The Effects of War and Migration Trauma on Southeast Asian Families in the United States

This review article focuses on Southeast Asian (SEA) families, which include Vietnamese, Laotian, Hmong, and Cambodian ethnic groups, comprising about three million people in the United States. Although many differences exist among SEAs, they share experiences of war and migration-related trauma and losses that continue to have long-term effects on their families and individual well-being within and across generations. Research and practice work with SEA families and individuals requires in depth knowledge of their experiences before, during, and after migration to the U.S. This article on SEA families, although not exhaustive in its coverage, highlights the following topics: SEA populations in the U.S., migration history, resettlement and adaptation in the U.S., mental health issues of SEAs, traditional SEA family, migration and family formation, migration and family relationships, migration and family in later life, and implications for research and practice with SEA families and individuals

PHÁT TRIỂN DU LỊCH CHĂM SÓC SỨC KHỎE TẠI TỈNH THỪA THIÊN HUẾ: GÓC NHÌN TỪ KHÁCH DU LỊCH

Wellness tourism has been around for a long time, and in the context of the pandemic, it has emerged as a new global tourism trend. Vietnam in general, and Thua Thien Hue in particular, have a lot of promise, but there aren't any specific products or services to help boost wellness tourism. Based on liturature review, the study focuses on estimating the necessity of wellness services/activities that should be available in Hue based on six major groups of: (1) physical; (2) mind and body; (3) spiritual and self-connected; (4) personal growth; (5) nature-oriented; and (6) social activities. Using a questionnaire survey method with 200 tourists who are knowledgeable about wellness, a number of activities such as visiting natural landscapes, cycling, walking, spending time experiencing with family/friends, reading books, spending time for yourself, bathing in hot springs... were rated as highly necessary. Simultaneously, the results demonstrate that different groups of tourists have varied perspectives based on demographic criterion. Some orientations and proposals for developing wellness tourism products in Thua Thien Hue province are offered through 6 main solutions on primary groups of activities.Du lịch chăm sóc sức khỏe đã xuất hiện từ lâu và trong bối cảnh dịch bệnh đã trở thành một xu hướng mới của du lịch thế giới. Việt Nam nói chung và Thừa Thiên Huế nói riêng có rất nhiều tiềm năng nhưng chưa có sản phẩm dịch vụ cụ thể để phát triển du lịch chăm sóc sức khỏe. Dựa trên tổng quan lý thuyết, nghiên cứu tập trung xác định mức độ cần thiết của các dịch vụ/ hoạt động CSSK nên có ở Huế trên cơ sở 6 nhóm hoạt động chính về: (1) thể chất; (2) tâm trí và cơ thể; (3) tâm linh và kết nối bản thân; (4) cảm xúc cá nhân; (5) thiên nhiên và (6) xã hội. Sử dụng phương pháp điều tra bằng bảng hỏi với 200 khách du lịch có hiểu biết về chăm sóc sức khỏe, một số hoạt động được đánh giá ở mức độ cần thiết cao như: tham quan các cảnh quan thiên nhiên, đạp xe, đi bộ, dành thời gian trải nghiệm cùng gia đình/bạn bè, đọc sách, dành thời gian cho bản thân, tắm suối khoáng nóng… Đồng thời, kết quả cũng cho thấy sự khác biệt trong ý kiến đánh giá của các nhóm du khách theo một số đặc điểm nhân khẩu học. Từ đó, bài viết đề xuất 6 nhóm giải pháp về phát triển sản phẩm du lịch chăm sóc sức khỏe tại tỉnh Thừa Thiên Huế

