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Health sciences

Ensitrelvir for the Treatment of Hospitalized Adults With COVID-19: An International Phase 3 Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial

In an international placebo-controlled phase 3 trial of 589 hospitalised adults, adding ensitrelvir to standard care did not significantly improve the day-60 recovery outcome. The result argues against broad inpatient benefit while leaving …

Journal
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Thai researchers
Methee Chayakulkeeree · Piroon Mootsikapun · Napon Hiranburana
Thai institutions
Siriraj Hospital · Mahidol University · Khon Kaen University · Chulalongkorn University
Engineering

Effect of ultrasonic–microwave-assisted extraction combined with an aqueous two-phase system on the extraction of bioactive compounds and their bioactivities from red water lily (Nymphaea pubescens Willd.)

The study optimises ultrasound-microwave extraction and aqueous two-phase separation for phenolics, flavonoids and in-vitro antioxidant activity from red water-lily petals and pollen. Process gains still require scale-up, composition, bioav…

Journal
Applied Food Research
Thai researchers
Khajornyod Rueangsri · Patareeya Lasunon · Sutthiluck Kwantrairat · Phonkerd Nutchanat · Nipaporn Taweejun
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Health sciences

A Simple Ionic-Gelation Method for Chitosan Nanoparticle Synthesis and Standardized Protocols for Biological Safety Assessment: Antibacterial Activity, Phytotoxicity, and Biocompatibility

The work couples a simple ionic-gelation synthesis with standardised antibacterial, phytotoxicity and biocompatibility testing. Its value is the safety workflow as much as the nanoparticle, although results remain sensitive to particle prop…

Journal
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Thai researchers
Kanchit Rahaeng · Atcha Oraintara · Wuttipong Mahakham
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Health sciences

Antiviral and Anticancer Activities of Stingless Bee Propolis from Tetragonula drescheri and Tetragonula pagdeni: Toward Development of Prototype Healthcare Pharmaceuticals

Propolis from two stingless-bee species is profiled and screened against viral and cancer models to guide prototype products. Laboratory potency is only a starting point; geographic variation, active constituents, normal-tissue toxicity and…

Journal
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Thai researchers
Karnjanee Greegrainuch · Wiratchanee Kansandee · Chamsai Pientong · Tipaya Ekalaksananan · Jureeporn Chuerduangphui
Thai institutions
Kasetsart University · Khon Kaen University
Health sciences

From culture-based to 16S sequencing approaches: oral microbiota changes in aging, frailty, and oral hypofunction - a systematic review

The review charts the shift from culture methods to 16S sequencing in studies of ageing, frailty and oral hypofunction. Recurring patterns are hypothesis-generating, but sampling, pipeline and confounding differences preclude a clinic-ready…

Journal
BMC Oral Health
Thai researchers
Kittipit Srisanoi · Murali Srinivasan
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · Chulalongkorn University
Engineering

Genomic selection and association analyses for improving semen traits in Thai native roosters

Genome-wide association and genomic prediction assess whether DNA markers can accelerate selection for semen traits in Thai native roosters. Utility must be confirmed in larger and external populations while monitoring long-term genetic div…

Journal
Poultry Science
Thai researchers
Jiraporn Juiputta · Veeraya Tuntiyasawasdikul · Vibuntita Chankitisakul · Wuttigrai Boonkum
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Engineering

Biorefinery application of Rhodopseudomonas faecalis PA2 for co-production of carotenoids and hydrogen from coconut residue

Repeated-batch cultivation of Rhodopseudomonas faecalis PA2 converts coconut-residue filtrate into carotenoid-rich biomass and hydrogen under different light strategies. Laboratory cost estimates need full feedstock, recovery, lighting and …

Journal
Cleaner Engineering and Technology
Thai researchers
Anuwat Chaiyarat · Chewapat Saejung
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Medication and Geriatric Oral Health

Polypharmacy is associated with roughly twice the odds of dry mouth after age 75

A review screened 3,433 records through April 2025 and included 23 studies: 21 cross-sectional and two cohorts of adults 75+. Polypharmacy was associated with dry mouth (pooled OR 2.05), with consistent links between more medicines, hyposal…

Journal
Gerodontology
Thai researchers
Kittipit Srisanoi; Frauke Müller; Murali Srinivasan
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University; Chulalongkorn University
Global Public Health

Risk Factors and Outcomes of Early-Onset Sepsis in Very Preterm Infants: Results from the Thai Neonatal Registry (ThaiNy)

