Research

Author Bio Publication Research ID Others
Professor Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo Professor Dr. Roy Rillera Marzo is the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences with over 15 years of research experience in communicable and non-communicable diseases. Dr. Roy has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and serves on several editorial boards related to public health and epidemiology. His investigation into global adult vaccine hesitancy earned the “Award-Winning Research of 2022,” marking a significant contribution to the field. Furthermore, his global survey on COVID-19 vaccine perceptions stood out as among the top 1% of viewed papers in a prestigious journal, highlighting its critical impact. Dr. Roy’s scholarly output includes 30 articles featured in the World Health Organization Research Database, underscoring his key role in shaping global public health policies and interventions. 1.Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021GBD 2021 Nervous System Disorders Collaborators*. March 14, 2024. The Lancet Neurology.

2.Global age-sex-specific mortality, life expectancy, and population estimates in 204 countries and territories and 811 subnational locations, 1950–2021, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic: a comprehensive demographic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021. GBD 2021 Demographics Collaborators. The Lancet. March 11, 2024

3.Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by cataract: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020. Vision Loss Expert Group of the Global Burden of Disease Study and the GBD 2019 Blindness and Vision Impairment Collaborators. Eye (2024). March 9, 2024.

4.The Evolving Role of Social Media in Enhancing Quality of Life: A Global Perspective Across 10 Countries. Roy Rillera Marzo, Hana W. Jun Chen, Absar Ahmad, Hui Zhu Thew, Ja Shen Choy, Chee Han Ng, Chen Loong Alyx Chew, Petra Heidler, Isabel King, Rajeev Shrestha, Farzana Rahman, Jehan Akhter Rana, Tornike Khoshtaria, Arian Matin, Nugzar Todua, Burcu Küçük Biçer, Erwin Faller, Randy A. Tudy, Aries Baldonado, Criselle Angeline Penamante, Rafidah Bahari, Delan Ameen Younus, Zjwan Mohammed Ismail, Masoud Lotfizadeh, Shehu Muhammad Hassan, Rahamatu Shamsiyyah Iliya, Asari E. Inyang, Theingi Maung Maung, Win Myint Oo, Ohnmar Myint, Anil Khadka, Swosti Acharya, Soe Soe Aye, Thein Win Naing, Myat Thida Win, Ye Wint Kyaw, Pramila Pudasaini Thapa, Josana Khanal, Sudip Bhattacharya, Khadijah Abid, Mochammad Fahlevi, Mohammed Aljuaid, Radwa Abdullah El-Abasir & Mohamed E. G. Elsayed.  BMC Archives of Public Health. March 2024.

5.Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Returns: Understanding Its Spread and Growing Impact. P Kumar, A Neyazi, RR Marzo, CA Guimaraes. The Evidence. January 2024.

6.Navigating the future of academic publishing: mission and vision of” The Evidence”
Meenu Singh, Joseph L Mathew, Ranjit Sah, Celso Augusto Guimarães Santos, Adnan Kisa, Alfonso J Rodríguez-Morales, Ashish Joshi, Jagdish Khubchandani, Jugal Kishore, Roy Rillera Marzo, Atin Adhikari, Abdulai Abubakari, Aditya Singh, Ahmad Neyazi, Aroop Mohanty, Russell Kabir, Vasso Apostolopoulos, Abhishek Mewara, Aravind P Gandhi, Bijaya K Padhi. The Evidence, 1(1), 1–3. https://doi.org/10.61505/evidence.2023.1.1.2

7.The Global Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risks, 1990-2022. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. GBD Collaborators. Roy Rillera Marzo. Volume 82, Issue 25, 19–26 December 2023, Pages 2350-2473.

Books:

Older Adults’ Empowerment in Sustainable Development: Bridging Generational Gaps. Cambridge Scholars Publishing Limited, Lady Stephenson Library, Welbeck Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 2PA, United Kingdom. (on going)

Intergenerational Relations – Contemporary Theories, Studies and Policies. Book Chapter: Bridging the Gap: Understanding and Fostering Intergenerational Communication in the Digital Age. IntechOpen.London, SW7 2QJ, UK. ISBN is 978-1-83769-452-5.

Health Literacy and Disease Prevention. Bhattacharya, S., Gokdemir, O., Marzo, R. R., Shikha, D., eds. (2023). Frontiers Media SA. 28 March 2023. doi: 10.3389/978-2-83252-150-2. ISSN 1664-8714. ISBN 978-2-83252-150-2. DOI 10.3389/978-2-83252-150-2.

