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The Maldives National Journal of Research (MNU Research Journal) ISSN 2308-5959

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Volume 10 · Number 2

Dec 2022

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

CONTENTS

Editorial

Lived experience of subject matter experts in the instructional design process for blended learning at The Maldives National University: a phenomenological study

Ibrahim Adam

Assessment of trans-fat in the Maldivian diet

Raheema Abdul Raheem, Aishath Naila, Aishath, Shaheen Ismail & Kamal Kasturi

The TRIPS Agreement: Ready or not the Maldives went for it

Fazeel Najeeb  

The antibacterial properties of stingless bee honey in Malaysia and its effects as food preservative

N. Julika, A. Ajit, A. Naila, N.F. Nabilah, N. A. Aliyah & A. Z. Sulaiman

Constituent structure in Equational clauses: A corpus analysis of the Dhivehi Language

Azeeza Afeef

 

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Volume 10 · Number 1

July 2022

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

CONTENTS

Editorial

Parental divorce as a predictor of attachment style in children’s adult intimate relationships: evidence from the Maldives

Aminath Shazra & Aminath Riyaz

Leadership in state-owned enterprises of the Maldives

Abdulla Sinau

Virtual focus group discussions: exploring new frontiers in qualitative methods

Dr. Hawwa Shiuna Musthafa, Dr. Sheena Moosa & Ms. Aishath Hassan

Effects of home factors and students’ classroom participation on the academic performance of senior secondary schools’ students in Lagos Nigeria

Adesoji A Oni & Titilayo Soji-Oni

Psychological experiences of nurses during COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives

Salma Hassan

 

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Volume 9 · Number 2

Dec 2021

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

CONTENTS

Editorial

Using the dynamic model of educational effectiveness to detect effective teaching characteristics in the Maldives

Hawwa Shiuna Musthafa

Fear of missing out as a predictor of social media use and addiction among Maldivians

Fathimath Yamaany Habeeb & Diluxshy Sanjeevan

Sensory properties of white bread enriched with lemon juice, corn flour and baking soda

Mariyam Suha, Aishath Humana, Hawwa Nafuha Niyaz, Aishath Naila

Prevalence and influencing factors of energy drink consumption among youth in Laamu Hithadhoo Maldives

Fathimath Shimla

Intelligibility of Hahdhunmathee dialect to speakers of standard dialect of the Dhivehi language

Aaidha Hammad, Azeeza Afeef, Shiuna Ahmed

The level of adherence to language rules and etiquettes on online news media

Anwar Ibrahim

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Volume 9 · Number 1

July 2021

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Reviewers

CONTENTS

Editorial

Stress and coping resources of divorced women in the Maldives
Shifza Aboobakuru & Aminath Riyaz

Dengue serotype detection from wild caught mosquito by reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification, first time in Bangladesh
Tanzila Rawnuck, Zeba Un Naher, Saif Ullah Munshi, Shahina Tabassum & Md Selim Reza

Exploring the challenges in initiating community-based tourism: a case study of Thaa Guraidhoo, Maldives
Mohamed Naaim Nazim

Perceptions regarding COVID-19 pandemic and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in the Maldives

Mohamed Amir, Aishath Muneer, Sinwa Abdul Latheef, Abdulla Zaeem, Fathimath Zoona, Ahmed Mauroof, Nilooma Mohamed, Mohamed Akram, Fathmath Nazla Rafeeq, Ahmed Faisal & Raheema Abdul Raheem

Application of food preservatives and food additives in making Maldivian food products
Mariyam Zuha, Mohamed Simyaan Shareef & Aishath Naila

The role of length of parental leave in strengthening mother-child bond and the husband-wife relationship in the Maldives
Asma Saleem & Hawwa Shiuna Musthafa

Psychological stress imposed on residents of Malé city during the state implemented lockdown

Anoof Abdulla, Latheefa Hussain, Aminath Samha, Mariyam Nahaa Nizam, Mariyam Nasma Ibrahim, Aminath Ramiya Mohamed

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Volume 8 · Number 2

December 2020

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Editor-in-Chief: Raheema Abdul Raheem
Director of Research, Research Development Office, The Maldives National University

Editor: Nash’aa Ahmed Naseem
Research Assistant, Research Development Office, The Maldives National University

CONTENTS

Editorial

Exploring ethnomathematics in the Maldives: Counting and measuring
Aishath Shehenaz Adam

Well-being of the elderly living in Male’, Maldives: Prevalence and relationship among sociability, loneliness and depression
Zahudha Abdul Azeez, Shahla Imad & Mariyam Suzana

Risk communications in the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic: The Maldives’ experience
Thasleema Usman & Sheena Moosa

Video Recorded Presentations (VRP) and their impact on students’ learning. A mixed method research on blended mode programs at MNU
Fathimath Mumthaz

Salt content of processed food products available in Dh. Kudahuvadhoo, Maldives
Aishath Muneer, Fathimath Zoona, & Aishath Naila

