Journal of Research and Innovation for Sustainability (JRIS)

THE ADVERSITY QUOTIENT OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS IN THE BANI WORLD

Kalunyuta Kongthirasaku, Fa-ampone Singtong , Sathiraporn Chaowachai — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The current world has transitioned from the VUCA World era to the BANI World, characterized by being Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible. This condition poses significant challenges to school administration, where administrators possessing only Intelligence Quotient (IQ) and Emotional Quotient (EQ) may no longer suffice. This article presents the importance of Adversity Quotient (AQ), based on Stoltz's concept, as a crucial factor for school administrators in the BANI World. AQ is the ability to endure, respond to, manage, and overcome obstacles with a strong mindset and rapid recovery, serving as a better predictor of success than IQ and EQ.

This article explains the concept of AQ, rooted in Cognitive Psychology, Psychoneuroimmunology, and Neurophysiology. It presents the classification of individuals based on AQ levels: Quitters, Campers, and Climbers. It also analyzes the four dimensions of AQ (CORE): Control, Ownership/Origin, Reach, and Endurance. Furthermore, it emphasizes that AQ is not only necessary for leadership development but also impacts the organizational climate and the overall success of educational institutions. Administrators who develop their AQ can turn crises into opportunities and effectively lead their institutions through the challenges of the BANI World.

EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES OF SMALL SCHOOLS: PROMOTING STUDENT’S POSITIVE THINKING

Suthida Sukchaona, Sathiraporn Chaowachai — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

Small schools play a vital role in Thailand’s education system by expanding learning opportunities for students in rural and remote areas. However, they often face challenges such as limited budgets, insufficient personnel, and rapidly changing social contexts, which affect both learning quality and student motivation. This article aims to propose approaches for fostering students’ positive thinking in small schools based on Martin Seligman’s (2011) PERMA model, which consists of Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. The synthesis of concepts indicates that applying the PERMA framework can enhance positive thinking, emotional resilience, and learning attitudes among students. Activities that emphasize celebrating small successes, reflective thinking, and connecting lessons to real-life experiences help students develop self-esteem, recognize their self-worth, and sustain motivation for continuous learning. Promoting positive thinking in small schools thus serves as an essential psychological foundation for improving students’ quality of life and advancing sustainable education in the 21st century.

NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND FOOD CONSUMPTION BEHAVIORS OF THE ELDERLY IN NORTHEAST: A CASE STUDY HUAI BONG SUBDISTRICT, MUANG CHAIYAPHUM DISTRICT, CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE

Poonyaporn Poolborwornrak, Warawut Mahamit — Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This Research Aimed to : Nutritional Status and Food Consumption Behaviors of the Elderly in Northeast : a Case Study Muang Chaiyaphum District, Chaiyaphum Province. The Sample Consisted of 182 Elderly People Aged 60 Years and Over, Using Simple Random Sampling. The Interview form was used as a Tool for Collecting Data and the Data was Analyzed using Descriptive Statistics, using Numbers, Frequencies, Percentages, and Means to Describe the Characteristics of the Data.
The Research Yielded the Following Results:Most Elderly People have very good Dietary Habits, 71.5 Percent. With the behavior of eating all 5 food groups regularly, 66.4 percent mostly cook boiled food, 88.4 percent regularly eat sticky rice, 65.9 percent. Normally, for breakfast, one eats rice soup or congee, steamed fish, boiled vegetables. For lunch and dinner, one eats curry dishes such as bamboo shoot curry, glass noodle curry, various kinds of fish curry, and boiled vegetables. The main condiment used in cooking is fermented fish, 70.3 percent. The ingredients for cooking can be found by oneself without having to buy them, such as vegetables grown along the fence or fish caught by oneself, 78.6 percent. As for nutritional status, 68.2 percent are at normal level, 12.8 percent are at level 1 obesity, and 19.0 percent are underweight. In addition, 81.3 percent of the elderly do not drink alcohol, 75.3 percent do not smoke, and 72.0 percent exercise regularly.