 ORCID: 0000-0001-9414-4010 2024: Conference Chairman: The World Conference on Public Health 2023. Theme: “Envisioning the Future of Healthcare Globally.” December 8 and 9, 2023.

2023: Keynote Speaker: “Vision 2023: Designing a Sustainable and Inclusive Global Health Future”. The World Conference on Public Health 2023. Theme: “Envisioning the Future of Healthcare Globally.” December 8 and 9, 2023

Academic Editor: PLOS ONE Journal. Q1 Journal.https://journals.plos.org/plosone/static/editorial-board?ae_name=Roy+Rillera+Marzo
Dr. Noraisikin Sabani Noraisikin is an interdisciplinary Ph.D. academic focusing on personalized learning technology and Islamic pedagogy,  driven by a passion for enhancing student learning experiences. A keen reader and poet, she finds inspiration in observing diverse worldviews. She also actively engages in collaborative research endeavours, exploring innovative educational practices. Noraisikin’s insatiable curiosity about life fuels her desire and hope to travel the globe, one step at a time. Her journey embodies a commitment to lifelong learning and a dedication to empowering students worldwide. Abstracts for publications for the last 2 years

 

Journal

 

Proceeding

  • Sabani, N., Jimmie, A., & Salleh, S. M. (2023, March). Factors Influencing the Use of Digital Learning Personalisation. In 2023 11th International Conference on Information and Education Technology (ICIET) (pp. 282-287). IEEE. (Scopus): DOI: 10.1109/ICIET56899.2023.10111345. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10111345
  • Sabani, N., Jimmie, A., & Salleh, S. (2023). “Exploring Factors that Predit Undergraduates’ Behavioural Intention to Digitalised Personalised Learning” in the Kuala Lumpur International Multidisciplinary Conference (KIMCe 2023), AAN Research Center, Kuala Lumpur, 1-3 February.
  • Sabani, N., Jimmie, A., & Hasnor, H. (2018). “The Sustainability and Impact of Islamic Pedagogy in English and Arabic Language Learning: Comparative Case Studies in Malaysia and Indonesia” in the TLRCC Conference, University Malaya, 2-3 October.
  • Jimmie, A., Sabani, N., & Nagreg, V. (2018). “Social Capital as Predictors of Student Engagement in Extra-Curricular activities” in the TLRCC Conference, University Malaya, 2-3 October.
  • Sabani, N., & Kurnia, S. (2010). “The Use of Learner-Development Activities in ESL Classrooms; The Correlation Between Learner Autonomy and Students’ English Writing Proficiency” in the Emerging Trends in Higher Education Learning and Teaching, TARC International Conference on Teaching and Learning 18-19 October.
  • Voon, H.F & Sabani, N. (2009) “Human Capital Development in Educational and Training through Mentoring: A Case Study” in ICONHCD 2009: International Conference on Human Capital Development, Pahang, 25-27 May.
  • Nurtjahja, Oktavia R. and Sabani, N. (2007). “Intensive English Language Program for Overseas Students at Malaysian Private Tertiary Education Institutions” in the Second Biennial International Conference on Teaching and Learning of English in Asia: Exploring New Frontiers (TELiA2), 14-16 June.

 

Book Chapter

  • M. Salleh, J. Musa, M. Johari, N. Sabani (2021). From Pedagogical Beliefs to Implementation: The Development of Pre-service Teachers’ Technology, Pedagogy and Content Knowledge for Student-Centred Learning. In Globalisation, Education, and Reform in Brunei Darussalam. Le Ha, P., Kumpoh, A., Wood, K., Jawawi, R., Said, H. (Eds.). Palgrave Macmillan.:
  • Sabani, N., Jimmie, A., & Hasnor, H.N. (2020). English and Arabic Language Learning Environments: Islamic Universities Undergraduates’ Experiences in Global Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Paths in Islamic Education. 178-204.
  • Huda, M., Sabani, N., Shahrill, M., Jasmi, K. A., Basiron, B., & Mustari, M. I. (2017). Empowering Learning Culture as Student Identity Construction in Higher Education in Student Culture and Identity in Higher Education (pp. 160-179). IGI Global. (Scopus)
 ORCID: 0000-0003-1095-3094 Project list, with its grant value

