Place-based education: outdoor and environmental education approaches

By analyzing the relationships among place-based education, outdoor education, and environmental education, the authors developed the proposal for the practical work in place-based education and its application to guide instruction and research in Vietnam. Some examples are given as evidence. Trên cơ sở phân tích các mối quan hệ giữa giáo dục tại thực địa, ngoài lớp học và giáo dục môi trường của những tác giả khác. Các tác giả phát triển chương trình định hướng thực hành trong giáo dục môi trường tại thực địa để ứng dụng trong giảng dạy và nghiên cứu tại Việt Nam. Các ví dụ được đề cập như là những minh chứng thực tiễn

Factors Affecting Firms’ Performance: The Case of Vietnam construction firms

In the context of Vietnam's international economic integration, improving the performance of enterprises is increasingly important because it not only affects businesses but also affects the development prospects of the economy. The purpose of the paper is to consider the impact of factors on the performance of listed construction companies in the period of 2012-2018. By means of an empirical analysis, this study uses Eviews econometric software and table data techniques. This study found the factors that positively impact on performance are asset structure, capital structure and firm size that negatively impact the performance of Vietnam listed construction firms. These findings support business administrators in selecting appropriate business and production plans to increase the operating performance of businesses in the construction industry. Keywords: Profitability, construction firms DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/11-2-15 Publication date: January 31st 202

Building a temperature forecasting model for the city with the regression neural network (RNN)

In recent years, a study by environmental organizations in the world and Vietnam shows that weather change is quite complex. global warming has become a serious problem in the modern world, which is a concern for scientists. last century, it was difficult to forecast the weather due to missing weather monitoring stations and technological limitations. this made it hard to collect data for building predictive models to make accurate simulations. in Vietnam, research on weather forecast models is a recent development, having only begun around 2000. along with advancements in computer science, mathematical models are being built and applied with machine learning techniques to create more accurate and reliable predictive models. this article will summarize the research and solutions for applying recurrent neural networks to forecast urban temperatures.Comment: 6 page

Robust Adaptive Control of 3D Overhead Crane System

In this chapter an adaptive anti-sway controller for uncertain overhead cranes is proposed. The system model including the system uncertainties and disturbances is introduced firstly. Next, the adaptive controller which can guarantee tracking the desired position of the trolley as well as the anti-sway of the load cable is established. In this chapter, the system is proven to be input-to-state stable (ISS) which is supported by Lyapunov technique. The proposed algorithm is verified by using Matlab/Simulink simulation tool. The simulation results shown that the presented controller gives the good performances (i.e., fast transient response, position tracking, and low swing angle) when there exist system parameters variation as well as input disturbances

Phân tích đặc trưng quần xã tuyến trùng đất tại vùng trồng hồ tiêu (piper nigrum L.) thuộc xã Lộc Hưng, huyện Lộc Ninh, tỉnh Bình Phước

Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) is a high economic value plant species that brings the main income to the people at Loc Hung commune. So the pepper’s yield plays a significant role in people’s life in this region. To assess the influence of environmental factors on the growth and development of pepper, we need to analyse the structural characteristics of soil nematode communities in order to promptly detect the levels of parasitic nematodes infection as well as assessment of soil environment status based on nematode communities. Study results at five sampling stations are analyses of 30 genera of nematodes belonging to 6 major trophic groups (bacterial feeders, fungal feeders, algal feeders, omnivores, carnivores and plant parasites). Calculation results of indices such as SUM(MI), SUM(MI2-5), MI and PPI showed that soil nematodes community is very little affected by the bacteria feeder group and the rate of parasitic nematode pepper quite severe. Analysis of correlation between trophic groups showed that nematodes are sensitive to environmental factors. This means the potential use of nematodes as a biological indicator for soil quality is possible. Hồ tiêu (Piper nigrum L.) là cây trồng có giá trị kinh tế cao và là nguồn thu nhập chính của người dân tại xã Lộc Hưng. Do đó, năng suất cây tiêu có ý nghĩa rất lớn đối với đời sống người dân trong vùng. Để đánh giá ảnh hưởng của các yếu tố môi trường lên sự sinh trưởng và phát triển của cây tiêu, cần phải phân tích đặc trưng cấu trúc quần xã tuyến trùng đất của vùng nhằm phát hiện kịp thời mức độ nhiễm tuyến trùng ký sinh trên hồ tiêu cũng như đánh giá nhanh hiện trạng môi trường đất dựa trên quần xã tuyến trùng. Kết quả nghiên cứu tại 5 điểm thu mẫu phân tích được 30 giống tuyến trùng thuộc 6 nhóm dinh dưỡng chính (ăn vi khuẩn, ăn nấm, ăn tảo, ăn tạp, ăn thịt và ký sinh thực vật). Kết quả tính toán các chỉ số ∑MI, ∑MI2-5, MI và PPI cho thấy quần xã tuyến trùng đất ở đây rất ít chịu ảnh hưởng của nhóm ăn vi khuẩn và tỷ lệ hồ tiêu nhiễm ký sinh khá nặng. Phân tích tương quan giữa các nhóm dinh dưỡng cho thấy tuyến trùng khá nhạy cảm với các yếu tố môi trường, điều này cho thấy tiềm năng sử dụng tuyến trùng như một sinh vật chỉ thị cho chất lượng môi trường đất.Hồ tiêu (Piper nigrum L.) là cây trồng có giá trị kinh tế cao và là nguồn thu nhập chính của người dân tại xã Lộc Hưng. Do đó, năng suất cây tiêu có ý nghĩa rất lớn đối với đời sống người dân trong vùng. Để đánh giá ảnh hưởng của các yếu tố môi trường lên sự sinh trưởng và phát triển của cây tiêu, cần phải phân tích đặc trưng cấu trúc quần xã tuyến trùng đất của vùng nhằm phát hiện kịp thời mức độ nhiễm tuyến trùng ký sinh trên hồ tiêu cũng như đánh giá nhanh hiện trạng môi trường đất dựa trên quần xã tuyến trùng. Kết quả nghiên cứu tại 5 điểm thu mẫu phân tích được 30 giống tuyến trùng thuộc 6 nhóm dinh dưỡng chính (ăn vi khuẩn, ăn nấm, ăn tảo, ăn tạp, ăn thịt và ký sinh thực vật). Kết quả tính toán các chỉ số ∑MI, ∑MI2-5, MI và PPI cho thấy quần xã tuyến trùng đất ở đây rất ít chịu ảnh hưởng của nhóm ăn vi khuẩn và tỷ lệ hồ tiêu nhiễm ký sinh khá nặng. Phân tích tương quan giữa các nhóm dinh dưỡng cho thấy tuyến trùng khá nhạy cảm với các yếu tố môi trường, điều này cho thấy tiềm năng sử dụng tuyến trùng như một sinh vật chỉ thị cho chất lượng môi trường đất

Genetic epidemiology of Plasmid Mediated Class C Beta-Lactamase among Enterobacteriaceae isolates

Introduction: Plasmid-mediated class C ß-lactamase (pAmpC) is a member of broad-spectrum ß-lactamase that spreads worldwide. However, its prevalence was under-evaluated. Objective: To characterize the prevalence and distribution of pAmpC types in 294 cefoxitin (FOX) and third-generation cephalosporin (3GC) resistant Enterobacteriaceae collected in several regions of Thailand and Vietnam in 2018 and 2020. Methods: Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) for pAmpC identification was utilized to investigate prevalence and diversification of pAmpC among 294 cefoxitin and third-generation cephalosporin resistant Enterobacteriaceae isolated from Thailand (n= 197) and Vietnam (n= 97). Results: The prevalence of pAmpC was 37.1 % found in second and third-generation cephalosporin resistant Enterobacteriaceae. CMY-2 like was prominent in Thailand and Vietnam; however, prevalence of CMY-2 was varied in each hospital. DHA contributed 25.7 %, ACT/MIR rate was dominant in Chiang Rai hospital, reached 100 % in Thanh Hoa Pediatrics hospital. Worrisome, 3.7 % - isolates carried two types of pAmpC. The incidence of pAmpC in Vietnam was significantly higher than those in Thailand. Conclusions: These findings provide evidence-based of highly spreading and diversified distribution of transferable AmpC among Enterobacteriaceae in two Asia-Pacific countries

A prospective multi-center observational study of children hospitalized with diarrhea in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

We performed a prospective multicenter study to address the lack of data on the etiology, clinical and demographic features of hospitalized pediatric diarrhea in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam. Over 2,000 (1,419 symptomatic and 609 non-diarrheal control) children were enrolled in three hospitals over a 1-year period in 2009-2010. Aiming to detect a panel of pathogens, we identified a known diarrheal pathogen in stool samples from 1,067/1,419 (75.2%) children with diarrhea and from 81/609 (13.3%) children without diarrhea. Rotavirus predominated in the symptomatic children (664/1,419; 46.8%), followed by norovirus (293/1,419; 20.6%). The bacterial pathogens Salmonella, Campylobacter, and Shigella were cumulatively isolated from 204/1,419 (14.4%) diarrheal children and exhibited extensive antimicrobial resistance, most notably to fluoroquinolones and third-generation cephalosporins. We suggest renewed efforts in generation and implementation of policies to control the sale and prescription of antimicrobials to curb bacterial resistance and advise consideration of a subsidized rotavirus vaccination policy to limit the morbidity due to diarrheal disease in Vietnam

The transfer and decay of maternal antibody against Shigella sonnei in a longitudinal cohort of Vietnamese infants.

