The Faculty of Oriental Studies won first prize in the student research team category for the 2018-2019 academic year.

This year's university-wide scientific research project (NCKHSV) features 723 scientific reports by 982 students. The student participation rate in scientific research this year accounts for 16% of the total student population. Compared to the 2017-2018 academic year, the number of students participating in scientific research increased by 16%, and the number of research topics increased by 15%.

Speaking at the Conference, Professor Nguyen Van Kim (Party Secretary, Vice Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities) remarked: The Student Scientific Research Conference is the concluding activity of a very diverse and rich series of scientific research events of the University in recent times. With a spirit of innovation, this year's student scientific research season of the University was launched very early. Immediately after the conclusion of the 2018 student scientific research event, the University launched the 2019 student scientific research activities. This allowed individuals and groups of authors more time to prepare, define, and invest more thoroughly in their research projects. The University acknowledges that the units within the university have shown creativity in student scientific research activities that are appropriate to the characteristics of training. The results obtained at today's Conference are the fruit of the enthusiasm, creativity, and scientific spirit of students throughout the university.

This year's student scientific reports were judged to demonstrate not only diversity in topic selection but also in their innovative approaches to problem-solving. Building on a solid theoretical foundation, students used theoretical knowledge to examine events, objects, and phenomena in social life, explaining and identifying the laws governing objective reality; and initially proposing appropriate solutions and recommendations. Many works demonstrated novelty and high practical applicability, with many directly related to student life, such as the group of works awarded the Green Torch prize.

To ensure accuracy and efficiency in the evaluation and assessment of research results, the Conference was divided into four subcommittees with judging panels consisting of experts relevant to the research fields addressed. Each author or group of authors presented their research results, after which they received feedback and critiques from the panel and the participating students.

Student research projects provide students with opportunities to practice and hone their research skills, as well as learn to think and work independently. This is a chance for students to demonstrate their individual abilities, practice "learning by doing," apply theories from various disciplines to explain different aspects of social life, and apply them to practical learning and work activities.

In summary, the Conference awarded one First Prize, two Second Prizes, and three Third Prizes to the winning teams in student scientific research activities in 2018-2019:

• First Prize: Department of Oriental Studies
• Second Prize: Department of Sociology, Department of History
• Third Prize: Department of Anthropology, Department of Management Science, Department of Psychology.

In addition, the Conference awarded 24 first prizes to outstanding research projects:

1. Vu Hoang Long (Institute of Journalism and Communication Training): Large gatherings on Facebook – the relationship between the Vietnamese public opinion network and individual users in social media movements.
2. Nguyen Thi Huong Giang (Institute of Journalism and Communication Training): Content building strategies for corporate fanpages.
3. Ho Ha Linh (Faculty of Oriental Studies): Family Perspectives on Disclosure of Sexual Orientation in Bisexual Individuals (Case Study of Bisexual Students at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities).
4. Pham Khanh Linh (Faculty of Oriental Studies): Japanese Art and Politics in the 1960s: Akasegawa Genpei and the "1000 Yen Trial"
5. Phan Duy Nam, Nguyen Trong Tung (Faculty of Tourism Studies): Research on the impact of Facebook in shaping the destination image of Hanoi's Old Quarter for tourists.
6. Tran Thi Kim Anh (Political Science): The Donald Trump administration's policy towards the Middle East.
7. Vu Thi Nga, Nguyen Thi Hoai Thanh (Management Science): Application of invention number "US3861053A Method for drying and preserving plant material" to improve the efficiency of drying and preserving cardamom seeds after harvest in Sapa district.
8. Nguyen Vu Hai Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Thanh (Faculty of History): Xuan Pha Festival - Decoding the historical puzzle pieces.
9. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hoa (Department of Archival Studies and Office Management): Applying management theories to the organization and operation of student study groups at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
10. Nguyen Trung Duc (Department of Archival Studies and Office Management): Introduction to archival resources on Co To Island - Through surveys at the National Archives Center I, the International Archives Center III, the Central Party Office Archives Department, and the People's Committee of Co To District.
11. Le Thi Hai (Department of Linguistics): Tonal characteristics of the Phuc Duc dialect, Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district, Hanoi city.
12. Nguyen Thi Hai Yen, Vu The Viet, Nguyen Thuy Tien, Vu Thi Anh Hong, Nguyen Thu Trang, Nguyen Tien Khoa (Department of Anthropology): Student life in rented accommodation (Case study of students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities living in rented accommodation in Trieu Khuc hamlet - Hanoi).
13. Hoang Trong Thuc (Faculty of International Studies): The genocidal policies of the Khmer Rouge regime (1975-1979).
14. Bui Thi Bich, Hoang Thi Thao, Nguyen Ngoc Quang (Faculty of Psychology): The relationship between parental support for children's autonomy and self-esteem, self-confidence, and emotions in high school students.
15. Le Minh Anh, Nguyen Thi Khanh Van, Ngo Thi Phuong (Faculty of Psychology): The relationship between 5 personality factors, self-directed learning ability and academic achievement of students.
16. Pham Duc Tien (Faculty of Information and Library Science): Developing a digital library at the National Agency for Scientific and Technological Information to meet the requirements of the 4.0 industrial revolution.
17. Nguyen Bich Thuy (Faculty of Information and Library Science): Information literacy of students in the Journalism and Communication Faculty of Radio and Television College I, Voice of Vietnam.
18. Le Van Hieu, Bui Trung Hieu (Department of Religious Studies): The Mother Goddess worship belief at Rom Temple in Nam Son commune, Soc Son district today.
19. Ngo Binh Minh (Faculty of Philosophy): Zen Buddhism during the Kamakura period (1185 – 1333) and the influence of Zen in Japanese culture.
20. Lam Thu Uyen (Faculty of Literature): “The unity of heaven and man” as an ecological proposition in Do Tien Thuy's novel “The Joong Bird Flies from AZ”.
21. Nguyen Xuan Bao (Faculty of Literature): Research on Sino-Vietnamese texts at the Doi Hoi Pagoda and Tam Phu Temple complex.
22. Tran Thi Van Anh (Faculty of Vietnamese Studies): Research on the effectiveness of building new rural areas in developing community tourism in Quynh Son, Bac Son district, Lang Son province.
23. Nguyen Minh Thuong, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, Vu Thi Hong Ngoc (Faculty of Sociology): The reading culture of students today.
24. Nguyen Thi Hue, Le Thi Nguyet (Faculty of Sociology): "Application of individual social work in supporting self-care skills for autistic children" (Case study of Thanh Xuan District - Hanoi).

The conference also announced 38 research projects that won second prize and 50 research projects that won third prize.

The conference awarded five Green Torch Scientific Research Prizes to four research projects:

• The most impressive research topic and joint award for Outstanding Presentation: Nguyen Thu Hao (Faculty of Sociology) with the topic "Perceptions and behaviors regarding cannabis use and factors related to cannabis use behavior among university students in Hanoi".
• Outstanding Survey and Joint Outstanding Presentation Award: Nguyen Minh Thuong, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, and Vu Thi Hong Ngoc (Faculty of Sociology) with the topic "Reading Culture of Students Today".
• Outstanding application value: Le Anh Minh (Faculty of Management Science) with the topic "Identifying the difficulties students face in distinguishing between the activities of the Student Union at VNU Hanoi".
• Outstanding solution: Nguyen Thi Hai Yen (Department of Anthropology) with the topic "Decision to have an abortion: A study of the experiences of cohabiting couples in Trieu Khuc, Hanoi"