bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Trends in the development of the pulp and paper industry of the Russian Federation
Authors: Kamchatova E. Yu. , Perevozchikova A. K.
Published: July 2022

The article presents arguments justifying the need for the development of the pulp and paper industry in Russia, and assesses its investment potential. The possibilities for the development of industry in the event of the emergence of external barriers that correspond to modern realities, incl. due to restrictions on export–import activities. The role of the state in resolving the identified problems and measures to support them are determined.
diplomacia de papel: la posición de la derecha tradicional colombiana frente a la guerra de Malvinas
Authors: Pulido García David Antonio
Published: July 2022

Pocos acontecimientos políticos suscitaron el nivel de expectativa y preocupación y la diversidad de posiciones diplomáticas a lo largo y ancho de América Latina, como la guerra entre Argentina y Gran Bretaña entre abril y junio de 1982, por la soberanía de las islas del Atlántico Sur. No obstante, pese a las simpatías iniciales que en un momento despertó el reclamo argentino en latinoamericana, las particularidades políticas e intereses de cada nación y el mismo rumbo que iba tomando el conflicto, transformó considerablemente la posición que al respecto tenían diversos grupos políticos en cada país. El presente artículo centrará su estudio en los cambios en el caso colombiano, más específicamente en las variaciones que tuvo el discurso periodístico de la derecha tradicional colombiana frente al desarrollo del conflicto.
A 40 años de un conflicto que cambió la visión de América Latina: la solidaridad persistente de Venezuela con Argentina en la reclamación sobre las Islas del Atlántico Sur
Authors: Briceño Monzón Claudio Alberto
Published: July 2022

La confrontación de Malvinas planteó una nueva realidad, puso de relieve la vulnerabilidad de nuestros países latinoamericanos no sólo en materia económica sino también en cuestiones de seguridad. Es por esto por lo que si bien perdimos la guerra no podemos perder sus enseñanzas, sobre todo la de habernos mostrado la fragilidad latinoamericana
En este trabajo nos proponemos exponer una visión sobre el conflicto anglo-argentino por las Islas del Atlántico Sur, alrededor del apoyo incondicional de Venezuela a Argentina en su reivindicación territorial y marítima de las Malvinas, Georgias del Sur y Sándwiches del Sur.
Kerbau Toraja: Harga dan Keberlanjutan
Authors: David Erwin Budiyanto , Soegiono Like , Davianti Arthik
Published: July 2022

Biaya produksi menjadi hal yang utama dalam penentuan harga. Namun pada komoditas tertentu, hal tersebut tidak berlaku. Pada komoditas benda seni, biaya produksi bukan menjadi penentuan harga. Disisi lain, nilai yang ada pada benda tersebut merupakan faktor utama penentu harga. Masyarakat Toraja mempunyai pandangan unik terhadap kerbau. Mereka percaya bahwa kerbau merupakan hewan yang mempunyai nilai dalam adat, sehingga harga kerbau di Toraja lebih tinggi dibandingkan daerah lainnya. Penentuan harga ini tentu dilihat berdasarkan ciri-ciri yang ada pada kerbau Toraja. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana penetapan harga kerbau dalam kaitannya dengan elemen biaya dan unsur sosial budayanya. Riset ini juga bermaksud untuk mengetahui aspek keberlangsungan ekologi dan sosial dari harga kerbau yang sangat mahal. Metode penelitian yang digunakan yaitu dengan cara wawancara langsung kepada narasumber peternak kerbau belang. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan elemen biaya mempunyai peran kecil dalam menentukan harga kerbau belang di Toraja. Harga kerbau yang mahal memiliki dampak keberlanjutan bagi aspek ekologi dan sosial karena peternak kerbau akan terus mengusahakan keberadaan kerbau belang sehingga upacara adat Toraja yang membutuhkan kerbau belang bisa tetap dilaksanakan oleh masyarakat Toraja.
A brief demonstration of a tool for SARAL/AltiKa waveform clustering
Authors: Dutta Surajit , Ghosh Suvajit , Thakur Praveen Kumar
Published: July 2022

This article describes a classification tool to cluster SARAL/AltiKa waveforms. The tool was made using Python scripts. Radar altimetry systems (e.g., SARAL/AltiKa) measures the distance from the satellite centre to a target surface by calculating the satellite-to-surface round-trip time of a radar pulse. An altimeter waveform represents the energy reflected by the earth’s surface to the satellite antenna with respect to time. The tool clusters the altimetric waveforms data into desired groups. For the clustering, we used evolutionary minimize indexing function (EMIF) with k-means cluster mechanism. The idea was to develop a simple interface which takes the altimetry waveforms data from a folder as inputs and provides single value (using EMIF algorithm) for each waveform. These values are further used for clustering. This is a simple light weighted tool and user can easily interact with it.
Genetic optimization mapping applied to medical image segmentation
Authors: Cornely Pierre-Richard Jean
Published: July 2022