  • Advance HE ‘Global Impact Grants’ Grants Award 2024 (Principal Researcher): Dr Noraisikin Sabani & Dr Anita Jimmie: Unveiling the Power of Personalized Learning: A Journey Towards Inclusive Education, 1,000 GBP
  • Knowledge Transfer Program 2024 (Principal Researcher): Dr Noraisikin Sabani, Ms. Valerie Velina, Dr. Anita Jimmie and Ms. Puteri Nurul Fatihah Mohamad Azli “CMSRF-KTP Techreach – IT Empowering Program”, RM 3,000
  • CMTIP 2021(Co-researcher): Ms Valerie Velina Nagreg (Chief Investigator), Dr Anita Jimmie, Dr Noraisikin Sabani, Ms Esther Tong, and Ms Farahezza Hairon Nizar. Private HEI Students’ Perceptions of Social Entrepreneurship and its Influence on Social Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Case Study in Curtin Malaysia. Funded by Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project, RM2,000
  • FRGS 2020 (Lead researcher): Dr Noraisikin Sabani and Dr Anita Jimmie: Development of Personalised Learning Hub Framework: Means to assist East Malaysia’s rural learners in HEI. Funded by Ministry of Education under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 82,888, FRGS/1/2020/SS0/CURTIN/03/1.
  • Note: Collaboration with Universiti Brunei Darussalam
  • CMTIP 2020 (Lead researcher): Dr Noraisikin Sabani Dr Anita Jimmie and Ms Esther Tong. Students’ Engagement and Personalised Learning: A Focus on Social Presence. Funded by Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project, RM2,000
Dr Ngu Ik Ying Dr. Ngu has more than ten years of teaching experience with Curtin Malaysia. Before this, she worked as a journalist in The Star Publications, news stringer for Malaysiakini, and occasionally contributed articles to regional Chinese newspaper United Daily, Miri. She obtained her Master of Communication from Universiti Sains Malaysia and Doctor of Philosophy from Curtin University Australia. She was a recipient of Curtin Offshore Partner Research Scholarship and won the Curtin Malaysia Excellence in Teaching Award Year of 2021. Her research interests include activism, media literacy, and communicative ecology studies. She is also interested in media consumption and digital literacy, particularly in Borneo. 1. Ngu, I.Y. (2023). Motivations for activism: Exploring Bersih activists’ communicative ecologies. Kajian Malaysia (Early view). http://web.usm.my/km/earlyView/85_KM-OA-02-22-0026.R3.pdf

2. Kong, J., Juwono, F.H., Ngu, I.Y., Nugraha, G.D., Maraden, Y. & Wong, W.K. (2023). A mixed Malay-English language COVID-19 Twitter dataset: A sentiment analysis. Big Data and Cognitive Computing, 7, 61. https://doi.org/10.3390/bdcc7020061. [published online]

3. W. K. Wong, F. H. Juwono, W. N. Loh, & I. Y. Ngu (2021). Newcomb-Benford law analysis on COVID-19 daily infection cases and deaths in Indonesia and Malaysia. Heritage and Sustainable Development, 3(2), 102–110

 ORCID: 0000-0001-6385-2831 1. Unpacking AI-assisted feedback: Exploring students’ perceptions and interpretations (2024). Funded by Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP), RM2,000. Lead investigator.

2. Fostering student resilience through social media: A resilience and coping intervention model (2022-2023). Funded by Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP), RM2,000. Lead investigator.

3. Modelling fake news spread as probabilistic mechanism incorporating news profile (2021-2022). Funded by Ministry of Education under the Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM98,600, [FRGS/1/2020/ICT06/CURTIN/02/1]. Co-investigator.
Dr. Low Wai Wah Dr Low Wai Wah is the full-time lecturer at Curtin University Malaysia. She has 10 years teaching experience in the academic field. She holds Bachelor Degree of Quantity Surveying (Honours) from University of Malaya in 2006. Thereafter, she pursued her Master Degree of Science (Building) in project management area at the same university and completed it in 2008. She completed her Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University of Malaya in 2015, specializing in project and construction management. In the early stage of her research journey, she focused on procurement method and quality management in the construction industry. Thereafter, her research interest expanded to construction management, knowledge management, organizational culture and international construction during her postgraduate period. During her academic career at Curtin University Malaysia, she aware the importance of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research. She started to get involved in it with colleagues from diverse disciplines. She also collaborated with other colleagues in the Learning and Teaching area. Recently, she is involving in the smart rural, digital construction and well-being of construction professionals. She will continue to explore latest research area that allows her to collaborate and learn from other researchers with diverse interests. She received “Best Reviewer Recognition” by International Journal of Construction Management in 2021 and “Best technical paper award” from International Conference on Durability of Building and Infrastructures (DuraBI) 2018. 1. Sia, J. K.-M., Hii, I. S. H., Jong, L., & Low, W. W. (2024). Do emojis really help us to communicate better? Investigating instructor credibility, students’ learning motivation, and performance. Education and Information Technologies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-024-12536-y

2. Ting, J. J., Low, W. W., Wong, K. S., Ting, T. Z. H., and Abdul-Rahman, H. (2023). Feasibility of recycling silicomanganese slag as a cementitious material. Journal of Engineering and Technological Advances, 8(1).

