This document provides information about the Sixth International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Well-Being (STISWB VI 2014) that was held from August 28-30, 2014 at the Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The conference was organized by Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen Campus in Thailand and the University of Battambang in Cambodia, with co-organization from several universities. The document outlines the objectives, criteria for paper submission, publication details, and organization of the conference.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Technicians, engineers, and researchers.
Decision makers, policy makers, and managers.
INTRODUCTION
Information related to technical knowledge is humongous in this information technology age. The knowledge includes classical theory, principle, understanding, know-how, philosophy, and technology that researchers and engineers developed and accumulated over years until up-to-date research outputs and new inventions of a particular field of interest. In general, this pool of knowledge is termed as “literature.” With this, researchers and engineers are able to save their precious time and resources NOT to reinventing the wheel; without any strong justification to repeat the work/experiment/procedure that had been done previously. Depending on current technology, literature in electronic and hardcopy format can easily be obtained and accessed using appropriate tools and techniques. The main challenges here are (1) to identify the genuine and reliability of the literature and (2) to convert those humongous literatures to useful knowledge that eventually benefits to the user. In this training course, the importance of literature review leading to form useful technical knowledge will be presented in an easy-to-follow manner.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
i. Define the terms “information,” “literature” and “literature review.”
ii. Explain the importance of literature review.
iii. Determine the genuine and reliable information/literature.
iv. Perform effectively literature review via systematic way.
v. Correlate literature with intended knowledge to solve technical issues.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Technicians, engineers, and researchers.
Decision makers, policy makers, and managers.
INTRODUCTION
This course focuses on the major process technologies used in fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs), discrete, and other semiconductor devices, which includes light emitting diodes (LEDs). Each topic covers important scientific aspects of wafer processing steps, which include crystal growth and wafer preparation, crystal defects and purification techniques, contamination control, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, thin film deposition technology, etching, metallization, process integration, electronic packaging and yield.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
i. Explain processes of developing semiconductor devices with various architectures.
ii. Understand types of operations sequence in fabricating a typical device.
iii. Calculate important parameters applicable to different individual process steps.
iv. Distinguish and compare different types of techniques used in different individual process steps.
v. Propose and design a simple semiconductor-device fabrication process flow.
Who Should Attend
• Technicians, engineers, and researchers
• Decision makers, policy makers, and managers
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the importance of vacuum in thin film.
• List down application of plasma related to thin film.
• Discuss factors affecting properties of a surface and thin film.
• List down parameters influencing an interfacial layer.
• Compare interaction between electron-surface and particle-surface.
• Elaborate growing process of a thin film.
• List down factors affecting the properties of a thin film.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical vapor deposition techniques.
• Recommend a suitable thin film deposition technique for a specific application.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Technicians, engineers, and researchers.
Decision makers, policy makers, and managers.
INTRODUCTION
Information related to technical knowledge is humongous in this information technology age. The knowledge includes classical theory, principle, understanding, know-how, philosophy, and technology that researchers and engineers developed and accumulated over years until up-to-date research outputs and new inventions of a particular field of interest. In general, this pool of knowledge is termed as “literature.” With this, researchers and engineers are able to save their precious time and resources NOT to reinventing the wheel; without any strong justification to repeat the work/experiment/procedure that had been done previously. Depending on current technology, literature in electronic and hardcopy format can easily be obtained and accessed using appropriate tools and techniques. The main challenges here are (1) to identify the genuine and reliability of the literature and (2) to convert those humongous literatures to useful knowledge that eventually benefits to the user. In this training course, the importance of literature review leading to form useful technical knowledge will be presented in an easy-to-follow manner.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
i. Define the terms “information,” “literature” and “literature review.”
ii. Explain the importance of literature review.
iii. Determine the genuine and reliable information/literature.
iv. Perform effectively literature review via systematic way.
v. Correlate literature with intended knowledge to solve technical issues.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Technicians, engineers, and researchers.
Decision makers, policy makers, and managers.
INTRODUCTION
This course focuses on the major process technologies used in fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs), discrete, and other semiconductor devices, which includes light emitting diodes (LEDs). Each topic covers important scientific aspects of wafer processing steps, which include crystal growth and wafer preparation, crystal defects and purification techniques, contamination control, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, thin film deposition technology, etching, metallization, process integration, electronic packaging and yield.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
i. Explain processes of developing semiconductor devices with various architectures.
ii. Understand types of operations sequence in fabricating a typical device.
iii. Calculate important parameters applicable to different individual process steps.
iv. Distinguish and compare different types of techniques used in different individual process steps.
v. Propose and design a simple semiconductor-device fabrication process flow.
Who Should Attend
• Technicians, engineers, and researchers
• Decision makers, policy makers, and managers
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the importance of vacuum in thin film.
• List down application of plasma related to thin film.
• Discuss factors affecting properties of a surface and thin film.
• List down parameters influencing an interfacial layer.
• Compare interaction between electron-surface and particle-surface.
• Elaborate growing process of a thin film.
• List down factors affecting the properties of a thin film.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical vapor deposition techniques.
• Recommend a suitable thin film deposition technique for a specific application.
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) is a university-level institution in the South-East of Ireland with over 10,000 students and 1000 staff. WIT offers tuition and research programmes in various areas from Higher Certificate to Degree to PhD.
ICSSCCET 2015 will be the most comprehensive conference focused on the various aspects of advances in Interdisciplinary Research Theory and Technology. This Conference provides a chance for academic and industry professionals to discuss recent progress in the area of Interdisciplinary Research Theory and Technology. Furthermore, we expect that the conference and its publications will be a trigger for further related research and technology improvements in this important subject.
The goal of this conference is to bring together the researchers from academia and industry as well as practitioners to share ideas, problems and solutions relating to the multifaceted aspects of Interdisciplinary Research Theory and Technology.
