Fiji National University

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Prasad, R. (2022). Mitigating Climate Change: A Study of the University of the South Pacific and the State University of Malang, Journal of Turkish Science Education, 19(1), 111-128, https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJCCSM-12-2020-0126/full/html – SDG 13

Zindove, T., Bakare, A., & Iji, P. (2022). Indigenous Chicken Production in Fiji Islands: Knowledge, Constraints and Opportunities. Animal Science, 35(5), 778-788. – SDG 14

Dean, M., Gavidi, R., Mohammednezhad, M. & Nair, R. (2022). Prevalence and Characteristics of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Fiji: A Retrospective Study. Global Journal of Health Science, 14(3), 100.

Sharma, D., Alam, M. (2022). Aesthetics, Emotions, and the use of Online Education Apps Post COVID-19 Pandemic. SAGE Open, 1-9.

Reddy, E., Reddy, P., Sharma, S., Reddy, K., Khan, M. (2022). Readiness and Perception of Pacific Students to Mobile Phones for Higher Education. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 1-20.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10758-022-09595-w – SDG 12

Amoo, M., Fagbenle, O, Oyewola, O. (2022). A Comparative Analysis of Numerical methods applied to non-similar boundary layer-derived infinite series equations. Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 13(5), 1-13.

Chand, V., Mohammednezhad, M. (2022). Perception of mothers about Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) and risk factors affecting children under 5 years (U5Ys) in Fiji. Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 65, 44-54. – SDG 3

Nand, M. & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Factors Affecting Care and Maintenance of Complete Denture Prostheses (CDP)-A Literature Review. Global Journal of Health Science, 14, 12-18. 10.5539/gjhs.v14n4p12.

Chand, D. Mohammadnezhad, M. & Khan, S. (2022). An Observational Study on Barbers' Practices and Associated Health Hazard in Fiji. Global Journal of Health Science, 14, 108-116. 10.5539/gjhs.v14n3p108.

Devi, N., Mohammadnezhad, M., & Turagabeci, A. (2022). Screen Viewing Behavior among Children under 2 Years in Fiji: Reasons and the Perceptions of Parents/Caregivers. Global Journal of Health Science, 14(27). 10.5539/gjhs.v14n4p27.

Chand, S., Devi, R., & Tagimaucia, V. (2022). Fijian Students' Reactions to Required Fully Online Courses during Covid-19. International Journal of Instruction, 15(2), 847-860. – SDG 3

Kundra, S., Kushwah, S., Kundra, N., Nabobo-Baba, U., Alam, M., Alam, M. (2022). Tourist Experience at Port and Town: Assessing Cruiser Satisfaction during Self Organized Onshore Excursions at Lautoka Port, Fiji, in 2018-2019, Heliyon.

Reddy, P., Sharma, B., Chaudhary, K., Tomath, R., & Osaiasi, L. (2022). Visual literacy shown through a magnifying lens by high school students. Interactive Technology and Smart Education, 1-22.

Oyewola, O., Awonusi, A. & Ismail, O. (2022). Performance improvement of air-cooled battery thermal management system using sink of different pin-fin shapes. Emerging Science Journal, 6(4), 851-865. – SDG 7

Ram, S. & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Impact of diabetic retinopathy awareness training on community health workers' knowledge and referral practices in Fiji: a qualitative study. Rural and Remote Health –SDG 3

Oyewola, O., Ismail, S., Olasinde, O. & Ajide, O. (2022). Mapping of solar energy potential in Fiji using an artificial neural network approach. Heliyon Journal, 1-29.

Zorbas, C., Reeve, E., Naughton, S. et al. (2020). The Relationship between Feasting Periods and Weight Gain: a Systematic Scoping Review. Springer Science+Business Media, 9, 39–62

Oyewola, O., Ajide, O., Osunbunmi, B. & Oyewola, V. (2022). Examination of students’ academic performance in selected mechanical engineering courses prior-to-and-during COVID-19 era. Emerging Science Journal, 6, Special Issue, 247-261.

Reddy, P., Chaudhary, K., Sharma, B., & Hussien, S. (2022). Essaying the design, development and validation processes of a new digital literacy scale. Online Information Review, 1-27. SDG 9

Chand, P. (2022). Teacher perception, practices, and attitudes towards approaches to learning. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(6), 10004-10015.

