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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Adaptation of Fishing Instruments by a Farmers' Community in the Thung Kula Area, in North Eastern ThailandWorawan Ubonlert, Songkhun Chantachon, Worapol EngwanichProblem statement: In a historical study of the ancient communities in the area of Thung Kula, it was revealed that there are important resources including rice, fish, salt and iron. Salt is used in making fermented fish (known locally as Pla Daek), a culinary culture which has been prevalent in the ethnic groups of Laos and Khmer. The availability of … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2009 · 7,870 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEnvironment Changes of Lampao Dam Communities in Northeast ThailandWinyoo Sata, Vinai Veravatnanond, Pairoj Bowjai, Prasopsuk RithdetProblem statement: The objective of this research was to study the environment change of Lampao Dam communities in Northeast Thailand, being a case study of the Sa-Adnathom community, Lamklong sub-district, Muang, Kalasin province, adjacent to the Lampao Dam. Approach: A qualitative research, it started with a review of literature and related researches. Field data were collected by way of interviews … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2008 · 7,738 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractUrinary Tract Infection-A Survey of Local PopulationShaon Ray Chaudhuri, Ashoke Ranjan Thakur, Poulomi Nandy, Santanu SamantaUrinary Tract Infection, commonly known as UTI, affects as many as 50% women at least once during their lifetime. All individuals are susceptible to Urinary Tract Infection (UTI); however the prevalence of infection differs with age, sex and certain predisposing factors. With the above background in mind we conducted a survey of the local population (women of 3 age groups) … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 4, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2008 · 7,785 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Development of Community Economic System of Thung Kula Ronghai Farmers at Ban Ta Yuak, Northeastern ThailandPrasopsuk Rithidet, Preecha Piampongsan, Preecha prathepa, Boonsom YodmaleeThe article was based on the case study at Ban Tayuak, Tambon Thung Luang, Amphoe Suwannaphum, Roi Et, Thung Kula Ronghai, N.E. Thailand By using qualitative research method, the researcher interviewed farmers who had been settled there over ten years. Field and documentary data were then analyzed. The results of the study were as follows: The area of thung Kula … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 1, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2005 · 7,487 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSargassum Invasion of Coastal Environments: A Growing ConcernClifford Louime, Jodany Fortune, Gary GervaisFloating tropical brown macroalgae, commonly called Sargassum, besieging the Caribbean coastlines have long been a regular occurrence in the region, especially during the fall and winter months. These washed-up seaweeds are considered by scientists as an important part of the coastal ecosystem, as they serve as habitat and nurseries for numerous marine species. However, in recent years, the region has … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 6 Feb 2017 · 12,739 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractIdentification of Erosion Hotspot Area using GIS and MCE Technique for Koga Watershed in the Upper Blue Nile Basin, EthiopiaTewodros T. Assefa, Manoj K. Jha, Seifu A Tilahun et al.Soil erosion is a serious threat in Ethiopian highlands. Continuous land degradation resulted in loss of fertile top soil leading to low agricultural productivity. In addition, excessive soil erosion from Koga Watershed in upper catchment to an artificial reservoir (Koga Dam reservoir) is substantially reducing its service life. Community participatory based effective watershed management strategies may have tremendous potential to … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 4 · 10 Sep 2015 · 9,149 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractNON-CANCER HUMAN HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT FROM EXPOSURE TO HEAVY METALS IN SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER IN IGUN IJESHA, SOUTHWEST NIGERIAO. O. Ayantobo, J. A. Awomeso, G. O. Oluwasanya et al.Non-cancer hazard index for inhabitants exposed to heavy metals in surface and groundwater of the abandoned metal mine in Igun-Ijesha area were evaluated. A total of thirty-eight water samples were collected from surface and ground water sources in the study area between September 2012 and February 2013 and the concentrations of heavy metals were determined using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. Non-cancer … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 10, Issue 3 · 10 May 2014 · 8,773 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Rule-Based Expert System for Construction and Demolition Waste ManagementLeila Ooshaksaraie, Alireza MardookhpourProblem statement: The construction industry generates lots of construction waste which caused significant impacts on the environment and aroused growing public concern in the local community. Construction waste is becoming a serious environmental problem in many large cities in the world. Approach: In recent years, expert systems have been used extensively in different applications areas including environmental studies. In this … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 6 · 1 Dec 2011 · 7,599 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractBamboo Fabric: A Study of Using Thick Bamboo Fiber for Producing and Developing Thai TextilesSisika Wannajun, Songkoon Chantachon, Sasta LaoakkaProblem statement: The way of life of Thai people has involved utensils or things which made of bamboo since the ancient time. Rural Thai people use bamboo for building houses, making handicrafts, basketwork and household utensils. At present, thick bamboo is used and developed to many new products especially the textile products. Three purposes of this research were these: (1) … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 5 Aug 2011 · 9,001 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractModel Development for Health Promotion in the Elderly Participating in CommunitiesSupat Jampawai, Somporn Pothinam, Manop Kanato et al.Problem statement: The problem of the research derives from a lack of research study to develop the suitable model for health promotion in the elderly and examine factors concerning the health promotion in the elderly. This research aimed to study and develop suitable health promotion model for elderly participating in communities and examine factors related to the health promotion of … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 9 · 30 Jul 2011 · 7,467 accessesView PDFCite