Objective: To determine the incidence, causative pathogens, risk factors, and clinical outcomes of early-onset sepsis (EOS) in very preterm (gestational age < 32 weeks) and very low birth weight (birth weight < 1500 g) neonates. Methods: Th…

Journal
Antibiotics
Thai researchers
Junya Jirapradittha · Dissajee Lumbiganon · Anucha Apisarnthanarak · Buranee Swatesutipun · Kanmalee Jenjarat
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · Navamindradhiraj University · Prince of Songkla University · Ramathibodi Hospital
Clinical Medicine

Multi-Targeted Anti-Alzheimer’s Effects of Tri-Sannibat-Phol: Biological Evaluation, Behavioral Validation, and LC-MS/MS Phytochemical Profiling

Background: Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by oxidative stress, cholinergic dysfunction, and amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregation. Tri-Sannibat-Phol (TSB), a classical Thai polyherbal formulation co…

Journal
Pharmaceuticals
Thai researchers
Pitchayakarn Takomthong · Pornthip Waiwut · Sumet Kongkiatpaiboon · Khemjira Phemphunananchai · Chantana Boonyarat
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · Ubon Ratchathani University · Thammasat University
Environmental Engineering

Heat stress during the milky stage reshapes phenology, assimilate partitioning, and yield formation in rice cultivars with contrasting heat tolerance

Heat stress during the grain-filling period of rice cultivars leads to a reduction in both yield quality and quantity. This research examined the effect of milky-stage heat stress (milky HT; 41/28°C day/night, for 7 days) on phenology, part…

Journal
Frontiers in Plant Science
Thai researchers
Payu Pansarakham · Netnapa Sumtonglang · P. Hongpakdee · Charanya Kulya · Piyada Theerakulpisut
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · Roi et Rajabhat University
Global Public Health

A Two-Parameter Geometric Model for Volume Estimation and Grade Classification of ISA Brown Eggs

Commercial egg grading remains anchored to weight-based thresholds, a single metric that incompletely represents internal composition and is automated only through industrial graders too costly for small and medium-sized enterprises. Existi…

Journal
Mathematics
Thai researchers
Kamonchat Trachoo · Chakkarin Khao-on · Kamonchanok Saenkompa · Kasidat Bualad · Inthira Chaiya
Thai institutions
Mahasarakham University · Khon Kaen University
Digital Health

Sex estimation from first rib 3D morphometry in a Thai population: Establishing baseline standards through comparative evaluation of traditional statistical and machine learning approaches

< 0.01 with Cohens d ranging from 0.57 to 1.38. Length from tubercle to rib head with d = 1.38, distance from tubercle to internal margin with d = 1.17, and weight with d = 0.94 showed strongest discrimination. Comparative analysis revealed…

Journal
HOMO
Thai researchers
Suthat Duangchit · Chanasorn Poodendaen · Narawadee Choompoo · Paakphum Niyomkit · Sakunthip Jampaain
Thai institutions
Naresuan University · Thammasat University · Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

Healthcare utilisation, expenditure, and admission-based mortality associated with paediatric hepatobiliary diseases in Thailand: a national database analysis (2015–2023)

Background Population-level epidemiological data on paediatric hepatobiliary diseases (HBD) are limited in Southeast Asia. We aimed to quantify national trends in healthcare utilisation, expenditure, and admission-based mortality associated…

Journal
The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia
Thai researchers
Songpon Getsuwan · Busara Charoenwat · Chatmanee Lertudomphonwanit · Kaewjai Thepsuthammarat · Suporn Treepongkaruna
Thai institutions
Ramathibodi Hospital · Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

Supporting evidence-informed policy: a multidimensional impact analysis of health technology assessment in Thailand

Introduction Health Technology Assessment (HTA) is widely used for evidence-informed priority setting in Thailand and has been integrated into pharmaceutical reimbursement decision-making through the National List of Essential Medicines (NL…

Journal
Frontiers in Public Health
Thai researchers
Thanisa Thathong · Khunjira Udomaksorn · Nusaraporn Kessomboon · Osot Nerapusee · Pattara Leelahavarong
Thai institutions
Chulalongkorn University · Prince of Songkla University · Khon Kaen University · Eastern Asia University
Clinical Medicine

[(Bromomethyl)phenyl]methyl-Conjugated Chalcone Derivatives as Potential Lung Cancer Inhibitors: Structure Modification, Molecular Docking, Molecular Dynamics and In Vitro Validation

