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Item Bilingualism and the medium of instruction(Research Development Office, The Maldives National University, 2020-12) Hameed, HassanThis paper explores Cummin’s dual iceberg metaphor in terms of bilingual proficiency in the Maldivian context and the gradual switch to English-medium instruction. Bilingual education was implemented in the Maldives on the premise that the earlier a student is introduced to a foreign language and the greater is her exposure, the better will be her proficiency in the foreign language. Research on bilingualism contradicts this naïve and intuitive understanding of how a student achieves bilingual proficiency.The paper concludes by briefly outlining the manner in which the switch to the English- medium by policy actors was made and the consequent marginalization of mother tongue.and erosion of societal values.Item Quantitative and qualitative research methods : considerations and issues in qualitative research(The Research Centre, Maldives National University, 2020-08) Hameed, HassanIn the past four decades, research using qualitative methods is increasingly being used to create images of reality. The methods present a challenge because the process of collection and organization of these images are not well-defined. This paper, after summarizing the features of quantitative and qualitative research, outlines the major considerations in delimiting and interpreting qualitative inquiries.Item The design of a four-seat reverse delta WIG craft(Maldives National Journal of Research, 2019-12) Hameed, Hassan; ޙަސަން ޙަމީދުItem The adoption of PV systems in the Maldives : a technological review(Postgraduate Research Centre, MNU, 2015-03-01) ޙަސަން ޙަމީދު; Hameed, HassanThis review begins with a brief outline of PV usage in the Maldives followed by a discussion of PV systems in general with a special emphasis on grid-tied systems. Irradiation levels in the Maldives are then outlined. A short review of the components of grid-tied PV systems and their technical requirements are then presented. The review concludes briefly noting the findings of studies carried out to evaluate reliability, modes of failure, trends and recommendations for research in grid-tied PV systems.Item Editorial(Postgraduate Research Centre, MNU, 2013-06-01) ޙަސަން ޙަމީދު; Hameed, Hassan