Suresh Narayanan
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 3696578 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Suresh Narayanan |
| PRENOMES | Suresh |
| SOBRENOME | Narayanan |
| ASSINATURA | NARAYANAN S |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Universiti Sains Malaysia |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2558-9811 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 37 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 26 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 37 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1989 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2025 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
A preliminary study on cocaine use in Malaysia
Cocaine seizures in Malaysia suggest that it is being used as a transit point to ship the drug to other destinations. Traces of cocaine found in a wastewater study are the only indirect evidence of its use within the country. This study is the first to present a comprehensive and detailed evidence of cocaine use in Malaysia, albeit based on a small sample of users. The context and motives for use, and the sources of supply are discussed. Sixteen …
A qualitative study of the use of kratom ( mitragyna speciosa ) by an in-treatment sample of male heroin and methamphetamine users
Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) use in a sample of drug-dependent adolescents in rehabilitation for drug use in Malaysia
While kratom was being used for its multifold perceived benefits, it also functions as a means to self-treat withdrawal from illicit drug use among drug-dependent adolescents
Deconstructing Differential Drug Coverage within a Malaysian Media Source
Many researchers have noted that media coverage of drugs can be sensationalized and/or have questionable accuracy. Additionally, it has been alleged that the media often treats all drugs as harmful and can fail to differentiate between different types of drugs. Within this context, the researchers sought to deconstruct how media coverage was similar and/or different according to drug type within a national media outlet in Malaysia. Our sample com…
Factors associated with intimate partner violence and barriers to reporting it, among female who use drugs in Malaysia
Females who use drugs (FWUDs) are vulnerable to intimate partner violence (IPV). This study was initiated to identify factors that evoke IPV, and identify barriers that preclude FWUDs from seeking help. Two-hundred FWUDs were recruited from a mandatory drug rehabilitation centre (CCRC) for this cross-sectional study. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. The majority in our sample was Malay…
Barriers to enrolling in voluntary treatment programs in Malaysia
Women with substance use disorders (SUDs) have been widely reported to face barriers in seeking treatment. We sought to identify barriers that prevented women who use methamphetamine (WWUM) from accessing the decade-old Voluntary Treatment Centers (VTCs) in Malaysia. A total of 153 WWUM who were undergoing rehabilitation for methamphetamine use at a compulsory drug detention center (CDDC) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. Data were c…
Mandatory corporal punishment and its consequences on repeat drug offenders in Malaysia
Can the university matching mechanism in Malaysia do better? An experimental evaluation of three matching mechanisms
In Malaysia, the Immediate Acceptance Mechanism (IAM) is used to match the preferences of eligible students to the limited places available in public universities every year. Preference manipulation by students often results in places being offered to less academically qualified applicants over their better-qualified counterparts. We conducted laboratory experiments to evaluate the performance of IAM with two other popular mechanisms for centrali…
The relationship between amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use and violent crime in Penang, Malaysia
Amphetamine-type-stimulant (ATS) use in Malaysia has surged but the relationship between ATS use and crime remains poorly investigated. Our study sample consisted of 149 self-reported people who use ATS detained for armed, unarmed, and narcotic offences in a centre in Penang, Malaysia. All information was elicited through personal interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. A multinomial logistic regression used to determine the predictors …
Factors affecting the transition from university to work in selected Malaysian cities
Massive investments in higher education have witnessed a proliferation of public and private universities in Malaysia. A parallel development of concern is the view that public university graduates are finding it more difficult than their private university counterparts in transiting from university to work. To test the empirical veracity of this widely expressed belief, data from 441 currently employed graduates from three major urban centres we…
Responsible consumption
Purpose Food wastage is a major contributor to pervasive world hunger. Cutting global food waste in half by 2030 is one of the United Nation's top priorities. Hence, this paper aims to provide useful insights on how individual behavior might be influenced to help reduce food wastage and hunger by identifying individual food waste determinants. Design/methodology/approach A total of 297 useable responses were obtained from a survey using a food di…
Factors associated with drug use during pregnancy and breastfeeding among females who use drugs (FWUDs) in Malaysia
Females who use drugs (FWUDs) are at risk of continuing illicit substance use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. We investigated the prevalence rates and factors associated with these practices in a sample of 200 FWUDs recruited from a publicly-run drug rehabilitation center. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. The majority (86%) was Malay (n = 171/200), currently single (71%, n = 141/200), and 51% had nine years of edu…
