{"id":3650,"date":"2024-12-16T09:54:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-16T02:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/global.stou.ac.th\/?p=3650"},"modified":"2024-12-16T09:54:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T02:54:33","slug":"301","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recursing-moore.14-207-142-6.plesk.page\/?p=3650","title":{"rendered":"ICDBSE 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) and Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) jointly organized the 2nd<\/sup> International Conference of Digital Business, Society & Economy (ICDBSE 2024) on 13-14 November 2024 at the STOU Headquarters in Nonthaburi, Thailand. This event celebrated the STOU’s 46th<\/sup> anniversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, Acting President of STOU, welcoming the audients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of APU, welcoming the audients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Plenary session at ICDBSE 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The ICDBSE 2024 is held under the theme \u201cInnovation and Technology Towards Sustainability and Lifelong Learning.\u201d
The conference aimed to provide a stage for educators, academicians, researchers, and graduate students to exchange knowledge, experiences, and disseminate academic and research work at an international level, while building collaborative networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conference drew a global audience of over 150 participants from 11 countries.
This conference was honored and supported by prominent organizations in the field of open and distance education, such as the Southeast Asia Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO), the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), and the Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), as well as partner universities, including Chitkara University, Open University Malaysia (OUM), University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Universitas Terbuka (UT) and Hanoi Open University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, Acting President of STOU and
Prof. Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of APU, opening the ICDBSE 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The atmosphere of ICDBSE 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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At the ICDBSE 2024 Conference, Asst. Prof. Dr. Phanompatt Smitananda, Acting President of STOU and Prof. Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of APU, addressed the welcoming remarks to the attendees, among which were representatives from various embassies including Mr. Bong Yik Jui, Deputy Chief of Mission from the Embassy of Malaysia, Mrs. Vireshika Bandara, Counsellor (Commercial) from the Embassy of Sri Lanka, Ms. Jagpreet Kaur, Second Secretary (Economic and Commerce) from
the Embassy of India, and Ms. Ann Y.H. Hsueh, Second Secretary (Education), from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Thailand. Furthermore, the ICDBSE 2024 also had Mrs. Wanida Gajaseni from the Government Public Relations Department, Ms. Suvadee Seetasit and Mr. Chaiyaporn Sengdonprai from the Budget Bureau attend the opening section of ICDBSE 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ninnat Olanvoravuth
Secretary-General of Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL),
delivering Keynote Speech on \u201cInnovative Technology for sustainable Lifelong Learning\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The morning session commenced with a keynote address by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ninnat Olanvoravuth, Secretary-General of
the Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), on the topic of “Innovative Technology for Sustainable Lifelong Learning.” A panel discussion, moderated by Prof. Dr. Murali Raman, followed, focusing on “Envisioning Excellence: Establishing a Robust Quality Framework for Lifelong Learning.” The panel comprised Prof. Dr. Ojat Darojat, President of AAOU and Rector of Universitas Terbuka, Ms. Torunn Gjelsvik, Secretary-General of ICDE, and Mr. Emiljohn Columna Sentillas, Policy & Planning Specialist of SEAMEO Secretariat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Panel Discussion on \u201cEnvisioning Excellence: Establishing a Robust Quality Framework for Lifelong Learning,\u201d moderated by Prof. Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of APU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mr. Emiljohn Columna Sentillas, Policy & Planning Specialist of SEAMEO Secretariat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ms. Torunn Gjelsvik, Secretary General of ICDE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Ojat Darojat, President of AAOU and Rector of Universitas Terbuka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The afternoon sessions comprised parallel sessions in four rooms dedicated to academic paper presentations. A special session, entitled “Financial Innovation and Technology Towards Sustainability in the Context of Open Universities: the UPOU and STOU Experience,” was conducted.  This session, led by experts from STOU and UPOU, namely Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittipong Keatwatcharachai, Acting Vice-President for Financial Affairs and University Assets, and Prof. Dr. Jean A. Saludadez,
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration, provided valuable insights into the future of open university finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prof. Ts. Dr. Murali Raman,
Deputy Vice-Chancellor of APU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Ahmad Izanee Awang
Pesident of OUM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ms. Torunn Gjelsvik, Secretary General of International Council for ICDE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Melinda dela Pe\u00f1a Bandalaria, Chancellor of UPOU<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. John Cribbin, Deputy Director (Academic Services) of HKU SPACE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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special session \u201cJoin Forces for Impactful Advocacy \u2013 the ICDE Global Advocacy Campaign in Asia\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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In the morning of 14 November 2024 (Day 2), Prof. Ts. Dr. Murali Raman, Deputy Vice -Chancellor of Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) delivered Keynote Speech on \u201cSME and Digital Business Transformation, Role of Change and Culture\u201d and also joined a special session on the topic of \u201cJoin Forces for Impactful Advocacy \u2013 the ICDE Global Advocacy Campaign in Asia.\u201d The session consisted of honor panelists including  Prof. Dr. Melinda dela Pe\u00f1a Bandalaria, Chancellor of University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU), Prof. Dr. Ahmad Izanee Awang, Pesident of Open University Malaysia (OUM), Dr. John Cribbin, Deputy Director (Academic Services) of University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE), and Ms. Torunn Gjelsvik, Secretary General of International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) as a moderator for this special session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The afternoon of Day 2 comprised 2 main activities: the ICDE Global Advocacy Campaign\u2014Asia Working Group Meeting and academic paper presentations. Over the course of two days at ICDBSE 2024, a total of 66 papers were delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Closing Ceremony, Professor Ts. Dr. Murali Raman delivered the Key Takeaways from ICDBSE 2024, follow by Awards presentation, and Closing Remarks from the two co-organizers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ICDBSE 2024 proudly recognized the outstanding contributions of the paper presenters for their research and innovative ideas with 3 different awards including Best Paper Awards, Best Student Award and Best Presentation Award. The Awards were presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Narathip Sriram, Acting Vice-President for Education, Learning Support, and Research.
