Final Round of NIIE Student Scientific Research Contest 2024: Where Humanistic Vision Meets Creative Innovation

Held annually, the NIIE Student Scientific Research Contest serves as a valuable academic playground where knowledge, creativity, and hard work are celebrated. This year was no exception, with outstanding, highly specialized, and practical research topics creating an intense and exciting competition.

The judging panel for this year’s final round was honored to include faculty and leadership from NTTU – NIIE, including: Dr. Nguyen Tuan Anh, Vice President of NTTU, Director of NIIE; Dr. Nguyen Manh Hoang, Deputy Director of NIIE; Dr. Tran Hoang Cam Tu, lecturer at NIIE; Dr. Nguyen Duc Hoai Anh, lecturer at NIIE; MSc. Tran Quoc Tich, lecturer; and MSc. Ta Huu Hien, lecturer at NIIE. All are reputable educators and researchers with years of experience and deep knowledge in various fields. Their fairness and high expertise ensured the contest was evaluated objectively and accurately.

Vòng Chung kết cuộc thi nghiên cứu khoa học sinh viên  năm nay ghi nhận nhiều đề tài thú vị, sát thực tế
The final round of this year’s Student Scientific Research Contest featured many intriguing, real-world topics.

The NIIE Student Scientific Research contest is held annually to provide a healthy, beneficial academic environment where students can freely express their passion for research, delve deeper into learned knowledge, and seek new understandings. It is also an opportunity for students to hone their skills, learn, and connect with like-minded individuals in a professional academic setting. Potential ideas will continue to be nurtured for participation in higher-level national and international competitions, ensuring that every effort is recognized and properly cultivated.

Mỗi đề tài đều mang đến những kết quả nghiên cứu cũng như góc nhìn vô cùng thú vị, thể hiện được kiến thức, trình độ của sinh viên Chuẩn quốc tế
Each topic brought intriguing research results and perspectives, showcasing the knowledge and competence of international-standard students.

The 16 projects that advanced to this year’s final round were not only diverse in content but also reflected contemporary relevance and strong social responsibility. Notable topics included research on virtual games, Vietnamese sign language machine learning algorithms, startups, and eco-tourism. Each project was assessed as creative, highly applicable, and reflective of the undergraduate level of study.

Hình ảnh 2 đội đồng giải nhất của cuộc thi
Image of the two teams sharing the first prize

With an innovative research topic, meticulous execution, an in-depth focus on virtual games – a highly popular subject – and fluent English presentations, the project “What makes a consumer loyal to a Virtual Game? An analysis of behavioural and attitudinal loyalty study” won the first prize. Sharing the top prize, the project “Factors affecting NIIE students’ intentions to start a business” presented unique aspects, new insights, and essential solutions on the promising subject of student entrepreneurship.

Không kém phần hấp dẫn, 2 đề tài về chủ đề bảo vệ môi trường cũng đã xuất sắc đạt giải nhì của cuộc thi
Equally impressive, two environmentally-themed projects took home second prize

Notably, this year’s contest also featured a deeply humanistic research project, “Vietnamese sign language recognition.” The project aimed to use machine learning algorithms and speech recognition technology to translate Vietnamese sign language into text and speech to support communication for the hearing impaired. With its highly applicable, ethical, and community-focused nature, the Vietnamese sign language recognition project deservedly earned third prize in the competition.

Mặc dù đạt hạng 3, nhưng đề tài “Vietnamese sign language recognition” đã để lại nhiều ấn tượng về tính nhân văn, đóng góp cộng đồng.
Although it won third place, the “Vietnamese sign language recognition” project left a lasting impression with its humanistic and community contributions.

The final results of the NIIE Student Scientific Research 2024 are as follows:

First prize:

  • Factors affecting NIIE students’ intentions to start a business
  • What makes a consumer loyal to a Virtual Game? An analysis of Behavioral and Attitudinal loyalty study

Second prize:

  • Factors affecting domestic tourists’ intention to perform environmentally responsible behavior in Vung Tau City
  • Determinants of environmental protection behavior of NIIE students

Third prize:

  • Vietnamese sign language recognition
  • Factors affecting the decision to work part-time of NIIE students

All other teams received consolation prizes.

Mỗi đề tài, dù đoạt giải nào cũng đều là minh chứng cho tiềm năng của thế hệ trẻ NIIE; một thế hệ sẵn sàng bứt phá và đam mê nghiên cứu khoa học.
Each topic, regardless of its prize, is a testament to the potential of NIIE’s young generation – a generation ready to break through and passionate about scientific research.

The final round of NIIE Student Scientific Research 2024 concluded with many remarkable achievements. These results reflect not only the students’ hard work and research efforts but also their aspirations to reach further, their sense of responsibility toward the community, and society. Each topic, regardless of the award, stands as evidence of the potential of the younger generation, those ready to face challenges and contribute meaningful value to the future.

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