Measurement of carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption of Tam Vong bamboo in Tri Ton district, An Giang province

Le Anh Tuan*, Huynh Anh
Abstract
Bamboo is a popular plant in Vietnam because it is easy to grow, requires little care, is versatile, and has the ability to retain soil and to prevent natural disasters. In particular, the Tầm Vông bamboo plant, with the scientific name Thyrsostachys siamensis, is a native plant, typical of rural and highland areas in the Mekong Delta. Tầm Vông Bamboo is considered a plant with great potential to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2), helping to reduce global warming phenomenon and the impacts of climate change. This study applied the method of measuring fresh and dry biomass of all parts of Tầm Vông bamboo to calculate the amount of carbon accumulated from Tầm Vông bamboo specialized forests in Tri Ton district, An Giang province. Measurement and calculation results show that bamboo has the ability to absorb 9.844 tons of CO2/ha and 19.279 tons of CO2/ha for 1-year-old and 2-year-old bamboo gardens, respectively. This shows that, in addition to economic and social benefits, Tầm Vông bamboo can be expanded its area, contributing to establishing carbon credits for localities.

The effectiveness of public reception toward graphic journalism - The case of Education sections in online newspapers in Vietnam

Nguyen Truong Duy , Bui Thanh Thao*
Abstract
The study was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of public reception of graphic journalism, especially works published in the Education section on online newspapers in Vietnam today. In this paper, we have surveyed consumption habits, studying the public's appreciation of the advantages and limitations of graphic journalism in this section. In addition, the study of factors affecting the public's reception of graphic journalism has also been carried out, including elements of graphic journalism, subjective factors, and objective factors. In addition, appropriate measures have also been proposed in the study to help improve the quality of graphic journalism, helping information to be transmitted more effectively and easily accessible to a wide range of public audiences in the digital age.

Characteristics of the combination between autobiographical and fictional elements in Vietnamese novels in the 21st century

Nguyen Hong Dan*, Nguyen Bach Dan
Abstract
The article aims to clarify the combination characteristics of autobiographical and fictional elements in Vietnamese novels in the 21st century. Through the analysis of several representative literary works, the results showed that writers incorporate personal experiences into artistic fiction as a mode of expression—articulating the self, exploring inner life, and reflecting spiritual transformations within the context of modern society. This approach not only highlights the expressive value of autobiographical and fictional elements but also affirms the central role of the individual self in 21st-century Vietnamese literary creativity, while at the same time revealing significant transformations in the artistic mindset of the novel during this period.

Vietnamese Literature since the Doi Moi reform in 1986: Keeping pace with the times without losing its national identity

Nguyen Hong Dan*, Nguyen Bach Dan
Abstract
This article aims to analyse the transformation of Vietnamese literature since the Doi Moi reform in 1986, highlighting its journey of keeping pace with contemporary times while preserving national identity. With a renewed artistic mindset, modern writing techniques, and an expanded range of themes, literature has been able to reflect contemporary life profoundly. Artistic methods such as the stream of consciousness, nonlinear structures, and intertextuality have been flexibly employed, contributing to a new and dynamic face of Vietnamese literature. However, the core of national culture has been preserved by maintaining its distinctive cultural elements in both the creation and reception of art, especially within the context of globalisation and modernisation. This process of modernisation has been conducted in a spirit of creative acculturation rather than passive borrowing. As a result, artistic creativity in Vietnamese literature during the Đổi Mới period has both kept pace with the times and preserved the national identity.