Thu Dau Mot University Journal of Science


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THE APPLICATION OF ROLE-PLAY  IN BUSINESS CULTURE COURSES

THE APPLICATION OF ROLE-PLAY IN BUSINESS CULTURE COURSES

By Nguyen Hoang Minh Duc
This study examines the use of Role-play in teaching business culture. The participants are 105 senior English majors at Thu Dau Mot University in Vietnam in the first semester of the 2024-2025 school year. This study investigates the perception of senior English majors toward the advantages and disadvantages of Role-play ...
AN OPTIMAL CURRICULUM  FOR TEACHING ENGLISH TO ATHLETES

AN OPTIMAL CURRICULUM FOR TEACHING ENGLISH TO ATHLETES

By Elena Yakovleva
Athletes often need to have good English skills to communicate with foreigners for different purposes. As known, many athletes are not able to speak English fluently. To enhance the national athletes’ English proficiency, the governmental institutions arrange various English courses for them. This study reflects the long-term (over seven years) ...
RIBAT AND OTHER VALUES OF ESTABLISHING GWADABAWA BY MUHAMMAD MAITURARE (THE DESCENDANT OF USMANU DANFODIYO)

RIBAT AND OTHER VALUES OF ESTABLISHING GWADABAWA BY MUHAMMAD MAITURARE (THE DESCENDANT OF USMANU DANFODIYO)

By Tambari Abbas Bashar
The Sokoto Caliphate, founded by Usmanu Danfodiyo in 1804, was a significant Islamic state in West Africa that spanned a vast region of present-day northern Nigeria and parts of neighboring countries. The Caliphate became a center of Islamic learning, governance, and military activity, with its capital at Sokoto. One of ...
DISEASE KNOWLEDGE, PERCEIVED SUSCEPTIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE BEHAVIORS ON POST-KIDNEY TRANSPLANT REGIMEN AMONG ADULTS RESIDENTS OF HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

DISEASE KNOWLEDGE, PERCEIVED SUSCEPTIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE BEHAVIORS ON POST-KIDNEY TRANSPLANT REGIMEN AMONG ADULTS RESIDENTS OF HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM

By Pham Minh Son, Joanna S. De Guzman
The study aimed to evaluate disease knowledge, perceived susceptibility and compliance behaviors of post-kidney transplant patients as well as assess relationship between disease knowledge, perceived susceptibility and compliance behaviors. A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on 153 post-kidney transplant patients from March to June 2024 at Outpatient Department of Cho Ray ...
JOB SATISFACTION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT AMONG STAFF NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN VIET NAM

JOB SATISFACTION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT AMONG STAFF NURSES IN SELECTED HOSPITALS IN VIET NAM

By Huynh Thanh Phong, Edreck D. Estioko, Huynh Nguyen Nhat Duy
Objectives: This study investigated the relationship between work environment and job satisfaction among nurses in selected hospitals in Vietnam to propose a framework for improving nursing practice.
Methods: A descriptive correlational research design was used and 375 nurses were randomly selected. Data were collected using validated instruments: the Nursing Work Index ...
FACTORS AFFECTING THE LEARNING MOTIVATION  OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, CASE STUDY OF  CHU VAN AN SECONDARY SCHOOL, BINH DUONG

FACTORS AFFECTING THE LEARNING MOTIVATION OF MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, CASE STUDY OF CHU VAN AN SECONDARY SCHOOL, BINH DUONG

By Duong Ngoc Thuy Duong
The study aims to explore factors influencing middle school students' motivation to learn. Instead of assuming a general decline in motivation, it objectively examines the issue through research, identifying key influences such as curriculum difficulty, teaching methods, and external pressures. By analyzing survey data from eighth-grade students at Chu Van ...
LIQUID LEVEL STABILIZATION USING FUZZY ALGORITHM WITH PLC S7 1200

LIQUID LEVEL STABILIZATION USING FUZZY ALGORITHM WITH PLC S7 1200

By Nguyen Thanh Doan, Pham Hong Thanh
This paper presents a method for liquid level stabilization using a fuzzy logic algorithm implemented on the PLC S7-1200. Maintaining liquid levels accurately is a critical requirement in various industrial processes to ensure safety, efficiency, and consistent product quality. The proposed approach employs fuzzy logic to manage the inherent nonlinearities ...
BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS IN THE ENERGY SECTOR

