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Selecting and Publishing Scientific Papers in Credible International Journals

News Friday, 08:14 07-05-2021

Scientific research is one of the most important activities of higher education institutions with the main force of lecturers and researchers. One criterion to evaluate the quality of scientific research by the lecturers in particular and a higher education institution in general in the current context of international integration is the number of research papers published on credible domestic and international journals. This article discusses some information and experiences in preparing international publications in the field of social sciences for lecturers and researchers, who do not have much experience in this field. In addition, the author discusses the solutions to deal with the difficulties and increase the number of quality international publications in the coming time.


Source: Journal of Political Theory and Communications, no 8 (2019).

Duong Thi Thu Huong

PhD, Academy of Journalism and Communication

An investigation into how Vietnamese university students in Hanoi experience cyberbullying on social media

Abstract: This dissertation presents a mixed-methods investigation into the nature, consequences, and coping strategies related to cyberbullying among Vietnamese university students in Hanoi. Addressing a significant gap in research, this study adopted a sequential explanatory design, utilizing a quantitative survey (N=226) to assess prevalence and trends, followed by in-depth qualitative interviews (N=8) to provide nuanced contextual understanding. The research was theoretically grounded in the Social-Ecological Model and General Strain Theory. The findings establish cyberbullying as a pervasive phenomenon, with the most common forms being verbal harassment (57.2%) and reputational harm (51.8%). Lived experiences were critically shaped by the digital context, with anonymity, public visibility, and power imbalances (rooted in social influence) significantly amplifying victims’ distress. The study reveals that the perceived consequences are severe and holistic, extending beyond psychological impacts (chronic anxiety, insomnia) to significant academic disruption (decline in performance, withdrawal from studies) and social isolation. In response, students primarily relied on informal social support and avoidance strategies. A key finding, however, is the perceived ineffectiveness of these coping mechanisms, which provided emotional relief but failed to secure tangible solutions or accountability. This highlights a critical deficit in formal institutional support. In conclusion, this research provides empirical evidence that cyberbullying acts as a serious systemic stressor in the Vietnamese higher education context. The findings underscore an urgent need for universities and policymakers to implement formal accountability measures, alongside culturally sensitive support and prevention programs, to safeguard the well-being and academic success of students.