The Vietnam Association of Community Colleges (VACC) is pleased to announce that two out of ten Best Paper Award-winning studies from the VACC International Conference 2026 have been officially published in the Journal of Education (Vol. 26, No. 8 – April 2026).
This milestone affirms the academic quality and practical relevance of the research presented at the conference, while highlighting VACC’s role in promoting scholarly publication and knowledge dissemination in the field of education.
1. Developing Criteria for Selecting Mid-level Managers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Using the Delphi Method
Authors: Pham Quang Huy, Nguyen Thi The Ha, Pham Quang Minh, Pham Ngoc Van Anh
(Dong Thap Community College; Ming Chuan University, Taiwan; Tamkang University, Taiwan)
This study employs the Delphi method through two rounds of expert consultation to develop a framework of criteria for selecting mid-level managers in vocational education institutions. The framework is structured around four competency domains, covering human resource development, workplace organization, management innovation, and the promotion of learning in digital environments.
A key contribution of the study is its shift from administrative, criteria-based selection toward competency-based evaluation, particularly focusing on organizational capacity, team support, and adaptability to digital transformation and AI. The framework can serve as a practical reference tool for recruitment, appointment, and professional development of mid-level managers, thereby enhancing institutional effectiveness.
👉 Read the full paper:
https://tcgd.tapchigiaoduc.edu.vn/index.php/tapchi/article/view/5478/1428
2. Applying the “Triple Helix” Model in Teaching Artificial Intelligence: A Pilot Study in High Schools in Lam Dong Province
Authors: Vu Long Van, Nguyen Thi Thu Ha, Nguyen Thi Kim Anh
(Dalat College; Dalat University; Viet Anh Trung Consulting Co., Ltd.)
This paper presents a collaborative model among education institutions, industry, and government in teaching artificial intelligence, based on a pilot study conducted in high schools in Lam Dong Province.
The study also proposes several key policy implications to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of AI education, including: prioritizing targeted investment in digital infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas; systematically integrating AI training into continuous professional development for teachers; and developing online learning platforms to support post-training engagement.
This approach contributes to bridging the digital divide, strengthening teacher capacity, and expanding the impact of digital transformation in local education systems.
👉 Read the full paper:
https://tcgd.tapchigiaoduc.edu.vn/index.php/tapchi/article/view/5493/1441
About the Journal of Education
The Journal of Education is the official journal of Vietnam’s education sector, under the direct management of the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Information and Communications, and the Central Propaganda Department.
The journal publishes two editions:
- Journal of Education (ISSN: 2354-0753) – Vietnamese
- Vietnam Journal of Education (ISSN: 2588-1477) – English
Both editions are indexed and accredited in the following disciplines:
- Education: 1.0 point
- Psychology: 1.0 point
- Interdisciplinary fields (Philosophy – Sociology – Political Science): 0.5 point
This recognition affirms the journal’s academic credibility and its value within Vietnam’s research evaluation system.
📖 Access the full issue (Vol. 26, No. 8 – April 2026):
https://tcgd.tapchigiaoduc.edu.vn/index.php/tapchi/issue/view/163
From Conference to Publication
These publications originated from the VACC International Conference 2026, held in January 2026 at Da Lat College, under the theme “Innovating Education to Adapt to Changes in the Labor Market.” The conference provided a high-quality academic platform where research ideas were presented, discussed, and refined, leading to publication in reputable academic journals. The Best Paper Awards also recognized contributions from several distinguished institutions, including:
- Da Lat College
- Binh Thuan College
- Dong Thap Community College
- Kien Giang Medical College
- University of Education – University of Danang
Best Paper Award ceremony at the VACC International Conference 2026 (Da Lat College, January 2026), recognizing outstanding research contributions with strong academic and practical impact in education innovation.
The award ceremony at the conference honored outstanding research with strong academic and practical impact, contributing to educational innovation in the context of digital transformation and global integration. In the coming period, VACC will continue to promote research and academic publication activities, including the plan to publish conference proceedings with an ISBN, aiming to enhance the quality and impact of research within Vietnam’s vocational and higher education systems.