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A study conducted by researchers at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology in Vietnam focuses on the quantification of active ingredients in the medicinal mushroom Phellinus igniarius. The researchers developed a method using RP HPLC-PDA to analyze and elute the active substances in the mushroom. The study concludes that this method can be used to distinguish Phellinus from other medicinal mushrooms. The research was supported by Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology in Vietnam discusses the use of machine learning for detecting social bots on online social networks like Twitter and Facebook. These bots are designed to mimic real accounts and are often used for malicious purposes such as spreading false information or spam. The report provides a systematic overview of supervised learning methodologies for detecting social bots, ranging from shallow learning to deep learning models. The researchers also introduce a framework for evaluating the performance of these methods using two datasets of labeled Twitter accounts. The results of this research can serve as a practical guideline for other bot detection research or applications that utilize machine learning techniques. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the University of the Sciences in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, have developed carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) nanoparticles as a carrier for fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF-2) to improve its stability and bioavailability. The CMC:FGF-2 nanoparticles showed no cytotoxicity and successfully encapsulated FGF-2, preserving its biological activity and protecting it from degradation. In burn treatment on mice, the CMC:FGF-2 nanoparticles promoted wound closure, granulation tissue growth, re-epithelialization, and angiogenesis compared to other treatments. This study lays the groundwork for further clinical research on CMC:FGF-2 nanoparticles in burn treatment. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Medicine & Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City discusses a study conducted in Vietnam to assess the needs of people with epilepsy (PWE) and their caregivers for self-management mobile health applications. The study found that most participants were willing to use epilepsy self-management applications and expected features such as epilepsy information, seizure first aid, connecting with medical professionals, and a seizure diary. The research concluded that the expected features encompassed all aspects of self-management, including information, seizure, medication, and safety management. This study provides valuable insights into the preferences and needs of Vietnamese PWE and their caregivers regarding mobile health applications for epilepsy self-management. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted at International University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, explores the fabrication of hydrogel composites for bone tissue engineering. The researchers developed a mineralized hydrogel composite using alginate, N,O-carboxymethyl chitosan (NOCC), aldehyde hyaluronic acid (AHA), and biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP). The hydrogel composite demonstrated suitable properties for bone regeneration, including a suitable degradation rate, appropriate pore size, favorable cytocompatibility, high compressive strength, and the ability to support cell proliferation. In vitro and in vivo studies confirmed the effectiveness of the hydrogel composite in promoting bone healing. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at Nong Lam University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, explored the effects of enzyme hydrolysis and microwave treatment on enriching resistant starch (RS) in breadfruit. The researchers found that microwave treatment at 30 W for 3 minutes resulted in the highest RS content of 74.8%, surpassing pullulanase hydrolysis at 17.3% RS. The study concluded that microwave treatment could effectively enhance the RS content in breadfruit, making it a potential healthy functional ingredient and starch substitute. This research provides valuable insights into the potential benefits of breadfruit in preventing chronic diseases. [Extracted from the article]