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1. Institute of Research and Development
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan RMUTI Northeastern Campus
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Faculty of Engineering,
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan,
Khon Kaen Campus
August 28-30, 2014
Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference,
Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia
RMUTI Journal
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The SixthInternational Conference on Science,
Technology and Innovation for
Sustainable Well-Being Institute of Research and Development Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
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The Sixth International Conference on Science, Technology
and Innovation for Sustainable Well-Being
August 28-30, 2014
Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference,
Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia
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The Sixth International Conference
on
Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Well-Being
(STISWB VI 2014)
“Innovative & Appropriate Technology for Sustainable Community”
August 28-30, 2014
Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference,
Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia
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The Sixth International Conference
on
Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Well-Being
(STISWB VI 2014)
“Innovative & Appropriate Technology for Sustainable Community”
August 28-30, 2014
Apsara Angkor Resort & Conference,
Siem Reap, Kingdom of Cambodia
Organized by:
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon Kaen
Campus,Thailand
University of Battambang, Kingdom of Cambodia
Co- organized by:
Faculty of Engineering, Mahasarakham University,Thailand
Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University,Thailand
Facaulty of Engineering and Industrial Technology, Silpakorn
University,Thailand
Faculty of Industrial Techology And Management, King Mongkut's
University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology
Lanna,Thailand
Faculty of Engineering And Agro – Industry, Maejo University,
Thailand
Gradute School Mahasarakham University,Thailand
Faculty of Environment and Resouce studies, Mahasarakham
University,Thailand
National University of Laos
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1.Engineering
2.Agriculture
3. Multidisciplinary fields of Science and Technology
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AdvisoryEditors
Asst.Prof.Dr.Viroj LimkaIsang
President
Asst.Prof.Dr.Benjapha Sudthapintue
Director of Institute of Research and Development
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Weerachai Phutdhawong
Chair of Forensic program
Kasetsart University
Peer- Reviewers
Prof. Dr.Piamsak Menasveta Chulalongkorn University
Prof.Dr.Narongrit Sombatsompop King Mongkut's University of Technology
Thonburi
Prof.Dr.Onanong Naivikul Kasetsart University
Prof.Dr.Pichet Limsuwan King Mongkut's University of Technology
Thonburi
Prof.Dr.Sutthawat Benjakul Prince of Songkla University
Prof.Dr.Paisarn Laosuwan Hatyai University
Prof.Dr.Winai Pralompkarn Walailak University
Prof. Dr.Peerasak Srinives Kasetsart University
Prof.Dr.Somchart Soponronnarit King Mongkut's University of Technology
Thonburi
Prof.Dr.Metha Wanapat KhonKaen University
Prof.emeritusThamrong Prempridi Chulalongkorn University
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Kontorn Chamniprasart Suranaree University of Technology
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Somporn Chaiya Princess of Naradhiwas University
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Supachai Singyabuth Mahasarakham University
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Sittichai Seangatith Suranaree University of Technology
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Parames Chutima Chulalongkorn University
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Kanokorn Intrapichet Suranaree University of Technology
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Tuanthong Jutagate UbonRatchathani University
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Kongsak Thatthong Khon Kaen University
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Nirat Soodsang Naresuan University
Assoc.Prof.Udomsak Saributr King Mongkut's Institute of Technology
Ladkrabang
Assoc.Prof.Kanjana Tansuwanrat Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
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Editor
Dr.Ubon Suripon
DeputyDirector of academic section
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
AssistantsEditor
Miss.Napan Sinthusiri
Deputy Director of administrative section
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Editorial Board
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Sanun Karnka Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Assoc.Prof.Suwatana Tungsawat Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Assoc.Prof.Thananun Kunpaibut Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Assoc.Prof.Saita Boonchom Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Dr.Ratchaneewan Karnka Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Pipatana Amatachaya Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Dr.Wichit Suttiporn Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Dr.Kosit Sriputhon Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Dr.Samnao Saowakoon Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Dr.Surasak Ratree Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof. Ladawan Juajamsai Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Theeraphan Bunyatratchata Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Wanchai Saenkhamvong Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Jitsai Khlongphayaban Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Asst.Prof.Chidchai Saichuae Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Dr.Aniwat Hasook Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Management and Administration division
Mr.Boonkit Unpikul Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Khon Kaen Campus
Dr.Patamaporn Chaikool Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Khon Kaen Campus
MissNussara Multree Rajamangala University of Technology Isan
Khon Kaen Campus
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About STISWB VI
The International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable
Well-Being (STISWB) is organized as a succession of our successful organization of the Science
and Technology Symposium for the Mekhong Sub-Region (STESMER). The conference aims at
providing a virtual international forum for presentation and discussion of the state-of-the-art
research and development as well as to give opportunities for cooperation among participats in
various sub-disciplines of engineering. science and technology. The conference also aims to bring
together the knowledge of different fields so as to put forward the existing science, technology and
innovation into practice in order to ultimately create sustainable well-being to humankind.
The previous STISWB Conferences:
Date Venue Organize
STISWB I July 23-24, 2009 Pullman Raja Orchid Hotel,
Khon Kaen, Thailand
MSU, Thailand
KKU, Thailand
UBU, Thailand
SUT, Thailand
STISWB II Aug 12-15, 2010 Quang Binh University,
Vietnam
MSU, Thailand
QBU, Vietnam
STISWB III Aug 12-15, 2011 The University of Danang,
Vietnam
SU, Thailand
UD, Vietnam
STISWB IV Aug 10-12, 2012 The Zign Hotel, Pattaya,
Thailand
KMUTNB, Thailand
STISWB V Sep 4-6, 2013 The Grand Luang Prabang
Hotel &Resort,
Luangprabang, Laos
MSU, Thailand
Faculty of Engineering,
MSU, Thailand
Faculty of Engineering,
NUOL, Laos
Souphanouvong University,
Laos
This year, the Faculty of Engineering, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Khon
Kaen Campus is pleased to announce the holding of the 6th Internation Conference on Science,
Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Well-Being (STISWB) during 28-30 August 2014. We
invite you to submit papers for related topics and to attend the conference in Siem Reap,
Cambodia.