3. Goh, K. Z. H., Wong, S. Y., and Low, W. W. (2023). Factors causing dispute in construction industry: Contractors’ perspectives. Journal of Surveying, Construction & Property, 14(1). (Scopus)

 ORCID: 0000-0003-1679-1372 1.Use of silicon manganese slag as fine aggregates for flexible pavement, [Principal investigator, 17th May 2021 – 16th May 2024, 1 year, RM10,769, Borneo Hot-Mix Sdn. Bhd., On-going]

2. Local constraints and acceptance level Industrialized building system (IBS) implementation for steel modular construction, [Co-investigator, 15th November 2021 – 14th August 2022, 9 months, RM20,000, Public Work Department Sarawak, Completed]

3. A smart rural development decision-making framework to improve socio-economic in Sarawak, [Principal investigator, 1st September 2022 – 31st August 2024, 2 years, RM80,600, Fundamental Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), On-going]
Dr. Dhanashree Giri Amatya Dhanashree Giri Amatya is a Ph.D. with interdisciplinary focus and interests in media along with disaster risk reduction. She completed her Doctoral from Amity University located in India and Masters from Indraprastha University based in New Delhi. As a part of her interest in environment, she is also involved with a not for profit organisation “The Hive Initiative” based in Oslo, where she is helping deliberate strategies in sensitizing organisations to be sustainable and environmentally conscious. Apart from her interests in academics, she has also been an International Tennis Official with International Tennis Federation. She has had the opportunity to be the designated official of some of the best tennis tournaments across the globe – Wimbledon, Roland Garros (French Open), Olympics, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, Qatar Open, Dubai Open to name a few. She loves travelling and exploring new cities and cultures that she can surely qualify to be called a “globe trotter”. 1. Giri, D. (2020). Emerging Social Media Trends in Disaster Management Practises in India. Amity Communication Review, VII(1). https://www.amity.edu/asco/assets/pdf/journal/Amityjournal_Jan-June_2020.pdf
ISSN: 2395-101X2. Giri, D., & Vats, A. (2019). Social media and disaster management in India: scope and limitations. In Advances in science, technology & innovation (pp. 349–356). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01659-3_413. Giri, D., & Vats, A. (2018). Natural disasters in India: A comparative study of print media’s approach of top four English dailies’ coverage of Uttarakhand floods, 2013. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 64(1), 73–86. https://doi.org/10.1177/00195561177354534. Giri D., Vats A. (2017). Disaster Management and Print Media- Then and Now: A Case Study of Uttarakhand Floods. In: Sidhu S. (ed) Communis, 4(8), pp. 1-26
ISSN: 2348-3601		 ORCID: 0000-0003-1789-5667 Developing joyful learning pedagogy to cultivate students’ leadership skills (2024). Funded by Curtin Malaysia iSOLT Hackathon Project, (RM 2000). Co-investigator (on-going).
Dr. Marcello Schellini Marcelo Schellini is a multidisciplinary artist and researcher in Photography and Visual Arts. PhD in Visual Arts from the University of São Paulo and a Master’s Degree in Visual Culture Studies from the University of Barcelona, he has published articles, photobooks and exhibited his artwork in countries such as Spain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Brazil, and Chile. Currently, he is a lecturer at Curtin University – Malaysia. 1. Schellini, M., BenGhida, S., Ghida, D. B., & Assumpção, F. R. (2023). Academic Philistinism? The Challenges of Contemporary Artistic Research Inside Academia: Semi-structured Interviews with Visual Art Students in Brazil. Arte, Individuo y Sociedad, 35 (3), 1081-1099. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5209/aris.86280

2. Schellini, M. (2023). The photographic social experience of Rohingya youngsters of Cox’s Bazar: An interview with Ro Yassin Abdumonab. Visual Ethnography, 12 (2), 71-81. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12835/ve2023.2-131

