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Item Metadata only CLASSICAL DOUBLE BASS PEDAGOGY FOR INTERMEDIATE JAZZ BASS STUDENTS: A CASE STUDY(2023-08-31) Chaichana T.; Chaichana T.; Mahidol UniversityNumerous renowned jazz bassists, such as Ron Carter, Eddie Gomez, Christian McBride, and John Patitucci, underwent classical music training. However, other jazz musicians can be skeptical about whether classical training would enhance the quality of jazz performances. To examine the benefits of a classical bass method to jazz bassists, the researcher demonstrates a study of four hours of classical bass training to bass students who had received jazz training at the intermediate level. These four classical bass lessons include the study of appropriate postures for the bassist, the use of the double bass bow, left-hand techniques covering positions I–VII, and the study of thumb position. Consequently, four criteria from the class observations indicate that classical bass training may improve the quality of jazz bass performances.Item Metadata only THE EFFECT OF MUSIC THERAPY ON STRESS AMONG CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA(2023-08-31) Asawahiranwarathon R.; Chiengchana N.; Tayrattanachai N.O.; Asawahiranwarathon R.; Mahidol UniversityThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of music therapy interventions on stress reduction among caregivers of patients with dementia in Thailand. A quasi-experimental repeated-measures design was used to compare the effect of music therapy on stress level among pre-test, mid-test, and post-test. 10 participants were selected to participate in music therapy activities for 10 sessions through the Zoom Meeting Platform. Music therapy interventions consisted of music listening, music and relaxation, music playlist, and songwriting activities. In terms of research instruments, the Perceived Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) was used to measure the stress level and a general questionnaire was used to collect the demographic background of the participants. Repeated-Measures ANOVA was used to compare the results among pre-, mid-, and post-interventions. The results showed that mean stress scores in dementia caregivers among pre-, mid-, and post-test were statistically significant at .05 level. The mean stress score of post-test (M = 65.60, SD = 16.801) was lower than both the pre-test (M = 85.60, SD = 19.317), and mid-test (M = 71.10, SD = 19.122). The findings revealed that music therapy is significantly effective in reducing stress among caregivers of patients with dementia.Item Metadata only THE SIGNIFICANCE OF PERFORMING RACHMANINOFF’S 24 PRELUDES AS A CYCLE(2023-08-31) Nakagawa E.; Nakagawa E.; Mahidol UniversitySergei Rachmaninoff wrote Prelude, Op. 3, No. 2; 10 Preludes, Op. 23; and 13 Preludes, Op. 32 in all 24 different keys, following the trend of his Russian contemporary composers such as Felix Blumenfeld, Anton Arensky, Alexander Scriabin, César Cui, and Reinhold Glière. Although Rachmaninoff’s 24 Preludes, Op. 3, No. 2; Op. 23; and Op. 32 were written at three different periods in 1892, 1903 and 1910 respectively, the complete cycle of all 24 Preludes was published in a single volume in 1911. Unlike the systematic order in the sets of Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier and Frédéric Chopin’s 24 Preludes, Op. 28, the key organization of Rachmaninoff’s 24 Preludes seems random at first glance; however, they are uniquely integrated by the cyclical manipulation of tonal and rhythmic relationships and thematic ideas. This article reveals the significance of performing the 24 Preludes as a cycle by focusing on the following aspects: key scheme; use of common tones; anticipation of opening material at the end of the preceding prelude; use of the interval of a second; use of chromaticism; use of bell-like tones; cyclical use of two motives of Op. 3, No. 2; organization of tempi in Op. 23; and use of rhythms and compound meters in Op. 32.Item Metadata only FIVE MODERN MASS COMPOSED BY BRUCE GASTON(2023-01-01) Ngamsri S.; Pidokrajt N.; Ngamsri S.; Mahidol UniversityThis academic article aims to present the creative idea for composing Five Modern Mass by Bruce Gaston as follows: 1. Kyrie (Lord have Mercy) 2. Sanctus (Holy) 3. Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) 4. Gloria (Glory to God) and 5. Psalm 84. In 1974, he composed Five Modern Mass while teaching at Payap University Chiang Mai, it was music used in Christian liturgy, especially the Catholic Mass. Five Modern Mass were composed in the Western music style, but the singing and playing used the Thai music system. Kyrie composed in the Canon counterpoint, Sanctus composed in the Recitative solo, Agnus Dei composed in the Middle Ages Chant style, Gloria and Psalm 84 both composed in free form and also composed in the four-part harmony, but Psalm 84 has more tenor solo part. Currently, Gloria and Psalm 84 have original scores appearing, but Kyrie, Sanctus, Agnus Dei, original scores disappeared until 2022 three pieces of mass music to be rewritten by the author and brought to study his creative idea for composing Five Modern Mass.Item Metadata only AN ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICE OF “BUSSABA” FOR MARIMBA AND PIANO, COMPOSED BY KITTI KUREMANEE(2023-01-01) Yannavut W.; Yannavut W.; Mahidol UniversityAn analysis and performance practice of “Bussaba” for marimba and piano, composed by Kitti Kuremanee aim to provide an overall understanding of the piece and offer techniques for practicing and performing effectively on the marimba. The composition “Bussaba” is a fusion of Thai and Western music, incorporating techniques from both traditions. The composer emphasized the importance of understanding, interpreting, and selecting appropriate techniques for marimba performance to enable a successful collaboration with the piano. This fusion allows for easy listening and offers an intriguing blend of Thai and Western musical elements. The composer composed “Bussaba” to promote and preserve Thai music by presenting it in a unique blend with Western music, showcasing Thai melodies, rhythms, and motifs alongside Western harmonies and marimba performance techniques. This artistic endeavor serves to promote Thai culture and heritage successfully.Item Metadata only A SOLO SAW-U COMPOSITION OF CHOED NOK(2023-08-31) Sakpunjachot N.; Pokaratsiri D.; Natchanawakul N.; Sakpunjachot N.; Mahidol UniversityThe purpose of this research, A Solo Saw-U Composition of Choed Nok, is to study the piece “Choed Nok,” which has never been presented as a solo composition for saw-u. Therefore, the researcher is interested in studying and analyzing a structure and characteristic of Choed Nok, including the principles of solo composition in Thai traditional music. A solo style of pi-nai by Tieb Konglaithong is selected as a model of this study. From the study, it was found that the characteristics of the pi-nai single path in Choed Nok songs consist of Kruan, Nuea, Sroi, and Jub melodies which conveying emotions, and giving a feeling of aggression and chasing. Consequently, the researcher applied those aspects in the composition of solo saw-u to achieve the same characteristics, form, and style of playing as in the pi-nai. The solo saw-u composition of Choed Nok consists of the same melody structure as in the pi-nai, with saw-u techniques such as Kran, Ka-yi, Prom-New, Rood-New, Sa-Euk, Sa-Doh, Sa-Bud, New-Kuang, and etc. With a tuning in perfect fourth (D-G), it results in depicting a distinctive style and expanding the scope of playing in various ways. This research is a useful tool to improve solo saw-u skills for students, teachers, and performers as well as can be used as a model for solo saw-u compositions in the future.Item Metadata only AN INVESTIGATION OF MUSIC THERAPY FOR IMPROVING REQUESTING SKILLS IN A CHILD WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: A SINGLE–CASE RESEARCH DESIGN(2023-01-05) Koedkhumtong T.; Chiengchana N.; Tayrattanachai N.O.; Koedkhumtong T.; Mahidol UniversityThe purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of music therapy on requesting skills in a seven-year-old child with autism spectrum disorder [ASD]. ABAB single-case design was used to examine music therapy in two situations of requesting skills, including requesting objects and snacks between baseline condition (A) and music therapy interventions (B). The music therapy interventions consisted of singing, instrument playing, movement with music, and music with social stories. The research instruments were: 1) initial assessment, 2) interview protocol, 3) assessment of communicative requesting skills, and 4) observational protocol. The data was analyzed using visual inspection and qualitative data analysis. The results revealed that during the baseline A1 phase, the mean scores of requesting skills revealed to be 3.08 for objects and 3.52 for snacks. In the intervention B1 phase, the mean scores were 3.64 for objects and 3.35 for snacks. At the baseline A2 phase, the mean scores were 4.00 for objects and 3.88 for snacks. The mean scores in the B2 intervention phase were 4.5 for objects and 4.6 for snacks, respectively. According to the findings, music therapy significantly enhanced the requesting skills of a child with ASD.Item Metadata only EXPANDING 21ST CENTURY PERFORMER GENRE BOUNDARIES-INTRODUCING THAI LUK THUNG ELEMENTS TO THAILAND TRUMPET PERFORMERS(2023-01-05) Suwantada P.; Bowman J.; Suwantada P.; Mahidol UniversityTrumpet performers in the 21st century should be able to adapt their instrumental skills to perform various styles of music. In Thailand’s current musical industry, trumpet players who can perform