Comparing the Effectiveness of Phrase-Focused Exercises. A Partial Replication of Boers, Demecheleer, Coxhead, and Webb (2014)

In a recent article, Boers, Demecheleer, Coxhead, and Webb (2014) deplored the lack of effectiveness for the learning of verb-noun collocations of a number of exercise formats which they sampled from EFL textbooks and put to the test in a series of quasi-experimental trials. The authors called for further investigations into possible improvements to such exercise formats. The present article is a response to that call. It also addresses methodological issues which may have affected Boers et al.’s (2014) findings and which rendered their conclusions tentative. In the quasi-experiment reported here, EFL learners were given fill-in-the-blank exercises on verb-noun phrases in one of three formats: (1) choose the appropriate verb, (2) complete the verb by using a first-letter cue, and (3) choose the appropriate intact phrase. A delayed post-test gauged the learners’ ability to recall the meaning of the phrases as well as their verb-noun partnership. In both regards the exercise where learners worked with intact phrases generated the best results. We then evaluate the extent to which exercises for phrase learning in ten recent EFL textbooks accord with recommendations that follow from the quasi-experimental findings

VIDEOTAPED FEEDBACK IN PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSES: POTENTIAL APPLICATION TO VIETNAMESE PEDAGOGICAL SETTING

Abstract. Giving feedback is an integral part of teachers' efforts to enhance students' learning. In the public arena, providing thoughtful feedback not only helps students reflect on their performance but also significantly influences their communication skills in the long term. Attempting to delve into a still-new type of feedback in Vietnamese classrooms, namely videotaped feedback, this article aims to (1) review the literature on the impacts of videotaped feedback technique in public speaking classrooms and (2) have a look at videotaped feedback as a process and its potential application to Vietnamese public speaking context. Results of the review indicate that the answer to the first question was affirmative, and with its variety of uses in public speaking classrooms, videotaped feedback proves to be potential for the application to Vietnamese context

Circular economic development in Vietnam

 In Vietnam, economic activity has so far been mainly based on the traditional approach, which is linear economy. This is also the basic cause leading to the shortage of natural resources and especially causing serious environmental pollution. In order to realize rapid and sustainable development, to harmoniously deal with the relationship between economic growth and environmental protection, to "do not trade off" economic growth with environmental pollution and degradation, to switch to an eco-friendly economy. circular economy is the right direction. However, this transformation requires seizing the opportunities and accepting the challenges that need to be overcome. The article analyzes opportunities and challenges of circular economy development and proposes solutions to promote circular economy development for Vietnam in the coming time

A THEORETICAL STUDY ON CHEMICAL BONDING AND INFRARED SPECTRA OF SinM (M = Sc, Y; n = 1-10) CLUSTERS

In this paper, we applied the B3P86 method and DGDZVP basis set to investigate electronic properties and infrared (IR) spectra for SinM (M = Sc, Y; n = 1-10) clusters. The NBO analyses show that electron transfers from the dopant atoms to silicon frame of the SinM clusters. It is remarkable that the Si-M bond is mainly formed by the overlaps of the 3s-AOs and 3p-AOs of Si atoms, and 3d-AOs and 4s-AOs of Sc (or 4d-AOs and AO-5s of Y). The chemical bonds in the SiM and Si2M clusters are dominated by the covalent character including sigma and pi bonds. In addition, the analysis of the IR spectra suggests that the vibrational modes of SinM clusters are delocalized over the whole cluster. Moreover, the high-frequency and strong-intensity modes usually involve the vibrations of the dopant atoms. The results of this work provide fundamental information for experimental studies on transition-metal doped silicon clusters

The effect of environmental accounting information disclosure on financial performance of Vietnamese listed industrial firms: The moderating role of Leverage and Big4

Environmental Accounting Information Disclosure (EAID) is the most recent novelty in corporate non-financial information reporting practice. This study aims to evaluate the effects of EAID on the financial performance of Vietnamese enterprises. The population of this study comprises listed companies in the industrial sector on the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchange for the period of five years (2017–2021). The research employed a purposive sampling technique and some analysis techniques, such as content analysis and regression analysis, including Ordinary Least Squares, Fixed Effects Model, Random Effects Model, and Feasible General Least Squares. The final regression results show a positive effect of EAID on profitability. Specifically, as a moderating variable, leverage weakens the relationship when financial performance is measured by ROA and ROE, whereas the quality of financial statements is assured by the Big 4, which strengthens the nexus between EAID and ROE. The study cannot confirm the negative moderating variable of the duality of the CEO position in the relationship. The research gives implications for improving financial performance with increased EAID and some future research directions

Bringing social and cultural considerations into environmental management for vulnerable coastal communities: Responses to environmental change in Xuan Thuy National Park, Nam Dinh Province, Vietnam

