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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH PACIFIC STAFF RESEARCH OUTPUTS FOR
YEAR 2009

Research Outputs for the Faculty of Arts and Law (FAL)
Refereed Journal Articles

Campbell, I.C., 2009. Chiefs, agitators, and the navy: the mau in American Samoa, 1920-1929. Journal of
Pacific History, 44(1): 41-60.
Campbell, I.C., 2009. New Caledonia and French Polynesia since the 1980s. Journal of Pacific History,
44(2): 163-164.
Dorovolomo, J., 2009. Games and play school children engage in during recess in Suva primary schools,
Fiji
Education,
Phan, H.P., 2009. Exploring students' reflective thinking practice, deep processing strategies, effort, and
achievement goal orientations. Educational Psychology, 29(3): 297-313.
Prasad, M., 2009. After the death of the island: Fiji May 1987. Social Identities, 15(1): 65-65.
Thomas, F.R., 2009. Historical ecology in Kiribati: linking past with present. Pacific Science, 63(4): 567-
600.
Non-Refereed Journal Articles

Schultz, R.F., 2009. It‟s five minutes to midnight: two sides of family life in Fiji. Families Fiji, 1: 9-10.

Tuvuki, T., 2009. Nurturing families in Fiji. Families Fiji, issue 1, May /July, pp.

Books Authored

Prasad, M., 2009. A Civic History of Ba. Ba: Ba Town Council.
Books, Journals and Proceedings Edited
Fua, S.J., (ed.), 2009. Tokoni Faiako: Tonga Institute of Education Journal of Education. Nuku‟alofa:
Tonga Institute of Education, Tonga Ministry of Education, Women Affairs and Culture.
Jowitt, A., 2009. Journal of South Pacific Law, 13(1).
Nabobo-Baba, U. and Koya, C.F. (eds.), 2009. Pacific Stories of Sustainable Development, ACCU/ESD
Project Book 1. Suva: School of Education, the University of the South Pacific.
Nabobo-Baba, U., Koya, C.F. and Teaero, T.F. (eds.), 2009. Continuity and Survival: ESD in the Pacific,
ACCU-USP Project Book 2. Suva: School of Education, the University of the South Pacific.
Prasad, M. (ed.), 2009. Dried Shells - New Oceanic Writing. Suva: Pacific Writing Forum.
Puamau, P. and Pene, F. (eds.), 2009. Inclusive Education in the Pacific. Suva: Institute of Education, the
University of the South Pacific. Available online:
Sanga, K. and Thaman, K. (eds.), 2009. Re-thinking the Education Curriculum in the Pacific.
Wellington: Victoria University.

Thaman, K. (ed.), 2009. Educational Ideas from Oceania: Selected Readings - second edition. Suva:
Institute of Education in association with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organisation (UNESCO) Chair of Teacher and Culture, the University of the South Pacific.
Tokai, E. and Teasdale, J. (eds.), 2009. The Role of TVET in Pacific Secondary Schools: New Visions,
New Pathways. Suva: Institute of Education, the University of the South Pacific, 178p. Available online:


Chapters in Books
Bakalevu, S., 2009. Engendering culturally responsive teaching. In: Sanga, K. and Thaman, K.H. (eds.),
Rethinking Education Curricula in the Pacific: Challenges and Prospects. Wellington: Victoria
University, pp.58-70.
Early, R., 2009. From deictic to relative pronoun in Oceanic. In: Discovering History through Language:
Papers in honour Of Malcolm Ross. Pacific Linguistics 605. Pacific Linguistics Publishers, pp.289-303.
Fua, S., 2009. Vaka Pasifiki. In: Sanga, K. and Chu, C. (eds.), Living and Leaving a Legacy of Hope:
Stories by New Generation Pacific Leaders. Wellington: He Parekereke Institute of Research and
Development in Maori and Pacific Education, Victoria University, pp.3-5.
Fua, S., 2009. Ko hota fa unga motu a ko hota kaha u – a knowledge system for redesigning Tongan
curriculum. In: Sanga, K. and Thaman, K.H. (eds.), Rethinking Education Curricula in the Pacific:
Challenges and Prospects. Wellington: He Parekereke Institute of Research and Development in Maori
and Pacific Education, Victoria University, pp.196-221.

Geraghty, P., 2009. Words of Eastern Polynesia: is there lexical evidence for the origin of the East
Polynesians? In: Adelaar, A. and Pawley, A. (eds.), Austronesian Historical Linguistics and Culture
History: A Festschrift for Robert Blust. Canberra: Pacific Linguistics, pp.445-460.
Geraghty, P., 2009. The stone and the paddle: Taraivini Wati and the stranger potters of Nasilai. In: Walker,
A. (ed.), Pika-Pika: The Flashing Firefly - Essays to Honour and Celebrate the Life of Pauline Hetland
Walker by her Friends in the Arts and Social Sciences. New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing Corporation,
pp.161-180.
Heeraman, J., 2009. Inclusive education and the role of special education. In: Puamau, P. and Pene, F.
(eds.), Inclusive Education in the Pacific. Suva: Institute of Education, the University of the South
Pacific, pp.38-55. Available online:
Hogan, R., 2009. Distance learning technology, current instruction, and the future of education: applications of today, practices of tomorrow. In: Song, H. (ed.), Societal Issues, Legal Standards, & International Realities Universities Face in the Distance Learning Market. Texas: IGI Global, pp.284-301. Houma, S., 2009. Re-defining the roles and boundaries of schooling in rural Solomon Islands. In: Jones-Parry, R. (ed.), Common Education Partnerships. United Kingdom: Nexus Strategic Partnerships, pp.67-69. Koya, C.F., 2009. Sustainable living in the Pacific: exploring the role of multiculturalism in teacher education. In: Sanga, K. and Thaman, K. (eds.), Rethinking Pacific Curriculum. Wellington: University of Wellington, pp.102-123. Newland, L., 2009. Religion and politics: the Christian churches and the 2006 coup in Fiji. In: Firth, S., Fraenkel, J. and Lal, B.V. (eds.), The 2006 Military Takeover in Fiji: The Coup to End all Coups? Canberra: Australian National University Press, pp.187-207. Phan, H.P., 2009. Amalgamation of future time orientation, epistemological beliefs, Pacific island
states. In: Dookeran, W. and Malaki, A. (eds.), Leadership and Governance in Small States: Getting
Development Right. Germany: VDM Verlag, pp.

Prasad, M., 2009. Vijay Singh and the Indo-Fijian work ethics. In: Keown, M. (ed.), Comparing
Postcolonial Diasporas. London: Palgrave MacMillan, pp.168-188.
Seiuli, A., 2009. Educational ideas from Tokelau. In: Thaman, K. (ed.), Educational Ideas from Oceania:
Selected Readings (second edition). Suva: Institute of Education, University of the South Pacific, pp.131-
134.
Teaero, T., 2009. Indigenous education in Kiribati. In: Thaman, K. (ed.), Educational Ideas from Oceania
– second edition. Suva: Institute of Education and UNESCO Chair of Teacher Education and Culture,
pp.100-109.

Teaero, T.F., 2009. Curriculum policies and framework in the context of Pacific values: a view from
Kiribati. In: Sanga, K. and Thaman, K.H. (eds.), Re-thinking Education Curricula in the Pacific:
Challenges and Prospects. Wellington: He Parekereke, Institute for Research and Development in Māori
and Pacific Education, pp.159-171.
Thaman, K., 2009. The need to re-think the Pacific curriculum. In: Sanga, K. and Thaman, K. (eds.), Re-
thinking the Education Curriculum in the Pacific. Wellington: Victoria University, pp.13-27.

Thaman, K. and Thaman, R., 2009. Pacific Island principles of learning to live wise and sustainable lives.
In: Corcoran, P.B. and Osano, P.M. (eds.), Young People, Education and Sustainable Development.
Wageningen Academic Press, pp.63-76.
Book Reviews
Crocombe, R., 2009. Review of Crook, W.P., 2007, An Account of the Marquesas Islands, 1797–1799,
Papeete, Tahiti: Haero Po. Journal of Pacific History, 44(1): 99-120.

Evans, J., 2009. Review of Macdonald, J., 2008, Blended Learning and Online Tutoring: Planning
Learner Support and Activity Design, Hampshire, England; Burlington, United States of America: Gower
Publishing Company. Open Learning, 24(2): 187-192.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Review of Lal, B.V, 2008, Turnings: Fiji Factions, Lautoka, Fiji: Fiji Institute of
Applied Studies. Fijian Studies: A Journal of Contemporary Fiji, 6 (1 and 2): 289-290.
Lynch, J., 2009. Review of Leo tuai: a comparative lexical study of North and Central Vanuatu
languages. Oceanic Linguistics, 48: 509-514.
Saunders, M., 2009. Review of Australia's Empire. New Zealand Journal of History, 43(1): 108-110.

Thomas, F.R., 2009. Review of D‟Arcy, P. (ed.), 2008, Peoples of the Pacific: The History of Oceania to
1870, Farnham: Ashgate. Island Studies Journal, 4(1): 116-118.
Thomas, F.R., 2009. Review of Haila, Y. and Dyke, C. (eds.), 2006, How Nature Speaks: The Dynamics
of the Human Ecological Condition, Durham: Duke University Press. Human Ecology, 37(2): 257-258.

Conference Presentations - Oral
Coxon, E., Nabobo- Baba, U., Fua, S.J. and Trolley, H., 2009. The sector wide approach to aiding Pacific
education. Paper presented at the 38th Australia New Zealand Comparative and International Education
Society, Armidale, Australia, 24-27 November 2009.
Dorovolomo, J., 2009. Rural education matters: access to opportunities propagation in learn in physical
education and school sports in rural Solomon Islands schools. Paper presented at the 26th Australian
Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation International Conference, Brisbane, Australia, 8-
10 July 2009.

Dorovolomo, J., 2009. Physical activity, nutrition, population health and Pacific Islands‟ social
sustainability. Regional Symposium on Population and Health and Pacific Islands' Social Sustainability,
the
Hamilton, L., 2009. Learning from experience: developing countries and small jurisdictions. Building Capacity for Free Access to Law in Asia: First Asian LII Conference, Sydney, Australia, 23-25 February 2009. Hamilton, L., 2009. Contextualisation of a LII: pathways to sustainability. 10th International Law via the Internet Conference 2009, Durban, South Africa, 26-27 December 2009. Hamilton, L., 2009. PacLII legal materials publications: proposed country engagement for a sustainable future. Pacific Islands Law Officers Network (PILON) Conference, Apia, Samoa, 12-16 December 2009. (Presented by MacFarlane, P.) Rore, C., 2009. Chants and the environment – a look into traditional Solomon Islands chants and their
relationship with the environment. A panel presentation at the Education for Sustainable Development
(ESD) Climate Change Conference, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 2 December 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. School improvement and effectiveness: some contemporary culture-based strategies.
Keynote address delivered at 103th Fiji Principals' Association Annual Conference, Fiji College of
Advanced Education, Nasinu, Fiji, 29 April 2009.
Thaman, K., 2009. Indigenising the academy: Pacific knowledge systems in higher education.
Keynote address at the Symposium on Pasifika Education, UNITEC, New Zealand, June 2009.
Thaman, K., 2009. The international education of Pacific people. Keynote address. CRIE
Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, June 2009.
Thaman, K., 2009. Making the good things last: a vision of education for peace and sustainable
development. Keynote address at the Asia Pacific Conference on ESD, Tokyo, Japan, August 2009.


