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Item Knowledge and awareness of polycystic ovarian syndrome and Its determinants among undergraduates aged 18–45 at the Maldives National University(The Maldives National Journal of Research, 2025-07-31) Rasheed, Aishath Rifa; Shuhail, Ammar,; އައިޝަތު ރިފާ ރަޝީދު; އައްމާރު ޝުހައިލްPolycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 1 in 7 women of reproductive age. Despite its prevalence, there is a notable lack of knowledge about PCOS globally, underscoring the need for greater awareness to support informed decision-making. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and awareness of PCOS and its determinants among undergraduates aged 18-45 at the Maldives National University (MNU). A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among students, with 305 participants responding to the survey, achieving an 85% response rate. Stratified probability sampling was employed to recruit eligible participants. Data were collected via Google Forms from May to August 2024. Participants were predominantly aged 18-24 (56.4%), with females comprising 72.9% of respondents. Among female participants, 33.9% had been medically diagnosed with PCOS, while 78% knew someone with the condition. Social media (65.4%) and healthcare professionals (64.9%) were the primary sources of information. Recognised symptoms included irregular periods (95.4%), while family history (83.0%) was the most commonly identified risk factor. Stress (92.8%) and infertility (88.5%) were highlighted as significant psychological impacts and long-term complications, respectively. Blood tests (80.3%) and medical history (78.3%) were frequently cited diagnostic tools, while exercise (91.8%) and a balanced diet (88.9%) were emphasised as key treatment strategies. Knowledge was highest for symptoms (67.8%) and lowest for risk factors (58.7%) and long-term complications (50.7%). Significant associations were found between PCOS awareness and both field of study and marital status (p<0.001), while age (p=0.806) and educational status (p=0.76) showed no significant impact. With an overall knowledge score of 62.3%, the findings indicate a moderate yet insufficient understanding of PCOS among MNU undergraduates, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions.Item Dynamics of import of pharmaceutical products into Maldives : a policy perspective analysis(The Maldives National Journal of Research, 2024) Najeeb, Fazeel; ފަޒީލް ނަޖީބުThis article analyses some of the import dynamics of pharmaceutical products imported into Maldives. The objective is to inform policy discussion and development in this area. The analysis relied on import statistics and relevant regulatory authorities’ data. The research finds that Maldives is heavily dependent on a single country for access to medicine (importing pharmaceutical drugs), and concludes that it is desirable to reduce this dependence as a matter of policy aimed at ensuring access to medicine and medicine security.Item Causes of divorce in the Maldives : an in-depth socio-economic analysis(The Maldives National Journal of Research, 2024-12) Ahmed, Fathimath; ފާތިމަތު އަހުމަދު; Riyaz, Aminath; އާމިނަތު ރިޔާޒުFamily is regarded as the cornerstone of Maldivian society; however, recent years have seen a pronounced prevalence of divorce, which has the potential for significant social, emotional, and economic disruptions for divorced couples, their children, extended families, and social cohesion at large. Despite these profound impacts, there is limited knowledge regarding the risk factors contributing to divorce in the Maldives, which hinders the formulation of comprehensive strategies to address this issue. This study, therefore, aims to investigate and document the causes of divorce in the Maldives and evaluate the efficacy of current interventions. Utilising a qualitative research design, in-depth insights were gathered through individual interviews with key informants—men and women aged 18 to 39 who had experienced divorce in the Greater Male’ area. Employing snowball and purposive sampling, eight informants provided data covering 15 divorce cases. Thematic analysis of the interview data revealed nine primary factors contributing to divorce, including immaturity, infidelity, incompatibility, financial instability, congested living conditions, marrying for the wrong reasons, domestic violence, substance abuse, and women’s empowerment. The findings suggest that current measures to reduce divorce rates are inadequate for maintaining family unity, highlighting the implications for policy and programmes to address these issues effectively.Item ފިތުނަ އާއި ކާފިރުކަން ހުއްޓި الله އަށް ދީން ވުމަށް ކުރާ ޖިހާދުގެ މާނަ(މިހާރު, 2020-10-09) ޑރ. ސަޢުދު الله ޢަލީ; Ali, SaudullaItem Risk of multinutrition and its relatioonship with surgical complications in patients undergoing surgery the department of surgery of Indhira Gandhi memorial Hospital(Research Development Office, The Maldives National University, 2024) Zeela, Aishath; އައިޝަތު ޒީލާ; Ahmed, Aminath Siba; އާމިނަތު ސިބާ އަހުމަދު; Mohamed, Faiha Ali; ފައިހާ އަލީ މުހައްމަދު; Abdulla, Mariyam Luba; މަރިޔަމް ލުބާ އަބްދުﷲ; Ali, Mohamed Azhadh; މުޙައްމަދު އަޒްހަދް އަލީItem The sustainability of corporate e-training programmes : a conceptual paper(The Maldives National Journal of Research, 2025-07) Senadheera, Sadss; Yatigammana, Kaushalya; ސަދްސް ސެނަދީރާ; ކައުޝަލްޔާ ޔަތިގައްމަނާThis review focuses on the sustainability of corporate e-training programs in Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The increasing adoption of electronic training across diverse industries worldwide is driven by factors such as cost-effectiveness, time efficiency, and easy access to learning resources. A key advantage is the ability to effectively align resources for employees dispersed across different locations within the same organization. However, despite these benefits, the literature highlights several challenges in aligning employees with e-training platforms. These challenges include employees’ technology self-efficacy and technology-related anxiety. Additionally, research suggests that cultural differences across countries could significantly impact the sustainability of these e-training programmes. The approach highlights how cultural differences influence organisational perspectives on employee development and e-training adoption. The literature review was conducted using databases including SAGE, Emerald, Elsevier, and Google Scholar. The objective of this review is to identify the influencing factors for the sustainability of e-training programs. In the proposed conceptual framework, the sustainability