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SI 7 Health Promotion Research
Healthy University Rating System (HURS) 2026 – System and Infrastructure (SI 7.1 and SI 7.2)
| University | Siam University |
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| Country | Thailand |
| Web Address | https://sustainability.siam.edu/ |
| Reference year | 2024-2025 |
| Data source | The 298 unique scholarly publications reported in GI 9, screened for health promotion content |
| Research database | https://e-research.siam.edu/ |
| SI 7.1 – level selected | <25% of Research Initiatives – 50 of 298 university-level research initiatives (16.8%) focus on health promotion. |
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| SI 7.2 – level selected | 51-75% of Faculties/Institutes – 11 of 15 faculties/institutes (73.3%) carried out health promotion research in 2024-2025. |
SI 7.1 Core Health Promotion Research Activities at University Level
How the figure was calculated
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Denominator: 298 unique research initiatives (the GI 9 figure), each counted once.
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Included: research on disease prevention, lifestyle and self-care, mental well-being, maternal and reproductive health, occupational health, tobacco and substance use, health literacy, health services and public health policy, plus clinical and biomedical research that supports these goals.
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Excluded: business, marketing, management, education and law studies with no health outcome, even when tagged SDG 3 (17 items).
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Result: 50 ÷ 298 × 100 = 16.8%, which falls in the band “<25% of Research Initiatives”.
Table SI 7.1.1 – Health promotion research by area
| Area of health promotion research | Number | Share of health promotion research (n = 50) | Share of all research (n = 298) |
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| A. Health promotion and disease prevention | 30 | 60.0% | 10.1% |
| HP 1 – Health literacy and consumer health protection | 4 | 8.0% | 1.3% |
| HP 2 – Mental well-being | 5 | 10.0% | 1.7% |
| HP 5 – Healthy diet, NCD prevention and self-care | 5 | 10.0% | 1.7% |
| HP 6 – Maternal, sexual and reproductive health | 5 | 10.0% | 1.7% |
| HP 7 – Occupational health, work-life and healthy ageing | 3 | 6.0% | 1.0% |
| ZT 1 / ZT 3 – Tobacco, e-cigarettes and cannabis | 3 | 6.0% | 1.0% |
| SI 3 – Health services, infection prevention and public health policy | 5 | 10.0% | 1.7% |
| B. Clinical and biomedical research supporting health promotion | 20 | 40.0% | 6.7% |
| Biomedical, pharmaceutical and nutrition science | 8 | 16.0% | 2.7% |
| Clinical and diagnostic research | 8 | 16.0% | 2.7% |
| Health-professions education | 4 | 8.0% | 1.3% |
| Total health promotion research | 50 | 100% | 16.8% |
Each initiative is counted once, under its main area. HP, ZT and SI codes refer to the HURS 2026 items the research supports.
Table SI 7.1.2 – Health promotion research by type and indexing
| Type and indexing | Number | Share (n = 50) |
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| Journal articles | 46 | 92.0% |
| Scopus quartile: Q1 13, Q2 4, Q3 1, Q4 2 | 20 | 40.0% |
| Thai Citation Index: tier 1 10, tier 2 14, tier 3 2 | 26 | 52.0% |
| Conference papers | 4 | 8.0% |
| Total | 50 | 100% |
Quartile and TCI tier as stated in the citations.
Highlights
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Community and consumer health: a surveillance and health literacy network for medical cannabis use in Nakhon Nayok Province (ref. 287); drugs and health products in the Sangkhla Buri border district (107); irrational antibiotic use among online media users (294).
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Lifestyle interventions for NCDs: sodium-reducing measuring tubes for patients with hypertension (292); the DSC application for patients with chronic NCDs (100); foot-care behaviour in type 2 diabetes (63); community pharmacist weight management services (10).
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Mental well-being of older adults: a LINE-based social support programme for stress during COVID-19 (102) and factors affecting stress (94).
