On the morning of April 18, 2026, in Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade successfully organized the Conference on “Reviewing the Operations of the HUIT Journal of Science for the 2020–2025 Period and Orienting Its Development for 2026–2030.” The conference marked an important milestone in evaluating the Journal’s growth and setting ambitious goals for its deeper integration into the international academic system. 

Conference overview

The conference was attended by representatives of scientific and technological agencies and organizations, along with a large number of reputable scientists and experts from universities and research institutes across the country. The presence of the academic community not only affirmed the Journal’s prestige but also brought multidimensional perspectives to the University’s sustainable development strategy.

Delegates attending the conference

n his opening remarks, Meritorious Teacher, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the University, affirmed that the HUIT Journal of Science is not only an academic forum but also an important indicator for evaluating research capacity and a gateway to affirming HUIT’s international standing. Looking back on the Journal’s 13-year journey of development, he acknowledged its positive progress in standardizing processes while emphasizing the urgent need for stronger transformation to meet the standards of prestigious databases such as Scopus. He also committed to continuing to prioritize resources, improve institutional mechanisms and policies, and invest strongly in digital technology infrastructure to support the internationalization process. He expressed firm confidence that, with an innovative spirit and the unity of the new Editorial Board, the Journal would soon reach international standards and make important contributions to the national innovation ecosystem. 

Meritorious Teacher, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoan, Secretary of the Party Committee and President of the University, delivering the opening remarks and welcoming the conference

In the main reporting session, Dr. Bui Hong Dang, Editor-in-Chief of the HUIT Journal of Science, presented an overview of the Journal’s activities over the past five years. During the 2020–2025 period, the Journal was officially renamed and granted a new operating license for both its print and electronic versions. In particular, its academic quality improved significantly through the consolidation of the Editorial Board with many leading professors in related fields. Entering the 2026–2030 period, the core objective has been identified as inclusion in Scopus. To realize this goal, the Journal has set specific targets such as increasing English-language publications to over 50%, attracting 30–50% of articles from international authors, and shortening the publication process to two to three months for outstanding papers.

Dr. Bui Hong Dang, Editor-in-Chief of the HUIT Journal of Science, presenting the review of the Journal’s activities for 2020–2025 and its development orientation for 2026–2030

One of the important highlights of the conference was the announcement of the decision and the introduction of the new Editorial Board. In a solemn atmosphere, the University introduced the core team of experts who will lead the Journal in the new term. The new Editorial Board brings together prestigious scientists with high bibliometric indicators. This is considered an important “apparatus” to ensure the Journal’s review quality and content orientation in line with the rigorous standards of the global citation system.

The new Editorial Board

The conference became even more vibrant with in-depth academic presentations by leading experts, which not only focused on theory but also directly addressed practical issues and bottlenecks that scientific journals often encounter.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, shared practical experience regarding the technical standards of Scopus, emphasizing the role of transparency in blind peer review and publication ethics in accordance with COPE standards. He also offered important suggestions for the HUIT Journal on building a global network of authors and optimizing the manuscript management system.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Asian Business and Economic Studies, delivering his presentation

Following that, Prof. Dr. Thai Hoang, Editor-in-Chief of the Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, provided an in-depth analysis of “Mechanisms, Policies, and Resources,” affirming that in order to reach the level of Scopus, the Journal needs a sustainable strategy, the collective commitment of the scientific community, and a professional operational process capable of keeping pace with the digital transformation trend in modern scientific publishing.

Prof. Dr. Thai Hoang, Editor-in-Chief of the Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, delivering his presentation

The two presentations by Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Hoai and Prof. Dr. Thai Hoang focused on sharing practical experiences and strategic solutions for bringing a domestic scientific journal into the international Scopus database system.

Conference chair panel

The discussion session, chaired by Prof. Dr. Sci. Dang Vu Minh, President of the Vietnam Science Association; Prof. Dr. Le Quoc Hoi, Vice President of the School of Economics and Public Management, National Economics University; and Dr. Bui Hong Dang, Editor-in-Chief of the HUIT Journal of Science, took place in a lively atmosphere with many valuable comments on modern editorial management models, digital transformation in scientific publishing, and solutions to improve citation indicators. All delegates agreed that striving toward Scopus standards is not merely about achieving a title, but rather about a comprehensive process of standardization to elevate Vietnamese intellect on the global scientific map.

Delegates sharing opinions during the discussion session

The conference concluded with confidence in a new stage of breakthrough development. Clear orientations and the shared determination of scientists and university leaders promise to help the HUIT Journal of Science soon achieve important milestones in the 2026–2030 period, thereby contributing to the fulfillment of the University’s mission in scientific research and technology transfer.

Delegates taking a commemorative photo at the end of the conference