environment. The picture is not simply one of deficient knowledge. Animal contact, butchering and food preparation, water scarcity and contamination, waste, forest change, intensified agriculture, mixed-species proximity, and multilingual communication operate as a system. Community leaders and village health volunteers were viewed as trusted messengers. The study therefore recommends education that combines knowledge, skills, practical tools, and recognition of structural limits, but it neither completed nor evaluated the final intervention.

Thai researchersMonchai Phongsiri · Simaphon Tomklang · Theerayuth Labooth · Thanapat Chaibut · Pongsakon Jaruton · Kotthamon Chanprathad · Sarutaya Suphawatthanaphan · Hans Overgaard · Patcharin Lapanun
Circular Bioeconomy and Seafood Technology92IMPACT SIGNAL
Comprehensive narrative-review evidence

Crustacean By-Products Hold High-Value Compounds, but ‘Green’ Extraction Still Lacks LCA and Industrial Proof

This review compares conventional acid–alkali and solvent extraction with supercritical fluids, enzymatic hydrolysis, pulsed electric fields, ultrasound, cold plasma, microwave, high-pressure processing, and deep eutectic solvents for recovering bioactives from crustacean by-products. No technology is universally optimal: conventional methods retain advantages in simplicity and maturity, while emerging methods may reduce chemicals or better preserve product quality but face equipment, cost, energy, reproducibility, and pilot-scale constraints. The paper is therefore a map of options and evidence gaps, not proof that one technology is the ‘most sustainable.’

Thai researchersAkanksha R. Gautam · Soottawat Benjakul · Rattikarn Boonchoosri · Nilesh Nirmal · Avtar Singh
BIBLIOGRAPHIC RESEARCH WATCHLIST

Bibliographic research records

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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Clinical Medicine

Associations of ambient temperature and PM2.5 concentration with temporal variability in emergency department visits for acute gastrointestinal illnesses in central Bangkok, Thailand: a 5-year retrospective analysis

BMC Emergency Medicine

Thailand-affiliated authors
Norawit Kijpaisalratana · Khrongwong Musikatavorn
Institutions
Thai Red Cross Society · Chulalongkorn University · King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
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Clinical Medicine

P1.129. Predictive Value of Baseline Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis(BIA) for Chemoradiotherapy Completion in Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer: Implications for Prehabilitation

Diseases of the Esophagus

Thailand-affiliated authors
Panpanit Sukwarodwat · Somjai Nokdee · Wilawan Tapalad
Institutions
Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University
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Multidisciplinary

Hot-gas pyrolysis of fresh palm fruit using a cross-draft biomass gasifier–burner: Product recovery, fuel properties, energy performance, and emissions

Next Energy

Thailand-affiliated authors
Nathawat Unsomsri · Natthapol Unsomsri · Kittipong Yenprasertwong · Patchara Koedthong · Sittinun Tawkaew · Songkran Wiriyasart · Sommas Kaewluan
Institutions
Srinakharinwirot University
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Clinical Medicine

How occupational therapists integrate robotic therapy into routine practice: a qualitative study

Disability and Rehabilitation

Thailand-affiliated authors
Chirathip Thawisuk · Sumitra Prompanya
Institutions
Chiang Mai University · Chulabhorn Hospital
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Clinical Medicine

P1.089. Outcomes of Continued Endoscopic Dilatation Without Surgery in Caustic Esophageal Strictures

Diseases of the Esophagus

Thailand-affiliated authors
Thita Intralawan · Natcha Boontanagon · Noppawat Samankatiwat
Institutions
Ratchaburi Hospital
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Multidisciplinary

A Subwavelength Multiband Bandstop Metamaterial Reflector Using Double Interdigital Structure with Tri-Section Step-Impedance Technique for Gain Enhancement

Electronics

Thailand-affiliated authors
Jessada Konpang · Prayoot Akkaraekthalin · P. Chomtong
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Krungthep · King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
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Engineering

Mechanical and hydraulic performance of porous asphalt concrete containing recycled PET plastic granule for permeable pavements

Engineering and Applied Science Research

Thailand-affiliated authors
Autsadang Kanapikku · Arsit Iyaruk · Sommart สมมาตร์ สวัสดิ์ Swasdi · Saravut Jaritngam · Arun Lukjan
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya · Prince of Songkla University
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Digital Health

Identification of effective machine learning models for predicting the compressive strength of cold-formed steel Z-shaped profiles

Journal of Structural Integrity and Maintenance

Thailand-affiliated authors
Pradeep Thangavel · Sumit Kumar · Jirapon Sunkpho · Warit Wipulanusat
Institutions
Thammasat University
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Engineering

Surface coating with carboxymethyl cellulose and calcium-crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose to enhance 3D-printed hydroxyapatite scaffolds

Scientific Reports

Thailand-affiliated authors
Attapong Deedklin · Jintamai Suwanprateeb · Poonsak Pisek · Araya Pisek · Chantida Pawaputanon Na Mahasarakham
Institutions
Khon Kaen University · Naresuan University · Thammasat University · National Science and Technology Development Agency · Thailand National Metal and Materials Technology Center · Walailak University
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Clinical Medicine

Independent Associations of Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass Index and Waist Circumference with Site-Specific Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women: A Real-World Cross-Sectional Study

Healthcare

Thailand-affiliated authors
Pattama Tongdee · Sajeera Kupittayanant · Khanidtha Marungrueng · Sayah Ongsricharoenbhorn · Porntip Nimkuntod
Institutions
Suranaree University of Technology
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Global Public Health