Marsen, S., & Ali-Chand, Z. (2022). 'We all have a role to play': A comparative analysis of political speech acts on the COVID 19 crisis in the South Pacific. Communication Research and Practice, 1-17. –SDG 3

Hemelaar, J., Elangovan, R., Yun, J., Dickson-Tetteh, L., Fleminger, I., Kirtley, S., Williams, B., Gouws-Williams, E., Ghys, P. D., & WHO–UNAIDS Network for HIV Isolation Characterization (2019). Global and regional molecular epidemiology of HIV-1, 1990-2015: a systematic review, global survey, and trend analysis. The Lancet. Infectious diseases, 19(2), 143–155.

Mumtaz Alam. (2022). EUROPEAN DISEASES, MEDICINES AND PHYSICIANS IN THE PORTUGUESE COLONY OF GOA: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES. PalArch’s Journal of Archaeology of Egypt / Egyptology, 18(18), 869-885. Retrieved from https://www.archives.palarch.nl/index.php/jae/article/view/10611

Thomas A. J. White & Makereta Mua (2022) The mandatory Ethics and Governance courses in Fiji’s universities: institutional ecologies, teaching philosophies and the (ethical) future of tertiary education in the Pacific, Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 44:2, 138-150, DOI: 10.1080/1360080X.2022.2036418 – SDG 16

Prasad, R., Alam, M., Kundra, S. (2022). Assesing the Environmental, Social and Economic Impacts of the Sea Cucumber Fisheries in the Red Sea of Eriteria. Journal of Positive School Psychology.

Prasad, R., Alam, M., Kundra, S. (2022). Determining 2012 Flood Havoc on Tourism; A case study of the Nadi Floods in Fiji. Journal of Positive School Psychology.

Prasad, R., Alam, M., Kundra, S. (2022). The River Of Life, Its Importance, And Conservation - A Case Study of the Qawa River In Vanua Levu, Fiji Islands. Journal of Positive School Psychology.

Alasa, V. & Raiula, T. (2022). Inclusive Education: A Qualitative Approach On The Challenges For Praxis In Nigeria And Fiji. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(5), 1212-1241.

Raiula, T., Alasa, V., Qabale, I., Takiveikata, S. & Tikoinavuso, F. (2022) “Teaching Qualification As Correlate For Teachers’ Effectiveness For Quality Mathematics Instruction: A Study Of Primary Teachers In Fijian Classrooms” Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(9), 4752 – 4765

Alasa, V. & Ogbemudia, M. (2023). Context Clue Instructional Strategy: An Innovative Pedagogy For English Language Vocabulary Acquisition In Childhood Education. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(5), 9561-9570.

Prasad, R., Alam, M., & Kundra, S. (2022). The River of Life, Its Importance, and Conservation-A case study of the Qawa River in Vanua Levu, Fiji Islands. Journal of Positive School Psychology.

Shirotriya, A.K., Batra, K., Waqatakirewa, L., Lakhan, R. & Sharma, M. (2022). Explaining physical activity behavior in a university-based sample in Fiji Islands using a multi-theory model of health behavior change. Journal of Health and Social Sciences, 7(3), 312-324.

Alam, M., Prasad, R., & Kundra, S. (2022) Assessing the Environment, Social and Economic Impacts of the Sea Cucumber Fishery in the Red Sea of Eritrea. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(7), 25159-2535.

Kundra, S., Kundra, N., Alam, M., & Prasad, R. (2022). Determining 2012 Flood Havoc On Tourism: A Case Study Of The Floods in The Nadi River In Fiji. Journal Of Positive School Psychology, 6(7), 4221-4321.

Mohammed, A., Mumtaz, A., Mohammad, A., Kumar, S., & Jubeen, N. (2022). What Kinds of Physical Activities Have Suffered in Fiji Due to the COVID-19 Outbreak?: An Analysis of Primary School Teacher’s, Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(10), 1143-1157 https://www.journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/13301/8634

Mumtaz, A., & Mohammed, A. (2022). Health and wellbeing and Quality of Life in The Changing Urban Environment: Challenges and Government Response in Fiji Island. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(9), 2853-2863.