Non-Refereed Conference Papers

Dorovolomo,
learn in physical education and school sport in rural Solomon Islands schools. In: Cuddihy, T.F. and Proceedings Australian Physical Education and Recreation International Conference, Brisbane, Australia, July 2009.
Brisbane: Queensland University of Technology, pp.49-68.
Jowitt, A., 2009. The nature and functioning of Pacific legal systems. Journal of South Pacific Law,
13(1): 1-7.
Jowitt, A., 2009. The Qarase and Bainimarama appeal case. Journal of South Pacific Law, 13(1): 24-31.
Hogan, R., 2009. Attitudes of indigenous peoples toward distance learning in the South Pacific: an
empirical study. In: Siemens, G. and Fulford, C. (eds.), Proceedings of Ed Media 2009 World Conference
on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Honolulu, Hawaii, 23 June 2009.
Chesapeake, Virginia: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), pp.1064-
1072. Available online:
Workshop Presentations
Alo, A., 2009. Conceptions of sexuality – the Fa‟afafine experience. Teachers workshop on Sensitizing
Teachers to the teaching of Sexual and Reproductive Health, UNFPA/USP, the University of the South
Pacific Laucala campus, Suva, Fiji, 7-9 December 2009.
Bakalevu, S.L., 2009. Leaders are made. Address at the Prefects Workshop, Laucala Bay Secondary
School, Suva, Fiji, 8 June 2009.
Bakalevu, S.L., 2009. The answers are within us. Address at the pre-conference workshop for delegates to
the Fijian Teachers Association AGM, FTA House, Suva, Fiji, 4 May 2009.

Koster, V., 2009. Diploma in Youth in Development Work at the University of the South Pacific: lessons
learnt. Commonwealth Youth Programme Diploma in Youth Tutor Training Workshop with Partner
Institutions, Suva, Fiji, March 2009.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Leadership Pacific skills for life. Pacific Youth Festival, Suva, Fiji, 13-17 July 2009.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Pacific leadership. The University of the South Pacific Youth Forum on Leadership and
Governance, NZAID /USP, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, September 2009.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Art, Culture and Youth Leadership. The University of the South Pacific Youth Forum
on Leadership and Governance, NZAID /USP, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, September
2009.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Arts as a social awareness/ educational tool. UNEP/USP Youth Leadership Workshop
on Climate Change, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 30 November to 1 December 2009.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Antagonist Art/Guerilla Poetry on T-Shirts for Art and Activism Workshop. Pacific
Youth Festival, Suva, Fiji, 13-17 July 2009.
Koya, C.F., 2009. ESD Initiatives at USP. UNESCO Pacific Heritage ESD Workshop, Nadi, Fiji, 28-30
October 2009.
Koya, C.F., 2009. The potential of the arts: ESD in the Pacific curriculum. UNESCO Pacific Heritage
ESD Workshop, Nadi, Fiji, 28-30 October 2009.

Koya, C.F., 2009. Cultural notions of sexuality in the Pacific. Sensitizing Teachers towards the teaching
of Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Pacific. UNAIDS, USP School of Education, and USP Oceania
Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies, the University of the South Pacific Laucala campus, Suva,
Fiji, 7-9 December 2009.

Koya, C.F. and Anderson, K., 2009. Art as Activism Workshop. Pacific Youth Festival, Suva, Fiji, 13-17
July 2009.
Koya, C.F., Tora, L. and Anderson, K., 2009. Art as Activism. Fiji Women's Rights Movement (FWRM)
for Emerging Leaders Forum, Suva, Fiji, 12 March 2009.
Rore, C., 2009. Arts as a social tool – a musical approach. A panel presentation at the United Nations
Population Fund (UNFPA)/School of Education (SOE) Workshop, the University of the South Pacific,
Suva, Fiji, 7-9 December 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. The issues and challenges of teaching music in Pacific schools today. Paper presented
during the UNESCO-sponsored workshop on Strengthening the Creative Industries, Holiday Inn, Suva,
Fiji, 4 March 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. The flowering of a Pandanus tree: trends in the development of contemporary Pacific
art. Paper presented at the Pacific Youth Workshop during the 10th Pacific Festival of Arts, Pago Pago,
American Samoa, July 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. The effects of climate change on the cultures of small island states of the Pacific.
Paper delivered at the UNESCO-sponsored Climate Change-Related Migration in the Pacific Workshop,
Statham Campus, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 15 May 2009.
Seminars and Other Presentations

Alo, A., 2009. Pacific Identities. Presentation at the International Youth Day Programme, Suva, Fiji, 12
August 2009.
Alo, A., 2009. Performing Arts and Social Change. SITS International Exchange, the University of the
South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 8 December 2009.
Alo, A., Rore, C. and Vaka‟uta, L., 2009. Art, Youth and Climate Change - invited panel. ESD/Youth and
Climate Change Symposium, UNEP/USP, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, September
2009.
Dorovolomo,
presented at the School of Education Postgraduate Symposium, the University of the South Pacific, Suva,
Fiji, 12 September 2009.
Dorovolomo, J., 2009. Quality lesson planning and quality delivery: do they relate? Paper presented at the
Talanga Seminar Series, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 17 August 2009.

Dorovolomo,
productivity: an analysis of the Directions: Journal of Educational Studies. Paper presented at the
Talanga Seminar Series, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 11 May 2009.
Jowitt, A., 2009. On the trail of Franceville. Public seminar, the University of the South Pacific Emalus
Campus, Port Vila, Vanuatu, June 2009.
Koster, V., 2009. Youth leadership Initiatives through the Diploma in Youth in Development Work and
the Pacific Youth Council. Pacific Leadership Development Network Consultative Meeting, Suva, Fiji,
November 2009.
Koya, C.F., 2009. ESD and the Arts. USP School of Education Talanga Seminar Series, Suva, Fiji,
August 2009.
Koya, C.F, Chand, B. and Lao, F., 2009. Conceptualising ESD in the Pacific - panel discussion. USP
School of Education Talanga Seminar Series, Suva, Fiji, 18 March 2009.
Prasad, M., 2009. Literature from isle to isle: Fijian literature, Haitian literature, literature from Vanuatu.
Paper presented at the SILO Festival, New Caledonia, 29 August to 9 September 2009.
Prasad, M., 2009. The insular writings, universal topics. Panel paper presented at the SILO
Poindimie Writers Retreat, New Caledonia, 29 August to 9 September 2009.
Schultz, R.F., 2009. Literature reviews; Data collection issues; Methods & techniques. ERS Seminar
Series, seminar 2, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 5 September 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. Contemporary Pacific Art. Lecture given to visiting Wisconsin University students,
Nadi, Fiji, 9 January 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. Stories of origin: a personal perspective. Lecture given to visiting Wisconsin
University students, Nadi, Fiji, 9 January 2009.

Teaero, T.F., 2009. Indigenous epistemologies and the creation of „being‟ in Oceania. Lecture given to
visiting Wisconsin University students, Nadi, Fiji, 9 January 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. Conceptions and misconceptions of survival at tertiary level: a cultural perspective.
Paper delivered during the orientation of new i-Kiribati students, Suva, Fiji, 21 February 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. Art and social change in the Pacific. Paper delivered to the School of International
Training from Europe, Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies, the University of the South
Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 21 April 2009.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. The arts as a form of tangible Pacific identity and cultural expression: benefits to
youths. Paper given at the Pacific Youth Festival, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 13-17
July 2009.

Teaero, T.F., Alo, A. and Rore, C., 2009. Developments in the arts & culture in Oceania: an overview. A
joint multimedia lecture to School of International Training students, Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture
and Pacific Studies, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 7 October 2009.
Thaman, K., 2009. Reorienting teacher education towards ESD. Seminar at the School of Education, the
University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, August 2009.
Thaman, K., 2009. Education for sustainable development. Panel presentations at the Youth and ESD
Symposium, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, September 2009.
Thaman, K., 2009. Opportunities and challenges for Pacific women. Presentation at the BEIJING+15
Forum, Suva, Fiji, December 2009.

Magazine Articles
Koya, C.F., 2009. Of tattoos, feathers and shells. Oceanian Wave, February (1), pp.50-53.

Prasad, M., 2009. Oceanic literary waves. Oceanian Wave, February (1), pp.18-19.

Newsletter Articles
Dorovolomo,
The International Federation of Physical Education Newsletter, volume 10, issue 9, 30 January.
Koya, C.F., 2009. How do we teach sexual and reproductive health in the Pacific? In: Koya, C.F. and Alo,
A., Silence and HIV – A Love for Life. Suva: Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies, the
University of the South Pacific.

Professional and Technical Reports
Early, R., 2009. Review of language issues in Samoan education policy. Samoa Education Sector Project
Phase 2. Samoa: Asian Development Bank (ADB), AusAID, NZAID, Government of Samoa.
Hogan, R., 2009. Web-based learning at USP: modes and models. AusAid Research Project Final Report.

Jowitt, A., Foukona, J. and Tom‟tavala, Y., 2009. Customary law and public health. Paper prepared for
the Model Public Health Law in the Pacific Expert Reference Group Meeting, Port Vila, Vanuatu,
November 2009. 53p.
Motu apuaka, S.S., Fua, S.J., Lewis, G., Koloto, A.H. and Kami, S., 2009. Tonga Police National
Consultation Report. Tonga Police, April 2009.
Working Papers

Bakalevu, S.L., 2009. The SOE-FCAE project: franchising the BED Program. Working Paper 2009/01.
Translations
Teaero, T.F., 2009. AusAid DVD Script #1 for seasonal workers. Canberra.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. AusAid DVD Script #2 for seasonal workers. Canberra.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. Office of the Vice Chancellor, Translations for poster.

