TLA Research Journal

Institutional Framework Analysis of Legal Problems in Library Copyright Management: A Comparative Study between Thailand and Japan

Kaimuk Laosunthara — 2025-10-26

This study analyzes the institutional framework for managing copyright issues in libraries through a comparative study between Thailand and Japan. Using a qualitative research methodology, it draws upon an analysis of copyright legislation, official documents, administrative regulations, and relevant academic literature. The findings reveal that Japan has established a well-structured institutional mechanism, with a central coordinating body serving as a mediator between libraries and copyright holders. In contrast, Thailand lacks such a coordinated mechanism, which poses significant challenges for libraries in complying with copyright laws—particularly in the digital era where reproduction and dissemination of content are increasingly effortless. Based on these findings, the study offers policy-oriented recommendations for developing an institutional framework suited to Thailand’s context, aiming to address evolving legal and technological challenges.

Analysis and Management of Equipment at the Office of Academic Resources, Prince of Songkla University

Montira Inkeaw — 2025-09-21

This study aims to analyze the equipment and its management at the Office of Academic Resources, Prince of Songkla University. The research examines equipment records from the fiscal years 1997–2024 and surveys the future equipment needs of 57 personnel at the Office of Academic Resources using an online questionnaire. Data analysis was conducted through content analysis.

The findings reveal that the Office of Academic Resources spent 34,271,227.54 THB on procuring equipment across 12 categories, totaling 130 items and 4,368 units. Of these, 3,356 units have reached the end of their lifespan, while 1,012 units remain in use, with a residual value of 6,454,795.53 THB, accounting for 18.83% of the total procurement expenditure. The three most critical categories of equipment for operations are: 1) Computer Equipment – with a residual value of 21.89% of the procurement amount. This includes computers, monitors, and servers. Future equipment needs in this category include production-level color laser printers, laptop computers, and production-level black-and-white laser printers. 2) Office Equipment – with a residual value of 11.79%. This includes air conditioners, automated library machines, and multipurpose chairs. Future needs include automatic borrowing/returning cabinets, a 3.2-meter-wide vinyl printer, and a high-speed semi-automatic bookbinding machine. 3) Advertising and Broadcasting Equipment – with a residual value of 24.84%. This includes video transmission devices, video cameras, and display system accessories. Future needs in this category include video editing and effects equipment as well as data recording devices. The equipment management follows a life cycle approach and aligns with the fiscal year processes, which include recognition, disbursement, usage, inspection, maintenance, disposal, and procurement.

Information for school libraries to provide services Regarding the Sustainable Development Goals SDG14

Jutharat Changtong — 2025-11-07

The conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources with a focus on the context of Phetchaburi Province—a coastal area of economic importance in the fisheries sector that is currently facing marine resource degradation, such as the extinction of seagrass habitats and illegal fishing practices. This study aims to examine the scope of information content related to Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14) that aligns with the local context of Phetchaburi for school libraries to incorporate in the acquisition process of information resources for future information services. A qualitative research methodology was employed, involving the survey and collection of data from relevant print and electronic media, as well as in-depth interviews with personnel from related agencies in Phetchaburi Province. The study identified key information themes that can serve as a framework for acquiring educational resources. These findings are beneficial to information service institutions, libraries, and organizations seeking to contribute to the advancement of SDG 14 by using these insights to guide the selection of resources that enhance users’ knowledge.

Enabling factors affecting knowledge sharing and business operations process of local fishery product processing community enterprise groups

Aruneewan Buaniaw — 2025-11-07

This research aimed to 1) study the enabling factors affecting the knowledge exchange process and business operations of community enterprise groups, and 2) study the relationship between enabling factors affecting the knowledge exchange process and business operations of community enterprise groups. This is qualitative research using in-depth semi-structured interviews with 10 local fishery product processing community enterprise groups. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and categorization methods. The research results found that 1) The enabling factors affecting the process of knowledge exchange and business operations of community enterprise groups consisted of 9 factors, and 2) The relationship of the enabling factors affecting the process of knowledge exchange and business operations of community enterprise groups has an effect on the learning process, business operations, career and business creation, enabling the community to be self-reliant, generate income, and extend knowledge to sustainable products. The results of the research reflect that promote lifelong learning, with technology to help record or communicate knowledge and having a network of partners to add new knowledge that members do not yet have. The research results can reflect that enabling factors are related to the business processes of community enterprise groups according to the nature of the group's work and the contextual environment of the area. In addition, they can be used to drive community enterprise groups, especially the local fishery product processing community enterprise groups, both at the Pattani provincial and regional levels, to learn faster, and to learn together to develop competencies and raise the competitiveness of Pattani community enterprise groups.

