Factors Influencing the Decision of Vietnamese Students to Study English in the Philippines

Van Dat TRAN,Vu Linh Chi BUI 한국유통과학회 2020 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.7 No.11

This paper aims to develop a conceptual framework for evaluating the impact of factors influencing the decision of Vietnamese students to study English in the Philippines. The empirical analysis used data from the survey data of 318 respondents living in Vietnam. Comprehensive, valid, and reliable tools (SPSS 26 software) are used to analyze and verify the gathered data, and the hypotheses developed. The results identified the factors that affect the decision of Vietnamese students to study English in the Philippines include knowledge and awareness, personality recommendation, cost issues, environment, geographic proximity, and social link. Based on the overall findings of this study, several implications are presented for educational practices in academies and schools about English teaching in the Philippines. To increase the ability to get students to study English in the country, it is important that schools or academies must understand the demands of students regarding the academic environment, and in particular, to know what factors determine the decision from the customers’ point of view. This study contributes significantly to the understanding of agencies and educational managers about the student’s choice behavior in the context of the need to improve foreign languages and, thus, help improve the competitiveness of agencies and English schools.

The Relationship between Brand Authenticity, Brand Equity and Customer Satisfaction

TRAN, Van Dat,VO, Thi Ngoc Linh,DINH, Thu Quynh Korea Distribution Science Association 2020 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.7 No.4

This study examines the relationship between brand authenticity, brand equity, and customer satisfaction. A total of 263 participants participated in this study. Participants rated a set of three brands: Apple, Starbuck, and Nike. Each participant rated the extent to which the items described his or her authenticity with the brands listed, the equity of the brands listed, and feelings of satisfaction toward the brands. This study employs confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The results indicate that 1) brand authenticity positively relates to brand equity, and 2) brand authenticity effects to customer satisfaction. The findings suggest that marketers can use the brand authenticity for assessment, planning, and tracking purposes to understand the authenticity of their brands for their customers. Products of authenticity brand are better liked, viewed as higher quality, offer greater value and are more likely to be purchased than less authenticity brand. They can command a significant price premium. The findings provide useful support and evidence for brand management, as well as companies in other developing countries, to engage more in brand practices as a core element of their strategic and brand management. This means that managers should work to increase perceptions of authenticity for their offerings.

Impact of Service Quality and Perceived Value on Customer Satisfaction and Behavioral Intentions: Evidence from Convenience Stores in Vietnam

TRAN, Van Dat,LE, Nhat Minh Trang Korea Distribution Science Association 2020 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.7 No.9

This research investigates the relationship among product quality, service quality, perceived value, customer satisfaction, and behavior intentions. Validated measurements were identified from a literature review. The measurement model and the conceptual model depicting hypothesized relationships were evaluated based on responses from 220 customers using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The testing results show that, for the direct path, product quality has a significant, positive influence on customer satisfaction, and behavioral intentions. Also, perceived value directly influences customer satisfaction and behavioral intentions and satisfaction is an antecedent of behavioral intentions. For the indirect path, service quality has a significant, positive influence on behavioral intentions through the customer satisfaction. The major finding of this study suggest that service quality easily attract more customers, especially the young consumers. About the sale personnel, communication skills, knowledge and ways of treatment to customers are crucial to retailers to gain competitive advantage over competitors. Therefore, it should have clear and consistent processes, procedures with criteria that create the best condition for organization and individual to open this kind of retailing store. Furthermore, product quality improvement is essential; all products must have clear originality; and diversifying products and services is also the way to appeal more consumers.

Effect of hydrothermal time on the structure and property of graphene oxide membrane

Tran Van Khai,Pham Thuy Trang,Le Ngoc Long,Le Van Thang,Tran Duc Chau,Vuong Vinh Dat,Mai Thanh Phong 한양대학교 세라믹연구소 2021 Journal of Ceramic Processing Research Vol.22 No.4

Two dimensional graphene oxide (GO) has potential application in membrane separation owing to its unique structure andphysicochemical properties. In this study, the reduced graphene oxide (rGO) was synthesized from GO via hydrothermaltreatment at 160 oC for 1, 2, 3 and 4 h, and the rGO membranes were prepared on cellulose nitrate supporting membranesby vacuum filtration. The structural change and chemical composition of GO were investigated using X-ray diffraction (XRD),Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM),atomic force microscopy (AFM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) andcontact angle measurements. The result shows that uniformly intact rGO membranes with good hydrophobicity could beachieved by adjusting the reduction degree of GO through changing the hydrothermal reaction time. The huge improvementof the hydrophobic property of rGO could be attributed to the removal of the most the hydrophilic oxygen-containingfunctional groups on the surface of GO. Additionally, the structure, chemical composition, and d-spacing of the GO can alsobe controlled by adjusting the reduction time. This method holds great potential because it can be prepared in large quantitiesat low cost, and suitable for applications in membrane technologies.