By Nguyen Ba Thanh
As fossil fuel resources are gradually depleting, countries are increasingly focusing on developing renewable energy as a sustainable alternative. A trend is the shift of the energy market towards a decentralized model, where renewable energy can be traded flexibly. This is partly evidenced by the rise of blockchain-based solutions in ...
INTERIOR DESIGN CLASSROOM AND BEDROOM  GENERAL FOR TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY

INTERIOR DESIGN CLASSROOM AND BEDROOM GENERAL FOR TWO YOUNG CHILDREN IN THE FAMILY

By Tran Thi Vinh, Ngo Bao
This paper is devoted to guiding parents in organizing classrooms and bedrooms for their children, ensuring that they have the most reasonable position to rest and study. That is how to design, arrange, and select items in a room to serve two children of the same sex, aged from 6 ...
ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF VIETNAM GENERAL EDUCATION IN WARTIME (1945-1954) – A CASE STUDY OF TAN AN PROVINCE

ORGANIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF VIETNAM GENERAL EDUCATION IN WARTIME (1945-1954) – A CASE STUDY OF TAN AN PROVINCE

By Pham Van Thinh
Tan An was a former province in the Mekong Delta, now part of Long An Province, Vietnam. During the Vietnamese resistance against French colonialism (1945-1954), in addition to military, political, and economic activities, Tan An province vigorously organized and developed general education, becoming a highlight of the educational movement during ...
RESEARCH ON THE PROPERTIES OF THE ARMCHAIR SISN NANORIBBONS APPLIED IN NANOELECTRONICS  AND OPTOELECTRONICS

RESEARCH ON THE PROPERTIES OF THE ARMCHAIR SISN NANORIBBONS APPLIED IN NANOELECTRONICS AND OPTOELECTRONICS

By Tran Minh Tien
The paper presents the results of a study on the essential physical properties of armchair SiSn nanoribbon (SiSnNR) material, based on density functional theory (DFT) using the quantum simulation program VASP. Structural parameters are highlighted along with electronic and optical properties. The findings reveal that SiSnNR exhibits significant differences in ...
INHIBITORY ACTIVITY AGAINST ALLERGIC RESPONSES  AND PHARMACEUTICAL PROPERTIES OF MEMBERS  OF PHYLLANTHUS GENUS

INHIBITORY ACTIVITY AGAINST ALLERGIC RESPONSES AND PHARMACEUTICAL PROPERTIES OF MEMBERS OF PHYLLANTHUS GENUS

By Dai Hung Ngo
Phyllanthus (Euphorbiaceae) is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical areas, including Vietnam, where it is considered a valuable medicinal herb. Numerous bioactive compounds from Phyllanthus species have been identified, demonstrating pharmacological effects such as antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, antiviral, antibacterial, antimalarial, and wound healing activities. This review provides a ...
QUANTIFYING URBAN LAND EXPANSION  AND THE DRIVING FORCES OF URBAN SPRAWL  IN VIETNAM’S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS FROM 2000 TO 2023

QUANTIFYING URBAN LAND EXPANSION AND THE DRIVING FORCES OF URBAN SPRAWL IN VIETNAM’S CENTRAL HIGHLANDS FROM 2000 TO 2023

By Nguyen Ninh Hai, Nguyen Thi Thai Ha, Nguyen Thi Hong Thuong, Truong Quoc Minh
This study developed a dataset on land cover to analyze the continuous urban land extension in Buôn Ma Thuột City, located in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, from 2000 to 2023. The analysis employed object-based image analysis (OBIA) for backward classification and calculated expansion indices. The results reveal that the ...
IMPROVEMENT IN PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY NOx USING N-TiO2 PHOTOCATALYTIC MATERIALS UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT

IMPROVEMENT IN PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY NOx USING N-TiO2 PHOTOCATALYTIC MATERIALS UNDER VISIBLE LIGHT

By Le Thi Pho
Improving and exploring the photocatalytic performance of composites for new models continues to pose a challenge. Here, a straightforward thermal dispersion method is achieved by incorporating nitrogen (N) into TiO2 at different weights (1%, 3%, and 5%) to enhance photocatalytic activity. The material properties are analyzed through ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance ...
ENHANCING SOLAR POWER EFFICIENCY: A COMPARISON OF MPPT TECHNIQUES FOR GRID-TIED PV SYSTEMS