Treatment Barriers Associated with Amphetamine-Type Stimulant (ATS) Use in Malaysia
People who use amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) are known to face barriers in seeking treatment. We sought to identify these barriers and gender differences in barriers (if any) faced by them. A convenience sample of 386 respondents who use ATS was recruited from five formal drug rehabilitation centers for this cross-sectional study. The majority were male (83%), with 17% being female. The barriers most frequently cited by both men and women were…
The effect of gender and creativity on beauty premium on hiring decisions in Malaysia
The presence of a beauty premium in the labor market has been convincingly demonstrated in developed countries, although studies examining this issue in other countries have been few. Additionally, two related issues remain unclear: (i) Does the beauty premium have the same effect on the preferences of male and female personnel in charge of hiring? (ii) Does the interaction of attractiveness with creativity influence their evaluation differently?…
Patterns and reasons for kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) use among current and former opioid poly-drug users
Effects of kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) in reducing risk-behaviors among a small sample of HIV positive opiate users in Malaysia
Out-of-treatment HIV positive opiate users often engage in risky injecting and sexual behaviors. We sought the self-reported experiences on whether or not kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) use was associated with a reduction in HIV risk behaviors among them. A convenience sample consisting of thirty-two HIV positive opiate users participated in the study. Of this, three-fifths (n = 20/32) used kratom to suppress opiate withdrawal, increase ener…
Public Perceptions toward Kratom ( Mitragyna Speciosa ) Use in Malaysia
Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ), an indigenous medicinal plant of Southeast Asia, is believed to be harmful. We compared the perceptions toward kratom use among kratom users and non-users in Malaysia. 356 respondents (137 kratom users and 219 non-users) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The majority of respondents were male (60%, n = 212/356), Malays (88%), and 51% were ≥37 years old. Non-users showed higher unadjusted odds of reportin…
Motives for using Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) among regular users in Malaysia
Self-reported prevalence and severity of opioid and kratom (Mitragyna speciosa korth.) side effects
Self-Report Data on Regular Consumption of Illicit Drugs and HIV Risk Behaviors after Kratom ( Mitragyna Speciosa korth.) Initiation among Illicit Drug Users in Malaysia
This study sought to determine the relationship between kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) initiation and regular consumption of illicit drugs and HIV risk behaviors in a cohort of illicit drug users in Malaysia. 260 illicit drug users with current kratom use were recruited through convenience sampling for this cross-sectional study. All were male, with the majority being Malays (95%, n = 246/260). Results suggest that kratom initiation was associated…
The Use of Benzodiazepines among Kratom ( Mitragyna Speciosa Korth.) Users
The leaves from Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) trees, also known as kratom, are traditionally used in Southeast Asia as a mild psychotropic agent. We investigated the demographic characteristics of persons who used both kratom cocktail and benzodiazepines (BZO) in a sample drawn from a rural area in Penang, Malaysia, and the reasons for BZO use. Seventy-seven participants who currently use a kratom cocktail along with BZO were recruited through snow…
Severity of Pain and Sleep Problems during Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Cessation among Regular Kratom Users
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) is traditionally used in Southeast Asia for its medicinal value and psychoactive properties. Nonetheless, cessation from regular kratom use is reported to cause unpleasant dose-dependent withdrawal symptoms. This study aims to evaluate the severity of pain and sleep problems following the cessation of kratom tea/juice consumption among regular kratom users. A total of 170 regular users were recruited through sno…
Severity of Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Psychological Withdrawal Symptoms
Kratom leaves (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) are traditionally used in Southeast Asia for their medicinal value. Self-report studies suggest that cessation from chronic kratom tea consumption (freshly brewed kratom tea) was associated with unpleasant psychological symptoms. This study sought to assess the severity of anxiety and depression during kratom cessation. Regular kratom users (N = 150) were recruited from the northern state of Penang (Malay…
Long-Term Cognitive Effects of Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Use
Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) is a medicinal plant of Southeast Asia. As a result of its opioid-like effects, it remains unknown whether consumption of kratom tea is associated with impaired cognitive function. We assessed the cognitive function of 70 regular kratom users and 25 control participants using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery. Participants performed six neuropsychological tasks that assessed motor, learn…
Economic corridors and regional development
The Causes and Consequences of Immigrant Labour in the Construction Sector in Malaysia
Malaysian construction is highly dependant on immigrant labour; immigrants account for nearly 70 per cent of its workforce. Although they have aided the sector's rapid expansion, it has not been without costs. This paper examines the impact of immigrant labour on construction. The main finding is that immigrants, being largely unskilled, did not contribute to skill formation. Instead, they accumulated skills on-the-job, which were lost when they …