The winners of the ICDBSE 2024 awards are as follows:.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PAPER AWARDS<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category: Digital Learning Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuan Fatma Tuan Sulaiman from Open University Malaysia (OUM), Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper: Does Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Transformation Acceptance Matter in Digital Higher Education Institutions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category: Digital Society Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Marjea Jannat Mohua from Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper: Is Sustainability Management Accounting Systems Inevitable for Leveraging Intellectual Capital Towards Sustainable Firm Performance in Digital Era? A Cross Sectional Study<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Category: Digital Business & Economy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Changchun Zhu, Vice Dean, Business School, Jiangsu Open University (JSOU), China<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper: CEO\u2019s Financial Background and Enterprise Digital Transformation: Empirical Evidence Based on Chinese Listed Companies<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST STUDENT AWARDS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ms. Kamonporn Siripanachai, Graduate Student, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Thailand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper: Understanding Household Behavior and Effective Policies for Waste Sorting in Phetchaburi Province, Thailand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BEST PRESENTATION AWARDS<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mr. Thanarat Pattanateepapon
STOU Graduate Student
Paper: An Enhanced Productivity Prediction Model of Garment Employees Using Random Forest and SHAP Algorithm<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Ahmad Izanee Awang
President\/Vice-Chancellor, Open University Malaysia, Malaysia
Paper: Unlocking H5P: Optimizing Self-Instructional Materials in Open and Distance Learning Environment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ms. Analisa Hamdan
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia
Paper: Can a Theoretical Framework Unlock Effective Gen-AI Integration in Malaysia, Indonesia, and
the Philippines\u2019 Education?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prof. Dr. Bob Barrett
American Public University, USA
Paper: Creating New Strategic Approaches for Virtual Learner-Centered Group Projects with Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Marjea Jannat Mohua
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia
Paper: Is Sustainability Management Accounting Systems Inevitable for Leveraging Intellectual Capital Towards Sustainable Firm Performance in Digital Era? A Cross Sectional Study<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwannee Adsavakulchai
School of Engineering,University of The Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thailand
Paper: Forecasting OTOP Product Sales to Support Decision-Making in Increasing Sales Using Machine Learning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zahari Hamidon
Faculty of Education, Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Paper: Bridging the Digital Divide: Gender and Age Disparities in AI AdoptionWithin the Framework of Society 5.0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Suhaila Abdul Hamid
Faculty of Technology and Applied Sciences, Open University Malaysia (OUM)
Paper: Enhancing Master Project Completion for Part-Time Science and Technology Master\u2019s Students at Open University Malaysia: Integrating Technology and Support Systems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamolrat Intaratat
School of Communication Arts, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU)
Paper: Digital Tooling with Soft Power to Drive the Smart Silver Economyunder the Aged Society of Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hou Haibing
Foreign Language Department, Guangdong Open University (GDOU), China
Paper: The Construction of a Model and Promotion Strategies for Open University Teachers\u2019 Digital Competence from an International Perspective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mr. Aldin L. Turija
John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University, Philippines
Paper: Learning Management System for Protection of Marine Environment Course:
User Feedback and Student\u2019s Academic Performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ms. Kavitha Arunasalam
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), Malaysia
Paper: Determining the Challenges faced by Auditors with Audit Automation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anucha Wittayakorn-Puripunpinyoo
School of Agriculture and Cooperatives, STOU, Thailand
Paper: The Intersection of Financial Technology and Higher Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gabriela Grosseck
West University of Timisoara, Romania
Paper: Transforming Assessment in Higher Education: Cross-Border Perspectives from Romania And Republic of Moldova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Marinela S. Hernandez and Anna Mhari C. Duria
University of the Philippines Open University
Paper: Exploring the Sense of Presence in A Virtual Reality- Enhanced Campus Tour of an Open University<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sita Yiemkuntitavorn
School of Educational Studies, STOU, Thailand
Paper: Factors Related to Students Drop out in Distance Learning System in an Open University in Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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