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Mariam Adawiah Binti Dzulkifli

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D of Psychology - Doctor of Philosophy, Cardiff University
  • Master of Sciences in Cognitive Science - Masters Degree, University of Birmingham
  • Bachelor of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Human Sciences (Psychology) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia

Mariam Adawiah Binti Dzulkifli (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES


m.adawiah@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Mariam Adawiah Dzulkifli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology, IIUM. Her specialization is Cognitive Psychology. She studies the role of human cognition in shaping people's behaviour. Her main interest is in studying human memory such as the normal and abnormal memory processes, the relationship between memory, aging and the psychological processes related to memory and learning.
Her research mainly involves looking for neuropsyhological and electrophysiological evidences supporting the relationship between brain and behaviour. She is a member in a Tracer Study research group (IIUM research project), PCBDG (Pervasive, Computational, Brain and Development Group, KICT, IIUM) and Auditory Cognitive Group, UKMKL. Mariam Adawiah Dzulkifli teaches undergraduate core courses such as Cognitive Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Physiological Psychology and Psychology of Learning, and Supervises Masters/Ph.d in the area related to cognitive psychology.


Area of Specialisation


  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Population and Demographic Studies ~ Ageing
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Cognitive Science ~ Other Cognitive Science n.e.c
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Psychology ~ Cognitive Psychology - Psychological studies on brain regions related to normal and abnormal cognitive processes, learning and memory & memory and ageing


Teaching Responsibilities


ADVANCED STATISTICS AND RESEARCH METHODS 2022/2023 2021/2022
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT 2021/2022
COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999
CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY 2017/2018 2016/2017
EXPERIMENTAL AND NON-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND ANALYSIS 2020/2021 2019/2020
EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010
FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 2006/2007 2005/2006
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2006/2007 2005/2006 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999
ISLAM AND PSYCHOLOGY 2017/2018 2016/2017
MOTIVATION AND EMOTION 2017/2018
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY 2010/2011
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY 2013/2014 2009/2010 2006/2007
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY 2022/2023 2019/2020
PSYCHOLOGY FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE 2023/2024 2018/2019 2017/2018
PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING 2011/2012 2005/2006 2000/2001 1999/2000
PSYCHOLOGY OF PERSONALITY 1999/2000
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2022/2023
RESEARCH PAPER I 2019/2020 2018/2019
RESEARCH PAPER II 2018/2019
RESEARCH PROJECT I 2023/2024
RESEARCH PROJECT II 2023/2024
SENSATION AND PERCEPTION 2014/2015
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES 2021/2022
UNDERGRADUATE PRACTICUM 2015/2016 2014/2015
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT 2015/2016 2014/2015
UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR ON ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE OF PSYCHOLOGY 2017/2018