diverse styles of music have more employment prospects. Luk Thung music (Thai country/folk music) is one such style. Thai Luk Thung music has a unique character that demands high trumpet skill to perform. The purpose of this research was to design a Luk Thung trumpet training program according to guidelines derived from previous study results1. The two research questions were 1) How effectively can Luk Thung elements and techniques be introduced to Thai trumpet students? and 2) Does the course enable trumpet players to improve their understanding and performance of Thai Luk Thung style? The program duration was 12 weeks. Classes were held once a week (two hours per class). A group of ten trumpet students between the ages of 15-18 years old who had limited prior experience playing Luk Thung music in school Luk Thung band from the local area (Songkhla province, southern Thailand) were selected to participate in the program. Data was collected using performance pre-tests and pre-interviews before the program started. All lessons were recorded and observed by the researchers. After the course was finished, all participants did performance post-tests and post-interviews. The results after participating in the program found that trumpet techniques commonly found in Luk Thung music such as lip slurs and trumpet special sound effects were considered something new for students. What students learned during this program changed their attitudes about playing Luk Thung music and helped them improve their confidence in approaching Luk Thung style. However, the duration of the training program was not long enough, according to student participants, many of whom wanted longer instruction periods.Item Metadata only Nasal Cavity Length or Analyzed Nasal Segment of Acoustic Rhinometry in Thai Adults(2023-01-01) Assanasen P.; Suwanwech T.; Pinkaew B.; Khongsri A.; Keskool P.; Assanasen P.; Mahidol UniversityBackground: Nasal cavity length (NCL) is important for determining analyzed nasal segment (ANS) of acoustic rhinometry (AR). AR is a technique for nasal airway assessment which nasal cross-sectional areas and nasal volume (NV) are obtained. NCL or ANS is the important parameter to determine NV measured by AR. The ANS used to calculate NV in previous literatures vary from 4 to 8 cm. However, there has not been any study regarding NCL of Asians which is probably different from that of Western countries. Objectives: To measure NCL in Thai adults using nasal telescope and compared NCL between left and right sides as well as male and female as well as among age groups. Design: Prospective study Methods: This study was performed on patients, aged 18–95 years, who underwent nasal telescopy under local anesthesia at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Siriraj Hospital. Baseline characteristics (sex and age) of patients were collected. NCL (from anterior nasal spine to posterior edge of nasal septum) of both nasal cavities was measured using rigid nasal telescope of 0 degree. Mean NCL length of both nasal cavities was calculated. Results: There were 1277 patients, with 498 (39%) male and 779 (61%) female. The mean ± standard deviation (SD) of NCL of male was 6 ± 0.6 cm whereas that of female was 5.7 ± 0.5 cm. There were no significant differences in NCL between left and right sides as well as among age groups in each gender (p > 0.05 all). However, male had significantly longer NCL compared with that of female (p < 0.001). The mean ± SD of NCL of total population was 5.9 ± 0.6 cm. Conclusion: The NCL of Thais was approximately 6 cm. These data are useful to determine ANS used to calculate NV when AR is performed. The length of nasal cavity (LNC) is important variable for acoustic rhinometry (AR) which is the instrument to measure nasal volume (NV). We use AR in clinical researches to diagnose and monitor the results of treatment of nose and sinus diseases The LNC used to calculate NV in previous studies vary from 4 to 8 cm. However, there has not been any study of LNC of Asians which is probably different from that of Western countries We measured LNC in 1277 Thai adults, aged 18–95 years, with 498 (39%) male and 779 (61%) female using nasal rigid endoscope and compared LNC between male and female. The average of LNC was 5.9 cm. Male had longer LNC compared with that female. The LNC of Thais was approximately 6 cm. These data are useful for AR to calculate NV.Item Metadata only The Effect of Nanocellulose Addition on the Stability of Coconut Milk Emulsion as Curcumin Encapsulant: Emulsion Stability and Curcumin(2023-01-01) Khusna A.; Suryani C.L.; Winuprasith T.; Pertiwi S.F.; Adisetya E.; Fitri D.I.A.; Khusna A.; Mahidol UniversityCurcumin is a bioactive compound characterized by its non-polar nature and low stability. Encapsulation of curcumin using emulsion system such as coconut milk can increase its