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This study aimed to assess the prevalence of animal viruses transmissible to humans in meat products traded in Iraqi markets, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques. Sixty equal samples were collected from three types of meat: poultry, red meat, and fish (20 samples for each type). The study focused on detecting hepatitis E viruses, adeno...

Land use change is a key global issue with significant impacts on human livelihoods and the environment. This study aims to identify the factors influencing land use change practices among local communities in Phonxay District, Luang Prabang Province, in the Northern Uplands of Lao P.D.R. A binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted to exa...

The Decision on Choosing a Spouse of People in Akad Village Sikhodtabong District and Hinlub Village Sungthong District, Vientiane Capital Hathalong.K, Research and Academic Service Office, National University of Laos Email: Keophouthone2015@gmail.com Abstract This study was attempted to investigate The Decision on Choosing a Spouse of People in Ak...

Climate change presents significant threats to the sustainability of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, adaptation efforts often overlook the perspectives of those tasked with implementing change at the local level. This study applies Q methodology to explore the subject...

Abstract This research on the topic “Behavirors and Factors Marketing Mix (7Ps) influencing of Communication by the students of National University of Laos, Case study: 1st Year Students, Faculty of Economics and Business Management” has 3 objectives: 1)To study the Behavior of the use of telecommunication network services, 2) To Study the level of...

The aims of this research are to examine the situation of PM2.5 dust in the Bangkok area and Vientiane Capital area before and after 2018, to study and compare policies to solve the problem of PM2.5 dust, and to present the policies to solve the problem of the impact of PM2.5 dust. The qualitative method is used for this research, and the key infor...

Abstract The objective of this research is to study the quality of life enhancement of Thai and Lao people at the border points Bueng Kan Province–Paksan District, Bolikhamxai Province, comparison of the development of the quality of life of Thai and Lao people, to Study the ways to improve the quality of life of Thai and Lao people qualitative res...

Abstract This research on the topic: '' Planning and preparation in the profession after completing education student degree Faculty of Economics and Business University national 'aims to study the planning and preparation in the profession of students after completing education bachelor, studied factors affecting the career of students Faculty of...

As education gains prominence in sustainable development strategies, assessing the effectiveness of public education spending has become essential, particularly in Southeast Asia. Despite being seen as a driver of economic growth, its actual impact remains debated due to differing outcomes across countries and stages of development. This study aims...

This article examines the online and offline media use of the Kui minority in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, focusing on their linguistic choices in social media. Without a writing system on their own, Kui speakers use majority languages for communication. The study explores the availability of media in Kui and the reasons for adopting national lang...

Development promises change. It is fundamental to the word both in English and in Lao: an improvement towards a pre-determined goal, but it is a process that is never entirely complete. In the Lao-speaking parts of Thailand, promises of development have formed the key commitments of particular regimes: military and monarchical, neoliberal and capit...

The ‘commons’ has acquired a renewed theoretical currency in recent years as a way of conceptualizing how different beings live together in shared places that are shaped and modified by human and non-human actions and structures. Through socioecological changes, warfare, movements of populations, sacralizations of land, political territorialization...

This review aimed to investigate the potential native pig development and the trend that large-scale farming may influence native pig production in Laos. The review found that native pigs were estimated to be around 88% of the total pig population in Laos in 2023. Commercial pig farming was found only in the main cities, particularly the central an...

This study defines and examines the development of the halal economy within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), focusing on its potential to drive economic growth through the ASEAN Community's Plan of Action (2021-2025). The term "halal," originating from Arabic-Islamic terminology, has become a pivotal standard in international tra...

We report the impact of capping layers on vanadate based transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) to prolong the thermal stability with a minimal loss of electrical conductivity during heat treatment in ambient environment. In the present study, various capping layers (amorphous Al2O3, LaAlO3 (LAO), TiO2 grown at base pressure and TiO2 deposited under...

