An Analysis of Situational Challenges and Opportunities in Educational Knowledge System
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| Title: | An Analysis of Situational Challenges and Opportunities in Educational Knowledge System |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Omsin Jatuporn (ORCID |
| Source: | International Journal on Social and Education Sciences. 2025 7(2):114-134. |
| Availability: | International Society for Technology, Education, and Science. ISTES Organization, Monument, CO 80132. e-mail: istesorganization@gmail.com; e-mail: ijonsesoffice@gmail.com; Web site: https://www.ijonses.net/index.php/ijonses |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 22 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Foreign Countries, Educational Research, Theses, Publications, Financial Support, Research Administration, Teaching Load, Cooperation, Computer Use, Barriers, College Faculty, Expertise |
| Geographic Terms: | Thailand |
| ISSN: | 2688-7061 |
| Abstract: | This study examines Thailand's educational knowledge system, analyzing its structural characteristics, challenges, and opportunities for development. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combined survey data from 195 faculty members, in-depth interviews with 30 experts, and analysis of institutional research outputs from 2016-2021. The findings reveal significant patterns in knowledge production, including a 5.2% annual growth in research outputs but with notable imbalances -- thesis production dominates at 77.1%, while international publications remain limited at 12.3% of total output. Analysis identified key structural challenges: centralized research funding (reported by 80.0% of respondents), limited research support infrastructure (only 32.4% of institutions maintain dedicated research offices), and high teaching workloads (x[bar]=4.45). However, emerging opportunities include increasing domestic research collaboration (45.3%) and growing digital research adoption (68.4%). The study contributes to understanding educational knowledge systems in developing contexts, offering evidence-based recommendations for system enhancement through decentralization, capacity building, and infrastructure development. These findings provide a foundation for policy reforms aimed at strengthening Thailand's educational research ecosystem while addressing both immediate challenges and long-term development needs. The research highlights the importance of balanced development approaches that consider both local contexts and global research standards. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1475759 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study examines Thailand's educational knowledge system, analyzing its structural characteristics, challenges, and opportunities for development. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research combined survey data from 195 faculty members, in-depth interviews with 30 experts, and analysis of institutional research outputs from 2016-2021. The findings reveal significant patterns in knowledge production, including a 5.2% annual growth in research outputs but with notable imbalances -- thesis production dominates at 77.1%, while international publications remain limited at 12.3% of total output. Analysis identified key structural challenges: centralized research funding (reported by 80.0% of respondents), limited research support infrastructure (only 32.4% of institutions maintain dedicated research offices), and high teaching workloads (x[bar]=4.45). However, emerging opportunities include increasing domestic research collaboration (45.3%) and growing digital research adoption (68.4%). The study contributes to understanding educational knowledge systems in developing contexts, offering evidence-based recommendations for system enhancement through decentralization, capacity building, and infrastructure development. These findings provide a foundation for policy reforms aimed at strengthening Thailand's educational research ecosystem while addressing both immediate challenges and long-term development needs. The research highlights the importance of balanced development approaches that consider both local contexts and global research standards. |
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| ISSN: | 2688-7061 |