Supervision


Spatial-Temporal Computational Model Of Emotions For Detection .
Ph.D Completed 2015 Co-supervisor
An Explanatory Model Of Academic Achievement: A Study On Personality, Academic Satisfaction And Cognitive Engagement Among High And Low Achiever Students..
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
The Role Of Physical Activity Intervention In Executive Function And Motor Skills Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Master Completed 2023 Main Supervisor
The Relationship Between Stress, Coping, Emotional Intelligence, Job Search Behaviour, And Psychological Well-Being: A Study On Involuntary Job Loss In Indonesia.
Master Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
The Effects Of Structured Self-Monitoring Strategy On Reading Comprehension Of Elementary Students With Learning Disabilities (Ld).
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
Using A Computer-Assisted Instruction On Vocabulary Learning Among Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd).
Master Completed 2018 Main Supervisor
The Effects Of Structured Self-Monitoring Strategy On Reading Comprehension Of Elementary Students With Learning Disabilities (Ld).
Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
'Mood-Congruent Memory And Humor Among Iium Students: Does Humour Have A Positive Effect On Memory Regardless Of Mood?'.
Master Completed 2013 Main Supervisor
Ground Colour Effect On Immediate And Delay Recall.
Master Completed 2012 Main Supervisor
The Relationship Between Stressful Life Events, Problem-Solving Ability And Suicidal Ideation Among University Students In Klang Valley.
Master Completed 2012 Main Supervisor
Meaning Making Of Traumatic Experiences Among Girl Victims.
Master Completed 2009 Main Supervisor
The Relationship Between Achievement Goals And Intrinsic Motivation: State Anxiety As A Mediator.
Master Completed 2009 Main Supervisor
The Relationship Between Psychological Problems And Academic Achievement: Social Support As The Moderator.
Master Completed 2008 Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2020 - 2020 How to Encourage the Use of Public Transport in Klang Valley Using Behavioral Insight
2020 - 2023 Extraction of Real-time Features for Mental Fatigue Detection During Virtual Learning Activities through Brain Computer Interface (BCI)
2017 - 2021 Teaching and Learning Cognitive Psychology from an Islamic Perspective
2014 - 2018 Neuro-Navigational Computational Model of Affect for Profiling Maritime Pilot
2014 - 2016 Computational Modeling for Analyzing the Effect of Quranic Recitations on Human Emotions
2014 - 2020 Brain Inspired Computational Modelling of Tugboat Master based on User Experience and Situation Awareness
2013 - 2016 Modelling the Control Parameters in the Transformation of Information Between Long Term Memory and Working Memory.
2013 - 2016 Computational Morphological Modeling for Analyzing Chaotic Neurological Disorder
2013 - 2016 An Explorative Study For Fostering "Muhibah-Led Policies, Programs and Modules" (MPPM) Among Religious Followers In Malaysia: A Systematic Approach To Challenging Religious Pluralism
2013 - 2016 A Swarm Cognition Inspired Model for the Unsupervised Learning of Morphology
2011 - 2013 Understanding the Influence of Colour on Memory Performance (RU2011)
2010 - 2010 Siapakah Pengkid? Tanggapan Masyarakat Malaysia
2009 - 2011 Preliminary Study on the Relationship between Cognition and Personality
- Memahami Gejala Murtad: Indeks Kefahaman dan Pengalaman Islam Serta Kesannya Terhadap Komitmen Aqidah di kalangan Golongan Muda Islam di Seremban Negeri Sembilan
On-Going
2022 - Present Kajian Penggubalan Dasar Dan Pelan Perkhidmatan Kaunseling Negara
2016 - Present Sub Project Developing the Socio-Psychological Profile and a Typology of the Latent Attributes of High Functioning Children with Learning Disabilities


Award & Recognition


10 Jun, 2022 Book Publication Award (Gold) - AHAS KIRKHS KCDIO
09 Nov, 2021 Highest number of joint publications from 2019 - 2021. - Others University
27 Jul, 2021 High Citation in Indexed Journal Award (Silver) - KIRKHS KCDIO


