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RSPG-Burapha: Enhancing the database of local resources to support a learning ecosystem in the Eastern Region

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Background and Objectives : RSPG-Burapha is a database and web application for searching, which is part of the research plan of the Lifelong Learning Center RSPG-BUU (under the Plant Genetic Conservation Project under the Royal Initiative of Her Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn).
Methodology : Recent developments have introduced a streamlined homepage (Simple mode) for the RSPG-Burapha platform. This user-friendly interface simplifies navigation and ensures optimal accessibility across various devices. Making learning fun, the platform includes engaging activities for children through RSPG-Kids. The database has been significantly enhanced, offering a comprehensive collection of resources. Biological Resources: Explore detailed information on various plants, their pollen, fruit nutrition, sea grasses, seaweeds, mollusks, shrimps, crayfish, crabs, barnacles, ants, spiders, and marine planktons. Physical Resources: Delve into data on geological formations (rocks, minerals, world physical maps) and gemstones (Ploy Chan). Cultural and Intellectual Resources: Discover a wealth of information on performing arts, traditional herbal medicines, intricate Thai fabric patterns, and regional fruit products. There is a search system that is convenient and fast, matching each type of information. Curriculum Development: In addition to the above, a curriculum exploring biodiversity, resources, culture, and sandy/rocky beach ecosystems is under development. Managing the database is done through the MySQL system using Python, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.Main Results : The results of an online evaluation on satisfaction towards system usage from the sample group with 529 persons showed a most level of satisfaction at a mean of 4.53. A comparison of the average overall satisfaction levels between Gen Z, Gen Y, and Gen X found overall satisfaction with use of Gen Z (?̅ = 4.60) was significantly less than Gen Y (?̅ = 4.93) (p < 0.05). When comparing the overall satisfaction results of Gen Z respondents, the mean satisfaction in 2023 (?̅ = 4.60) is significantly more than with the result in 2022 (?̅ = 4.23) (p < 0.05).
Conclusions : Eastern local resource database boosts learning for children and youth, supporting RSPG-BUU as a learning hub. It fosters knowledge expansion and builds an active local learning ecosystem. The database and web application, RSPG Burapha can be accessed from http://www.rspg-db.buu.ac.th/ at server of Burapha University replacing the original website https://www.rspgburapha.com that is about to expire.

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Sootanan, P.; Dumrangrojwattana, P.; Chiwapreecha, B.; Khachonpisitsak, S.; Sukparangsi, W.; Tangkrock-olan, N.; Rattanaseth, R.; Sakwilaisakul, S.; Panithanarak, T.; Suriyaphan, J.; Teeramaethee, J.; Leelathakul, N. (2024). RSPG-Burapha: Enhancing the database of local resources to support a learning ecosystem in the Eastern Region. Burapha Science Journal 29(3): 925-951

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