Vietnam National Research Articles

Motivation in teaching and related activities of lecturers of Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City

This research aimed to understand the level of enthusiasm among university lecturers for teaching and associated tasks like creating course materials, evaluating student performance, mentoring, and reviewing academic qualifications. The study used two approaches: a questionnaire survey and detailed interviews with lecturers from six universities within the Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) network. Findings indicate that lecturers are generally very motivated in their teaching and related duties, with an average score of 4.27 out of 5 on a motivation scale. However, this motivation varied across different activities. Specifically, enthusiasm was highest for teaching (average score of 4.50) and lowest for grading students (average score of 4.14). Statistical analyses, including T-tests and ANOVA, with a significance level below 0.05, revealed differences in teaching motivation based on the length of teaching experience and differences in grading motivation according to lecturers' academic positions, qualifications, and gender. The results offer valuable insights for VNUHCM administrators to formulate strategies aimed at enhancing lecturers' motivation in teaching and related areas.

Assessment of Water Quality During 2018-2022 in the Vam Co River Basin, Vietnam

Water pollution in the Vam Co River basin is becoming more complicated due to untreated wastewater being directly discharged into rivers and canals from agricultural, industrial, and domestic activities. To assess the water quality in this area, this study conducted monitoring at ten sampling locations (S1-S10) from 2018 to 2022, calculated the Water Quality Index (WQI) for each parameter, and simulated water quality in 2022 using the 1D- MIKE 11 model developed by DHI with two main modules including HD and AD. The findings showed that most parameters did not surpass the allowable limits per QCVN 08-MT:2015/BTNMT on Vietnam National Technical Regulation on Surface Water Quality. However, organic and microbial pollution led to certain parameters, such as BOD5, COD, and Coliform, exceeding the limits. The lowest water quality was recorded in Long An province, especially at sampling locations S3, S4, and S6, with the average WQI for nine water quality parameters from February to July 2022 being 58.4, 67.8, and 21.1, respectively. Additionally, the simulation outcomes of the MIKE 11 model salinity, BOD5, DO, and NH4 aligned with the real measurements taken. It has been observed that the southern area of the Vam Co River Basin possesses poorer water quality than the northern part, with Long An province located downstream of the Vam Co River basin being the primary source of pollution. The development of this hydraulic model signifies a crucial milestone in comprehending and regulating the effects of pollution in monitoring and managing water management systems, controlling saline intrusion, and ensuring water supply for agricultural production and daily use in the Vam Co River basin.

Assessment of left ventricular systolic function in patients with chronic coronary syndrome and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction after percutaneous coronary intervention

Objective: Describe the characteristic and change of left ventricular systolic function after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with chronic coronary syndrome and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction after percutaneous coronary intervention. Methods: This prospective study involved the monitoring of 40 patients who had an ejection fraction of 40% or less and were diagnosed with chronic coronary artery disease. These patients underwent a successful percutaneous coronary intervention at the Vietnam National Heart Institute and Hanoi Medical University Hospital between September 2022 and August 2023. The main objective is to evaluate the left ventricular systolic function following the intervention using 2D echocardiography. Results: A total of 40 patients (34 male and 6 females) with a mean age of 68.3 ± 10.2, were assessed for left ventricular systolic function using 2D echocardiography before and after the intervention. In paired assessment at 90-day follow-up, baseline LVEF improved significantly (before intervention: 32.8 ± 7.2% and after: 38,7 ± 7,3%, p < 0.01). Left ventricular longitudinal strain improved significantly on all cross-sections such as: 4-chamber GLS (before: -10.4 ± 3.97%, after: -13.6 ± 4.3%, p < 0.01), 2-chamber GLS (before: -10.6 ± 3.8%, after: -13.1 ± 4.2%, p < 0.01), 3-chamber GLS (before: -9.8 ± 3.7%, after: -12.3 ± 4.6%, p < 0.01), GLS Avg (before: -10.3 ± 3.6%, after: -13 ± 4.1%, p< 0.01), basal GLS (before: -11.2 ± 3.8%, after: -14 ± 4.5%, p < 0.01), middle GLS (before: -9.3 ± 4.4%, after: -11.8 ± 3.9%, p < 0.01), apical GLS (before: -11.5 ± 5.1%, after: -14.3 ± 5.9%, p < 0.01). In comparison with the incomplete-revascularization group, there was a significant improvement in left ventricular systolic function in the complete-revascularization group (OR= 22.17, p < 0.01). Conclusions: In patients with chronic coronary syndrome and a reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, the systolic function of the left ventricle was enhanced following percutaneous coronary intervention, particularly in the group that underwent complete revascularization.