Chalcones from medicinal plants are attractive starting points for anticancer lead discovery, and this study aimed to improve the anti-NSCLC potential of 2′,4′-dihydroxy-6′-methoxy-3′,5′-dimethylchalcone (DMC) from Syzygium nervosum through…

Journal
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Thai researchers
Nathaporn Cheechana · Nopawit Khamto · Kraikrit Utama · Chawanakorn Kongsak · Puracheth Rithchumpon
Thai institutions
Chiang Mai University · Naresuan University · Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

Feasibility of Integrating Music Therapy into Routine Speech-Language Rehabilitation for Post-Stroke Aphasia: A Real-World Outpatient Study

BackgroundEvidence on the feasibility of integrating music therapy into routine post-stroke aphasia rehabilitation in real-world settings remains limited.ObjectiveTo examine the feasibility of integrating a structured music therapy protocol…

Journal
Neurorehabilitation
Thai researchers
Nattapat Taarmat · Benjamas Prathanee · Pornpan Kaenampornpan · Natthasart Unasri · Nichapatr Phutthikhamin
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

Efficacy and implementation of digital health interventions in chronic kidney disease: an umbrella review of systematic evidence

This umbrella review aimed to synthesize and critically appraise high-level evidence on the effectiveness of digital health interventions across the chronic kidney disease (CKD) continuum, encompassing predialysis, dialysis, and kidney tran…

Journal
Kidney Research and Clinical Practice
Thai researchers
Ting Deng · Nonglak Methakanjanasak
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Global Public Health

Alcalase-derived egg white hydrolysates exhibit ACE inhibition In silico and gut microbiota modulation In vivo

This study investigated the dual ACE-inhibitory and gut microbiota-modulating potential of egg white hydrolysate (EWH), obtained through Alcalase enzymatic hydrolysis. LC-ESI-MS/MS analysis of the most bioactive fraction (F2), which exhibit…

Journal
Scientific Reports
Thai researchers
Wisarut Payoungkiattikun · Theerawat Dobutr · Napaporn Roamcharern · Nisachon Jangpromma · Sompong Klaynongsruang
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · Kalasin University · Prince of Songkla University
Multidisciplinary

A new mamenchisaurid sauropod from the Lower Phu Kradung Formation, Upper Jurassic of northeastern Thailand

Mamenchisauridae is a group of long-necked non-neosauropodan eusauropod dinosaurs that were abundant in East Asia during the Middle to Late Jurassic, but their diversity and geographic distribution outside China remain poorly documented. He…

Journal
Scientific Reports
Thai researchers
Apirut Nilpanapan · Sita Manitkoon · Varavudh Suteethorn · Komsorn Lauprasert
Thai institutions
Mahasarakham University · Khon Kaen University
Environmental Engineering

Tourism as a catalyst for economic diversification in the UAE: Evidence from input–output analysis

We examine the direct and indirect economic contribution of tourism in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by estimating output, income, and value-added multipliers, along with backward and forward linkage indices, for 18 industries using the 20…

Journal
Tourism Economics
Thai researchers
Suthin Wianwiwat
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Multidisciplinary

Mechanism of injury influences early microbial trajectories and infection pathways in open fractures: A 16S rDNA study

BACKGROUND: The mechanism of injury in open fractures-whether blunt or sharp- may significantly impact early microbial colonization and how those microbial communities develop in relation to wound microbiota, which leads to fracture-related…

Journal
Infection Genetics and Evolution
Thai researchers
Sermsak Sukpanichyingyong · S. Luengpailin · Saksin Simsin · Surachai Sae-Jung
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · University of Phayao
Multidisciplinary

Comparative Effects of Solvent Polarity on Phenolic and Flavonoid Contents, Antioxidant Activity, and Cytotoxicity of Litsea elliptica Leaf Extracts

Litsea elliptica Blume (syn. Litsea petiolata Hook.f.) is traditionally used in Southeast Asia for the treatment of various ailments and has been reported to possess antioxidant and chemopreventive properties. This study investigated the ef…

Journal
Chiang Mai Journal of Science
Thai researchers
Kwanchayanawish Machana · Anusorn Thumpithak · Sirirat Phakpaknam · Pattarakorn Sirikul · Pornpimol Namvichaisirikul
Thai institutions
Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital · Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University · Burapha University · Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University
Clinical Medicine

Bridging clinical needs and economic barriers: a national survey of antidepressant prescribing across 25 hospitals in Thailand

Prescribing patterns are highly influenced by national healthcare structures. This study aimed to investigate the current antidepressant prescribing patterns, associated diagnoses, and the impact of financial barriers on clinical decision-m…

