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ARTICLE INFO ABSTRACT

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paragraph (from 150 to 250 words) and convey the main
points of the paper, outline the results and conclusions,
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1. Introduction
Scientific articles of Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science
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The introduction should address the research topic, research gaps, and briefly
introduce the research content.
2. Theoretical basis
This section indicates a summary of theories / theoretical points/researches that
have been conducted previously. On that basis, propose research models, research
hypotheses or analytical frameworks.
3. Methodology
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Mention the analytical methods/research models for the study. Data sources and
sampling/data collection methods should be fully and accurately cited.
4. Result and discussion
The study results must be clear and concise. Use an appendix or additional
documentation if needed.
4.1. Result
4.1.1. Table
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4.1.4. Abbreviation
Terms should be used consistently. They are used after the full term has been
introduced.
4.2. Discussion
The discussion should highlight the special and outstanding points of the
research; explain research results, the impacts; compared with previous studies.
5. Conclusions & recommendations
Conclusions are drawn directly from the results of the study. Suggesting and
proposing solutions based on the results of the study.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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organizations and individuals that have enabled the research to be carried out (with
their permission). Any conflict of interest should be mentioned.

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Last name, first letter of first name . first letter of middle name. (Year of publication). Title
of book. Place of pucblication: Publisher.
Last name, first letter of first name, & Last name, first letter of first name. (Year of
publication). Title of book chapter. In First letter of first name. Last name of editor,
First letter of first name. Last name of editor, & First letter of first name. Last name of
editor (Eds.), Tiêu đề sách (pp.pages xx-xxx). Place of publication: Publisher.
Note: The first letter of the title, subtitle và proper noun must be capitalized.
Example:
1.1. One author
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Pitman.
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analysis. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
1.3.  Anonymous author
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1.4.  Author is an organisation or institution
American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental
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1.5.  Book chapter and reprinted book

Palmer, F. (2007). Treaty principles and Maori sport: Contemporary issues. In C.
Collins & S. Jackson (Eds.), Sport in Aotearoa/New Zealand society (2nd ed., pp.
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● Last name, first letter of first name. first letter of middle name. (Year of
publication). Title of chapter. In Title of book (pp.xx-xx). doi:…....

● Last name, first letter of first name. first letter of middle name. (Year of
publication). Title. Retrieved from http://…
Example:
Lance, L. (2011). Nonproduction benefits of education: Crime, health, and good
citizenship. In Handbook of the economics of education (Vol. 4, pp.183-282).
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● Last name, first letter of first name . first letter of middle name. (Year of
publication). Title of journal article. Journal name, Volume(Issue), trang xxx-
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Example:
3.1. One author
Williams, J. H. (2008). Employee engagement: Improving participation in
safety. Professional Safety, 53(12), 40-45.
3.2.  Two to seven authors
Keller, T. E., Cusick, G. R., & Courtney, M. E. (2007). Approaching the transition to
adulthood: Distinctive profiles of adolescents aging out of the child welfare
system. Social Services Review, 81, 453- 484.
Mathews, J., Berrett, D., & Brillman, D. (2005, May 16). Other winning
equations. Newsweek, 145(20), 58-59.
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Wolchik, S. A., West, S. G., Sandler, I. N., Tein, J.Y., Coatsworth, D., Lengua,
L., ...Griffin, W. A. (2000). An experimental evaluation of theory-based mother
and mother-child programs for children of divorce. Journal of Consulting and
Clinical Psychology, 68, 843- 856.
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● Last name, first letter of first name. first letter of middle name. (Year of
publication) Title of journal article. Journal name, Volume(Issue), page number
xxx-xxx. doi:10…..
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● Họ viết tắt, Tên viết tắt., & Họ viết tắt, Tên viết tắt. (Năm). Title of journal
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Senior, B., & Swailes, S. (2007). Inside management teams: Developing a teamwork
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