Evaluation of the relationship between nutritional status and 1-year mortality rate in patients with acute heart failure admitted at Vietnam National Heart Institute

Background: Heart failure continues to be a leading cause of hospitalization worldwide, and acute heart failure (AHF) poses a significant risk of morbidity and mortality in the short term1. Acute heart failure (AHF)is a clinical syndrome with different triggering factors and manifests either as new onset or as an acute decompensation of chronic HF5,6. In Vietnam, heart failure also accounts for a considerable proportion. Hospitalized heart failure patients at the Vietnam National Heart Institute in 2007 were 1,962 patients, accounting for 19.8% of totaladmissions.10 According to the 2010 statistics of the Ministry of Health, the incidence was 43.7%, of which the mortality rate was 1.2%. According to the 2015 statistical yearbook of the Department of medical service administration - Ministry of Health, the mortality rate from heart failure in 2013 accounted for 0.51% of total deaths from all causes, ranking 10th among the causes of death in Vietnam. Despite being actively treated and symptom improvement, patients hospitalized with AHF still have a considerable risk of mortality ranging from 10-20% within the next 6 months2,7-9. Subjects & methods: A total of 103 patients were successfully followed up in the first year. The mean followup time was 1 year. Results: The main result of the study was the all-cause mortality rate within 1 year was 68%.

Connectedness of Vietnamese bank stock returns under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the sensitivity of connectedness among bank stock returns in Vietnam. The aim of this study is to examine the strength of this connectedness along with the effect of government lockdown policy and COVID-19 cases on the total connectedness index (TCI) of 16 listed banks on Vietnamese stock exchanges. They are assessed using the database of FiinPro on the banking sector between January 2020 and July 2022, Vietnam Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and The World Health Organization (WHO) on the COVID-19 pandemic, employing a time-varying-parameter vector autoregressive (TVP-VAR) connectedness framework and the conditional quantile regression model. The results show that at the firm level, there is strong interdependence among bank stock returns with the average TCI being as high as 90.66%. It is also revealed that medium and large-sized banks are receivers of shock, while smaller banks are transmitters. As far as the impact on TCI is concerned, the widespread of the pandemic with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases is significantly negative, whereas the tightening of lockdown is significantly positive. Besides, the degree of the impact varies according to the 95th, 75th, 50th and 25th levels of conditional quantile regression. Based on the study’s findings, individual investors are recommended to thoroughly analyze the connectedness of banks before making investment decisions, while bank regulators should strengthen controls on credit relationships with small banks. Regarding policy makers, it is proposed to apply flexible restrictions and short-term lockdown depending on the actual outbreak of the pandemic. AcknowledgmentThe paper was conducted within the scope of Project QG21.48 of Vietnam National University.

Cost-effectiveness analysis of secukinumab versus standard of care in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis: A Vietnam National health insurance perspective

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic, systemic inflammatory disease. This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of secukinumab, an interleukin-17A inhibitor, versus standard of care (SoC) from Vietnam’s National Health Insurance (NHI) perspective. Model-based cost-effectiveness analysis, the structure was a 3-month decision tree leading into a Markov model. Clinical parameters, including responses at 3 months, were from the FUTURE 2 trial. Cost parameters were from real data at the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology and a research period. The outcome included total costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) over a life-time horizon (3.5% annual discount for both outcomes and cost), and incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER). The robustness of the study findings was evaluated via sensitivity analysis. Patients treated with secukinumab achieved with QALY gain 1.16 versus SoC, but associated with higher total costs was 211.3 million VND over lifetime horizon. ICER for secukinumab vs SoC was 181.6 million VND lower than a willingness to pay threshold recommended in Vietnam (3GDP per capita equal to 286.8 million VND). Deterministic sensitivity analysis indicated that parameters related to Health Assessment Questionnaire scores were most influential. At the willingness to pay threshold of three times the GDPpc, the probability of secukinumab being cost-effective was 90.3% in the probabilistic sensitivity analysis. Secukinumab is a cost-effectiveness treatment versus SoC for PsA patients from the National health insurance’s perspective of Vietnam.

