SMALL GESTURES, BIG MEANING
Received a letter of appreciation from the Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Professor Dato’ Seri Ir. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed.
I believe, it’s a simple gesture, yet it carries great value, a reminder that even small contributions can help shape the future of higher education.
Grateful to be part of this process and always ready to support initiatives that elevate academic excellence.
3D GIS Lab Iftar Gathering 2025
Yesterday, we’re treating the entire lab to iftar. It was a wonderful evening spent with my postgraduate students at our annual Iftar session! Great food, meaningful conversations, and a strong sense of camaraderie made it a truly memorable event.
Date: 13 March 2025
Venue: Gleneagles Terrace Restaurant, Pulai Springs Resort
In research, we push boundaries, tackle challenges, and work tirelessly towards innovation. But moments like this remind us that beyond hard work, we need time to connect, reflect, and recharge. A well-balanced journey is what keeps us moving forward.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined and made this gathering special. Looking forward to more moments like this in the future!
4TH CHAPTER: DONE AND DUSTED! (PART 2)
Referring to my previous post, I don’t see myself as extraordinary. Dato’ Seri Zaini Ujang, the former UTM Vice-Chancellor, published an entire book in just a week. What I’m doing is merely writing book chapters.
For an even greater example, Imam As-Shafie could write and complete a kitab in only three days. That level of expertise is beyond anything I can achieve.
In my last post, I shared how I completed my fourth book chapter, 5,800 words, 16 pages, and 40 references, in just six hours. That marked four chapters in two weeks, a personal milestone. The key lesson? Focus and persistence matter. Avoiding multitasking allowed me to work faster and more effectively.
Maybe our generation, myself included, has lost some of the discipline needed for deep work, or perhaps we’re too easily distracted, making quality writing a slower process. Let’s keep reminding and pushing each other to be better.
4TH CHAPTER COMPLETED – 4 CHAPTERS IN 2 WEEKS
Finally, it’s a wrap! Chapter 4 is done, 5,800 words, 16 pages, and 40 references, completed in just 6 hours. Had to put it on hold on Wednesday, but today I squeezed in 1.5 hours to finish it strong.
This marks a major milestone, 4 book chapters completed in just 2 weeks. It wasn’t easy, but persistence and time management made it happen. One key takeaway: avoid multitasking, focus leads to faster and better results.
Every chapter is a challenge, and every challenge is a step forward. Alhamdulillah for the progress. Now, on to the next one!
Book Chapter Completed! Avoid Multitasking.
Pushing limits, one chapter at a time! Just wrapped up a 27-page book chapter with 51 citations and 10,000 words—all within 12 hours while juggling daily responsibilities. As a solo writer.
Not my fastest work—used to complete similar chapters in just 6 hours over — but this one tested my endurance.
It’s a reminder that consistency and practice are key to keeping skills sharp. Avoid multitasking. It will not benefit you in the long run. Learn from other civilizations.
Every challenge is an opportunity to improve, and this was no exception. On to the next one!
ANOTHER RESEARCH ARTICLE
Got another journal article for 2025. It’s indexed in the Web of Science and even has a quartile ranking, which is quite decent.
Despite my daily workload and other responsibilities, I make it a priority to write and publish my own journal articles. Lately, I’ve noticed a trend where lecturers rely heavily on students to write journals, and worse, the lecturers end up as the main authors (first in the author name list). It should be the other way around, the students should rely on the supervisor for journal writing.
It’s undeniable that lecturers’ responsibilities are demanding, but academic writing is something that should be done by lecturers themselves, no matter how busy we are.
This journal will take a while to be officially published, scheduled for July 2025, but it’s a strong start to the year. With two high-impact research publications in January 2025, I couldn’t be more grateful.
Stay tuned for the article in July!
6 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR MAINTAINING MENTAL HEALTH IN UNIVERSITY
University life can be overwhelming, but taking care of your mental health should always be a priority! Here are six tips to help you thrive.
Small changes make a big difference! Let’s prioritize mental wellness together.
What are your go-to methods for keeping a positive mindset?
#MentalHealth #UniversityLife #SelfCare #university #campus #StudentWellBeing #UTM
TEN (10) RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS IN DECEMBER – YEAR 2024 IT’S A WRAP!
This month, we managed to get 10 articles published. As the year comes to a close (aka holidays), I’ll take the time to share the key insights from each paper in the near future. For now, here’s a quick overview of the contributions:
CELEBRATING THE ANNUAL STAFF PERFORMANCE CEREMONY
Thank you to the organizers. This year, I couldn’t attend the Staff Excellence Awards Ceremony. A big thank you to those who represented me to collect the certificates. May this serve as a catalyst for the coming years.
#StaffExcellence #December3rd #CelebratingSuccess #GratitudeAndRecognition #MotivationForTheFuture #PerformanceAwards #HonoringAchievement #TeamworkAndGrowth #AnnualCeremony #InspiringExcellence #AchievingTogether
STRENGTHENING RESEARCH SKILLS – SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW (SLR) TRAINING DAY 2
Day 2 of our Systematic Literature Review (SLR) training, continuing the journey of building strong research skills within my lab. Led by Hafiz Usman Mehmood, this personal coaching session for lab members focused on advanced techniques and practical applications of SLR.
Key topics covered included:
1. The PRISMA Framework
2. Thematic Analysis & Qualitative Synthesis
3. Structuring Papers & Reporting Results
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
These sessions aim to prepare our research group to confidently undertake systematic reviews, ensuring their work is rigorous and impactful. It’s rewarding to see the enthusiasm and dedication from everyone involved.
#ResearchSkills #SystematicLiteratureReview #LabTraining #AcademicExcellence #PostgraduateResearch #Mentorship