Jamilah Ahmad
Biographic Data
| ID | 311772 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jamilah Ahmad |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jamilah |
| FAMILY NAME | Ahmad |
| SIGNATURE | AHMAD J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8580-7529 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 23 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Urban Planning Paralysis in Islamabad
This paper explains why Islamabad's master plan, intended for periodic revision, has remained in effect for six decades and how this permanence has shaped the city's sociospatial inequality. The analysis combines archival materials from the 1959 Yahya Khan Commission and Doxiadis Associates, Capital Development Authority files on review efforts (1972, 1986, 2005), court decisions, census indicators and published GIS evidence (1998–2023), and oral…
Climate Change Messaging and Mental Health
Climate change is an existential threat, and it is often difficult to translate the urgency and immediacy of climate catastrophes into common parlance. One way to effectively engage the public in climate change conversations is through effective communication practices, such as persuasive communication. Persuasive communication uses tailored messages to elicit desirable behavioural outcomes in the audience and has great potential to promote posit…
Shaping the Crisis Management‐Public Administration Nexus
In the current age of time, characterized by mounting global crises, including natural disasters, pandemics, political disruptions, wars, conflicts, and terrorism, the role of crisis management within public administration has become increasingly vital. This paper addresses a significant gap in the literature by conducting a systematic review of research on the intersection of crisis management and public administration. The first contribution of…
Forecasting the human cost of disasters under Sustainable Development Goal
Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Visual Multimedia Instructions on Improvement in Business Administration Skills Among Widows in Rural Communities
This study determined the impact of computer-assisted visual multimedia instructions (CAMI) on improvement in business administration skills among widows in rural areas using a quasi-experimental design. The result showed that at Time 1, the widows in both the control and CAMI groups reported low knowledge of business administration skills such as teamwork, delegation, supervision, financial management and customer service skills. After CAMI, the…
Navigating the transformation through the insights from a study on public relations and organisational transformation
Organisations encounter an unprecedented level of constant change in the contemporary digital era.The exponential growth in computer processing power has revolutionised industries and disrupted traditional business models.Organisations must embrace change to remain competitive and thrive in a dynamic global economy.The current study aims to scrutinise the vast literature body on public relations and organisational change to develop a robust conce…
Knowledge and utilization of freedom of information law among journalists in Nigeria
This study assessed how journalists in Nigeria are aware, knowledgeable, and use the FOI Act (FOI law). The study was anchored on libertarian press theory. The study population was all the journalists registered with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Taraba State branch, out of which, a sample of 101 was selected using cluster and convenience sampling methods. The data collected were analyzed using frequencies and simple percentages. It was…
Enhancing Malaysia’s Halal Brand Identity
Halal branding has become an essential strategy for businesses to cater to the needs of Muslim consumers and tap into a rapidly growing market. Malaysia has positioned itself as a global halal hub, attracting Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) food manufacturers and becoming a trusted source of halal products and services. However, developing a distinct Malaysia’s halal brand identity remains a challenge. This article explores the importan…
Media-Induced War Trauma Amid Conflicts in Ukraine
War could be traumatic. War trauma could often lead to severe and sustained health consequences on people’s physical and psychological health. War trauma is often prevalent in people who either participated in the war or lived near conflict zones, such as military professionals, refugees, and health workers. Advances in information and communication technologies, such as the speed, scale, and scope at which people worldwide could be exposed to th…
Impact of social media-based dance therapy in treating depression symptoms among victims of Russia–Ukraine war
The objective of this study was to ascertain the impact of social media-based dance therapy in reducing symptoms of depression among evacuees of the Russia–Ukraine war. The participants were randomly assigned to no dance therapy (n = 162) and social media-based dance therapy groups (n = 162). The dance therapy group took part in 12 sessions of dance therapy while the no dance therapy group did not receive any intervention. The result showed that …
Crisis communication strategies for health officials
Background: Mixed messaging among health officials are prevalent amid COVID-19. Crisis communication strategies have the potential to help health officials effectively address issues such as mixed messages and improve their crisis communication efficacy. However, there is a dearth of insights in the literature. Therefore, to bridge the research gap, this study aims to examine practical strategies health officials can utilize to improve their cris…
What “Family Affair?” Domestic Violence Awareness in China
Introduction: Domestic violence is toxic to society. With approximately one in three women on average falling victim to domestic violence, systematic solutions are needed. To further complicate the issue, mounting research shows that COVID-19 has further exacerbated domestic violence across the world. Situations could be even more pronounced in countries like China, where though domestic violence is prevalent, there is a dearth of research, such …
A call to ban the sale of tobacco products
