From the current situation and uncertainty; leads to the concept of food security. It is the application of innovation and technology to create high productivity in a limited area. The unused buildings in urban areas were renovated for planting, created as a learning area for planting in urban area. The different methods of growing plants were presented. There are 35 planting innovations for disseminating knowledge, to create food security, self-reliant, supports sustainable living.
จากสถานการณ์ในปัจจุบัน ปัญหาการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศ ภัยพิบัติ โรคระบาด การเพิ่มขึ้นของประชากร ขยายตัวของเมืองอย่างรวดเร็ว นำมาสู่แนวคิดความมั่นคงทางอาหาร ข้อจำกัดของการปลูกพืชในเมือง และแนวคิด BCG Economy Model เป็นการนำเอานวัตกรรมและเทคโนโลยีเข้ามาปรับใช้เพื่อให้เกิดการให้ผลผลิตที่มากในพื้นที่จำกัด โดยปรับปรุงอาคารเก่าในพื้นที่เมืองที่ไม่ถูกใช้งานมาปรับปรุงให้เหมาะสมกับการปลูกพืช ในพื้นที่ของสำนักงานการวิจัยแห่งชาติ (วช) เป็นพื้นที่ต้นแบบส จัดทำเป็นพื้นที่เรียนรู้การปลูกพืชในเมือง นำเสนอวิธีการปลูกพืชแบบต่างๆ รวบรวมเป็นนวัตกรรมการปลูกพืชกว่า 35 รายการ สำหรับเผยแพร่ความรู้ให้กับนักเรียนนักศึกษา ชุมชน และผู้ที่สนใจ ไปจนถึงหน่วยงานรัฐ เพื่อสร้างความมั่นคงทางอาหาร พึ่งพาตนเองได้ รองรับการอยู่อาศัยอย่างยั่งยืน
คณะวิศวกรรมศาสตร์
This study was conducted to develop a prototype cooling cover for transporting raw milk, aiming to provide a solution for maintaining the quality of raw milk during transportation to milk collection centers. The cooling cover is made using Phase Change Material (PCM), produced from water mixed with a gelling agent, in an amount of 5.6 kg, attached around an aluminum milk tank (with a capacity of 25 L). The cover is then covered with a UV-reflective fabric in two types: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The temperature reduction performance of both types of covers was evaluated by measuring water temperatures at various points along the radial and vertical directions of the milk tank at six points, using type-T thermocouples, under three environmental conditions: a constant temperature of 25 °C, 35 °C, and outdoor ambient temperature (average temperature 35.5 °C) for a minimum duration of 180 min. The experimental results revealed that at 120 min., the water in the tank covered with PCM-PVC and PCM-HDPE covers had temperatures lower than the ambient temperature by 12.6 °C and 12.9 °C, respectively, under a constant ambient temperature of 25 °C, and under a constant ambient temperature of 35 °C lower by 16.7 °C and 16.4 °C, respectively, and outdoor conditions. Since the temperature reduction performance of PCM-PVC and PCM-HDPE covers showed no significant difference, the performance of microbial quality preservation of raw milk was assessed only with PCM-PVC cover in comparison to a non-covered case (control), by measuring coliform and Escherichia coli counts using compact dry plates. Results indicated that after 120 min., milk in the tank covered with PCM-PVC had an average coliform count of 1.6 × 10^4 CFU/ml and E. coli count of 2 × 10^3 CFU/ml, which was lower than the non-covered control with an average coliform count of 1.5 × 10^4 CFU/ml and E. coli count of 1.1 × 10^4 CFU/ml. This study concludes that the temperature reduction achieved by the cooling cover can help inhibit coliform growth to levels below raw milk quality standards, demonstrating the potential of the cooling cover in maintaining the quality and safety of raw milk during transport, ultimately contributing to an improved quality of life for Thai dairy farmers.
คณะวิทยาศาสตร์
Microalgae are rich in bioactive compounds that may contribute to the growth of probiotics, which require appropriate nutrients, known as prebiotics, to thrive. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of crude extracts from intracellular components residues of the microalga Chlorella sp. KLSc61 in promoting the growth of the probiotic bacterium Lactiplantibacillus plantarum JCM1149 under simulated gastrointestinal conditions. The intracellular extracts were obtained using 70% (v/v) ethanol, and their effects on probiotic growth were tested at concentrations of 0.1%, 0.75% and 1.5%. The growth of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum JCM1149 was assessed using the drop plate method. The findings of this study will provide insights into the potential of Chlorella sp. KLSc61 extracts in enhancing probiotic growth, which could lead to the development of synbiotic dietary supplements containing both probiotics and prebiotics. Additionally, this study may serve as a foundation for further research on the role of microalgal extracts in gut health and immune system modulation.
คณะสถาปัตยกรรม ศิลปะและการออกแบบ
The concept of building a friendly city for older people by adjusting the physical environment is considered one of the crucial components of promoting older people’s better health and quality of life. Based on this tenet, designing a suitable footpath and considering older people’s needs are vital to the reduction of risks and the increase of safety in travelling, especially for older people living in Wat-Thad and Wat-Klang communities where the proportion of the elderly has continuously, increased. The research aimed to 1) survey the physical environment of footpath, approaching public assistance, 2) observe the elderly’s behavior and satisfaction on footpath in communities, and 3) create the proposal concept in developing the suitable footpath with the elderly’s need in city area. This research used various tools, including the questionnaire on the footpath’s physical environment to analyse problems, limitations, and footpath potentials, the interview of staff in the Engineering Division, Khon Kaen municipality and the questionnaires collecting travelling behaviour, satisfaction and attitude of elderly on the footpath in community. The data analysis the physical environment following six components in the monitoring list showed three used descriptive statistics. Interestingly, from 370 samples, the results of investigating qualified evaluations, namely 1) land utilisation in the communities, 2) linking the transportation network, and 3) beautifully attractive places for walking. However, three unqualified evaluations were 1) safety footpath availability, 2) design for all people, and 3) walking on the footpath to access public assistance and facilities. Moreover, the results from the questionnaire to study older people’s travelling behaviour, indicated that the most travelling objectives were grocery shopping and accessing the recreation sites with frequent visits three to five times per week. Furthermore, older people’s satisfaction with the community footpath was overall at a high level, This research proposed suggestions for developing a safe footpath to ensure safe walking access to facilities and public assistance.