Introduction to the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Volume 2, Number 4

In your hands is Volume 2, Issue 4, of the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, containing 6 research papers and 2 discussion articles with the participation of 9 authors. The articles selected for this publication focus on research issues approached from historical, psychological, religious, and anthropological perspectives.

From a historical perspective,Nguyen Van KhanhThis study focuses on understanding the methods of land surveying and management in Vietnam during the French colonial period, thereby contributing to a clearer understanding of the development of the land administration sector, as well as the fundamental changes in land management policies during the French colonial period compared to previous Vietnamese feudal dynasties. In the second article, the author...Ly Tuong Van,This section discusses and clarifies British colonial policies in Malaya and their impact on economic transformation, emphasizing the role of foreigners in Malaya's economic development. Following a similar historical approach,Pham Le HuyThis study delves into an in-depth analysis and comparison of the design ideas of 7th-century Japanese imperial palaces and the Thang Long capital from the perspective of "spying" and the design philosophies of Chinese dynasties. It is a meticulous and comprehensive research paper, contributing valuable material to the study of this issue.

In the fourth article,Nguyen Thi TamFrom a religious, anthropological, and sociological perspective, this study analyzes the social and livelihood changes of the Mnong people over the past nearly four decades, based on specific research in Dak Lak. These changes are clearly identified in aspects such as shifts in production methods, trade, resource exploitation, as well as changes in the division of labor within the family and in society.Pham PhuThis article analyzes the influences and impacts of economic, cultural, political, and artistic changes on the development of Vietnamese culture and arts in the decade before the Doi Moi (Renovation) period. In the sixth article,Trinh Van DinhFrom a cultural and political perspective, this study examines the patterns of China's expansion and influence through the creation of the two Silk Roads in history, connecting them to China's recently launched Belt and Road Initiative.

During the exchange and discussion session,Tran Thi VinhThis article examines and analyzes the historical process of the relationship between the UK and the EU, focusing on three key timeframes to highlight the issues of concern in the post-Brexit era for the UK, Europe, and the world. In the final article,Dang Hoang Ngan and Nguyen Minh HangThis document summarizes tools for assessing religious beliefs from a psychological perspective and suggests possibilities for adaptation and application when researching religious beliefs in Vietnam today.

Similar to previous issues, in addition to research articles and discussions, the Journal also shares information about past and upcoming scientific events in the scientific information section, and introduces newly published scientific research papers.

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities would like to express its sincere gratitude to all 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. The Editorial Board is also pleased to announce that the Journal has been cited by the EBSCOHOST database in the United States and has been recognized by five professorship and interdisciplinary councils for scoring scientific works when considering professorship and associate professorship titles.

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