stability. However, emulsion systems tend to become unstable during food processing and storage. Therefore, stabilizers and emulsifiers are necessary to ensure stability. Natural stabilizers are preferred over synthetic ones. In this study, nano-celluloses, including nanocrystalline and nanofibrillated cellulose, were used as a stabilizer, and whey protein isolate (WPI) was used as an emulsifier. The primary objective of this study was to investigate the impact of different types and concentrations of nanocellulose on the stability of curcumin and oil-in-water (o/w) emulsions in coconut milk. Two types of commercial nanocellulose materials were utilized: nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC). Additionally, a combination of both NCC and NFC was used at concentrations of 0.125 and 0.25% (w/w). The results revealed that the viscosity increased as the concentration of nanocellulose increased. The particle size increased at higher concentrations of NFC and the combination of NCC and NFC, while it decreased with increasing NCC concentration. The lightness value (L*) decreased with higher concentrations of nanocellulose in all sample types. However, this difference was not visually significant. In terms of curcumin stability, the addition of nanocellulose, particularly NFC at a concentration of 0.25%, led to an increase in stability. Higher viscosity resulted in an extended shelf life because it slowed down the rate of creaming index as compared to the control emulsion. Increasing the concentration of nanocellulose enhanced the effectiveness of maintaining the stability of curcumin and oil-in-water emulsions in coconut milk due to the higher viscosity. NFC as well as the combination of NFC and NCC at a concentration of 0.25% proved to be the most preferable option for achieving the highest stability.Item Metadata only NGOization(2023-01-01) Ungsuchaval T.; Ungsuchaval T.; Mahidol UniversityItem Metadata only Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity - A Summary of the Third Edition(2023-08-01) Babor T.F.; Casswell S.; Graham K.; Huckle T.; Livingston M.; Rehm J.; Room R.; Rossow I.; Sornpaisarn B.; Babor T.F.; Mahidol UniversityBackground and Aims: This article summarizes the findings and conclusions of the third edition of Alcohol: No Ordinary Commodity. The latest revision of this book is part of a series of monographs designed to provide a critical review of the scientific evidence related to alcohol control policy from a public health perspective. Design: A narrative summary of the contents of the book according to five major issues. Findings: An extensive amount of epidemiological evidence shows that alcohol is a major contributor to the global burden of disease, disability and death in high-, middle- and low-income countries. Trends in alcohol products and marketing are described, indicating that a large part of the global industry has been consolidated into a small number of transnational corporations that are expanding their operations in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The main part of the book is devoted to a review of strategies and interventions designed to prevent or minimize alcohol-related harm. Overall, the most effective strategies to protect public health are taxation that decreases affordability and restrictions on the physical availability of alcohol. A total ban on alcohol marketing is also an effective strategy to reduce consumption. In addition, drink-driving counter-measures, brief interventions with at-risk drinkers and treatment of drinkers with alcohol dependence are effective in preventing harm in high-risk contexts and groups of hazardous drinkers. Conclusion: Alcohol policy is often the product of competing interests, values and ideologies, with the evidence suggesting that the conflicting interests between profit and health mean that working in partnership with the alcohol industry is likely to lead to ineffective policy. Opportunities for implementation of evidence-based alcohol policies that better serve the public good are clearer than ever before as a result of accumulating knowledge on which strategies work best.Item Metadata only A Modified Taylor Series Expansion Method for the Second Order Linear Volterra Integro-Differential Equation(2023-01-01) Navarasuchitr I.; Jaitrong J.; Navarasuchitr I.; Mahidol UniversityIn this paper, we used a modified Taylor series expansion method for approximating the solutions of linear second order Volterra Integro-Differential Equation (VIDE). This method transforms the equation to linear system equations that can be solved easily with computer programing. Finally, we showed the efficiency of this method with numerical examples by comparing the approximate solutions with exact solutions.Item Metadata only Court-Type Thai Traditional Massage for Patients with