Social Work and Social Security Research Group: Affirming the scientific position of a strong research group at VNU

Strong research team “Social work and social security”Established in 2011, the group now has 10 members with extensive experience in developing project descriptions, mobilizing social capital and resources, and capable of leading state-level projects. With its strengths in scientific research, the strong research group (NCM) is highly appreciated by experts in the fields of Sociology and Social Work.  

Full name (academic title, degree)	Job position	Job position
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa	Team Leader	- Plan and develop group strategies - Organize research groups and other activities according to plan - Responsible to VNU and University of Social Sciences and Humanities for the group's results. - Seek resources outside VNU and USSH to support the group's activities.
Dr. Dang Kim Khanh Ly	Deputy Team Leader	- Orient research directions, work with the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader to plan and develop group strategies - Carry out administrative and financial tasks related to the research group
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha	Member	Organize and implement research topics related to culture and education
Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan		Collaborate with Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics to coordinate research
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Thu Huong	Member	Collaborate with the Institute of Religion to coordinate research
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Nhu Trang	Member	Develop topics and projects with international organizations
Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Nhung	Member	Organize and implement research topics related to the environment
Dr. Mai Linh	Member	Exploiting topics, projects, and seminars related to French language
PhD student Nguyen Lan Nguyen	Member	Organize and implement research tasks and other tasks
Dr. Nguyen Thu Trang	Member	Develop topics and projects with international organizations

 
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa, as Head of the Strong Research Group on Social Work and Social Security, is the author of 07 books, monographs, and textbooks, notably the following books: "The impact of social change on the stability and development of ethnic minority areas in our country today" (Co-editor, Monograph), Hanoi National University Publishing House, March 2021; "The impact of social stratification on the stability and development of ethnic minority areas in our country today: (Co-editor, Monograph), Hanoi National University Publishing House, March 2021; "Handbook on signs of autism spectrum disorder in children: Early intervention for parents and teachers", (Co-editor), Hanoi National University Publishing House, October 2021.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa is also the author of 14 articles published in domestic journals, 02 articles published in foreign journals ISI/SCOPUS; has chaired 05 S&T projects; has participated as a member in 04 S&T projects; Main supervisor of 06 PhD students.
In the past 3 years, members of the NCM Social Work and Social Security group have been editors or co-authors, participating in the publication of 11 books, monographs, and textbooks. The number of articles published in domestic scientific journals is 50, and 29 articles published in foreign scientific journals.
We can mention the article by Dr. Dang Kim Khanh Ly titled "Prospects for economic, ecological and social transformation in Vietnam: From practice to policy", World Publishing House, 2020 (pp. 390 - 408) in the book "Ecological and social transformation: Shifts in research approaches and applications in Vietnam"; The book "Managing social development in Vietnam: Current situation, issues and policy orientations" (National Political Publishing House Truth, Hanoi, 2019) co-authored by Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Ha; The book "Professional social work activities in implementing people's social security rights to care, nurturing in the community and emergency support" (National University Publishing House, Hanoi, 2022) by authors Mai Linh, Nguyen Thi Kim Hoa, Nguyen Trung Hai; The book "The role of mass media in food safety", Hanoi National University Publishing House (2022) by authors Mai Linh...
NCM members have been and are implementing 34 VNU-level projects and projects funded by Nafosted.     In the 3-year period (2022 - 2025), the Group will carry out research objectives closely following the priority research orientation and Science and Technology Strategy of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities as well as of VNU. That is to continue the research direction of applying Social Work and Social Security for children, the elderly, the disabled, and the poor; build domestic and foreign applied research projects related to Social Work and Social Security.
Social work and social security are very urgent in the current period, so with the strength of training, consulting, and propaganda, the NCM group "Social work and social security" will promote the application in its research activities. Notable tasks include: Research on employment solutions for the elderly in Hanoi after the Covid pandemic (2023); Current situation and solutions for social insurance participation of employees in non-state enterprises in Hanoi after the Covid 19 pandemic (2024).
As a leading group of social workers in the field of social work and social security in Vietnam, the Social Work and Social Security Group of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU has been expanding research cooperation and recruiting new members in accordance with VNU regulations to improve the quantity and quality of publications. Accordingly, the Group will strive to ensure the achievement of a higher publication target (about 1.5 times) in the fields of activities, such as: implementing 5 VNU-level scientific and technological topics and tasks within 3 years; compiling 3 books related to social work and social security; organizing 3 seminars on social work and social security; training for Departments of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs on social work. With 10 staff, each year the group will conduct at least 3 scientific research articles published in ISI/SCOPUS journals.
The University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU has the mission of taking the lead in training high-quality, highly qualified human resources; researching, creating and disseminating knowledge of social sciences and humanities, serving the cause of national construction and defense and international integration. With achievements in scientific research, training, policy consulting, the Social Work and Social Security Research Group has been making many contributions to realizing the mission of VNU-USSH.

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