The Faculty of Economics accepts the student scientific research project

On April 14th, the Faculty of Economics at UEF organized the Final Round of the Young Economists competition - Reviewing Student Scientific Research Topics for 2024-2025. With 17 topics presented to 4 professional councils, the event marks a milestone in the students' serious learning and research journey, while also demonstrating their analytical thinking and ability to apply specialized knowledge to solve practical economic problems.

The Faculty of Economics established 4 councils to review 17 research topics on April 14th.

Delving into the story of optimizing the logistics sector and researching modern consumer behavior.

Acceptance Council 1 was established, consisting of: Dr. Lâm Thanh Phi Quỳnh - Chair; Dr. Nguyễn Thị Cúc Hồng - Reviewer; M.S. Nguyễn Lê Đông Xuân - Member, Secretary. Topics related to logistics, supply chain, and modern consumer behavior were explored by the students from a practical and highly applicable perspective.

The four student scientific research topics that were accepted include: (1) Choosing a warehouse location in the Southeast region within the context of digital transformation – An experimental study based on the AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method; (2) Sustainable storage toward timely last-mile delivery (just-in-time last-mile delivery): A consumer perspective; (3) Enhancing the brand value of retail enterprises thru reverse logistics policies: A consumer perspective; (4) Factors influencing consumer choice of OCOP products in Ho Chi Minh City. In which the first 3 topics were conducted under the guidance of Dr. Do Thi Thu Ha - Deputy Head of the Faculty of Economics. The remaining topic is supervised by Dr. Nguyen Anh Duy - Head of International Business, Faculty of Economics.

New perspectives in green solutions and expanding international horizons.

The second acceptance council consists of the following members: Dr. Phạm Quốc Hải - Chairman; Dr. Tăng Mỹ Hà - Reviewer; M.S. Trần Hoàng Nam - Member, Secretary.
New topics surrounding green economic issues, hybrid work models, traceability in e-commerce, etc., brought an interesting color to the acceptance session. The council highly appreciated the novelty in the authors' approach to the topic. At the same time, the teachers also frankly contributed suggestions for adjustments to help the students continue to improve their research projects.

The student groups presented their research topics to the Council.

The five report topics presented to this Council include: (1) Humanitarian logistics factors during the transition from a brown to a green economy to respond to natural disasters in Vietnam; (2) Research on factors in scrap imports aimed at green economic development; (3) Cross-cultural management in a hybrid-working model: A new generation of workers' perspectives; (4) Consumer trust in cross-border cosmetics: The role of traceability in the context of e-commerce; (5) Assessment of import and export activities between Vietnam and the United States under the Trump administration. 0 Administration: Opportunities, challenges, and solutions. In which the first 4 topics were conducted under the guidance of Dr. Do Thi Thu Ha. The remaining topic is guided by Dr. Nguyen Thanh Lan - Lecturer.

Efforts to exploit and bring forth a novel topic.

The members of the acceptance council 3 are: Dr. Lâm Thanh Phi Quỳnh - Chair; Dr. Nguyễn Thành Lân - Reviewer; Dr. Trần Thanh Trúc - Member, Secretary. The council provided detailed assessments and comments on the topics, acknowledging and encouraging the students' spirit in scientific research activities.

The following four topics were presented for acceptance during the review meeting: (1) Assessing the impact of climate change on logistics activities: Lessons learned from the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi; (2) Measuring the impact of non-tariff measures on Vietnam's agricultural and fruit exports in the context of implementing new-generation FTAs: Applying the gravity model; (3) The impact of green supply chain management on the competitive advantage and operational performance of textile and garment enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City; (4) Factors influencing the decision to choose SM green technology car services among university students in Ho Chi Minh City. The first three topics were conducted under the guidance of M.S. Nguyễn Lê Đông Xuân - Deputy Head of the Faculty of Economics. The remaining topic is guided by Master Trần Hoàng Nam - Head of the Real Estate Department.

Studies on Consumption, Technology, and Sustainability in the Digital Age

The Acceptance Council 4 consists of the following members: Dr. Phạm Quốc Hải - Chairman; Dr. Nguyễn Anh Duy - Reviewer; M.S. Lê Hoàng Tiến - Member, Secretary.
The four report topics presented to this Council are: (1) Factors influencing the intention to purchase agricultural products on e-commerce platforms, guided by Dr. Lam Thanh Phi Quynh; (2) The impact of technological and social factors on the sustainable competitive advantage of businesses in digital transformation toward green goals in Ho Chi Minh City, supervised by Dr. Nguyen Phuoc Thien; (3) Research on factors influencing the decision to purchase green building standard condominium apartments in Ho Chi Minh City, supervised by Master Trần Hoàng Nam; (4) Analysis of factors influencing consumer decisions to use green logistics in Vietnam, guided by Master Trần Minh Tú.

Each group has 15-30 minutes to present their research content and defend it, clarifying factors such as context, reasons for choosing the topic, research objectives and methods, analysis results, and management implications. Thru this, students not only honed their professional presentation skills but also learned how to defend their viewpoints and handle critiques from the Council.
The majority of the author groups participating in this scientific research are first, second, and third-year students. Some students have accumulated quite a bit of experience, while others are just starting to get involved in research, which leads to limitations in their work.

The council provided evaluations and comments to help students improve their research topics.

Thru the research journey, students have been exposed to a systematic scientific research methodology. You also significantly develop your critical thinking, data analysis, and in-depth academic presentation skills. This is an important platform that helps students enhance their professional capabilities and prepare to adapt to the ever-changing labor market in the future.
After the presentations, the research teams listened to feedback, suggestions, and critiques from the council. With their expertise and extensive experience, the teachers provided feedback to help each group improve their research papers in various aspects, from presentation format and errors to limitations in citing supporting materials during analysis and enhancing the quality of solutions.
From then on, students have the opportunity to learn, absorb, and further develop their knowledge and skills in scientific research activities. The council encourages and motivates you to continue to keep the flame of passion for research burning and to continue working on other topics in the next academic year.

The acceptance session for the Faculty of Economics' scientific research project marked the debut of a series of practical and meaningful projects from the students. Excellent topics will be announced and will continue to participate in higher-level competitions. UEF also sends congratulations to the students who have completed high-quality research topics, contributing to an increasingly diverse and developing academic community.