About STISWB VI
Organization
Conference Chair:
Asst.Prof.Wanchai Saenkhamvong
Dean of Faculty of Engineering, RMUTI,
Thailand
Conference Secretary:
Asst.Prof.Dr.Siriwat Wasoontarajaroen
Faculty of Engineering, RMUTI, Thailand
Dr.Suparerk Charmongkolpradit
Faculty of Engineering, RMUTI, Thailand
Technical Program Chair:
Dr.Narong Srihajong
Faculty of Engineering, RMUTI, Thailand
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STISWB International Organization Committee
Prof.Dr.A.J.Ghajar
Oklahoma State University, USA
Prof.Dr.AliakbarAkbarzadeh
RMIT University, Australia
Prof.Dr.Masahide Murakami
Universityof Tsukuba, Japan
Prof.Dr.-Ing.Manfred Groll
University of Stuttgart, Germany
Prof.Dr.Heiko Gerhauser
Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands,
Netherlands
Prof.Dr.Hong Zhang
Nanjing University of Technology, P.R.
China
Prof.Dr.Pattrick Keogh
University of Bath, United Kingdom
Prof.Dr.R.B.Dobson
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
Assoc.Prof.Dr.John Morris
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Prof.Dr.Pradit Terdtoon
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Nguyen Huynh Phan
Quang Binh University ,Vietnam
Prof.Dr.Le Kim Hung
Danang University of Technology, Vietnam
Prof.Dr.Le Thi Hoai Thu
Quang Binh University, Vietnam
Prof.Dr.Boualinh Soysouvanh
National University of Laos
STISWB VI Inland Organization Committee
Asst.Prof.Dr.Nitipong Soponpongpipat
Silaplakorn University, Thailand
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Sampan Rittdech
Mahasarakham University, Thailand
Dr.Niti Kammuang-lue
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Pracha Yuenyongkul
Rajamangala University of Technology
Lanna, Thailand
Dr.Sura Tundee
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan,
Thailand
Dr.Narong Srihajong
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan,
Thailand
STISWB Local Organization Committee
Asst.Prof.Dr.Juckamas Laohavanicht
Mahasarakham University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Lamul Wiset
Mahasarakham University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Nitipong Soponpongpipat
Silaplakorn University, Thailand
Dr.Nat Thuchayapong
Silaplakorn University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Pracha Yeunyongkul
Rajamangala University of Technology
Lanna, Thailand
Mr.Nuttarut Panananda
Rajamangala University of Technology
Lanna, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Niti Kammuang-Lue
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Phrut Sakulchangsatjatai
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Khrisadakhon Booddachan
King Mongkut’s University of Technology
North Bangkok, Thailand
Dr.Thanya Parametthanuwat
King Mongkut’s University of Technology
North Bangkok, Thailand
Dr.Narong Srihajong
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan,
Thailand
Dr.Sura Tundee
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan,
Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Numporn Ppanyoyai
Maejo University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Thamasit Wongsiriamnuey
Maejo University, Thailand
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UbonRatchathani University, Thailand
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Anirut Matthujak Asst.Prof.Dr.Krit Sriworamas
Asst.Prof.Dr.Umpaisak Teeboonma Dr.Nantawatana Weerayuth
Burapha University, Thailand
Dr.Watcharin Dongbang
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand
Dr.Preechar Karin Dr.Winai JaiKra
Dr.Thanya Parametthanuwat
Silpakorn University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Thosapon Katejanekarn Asst.Prof.Dr.Nitipong Soponpongpipat
Asst.Prof.Dr.Teerasak Hudakorn Dr.Nat Thuchayapong
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Thailand
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Pipatana Amatachaya Asst.Prof.Dr.Preecha Khantikomol
Asst.Prof.Dr.Bundit Krittacom Asst.Prof.Dr.Wasan Srimuang
Asst.Prof.Dr.Narongsak Thammachot Dr.Jittiwat Nithikarnjanatharn
Dr.Maitree Polsongkram Dr.Ponthep Vengsungnle
Dr.Wannaree Wongtrairat
Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Jirapol Klinbun
Naresuan University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Piyanun Charoensawan Dr.Thotsaphon Threrujirapapong
Pathumwan Institute of Technology, Thailand
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Panya Minyong Assoc.Prof.Dr.Pongpun Rerkkumsup
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Pramot Srinoi
Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
Dr.Jarinee Jongpluempiti
King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.khridsadakhon Booddachan Asst.Prof.Dr.Sarawuth Chaimool
Dr.Cherdpong Chiawchanwattana
ChaiyaphumRajabhat University, Thailand
Dr.Rungtawan Wiwattanasirikul
Thammasat University, Thailand
Prof.Dr.Padungsak Rattanadecho Dr.Jarupol Suriyawanakul
Mahidol University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Norased Nasongkla Asst.Prof.Dr.Jackrit Suthakorn
Dr.Pornpimol Srithongkam
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King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi, Thailand
Dr.Supparerk Boontien
Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Ekasit Nisaratanaporn Asst.Prof.Dr.Panit Pujinda
Dr.Panyawat Wangyao
Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Paphakorn Soonanon Asst.Prof.Dr.Kongpan Areerak
Asst.Prof.Dr.Kongpol Areerak Asst.Prof.Dr.PadejPaolaor
National Metal and Materials Technology Center, Thailand
Dr.Amnuaysak Chianpairot
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Kriangkrai Waiyakan
Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thailand
Dr.Suchada Rianmora
Rajamangala University of Technology PhraNakhon, Thailand
Dr.Warin Sootkaneung Dr.montree Bunruangses
RajabhatMahasarakham University, Thailand
Assoc.Prof.Dr.Sittichai Bussaman
KhonKaen University, NongKhaiCampus , Thailand
Dr.Piyarot Hongsachart
UdonThaniRajabhat University, Thailand
Asst.Prof.Dr.Wonlop Hemvong
Rajamangala University of Technology Suvarnabhumi
Dr.Sompong Piriyayon
Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning
Dr.Thongchai Roachanakanan
ENGINEO Ltd.,Part.