Development and Management of Digital Information Resource Collections of the Office of Academic Resources, Prince of Songkla University

Kamonthip Longha — 2025-11-07

This research is a research and development (Research and Development) with the objective to develop a database and manage a collection of digital information resources based on the ADDIE Model using qualitative research methods in in-depth interviews with key informants, including executives, department heads, and staff working on digital information resource development using purposive sampling, totaling 8 people, and using quantitative research methods in collecting questionnaires with library users using accidental sampling, totaling 400 people. The research results found that the researcher develop a database and manage a collection of digital information resources using the ADDIE Model, which has processes from analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. This allows the library to manage and support digital information resources systematically. The results of the evaluation of the efficiency of the development of digital resource collection at the highest level (x̄ = 4.95, S.D. = 0.07) and the satisfaction with the use at a high level (x̄ = 4.16, S.D. = 0.32).

Digital Collection Management of Academic Works on Chiang Mai University Digital Collections (CMUDC)

Jamjuree Jinosawat — 2025-11-07

The Research on Digital Collection Management of Academic Works on Chiang Mai University Digital Collections (CMUDC) aimed to achieve two primary objectives: 1) To examine the current conditions of digital information resources management for academic works within the Chiang Mai University Digital Collections, and 2) To analyze the management processes of digital information resources for academic works within the repository. A qualitative research methodology was employed, utilizing in-depth interviews as the primary data collection method. Key informants comprised 15 individuals, including administrators and staff who possess roles, responsibilities, and expertise in the management and analysis of digital academic resources within the digital collections. The Collected data were analyzed using content analysis in order to generate findings aligned with the stated research objectives. The Study results are as follows: 1) Organizational structure: Responsibility is assigned to the Department of Information Resources Management (Develop and Information Resources System Management Section and Digital Collection Development Section) to manage digital information resources. 2) Policies and strategies: Operational plans are aligned with the university’s policies, vision, and core values, with strategies developed at the department and section levels. 3) Budget: Library allocates its budget for support digital resource management and staff development. 4) Personnel: Relevant staff are placed within the Department of Information Resources Management, comprising the Information and Collection Development Section and the Digital Collection Development Section. Management Processes: The library applies university policies to ensure effective digital resource administration. Processes include planning, acquisition, organization, storage and retrieval, service provision, and preservation.

Development of Augmented Reality Phonics Material to Support Pronunciation and Spelling of Grade 5 Students

Tuanhusna Tokkubaha — 2025-11-17

The purposes of this research were: 1) to develop Augmented Reality Phonics Material to Support Pronunciation and Spelling of grade 5 students, 2) to compare the English pronunciation ability of grade 5 students who learned by using Augmented Reality Phonics Material and learned by using conventional teaching methods, and 3) to compare the English spelling ability of grade 5 students who learned by using Augmented Reality Phonics Material and learned by using conventional teaching methods. The sample consisted of grade 5 students from Tessaban 5 Pattani Municipality School, Mueang, Pattani Province, divided into two groups: an experimental group of 20 students who learned using Augmented Reality Phonics Material, and a control group of 20 students who received conventional teaching methods. The research findings revealed that: 1) the quality of Augmented Reality Phonics Material to Support Pronunciation and Spelling of grade 5 students was at the highest level (= 4.462, S.D. = 0.03) covering aspects of media design, media components, vocabulary and phonics content, and technology usability, 2) the English reading pronunciation ability of the experimental group who learned through the Augmented Reality Phonics Material was significantly higher than before learning at the statistical level of .05. However, when compared to the control group who learned by conventional teaching methods, there was no statistically significant difference (t-test = 1.90, p value = .06), possibly because the control group studied in a school with sufficient resources and effective instructional management, which supported the development of pronunciation skills to a level comparable with the experimental group. and 3) the English spelling ability of the experimental group who learned through the Augmented Reality Phonics Material was significantly higher than before learning at the statistical level of .05. However, when compare to the control group who learned by conventional teaching methods, the experimental group had a significantly higher score at a statistical level of .05. (t-test = 4.98, p value = .000)

Study and Application of Bibliometric Analysis in the Field of Information Science

Sompejch Junlabuddee — 2025-09-21

This article presents a study and application of bibliometric analysis in the field of information science as a crucial tool for studying research outputs and managing research data through citation analysis and the linking of information from various research works. The study is divided into several areas, including the basic understanding of bibliometric analysis, tools and techniques used in bibliometric analysis, types of bibliometric analysis, and applications in information science, such as evaluating research performance, citation analysis, and studying the direction of research in this field. The article also discusses the benefits of using bibliometric analysis, such as identifying research trends and assessing the impact of research, as well as supporting decision-making in research and knowledge management. Additionally, it addresses the limitations and challenges encountered when using various tools and techniques and suggests directions for the development of these tools in the future to enhance the effectiveness of bibliometric analysis in information science.