A number of important optimization problems have been classified as mapping applied towards segmentation of important features. The segmentation of important features can be formulated as configurational mapping problems by representing mapping configurations as solutions to problems of interest. One example of such configuration mapping is found in image segmentation where an image can be represented as unique subsets of a complete image and then evolved through mapping to become a segment of specific interest within an image. An effective segmentation mapping algorithm must determine the specific image subsets of an image field that best exhibit an a priori set of quantitative and qualitative characteristics. In this paper, a Genetic Optimization Mapping Algorithm is used to produce a population of sub-images, characteristic of specific image subsets of interest that were tested via a quantitative objective function, ranked using a linear fitness scheme, and modified using a genetic Crossover operator. The mapping algorithm is found to converge, within fifty to one hundred generations of maps, to a good fit to the targeted mapping configuration in a very robust and efficient manner.
Fotografiar el olvido: David Catá y la memoria efímera de la ausencia
Authors: Mesías Lema José María
Published: July 2022

En este artículo se investiga sobre los recuerdos, el olvido y la memoria a través de la creación fotográfica, performativa y videográfica de David Catá. La obra de este artista gira en torno a su autobiografía, contada a partir del archivo fotográfico doméstico y del álbum familiar. Su proceso de creación parte de la memoria colectiva y de las experiencias, lugares y poéticas de la memoria individual que construye recuerdos fotográficos. Su proceso de creación, en constante fricción con su vida, pretende fotografiar el olvido. Para ello, también recurre a la performance, a través de la cual, emplea sus manos como soporte, cosiendo sobre ellas personas, familiares, espacios afectivos que interfieren en la vida del artista. Esta investigación ha sido el resultado de meses de documentación y creación del discurso de comisariado en la Universidad de Guanajuato (México). En este montaje expositivo, en formato fotográfico y audiovisual, el artista narra en primera persona, como las fotografías activan memorias y recuerdos personales que pueden ser similares a los de los espectadores.
Digital Governance in Vietnam at the Present Day
Authors: Dinh Bui Phuong , Hanh Vu Thai
Published: July 2022

Digitization has become an irreversible practice in socio-economic and governance processes. Executive management activities, whether within an organization and agency or on the national level, are showing a digital trend. The article reviews the evolution and formation of the digital governance category; identifies and analyzes digitalized practices in lives and state management; on these bases, suggesting some policy implications on digital governance in the coming years in Vietnam.
Overview of Approaches on Sustainable Development Management
Authors: Tuyet Dang Thi Anh , Quyen Hoang Thi
Published: July 2022

So far, as people become more and more aware of the meaning and importance of the natural and social environment, the concept of "sustainable development" is also constantly being expanded. Researchers around the world have spent a lot of time on developing perspectives on "sustainable development" and "sustainable development management". Our main contribution in this paper is to explore and analyze approaches for sustainable development management in order to find the key components for building a sustainable development management system that is appropriate for Vietnam's practices in a new context.
Solutions for Improving Scientific Research Capacity of Officials of Vietnam Academy for Ethnic Minorities
Authors: Phuong Quy Ngo Thi
Published: July 2022

The great advances of science and technology have changed people's lives in all aspects. Many countries and organizations have spent a great deal of investment in scientific research (scientific research). Educational institutions, research institutes are the environments in which scientific research activities are the most exciting. For an educational institution in general and higher education in particular, scientific research is an extremely important task, along with training activities. These two activities have an organic relationship, complement each other and are the two key factors to assess the quality of an educational institution. The issue of improving scientific research capacity is mentioned by many people and finding their own solutions suitable to their organizations. In the end, they all think that improving scientific research capacity is very necessary in the context of a constantly developing society.
Changes in the Daily Life of Muong Ethnic Households Today (Through Research in Yen Lap Commune, Cao Phong District and Du Sang Commune, Kim Boi District, Hoa Binh Province)
Authors: Linh Mai
Published: July 2022

The improvement in living standards among households of ethnic minorities has always been a prioritized issue in Vietnam's socio-economic development. According to the statistics about ethnic groups across the country, the Kinh make up 86,0% of the population, and the next respective largest groups are Tay, Thai, Muong, Khmer, Nung, Mong and Dao, which collectively account for about 10% of the total population [1]. The Muong ethnic group has the most concentrated population in Hoa Binh province, they are interspersed with Kinh and other ethnic groups, mainly in mountainous districts such as Mai Chau, Kim Boi, and Cao Phong,… Despite the support from the State's policies, the lives of a number of households in these regions still face many difficulties. Therefore, through quantitative and qualitative research, with subjects being Muong ethnic households in two communes Yen Lap, Cao Phong district and Du Sang commune, Kim Boi district, Hoa Binh province, this research aims at perceiving, providing a general outlook at the current living conditions of Muong ethnic households, as well as the changes in their daily life compared to the previous period.
Management of Vietnam’s Social Development in the Digital Social Context and Super Smart Society
Authors: Huu Hoang Nguyen
Published: July 2022