A report from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam discusses a complex case of necrotizing pneumonia and parapneumonic effusion in a healthy 20-month-old child. The child's condition worsened despite antibiotic treatment and chest tube placement, leading to video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) on the sixth day of treatment. The patient showed improvement after adjustment in antibiotic therapy and was discharged after 35 days of treatment. The researchers highlight the need for standardized surgical interventions in pediatric patients with necrotizing pneumonia. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam discusses the successful laparoscopic treatment of median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) in a pediatric patient. MALS is a rare vascular condition that typically affects adults and causes chronic abdominal pain and gastrointestinal symptoms. The case study describes an 11-year-old girl who underwent laparoscopic surgery to cut the ligament and decompress the celiac artery, resulting in the resolution of her symptoms. The researchers highlight the diagnostic value of CT scan and the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic surgical techniques for treating MALS in children. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Van Lang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, investigated the association and phase separation behavior of surfactants and promethazine hydrochloride (PMH) in aqueous ammonium-based solutions. The researchers found that the micellization nature of the surfactants and PMH drug mixture was influenced by salt content and temperature. The study also calculated and discussed the standard enthalpies and standard entropies for the association and clouding processes. The research concluded that the core forces between the surfactants and PMH in the presence of electrolytes are dipole-dipole and hydrophobic forces. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, presents new data on the synthesis and characterization of amino-functionalized microcrystalline cellulose derivatives from cotton fibers. The study aimed to develop a green and efficient method for synthesizing antimicrobial cellulose materials. The researchers successfully synthesized three amino-functionalized cellulose derivatives and characterized their physicochemical properties. The modified cellulose exhibited high inhibition activity against bacteria, making it potentially useful for air and water treatments, as well as in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. The research was peer-reviewed and published in Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by investigators at Nguyen Tat Thanh University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, focused on developing a cider processing procedure from tamarillo fruit using fermentation with Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. The researchers investigated various fermentation conditions, such as dilution ratio, medium pH, total soluble solids, and yeast ratio, and evaluated the ethanol concentration, pH, total sugar content, and other factors during the fermentation process. The study found that a 50:50 dilution ratio of tamarillo juice with water, pH 4.5, TSS of 22 degrees Brix, and the addition of yeast at 0.6 g/L resulted in a cider with a high ethanol concentration and dissolved nutrients. The researchers concluded that these findings could contribute to the production and diversification of tamarillo cider, enhancing the value of the fruit and promoting economic development in the region. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at Nguyen Tat Thanh University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, explores the development of a nanocarrier system for cancer theragnostics. The system involves loading the nanocarrier with the chemotherapeutic medication chlorambucil, as well as iron oxide nanoparticles and a near-infrared fluorophore called IR780 for imaging purposes. The researchers found that the nanocarrier system demonstrated the ability to serve as both a medication and imaging agent carrier for cancer treatment and diagnostics. This research provides valuable insights into the potential of nanotechnology in cancer therapy. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at Ho Chi Minh City University of Education in Vietnam have conducted a study on the antimicrobial properties of Diorygma pruinosum, a lichen native to Vietnam. The study isolated and identified several compounds from the lichen, including sesquiterpenes, a phenolic compound, and a sterol. These compounds were found to inhibit the growth of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains, including a multidrug-resistant variant. The findings suggest that Diorygma pruinosum could be a potential source of antimicrobial agents against MRSA. [Extracted from the article]

A report from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology in Vietnam discusses research on bone-implant osseointegration monitoring using the electro-mechanical impedance (EMI) technique and a convolutional neural network. The study proposes a methodology that integrates EMI with deep learning to autonomously monitor the bone-implant interface during the osseointegration process. The researchers developed a 1D convolutional neural network model that processes raw EMI data and predicts osseointegration ratios with a minimal testing error of 2.4%. The model maintains a prediction accuracy exceeding 94% even when 60% of testing cases are not trained. This research has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, explored the feasibility of using wearable devices to measure heart rate variability (HRV) in children with hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD). The research found that HRV indices were lower in children with enterovirus A71-associated HFMD compared to those with other viral pathogens. This suggests that HRV analysis collected from wearable devices could potentially help classify disease severity in HFMD. The study highlights the potential of simple and scalable methods to collect ECG data in low and middle-income countries. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at Nguyen Tat Thanh University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam conducted a study on the effects of pectinase treatment on the quality of red-fleshed dragon fruit juice. They added pectinase at different concentrations and hydrolysis times and monitored the quality of the juice based on various factors such as recovery efficiency, pectin content, betacyanin content, viscosity, and total phenolic content. The study found that a pectinase concentration of 5% and a hydrolysis time of 25 minutes produced the highest hydrolysis efficiency and desirable characteristics in the juice. The findings provide valuable insights for the beverage processing of dragon fruit juice. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted by Nguyen Tat Thanh University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, focused on the preservation of soursop fruit tea. The study evaluated the effects of different packaging materials and storage temperatures on the product's characteristics, nutritional values, and antioxidant activity during a four-week storage period. The results showed that soursop fruit tea stored in aluminum-combined PE packaging at 30 degrees Celsius retained the most nutritional value and product characteristics. The study emphasizes the importance of packaging materials and storage temperatures in maintaining the quality and health benefits of soursop fruit tea. [Extracted from the article]

A research study conducted at Ho Chi Minh City Open University in Vietnam has examined the impact of uncertainty in the banking system on corporate financial constraints. The study analyzed financial data from commercial banks and listed companies in Vietnam from 2008 to 2022 and found that banking uncertainty increases corporate financial constraints. The relationship between uncertainty and financing constraints is more pronounced for non-state-owned firms, firms with more intangible assets, and firms listed on the Hanoi stock exchange. Additionally, macroeconomic shocks such as the financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic can strengthen the effect of banking uncertainty on financing constraints. The study concludes that banking uncertainty exacerbates financial constraints by raising the cost of external financing, rather than by lowering firm performance. This research has been peer-reviewed and is published in the International Journal of Finance & Economics. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by researchers at the University of the Sciences in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, explores the potential of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in regenerative medicine, specifically for angiogenic purposes. MSCs have the ability to self-renew, differentiate, and regulate the microenvironment, making them promising for recovering blood supply in peripheral vascular diseases. The study discusses the angiogenesis process and the role of key angiogenic regulators, as well as techniques to enhance the angiogenic capacity of MSCs for potential therapeutic applications. The research has been peer-reviewed and provides valuable insights into the field of regenerative medicine. [Extracted from the article]

