Aim and Scope
This international journal is a publication bringing together state-of-the-art research results in Science & Technology and Health Sciences and is dedicated to those who strive to create a better world.

Manuscripts
Manuscripts should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief. All papers must contain an abstract and keywords, and must be written in English.The mode of presentation must be in the form of scientific papers, i.e. Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, with a Conclusion optional. The paper is limited to 30 typed pages, and should contain no more than 10 figures. The typed original and three copies of the paper and artwork, should be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief. Color photography may be considered with a charge to the author. Typing should be double spaced with ample margin on A4 size paper. Submission may also be made by fax or e-mail attachment in MSWord format.

Reprints
Twenty copies of each published paper will be supplied free of charge to the corresponding author. An order of a minimum of 100 reprints can be forwarded to the Editor-in-Chief. An invoice for the extra reprints will be sent to the author(s).

Inquiries

All inquiries should be directed to Managing Editor of the Chiang Mai University Journal of Natural Sciences,
Office of the University, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
Associate Professor Dr. Komgrit Leksakul
Managing Editor
Chiang Mai University Journal, Office of the University
Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
Phone: (66) 53 94 2676
Fax: (66) 53 94 3600
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Website: http://cmuj.cmu.ac.th

Editors

Executive Editors
1. Associate Professor Niwes Nantachit, M.D.              President
2. Associate Professor Dr. Pairoj Viriyajaree                 Vice President for General Administrative and Human Resources Management
3. Professor Dr.Watchara Kasinrerk                             Vice President for Academic and Educational Quality Affairs
4. Associate Professor Dr. Sermkiat Jomjanyong          Vice President for Research and Academic Services
5. Associate Professor Dr. Avorn Opatpatanakit            Assistant to the President for Research and Academic Service Affairs

Editor-In Chief
Professor Dr. Kate Grudpan
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Associate Editors
1.  Professor Dr. Suttichai Krisanaprakornkit                  Faculty of Dentistry, CMU
2.  Associate Professor Dr. Panuwan Jantawannakul      Faculty of Science, CMU
3. Associate Professor Dr. Apinapas Rujiwat                 Faculty of Science, CMU
4. Assistant Professor Dr. Noppol Leksawas                 Faculty of Agro-Industry, CMU   
5. Assistant Professor Dr. Sansanee Auephanwiriyakul  Faculty of Engineering, CMU
6. Mr. Andrew Adam                                                   Research Administration Center, CMU

Assistant Editor
Assistant Professor Dr. Piyarat Nimmanpipak              Faculty of Science, CMU

Editorial Advisory Boards

1.  Professor Dr.Benjavan Rerkasem                          Faculty of Agriculture, CMU
2.  Professor Dr.Tanongkiat Kiatsiriroat                       Faculty of Engineering, CMU
3.  Professor Lertlakana Bhopat, M.D.                       Faculty of Medicine, CMU
4.  Professor Dr.Wipada Kunaviktikul                         Faculty of Nursing, CMU
5.  Professor Dr.Tawee Tunkasiri                               Faculty of Science, CMU
6.  Professor Dr. Peerasak Srinives                           Kasertsart University, Thailand
7.  Professor Dr. D. V. Edmonds                               University of Leeds, UK.
8.  Professor Dr. R. B. Heimann                                Freiburg University, Germany
9.  Professor Dr. Seizo Kato                                     University of Mie, Japan
10.Professor Dr. C.R. Taylor, M.D.                            University of Southern California, U.S.A.
11.Professor Dr. Hideyuki Sawada                            Kagawa University, Japan
12.Professor Dr. Hichem Frigui                                 University of Louisville, U.S.A.
13.Professor Dr.Keshavan Niranjan                           University of Reading, United Kingdom
14.Professor Manjeet S. Chinnan                             University of Georgia, United States
15.Professor Jeong Sheop Shin                                University of Korea, Korea
16.Emeritus Professor Lindsay Falvey                       University of Melbourne, Australia
17.Professor Dr. Jonathan V. Sweedler                      University of Illinois, U.S.A.
18.Professor Dr. Gary D. Christian                            University of Washington, U.S.A.
19.Professor Dr.Tadao Sakai                                    Aichi Institute of Technology, Japan  
20.Professor Dr. Michael Burgett                              Oregon State University, U.S.A.
21.Professor Jan GM Bolscher                                 ACTA, Amsterdam, The  Netherlands
22.Professor Dr. Keung Leung                                 Prince Phillips Dental Hospital, University of Hong Kong
23.Associate Professor Dr.Ian D. McKelvie               University of Melburne, Australia
24.Associate Prof Dr. Merilyn Manley-Harris             University of Waikato, New Zealand
25.Associate Professor Dr. S. J. Milne                     University of Leeds, United Kingdom
26.Dr. Lilia de Guzman                                           United States Department of Agriculture, LA, U.S.A.