Determinants Influencing Entrepreneurial Intention in Hanoi, Vietnam

This research employed survey data from 204 students between two groups of  economics and technical majors in Hanoi city for assessing the impact levels of determinants on entrepreneurial intention. The results show that a number of determinants including Need for achievement, Self-efficacy, and Instrumental readiness have positive impacts on student’s entrepreneurial intention. Besides, this study is also to create a basis for  comparative students among different economics and technical majors, work exoperience, and gender. These findings are the basis to recommend policies and solutions to promote entrepreneurship movement in Vietnam. Keywords: Entrepreneurial intention, need for achievement, self-efficacy, instrumental readiness. DOI: 10.7176/EJBM/12-15-10 Publication date:May 31st 2020

The status of invasive plants and animals in Cu Lao Cham biosphere reserve, Quang Nam province, Vietnam

The biodiversity of Cu Lao Cham Biosphere Reserve (Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province) has been faced with some passive impacts, one of which is invasion/expansion of alien species. In 2017, according to the data of GISD, CABI and the Inter-ministerial Circular No.27/2013/TTLT-BTNMT-BNNPTNT, based on filed survey conducted in May, 19 alien plant and 3 alien animal species were recorded in the biosphere reserve. Among them, 13 plant species were identified as invaders, of which details were assessed in this study; among those invader plants, 3 species were ranked at medium risk and the 10 others were ranked at low risk. All of the medium risk-invasive plant species have been appeared on the islands but one of them - siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) were not identified as impacting to the mainland of the biosphere reserve. Likewise, all of the alien animal species have been not recognized as the invasive species. In general, the impact of alien species found in the Cu Lao Cham was assessed as “Low Risk”. The impact status of invasive species in the Hoi An mainland part is more serious than the situation in the islands. Base on the results, we suggest that, five species, beggar-ticks (Bidens pilosa), coast morning glory (Ipomoea cairica) Bay Biscayne creeping-oxeye (Sphagneticola trilobata), Blue porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) and billygoat-weed (Ageratum conyzoides) should be added in the invasive appendix of the national invasive species list while three other species as vilfa stellata (Cynodon dactylon), guava (Psidium guava) and rose myrtle (Rhodomyrtus tomentosa) should be listed in the potential appendix of that list. It is necessary to conduct some survey to obtain solution to control invasive species as soon as possible to protect the biodiversity of this study area. Citation: Vu Anh Tai, Uong Dinh Khanh, Luu The Anh, Le Thi Thu Hien, 2017. The status of invasive plants and animals in Cu Lao Cham biosphere reserve, Quang Nam province, Vietnam. Tap chi Sinh hoc, 39(4): 434-450. DOI: 10.15625/0866-7160/v39n4.10082.*Corresponding author: [email protected] 15 June 2017, accepted 12 December 201

ĐÁNH GIÁ TỔNG HỢP VÀ ĐỊNH HƯỚNG PHÁT TRIỂN HỆ THỐNG 50 ĐẢO VEN BỜ BẮC BỘ VIỆT NAM ( CÓ DIỆN TÍCH TỪ 1KM2 TRỞ LÊN)

Vietnam has about 2,773 islands located in the coastal areas of different seas, including around 100 islands with an area of 1 km2 or more (these islands are large enough for socio-economic development). Northern coastal area has 50 islands with an area of 1 km2 or more, distributed in two provinces Quang Ninh (47 islands), Hai Phong (3 islands). According to a combined assessment of the potential and position of 50 Northern coastal islands for the purpose of economic development, defense and security, 9 islands have been recognized as having the capability of defense and economic development; 6 islands have the advantages of economic development and national defense; 16 islands have the primary function of economic development and 19 islands should focus on their advantages of tourism and agroforestry, which will also be considered as a reserved resource for future island economic development.Tóm tắt: Việt Nam có khoảng 2773 hòn đảo với diện tích 1721 km2, phân bố ở ven bờ các vùng biển khác nhau, trong đó có khoảng 100 đảo có diện tích từ 1km2 trở lên (là các đảo có diện tích đủ lớn để phát triển kinh tế xã hội). Ven bờ Bắc Bộ là nơi tập trung nhiều đảo nhất (2321 đảo), chiếm tới 83,7% tổng số đảo và 48,9% tổng diện tích đảo ven bờ của cả nước và có tới 50 đảo có diện tích từ 1km2 , phân bố ở 2 tỉnh Quảng Ninh (47 đảo), Hải Phòng (3 đảo). Trên cơ sở đánh giá tổng hợp tiềm năng và vị thế của 50 đảo ven bờ Bắc Bộ cho các mục đích phát triển kinh tế và quốc phòng an ninh, đã xác định được 9 đảo có chức năng quốc phòng và phát triển kinh tế; 6 đảo có ưu thế chức năng phát triển kinh tế kết hợp với quốc phòng; 16 đảo có chức năng chủ yếu phát triển kinh tế và 19 đảo có thể khai thác lợi thế để phát triển du lịch và nông lâm nghiệp, cũng như được coi là nguồn lực dự trữ cho phát triển kinh tế biển đảo sau này

