Introduction to the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 2, Issue 3

In your hands is Volume 2, Issue 3 of the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, containing 7 research papers, 2 discussion articles, 1 book review, and other scientific information, with contributions from 12 authors. The articles selected for this publication focus on research issues approached from the perspectives of history, international relations, psychology, religion, and anthropology.

In the first article,Nguyen Thai Yen HuongThis study delves into an analysis of the 4P principles in Vietnam-US relations, thereby revealing profound implications for how the US formulates and implements its foreign policy.Pham Duc Anh,The following article discusses the pro-people ideology in the governance of the Vietnamese monarchies during the Ly-Tran and early Le dynasties, thereby contributing to the construction of the current rule of law state "of the people, by the people, and for the people." In the third article, when discussing the Nguyen Dynasty's imperial archives,Nguyen Van Ham and Cam Anh TuanThis study has painted a picture of the current state of exploitation of historical documents through published data, thereby suggesting some solutions to further promote the value of the Asia-Pacific regional documentary heritage recognized by UNESCO in 2014. In this approach to historical issues,Tran Thi Phuong Hoa,information Through the contributions of vocational school students, we can identify the process of the formation of the proletarian movement in Vietnam during the French colonial period. In the fifth article,Le Thi Minh Loan and Ngo Thi ThuanThis study focuses on the level of job satisfaction in relation to workplace engagement among workers in textile and footwear companies in Hai Phong. The level of satisfaction discussed here is significantly influenced by factors such as job suitability, income, and management attitude, with job suitability to the worker's abilities having the strongest impact.

Research byTran Thi Kim Oanh and Vu Duc ChinhThis study examines the integration of Buddhism and traditional beliefs through research conducted at Quan Su and Trung Kinh Thuong temples in Hanoi. This is a unique study that offers readers a more direct perspective on the research topic. (Author's note)Vu Tu AnhThis analysis examines the experiences of women practicing the Mother Goddess religion. In their lives, these women continue to utilize the traditional values ​​and practices of their faith and religion to cope with contemporary challenges, maintain their identity, and foster personal growth. For them, mysticism and the spirit medium rituals within the Mother Goddess worship tradition are sources of strength and spiritual solace, creating soft power in their lives.

There are two posts in the discussion section. The first post...Lam Minh ChauThe study analyzed and commented on the relationship between anthropology and sustainable development by identifying the position, role, and influence of the younger generation. The research by...Nguyen Van LuotThis summarizes current research on the impact of migration on childcare and upbringing in Asian countries, and suggests policy issues for Vietnam.

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities would like to express its sincere gratitude to the scientists who have submitted articles and provided peer reviews to the Journal in the past, and hopes to continue receiving contributions from scientists in the future. Volume 2, Issue 4, and the first special issue of the Journal are expected to be introduced to our readers at the end of August 2016.