THỰC TRẠNG GIẢI PHÓNG MẶT BẰNG ĐẤT NGHĨA TRANG, NGHĨA ĐỊA DỰ ÁN KHU ĐÔ THỊ TÂY NAM XÃ NHƠN LÝ, KHU KINH TẾ NHƠN HỘI, TỈNH BÌNH ĐỊNH

This study used data collection methods, expert methods, and methods of synthesizing, processing, and analyzing data and maps and charts, with a management and practical approach combined with an approach from a cultural perspective. The research results show that the Southwest urban area project in Nhon Ly commune has 1,100 graves affected, with 78.93% of the cemetery and graveyard land area recovered. People whose graves are subject to relocation will be compensated, supported with graves, architectural objects, and grave moving expenses, and will be allocated land to build graves in the reburial area. Interview results show that 100% of people are satisfied with the evaluation criteria of implementation personnel, process, time, and grave relocation plan. However, the standard deviation CS1, CS2 with CV>1 shows that households' opinions on compensation and support costs do not have a high consensus. On the other hand, the project is behind schedule. The study has proposed solutions that have implications for supplementing legal policies and law enforcement organizations to improve the effectiveness of cemetery and graveyard land clearance in the study area.Nghiên cứu này sử dụng phương pháp thu thập số liệu, phương pháp chuyên gia, phương pháp tổng hợp, xử lý, phân tích số liệu và bản đồ, biểu đồ, với cách tiếp cận dưới góc độ quản lý, thực tiễn kết hợp tiếp cận dưới góc độ văn hóa. Kết quả nghiên cứu cho thấy, dự án khu đô thị Tây Nam xã Nhơn Lý có 1.100 mộ bị ảnh hưởng, với 78,93% diện tích đất nghĩa trang, nghĩa địa bị thu hồi. Người có mồ mả thuộc diện di dời được bồi thường, hỗ trợ mồ mả, vật kiến trúc, chi phí di chuyển mồ mả, đồng thời được giao đất xây dựng mồ mả tại khu cải táng. Kết quả phỏng vấn cho thấy, 100% người dân hài lòng với các tiêu chí đánh giá về nhân sự thực hiện, quy trình, thời gian và kế hoạch di dời mồ mả. Tuy nhiên, độ lệch chuẩn CS1, CS2 với CV>1 cho thấy ý kiến các hộ dân về chi phí bồi thường, hỗ trợ chưa có sự đồng thuận cao. Mặt khác, dự án chậm tiến độ. Nghiên cứu đã đề xuất các giải pháp, trong đó có hàm ý bổ sung chính sách pháp luật và tổ chức thực thi pháp luật nhằm nâng cao hiệu quả công tác giải phóng mặt bằng đất nghĩa trang, nghĩa địa tại địa bàn nghiên cứu

Clinical and virological features of acute HBV-related hepatitis in southern Vietnam

Background: Despite the availability of effective vaccines, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is still frequent worldwide, and accounts for significant morbidity and mortality. However, data of acute HBeAg negative hepatitis still remain limited. Aims and Methods: To understand clinical pictures of acute HBV hepatitis and its natural evolution, a prospective study was conducted in adult patients. Results: Ninety patients were enrolled between March 2004 and April 2005 at Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh city. The prevalence of HBeAg negative was 53%. No significant difference was found in clinical characteristics and laboratory findings between HBeAg positive and negative patients. HBV-DNA was detected in 75% and 88% HBe negative and positive patients, respectively, where the frequency of ALT below 400 U/L was significantly higher in HBeAg negative cases (p = 0.01). Six month follow-up was available in 47 patients. HBsAg positivity was found in 16% of HBeAg negative subjects but only in 4.5% of HBeAg positive cases. Thirty two patients had neither HBsAg nor anti-HBs. Conclusions: The clinical and laboratory feature and the ou

Liver Involvement Associated with Dengue Infection in Adults in Vietnam

Globally, the number of adults hospitalized with dengue has increased markedly in recent years. It has been suggested that hepatic dysfunction is more significant in this group than among children. We describe the spectrum and evolution of disease manifestations among 644 adults with dengue who were prospectively recruited on admission to a major infectious disease hospital in southern Vietnam and compare them with a group of patients with similar illnesses not caused by dengue. Transaminase levels increased in virtually all dengue patients and correlated with other markers of disease severity. However, peak enzyme values usually occurred later than other complications. Clinically severe liver involvement was infrequent and idiosyncratic, but usually resulted in severe bleeding. Chronic co-infection with hepatitis B was associated with modestly but significantly increased levels of alanine aminotransferase, but did not otherwise impact the clinical picture

