Risk Management at Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank in Vietnam

This research is conducted for examining the framework for risk management in the Basel II accord, the Basel II risk management model at the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank. Data were collected from annual reports for the period from 2015 to 2017 of the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank. The results show that the implementation of risk management under Basel II at Military Bank still faces many difficulties in the pressure of capital increase, database system, human resource quality, and cost of implementation. The study suggest some solutions for Military Bank to implement successfully Basel II, emphasizing the role of human resource quality, modernizing the data system and the specific mechanism for raising capital. The results of this research is a reference for Vietnamese commercial banks in identifying, controlling and responding various risks in banking activities in the context of Vietnam. Keywords: Basel II, Risk management, Military Bank DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/10-12-06 Publication date:June 30th 201

Challenges in Employing BASEL II at Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank

This paper is conducted for examining the framework for risk management in the Basel II accord, the Basel II risk management model at the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank. Data were collected from annual reports for the period from 2015 to 2017 of the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank. The results show that the implementation of risk management under Basel II at Military Bank still faces many difficulties in the pressure of capital increase, database system, human resource quality, and cost of implementation. The study suggests some solutions for Military Bank to implement successfully Basel II, emphasizing the role of human resource quality, modernizing the data system and the specific mechanism for raising capital. The results of this research is a reference for Vietnamese commercial banks in identifying, controlling and responding various risks in banking activities in the context of Vietnam in particular and in emerging countries in general. Keywords: Basel II, Risk management, Military Ban

Extraction of anthocyanins from Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L. Flowers) in Southern Vietnam: Response surface modeling for optimization of the operation conditions

In this paper, the Response Surface Methodology (RSM), in conjunction with Central Composite Design (CCD), was used to optimize the extraction of anthocyanins from Butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.Flowers) cultivated in Southern Vietnam. The effect of extraction temperatures of solvent ethanol (50-70 °C), duration of extraction (40-50 min) and solid-liquid ratios (20:1-30:1) was measured as independent variables on the total extraction anthocyanins in the response function. The highest anthocyanin content of 132.756 mg/L of butterfly pea anthocyanin was collected at the solid liquid ratio of 23:1, extraction time of 46 min, and temperature 60.6°C. Butterfly pea anthocyanins yield detailed significant correlation with high F values, low P values (<0.0001), and desirable determination coefficient (R2 = 0.9994)

Застосування методів багатокритеріального прийняття рішень при виборі мастильно-охолоджуючої емульсії

Many machining processes would not be possible without the presence of cutting oils. There are many diffe­rent types of cutting oils on the market today, each with different properties. The difference of oils is manifested in many parameters such as viscosity, combustion temperature, recyclability, pollution tendency, stability, price, etc. Choosing the best oil is a difficult and tedious task for customers. In this work, we present the results of a study on the selection of cutting oil using multi­criteria decision­making (MCDM) methods. The selection of the best oil is made on the basis of ranking of seven different types. Two MCDM methods used in this study are Proximity Indexed Value (PIV) and Collaborative Unbiased Rank List Integration (CURLI). This two methods have been used to rank cutting oils. These are two methods with completely different characteristics. When using the PIV method, it is necessary to standardize the data and determine the weights for the criteria. Meanwhile, if using the CURLI method, these two tasks are not needed. In addition, three different weight methods were also used to calculate the weights for the criteria including EQUAL, Rank Order Centroid weight (ROC weight) and Rank Sum weight (RS weight). These three methods have been used to determine the weights for the criteria of cutting oil. The PIV method was used three times corresponding to three different weight methods. The results showed that out of the four ranking results (three using the PIV method and one using the CURLI method), the same best oil was unani­mously identified. It is recommended that the CURLI method should be used if weighting of criteria and data normalization are not desiredБагато процесів механічної обробки були б неможливі без наявності мастильно­охолоджуючих емульсій. Сьогодні на ринку представлено безліч різних видів мастильно­охолоджуючих емульсій, кожна з яких володіє різними властивостями. Різниця між емульсіями проявляється у багатьох параметрах, таких як в’язкість, температура горіння, можливість переробки, схильність до забруднення, стійкість, ціна тощо. Вибір кращої емульсії є складним та стомлюючим завданням для покупців. У даній роботі представлені результати дослідження щодо вибору мастильно­охолоджуючої емульсії з використанням методів багатокритеріального прийняття рішень (MCDM). Вибір кращої емульсії проводиться на основі ранжування семи різних видів. У дослідженні використовувалися два методи MCDM: індексоване за близькістю значення (PIV) та спільна інтеграція незміщеного списку рангів (CURLI). Ці два методи використовуються для ранжування мастильно­охолоджуючих емульсій і мають абсолютно різні характеристики. При використанні методу PIV необхідно стандартизувати дані та визначити ваги критеріїв. Тим часом, при використанні методу CURLI ці два завдання не потрібні. Крім того, для розрахунку ваг критеріїв також використовувались три різні вагові методи, включаючи рівний (EQUAL), вагу центроїда порядку ранжування (вага ROC) та вагу суми рангів (вага RS). Дані три методи також використовувалися для визначення ваг критеріїв мастильно­охолоджуючої емульсії. Метод PIV застосовувався тричі відповідно до трьох різних вагових методів. Результати показали, що з чотирьох результатів ранжування (три з використанням методу PIV і один з використанням методу CURLI) була одноголосно визначена одна і та ж краща емульсія. Метод CURLI рекомендується використовувати, якщо не потрібне зважування критеріїв та нормалізація дани

