Walailak University

In Vitro and In Vivo Antiplasmodial Activities, Phytochemical Characterization, and Acute Oral Toxicity of Leaf Extracts of Blumea balsamifera

Blumea balsamifera is traditionally used in Thai herbal remedies for fever management; however, its antiplasmodial potential has not been comprehensively investigated. In this study, we evaluated the in vitro and in vivo antiplasmodial activities, phytochemical profile, and acute...

Anti-cancer and anti- genotoxic potential of Yoom Noon rice: induction of apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, and inhibiting migration and invasion in vitro

Yoom Noon, a strain of rice from the Royal Initiative of Southern Thailand, is rich in flavonoids and exhibits strong antioxidant properties. However, no research has yet been conducted on its anti-cancer properties, leading us to explore the activity of polished and unpolished Y...

Prevalence of Strongyloides stercoralis infection among African children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Strongyloides stercoralis is a neglected parasite that causes strongyloidiasis. However, the true prevalence of strongyloidiasis is underreported due to low-sensitivity diagnostic methods. This systematic review assessed the prevalence of S. stercoralis among African children and...

ChemAIFlow: a scalable and interpretable applied-AI framework for high-dimensional data analytics in health informatics

Purpose The study addresses operational demands for scalable artificial intelligence frameworks in high-dimensional affinity prediction. Current computational solutions prioritize architectural complexity over interpretability. Architectural complexity creates operational barrier...

Intentions to abstain from alcohol during the Buddhist Lent campaign in Thailand: AUDIT-C risk profiles and independent sociodemographic correlates

Although the population level of the Buddhist Lent campaign was associated with a 10% reduction in alcohol consumption, it remains undetermined whether this reduction is uniform across different risk levels with respect to baseline alcohol consumption. To examine the association...

From Molecular Cages to Functional Devices: Silsesquioxane Hybrid Platforms for Next-Generation Electronic Materials

Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxanes (POSS) and related silsesquioxanes provide an atomically precise platform for organic–inorganic hybrid electronics. Existing reviews mainly address synthesis, functionalisation, and application breadth; comparatively few connect molecular arc...

普通话文白异读的形成机制与教学启示 − 基于 2016 年《普通话异读词审音表 (修订稿)》条目

提要 普通话以北京语音为标准音, 但其语音系统并非单一共时方言的直接反映, 而是在复杂历时演变中逐步定型, 其中 “文白异读” 尤能体现多重层次的沉积与语体分工。本文以 2016 年《普通话异读词审音表 (修订稿)》为主要依据, 最终整理出普通话中常见的 23 个文白异读条目。本文在音韵学视角下, 运用历史...

When lecturers use GenAI: How EFL learners view lesson planning and materials development

This explanatory mixed-methods study examined how EFL learners perceive lecturers’ use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in lesson planning and instructional materials design within CALL environments. Data were collected from 410 undergraduate students in Thailand and...

The Situation and Factors Associated with Dental Caries Among Preschool Children in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand

Background: Early childhood caries (ECC) remains a major public health concern and is influenced by interactions among children, environmental, and dental care factors. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of dental caries and identify factors associated with den...

Potent Caspase‐1 Antagonists From Dihydropyridine Derivatives: In Vitro Fluorescence Assays and Cell Imaging

Caspase‐1 is a key marker in pyroptosis and inflammation, playing a central role in the pathogenesis of various acute and chronic inflammatory diseases. While some caspase‐1 sensing and inhibition studies have been reported, the use of DHPs for these applications remains unexplor...

Empowering leadership and innovative job performance in micro and small enterprises: self-efficacy and knowledge sharing as sequential mediators and social capital as a moderator

In the digital economy, Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are important drivers of innovation, yet their innovative capacity is often constrained by limited resources, operational uncertainty, and weak formal support systems. Drawing on Path-Goal Theory, Social Cognitive Theory,...

Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs, and Intention to Support Future Legalization of Medical Cannabis Among Vietnamese Nursing Students: A Convergent Parallel Mixed-Methods Study

(1) Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is attracting global attention due to its therapeutic potential; however, the preparedness of nursing students in countries where MC remains banned is not well understood. This convergent parallel mixed-methods study aimed to examine the know...

Safety and Metabolic Effects of Withania somnifera Seed Extract and Powder in Rats: Insights From DPP‐4 Molecular Docking

ABSTRACT Withania somnifera seeds remain understudied compared with roots despite increasing nutraceutical use. This study evaluated safety, metabolic effects, and potential DPP‐4 activity of seed extract (WSS‐E) and powder (WSS‐P) in rats. Twenty male Wistar rats were assigned t...

Manipulation of host response and trajectory of parasite survival: A damage-response framework perspective

Manipulation of Host Response and Trajectory of Parasite Survival: A Damage-Response Framework Perspective

Microwave-Assisted Extraction of a Quercetin-Containing Onion Leaf Extract for Potential Anti-Aging Cosmetic Applications

Onion (Allium cepa L.) is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables worldwide, while its leaves are discarded as agricultural waste despite being a valuable source of bioactive compounds. This study aims to investigate anti-aging cosmetic potential of onion leaf extract obtain...

Natural Rubber-Based Encapsulation for Wireless Intraruminal Monitoring: Effects of Latex Processing Parameters on Mechanical, Chemical, and RF Transmission Performance

Encapsulation for wireless dairy-cattle implants must resist acidic, moisture-rich gastrointestinal conditions while remaining transparent to radio-frequency (RF) signals. This study evaluated vulcanized natural rubber (NR) latex as an intraruminal encapsulant, examining how tota...

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...

Synergizing BCG and SEP for Creative Tourism Development: A Case Study of Community-Based Conservation and Well-Being in Ban Pa Khlu, Southern Thailand

This study investigates how the Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model and the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) can support the development of creative tourism for community-based conservation and well-being in Ban Pa Khlu Community, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Southern Tha...

A Unified and Isocratic RP-HPLC-UV Method for Azithromycin Determination Across Multiple Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms

Analysis of azithromycin (AZT) by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) is often limited by peak tailing caused by silanol interactions and by reliance on dosage-form-specific Pharmacopeia methods. A unified and column-compatible RP-HPLC-UV method has be...

Design Strategies for Heterologous Molecule Display Using Macrobrachium rosenbergii Nodavirus-like Particles: A Systematic Review

Virus-like particles (VLPs) are nanoscale platforms that can be engineered for heterologous molecule display. Among the available VLP platforms, Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus-derived VLPs (MrNV VLPs) have emerged as a promising system for this purpose. Following the Preferr...