Research Area:

• Public Policy

• Public Administration

• Policy Studies

• Policy Transfer

• Government

• Social Science

Research Grant:

1. 2022, Pandemic-Endemic Disruptions and Policy Changes: Transformation of Students’ Online Learning Experience during Crisis, Short Term Grant - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), RM 31,960.00

Research Publication:

1. Rahman, N. A. (2022). Cabaran Kerajaan Menguruskan Pesara dan Pelabur Antarabangsa: Cadangan Penambahbaikan Dasar dalam Program Malaysia Rumah Keduaku. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 7(9), 1-18.

2. Rahman, N. A. (2022). Exploring the policy issues in Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H): A policy analysis study. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 7(30), 298-314.

3. Mokhtar, K. S., & Rahman, N. A. (2021). Recognising the concept of global ageing population and retirement abroad: Evidence from Malaysia as a host country. International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, the Elderly, and Persons with Disabilities, 12(1), 71-75

4. Mokhtar, K. S., & Rahman, N. A. (2021). Tuberculosis knowledge among Temiar indigenous community (Orang Asli): The role of Tribe Headman, Tok Batin in Kg. Semelor, Gerik. Advances in Humanities and Contemporary Studies, 2(1), 137-148.

5. Jaafar, F. & Rahman, N. A. (2020). Exploring the fundamentals of foreign policy in Malaysia: Definitions, premiership and foreign policy decisions. International Journal of Politics, Publics Policy and Social Works, 2(6), 1-15.

6. Mokhtar, K. S., Rahman, N. A., & Haron, M. S., & Rahman, N.H. A. (2020). An exploration of disease awareness among tuberculosis patients: The empirical link between attitude and self-preventive care. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries,14(4), 349-359.

7. Mokhtar, K. S., Haron, M. S., Rahman, N. A., & Rahman, N. H. A. (2020). Preventing infectious disease through KAP perspectives among tuberculosis patients in Malaysia. European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences (EpSBS), 829-839.

8. Mokhtar, K. S., & Rahman, N. A. (2020).Understanding the concept of policy transfer: A systematic literature review approach. International Journal of Politics, Public Policy and Social Work, 2(5), 1-13.

9. Mokhtar, K. S., Rahman, N. A., & Haron, M. S. (2020). Complying with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: A case of the Malaysian ageing population and infectious disease. Global Journal of Business& Social Science Review, 8(1), 1-11.

10. Mokhtar, K. S., Rahman, N. A., Rahman, N. H. A., & Haron, M. S. (2020). Evaluating the Role of Knowledge in KAP Model on Self-Preventive Healthcare: Evidence from Tuberculosis Patients in Malaysia. International Journal of Politics, Public Policy and Social Work, 2(7), 1-10.

Other Publication:

1. Evolusi dan Cabaran Pentadbiran Awam Menurut Perspektif Islam: Pengalaman Malaysia. (Book Chapter – Penerbit USM)

2. Know the difference: Literature vs. Systematic Review (Micro-Credentials – Open Learning)

PhD (On-going):

1. Koay Hean Wei, Political Marketing and Barisan Nasional during the 13^th General Election (2013) in Penang

Master (On-going):

1. Muhammad Amsyar bin Azman, Navigating Policy Changes in Malaysia: Enhancing Online Learning and Technology in Education.

Awards:

1. Certified Content Creator – MyDigital Educator – Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) - 2022

2. USM Fellowship Award (2018 - 2021)

3. Graduate On Time (GOT) Award 0 Universiti Sains Malaysia - 2022

Recognitions:

1. Panelist - Field Expert (Public Policy) – A National Health Insurance System: Enhancement of Health Equity in Malaysia (2023)

2. Guest Speaker – SDE Promotion Programme (2022)

3. Reviewer – Articles for Social Indicators Research – WoS/Scopus (2023)

4. Reviewer – Articles for Kajian Malaysia – WoS/Scopus (2022)

5. Reviewer – Articles for Public Policy and Administration – Scopus (2022)