• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권10호
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• pp.187-196
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• 2021

Vietnam has become one of the largest markets in Southeast Asia, with huge demand for many kinds of consumer goods, including dairy products. Although the domestic industry of producing and distributing milk has flourished dramatically in recent years, Vietnam still heavily hinges on dairy imports. The total value of milk products in 2020 exceeded 1 billion USD, leading to Vietnam being one of the 20 biggest importers of dairy milk globally. To explore this potential industry, we applied a multivariate linear regression model to investigate the milk consumption behaviors of Vietnamese adults. 2000 participants took part in our survey in which the products evaluated were Dielac Alpha - the most famous national powdered milk introduced in 2007 by Vinamilk. This product was designed for all ages, from children aged 0-6 to pregnant women or adults. The results indicate that the decision to purchase milk could be attributed to a host of factors. While price represents the most strongly influential factor, there might be variations according to consumer characteristics, namely age, marriage status, gender, and particular shopping behavior. From these findings, we propose some managerial implications for regulatory bodies and relevant enterprises to prepare appropriate policies and strategies for their business development.

• 대한치과교정학회지
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• 제27권6호
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• pp.881-889
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• 1997

이 연구는 정상 교합과 양호한 안모를 가진 169명의 남자와 174명의 여자 아시아 각국 인을 대상으로 연조직 측모의 특징을 비교 분석하기 위하여 시행되었다. 100명의 한국인, 100명의 중국인, 72명의 월남인 및 71명의 일본인으로부터 촬영된 측모두부방사선사진 상에서 9개의 계측점을 설정하고 전산 입력한 뒤 6 개의 연조직 계측 항목에 대한 측정을 시행한 후 통계 처리하였다. 분산 분적에서 중국인의 총 측모(GI'-Pr-Pg')는 한국인이나 월남인에서 보다 적은 돌출도를 보였다(P<0.01). 중국인의 안면평면측모(GI'-Sn'-Pg') 역시 월남인 보다 적은 돌출각을 나타내었다(P<0.01). 홀더웨이의 하순각(Pg'-LS:N-B)은 월남인에서 가장 컸고 다음으로 중국인, 한국인, 일본인의 순으로 크게 나타났다. 월남인의 상순은 중국인에서보다 리???츠의 심미적 기준선에 더 많이 근접하였고 한국인과 일본인에서의 상순은 기준선보다 후방에 위치하였다. 한국인과 일본인의 하순은 심미적 기준선에 근접한 반면 중국인과 월남인의 하순은 기준선 보다 2 mm 전방에 위치하였다. 한국인과 월남인의 비순각은 중국인과 일본인에서 보다 큰 것으로 나타났다. 남녀 간의 성차는 기본적으로 코의 높이에서 상이하였고 이로 인하여 여자에서의 총 측모각과 비순각이 남자보다 크게 나타났다(P<0.001). 이러한 결과는 아시아 각국인 들의 연조직 측모에 대하여 단일 표준치에 의한 분석 평가가 적절하지 않으며 각 인종별 표준치 설정의 필요성을 시사한다.

• Human Ecology Research
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• 제54권6호
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• pp.575-588
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• 2016

This study empirically examined the effects of filial piety on motivations for parenthood among Vietnamese and Korean college students, who represent a generation of young adults and prospective parents in both countries. The Vietnamese data were collected from 325 college students enrolled in three universities located in Hanoi and Korean data were collected from 216 students from a single large university in Seoul. Student respondents were asked to complete the self-administered questionnaire including 'Filial Piety Scale' and 'Motivations for Parenthood Scale.' The results revealed that the Vietnamese students reported a significantly higher level of 'general filial piety' than their Korean counterparts. Vietnamese and Korean participants showed no significant difference in total motivations for parenthood. Among the five sub-factors of motivations for parenthood, however, the Vietnamese students were more likely to place a value on the expansion of self-motivation while their Korean counterparts considered the motivation to strengthen biological family ties to be more salient. Finally, after controlling for sociodemographic characteristics, hierarchical regression analysis revealed that the more filial Vietnamese and Korean college students were towards their parents, the more child-related motives they held in general. The results are discussed in relation to each country's degree of modernization and to recommend prospective family planning and population policies in Vietnam based on the experiences of Korea industrialization.

