Asian Health, Science and Technology Reports

Factors Associated with Uncontrolled Hypertension among Adults Aged 35 Years and Older in Narathiwat Province

2025-10-09T16:09:43+07:00

Uncontrolled hypertension is an important public health issue and one of the leading contributor to global disease and mortality. The objective of this study was to determine the factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension among adults aged 35 years or older in Narathiwat province who had undergone hypertension screening for at least one year. Data were obtained from the Health Data Center of the national health database system from October 2012 to September 2022. A total of 43,015 adults were diagnosed with hypertension. Among them, 14,696 adults had uncontrolled hypertension, while 28,319 had achieved controlled blood pressure. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression were employed to analyze the data. The overall prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension was 65.84%. The results showed that an uncontrolled hypertension was prevalent among older adults with aged more than 55 years, those who were single, those with no formal education, the unemployed, smokers, underweight adults, those who had been under care for a longer period, and those who had complications of diabetes mellitus. Therefore, this is suggested to raise awareness and encourage a healthy lifestyle to prevent or control hypertension.

A Maturity Assessment Framework for Smart Logistics Parks: Distinctions from Traditional Models and Implications for Transformation

2025-11-25T08:58:09+07:00

Smart logistics parks (SLPs) drive modern economies and global supply chains, making maturity assessment essential for guiding investment, improvement and strategic decision-making. Existing maturity assessment models for traditional logistics parks (TLPs) overlook the distinctive advancements of SLPs, underscoring the need for specialized frameworks. In this study, an SLP maturity evaluation model was developed that differentiates SLPs from TLPs assessments to support smart logistics transformation. The framework comprises five core dimensions with 20 sub-factors: Smart Economy, Public Services and Smart Governance, Smart Infrastructure and Intelligent Technology Application, Skilled Human Capital, and Environmental Sustainability. This structure was validated through a literature review and expert input. For comparison, the TLPs model is based on China’s national standard. Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) to determine factor importance, results indicate that SLPs prioritize Smart Infrastructure and Intelligent Technology Application (0.3229), followed by Public Services and Smart Governance (0.2447). In contrast, TLPs place the highest emphasis on Service Capability and Operation Management (0.3317). While both models value infrastructure, operational services, and environmental considerations, SLPs place stronger emphasis on technological innovation and digital governance, whereas TLPs focus on operational efficiency and service quality. These findings confirm that although infrastructure and operations remain central to both, transitioning to SLPs demands a greater focus on intelligent technology. This study provides empirical evidence that the SLPs' transformation necessitates the integration of intelligent systems while simultaneously maintaining efficiency, service quality, and sustainability. This research offers practical guidance for investors, policymakers, and operators.

The Design of Augmented Reality (AR) Technology for Providing Information in Hostels

2025-12-03T09:15:18+07:00

The purposes of this research were 1) to design augmented reality (AR) technology for hostels, especially an information-providing system, and 2) to explore the satisfaction of the hostel operators and hostel guests towards augmented reality (AR) technology for hostels. In this study, the participants were three hostel operators, 52 hostel guests, and three experts in AR technology design. The data collection procedure was divided into two stages: the design stage and the evaluation stage. During the design stage, data were collected from hostel operators, hostel guests, and experts using questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The focus areas of data collection included the needs for AR technology design, specific requirements for AR presentations, and suggestions for information needed to facilitate AR technology use in hostels. In the evaluation stage, experts assessed the application development forms for the AR technology. Furthermore, the satisfaction forms completed by hostel operators and guests were analyzed, focusing on both design and function satisfaction, alongside any suggestions they provided. The data were then analyzed by using mean (x̄), standard deviation (S.D.), and content analysis. Based on the data analysis, it was found that the AR technology for hostels was successfully designed as a facilitator to provide necessary information, and both hostel operators and hostel guests reported highly positive satisfaction. It should be noted that the study’s sample size was limited, and the research primarily relied on TikTok as the delivery platform. Research findings and recommendations for applying the research results and for further research are also discussed. It is hoped that these findings will provide useful information and guidelines for hostels and those who are interested in applying and using AR technology in their businesses and studies.

Comparative Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Desalted Duck Egg White Using Proteases for Functional Hydrolysates

2025-11-20T10:24:07+07:00

The valorization of salted duck egg white (SDEW), a high-salt by-product of the egg industry, was investigated through desalting and enzymatic hydrolysis to produce protein hydrolysates with enhanced functional properties. The desalting process resulted in a 97.13% reduction in sodium content while maintaining protein integrity, confirming desalted SDEW (DS-DEW) as a suitable substrate for enzymatic modification. Two proteases with distinct catalytic properties were compared: Protease M “Amano” SD (MSD, a dual endopeptidase and exopeptidase) and Thermoase GL30 (GL, an endopeptidase). Both enzymes showed time-dependent increases in the degree of hydrolysis (DH), with GL achieving a higher final DH at 6 hours, while MSD exhibited a faster initial hydrolytic rate. Total amino acid (TAA) content increased in both groups, with MSD yielding consistently higher levels of free amino acid. Predominant amino acids included glutamic acid, aspartic acid, glycine, and leucine, along with increased levels of hydrophobic and aromatic amino acids such as tyrosine, phenylalanine, and tryptophan. Antioxidant activity evaluated by the DPPH assay was significantly higher in MSD-treated samples, peaking at 3 hours (88.36%). In contrast, GL-treated samples exhibited lower activity, which declined over time. These results demonstrate the potential of controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of DS-DEW for producing antioxidant-active hydrolysates and support the development of value-added functional ingredients, contributing to the sustainable and industrial-scale utilization of egg industry by-products within the bio-circular-green economic model.

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2025-11-10T14:14:58+07:00

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2025-11-11T10:40:06+07:00

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2025-12-19T15:51:41+07:00