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Translanguaging in English teaching in higher education

Pham Thi Khai Hoan, Vu Thi Phuong Anh — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Recently, whether to use translanguaging in teaching English has received great attention from language researchers and language teachers all over the world. This critical review aims to systematically synthesize literature on the use of translanguaging in teaching English in higher education. Research results show that translanguaging has added a new dimension to the long-standing debate on the use of mother tongue (L1) in foreign language teaching/learning because it basically emphasizes viewing language as a unitary system in contrast to the traditional perception that each language belongs to a separate system. The revolution in the perceptions of the importance of using L1 in foreign language teaching/ learning is justified because translanguaging promotes a more effective teaching and learning process. However, students' native language must be used strategically in the classroom with the aim of facilitating and supporting the teaching process and enabling learners to develop comprehension, communication skills and acquisition of the target language.

South Korean unmarried single women's images in the 2000s through major South Korean newspapers

Nguyen Thi Hanh Dung — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

South Korean women's images mostly connect with the ideal women's images of “good wives, wise mothers”. However, the number of single women in South Korea population has been increasing significantly in recent years. Various media outlets such as television and newspapers have been mentioning and discussing the lifestyles and mindsets of Korean single women, often using hot keywords such as "Gold Miss", "unmarried single women (Bihon)", and "single women (Mihon)" in both positive and negative contexts. This study aims to explore the most popular and representative characteristics of South Korean single women and figure out the transition of single women's images in the 2000s since the Asian financial crisis in South Korea. Based on literature reviews and newspaper reference sources, this research also aims to find out what people think about the most popular images of South Korean single women nowadays, then summarizes the similarities and differences in the popular images of South Korean unmarried single women described by Korean newspapers's discourse and existing literature reviews.

Molecular docking study of anticancer activity of some s-triazine derivatives as HDAC6 inhibitors

Pham Canh Em, Le Thi Tuong Vi, Truong Ngoc Tuyen — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

A novel series of s-triazine derivatives was designed and screened for in silico anticancer activity in histone deacetylase 6 (HDAC6) target by molecular docking method using AutoDock Vina. Compound 12 showed the strongest interactions among all tested compounds with the affinity value of -11.3 Kcal/mol compared to the reference drugs Gedatolisib (-8.9 Kcal/mol) and Paclitaxel (-9.0 Kcal/mol) at the active site of HDAC6. In particular, compound 12 established strong hydrogen bonds and showed hydrophobic interactions that resemble Gedatolisib and Paclitaxel at amino acids such as SER150, LYS142, TRP261, and ALA145. Therefore, this compound could be a potential lead molecule and support for experimental testing against an HDAC6 enzyme as an anticancer agent.

A survey on the consumer knowledge of organic cosmetics at Can Tho City in 2022-2023

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Background: The organic cosmetics market in Vietnam has been developing for a long time. However, to have a more objective view of the organic cosmetics market, a comprehensive understanding of the market for organic cosmetics is necessary to provide development directions that are genuinely correct, unfortunely there isn't much research to support it. Therefore, studying the knowledge of organic cosmetic consumers will aid in the advancement of both intellectual and economic domains. Objectives: The purpose of study is to assess knowledge about organic cosmetics of consumers in Can Tho City. Materials and methods: The present study used a cross-sectional descriptive method, based on using a cross-sectional descriptive design, interviewing 559 organic cosmetics consumers in Can Tho City using a set of interview questions to assess consumers' knowledge of organic cosmetics. Results: The majority of consumers aged 18 to 25 (72.1%) are interested in and use organic cosmetic products more than other ages. Women consumers was found with higher proportion (70.7%) than men consumer (29.3%). Most consumers have average or higher knowledge with a proportion of (61.4%). The study also found that medical staff have better knowledge about organic cosmetics than other groups. Conclusions: The results of the study have shown that the majority of people have good knowledge, but there are many who are not. However, whether or not this knowledge status is connected to the intention to purchase organic cosmetics requires further research.

Evaluation of in silico anticancer activity of some striazine derivatives as VEGFR2 inhibitors

Le Thi Tuong Vi, Pham Canh Em, Truong Ngoc Tuyen — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The s-triazine derivatives have been shown to have diverse biological activities, especially anticancer activity. Fifty s-triazine derivatives were screened for anticancer activity through inhibition of VEGFR2 (vascular endothelial growth factor receptor-2) by molecular docking method using AutoDock Vina software. Compounds 20 and 40 showed the strongest interactions among all tested compounds with the binding affinity values of -10.8 and -10.5 Kcal/mol, respectively compared to reference drugs Gedatolisib (-9.1 Kcal/mol) and Paclitaxel (-7.8 Kcal/mol) at the active site of VEGFR2. These compounds established one carbon-hydrogen bond at amino acid HIS1026, specifically exhibiting better electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions than the reference drugs Gedatolisib and Paclitaxel. Moreover, compounds 20 and 40 also showed interactions with the VEGFR2 receptor that resemble the reference drug Gedatolisib at amino acids such as ARG1027, ASP1046, and HIS1026. Therefore, these compounds could be a potential lead molecule for anticancer activity.

