Study experiences and the post-study intentions of female international undergraduate students

The number of female international students is increasing exponentially, and whilst international study may engender many benefits and challenges, little is known about their intentions once they complete their studies. This article reviews the literature on female international students with specific focus on exploring post-study intentions. A scoping review of four electronic databases was completed. After applying criteria to determine suitability, 30 publications were included in the final review. Analysis revealed three key foci: (1) the rationale for studying internationally; (2) the study experience; and (3) post-study intentions. The literature illustrates that an international study experience has the potential to be a powerful transformative opportunity if positive experiences outweigh the negatives. The findings also indicate that the post-study intentions of female international students are under-researched. The article contends that attention should be given to supporting the needs of this group, with a view to maximizing post-study opportunities

Corporate social responsibility and mining industry in Thailand

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) can create value among stakeholders in both private and public sectors. In the international mining business, CSR concept plays an important role in enhancing relationships among various mining stakeholders. This paper reports on motivations and strategies of CSR by mining companies in Thailand. It argues that the CSR‟s value creation process in Thailand is complex and culturally bound. To understand motivation and types of CSR activities in the mining industry, the researchers used secondary data sources from two mining MNCs. Results show that, similar to CSR in many countries, CSR activities by mining MNCs in Thailand seem to focus on participatory actions, communitarian approach and the promotion of engagement among various stakeholders. The top CSR priorities by mining MNCs in this study include social development and economic promotions

International mining and development: lesson learnt from Mekong

Extraction of natural resources such as mining is limited within a particular geographical area. Often its activities are conducted in or near communities and have direct or indirect impacts on community resources, capabilities and well-being, thus leading to a state of poverty, violent behavior and resentment by communities towards business, and other forms of human deprivation. By adopting within-text literature analysis, this paper explores actions and consequences of mining multinational corporations (MNCs) in two countries in Mekong region, Thailand and Lao PDR. The focus is given to key corporate social responsibility (CSR) actions by international mining companies in both countries. This paper also examines key principles of CSR programs from mining MNCs, particular their activities on socio-economic and environmental development. Data is collected from two major sources (1) annual and CSR reports from mining MNCs, and (2) key academic journals in international business and social studies. This paper argues that CSR approaches by mining MNCs can affect the outcomes of the programs in terms of MNCs’ relationship with key stakeholders in the communities, practices of the CSR projects, and the improvement of socio-economic and environmental conditions in Thailand and Lao PDR

The Thai Way of Corporate Social Responsibility: Case of Mining Industry

The integration of corporate social responsibility (CSR) into daily practice has become a key strategy for mining multinational corporations (MNCs) in Thailand. CSR can benefit stakeholders in both private and public sectors. It is argued in this paper that CSR's value creation process in Thailand is complex and culturally bound. To more fully understand the mining industry's motivation to engage in CSR, and types of activities implemented, the researchers analysed secondary data from two mining MNCs operating in Thailand. Results show, similar to CSR in many countries, Thai CSR activities predominantly focus on participatory actions, communitarian approaches and the promotion of engagement among various stakeholders. The top CSR priorities by mining MNCs in this study include social development and economic promotion

Effect of electron beam irradiation on physico- chemical properties of sago starch

The effect of electron beam irradiation on sago starch was determined in terms of physicochemical properties. The irradiation dose employed was in the range of 10 to 30 kGy. Peak viscosity was decreased when the irradiation dose was increased. The gel strength was found to be increased when the sago starch was irradiated at 10 to 15 kGy, thereafter, the value was decreased. Solubility was increased while swelling power was decreased. Redness, yellowness and free acidity were increased. Intrinsic viscosity, molecular weight and degree of polymerization were also decreased when the irradiation dose was increased