Scholarly Comments

Teaero, T.F., 2009. Foreword. In: Alo, A. and Koya, C.F. (eds.), A Love for Life: Silence and HIV. Suva:
Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies, p.6.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. Foreword. In: Furivai, P. (eds.), Education for Sustainable Development: Volume 3:
Annotated Bibliography. Suva: School of Education, the University of the South Pacific, p.i.
Creative Works

Alo, A. (compiler), 2009. Pacific Aerobics. Oceania Dance Theatre and the World Health Organization.
Koster, V., 2009. „For Epeli‟ (poem). Spoken poetry. In: Koya, C.F. (compiler), The Power of Words -
CD compiled for Pacific Youth Festival. Suva: Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies, the
University of the South Pacific.
Koster, V., 2009. „At the beach‟ (poem). Spoken poetry. In: Koya, C.F. (compiler), The Power of Words -
CD compiled for Pacific Youth Festival. Suva: Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies, the
University of the South Pacific.
Koster, V., 2009. „A reply to reading the fire‟ (poetry). In: Koya, C.F., Nabobo, U. and Teaero, T. (eds.),
Pacific Stories of Sustainable Living, Education for Sustainable Development in the Pacific Series,
volume 2. Suva: the University of the South Pacific.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Pacific Storms 2009 Exhibition Catalogue. Bundaberg: Bundaberg Regional Art
Gallery, pp.58-59.
Koya, C.F. (compiler), 2009. The Power of Words. CD compiled for Pacific Youth Festival 2009. Suva:
Oceania Centre for Arts & Culture. Participants: Alo, A., Anderson, K., Bhim, M., Cleland, M., Fraser,
H., Epeli Hau‟ofa Jr. and Niu Wave Media, Koya, M., Lord, G., Koster, V., Grin, Mannan, J., Rore, C.,
Sachs, K., Sipeli, P., Tarte, A., Taqivakatini, E., Teaero, T., Waqa, S. and Yabaki, J.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Revenge of the louver blade (poem). In: Domo ni Karmen. Suva: French Embassy,
pp.5-6.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Clear Sight. Cover artwork for Dau Vosa, 2005 Journal of ELF programme. Suva: Fiji
Women‟s Rights Movement.
Koya, C.F., 2009. "Free Will" and "The Age of Enlightenment". Art work images. 2005 Journal of ELF
programme. Suva: Fiji Women‟s Rights Movement.
Koya, C.F., 2009. Tuli - The Memory Tree. Charcoal on canvas, image. In: Pacific Storms Catalogue, 5
June 2009. Bundaberg, Australia, pp.58-59.
Koya, C.F. (ed.), 2009. Wasawasa Festival of Oceans Program (in print and online Wasawasa website
2009).
Koya, C.F. and Alo, A., 2009. A Love for Life – Silence and HIV (booklet). Oceania Centre for Arts,
Culture and Pacific Studies, the University of the South Pacific, Suva.
Koya, C.F. and Koya, M., 2009. „Journey‟ and „For Epeli‟ (poems). In: The Power of Words - CD
compiled for Pacific Youth Festival. Suva: Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies, the
University of the South Pacific.
Prasad, M., 2009. After the death of the island: Fiji May 1987. Social Identities, 15(1): 65-65.
Rore, C. (composer/audio recording engineer), 2009. The Bampipe Ensemble (audio CD). Suva: USP
Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies.
Rore, C. (compiler/audio recording engineer), 2009. Songs on Youth Issues in the Pacific (audio CD).
Suva: USP Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies in partnership with UNAIDS.
Participants: Baravilala, E., Ete, I., Fiji Women‟s Crisis Centre., Kami, T., Lavaki, D., Logaivau, D.,
Pasifika Voices., Simpson, R. and Wan Smol Bag Theatre (Vanuatu).
Rore, C. (co-composer/compiler/audio recording engineer), 2009. A Love for Life (theatre). Suva: USP
Oceania Centre for Arts Culture and Pacific Studies in partnership with the French Embassy and
UNAIDS.
Rore, C. (composer/compiler/audio recording engineer), 2009. Tinaqu (dance production). Suva: USP
Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies.
Rore, C. (composer/audio recording engineer), 2009. Pacific Aerobics (DVD). Suva: USP Oceania Centre
for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies and World Health Organization.
Rore, C. (participant/audio recording engineer), 2009. In: Koya, C.F. (compiler), The Power of Words -
CD compiled for Pacific Youth Festival. Suva: USP Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies,
the University of the South Pacific.
Teaero, T.F., 2009. Three poems "Beautifully confused", Unbeatitudes" and "My way, your way". In:
Koya, C.F. (ed.), The Power of Words (a CD produced for the Pacific Youth Festival). Suva: the
University of the South Pacific.
Other Outputs

Fua, S.J., 2009. Tohi Tokoni Ma ae Faiako Founga Fekumi: Research Manual for Teachers. Tonga
Ministry of Education, Women Affairs and Culture, December 2009.


Research Outputs for the Faculty of Business and Economics (FBE)
Refereed Journal Articles

Amosa, D.U., Narayan, J., Naz, R. and Pandaram, A., 2009. Fixing Fiji's civil service overweight
problem: a challenge. Pacific Economic Bulletin, 24(2): 43-53.
Anderson, K., 2009. Power and influence? A commentary on „New Culture‟ and its role in shaping
political views. Fijian Studies, 6 (1 and 2): 201-216.
Appana, S. and Pandaram, A., 2009. Environmental deficiencies and lack of customer – focus in
organizations in Fiji. The Fiji Accountant - Journal of the Fiji Institute of Accountants, June, pp.30-32.
Barr, K., Naidu, V. and Seniloli, K., 2009. Poverty reduction policies for Fiji. Fijian Studies, 5(2): 293-
313.
Duncan, R., 2009. Cultures and economic tensions in the Pacific islands. International Journal of Social
Economics, 3(12): 919-929.
Duncan, R. and Sing, Y.W., 2009. The failure of agricultural policymaking in Fiji. Pacific Economic
Bulletin, 24(2): 168-184.
Gani, A., 2009. Health care financing and health outcomes in Pacific island countries. Health Policy and
Planning, 24(1): 72-81.
Gani, A., 2009. Some aspects of communicable and non-communicable diseases in Pacific Island
countries. Social Indicators Research, 91(2): 171-181.
Harrison, D., 2009. Pro-poor tourism: is there value beyond whose rhetoric? Tourism Recreation
Research, 32(2): 200-202.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Central bank‟s response in Pacific Island countries to global economic crisis.
Asia-Pacific Economic Journal, 9(1): 37-56.
Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C., 2009. Growth and oil price: a study of causal relationships in small
Pacific island countries. Energy Policy, 37(6): 2182-2189.
Jayaraman,T.K. and Choong, C., 2009. How does monetary policy transmission mechanism work in Fiji?
International Review of Economics, 56(2): 145-161.
Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C., 2009. A single currency for Pacific island countries: a revisit. Journal
of Economic Integration, 24(2): 321-342.
Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C.K., 2009. External debt and growth in Pacific Islands: a case of Fiji.
Economia Internazionale, LXI(4): 711-728.
Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C.K., 2009. Is money endogenous in Pacific Island countries. Journal of
Eastern Caribbean Studies, 34(3): 67-77.
Jayaraman, T.K., Choong, C.K. and Kumar, R., 2009. Role of remittances in economic growth in Pacific
island countries: a study of Samoa. Perspectives on Global Development & Technology, 8(4): 611-627.

Jayaraman, T.K. and Dahalan, J., 2009. Monetary policy transmission in an undeveloped South Pacific
Island country: a case study of Samoa. International Journal of Monetary Economics and Finance, 1(4):
380-398.
Mala, R. and White, M., 2009. The South Pacific Stock Exchange: is it a market or status symbol?
Australian Accounting Review, 19(1): 54-63.
Mishra, V., Sharma, S. and Smyth, R., 2009. Are shocks to real output permanent or transitory? Evidence
from a panel of Pacific island countries. Pacific Economic Bulletin, 24(1): 65-82.
Mishra, V., Sharma, S. and Smyth, R., 2009. Are fluctuations in energy consumption per capita
transitory? Evidence from a panel of Pacific island countries. Energy Policy, 37(6): 2318-2326.
Mishra, V., Smyth, R. and Sharma, S., 2009. The energy-GDP nexus: evidence from a panel of Pacific
island countries. Resource and Energy Economics, 31(3): 210-220.
Naidu, D., Patel, A. and Prasad, P., 2009. The effects of devaluation of the Fiji dollar on the cost of
education. The Fiji Accountant, September, pp.3-5.
Naidu, D., Patel, A. and Varma, V., 2009. Shareholder concentration and discretionary accruals: evidence
from an emerging market. The ICFAI University Journal of Accounting Research, 8(2): 7-16.
Naidu, V., Barr, K. and Seniloli, K., 2009. Poverty reduction policies for Fiji. Journal of Fijian Studies,
5(2): 293-314.
Naidu, V. and Kim, U., 2009. Politics of coup d‟etat in Fiji: the pendulum of democratic multiracialism
and ethno-nationalist extremism. Korean Journal of International Studies, 12(4): 89-109.

Narayan, J., 2009. The reef endeavour fiasco. Advances in Management, 2(6): 54-60.
Narayan, J., 2009. Foreign involvement in local operations. Advances in Management, 2(11): 51-55.
Narayan, J., Mala, A. and Naidu, R., 2009. Clicking away: Fiji‟s ICT industry. Global Journal of
Enterprise Information System, 1(1): 21-35.

Narayan, J. and Reddy, N., 2009. Do pace, speed and magnitude matter in public enterprise reforms? A
comparative analysis of Fiji Shipyard and Ports Authority of Fiji. International Journal of Developmental
Studies: Current Debates in Development, 1(2): 158-174.
Naz, R., 2009. E-Governance for improved public service delivery in Fiji. Journal of Service Science and
Management (JSSM), 2(3): 137-235.