Mohammed, A., Mumtaz, A., Nazim, A. & Joeli, D. (2022). Secondary School Students' Perceptions Toward Physical Education in Central Fiji, Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(9), 2853-2863.

Mandal, R., Alam, M., Prasad, R., & Kundra, S. (2022). Urbanisation Trend In North East India: An Empirical Study, Journal of Positive School Psychology, 2(2).

Alam, M., Prasad, R., Kundra, S. & Mandal, R. (2022). Decennial Assessment of Trend and Temp of Urbanization: A Study of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(10), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08620-z

Alam, M., Prasad, R., Kundra, S. & Mandal, R. (2022). Urbanization In Arunachal Pradesh Of India: An Introspective Study Through Gini Concentration. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(10), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08620-z

Prasad, R., Alam, M., Kundra, S. (2022). Climate Change Adaptation On Small Islands: Towards An Effective And Sustainable Fijian Approach. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(7), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08620-z

Chand, R., Alasa, V., Chand, R. (2022). "Humanizing" Pedagogies In Online Learning And Teaching- A Necessity In The Wake Of The Covid-19 Pandemic. Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(10), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08620-z

Ali, M., Alam, M., Din, P., Nisha, J. (2022). Teachers’ Perception Of Curriculum Reforms In Fijian Primary Schools, Journal Of Positive School Psychology.

Mumtaz, A., Mohammed, A., Priyanka, D., & Khuswand, N. (2022) Thinking Global, Acting Local: Climate Change, Ecological Stress and Livelihood Choices in Fiji, Journal of Positive School Psychology, 6(10), 1075-1084 https://www.journalppw.com/index.php/jpsp/article/view/13294/8627

Reddy, E., Reddy, P., Sharma, S., Reddy, K., Khan, M. (2022). Rediness and Perception of Pacific Students to Mobile Phones for Higher Education. Technology, Knowledge and Learning, 1-20.

Chandra, R., Jain, A., & Singh, D. (2022) Deep learning via LSTM models for COVID-19 infection forecasting in India. PLOS ONE,17(1): e0262708. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0262708

Nand, Satya. (2021). Environmental Energy Harvesting Techniques to Power Standalone IoT-Equipped Sensor and Its Application in 5G Communication. Emerging Science Journal. 4(Special Issue). 116-126. 10.28991/esj-2021-SP1-08

Chand, R., Chand, Ronal & Kumar, Sandeep. (2022). Switch controllers of an n-link revolute manipulator with a prismatic end effector for landmark navigation. PeerJ Computer Science, 8, 1-12. e885. 10.7717/peerj-cs – SDG 9

Oyewola, O., Patchali, T., Ajide, O., Nand, S., & Matthew, O. (2022). Global solar radiation predictions in Fiji Islands based on empirical models. Alexandria Engineering Journal, 61. 10.1016/j.aej.2022.01.065

Mudaliar R., Schaerf, T. (2020) Examination of an averaging method for estimating repulsion and attraction interactions in moving groups. PLOS ONE 15(12): e0243631. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0243631

Mudaliar, R., Zvezdin, A., Bratt, G., & Schaerf, T. (2022). Systematic Analysis of Emergent Collective Motion Produced by a 3D Hybrid Zonal Model. Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, 84, 1-28. 10.1007/s11538-021-00977-2

Dayal, K., Bellon, G., Cater. J., Kingan, M., & Sharma, R. (2021). High-resolution mesoscale wind-resource assessment of Fiji using the Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model. Energy, 232, 1-19. 121047. 10.1016/j.energy.2021.121047

Dayal, K., Cater, J., Kingan, M., Bellon, G., & Sharma, Rajnish. (2021). Wind resource assessment and energy potential of selected locations in Fiji. Renewable Energy, 172, 219-237. 10.1016/j.renene.2021.03.034

