The Maldives National Journal of Research (MNJR) published three issues in 2024, comprising 18 scholarly articles across Volume 12 Issue 1, Volume 12 Issue 2 and the THEVELI 2024 Special Issue. The publications brought together research across a wide range of disciplines, reflecting diverse areas of academic inquiry in the Maldives and beyond.

The articles explored topics ranging from higher education, student well-being and public health to family and social issues, foreign investment, biodiversity, water treatment, reproductive health, nutrition, migrant health and Dhivehi language development. Several studies focused directly on issues of national relevance, including healthcare in the Maldives, school closures during COVID-19, divorce and post-divorce experiences, migrant workers’ access to healthcare, and challenges affecting local language and education.

The THEVELI 2024 Special Issue further expanded the journal’s multidisciplinary reach by publishing research linked to health, technology, water management, psychology and language studies. Together, the three issues demonstrated the role of MNJR in providing researchers with a platform to share evidence, examine emerging challenges and contribute knowledge that can support academic discussion, professional practice and national development.

Across the 18 articles, the research aligned with a range of Sustainable Development Goals, including those related to health and well-being, education, gender equality, economic growth, innovation, reduced inequalities, responsible consumption, terrestrial ecosystems, strong institutions and partnerships.

MNJR Volume 12 Issue 1 (Published 31 July 2024)

1. Internationalization of Curriculum (IoC) in Higher Education: A Global Cooperative Strategy
   SDG Alignment: SDG 4; SDG 17

2. Emotional Intelligence and Test Anxiety Among Secondary School Students in EGOR Locality of EDO State, Nigeria
   SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 4; SDG 17

3. Pattern of Health Awareness by a Health Care Provider in Maldives: A Descriptive Study
   SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 4; SDG 17

4. Exploring the Nexus Between Child Unintentional Injuries and Parental Smartphone Distraction: A Narrative Review of Studies, News Reports, and Rising Cases
   SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 17

5. Ruling on Wearing Talisman: In the Light of Islamic Shari’ah
   SDG Alignment: SDG 4; SDG 17

MNJR Volume 12 Issue 2 (Published 31 December 2024)

1. A Review of the Biology and Ecology of the Invasive African Grey Snail (Achanita Fulica): Its Impact on Horticulture Crops and Effective Pest Management
   SDG Alignment: SDG 2; SDG 12; SDG 15; SDG 17

2. Post-divorce Challenges Faced by Men in the Maldives: An Exploratory Study
   SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 5; SDG 10; SDG 16; SDG 17

3. Causes of Divorce in the Maldives: An In-Depth Socio-Economic Analysis
   SDG Alignment: SDG 5; SDG 10; SDG 16; SDG 17

4. Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in the Maldives: A Multiple Regression Analysis
   SDG Alignment: SDG 8; SDG 9; SDG 17

5. Does Context Make a Difference? School Leaders’ Perceptions of School Closures across the Maldives during COVID-19
   SDG Alignment: SDG 4; SDG 10; SDG 17

MNJR Volume 12 Special Issue – THEVELI 2024 (Published 30 November 2024)

1. Evaluation of Effectiveness of Cleaning-in-Place of Membranes and Optimum Period of Membrane Replacement on a Seawater Reverse Osmosis Plant
   SDG Alignment: SDG 6; SDG 9; SDG 12; SDG 17

2. Treatment Outcome in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome-Related Infertility
   SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 5; SDG 17

3. Factors Affecting Diabetic Foot Ulcer Among Patients Presenting to Wound Care Clinics Across the Maldives
   SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 17

4. Relationship Between Parenting Styles and Romantic Attachment in Adults with Gender as a Moderating Variable
   SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 5; SDG 17

5. Risk of Malnutrition and its Relationship with Surgical Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgery under the Department of Surgery of Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital
   SDG Alignment: SDG 2; SDG 3; SDG 17

6. Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Health-Seeking Behaviors of Bangladeshi Migrant Workers Living in Malé, Maldives
   SDG Alignment: SDG 3; SDG 8; SDG 10; SDG 17

7. Expanding and Updating the Dhivehi Language Corpus: Challenges and Issues
   SDG Alignment: SDG 4; SDG 17

8. Comparative Historical Dialectology of Standard Dhivehi and the Maliku Dialect (Mahl Language): Insights from Corpus Analysis
   SDG Alignment: SDG 4; SDG 17

MNJR Volume 12 Issue 1 MNJR Volume 12 Issue 2 MNJR Volume 12 Special Issue (Theveli 2024)