Application of simulated annealing in logistics vehicle allocation system: A case study from Vietnamese FMCG company

Le Duc Dao, Dao Quang Chinh — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) are products that sell quickly with a reasonable price. The FMCG business segment is characterized by efficient distribution systems to manage a vast array of products with varying shelf lives and consumer demand patterns. For any FMCG and consumer durables company, optimizing the market converge may be a very profitable and productive activity. Sales managers of FMCG products can enhance their overall sales by allocating their field resources such as deliver staff to reach the greatest number of customers. Through the process of analysing related documents and object characteristics in FMCG companies, paper aim to build vehicle routing with time window (CVRTW) model to optimize the delivering process, thus satisfying customer demand. To ensure the quality of the results, the model will be solved using the simulated annealing algorithm (SA-algorithm). The overall results support the decision maker the delivery allocation strategy, ensuring the delivery time and client contentment.

Motives influencing the co-production behavior of Vietnamese tourists: Scale development and validation

Truong Thi Xuan Dao — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The study highlights a number of incentives that impact product co-production behavior, including: economic, psychological, and social motivations. It was developed from the research framework "Descriptive model of the consumer co-production process" by M. Etgar. Nevertheless, particularly for travel-related goods, defined measurement scales for these variables are still lacking. A credible and dependable scale measuring the social, psychological, and economic factors influencing co-production behavior through a conceptual approach is needed to close this study gap. Multidimensional ideas become essential and significant. From an operational standpoint, tourist managers can assess or track the success of co-production techniques using measuring scales as a reference. The main purpose of this research is to develop a measurement scale for the group of psychological motives, economic motives and social motives that influence tourists' co-production behavior. With this goal, the techniques implemented for measuring these concepts will follow the guidelines (Churchill, 1979) of including the following steps: 1) Identify topics and create categories; 2) Screening and correction; and 3) Validate the scale.

Responsible tourism - Pathway to realizing sustainable development: Introduction to responsible tourism and its implementation in the ASEAN

Bui Thi Ngoc Phuong — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The concept of sustainable tourism first emerged in 1992. After more than 30 years on a journey towards establishing sustainable values, we have shown signs of perplexity in various aspects, focusing on issues such as: whose responsibility it is, how it should be implemented, and how it can be measured. Although each country has demonstrated efforts to minimize the impact of tourism on life across three dimensions: economic, environmental, and social. It must be acknowledged that these relentless efforts reflect a high sense of responsibility from governments and organizations. However, it seems the process of protecting the environment and human life is weaker than the rate of tourism development. We need to clarify more about who is responsible and how in this global campaign. Responsible tourism emerged in 2002 and became stronger after the COVID-19 pandemic as a global revolution for the tourism industry. Utilizing qualitative research methods: data collection and processing, case study, observation, and interviewing, this article (the first part) delves into the core aspects of responsible tourism as a strategic direction for achieving sustainability in the tourism sector. Furthermore, the paper summarizes the application of Responsible Tourism in some Southeast Asian countries in recent times.

Quality improvement at Eastern People Military Hospital

Hoang Manh Dung, Truong Hoang Viet, Tran Thuy Vu — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Quality improvement is a permanent goal of all types of organizations. The change in hospital quality management towards patient satisfaction is an inevitable and objective trend. Objective: Compare the importance level with the implementation level of each criterion according to the IPA matrix to arrange the order of improvement at Eastern People Military Hospital based on the Vietnam Hospital Quality Criteria Set (Version 2.0). Methods: The research design is quantitative with a general analysis method to achieve the goals. Results: Determine the position of each criterion on the IPA matrix and identify improvement directions for the criteria applied at the Eastern People Military Hospital. Conclusion: The article emphasizes the importance of the IPA matrix when evaluating quality at hospitals and suggests directions for improving service quality according to world practices.

Green human resource management in the era of digitalization: Hospitality sector

Nguyen Lam Ngoc Vi, Le Van Cup — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

In the precipice of the digital age, organizations are navigating through a transformation that is not only technological but also ecological. In light of the increasing emphasis on sustainability within the business sector, Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) has surfaced as a crucial approach that incorporates environmental stewardship into fundamental human resource operations. The convergence of digitalization and Green HRM signifies an unprecedented paradigm shift, presenting a chance to reconceptualize the function of human resources in promoting environmentally conscious business strategies. This study investigates the incorporation of Green HRM into the digital age in the hospitality sector with 252 respondents including staffs and managers, examining how digital platforms and tools can facilitate the implementation of environmentally sustainable human resource practices.

Risks at commercial banks and some recommendations for Vietnamese commercial banks

Nguyen Thi Tuyet Nga — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The recent consecutive banking crises in the world have raised concerns about a global financial crisis like what happened more than a decade ago. Facing the risk of possible crises due to political and social instability globally, what should Vietnam prepare to avoid a crisis in the banking system or to be ready to respond if a crisis occurs? This article research banking crises, analyzes risks in banking system and proposes recommendations to avoid banking crises.

Applying deep learning to forecast the demand of a Vietnamese FMCG company

Le Duc Dao, Le Nguyen Khoi — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

In the realm of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, the precision of demand forecasting is essential. The FMCG sector operates in a highly uncertain environment marked by rapid market shifts and changing consumer preferences. To address these challenges, the application of deep learning techniques, particularly Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, has emerged as a vital solution for enhancing forecast accuracy. This research paper focuses on the critical role of demand forecasting in FMCG, emphasizing the need for LSTM-based deep learning models to deal with demand uncertainty and improve predictive outcomes. Through this exploration, we aim to illuminate the link between demand forecasting and advanced deep learning, enabling FMCG companies to thrive in a highly dynamic business landscape.