“Social development management”, “digital society” or “super smart society” - new academic and practical issues in recent years. Through studying domestic and foreign documents, compared to the specific context of Vietnam, the article was systematized, analyzed and discussed urgent issues of social life for the social development management in Vietnam from the perspective of national digital transformation, the orientation of building a digital society and super smart society. It also proposes ideas and suggests models for reference to help solve these challenges well. This research shows that the revolution in science and technology, recently the 4th Industrial Revolution has created a basic foundation of technology and engineering, promoted an objective transition of state and properties modern society towards digitization and super intelligence. This has created positive and unprecedented changes, but also raises many new problems for each individual, community and the process of current social change management.
Developing Social-Ecological System Approach and a Case Study in Red River Delta
Authors: Quang Hoc Truong , Thi Ngoc Ha Hoang
Published: July 2022

After 3 decades of sustainable development, Vietnam's development is still not sustainable, especially in terms of society and ecology, the economy is still a brown economy: low product quality, high consumption resources, causing environmental pollution, increasing greenhouse gas emissions – causing climate change, and other social issues. In the last 20 years, the Socio-Ecological theory has developed on a global scale and is widely applied in many fields for sustainable development. Currently, Vietnam is having many innovations in the direction of rapid and sustainable development, nature-based/harmonization development, and planning based on integrated ecological functions, etc. In this direction, the Center for Eco-Community Development (ECODE) conducted a case study based on the Socio-Ecological system approach in 3 coastal districts (Tien Hai district, Thai Binh province, Giao Thuy district, Nam Dinh province, and Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city), typical for the Red River Delta – one of the areas in Vietnam most vulnerable to climate change, and has obtained significant results about: i) Zoning of social - ecological functions; ii) Assessing the impacts of climate change and development resources/climate disaster resilience of sub-regions; and iii) propose solutions and models of climate-adaptive livelihoods based on ecosystems. The research results confirmed the role of ecological and social pillars and systemic, interdisciplinary, inter-regional, and ecosystem-based approaches are crucial in research for sustainable development in the global context.
The Solution for Overcoming Conflicts in the Protection of Applied art works and Industrial designs
Authors: Thi Thanh Dang
Published: July 2022

The issue of conflict of intellectual property rights in Vietnam is increasingly common and complicated, especially the conflict between copyright to applied art works and industrial property rights to industrial designs. There have been many studies ahead of research on this issue, but there is a lack of foreign law surveys. This article approaches the problem through a foreign law survey to propose a solution to the conflict between applied art works and industrial designs for Vietnam. Research tasks include: identifying the nature and causes of conflicts, conflict resolution mechanisms in Vietnam's current intellectual property law; points out shortcomings in current Vietnam's intellectual property law; compare with foreign laws and practices to draw lessons applicable to Vietnam.
International Experiences with Policy Instruments for Mobilizing Private Sector in Emission Reduction
Authors: Nam Nguyen Hoang , Hieu Nguyen Van , Thanh Nga Do Thi , Trang Nguyen Thu
Published: July 2022

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit global temperature rise in this century to less than 2°C above pre-industrial levels was identified as a global task at the 2015 Paris Agreement. However, this task which requires huge resources is a challenge for all countries. In fact, besides the state resources, the private sector in many countries has emerged as the main driver in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the last two decades. This article explains the above trend and analyzes the content of mobilizing private resources for GHG emission reduction. Most importantly, this article summarizes and discusses in depth the implementing measures in some countries to successfully mobilize private resources.
Current Situation and Impact of the Pink Tax to Female Consumers - Some Policy Implications
Authors: Doan Trang Nguyen Thi
Published: July 2022

Pink tax refers to the fact that products marketed towards female consumers tend to be pricier than male equivalents. This phenomenon has provoked criticism from consumers all over the world and become one of the most popular topics of academics in the marketing field in recent years. In Vietnam, to the best of the author’s knowledge, no document or study on the topic can be found. Given the situation, this paper aims at conducting a literature review on pink tax by examining previous studies and then suggesting future research in Vietnam.
How Do the Individual-level Factors Impact Labour Migration: A Case of Vietnam’s Migration
Authors: Hien Hai Huynh
Published: July 2022