This study investigates the feasibility of biodiesel and ethanol production in Lao PDR to diminish dependence on fossil fuel imports and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Laos’ tropical monsoon climate and abundant arable land present significant prospects for biofuel production from energy crops such as cassava, sugarcane, oil palm, and jatropha. A...

This study provides a taxonomic revision of the Quasipaa verrucospinosa complex in Vietnam. Based on integrative taxonomic analyses, Quasipaa verrucospinosa sensu stricto is distributed in Lao Cai, Vinh Phuc, Ha Giang, and Tuyen Quang provinces. Other records of Quasipaa verrucospinosa in northern and central Vietnam revealed to be representatives...

Micrechites xiangguiensis A.Liu, X.L.Yu & G.W.Hu (Apocyneae, Apocynaceae), a new species from China, is described and illustrated herein. Morphologically, the new species closely resembles M. jacquetii Pierre from Laos and Vietnam, but can be distinguished by its lanceolate calyx lobes, ovary with long silvery white trichomes at the apex, disk exte...

The genus Microichthyurus Pic, 1919, from China and its adjacent areas is reviewed. M. robusticeps Pic, 1923 (Laos and Vietnam), is redescribed. Nine new species are described from southern China, including M. falcatussp. nov., M. quadratussp. nov., M. crassicornissp. nov., M. nigersp. nov., M. tertiussp. nov., M. guangxiensissp. nov., M. flavipenn...

Scopus, the world’s largest abstract and citation database, plays a vital role in academic research by providing access to peer-reviewed literature across multiple disciplines. This paper examines the significance of Scopus indexing, its benefits for researchers and institutions, and Cambodia’s presence within the database. Despite the increasing r...

Background and aim Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR) is a debilitating condition characterized by the accumulation of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) amyloid fibrils in the myocardium, resulting in restrictive cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Although Tc-99m-pyrophosphate (PYP) cardiac amyloidosis scintigraphy (CAS) has transformed the non-in...

Background The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has undergone substantial epidemiological changes over the past three decades, characterised by a growing burden of cardiovascular disease. This study provides an epidemiological overview of cardiovascular diseases across ASEAN. Methods As part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries,...

Background The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a geopolitical and economic network of ten member states, recognises mental disorders as a health priority; however, sparse epidemiological data hinder the development of effective strategies to reduce their prevalence and burden. We aimed to examine the prevalence, morbidity, and disea...

Bangkok is considered as a low seismic zone but there is a seismic hazard primarily caused by the presence of thick soft clay deposit in Bangkok which has an ability to amplify the earthquake ground motion by 2 - 4 times. This effect makes high-rise buildings in Bangkok vulnerable to resonance effects and soil-structure interaction during distant e...

Background As global mobile phone adoption increases, mobile phone data has been increasingly used to measure movement patterns of populations at risk of malaria. However, the representativeness of mobile phone data for populations at risk of malaria has not been assessed. This study aimed to assess this representativeness using prospectively colle...

Located in linguistically and culturally diverse regions, China’s border hospitals are strategically positioned as a key hub linking China’s healthcare communication to the neighboring countries. Language constitutes a key mechanism for articulating the geo-semiotic discourse of China’s regional integration in medical settings. Drawing on the conce...

Hyperlipidemia is an independent modifiable risk factor of cardiovascular diseases which remains the leading cause of disease burden for healthcare systems worldwide. Traditional medicine formulas have a long history of use in Asia for hyperlipidemia treatment. This study aimed to evaluate the potential efficacy of a herbal combination of Ananas co...

Heuristic search solvers like RTDP-Bel and LAO* have proven effective for computing optimal and bounded sub-optimal solutions for Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes (POMDPs), which are typically formulated as belief MDPs. A belief represents a probability distribution over possible system states. Given a parent belief and an action, com...