Intractable Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: a Randomized Controlled Trial(2023-01-01) Apichartvorakit A.; Euasobhon P.; Booranasubkajorn S.; Suwannatrai S.; Vannabhum M.; Rattanawongsamathakul D.; Prasartpornsirichoke S.; Akarasereenont P.; Asavamongkolkul A.; Apichartvorakit A.; Mahidol UniversityObjective: Neuropathic pain management involves both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Despite this, no prior research has demonstrated the efficacy of court-type Thai traditional massage (CTTM) for neuropathic pain relief. This study aimed to investigate the potential benefits of CTTM in alleviating neuropathic pain. Materials and Methods: A preliminary single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on 28 participants with peripheral neuropathic pain, who were equally assigned to 2 groups. Both groups received standard drug treatment; however, the intervention group additionally received CTTM and hot herbal compression, while the active control group only received HHC. The adjuvant treatments were administered twice weekly for 4 weeks (V1-V8). A follow-up was conducted 4 weeks posttreatment (V9). Outcome measures were assessed at V1, V4, V8, and V9 using a numerical rating scale and the Thai versions of the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory, the Brief Pain Inventory, and the EQ-5L-5D health questionnaire. Results: The data revealed that the intervention and active control groups had statistically significant differences in their pain intensity scores (P < 0.001), total neuropathic pain intensity scores (P = 0.001), and utility of health scores (P = 0.007) during the follow-up period. When comparing outcomes between V1 and V8, the groups exhibited significant differences in pain reduction (P = 0.003) and quality of life (P = 0.027). Conclusion: This study provides initial evidence supporting the potential benefits of CTTM in alleviating peripheral neuropathic pain and improving quality of life. Future research should further investigate the application of CTTM in managing peripheral neuropathic pain conditions.Item Metadata only Prevalence and Correlates of Cardiovascular Health Status among Adults in Afghanistan: Results of a National Survey in 2018(2023-01-01) Pengpid S.; Peltzer K.; Pengpid S.; Mahidol UniversityBackground: The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and correlates of cardiovascular health (CVH) status among adults in Afghanistan. Methods: In a national cross‑sectional household survey 3,447 adults completed CVH measurements in Afghanistan. Criteria for ideal CVH (ICVH) were physical activity, healthy diet, non‑smoking, fasting blood glucose (<100 mg/dL), body mass index (<25 kg/m2), total cholesterol (<200 mg/dL), and blood pressure (<120/<80 mmHg). Results: More than one‑third (34.3%) of participants had 5‑7 ICVH, 45.7% 3‑4 ICVH, and 20% had 0‑2 ICVH. In adjusted logistic regression analysis, secondary or more education (AOR: 1.80, 95% CI: 1.22‑2.66) was positively associated, and older age (45‑69 years) (AOR: 0.33, 95% CI: 0.26‑0.42), and urban residence (AOR: 0.67, 95% CI: 0.51‑0.88) were inversely associated with 5‑7 ICVH. Conclusions: The prevalence of ICVH was low in Afghan adults. Population measures may be used to improve CVH targeting identified associated factors.Item Metadata only Conch Shell Forms: Music Iconology in Mural Painting and Its Interpretation(2023-01-01) Ploymong T.; Pidokrajt N.; Ploymong T.; Mahidol UniversityMurals are related to people's ways of life. Muralists depicted stories, ways of life, societies and cultures through murals reflected the societies and their cultures which is connected to the Iconology, the study of visual imagery and its symbolism as evidence of rituals, beliefs, values and interpretation. Musical Iconography is concerned with the depiction of imaginary music as written language and real music will finally be brought to accompany the depiction after it is recorded. The sound of conch shell fanfare cannot be obtained from the image but it can be perceived through imagination and from old records from the past. In interpreting music murals and paintings, a lot of knowledge are required. It is also necessary to study the traditions, beliefs, values, analysis and interpretation of those images. The study of Music Iconology is the combination of many art genres which a variety of academic qualifications will be shown such as the features of each instrument including its look and sound, and musical ensembles. In addition, music is played in various activities not only for entertainment and recreation but also for birth and death rituals. This ritual music well reflects images of each community.Item Metadata only Saxotronic Funk for Alto Saxophone A Creative Research in Music Composition(2023-01-01) Pruksavanich W.; Pruksavanich W.; Mahidol UniversityThis creative music research on