Economic corridors and regional development
Technological Maturity and Development without Research
Propelled largely by direct investment via multinationals, Malaysia's manufacturing sector has grown rapidly and is changing its output-mix. In 1992, the share of high-tech products in Malaysian manufacturing exceeded that of Japan, Korea or Taiwan. However, this 'maturity' was acquired without a strong research base. This article provides a framework which looks at the role of research and development (R&D) in conferring technological maturity a…
Immigrant Labor and Industrial Upgrading in Malaysia
The New Economic Model, launched in 2010, affirmed that employing immigrant labor has delayed the upgrading of Malaysian manufacturing. We found that evidence based on the share of skilled workers, wage rate growth, capital use and productivity growth is consistent with this assertion. The way forward should embrace, among other factors, two thrusts: better regulation of foreign workers and the cost of using them in order to pressure firms to upg…
On the stalling of the Malaysian industrialization project
In a recent article in this journal, Henderson and Phillips (2007 Henderson, J. and Phillips, R. 2007. Unintended consequences: Social policy, state institutions and the ‘stalling’ of the Malaysian industrialization project. Economy and Society, 30(1): 78–102. [Taylor & Francis Online] , [Google Scholar]) argue that Malaysian industrialization is ‘stalling’ because it is locked into low- to medium-technology operations. They attribute this to an …
Changing Dimensions in Malaysian Politics
Research Article| May 01 1989 Changing Dimensions in Malaysian Politics: The Johore Baru by-Election Hari Singh; Hari Singh Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Suresh Narayanan Suresh Narayanan Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Far Eastern Survey (1960) 29 (5): 514–529. https://doi.org/10.2307/2644535 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supple…
On Thai Women in the International Division of Labour
Changing Dimensions in Malaysian Politics
Research Article| May 01 1989 Changing Dimensions in Malaysian Politics: The Johore Baru by-Election Hari Singh; Hari Singh Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Suresh Narayanan Suresh Narayanan Search for other works by this author on: This Site PubMed Google Scholar Far Eastern Survey (1960) 29 (5): 514–529. https://doi.org/10.2307/2644535 Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supple…
Malaysian Electronics
The electronics industry in Malaysia was assigned a central role in creating urban jobs for the indigenous Malays and restructuring their employment from low- to high-paying activities. The initial labour-intensive phase generated jobs but failed to provide openings for Malays higher up in the occupational hierarchy. In the current phase, a buoyant economy makes job creation per se less important; but the growing technological sophistication in t…
On Thai Women in the International Division of Labour
Fiscal Reform in Malaysia
Technological Maturity and Development without Research
Propelled largely by direct investment via multinationals, Malaysia's manufacturing sector has grown rapidly and is changing its output-mix. In 1992, the share of high-tech products in Malaysian manufacturing exceeded that of Japan, Korea or Taiwan. However, this 'maturity' was acquired without a strong research base. This article provides a framework which looks at the role of research and development (R&D) in conferring technological maturity a…
The Causes and Consequences of Immigrant Labour in the Construction Sector in Malaysia
Malaysian construction is highly dependant on immigrant labour; immigrants account for nearly 70 per cent of its workforce. Although they have aided the sector's rapid expansion, it has not been without costs. This paper examines the impact of immigrant labour on construction. The main finding is that immigrants, being largely unskilled, did not contribute to skill formation. Instead, they accumulated skills on-the-job, which were lost when they …
Restoring the Shine to a Pearl
Despite serious waste management problems in Penang Island, a recycling campaign launched in 2001 has met with little success. This may be because the campaign was not backed up with knowledge about factors that motivate recycling. This article develops a simple economic framework to explain individual recycling behaviour. A logit model that utilizes survey data drawn from a sample of 760 respondents was used to test the insights gained from the …
On the stalling of the Malaysian industrialization project
In a recent article in this journal, Henderson and Phillips (2007 Henderson, J. and Phillips, R. 2007. Unintended consequences: Social policy, state institutions and the ‘stalling’ of the Malaysian industrialization project. Economy and Society, 30(1): 78–102. [Taylor & Francis Online] , [Google Scholar]) argue that Malaysian industrialization is ‘stalling’ because it is locked into low- to medium-technology operations. They attribute this to an …
The relative risk of HIV among IDUs not in treatment in Malaysia
Despite the growing HIV threat among injecting drug users (IDUs) in Malaysia, there is a dearth of information on their HIV risk behaviour. This study focused on identifying specific risk behaviours that distinguished HIV positive IDUs from those who were not. For the first time, data on IDUs not in treatment were obtained through a cross-sectional survey of 526 subjects recruited from five selected cities across peninsular Malaysia. A structured…
The informal use of ketum (Mitragyna speciosa) for opioid withdrawal in the northern states of peninsular Malaysia and implications for drug substitution therapy
The transition to harm reduction
Immigrant Labor and Industrial Upgrading in Malaysia