This paper focuses on the effects of individual-level factors on labour migration in Viet Nam. In this study, the author use the descriptive statistics and quantitative methods using the Vietnam Household Living Standards Survey 2018 data. The research illustrates that the migratory probability of female is lower than male; the higher levels of education lead to increase the migratory probability of people; the married group seem to decrease in migration, while the migration of divorced group grew. Furthermore, the housing area increases higher lead to decrease in migration.
Establishment of a Technology Exchange Operated under Enterprise Model
Authors: Long Luu Hoang
Published: July 2022

Technology Exchange (TEx) is an operating model to commercialize research results; support and advise science and technology (S&T) organizations and businesses in technology exchange and transfer, and act as a bridge between the research and development (R&D) activities and production/business sector.

There have been many studies on the operating model of the Technology Exchange, the commercialization of research results and the policies for technology market development in Viet Nam. However, these studies have not yet shown any specific and feasible operating model for the operation of the Technology Exchange.

This paper analyzes the theoretical and practical basis to propose the establishment of a business-driven Technology Exchange model to develop the technology market in Vietnam.
Policies to Support Small and Medium Enterprises in Participating in International Trade: Experiences of Southeast Asian Countries and Lessons for Vietnam
Authors: Thanh Ngan Le Thi
Published: July 2022

This paper applies a secondary research method with the use of available literature about some South East Asia countries’ policies to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in international trade. The paper then analyses the ways in which these countries have promoted the SME sector in their countries to integrate deeply and widely into the international economy and draws five important lessons for Vietnam: Firstly, support trade promotion for SMEs. Secondly, support Vietnamese SMEs to boost exports through e-commerce. Thirdly, support SMEs to participate in industry clusters and global value chains. Fourthly, implement solutions to improve the product quality of SMEs, creating competitiveness in the international market. Fifthly, implement the National Single Window (NSW) with special incentives for SMEs.
Land Policies and Law for Indigenous Ethnic Minorities in Philippines and Cambodia: Situation and Recommendation for Viet Nam
Authors: Thi Tuyet Luu
Published: July 2022

Land plays a very important role in agriculture production, especially to ethnic minorities located in mountainous and rural regions of Vietnam. Basing on the research on policies and laws regarding the right of land possession of local ethnic population in Cambodia and Philippines, this article gives some suggestions for improving Vietnam’s legal system on this issue.
Enhancing Capacity of Teachers of Foreign Languages in Public Higher Education Institutions through E-learning
Authors: Hang Nguyen Thi Thuy
Published: July 2022

The 4.0 industrial revolution in science and technology has brought about remarkable applications in higher education regarding e-learning which is described as a combination of information technology and education. Public higher institutions have been conducting e-learning across a wide variety of majors including foreign languages, which has created major reform in models and approaches towards foreign language teaching and learning. A new eco-learning system has been created to promote the digital capacity for teachers of foreign languages in public higher education institutions. Within the scope of this article, the author would like to focus on the impacts of e-learning on enhancing the capacity of teachers of foreign languages, then propose solutions to further exploit the advantages of e-learning in improving the capacity of teachers of foreign languages.
The Relation between Intellectual Property Management and Firm Performance of Vietnamese Firms in the Information and Communication Technology Industry (ICT)
Authors: Thi Thu Ha Le , Nhu Ngoc Nguyen , Thi Dai Trang Luong
Published: July 2022

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is a core of the knowledge economy and among the most potential industries of Vietnam for the upcoming years. As in an industry with a high content of innovation and intellectual properties, ICT firms are required to have a wise intellectual property strategy to assure their preposition and sustainable development. Meanwhile, studies on intellectual property of Vietnam have hardly touched upon the management perspective, especially the firm management perspective. Therefore, this study examines the impacts of intellectual property management on firm performance in ICT industry of Vietnam. Intellectual property management is assessed through four levels, namely Awareness, Registration, Exploitation and Management, and Protection. Four measurements of firm performance are profitability, revenue growth, market share and the ability to maintain stable jobs and benefits for employees. Data obtained from 122 Vietnamese ICT firms indicates that each level of intellectual property management has a positive impact on firm performance. The findings provide a scientific basis for improving intellectual property management of ICT firms and Vietnamese firms in general.
The Relationship Between Leisure Time use and Life Satisfaction of the Elderly from Foreign Studies and Policy Implications for Vietnam
Authors: Thuan Phan
Published: July 2022

Leisure time use has many benefits for personal and social development. Therefore, leisure time use of the elderly also has positive signification for their lives. By literature review method, the article identifies the current status of leisure time use and its benefits to the elderly's life. The article clearly shows that participating in free time activities helps the elderly reduce depression, improve health and reduce loneliness. Hence, the more active old people participate in leisure activities (exercise, social and cultural activities, etc,…), the higher the life satisfaction is. On this basis, some recommendations with policy implications are proposed to help the elderly have a better life in their final years.
Digital Economy Model in Vietnam
Authors: Thi Viet Duc Dang
Published: July 2022

