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SCHOOL OF DISTANCE EDUCATION (SDE)

Research

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

  2. 2024, Decoding youth politics: Predicting youth voting behaviour in election for sustainable democracy in Malaysia, Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), RM 102,490.00

  3. 2025, Ekspektasi dan Sentimen Politik Bumiputera Pulau Pinang Terhadap Pentadbiran Kerajaan Negeri, Pusat Kajian Pemikiran dan Ketamadunan Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang - Al-Hady Centre (AHC), RM 16,600.00

Publication

Research Publication:

  1. Abdi, A. N. M., & Rahman, N. A. (2025). Public trust in local government in Somalia: effect of citizen participation and perceived local government performance. Cogent Social Sciences, 11(1), 1-15. 

  1. Abdi, A. N. M., Jamal, I. M., & Rahman, N. A. (2025), Exploring the predictors of public trust in police services in Somalia, Policing: An International Journal, https://doi.org/10.1108/PIJPSM-09-2024-0153 

  1. Abdi, A. N. M., & Rahman, N. A. (2024). Unlocking the Impact of Ethical Leadership on Employee Loyalty and Motivation: The Mediating Role of Trust in Public Sector Leadership, International Journal of Organizational Leadership (IJOL), 13, 413-431.  

  1. Azman, M. A., & Rahman*, N. A. (2023). Penerapan Konsep Malaysia MADANI dalam Dasar Awam: Membudayakan Harmoni dalam Kepelbagaian. International Journal of Advanced Research in Education and Society (IJARES), 5(4), 29-43.  

  1. Rahman*, N. A. & Hamid, A. F. A. (2023). Examining Public Administration Through the Islamic Lens: A Glimpse of the Malaysian Experience. Ulumuna, 28(1), 281-312.  

  1. Rahman*, N. A. (2023). Reflections on the constant policy changes in Malaysia: The need to prioritise social impact for policy adjustments. Malaysian Journal of Social Administration (MJSA), 19(1), 37-52.  

  1. Azman, M. A., Rahman*, N. A., & Hamid, H. A. (2023). Struggling to Learn Online: How COVID-19 Paved the Way for Challenges in University Education. Asian Journal of Research in Education and Social Sciences (AJRESS), 5(3), 299-307. 

  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. 

  1. 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. 

  1. 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 

  1. 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. 

  1. 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. 

  1. 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. 

  1. 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. 

  1. 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. 

  1. Mokhtar, K. S., Rahman, N. A., & Haron, M. (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. 

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)

Supervision

PhD (Completed):

  1. Koay Hean Wei, 2023, Political Marketing and Barisan Nasional during the 13th General Election in Penang.

PhD (On-going): 

  1. Ahmad Muzhafarr Abdul Hamid, Exploring Youth Political Identity and Participation in Malaysia: The Case Study of Undi18, Main Supervisor. 

  2. Chong Tat Wai, Redefining Music Appreciation: The Role of Interactive and Gamified Learning in Music Education, Main Supervisor. 

  3. Liu Jingdan, The Influence and Reflection of the Development of Artificial Intelligence On Education, Co-Supervisor. 

Master (On-going):

  1. Muhammad Amsyar bin Azman, Pelaksanaan Dasar Pendidikan Digital di Malaysia Pascapandemik: Satu Kajian terhadap Faktor Sosiobudaya, Ekonomi dan Peranan Pembuat Dasar, Main Supervisor. 

  1. Jusrizul Azeem Bin Jamaludin, Kesihatan Mental sebagai Agenda Dasar Kesihatan Negara: Kajian terhadap Belia Gen Z di Malaysia, Main Supervisor. 

  1. Mohamad Yusof Bin Shaharuddin, Penggunaan Sistem Pengurusan Aset Inventori Bersepadu Polis Diraja Malaysia (SPAIB) dalam kalangan kakitangan Jabatan Pengurusan Bukit Aman, Main Supervisor. 

  1. Muhamad Hafiz Bin Roslan, Faktor-Faktor Mempengaruhi Tadbir Urus Rakyat Bagi Kerajaan Perpaduan, Main Supervisor. 

  1. Nurhidayah Binti Che Rose, Kepimpinan Wanita Dalam Kerajaan: Kajian Kes Di Pulau Pinang, Main Supervisor. 

  1. Divaneswary A/P Ramachandran, Pengaruh Media Sosial Terhadap Pilihan Parti Politik dan Profesionalisme Pegawai Imigresen Malaysia: Analisis dari Perspektif Psikologi dan Pentadbiran Awam, Main Supervisor. 

  1. Muhammad Nizomuddin Bin Nadzir, Ethnic Polarization in the Malaysian Education System: Implication from the National Integration Policy, Main Supervisor. 

  1. Jegathesan Supramaniam, Faktor-Faktor yang Mempengaruhi Pilihan Pengundi Belia dalam Pilihan Raya Umum Ke-15: Kajian Kes di Kawasan Parlimen Bayan Baru, Pulau Pinang, Main Supervisor. 

Recognition

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. Academic Fellow, Pusat Kajian Pemikiran dan Ketamadunan Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang - Al-Hady Centre - AHC (2025) 

  1. Speaker - Penang Women’s Assembly (Sidang Wanita Pulau Pinang) - EXCO Pelancongan dan Ekonomi Kreatif (2024) 

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

  1. Guest Speaker – SDE Promotion Programme (2022) 

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

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

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

Consultancy

Community/Industry