Journal
International Journal of Mental Health Systems
Thai researchers
Pornjira Pariwatcharakul · Krittisak Anuroj · Nopporn Tantirangsee · Keerati Pattanaseri · Chonnakarn Jatchavala
Thai institutions
Siriraj Hospital · Mahidol University · Srinakharinwirot University · Ministry of Public Health
Clinical Medicine

LeukSNN: A Novel Spiking Neural Network for Efficient Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Diagnosis

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a rapidly progressing blood cancer that demands timely and accurate diagnosis, particularly in pediatric patients. Conventional diagnosis relies on manual examination of peripheral blood smear images by…

Journal
Applied Sciences
Thai researchers
Kevin Takala · Wachirawut Thamviset · Sartra Wongthanavasu
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Multidisciplinary

Design of a cost-effective hybrid-magnet multi-flux barrier IPM motor for rare-earth usage reduction in electric vehicles

This paper introduces a cost-effective hybrid-magnet multi-flux barrier interior permanent magnet motor for electric vehicle applications. The design combines partial ferrite PM substitution with a multi-flux barrier rotor to compensate for…

Journal
Scientific Reports
Thai researchers
Kunasin Khonongbua · Pirat Khunkitti · Apirat Siritaratiwat · Pattasad Seangwong
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Multidisciplinary

Longitudinal changes and risk factors of Opisthorchis viverrini infection after selective praziquantel treatment: evidence from urine antigen assay and fecal examination in an endemic community in Northeast Thailand

Opisthorchis viverrini infection remains an important public health problem in Southeast Asia, particularly among rural populations in Northeast Thailand. Despite control efforts, transmission remains uninterrupted due to persistent behavio…

Journal
PLoS ONE
Thai researchers
Kulthida Y. Kopolrat · Parichart Boueroy · Ratanee Kammoolkon · Opal Pitaksakulrat · Patiwat Yasaka
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · Kasetsart University · Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University · Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Global Public Health

Growth–maturity–egg production trade-offs and candidate gene associations with egg-laying persistency in slow-growing Thai native chickens

Background and Aim: Slow-growing Thai native chickens are valuable genetic resources for sustainable poultry production under tropical conditions, but their reproductive efficiency is constrained by trade-offs among growth, sexual maturity,…

Journal
Veterinary World
Thai researchers
Wootichai Kenchaiwong · Wuttigrai Boonkum · Khanitta Pengmeesri · Thassawan Somchan · Doungnapa Promket
Thai institutions
Mahasarakham University · Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

The Economic and Clinical Burden of Pediatric Obesity Within a Universal Health Coverage System in Thailand: A 9-Year Nationwide Analysis of 14.5 Million Hospitalizations

Background: While pediatric obesity prevalence is rising, the association between ICD-coded obesity, healthcare resource utilization, and inpatient outcomes in middle-income countries remains poorly quantified. This study examined inpatient…

Journal
Diseases
Thai researchers
Ly Cong Tran · Suchaorn Saengnipanthkul · Phanthila Sitthikarnkha · Leelawadee Techasatian · Kaewjai Thepsuthammarat
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

Acute heart failure in a tertiary emergency department in Thailand: clinical characteristics and factors associated with in-hospital mortality

BACKGROUND: Acute heart failure (AHF) is a major cause of emergency department (ED) visits and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In Thailand, real-world data on AHF presentations and outcomes in the ED remain limited, …

Journal
International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Thai researchers
Thanat Tangpaisarn · Praew Kotruchin · Pariwat Phungoen · Wanaporn Sirikajornroj · Thapanawong Mitsungnern
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

PCOSFusion: a hybrid HOG–LBP feature-based approach for PCOS classification using StackPCOS and StackBoostPCOS

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent condition affecting female reproductive health, where early and accurate detection through image analysis can significantly aid diagnosis. This study proposes a hybrid approach for automated b…

Journal
Scientific Reports
Thai researchers
Arfat Ahmad Khan
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Engineering

Effective Butanol Production from Sugarcane Molasses by Immobilized Clostridium beijerinckii in Batch and Fed-Batch Fermentations Integrated with Product Recovery

This study investigated the enhancement of an acetone–butanol–ethanol (ABE) fermentation from sugarcane molasses using Clostridium beijerinckii TISTR 1461 immobilized on lotus stalk (LS) pieces. The addition of 0.01 g/L of ZnSO4, MnSO4 or F…