Dr.Thanad katpradit
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Khon KaenCampus, Thailand
Assoc.Prof.Laksana Puenchompoo Asst.Prof.Dr.Ada Raimaturapong
Asst.Prof.Dr.Sakrawee Raweekul Asst. Prof.Panatchai Chetchotisak
Asst.Prof.Dr.Somsak Lekkoksung Asst.Prof.Dr.Sayan Phokate
Asst.Prof.Dr.Siriwat Wasoontarajaroen Asst.Prof.Dr.Tayawut Pothongsangarun
Asst.Prof.Dr.Sutas Boonchom Asst.Prof.Dr.Wantana Amatariyakul
Dr.Charoenchai Ridtirud Mr.Prin Nachaisit
Dr.Pongsagorn Poungchompu Dr.Patcharapol Posi
Dr.Yanawath Santaladchaivakit Dr.Wichien Sang–aroon
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Contents
Session Energy Engineering (ENE)
ENE-ID025 The Effects of Vertical Blind Controls on Daylighting and Visual 1
Comfort
Vichuda Mettanant
ENE-ID029 Optimum Green Building Label for Buildings in Thailand 8
Thosapon Katejanekarn
ENE-ID035
ENE-ID040
Fishing Vessel Survey of Thailand for Energy Efficiency in Fisheries 15
Kittisak Khuwaranyu
Improvement of Air Ventilation in Underground Parking Area by 25
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Thibordin Sangsawang
ENE-ID044
ENE-ID056
Empirical Models for Predicting of CO and NO Emissions from 30
a Swirling Fluidized-bed Combustor
Kasama Sirisomboon
The performance study of photovoltaic module set with cooling 36
system and sun reflector
Nuchida Suwapaet
ENE-ID108
ENE-ID123
Performance test of a horizontal axis wind turbine using cambered 42
airfoil (clark Y) as a blade
Tinnakorn Poowadin
Performance Evaluation Procedure for a Small Batch-Type Solid 46
Desiccant Dehumidifier
Thosapon Katejanekarn
ENE-ID145 Control System of a Concentrated Solar Heliostat 55
Boonrit Prasartkaew
Session Civil and Water Resource Engineering (CWE)
CWE-ID013 Dry compressed lightweight concrete made from recycle block 63
aggregate
Patcharapol Posi
CWE-ID060
CWE-ID129
CWE-ID142
Improving Rainfall Estimation from TRMM Rainfall using Bias 68
Correction Technique
Suban Phonkasi
Toward a “GREEN” Sustainable Framework for Community’s 78
Housing in Prachinburi
Sumitra Chaiyat
The effect of nano silica on compressive strength, sorptivity and 87
ultrasonic pulse velocity of mortars containing bottom ash
Chaicharn Chotetanorm
CWE-ID179 Effects of Silica Fume and Superplasticizer Contents on Compressive 94
Strength of Reactive Powder Concrete
Krit Chaimoon
CWE-ID183 Material Nonlinear Analysis Applied to Masonry Structures 98
Sokheng Taing
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Session Mechanical Engineering (MEE)
MEE-ID034
MEE-ID037
MEE-ID065
MEE-ID075
MEE-ID082
MEE-ID093
MEE-ID097
MEE-ID112
MEE-ID114
MEE-ID117
MEE-ID130
Re-engineering Process to Design of Engine’s Cam 107
Jarut Kunanoppadol
Cabinet Air Drying Characteristics of Longan Fruits 114
Thanasit Wongsiriamnuay
Experimental study on the thermal performance of thermosyphon 122
heat exchanger for rough rice drying
Numpon Panyoyai
Design and construction of milling machine controlled by a computer128
Sivapong Phetsong
Thermal Performance Investigation of a Trapezoid Corrugated 133
Solar Collector with Internal Baffles
Teerasak Hudakorn
Temperature Analysis of Dan Kwien Kiln Model with 139
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Ponthep Vengsungnle
I-shape-two phase closed thermosyphon ; Dimensionless study 144
Thanya Parametthanuwat
Steam Boiler Development-En2 Using Firewood for Sterilization of 151
Mushroom Propagation Bag
Sopa Cansee
The developing a device for controlling heddle weaving for brocade 157
woven
Siriluk Wongkasem
Experimental investigation of copper nano-ethanol mixture on 162
Closed loop oscillating heat-pipe with check valve (CLOHP/CV)
Nipon Bhuwakietkumjohn
Design concept of threading machine for tobacco leaves 167
Ranaporn Senasutham
MEE-ID135 Effect of thin-layer drying on qualities of granular bio-organic 172
fertilizer
Tippawan Prasongsuk
Session Mechatronics Engineering (MCE)
MCE-ID116 Quality Analysis of Germinated Hang Rice Using Image Processing 175
Jumpol Itsarawisut
Session Agricultural, Biological and Food Engineering (ABE)
ABE-ID009 Clam Chili Paste Development by Mixture Design 181
Busarin Chongcharoenyanon
ABE-ID030 Effect of wheat gluten additions on Hom-Nil rice dough and bread 186
qualities
Arpathsra Sangnark
ABE-ID031 Drying characteristics of paddy rice dried by hot air drying using 192
biomass gas as fuel and open sun drying method
Yardfon Tanongkankit
ABE-ID050 Application of Thermosyphon Using as Reducer in LPG Supply Fuel 198
for Small Engine
Khridsadakhon Booddachan
ABE-ID058 Formulation of jackfruit seed flour based snack chips using mixture 204
design
Kullaya Limroongreungrat
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ABE-ID067 Effect of different levels of fermented rice on the miso attributes 209
Supaluck Kraithong
ABE-ID068 Sajor-caju Mushroom Chopping Machine for Fermented Mushroom 213
Production Process
Supachoke Saengswarng
ABE-ID079 Effect of Ultraviolet Radiation and Ultrasonication on Quality of 217
Red Rice Extract Drink
Kanokwan Tandee
ABE-ID086 Texture profiles of selected KDML 105 rice mutants obtained from 223
using low energy ion beam bombardment
Wiwat Wangcharoen
ABE-ID089 Factors Affecting Soil Erosion due to Water Runoff through the 229
Vetiver Grass Hedges Planted on Contour
Nyanakorn Sutassanamarlee
ABE-ID098 Antimicrobial Activities of Waste soup from Bamboo Shoot Boiling 234
Process
Sawanit Aichayawanich
ABE-ID109 The Effect of Straight Edge Knife to the Bananas Plant Chopping 238
Machine
Danuwat Thangdee
ABE-ID139 Germinated brown rice drying using infrared radiation followed by 243
hot air
Lamul Wiset
ABE-ID140 Prediction of variety contamination of Thai paddy "KDML105" in 247
plastic bag using FT-NIRs and fiber-optic probe
Panuwat Supprung
ABE-ID141 Effect of different drying methods on total phenolic content and 252
antioxidant activity of spirulina (Spirulina platensis)
Wichittra Daengprok
ABE-ID156 A Simulation of the Solidification of Tubular-Ice in 1-D by 258
Computational Fluid Dynamics for use in the agricultural industry in
Thailand.