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT COMPETENCE OF STUDENTS ON THE PRODUCTION PROCESS OF FUTURE FOOD INGREDIENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT INTO A LOCAL CURRICULUM IN CHAIYAPHUM PROVINCE

Papassara Rakiti — Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to study the knowledge management competency of students on the production process of future food ingredients for development into a local curriculum in Chaiyaphum Province. The scope of the study was 2 areas of student competency: knowledge management competency and local curriculum development competency. The target group was 47 students who registered in the curriculum development course in the second semester of the academic year 2023. Data were collected using a self-assessment form for students (KM Competency Rating Scale) using a linear scale question type with a range of 1 to 5. The results of the study found that knowledge management competency was at a high level, with an average of 3.88, and local curriculum development competency was at a high level, with an average of 3.77, leading to further utilization in upgrading knowledge to local curriculum for career enhancement.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE CULTURE OF INNOVATION IN SCHOOLS UNDER THE PHETCHABUN PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Watakan Ouiphonthong, Sathiraporn Chaowachai — Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

The purposes of this research were to 1) study the Culture of Innovation in Schools
2) study the factors affecting the Culture of Innovation in Schools 3) study the relationship of factors affecting the Culture of Innovation in Schools and 4) to create an equation for forecasting factors affecting the Culture of Innovation in Schools under the Phetchabun Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The participants were 297 school administrators and teachers under the Phetchabun Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The sample was indicated using Krejcie & Morgan table. Data were collected by using a questionnaire on factors affecting the Culture of Innovation in Schools under the Phetchabun Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, then analyzed through mean, analyzed standard deviation, analyzed by Pearson's Correlation Coefficient and analyzed a enter multiple regression analysis. The research found that: 1) The level of the Culture of Innovation in Schools is high. 2) The level of factors affecting the Culture of Innovation in Schools is high. 3) The correlation coefficient between factors affecting the Culture of Innovation in Schools and the Culture of Innovation in Schools under the Phetchabun Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 found that there was a correlation coefficient between 0.615 - 0.851. 4) The multiple regression with the significance level of 0.05 are consisted of 5 factors: The innovative leadership factors (X1), The vision for innovation development factors (X2), The open communication factors (X3), The motivation for innovation creation factors (X4), and The innovation-supportive climatefactors (X5) that affect the Culture of Innovation in Schools. The model correlation (R) is 0.895, the coefficient of multiple determination (R^2) is 80.10, and thestandard error is 0.238. write the equation as follows:
Predictive equation of raw scores:

Y = 0.157+ 0.172 (X1) + 0.174 (X2) + 0.196 (X3) + 0.147 (X4) + 0.340 (X5)
Predictive equation of standard scores:
Z = 0.130 (X1) + 0.190 (X2) + 0.182 (X3) + 0.145 (X4) + 0.364 (X5)

PILOT TEST: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LOCALIZED CONTEXT-BASED STEM EDUCATION APPROACH ON SELECT BIOLOGY TOPICS

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This study designed and implemented a localized context-based STEM education approach to enhance Grade 3 students understanding of selected Biology topics, particularly Things in the Surroundings and Our Local Ecosystem. There were 70 Grade 3 students chosen as respondents of the study using the purposive sampling technique. Anchored in Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education), the pilot program was conducted at Sultan Naga Dimaporo, and integrated with local environmental and cultural contexts into the curriculum to promote meaningful, inquiry-driven learning. Utilizing a mixed-methods design, data were gathered through observations, prototype evaluations, formative assessments, pretest–posttest achievement tests, and student reflections. Results revealed significant improvements in students’ conceptual understanding and performance, as evidenced by a highly significant difference (p = 0.000) between pretest and posttest scores. Qualitative findings indicated increased engagement and environmental awareness, with students demonstrating the ability to relate scientific concepts to real-world situations. The approach proved feasible, culturally relevant, and effective in fostering active participation and higher-order thinking among young students. The study underscores the value of integrating localized knowledge and community resources into STEM education, aligning instruction with students lived experiences. Future directions emphasize expanding the program’s implementation and providing teacher training to sustain contextualized STEM instruction across grade levels and disciplines.

