THE INFLUENTIAL FACTORS ON LAND VALUATION: A STUDY COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD AND LESSONS FOR VIETNAM

Through research, it has been shown that within each group of directly or indirectly impacting factors, there are always factors with varying degrees of influence. Regarding natural factors, the location of the land parcel has the most significant impact on land prices, followed by factors such as shape, area, and soil fertility. However, assessing the extent of influence of these factors on land prices is relative, and the degree of impact depends on the specific context of the land parcel and its users. Each land user has different needs. Studying these influencing factors serves as initial theoretical groundwork for determining appropriate and accurate land pricing policies

Does exchange rate policy matter for economic growth? Vietnam evidence from a co-integration approach

Both economic growth and exchange rate theories suggest that the exchange rate regime could have consequences for the medium-term growth of a country, directly, through its effects on the adjustment to shocks, and indirectly, through its impact on the important determinants of growth. It is, however, surprising that there was little empirical work investigating the indirect relationship between the exchange rate policy and economics growth in the case of a specific country. In a co-integration framework, our research attempts to fill the gap by econometrically investigating the possible impacts of exchange rate regime on economic growth through two main channels - Foreign direct investment (FDI) and Exports - in the case of Vietnam - a successful example of a transitional economy.Exports, Exchange Rate, FDI, Growth, Co-integration

The Effect of Music on Anxiety of the Endoscopic Client in a Private Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Gastrointestinal tract cancer is one of the fifth most common cancers in Vietnam and has a high mortality rate in Vietnamese people based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2018) global cancer statistics. One-third of adults aged 50 or older, the age group at greatest risk of developing colorectal cancer, have not been screened because endoscopy is considered a stressful procedure. The endoscopic patient sometimes refuses to have the procedure. Therefore, using music to ease the anxiety of endoscopic clients has been examined in various studies but the results have been inconclusive. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of music therapy on the anxiety of Vietnamese endoscopic clients in a district private hospital. The quasi-experimental research evaluated changes in vital signs, pain scores, and anxiety levels before and after the endoscopic procedure among participants who listened to music and those who did not. Forty patients participated: 18 who listened to music before and during the procedure and 22 who served as the control group. The Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 20 was used to analyze data. There was a significant difference among the anxiety levels of those who chose to listen to music and those who did not listen at p \u3c .000. Those who listened to music appeared to have lower anxiety scores pre, peri, and post procedure. No significant differences in perceived pain were found between groups. In conclusion, while music did not result in shortened procedure times or doses of sedative medications utilized, it did reduce blood pressure and heart rate among patients undergoing endoscopy. Additionally, most of the endoscopic clients were willing to repeat an endoscopic procedure in the future. Limitations of this study included a small sample size and since only one hospital was utilized, data might not be representative of the whole endoscopic patient population in Vietnam. Future studies should expand to include more patients at multiple facilities

The Problems Faced by the Teachers and the Students in Teaching and Learning ESP Reading Skill at Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism

This paper was conducted to see  the problems faced by the teacher and the students in teaching and learning ESP reading skill at Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism. So as to gather more believable data, the qualitative method including the author\u27s personal observation, the discussion and interview with the students and the colleagues. The collected data revealed the teachers and students’ difficulties in teaching and learning ESP reading and their causes. Based on the author’s experience, the discussion and interview  with the colleagues and students, the researcher gave some possible solutions to improve the quality of teaching and learning ESP reading at school

Policy for developing the cultural tourism industry in Vietnam

Cultural tourism not only attracts international tourists to explore and experience Vietnam's unique culture but also contributes to creating an important source of income for the national economy. Vietnam has a diverse history and culture, expressed through architecture, art, culinary culture, and many unique traditions. Destinations such as Hue, Hoi An, Sapa, Hanoi, and Saigon are not only places where visitors can learn about Vietnam's history and culture but also experience the unique traditions and cultural beauty in each region. In particular, combining cultural tourism with cultural heritage conservation and sustainable development is an important trend. This includes building aesthetically pleasing tourist areas that do not harm the environment and local culture. The emphasis on preserving and honoring classical cultural values is also an important part of cultural tourism. Thus, cultural tourism is not only a source of cultural value and helps promote the country's image but also positively contributes to the economic development and preservation of Vietnam's cultural heritage. Cultural tourism will continue to play an important role in promoting the sustainable development and sublimation of Vietnamese culture in the future

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LEARNING VOCABULARY THROUGH GAMES IN COMPARISON WITH THAT IN TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUE

This research was conducted to compare the impacts of two vocabulary teaching techniques (through games and the traditional technique) on English vocabulary learning of a low proficiency group of the first students at Thanh Hoa University of Culture, Sports and Tourism. 60 subjects were divided in to two groups (an experimental group and a control group) comprising 30 students within the age range of 18-20. The subjects were assigned to two almost homogeneous groups, based on their scores on a general test which had been implemented before. All the students had the same level of English knowledge. The teacher as well as teaching materials was the same for the two groups. In the experimental group, the students were learned new words by memorizing word lists associated with their Vietnamese meanings. In the control group, the students were taught to learn new words through games. The data were collected from the similar tests of the pretest and posttest, which were administered to both groups. Each of them consisted of 40 multiple-choice items of vocabulary and a small post survey at the end of the sessions. The results of the study revealed that the students in the control group outperformed those in the experimental group. Based on the findings of the study , it can be concluded that games enhanced vocabulary development of the learners better than rote memorization of word-lists

Core-shell structures based on dendritic polymers sensitive to external stimuli: applications to the synthesis of gold nanohybrid materials