Students' Perceptions of the AI Technology Application in English Writing Classes

With the rapid advancement of information technology, numerous cutting-edge techniques and technologies have been developed to improve learning generally and English learning specifically. The utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in teaching and learning at universities is an inevitable trend in the Industry 4.0 era. This paper aims to investigate students' perceptions of AI technology application in English writing classes. 100 students from four General English classes at Vietnam National University (VNU) took part in this study. To achieve the research purpose, I combined quantitative and qualitative research methods through questionnaires and in-depth interviews. The findings of the study indicate that students' attitudes regarding AI writing tools were favourable in terms of their accessibility, adaptability, and simplicity. However, some challenges are unavoidable when employing these tools, resulting from factors like learners' technology anxiety and lack of tool variety. I hope this research serves as a valuable resource for teachers looking to diversify their teaching methods and encourages students to enhance their interest and motivation in using AI tools for English learning.

Examining students’ perceptions of Podcasts as authentic materials for self-access listening practice

The development of listening skills has long been a topic of interest in the field of language teaching and learning. In recent years, there has been a growing trend in utilizing Podcasts as a means of language acquisition, particularly for enhancing listening skills. This approach has gained significant popularity due to the various advantages it offers. However, there is a considerable lack of related research in the context of Vietnam, particularly in university-level academic listening classes. This study addresses this gap by investigating the perceptions of 118 intermediate English linguistics students at International University, Vietnam National University HCMC, regarding the use of Podcasts to enhance their listening skills beyond the classrooms. Data collection was conducted using a mixed-methods approach, which involved the use of an online survey questionnaire as well as interviews conducted through the Zoom application. A total of 118 intermediate English linguistics students were involved in the survey questionnaire, whereas the interviews were conducted with a smaller sample size of eight students. Results showed positive perceptions regarding the usefulness of Podcasts in post-classroom listening practice. The participants reported that Podcasts were valuable for improving their ability to understand spoken language, providing an enjoyable and entertaining experience, and offering flexibility beyond traditional classroom settings. This study indicates the potential of Podcasts as effective tools for improving English listening skills and, therefore, highlights the need for teachers to consider integrating Podcasts as a resource for teaching and learning listening skills beyond the classroom.

The Outcome of Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in Infants with Severe Pierre Robin Sequence in Vietnam.

The purpose of this study was to provide the experience of a single center with mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO) in Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) patients. A longitudinal research analysis was conducted to identify PRS patients who underwent MDO at Vietnam National Children's Hospital between 2019 and 2021. The following criteria were used to determine inclusion: 1) those pediatric patients with PRS who were not well handled with conservative therapy, 2) those who received MDO with internal mandibular distractors, and 3) no previous treatment elsewhere. Demographic data, postoperative complications, and surgical results were all evaluated. The inclusion criteria were met by 73 patients. There were no difficulties associated with our distraction strategy. The majority of individuals with tracheostomies were successfully decannulated, and the remainder were able to avoid tracheostomies. Using MDO in PRS is an effective technique to avoid future airway issues. The success rate was lower and the complication rate higher for patients who had a tracheotomy before distraction and for those who underwent distraction at an age older than 2 months. The presence of laryngomalacia, gastric reflux disease, cardiac abnormalities, and GI anomalies did not increase the likelihood of MDO failure in PRS patients.

Factors Influencing Middle Administrative Manager Training and Development at Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City

Administrative manager training and development in universities as a contribution to effective university administration in the context of strong movement to autonomy in higher education is a matter of deep concern for many university leaders nowadays. Recognizing the influencing factors and their levels of impact on training and developing administrative managers could allow university leaders to implement appropriate and effective solutions for the process of training and development. This article presents the results of research into the factors affecting middle administrative manager training and development at member universities of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City through surveying opinions of 484 individuals who were officials and managers working at 07 member universities of Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, and further interviewing 07 participants. 03 categories of factors with 19 items identified as having an impact on middle administrative manager training and development, ranked from high to low level of impact, were organizational factors, functional factors and individual factors. More importantly, the results indicate that factors related to humans, including support from university leaders, capabilities of staff responsible for middle administrative manager development, and motivation of middle administrative managers, are identified as having the greatest impact on training and developing middle administrative managers.