Seventy percent of global forests lie within 1 km of an edge, yet the temporal dynamics of these forest edges remain poorly characterized. Here, we present the first high spatial resolution (0.00025°) global map of forest edges from 2000 to 2020 for the first time, revealing a 24 million km (7%) decline in total forest edge length. The observed dec...

Trẻ tự kỷ thường có những rối loạn về hành vi, thiếu khả năng giao tiếp và chậm phát triển về ngôn ngữ, thậm chí có trẻ còn bị khiếm khuyết về trí tuệ. Cho nên, việc chăm sóc, nuôi dưỡng trẻ tự kỷ thường gây ra nhiều khó khăn, thách thức cho các bậc cha mẹ, tác động không ít đến công việc của cha mẹ và sự phân công lao động trong gia đình. Bài viết...

Vegetation fires are most common in Southeast Asian (SEA) countries, causing biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, and air pollution. Accurately predicting fire occurrences in SEA remains challenging due to its complex spatiotemporal dynamics. Improved fire predictions enable timely interventions, helping to control and mitigate fires. In this st...

Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) introduced a National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme in 2016 to all provinces except Vientiane Capital City. We describe the financial impact on households related to treatment of severe childhood illness at a hospital covered by NHI, and one without NHI. We conducted a prospective cohort study (2022-2024) in L...

James Wigmore, internationally recognized forensic toxicologist and author discusses the forensic aspects and different dangers between methanol, ethanol, and isopropanol. The deaths of tourists in Laos and Turkey due to methanol poisoning, and its symptoms were be presented. Methanol also causes hangover symptoms which may be considered as a sligh...

The hospitality industry in Laos is experiencing remarkable growth, presenting an array of opportunities for businesses to flourish and cater to an increasing number of visitors. However, despite this positive trend, many enterprises are still struggling to effectively implement and leverage digital marketing strategies, which are essential for enh...

Chiết ly trong may quần áo là một nguyên công rất khó đòi hỏi trình dộ tay nghề cao của người thợ. Ngày nay với sự ra đời của máy chiết ly công nghiệp đã giảm sự phụ thuộc vào tay nghề của người thợ. Tuy nhiên, một số thiết bị đời cũ có bộ điều khiển bằng hệ thống vi xử lý sẽ có nhiều nhược điểm như khó điều khiển cho trục X, trục Y và động cơ trục...

In order to design an optimal off‐grid microgrid, understanding the factors influencing demand growth over time is essential to ensure the reliability and sustainability of an off‐grid microgrid, particularly in rural areas. This study aims to identify these influencing factors through surveys and interviews to assess future demand growth following...

This paper empirically studies how foreign direct investment affects economic growth and how this effect depends on institutional quality. Using threshold regression analysis on panel data for nine ASEAN countries from 2002 to 2020, the estimated results indicate a nonlinear impact of foreign direct investment on growth across various institutional...

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Murine typhus, caused by infection with Rickettsia typhi, is a neglected disease contributing to infectious disease burden in south- and southeast Asia. Despite its importance, we have minimal knowledge of the genomics of R. typhi, with only four complete genomes being sequenced prior to this work. We sequenced a further 25 genomes including histor...

The twenty-first century is being referred to by many researchers and commentators as the ‘Asian Century’. Indeed, by 2050, Asian countries are expected to account for more than 50 per cent of global GDP, marking a return to the historical situation that existed for most of the time before the industrial revolution. In Poland, meanwhile, Asian is...

The UN SDG15 'Life on Land,' aims to promote the sustainable management and use of terrestrial ecosystems, with sub-indicator SDG15.1.2 quantifying the proportion of Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) covered by protected areas. However, progress on SDG15.1.2 remains unclear, complicating the prioritization of ecosystems with high conservation potential...

T This study delves into Lao PDR's entrepreneurship evolution, employing qualitative methods to trace its shift from traditional agrarian roots to contemporary innovation. Examining historical and cultural influences, it dissects the entrepreneurial landscape shaped by economic reforms. Challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs are explor...