Inspecting the Relationship among E-service Quality, E-trust, E-customer Satisfaction and Behavioral Intentions of Online Shopping Customers

Van-Dat Tran,Quang Huy Vu 사람과세계경영학회 2019 Global Business and Finance Review Vol.24 No.3

The purpose of this study is to clarify whether there are relationships among the four key factors contributing to the success of e-business: e-service quality, e-trust e-customer satisfaction and behavioral intentions, thus make a conclusion and provide better understanding in the field of e-service and e-marketing. This study method used to evaluate and test the scale and theoretical model in the study is quantitative research with sample size N = 476 through the survey to deliver questionnaire directly to subjects. This study examined the scale by confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and the model of theoretical research by structural equation modeling (SEM). The results of analysis and verification of measurement scales and theoretical research models show that the research scales achieve unidirectional, reliability, convergent validity and high discriminant validity. The hypotheses are accepted at 95% reliability. The study has discovered the new indirect and positive impact of e-service quality on behavioral intentions through mediators e-trust and e-customer satisfaction, as well as other sub relationships, which can be used as foundation for future researches. At the end, managerial implications and recommendations plus contributions are proposed for e-commerce firms, e-marketers and researchers.

The Relationship among Product Risk, Perceived Satisfaction and Purchase Intentions for Online Shopping

TRAN, Van Dat Korea Distribution Science Association 2020 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.7 No.6

This research investigates the relationship among product risk, financial risk, security risk, privacy risk, perceived satisfaction, and purchase intention. Validated measurements were identified from a literature review. The measurement model and the conceptual model depicting hypothesized relationships were evaluated based on responses from 306 customers using confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling. The results showed that product risk, financial risk, security risk, and privacy risk impacted on perceived satisfaction. Besides, product risk, privacy risk, and perceived satisfaction influenced purchase intentions. Thus, this study focused on the influences of product risk, financial risk, security risk, and privacy risk on their cognitive attitudes toward websites. That means the more consumer perceive security, the more they avoid shopping online. The study is important to show how perceived risk affects online shopping behaviors, and it invites marketers to make necessary adjustments to prevent perceived risks to increase and online shopping to decrease. The findings of this study suggest the creation of a framework on the effect of perceived risk types on online shopping. Managers need to take perceived risks into account when designing their electronic marketing channels. In addition, shopping websites should strengthen their transaction security by appropriately using various available resources and new information technologies.

Assessing the Effects of Service Quality, Experience Value, Relationship Quality on Behavioral Intentions

TRAN, Van Dat Korea Distribution Science Association 2020 The Journal of Asian Finance, Economics and Busine Vol.7 No.3

The study aims to examine the relationships between service quality, experience value, relationship quality and behavior intentions. Validated measurements were identified from a literature review. The total of 309 valid respondents were used in this research. The measurement model and the conceptual model depicting hypothesized relationships were evaluated based on the 309 responses using confirmatory factor analysis and a structural equation modeling, accordingly. In addition, this study systematized the concepts, defined and tested the component scales of the relationship model between service quality, experience value, relationship quality and behavior intentions from the collected data, which helps to adequately identify the relationship between the factors in the model as well as the impact. The findings confirm that service quality influences experience values, relationship quality and purchase intention. Service quality, experience value, relationship quality and behavior intentions altogether are not well understood in current literature despite the important implication for managers, academicians and consumers alike. Contributes to a better fit between relationship marketing models and managerial practice in business markets. This study provides managerial implications regarding service quality and experience value so that firms and marketers can consult and apply. Managers should not only focus on the improvement of service quality but overall strategic planning.

Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of reactive blue 19 using zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 composited with Fe3O4/MnO2 heterojunction

Van Thuan Le,Hoang Sinh Le,Vy Anh Tran,이상화,Van-Dat Doan,주상우,Yasser Vasseghian 한국공업화학회 2022 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.115 No.-

The present study offers a novel recyclable Fe3O4/MnO2/ZIF-8 heterojunction photocatalyst for the degradationof reactive blue 19 (RB19) under visible light irradiation. The catalyst was facilely synthesized bydepositing Fe3O4/MnO2 nanocomposite onto the surface of ZIF-8 and characterized by field-emissionscanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction, nitrogen adsorption–desorption isotherms and UV–vis spectroscopy. Morphology and structure characterization of the prepared photocatalyst indicated that polyhedralZIF-8 (ca. 500 nm) was coated by MnO2/Fe3O4 nanorods. The synergy effect of Fe3O4/MnO2/ZIF-8 compositeexhibited an excellent photocatalytic activity toward RB19 degradation of 99.5 % after 60 min of irradiationdue to high surface area and heterojunction formation. According to scavenger tests, thephotodegradation of RB19 dye over Fe3O4/MnO2/ZIF-8 was mainly contributed by OH and O2reactiveradicals. The kinetic study showed that the catalytic degradation of RB19 on Fe3O4/MnO2/ZIF-8 was betterdescribed by the first-order kinetic model. The new catalyst was easily recovered using an external magneticfield because of its magnetic properties. Besides, Fe3O4/MnO2/ZIF-8 showed high recyclability andstability, maintaining a high removal efficiency of 91.3 % even after ten repeated cycles. The overallresults indicated that the fabricated composite can be used as an efficient photocatalyst for treatingorganic dyes in wastewater.