iCONTRA: Toward Thematic Collection Design Via Interactive Concept Transfer

Creating thematic collections in industries demands innovative designs and cohesive concepts. Designers may face challenges in maintaining thematic consistency when drawing inspiration from existing objects, landscapes, or artifacts. While AI-powered graphic design tools offer help, they often fail to generate cohesive sets based on specific thematic concepts. In response, we introduce iCONTRA, an interactive CONcept TRAnsfer system. With a user-friendly interface, iCONTRA enables both experienced designers and novices to effortlessly explore creative design concepts and efficiently generate thematic collections. We also propose a zero-shot image editing algorithm, eliminating the need for fine-tuning models, which gradually integrates information from initial objects, ensuring consistency in the generation process without influencing the background. A pilot study suggests iCONTRA's potential to reduce designers' efforts. Experimental results demonstrate its effectiveness in producing consistent and high-quality object concept transfers. iCONTRA stands as a promising tool for innovation and creative exploration in thematic collection design. The source code will be available at: https://github.com/vdkhoi20/iCONTRA.Comment: CHI 202

Medical reverse engineering applications and methods

Understanding, controlling and manipulation of patient data as well as shape, geometry and structure of the biomedical objects are important for developing Biomedical Engineering (BME) applications. Medical Reverse Engineering (MRE) is aimed to use the Reverse Engineering (RE) technology to reconstruct 3D models of the anatomical structures and biomedical objects for design and manufacturing of medical products as well as BME research and development. This paper presents the state of the art applications and methods about MRE. Different concepts and methodologies are provided to understand fundamentally the MRE processes and workflow. The key MRE applications are presented, including personalised implants for bone reconstruction, dental implants and simulations, surgical tools, medical training, vision science and optometry, orthopedics, ergonomics, orthosis, prosthesis, and tissue engineering. The current challenges as well as the hardware and software for MRE application development and research are discussed

Semi-Supervised Semantic Segmentation using Redesigned Self-Training for White Blood Cells

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, especially in white blood cell cancer diagnosis, is hindered by two primary challenges: the lack of large-scale labeled datasets for white blood cell (WBC) segmentation and outdated segmentation methods. These challenges inhibit the development of more accurate and modern techniques to diagnose cancer relating to white blood cells. To address the first challenge, a semi-supervised learning framework should be devised to efficiently capitalize on the scarcity of the dataset available. In this work, we address this issue by proposing a novel self-training pipeline with the incorporation of FixMatch. Self-training is a technique that utilizes the model trained on labeled data to generate pseudo-labels for the unlabeled data and then re-train on both of them. FixMatch is a consistency-regularization algorithm to enforce the model's robustness against variations in the input image. We discover that by incorporating FixMatch in the self-training pipeline, the performance improves in the majority of cases. Our performance achieved the best performance with the self-training scheme with consistency on DeepLab-V3 architecture and ResNet-50, reaching 90.69%, 87.37%, and 76.49% on Zheng 1, Zheng 2, and LISC datasets, respectively