Journal
Energies
Thai researchers
Patthranit Narueworanon · Chalida Daengbussadee · Lakkana Laopaiboon · Pattana Laopaiboon
Thai institutions
Thai Health Promotion Foundation · Khon Kaen University
Multidisciplinary

The intersection of education and social media: creative content creation on TikTok through media ecology and participatory culture in Thailand

Abstract Social media platforms have fundamentally transformed educational content creation, enabling new modes of learning and knowledge dissemination that transcend the physical boundaries of the classroom. Yet this transformation is not …

Journal
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Thai researchers
Parama Kwangmuang · Issara Kanjug · Phisit Suvannasan
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Multidisciplinary

Tempeh-Derived Savory Powders as Ingredients to Compensate Sodium Reduction in Vegetable Broth

Excessive sodium intake remains a major public health concern, yet reducing salt in savory foods often decreases consumer acceptance. This study evaluated tempeh-derived powders as natural flavor-enhancing ingredients for sodium reduction i…

Journal
Foods
Thai researchers
Felicia Tedjakusuma · Aphinya Thinthasit · David Nugroho
Thai institutions
Kasetsart University · Khon Kaen University
Multidisciplinary

Economic burden and health utility of transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia in Thai adults: a societal perspective

Background Transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia requires lifelong treatment, yet economic evidence in adult patients remains limited, particularly for direct non-medical and indirect costs in high-prevalence, middle-income settings. This …

Journal
Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Thai researchers
Khachen Kongpakwattana · Peerapon Wong · Nattiya Teawtrakul · Pimlak Charoenkwan · Nilawan Upakdee
Thai institutions
Chulalongkorn University · Naresuan University Hospital · Khon Kaen University · Chiang Mai University
Clinical Medicine

Development and validation of a physical activity questionnaire for patients following cardiac surgery

Background Physical activity questionnaires assess functional capacity in cardiovascular patients, yet none are specifically developed for second phase cardiac surgery rehabilitation. This study aimed to develop and validate a physical acti…

Journal
Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences
Thai researchers
Benja Songsaengrit · Pajeemas Kittipanya‐ngam · Montri Yasud · Panadda Yasud · Montana Donsom
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

Abstract P32: Integrative Transcriptomic and Deep Learning Model Identifies Anti-Cancer Peptides Targeting KIF2C in Breast Cancer

Abstract Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and a leading cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide. Drug resistance is a major challenge, contributing to treatment failure and disease progression. Anti-cancer peptides (AC…

Journal
Cancer Research
Thai researchers
Kansate Prasertsuk · Pawornphat Pianwanwanich · Suphong Plangsothorn
Thai institutions
Chulalongkorn University · Khon Kaen University
Clinical Medicine

Membranous remodeling of basal infoldings in attenuated epithelial cells of dilated renal tubules under unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) in adult mouse kidney.

Under unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) in mouse kidneys, comparing proximal and distal tubules and collecting ducts, the distal tubules exhibited the most pronounced dilation and epithelial attenuation. Basal infoldings, typically well…

Journal
PubMed
Thai researchers
Apussara Watthanakitphibun · Suthankamon Khrongyut · Surang Chomphoo · H. Kondo · Wiphawi Hipkaeo
Thai institutions
Mahidol University · Ubon Ratchathani University · Khon Kaen University
Energy and Materials

Influence of Alloy and Alloy Composition on Dendrite Formation and Electrochemical Performance in Aluminum Metal Batteries

Interfacial instability and sluggish kinetics of high-purity aluminum (Al) anodes remain major bottlenecks for rechargeable nonaqueous aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs) to achieve high electrochemical performance. This study systematically eval…

Journal
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Thai researchers
Nattha Chaiyapo · Panya Thanwisai · Apishok Tangtrakarn · Wanida Pongsaksawad · Orapa Tamwattana
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University · National Science and Technology Development Agency · Synchrotron Light Research Institute
Clinical Medicine

Geospatial determinants of diabetes risk in Thailand: socioeconomic and health service factors

Diabetes prevalence is increasing in Thailand, creating growing demands on the health system. Understanding the spatial distribution of diabetes risk and its association with socioeconomic and healthcare system factors among the diabetes ri…

Journal
Geospatial health
Thai researchers
Withaya Polnakoo · Wongsa Laohasiriwong · Kittipong Sonlorm
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Multidisciplinary

Evolving Pathways of Departure and Return in Rural Thailand

ABSTRACT This paper draws on a forty‐year longitudinal (1982–2022) village study of Thailand to reflect on how circulation persists, but in new ways. We trace evolving migration flows over a period during which Thailand progressed from low‐…