Neill, S., Pathak, R.D. and Reddy, N., 2009. Marketing concept manifestations in Fiji enterprises:
confirming the link to organizational competitiveness. Journal of Global Marketing, 22(1): 43-52.
Pandaram, A., 2009. Utility of project management to accountants and non-accountants. The Fiji
Accountant - Journal of the Fiji Institute of Accountants, June, pp.15-18.
Pathak, R.D., Naz, R., Rahman, M.H., Smith, R.F.I. and Agarwal, K.N., 2009. E-governance to cut
corruption in public service delivery: a case study of Fiji. International Journal of Public Administration,
32(5): 415-437.
Prasad, A., 2009. Understanding successful use of technology in organisations in developing countries: a
structurational perspective. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries,
37(2): 1-9.
Prasad, B.C. and Singh, S., 2009. Coups, media and democracy in Fiji. Fijian Studies, 6 (1 and 2): 1-8.
Prasad, P., Patel, A. and Naidu, D., 2009. A comparison of earnings management patterns between private
listed companies and state owned enterprises: evidence from an emerging market. The ICFAI University
Journal of Audit Practice, 6(2): 27-34. Available at SSRN:
Prasad, P., Patel, A. and Varma, V., 2009. Provision of non-audit services, low balling, audit tenure and
auditor type. The ICFAI University Journal of Audit Practice, 6(1): 62-70. Available at SSRN:

Pratt, S. and Blake, A., 2009. The economic impact of Hawaii‟s cruise industry. Tourism Analysis, 14(3):
337-352.
Pratt, S., McCabe, S., Cortes-Jaimenez, I. and Blake, A., 2009. Measuring the effectiveness of destination
marketing campaigns: comparative analysis of conversion studies. Journal of Travel Research, May
2009,

Rao, B.B. and Kumar, S., 2009. Cointegration, structural breaks and the demand for money in
Bangladesh. Applied Economics, 41(10): 1277-1283.
Rao, B.B. and Nisha, F., 2009. An extension to the neoclassical growth model to estimate growth effects.
Applied Economics Letters, 16: 1837-1841.
Rao, B.B. and Rao, G., 2009. Structural breaks and energy efficiency in Fiji. Energy Policy, 37(10):
3959-3966.
Rao, B.B. and Rao, G., 2009. Cointegration and the demand for gasoline. Energy Policy, 37(10): 3978-
3983.
Rao, B.B. and Rao, M., 2009. Openness and growth in Fiji: some time series evidence. Applied
Economics, 41(13): 1653-1662.
Singh, G., 2009. Tourism marketing in Fiji: analyzing marketing environment using pest framework.
Journal of Digital Business, 4 (1 and 2): 14-35.
Singh, G. and Gautam, H., 2009. TV or web: consumer attitude and dilemma of advertisers in India.
Advances in Management, 2(7): 12-22.
Singh, G., Gautam, H. and Rustagi, N., 2009. Global branding prospects and problems - a case of bottled
water industry in India. International Journal of Effective Management (IJEM), 6(1): 89-99.
Singh, G., Reddy, M. and Gounder, N., 2009. How demographic differences influence customer
satisfaction with the public service delivery in Fiji? International Journal of Services and Standards, 5(3):
276-289.
Singh, P.K. and Bhati, J.P., 2009. A case for prioritizing agriculture for development in Pacific Island
countries. Artha Vikas, 45(2): 1-11.

Singh, P.K. and Chauhan, D.J., 2009. Rural and agricultural credit in India and Gujarat. Artha Vikas,
45(1): 75-88.

Stauvermann, P. and Kumar, S., 2009. Can the Fiji economy be saved by ethanol production? Pacific
Economic Bulletin, 24(3): 92-100.
Stone, I.D., 2009. The New Zealand scholarships to Tonga: an exploratory study of stakeholders‟ views.
Directions: Journal of Educational Studies, 31(1):1-22.
Books Authored

Hassall, G., Nagakawa, H. and Tipu. F., 2009. Urban Governance Index – The Fiji Experience.

Kama, A. and Kumar, B., 2009. Technology Transfer through Farmer-to-Farmer Extension in the
Western Division in Fiji. Dublin: College of Life Sciences.
and Narsey, W.L., 2009. A Voice of Reason:Suva:
Faculty of Business and Economics, the University of the South Pacific, 226p.
Books, Journals and Proceedings Edited
Singh, S. and Prasad, B.C. (eds.), 2009. Media and Development: Special Edition. Fijian Studies, Journal
of Contemporary Fiji, 6 (1 and 2).
Hunter, D.J., Francis, J., Taylor, M. and Luteru, P.H. (eds.), 2009. Proceedings of a regional workshop on
Reshaping of Tertiary Education in Agriculture, Apia, Samoa, 10-12 September 2008. Apia: School of
Agriculture, the University of the South Pacific Alafua Campus, 147p.
Chapters in Books
Amosa, U.D., 2009. The public sector reform in Tonga: the show must go on. In: Mathur, R. (ed.),
Approaches to Administrative Reforms in Select Countries: A Civil Service Perspective. India: Icfai
University Press, pp.
Chand, A., 2009. ICT"s sustainable rural development and poverty reduction in the Solomon
Islands: the case of the People First Network. In: Steyn, J. (ed.), ICTs for Development in Asia and
the Pacific: Theory, Practice and the Digital Divide, volume 2. South Africa: International
Development Informatics Association (IDIA), Monash University, pp.

Hassall, G., 2009. The Republic of Palau. In: Levine, S. (ed.), Politics and Government in the Pacific
Islands. Victoria University Press, p.9.

Hassall. G., 2009. The mediation of public policy disputes in Pacific Islands: the case of Fiji. In:
Bagshaw, D. and Porter, E. (eds.), Mediation in the Asia-Pacific Region: Transforming Conflicts and
Building Peace. Routledge, pp.
Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C.K., 2009. Twin deficits in Pacific Island countries: a case of Vanuatu. In:
Pillarisetti, J.R., Lawrey, R. et al. (eds.), Small Economies and Global Economics. New York: Nova
Science Publishers, pp.389-402.

Pratt, S., 2009. A movie map conversion study: a case study of 'Pride & Prejudice' in the East midlands of
England. In: Kozak, M., Gnoth, J. and Andreu, L. (eds.), Progress in Tourism Marketing. Routledge,
pp.59-73.
Ram, Y., Prasad, B.C. and Duncan, R., 2009. Explaining the supply-side constraints to export-led
growth in selected Pacific Island countries. In: Prasad, B.C. and Roy, K.C. (eds.), Development
Problems and Prospects in Pacific Island States. New York: Nova Science Publishers, pp.

Ram, Y., Prasad, B.C. and Marr, A., 2009. The future of the Fiji garment industry. In: Stoler, A.L.,
Redden, J. and Jackson, L.A. (eds.), Trade and Poverty Reduction in the Asia-Pacific Region: Case
Studies and Lessons from Low-Income Communities. New York: Cambridge University Press, pp.748-
767.
Tarte, S., 2009. The convention for the conservation and management of highly migratory fish stocks in
the Western and Central Pacific Ocean: implementation challenges from a historical perspective. In:
Hanich, Q. and Tsamenyi, M. (eds.), Navigating Pacific Fisheries: Legal and Policy Trends in the
Implementation of International Fisheries in the Western and Central Pacific Region. New South Wales:
Ocean Publications, University of Wollongong, pp.204-220.
Tarte, S., 2009. Reflections on Fiji‟s coup culture. In: Fraenkel, J., Firth, S. and Lal, B.V. (eds.), The 2006
Military Takeover in Fiji: A Coup to End all Coups. Canberra: ANU E Press, pp.409-414.

Book Reviews
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Review of Dodhia, D., 2008, Emerging Debt Problems of Small States by Dinesh
Dodhia, London: Commonwealth Secretariat. Economic Paper 74(2): 241-264.

Pratt, S., 2009. The economics of tourism and sustainable development. International Journal of Tourism
Research, 11(3): 319-320.
Tarte, S., 2009. Review of Barclay, K., 2008, A Japanese Joint Venture in the Pacific: Foreign Bodies in
Tinned Tuna, Abingdon: Routledge. Journal of Pacific History, 44(2): 230-231.

Conference Presentations – Oral

Amosa, D.U., Narayan, J.J., Naz, R. and Pandaram, A., 2009. Fixing Fiji‟s civil service overweight
problem: a challenge. Paper presented at Fiji Economy Update, Suva and Labasa, Fiji, on 28 and 30 July
2009 respectively.
Gani, A., 2009. The growth potentials of services sector in Pacific Island economies. Presented at the
Pacific Conference on Growth and Development: Reconciling Culture, Tradition, Science and Politics in
Market Economies, Suva, Fiji, March 2009.
Hassall, G. and Tipu, F., 2009. Intergovernmental relations in the Pacific Islands. Commonwealth Local
Government Research Colloquium, Freeport, Bahamas, 10-11 May 2009.

Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Impact of high oil price and economic growth in Pacific Island countries: a panel
cointegration analysis. Presented at the Second International Economics Conference 2009: Economics of
Higher Energy and Food Prices: Future Scenarios and Implications for Developing Economies, Brunei,
7-8 January 2009.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Monetary policy response in Pacific Islands to global economic downturn. Conference on Sustaining Development in Small States in a Turbulent Global Economy, Marlborough House, London, United Kingdom, 7-8 July 2009. Kama, A., 2009. Growing Vegetables the Organic Way. Conference Proceedings, Lalovaea, Apia,
Samoa, DATE
Kishore, R., 2009. A critical analysis of bank performance in Fiji. Paper presented at the Fiji Economics Update Conference, Suva, Fiji, April 2009. Kishore, R., 2009. An analysis of Vanuatu‟s off-shore financial sector. Paper presented at the Vanuatu Economics Update Conference, Suva, Fiji, December 2009. Mohanty, M., 2009. Global change, urbanisation and urban health in small island developing state: challenges in Fiji. Proceedings of International Human Dimensions Programme (IHDP) Open Meeting and International Science Conference on the Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change: Social Challenges of Global Change, World Conference Centre, Bonn, Germany, 26-30 April 2009. Mohanty, M., 2009. Climate change and coastal urban areas in fragile states: urban flooding challenges in Pacific cities. International Conference on Urban, Regional Planning: Positioning Planning in the Global Crises (PPGC), School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development, Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia, 11-13 November 2009. Naidu, V. and Mohanty, M., 2009. Situation analysis of social protection policies, services and delivery
mechanisms in the Pacific. Presented at UNRISD/USP/UNICEF/Commonwealth Secretariat and
UNESCAP Conference on Social Policies in Pacific Island Countries: Policy Recommendations and
Impact of Current Crises, Suva, Fiji, 22-23 July 2009.
Narayan, J., 2009. Labor-management „non‟ cooperation during Fijian public enterprise reforms. Paper
presented at the Fifth International Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 28-30 December 2009.