Saxotronic Funk for alto saxophone aims to present saxophone extended techniques, such as Slap-Tongue and Multiphonic through the combination of electronic and funk musical style. The author conducted the research by analyzing saxophone extended techniques and applying these techniques in the composition. The author found that to apply saxophone extended techniques in the piece Saxotronic Funk for alto saxophone comprised Slap-Tongue and Multiphonic techniques. The said techniques led into the unique sound and timbre of the saxophone and demonstrated the saxophone in the electronic and funk musical style.Item Metadata only The Construction of an Instructional Package on Oboe Instrument Technique for Using in The Band and Solo Composition for Undergraduate Students in The Music Composition Department(2023-01-01) Songvorakulphun K.; Charanyananda A.; Boonyam T.; Jittivadhna K.; Songvorakulphun K.; Mahidol UniversityThe purpose of this research was to create, evaluate, and compare the study achievement of innovation and the instructional package on oboe instrument technique for use in the band and solo composition, and to study the student's satisfaction towards the teaching and learning according to the instructional package and the learning plans. This research was quasi-experimental research. The research tools used in this study were: instructional package, study achievement test, knowledge measure test, student behaviour observation form, and satisfaction assessment form. The data were analysed using basic statistics and compare the learning achievement with the SPSS software. The results revealed that average scores of pre-test and post-test were (x) 10.60 and 15.80, and when comparing the scores results revealed that the pre-test score was significantly higher than the post-test score at the 0.05 level. There was the student's satisfaction towards the teaching and learning according to the instructional package and the learning plans results revealed that the average scores were 4.40-4.80 points out of 5, the average (x) was 4.64, and the standard deviation (S.D.) was 0.5253.Item Metadata only ARE AVIATION REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE IN MANAGING FOREIGN AIRCRAFT VIOLATIONS IN INDONESIA?(2023-10-01) Sa'adah A.; Nureda K.R.; Putra A.W.; Sa'adah A.; Mahidol UniversitySovereignty is an essential thing for a country to maintain, and every country has exclusive jurisdiction and authority to control the air space above its territory, Indonesia is a country that has a large area, but with a large area that is owned if it is not used and maintained correctly it will become a threat to its sovereignty, as evidenced by the existence of cases of airspace violations every year, one of which is carried out by foreign aircraft in Indonesian airspace at this time. This study aims to determine how regulations or rules and law enforcement in airspace violations by foreign aircraft in Indonesia are increasing and what the causes or factors are in the increase in these violations. This is legal research with a normative perspective, a statutory approach, a conceptual approach, and interviews. The results of study explain that there are legal rules that are used in carrying out law enforcement and control of air space in Indonesia's territory. However, these rules are considered ineffective, and because the ineffectiveness of the existing rules affects law enforcement, the impact on law enforcement could be more optimal—committed for violations of foreign aircraft in the territory of Indonesia.Item Metadata only VILLAGE DEPENDENCY TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE VILLAGE HEAD POSITION FILLING ACCORDING TO VILLAGE LAW(2023-04-01) Diamantina A.; Setiawan F.A.; Diamantina A.; Mahidol UniversityThe election of village heads in Indonesia is implementation of democracy and people's sovereignty in Indonesia. However, in practice, the Village Head Election is still very dependent on Regency/ City Government. The aim of the study is to analyze the dependency of the Village Head filling on the Regency/City Government and the involvement of the Regency/City Regional Government in filling the position of Village Head. This study uses a normative juridical research method using a dogmatic legal approach and secondary data as the source. The results of the study indicate that the involvement of the Regency/City Government in filling the position of Village Head is the result of the concept of division of power, which is a territorial division of power adopted by the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. As a result, the Regency/City Regional Government has a relatively large portion of involvement in filling the Village Head positions as regulated by applicable laws and regulations. This is what should be reduced for the sake of village development in Indonesia.