The study was conducted to examine the factors influencing the outcomes of a training programme designed for secondary and high school teachers in Northern midland and mountainous provinces. Based on the analysis, the researchers proposed recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of teacher professional development programmes. Data were colle...

Eleven species of Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae) are recorded from the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos. A key to the species, photographs, vernacular names, taxonomic notes and information on distributions, habitat and phenology, are provided. In addition, two species (S. dalzielii and S. glaucescens) are lectotypified.

Land cover type is a fundamental aspect of studies using remote sensing for environmental analysis, such as monitoring deforestation, quantifying wildland fire emissions, and more. There are many land cover products available for varying periods and spatial resolutions, each with different land cover class definitions and numbers of land cover clas...

Abstract This paper focuses on the legislation and policy mechanism in promoting the tourism industry re-blooming in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR). As the tourism industry is one of the main GDP contributors to the budget of the Lao Government at the time (except during the COVID-19 pandemic restriction measures), the tourism indus...

Background: Ensitrelvir is an oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19 with the same molecular target as ritonavir-boosted nirmatrelvir - the current oral first-line treatment. There have been no direct comparisons between the two drugs. Methods: In an open label controlled adaptive pharmacometric platform trial, low-risk adult patients aged 18-60 yea...

Introduction Malaria remains a significant health challenge in Laos, particularly in the southern provinces with dense forests and mobile populations. Despite progress in reducing cases, socio-environmental factors drive its persistence. Materials and Methods Using data from 2016 to 2023, trends were analysed with P-trend analysis, and effects of...

There is growing evidence on the importance of bacterial/viral interaction in the course of pneumonia. In Laos, no study has investigated respiratory pathogen co-detection. We conducted a study at Mahosot Hospital in Vientiane to determine whether bacterial/viral co-detection and pneumococcal density are associated with severe pneumonia. Between De...

Background The Ministry of Health, Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), surveyed health centers using the Quality Performance Scorecard (QPS) tool in 2021 to assess the quality of healthcare services at health centers. To validate the QPS tool, this study assessed the association between the QPS scores obtained from each health center and ou...

Chương đầu tiên tập trung vào vai trò của công nghệ 5G trong việc hiện đại hóa ngành Năng lượng và tiện ích, một lĩnh vực quan trọng đối với phát triển kinh tế và xã hội. Công nghệ 5G được áp dụng rộng rãi để cải thiện hiệu quả vận hành, tăng cường an toàn lao động, giảm chi phí và tích hợp năng lượng tái tạo. Các ứng dụng cụ thể bao gồm lưới điện...

Purpose: In conventional fluoroscopy-guided interventions, the 2D projective nature of X-ray imaging limits depth perception and leads to prolonged radiation exposure. Virtual fluoroscopy, combined with spatially tracked surgical instruments, is a promising strategy to mitigate these limitations. While magnetic tracking shows unique advantages, par...

The virtual coupling system has been developed for controlling trains operating as a convoy. To achieve this, an effective approach to virtually merge trains into the same convoy, operating safely in normal situations and in emergencies, is essential. This paper proposes a new virtually coupled train control model based on the vehicle‐following app...

BACKGROUND Enzymatic degradation has been recognized as an efficient and environmentally‐friendly method for pollutant removal, and has attracted increasing attention. Here, the catalytic removal of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC·HCl) from water using two different sources of laccase (EC 1.10.3.2), Rhus vernicifera laccase (LRv) and Aspergillus ory...

Concrete urbanism seems to be governed by impermeability: boundaries between people and ecologies, the line between the inside and outside, is cast in concrete. Concrete walls produce barriers between kin and strangers and, often, suggest the line between friend and enemy. This chapter explores the transition from permeable dwelling logics to imper...

Background The mental health problems during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may have influenced their decision to receive the COVID-19 vaccine among health-related university students, with potential differences across countries. This study elucidated the association between mental health and COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy of health-r...