Identification of mutation in G6PD gene in Nung ethnic patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is the key enzyme that initiates the pentose phosphate cycle in glucose metabolism. Physiologically, this pathway is the main source of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) for red blood cells. This study aims to identify glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) mutations in Nung ethnic patients with G6PD deficiency. 18 pediatric patients of the Nung ethnic group were diagnosed with G6PD enzyme deficiency at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital and applied PCR and gene sequencing to detect mutations in the G6PD gene. 8 types of mutation were detected in the G6PD gene in which the most common mutation wasKaiping (c.1388G>A) with 44.4%, followed by Canton (c.1376G>T), Viangchan (c.871G>A), Union (c.1360C>T), Gaohe (c.95A>G), Orissa (c.131C>G), and Chinese-5 (c.1024C>T). Silent mutations at the 1311C>T location were found in 3 cases.

INITIAL RESULTS OF TREATING THERMAL BURNS BY HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY AT THE VIETNAM NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MARITIME MEDICINE

Background: Burns, especially heat-related ones, are one of the most common injuries in work and daily life. If patients are not treated properly, burns can leave a lot of sequelae which would negatively affect not only daily activities, working ability but also aesthetics and psychology of the patients. Most topical treatments have been reported that they have some adverse effects and unintentionally prolong the length of hospital stay. Therefore, topical treating method is considered as an inefficient and uneconomical therapeutic approach. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a new treatment. It is able to help to relieve pain quickly, accelerate wound healing process, and reduce length of hospital stay which would effectively improve the burn treatment process. Objectives:To describe the clinical characteristics right at the time thermal burn patients were admitted to hospital and initial results of treating them by hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Materials and methods:Prospective and retrospective case series report. The study sample was the thermal burn patients who came to the Vietnam National Institute of Maritime Medicine for being treated by hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the period between 2018 and 2022. Results:of the 82 total thermal burned patients, the mean age was 48.4±19.5; the main cause of burns was boiled water which accounted for 74.4% of patients; 51.2% of them had been classified as 3rd degree burns; percentage of patients who had under 10% of total body surface area burned was 80.5%; 84.1% of patients had no pain on the 14th day; the mean length of hospital stay was 8.9±3.0 days which was significantly lower than the expected figures. Conclusions: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a new effective treatment for thermal burn patients with a variety of positive impacts on burned tissues. As a result, it should be scaled up, especially in health facilities which is specialized in burn treating.

Three new species of the spider genus Utivarachna Kishida, 1940 (Araneae, Trachelidae) from China and Vietnam.

Three new species belonging to the kinabaluensis group of the trachelid genus Utivarachna Kishida, 1940 are reported from China and Vietnam: U.linyejieisp. nov. (♂♀), U.tamdaosp. nov. (♂♀), and U.zhengguoisp. nov. (♂♀). Type specimens are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IZCAS) in Beijing, China and the Vietnam National Museum of Nature (VNMN) in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Effects of Fertilizer Levels on Amount and Quality Contents of Rice Bran Oil in New japonica Rice Varieties with Large Embryo in North Western Region of Vietnam

Background: Rice bran oil is produced from rice bran, which contains nutrients such as oryzanol, lecithin, tocopherols and tocotrienol. The potential rice varieties for rice bran oil or brown rice production are the Ja23 and Ja35 lines developed by the Vietnam National of Agricultural. Using nitrogen with different levels of doses has been shown to increase photosynthesis, dry matter accumulation and seed yield in rice plants. Therefore, this study was conducted to evaluate the effects of nitrogen fertilization on grain yield, bran/rice ratio and the quality of bran, such as lipid and γ-oryzanol content. Methods: The experiment was conducted during 2021-2022 inside a net house. The experiment was arranged in a completely randomized design (RCD) with five replications for three nitrogen levels and two rice varieties. The rice grains from each cluster were milled to collect bran samples for yield, embryo, aleurone, lipid and g-oryzanol content analysis. Result: The rice bran ratio and quality (lipid and γ-oryzanol content) of the Ja35 variety were higher than those of the Ja23 variety at all fertilizer levels. Increasing the nitrogen fertilizer did not increase the rice bran ratio but improved the quality of the rice bran. Therefore, increasing the nitrogen fertilizer level is necessary to increase the rice bran ratio and quality of the rice bran for rice varieties with larger aleurone.