Although there is a strong consensus on the need to digitize the economy, countries face challenges of allocating limited resources. Therefore, each country needs to identify a focus area for the development of the digital economy and align its limited resources strategically on building related infrastructure and capacity. The objective of the article is to identify the focus of digital economy development for Vietnam. The article bases on the digital economy development framework proposed by Huawei and Arthur D Little to analyze the situation of Vietnam, determining the current digital economy archetype and the target archetype in the future for the country. The article also proposes overall policy-oriented solutions for Vietnam to continue to efficiently exploit the current digital economy archetype and gradually shift to an alternative archetype in the future.
Entrepreneurship of the Vietnamese Bourgeoisie in the Early 20th Century: The Case of Bach Thai Buoi (1874-1932)
Authors: Van Thuy Pham , Nguyen Phuong Ha Ngo
Published: July 2022

The Vietnamese bourgeoisie was born in conjunction with the intrusion and establishment of French colonialism in Vietnam. The introduction of the new mode of production, i.e. capitalism helped a number of Vietnamese, who had a relatively large accumulated capital, transform and extend their businesses or invest in the new ventures. Others w ere self-made businessmen, who rose up by their entrepreneurship and their desire to enrich themselves as well as to transform the society. Bach Thai Buoi was a typical figure among the most prominent self-made bourgeoisies in Vietnam in the early twentieth century. By analyzing the business development and activities of Bach Thai Buoi, this article aims to highlight the entrepreneurship of the Vietnamese bourgeoisie in the early twentieth century. Attention is given to the historical context and business environment of Vietnam in the late colonial era. The birth and business activities of the bourgeoisie, particularly those with strong entrepreneurship and self-made spirit will be discussed in detail. Despite their strong economic power in comparison with other indigenous groups, the Vietnamese bourgeoisie was significantly subordinate to foreign capital, particularly the French and the Chinese. Fierce competition from foreign capital while lacking political and administrative supports and a leading ideological basis were the main reasons for the weakness of the Vietnamese bourgeoisie in the colonial era.
Promoting Inclusive Education for Girls with Disability: Reviewing Theoretical and Legal Framework
Authors: Thi Nhu Trang Nguyen , Thi Thanh Huong Nguyen , Trung Hai Nguyen , Thi Hong Hanh Nguyen
Published: July 2022

Education plays a vital role in the comprehensive development of children as well as community’s prosperity. However, access to education services remains a challenge for children with disabilities, especially girls due to issues such as stigmatization and cultural and institutional obstacles. This paper reviews the current social policies which support girls with disability accessing education in Vietnam and examines some foundational theoretical frameworks for building these social policies, namely disability approach, feminism approach, and inclusive education approach. On that basis, the paper provides some recommendations to strengthen the impact of current social policies on promoting inclusive education for girls with disabilities.

Keywords

Girls with disabilities, education policies, human right approach, inclusive education, anti-oppression model.
Proposed Solutions to Enhance Lecturers’s Adaptation to E-learning in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic (A Case Study at the VNU University of Social Sciences and Humanities – Vietnam National University, Hanoi)
Authors: Thi Lan Nguyen
Published: July 2022

Since March 2020, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, to continue students’ education while controlling the spread of COVID-19, the higher education system has been required to switch from face-to-face learning model to a virtual one. In Vietnam, although e-learning has already been introduced, it has been actively adopted since the COVID-19 pandemic occurred. The transition to e-learning in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak while lacking preparation for this teaching mode has put lecturers and students in a passive position with many difficulties. This article presents the situation of virtual learning adoption and implementation by lecturers at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) in recent years and their associated challenges. Based on the situation analysis, this article suggests a number of potential solutions to enhance the adaptability of lecturers and improve the effectiveness of e-learning. These solutions will contribute to the better preparation of lecturers and educational administrators for immediate and effective responses to similar adverse events in the future, from that ensure the quality of higher education.