The Situation of Antibiotic Resistance in Klebsiella Pneumoniae and Carbapenemase-Producing Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Vietnam: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) is one of the most prevalent human pathogens. Carbapenemaseproducing klebsiella pneumoniae (CPKP) has recently developed significant antibiotic resistance, not just to carbapenem antibiotics but also to the majority of other currently available antibiotics. Prior to this point, there have been few international studies or publications on the situation of CPKP in Vietnam. Hence, this study was conducted to determine the antibiotic resistance of K. pneumoniae and CPKP strains in Can Tho, Vietnam.  Material and Methods: In total, 345 K. pneumoniae strains were isolated. Antibiotic susceptibility was assessed via an automated microbiological system. A modified carbapenem inactivation assay was applied to identify CPKP strains, followed by the use of the MASTDISCS combi Carba plus disc system to classify certain carbapenemases.  Results: Of the 345 K. pneumoniae strains, 110 represented an isolation rate of 31.9%. There was a significant correlation (p-value<0.05) between the specimen type, hospital unit and CPKP ratio. All the examined CPKP strains exhibited complete resistance to penicillin and cefazolin. The CPKP strains were also significantly more resistant to PTZ, cefepime, ciprofloxacin and imipenem than the non-CPKP strains (p-value<0.05). Amikacin, gentamicin and TMP/SMX have been shown to be effective in treating patients infected with CPKP strains.  Conclusion: CPKP accounts for 31.9% of all K. pneumoniae infections. K. pneumoniae and CPKP exhibited the highest levels of resistance to ampicillin, cefazoline, ciprofloxacin, ceftriaxone and ceftazidime. Amikacin, gentamicin and TMP/ SMX were the least resistant antibiotics tested

A study of consumer behavior and willingness to pay towards cosmetic products of generation Z in Hochiminh city

The global cosmetics industry is experiencing robust growth and Generation Z (Gen Z) is a potential customer source of this market. This research examines customers’ intentions to purchase cosmetic goods of Gen Z in Hochiminh city using perceived value factors as the antecedents of attitude in the model. A cross-sectional study, applying a convenient sampling method, was conducted to collect data from Gen Z people in January 2023. There were no specific cosmetics products included in the study. Descriptive analysis and Partial Least Square (PLS) method of Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS 4.0.8.7 software were used to analyze the research data. The PLS-SEM analysis of 723 responses showed that attitudes toward purchasing cosmetic products are significantly positively impacted by perceived environmental value. A more positive attitude would result from increased brand credibility and product understanding of cosmetics. There was no evidence to support the impact of other perceived values (specifically, health, safety, social, spiritual, and ethical) on attitudes toward consumer behavior. Attitude was important in predicting willingness to pay (both direct and indirect). This study helps industry professionals to advance the qualities of cosmetic products by increasing and improving environmental value, product knowledge, and brand credibility. The eco-friendly pattern of production and marketing strategies focusing on product ingredients, manufacturing processes, and quality standards are necessary to enhance brand credibility and product understanding, align with consumer preferences and achieve greater success in the market

Depression, anxiety and stress among healthcare workers in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study in a tertiary hospital in Northern Vietnam

IntroductionThe outbreak of coronavirus severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV2) had significant effects on the mental well-being in general, particularly for healthcare professionals. This study examined the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress, and identified the associated risk factors amongst healthcare workers during the COVID-19 outbreak in a tertiary hospital located in Vietnam.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study at a tertiary-level hospital, where the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale 21 (DASS-21) web-based questionnaire was employed. We analyzed the determinant factors by employing multivariate logistic models.ResultsThe prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms were 19.2%, 24.7%, and 13.9%, respectively. Factors such as engaging in shift work during the pandemic, taking care of patients with COVID-19, and staff’s health status were associated with mental health issues among health professionals. In addition, having alternate rest periods was likely to reduce the risk of stress.ConclusionThe prevalence of mental health problems in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic was relatively high. Having resting periods could potentially mitigate the development of stress among health professionals. Our findings could be taken into account for improving mental health of the health professional population

An Outbreak of Severe Infections with Community-Acquired MRSA Carrying the Panton-Valentine Leukocidin Following Vaccination

