Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March – Asia-Pacific Journal of Science and Technology (APST)

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

Increasing calcium and dietary fiber of Mu Yo using fish bone powder and konjac flour

Nachayut Chanshotikul School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Nong Khai, Thailand Natcharee Jirukkakul School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Nong Khai Campus, Nong Khai, Thailand Nipaporn Sengkhamparn School of Agro-Industry, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Khon Kaen University, Nong […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

Drinking water quality and evaluation of environmental conditions of water vending machines

Rapeepan Yongyod Faculty of Public Health, Kasetsart University Chalermphrakiat Sakon Nakhon Campus Keywords: Drinking water Vending machine Drinking water quality Abstract A survey of 55 water vending machines in Chiang Khruea Sub-district, Mueang Mistrict, Sakon Nakon Province was conducted to evaluate the water quality from vending machines and environmental conditions of their locations. Laboratory analyses […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

Microwave drying characteristics and qualities of dried orthosiphon aristatus leaves

Vorapong Klungboonkrong Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand Singhanat Phoungchandang Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand Keywords: Antioxidant drying model Java tea microwave drying Orthosiphon aristatus scanning electron microscope Abstract Orthosiphon aristatus (OA) is widely used in Southeast Asia as a traditional […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

Effects of mimosa pigra l. leaf extract on growth behavior of ruellia tuberosa l. and echinochloa crus-galli (l.) p. beauv.

Intira Koodkaew Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom Ratchadaporn Wannathong Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom Keywords: Mimosa pigra L. crude extract phytotoxic activity Abstract Mimosa pigra L. is an invasive species that can produce some biological compounds to control other plants. […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

Drying characteristics and quality attributes of thunbergia laurifolia leaves using microwave drying

Traiphop Phahom Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand Singhanat Phoungchandang Department of Food Technology, Faculty of Technology, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand Keywords: Bioactive compound drying model microwave drying scanning electron microscope Thunbergia laurifolia Abstract Fresh blanched Thunbergia laurifolia (T. laurifolia) leaves were dried in a microwave dryer (MWD) […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

A model of professional tennis athlete development

Thanakorn Srichaphan Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, Thailand Rajanee Quanboonchan Faculty of Sport Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand Keywords: Delphi interview focus group Abstract Currently, there is no male Thai professional tennis player ranked in the top 100 of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). This may indicate that professional development for Thai tennis players […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

The relation of carbon non-uniformity and deflect coil tilt angle in a diamond-like carbon coating process using a mathematical model

Panuwong Yokying Seagate Technology Thailand Co.,Ltd, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand. Kiatfa Tangchaichit Department of Mechanical Engineering, KhonKaen University, KhonKaen, Thailand. Keywords: Diamond-Like Carbon Coating, Carbon uniformity Abstract Today, improvement in the performance of diamond-like carbon (DLC) film has allowed its growth in the surface overcoat field. Various researchers have used new methods and technology for DLC […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

Reasons for non-exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months: a five-year study of exclusive breastfeeding promotion in a tertiary care center in Thailand

Kiattisak Kongwattanakul Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand Natiya Jaturat Breastfeeding clinic, Srinagarind hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand Sukree Sonntrapa Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Thailand Keywords: exclusive breastfeeding breastfeeding promotion pregnancy breastfeeding Abstract This study aimed to identify the […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

Factors affecting electricity consumption of hotel buildings in Thailand

Suwajee Tangon Division of Environmental Technology, The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok , Thailand. Jaruwan Chontanawat School of Liberal Arts, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok , Thailand Siriluk Chiarakorn Division of Environmental Technology, School of Energy, Environment and Materials, King Mongkut’s University of Technology […]

Vol. 23 No. 1 (2018): March

Application of light pipes in office buildings in Thailand

Thanyalak Taengchum The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi,Bangkok, Thailand Surapong Chirarattananon The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi,Bangkok, Thailand Keywords: light pipe daylighting core daylighting Abstract Daylight in buildings is aesthetically pleasing and energy conserving. The common method of utilizing […]