ENHANCING SOLAR POWER EFFICIENCY: A COMPARISON OF MPPT TECHNIQUES FOR GRID-TIED PV SYSTEMS

By Pham Hong Thanh, Nguyen Phuong Tra
This research investigates the effectiveness of three Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms—Incremental Conductance (IC), Perturb and Observe (P&O), and Fuzzy Logic Controller (FLC)—in optimizing power output in grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) systems. Each algorithm was tested under varying environmental conditions, focusing on performance in terms of energy extraction, stability, and ...
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES OF NURSES ON PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR POST-TURP PATIENTS IN SELECTED PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN VIETNAM

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES OF NURSES ON PAIN MANAGEMENT FOR POST-TURP PATIENTS IN SELECTED PUBLIC HOSPITALS IN VIETNAM

By Vo Huu Thuan, Joanna S. De Guzman
Pain is a global health concern that requires the attention of the healthcare services. This study aimed to evaluate nurses’ knowledge, skills on pain management for caring post – transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) as well as explore the relationship between knowledge and skill regarding pain management for post ...
ABILITY OF SESUVIUM PORTULACASTRUM  TO REMOVE SALT FROM SALINE MEDIA

ABILITY OF SESUVIUM PORTULACASTRUM TO REMOVE SALT FROM SALINE MEDIA

By Hồ Bích Liên
Sesuvium portulacastrum was shown to absorb sodium (Na+) and clor (Cl-) from the soil and accumulate it within its tissues. Therefore, it was chosen as a good plant for the phytodesalination of saline soils. The present study aimed to evaluate plant capacity to accumulate cloride ions and the potential to ...
THE EFFECT OF IMMOBILIZED YEAST CELLS  IN CA-ALGINATE ON ETHANOL FERMENTATION  OF DRAGON FRUIT (HYLOCEREUS COSTARICENSIS)

THE EFFECT OF IMMOBILIZED YEAST CELLS IN CA-ALGINATE ON ETHANOL FERMENTATION OF DRAGON FRUIT (HYLOCEREUS COSTARICENSIS)

By Nguyen Bang Phi, Nguyen Cam Le
Dragon fruit-based wine is a value-added product that enhances the value of domestic agricultural products, especially for those facing challenges in raw form export. In this study, Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast cells were immobilized using the Ca-alginate carrier for assessing the influence of Na-alginate and CaCl2 concentrations on the quality of ...
INVESTIGATING GOLD DOPED-CONFIGURATIONS  IN 1D SILICENE MONOLAYER

INVESTIGATING GOLD DOPED-CONFIGURATIONS IN 1D SILICENE MONOLAYER

By Hoang Van Ngoc
This study investigates the structural and electronic properties of Au-doped silicene nanoribbons (SiNRs) under the influence of an external electric field of 0.4 eV/Å, utilizing density functional theory (DFT). The stability and structural integrity of SiNRs following Au doping are assessed, considering two distinct doping configurations: the top configuration and ...
SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AT THU DAU MOT CITY, BINH DUONG

SURVEY AND EVALUATION OF DOMESTIC WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AT THU DAU MOT CITY, BINH DUONG

By Huynh The An, Nguyen Dinh Tuong
This study focused on the wastewater treatment system in Thu Dau Mot City, Binh Duong, aiming to assess its operational effectiveness. The research was carried out over a period of six weeks, with data collected at regular intervals during the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th weeks. The results ...
STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF CRYSTALLINE  AND POLYCRYSTALLINE CR MODELS:  A MOLECULAR DYNAMIC STUDY

STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF CRYSTALLINE AND POLYCRYSTALLINE CR MODELS: A MOLECULAR DYNAMIC STUDY

By Mai Van Dung
In this paper, the structural properties of crystalline and polycrystalline Cr have been investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. The interaction between atoms is modeled via the MEAM potential. Periodic boundary conditions are applied in the x, y, and z directions. The structural characteristics are analyzed through the total energy function, ...
A REVIEW ON COLD GAS DYNAMIC SPRAYING  PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS

A REVIEW ON COLD GAS DYNAMIC SPRAYING PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS

By Ngo Vu Nguyen
The cold gas dynamic spraying (CGDS) method enables the application of coatings with various functional properties to nearly any substrate material, facilitates the restoration of geometric dimensions of parts damaged during use, and allows for the renewal of protective anticorrosive coatings without the need for complex structural dismantling. This review ...
ASSESSMENT OF AIR QUALITY IN 2023 AT INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN BINH DUONG PROVINCE