In 2024, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) achieved incremental economic progress, revealing the paradoxical effects of Chinese capital on its economy. The influx of Chinese capital contributed mainly to the 2024 GDP growth rate. However, it also played a part in the accumulation of substantial debts that the Lao state has been struggl...

Atomic force microscopy (AFM)-based local anodic oxidation (LAO) stands out for its high resolution, maskless operation, and simplicity. However, the role of mechanical force in LAO remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by introducing an innovative experimental approach that decouples mechanical load from other variables, enabling pr...

This logistics case review delves into Laos’ various waste management problems highlighting different aspects of garbage collection and handling from an operational standpoint. This study involves an integrated approach taking into consideration both peer reviewed journal articles and results of primary research, as well as practical suggestions th...

Background: Anemia is a chronic condition that disproportionately affects women and children. Anemia shows detrimental long-term impacts on maternal and child health and development, with the highest burden observed in low- and middle-income countries. In the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), anemia is prevalent in 39% of women of reproductiv...

This paper explores syllable sequence prediction in Abugida languages using Transformer-based models, focusing on six languages: Bengali, Hindi, Khmer, Lao, Myanmar, and Thai, from the Asian Language Treebank (ALT) dataset. We investigate the reconstruction of complete syllable sequences from various incomplete input types, including consonant sequ...

The purpose of this study is to explore the requirements and preferences for developing an Open Educational Resource (OER) platform, particularly targeting users in developing countries such as Laos and Cambodia. The research aims to identify barriers to OER adoption and investigate the features and support mechanisms that can make the platform acc...

The flat-back millipede genus Touranella Attems, 1937 is currently comprised of 13 species, including three new ones from Laos: T. chenla Likhitrakarn, sp. nov., T. srisonchaii Likhitrakarn, sp. nov., and T. jaegeri Likhitrakarn, sp. nov. The generic diagnosis is updated, a key is given to all known species, and their distributions are mapped. Addi...

Tropical flood pulse rivers are crucial for global food security, especially in developing nations. The Mekong River basin is one of the world’s most significant agricultural regions, sustaining millions through rice production and export. However, rapid hydrological changes from hydropower development, altered flow regimes, and climate variability...

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This case demonstrates that an immediate superior vena cava (SVC) conduction block may occur during pulsed field ablation (PFA) due to anatomical proximity, a positive tissue proximity index, and a narrow SVC diameter. However, lesions not directly influenced by PFA tend to regress and may be reversible, leading to SVC potential reconduction. CS, c...

Context Dengue is a major public health threat in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) and Thailand. Dengue transmission is ecologically complex. Concurrently identifying both climate and landscape-based risk factors for dengue virus transmission is necessary to improve dengue prevention and control efforts in Laos and Thailand. Objectives...

This article examines the online and offline media use of the Kui minority in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, focusing on their linguistic choices using social media. Without a writing system on their own, Kui speakers use majority languages for communication. The study explores the availability of media in Kui and the reasons for adopting national l...

Tree Species and Density Survey in the NAM THEUN 1 Catchment Area were conducted in the area of Nam Kading (National Protected Area, NPA) Borlikhamxay Province Lao PDR during April 2017. The aims is to Survey and Identified tree species and its density, importance value index and Diversity index also were analyzed by using stratified random samplin...

Probiotics are increasingly popular in the food industry. Nevertheless, there remains a need for greater assessment of the probiotic potential of the lactic acid bacteria (LAB) by evaluating under-researched strains, from sources such as fermented bamboo shoots. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional probiotic properties of Pediococcu...

The family Ganodermataceae encompasses several genera, including the widely studied Ganoderma, which is prominent in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties. Species within this family, particularly Ganoderma lucidum, have been valued for centuries in regions such as China, Korea, and Japan for enhancing vitality, longevity, and overall...