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Worker and maternal health in public hospitals: musculoskeletal disorders among central sterile supply staff (52, 59); preterm birth risk (53); delivery-room innovations (103, 295).
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Research quality: 46 of the 50 initiatives are journal articles; 13 appear in Scopus Q1 journals.
Table SI 7.1.3 – List of university-level health promotion research initiatives, 2024-2025
| No. | GI 9 ref. | Research initiative (title; lead author; journal or conference) | Indexing | Faculty |
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| HP 1 – Health literacy and consumer health protection | ||||
| 1 | 89 |
Experiences in Health Product Reviews among Pharmacy Students in Thailand Ruxjinda Wattanalai et al. – Isan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
TCI 2 | Pharmacy |
| 2 | 107 |
Situations of Drugs and Health Products in Border Areas: A Case Study of Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province Santi Chomyong et al. – Journal of Social Research and Review |
TCI 2 | Pharmacy |
| 3 | 294 |
Factors Associated with the Irrational Use of Antibiotics among Online Media Users Shinnawat Saengungsumalee et al. – Public Health Academic Journal |
TCI 1 | Pharmacy |
| 4 | 297 |
Quality Levels and Influential Factors Affecting Intention and Satisfaction in Using the “Mor Prom” Application: A Case Study in Bangkok Burin Santisarn et al. – Romphruek Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences |
TCI 2 | Political Science |
| HP 2 – Mental well-being | ||||
| 5 | 74 |
Nursing Intervention for Reducing the Severity of Auditory Hallucinations in Psychiatric Patients Puthawan Choocherd et al. – Siam University Journal of Nursing Science |
TCI 2 | Nursing Science |
| 6 | 94 |
Factors Affecting the Stress Levels of the Elderly during the COVID-19 Pandemic Lunchana Phimphanchaiyaboon et al. – Siam University Journal of Nursing |
TCI 2 | Nursing Science |
| 7 | 102 |
Effects of a Social Support Program via LINE Application on Stress among the Elderly during the COVID-19 Pandemic Chaisit Thansuk et al. – Siam University Journal of Nursing |
TCI 2 | Nursing Science |
| 8 | 150 |
The Factors Influencing College Students’ Mental Health Based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Theory: A Case Study of Nanjing Commercial College Lin Hui – The 1st Thailand-Sino International Conference and the 17th National and International Academic Conference, 14–16 November 2024, pp. 332–345 |
Conference | Graduate programme |
| 9 | 261 |
The Influencing Factors of Mental Health Management of High School Teachers in Weishan County, Yunnan Province, China Wu Peiwen – The 17th National and International Academic Conference 2024 |
Conference | Graduate programme |
| HP 5 – Healthy diet, NCD prevention and self-care | ||||
| 10 | 10 |
Driving factors of community pharmacist weight management service: A structural equation modeling approach Thin, Su Myat et al. – Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy |
Scopus Q1 | Pharmacy |
| 11 | 63 |
Influence of Knowledge and Self-Regulation on Preventive Behaviors against Foot Complications among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Semi-Urban Communities of the Greater Bangkok Area Ruttakarn Kamkhiew et al. – Royal Thai Army Nursing Journal |
TCI 1 | Nursing Science |
| 12 | 99 |
Self-Care Programs for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Literature Review Wichuda Chantasin et al. – Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University Journal of Public Health Research |
TCI 2 | Medicine (Public Health) |
| 13 | 100 |