Le travail présenté dans ce manuscrit décrit la conception et la synthèse d'architectures cœur-couronnes à base de polymères dendritiques, ainsi que les différents états d'assemblage de ces polymères (phases lyotropes, hydrogels, cristaux liquides) et enfin l'incorporation de nanoparticules d'or dans ces systèmes. Différents types de cœurs ont été utilisés dans ce projet: des polymères hyper-ramifiés polyamidoamine, des dendrimères de polyamidoamine et des dendrigrafts de polylysine. Ces cœurs ont été fonctionnalisés soit avec un polymère thermosensible de type poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) via un couplage amide, soit avec un tensio-actif comme le dodécyl sulfate de sodium ou avec des copolymères présentant des séquences ioniques, ces deux derniers cas via des interactions ioniques. Les polymères cœur-couronne s'organisent en phases organisées lyotropes ou thermotropes en fonction de leurs architectures et de leur environnement. Les différentes phases formées par ces structures ont été utilisées pour stabiliser des nanoparticules d'or préformées ou pour les synthétiser in situ. L'influence de la présence de nanoparticules sur l'organisation du polymère et sur les propriétés des systèmes hybrides (mécaniques, stabilisation ...) a été étudiée. En outre, l'influence de ces systèmes sur la croissance de nanoparticules formées in situ a été évaluée. La taille des nanoparticules d'or est dictée par la nature de la phase organisée qui est elle-même liée à la structure du polymère hyper-ramifié.The work presented in this manuscript describes the design and synthesis of core-shell architectures based on dendritic polymers, as well as the different assemblage states of those polymers (lyotropic phases, hydrogels, liquid crystals) and finally the incorporation of gold nanoparticles inside such systems. Different types of cores were used in this project: polyamidoamine hyperbranched polymers, polyamidoamine dendrimers and polylysine dendrigrafts. These cores were functionalized either with thermoresponsive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) via an amide coupling, or with sodium dodecyl sulfate surfactant by ionic interactions, or with ionic block copolymers also by ionic interactions. The core-shell polymers organized into aggregates in aqueous solution, gels or liquid crystals depending on their architectures and their environment. All the phases formed by these structures were used to in situ synthesize gold nanoparticles as well as to stabilize preformed gold nanoparticles . The changes in these phases induced by the incorporation of nanoparticles as well as the properties of the hybrid systems (mechanical, liquid crystal character, stability ...) were presented. Furthermore, the " soft-template " effect of these systems on the size of the in situ formed nanoparticles was studied. The size of gold nanoparticles was governed by the nature of the assembled phase related to the structure of the hyperbranched polymer

A Scoping Review of the Hospitality Industry and Tertiary Partnership to Prepare Work-ready Graduates

This paper is a literature review, aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the collaboration between the hospitality higher educational sector and the industry to prepare work-ready graduates. A scoping review of 111 research papers published between April 2000 and September 2021 in reputable hospitality and tourism journals was conducted. Research revealed different perceptions between industry employers, educators, and students about competencies required of entry-level hospitality employees. Previous studies confirmed the positive impact of the industry-university collaboration on enhancing hospitality graduates? employability. The work-integrated model has been widely implemented to develop hospitality students? skill sets. Thus, hospitality higher education institutions need to adapt to the constantly changing business environment and present graduates with sufficient industry knowledge and skills. This study adds to the current literature on hospitality competencies expected from tertiary education graduates and highlights the appropriate methods to ensure effective industry-academia partnership. Generally, hospitality students and educators place more value on industry knowledge and technical skills. Hospitality tertiary educators should, thus, seek industry inputs more proactively to redesign their education programs, and industry professionals should engage and offer more support to higher education institutions to raise the quality of potential candidates

A Scoping Review of the Hospitality Industry and Tertiary Partnership to Prepare Work-ready Graduates

This paper is a literature review, aimed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the collaboration between the hospitality higher educational sector and the industry to prepare work-ready graduates. A scoping review of 111 research papers published between April 2000 and September 2021 in reputable hospitality and tourism journals was conducted. Research revealed different perceptions between industry employers, educators, and students about competencies required of entry-level hospitality employees. Previous studies confirmed the positive impact of the industry-university collaboration on enhancing hospitality graduates’ employability. The work-integrated model has been widely implemented to develop hospitality students’ skill sets. Thus, hospitality higher education institutions need to adapt to the constantly changing business environment and present graduates with sufficient industry knowledge and skills. This study adds to the current literature on hospitality competencies expected from tertiary education graduates and highlights the appropriate methods to ensure effective industry-academia partnership. Generally, hospitality students and educators place more value on industry knowledge and technical skills. Hospitality tertiary educators should, thus, seek industry inputs more proactively to redesign their education programs, and industry professionals should engage and offer more support to higher education institutions to raise the quality of potential candidates

GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISES IN THE 20TH CENTURY AND LESSONS FOR VIETNAM

The research examines the general overview of major financial crises worldwide in the 20th century to answer the question of what creates a large-scale global economic crisis and relates to the potential risks for a crisis nowadays. The study indicates the contexts, causes, happenings/impacts, and measures had been done in three crises: (i) The Great Depression of 1929-1939; (ii) The 1973 oil crisis; (iii) The 1997 Asian financial crisis. From these, lessons and experiences for Vietnam are derived from each crisis. The lessons learned from the 1929-1933 economic crisis highlight that the interconnectedness of different sectors in the economy leads to the vulnerability of the stock market to bubbles, and the need for swift government intervention. Things we learned from the 1973 oil crisis are the importance of having reserves, energy independence, a focus on renewable energy, and a coherent regional strategy. Regarding the 1997 financial and monetary crisis, the lesson drawn is that market liberalization is dangerous, and there is a need for a reliable international financial regulatory mechanism and reducing foreign debt through foreign currency. Additionally, it is necessary to allow for more flexible exchange rates