Nattadon Pannucharoenwong
ABE-ID157 A Simulation of the Temperature Distribution of Solidification of 267
Tubular Ice in 1-D by Computational Fluid Dynamics for use in the
Agricultural Industry in Thailand
Nattadon Pannucharoenwong
ABE-ID158 The tubular ice of solidification of simulation in 3-D by using the 277
finite volume method for use in the Agricultural Industry in Thailand
Nattadon Pannucharoenwong
Session Materials Engineering (MTE)
MTE-ID010 Phase Transformations of Calcium Carbonate in Blood Cockle Shell 290
Teerawat Laonapakul
MTE-ID061 Tunneling conductance of metal/ferromagnetic junctions: Effects of 296
interface spin-orbit coupling
Benjamat Srisongmuang
Session Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering (IME)
IME-ID059 The Application of AHP technique in Contractor Selection 303
(Case Study: Tissue Paper Company)
Natanaree Sooksaksun
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IME-ID062 Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Properties of Plasticized 308
Poly (lactic acid)-Sisal Fiber Biocomposites
Yottha Srithep
Session Automotive Engineering (ATE)
ATE-ID019 Application of Closed-Loop Pulsating Heat Pipe as Engine Radiator 315
Niti Kammuang-lue
ATE-ID092 Spray Visualization of GTL-Diesel Fuel Blends in High Pressure 324
Chamber
Santosh Paudel
Session Computer and Software Engineering (CSE)
CSE-ID047 Performance comparison of decomposition methods in multiclass 330
imbalanced datasets
Wanthanee Prachuabsupakij
CSE-ID110 Grid Transformation for Image Registration and Morphing 336
Porawat Visutsak
CSE-ID118 The Development of Mobile Application for Thai Beginners to Learn 341
Japanese Language
Oraboot Wuttikamonchai
CSE-ID127 Multilingual Dictionary & Phrasebook for Thai-to-ASEAN Languages 346
on Android Smartphone
Supeeti Kulchan
CSE-ID177 Monitoring System and Greenhouse Control via Internet 352
Sanya Utthayotha
CSE-ID193
CSE-ID194
CSE-ID195
A Fingerprint Detection System using WEB CAM 356
Petcharat Pattanasethanon
Analytical Comparison of Documents for Information Retrieval 362
Petcharat Pattanasethanon
The Plant Disease Image Retrieval System 366
Petcharat Pattanasethanon
Session Electrical Engineering (ELE)
ELE-ID125 AC Solar Cell using Simple Oscillator Circuit 371
Chonlatee Photong
ELE-ID126 A Single Isolated Boost Converter with Modified Dual Interleaved 375
Circuit
Chonlatee Photong
ELE-ID173 Mathematical Load Modeling based on System Identification of 381
Electrical Energy Consumption of Residential Air-Conditioning for
Demand Response Application
Jeerawan Saelao
Session Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering (ETE)
ETE-ID016 An all CMOS Bandgap Voltage Reference using second-generation 387
Current Conveyor
Saweth Hongprasit
ETE-ID053
ETE-ID074
BiCMOS Voltage Differencing Inverting Buffered Amplifier (VDIBA) 393
Orapin Channumsin
Doubler Frequency Circuit Design Techniques for Voltage/Current 398
Mode
Bancha Burapattanasiri
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ETE-ID078 Current-mode universal filter using single DVCCTA and all-grounded 404
passive elements
Jirapun Pimpol
ETE-ID083 A Compact Dual band ACS-Fed Monopole Antenna for WLAN 408
Applications
Thana Puklibmoung
ETE-ID101 A geological Survey and Monitoring of Faults in Thailand 412
Yupin Suppakhun
ETE-ID103 Controlling Inductorless Chua’s circuit using Sliding Mode Control 417
based on Search
Suphaphorn Panikhom
Session Business Managements Engineering (BME)
BME-ID020 Factors influencing consumers' selection of a garage 423
Dechaphan Ratsasanasart
BME-ID077 Optimum Sizing of Cooling Coil in Fan Coil Unit for Chiller System 428
Application by Thermo-economics Analysis
Nat Thuchayapong
BME-ID084
BME-ID137
Cost Model of Subsidization of Gasifier Stove and Biomass Fuels for 433
Community
Weeranut Intagun
Tourism Military Management: Case Study of Chulachomklao Royal 439
Military Academy in Nakhon Nayok Province
Prahuschai Ramart
BME-ID171 Construction of Crimping Machine for Automobile Air Conditioning 444
System
Kuson Samutkotcharin
Session Renewable Science Technology (RST)
RST-ID015 Utilization of Defatted Rice Bran as a Filler for Cellular Natural Rubber 451
Darinya Moonchai
RST-ID021 Composites from Biomass Using Natural Rubber Latex as a Binder 458
Philaiwan Pornprasit
RST-ID051 Carbon footprint analysis of cassava Cultivation in Sakaeo and 464
PrachinBuri Provinces
Thanutyot Somjai
RST-ID052 Carbon Footprint of Sugarcane Cultivation in Sakaeo and Prachinburi 469
Provinces
Chalita Suwan
RST-ID149 The Transmittance of Direct Irradiance due to Absorption by 476
Precipitable Water Vapor in the Atmosphere
Sayan Phokate
Session Engineering Education (EED)
EED-ID124 Analysis of Needs and Expert’s Opinions on the Competency Required 480
of Computer Job Category for Work Integrated Learning (WiL) in Higher
Education
Kitchar Chaithanu
EED-ID172 A Voice Enabled Weight Apparatus on Practice for the Northern School 486
for the Blind under the Patronage of the Queen
Upady Hatthasin
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EED-ID175 Development of the Master Plan for Sustainable and Livable Campus: 490
A Case Study of Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, KhonKaen
Campus
Ada Raimaturapong
EED-ID180 The Model of Democracy Promotion by Using Corporate Culture of 502
Student Council in the Secondary School in Esan
Nongkran Anukul
Session Other fields and Rrelated Topics (OFT)
OFT-ID024 Structural Organization of Research Article Abstracts: Civil and 507
Biomedical Engineering
Budsaba Kanoksilapatham
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Structural Organization of Research Article
Abstracts: Civil and Biomedical Engineering
Budsaba Kanoksilapatham1*
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English Department, Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000
*Corresponding Author: kanoksib@hotmail.com, 66-818584403, 66-34255794,
English Department, Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom 73000, Thailand
Abstract
It is acknowledged that research articles are a common channel of communication and