Purpose Agricultural biomass burning is a major source of seasonal PM 2.5 emissions in Southeast Asia. Monitoring this pollution remains challenging due to its large spatial extent and the fragmented, small-scale nature of emission sources. This study evaluates the usability of aerosol products from the Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrom...

The paper critically analyses the monetary policy transmission in a dollarized economy in the Lao PDR. The results indicate that interest rate policies are ineffective in the management of inflation because of restrictions of a structural nature, such as a high level of currency substitution and poor financial market integration. The research propo...

This study collected 24 samples from 6 sampling points in Inner Mongolia in different seasons in 2023 to study and analyze the spatiotemporal variation of nitrous oxide (N2O) flux at the water air interface and its influencing factors. The research results show that the average N2O emission flux is 6.63 ± 11.86 mg·m⁻²·d⁻¹, which is the overall sour...

Understanding the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) between villages in the southeast-Asian, low − middle income country context is critical if this high impact disease is to be controlled by good policy and effective field activities in these resource-poor settings. Using governmental reporting data from the 2019 outbreak of ASF in Lao People’s...

sec> INTRODUCTION Costs for nutritional supplements and food were the main driver of costs incurred by TB-affected households in Lao People’s Democratic Republic. This study assessed the impact of nutritional counselling and support on costs incurred by TB-affected households. METHODS We conducted longitudinal data collection of costs, income, and...

The temperature-dependent electronic transport and the metal-insulator transition in ABO3 perovskite-type NdNiO3 are highly sensitive to chemical substitutions and lattice-mismatch induced strain in thin films. We synthesized two series of NdNi1-xAlxO3 (x = 0–0.50) thin films on LAO (001) single crystal substrates using the pulsed laser deposition...

Pháp luật là một trong những công cụ quan trọng nhất để quản lý xã hội, đảm bảo trật tự, công bằng và sự phát triển bền vững của quốc gia. Trong bối cảnh hội nhập quốc tế sâu rộng, việc nâng cao hiểu biết về pháp luật không chỉ là yêu cầu cần thiết đối với sinh viên ngành luật mà còn là nền tảng quan trọng đối với mọi công dân, đặc biệt là những ng...

The genus Limbobotys is recorded from Laos for the first time, including three newly recorded species (L. ptyophora, L. acanthi, and L. limbolalis), one newly combined species (L. acutangulalis comb. nov.), and one new species (Limbobotys digitatus sp. nov.), described herein. This study provides photographs of adults and genitalia for all examined...

Caught up in the vortex of the American war in Vietnam, Laos (known as the Lao People's Democratic Republic since 1975) is reputed to be the most heavily bombed country, per capita, in the world. U.S. Department of Defense records reveal that 520,000 bomb runs were made over Laos, dropping more than 2 million tons of ordnance. Major targets were th...

Although Chinese labour has long been a feature of the Greater Mekong Sub-Region (i.e. Thailand, Burma (Myanmar), Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Yunnan Province of China) (GMSR), the twenty-first century has seen an effervescence of arrivals. Spurred by investments by Chinese companies and by international agreements between China and GMSR governments...

“If the Nazi activities represented a kind of apex to an age of inhumanity, American atrocities in Laos are clearly of a different order. Not so much inhuman as ahuman. The people of Na Nga and Nong Sa were not the object of anyone's passion. They simply weren't considered. What is most striking about American bombing in Laos is the lack of animosi...

The Lower Mekong Basin (LMB) denotes the geographical area that drains into the Mekong River and its tributaries within the Lao PDR, Thailand, Cambodia and Viet Nam. Hydropower development of the LMB’s water resources is proceeding at a rapid pace (Friend, Arthur, & Keskinen, 2009). In addition to 124 hydropower projects at various stages of develo...

As major floods have coursed through the middle Mekong across Southeast Asia this August in what some describe the greatest flooding in one hundred years, governments have announced plans to step up flood control work. At the same time, many are asking whether China is responsible for the heavy damage, especially as its cascade of dams has in the p...