Untargeted Metabolomics Reveals Functional Bioactive Metabolite Networks in Green Rice Milk Yogurt Enriched with Wolffia globosa

Life

Thailand-affiliated authors
Pongpat Kiatprasert · Sukrita Punyauppa-path · Nonthiwat Taesuk · Sujira Maneerat · Watchara Kanchanarach · Priyapa Najomtien · Srisan Phupaboon
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan · Mahasarakham University
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Multidisciplinary

Cultivation and preliminary chemical analyses of the sclerotium-forming, termite fungus garden-associated Xylaria minima

MycoKeys

Thailand-affiliated authors
Er-Fu Yang · Milan C. Samarakoon · Chun‐I Chiu · Itthayakorn Promputtha
Institutions
Chiang Mai University
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Environmental Engineering

System-Level Decarbonization of Rice Milling through Solar PV, Biomass, and Electrified Logistics: A Case Study in Thailand

Environmental Challenges

Thailand-affiliated authors
Kanokkon Vorraapinyaporn · Prapita Thanarak · Unchittha Prasatsap · Nipon Ketjoy
Institutions
Naresuan University
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Clinical Medicine

Weight reduction intervention effectively reduce weight compared with standard care in people living with HIV gaining weight after dolutegravir initiation

Scientific Reports

Thailand-affiliated authors
Pasook Sitthilok · Romanee Chaiwarith · Supawan Buranapin · Kawisara Krasaewes
Institutions
Chiang Mai University
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Clinical Medicine

Effect of Listening to Intraoperative Hemispheric Synchronized Sounds on Postoperative Cognitive Function after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

PSU Medical Journal

Thailand-affiliated authors
Wirat Wasinwong · Pongsanae Duangpakdee · Jutarat Tanasansuttiporn · Mantana Saetang · Natparin Saengprateep · Raphiphat Hirannarong
Institutions
Prince of Songkla University
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Clinical Medicine

Effects of flossing technique on transversus abdominis/internal abdominal oblique muscle activation in healthy individuals: A pilot study

Muscles Ligaments and Tendons Journal

Thailand-affiliated authors
Chattrarerk Wongcharoen · Tipwadee Bunprajun · Prasert Sakulsriprasert
Institutions
Mahidol University
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Digital Health

Multispectral Imaging Combined with Tree-Based Ensemble Classifiers for Non-Destructive Varietal Purity Assessment of KDML-105 Rice Seed

AgriEngineering

Thailand-affiliated authors
Khunnithi Doungpueng · Jirasin Prueksawan · Lalita Panduangnate · Prasit Somjinda · Jetsada Posom
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan · Khon Kaen University
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Clinical Medicine

Computational design and analysis of a lung cancer vaccine targeting EGFR mutation E709G

Scientific Reports

Thailand-affiliated authors
Tassanee Ongtanasup · Komgrit Eawsakul
Institutions
Walailak University
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Multidisciplinary

Toward sustainable insulation materials: Properties of hemp fiber-based composites

Results in Materials

Thailand-affiliated authors
Siripan Metanawin · Areeya Thongsalee · Apichart Sonthisombat · Krit Poomfuang · Tanapak Metanawin
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology · King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok
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Environmental Engineering

การคนหาตำแหนง QTL และเครองหมาย SSR ทเชอมโยงกบความตานทานตอ ดวงถวเขยวในถวเขยวผวดำพนธปา

Journal of Science and Technology Kasetsart University

Thailand-affiliated authors
กิติยา อ่ำกุล · กุหลาบ เหล่าสาธิต · รุ่งทิพย์ มาศเมธาทิพย์ · อรอุมา ตนะดุลย์ · ประกิจ สมท่า
Institutions
Kasetsart University · Kamphaeng Phet Rajabhat University
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Environmental Engineering

Core–Shell Zn–Co Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-Derived Catalysts for the Reverse Water–Gas Shift Reaction

Catalysts

Thailand-affiliated authors
Krittanun Deekamwong · Nichakorn Pornnongsan · Pimrapus Tawachkultanadilok · Yingyot Poo‐arporn · Wanwisa Limphirat · Sirinuch Loiha · Pobporn Promchan · Jatuporn Wittayakun · Sanchai Prayoonpokarach
Institutions
Suranaree University of Technology · Synchrotron Light Research Institute · Khon Kaen University
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Environmental Engineering

Geotechnical and environmental evaluation of cement-stabilized lateritic soil with wood bottom ash for road subbase

Engineering and Applied Science Research

Thailand-affiliated authors
Sommart สมมาตร์ สวัสดิ์ Swasdi · Arsit Iyaruk · Thaweesak Thongkhwan · Arun Lukjan
Institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya
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Environmental Engineering

Valorization of sugarcane bagasse ash into multi-nutrient potassium silicate fertilizer: Process optimization and life cycle assessment

Industrial Crops and Products

Thailand-affiliated authors
Itsada Bunthong · Metta Chareonpanich · Waleeporn Donphai · Surachet Aramrak · Natthapol Chittamart · Worachart Wisawapipat
Institutions
Kasetsart University
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Clinical Medicine

Biofilm Removal and Bacterial Reduction Using a Low-Cost Ultrasonic Bath Sonicator with Povidone–Iodine on Polyethylene: An In Vitro Periprosthetic Joint Infection Model

Antibiotics

Thailand-affiliated authors
Bhuwad Chinwatanawongwan · Chavarat Jarungvittayakon · Siwadol Wongsak · Paphon Sa-ngasoongsong · Pattarana Sae‐Chew · Thidarat Rujirawat · Penpan Payattikul
Institutions
Mahidol University · Ramathibodi Hospital · Naresuan University

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