A STUDY OF THE CURRENT STATE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT FOR ALTERNATIVE CAREER PATHS AMONG PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS AT CHAIYAPHUM RAJABHAT UNIVERSITY

Tanongsak Tongsrisuk — Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 +0700

A Study of the Current Conditions of Entrepreneurial Competency Development to Support Alternative Career Paths for Student Teachers at Chaiyaphum Rajabhat University. The objective of the study was to examine the current conditions regarding the development of entrepreneurial competencies among student teachers. The sample group consisted of 270 third-year undergraduate students from the Faculty of Education and Human Development, enrolled in the first semester of the 2025 academic year. Stratified random sampling was employed. The research instrument used for data collection was a questionnaire developed by the researcher. The statistical methods used for data analysis included the mean and standard deviation. The research findings revealed that most students had experience in earning income on their own while studying, such as selling products online, trading, working part-time, engaging in startup businesses, and other activities, particularly general labor. Most students primarily aimed for and placed importance on the teaching profession they were studying for; therefore, they were uncertain about their future goals related to becoming entrepreneurs. However, they still expressed a desire to pursue further learning to enhance their knowledge and develop entrepreneurial competencies as an alternative career option in the future. The analysis of students’ opinions regarding their current level of entrepreneurial competencies comprised three dimensions: 1. Knowledge: It was found that students possessed greater knowledge of the marketing mix and consumer behavior compared to other aspects (M = 3.40, SD = 0.95). 2. Skills: Students demonstrated higher levels of creativity and the ability to apply new innovations in business operations compared to other skills (M = 3.42, SD = 1.02). 3. Attributes: Students showed higher levels of responsibility and integrity, prioritizing organizational benefits over personal benefits compared to other attributes (M = 3.68, SD = 0.95).

PLACE-BASED COMMUNITY LEARNING AND DIGITAL PROJECTS FOR ENHANCING DIGITAL INNOVATOR COMPETENCIES OF UPPER-SECONDARY STUDENTS

Meka Deesongkram — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to (1) develop place-based community learning activities integrated with digital projects, (2) develop digital innovation competencies of upper secondary school students, and (3) study supporting factors and obstacles in organizing activities. The sample consisted of 35 upper secondary school students and teachers at Sakon Ratchawitthayanukul School, Sakon Nakhon Province, selected through purposive sampling. Research instruments included a 6-week activity plan, behavioral observation forms, semi-structured interviews, digital innovation competency assessment forms, and project documentation. Data were analyzed using content analysis and descriptive statistics. The conceptual framework integrated Place-Based Education, Project-Based Learning, and Design Thinking, comprising 4 main components: (1) community-based contexts and real area problems, (2) 5-stage digital project design process, (3) supporting digital tools, and (4) 5 dimensions of digital innovation competencies.

The findings revealed that (1) the 6-week activities, 2 hours per week, integrated 6 community-based dimensions covering from studying community contexts, analyzing problems, designing, creating and testing prototypes, to presenting outputs; (2) students developed all dimensions of digital innovation competencies, especially design thinking and systematic problem-solving, and were able to systematically apply all 5 stages of the process; and (3) key supporting factors were community cooperation and administrative support, while main obstacles were limited technological resources and time. The research indicates that integrating place-based community learning with digital projects is an effective approach for developing digital innovation competencies, making learning meaningful, helping students see their value as agents of positive change, and building good relationships between schools and communities. The findings can serve as a model for developing learning that connects schools, communities, and technology to promote digital innovation competencies and sustainable community development.