Will the current crisis in Kyrgyzstan lead to greater instability, and perhaps an expansion of the current conflict in Central Asia? There are good reasons to be concerned. Deep forces, not adequately understood, are at work there; and these forces have repeatedly led to major warfare in the past. The pattern of events unfolding in Kyrgyzstan is om...

The Mekong, one of the world's major rivers, starting in Tibet and flowing through south China, Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, provides sustenance through irrigation and fishing to those living in its basin. But it also provides hydroelectric power through dams, three of which were built in China, with more planned. And it is precise...

Until the 1980s the Mekong River flowed freely for 4,900 kilometres from its 5,100-metre high source in Tibet to the coast of Vietnam, where it finally poured into the South China Sea. The Mekong is the world's twelfth longest river, and the eighth or tenth largest, in terms of the 475 billion cubic metres of water it discharges annually. Then and...

A new species, Miltochrista aurantia Bayarsaikhan & Bae, sp. nov. is described from Laos, and seven species, M. terminata (Moore, 1878), M. calamaria (Moore, 1888), M. quadrata (Holloway, 2001), M. kontumica (Dubatolov & Bucsek, 2013), M. simonka (Bucsek, 2014), M. lavides Volynkin, Černý & N. Singh, 2020, and M. tenuiprocessa Volynkin, Černy, Huan...

Amid intensifying rivalry between Tokyo and Beijing over influence in Asia, Japan is revving up its drive to strengthen relations with countries in Indochina, an economically backward but geopolitically important part of the region. The target countries are Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, which are collectively referred to as the “CLV” countries. To be...

Two new Oriental species of the diving beetle genus Copelatus Erichson, 1832 are described and illustrated: Copelatus liwu sp. nov. from Hainan, China, and C. nakai sp. nov. from Laos. Both species are characterised with relatively slender habitus, orange basal transverse band on elytra, elytral striation consisting of six discal and one submargina...

This study addresses the scarcity of international and comparative literature on lived experiences of women leaders in academia in the East and the West. It is unique in that it explored and compared challenges faced by academic women leaders in Malaysia, the United States, and Viet Nam. Phenomenography was the primary research method employed in t...

This paper explores the persistent public health challenges facing Laos, with a particular focus on infectious diseases, inadequate sanitation, and underdeveloped healthcare infrastructure. It highlights how factors such as limited resources, economic instability, and uneven access to medical services contribute to high disease burdens, especially...

Dialectical Thinking and the Spirit of Transformation: The Enduring Value of Laozi's Philosophy in a Fractured Age Amidst the uncertain turns of this era, where once self-evident values are fracturing, and humanity is constantly swept into irreconcilable conflicts with no way out-the thought of Laozi, crystallized over two thousand years ago in the...

This study investigates the plant diversity, ethnobotanical knowledge, and traditional uses of plants by the Lao Isan ethnic group in Na Chueak District, Maha Sarakham Province, Thailand. A total of 109 plant species, representing 48 families, were identified, with the Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, and Rubiaceae families being the most prevalent. This s...

Dominated by the pressure‐origin of strain gradient, the sensitivity of pressure sensor is usually enhanced by reducing the bulk thickness. Considering the degraded robustness of the thin sensing block, it is anticipated to achieve the pressure sensing with high sensitivity and robustness. To address the trade‐off between the sensitivity and stabil...

The Lower Mekong River Basin (LMRB) is a vital economic corridor to implement the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Mechanism and the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as one of the most important international rivers for overseas hydropower investment and development by Chinese enterprises. This study conducts field investigations in Laos, Cambodia, and...

The Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with an area of 330,363 square kilometers, is located in the eastern part of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. Vietnam shares its northern border with the People’s Republic of China and is bounded to the east by the Gulf of Tonkin and the South China Sea. To the west, it borders Laos, and to the southwest...