The study evaluates student satisfaction with the physical education program at Van Hien University through surveying 1,251 students who had recently completed the course during the first semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. SERVQUAL model was employed to analyze student satisfaction with the physical education. Data was processed by SPSS and SmartPLS3 to test Cronbach’s Alpha reliability, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), correlation analysis, and linear regression. The results indicate that six factors including instructor resources, training programs, sports facilities, learning materials, support from functional departments, and perceived value influence significantly on student satisfaction. Notably, training programs, support from functional departments and perceived value were found to have the strongest impact. These findings have important practical implications by providing a foundation for educational administrators to improve teaching quality, enhance the learning experience, and optimize support services for student learning the physical education program.

Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan, originated from the spiritual beliefs of Neolithic settlers and has evolved over millennia through interactions with foreign cultural influences. Despite these external impacts, Shinto remains a foundational element of Japanese identity, shaping both individual and collective perceptions and behaviors. This paper explores how Shinto principles such as reverence for nature, optimism, realism, communal consciousness, respect for authority, honesty, integrity, and responsibility—have influenced the cognitive and behavioral traits of the Japanese people. By synthesizing relevant scholarly studies, the article aims to clarify the role of Shinto in the formation of Japanese ideology and contribute to cross-cultural understanding, particularly in the context of contemporary relations between Vietnam and Japan.

This study examines the cultural transformation of the Raglai ethnic minority from 1975 to the present, with a focus on communities residing in the mountainous districts of Khánh Hòa, Ninh Thuận, and Bình Thuận. This study utilizes an interdisciplinary approach and qualitative methods, integrating theories of acculturation, modernization, and rational choice. Data was collected through fieldwork between 2019 and 2025. The findings reveal that cultural interaction with the Kinh people have fostered the emergence of modern cultural expression while simultaneously challenging the preservation of traditional Raglai values. The proliferation of new religious practices has contributed to the decline of indigenous belief systems. Meanwhile, mass media has significantly influenced local worldviews, promoting modernity but also threatens the survival of the Raglai language and indigenous knowledge. These factors both facilitate the adaptive capacity of the Raglai people to contemporary society and present significant challenges to the preservation of their cultural heritage.

Nowadays, under the influence of industrialization, the rural areas of Mekong Delta are undergoing significant transformations. Many rural families in the Mekong Delta have adopted various adaptive strategies to educate their children. This study aims to explore how these families adapt their child-rearing practices within the new social context. Utilizing qualitative research methods, including in-depth interviews and field observations, a total of 24 in-depth interviews were conducted between 2021 and 2022. Scott's rational choice theory and Bourdieu's theory of capital were employed to analyze the collected data, thereby explaining the perceptions and adaptive strategies in education of households. The study reveals that the rural Mekong Delta is experiencing changes in population structure, occupational patterns, and value systems. Consequently, families have adjusted their educational approaches by selecting specific educational goals, investing in education, and balancing relationships within the educational process.

TThis study aimed to evaluate student satisfaction with the services provided by the Scientific Research Management Office at Nong Lam University, Ho Chi Minh City. The research investigated the influence of various factors on student satisfaction or dissatisfaction by integrating key elements of the SERVQUAL model. Quantitative data were collected through a survey of 304 students at Nong Lam University from August 2024 to November 2024, Ho Chi Minh City, and analyzed using a linear regression model in SPSS 26 software. The findings reveal that four of the six factors in the model-namely, Work Process (SP), Responsiveness (RES), Service Attitude (AT), and Tangibles (TAN)-positively influence student satisfaction with the activities of the Scientific Research Management Office.

Beautification through aesthetics is a widespread interest and is becoming a trend in modern society. This study aims to explore the factors that affect to the intention of Ho Chi Minh City women in accepting the cosmetic services. Based on survey data collected directly or indirectly from 247 women with various ages by convenicent sampling method, Qualitative research, Quantitative research, Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and Regression were utilized to explore the influential factors. The findings reveal six factors, namely attitude toward cosmetic surgery, body dissatisfaction, social appearance anxiety, social comparison of appearance, influence of social media, and service fees. In which, social media has the strongest impact on the intention to accept cosmetic services with β = 0.296. In addition, unlike the previous aesthetics studies, this study has shown that service-fee is strongly influential to the intention to accept aesthetic services. The results have provided the useful information for managers in the beauty industry who want to understand better the factors that affect to the females’ intention of accepting aesthetic services.