Mutation c.307G>A in FUT1 gene has no effect on production performance of Yorkshire pigs in the tropics: the case of Vietnam

The alpha (1) fucosyltransferase gene (FUT1) is a candidate gene for controlling the adhesion of Escherichia coli F18 receptor. Indeed, a single-nucleotide polymorphism, c.307G>A, located in the gene is such that pigs with AA genotype are resistant to entero-toxigenic E. coli F18, whereas those with AG and GG genotypes are sensitive. An experiment was carried out in northern Vietnam from March 2016 to May 2017 to determine FUT1 genotype frequencies and the effect of these genotypes on production performance of Yorkshire pigs. A total of 613 animals were genotyped using polymerase chain reaction – restriction fragment length polymorphism method. The body weights at birth, weaning, initial fattening period, and final fattening period were collected from 611, 516, 479, and 418 animals, respectively, whereas backfat thickness, depth of longissimus dorsi, and lean meat percentage were recorded from 328 animals. The frequencies of FUT1 genotypes were found to be in Hardy–Weinberg equilibrium (P = 0.51). Effect of FUT1 genotype was not observed for all production traits (P > 0.05), whereas final body weight and depth of longissimus dorsi were significantly different between females and males (P < 0.05). These results suggest that selection of Yorkshire pigs resistant to entero-toxigenic E. coli F18 could be effective without adversely affecting average daily gain and lean meat.The accepted manuscript in pdf format is listed with the files at the bottom of this page. The presentation of the authors' names and (or) special characters in the title of the manuscript may differ slightly between what is listed on this page and what is listed in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript; that in the pdf file of the accepted manuscript is what was submitted by the author

Mutation c.307G>A in FUT1 gene has no effect on production performance of Yorkshire pigs in the tropics: the case of Vietnam

The alpha (1) fucosyltransferase gene (FUT1) is a candidate gene for controlling the adhesion of Escherichia Coli (E.coli) F18 receptor. Indeed, a Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP), c.307G>A, located in the gene is such that pigs with AA genotype are resistant to Entero-Toxigenic E.coli (ETEC) F18 while those with AG and GG genotypes are sensitive. An experiment was carried out in northern Vietnam from March 2016 to May 2017 to determine FUT1 genotype frequencies and effect of this genotypes on production performance of Yorkshire pigs. A total of 613 animals were genotyped using Polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) method. The body weights at birth, weaning, initial and final fattening period were collected from 611, 516, 479, 418 animals respectively while backfat thickness, depth of longissimus dorsi and lean meat percentage were recorded from 328 animals. The frequencies of FUT1 genotypes were found to be in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium (P=0.51). Effect of FUT1 genotype was not observed for all production traits (P>0.05) while final body weight and depth of longissimus dorsi were significantly different between females and males (P<0.05). These results suggest that selection of Yorkshire pigs resistant to ETEC E18 could be effective without adversely affecting average daily gain and lean meat