Clinical features and endoscopic images of hemoptysis and subglottic mass in children at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital

Objectives: To describe clinical characteristics and endoscopic image of patients with subglottic hemangioma. Subjects: 25 patients were diagnosed subglottic hemangioma at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital from 1st June, 2018 to 30th May, 2023. Methods: Retrospective and prospective cross-sectional studies. Results: median age was 2.7 months, ranged from 20 days to 20 months, female/male ratio: 2.1/1, mean age of stridor breathing onset was 30.7±20.6 days. The mean of prolonged and recurred stridor breathing was 51.3±47.5 days. Clinical features: stridor breathing (80%), suprasternal depression (76%), respiratory failure (72%), cough (36%), skin hemangioma (8%), choking (8%). Bronchoscopy results: The most common characteristic of the subglottic hemangioma was red with smooth wall (92%). The location of subglottic hemangioma included the following: circumferential lesion (36%), the right wall (32%), the left wall (28%), posterior wall (4%), and 8% of those spread to 1 cm below the trachea. The range of subglottic narrowing tumour was grade III (60%) and grade II (32%). Conclusions: Subglottic hemangioma is one of the rare diseases, causing early onset stridor breathing in children under 6 months. The most outstanding presentation is prolonged, recurrent stridor, which can cause laryngeal dyspnea. Diagnosis is mainly based on bronchoscopy to evaluate the colour, morphology, and tumour size.

Incidence Rateand Risk Factors of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection

Objective: Determination of incidence rates and some risk factors for Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) at the Neonatal Center of Vietnam National Children's Hospital. Methods: 416 neonates who were inserted central line from 01/01/2021 to 30/06/2022 were enrolled in our study. CLABSI was defined as CDC 2017 criteria (LCBI3). The primary factors included obstetric history, perinatal history, characteristics of catheters, duration of catheter placement, etc. Result: A total of 672 central lines were placed in 416 infants. Of these, 32 CLABSI cases were identified. Rates of CLABSI was 5.7 infections per 1000 catheter days. Predisposing factors included duration of catheter placement of more than 28 days (OR = 2.9; 95% CI: 1.03 – 8), abdominal condition (OR = 5.3; 95% CI: 1.5 – 18.6) and steroid used (OR 5.3; CI 1.98 – 14.3). Conclusion: The “CLABSI prevention package” was effective in reducing the CLABSI rate and could be applied in other hospitals.

Hemodynamic and Homeostasis Changes after Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Septic Shock Children at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital

Objectives: This study aims to describe changes in hemodynamics and homeostasis after continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in septic shock children without acute kidney injury. Methods: An observational study was conducted in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital from January 2018 to June 2022. Children aged under 18 years old with septic shock and without acute kidney injury who required CRRT were analyzed on demographic factors, baseline clinical and laboratory results, changes in hemodynamics and homeostasis at 6 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours, 4 days and 5 days after CRRT initiation. Results: A total of 125 children (male, 57.6%) were enrolled in the study. The median age was 11.5 months (IQR: 5 – 29). Overall PICU mortality rate at day 28 was 40.8%. Among survivors, there was a statistically significant improvement in heart rate, mean blood pressure, vasoactive inotropic score (VIS), and pH at all mentioned periods after CRRT initiation. Lactatemia statistically significantly decreased after 24 hours of CRRT initiation (p < 0.05). Among non-survivors, there was a statistically significant improvement in heart rate at all the periods and in mean blood pressure at 6 hours and 12 hours, while there was no improvement in VIS, pH, and lactatemia. Conclusion: CRRT played an important role in stabilizing hemodynamics and homeostasis in septic shock children without acute kidney injury.
 
