Promoting Academic Cooperation: Ho Chi Minh City Journal of Science and Can Tho University Journal Aim for International Standards

On July 22, 2025, representatives from the Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science visited Can Tho University for a working session and experience exchange with the CTU Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development. This activity aimed to strengthen collaboration and improve the quality of scientific publications at both universities.

Attending the meeting from Ho Chi Minh City Open University were Dr. Do Sa Ky – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thuan – Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Science; and Ms. Nguyen Pham Thien Kim – M.A. – Head of the Editorial Secretariat.

From Can Tho University, participants included Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phuong – Secretary of the Party Committee, Chairman of the University Council; Prof. Dr. Tran Ngoc Hai – Vice President, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal; Dr. Tran Thanh Dien – Deputy Editor-in-Chief, along with editorial staff members.

During the session, representatives from both universities discussed practical topics focusing on managing and developing academic journals in accordance with international standards. Their shared goal is to enhance journal quality, create reputable publication channels for lecturers and researchers, and contribute to the academic advancement of both institutions.

Dr. Do Sa Ky, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the University Council of Ho Chi Minh City Open University (left), took a commemorative photo at the event.
Representatives of both institutions took group photos.
Representatives from Can Tho University’s journal shared their experience in joining international scientific databases such as Scopus and Web of Science.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thuan, Editor-in-Chief of the Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science, spoke during the meeting.