Effects of the DSC Application on Physical and Mental Health Care among Patients with Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases Susaree Prakhinkit et al. – Siam University Journal of Nursing |
TCI 2 | Nursing Science |
| 14 | 292 |
Effectiveness of Using Sodium-Reducing Measuring Tubes among Patients with Hypertension Chanida Mattavangkul et al. – Naval Medical Journal |
TCI 1 | Nursing Science |
| HP 6 – Maternal, sexual and reproductive health | ||||
| 15 | 53 |
Risk Factors Associated with Preterm Birth among Pregnant Women at Sichon Hospital, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Withaya Chanchai – NU Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences, Vol. 18 No. 2 (2024), pp.1–13 |
TCI 1 | Medicine (Public Health) |
| 16 | 103 |
Outcomes of the “Relax Touch” Innovation in Pain Diversion during the Active Phase of Labor among Primiparous Women Pichaporn Janthanakul et al. – Siam University Journal of Nursing |
TCI 2 | Nursing Science |
| 17 | 116 |
Public Attitudes toward the Ministry of Public Health Announcement on the Examination and Counseling for Alternative Options to Terminate Pregnancy under Section 305 (5) of the Criminal Code B.E. 2564 (2021) Phoomsak Phattharatrakunkit – Graduate Studies Review Journal, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Phrae Campus |
TCI 3 | Law |
| 18 | 282 |
The Association of Maternal Periodontal Diseases in the Postpartum Period with Preterm Low Birth Weight Yanaranci, Sutitorn et al. – Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice |
Scopus Q2 | Dentistry |
| 19 | 295 |
Outcomes of the “Modern Manual for New-Normal Maternity Care” Innovation in the Delivery Room, Sampran Hospital Orawan Pungprasob et al. – Siam University Journal of Nursing |
TCI 2 | Nursing Science |
| HP 7 – Occupational health, work-life and healthy ageing | ||||
| 20 | 52 |
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder among Central Sterile Supply Technicians in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand Withaya Chanchai et al. – Chulalongkorn Medical Journal: Vol. 68, Iss. 4, Article 3, pp.251–259. DOI: https://doi.org/10.56808/2673-060X.5398 |
TCI 1 | Medicine (Public Health) |
| 21 | 59 |
Study on the Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Musculoskeletal Discomfort among Workers in Central Supply Units under the Ministry of Public Health Hospitals in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province Ratree Nacglud et al. – Journal of the Chulabhorn Royal Academy |
TCI 1 | Medicine (Public Health) |
| 22 | 115 |
Product Design for Promoting Active Aging among Members of the “Tao Teh Xin Xi” Elderly Club to Enhance Income from Community Capital, Samae Dam Subdistrict, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok Suthawan Thummasungwam et al. – Siam Communication Review Journal |
TCI 3 | Communication Arts |
| ZT 1 / ZT 3 – Tobacco, e-cigarettes and cannabis | ||||
| 23 | 60 |
Survey of the Smoking Cessation Service Practices among Graduates from Faculties of Pharmacy in Thailand Sathian Phunpon et al. – Thai Journal of Pharmacy |
TCI 1 | Pharmacy |
| 24 | 101 |
Effects of a Self-Efficacy Development Program on Knowledge and Attitudes toward Electronic Cigarettes among Nursing Student Leaders Sukrita Takaree et al. – Nursing Journal |
TCI 2 | Nursing Science |
| 25 | 287 |
Development of a Surveillance and Literacy Promotion Network for the Use of Medical Cannabis among the Public in Nakhon Nayok Province Arpasree Buapradit et al. – Journal of Roi Kaensarn Academi |
Scopus Q4 | Pharmacy |
| SI 3 – Health services, infection prevention and public health policy | ||||
| 26 | 13 |
Establishment of post-percutaneous coronary intervention (post-PCI) clinic in Thailand Manapattanasatien, Thidarat et al. – JACCP Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy |
Scopus Q1 | Pharmacy |
| 27 | 15 |
Expert consensus guidelines for community pharmacists in the management of diabetic peripheral neuropathy with a combination of neurotropic B vitamins Sathienluckana, Thanompong et al. – Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice |
Scopus Q1 | Pharmacy |
| 28 | 64 |
Evaluation of the Physical Performance of Chemical Indicators in the Sterilization Process under the Operation of a Vacuum Pump Steam Sterilizer Tussanee Nimnaparoj et al. – Journal of Health Promotion and Environmental Health Research, Vol. 2 No. 4 (Sept–Dec 2024), pp.52–62 |
TCI 2 | Medicine (Public Health) |
| 29 | 86 |
Service Innovations Influencing the Utilization of Private Hospitals in Thailand Rattana Chaikalaya et al. – Interdisciplinary Academic and Research Journal |
TCI 2 | Business Administration |
| 30 | 91 |
The Effectiveness of Implementing the Work from Home Policy during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Government Agencies in Bang Na District Charleeporn Chaisuwan et al. – Parithat Journal of Administration and Social Science |
TCI 2 | Political Science |
| Biomedical, pharmaceutical and nutrition science | ||||
| 31 | 1 |
Assessing the Safety and Therapeutic Efficacy of Cannabidiol Lipid Nanoparticles in Alleviating Metabolic and Memory Impairments and Hippocampal Histopathological Changes in Diabetic Parkinson’s Rats Lapmanee, Sarawut et al. – The International Journal of Pharmaceutics |
Scopus Q1 | Medicine |
| 32 | 2 |
Cellular uptake of allicin in the hCMEC/D3 human brain endothelial cells: exploring blood-brain barrier penetration in an in vitro model Satsantitham, Kankawi et al. – PeerJ |
Scopus Q1 | Science |
| 33 | 4 |
Cannabidiol-Loaded Lipid Nanoparticles Incorporated in Polyvinyl Alcohol and Sodium Alginate Hydrogel Scaffold for Enhancing Cell Migration and Accelerating Wound Healing Lapmanee, Sarawut et al. – Gels |
Scopus Q1 | Medicine |
| 34 | 5 |
Clerodendrum chinense Stem Extract and Nanoparticles: Effects on Proliferation, Colony Formation, Apoptosis Induction, Cell Cycle Arrest, and Mitochondrial Membrane Potential in Human Breast Adenocarcinoma Breast Cancer Cells Chittasupho, Chuda et al. – International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
Scopus Q1 | Pharmacy |
| 35 | 20 |
In vitro investigation of xanthine oxidase inhibitory and antioxidant activities of 3,4,5-trihydroxycinnamic acid Dhammaraj, Taweesak et al. – Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology |
Scopus Q3 | Pharmacy |
| 36 | 31 |
Stress-induced changes in cognitive function and intestinal barrier integrity can be ameliorated by venlafaxine and synbiotic supplementations Lapmanee, Sarawut et al. – PeerJ |
Scopus Q1 | Medicine |
| 37 | 56 |
Application of Coconut Waste for the Production of Synbiotic Beads in Food Products Nattiga Silalai et al. – Burapha Science Journal |
TCI 1 | Science |
| 38 | 278 |
Geographical migration and fitness dynamics of Streptococcus pneumoniae Belman, Sophie et al. – Nature |
Scopus Q1 | – |
| Clinical and diagnostic research | ||||
| 39 | 6 |
Comparative proteomic analysis of dental pulp from supernumerary and normal permanent teeth Lertruangpanya, Kritkamon et al. – Clinical Oral Investigations |
Scopus Q1 | Dentistry |
| 40 | 21 |
Correlation between Glomerular Filtration Rate and Left Ventricular Mass Index in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Kesinee Leedumrongwattanakul et al. – Journal of the Department of Medical Services |
TCI 1 | Medicine |
| 41 | 40 |
Comparison of the Effectiveness and Safety of Clozapine Between Once-Daily and Divided Dosing Regimen in Patients With Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia Sathienluckana, Thanompong et al. – Annals of Pharmacotherapy |