Narsey, W., 2009. Gender equality in employment and incomes: the good news. USP/ANU Update, the
University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 28 July 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. Changing PIC populations: impacts on public finance, labour markets, and poverty.
Regional Symposium on Population and Development: Accelerating the ICPD Programme of Action,
Plenary 2, UNFPA and USP, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 23-25 November 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. PICTA, PACER plus, labour mobility and PIC development: what are our options?
Regional Symposium on Population and Development: Accelerating the ICPD Programme of Action,
Plenary 11, UNFPA and USP, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 23-25 November 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. Food consumption patterns in Fiji: what does the 2002-03 HIES tell us? Can we level the
playing field? Fiji Food Summit, Nadi, Fiji, 14-16 October 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. Challenges for rural development in Tailevu, Rewa and Naitasiri provinces.
Keynote Speech at Development Partners Consultation and Planning for Tailevu, Rewa and Naitasiri,
20-23 October 2009, PLACE

Pandaram, A., 2009. Family business concerns in Fiji - an empirical investigation. Pacific Conference on
Growth and Development: Reconciling Culture, Tradition, Science and Politics in Market Economics",
Suva, Fiji, 25-27 March 2009.
Prasad, A., 2009. Sustaining Information Technology business value: the effect of co-created dynamic
resources. Proceedings of the 9th Annual Research Students Colloquium, Brisbane, Australia, 12 June
2009.
Prasad, A., Green, P. and Heales, J., 2009. Profit and organisational legitimacy in an emerging market.
Proceedings of the Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ)
Conference, Adelaide, Australia, 5-7 July 2009.
Prasad, A., Heales, J. and Green, P., 2009. A capabilities-based approach to obtaining a deeper
understanding of Information Technology governance effectiveness: evidence from IT steering
committees. Proceedings of the University of Waterloo Research Symposium on Information Integrity and
Information Systems Assurance, Toronto, Canada, 1-3 October 2009.
Prasad, A., Heales, J. and Green, P., 2009. Information Technology resources, complementarities and
capabilities: towards a deeper understanding of leveraging business value from IT. Proceedings of the
15th Americas Conference on Information Systems, San Francisco, California, 6-9 August 2009.
Prasad, A., Heales, J. and Green, P., 2009. Understanding IT governance effectiveness: a capabilities-
based approach. Proceedings of the 5th Asia Pacific Research Symposium on Accounting Information
Systems, Melbourne, Australia, 30 June 2009.
Prasad, A., Heales, J. and Green, P., 2009. Understanding IT governance effectiveness: a capabilities-
based approach. Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS),
Phoenix, Arizona, 14-18 December 2009.
Prasad, A., Heales, J. and Green, P., 2009. On enhancing IT business value: sustaining organisational
capabilities with co-created dynamic resources. Proceedings of the 30th International Conference on
Information Systems Doctoral Consortium (ICIS 2009 Doctoral Consortium), Phoenix, Arizona, 11-14
December 2009.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Global economic crisis and its impacts on Fiji: what can we do? Keynote address
delivered at the Better Business Conference, Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji, Lami, Fiji, 2
October 2009.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Sustaining development in Pacific Island countries in a turbulent global economy.
Invited paper presented at the Commonwealth Finance Ministers of Small States, London, United
Kingdom, 6-7 July 2009.
Prasad, B.C. and Mohanty, M., 2009. Suva city: challenges and opportunities. Proceedings of Asia-
Pacific Metropolitan Development Forum (APMDF) Meeting, Auckland University of Technology
(AUT), Executive Leadership Academy Pudong (CELAP) and East China University of Science and
Technology (ECUST), Shanghai, China, 2-4 November 2009.
Rao, B.B., 2009. Energy pricing in Fiji. Pacific Conference on Growth and Development:
Reconciling Culture, Tradition, Science and Politics in Market Economies, Fiji Institute of
Technology, Suva, Fiji, 25-27 March 2009.
Rao, G., 2009. Energy pricing in Fiji. Pacific Conference on Growth and Development: Reconciling
Culture, Tradition, Science and Politics in Market Economies, Suva, Fiji, 25-27 March 2009.

Reddy, N., 2009. Impact of globalization on Fiji sugar industry. Paper presented at the Pan Pacific
Conference, Shenzhen, China, 1-3 June 2009.
Singh, P.K. and Bhati, J.P., 2009. Modernizing agricultural entrepreneurship in Samoa - a small island
country in Pacific Region. Presented at the International Conference on Agripreneurship and Rural
Development (ICARD)-2009, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 5-6 December 2009.
Tuiloa, M., Kanaenabogi, L., Kuma, C., Finau, G., and Samuwai, J., 2009. Implementing an
environmental legislation in a developing island nation: the case for Fiji‟s Department of Environment. 8th
Australasian Conference on Social & Environmental Accounting Research, Christchurch, New Zealand,
5-8 December 2009.


Refereed Conference Papers
Chand, A., 2009. Chinese garment supply chain in the Pacific: empirical evidence from the Fiji
garment industry. Pan-Pacific Conference XXV1, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, China, 1-3 June
2009. Published by Pan-Pacific Business Association; University of Nebraska; Shenzhen University,
China. PAGE or MANUSCRIPT number and NAMES OF EDITOR(S)
Chand, A. and Singh, R., 2009. Social security system in Fiji and New Zealand. International
Labour Organisation/ Fiji Trade Union Congress Conference Proceedings on Decent Work
Programme in Fiji, Nadi, Fiji, 5 August 2009. Name of Publisher, Place of Publication, PAGE or
MANUSCRIPT number and NAMES OF EDITOR(S)
Pathak, R.D., Naz, R., Singh, G., and Smith, R.F.I., 2009. ICT for improved public service delivery in
Papua New Guinea (PNG). In: Proceedings of NAPSIPAG Conference organised by Network of Asia-
Pacific Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Governance (NAPSIPAG), Sintok city,
Malaysia,
Rustagi, N. and Singh, G., 2009. Role of global digital business development in the development of small and medium enterprises. In: Proceedings of International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE) - 2009 Annual Conference, Las Vegas, United States of America. IABE: volume 6, issue 1, pp.146-151. Singh, G., Gautam, H. and Rustagi, N., 2009. Medical tourism, unwrapping the gift of globalisation.
Proceedings of 62 All India Commerce Conference (An Annual Conference of I.C.A), Ajmer,
Rajasthan, India. Date of Conference, Name of Publisher, Place of Publication, PAGE or
MANUSCRIPT number, and NAMES OF EDITOR(S)
Singh, G., Pathak, R.D. and Naz, R., 2009. E-learning and educational service delivery - a case study of
the University of the South Pacific (USP). In: Proceedings of NAPSIPAG Conference organised by
Network of Asia-Pacific Schools and Institutes of Public Administration and Governance (NAPSIPAG),
Sintok city, Malaysia, 11-13 December 2009. NAPISAG, Available on URL:
Singh, J., 2009. Economics of cassava biofuel production in the Fiji Islands. In: Lee, M.S. (ed.),
Proceedings of Pan-Pacific Conference XXV1, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Date of conference,
Name of Publisher, Place of Publication, PAGE or MANUSCRIPT number.
Singh, P.K. and Bhati, J.P., 2009. Modernizing agricultural entrepreneurship in Samoa - a small island
country in Pacific region. In: Abstract of "ICARD-2009" International Conference on Agripreneurship
and Rural Development, Varanasi, India, 5-6 December 2009. Varanasi: Faculty of Management Studies,
Banaras Hindu University, p.31.

Non-Refereed Conference Papers
Kama, A., 2009. Growing your own backyard vegetables. Trans Pacific Union (TPU) Women's Ministry
Congress, Apia, Samoa. Suva: TPU Mission, Seventh Day Adventist Church, pp.3-36.

Kama, A., 2009. The role of USP in capacity building in agricultural extension in the South Pacific
region. Conference Proceedings, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Suva, Fiji, DATE,
PUBLISHER, pp.68-69. TITLE of Proceedings
Reddy, N., 2009. Institutional reforms in the Fiji sugar industry. The 10th South Asian Management
Forum, Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia, Thimpu, Bhutan, 9-10
April 2009. PUBLISHER, pp.161-170.

Conference Presentation - Poster

Naz, R., et al., 2009. Culture and leadership: Project GLOBE in the South Pacific. 2009 SIOP
Conference in New Orleans (Interactive Poster Session). PLACE and DATE
Workshop Presentations
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Comments on paper on shaping regionalism in Pacific Island countries by Satish
Chand. Mid Term Review Workshop on Evolution of Institutions for Regionalism in Asia and the Pacific,
Manila, Philippines, 10-11 September 2009.

Kaitani, M., 2009. Sexuality and HIV: an analysis of the second generation surveillance survey of Fiji
Youth. Workshop for the Pacific SIT and HIV/AIDS Centre, Fiji School of Medicine, Suva, Fiji, 25 June
2009.
Kumar, S. 2009. Energy economics in small Pacific Island countries. Sustainable Energy Resource
Workshop 2009 (SERW09), the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 4 December 2009.
Kumar, S., 2009. Poverty and social welfare. Policy Development and Analysis Workshop - a workshop
for senior executive officers. Centre for Training and Development, Public Service Commission, Suva,
Fiji, 29-30 April 2009.
Kumar, S., 2009. Revising policy using statistical findings. Policy Development and Analysis Workshop -
a workshop for senior executive officers. Centre for Training and Development, Public Service
Commission, Suva, Fiji, 29-30 April 2009.
Mohanty, M., 2009. Climate change, natural disasters and Pacific cities: floods in urban Fiji. Paper
presented at UNESCO/APMRN/School of Governance and Development Studies/FBE, USP Workshop on
Climate Change Related Migration, the University of the South Pacific Statham Campus, Suva, Fiji, 14-
15 May 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. How does one measure poverty? The incidence of poverty and the poverty gap:
implications for poverty alleviation policies. Presentation to the Public Service Commission (PSC)
workshop, 2009. DATE and PLACE
Narsey, W., 2009. Poverty in Fiji: what facts should good young leaders know: what implications for
economic, social and political policies? Presentation to Young Leaders Workshop, Suva, Fiji, 3 June 2009.
Prasad, A., Heales, J. and Green, P., 2009. On enhancing IT business value: sustaining organisational
capabilities with co-created dynamic resources. Paper presented at the University of Queensland, UQ
Business School – Business Information Systems Cluster Workshop, Brisbane, Australia, 14 August 2009.

Prasad, B.C., 2009. Economic impact of climate change in the Pacific Islands: some issues and
challenges. Paper presented at the Climate Change Related Migration Workshop, UNESCO/APMRN, the
University of the South Pacific Statham Campus, Suva, Fiji, 14-15 May 2009.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Analysis of social policy dilemmas in Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. Paper
presented at the Social Policy Workshop - ComSEC, ILO, UNICEF, Suva, Fiji, DATE

Prasad, B.C., 2009. Stock take of MDGs in the Pacific. Paper presented at the MDG Workshop, Nadi, Fiji,
16-20 March 2009.
Stauvermann, P. and Kumar, S., 2009. Is ethanol production from sugarcane a solution to Fiji‟s economic
development constraints and global environment commitment? Proceedings of REEN Workshop, Suva,
Fiji, 28 September 2009.

