Vol. 8 No. 1 (2020)

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 Research Centre, The Maldives National University

EDITOR
Dr Fazeel Najeeb, Assistant Professor, The Research Centre, The Maldives National University

EDITORIAL CONSULTANTS
Dr Mohamed Shareef, Vice-Chancellor, The Maldives National University
Dr Aishath Shehenaz Adam, DeputyVice-Chancellor, (Research and Enterprise), The Maldives National University
Ms Aishath Shaheen Ismail, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic Affairs), The Maldives National University
Dr Aishath Naila, Assistant Professor, The Research Centre, The Maldives National University
Dr Sheena Moosa, Research Consultant, The Research Centre, The Maldives National University
Dr Rukshana Ahmed, Clinical Epidemiologist & Co-Founder, Clinesia CRO, Jakarta, Indonesia, Consultant Paediatrician, Medica Hospital and AMDC Clinic
Dr Mariyam Shahuneeza Naseer, Director, Policy Planning and Research, Department of Judicial Administration, Maldives
Dr Shazla Mohamed, Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Science and Technology, The Maldives National University
Dr Sheeza Ali, Dean, School of Medicine, The Maldives National University
Dr Maryam Mariya, Senior Tutor, Te Puna Ako - Centre for Tertiary Teaching and Learning, Office of the Vice Chancellor, University of Waikato 
Dr Zeba Un Naher, Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, The Maldives National University
Dr Aminath Shafiya Adam, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, The Maldives National University
Dr Aishath Rameela, Executive Dean, Faculty of Human Development, Avid College
Mr Ahmed Mirshan, Director, Human Resources Department, The Maldives National University
Ms Nasiha Abdul Muhaimin, Lecturer, Centre for Educational Technology and Excellence, The Maldives National University
Uz. Mohamed Anil, Managing Partner, Attorney-at-Law, Alif Law Chambers LLP, Advocates and Advisors
Mr Abdul Haleem Abdul Latheef, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Solarelle Insurance
Ms Mariyam Nazviya, Director, Policy and International Relations, Villa College
Ms Aishath Laila, Statistician, Statistical Survey and Data Processing Division, National Bureau of Statistics
Mr Gasith Mohamed, Plant protection and Quarantine Services, Ministry of Fisheries, Marine Resources and Agriculture
Ms Athifa Ibrahim, Managing Partner, EPIC Consulting LLP
Ms Zeenath Shakir, Programme Manager, UNDP
Mr Mohamed Shafy Rasheed, Lecturer, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Studies, The Maldives National University
Ms Nasira Mohamed, Lecturer, MNU Business School, The Maldives National University
Ms Niuma Mohamed, Lecturer, Faculty of Education, The Maldives National University

LAYOUT
Ms Shahda Moosa, Senior Marketing Officer, Marketing Department, The Maldives National University

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Ms Aminath Shahla, Senior Administrative Officer, The Research Centre, The Maldives National University

The Research Centre
The Maldives National University
Radhdhebai Hin’gun, Machchangolhi,
Male’, Maldives.
Fax: +(960) 3344091
Phone: +(960) 3345424
Email: research@mnu.edu.mv