Keywords:

Solution, adaptation; lecturer, e-learning; COVID-19 pandemic.
Formulating Policy on a Strength-based Support Program for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia at the Hospital Level
Authors: Thu Trang Nguyen
Published: July 2022

To address psychological challenges of family caregivers of people with dementia, this article aims to formulate a policy for this target group at the hospital level. Policy formulation is one of the five steps in the policy process, including: i) Agenda setting; ii) Policy formulation; iii) Decision making; iv) Policy implementation; and v) Policy evaluation. The proposed policy focuses on addressing the lack of psychological services and interventions which are self-concept based and strength-based in order to help caregivers cope with and adjust to their caregiving burden. This policy consists of two key action plans: i) Expanding the existing intervention with a supplement of the self-concept and strength-based components; and ii) Establishing support groups of family caregivers of people with dementia. These action plans were assessed using the Matrix 5W of policy formulation. The results show high acceptance and feasibility of the action plans at the hospital level. In addition, their benefits were found to be outweigh the costs. These results serve as evidence for the decision making of the stakeholders.

Keywords:

Policy process, policy formulation, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, hospital, family caregivers.
Fostering Research Integrity in Social Sciences: Basic Understanding and Policy Recommendations
Authors: Hoang Thanh Lan Dang
Published: July 2022

There are numerous definitions of "Research Integrity", but we chose a definition that indicates the role of institutional environment and policies in ensuring fairness and honesty in research activities. This article is an overview of the historical context and current needs to build workable policies on research integrity. Core values, common actions of compliance and violations in practicing research integrity will also be presented. Besides synthesizing basic knowledge of these matters, we propose to use responsive regulatory theory to develop sanctions policies. The application of this theoretical framework is shown in a specific example, the University of Leicester's regulations on plagiarism. Principles of the responsive regulatory theory are expected to be applicable for other research misconducts.

Keywords

Research integrity, research misconduct, sanctions policy, responsive regulatory theory
Identifying Consumption Trends of University Students in Hanoi and Proposing Policies on Soft Skills Education in the Mainstream Program for Students
Authors: Thi Thu Ha Nguyen , Thuy Hang Dao
Published: July 2022

Young people have the need to spend for themselves, have the desire to self-express, enjoy the new experience and trend, including the consumption trend. This study contributes to the theoretical basis for changing educational policies and appropriate implementation solutions, in order to meet the needs of the comprehensive development of learners, contributes to socio-economic development, towards improving the quality of individuals’ life in sustainable social development. The article focuses on analyzing the main trends in consumption behavior of universities’ students in Hanoi today: online consumption, brand consumption, consumption domestic goods, consumption imported goods and environmentally friendly consumption. From that, the article proposes to add soft skills related to conscious consumption in the context of industry 4.0 era for students in the mainstream training program. This research is based on the data collected from a questionaire of 400 students and from 20 in-depth interviews. This study was funded by Hanoi National University in the project code QG.18.44.

Keywords

Consumption trends, soft skills, policies, university students.
Health Care for the Elderly: Policy of Japan and Recommendation for Vietnam
Authors: Thi Yen Truong , Thi Anh Phuong Huynh
Published: July 2022

As a country with low per-capita income and weak social welfare network in a context of increasingly aging population, Vietnam has been facing a number of challenges in supporting the elderly with diverse needs. Japan is currently known as a super-aging society in the world. Over the past decades, Japanese government has put their efforts to protect the elderly through effective social welfare systems.

Using desk review and analysis, this paper aims at: i) Overviewing the context of aging population in Japan and Vietnam; ii) Describing the policy system in health care for the elderly in Japan; and iii) Proposing some policy recommendations for promoting health care to the elderly in Vietnam.

Keywords

Social policy, health care, Elderly, Japan, Vietnam.
How Bridging Social Capital Development Connecting Members of Village Savings and Loan Associations in Community Through Microfinance Activities
Authors: Van Toan Do
Published: July 2022

The study indicated how Vietnam Bank for Social Policies’s microfinance activities with Village Savings & Loan Associations model have contributed to the development of social capital in the community. After surveying 356 associations’ members (questionnaire and in-depth interviews), the result showed there has been an increase in social capital; and with it, relationships between members have improved, as evidenced by the formation of self-help groups, increased participation in social organizations, and members' ability to establish relationships and business connections using the human resources acquired via the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies in community. One of the unique and significant findings is the diversity in how the members developed said capacity and how much they have accomplished. This result brings great meaning by demonstrating the effective social impact of the social welfare policies to its beneficiaries. The study also proposed solutions to promote the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies activities and social capital toward a sustainable community development.
Current Status and Policy Solutions to Promote the Integration of Science and Technology Activities with Training Activities at Universities in Vietnam
Authors: Xuan Huy Nghiem , Thi Hoai Tran , Vu Anh Bui , Tien Nhat Ngo , Xuan Du Phung , Van Huy Dao , Thai Ba Nguyen , Van Tich Vu , Loc Nguyen , Thi Thanh Hai Pham , Thi Thu Ha Nguyen
Published: July 2022