Seminars and Other Presentations
Anderson, K., 2009. Preparing for tertiary study. Guest presentation to the inaugural Form 1 class,
Nukufero Community High School, Nukufero, Central Province, Solomon Islands. DATE
Chand, A., 2009. Creation of employment in Samoa: a case of Yazaki (Samoa) Ltd. Presented at Samoa Development Dialogue, the University of the South Pacific Alafua Campus, Apia, Samoa, 14 December 2009. Gani, A., 2009. The impact of global financial crisis on Fiji‟s economy. Seminar at the National Forestry Council of Ministry of Forests and Fisheries, Suva, Fiji, 9 July 2009. Gani, A., 2009. Foreign direct investment and business environment in Vanuatu. Paper presented at the Vanuatu Policy Dialogue, Port Vila, Vanuatu, 9 October 2009. Gani, A., 2009. Global financial crisis and its impact in Fiji. Presented at the National CSO Forum Fiji – CSO's in Solidarity: A Strategic Response to Global Economic Recession, Suva, Fiji, 29 July 2009. Harrison, D., 2009. Educating tourism students in the South Pacific: changing cultures. Paper presented at tFremantle, Australia, February 2009. Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Global recession and responses. Seminar at the School of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, July 2009. Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Macroeconomic interdependence of Vanuatu. Vanuatu Development Dialogue, Port Vila, Vanuatu, 11 October 2009. Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Impact of global economic downturn on Pacific Island countries. Keynote address at the UNESCAP Launch of 2009 Economic & Social Survey, Suva, Fiji 19 March 2009. Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Central bank response in Pacific Island countries to the global economic downturn. Staff seminar presentation, Reserve Bank of Fiji, Suva, Fiji, August 2009. Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. World Recession: monetary policies in Pacific Island countries. Seminar at
Reserve Bank of Vanuatu, Port Vila, Vanuatu, 9 October 2009.

Kaitani, M., 2009. Women and men united to end violence against women and girls: Gaps and strategies:
Program and activities. National Symposium to address Violence Against Women, International Women's
Day, Holiday Inn, Suva, Fiji, 6 March 2009.
Kaitani, M., 2009. Conditional migration: Is it justifiable or discriminating: A focus on Fijians in
the British Army. FIT Conference, 7 May 2009. PLACE

Kaitani, M., 2009. Sexuality and HIV: a focus on educated Fijian youths. FIT Conference, 7 May
2009. PLACE

Kaitani, M., 2009. Youth, HIV and the importance of social controls in the Pacific. Population and
Development Conference, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 24 November 2009.
Kumar, S., 2009. Can the Fiji economy be saved by ethanol production? Fiji Update, the University of
the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 28 July 2009.
Kumar, S., 2009. Is ethanol production from sugarcane a solution to Fiji‟s economic development constraints and environment problems? Fiji Update, Labasa, Fiji, 30 July 2009. Kumar, S., 2009. Impact of global financial crisis on the poor. Lecture Series, Fiji Institute of Technology, Suva Fiji Islands, 22 October 2009. Kumar, S. and Kifle, K., 2009. USP‟s training role in the Oceania region. Network on Regional
Integration Studies (NETRIS) Meeting, Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, 22-24 June 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. The struggle for just wages in Fiji. Rev Paula Niukula Lecture (organised by ECREA),
the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 15 April 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. The incidence of poverty in the Solomon Islands: the UNDP (2008) results, some
questions about methodology and the data, and some preliminary alternative perspectives. USP
Development Dialogue, Honiara, Solomon Islands, 17 September 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. The incidence of poverty in Vanuatu: the ADB/UNDP results; some questions about
methodology and the data; and some preliminary alternative perspectives. USP Development Dialogue,
Port Vila, Vanuatu, 9 October 2009.
Narsey, W., 2009. PACER Plus and PIC development: lessons from PICTA and alternative strategies.
Development Dialogue, Apia, Samoa, 14 December 2009. Also presented in Honiara and Port Vila.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Social policy development in the Solomon Islands. Paper presented at the
Development Dialogue, Honiara, Solomon Islands, 18 September 2009.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. The economics of PACER Plus Agreement and its implications for PICs. Paper
presented at Fiji Australia Business Council Lunch Seminar, Suva, Fiji, 4 September 2009.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Economic security, crime and social development in Fiji. Paper presented at the
Senior Police/Military Officers at the Police Training College, Nasese, Suva, Fiji, DATE

Tamanikaiyaroi, R., 2009. Samoa taro corm quality management for export market. Paper
presented at Stakeholders Meeting on Market Strategy for Taro Exports, Ministry for Agriculture,
Fisheries and Forestry (MAFF), ACB Building Conference Room, 19 June 2009. PLACE i.e CITY/
TOWN
Magazine Articles
Mohanty, M., 2009. Falling short: Millennium Development Goals in the Pacific. Just Change: Critical
Thinking on Global Issues, issue 14, February-May, p.12.
Mohanty, M., 2009. Rural-urban migration: an overview of current patterns and debates. Just Change:
Critical Thinking on Global Issues, issue 16, October-December, pp.4-5.
Narsey, W., 2009. Nuclear testing in the pacific: what were the British thinking? Fiji Islands Business,
August 2009. Available online:
Narsey, W., 2009. Pacer Plus: a smoother approach. Fiji Islands Business, August 2009. Available online:

Newspaper Articles
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Central Bank‟s challenges. Fiji Times, 12 December.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Dubai‟s desert dream demolished by debt. Fiji Times, 5 December.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. The rising kiwi dollar. Fiji Sun, 28 November.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Griffin or Frigin cookies. Fiji Times, 28 November.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Summits or Talk Shops? Fiji Sun, 21 November.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. A new tax to the rescue. Fiji Times, 14 November.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Gold glitters again. Fiji Times, 11 November.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Is global recovery in sight? Fiji Sun, 7 November.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Can we do a „Ben‟ in Fiji? Fiji Times, 1 April.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Tough posers for G20. Fiji Times, 16 March.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Recession impact. Fiji Times, 23 February.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. The fear of debt. Fiji Times, 16 February.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Saving Capitalism. Fiji Times, 9 February.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Being least developed. Fiji Times, 3 February.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Power of expectations. Fiji Times, 26 January.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. A new term, but an old remedy. Fiji Times, 19 January.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Fraud steals limelight. Fiji Times, 12 January.
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Is Doha round doomed? Fiji Times, 5 January.
Kishore, R., 2009. Liquidity dries up. Fiji Times, 4 February.
Kishore, R., 2009. Secondary markets: A solution for Fiji. Fiji Times, 27 June.
Narsey, W., 2009. Floods and coups: selective blindness. Fiji Times, 31 January.
Narsey, W., 2009. With God on our side. Fiji Sun, 24 February 2009; Fiji Times.
Narsey, W., 2009. Coup wolves circling FNPF. Fiji Sun, 14 March; Fiji Times, 13 March.
Narsey, W., 2009. A visionary Pacific community. Pacific Connections, April/May.
Singh, J., 2009. The demise of democracy in Fiji. Fiji Times, 26 February, p.7.


Professional and Technical Reports
Chand, A., 2009. TPAF Grants/Levy Review Scheme. Report written for Training and Productivity
Authority of Fiji (TPAF), Suva, Fiji.
Chand, A. and Achary, P., 2009. Fiji National Provident Fund-Customer Satisfaction Survey: 2009.
Report written for Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF), Suva, Fiji.
Chand, A. and Dayal, M., 2009. TPAF Training Needs Survey. Report written for Training and
Productivity Authority of Fiji (TPAF), Suva, Fiji.
Hunter, D.J., Eaqub, M., and Aiono, L., 2009. Improving Yields and Fertilizer Efficiency in the South
Pacific. Final report on project funded by NZAID, Koru record ID: 13954,November 2009, 11p.
Hunter, D.J., Francis, J., Taylor, M. and Luteru, P.H. (eds.), 2009. Synthesis Report on the Reshaping of
Tertiary Education in Agriculture. Apia, Samoa, 10-12 September 2008, 30p.
Kishore, R. and Prasad, B., 2009. A Critical Analysis of the Cooperatives in Fiji. A consultancy report for
the Fiji Government, Suva, Fiji, 31 March 2009.
Kumar, S., 2009. Is the Increase in Bus Fares in August 2009 Justified? Report on analysis of fare
increase for the Consumer Council of Fiji, Suva, Fiji.
McMaster, J. and Nowak, J., 2009. Fiji Water and Corporate Social Responsibility: Green Makeover or
Greenwashing? Case Study. Ontario: Richard Ivey School of Business, 21p.

Naidu,V. and Mohanty M., 2009. Situation Analysis of Social Protection Policies, Services and Delivery
Mechanisms in the Pacific: Final Report. Submitted to UNESCAP, Suva, Fiji.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Consultancy report on Review of Cooperative Department in Fiji. The
recommendations of the report are now being implemented by the government.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Consultancy report on Economics Costs of Corruption on Communities: A Survey of
Literature in the Pacific.
Prasad, B.C. and Singh, R., 2009. Labour Demand Survey for Fiji. Suva: Ministry of National Planning.

Umar, M., 2009. Tsunami evaluation report with Samoa Ministry of Agriculture for the World Bank.


Working Papers

Anderson, K.J., 2009. Pacific government and politics: s student's guide to the national executive of
selected Pacific Island countries. Division of Politics and International Affairs, the University of the
South Pacific, Suva. Working/Discussion Paper 1/2009.

Gani, A. and Kami, S., 2009. Food prices and health outcomes in Pacific Island countries. School of
Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/08.
Gani, A. and Sharma, B., 2009. The effect of business environment on pollution. International Trade and
Finance Association 19th International Conference papers, Paper no. 6. Available online at:
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. Monetary policy response of Pacific island countries to global economic downturn. School of Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/06. Available
Jayaraman, T.K., 2009. A note on measuring liquidity in Fiji's banking system: two procedures. School of
Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/15.
Jayaraman,T.K. and Choong, C., 2009. How does monetary policy work in Solomon Islands? School of
Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/03. Available online:

Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C., 2009. Is money endogenous in the Pacific Island Countries? School of
Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/01. Available online:

Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C., 2009. Monetary policy transmission mechanism in Vanuatu. School of
Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/04. Available online:

Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C., 2009. The role of money in Pacific island Countries. School of
Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/02. Available online:

Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C.K., 2009. How did external and internal shocks affect FijiSchool of Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper
2009/16.
Jayaraman, T.K. and Choong, C.K., 2009. School of Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working
Paper 2009/13.

Jayaraman, T.K., Choong, C.K. and Kumar, R., 2009. Nexus between remittances and economic growth
in Pacific Island Countries: a study of Samoa. School of Economics, the University of the South Pacific,
Suva. Working Paper 2009/09.
Jayaraman, T.K. and Lau, E., School of
Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/14.
Prasad, B.C., 2009. Sustaining development in Pacific island countries in a turbulent global economy.
School of Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/07. Available
online:

Stauvermann, P.J. and Kumar, S., 2009. Can the Fijian economy gain from ethanol production? School of
Economics, the University of the South Pacific, Suva. Working Paper 2009/05. Available online:

Creative Works

Anderson, K., et al., 2009. Contributor to After the Tsunami: Poems from the Pacific. Contributor to
poem for commemorating the tsunami in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga.
Anderson, K., 2009. Hope 1, 2, 3 and 4. Paintings contributed for White Ribbon Safe Motherhood
campaign exhibit, FAC, Suva, Fiji.