Journal
Population Space and Place
Thai researchers
Jonathan Rigg · Wasana La-orngplew · Monchai Phongsiri · Albert Salamanca · Mattara Sripun
Thai institutions
Chulalongkorn University · Thammasat University · Khon Kaen University · Stockholm Environment Institute
Global Public Health

Resilience of black-boned and Thai native chickens to heat stress: Implications of temperature–humidity index for sustainable egg production

As climate change intensifies, improving heat tolerance has become an important objective for sustaining poultry productivity in tropical and subtropical environments. This study evaluated the effects of the temperature-humidity index (THI)…

Journal
Poultry Science
Thai researchers
Doungnapa Promket · Khanitta Pengmeesri · Vibuntita Chankitisakul · Wuttigrai Boonkum
Thai institutions
Mahasarakham University · Khon Kaen University
Global Public Health

Application of underutilized straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea) powder in cereal bars: Nutritional composition, amino acid profiling, and multivariate analysis

An underutilized straw mushroom ( Volvariella volvacea ) is an agricultural resource with potential as a functional food ingredient due to its nutritional value and bioactive compounds. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of incorporat…

Journal
Applied Food Research
Thai researchers
Sirima Sinthusamran · Panjit Pomasa · Samart Sai‐Ut · Nattavong Fuangpaiboon · Chairat Techavuthiporn
Thai institutions
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang · Burapha University · Khon Kaen University
Energy and Power Grids

A Multi-Objective Bi-Layer Allocation Model for Grid-Forming Energy Storage

Khon Kaen University-affiliated researchers propose a multi-objective, multi-constraint bi-layer allocation framework for grid-forming storage. The topic is important for renewable-rich grids, but no abstract was exposed and Crossref lists …

Journal
Journal of Energy Storage
Thai researchers
Kanchana Sethanan; Ming K. Lim; Ming-Lang Tseng
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
environmental-engineering

Heat stress during the milky stage reshapes phenology, assimilate partitioning, and yield formation in rice cultivars with contrasting heat tolerance

Heat stress during the grain-filling period of rice cultivars leads to a reduction in both yield quality and quantity. This research examined the effect of milky-stage heat stress (milky HT; 41/28°C day/night, for 7 days) on phenology, part…

Journal
Frontiers in Plant Science
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Business and Sustainability

ESG Supports Financial Sustainability When Pressure Becomes Credible Innovation

A survey of 279 Thai listed firms found that perceived ESG regulatory pressure was associated with ESG integration capability and financial sustainability performance. Sustainability innovation strengthened perceived ESG authenticity, while…

Journal
Sustainable Futures
Thai researchers
Chanchai Phonthanukitithaworn; Pannyabhas Punnyadhanasakul; Phaninee Naruetharadhol
Thai institutions
Mahidol University; Khon Kaen University; Bangkok Business College
Health and E-Sports

Four Weeks of Cup Stacking May Reduce a Stress Biomarker in E-Sports Players

A small experiment randomized 20 male e-sports players to cup stacking or control. Three sessions weekly for four weeks were followed by lower salivary alpha-amylase in the intervention group. This is a preliminary biomarker signal, not evi…

Journal
Retos
Thai researchers
Manatsiri Khongrassame; Narong Jomkokkruad; Lertwanlop Srisaphonphusitti; Manoch Phangkul; Ashira Hiruntrakul; Sirisuda Phonthee; Charee Jansupom
Thai institutions
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan; Surindra Rajabhat University; Khon Kaen University
clinical-medicine

The Economic and Clinical Burden of Pediatric Obesity Within a Universal Health Coverage System in Thailand: A 9-Year Nationwide Analysis of 14.5 Million Hospitalizations

Background: While pediatric obesity prevalence is rising, the association between ICD-coded obesity, healthcare resource utilization, and inpatient outcomes in middle-income countries remains poorly quantified. This study examined inpatient…

Journal
Diseases
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University
Business and SMEs

Thai SME Internationalization Depends on Capability Bundles, Not Finance Alone

Researchers analyzed 179 Thai SMEs from 2021-2023 with XGBoost. Internationally engaged firms combined financial agility, profitability, leverage discipline, and efficiency with experience, team readiness, market knowledge, risk tolerance, …

Journal
Journal of Risk and Financial Management
Thai researchers
Pongsutti Phuensane; Nantaphong Boonpong; Arthit Apichottanakul
Thai institutions
Khon Kaen University; Ubon Ratchathani University