An algorithm using YOLOv4 and DeepSORT for tracking vehicle speed on highway

Currently, expressways are increasingly developed and expanded. Several highways of Vietnam allow vehicles to travel up to 120 kilometers per hour helping to transport goods quickly and bring a lot of socio-economic benefits. Vehicle monitoring plays an important role in reducing traffic accidents helping to handle violations.The paper proposes a model to identify and monitor car speed on highways. The proposal method uses YOLOv4 combining with DeepSORT for vehicle identification and tracking. We then calculate the speed of car based on video recording and sending back from highway. The execution context is highway where vehicles move very fast. The results show that system meets set requirements with over 90% accuracy and execution times for up to 70 frames per second that is suitable for real systems

TERPENOIDS FROM THE LEAVES AND STEMS OF DYSOXYLUM TPONGENSE

Study on chemical constituents from the leaves and stems of Dysoxylum tpongense Pierre resulted in the isolation of six known compounds (1–6). The chemical structures of isolated compounds were identified as cabraleahydroxylactone (1), cabraleahydroxylactone-3-acetate (2), (+) spathulenol (3), b-sitosterol (4), stigmasterol (5), and stigmast-4-en-3-one (6) by comparison of the physicochemical, interpretation of NMR and mass spectral data with that reported in the literature

Temporal fluctuation of multidrug resistant salmonella typhi haplotypes in the mekong river delta region of Vietnam.

BACKGROUND: typhoid fever remains a public health problem in Vietnam, with a significant burden in the Mekong River delta region. Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterial pathogen Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi), which is frequently multidrug resistant with reduced susceptibility to fluoroquinolone-based drugs, the first choice for the treatment of typhoid fever. We used a GoldenGate (Illumina) assay to type 1,500 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and analyse the genetic variation of S. Typhi isolated from 267 typhoid fever patients in the Mekong delta region participating in a randomized trial conducted between 2004 and 2005. PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: the population of S. Typhi circulating during the study was highly clonal, with 91% of isolates belonging to a single clonal complex of the S. Typhi H58 haplogroup. The patterns of disease were consistent with the presence of an endemic haplotype H58-C and a localised outbreak of S. Typhi haplotype H58-E2 in 2004. H58-E2-associated typhoid fever cases exhibited evidence of significant geo-spatial clustering along the Sông H u branch of the Mekong River. Multidrug resistance was common in the established clone H58-C but not in the outbreak clone H58-E2, however all H58 S. Typhi were nalidixic acid resistant and carried a Ser83Phe amino acid substitution in the gyrA gene. SIGNIFICANCE: the H58 haplogroup dominates S. Typhi populations in other endemic areas, but the population described here was more homogeneous than previously examined populations, and the dominant clonal complex (H58-C, -E1, -E2) observed in this study has not been detected outside Vietnam. IncHI1 plasmid-bearing S. Typhi H58-C was endemic during the study period whilst H58-E2, which rarely carried the plasmid, was only transient, suggesting a selective advantage for the plasmid. These data add insight into the outbreak dynamics and local molecular epidemiology of S. Typhi in southern Vietnam

Modelling the progression of pandemic influenza A (H1N1) in Vietnam and the opportunities for reassortment with other influenza viruses

BACKGROUND: A novel variant of influenza A (H1N1) is causing a pandemic and, although the illness is usually mild, there are concerns that its virulence could change through reassortment with other influenza viruses. This is of greater concern in parts of Southeast Asia, where the population density is high, influenza is less seasonal, human-animal contact is common and avian influenza is still endemic. METHODS: We developed an age- and spatially-structured mathematical model in order to estimate the potential impact of pandemic H1N1 in Vietnam and the opportunities for reassortment with animal influenza viruses. The model tracks human infection among domestic animal owners and non-owners and also estimates the numbers of animals may be exposed to infected humans. RESULTS: In the absence of effective interventions, the model predicts that the introduction of pandemic H1N1 will result in an epidemic that spreads to half of Vietnam's provinces within 57 days (interquartile range (IQR): 45-86.5) and peaks 81 days after introduction (IQR: 62.5-121 days). For the current published range of the 2009 H1N1 influenza's basic reproductive number (1.2-3.1), we estimate a median of 410,000 cases among swine owners (IQR: 220,000-670,000) with 460,000 exposed swine (IQR: 260,000-740,000), 350,000 cases among chicken owners (IQR: 170,000-630,000) with 3.7 million exposed chickens (IQR: 1.9 M-6.4 M), and 51,000 cases among duck owners (IQR: 24,000 - 96,000), with 1.2 million exposed ducks (IQR: 0.6 M-2.1 M). The median number of overall human infections in Vietnam for this range of the basic reproductive number is 6.4 million (IQR: 4.4 M-8.0 M). CONCLUSION: It is likely that, in the absence of effective interventions, the introduction of a novel H1N1 into a densely populated country such as Vietnam will result in a widespread epidemic. A large epidemic in a country with intense human-animal interaction and continued co-circulation of other seasonal and avian viruses would provide substantial opportunities for H1N1 to acquire new genes

The catalytic oxidation of toluene at low temperature over palladium nanoparticles supported on Alumina sphere catalysts: effects of Palladium precursors and preparation method