Tobacco is both toxic and addictive. Mounting evidence shows that tobacco use has a detrimental impact on almost every aspect of human health, causing or worsening deadly public health crises from the cancer epidemic to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while tobacco use is a threat to both personal and public health, it continues to surge across the world, especially in China and other low- and middle-income countries. To this end, this article ar…
A systematic analysis of worldwide disasters, epidemics and pandemics associated mortality of 210 countries for 15 years (2001–2015)
Impact of social media-based intervention in reducing youths’ propensity to engage in drug abuse in Nigeria
How to avoid future “Covid-19 origins” questions
Seven habits of highly effective people among school leaders in Riau Islands, Indonesia
School leaders play an important role in leading schools effectively in order to improve the quality of students and teachers, schools performances and to raise the standard of education in the country. This study was conducted to explore the practices of seven habits of highly effective people among school leaders in Riau Islands, Indonesia. This study used a qualitative methodology with a case study design. The key subjects were four school lea…
Covid-19 risk perception and coping mechanisms
Mental health consequences of Covid-19 media coverage
During global pandemics, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), crisis communication is indispensable in dispelling fears, uncertainty, and unifying individuals worldwide in a collective fight against health threats. Inadequate crisis communication can bring dire personal and economic consequences. Mounting research shows that seemingly endless newsfeeds related to COVID-19 infection and death rates could considerably increase the risk of m…
A cluster-randomized trial study on effectiveness of health education based intervention (Hebi) in improving flood disaster preparedness among community in Selangor, Malaysia
Thai Clinical Trial TCTR20200202002
Time to stop the use of ‘Wuhan virus’, ‘China virus’ or ‘Chinese virus’ across the scientific community
box In many areas of the world, phrases such as ‘Wuhan virus’, ‘China virus’ and ‘Chinese virus’ have been frequently used by laypeople, influential politicians and mass media to refer to the virus SARS-CoV-2 that caused the COVID-19 pandemic.1 Naming a virus after a geographic location or group of people is not unheard-of, for example, the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and the Legionnaires’ disease.2 However, having precedence is not a…
Bobby S. Sayyid. A Fundamental Fear
Rethinking Decentralization in Developing Countries
No AccessStand Alone Books1 Feb 2013Rethinking Decentralization in Developing CountriesAuthors/Editors: Jennie Litvack, Junaid Ahmad, Richard BirdJennie Litvack, Junaid Ahmad, Richard Birdhttps://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-4350-5SectionsAboutPDF (0.2 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract:This paper draws on the growing experience with decentralization in developing countries, to explore how …
Forecasting the human cost of disasters under Sustainable Development Goal
Enhancing Malaysia’s Halal Brand Identity
Halal branding has become an essential strategy for businesses to cater to the needs of Muslim consumers and tap into a rapidly growing market. Malaysia has positioned itself as a global halal hub, attracting Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) food manufacturers and becoming a trusted source of halal products and services. However, developing a distinct Malaysia’s halal brand identity remains a challenge. This article explores the importan…
Rethinking Decentralization in Developing Countries
No AccessStand Alone Books1 Feb 2013Rethinking Decentralization in Developing CountriesAuthors/Editors: Jennie Litvack, Junaid Ahmad, Richard BirdJennie Litvack, Junaid Ahmad, Richard Birdhttps://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-4350-5SectionsAboutPDF (0.2 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract:This paper draws on the growing experience with decentralization in developing countries, to explore how …
Bobby S. Sayyid. A Fundamental Fear
Time to stop the use of ‘Wuhan virus’, ‘China virus’ or ‘Chinese virus’ across the scientific community
box In many areas of the world, phrases such as ‘Wuhan virus’, ‘China virus’ and ‘Chinese virus’ have been frequently used by laypeople, influential politicians and mass media to refer to the virus SARS-CoV-2 that caused the COVID-19 pandemic.1 Naming a virus after a geographic location or group of people is not unheard-of, for example, the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and the Legionnaires’ disease.2 However, having precedence is not a…
Covid-19 risk perception and coping mechanisms
Mental health consequences of Covid-19 media coverage
During global pandemics, such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), crisis communication is indispensable in dispelling fears, uncertainty, and unifying individuals worldwide in a collective fight against health threats. Inadequate crisis communication can bring dire personal and economic consequences. Mounting research shows that seemingly endless newsfeeds related to COVID-19 infection and death rates could considerably increase the risk of m…
A cluster-randomized trial study on effectiveness of health education based intervention (Hebi) in improving flood disaster preparedness among community in Selangor, Malaysia
Thai Clinical Trial TCTR20200202002
Impact of social media-based dance therapy in treating depression symptoms among victims of Russia–Ukraine war
The objective of this study was to ascertain the impact of social media-based dance therapy in reducing symptoms of depression among evacuees of the Russia–Ukraine war. The participants were randomly assigned to no dance therapy (n = 162) and social media-based dance therapy groups (n = 162). The dance therapy group took part in 12 sessions of dance therapy while the no dance therapy group did not receive any intervention. The result showed that …
Crisis communication strategies for health officials
Background: Mixed messaging among health officials are prevalent amid COVID-19. Crisis communication strategies have the potential to help health officials effectively address issues such as mixed messages and improve their crisis communication efficacy. However, there is a dearth of insights in the literature. Therefore, to bridge the research gap, this study aims to examine practical strategies health officials can utilize to improve their cris…
