THE EXPERT COURSE “RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION”

   The main objective of the course is to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge for designing scientific research. Additionally, the course will guide participants on how to prepare and publish scientific articles in international journals.

   Upon successful completion of this course, Phuong Nam Institute expects participants to:

• Be able to formulate and evaluate research questions;
• Design questionnaires for data collection;
• Develop a research proposal;
• Understand data analysis principles;
• Comprehend the IMRaD structure of a scientific article;
• Understand the principles of writing the Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion sections, and how to title an article;
• Be able to create charts and tables for scientific articles;
• Familiarize themselves with scientific writing and the use of English in scientific research;
• Learn how to utilize ChatGPT for editing scientific articles;
• Differentiate between reputable and predatory journals.

     This course is designed for scientists, researchers, lecturers, PhD students, postgraduates, and undergraduates passionate about scientific research who wish to conduct research and publish in international journals.

1. Prof. Tuan V Nguyen (Principal Lecturer)

Prof. Tuan V Nguyen is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (Australia), Director of the Centre for Health Technologies at the University of Technology Sydney, and the first Vietnamese to become a member of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. Prof. Nguyen is one of the few Vietnamese experts abroad ranked among the top 1% of global experts, with over 300 WoS (ISI) publications and numerous articles published in prestigious international journals such as Nature, Science, Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, etc.

 Homepage of Prof. Tuan V Nguyen at UTS: link 

2. Dr. Thach S Tran

Dr. Thach S Tran is a lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (Australia), with over 15 years of experience in research design and data analysis. He has published 68 peer-reviewed original publications and 3 systematic reviews in the top peer-reviewed journals such as The N Engl J Med, Lancet, Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, JAMA, JAMA Netw Open, PLoS Med, Eur Respir J, J Bone Miner Res, J Clin Endocrinol Metab, Clin Chem, and Diabetes Care. Within the last 5 years, he published 45 original papers and 1 Cochrane review.

1. Time:

• Commencement date: 8:00 AM, December 16, 2024 (Monday)
• Course length: 7 days (from Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 22, 2024)
• Main learning format: In-person; online support available for those in need.
• Class Schedule:
  • Morning     : 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Afternoon   : 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

2. Expected Venue:

Phuong Nam Institute of Social Resource Development

45 Dinh Tien Hoang, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The content consists of 23 lectures, divided into two parts:

1. Part 1: Research Design

• Lecture 1: Scientific Research Procedures
• Lecture 2: Research Questions
• Lecture 3: Research Models: Experimental 
• Lecture 4: Research Models: Observational 
• Lecture 5: Research Proposal
• Lecture 6: Bias and Confounding in Scientific Research
• Lecture 7: Sample Size Determination
• Lecture 8: Questionnaire Design
• Lecture 9: Principles of Data Analysis
• Lecture 10: Data Analysis Methods: Descriptive
• Lecture 11: Data Analysis Methods: Inferential

2. Part 2: Writing Scientific Articles and International Publication

• Lecture 12: IMRaD Structure
• Lecture 13: How to Title an Article
• Lecture 14: Writing an Abstract
• Lecture 15: Writing an Introduction
• Lecture 16: Writing a Methods Section
• Lecture 17: Creating tables and figures
• Lecture 18: Writing a Results Section
• Lecture 19: Writing a Discussion Section
• Lecture 20: Utilizing ChatGPT
• Lecture 21: Responding to peer reviewers
• Lecture 22: Selecting scientific journals
• Lecture 23: English in scientific articles

1. Tuition fee: 7,000,000 VND per participant (7 million VND per participant)

The tuition fee includes a name tag, course materials, a certificate, souvenirs, tea break, and drinks.

2. Tuition fee discounts: Available for participants meeting one or both of the following conditions:

• Register and complete the payment before November 20, 2024: 7% discount
• Register and complete the payment as a group of five or more participants: 5% discount

3. Payment methods: Cash or bank transfer to the following account:

Account name: VIEN PHAT TRIEN NGUON LUC XA HOI PHUONG NAM

Account number: 2242 6789 – Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), Tan Thuan Branch

Payment description: Participant’s name – Phone number 

Register online here

Or register in person at:

        Phuong Nam Institute of Social Resource Development

• 45 Dinh Tien Hoang, Saigon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Phone: (+84) 28 2242 6789 – (+84) 912 114 511.

*** Registration and Payment deadline: before December 4, 2024.

For more information, please contact:

• Hotline: (+84) 28 2242 6789 
• Ms. Vy: (+84) 949 761 636