In this study, 1 wt.% Pd/Al2O3 sphere catalysts were prepared using the wet-impregnation (WI) and deposition-precipitation (DP) method using palladium chloride and tetraamminepalladium (II) nitrate as salt precursors. All catalysts were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The catalytic activity in toluene oxidation under gas-phase conditions was measured. The obtained results showed that metal dispersion and catalytic activity were strongly dependent on the salt precursor and method of catalyst preparation. The use of tetraamminepalladium (II) nitrate as the precursor presented smaller particle size, an enhanced dispersion and higher specific surface area. Moreover, the catalyst prepared with this precursor also showed higher catalytic activity than that prepared with palladium chloride. At 1 wt.% Pd loading, complete oxidation of toluene was achieved at 250°C. However, there was only approximately 80–90% efficient at the same temperature when the catalyst was prepared with palladium chloride as the precursor

The catalytic oxidation of toluene at low temperature over palladium nanoparticles supported on Alumina sphere catalysts : effects of Palladium precursors and preparation method

In this study, 1 wt.% Pd/Al2O3 sphere catalysts were prepared using the wet-impregnation (WI) and deposition-precipitation (DP) method using palladium chloride and tetraamminepalladium (II) nitrate as salt precursors. All catalysts were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The catalytic activity in toluene oxidation under gas-phase conditions was measured. The obtained results showed that metal dispersion and catalytic activity were strongly dependent on the salt precursor and method of catalyst preparation. The use of tetraamminepalladium (II) nitrate as the precursor presented smaller particle size, an enhanced dispersion and higher specific surface area. Moreover, the catalyst prepared with this precursor also showed higher catalytic activity than that prepared with palladium chloride. At 1 wt.% Pd loading, complete oxidation of toluene was achieved at 250°C. However, there was only approximately 80–90% efficient at the same temperature when the catalyst was prepared with palladium chloride as the precursor

The catalytic oxidation of toluene at low temperature over palladium nanoparticles supported on Alumina sphere catalysts: effects of Palladium precursors and preparation method

In this study, 1 wt.% Pd/Al2O3 sphere catalysts were prepared using the wet-impregnation (WI) and deposition-precipitation (DP) method using palladium chloride and tetraamminepalladium (II) nitrate as salt precursors. All catalysts were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The catalytic activity in toluene oxidation under gas-phase conditions was measured. The obtained results showed that metal dispersion and catalytic activity were strongly dependent on the salt precursor and method of catalyst preparation. The use of tetraamminepalladium (II) nitrate as the precursor presented smaller particle size, an enhanced dispersion and higher specific surface area. Moreover, the catalyst prepared with this precursor also showed higher catalytic activity than that prepared with palladium chloride. At 1 wt.% Pd loading, complete oxidation of toluene was achieved at 250°C. However, there was only approximately 80–90% efficient at the same temperature when the catalyst was prepared with palladium chloride as the precursor

The Javan Rhinos, Rhinoceros son daicus annamiticus, of Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam: Current Status and Management Implications

Recent studies into the plight of the Javan rhinoceros in Vietnam (Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus) are presented in this report. The January 1999 rhino survey in Cat Tien National Park estimates the number of rhinos surviving to be seven or eight. Over recent years their range has severely diminished and is now a mere 6,500 ha. The preliminary findings of an on-going camera-trapping exercise are presented here, including the first-ever pictures made of Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus. A literature review discusses the past status of the Javan rhino in Vietnam. Management implications include a discussion on improved protection and zoning of the protected area in which the rhinos occur. RESUMEE Ce rapport prsénte des études récentes sur la situation critique du rhinocéros de Java au Vietnam (Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus). Le recensement des rhinocéros dans le Parc National de Cat Tien en janvier 1999 estime le nombre de survivants à sept ou huit. Leur territoire a été sévèrement diminué au cours des dernières années et ne s’étend plus actuellement que sur 6,500 ha. Nous présentons ici les résultats préliminaires d’une expérience en cours de piégeage par caméra, incluant les premières photographies jamais réalisées du Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus. La position du rhinocéros de Java au Vietnam dans le passé est discutée dans une recherche bibliographique. Les conséquences pour la gestion comportent une discussion sur l’amélioration de la protection et le zonage des espaces protégés dans lesquels le rhinocéros est présent

ベトナム ・クアンガイ省チョーイ山から出士したチャンパの仏教奉献板

This paper focuses on the Champa medieval Buddhist votive tablets recently found on Ch6i mountain, Quang Ngiii province, in central Vietnam. Through this discovery, more information has been added to our knowledge of Buddhism in medieval Champa and Southeast Asia. Examining these votive tablets, the paper suggests that Buddhism might not always have been the religion of only the elite who worshipped the Buddha at the D6ng Duang monastery. It is possible that local populations also practiced this religion in their own way, such as by using votive tablets for protection or as an amulet. Buddhist votive tablets are usually small in dimension and easy to carry in pockets or attach to necklaces and chains. Most of the Ch6i Buddhist votive tablets bear the image of the Buddha in the middle with two bodhisattvas on either side. In this paper, we argue that the votive tablets indicate that the popular type of Buddhism in this region in the ninth and tenth centuries was Mahayana. Moreover, similar types of votive tablets have been found in Thailand, Myanmar, and Indonesia, suggesting that the interregional connections among these places might have influenced the practice of Mahiiyiina in the early medieval period of Southeast Asia