Research Article
Digital Transformation and Innovation in Political Education in Vietnamese Universities: Challenges and Policy Implications
Nguyen Thi Ngoc, Doan Thi Hong Viet, Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen, Do Thi Thuy Hoa
Middle East Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences; 76-83.
https://doi.org/10.36348/merjhss.2026.v06i03.002
The rapid advancement of digital technologies has fundamentally transformed higher education systems worldwide, creating new opportunities and challenges for teaching and learning. In Vietnam, digital transformation has become a strategic priority for national development and has significantly influenced the implementation of political education in universities. This study aims to examine the impact of digital transformation on political education in Vietnamese higher education institutions and to identify the opportunities, challenges, and policy implications associated with this process. The study adopts a qualitative research design based on document analysis and policy review. Academic literature, government documents, and reports from international organizations were systematically analyzed to explore the relationship between digital transformation and political education. The findings indicate that digital transformation promotes pedagogical innovation, expands access to educational resources, and enhances student engagement through interactive and learner-centered approaches. However, the implementation of digital political education also faces several challenges, including unequal access to digital infrastructure, limited digital competencies among lecturers and students, and the increasing spread of misinformation and ideologically biased content in digital environments. The study argues that successful digital transformation in political education requires comprehensive strategies that integrate technological innovation with curriculum reform, digital literacy, and civic education. Universities should strengthen digital competencies, redesign political education curricula, and promote critical thinking and responsible digital citizenship among students. The findings contribute to the growing literature on digital transformation and political education and provide practical recommendations for policymakers and higher education institutions in Vietnam and other developing countries undergoing similar educational transitions.
Review Article
Bridging Tradition and Modernity: A Socio-Historical Analysis of Traditional Birth Attendants and the Integration of Maternal Healthcare in North-Western Nigeria
Labbo Abdullahi
Middle East Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences; 257-260.
https://doi.org/10.36348/merjhss.2026.v06i03.003
Despite the advancement of modern medical infrastructure, Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) remain the primary providers of maternal and child health (MCH) services for a significant proportion of the population in North-western Nigeria. This paper provides a socio-historical appraisal of the role of TBAs, tracing their evolution from an entrenched indigenous medical tradition through the resistance of the colonial era to contemporary post-colonial health initiatives. Utilising a qualitative, historical-analytical approach, the study identifies a myriad of structural and cultural barriers including historical mistrust of Western medicine, the purdah system, and systemic socioeconomic constraints that contribute to the suboptimal uptake of formalised MCH services. The findings reveal that while TBAs offer critical psychosocial support and cultural competence, certain traditional practices pose significant clinical risks, such as those contributing to vesico-vaginal fistula (VVF). The paper argues that the persistent reliance on TBAs, particularly in rural locales, necessitates a strategic shift from alienation to formalised integration. It concludes that by incorporating TBAs into the formal healthcare framework as pivotal stakeholders in referral and accompaniment, North-western Nigeria can better mitigate maternal morbidity and mortality, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and effective maternal healthcare system.
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