3. Schellini, M., & Rahimi, A. (2022). Color application in vernacular architecture in Southern India: An Intangible cultural phenomenon. Global Journal of Design Art and Education, 12(1), 19-33. DOI: https://doi.org/10.18844/gjae.v12i1.6837

4. Schellini, M. (2022). Ensaio visual. Almanaque de Filosofia e Arte, 110. DOI: https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.2447-9772.i16p110-125

 ORCID: 0000-0003-0350-5381 CAPES. Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (BR)
Dr. Mit Dr. Mitshel Lino is a lecturer in psychological science, avid researcher and writer. Her research interests include the area of social, multicultural, and positive psychology. 1. Lino, M., & Hashim, I.H.M. (2020). Cultural tolerance, positive relationships, and well-being in Malaysian multicultural communities. Geografia: Malaysian Journal of Society and Space, 16(4), 235- 249. https://doi.org/10.17576/geo-2020-1604-17 [Web of Science (WoS) – Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)].

2. Lino, M., & Hashim, I.H.M. (2019). Ethnic-specific experiences of racial microaggression in multicultural Malaysia. Journal of Ethnic and Cultural Studies, 6(3), 81-97. http://dx.doi.org/10.29333/ejecs/262 (Q1, SCOPUS).

3. Lino, M., Hashim, I.H.M., & Ricardo, R. (2017). The lurking racism: Exploring racial microaggression in the Malaysian university setting. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences & Humanities, 25(1), 273-484. http://journals-jd.upm.edu.my/pjssh/browse/regular-issue?article=JSSH-S0250-2016 [SCOPUS & Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)].

 ORCID: 0000-0002-5420-3968
Nancy Anak Ujan Nancy Ujan, an Associate Lecturer at the Humanities and Health Sciences Faculty brings a decade of educational expertise to her role. Specialising in general studies at Curtin University, she is driven by a profound passion for teaching. Currently pursuing her PhD, she endeavours to complete it within four years. Nancy chose the path of education with a firm belief in its pivotal role in shaping future leaders. Her commitment to nurturing young minds reflects her dedication to fostering a generation equipped with knowledge and skills to lead and innovate. Intriguingly, she is deeply interested in linguistic research, aiming to contribute to this dynamic field. WoS: JXW-8962-2024 Book Translation:(English to Malay)
1. Zweites Buch by Adolf Hitler
2. Someday Malaysia by Eduardo Martelino
3. Reinvestigation of Beng Hock Death – Why not Multiple Section to Maximise Chance of Conviction by Howard Lee by Dapsy National Chief(Indonesia to Malay):4. Benarkah Tuhan itu Wujud? By A Hassan
5. Panduan Mandi Hadas by Pustaka Muda
Farahezza Hairon Nizar Farahezza Hairon Nizar is a inquisitive individual just dipping her toes into the world of research.

She is intrigued by everyday topics within the sphere of Culture & Society, Digital Entrepreneurship, Digital Humanities, and Ageing & Longevity.

Being new to the scene, Farahezza aims to bring a fresh perspective and eagerness to the scene. She is excited to explore how these seemingly ordinary aspects of life can intertwine with the digital age and impact our society.

With a down-to-earth approach, experience in teaching and a knack for making connections, Farahezza is ready to dive into the world of research and see where her interests take her.

 WoS: JXX-6487-2024 1.2024 Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) entitled: “Integration of Mentimeter into Classroom: Using Mentimeter to Enhance Learning and Teaching in a Large and Small Class”. (RM2200)

2. 2021 Curtin Malaysia Teaching Innovation Project (CMTIP) entitled: “Private HEI Students’ Perceptions of Social Entrepreneurship and its Influence on Social Entrepreneurial Intentions: A Case Study in Curtin Malaysia”.(RM2000)
Josfirin Uding Anak Rangga Josfirin Uding Anak Rangga is an Associate Lecturer of Health, Safety, and Environment in the Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Health Sciences at Curtin University Malaysia. He is currently conducting a research project titled “Exposure to traffic-related air pollution, noise, and urban heat in a selected urban city in Malaysia.” The findings of this research project are expected to contribute to Malaysia’s urban planning and policy interventions. He has been involved in research projects as a research assistant/enumerator, participated in conferences, and published papers in indexed journals related to occupational and environmental health. 1. Rangga, J. U., Syed Ismail, S. N., Rasdi, I., & Karuppiah, K. (2024). Estimation of Leachate Volume and Treatment Cost Avoidance Through Waste Segregation Programme in Malaysia. Pertanika Journal of Science and Technology, 32(1).