The New Economic Model, launched in 2010, affirmed that employing immigrant labor has delayed the upgrading of Malaysian manufacturing. We found that evidence based on the share of skilled workers, wage rate growth, capital use and productivity growth is consistent with this assertion. The way forward should embrace, among other factors, two thrusts: better regulation of foreign workers and the cost of using them in order to pressure firms to upg…
Severity of Pain and Sleep Problems during Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Cessation among Regular Kratom Users
Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) is traditionally used in Southeast Asia for its medicinal value and psychoactive properties. Nonetheless, cessation from regular kratom use is reported to cause unpleasant dose-dependent withdrawal symptoms. This study aims to evaluate the severity of pain and sleep problems following the cessation of kratom tea/juice consumption among regular kratom users. A total of 170 regular users were recruited through sno…
Severity of Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Psychological Withdrawal Symptoms
Kratom leaves (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) are traditionally used in Southeast Asia for their medicinal value. Self-report studies suggest that cessation from chronic kratom tea consumption (freshly brewed kratom tea) was associated with unpleasant psychological symptoms. This study sought to assess the severity of anxiety and depression during kratom cessation. Regular kratom users (N = 150) were recruited from the northern state of Penang (Malay…
Long-Term Cognitive Effects of Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) Use
Kratom or Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) is a medicinal plant of Southeast Asia. As a result of its opioid-like effects, it remains unknown whether consumption of kratom tea is associated with impaired cognitive function. We assessed the cognitive function of 70 regular kratom users and 25 control participants using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery. Participants performed six neuropsychological tasks that assessed motor, learn…
Economic corridors and regional development
Motives for using Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) among regular users in Malaysia
Self-reported prevalence and severity of opioid and kratom (Mitragyna speciosa korth.) side effects
Self-Report Data on Regular Consumption of Illicit Drugs and HIV Risk Behaviors after Kratom ( Mitragyna Speciosa korth.) Initiation among Illicit Drug Users in Malaysia
This study sought to determine the relationship between kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ) initiation and regular consumption of illicit drugs and HIV risk behaviors in a cohort of illicit drug users in Malaysia. 260 illicit drug users with current kratom use were recruited through convenience sampling for this cross-sectional study. All were male, with the majority being Malays (95%, n = 246/260). Results suggest that kratom initiation was associated…
The Use of Benzodiazepines among Kratom ( Mitragyna Speciosa Korth.) Users
The leaves from Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) trees, also known as kratom, are traditionally used in Southeast Asia as a mild psychotropic agent. We investigated the demographic characteristics of persons who used both kratom cocktail and benzodiazepines (BZO) in a sample drawn from a rural area in Penang, Malaysia, and the reasons for BZO use. Seventy-seven participants who currently use a kratom cocktail along with BZO were recruited through snow…
Patterns and reasons for kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) use among current and former opioid poly-drug users
Effects of kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) in reducing risk-behaviors among a small sample of HIV positive opiate users in Malaysia
Out-of-treatment HIV positive opiate users often engage in risky injecting and sexual behaviors. We sought the self-reported experiences on whether or not kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa Korth.) use was associated with a reduction in HIV risk behaviors among them. A convenience sample consisting of thirty-two HIV positive opiate users participated in the study. Of this, three-fifths (n = 20/32) used kratom to suppress opiate withdrawal, increase ener…
Public Perceptions toward Kratom ( Mitragyna Speciosa ) Use in Malaysia
Kratom ( Mitragyna speciosa ), an indigenous medicinal plant of Southeast Asia, is believed to be harmful. We compared the perceptions toward kratom use among kratom users and non-users in Malaysia. 356 respondents (137 kratom users and 219 non-users) were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The majority of respondents were male (60%, n = 212/356), Malays (88%), and 51% were ≥37 years old. Non-users showed higher unadjusted odds of reportin…
The relationship between amphetamine-type stimulant (ATS) use and violent crime in Penang, Malaysia
Amphetamine-type-stimulant (ATS) use in Malaysia has surged but the relationship between ATS use and crime remains poorly investigated. Our study sample consisted of 149 self-reported people who use ATS detained for armed, unarmed, and narcotic offences in a centre in Penang, Malaysia. All information was elicited through personal interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire. A multinomial logistic regression used to determine the predictors …
Factors affecting the transition from university to work in selected Malaysian cities
Massive investments in higher education have witnessed a proliferation of public and private universities in Malaysia. A parallel development of concern is the view that public university graduates are finding it more difficult than their private university counterparts in transiting from university to work. To test the empirical veracity of this widely expressed belief, data from 441 currently employed graduates from three major urban centres we…
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