A study conducted by Van Lang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, explores the assembly behavior and physicochemical parameters of a drug-surfactant mixture consisting of tetradecyltrimethylammonium bromide (TTAB) and promazine hydrochloride (PMZ). The study examines the impact of monohydroxy organic compounds on the mixture using a conductometric method. The research findings indicate that the introduction of PMZ with TTAB surfactant reduces the critical micelle concentration (CMC) value and increases the counter ion binding (beta). The study also reveals that the micellization of the TTAB + PMZ system is spontaneous and that hydrophobic interaction is the key force of interaction between TTAB and PMZ in water medium. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology have developed a new drug delivery system for Methotrexate (MTX) to effectively manage and treat rheumatoid arthritis. The system involves a mixed micelles laden hydrogel with a syringeable feature, which was designed for intra-articular route of MTX. The addition of beta-cyclodextrin (beta CD) into the system improved the solubility of MTX and transformed the release kinetics from non-Fickian to Fickian. The cytotoxic effects of MTX in the hydrogel were reduced while maintaining similar anti-inflammatory effects. This research provides a promising drug delivery strategy for rheumatoid arthritis treatment. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Nguyen Tat Thanh University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam have conducted a study on the optimization of ciprofloxacin adsorption onto CoFe-MOF aerogel cylinders. The study found that the CoFe-MOF aerogel material had a high adsorption capacity for ciprofloxacin, with optimal conditions for removal predicted to be a CoFe-MOF aerogel concentration of 0.013 g/L, a ciprofloxacin concentration of 92.42 mg/L, and a pH of 7.26 within 90 minutes. The researchers concluded that the CoFe-MOF aerogel material shows promise for wastewater treatment and further research. The study was published in Materials Science and Engineering B. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology in Vietnam have developed a new photocatalyst called titanium dioxide-zinc oxide@oxygen-doped graphitic carbon nitride (TZ@OCN) through a cost-effective hydrothermal self-assembly process. This photocatalyst has a broadened absorption spectrum, which enhances electron generation and provides more active sites for adsorption. The modified photocatalyst demonstrated superior hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production and effective degradation of antibiotics under visible light irradiation. This research offers a novel pathway to enhance the photocatalytic activities of advanced semiconductor catalysts for removing pharmaceutical pollutants and generating H2O2 in aqueous media. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at Duy Tan University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam have developed a novel nanogel based on fucoidan to co-deliver paclitaxel (PTX) and curcumin (Cur) for breast cancer treatment. The nanogel, called Fud-F127, was found to have a high drug loading capacity for both PTX and Cur. In vitro assessments showed that the nanogel exhibited lower cytotoxicity towards breast cancer cells compared to other treatments, suggesting its potential as an effective nanocarrier for minimizing adverse effects associated with breast cancer treatment. This research provides insights into the development of new therapies for breast cancer. [Extracted from the article]

Researchers at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Vietnam have conducted a study on the critical success factors (CSFs) of sustainable food safety management systems (FSMS) for achieving climate neutrality. The study utilized survey data from 255 food production firms in China and Vietnam and found that top management support, human resource management, infrastructure, and integration were significant CSFs that directly impacted food production firms in achieving climate neutrality. The adoption of FSMS 4.0, integrated with ecosystems, quality standards, and robustness, was found to moderate the impact of the CSFs on achieving climate neutrality. This research provides insights into how the food production sector can use Industry Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) technologies to attain sustainable FSMS for achieving climate neutrality. [Extracted from the article]

A recent study conducted at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, examined the prevalence of indoor aeroallergen sensitization in children with asthma exacerbations. The study found that 82.6% of hospitalized children with moderate or severe asthma exacerbations were sensitized to aeroallergens. School-age children had a higher prevalence of sensitization compared to preschool-age children. Factors such as living in Ho Chi Minh City and passive smoking were associated with increased odds of aeroallergen sensitization. The researchers concluded that there is a need for environmental policies and screening practices to improve asthma management in Vietnamese children. [Extracted from the article]

A recent report from the University of Medicine & Pharmacy Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam explores the potential of aurone derivatives as pancreatic lipase inhibitors. The researchers designed and synthesized 36 compounds and found that alkoxyaurone derivatives with long-chain alkoxy substituents showed the greatest potency. One compound, 4,6-dialkoxyaurone 8, displayed the highest activity against pancreatic lipase. The study suggests that these findings could contribute to the development of more effective pancreatic lipase inhibitors with aurone structure. [Extracted from the article]