BACKGROUND: Shigella sonnei is an emergent and major diarrheal pathogen for which there is currently no vaccine. We aimed to quantify duration of maternal antibody against S. sonnei and investigate transplacental IgG transfer in a birth cohort in southern Vietnam. METHODS AND RESULTS: Over 500-paired maternal/infant plasma samples were evaluated for presence of anti-S. sonnei-O IgG and IgM. Longitudinal plasma samples allowed for the estimation of the median half-life of maternal anti-S. sonnei-O IgG, which was 43 days (95% confidence interval: 41-45 days). Additionally, half of infants lacked a detectable titer by 19 weeks of age. Lower cord titers were associated with greater increases in S. sonnei IgG over the first year of life, and the incidence of S. sonnei seroconversion was estimated to be 4/100 infant years. Maternal IgG titer, the ratio of antibody transfer, the season of birth and gestational age were significantly associated with cord titer. CONCLUSIONS: Maternal anti-S. sonnei-O IgG is efficiently transferred across the placenta and anti-S. sonnei-O maternal IgG declines rapidly after birth and is undetectable after 5 months in the majority of children. Preterm neonates and children born to mothers with low IgG titers have lower cord titers and therefore may be at greater risk of seroconversion in infancy

Determinants of antibiotic prescribing in primary care in Vietnam: a qualitative study using the Theoretical Domains Framework

Background: To formulate effective strategies for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in primary care, it is crucial to gain a thorough understanding of factors influencing prescribers' behavior within the context. This qualitative study utilizes the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF) to uncover these influential factors. Methods: We conducted a qualitative study using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with primary care workers in two provinces in rural Vietnam. Data analysis employed a combined inductive and deductive approach, with the deductive aspect grounded in the TDF. Results: Thirty-eight doctors, doctor associates, and pharmacists participated in twenty-two interviews and two focus group discussions. We identified sixteen themes, directly mapping onto seven TDF domains: knowledge, skills, behavioral regulation, environmental context and resources, social influences, social/professional role and identity, and optimism. Factors driving unnecessary prescription of antibiotics include low awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), diagnostic uncertainty, prescription-based reimbursement policy, inadequate medication supplies, insufficient financing, patients’ perception of health insurance medication as an entitlement, and maintaining doctor-patient relationships. Potential factors facilitating AMS activities include time availability for in-person patient consultation, experience in health communication, and willingness to take action against AMR. Conclusion: Utilizing the TDF to systematically analyze and present behavioral determinants offers a structured foundation for designing impactful AMS interventions in primary care. The findings underscore the importance of not only enhancing knowledge and skills but also implementing environmental restructuring, regulation, and enablement measures to effectively tackle unnecessary antibiotic prescribing in this context

Short Tandem Repeats Used in Preimplantation Genetic Testing of Î’-Thalassemia: Genetic Polymorphisms For 15 Linked Loci in the Vietnamese Population

BACKGROUND: β-thalassemia is one of the most common monogenic diseases worldwide. Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) of β-thalassemia is performed to avoid affected pregnancies has become increasingly popular worldwide. In which, the indirect analysis using short tandem repeat (STRs) linking with HBB gene to detect different β-globin (HBB) gene mutation is a simple, accurate, economical and also provides additional control of contamination and allele-drop-out ADO. AIM: This study established microsatellite markers for PGT of Vietnamese β-thalassemia patient. METHODS: Fifteen (15) STRs gathered from 5 populations were identified by in silico tools within 1 Mb flanking the HBB gene. The multiplex PCR reaction was optimized and performed on 106 DNA samples from at-risk families. RESULTS: After estimating, PIC values were ≥ 0.7 for all markers, with expected heterozygosity and observed heterozygosity values ranged from 0.81 to 0.92 and 0.53 to 0.86, respectively. One hundred percent of individuals had at least seven heterozygous markers and were found to be heterozygous for at least two markers on either side of the HBB gene. The STRs panel was successfully performed on one at-risk family. CONCLUSION: In general, a pentadecaplex marker (all < 1 Mb from the HBB gene) assay was constituted for β-thalassemia PGT on Vietnamese population