What “Family Affair?” Domestic Violence Awareness in China
Introduction: Domestic violence is toxic to society. With approximately one in three women on average falling victim to domestic violence, systematic solutions are needed. To further complicate the issue, mounting research shows that COVID-19 has further exacerbated domestic violence across the world. Situations could be even more pronounced in countries like China, where though domestic violence is prevalent, there is a dearth of research, such …
A call to ban the sale of tobacco products
Tobacco is both toxic and addictive. Mounting evidence shows that tobacco use has a detrimental impact on almost every aspect of human health, causing or worsening deadly public health crises from the cancer epidemic to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while tobacco use is a threat to both personal and public health, it continues to surge across the world, especially in China and other low- and middle-income countries. To this end, this article ar…
A systematic analysis of worldwide disasters, epidemics and pandemics associated mortality of 210 countries for 15 years (2001–2015)
Impact of social media-based intervention in reducing youths’ propensity to engage in drug abuse in Nigeria
How to avoid future “Covid-19 origins” questions
Seven habits of highly effective people among school leaders in Riau Islands, Indonesia
School leaders play an important role in leading schools effectively in order to improve the quality of students and teachers, schools performances and to raise the standard of education in the country. This study was conducted to explore the practices of seven habits of highly effective people among school leaders in Riau Islands, Indonesia. This study used a qualitative methodology with a case study design. The key subjects were four school lea…
Media-Induced War Trauma Amid Conflicts in Ukraine
War could be traumatic. War trauma could often lead to severe and sustained health consequences on people’s physical and psychological health. War trauma is often prevalent in people who either participated in the war or lived near conflict zones, such as military professionals, refugees, and health workers. Advances in information and communication technologies, such as the speed, scale, and scope at which people worldwide could be exposed to th…
Navigating the transformation through the insights from a study on public relations and organisational transformation
Organisations encounter an unprecedented level of constant change in the contemporary digital era.The exponential growth in computer processing power has revolutionised industries and disrupted traditional business models.Organisations must embrace change to remain competitive and thrive in a dynamic global economy.The current study aims to scrutinise the vast literature body on public relations and organisational change to develop a robust conce…
Knowledge and utilization of freedom of information law among journalists in Nigeria
This study assessed how journalists in Nigeria are aware, knowledgeable, and use the FOI Act (FOI law). The study was anchored on libertarian press theory. The study population was all the journalists registered with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Taraba State branch, out of which, a sample of 101 was selected using cluster and convenience sampling methods. The data collected were analyzed using frequencies and simple percentages. It was…
Enhancing Malaysia’s Halal Brand Identity
Halal branding has become an essential strategy for businesses to cater to the needs of Muslim consumers and tap into a rapidly growing market. Malaysia has positioned itself as a global halal hub, attracting Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) food manufacturers and becoming a trusted source of halal products and services. However, developing a distinct Malaysia’s halal brand identity remains a challenge. This article explores the importan…
Shaping the Crisis Management‐Public Administration Nexus
In the current age of time, characterized by mounting global crises, including natural disasters, pandemics, political disruptions, wars, conflicts, and terrorism, the role of crisis management within public administration has become increasingly vital. This paper addresses a significant gap in the literature by conducting a systematic review of research on the intersection of crisis management and public administration. The first contribution of…
Forecasting the human cost of disasters under Sustainable Development Goal
Effectiveness of Computer-Assisted Visual Multimedia Instructions on Improvement in Business Administration Skills Among Widows in Rural Communities
This study determined the impact of computer-assisted visual multimedia instructions (CAMI) on improvement in business administration skills among widows in rural areas using a quasi-experimental design. The result showed that at Time 1, the widows in both the control and CAMI groups reported low knowledge of business administration skills such as teamwork, delegation, supervision, financial management and customer service skills. After CAMI, the…
Urban Planning Paralysis in Islamabad
This paper explains why Islamabad's master plan, intended for periodic revision, has remained in effect for six decades and how this permanence has shaped the city's sociospatial inequality. The analysis combines archival materials from the 1959 Yahya Khan Commission and Doxiadis Associates, Capital Development Authority files on review efforts (1972, 1986, 2005), court decisions, census indicators and published GIS evidence (1998–2023), and oral…
Climate Change Messaging and Mental Health
Climate change is an existential threat, and it is often difficult to translate the urgency and immediacy of climate catastrophes into common parlance. One way to effectively engage the public in climate change conversations is through effective communication practices, such as persuasive communication. Persuasive communication uses tailored messages to elicit desirable behavioural outcomes in the audience and has great potential to promote posit…
Medicine (13 works) · Political science (11 works) · Pandemic (6 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Public health (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Business (5 works) · Disease (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works)