Social representations and resident attitudes: A multiple-mixed-method approach

Resident attitudes towards tourism are well researched, but related approaches vary. Social Representations (SR), a set of ideas, values, knowledge and explanations forming the social reality of a community, are one of the most misunderstood concepts in regard. This study demonstrates a practical way to identify, characterize and understand SR through a proposed multiple-mixed-method approach, taking the case of Vietnamese residents’' attitude towards Chinese inbound tourism in Vietnam. Cluster analysis, member-checking interviews and expert interviews are combined for this purpose. Findings show that attitude clusters within the study population are heavily intertwined with relevant SR of Chinese tourism from China. The method offered permits a contextual understanding of SR, providing a better comprehension of historical and socio-political factors for resident studies. It is thus hoped that the proposed method opens the door for a better understanding of the social psychology of residents, but also of other stakeholders and groups of interest

Japanese Skill and Knowledge Transfer --The Case of Exporting High-precision Production Technology to

Abstract In this study, I investigated the process of technology transfer, especially that of high-precision production technology from Japan. China's recent significant development has been largely due to foreign direct investment (FDI) and foreign technology assistance. China's government continues to focus on the importance of high technology and R&D capabilities. Precision tool making is an important skill-based technology that must meet tolerances as tight as 1 mm, which is required to produce high-precision parts used for core technologies in automobiles and electronics. In recent years, the shift of FDI from China to Vietnam has been increasing. In this study I describe technology transfer projects of high-precision tool production from mother firms in Japan to joint ventures in China and the shift to joint ventures in Vietnam. Within that context, I examine high-precision technology formation processes

Archives des Instituts Pasteur d'Indochine.

Includes the report "Fonctionnement des services" of the Institut Pasteur de Saigon and the Institut Pasteur de Nhatrang for 1923-<1937>; of the Institut Pasteur de Hanoi for 1926-<1937>; and of the Institut Pasteur de Dalat for 1936-<1937>.No. 20-<28> also called année 10-<14> no. 211<28>, t. 6-Includes the report "Fonctionnement des services" of the Institut Pasteur de Saigon and the Institut Pasteur de Nhatrang for 1923-<1937>; of the Institut Pasteur de Hanoi for 1926-<1937>; and of the Institut Pasteur de Dalat for 1936-<1937>.Mode of access: Internet

Regional report on socio-economic impacts of HPAI outbreaks and control measures on small-scale and backyard poultry producers in Asia

Avian Influenza (AI) has had devastating impacts on the poultry industry and farmers of various production scales in Asia. The study explored the development of viable control strategies and more equitable interventions to cope with AI, especially in vulnerable households, by analyzing the socio-economic impacts of AI outbreaks and control measures on backyard and small producers. All three countries involved (China, Indonesia, Viet Nam) applied various AI control measures, and the research compares their application and outcomes. Overall, the control measures were implemented more effectively in China and in Vietnam

Effect of mindfulness intervention versus health education program on salivary Aβ-42 levels in community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized controlled trial

10.1016/j.jpsychires.2020.10.038Journal of Psychiatric Research136619-62