S. Lederman, N. G. Lederman, S. Bartels, J. Jimenez, K. Acosta, M. Akubo, S. Aly, M. A. B. S. de Andrade, M. Atanasova, E. Blanquet, R. Blonder, P. Brown, R. Cardoso, P. Castillo-Urueta, P. Chaipidech, J. Concannon, O. K. Dogan, H. El-Deghaidy, A. Elzorkani, T. Ferdous, N. Fukuda, E. Gaigher, L. Galvis-Solano, Q. Gao, S. Guo, Y. Gwekwerere, J. Gyllenpalm, S. Hamed Al-Lal, C. Han-Tosunoglu, A. Hattingh, G. Holliday, X. Huang, S. Irez, J. Jiménez, G. Kay, A. Koumara, K. Kremer, P.-C. Kuo, J. Lavonen, J. S. C. Leung, Z. Liao, M. R. Librea-Carden, S.-F. Lin, C. Liu, E. Liu, S.-Y. Liu, R. Mamlok-Naaman, C. V. Mcdonald, A. Möller, M. Morales, B. K. Mulvey, I. Neumann, A.-L. Neurohr, Y. Pan, P. Panjaburee, M. Penn, K. Plakitsi, E. Picholle, U. Ramnarain, Z. Raykova, C.-J. Rundgren, S. Salonen, D. Santibáñez-Gómez, R. Schwartz, R. Sharma, N. Srisawasdi, S. Takiveikata, T. Urueta-Ortiz, K. Vitlarov, F. Voitle & J. Wishart (2021) International collaborative follow-up investigation of graduating high school students’ understandings of the nature of scientific inquiry: is progress Being made?, International Journal of Science Education, 43:7, 991-1016, DOI: 10.1080/09500693.2021.1894500. – SDG 4

Lal, R., Huang, W., Li, Z., & Prasad, S. (2022). An assessment of transmission dynamics via time-varying reproduction number of the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in Fiji. Royal Society Open Science, 9(8), 220004. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.220004

Samadi, F., Mourya, J., Wheatley, G., Khan, M. N., Nejad, R. M. Branco, R., & Macek, W. (2022). An investigation on residual stress and fatigue life assessment of T-shape welded joints. Engineering Failure Analysis, 141, 106685.

Goundar, M., Kumar, B., Shawkat, A. (2022) Development of Usability Guidelines: A Systematic Literature Review. International journal of human computer interactions. https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2022.214100 9

Chand, R., Krishna, R., & Jito, V. (2022). Leader-Follower Strategy of Fixed-Wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicles via Split Rejoin Maneuvers Fijian medicinal plants and it's role in prevention of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communication Technologies.

Oyewola, O. & Afolabi, S. (2022). “Examination of convective heat transfer and entropy generation by two adiabatic obstacles inside a cavity at different inclination angles” Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, 19(22), 1-8.

Lal, R., Varo, J., Jana, K. (2023). Earthquake Characteristics and Ground Motions in Christchurch, New Zealand. In: Pal, I., Kolathayar, S., Tawhidul Islam, S., Mukhopadhyay, A., Ahmed, I. (eds). Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, vol 294. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-6297-4_5

Kumar, A. & Gounder, S. (2022). Developing mobile language learning applications: a systematic literature review. Education and Information Technologies, 93(9), 33-38

Prasad, R. & Raturi, A: (2022). ‘Techno economic analysis of a proposed 10 MW geothermal power plant in Fiji’, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 53(A), pp.102374. – SDG 13, SDG 8, SDG 7

Oyewola, O.M., Petinrin, M.O., Labiran, M.J. and Bello-Ochende, T. (2022). “Thermodynamic optimization of solar thermal Brayton cycle models and heat exchangers using particle swarm algorithm” Elsevier: Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 1-21. – SDG 7

Lal, R., Huang, W., Li, Z., & Prasad, S. (2022). An assesment of transmission dynamics via time-varying reproduction number of the second wave of the COVID-19 epidemic in Fiji. Royal Society Open Science, 9(8), 220004. – SDG 3

Tong, J., Mohammadnezhad, M., Salem, N., & Salusalu, M. (2022). Perception of students on factors contributing to overweight and obesity among high school students in Kiribati: A qualitative study. PloS One, 17(1), e0260900. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260900

Kumar, K., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Primary health care workers perspective towards cancer in Fiji: A qualitative study. Primary Health Care Research & Development, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423621000888 – SDG 4

