Simulation Tool for Teaching Multivariate Experimental Design on Paracetamol Syrup Formulation

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14456/sustj.2008.5
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computer stimulation multivariate experimental design syrup formulation

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Wibul Wongpoowarak
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Payom Wongpoowarak
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Prapaporn Boonme
Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. Corresponding author's e-mail: prapaporn.b@psu.ac.th

Abstract

Computer simulation is one of effective tools for instructors to illustrate effects of experimental design in itsentire complexity since the students can be exposed to a large variety of experimental designs within a relativeshort period of time. In this study, the syrup formulation of paracetamol was used as a model topic. The programwritten as a Visual Basic module within Microsoft AccessTM was used to simulate the formulation behavior. The23 forth-year pharmacy students in Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Prince of Songkhla University used thisprogram to have direct experience in ‘EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN’ topic. The efficiency of the generatedcomputer simulation program on the students’ learning was determined by the evaluation of the satisfaction of thestudents using a questionnaire. The results suggested that this tool was useful and satisfactory for the students’self-studying.

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Wongpoowarak, W., Wongpoowarak, P., & Boonme, P. (2013). Simulation Tool for Teaching Multivariate Experimental Design on Paracetamol Syrup Formulation. Science, Engineering and Health Studies, 2(1), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.14456/sustj.2008.5
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Volume 2, Number 1 (January - June), 2008
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Research Articles

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