THE MALDIVES NATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH
A double-blind refereed journal of the Maldives National University
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Dr Raheema Abdul Raheem, Dean of Research, The Maldives National University
EDITOR
Dr Aishath Naila, Assistant Professor, The Research Centre, The Maldives National University
EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS
Dr. Mohamed Shareef, Vice Chancellor, The Maldives National University
Dr. Aishath Shehenaz Adam, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Enterprise), The Maldives National University
Dr Fazeel Najeeb, Assistant Professor, The Research Centre, The Maldives National University
Dr Aminath Riyaz, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts, The Maldives National University
Dr Aminath Shafiya Adam, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, The Maldives National University
Dr Yoosuf Nizam, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology, The Maldives National University
Dr Mariyam Suzana, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Maldives National University
The Research Centre
The Maldives National University
Radhdhebai Hin’gun, Machchangolhi,
Male’, Maldives.
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Email: mnjr@mnu.edu.mv