Publications


Article

2023 A scoping review of the role of spirituality in dealing with loss and grief among cancer patients. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 11 (8) pp. 415-424
2023 Input modality and its effect on memory recall. Journal of Cognitive Sciences & Human Development, 9 (2) pp. 89-100
2023 The role of ‘Stage Theory of Bereavement,’ ‘Dual Process Model (DPM)’ and spirituality in dealing with grief during illness experience in cancer patients. IIUM Journal of Human Sciences (IJOHS), 5 (1) pp. 50-62
2022 A potential role of physical activity intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder: a study protocol. IIUM Journal of Human Sciences, 4 (1) pp. 58-68
2021 Understanding hifdh and its effect on short-term memory recall performance: An experimental study on high school students in Saudi Arabia. INSPIRA: Indonesian Journal of Psychological Research, 2 (1) pp. 12-21
2020 Relative contributions of auditory and cognitive functions on speech recognition in quiet and in noise among older adults = Contribuições relativas das funções auditivas e cognitivas no reconhecimento da fala no silêncio e no ruído entre idosos. Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 86 (2) pp. 149-156
2020 The Quranic-based healing through sound and its psychological effect: a review of literature. IIUM Journal of Human Sciences, 2 (2) pp. 75-80
2019 Efficacy of a newly developed auditory-cognitive training system on speech recognition, central auditory processing and cognitive ability among older adults with normal cognition and with neurocognitive impairment. Geriatrics & Gerontology International, 19 (8) pp. 768-773
2019 Low intensity white noise improves performance in auditory working memory task: An fMRI study. Heliyon, 5 (9) pp. 1-9
2019 Low intensity white noise improves performing in auditory working memory taks: an FMRI study. Heliyon, 5 () pp.
2018 Gender identity crisis of the millennial generation in Malaysia: special focus on the issue of Pengkid. International Journal of Asian Social Science, 8 (10) pp. 819-827
2018 Methods of Qur'anic memorisation (hifz): implications for learning performance. Intellectual Discourse, 26 (2) pp. 931-947
2018 Methods of Qur’anic memorisation (Hifz): implications for learning performance. Intellectual Discourse, 26 (2) pp. 931-947
2017 Persepsi masyarakat terhadap Pengkid di Malaysia (Public perception of Pengkid in Malaysia). Journal of Advanced Research in Social and Behavioral Sciences, 6 (1) pp. 91-104
2017 Religiosity as a predictor of integrity, work ethics, and organisational commitment: Implications for public administration. Jurnal Psikologi & Kaunseling Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia, Jun 2017 (12) pp. 79-101
2016 Emotion detection using physiological signals EEG & ECG. International Journal of Advancements in Computing Technology (IJACT), 8 (3) pp. 103-112
2016 Religiosity among Muslims: a scale development and validation study. MAKARA Hubs-Asia (Human Behavior Studies in Asia), 20 (2) pp. 109-121
2014 Emotional intelligence and personality predict the leadership practices of future muslim leaders. Online Journal of Islamic Education, 3 () pp.
2013 EEG emotion recognition based on the dimensional models of emotions. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 97 () pp. 30-37
2013 The effect of humour and mood on memory recall. Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 97 (6) pp. 252-257
2013 The influence of colour on memory performance: a review. Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences , 20 (2) pp. 3-9
2012 Employability programmes and graduates' assessment of their employability. International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, 4 (1) pp. 357-364
2012 Students of low academic achievement – Their personality, mental abilities and academic performance: How counsellor can help?. International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 2 (23) pp. 220-225
2011 Differences in depression, anxiety and stress among low-and high-achieving students. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 6 (1) pp. 169-178
2011 Differences in depression,anxiety and stress between low and high-achieving students. Journal of Sustainability Science and Management, 6 (1) pp. 169-178
2011 Understanding the correlation of explicit and implicit memory effectiveness using EEG-based emotional arousal. Advanced Science Letters, 4 (2) pp. 310-314
2010 Examining the construct validity of the adapted California Critical Thinking Dispositions (CCTDI) among university students in Malaysia. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 7 (C) pp. 282-288
2010 The relationship between social supports and psychological problems among students. International Journal of Business and Social Science, 1 (3) pp. 110-116
2009 Differences in psychological problems between low and high achieving students. Journal of Behavioural Science, 4 (1) pp. 49-58
2009 Differences in social support between low and high achieving students. Jurnal Pendidikan dan Latihan, 2 (1) pp. 12-25
2009 Social supports among Malay, Chinese and Indian drug addicts in Malaysia. Jurnal AADK, 5 (1) pp.
2006 Memory retrieval processing: neural indices of processes supporting episodic memory retrieval. Neuropsychologia, 44 () pp. 1120-1130
2005 Electrophysiological indices of strategic episodic retrieval processing. Neuropsychologia, 43 () pp. 1152-1162
2004 Separating item-related electrophysiological indices of retrieval effort and retrieval orientation. Brain and Cognition, 55 (3) pp. 433-443
Conference or Workshop Item