The article presents the results of research to assess the current situation of how science and technology activities and training activities have been integrated at Vietnamese universities in the context of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR4.0). Aspects to be considered are: Perception of students, lecturers, managers about the impact of IR4.0 on learning and research activities; Model of scientific and technological activities (SRIC) at universities; The applying level of research results in training and teaching activities; and Policies and resources to ensure the connection between training and science and technology at universities. Survey data was conducted at 6 higher education institutions nationwide and with the obtained survey sample of 392 administrators, 1410 lecturers and 2311 students. The initial survey results show that the level of awareness about the impact of the industrial revolution 4.0 on the roles and professional activities of lecturers and students is not as high as expected; students' participation in scientific research activities in the learning process is not high; the coordination of universities with enterprises and research centers in training activities still has shortcomings; the link between research activities and training activities of each lecturer is still limited; and policies to encourage research, technology transfer and promote the integration of research and training have not been properly synchronized and effective. From the survey and analysis results, the paper proposes policy solutions to strengthen the integration of science and technology activities with training at universities, thereby improve the quality of research and training at research-oriented universities in Vietnam.
Occupational Mobility in the Context of Climate Change in the Mekong River Delta
Authors: Thi Quyen Hoang
Published: July 2022

Abstract: This study aims to describe the scale and trends of occupational mobility in the context of climate and environmental changes in the Mekong River Delta and describe the factors that affect the flow of labor changes. The findings of the study show that: (1) changes in science and technology, as well as those in the environment and climate in recent years, have led to major changes in the structure of labor and employment, which causes more people in the Mekong River Delta to change their jobs and occupations; (2) the scale and trends of occupational mobility depends heavily on factors such as the type of employment, level of income, age, number of years at high school, professional qualifications, and the extent of damage caused by unusual weather and climate phenomena, etc
Overview of Methods for Assessing Loss and Damage Associated with Climate Change
Authors: Trung Thang Nguyen , Thi Ngoc Anh Nguyen , Quy Trung Tran , Canh Tung Dao
Published: July 2022

Loss and damage (L&D) caused by climate change (CC) has been defined as inevitable/unavoidable losses after the implementation of mitigation and adaptation measures. As climate change continue to be complicated and unpredictable, L&D will increase, especially for highly vulnerable countries like Vietnam. Therefore, the assessment of L&D caused by climate change is very important and necessary. This article presents the results of an overview of L&D assessment methods applied in the world. The review showed that, L&D assessment have either disaster risk reduction (DRR) or climate change adaptation (CCA) approach and is classified in qualitative and quantitative assessments or ex-ante and ex-post assessment. In general, the methods of assessing L&D caused by natural disasters have been developed and guided, whereas the methods of assessing L&D by climate change adaptation approach have not been popularly developed. Currently, the most popular method is still ex-post assessment while the models for evaluating/forecasting L&D in the future have not been widely applied in practice. The quantitative assessment of economic L&D is often applied for the ex-post assessment, while the qualitative assessment is often used for ex-ante assessment and applied to non-economic L&D.
Promoting Scientific Research Activities in Universities in Vietnam in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Authors: Tien Anh Tran
Published: July 2022

Scientific research is the finding and discovery of the nature of things and the creation of solutions that affect history and transform things according to their intended use. Scientific research is a social activity to satisfy the need to perceive and improve the world. In the context of the fourth industrial revolution, it is necessary to develop appropriate policy systems to promote scientific research in universities, which serve as the cradle of research, by linking the relationships of Universities - Research Institutes – Enterprises.
The Necessity of Updating the Classification of Sciences for our Time
Authors: Cao Dam Vu
Published: July 2022

Nowadays, the classification of sciences was originated from the ideas of classification of sciences, demonstrated in Engels Dialectics of Nature, written from 1870 to 1882.

Basing the ideas of Dialectics of Nature, Kedrov, a Soviet philosopher of Science had elaborated a classification of sciences and demonstrated in a workshop on Philosophy of Science in Zurich in 1954. Following the Kedrov proposal, UNESCO had suggested a classification of sciences, that is well-known in our time.

It has been nearly a century and more from Engels' Dialectics of Nature to our modern society. Many new scientific disciplines are known in our system of contemporary knowledge, for example, Systems Theory, Game Theory, Theory of Mass Service, Theory of Optimisation, Management Science, and so on.

It is necessary to update the classification of sciences for our time.

In 1964, R. Caude and Moleroupe d’etudes methodologiques of CNOF (France) published a very interesting book titled “Methodologie vers une science de l’Action” – A new scientific discipline that did not exist in the Engels ideas of Dialectics of Nature, neither in Kedrov’s proposal of classification of sciences in 1954.

