Volume 12, number 2, December 2024
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Item Post-divorce challenges faced by men in the Maldives: An exploratory study(Research Development Office, The Maldives National University, 2024-12) Mohamed, Masha; މަޝާ މުހައްމަދު; Riyaz, Aminath; އާމިނަތު ރިޔާޒުDivorce is a transition that brings considerable emotional, physical, and economic changes to a person. While navigating this complex adjustment can be challenging and unsettling for both parties involved, these difficulties may vary for men perceived as less expressive than women. This research aims to identify the challenges men face after a divorce. The study will also explore how these challenges influence and shape how they move on in life. This research employs qualitative semi-structured one-to-one interviews and an online focus group discussion. Interview participants included divorced men from three socio-economic backgrounds who were willing to share their experiences. The online focus group comprised of divorced men discussing life after divorce in a generic context. Thematic analysis of participant responses, guided by relevant literature, focused on identifying the challenges men encounter and evaluating the impact of these challenges on their lives. The findings indicate that the degree of conflict between divorcing individuals during and after their separation significantly influences how men cope with the divorce and the intensity of post-divorce challenges. Notably, maintaining an amicable relationship with their ex-wife, particularly when children are involved, emerged as a significant topic of concern. Participants emphasised the need for psychological support throughout the divorce process and beyond. They highlighted interventions such as advice on effective co-parenting strategies and implementation of parenting plans to facilitate active father involvement in raising their children even when the child primarily resides with the mother post-divorce. These findings suggest implications for policy changesthat aims to promote smoother post-divorce transitions for all parties involved.Item Does context make a difference? School Leaders’ Perceptions of School Closures across the Maldives during COVID-19(The Maldives National University, 2024-12) Fikuree, Waseema; ވަސިމާ ފިކްރީContextual features are crucial elements to consider in any decision-making process regarding a school’s teaching and learning processes. However, a lack of attention to specific contextual features is evident in educational policy decision-making. A qualitative case study across the Maldives revealed that school leaders’ primary concerns were students’ safety, completing the syllabus or curriculum, and the lack of consideration for a school’s context. The participants highlighted the importance of acknowledging the contextual realities of individual schools and involving stakeholders to make effective decisions regarding school operations. These findings have implications for educational policy decision-making, particularly under unprecedented circumstances.Item A Review of the Biology and Ecology of the Invasive Giant African Snail (Achanita fulica): Its Impact on Horticulture Crops and Effective Pest Management(The Maldives National University, 2024-12) Abdulla, Nadhiya; ނާދިޔާ އަބްދުއްﷲTerrestrial gastropods, such as snails and slugs, pose a significant threat to the global agriculture due to their adaptive nature. The giant African snail (Achanita fulica), introduced to the Maldives, thrives tropical climate, with high reproduction capacity, feeding on over 500 types of plants. In Laamu Atoll, Maldivian farming communities are struggling to control this pest, which is causing a significant damage to crops such as cucurbits, papaya, leafy vegetables, and banana plants. Despite various intervention initiatives by government agencies, including cultural, chemical and biological methods, the pest remains a serious problem. This review aims to integrate information on the bio- ecology of the giant African snail, the nature of damage it causes, and the favorable factors for its proliferation, with special emphasis on effective management tactics of this particular gastropod pest focusing on Maldivian context. It also proposes a collective pest management model to effectively manage the control of giant Africa snail.