Anderson, K., 2009. Hina and Blood Ocean. Painting for Samoa Feather Appeal exhibit/ fundraiser.
Anderson, K., 2009. Sacred. Painting for Reimagining Oceania exhibit, OCAC, Suva, Fiji.
Anderson, K., 2009. The teacher. Poem in Koya, F. (compiler), The Power of Words CD for Pacific
Youth Festival, Suva, Fiji.
Anderson, K., 2009. Because. Poem in Koya, F. (compiler), The Power of Words CD for Pacific Youth
Festival, Suva, Fiji.
Anderson, K., 2009. A big fish. Poem in Koya, F. (compiler), The Power of Words CD for Pacific Youth
Festival, Suva, Fiji.

Research Outputs for the Faculty of Science, Technology and Environment (FSTE)
Refereed Journal Articles

Agarwal, R.K., Prasad, S. and Modi, H.R., 2009. Synthesis, spectral and thermal properties of some novel
coordination compounds of VO(IV) derived from 4[n-(4¢-ethylbenzalidene)amino]antipyrine
thiosemicarbazone and 4[n- (2¢,4¢-dimethyl benzalidene) amino]antipyrine thiosemicarbazone. Journal
of the Iranian Chemical Research, 3: 111-120.
Ahmad, N., Khan, M.G.M., Quaddri, S.M.K. and Kumar, M., 2009. Modeling and analysis of software
reliability with burr type x testing-effort and release-time determination. Journal of Modeling in
Management, 4(1): 28-54.
Ahsan, M.J., Najmussehar, and Khan, M.G.M., 2009. Mixed allocation for fixed precision. Pure and
Applied Mathematika Sciences, 69(1-2): 93-103.
Aung, T., Singh, A. and Prasad, U., 2009. Sea level threat in Tuvalu. American Journal of Applied
Sciences, 6(6): 1169-1174.
Aung, T., Singh, A. and Prasad, U., 2009. A study of sea-level changes in the Kiribati area for the last 16
years. Weather, 64(8): 203-206.
Ayoade, O. and Dai, X., 2009. Comparing and contrasting micro-payment models for mobile commerce
systems. International Review on Computers and Software (IRECOS), 4(4): 495-503.
Bridges, D. and Havea, R., 2009. Constructing square roots in a Banach algebra. Scientae Mathematicae
Japonicae, 70(3): 355-366; e2009, 547-558.
Bridges, D. and Havea, R., 2009. Constructive notions of maximality for ideals. Journal of Universal
Computer Science, 14(22): 3648-3657.
Chand, P., Shazil, M. and Kumar, E., 2009. Towards a low-cost autonomous object manipulation device.
Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 4(5): 61-66.
Chand, V. and Prasad, S., 2009. Trace determination and chemical speciation of selenium in
environmental water samples using catalytic kinetic spectrophotometric method. Journal of Hazardous
Materials, 165: 780-788.
Chandra, R., Tyagi, A.P., Bouraima-Saliou, M., Leon, V. and Pineau, R., 2009. Effects of nickel salt
concentrations on germination and development of Grevillea exul var. rubiginosa. South Pacific Journal
of

Chaudhary, K. and Dai, X., 2009. P2P-NetPay: an off-line micro-payment system for content sharing in
P2P-networks. Journal of Emerging Technologies in Web Intelligence (JETWI), 1(1): 46-54.
Chetty, A.A. and Prasad, S., 2009. Flow injection analysis of nitrate-N determination in root vegetables:
study of the effects of cooking. Food Chemistry, 116(2): 561-566.
Deo, P.C., Harding, R.M., Taylor, M., Tyagi, A.P. and Becker, D.K., 2009. Somatic embryogenesis,
organogenesis and plant regeneration in taro (Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta). Plant Cell Tissue and
Organ Culture, 99(1): 61-71.

Deo, P.C., Taylor, M., Tyagi, A.P., Becker, D. and Harding, R., 2009. Towards the molecular breeding of
taro (Colocasia esculenta var. esculenta). South Pacific Journal of Natural Science, 27: 6-13.
Dia, A.S., 2009. GIS/Remote sensing methodological framework of land resource use from the Fulani
people geo-cultural perspective, Northern Senegal. Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa, 11(4):
195-218.
Ehara, H., Shibata, H., Prathumyot, W., Naito, H., Mishima, T., Tuiwawa, M., Naikatini, A. and Rounds,
I., 2008. Absorption and distribution of Na+ and some ions in seedlings of Metroxylon vitiense H. Wendl.
ex Benth. and Hook. F. under salt stress. Tropical Agriculture and Development, 52(1): 17-26.
Folmer, F., Jaspars, M., Solano, G., Cristofanon, S., Henry, E., Tabudravu, J., Black, K., Green, D.H.,
Küpper, F.C., Aalbersberg, W., Feussner, K., Dicato, M., et al., 2009. The inhibition of TNF-α-induced
NF-κB activation by marine natural products. Biochemical Pharmacology, 78(6): 592-606.
Gupta, S.N., 2009. A chance constrained approach to fractional programming with random numerator.
Journal of Mathematical Modelling and Algorithms, 8(4): 357-361.

Hedges, R., Rush, E. and Aalbersberg, W., 2009. Correspondence between human diet, body composition
and stable isotopic composition of hair and breath in Fijian villagers. Isotopes in Environmental and
Health Studies, 45(1): 1-17.
Henry, I.M., Dilkes, B.P., Tyagi, A.P., Lin, H. and Comai, L., 2009. Aneuploidy detection in Arabidopsis
thaliana
Heredity,
Khan, M.G.M., Ahmad, N. and Khan, S., 2009. Determining the optimum stratum boundaries using
mathematical programming. Journal of Mathematical Modeling and Algorithms, 8(4): 409-423.
Kumar, A. and Prasad, S., 2009. Examining wind quality and wind power prospects on Fiji Islands.
Renewable Energy, 35: 536-540.
Kumar, R. and Prasad, R., 2009. Synthesis, spectral and excited state energy transfer studies on new
supramolecular ruthenium polypyridyl triads with octakis (methylthio) tetraazaporphyrinzinc(II). Journal
of Molecular Structure, 921(1-3): 199-207.
Kumar, S., 2009. Waveguide parameters of 19.8 kHz signal propagating over a long path. Research
Letters in Physics, 9: 1-4.
Kumar, S., Deo, A. and Ramachandran, V., 2009. Nighttime D-region equivalent electron density
determined from tweek sferics observed in the South Pacific region. Earth Planet Space, 61: 905-909.
Kumar, V.V., Ramachandran, V., Buadromo, V. and Prakash, J., 2009. Surface fair-weather potential
gradient measurements from a small tropical island station Suva, Fiji. Earth Planets and Space, 61(6):
747-753.
Lal, V.V., Muller, J.F., Aalbersberg, W.G.L., Symons, R. and Stevenson, G., 2009. Emerging
contaminants: investigating brominated flame retardant levels in soil and sediment from Fiji Islands.
Organohalogen Compounds, 71: 1081-1085.
Lane, A.L., Stout, E.P., Lin, A., Prudhomme, J., Roch, K.L., Fairchild, C., Aalbersberg, W., et al., 2009.
Antimalarial bromophycolides J-Q from the Fijian red alga Callophycus serratus. Journal of Organic
Chemistry, 74(7): 2736-2742.
Leopold, M., Cakacaka, A., Meo, S., Sikolia, J. and Lecchini, D., 2009. Evaluation of the effectiveness of
three underwater reef monitoring methods in Fiji. Biodiversity and Conservation, 18: 3367-3382.
Li, Z. and Singh, N., 2009. Creating streamribbons based on mass conservative streamlines.
International Journal of Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Science, 3(2): 103-107.