Fanai, S., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022) The Perception of Public transport drivers (PTDs) on preventing road traffic injury (RTIs) in Vanuatu: A qualitative study, International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being, 17(1), DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2022.2047253 – SDG 11, SDG 9, SDG 3

Tong, T., Mohammadnezhad, M., Alqahtani, S., & Salusalu, M. (2022) Perception of School Committee Members (SCMs) on Factors Contributing to Overweight and Obesity Among High School Students in Kiribati: A qualitative study. Frontiers In Public Health 17(1): e0260900. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260900 – SDG 3

Kumar, N., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Patient would probably be more compliant to therapy if encouraged by those around them: a qualitative study exploring primary care physicians’ perceptions on barriers to CVD risk management. BMC Primary Care, 23(1), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1463423621000888 – SDG 3

Kumar, L & Mohammadnezhad, M. Perceptions of patients on factors affecting diabetes Self-Management among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Fiji: A qualitative study. Heliyon. 2022: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09728 – SDG 3

Bhagat, S., Biswas, I., Alam, M. I., Khan, M., & Khan, G. A. (2021). Key role of Extracellular RNA in hypoxic stress induced myocardial injury. PloS one, 16(12), e0260835. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260835

Tamata, L & Mohammadnezhad, Most nurses in the rural or remote health clinics run away from their job due to no remote allowances and poor working equipment and environment”. Health Professional Leaders’ perception of shortages in the nursing workforce in underserved areas in Vanuatu. Rural and Remote Workers. 2022: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09728 –SDG 3

Okyere, E., Salusalu, M., Goundar, R., & Marfoh, K. (2022) What do university students say about online learning and the COVID-19 pandemic in central Fiji? A qualitative study. PLOS ONE 17(8): e0273187. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0273187 – SDG 4

Mala, P., Khan, G., Gopalan, R., Gedefaw, D., & Soapi, K. (2022). Fijian medicinaB76l plants and it's role in prevention of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Bioscience reports, BSR20220461. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1042/BSR20220461 – SDG 3

Singh, S., Lal, M., Southgate, P., Wairiu, M., & Singh, A. (2022). Blue carbon storage in Fijian seagrass meadows: First insights into carbon, nitrogen and phosphorus content from a tropical southwest Pacific Island. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 176, 1-17. 113432. 10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.113432. – SDG 13

Shukla, Udya Chandra and Deo, Sandhya, "Strategies Used by Academic Libraries to Manage Information Crisis in the Pandemic: The Study of the Fiji National University Library" (2021). Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 6712

Amoo, M., Fagbenle, O, Oyewola, O. (2022). Benchmark assessment of performance indices of a selection of hybrid Nano fluids in a hybrid photovoltaic/thermal system. Clean Energy, 6(2). – SDG 13, SDG 9, SDG 8, SDG 7

Oyewola, O., Akinwonmi, S., Ajide, O. & Salau, A. (2022). Effect of swirl on temperature decay function in straight blade liquid fuel swirl burner, International Journal of Heat and Technology, 40(2), 527-534.

Nand, M., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Perception of Edentulous Patients and Dental Professionals towards Care and Maintenance of Complete Denture Prostheses. BioMed Research International. 1-12.

Singh, R., Lal, R., & Kotti, R. (2022). Time-discrete SIR model for COVID-19 in Fiji. Epidemiology and Infection, 150(75). – SDG 5, SDG 3

Ndlela, Z., Mdletshe, M., Zindove, J., & Chimonyo, M. (2022). Do water shortages increase gastrointestinal nematode loads in Nguni does? Tropical animal health and production, 54(4), 208. – SDG 6

Patchali, E., Oyewola, M., Ajide, O., Mathew, J., Salau, O. & Adaramola, S. (2022). Assessment of global solar radiation estimate across different regions of Togo, West Africa. Meteorology and Atmospheric Physics Journal, 134(2), 1-15.

Maharaj, R., & Mohammadnezhad, M. & Khan, S. (2022). Characteristics and Predictors of Late Antenatal Booking among Pregnant Women in Fiji. Maternal and Child Heath Journal, 12(2). – SDG 3

Kumar, S. (2022). A Comparative Case Study of Inclusive Culture in the Brno, Czech Republic Schools, and Fiji Inclusive Primary School, Journal of Positive Psychology and Well-Being. 6, (1) 3792 – 3808.

