Kasetsart University

River Waste Detection Methods for Urban Canals in Southeast Asia—A Review of Present Techniques and Future Perspectives

Floating plastic debris in urban canals is a management-relevant precursor to downstream microplastic pollution. This structured narrative review synthesizes conventional field surveys, camera-, UAV-, and satellite-based image analysis and AI-assisted image-based monitoring. Emph...

Environmental and host-associated determinants of microbiome variation in the brown dog tick Rhipicephalus linnaei in Thailand

Abstract Background The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus linnaei , is an important vector of veterinary and zoonotic pathogens worldwide. The composition of the tick-associated microbiome may influence tick physiology, adaptation, and vector competence; however, factors shaping the...

Development, safety profile, and wound-healing efficacy of a quality-controlled Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz. fruit extract ointment in non-infectious and Staphylococcus aureus-infected wound models

Pheka ( Oroxylum indicum (L.) Kurz.) is a Thai medicinal plant that has been used for traditional purposes for a long time. Pheka extracts possess significant antioxidant and antibacterial properties, yet their topical application for wound healing remains underexplored. This stu...

Development and validation of indirect ELISAs based on multiepitope recombinant outer membrane protein fusion antigens for caprine brucellosis diagnosis

Abstract Background Brucella spp. is the causative agent of brucellosis, an important zoonotic disease of major public health concern that is responsible for economic losses in livestock production worldwide. Brucella melitensis , which is prevalent in goats, is the most virulent...

Curcuma longa nano-emulsions against bovine mastitis inducing bacteria: Machine-learning based optimization and characterization

Abstract This study examined the physicochemical characteristics, antibacterial activity, and anti-biofilm efficacy of Curcuma longa nano-emulsions formulated using a lactic acid–menthol–based hydrophobic deep eutectic solvent as the oil phase and Tween 80–propylene glycol or Twe...

Emerging Hotspots of Cropland Expansion on Steeper Tropical Terrains Intensify Tropical Forest Carbon Loss

Abstract Tropical deforestation driven by agricultural expansion to meet growing food demand poses a rising threat to the global carbon cycle. While previous studies quantified agriculture‐related carbon losses, the role of cropland expansion remains poorly resolved, partly becau...

Removal of Hardness Utilizing Charred Byproducts of Coconut, Peanut, and Vegetable Matter as Natural Sorbents

This study investigates the use of biomass-derived charcoal as a low-cost and sustainable adsorbent for hardness removal from groundwater. Charred sorbents were prepared from coconut shells, peanut shells, and vegetable residues and evaluated in both batch and continuous column s...

Feline Cutaneous Mycobacteriosis Caused by Mycobacterium farcinogenes: The First Case Report from Asia

A 4-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was referred with history of 8 months of chronic, non-healing draining wounds on the left lateral thigh and left inguinal region. The initial lesions arose from a cat bite wound on the thigh and a concurrent inguinal subcutaneous...

Intercultural Service Labour in Multicultural Restaurants: Emotional Mediation and Workplace Communication in Thailand

This study examines the emotional, communicative, and relational work through which employees and managers sustain service in multicultural restaurant settings. It uses intercultural service labour as an integrative analytical lens to explain how service actors manage different e...

Assessing agricultural water scarcity at the sub basin level using AWARE and water scarcity footprint in the Phetchaburi River Basin Thailand

Water scarcity is an increasingly critical constraint on sustainable agricultural development in Thailand, where irrigation accounts for most freshwater consumption. This study applied the Available Water Remaining (AWARE) index and the Water Stress Index (WSI) to assess water sc...

Predicting waste shear strength through explainable triple-stream attention deep learning

Sustainable waste management requires accurate characterization of municipal solid waste (MSW), which remains a critical challenge in geotechnical engineering due to the heterogeneous nature of waste materials and their temporal evolution through degradation processes. This paper...

Evaluation of ivermectin resistance in strongyle nematodes of cattle in Thailand

Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) are widely distributed and represent a major health concern in large ruminants worldwide. Strongyle nematodes are significant parasites in cattle that can lead to economic losses, particularly in heavy infections. Anthelmintic resistance (AR), in...

Design of Carbon Capture System Utilizing Wolffia globosa and CaO Derived From Waste Seashells With Continuous Real‐Time IoT ‐Based Monitoring

ABSTRACT This study presents the design and implementation of a prototype‐scale hybrid CO 2 capture system that combines Wolffia globosa cultivation, mineral carbonation with waste seashell‐derived CaO, and real‐time IoT‐based monitoring. Waste seashells were calcined at 900°C to...

Whole-Genome Sequencing Reveals Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance Determinants of Lactococcus garvieae Causing Lactococcosis in Cage-Cultured Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) in Thailand

Lactococcosis is an important bacterial disease affecting farmed fish worldwide and is primarily associated with Lactococcus garvieae, Lactococcus petauri, and Lactococcus formosensis. In Thailand, information on L. garvieae infection in tilapia remains limited, particularly rega...

A Subtle Atmospheric Shift Is Redefining Winter Hydrology on the Tibetan Plateau

Abstract Winter climate over the Tibetan Plateau has long been characterized by cold conditions that preserve snow and regulate downstream water supply through delayed melt. Here we show that this buffering function is weakening in the Sanjiangyuan region due to a shift in winter...

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Pneumonia and COPD Exacerbations Among Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Thailand: A National Test-Negative Design Study, 2013–2024

ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Influenza infection is a major trigger of pneumonia and acute exacerbations among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, national laboratory-confirmed evidence on influenza vaccine effectiveness (VE) in this high-risk p...

Feline Kobuvirus in Domestic Cats in Northern Vietnam: Molecular Insights Reveal Adaptive Evolution in VP1 Protein

Feline kobuvirus (FKoV) has been linked to diarrheal disease in cats and has recently emerged in several Asian countries. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological and genetic characterization of FKoV in domestic cats in northern Vietnam from 2022 to 2025. In total, 244...

Understanding brand loyalty formation through emotional engagement: evidence from social media marketing in Thailand

Purpose This study examines how emotional engagement, customisation, entertainment, interaction, trendiness and electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) combine to shape brand loyalty among Thai luxury-brand consumers exposed to high-intensity social-commerce environments. The study is fr...

Human scFv inhibiting broad coronavirus replication: a pandemic preparedness candidate

The ongoing emergence of zoonotic coronaviruses (CoVs) and the rapid evolution of viral variants underscore the need for broadly active antiviral agents. The relatively conserved S2 subunit of the coronavirus spike protein is an attractive target for developing pan-coronavirus th...

Mechanical-press torrefaction of Napier grass for bio-coke production: effects of temperature and pressure on densification, fuel properties, and CO2 gasification behavior

This study investigated a mechanical-press torrefaction-assisted carbonization route for producing Napier grass-derived bio-coke. Napier grass was first torrefied under mechanical pressure at 280–340 °C and 20–70 MPa, followed by carbonization at 1000 °C. The effects of torrefact...