Introduction to Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities No. 2, Volume 1

Dear readers, here is issue 2, volume 1, Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi with 8 research articles and 1 book review.

First post byPham Quang Minhresearch on the process of innovation in Vietnam's foreign policy thinking in the Southeast Asian region over the past three decades, emphasizing the movement of Vietnam's foreign policy thinking towards the region through the Cold War, post-Cold War and early 21st century periods. In the second research paper, on the ethnic policy of the Party and State during the Renovation period,Vu Truong GiangIt has been affirmed that after 3 decades of renovation, the ethnic policies of the Party and State of Vietnam have always been consistent in the overall strategy of economic, cultural and social development of the country, thereby creating many changes in the lives of ethnic minorities.

The next article deals with specific issues in the study of adult value systems according to Schwarz's theory.Truong Thi Khanh HaEmpirical research has shown that Vietnamese people, like all other citizens, value the safety of the country and themselves, especially compassion, equality and peace. However, Vietnamese people do not value independence in thinking and creativity.Tran Thanh NamIn psychotherapy research through the case-formulation model, a research model is outlined to apply cognitive, behavioral, and emotional therapies to treat individuals with depression problems. The issue of gender subject training in universities in Vietnam is the author'sHoang Ba Thinhmentioned and considered as one of the important efforts to contribute to gender equality although this training activity has only been integrated into training programs recently.Do Van HungIn his article, he emphasized the role of information management in the era of knowledge economy through an assessment of the current status of information management training in Vietnam. Through research in Dong Ky villageNguyen Van SuuandChu Thu Huongoutlined and analyzed the spatial changes here to propose a spatial approach in anthropological studies on village changes in the process of industrialization and urbanization in Vietnam today. The research paper ofNguyen Thu HienRefers to the trend of film adaptation in the literary and artistic creation movement through a specific study of the film "Living" by director Zhang Yimou (China).

In the book review section,Nguyen Minhhave comments publication "Selflessness-Why Democracy Needs Humanities" (Translated by Bui Thanh Chau), published by Hoa Sen University Library Board and Hong Duc Publishing House in 2015. This is a book that deals with the philosophy of liberal education in relation to beneficial education in many contemporary societies.

The publication of the second issue of the Journal in 2015 is a great effort of the editorial team, an important and necessary investment of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU, and also gradually affirms the interest of scientists in the development of the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. The Editorial Board of the Journal would like to thank the authors who have submitted articles to the Journal in the past time, and thank the domestic and foreign scientists who have participated in reviewing the articles for this second issue. The next issue of the Journal in 2015 will be published in English, scheduled to be released at the end of December 2015.

The Editorial Board respectfully introduces and hopes to receive comments and contributions to the development of the Journal from scientists and readers.

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