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    Growth stage detection for food consumption management in smart cricket farming using a deep learning technique
    This research proposed a novel method for tracking and predicting the growth stages of two-spotted crickets, reared in a temperature-controlled box at different growth stages using the YOLOv5s model. The images of crickets feeding inside the rearing box were taken with an infrared camera above the feeding point every hour. Images of the cricket were used to train a YOLOv5s model to detect crickets for each growth stage in the rearing box. The experimental results showed that the trained deep learning had an average accuracy of 95.7%. The relationship between the ratio of crickets at each growth stage throughout the 45-day rearing period was plotted and discussed. The results also showed a clear relationship between the amount of food consumed by crickets per day and their growth stage, which could be useful for appropriately managing food consumption according to the growth stage of crickets.
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    Design and simulation of asymmetric Y-junction beam splitter with controllable splitting based on adjusted air-hole defect
    We report a construction of a new asymmetric Y-junction beam splitter with a controllable splitting ratio and simulate this splitter. The splitter is based on InP, has the area 65.0 µm<sup>2</sup> and operates at the light wavelengths 1.48 and 1.55 µm. Under condition of no air-hole defect, the splitting ratio for the output ports 1 and 2 is equal to 92/8 at the both wavelengths. To control the splitting ratio, air-hole defects with different (diamond, square and cylinder) shapes are introduced at the junction between the two output ports. Our simulations confirm that the splitting ratio of the beam splitter can be efficiently controlled by changing the size and the shape of the air-hole defect. The maximal splitting ratios at our operating wavelengths are equal to 10/90 and 14/86 and the appropriate average insertion losses amount to 0.36 and 0.31 dB for all of defect shapes.
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    Laser-Carved Legacy: Exploring the Scientific Construction and Cultural Significance of the World’s Largest Golden Buddha in Thailand Through a Tourist Perspective
    (2025-10-01)
    White, Pattarinee
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    Phae-Ngam, Wuttichai
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    Naemchanthara, Kittisakchai
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    This research investigates the intersection of construction innovation and cultural heritage through the lens of tourist perceptions of the world’s largest carved golden Buddha, situated at Khao Chi Chan Mountain, Pattaya, Thailand. Positioned as an emerging tourism destination, this site contributes to the rebranding of Pattaya as a globally significant hub for religious tourism. This study highlights how this monumental Buddha statue fosters spiritual experiences, promotes the conservation of art and culture, and encapsulates a historical narrative tied to Thailand’s royal lineage. Notably, the statue’s creation employed a pioneering technique—the only one of its kind worldwide—involving laser-guided carving by artisans, followed by gold leaf application to enhance its aesthetic magnificence. A mixed-methods research approach was adopted, integrating historical document analysis with narrative accounts of the statue’s construction using modern technology, complemented by quantitative data collected through tourist questionnaires. By documenting the historical use of laser technology in creating this iconic Buddhist landmark, this research corrects misconceptions about its construction process and highlights the innovative application of a 20 W Argon ion laser for drawing the image of Buddha on the cliff. This study evaluates tourist perceptions using the DHARMA model, revealing how Destination Identity, Heritage Values, and Memorable Experiences foster emotional connections and spiritual enrichment (β = 0.801, p < 0.001). The findings underscore Khao Chi Chan’s potential to reposition Pattaya as a hub for Buddhist tourism, diversifying its image beyond nightlife-centric tourism. This work contributes to sustainable tourism by demonstrating how sacred sites can balance cultural preservation and economic vitality, offering insights for heritage management and urban tourism development in Southeast Asia.
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    DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIMENTAL CHARACTERIZATION OF AN IOT-CONTROLLED RGB LED LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR HYDROPONIC APPLICATIONS
    (2026-01-01)
    Worsoongnern, S.
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    This study presents the development of an Internet of Things-based RGB LED lighting system for precise, flexible light control in hydroponic plants. The system consists of 480 high-power RGB LEDs controlled by an ESP8266 microcontroller, enabling real-time adjustment of light intensity, photoperiod, and color ratios via a smartphone. Pulse-width modulation duty-cycle modulation enables the generation of white light suitable for different stages of plant growth. Experimental results show a linear correlation between illuminance and duty cycle for all color channels. Spectral analysis confirms stable emission within the photosynthetically active radiation range (400–700 nm), with the spectral composition remaining unchanged even when brightness is reduced (dimming). The system demonstrates high control accuracy and adaptability for regulating plant growth lighting, particularly for leafy vegetables such as lettuce.
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    Ultrawide-range refractive-index sensor based on asymmetric integrated Y-junction optical waveguide
    (2023-01-01)
    Phongwisit, P.
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    We present a novel ultrawide-range refractive index (RI) sensor based on an asymmetric Y-junction optical splitter. A cylindrically shaped rod with a diameter of 350 nm and a height of 1000 nm with a different RI is inserted into a junction of the asymmetric Y-junction waveguide. This rod serves as a sensing area. Our sensor is simulated using a finite-difference time-domain technique. The splitting ratio is studied for the cases of two operating wavelengths, 1480 and 1550 nm. The results show that the splitting ratio can be described as a parabolic function of the RI of the sensing area at both operating wavelengths. An approximately linear relationship between the splitting ratio and the RI occurs in a narrower RI region of 1.00–1.50, thus enabling to design an ultrawide-range RI sensor. The sensor sensitivities at the wavelengths 1480 and 1550 nm are equal respectively to 0.2653 and –0.4908 RIU<sup>–1</sup>, with the corresponding R<sup>2</sup> parameters amounting to 0.9889 and 0.9777. Our device can serve as an ultrawide-range optical RI sensor for identification of micro-scale biochemical or chemical specimens.