Determinants of socioeconomic experiences during COVID-19 pandemic in the Maldives
Hawwa Shiuna Musthafa, Aminath Riyaz, Sheena Moosa, Raheema Abdul Raheem & Aishath Zeen Naeem

Bilingualism and the medium of instruction
Hassan Hameed

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Volume 8 · Number 1

August 2020

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

 

Editor-in-Chief: Raheema Abdul Raheem
Dean of Research, The Maldives National University

 

Editor: Fazeel Najeeb
Assistant Professor, The Maldives National University

 

Editorial and Review Consultants

Editorial and Review Consultants

 

CONTENTS

Editorial

 

Quantitative and qualitative research methods: Considerations and issues in qualitative research
Hassan Hameed

 

Nowcasting the COVID‑19 epidemic in the Maldives
Sheena Moosa & Sofoora Kawsar Usman

 

Use of aminoquinolines as a prophylactic agent against COVID‑19 in frontline workers- A critical review
Fathmath Rashmee

 

A narrative review comparing SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1 and MERS-CoV highlighting their characteristic features, evolution and clinical outcomes
Kannan Subbaram & Sheeza Ali

 

COVID‑19: A boost for telemedicine
Ibrahim Yasir Ahmed

 

Clinical manifestations and progression of COVID‑19: A case report from the Maldives

Rajib Kumar Dey, Abdullah Isneen Hilmy, Ali Zaadhee, Zaidhoon Jaleel, Ahmed Zooshan, Afa Ibrahim, Azna Waheed, Saifullah Waseel, Mariyam Hishma, Mariyam Naseem, Mariyam Shahana Mufeed,Mihunath Mustafa, Dhunya Thaufeeq, Rania Nabil, Hisham Ahmed Imad, Abdul Azeez Yoosuf, Ali Nazeem & Ali Abdulla Latheef

 

Perception of E-Learning among medical students of the Maldives National University, Republic of Maldives, during COVID‑19 pandemic.
Shekar Kumar Yadav & Shaistha Zubair

 

Maldivian healthcare workers’ experience during COVID‑19 pandemic
Salma Hassan

 

Evaluation of an online learning package developed to support the COVID-19 response of nurses working in Regional and Atoll Hospitals in the Maldives
Asiya Ibrahim, Aminath Shafia & Sizna Mohamed

 

Remote Online Teaching (ROT) in response to COVID‑19 pandemic: Exploring instructors’ experience
Shimna Shakeeb

 

Survey sampling in the time of social distancing experiences from a quantitative research in the wake of COVID‑19 pandemic
Aminath Riyaz, Hawwa Shiuna Musthafa, Raheema Abdul Raheem & Sheena Moosa

 

Experiences and concerns during the COVID‑19 pandemic: A qualitative research with employees in the tourism sector of the Maldives
Aminath Shafiya Adam, Aminath Riyaz, Shazla Mohamed, Rania Sobir, Fathimath Nasiha Abdul Muhaimin, Aminath Sudha & Fathimath Shadiya

 

The tourism industry of the Maldives, – have we gone beyond ‘regulatory capture’
Ibrahim Athif Shakoor

 

Self-sufficiency in food. prospects on the island of Fuwahmulah, Maldives
Fazeel Najeeb & Rifaath Hassan

 

Application of law in employment contracts practices, considerations and recommendations
Fathimath Waheeda

 

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Volume 7 · Number 1

December 2019

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Editor-in-Chief: Raheema Abdul Raheem
Dean of Research, The Maldives National University

Editor: Aishath Naila
Assistant Professor, The Maldives National University

CONTENTS

 

Editorial

RESEARCH REPORTS
The design of a four-seat reverse delta WIG craft
Hassan Hameed

Is blending the solution. A systematic literature review on the key drivers of blended learning in higher education
Ramiz Ali

Understanding bottled water consumption. a survey on public perception of drinking water

Ahmed Aimon Latheef

Student perceptions on gender differences of ELT Teachers
Aminath Neena

 

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ތަޙުޤީޤުކުރާ މައްސަލައިގެ ޙައްޤު ދެނެގަތުމަށްޓަކައި ތުހުމަތުކުރެވިފައިވާ މީހާއަށް އަދަބުދިނުން ޝަރުޢީ ނަޡަރަކުން


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Volume 6 · Number 1

June 2018

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Editor: Raheema Abdul Raheem
Dean of Research, The Maldives National University

 

CONTENTS
Editorial

 

ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Designing Learning Spaces for Effective Learning
Nurkhamimi Zainuddin, Rozhan m. Idrus, Ahmad Farid Mohd. Jamal

 

Ethnobotanical Survey of Tomato in Some Cultivated Regions in Southern Nigeria
Matthew Chidozie Ogwu, Anthonia Odinita Chime, Mary O. Oseh

 

Prevalence and Socio Demographic Correlations of Anxiety, Stress and Depression among Undergraduate Students of the Maldives National University
Aishath Shanoora and Mariyam Nawaza

 