Ganomycin I from <i>Ganoderma lucidum</i> attenuates RANKL-mediated osteoclastogenesis by inhibiting MAPKs and NFATc1

Tran, Phuong Thao,Dat, Nguyen Tien,Dang, Nguyen Hai,Van Cuong, Pham,Lee, Suhyun,Hwangbo, Cheol,Van Minh, Chau,Lee, Jeong-Hyung Elsevier 2019 Phytomedicine Vol.55 No.-

<P><B>ABSTARCT</B></P> <P><B>Background</B></P> <P>Many bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis are commonly associated with excessive activity of the osteoclast. Ganomycin I (GMI), a meroterpenoid isolated from Vietnamese mushroom <I>Ganoderma lucidum</I>, possesses a variety of beneficial effects on human health. However, its impact and underlying mechanism on osteoclastogenesis remain unclear. In the present study, we investigated the effect of GMI on RANKL-induced osteoclast formation in mouse BMMs and RAW264.7 cells.</P> <P><B>Methods</B></P> <P>BMMs or RAW264.7 cells were treated with GMI followed by an evaluation of cell viability, RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation, actin-ring formation, and resorption pits activity. Effects of GMI on RANKL-induced phosphorylation of MAPKs as well as the expression levels of NFATc1 and c-Fos were evaluated by Western blot analysis. Expression levels of osteoclast marker genes were evaluated by Western blot analysis and reverse transcription-qPCR.</P> <P><B>Results</B></P> <P>GMI significantly inhibited RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation by decreasing the number of osteoclasts, osteoclast actin–ring formation, and bone resorption in a dose-dependent manner without affecting cell viability. At molecular level, GMI inhibited the RANKL-induced phosphorylation of ERK, JNK, and p38 MAPKs, as well as the expression levels of c-Fos and NFATc1, which are known to be crucial transcription factors for osteoclast formation. In addition, GMI decreased expression levels of osteoclastogenesis specific marker genes including c-Src, CtsK, TRAP, MMP-9, OSCAR, and DC-STAMP in RANKL-stimulated BMMs.</P> <P><B>Conclusion</B></P> <P>Our findings suggest that GMI can attenuate osteoclast formation by suppressing RANKL-mediated MAPKs and NFATc1 signaling pathways and the anti-osteoclastogenic activity of GMI may extend our understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying biological activities and pharmacological use of <I>G. lucidum</I> as a traditional anti-osteoporotic medicine.</P> <P><B>Graphical abstract</B></P> <P>[DISPLAY OMISSION]</P>

Enhanced adsorption of cationic and anionic dyes using cigarette butt-based adsorbents: Insights into mechanism, kinetics, isotherms, and thermodynamics

Tran Thi Kieu Ngan,Le Van Thuan,Nguyen Tien Hoang,Doan Van Dat,Vasseghian Yasser,Le Hoang Sinh 한국화학공학회 2023 Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering Vol.40 No.7

The present study provides an eco-friendly and economical way to recycle discarded cigarette butts (CBs). The raw CBs were treated with NaOH (CB-B) and integrated with chitosan (Cs), and further applied as an adsorbent for the removal of synthetic dyes. Two common cationic dyes of methylene blue (MB) and crystal violet (CV) and one anionic dye of reactive blue 19 (RB 19) were selected as model adsorbates. The study results revealed that CB-B showed a high adsorption ability toward cationic dyes, while the CB-B/Cs composite exhibited a stronger affinity for the anionic RB 19. The adsorption of all selected dyes onto CB-B and CB-B/Cs was a spontaneous exothermic process, conforming to the pseudo-first-order kinetic and Langmuir isotherm models. The maximum adsorption capacities for MB, CV and RB 19 at pH of 7, an adsorbent dosage of 4, and a temperature of 25 °C were 89.85, 82.41, and 304.49 mg/g, respectively. The primary adsorption mechanism was physical adsorption with the participation of electrostatic attraction. The CB-based adsorbents displayed high reusability, maintaining more than 75% after four consecutive cycles of reuse. This study demonstrates the promising application potential of CB-based adsorbents for treating synthetic dyes in wastewater. The conversion of CBs into a useful high-value material has special significance for environmental engineering.