Effect of ESR, FSHB and PRLR Genes on Sperm Traits ofLandrace and Yorkshire Boars in the Tropical EnvironmentalConditions of Vietnam

ABSTRACTBackground: Fertility traits in pigsmade a restricted progress through traditional selection. Applying marker assisted selectioncould improve these traits. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of candidate genes Estrogen Receptor (ESR), FollicleStimulating Hormone Beta (FSHB) and Prolactin Receptor (PRLR) on sperm quality traits of Landrace and Yorkshire boars undertropical conditions in Northern Vietnam.Methods: A total of 6306 ejaculates from 140 boars (92 Landrace and 48 Yorkshire) were collected to estimate sperm ejaculatevolume (VOL), spermatozoon motility (MO), sperm concentration (CO) and total number of spermatozoon in ejaculate (NT). Eartissue samples were collected for genotype identification of SNP present in ESR, FSHB and PRLR genes using PCR-RFLP technique.A mixed model was used to test the effect of different genetic and non-genetic factors on the sperm quality traits.Result:The genotype frequencies of ESR, FSHB and PRLR were in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium for each breed. Age of boars andmonth of the year had significant effect on all the sperm quality traits (P<0.01) while effect of breed was found to be non-significant onall the sperm quality trait. FSHB gene significantly (P<0.05) affected VOL, MO and CO. Boars with BB genotype showed positiveeffect on VOL but negative effect on MO and CO in comparison with AA genotype boars. ESR gene showed only effect on VOL whilePRLR affected only MO. Boars with AA and AB genotypes of ESR gene had a significantly higher VOL than those with BB genotype(P<0.05). For PRLR gen, AB genotype was associated with higher MO than AA genotype (P<0.05). These results suggest a possibilityof using the existing polymorphisms in ESR, FSHB and PRLR genes to improve some sperm traits of Landrace and Yorkshire boars

Possible Monitoring and Removal of As(III) by an Integrated System of Electrochemical Sensor and Nanocomposite Materials

In this study, nanocomposites composed of magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) coated with polyaniline fabricated by in situ polymerization were prepared for arsenic adsorption. Properties of particular MNPs and their nanocomposites were characterized with scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. The As(III) concentration before and after adsorption on nanocomposites was detected by atomic absorption spectroscopy method and then compared with the results measured by a self-developed potentiostat system with anodic stripping voltammetry method. The polyaniline coating resulted in an improvement for As(III) adsorption ability of magnetite nanoparticles, and among the three compositions of PAni/MNP nanocomposites, the 5 wt% PAni showed the highest capability of As(III) adsorption (or removal) of 50 mg/g. Performing pH investigation, the concentration of remaining As decreased when pH increased from 2 to 5 and reached saturation value at higher pH. Above all, the electronic device can be integrated with As(III) removal system using PAni/MNP nanocomposites, proving to act as an independent monitoring system, and even more the adsorbent on the composites could be removed and the recyclability of the material was also investigated

Combined transarterial chemoembolization and stereotactic body radiation therapy as a bridge therapy to liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma

Liver transplant (LT) is the curative treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Bridge therapies are local treatments given to patients on the LT waitlist, to prevent tumor progression and to reduce the dropout rate. Case presentation: We reported a 40-year-old man diagnosed with Barcenola-Clinic Liver Cancer BCLC intermediate stage HCC and Child-Pugh A5 hepatitis B virus cirrhosis who underwent combined bridge therapies to LT. Firstly, the patient received transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for two times and showed a partial response. Then he underwent stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with a total dose of 45 Gy in 3 fractions. Three months later, the tumor size and serum protein induced by Vitamin K absence or antagonists-II, alpha fetoprotein levels decreased gradually. In June 2019 a suitable donor was found and his LT was successfully performed. Conclusion: We propose that a combination of TACE and SBRT was feasible as bridge therapy for HCC patients on the LT waitlist