Development a digital wisdom repository for the preservation and dissemination of information: A case study of mural paintings in Suphanburi Province

Abstract

This study endeavors to develop a digital wisdom repository for preservation and dissemination of information, focusing on a case study of mural paintings in Suphanburi Province. The sample population consists of two key groups: firstly, experts specializing in digital wisdom repository development and academics well-versed in Thai arts and culture, totaling 5 individuals selected purposively. Secondly,a group of general individuals who utilize a digital wisdom repository services provided by the Suphanburi Province Mural Wisdom Archive, totaling 416 people, was selected through simple random sampling. Research instruments utilized encompass 1) the digital wisdom repository embodied in the Suphanburi Province Mural Wisdom Archive, 2) a form for evaluating a digital wisdom repository, and 3) a questionnaire assessing satisfaction with a digital wisdom repository. Data analysis employed methods such as frequency and percentage calculations, arithmetic mean determination, standard deviation computations. The research findings reveal that: 1) Evaluation of the quality of a digital wisdom repository showcases the highest level of quality in terms of content accuracy and completeness, with high-quality content categorization, language usage, and illustrations. 2) User satisfaction with the overall design and formatting of digital wisdom repository, as well as the general benefits and applications, is deemed to be at a high level.