2. Ismail, S. N. S., Jia, L. Y., Ezani, N. E., Shamsuddin, A. S., Udin, N. M., & Rangga, J. U. (2023). Unveiling Youth’s Perceptions and Behaviors Towards Plastic Usage and Management Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) Study. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 19(3), 116–126.

3. Ismail, S. N. S., Nasir, N. M., Abidin, E. Z., & Rangga, J. U. (2023). Exploring Urban Residents’ Understanding, Attitudes and Behaviors Towards Disaster Waste Management: A Survey- based Study. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 19(3), 19–31.

4. Rangga, J. U., Ismail, S. N. S., Rasdi, I., & Karuppiah, K. (2023). Contribution of waste segregation to GHG emissions, land usage, and health risk of NMVOC exposure: a study in Malaysia. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management, 25, 181–197

 ORCID: 0000-00034170-5835 Monitoring the occurrence of microplastic contamination in commercial fish and its public health knowledge and perception
Sr Nur Yusrina Muhammad Hasmi Nur Yusrina has worked as a professional quantity surveyor for eight years. Throughout her career as a quantity surveyor, she has had various experiences delivering professional quantity surveying consultancy practices working with local and international clients. WoS:JXM-7865-2024
Praveena Munianday Praveena Munianday is currently engaged in doctoral studies in project management at the School of Housing, Building, and Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia. She holds a master’s degree in Project Management from the same institution. Her research interests revolve around project management methodologies, digitalization within the construction sector, and the integration of innovative technologies in construction practices. Praveena Munianday’s publication history reflects a range of scholarly contributions, primarily within the domains of construction management and building information modeling (BIM). Her research endeavours encompass a spectrum of topics, ranging from the optimization of organizational BIM capabilities to the examination of barriers hindering its implementation in the Malaysian construction landscape. Among her papers of interest are an examination of the effectiveness of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in improving project performance, as well as a detailed study of mental health awareness in the construction industry. 1.  Optimal Strategies for Improving Organizational BIM Capabilities: PLS-SEM Approach, Journal of Management in Engineering, Volume 38 Issue 3 – 2022 Praveena Munianday, Muneera Esa, Ariza Syarikin Abu Bakar, S. A. (2022). Digital-built Environment: Are Our Students Ready for the Next Challenge? MyJurnal. https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/ref-2021/uoa/architecture/research-groups/digital-built-environment/

2. Case Study on Barriers to Building Information Modelling Implementation In Malaysia, Journal of Facilities Management, 2022 Praveena Munianday, Muneera Esa, Ariza Syarikin Abu Bakar, S. A. (2022). Digital-built Environment: Are Our Students Ready for the Next Challenge? MyJurnal. https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/ref-2021/uoa/architecture/research-groups/digital-built-environment/

3. Assessing Building Information Modelling Effectiveness on The Project Performances, Journal of Positive School Psychology, Volume 6 Issue 10 – 2024 Praveena Munianday, Muneera Esa, Ariza Syarikin Abu Bakar, S. A. (2022). Digital-built Environment: Are Our Students Ready for the Next Challenge? MyJurnal. https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/research/ref-2021/uoa/architecture/research-groups/digital-built-environment/

 ORCID: 0000-0002-9807-2031
Terry Justin Dit Terry a graduate from the University of Waikato, New Zealand, where he majored in Political Science and History. Fascinated by the power of oral history, Terry’s interests lie in preserving the narratives of diverse communities. An avid reader and traveller, he finds inspiration in exploring new cultures and perspectives. Now pursuing doctoral studies, Terry delves deeper into the intersection of oral history, politics, and societal change. His research aims to amplify the voices of marginalized groups, shedding light on their experiences and contributions to the world. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to social justice, Terry’s academic journey is driven by a desire to create positive change. 1. Qi, F., Pforr, C., & Justin Dit, T. (2024). Exploring the regenerative potential for community-based ecotourism in the Niah National Park in Sarawak, Malaysia. *Journal of Ecotourism*.

2. Justin Dit, T., & Ental, P. J. (2021). The Inked Life-Modern Dayak Tattooists. Presented at the International K@Borneo Conference 2021, held online on September 14-15.

3. Gawin, D. F., & Justin Dit, T. (2021). A Bird and schoolchildren: Knowledge sharing about Kenyalang (Rhinoceros Hornbill) by schoolchildren in Sarawak via social media. Presented at the International K@Borneo Conference 2021, held online on September 14-15.

 ORCID: 0000-0002-1767-0380