Scopus Q2 | Pharmacy |
| 42 | 41 |
Erosive potential of children’s chewable vitamin supplements: An in vitro investigation Lertsooksawat, Wannee et al. – Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects |
Scopus Q2 | Dentistry |
| 43 | 49 |
Isolation and Pattern of Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing of Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Isolates at Taksin Hospital: A Retrospective Study from 2019 to 2021 Tangkheunkan, Phakarat et al. – Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand |
Scopus Q4 | Pharmacy |
| 44 | 270 |
Advanced EEG-Based Classification of Alzheimer’s Disease Using CNN-LSTM-Attention Architecture Bunterngchit, Chayut et al. – 22nd International Conference on Research and Education in Mechatronics (REM) |
Conference | Engineering |
| 45 | 272 |
Data-Driven Strategies for Cardiovascular Medication Management: A Dual Approach Using Decision Tree Modeling and Process Mining Porouhan, Parham – International Conference on ICT and Knowledge Engineering |
Conference | Information Technology |
| 46 | 280 |
The accuracy of conventional versus digital (intraoral scanner or photogrammetry) impression techniques in full-arch implant-supported prostheses: a systematic review Joensahakij, Nitchakul et al. – Evidence-Based Dentistry |
Scopus Q2 | Dentistry |
| Health-professions education | ||||
| 47 | 7 |
Comparison of learning curve for anterior and posterior implant placement using dynamic computer-assisted surgical implant placement in novice and experienced operators: An in vitro trial Kundaechanont, Pitsinee et al. – Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry |
Scopus Q1 | Dentistry |
| 48 | 16 |
Factors Affecting Research Conduct and Publication Among Thai Medical Students in University-Affiliated Medical Schools Khawcharoenporn, Thana et al. – Journal of Academic Ethics |
Scopus Q1 | Medicine |
| 49 | 58 |
Developing Attitudes toward Medical Professionalism: The Ten Royal Virtues through Group Discussion-Based Learning among Second-Year Medical Students in the Medical Ethics Course Kittisak Sinphitukkul – Journal of Education and Learning Innovation |
TCI 1 | Medicine |
| 50 | 275 |
Training outcomes of novice clinicians in the use of dynamic computer assisted implant surgery: A prospective comparative study Teparrukkul, Hatsapon et al. – Journal of Dental Sciences |
Scopus Q1 | Dentistry |
“GI 9 ref.” is the row number in the GI 9 evidence list of 298 publications. “Graduate programme” marks studies by graduate students in programmes not attached to a single faculty.
SI 7.2 Faculty-Specific Health Promotion Research Activities
How the figure was calculated
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Denominator: 15 faculties/institutes (the GI 4 figure).
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Engaged faculty: a faculty counts when at least one 2024-2025 health promotion study in Table SI 7.1.3 has a lead author or co-author from that faculty, with research relevant to its own discipline (clinical studies, behavioural health interventions, health education, health technology, health policy).
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Sources: author affiliations in the publications, checked against the Siam University research database (e-research.siam.edu) and faculty websites. Studies from graduate programmes not attached to a single faculty (2) and one study whose faculty could not be identified (1) were not used to count faculties.
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Result: 11 ÷ 15 × 100 = 73.3%, which falls in the band “51-75% of Faculties/Institutes”.