dissemination of knowledge among scholars. Of all the sections in research articles, abstracts
play a distinctly pivotal role, determining the acceptance, or rejection, of article publication at
the initial stage. Moreover, abstracts facilitate the task of information retrieval by capturing
major highlights of the articles. Even though there seems to be a general structural organization
prevailing in abstracts, it remains to be investigated if abstracts from different sub-disciplines
associated with a single academic field display variation in their structural organization. To
address this question, first, two sizable datasets representing two sub-disciplines of civil and
biomedical engineering were compiled. Subsequently, the datasets were analyzed by genre
analysis to identify the “moves” which made up the abstracts. Although the two datasets
generally showed a common structural organization of the same set of moves, they displayed
significant differences, particularly with regard to the frequent use of certain moves in certain
sub-disciplines. The variation identified is possibly attributed to the inherent nature and
expectations of each sub-discipline. This study bears crucial pedagogical implications towards
the development and design of an academic writing course. To successfully prepare students for
professional communication in their future undertakings, the course should aim at not only
keeping students abreast of the prevailing structural organization but also sharpening their
awareness of the impact of diverse sub-disciplines.
Keywords: abstract; biomedical engineering; civil engineering; structural organization.
1. Introduction
It is acknowledged that research articles
(RAs) are one of the common channels of
communication and dissemination of
knowledge among scholars across disciplines.
Of all the sections typically found in RAs,
abstracts are one of the most important. First,
abstracts play a distinctly pivotal role,
determining the acceptance or rejection of
article publication at the initial stage [1].
Moreover, abstracts facilitate the task of
information retrieval by capturing major
highlights of the articles [2]. Finally, the
availability of abstracts expedites the
dissemination of knowledge and discoveries.
English has attained the status of the
primary language for international
communication in business, education, and
tourism. Scholars from different linguistic
backgrounds are compelled to engage in their
academic activities in English. As a result,
scholars are pushed to publish in international
journals for their academic growth and
success. Scholars who are not English native
speakers find the task of writing successful
abstracts daunting and challenging.
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Swales’ genre analysis [3] has provided
scholars a tool to embark on the task of
writing RAs, especially to begin with the
introduction section of RAs. Precisely, genre
analysis considers that a text type is
structurally constructed, consisting of text
segments for particular communicative
functions. The implementation of genre
analysis analyzing the introduction section
has been extended to other RA sections,
including the RA abstract section. Genre-
based studies have congruently shown that
each text type generally shares a structural
organization.
At this juncture, it should be noted that
despite a multitude of studies adopting genre
analysis as a theoretical framework, the
application of the framework seems to
display certain weaknesses in several ways.
For instance, the datasets analyzed can be
rather small. To be precise, for instance,
Cross and Oppenheim analyzed a set of only
12 abstracts [2], possibly resulting in limited
generalization of the findings. Additionally,
the selection of the texts to be analyzed was
not systematic or objective. To elaborate, for
instance, in another study, 80 abstracts were
randomly selected from “two leading
international journals in the field of
experimental phonetics and experimental
psychology” [4]. In this particular study,
without specific criteria regarding the journal
selection and the absence of evidence
justifying the status of the journals, it remains
to be questionable whether the journals
selected do actually represent leading
international ones as claimed by the author.
Therefore, in order to finally obtain a valid
description of both the structure and
organization of the texts analyzed, these two
limitations, among other factors, need to be
addressed by subsequent studies.
Despite some pertinent problems related
to the dataset selection and compilation,
genre-based studies are illuminating,
providing insight into how RA texts are
written in different disciplines. For instance,
a number of studies across disciplines reveal
that the abstract genre in general seems to be
made up of a number of moves. However,
disciplinary variation is discernible [5] - [11].
At this point, based on previous genre-
based studies [5] – [11], despite a general
structural organization prevailing in RA
abstracts, it remains to be investigated if
abstracts from different sub-disciplines
associated with a single discipline display
variation in their structural organization. The
field of engineering thus provides an initial
impetus for this study. As known,
Engineering is a well-established discipline,
encapsulating a substantial number of sub-
disciplines.
In this paper, the abstracts of two
engineering sub-disciplines were analyzed
using genre analysis: civil engineering (CV)
and biomedical engineering (BM). These
two sub-disciplines are quite distinct in their
nature, focus, and history. Therefore, it is
interesting to examine whether the two sub-
disciplines are similar or different as far as
the abstract texts are concerned. The
differences identified by genre analysis
potentially highlight the impact of sub-
disciplines on how the abstract texts are
written. The findings are pedagogically
beneficial to prepare novice scholars for
academic pursuits in their respective sub-
disciplines.