This paper elaborates the importance of considering social and cultural factors within management responses to environmental change in coastal areas. The case study taken is Xuan Thuy National Park in Nam Dinh Province, Vietnam. This is a marginalised coastal area where rising sea levels, increasing storm surges and saltwater intrusion place pressure on coastal ecosystems, yet where communities continue to rely on these same ecosystems for agriculture- and aquaculture-related livelihoods. We interview stakeholders in Xuan Thuy National Park, connecting these with a narrative review of existing research into social and environmental change in the park to understand research gaps and challenges for vulnerable coastal areas like the Nam Dinh coast. Based on our findings, we suggest that whilst the effects of a changing environment on physical health and economic activity are increasingly well understood, effects on wellbeing and social relations can be even more immediate and profound in daily living. In turn, we argue environmental management has a crucial role to play not only for ecosystem-based adaptation, but also in sustaining wellbeing and allowing culturally meaningful practices to continue – especially in coastal regions where changes can be even more intense and immediate. However, we caution that whilst techno-scientific solutions grounded in environmental management do have significant potential in reducing impacts of extreme events and slower-onset environmental changes, they must not divert attention away from structural issues that can make some people or areas more vulnerable in the first instance

Chapitre 27 - Développement des moyens de recherche institutionnelle pour des approches intégrées dans les pays en développement : un exemple tiré du Vietnam

Introduction L’architecture mondiale de la santé, les changements environnementaux, le développement économique rapide et d’autres changements planétaires sans précédent compliquent le développement présent et futur. C’est ce que démontre la Journée mondiale de l’eau des Nations unies (UNW, 2014), le thème « eau et énergie » et les politiques, programmes et outils de développement sont à la traîne de ces changements planétaires ..

Standardised patient study to assess tuberculosis case detection within the private pharmacy sector in Vietnam.

BACKGROUND: Of the estimated 10 million people affected by (TB) each year, one-third are never diagnosed. Delayed case detection within the private healthcare sector has been identified as a particular problem in some settings, leading to considerable morbidity, mortality and community transmission. Using unannounced standardised patient (SP) visits to the pharmacies, we aimed to evaluate the performance of private pharmacies in the detection and treatment of TB. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was undertaken at randomly selected private pharmacies within 40 districts of Vietnam. Trained actors implemented two standardised clinical scenarios of presumptive TB and presumptive multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB). Outcomes were the proportion of SPs referred for medical assessment and the proportion inappropriately receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. Logistic regression evaluated predictors of SPs' referral. RESULTS: In total, 638 SP encounters were conducted, of which only 155 (24.3%) were referred for medical assessment; 511 (80·1%) were inappropriately offered antibiotics. A higher proportion of SPs were referred without having been given antibiotics if they had presumptive MDR-TB (68/320, 21.3%) versus presumptive TB (17/318, 5.3%; adjusted OR=4.8, 95% CI 2.9 to 7.8). Pharmacies offered antibiotics without a prescription to 89.9% of SPs with presumptive TB and 70.3% with presumptive MDR-TB, with no clear follow-up plan. CONCLUSIONS: Few SPs with presumptive TB were appropriately referred for medical assessment by private pharmacies. Interventions to improve appropriate TB referral within the private pharmacy sector are urgently required to reduce the number of undiagnosed TB cases in Vietnam and similar high-prevalence settings

One health, une seule santé

One Health, « Une seule santé », est une stratégie mondiale visant à développer les collaborations interdisciplinaires pour la santé humaine, animale et environnementale. Elle promeut une approche intégrée, systémique et unifiée de la santé aux échelles locale, nationale et mondiale, afin de mieux affronter les maladies émergentes à risque pandémique, mais aussi s'adapter aux impacts environnementaux présents et futurs. Bien que ce mouvement s’étende, la littérature en français reste rare. Traduit de l’anglais, coordonné par d’éminents épidémiologistes et s'appuyant sur un large panel d' approches scientifiques rarement réunies autour de la santé, cet ouvrage retrace les origines du concept et présente un contenu pratique sur les outils méthodologiques, la collecte de données, les techniques de surveillance et les plans d’étude. Il combine recherche et pratique en un seul volume et constitue un ouvrage de référence unique pour la santé mondiale

Feasibility Analysis of Laundry Lounge in Vietnam, Targeting Students : Start-up X, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

This study aims to propose a business idea – a laundry lounge for students in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. In order to achieve this aim, a feasibility analysis is applied to determine whether the laundry lounge, a combination of laundry and extra services such as cafeteria, reading room and free Wi-Fi, is promising for the target group. As a result, the objective of the thesis is to measure the feasibility of the laundry lounge model in the target market. The thesis is structured with four main parts. To begin with, the main theories in business idea evaluation are thoroughly mentioned. With its components, the feasibility analysis is employed throughout this study as the main metrics for the proposed business in order to measure its potentiality. Then, a description of laundry lounge concept and its basic form, self-service laundry, are clearly presented. After that, an empirical research to collect primary data regarding the laundry lounge concept is logically reported. Finally, the feasibility analysis is implemented in detail to find out the answers for the research questions and hence successfully serve the objective of this thesis. It is worth noticing that the thesis acts as a market research to explore the potential of the laundry lounge in the target market. This study does not concentrate on building a business plan for the case company to raise finance or make profits. For the purpose of this research, deductive approach was applied along with the employment of quantitative and qualitative research methods. Besides, both primary and secondary data were collected to serve the ultimate goal of the thesis. Primary data was obtained by conducting a survey among the target customers and structured interviews with prospective customers and business people in the service sector. Secondary data was acquired from publications such as books, laws, reports, articles and electronic sources. The main findings indicate that the proposed business is feasible and promising. In other words, the laundry lounge has a huge potential to be further developed in Ho Chi Minh City. The capital required is affordable for the start-up and more importantly, the return on investment rate is significantly high for the business