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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.
คณะอุตสาหกรรมอาหาร
This research project focuses on developing an "instant coconut milk ice cream powder" enriched with dietary fiber and insect protein powder — a concept rooted in creating an alternative dessert product in powdered ice cream form with key strengths in health, nutritional value, and sustainability. Coconut milk, a plant-based ingredient, serves as the primary raw material in place of cow's milk, making the product suitable for individuals with lactose allergy or lactose intolerance. The product is further enriched with inulin dietary fiber to enhance its functional nutritional value, supporting the growth of beneficial gut microorganisms, helping to improve digestive balance, and aiding in blood sugar level control. Additionally, insect protein powder is incorporated as a high-quality protein source representing a future alternative protein that distinguishes this product from conventional ice cream. Furthermore, the instant powdered coconut milk ice cream format offers practical advantages — it is easy to prepare, convenient, and simple to transport and store. The product can be reconstituted into ice cream by adding water, blending, and freezing prior to consumption. It can also serve as a base for other ice cream flavors, or be further applied as an ingredient in other desserts or blended beverages. There is also commercial potential to extend the product as a health food ingredient for the food service industry. The product is developed with the concept of low fat and low sugar content, utilizing clean, safe, standardized, and environmentally friendly domestic raw materials
คณะสถาปัตยกรรม ศิลปะและการออกแบบ
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