2. Methods
To address the question whether the
abstracts of different engineering sub-
disciplines share the same structural
organization, two sizable datasets
representing CV and BM were compiled. To
assure the abstracts represent those from high
quality journals of the sub-disciplines, the
five journals with the top impact factors of
each sub-discipline were identified. From
each journal, 12 abstracts were systematically
selected to evenly distribute the entire
publication year. In short, 60 abstracts from
each sub-discipline were compiled. At this
juncture, it should be noted that the dataset
compilation did not take into consideration
the length of the abstracts, the focus of the
research presented, the nature of the studies,
and the nationality of the author(s).
Subsequently, the two datasets were
analyzed by genre analysis to identify the
structural organization consisting of “moves”
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or text segments which perform
communicative functions. The move
frequencies across the two sub-disciplines
were compared and contrasted, with regard to
the move sequence and the frequencies of
occurrence of individual moves. Finally,
multiple t-tests were conducted to identify
whether there were significant differences in
the move frequencies across the datasets.
3. Results
The analysis revealed that the abstracts in
CV and BM consist of a maximum of five
moves: Background (B), Purpose (P),
Methods (M), Results (R), and Discussion
(D). The labels of the moves reflect their
principal communicative functions. To
illustrate, the two abstracts below from CV
and BM, respectively, consist of five moves.
The demarcation of the abstracts into moves
is marked by // with the names of the moves
assigned, and the linguistic features signaling
the moves are highlighted in bold. The
sentences in the abstracts are numbered (e.g.,
S1, S2, S3) for the ease of reference. Here is
the example from CV:
Move B (S1) Few case studies are
available on stream water quality monitoring
during road construction, especially in highly
protected watersheds. (S2) Recent
reconstruction of two tunnels and approach
roads in the great smoky mountains national
park potentially could have impacted the
adjacent stream due to sediment and acid-
generating geology.// Move P (S3) To
determine whether impact occurred,// Move
M grab and passive sampling were
conducted at stream sites above and below
each construction area before, during and
after construction. (S4) Performance of
individual structural best management
practises (BMPs) was also monitored. //
Move R (S5) Due to the small disturbance
area, the results showed that tunnel
reconstruction had no statistical impact on
stream water quality based on comparison of
upstream and downstream pH and suspended
solids. (S6) Surprisingly, median suspended
solids concentrations for the stream sampling
locations were lowest during construction, //
Move D ostensibly because construction
occurred in winter when the ground was
frozen. (S7) Differences in stream pH and
water quality between construction and pre
and post construction phases were attributed
to normal seasonal variation. (S8) BMP
performance was mixed; the efficiency of
check dams was dependent upon their ability
to pond water.
As shown, the abstract from CV displays
a set of five moves. Now consider the next
abstract from BM, which also displays a set
of five moves.
Move B (S1) It is commonly accepted
that locomotor-related neuronal circuitry
resides in the lumbosacral spinal cord. (S2)
Phramacological agents, epidural electrical
stimulation, and sensory stimulation can be
used to activate these intrinsic networks in in
vitro neonatal and in vivo cat preparations.//
Move P (S3) In this study, we investigated
the use of low-level tonic intraspinal
microstimulation (ISMS) as a means of
activating spinal locomotor networks in adult
cats with complete spinal transections.//
Move M (S4) Trains of low-amplitude
electrical pulses were delivered to the spinal
cord via groups of fine microwires implanted
in the ventral horns of the lumbosacral
enlargement.// Move R (S5) In contrast to
published reports, tonic ISMS applied
through microwires in the caudal regions of
the lumbosacral enlargement (L7-S1) was
more effective in eliciting alternating
movements in the hindlimbs than stimulation
in the rostral regions.// Move D (S6)
Possible mechanisms of action of tonic ISMS
include depolarization of locally oscillating
networks in the lumbosacral cord, backfiring
of primary afferents, or activation of
propriospinal neurons.
As demarcated above, both abstracts
congruently begin with Move B
(Background), establishing current and
common knowledge of the topic as signaled
by the verb of state (are) and the extra-posed
it construction (It is accepted that) in CV and
BM, respectively. However, in some
abstracts, this move can perform the function
of claiming the significance of the topic. In
short, it can be claimed that Move B, if used,
occupies the initial position of the abstract,
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and it functions to situate the research within
the scientific community.
Following Move B is Move P (Purpose),
in which a purposive statement is expressed
using the phrases beginning with infinitive to
verb clause (To determine whether) in CV
and the deictic expression (this study), the
pronoun (we), and the verb (investigated) in
BM.
Then, Move M (Methods) describes
methodological procedures employed in the
studies, being recognized by the passive
construction: were conducted and was
monitored in CV and were delivered in BM.
Next is Move R (Results), in which the
findings are presented. As shown, in CV, this
move is signaled by the clause the results
showed that. However, in BM, the result was
compared with that generated from previous
studies and was found to be more effective.
Finally, both abstracts conclude with
Move D (Discussion). In CV, this move
provides explanatory accounts to the
findings, as recognized by the key words
because and were attributed to. Similarly,
Move D in BM identifies potential
mechanisms responsible for the finding by
using the hedging device of possible.
The two exemplified abstracts from CV
and BM display the use of five constituent
moves. However, this does not imply that all
of the 120 abstracts analyzed in this study
follow the five move sequence. Variation
can be observed including the frequency of
individual moves, the sequence of the moves,
and also the use of linguistic features.
The following section presents two
textual examples of individual moves from
the two abstract datasets, CV and BM,
respectively. Linguistic features indicating
the functions of moves are highlighted,
justifying their communicative functions.
3.1 Move Background (B)
(1) Intelligent vision-based traffic
surveillance systems are assuming an
increasingly important role in highway
monitoring and road management schemes.