of e-training is identified as the dependent variable. Technology self-efficacy serves as the independent variable, while cultural aspects function as a moderating variable. Additionally, technology anxiety acts as a mediating variable influencing the relationship between technology self-efficacy and the sustainability of e-training. The findings suggest that technology self-efficacy, anxiety, and cultural variation are critical determinants of e-training sustainability. Future research can expand on these relationships and test the framework empirically.Item ތަގުވާ އާއި ތަޒުކިޔާ ހާސިލުވިތޯ ކަށަވަރު ކުރުން(މިހާރު, 2025-03-28) ސަޢުދުﷲ ޢަލީ; Ali, SaudhullahItem Effects of home factors and students’ classroom participation on the academic performance of senior secondary schools’ students in Lagos, Nigeria(The Maldives National University, 2024) A. Adesoji Oni; Titilayo Soji-On; އ. އަޑެސޮޖި އޮނި; ޓިޓިލަޔޯ ސޮޖި-އޮންHome factors entail the objects, materials, parents, siblings, peers, and social life that exist in the home in which the students find themselves. All the variables in the home that affect a child’s existence, behaviour, and performance constitute the home environmental factors, while student achievement refers to the extent to which a learner has attained their short- or long-term educational goals. Individual differences in academic performance are strongly correlated with differences in personality and intelligence. The study examined the effects of home factors and students’ classroom participation on the academic performance of senior secondary schools in Lagos, Nigeria. Consequently, four research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. The study was limited to Education District I of Lagos, Nigeria. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design, using a self-constructed questionnaire to collect data from secondary school teachers and students. The validity of the instrument was established by experts in sociology of education and measurement and evaluation, while the researchers administered the instrument to 30 students not involved in the main sample for pilot testing. The reliability correlation coefficient index obtained was 0.78. The data collected were analysed using simple percentage, t-test, Chi-square, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient methods of statistical analysis. These statistics were used to demonstrate whether the variables are correlated or related. The findings of the study revealed that students’ home factors affect their academic performance; teachers and the students have different perceptions of the relevance of home factors; and that a significant relationship exists between home factors and students’ classroom participation. The study therefore concluded and recommended that education should be mounted for parents in our formal and non-formal education programmes in order to educate parents on their roles as parents in the education of their wards.Item Comparative historical dialectology of standard Dhivehi and the Maliku dialect (Mahl language) : insights from corpus analysis(The Maldives National University, 2024) Aminath Riyaz; Ahmed Hashim; F. G. Mohamed; އައިމިނަތު ރިޔާޒް; އަހްމަދު ހާޝިމް; އެފް ޖީ މުހަންމަދުDialects represent variations of a language in vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and usage, often shaped by regional proximity, social distinctions, and cultural or historical influences. This study explores the historical evolution of the standard Dhivehi language through the lens of historical dialectology by conducting a comparative analysis of standard Dhivehi and the Maliku dialect, known as the Mahl language in India and referred to as the Maliku dialect in the Maldives. The main aim is to identify lexical differences between the two and trace the historical linguistic shifts. This qualitative study employs corpus analysis using the Malikthaanaa textbook, published in the mid-20th century to teach Mahl in Minicoy schools. A corpus of 1,035 phrases from the first 15 pages was analysed for similarities and differences between the Mahl and standard Dhivehi language, as two distinct dialects. Findings reveal that 56% of the phrases from the Maliku dialect match the current standard Dhivehi. Among the differences, most involve minor morphological or phonological variations. Remarkably, 1 in 12 words from the corpus aligns with older standard Dhivehi usage, suggesting linguistic changes over time. Additionally, the Maliku dialect retains a richer vocabulary for kinship terms compared to contemporary standard Dhivehi. Although the study is limited by the small size of the corpus and reliance on a single source, it highlights the potential of dialectological research to deepen our understanding of Dhivehi’s linguistic heritage. The findings underscore the importance of further research to enhance and preserve the Dhivehi language.Item A Comparative Study of India and China’s Economic Assistance to Maldives(Aligarh Muslim University, 2023) Mobin; މޯބިންThis study aims to assess the comparative analysis of India and China’s economic assistance to Maldives. Maldives is smallest country in South Asia. The republic of Maldives, so far, is one of the least known country in the international community. Maldives, a group of 1200 islands spanning around 90,000 square kilometers in the Indian Ocean Region, has been in the limelight for the last decade. It has population around 5 lakhs. The archipelago country is strategically important for both India and the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The Maldivian economy is primarily driven by tourism and fish exports, and for decades India has been an important trade partner. At present, strategic significance of the Indian ocean region has been increased due to its location, vital for trade and defense. In the Indian Ocean and South Asia, China and India are gaining a dominant role. Both nations are striving for influence in South Asia and the Indian Ocean region. The Maldives and Indo-China have a significant diplomatic relationship. The Maldives’ potential for self-development has been strengthened and their social and economic growth has been accelerated due to China’s consistent assistance. Both countries provide economic and humanitarian assistance to South Asian countries, and Maldives is one of them. This paper is divided into three parts: Firstly, to evaluate financial help provided by China and India to the Maldives. Secondly, to assess the Maldives response to this assistance provided by China and India to the Maldives. Thirdly, to explore problems and prospects associated with the help providing by China and India to the Maldives