Table SI 7.2.1 – Faculties/institutes engaged in health promotion research, 2024-2025
| No. | Faculty/institute | Studies | Main health promotion focus | GI 9 ref. nos. |
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| 1 | Faculty of Medicine (incl. Department of Public Health) | 11 | Occupational health of hospital sterile-supply workers, preterm birth risk, diabetes self-care, infection prevention in sterilisation; biomedical research on cannabidiol, stress and kidney disease; medical professionalism | 1, 4, 16, 21, 31, 52, 53, 58, 59, 64, 99 |
| 2 | Faculty of Pharmacy | 12 | Consumer health protection, irrational antibiotic use, medical cannabis literacy, smoking cessation services, weight management and NCD pharmacy services, antimicrobial resistance | 5, 10, 13, 15, 20, 40, 49, 60, 89, 107, 287, 294 |
| 3 | Faculty of Nursing Science | 9 | Stress and mental health of older adults, NCD self-care applications, salt reduction in hypertension, diabetic foot care, e-cigarette prevention, maternity care innovations, psychiatric nursing | 63, 74, 94, 100, 101, 102, 103, 292, 295 |
| 4 | Faculty of Dentistry | 6 | Maternal periodontal disease and preterm low birth weight, dental erosion from children’s vitamins, implant surgery training and accuracy, dental pulp biology | 6, 7, 41, 275, 280, 282 |
| 5 | Faculty of Science | 2 | Functional (synbiotic) foods; bioactive garlic compound and the brain | 2, 56 |
| 6 | Faculty of Political Science | 2 | Public health digital service (“Mor Prom” application); COVID-19 work-from-home policy | 91, 297 |
| 7 | Faculty of Engineering | 1 | EEG-based detection of Alzheimer’s disease | 270 |
| 8 | Faculty of Information Technology | 1 | Data-driven cardiovascular medication management | 272 |
| 9 | Faculty of Business Administration | 1 | Service innovation and use of hospital services | 86 |
| 10 | Faculty of Communication Arts | 1 | Product design to promote active ageing in an elderly club | 115 |
| 11 | Faculty of Law | 1 | Public attitudes toward reproductive health regulation | 116 |
| Total: 11 of 15 faculties (73.3%) | ||||
47 of the 50 studies are attributed to these faculties. Each study is counted under one faculty only.
Researchers involved
Health promotion researchers listed in the Siam University research database for 2024-2025 include:
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Faculty of Medicine: Asst. Prof. Dr. Sarawut Lapmanee; Dr. Kittisak Sinphitukkul; Dr. Withaya Chanchai (Head, Department of Public Health).
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Faculty of Pharmacy: Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanompong Sathienluckana; Dr. Phakarat Tangkheunkan; Dr. Ruxjinda Wattanalai; Shinnawat Saengungsumalee.
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Faculty of Nursing Science: Asst. Prof. Dr. Chanida Mattavangkul; Asst. Prof. Dr. Susaree Prakhinkit; Sukrita Takaree; Pichaporn Janthanakul; Chaisit Thansuk; Lunchana Phimphanchaiyaboon; Ruttakarn Kamkhiew.
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Faculty of Information Technology: Dr. Parham Porouhan.
Faculty highlights
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Nursing Science – community and older-adult health: programmes and digital tools for stress, NCD self-care, salt reduction and diabetic foot care, plus e-cigarette prevention among nursing student leaders and delivery-room innovations at Sampran Hospital.
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Pharmacy – safe use of medicines and health products: a medical cannabis literacy network in Nakhon Nayok, border-area health product surveillance, antibiotic misuse online, and smoking cessation services.
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Medicine and Public Health – worker and maternal health: musculoskeletal disorders among hospital sterile-supply workers, preterm birth risk factors and diabetes self-care programmes in Nakhon Si Thammarat, alongside Scopus Q1 biomedical research.
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Dentistry – oral health across the life course: maternal periodontal disease and preterm low birth weight, and the erosive potential of children’s chewable vitamins.
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Other faculties: Political Science (public health application and COVID-19 policy), Engineering and Information Technology (health technology), Business Administration (hospital services), Communication Arts (active ageing) and Law (reproductive health regulation).
Evidence sources
| GI 9 evidence: list of 298 unique publications, 2024-2025 (attached file) | Uploaded with GI 9 |
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| Siam University research database | https://e-research.siam.edu/ |
| Research database – Faculty of Medicine | https://e-research.siam.edu/kbtopic/faculty-of-medicine/ |
| Research database – Faculty of Pharmacy | https://e-research.siam.edu/kbtopic/faculty-of-pharmacy/ |
| Research database – Faculty of Nursing | https://e-research.siam.edu/kbtopic/faculty-of-nursing/ |
| Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine | https://ph.siam.edu/ |
| Siam University faculties | https://siam.edu/ |
| Siam University sustainability | https://sustainability.siam.edu/ |