2019 Resting-state fMRI: comparing default mode network connectivity between normal and low auditory working memory groups. In: 18th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics, AOCMP 2018 and 16th South-East Asia Congress of Medical Physics, SEACOMP 2018,
2018 The effectiveness of computer-assisted instruction in vocabulary learning. In: 2018 International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for the Muslim World (ICT4M),
2016 A review for future research and practice in using computer assisted instruction on vocabulary learning among children with autism spectrum disorder. In: 2016 6th International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for The Muslim World (ICT4M 2016),
2016 EEG-based emotion recognition while listening to Quran recitation compared with relaxing music using Valence-arousal model. In: 2015 4th International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies,
2015 Clustering natural language morphemes from EEG signals using the Artificial Bee Colony algorithm. In: Fourth International Neural Network Society Symposia Series (INNS-CIIS 2014),
2015 Psycho-Islamic principles of retaining information in human memory: a conceptual study. In: Seminar Wahyu Asas Tamadun IV Peringkat Antarabangsa (SWAT 2015),
2014 A cognitive-affective measurement model based on the 12-point affective circumplex. In: 2014 3rd International Conference on Advanced Computer Science Applications and Technologies,
2014 Neuro-cognitive correlation of memory effectiveness and emotional arousal. In: 27th International Conference on Computer Applications in Industry and Engineering, CAINE 2014,
2014 Optimizing human memory: an insight from the study of al Huffaz. In: 2014 The 5th International Conference on Information & Communication Technology for the Muslim World (ICT4M 2014),
2014 Rukun nilai muhibah dalam personaliti dan budaya kerja masyarakat majmuk di Malaysia: dari perspektif sosio-psikologikal manusia. In: Muzakarah Pakar / Focus Group Discussion “PENDEKATAN MUHIBAH BAGI MEMBINA KEHARMONIAN DALAM HUBUNGAN ANTARA PENGANUT AGAMA DI MALAYSIA”,
2014 The memory of memorizers: a study of the memorization of Quran. In: International Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition 2014 (IRIIE2014),
2013 Public perception toward and identification of pengkid: A case study of people of Negeri Sembilan. In: IIUM Research, Invention and Innovation Exhibition (IRIIE) 2013,
2012 Public perception toward and identification of pengkid : a case Study of people in Negeri Sembilan. In: Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Humanities International Conference – TeSSHI 2012,
2011 An appreciation of Allah through the teaching and learning of cognitive psychology. In: The 3rd Conference of the International Association of Muslim Psychologists on Islamization & Indegenization of Psychological Knowledge,
2011 Enhancing the quality of life of drug addicts: The role of social support . In: The 8th International Postgraduate Research Colloquium (IPRC 2011),
2011 The Development of a Postgraduate Developmental Psychology Program with Islamic Orientation: IIUM Experience. In: Islamization and Indigenization of Psychological Knowledge,
2011 The perception of reasons of relapse among drug addicts: ways to overcome. In: 8th International Postgraduate Research Colloqium,
2007 Relationship between critical thinking dispositions, perceptions towards teachers, learning approaches and critical thinking skills among university Students . In: The 4th International Postgraduate Research Colloquium,
Book

