Nakhon Ratchasima Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

The Development of Virtual Classrooms (Metaverse) to Promote Reading

2025-04-02T13:39:23+07:00

This study aimed to develop a virtual classroom (Metaverse) to promote reading, compare students' learning achievement before and after using the virtual classroom, and examine their satisfaction with the virtual classroom. The sample consisted of 30 students from Matthayom 2/3 (Grade 8/3) at Nong Ngu Lueam Phitthayakhom School, under the Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Administrative Organization, during the academic year 2023. The sample was selected using cluster random sampling. The research instruments included a lesson plan utilizing the virtual classroom (Metaverse) for reading promotion, a learning achievement test, and a satisfaction questionnaire regarding the virtual classroom. The statistical methods employed included mean, percentage, standard deviation, and T-test analysis. The findings indicated that the overall appropriateness of the virtual classroom (Metaverse) for promoting reading was rated at the highest level. The average pre-test score was 13.80, equivalent to 46.00%, while the average post-test score was 22.23, equivalent to 74.10%, showing an average improvement of 6.66 points or 22.20%. The students’ learning achievement after the intervention was significantly higher than before at the .05 level. Additionally, the overall satisfaction with the virtual classroom (Metaverse) for promoting reading was rated at the highest level.

A Cultural Reflection Study of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions Containing the Word “鱼”(Fish)

2025-03-28T10:30:38+07:00

The study on "The Cultural Reflections in Chinese Idioms Containing the Word“鱼”aims to analyze the cultural implications embedded within Chinese idioms that feature the character“鱼”. The researcher compiled 36 idioms containing the word“鱼”from the Chengyu Dictionary (Chengyu Dictionary Editorial Committee, 2020), and conducted an in-depth analysis to categorize their cultural reflections. The findings indicate that Chinese idioms containing “鱼”can be classified into four main categories of cultural reflection: (1) Natural Reflections, comprising 7 idioms (19.44%); (2) Behavioral and Psychological Reflections of Humans and Animals, the largest category, consisting of 27 idioms (75%); (3) Reflections on Lifestyle and Living Conditions, including 6 idioms (16.68%); and (4) Reflections on Beliefs and Religion, with 4 idioms (11.11%). Notably, some idioms exhibit characteristics of more than one category. Additionally, the study did not find any idioms that reflect aspects of music or traditional performances, as there is no evident connection between fish and musical instruments or folk entertainment in Chinese idiomatic expressions. These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of how language encodes cultural perceptions and values, highlighting the symbolic significance of fish in Chinese culture. Further comparative studies on idioms involving "鱼" in Chinese and their equivalents in Thai could provide valuable insights into cross-cultural linguistic patterns.

Disasters from the Perspective of Thai Society

2025-04-16T16:40:16+07:00

This article aims to examine disaster situations from the perspective of Thai society through an academic study and an analysis of government agency reports and documents. The objectives of this study are: (1) to explore the body of knowledge related to disasters, and (2) to analyze disasters from the perspective of Thai society. The initial section of this article discusses fundamental information on disasters, including the definition of “disaster”, the types of disasters, the unique characteristics of disasters, and the impacts of disasters. Following this, the article examines the disaster situation in Thailand as a foundation for analyzing disasters from the Thai societal perspective in three key dimensions: (1) legal frameworks, policies, and planning; (2) disaster management; and (3) resourceadministration. These dimensions reflect Thailand’s preparedness and response capabilities in disaster management.

Exploring Reinvented Curriculum Models: Bridging Humanities Education and Generation Z in Thai Higher Education

2025-02-14T15:09:53+07:00

The landscape of Humanities education in Thailand has undergone significant changes due to evolving student expectations and global educational trends. The emergence of Generation Z, characterized by digital fluency and a preference for interactive learning, necessitates a curriculum reinvention that aligns with their learning habits and professional aspirations. Traditional Humanities curricula, often criticized for their theoretical rigidity and lack of employability-focused skills, must now integrate interdisciplinary, technology-enhanced, and competency-based approaches. This paper examines the theoretical underpinnings of Humanities education, challenges in adapting to Gen Z’s needs, and innovative curriculum frameworks that bridge traditional Humanities disciplines with career-oriented skills. Through an analysis of curriculum reform initiatives, digital and hybrid learning models, industry collaborations, and modular learning structures, this study provides insights into best practices for modernizing Humanities education. The paper also offers policy recommendations for Thai universities to enhance curriculum flexibility, faculty development, and international collaboration.

The Emergence and Rationale of the Reminder-Emphasis Construction "N是用来V的" in Chinese

2025-03-27T12:43:25+07:00

This paper primarily investigates the emergence process of the reminder-emphasis construction“N是用来V的” (N is used to V). The formal emergence process unfolds as follows: from the objective event narration “用NV” (use N to V), to the subjective evaluation of things “N可以用来V” (N can be used to V), and finally to the inter-subjective assessment “N是用来V的” (N is used to V). The emergence of meaning primarily relies on pragmatic inference: the speaker violates the cooperative principle, the listener actively engages in inference, and the implicature is captured. During the emergence process, the construction requires that N possesses the property of “everyday activity” and V exhibits “conventional functionality,” while“是用来……的” (is used to...) emphasizes “functional prominence”.