Background: Infections with community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) are emerging worldwide. We investigated an outbreak of severe CA-MRSA infections in children following out-patient vaccination. Methods and Findings: We carried out a field investigation after adverse events following immunization (AEFI) were reported. We reviewed the clinical data from all cases. S. aureus recovered from skin infections and from nasal and throat swabs were analyzed by pulse-field gel electrophoresis, multi locus sequence typing, PCR and microarray. In May 2006, nine children presented with AEFI, ranging from fatal toxic shock syndrome, necrotizing soft tissue infection, purulent abscesses, to fever with rash. All had received a vaccination injection in different health centres in one District of Ho Chi Minh City. Eight children had been vaccinated by the same health care worker (HCW). Deficiencies in vaccine quality, storage practices, or preparation and delivery were not found. Infection control practices were insufficient. CA-MRSA was cultured in four children and from nasal and throat swabs from the HCW. Strains from children and HCW were indistinguishable. All carried the Panton-Valentine leukocidine (PVL), the staphylococcal enterotoxin B gene, the gene complex for staphylococcal-cassette-chromosome mec type V, and were sequence type 59. Strain HCM3A is epidemiologically unrelated to a strain of ST59 prevalent in the USA, althoughthey belong to the same lineage. Conclusions. We describe an outbreak of infections with CA-MRSA in children, transmitted by an asymptomatic colonized HCW during immunization injection. Consistent adherence to injection practice guidelines is needed to prevent CA-MRSA transmission in both in- and outpatient settings

ỨNG DỤNG GIS VÀ WEBGIS ĐỂ XÂY DỰNG BẢN ĐỒ QUẢN LÝ NHÀ VƯỜN TRUYỀN THỐNG TRONG KINH THÀNH HUẾ

Hue traditional garden houses (HTGHs) are one of the integral factors creating the unique cultural characteristics of Hue City and contribute an essential part to the city’s tourist development. Therefore, we combine GIS and WebGIS applications with GPS, UAV, Adobe Dreamweaver, and Openlayer technologies to construct maps for the HTGHs management in the Citadel area. The WebGIS can be used on smart electronic devices, enabling users to get necessary information about HGTHs. The results allow managers to set up suitable policies for preserving, popularizing and exploiting tourist products based on the traditional garden houses.Nhà vườn truyền thống Huế (NVTTH) là một trong những yếu tố không thể thiếu, tạo nên nét đặc trưng văn hóa của thành phố Huế và đóng góp một phần quan trọng vào phát triển du lịch của địa phương. Nhằm quản lý tốt hơn và phát triển du lịch nhà vườn, chúng tôi ứng dụng GIS và WebGIS kết hợp với công nghệ GPS, UAV, Adobe Dreamweaver và Openlayer để xây dựng bản đồ trên web về các NVTTH trong kinh thành Huế. WebGIS này có thể được sử dụng trên các thiết bị điện tử thông minh, giúp người dùng biết những thông tin cần thiết khi muốn tìm hiểu về các NVTTH. Kết quả nghiên cứu cũng có thể hỗ trợ các nhà quản lý trong việc đưa ra những chính sách phù hợp nhằm bảo tồn, quảng bá và khai thác các sản phẩm du lịch nhà vườn

QUAN ĐIỂM CỦA NGƯỜI DÂN VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ ẢNH HƯỞNG ĐẾN CHĂN NUÔI BÒ THỊT ÁP DỤNG VIETGAP TẠI HUYỆN PHÙ CÁT TỈNH BÌNH ĐỊNH

It is essential to understand the farmers’ views on VietGAP when they adopt VietGAP in farming beef cattle. However, few empirical studies have assessed the beef cattle farmers’ perception on VietGAP. Data were collected from 305 farmer households through a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The results show that most farmers (51.1–99.7%) are aware of VietGAP requirements when farming beef cattle. Young male farmers with a higher education level, a high income, communicating with extension officers, and possessing ICT tools for marketing have a greater tendency to adopt VietGAP.Để thúc đẩy người dân áp dụng VietGAP trong chăn nuôi bò thịt, điều cần thiết là hiểu được quan điểm của họ về VietGAP. Tuy nhiên, hiện có rất ít nghiên cứu đánh giá quan điểm của người dân về VietGAP. Nghiên cứu khảo sát 305 hộ chăn nuôi bò thịt. Kết quả cho thấy nhiều người dân (51,1–99,7%) đều biết về các yêu cầu của VietGAP và có quan điểm tích cực về các thay đổi theo yêu cầu của VietGAP. Hoạt động chăn nuôi bò thịt áp dụng VietGAP đang được thực hiện khá tốt. Nghiên cứu phát hiện ra rằng nam giới trẻ tuổi và có trình độ giáo dục cao có khuynh hướng áp dụng VietGAP trong chăn nuôi bò thịt. Hộ có thu nhập cao, thường xuyên tiếp xúc với cán bộ khuyến nông và có phương tiện công nghệ thông tin và truyền thông có xu hướng áp dụng VietGAP trong chăn nuôi bò thịt