Oyewola, O., Osunbunmi, I., Ajide, O. & Oyewola, V. (2022). The influence of in person and on-line modes of instruction on academic performance in engineering capstone design courses: a comparative study based on non-parametric statistics. World Transaction on Engineering and Technology Education, 20(2), 131-136.

Oyewola, M., Ismail, S., Olasinde, O. & Ajide, O. (2022). Numerical simulation of mixed convective flow over triangularly arranged cylinders. Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, 18(30), 1-8.

Patchali, E., Ajide, O., Matthew, J., Salau, O. & Oyewola, M. (2022). Generation of meteorological year for the assessment of photovoltaic systems performance in Togo, West Africa. Scientific African Journal, 16(26), 1-20. – SDG 7

Petinrin, O., Labiran, J., Bello, T. & Oyewola, M. (2022). Thermodynamic optimization of parallel and spiral plate heat exchangers for modified solar thermal Brayton cycle models. Scientific African Journal, 1-21. – SDG 7

Devi, N., Mohammadnezhad, M., & Turagabeci, A. (2022). Prevalence and Determinants of Screen-Viewing in Children Under Two Years in Suva, Fiji. Indian Pediatrics Journal, 59(2), 129–131. –SDG 3

Ali, F., & Alam, M. (2022). Job Satisfaction of Physical Education & Sports Teachers in Fiji. Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, 6(1), 2844- 2852.

Kundra, S., Sinha, A. & Sarwal, A. (2022). French Encounters of François De La Boullaye-Le Gouz In India: Hindu Mythological Illustrations and Narratives. Ancient Asia, 13, 7-12.

Oyewola, M., Afolabi, I., Ismail, S. & Olasinde, O. (2022). Convective heat transfer in a square cavity with embedded circular heated block at different positions. Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, 18 (31), 1-7.

Oyewola, O.M., Ismail, O.S. & Awonusi, A.A. (2022). Examination of channel angles influence on the cooling performing of air-cooled thermal management system of Li-ion battery. International Review of Mechanical Engineering, 172-179.

Li, Z., & Lal, R. (2022). Application of 2D adaptive mesh refinement method to estimation of the centre of vortices for flow over a wall-mounted plate. International Journal of Computational Methods, 2143012.

Singh, S., Singh, S. V., Yadav, D., Suman, S. K., Lakshminarayanan, B., & Singh, G. (2022). Discrete interferences optimum beam former in correlated signal and interfering noise. International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 12(2), 1732-1743.

Khan, A., & Gupta, S., (2022). Simulation study of pulse width modulation schemes for three-phase impedance source inverter. International Journal of Power Electronics and Drive Systems, 13(3), 1478-1485.

Islam, S., Alam, A., Shabnam, S., & Kaur, N. (2022). Exploring the status of Ambedkar’s ‘New India’: A perspective on female’s education, child marriage and health based on NFHS data. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S6), 5783–5793.

Nayasi, K., Qabale, L., Tagimoucia, V. & Chand, S. (2022). Readiness to teaching for cultural inclusivity and sustainable learning: Views of preservice primary teachers in Fiji. Issues in Educational Research, 32(2), 1020-1044. – SDG 10, SDG 4

Kumar, S. & Aaron, B. (2022). Physical Education Teachers as Leaders of Comprehensive School Physical Activity Programs: A S.M.A.R.T. Approach, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance.

Kumar, S., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Perceptions of dental health professionals (DHPs) on job satisfaction in Fiji: a qualitative study. BMC health services research, 22(1), 1261. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08620- SDG 9

Oyewola, O., Ajide, O., Osunbunmi, B. & Oyewola, V. “Promoting female enrolment in engineering education for diversity, equality and inclusiveness in south pacific islands” Global Journal of Engineering Education, 24(3), pp. 220-225.

Oyewola, O.M., Aogo, O.A. and Ajide, O.O. “Numerical modelling and characterisation of hydrofoils for the hybrid of savonius and darrieus hydrokinetic turbine” International Review of Mechanical Engineering, 16(7), pp. 345-357.

