Thu Dau Mot University Journal of Science


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EXISTENCE AND UNIQUENESS RESULTS FOR PANTOGRAPH DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS CONNECTED  TO RIESZ-CAPUTO FRACTIONAL DERIVATIVE  WITH A WEAKLY SINGULAR SOURCE

EXISTENCE AND UNIQUENESS RESULTS FOR PANTOGRAPH DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS CONNECTED TO RIESZ-CAPUTO FRACTIONAL DERIVATIVE WITH A WEAKLY SINGULAR SOURCE

By Nguyen Minh Dien
Fractional differential equations are an important branch of mathematics and have been considered under many different fractional derivatives. Among them, differential equations with Riesz-Caputo fractional derivatives have also attracted the attention of many researchers. Studying differential equations that may have singularity coefficients is more difficult than usual because they require ...
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TOOLS: AN INVESTIGATION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) TOOLS: AN INVESTIGATION ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE ABOUT THE BENEFITS AND DRAWBACKS

By Nguyễn Yến Ngọc, Nguyễn Thị Xuân Hồng
This is a descriptive study to find out students’ awareness about the benefits and harm that they have experienced from using the AI tools during their learning process. The study was founded on a survey and an interview among majored-English students at Thu Dau Mot University. The data was then ...
RESEARCH ON LFB METHOD FOR RADIATING DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH TCSC DEVICE FOR VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT

RESEARCH ON LFB METHOD FOR RADIATING DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH TCSC DEVICE FOR VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT

By Hà Văn Du
The paper analyzes the radial distribution power system with the series connection of FACTS devices, which is easily implemented using a formula from the power flow equation (PFE - power flow equation) with the voltage magnitude and power flow on the lines are treated as independent variables. When control variables ...
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) ...
Dilemmas of a Middle Power: Australia's Foreign Policy towards Southeast Asia

Dilemmas of a Middle Power: Australia's Foreign Policy towards Southeast Asia

By Nguyen Minh Giang
The manuscript contends that the strengthening of Australia's diplomatic relations with Southeast Asia can be attributed to the escalating threat posed by China's rise, the US's precarious role in the Asia-Pacific landscape, and the increasingly complex economic interconnections between the US, Australia, and Southeast Asia vis-à-vis China. Historically, the strategic ...
SYNTHESIS OF Mn-Fe BIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES  AND ITS APPLICATION AS A CATALYST  FOR METHYL ORANGE DEGRADATION

SYNTHESIS OF Mn-Fe BIMETALLIC NANOPARTICLES AND ITS APPLICATION AS A CATALYST FOR METHYL ORANGE DEGRADATION

By Pham Dinh Du
In this paper, Mn-Fe bimetallic nanoparticles were synthesized by simultaneous reduction of a salt mixture of KMnO4 and FeCl3 with glucose as a reducing agent. Degradation of methyl orange in aqueous solution, using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidizing agent, was used to evaluate the catalytic activity of the material. The ...
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 ...
A UNIQUENESS CRITERIA FOR ORDINARY FIRST ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

A UNIQUENESS CRITERIA FOR ORDINARY FIRST ORDER DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

By Ngo Le Hong Phuc
The theory of differential equations arises from the study of physical phenomena. This field has various applications in science and engineering. The study of qualitative properties for each mathematical model plays an important role, attracting the attention of both theoretical and applied researchers. Normally, the most significant qualitative property to ...
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 ...
THE USE OF DR-TA IN IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF PRE-INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS  AT FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER-INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING OF THU DAU MOT UNIVERSITY

THE USE OF DR-TA IN IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION OF PRE-INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS AT FOREIGN LANGUAGE CENTER-INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING OF THU DAU MOT UNIVERSITY

By Nguyen Ngoc Thao
This study is aimed to get a thorough insight into the students’ beliefs as well as the effectiveness of the use of Direct Reading and Thinking Activity (DR-TA) in teaching and learning reading comprehension. The result, by that way, wishes to enhance better concurrence and implementation among teachers and educators. ...
OVERCOMING BARRIERS IN ENGLISH COMMUNICATION: INSIGHTS FROM NON-ENGLISH MAJORS  AT THU DAU MOT UNIVERSITY

OVERCOMING BARRIERS IN ENGLISH COMMUNICATION: INSIGHTS FROM NON-ENGLISH MAJORS AT THU DAU MOT UNIVERSITY

By Nguyễn Thị Thanh Thương, Hồ Thị Trà My, Lê Đào Minh Thư, Hồ Trung Hậu
Effective English communication remains a significant challenge for non-English major students at many Vietnamese universities, often hindering their academic and professional development. This study explores the key difficulties faced by non-English majors at Thu Dau Mot University in English communication and their engagement in classroom speaking activities. Using a mixed-methods ...
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 ...
EXAMINING THE DESTINATION ATTRACTIVENESS  OF BINH DUONG PROVINCE FOR DOMESTIC TOURISTS

EXAMINING THE DESTINATION ATTRACTIVENESS OF BINH DUONG PROVINCE FOR DOMESTIC TOURISTS

By Nguyễn Thị Hoài Phương
This study aims to determine and measure the influence of factors attracting domestic tourists to Binh Duong province through quantitative research with 129 domestic tourists, convenience sampling method, data collected from the period from March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022. There are 5 selected sites: Hoi Khanh pagoda, Dai ...
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 ...
STUDY ON IMMOBILIZATION OF ENZYME ALPHA-AMYLASE IN TRADITIONAL ALCOHOL WINE FERMENTATION

STUDY ON IMMOBILIZATION OF ENZYME ALPHA-AMYLASE IN TRADITIONAL ALCOHOL WINE FERMENTATION

By Nguyen Bang Phi, Vo Thi Ngoc Han
Enzyme immobilization offers an innovative approach for reuse, preservation, and optimization of production efficiency and costs in the food and biofuel industries. In this study, amylase enzymes immobilized in Ca-alginate membranes were utilized in the fermentation of traditional sticky rice wine. The morphology and activity of immobilized amylase beads were ...
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 ...