• 수완나부미
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• 제16권2호
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• pp.67-90
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• 2024

This article paid attention to three types of children's characters in Vietnamese children's literature in North Vietnam from 1945 to 1975, including children's characters as young soldiers in the frontlines, young citizens in daily life, and role models. The goal of this body of literature was illustrated as educating young generations on patriotism, the revolutionary spirit, and civic consciousness. Our research suggests that politics in children's literature is universal and that the power discourse of adults is an inevitable factor predominating in children's literature. Besides, juxtaposing Vietnamese children's literature with Southeast Asian literature helps us see that the political orientation and moral concepts in children's literature have created a stagnation in the current pace of Vietnamese children's literature. This paper, therefore, contributes to identifying Vietnamese children's literature in the overall picture of Southeast Asian children's literature in the post-colonial context.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제52권2호
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• pp.101-108
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• 2019

Objectives: To objectively determine and compare the physical activity (PA) levels of adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and adults without T2D in Vietnam using an accelerometer. Methods: A total of 120 participants with newly diagnosed T2D and 120 adults without T2D were recruited from a large hospital in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. All participants wore an ActiGraph GT3X accelerometer for at least 5 days, including 1 weekend day. Freedson cut-off points were used to estimate different intensities of PA. In addition, comparisons between groups were made with respect to achieving the World Health Organization (WHO) and International Diabetes Federation (IDF) recommended PA guidelines. Results: Men with T2D had significantly lower levels of PA than men without T2D. The respective multivariable-adjusted mean values of daily step count, daily light-intensity, moderate-intensity, and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA were approximately 14%, 19%, and 22% lower in the men with T2D than in their non-T2D counterparts. However, women with T2D accumulated a greater number of steps per day than women without T2D. Only 59.2% of the adults with T2D met the minimum recommended level of PA (WHO and IDF), compared to 74.2% of adults without T2D (p<0.05). After adjusting for potential confounders, participants with T2D experienced 50.0% significantly lower odds of achieving PA recommendations. Conclusions: Vietnamese men with T2D were less physically active than those without T2D, and adults with T2D were less likely to meet PA guidelines. The results suggest a need for integrating PA into the self-management of this chronic condition.

• Journal of Medicine and Life Science
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.17-22
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• 2019

Epstein-Barr virus(EBV) infection is common and usually asymptomatic in young infants and children. However, EBV infections in transplant recipients and other immunosuppressed patients can be fatal. EBV-related neurological complications in immunocompetent adults are extremely rare and self-limited. Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis(ADEM) may also follow EBV infection; ADEM is characterized by abrupt onset and rapid progression. We report an immunocompetent adult patient who developed diffuse meningoencephalitis with ADEM-like features caused by EBV infection. A 35-year-old Vietnamese woman was admitted presenting with urinary retention, altered mental status, and paraplegia. PCR of the patient's cerebrospinal fluid showed positive results for EBV. Brain and spine magnetic resonance imaging showed ADEM-like features. She was treated with acyclovir, steroid, and immunoglobulins. We report the case of an immunocompetent adult Vietnamese woman who presented with rapidly progressive diffuse meningoencephalitis associated with EBV infection and was treated with antivirals, corticosteroids, and immunoglobulins.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.221-224
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• 2010

A new and rare perlid stonefly, Togoperla thinhi n. sp., is described from male and female adults and egg specimens from tropical central Vietnam. The male adult of T. thinhi n. sp. can be distinguished from other congeners by the distinct head markings, bilobed processes on the posterior margin of the abdominal tergum V, and S-shaped aedeagus. The female adult has a long and tongue-shaped subgenital plate on the abdominal sternum VIII, which extends to the posterior margin of the abdominal sternum IX. A male key to the Vietnamese species of Togoperla is provided. The finding of this new species provides evidence of an extension of the geographical distribution of Togoperla to tropical mainland Southeast Asia.

• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제57권3호
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• pp.279-287
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• 2024

Objectives: This study validated the Vietnamese version of the Disaster Adaptation and Resilience Scale (DARS) for use in vulnerable communities in Vietnam. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study involving 595 adults from 2 identified communities. The original DARS assessment tool was translated, and the validity and reliability of the Vietnamese version of DARS (V-DARS) were assessed. The internal consistency of the overall scale and its subscales was evaluated using Cronbach's alpha and McDonald's omega reliability coefficients. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was employed to evaluate its construct validity, building upon the factor structure identified in exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Construct validity was assessed based on convergent and discriminant validity. Results: Following the established criteria for EFA, 8 items were removed, resulting in a refined V-DARS structure comprising 35 items distributed across 5 distinct factors. Both alpha and omega reliability coefficients indicated strong internal consistency for the overall scale (α=0.963, ω=0.963) and for each of the 5 sub-scales (all>0.80). The CFA model also retained the 5-factor structure with 35 items. The model fit indices showed acceptable values (RMSEA: 0.072; CFI: 0.912; TLI: 0.904; chi-square test: <0.01). Additionally, the convergent and discriminant validity of the V-DARS were deemed appropriate and satisfactory for explaining the measurement structure. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that the V-DARS is a valid and reliable scale for use within vulnerable communities in Vietnam to assess adaptive responses to natural disasters. It may also be considered for use in other populations.

• The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Business
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• 제8권10호
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• pp.97-107
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• 2021

Nowadays, with the constant enhancement in the health of the economy, the average income and living standard have accordingly increased, making the need for financial independence a favorable choice. This research aims to identify the factors affecting the financial independence of young people. The authors implement quantitative analysis, with a set of primary data collected from a survey of 2664 Vietnamese people aged from 18 to 28. The research results demonstrate the considerable impact of monetary, psychological, group-related, and family-related factors on the financial independence of young people. The results of the sample analysis provide adequate evidence to reject the correlative relationship between family and group factors and the financial independence of young people. In addition, there are 3 factors, including demographic factors, monetary factors, and psychological factors, all have varying degrees and directions of influence on young people's financial independence. Most of the mentioned variables reflect a positive effect on financial independence. The only exception is the education variable, illustrated by its negative standardized beta value. A significant difference in financial independence between genders also is reported, suggesting that males seem to have a higher level of financial independence than females.

• 동남아시아연구
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.1-50
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• 2016

동남아시아 국가 중 한류의 강력한 수용국가라 할 수 있는 인도네시아와 베트남은 한류시장의 높은 성장률을 보이면서 동시에 반한류적 담론 역시 빈번하게 발생하는 추세를 보인다. 두 나라의 온라인 담론 분석과 일반인 수용자 인터뷰를 통해 반한류에 나타난 문화적 갈등과 특성을 분석한 결과, 두 나라는 온라인에서 반한류 담론이 활발하게 형성되고 유포된다는 점, 그리고 반한류 현상을 자연스러운 문화적 현상의 하나로 인식한다는 점에서 공통점을 보이면서 다음과 같은 차이를 드러내고 있다. 인도네시아는 한류 콘텐츠가 자국 종교와 문화적, 도덕적 가치 측면에서 충돌을 일으킨다는 점에서 비판하면서 한류 콘텐츠가 사회의 도덕을 훼손하는 요인으로 인식되며 반한류 담론이 형성된다. 따라서 반한류의 정서들은 문화정체성을 수호하고자 하는 문화민족주의로 연결된다. 반면 베트남의 반한류 정서는 문화정체성이나 문화민족주의 정서로 발전하는 모습은 두드러지지 않는다. 대신 케이팝 열성팬으로 인한 사회문제와 세대 갈등이 반한류의 주된 요인으로 지적되며, 케이팝 열성팬을 병리적 현상으로 접근하면서 치료와 교육이 필요한 문제로 인식한다. 또한 케이팝의 성적 선정성 뿐 아니라, 케이팝 아이돌의 실력 없음을 인스턴트 음식에 빗대 '라면 아이돌'이라고 부르면서 한류 비판의 근거로 삼기도 한다. 케이팝 뿐 아니라 한국 드라마는 진부한 전형성과 반복되는 내용의 유사성, 감정 과잉과 비현실성이 문제로 지적되며 이는 한류에 대한 반감의 근거로서 제시된다. 두 나라의 인터뷰 참여자들은 공통적으로 이러한 반한류 현상을 해결되어야 할 문제라기보다는 자연스러운 문화적 현실로 수용하고 있었다.