Chand, S. S., Kumar, B. A., Goundar, M. S., & Narayan, A. (2022). Extended UTAUT Model for Mobile Learning Adoption Studies. International Journal of Mobile and Blended Learning (IJMBL), 14(1), 1-20. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJMBL.312570

Pettonrin, O., Sikirullah, B., Olugasa, T. & Oyewola, O. (2022) Crossflow And Heat Transfer Characteristics Across A Cam -Shaped Tube Bank: A Numerical Study. Frontiers of Heat Transfer and Mass, 19(20). https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2022.214100 9

Maharaj, R., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Perception of pregnant women towards early antenatal visit in Fiji: a qualitative study. BMC Pregnancy And Childbirth, 22(1), 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-022-04455-y

Kumar, L., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Health Care Workers' Perceptions on Factors Affecting Diabetes Self-Management Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Fiji: A Qualitative Study. Frontiers In Public Health, 10, 1-8.

Ram, A., Mohammadnezhad, M., Mangum, T., & Mangum, B. (2022). Psychometric properties of the Child-OIDP and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in secondary schools in Suva, Fiji. Health and quality of life outcomes, 20(1), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-022-01953-7

Chand, D., Mohammadnezhad, M., & Khan, S. (2022). Levels and Predictors of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding the Health Hazards Associated With Barber's Profession in Fiji. Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financing, 59, 469580221100148. https://doi.org/10.1177/00469580221100148

Lei, S.I., & So, A.S. (2021). Online Teaching and Learning Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Comparison of Teacher and Student Perceptions. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Education, 33, 148 - 162. – SDG 9

Nand, M. & Mohammadnezhad, M. Challenges faced by edentulous patients (EDPs) during complete denture prostheses (CDP) service delivery in Fiji – a qualitative study. BMC Health Services Research. 2022: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08136-6

Bakare, A., Zindove, T. & Iji, P. (2022). “Meta-analysis of the inclusion of leaf meals in diets of broiler chickens” Elsevier Tropical Animal Health and Production, 1-21.

Gupta, S., Khan, M., Omveer, S., & Chauhan, D. (2021). Pulse Width Modulation Technique for Multilevel Operation of Five-Phase Dual Voltage Source Inverters. Journal Européen Des Systèmes Automatisés. 54(2)371-379. 10.18280/jesa.540220.

Okyere, E., Ward, R., Marfoh, K., & Mwanri, L. (2022). Incentives management among health workers in primary health-care facilities: addressing important issues in rural Ghana. Journal of Health Organization and Management.

Alam, M., Prasad, R. (2022). Spatial Distribution of Schools and Development of Education in the sub Zone of Adi-Keih and Senafe of Zoba Debub, Eritrea. International Journal of Special Education. 37(23).

Chand, S., & Chand, B. (2022). Using Standard Hindi and Fiji Hindi in the Primary School Curriculum and Communities in Fiji, Journal of Language and Linguistics Study, 18(2), 1247-1260.

Dayal, P. & Chand, Z. (2022) Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies in a Chemistry Classroom. New Zealand Journal of Educational Studies. – SDG 4

Indra, S., Champathi, G., & Tuitubou, I. (2022). Influence of Application of Inorganic Fertilizers and Animal Excreta on Growth and Yield Parameters of French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Asian Journal of Plant Sciences, 21, 389-394.

Oyewola, M., Singh, M., Akinwonmi, S., Ajide, O. & Salau, O. (2022). Thermal characterization of straight and curve edge blade liquid fuel swirl burner. Eureka: Physics and Engineering Journal, 40(3), 11-19.

Kajal, K., & Mohammadnezhad, M. (2022). Behavioral Preventative Strategies Undertaken by Dental Clinics in Fiji during COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 12(3), 376-384.

Gupta, S., Khan, M., Omveer, S., Chauhan, D. (2021). Pulse Width Modulation Technique for Multilevel Operation of Five-Phase Dual Voltage Source Inverters. Journal Européen Des Systèmes Automatisés. 54 (2)371-379. 10.18280/jesa.540220.

