New UEH Publications Alert (Week 4 - February 2026): UEH Reinforces The Multidisciplinary Research Capacity - From Foundational Theories to Sustainable Development Solutions

02 Mar, 2026

Over the past week, the latest series of international publications by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) once again underscores the University’s strong interdisciplinary orientation. These scholarly contributions span innovation management, finance, resource economics, healthcare, and education, addressing contemporary socio-economic challenges through advanced analytical frameworks and rich empirical evidence.

Advancing theoretical frontiers through contemporary scholarly debates

UEH researchers not only apply but further extend foundational theoretical frameworks such as dynamic capabilities, stakeholder theory, and the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) model. Notably, several studies demonstrate strong theoretical currency by integrating emerging technologies and ESG standards into institutional and organizational analyses.
The research portfolio of the week reflects clear multidisciplinarity, ranging from resource economics to corporate governance:

Macroeconomics and Environment: Studies examine the impact of the Kyoto Protocol on forest area dynamics and explore the nexus between natural resource endowments and innovation performance.

Finance and Management: Research measures the impact of non-performing loans (NPLs) on bank supervisory thresholds and investigates the sustainability competitiveness of ASEAN family firms through greenhouse gas disclosure and ESG practices.

Technology and Digital Transformation: Scholarly works analyze the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in digital healthcare systems, personalized advertising, and the transformation of educational delivery models.

Methodological rigor aligned with international standards

The publications demonstrate strong research execution capabilities through the analysis of complex datasets, including multi-country and multi-industry panels, multi-wave surveys, and multi-informant data sources. The flexible application of advanced econometric and statistical techniques such as SEM, PCA, DID, and instrumental variable approaches that enables seamless integration between micro-level behavioral analyses (e.g., consumers, learners) and macro-level institutional and global policy contexts.

Knowledge dissemination and practical value creation

Beyond academic contributions, these studies generate substantial policy and managerial implications for developing and emerging economies. They provide actionable insights for fostering social innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), strengthening systemic risk governance in the banking sector, and advancing sustainable strategies across healthcare, education, and tourism industries.

Collectively, this week’s research outputs further consolidate UEH’s position as a robust interdisciplinary research hub, continuously contributing to the global scientific community while creating tangible value for Vietnam’s and the region’s sustainable development trajectory.

Selected publications

1. Social Innovation, Value Creation, and Differentiation Capability Building of SMEs in an Emerging Market: Evidence From Vietnam
Authors: Samuel Adomako, Nguyen Phong Nguyen
Journal: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management (WOS, SSCI Q1)

2. Sustainable tourism begins in the itinerary: scale development and validation of the ethically minded tourist behavior
Authors: Nhi Thao Ho-Mai, Phuong Kim Thi Tran, Vinh Trung Tran, Hue Kim Thi Nguyen, Phong Dong Nguyen
Journal: International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (WOS, SSCI Q1)

3. Geographical Location, Green Technology Commercialization, and Sustainable Innovation
Authors: Samuel Adomako, Mai Dong Tran
Journal: Sustainable Development (WOS, SSCI Q1)

4. Stakeholder Integration, Inclusive Innovation, and Social Value Creation: Moderating Effect of Social Capital From Community Leaders
Authors: Samuel Adomako, Mai Dong Tran
Journal: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management (WOS, SSCI Q1)

5. The Kyoto Protocol and forests: Implications for sustainable development
Authors: Nguyen Doan, Canh Phuc Nguyen
Journal: European Journal of Forest Research (WOS, SCIE Q1)

6. Family Firms Towards Sustainability Competitiveness: A Chain of Moderated Mediating Models in Term of ESG Practices and Corporate Governance
Authors: Nha Minh Nguyen, Hien Vo Van, Dao Truc Thi Vo, Oanh Kieu Thi Nguyen, Duong Van Bui
Journal: Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility (WOS, SSCI Q1)

7. Agency and Motivation Mediation in Necessity-Engagement in EFL Learning Among Vietnamese Undergraduates
Author: Nguyen Huynh Trang
Journal: Sage Open (WOS, SSCI Q1)

8. The shadow economy and the soundness of the financial system
Author: Canh Phuc Nguyen, Nguyen Doan, Huong Doan, Hien Duy Phan, Duyen Thuy Le Tran
Journal: Quality and Quantity, Scopus Q1

9. Sustainability under pressure: green mindfulness as a response to tourism’s current challenges
Author: Van Kien Pham, Linh Le Phuong Giao
Journal: Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Insights, Scopus Q1

10. Educational Philosophy in the Digital Era: Lessons from Confucius and Comprehensive Innovation of Vietnam’s Education
Author: Bui Xuan Dung
Journal: Fragmentos De Filosofia, WOS (ESCI)

11. Determinants of tourist intentions to use mobile applications for accommodation booking
Author: Kieu Thi Diem Nguyen, Bao Trong Tien Bui
Journal: Journal of Tourism and Development, Scopus Q2

12. Innovation and natural resource rents: global evidence
Author:Tu Nhu Nguyen, Duy Duong
Journal: Journal of Financial Economic Policy, Scopus Q2

13. The role of governance in the relationship between corruption and sustainable development in developing countries
Author: Le Hong Ngoc and Van Cuong Dang
Journal: Discover Sustainability, Scopus Q2

14. AI-Driven Personalized Advertisements on Social Media and Purchase Intention in Fashion Industry
Author: Long Cuu Hoang , Khanh Tran Ly, Phuong Quynh Huynh Nguyen and Quang Minh Tran
Journal: Journal of Global Marketing, Scopus Q1

15. How Healthqual drives willingness to pay a premium and revisit intention in health-care sector: the moderation role of AI-enabled service
Author: Thanh Tiep Le and Thoi Le Quan Chau, Ngan Nguyen Dang Kim
Journal: International Journal of Quality and Service Sciences, Scopus Q1

16. Regulatory Thresholds as Disciplinary Signals: Evidence from Bank Nonperforming Loan Supervision
Author: Thi Lan Nhi Phung, Chi Dat Le, Van Kien Pham
Journal: Emerging Science Journal, Scopus Q1

For the full list of weekly publications, please visit: https://news.ueh.edu.vn/2026/scientist/W4Feb.html

For the complete New UEH Publications Alert series, please access: https://news.ueh.edu.vn/en/scientist

The New UEH Publications Alert series will continue to provide weekly updates on UEH’s latest international research outputs. Faculty members, alumni, and students are warmly invited to follow and contribute to advancing the spirit of Research Contribution for All.

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