(2) Three-dimensional (3-D) recording of
the surface of the human body or anatomical
areas has gained importance in many
medical specialties. Thus, it is important to
determine scanner precision and accuracy in
defined medical applications and to establish
standards for the recording procedure.
Based on the two excerpts, Move B
congruently situates the studies being
presented by claiming the importance of the
research topics. Consequently, the
highlighted words are those conveying the
importance of the topics, be they important
(an adjective) or importance (a noun).
3.2 Move Purpose (P)
(3) Real-time identification of freeway
segments with high crash potential is
addressed in this study.
(4) The study was designed to determine
whether the novel spatial geometry of
macroporous condensed poly
(tetrafluoroethylene) (cPTFE) favorably
affects the in vivo repair process.
Move P states the objective of the study.
Lexical items used to serve this function
include the words addressed and to determine.
As shown, the deictic expression this study is
used to indicate specifically the objective of
the study. Additionally, Move P can state the
research question being addressed by the
current study by the word whether.
3.3 Move Methods (M)
(5) Experiments were conducted using
two different nozzles and three tail-water
depths.
(6) The impedance of the electrode
interface was monitored for changes due to
insertion as well as repetitive delivery of
current pulses.
Move M describes the methodology
adopted by the study. The function of this
move is realized by the use of research
activity verbs (were conducted and was
monitored) in past tense and passive voice.
Moreover, the use of jargon terms in the field
is prevalent in this move, including nozzles
and three tail-water depths in CV; and
impedance, electrode interface, and current
pulses in BM.
3.4 Move Results (R)
(7) We show that a relatively small
number of such salient geometric features
characterizes the surface well for various
similarity applications.
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(8) For all markers but bite acids, the
single-treatment as well as the overall
treatment phrase reduction ratios obtained
with PROM were significantly higher
compared with those obtained with MARS.
In (7), the pronoun we and the verb show
are used to state the result in CV. In BM, the
results are not only presented but also
compared (were significantly higher).
3.5 Move Discussion (D)
(9) Potential applications include video
editing, surveillance summarization,
assembly instructions, composition of graphic
novels, and illustration of camera technique
for film studies.
(10) Collectively, these results provide
insight into the potential mechanisms
responsible for the particulate activation of
osteoblast chemoskine expression.
As shown, Move D in both CV and BM,
respectively, suggest practical applications
(potential applications and provide insight
into) of the results of the studies.
In summary, genre analysis conducted on
120 abstracts revealed that the set of five
moves, if all occur, are likely to be in the
sequence of B-P-M-R-D across the two sub-
disciplines. The opening move is Move B.
Move P, if used, is found after Move B, but
before Move M. Finally, Move D is usually a
closing move and follows Move R. Not all
abstracts display the use of five moves. That
is, some moves are more frequent than the
others. Therefore, to investigate how stable
each move was in each dataset, their
frequencies of occurrence were recorded.
Finally, to compare whether the two datasets
display significant preferences for particular
moves, multiple t-tests were conducted on the
frequencies of individual moves across the
sub-disciplines. The results are summarized
in the following table.
For the frequencies of occurrence, all five
moves were used more frequently in BM than
in CV. Multiple t-test results suggested that
the frequencies of the five moves across the
datasets are significantly different (p > .001).
That is, every move in BM was significantly
more frequent than in CV. Certain
similarities across the two sub-disciplines
emerge. Based on the numbers presented in
the table, the two datasets are congruent with
regard to their preference of Move M and
Move R. Both have the highest frequencies
of occurrence over 90%. Move P is
illuminating, demonstrating its substantial
preference in BM (about 83%), but not in CV
(only about 68%). In addition, Move B and
Move D are the least preferred moves. That
is, Move B was used in 60 and 70% of
occurrence in CV and BM, respectively.
Similarly, the next least frequent move is
Move D, with 67 and 78% in CV and BM. In
short, the findings suggest disciplinary
preference in each sub-discipline.
Table. 1 Frequencies of individual moves
Move Frequency, N=60
(Percentage)
SD p
value
CV BM CV BM
B 36
(60.00)
42
(70.00)
.494 .462 p>.001
P 41
(68.33)
50
(83.33)
.469 .376 p>.001
M 56
(93.33)
59
(98.33)
.252 .129 p>.001
R 55
(91.67)
60
(100.00)
.279 .000 p>.001
D 40
(66.67)
47
(78.33)
.475 .415 p>.001
4. Discussion and conclusion
Although the two datasets generally
display a common structural organization of
five moves, they reveal certain significant
differences. The significant variation in the
frequencies of occurrence across the dataset
is possibly attributed to the inherent nature
and expectations of each sub-discipline. As
shown, among the three moves in the two
datasets (Moves M, R, and P), Move P in BM
is relatively much more frequent, compared
with that of CV. An explanation to this
finding is that BM is a hybrid field of
engineering and medicine, focusing on
inventing devices that help improve human
life quality. In BM, human lives are at stake.
Therefore, in a BM experiment, the purposes
must be explicitly stated so that stakeholders
are aware of possible unpleasant and
unexpected outcomes.
This study bears crucial pedagogical
implications towards the development and
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design of an academic writing course. To
successfully prepare students for professional
communication in their future undertakings,
the course should aim at not only keeping
students abreast of the prevailing structural
organization but also sharpening their
awareness of the impact of diverse sub-
disciplines. As shown, in CV and BM,
Moves P, M, and R are three crucial moves.
Therefore, teachers and students in an
academic writing course should devote
substantial time on these moves. Meanwhile,
as demonstrated, abstract writing is flexible,
allowing authors to employ specific moves
that accommodate space allocated and the
nature of the study.
Caveats are in order. When the datasets
were compiled, a number of factors related to
the abstracts were not considered including
length, research topics, and nationality of the
authors. Finally, this study did not focus on
the linguistic features used to express
individual moves which might be different
across sub-disciplines.
5. Acknowledgement
The compilation of the CV and BM RA
datasets, the source of the abstract datasets,
was supported by the Thailand Research
Fund, Grant No. RSA5080005.
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