Regarding the methodological approach to update the UNESCO classification of science, we must certainly rely on the Engels approach on the “connection” of sciences in Dialectics of Nature.
Approaching to Social Security of Immigrant Workers Through Research in Vietnam and Other Countries
Authors: Van Quyet Pham , Van Hue Pham
Published: July 2022

In most cases, migrant workers, with their lifestyle, communication, occupation, income, accommodation, etc. have a difficult time accessing social security policies. By studying existing documents and research works on accessing social security policies of migrant workers, the article aimed to clarify the status and grades of being excluded from the social security system of both international and domestic migrant labour flows. Especially, the article has analyzed and pointed out the main barriers which hinder this access of international migrant labour such as: nationality barrier, the scale of application of social security laws, barriers related to lack of coordination among countries, illegal immigration, etc. Domestic migrant workers face barriers that are associated with the coverage of social security policies and institutional and social barriers, which are directly related to the problem of household registration, as well as barriers related to their weaknesses in cognition, information, and capacity.
Promotion Human Rights in Latin America: A Case Study of Brazil and Argentina
Authors: Thi Thuy Hang Chu
Published: July 2022

Latin America has a relatively strong legal framework and institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights at the regional and national levels. The ratification rate of international treaties on human rights is relatively high in Latin America, but it is one of the most unequal regions in the world. The article studies law and mechanisms for protection and promotion human rights in Latin America through two representative countries: Brazil and Argentina.
Identifying Factors that Contribute to the Social Responsibility of Young People and Some Suggestions for Promoting Social Responsibility of Vietnamese Youth Today
Authors: Van Kim Nguyen , Thi Hai Yen Hoang
Published: July 2022

Youth is a social class that contributes significantly to national strength and is one of the factors determining the country's future. Throughout Vietnamese history, youth have always served as the strike force in the cause of national construction and defense. Youth is also an important factor in developing political-military strength, socioeconomic development, and cultural creativity. In the context of globalization and a dynamic society such as Vietnam today, young people are emerging as a source of "knowledge" labor and the country's creative subject. Our Party and State have always placed a high value on youth development work, with a particular emphasis on the social responsibility of Vietnamese youth. Whether or not the Doi Moi is successful, whether or not the country enters the twenty-first century with a worthy position in the world community, and whether or not the Vietnamese revolution firmly follows the socialist path depends largely on the youth force, on fostering and training the young generation". Article 4 of the Law on Youth (2020) states unequivocally: "Youth are a great social force, who is impulsive and creative, leading the process of renewal, construction, and defense of the Vietnamese Fatherland and society" tenet; play an important role in the country's industrialization and modernization, international integration, and socialism building". Therefore, along with the rights and obligations of citizens according to the provisions of the Constitution and the law, it is also important to promote the social responsibility of the youth. A research that clarifies the concept and characteristics of social responsibility of youth in the current context is meaningful in orienting the youth social responsibility framework and is the foundation for proposing solutions to encourage young people to demonstrate their social responsibility. This article focuses on analyzing the concept of young people's social responsibility and the elements constituting social responsibility of young people.
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives and Jobs of Workers in Vietnam's Industrial Zones
Authors: Thi Bich Phuong Tran , Hai Trang Vu
Published: July 2022

People's thinking and awareness of their habits and lifestyles have changed as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic in order to adapt to the new situation. The pandemic not only threatens people's health, but it also threatens the global economy. Workers in industrial zones risk losing their jobs, being laid off, or having to work from home. When faced with problems such as changing jobs, reducing income, and complying with epidemic prevention measures, they must change their daily living habits. The purpose of this article is to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the lives and jobs of workers in industrial zones. The article's findings can be used as a reference by managers and social policymakers to make appropriate adjustments and support measures for workers in industrial zones in the face of industrial zone difficulties casued by COVID-19.
The Current Situation and Solutions to Improve the Management of Science and Technology Activities at Public Non-business Units under Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology
Authors: Khac Thanh Nam Ninh
Published: July 2022

Lately, many important documents on strategic orientation, systemizes and policies for science and technology development have been issued. The management of science and technology activities has been constantly changing and adapting; shown by more favorable legal environment; ensuring the rights and interests of organizations and individuals involved in science and technology activities; ensuring the decentralization, level of responsibilities among each participants in the implementation of science and technology activities. Due to the change in policy and practical development needs, the management of science and technology tasks at public non-business units under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology has made changes in accordance with the Law on Science and Technology in 2013 and Decree No. 60/2021/ND-CP dated June 21, 2021 of the Government stipulating the mechanism of financial autonomy for public non-business units. By understanding of the current situation and affecting factors of the management of science and technology activities at public non-business units, solutions are proposed to complete the management of such activities in accordance with the functions and tasks of public non-business units under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology will contribute to the improvement of the management of science and technology tasks of the country in general,  and of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology in particular.