In his opening remarks at the seminar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Thanh Truong - Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, emphasized: As a leading university in the field of social sciences and humanities, VNU-USSH always pays attention to and supports the university's scientists, lecturers, and students in scientific research and international publications.
With the cooperation and support of the PHER Project, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities successfully organized the training course.
Research proposal writing skills in the social sciences and humanitiesIt was held at the end of May and received positive feedback from the participating scientists and lecturers.
Following that success, the seminar "The Appeal and Challenges of International Publication in the Social Sciences and Humanities" was organized for scientists and lecturers to exchange and discuss the necessary elements for writing high-quality, internationally standardized articles; the difficulties and challenges in that process; and ways to overcome these difficulties and challenges to produce high-quality, reputable scientific publications.
Vice Rector Dao Thanh Truong expressed his hope that the PHER project would serve as a bridge connecting the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, with many training and research institutions around the world, supporting the improvement of the quality and quantity of scientific research and international publications.
Professor Sumit Kane, Head of the Research Group on Cultural and Social Aspects of Health Systems at the Nossal Institute for Global Health, University of Melbourne, shared his delight at once again visiting and working at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
According to Professor Sumit Kane, academic writing and publishing are crucial tasks in the life of a scientific researcher; they are essential for academic advancement. However, scholars, especially novice researchers, are facing increasing pressure to increase scientific publications and publish in high-impact journals, particularly international journals. Therefore, while writing and publishing scientific papers can provide professional satisfaction, it can also discourage researchers.
Professor Sumit Kane also shared his personal experience with international publication, the do's and don'ts when approaching academic writing, the pitfalls and risks, as well as approaches to the publishing process and guidance on prevention techniques through practical examples.
Lecturers and scientists from VNU-USSH participated in group work activities during the training session.
Associate Professor Dr. Dao Thanh Truong poses for a commemorative photo with Professor Sumit Kane.
The seminar attracted the participation of many scientists and lecturers from VNU-USSH.
PHER ProjectThis initiative, part of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Higher Education Development Support Program, is a five-year project (2022-2026) aimed at enhancing the capacity of three key higher education institutions in Vietnam (Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City; and Da Nang University) to develop sustainably and more autonomously in the areas of governance, training, research, and business connectivity, meeting the human resource needs for Vietnam's industrialization, modernization, and international integration.
The project is funded by USAID in the form of a non-refundable technical assistance grant and is implemented by Indiana University, USA.