 
 

Several prognosis factors of severe pertussis in children treated at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital (2019-2020)

A prospective, descriptive study was conducted on 382 pediatric patients diagnosed with pertussis at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital over a two-year period, from January 1st, 2019, to December 31st, 2020. Of all patients participating in this study, children with severe conditions accounted for 30.1% (115/382). Several factors were found to be associated with the risk of this condition with odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI), including a decrease in the duration of the onset phase by 5 days [OR 1.53, 95% CI: 1.002-2.34], fever [2.49, 1.18-5.24], cyanosis [9.59, 2.9-31.7], pneumonia [14.45, 6.06-34.5], pulmonary hypertension [4.15, 1.02-16.83], an increase of 10 g/l in white blood cell (WBC) count in the full blood count (FBC) test [1.39, 1.05-1.84], a 5-cycle reduction in Cycle threshold (Ct) value in the pertussis real-time PCR test [1.36, 1.01-1.84], and superinfection [3.94, 1.84-8.48 times]. A WBC count in FBC of ≥30 g/l could be used as a prognostic factor for the risk of severe illness condition (sensitivity 46.1%, specificity 90.6%), the requirement for mechanical ventilation (sensitivity 57.1%, specificity 88.5%), and mortality (sensitivity 100%, specificity 91%).

Distribution and 24-hour transition of SCAI shock stages and their association with 30-day mortality in acute myocardial infarction.

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) shock classification has been shown to predict mortality in acute myocardial infarction (AMI). However, data on the transition of SCAI stages and their association with mortality after AMI are limited. All patients with AMI admitted to Vietnam National Heart Institute between August 2022 and February 2023 were classified into SCAI stages A, B, and C/D/E at admission and were reevaluated in 24 hours. We used Kaplan-Meier estimate and multivariable Cox regression analysis to assess the association between SCAI stages transition and 30-day mortality. We included 139 patients (median age 69 years, 29.5% female). On admission, 50.4%, 20.1%, and 29.5% of patients were classified as SCAI stage A, B, and C/D/E, respectively. The proportion of patients whose SCAI stage improved, remained stable, or worsened after 24 hours was 14.4%, 66.2%, and 19.4%, respectively. The 30-day mortality in patients with initial SCAI stages A, B, and C/D/E on admission was 2.9%, 21.4%, and 61.0%, respectively (P < .001). The 30-day mortality was 2.4% for patients with baseline SCAI stage A/B who remained unchanged or improved, 30.0% for patients with baseline SCAI stage C/D/E who remained unchanged or improved, and 92.6% for patients with SCAI stage B/C/D/E who worsened at 24 hours after admission (log-rank P < .001). In patients with AMI, evaluating the SCAI stage shock stage on admission and reevaluating after 24 hours added more information about 30-day mortality.

Factors Affecting Adaptability of Teachers in Teaching at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City Under the Covid – 19 Pandemic

This study is to clarify the factors affecting the adaptability in the teaching of lecturers at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCM) due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. From the general theoretical basis: concepts, theory of adaptability, characteristics of lecturers, and characteristics of adaptability in teaching, the research identified, and analyzed factors affecting the adaptability in the teaching of lecturers include: (1) Psychology; (2) Attitude; (3) Technology; (4) University Support; (5) Students’ participation; and (6) CCognitivefactor. Accordingly, six hypotheses are built based on the research model. The study used quantity active research methods and conducted cited surveys with 222 lecturers of VNU-HCM using online and face-to-face questionnaires. Collected data were processed by SPSS20 software. After checking the reliability of the scale by Cronbach's Alpha and analyzing the EFA factor, the remaining four hypotheses were tested and achieved high reliability (in which the factors of Student participation and Cognition were disqualified due to failure to meet Cronbach's Alpha criteria). The results of multivariate regression analysis have identified three facto which three factors include (1) Attitude; (2) Technology;(3) University Support have a positive impact on the adaptability in the teaching of teachers. From the research results, the study proposes solutions to improve the adaptability in the teaching of -HCM in the changing conditions caused by the epidemic in particular and changes in the teaching methods in general.&#x0D; &#x0D; Received: 21 May 2023 / Accepted: 29 July 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023