Hoa Sen University Strengthens Research Excellence Through Publications in Prestigious International Journals

In its pursuit of becoming an innovation-oriented, application-driven university aligned with international standards, Hoa Sen University has published numerous papers in prestigious journals indexed in Scopus Q1 and Q2, as well as in the SSCI and ESCI databases. With research spanning Management and Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Education, Law, Finance, and Linguistics, Hoa Sen University continues to demonstrate its expanding multidisciplinary research excellence and scholarly impact.
Beyond being numbers or entries on journal lists, international publications translate research findings into concrete learning experiences, fostering a rich and enriching learning environment for students.

Hoa Sen University students’ learning environment closely linked to practical research

What makes the class’s environment truly different may not be the presentation on the screen, but the first question lecturers pose: “Where is the evidence?”
When lecturers are also active researchers, teaching moves beyond simply delivering knowledge to guiding students in understanding how knowledge itself is created.

At Hoa Sen University, international publications play a vital role in supporting a research-based learning environment. Students are introduced early to academic practices, including engaging with scholarly literature, analyzing data, raising critical questions, and presenting well-reasoned arguments. Rather than remaining abstract concepts, these skills are continuously applied through individual projects and learning activities.

Solution-oriented learning beyond ready-made answers

While some classes concentrate on revisiting established knowledge, others encourage students to explore new ways of solving problems.

When lecturers are also researchers, students learn how to formulate questions, verify evidence, and build logical arguments. The classroom then transforms into a space for discussion, debate, and deeper exploration instead of a place for rote memorization.

In this context, international publications are not merely academic milestones; they also influence how courses are taught and how learning takes place in the classroom.

The contribution of research capacity to academic quality

Research demands clarity in questions, methods, and evidence. When this spirit is brought into the classroom, students learn in an environment defined by transparent standards for problem-solving and academic integrity.

For parents, this represents an important assurance that their children are educated in an environment aligned with the latest knowledge and committed to fostering independent thinking from the first year of university.

Practical research experience in student development

Being “an internationally recognized university” is reflected in the way students engage with rigorous academic standards.

Hoa Sen University students have repeatedly excelled at the Euréka Student Scientific Research Award, including:

• First Prize in Economics in 2020;
• Third Prize in Education and two Encouragement Prizes in Economics and Planning, Architecture, and Construction in 2021; and,
• Two consecutive Encouragement Prizes in Economics in 2024 and 2025.

Behind students’ awards lies dedication, perseverance, and close support from their lecturers. Every project guides them from defining problems and designing methods to analyzing data and polishing their arguments. The real rewards, however, are not only the prizes but the intellectual growth, research capabilities, and systematic academic approach that students carry forward.

Besides awards, Hoa Sen University students actively participate in academic forums both domestically and internationally, such as: students presented a scientific paper at the 2025 International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Engineering Science (ICCIES), shared research at the 2025 National Scientific Conference on “Innovation in Language Education in Vietnam: Sustainability, Internationalization, and Digital Transformation”, and delivered two research projects online at the SEECON – PELTIN 2025 International Conference organized by Universitas Singaperbangsa Karawang in Indonesia.

At the same time, the Office of Research Affairs – Science Journal at Hoa Sen University regularly hosts specialized workshops that equip students with essential research skills, from data analysis to professional scientific writing. Through these initiatives, research becomes more than a separate activity, becoming a natural and continuous part of students’ academic journey.

Transitioning from high school to university: changing learning methods and mindset

Entering university represents a significant transition for high school students. Whereas high school learning typically emphasizes mastering and reproducing knowledge, university study encourages students to formulate questions and pursue solutions supported by reasoning and evidence.

While many students choose majors such as Business, Communication, Law, Languages, or Technology with clear career goals in mind, others are driven by a deeper curiosity, the desire to explore issues thoroughly, understand their core, and discover new ideas. For students who enjoy research and analytical thinking, Hoa Sen University provides an ideal learning environment.

Participating in research-oriented platforms at Hoa Sen University, it enables students to become familiar with this approach from the first year. Beyond mastering subject knowledge, they learn how to analyze problems systematically, evaluate input information, and develop their own perspectives.

The role of the research ecosystem in supporting the learning journey

This series of international publications highlights the balanced growth of basic and applied research at Hoa Sen University. Across disciplines, from Management and Education to Law, Technology, Finance, and Languages, the studies meet international academic standards while addressing issues relevant to Viet Nam and the broader region.

Students at Hoa Sen University learn in an environment that is challenging and continuously evolving. In a higher education landscape that increasingly values research excellence, the university’s sustainable academic ecosystem empowers them to explore new knowledge, think critically, and cultivate the skills and competencies needed for long-term growth.

Recent international publications by Hoa Sen University faculty indexed in Scopus Q1, Q2, and ESCI/SSCI

1. Spatial Conceptualization in Vietnamese: A Contrastive Analysis of ‘Ra’ and ‘Vào’ and Their English Equivalent

• Author: Tran Van Duong
• Unit: Faculty of Languages – Psychology, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: Cognitive Semantics (Scopus Q1)

2. From values to ventures: a person–environment fit approach to sustainable entrepreneurship in Vietnam

• Author: Loan Ngoc Tuong Pham; Lam Dang Nguyen; Duong Tuan Nguyen*; Thy Tran Mai Bui
• Unit: *Institute of Graduate Studies and Leadership, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies (Scopus Q1, ESCI)

3. Internationally recognized quality certification, human capital and process innovation: the moderating role of informal competition

• Author: Thuy Doan Thi Ngoc*; Thinh Do Huynh Lam*; Dung Nguyen Van
• Unit: *Faculty of Marketing – Communication, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: International Journal of Innovation Science (Scopus Q1, ESCI)

4. Leadership styles, internal employer branding and organizational identification: insights from Vietnam

• Author: An Hoang Kim Vo; Loan Ngoc Tuong Pham; Duong Tuan Nguyen*; Minh Hien Ha
• Unit: *Institute of Graduate Studies and Leadership, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: Asia-Pacific Journal of Business Administration (Scopus Q1, ESCI)

5. Pathways to global higher education: A mixed-methods study of Vietnamese high school students’ study-abroad intentions

• Author: Thu Thi Kim Le; Chau Dang; Chi Nguyen; Khuyen Thi Le*; Thong Minh Trinh; Khanh-Minh Anh Le; Tran Ngoc Tran
• Unit: *Faculty of Languages – Psychology, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: British Educational Research Journal (Scopus Q1, SSCI)

6. Leveraging ICT for product innovation: insights from Southeast Asian countries

• Author: Dung Nguyen Van; Thuy Doan Thi Ngoc*; Binh Tu Van; Thinh Do Huynh Lam*
• Unit: *Faculty of Marketing – Communication, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: Intellectual Economics Research Journal (Scopus Q2, ESCI)

7. Portfolio optimization in stock investment

• Author: Tram Thi Hoai Vo; Pai-Chou Wang; Tien-Thinh Nguyen
• Unit: *Faculty of Logistics – International Trade, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: Evolutionary Intelligence (Scopus Q2, ESCI)

8. Protecting Consumers Against “Greenwashing” under European Union Law: Lessons for Vietnam

• Author: Huong Thi Kim Nguyen
• Unit: *Faculty of Law, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: Prawo i Więź (Scopus Q2)

9. A Long-Term Projection for Emergency Ambulance Services Demand in Taipei and the Related Effects by Temperature

• Author: Ho Ting Wong; Tuan-Duong Nguyen*
• Unit: *Institute of Graduate Studies and Leadership, Hoa Sen University
• Journal: Emergency Medicine International (Scopus Q2, SCIE)

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