Nguoc mat troi is a novel inspired by Catholicism which is illuminated through a dialogic perspective instead of traditional way. The novel thoughtfully addresses many long-standing and controversial issues related to Catholicism in Vietnam, offering insightful and philosophical resolutions. Through a symbolic system drawn from the Bible - particularly the cross, blood, and the sun - author Nguyễn Một successfully deciphers the historical mysteries surrounding the formation of the Catholic Church in Vietnam. At the same time, he affirms the enduring and unshakable faith of Christians in Jesus Christ. These symbols also serve as a cautionary message, warning of the existential crisis that can arise from a loss of faith. Altogether, these elements imbue Nguoc mat troi with a sacred and spiritual tone, reminiscent of biblical scripture, guiding readers toward truth, goodness, and beauty.

The novel White War, written by Ahn Jung-Hyo portrays the Vietnam War from the perspective of a South Korean soldier. This study introduces the historical and cultural context in which White War was written, emphasizing South Korea’s role in the Vietnam War. It explores the profound impacts of wartime violence and cultural violence on the psyche of soldiers during and after the war. The study integrates trauma theory, discourse-analytical approach and the analysis of historical and cultural contexts to explore forms of violence and the representation of trauma in the novel. Through this exploration, research underscores the significance of literature in identifying the structures of violence and the cultural forces that generate trauma, affirming the novel’s value in fostering recognition of pain, sharing of responsibility, and promoting of cultural dialogue.

Originating from psychology, the stream of consciousness technique has become a significant artistic method in literature, transforming the depiction of characters’ psychological depth and bringing readers closer to the complex and authentic workings of the human mind. From a comparative perspective, this paper examines the use of stream of consciousness in the novels of James Joyce and Mario Vargas Llosa, in relation to psychoanalytic, postmodern, and postcolonial theories. Both authors employ this technique to disrupt traditional narrative structures and construct a fragmented, multidimensional reality. While Joyce focuses on inner struggles and crises of identity to reveal existential tensions and colonial pressures, Llosa adapts stream of consciousness to reflect psychological trauma and social injustice within a postcolonial context of systemic oppression. The similarities and differences between the two writers not only reflect their distinct socio - cultural contexts but also underscore the role of the stream of consciousness technique in renewing the art of the twentieth - century novel. More than a narrative device, stream of consciousness emerges as an artistic lens through which the nature of human existence and society is examined during times of historical transition.

China, a major civilization with a rich historical and cultural heritage, has profoundly influenced numerous countries regionally and globally. This study examines the Chinese psychological emphasis on strategic thinking through the lens of contemporary novelist Yan Lianke’s representative works. Employing a cultural psychology framework and an interdisciplinary approach, the analysis argues that Yan’s novels vividly illustrate the prioritization of strategic thinking within social behavior patterns and the operational mechanisms of modern Chinese institutions. Yan unflinchingly reveals historical realities and individual psychological traits amidst the harsh and absurd conditions of the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. As a consummate literary strategist, Yan underscores that artistic creation is deeply embedded in cultural contexts. His development and application of mythorealism serve not only as an innovative narrative strategy but also as a powerful vehicle for expressing national identity.

This study examines the cultural hybridity between Vietnamese and Chinese communities as reflected in the prose works of Binh Nguyen Loc, drawing on theories of cultural interference and acculturation from Vietnam and the world. Analyzing the works of Binh Nguyen Loc, it is observed that the writer consistently portrays the process of cultural exchange between Vietnamese people and migrating, co-residing Chinese people, as well as the changes in cultural life. His narratives emphasize peaceful coexistence and mutual acceptance rather than conflict or cultural domination. This article aims to clarify the relationship between literature and culture, proving that the writer's cultural consciousness profoundly influences both the ideological content and the artistic value of literary works. The findings suggest that Binh Nguyen Loc’s oeuvre serves not merely as artistic expression but as valuable ethnographic documentation of multicultural Southern Vietnamese society, offering insights into how distinct ethnic communities maintained their cultural identities while forming a cohesive regional culture.