Potential Synergies Between the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and The Value Loading Problem In Artificial Intelligence
Soenke Ziesche

 

Production of Lip Balm From Stingless Bee Honey
Atiyah Athirah Binti Yusof1, Azilah b. Ajit, Ahmed Z. Sulaiman1, Aishath Naila

 

Study of Rare and Endangered Plants of Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve, India
Pramod Patil

 

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އޮރިޖިނަލް އާޓިކަލް

ޓީވީ ޕުރޮގުރާމުތަކުގައި ވާހަކަދައްކާ އިރު މީހުން ބަސްމަސްހުނިކުރާ މިންވަރާއި ބަސްމަސްހުނިކުރާ ގޮތްތައް

އާމިނަތު ޒާހިރު

 

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Volume 5 . Number 1

June 2017

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Editor: Ali Fawaz Shareef
Vice Chancellor, Maldives National University

Assistant Editor: Raheema Abdul Raheem
Dean of Research, Maldives National University

 

CONTENTS
Editorial

 

RESEARCH REPORTS

Graduates perspectives on blended learning in the Maldives
Roza Ibrahim and Mohamed Shihab

 

Relationships between bullies, victims and mental health issues among adolescents
Aishath Nasheeda, Norlizah C. Hassan, and Siti Aishah Hassan

 

Characterization of Okra (Abelmoschus [Medik.]) Accessions Using Dehydrogenase Isozymes and Protein
Matthew Chidozie Ogwu, Moses Edwin Osawaru and Uruemu Onosigbere-Ohwo

 

Using qualitative data analysis tools ‘fit for purpose’ for making sense of teacher educators’ use of digital technologies in their pedagogical practices
Aminath Shafiya Adam and Garry Falloon

 

Challenges in clinical learning. experiences of Maldivian nursing students
Salma Hassan, Asiya Ibrahim, Fathimath Muna Hussain

 

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Volume 4 . Number 1 (Special Issue)

November 2016

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Editor: Ali Fawaz Shareef
Vice Chancellor, Maldives National University

Assistant Editor: Raheema Abdul Raheem
Dean of Research, Maldives National University

CONTENTS
Editorial

 

OPINION ARTICLES

Islam and Radicalism: A Brief History
Mohamed M M Ismail

 

Countering Terrorism in South Asia: Beyond Statist Approaches
Imtiaz Ahmed

 

Fostering Community Resilience for Preventing Violent Extremis: Perspective from South Asia
Shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh

 

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Volume 3 · Number 1

March 2015

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Guest Editor: Mohamed Zahir Hussain
Chancellor, Maldives National University

 

CONTENTS
Editorial

 

RESEARCH REPORTS
Professional development for enhancing technology-integrated pedagogical practice: An ethnographic study in a Maldivian teacher education context
Aminath S. Adam

 

Development, development policy and governance in the Maldives: A political economy perspective
Athaulla Rasheed

 

REVIEW ARTICLE
The adoption of PV systems in the Maldives: A technological review`
Hassan Hameed

 

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ރިސާޗް ރިޕޯރޓް

ބަހަވީޢިލްމުގެ ހަމަތަކުން ބަލާ އިރު، ދިވެހިބަހުގައި ހުރި ކަމުގެ ޒަމާނާއި އެސްޕެކްޓް (ޙާލަތު ދެމިގެންދާ ކަންކަން)

 

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Volume 2 · Number 1

June 2014

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Editor: Mizna Mohamed
(The Postgraduate Research Centre)
CONTENTS
Editorial
RESEARCH REPORTS
Historical institutionalism in the Maldives: A case of governance failure
Athaulla A. Rasheed

 

Online journalism: A case study of interactivity of mainstream online news websites of the Maldives
Ali Rafeeq

 

The impact of theory and research on three ESL teachers’ beliefs and practices
Naashia Mohamed

 

What are the attitudes of Maldivian youth towards the Dhivehi language?
Ismail Habeeb Abdul-Raheem

 

OPINION ARTICLE
Knowledge is wisdom? Observations from primary classrooms in the Maldives
David Fittell

 

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Volume 1 · Number 1

June 2013

A double-blind refereed journal of
The Maldives National University

Editor: Hassan Hameed
Vice Chancellor, Maldives National University

 

CONTENTS
Editorial

 

RESEARCH REPORTS
Automatic Assessment of Java code
Adam Khalid

 

Maldivian Secondary Teacher’s Reflections on their First Year of Teaching: Enabling Factors, Perceived Problems and Proposed Solutions
Aishath Ali

 

Distance Education Experience in the Maldives: Challenges and Achievements
Ismail Habeeb Abdul-Raheem

 

REVIEW ARTICLE
Demystifying International Educations: Concepts, Ideas and Ideologies
Mohamed Umar

 

 

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ދިވެހި ރާއްޖޭގައި ދުރުންދޭ ތަޢުލީމުގެ ތަޖުރިބާ: މައްސަލަތަކާއި ކާމިޔާބުތައް

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