Oyewola, Olanrewaju & Ismail, Olawale & Sanni, Lateef. (2022). Numerical simulation of reynolds number effect of a free incompressible isothermal turbulent coaxial jet. EUREKA: Physics and Engineering. 3-11. 10.21303/2461-4262.2022.001896.

Kumar, B, A. (2022). Mobile-First Usability Guideline for Responsive E-Commerce Websites. International Journal of Web Portals (IJWP), 14(1), 1-12.

Lata, K., Keshwan, R., Bramble, M., & Hughes, C. (2021). Accuracy of radiographers in Fiji in interpreting adult chest X-ray images. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 53. 10.1016/j.jmir.2021.12.001

Kumar, S., Mohammed, M. (2022). Perception of Dental Health Professionals (DHPs) on work Challenges in Fiji: A Qualitative Study. Journal of International Society of Prevalence and Community Dentistry

Nand, Meenal & Mohammadnezhad, Masoud. (2022). Complete Denture Prostheses (CDP) Treatment and Care in Fiji: A Qualitative Study on Dental Professionals (DPs) Perspectives on the Triangle of Communication (ToC). Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry. 12. 524-531. 10.4103/jispcd.JISPCD_75_22

Tamani, L., Raikabaka, A., Mohammed, M., Gaudan, D. (2022) Drugs Shortages and Its Effects on Service Delivery among Key Informants (Kis) in Fiji. Global Journal of Health Science.

Sachan, H.K., Krishna, D. (2022). Nutrient index approach for soil fertility assessment in taro (Colocasia esculenta) farming areas of Rewa Province, Fiji. Research on Crops, 23(3).

Shukla, U., & Deo, S. (2021). Strategies used by Academic Libraries to manage Information Crisis in the Pandemic: The study of the Fiji National University Library. Library Philosophy and Practice.

Shirotriya, K. & Batra, K. (2022). Knowledge or awareness of non-communicable diseases and their associated risk factors among university students in Fiji: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Health and Social Sciences, 7(1), 99-113 – SDG 3

Vukicea, L., Thammadi, S., Pisini, S., & Shukla, K. (2020). Experimental Investigation on the Tensile Strength Behavior of Coconut Fibre-Reinforced Cement Concrete in Fiji and Pacific Region. In: Kanwar, V., Shukla, S. (eds) Sustainable Civil Engineering Practices. Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 72, Singapore.

Prasad, H., Sharma, V., Bano, S., & Chand, N. (2022). Corporate governance and economic performance: A case study of the developing country. Corporate Governance and Organizational Behavior Review, 6(2), 6-18.

Prasad, H., Nandan, R., & Sharma, N. (2022) Implications of internal audit effectiveness on corporate governance: Research agenda, Cooperate Ownership and Control, 19(3) 182 – 194.

Shirottriya, A., Batra, K., Waqatakirewa, L., Lakhan, R., & Sharma, M. (2022). Explaining physical activity behavior among University Students in Fiji Islands using the multi-theory model of Health Behavior Change: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Health and Social Sciences, 3(20).- SDG 3

Sateesh, K. & Swetha, T. (2022) Strength Behaviour of Expansive Subgrade Soil Stabilized with Coronus Material. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1084 (1), pp 012049 https://doi.org/10.1088/1755- 1315/1084/1/012049

Sateesh, K. & Swetha, T. (2022) Experimental Study of Expensive Subgrade Soil Stabilized with Coronus Materiall. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1084 (1), https://doi.org/10.1088/1755- 1315/1084/1/012049

Swetha, T., Sateesh, P. (2022) Nanotechnology and building construction: Towards effective stakeholder engagement. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1084 (1), 012074 https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1084/1/012074 - SDG 16, SDG 13, SDG 12, SDG 9, SDG 8, SDG 3

Thammadi, S., Pisini, S. (2022) Soil Erosion mapping using Remote Sensing and GIS - A case study of Rewa River Watershed, Naitasiri province, Fiji. IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1084 (1), pp:012050 https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1084/1/012050 – SDG 9, SDG 8

Singh, S., & Satish, C. (2022). "Effects of the Examination-Driven Education System on Teachers and Students in Primary Schools in Fiji." The International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation 29 (1), 57-65. doi:10.18848/2327-7920/CGP/v29i01/57-65 – SDG 15, SDG 4

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