ASSESSMENT OF AIR QUALITY IN 2023 AT INDUSTRIAL ZONES IN BINH DUONG PROVINCE

By Đào Minh Trung, Lê Nguyễn Hoài An
Abstract
The 2023 air quality assessment was conducted at five key industrial sites (Song Than II Industrial Zone, Thuan Giao Industrial Cluster, Thuong Tan Quarry, My Phuoc II Industrial Zone, Bau Bang Industrial Zone) in Binh Duong province, aiming to evaluate the potential air pollution in surrounding areas and the health ...
LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH – VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION PRACTICES IN SCIENTIFIC TEXTS:  INSIGHTS FROM SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS

LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF ENGLISH – VIETNAMESE TRANSLATION PRACTICES IN SCIENTIFIC TEXTS: INSIGHTS FROM SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS

By Dang Quoc Trieu, Pham Quynh Giang, Phan Huu Vinh
This research provided a comprehensive linguistic analysis of translation practices applied to two articles on "Advances in Nuclear Fusion and Its Application," employing Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) as the primary analytical framework. The study meticulously examined the contextual, grammatical, and cohesion aspects of the English source text from The ...
APPLICATION OF THE TWO-STEP FLOW THEORY IN UNIVERSITY ADMISSION COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS IN VIETNAM'S DIGITAL ERA

APPLICATION OF THE TWO-STEP FLOW THEORY IN UNIVERSITY ADMISSION COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNS IN VIETNAM'S DIGITAL ERA

By Nguyen Thi Thanh Xuan, Nguyen Dinh Ky
This paper focuses on the application of the two-step flow theory in university admission communication strategies, particularly in the context of university autonomy in Vietnam. The two-step flow theory, developed by Katz and Lazarsfeld (1955), emphasizes the role of opinion leaders in transmitting messages from the information source to the ...
CAREER CHOICE TRENDS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE  IN HO CHI MINH CITY’S SUBURBAN AREAS TODAY

CAREER CHOICE TRENDS AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE IN HO CHI MINH CITY’S SUBURBAN AREAS TODAY

By Tran Thi Thao
In the context of the robust economic and social development in Ho Chi Minh city’s suburban areas numerous job opportunities have emerged for the youth. However, choosing a suitable career to develop oneself and ensure a stable future is crucial for them. Therefore, young people need to consider multiple factors ...
THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ETHNIC MINORITIES IN THE SOUTHERN CENTRAL HIGHLANDS TODAY

THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION ON THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ETHNIC MINORITIES IN THE SOUTHERN CENTRAL HIGHLANDS TODAY

By Huynh Ngoc Thu, Le Thi My Hà
Sustainable development is a crucial issue that has been particularly emphasized by the Party and the Government of Vietnam, especially in areas with a large population of ethnic minorities. The Southern Central Highlands is currently home to nearly 50 ethnic groups, among which local ethnic minorities such as the Ê ...
IoT-RELAYING INFORMATION TRANSFER  WITH MASSIVE MIMO

IoT-RELAYING INFORMATION TRANSFER WITH MASSIVE MIMO

By Ho Duc Chung
This paper studies the performance of a IoT-relaying node transmission with massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system network. The system is a simple schematic setup which includes one user, one IoT-relaying node and one base station (BS). The user and IoT-relaying node have a single antenna while the BS is equipped ...
RETURN MIGRATION OF VIETNAMESE FROM CAMBODIA:  A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

RETURN MIGRATION OF VIETNAMESE FROM CAMBODIA: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

By Vu Thi Thu Thanh
Over several decades, a combination of historical, economic, and political factors have influenced the multifaceted phenomenon of Vietnamese return migration from Cambodia. This article examines the return migration of Vietnamese from a historical perspective with document and contextual analysis, revealing a broader picture of the socio-economic and political dynamics in ...
INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE SYNTHESIS  OF TiO2/HAP COMPOSITE MATERIALS VIA SOL-GEL METHOD

INVESTIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING THE SYNTHESIS OF TiO2/HAP COMPOSITE MATERIALS VIA SOL-GEL METHOD

By Nguyen Thi Huynh Nga
Advanced materials have been of interest in recent years because of their outstanding properties that bring many useful applications to humans, they can be highly compatible with alternative materials. In particular, coating materials on HAp base increase the biocompatibility of HAp. In this study, we synthesize TiO2/HAp composite materials using ...