2021 Contextualising Islam in psychological research: theoretical foundation, current initiatives and way forward. IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674910525
2017 A novel emotion profiling based on Cmac-based computational models of affects. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-681-4
2017 Apa salah pengkid?. Telaga Biru, ISBN: 978-967-388-323-3
2017 IIUM TRACER STUDY 2016. Naga Global Print (M) Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 9789671396957
2017 IIUM tracer study 2016 first degree and post-graduate. Alumni and Global Networking Division, ISBN: 978-967-13969-4-0
2017 Neurophysiological computational five-factor modeling of affect for analyzing human behavior. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-683-8
2016 IIUM tracer study 2015. Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 9789671396926
2016 IIUM tracer study 2015 first degree and post-graduate. Alumni and Global Networking Division, ISBN: 9789671396919
2016 IIUM tracer study 2015 follow up. Alumni and Global Networking Division, ISBN: 978-967-13969-3-3
2015 IIUM tracer study 2014: follow up. Alumni and Career Service Division, ISBN: na
2013 IIUM alumni tracer study 2012. Alumni and Career Services Division, ISBN: 978-967-10826-3-8
2013 IIUM tracer study 2013 follow up. Alumni and Career Services Division, ISBN: 978-967-10826-7-6
2013 IIUM tracer study 2013: first degree and post graduate. Alumni and Career Services Division, ISBN: 978-967-10826-5-2
2012 IIUM alumni tracer study 2012: first degree and post graduate. Alumni and Career Services Division, ISBN: 978-967-10826-4-5
2011 Alumni tracer study 2011: International Islamic University Malaysia. Alumni and Career Services Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-10826-2-1
2011 Tracer study 2009 first degree graduates: International Islamic University Malaysia. Alumni and Career Services Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789679935912
2011 Tracer study 2010: first degree graduates International Islamic University Malaysia. Alumni and Career Services Division, ISBN: 9789671082607
2011 Tracer study 2011 First Degree and Post Graduates: International Islamic University Malaysia. Alumni and Career Services Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 798-967-10826-1-4
2011 Tracer Study First Degree Graduates 2010: International Islamic University Malaysia. Alumni and Career Services Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-10826-0-7
2007 Tracer study 2007 First Degree Graduates: International Islamic University Malaysia. Alumni and Career Services Division, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 97898341689-6-4
Book Section

2022 Micronutrients and autism spectrum disorder. In: Springer, ISBN: 978-981-16-6466-3, pp. 215-225
2021 The Effects of Intervention on Muslims Adolescents: Research Findings and Future Directions. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674910525, pp. 42-56
2021 The Effects of Intervention on Muslims Adolescents: Research Findings and Future Directions. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674910525, pp. 42-56
2021 The relationship between cyberbullying, moral disengagement, and psychological health among muslim university students in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-052-5, pp. 87-100
2021 The relationship between cyberbullying, moral disengagement, and psychological health among muslim university students in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-052-5, pp. 87-100
2021 The relationship between work-family facilitation and well-being among Malay Muslim working women in Malaysia: a longitudinal study. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-052-5, pp. 57-69
2021 The relationship between work-family facilitation and well-being among Malay Muslim working women in Malaysia: a longitudinal study. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-052-5, pp. 57-69
2017 Muhibah and religious pluralism: Maintaining religious harmony in Malaysia. In: Silverfish Books, ISBN: 9789833221646, pp. 112-138
2015 Clustering natural language morphemes from EEG signals using the Artificial Bee Colony algorithm. In: Switzerland, ISBN: 978-3-319-13152-8, pp. 51-60
2013 Discussions and recommendations. In: Alumni and Career Service Division, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-10826-5-2, pp. 327-359
2012 Industrial and organisational psychology in Malaysia: a review of research areas and research variables. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 75-110
2012 Industrial and organisational psychology in Malaysia: a review of research areas and research variables. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 75-110
2012 Memory, ageing and Alzheimer's disease: the case for Malaysia. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 260-272
2012 Memory, ageing and Alzheimer's disease: the case for Malaysia. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 260-272
2012 Memory, ageing and Alzheimer's disease: the case for Malaysia. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 260-272
2012 Play therapy with children: the Malaysian context. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 235-259
2012 Psychology in Malaysia: current trends and future directions. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 290-317
2012 The self and shame in the Malay context: a qualitative study. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 2-38
2012 The self and shame in the Malay context: a qualitative study. In: Pearson , ISBN: 9789673492077, pp. 2-38
2009 Cognitive psychology. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789833855858, pp. 165-175
2009 Psychology of learning. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789833855858, pp. 121-129
Monograph

2015 IIUM TRACER STUDY 2014. In: Alumni and Career Service Division,
2015 Pengkid. In: Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM),
2013 Understanding the influence of colour on memory performance. In: s.n,
2012 Memahami gejala pengkid: indeks mengenalpasti golongan yang dikatakan pengkid dan tanggapan masyarakat Negeri Sembilan. In: Nil,