Lumbsch, H.T., Papong, K. and Naikatini, A., 2009. A new terricolous species of Gyalidea
(Gomphillaceae, Ascomycota) from Fiji. Nova Hedwigia, 88(1-2): 111-116.
Morrison, C., Keppel, G., Thomas, N., Rounds, I. and Harlow, P.S., 2009. Critically endangered Fijian
crested iguana (Brachylophus vitiensis) shows habitat preference for globally threatened tropical dry
forest. Pacific Science, 63(2): 223-242.
Naik, R.M., Agarwal, A. and Prasad, S., 2009. Determination of trace amounts of mercury(II) in water
samples using a novel kinetic catalytic ligand substitution reaction of hexacyanoruthenate(II).
Spectrochimica Acta Part A - Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 74: 887-891.
Naik, R.M., Agarwal, A., Prasad, S. and Verma, A.K., 2009. Trace determination of thiosulphate and
thioglycolic acid using novel inhibitory kinetic spectrophotometric method. Microchemical Journal,
93(1): 43-48.
Nand, N. and Khan, M.G.M., 2009. Optimum stratification for cauchy and power type study variables.
Journal of Applied Statistical Science, 16(4): 453-462.
Narayan, E., Christi, K. and Morley, C., 2009. Captive propagation of endangered native Fijian frog:
implications for ex-situ conservation and management. Pacific Conservation Biology, 15(1): 47-55.
Nunn, P.D., 2009. Geographical influences on settlement-location choices by initial colonizers: a case
study of the Fiji Islands. Geographical Research, 47(3): 306-319.
Nunn, P.D., 2009. Responding to the challenges of climate change in the Pacific Islands: management and
technological imperatives. Climate Research, 40: 211-231.
O'garra, T., 2009. Bequest values for marine resources: how important for indigenous communities in
less-developed economies? Environmental & Resource Economics, 44: 179-202.
Onwubolu, G., Buryan, P. and Lemke, F., 2009. Modeling tool wear in end-milling using enhanced
GMDH learning networks. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, 139(11/12):
1080-1090.
Prasad, D., Uliate, T. and Ahmed, M.R., 2009. Wind loads on low-rise building models with different
roof configurations. International Journal of Fluid Mechanics Research, 36(3): 231-243.
Prasad, R., Kumar, R. and Prasad, S., 2009. A fluorescence quenching-based sensor using new metallo-
tetraazaporphyrin dye as a recognition element for aniline assay in aqueous solutions. Analytica Chimica
Acta, 646(1/2): 97-103.
Prasad, R. and Prasad, S., 2009. Spectrophotometric determination of iron(III)-glycine formation constant
in aqueous medium using competitive ligand binding. Journal of Chemical Education, 86(4): 494-497.
Prasad, R., Tyagi, A.P. and Taylor, M., 2009. Regeneration and establishment of whole plants from kava
(Piper methysticum Forster) meristems in tissue culture. South Pacific Journal of Natural Science, 26: 39-
44.
Prasad, R.D., Bansal, R.C. and Sauturaga, M., 2009. Some of the design and considerations in wind
resource assessment. Institution of Electronics and Technology (IET) Renewable Power Generation, 3(1):
53-64.
Prasad, R.D., Bansal, R.C. and Sauturaga, M., 2009. Wind energy analysis for Vadravadra site in Fiji
Islands: a case study. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Transactions on Energy
Conversion, 24(3): 750-757.
Prasad, S. and Agarwal, R.K., 2009. Synthesis, magneto-spectral, electrochemical, thermal
characterization and antimicrobial investigations of some nickel (II) complexes of hydrazones of
isoniazid. Journal of Korean Chemical Society, 33(6): 683-692.
Prasad, S. and Agarwal, R.K., 2009. Synthesis, physico-chemical and biological properties of complexes
of cobalt(II) derived from hydrazones of isonicotinic acid hydrazide. Journal of the Korean Chemical
Society, 53(1): 17-26.
Radhey, M., Agarwal, N.A., Prasad, S. and Verma, A.K., 2009. Trace determination of thiosulphate and
thioglycolic acid using novel inhibitory kinetic spectrophotometric method. Microchemical Journal,
93(1): 43-48.
Rajeshkannan, A. and Narayan, S., 2009. Strain hardening behaviour in sintered Fe-0.8%C-1.0%Si-
0.8%Cu powder metallurgy preform during cold upsetting. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical
Engineers Part B - Journal of Engineering Manufacture, 223: 1567-1574.
Raju, R., Piggott, A.M., Conte, M., Aalbersberg, W., Feussner, K. and Capon, R.J., 2009. Naseseazines A
and B: a new dimeric diketopiperazine framework from a marine-derived actinomycete, Streptomyces sp.
Organic Letters, 11(17): 3862-3865.
Rasmussen, K., May, W., Birk, T., Mataki, M., Mertz, O. and Yee, D., 2009. Climate change on three
Polynesian outliers in the Solomon Islands: impacts, vulnerability and adaptation. Geografisk Tidsskrift -
Danish Journal of Geography, 109(1), 1-13.
Reddy, N., Aung, T. and Singh, A., 2009. Effect of the 2004 „Boxing Day‟ tsunami on water properties
and currents in the Bay of Bengal. American Journal of Environmental Sciences, 5(3): 247-255.
Rohindra, D. 2009. Miscibility determination in poly(epsilon-caprolactone)/poly(vinyl formal) blend by
equilibrium melting temperature and spherulite morphology. Journal of Macromolecular Science Part B-
Physics, 48: 1103-1113.
Rohindra, D.R., Tanaka, M.,T., Kuboyama, K. and Ougizawa, T., 2009. Behavior of pressure dependence
of melting temperature in aromatic polyesters: influence of polymer structure. Journal of Polymer
Science: Part B: Polymer Physics, 47: 1799-1808.
Sharma, B., Vanualailai, J. and Chand, U., 2009. Flocking of multi-agents in constrained environment.
European Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, 2(3): 401-425.
Sharma, B., Vanualailai, J., Ha, J. and Prasad, A., 2009. New collision avoidance scheme for multi-
agents: a solution to the blindman's problem. Advances in Differential Equations and Control Processes,
3(2): 141-169.
Singh, A., 2009. The sustainable development of Fiji's energy infrastructure: a status report. Pacific
Economic Bulletin, 24(2): 141-154.
Singh, S., Aalbersberg, W.G.L. and Morrison, R.J., 2009. Nutrient pollution in Laucala Bay, Fiji Islands.
Water Air and Soil Pollution, 204: 363-372.
Smith, B.M., Diaz, A., Daniels, R., Winder, L. and Holland, J.M., 2009. Regional and ecotype traits in
Lotus Corniculatus L., with reference to restoration ecology. Restoration Ecology, 17(1): 12-23.
Stout, E.P., Hasemeyer, A.P., Lane, A.L., Davenport, T.M., Engel, S., Hay, M.E., Fairchild, C.R.,
Prudhomme, J., Le Roch, K., Aalbersberg, W. and Kubanek, J., 2009. Antibacterial Neurymenolides from
the Fijian red alga Neurymenia fraxinifolia. Organic Letters, 11(1): 225-228.
Tobinaga, S., Sharma, M.K., Aalbersberg, W.G.L., Watanabe, K., Iguchi, K., Narui, K., et al. 2009.
Isolation and identification of a potent antimalarial and antibacterial polyacetylene from Bidens pilosa.
Planta Medica, 75(6): 624-628.
Vutilolo, I.V.N., Tyagi, A.P. and Thomson, L.A.J., 2009. Genetic variation in growth traits in whitewood
(Endospurmum medullosum) in Vanuatu. South Pacific Journal of Natural Science, 26: 1-10.
Wood, M.D.K., Tong, L., Luo, Q., Sun, X., Katzos, A. and Rispler, A.R., 2009. Failure of stitched
composite l-joints under tensile loading: experiment and simulation. Journal of Reinforced Plastics &
Composites, 28(6): 715-742.
Zeenat, A., Hatha, A.A.M., Lesi, V. and Kumar, V., 2009. Bacteriological quality and risk assessment of
the imported and domestic bottled mineral water sold in Fiji. Journal of Water and Health, 7: 642-649.
Books Authored

Haynes, A., 2009. Snails in Fiji's Rivers and Streams. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University
of the South Pacific, 24p.
Nunn, P., 2009. Vanished Islands and Hidden Continents of the Pacific. Honolulu: University of Hawai‟i
Press, 269p.
Thaman, R.R., Hassall, D.C. and Takeda, S., 2009. Plants of Nauru: Guide to Indigenous and Introduced
Plants of Particular Cultural Importance and Weeds of Potential Threat to Nauru. Suva: Secretariat of
the Pacific Community Forests and Trees Programme, 222p.
Veitayaki, J. and Murai, T., 2009. Takeshi Making a Difference: Indigenous People in Gau Island, Fiji as
Agents of Environmental Change. United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation
(UNESCO).
Chapters in Books

Manoa, P. and. Veitayaki, J., 2009. Regional ocean governance in the Pacific revisited. Ocean Yearbook,
volume 23. Chicago: Chicago University Press, pp.503-520.

Nunn, P.D., 2009. Bridging the gulf between science and society: imperatives for minimizing societal
disruption from climate change in the Pacific. In: Sumi, A., Fukushi, K. and Hiramatsu, A. (eds.),
Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Climate Change. Berlin: Springer, pp.235-250.
Nunn, P.D., 2009. Oceanic islands. In: Gillespie, R. and Clague, D. (eds.), Encyclopedia of Islands.
Berkeley: University of California Press, pp.490-492.
Nunn, P.D., 2009. Island formation. In: Gillespie, R. and Clague, D. (eds.), Encyclopedia of Islands.
Berkeley: University of California Press, pp.689-696.
Nunn, P.D. and Heorake, T.A., 2009. Understanding the place properly: palaeogeography of selected
Lapita sites in the western tropical Pacific Islands and its implications. In: Sheppard, P.J., Thomas, T. and
Summerhayes, G.R. (eds.), Lapita: Ancestors and Descendants. Auckland: New Zealand Archaeological
Association, Monograph 28, pp.235-254.
Ram-Bidesi, V., 2009. Fisheries subsidies negotiations under the WTO and likely policy implications for
the Pacific Island countries. In: Hanich, Q. and Tsamenyi, M. (eds.), Navigating Pacific Fisheries: Legal
and Policy Trends in the Implementation of International Fisheries Instruments in the Western
and Central Pacific Region. New South Wales: Australian National Center for Ocean Resources and
Security, pp.51-70.
Sharma, A. and Onwubolu, G., 2009. Hybrid particle swarm optimization and GMDH system. In:
Onwubolu, G.C. (ed.), Hybrid Self-Organizing Modeling Systems. Germany: Springer-Verlag, pp.193-
231.
Tawake, A. and Hoffmaister, J., 2009. Adaptation in Locally Managed Marine Areas in Fiji. In:
Engelman, R., Renner, M. and Sawin, J. (eds.), 2009 State of the World: Into a Warming World - A
Worldwatch Institute Report on Progress toward a Sustainable Society. New York: W.W. Norton and
Company, pp.90-91.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Sustainability. In: Gillespie, R.G. and Clague (eds.), Encyclopaedia of Islands.
Berkeley: University of California Press, Berkeley, pp.888-896.
Tyagi, A.P., 2009. Aibika (Abelmoschus manihot): a leafy vegetable in Asia-Pacific. In: Dhankhar, B.S.,
and Singh, R., Okra Hand Book-Global Production, Processing and Crop Improvement. New York:
HNB Publishing, pp.449-466.
Veitayaki, J., 2009. Application of indigenous knowledge for disaster risk reduction in the Pacific
Islands. In: Shaw, R., Sharma, A. and Takeuchi, Y. (eds.), Indigenous Knowledge and Disaster Risk
Reduction: From Practice to Policy. New York: Nova, pp.

Conference Presentations - Oral

Ahmed, M.R., 2009. Research activities of the members of Environmental Engineering and Renewable
Energy Group of USP. Presented at the International Symposium on Renewable Energy 2009, the
University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, August 2009.
Chand, U., Sharma, B. and Vanualailai, J., 2009. Flocking in constrained environment: lane merging
maneuvers. 1st Pacific Rim Mathematical Association (PRIMA) Congress 6-10 July
2009. Media Coverage – ACM TECHNEWS and ABC Science.
Chand, V., Prasad, S. and Prasad, R., 2009. A comparative study of two digestion techniques for the
analysis of heavy metals in tropical estuarine and coastal sediments by ICP-OES. Paper presented at the
17th Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Research & Development Topics Conference, Griffith
University, Brisbane, Australia, 6-9 December 2009.
Havea, R., 2009. The square root of a Banach algebra element. Paper presented at the Leeds Symposium
on Proof Theory and Constructivism, Leeds, United Kingdom, 3-16 July 2009.
Khan, M.G.M. and Reddy, K., 2009. Optimum stratification of skewed population using gamma
distribution and auxiliary information. Paper presented at 7th International Triennial Calcutta Symposium,
Kolkata, India, 28-31 December 2009.
Kim, K.P., Ahmed, M.R., Hwang, Y.H. and Lee, Y.H., 2009. Conceptual design of a 100kW energy-
integrated type bi-directional tidal current turbine. Proceedings of 10th AICFM, paper no. 212, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia, 21-23 October 2009.
Kumar, S. and Kumar, A., 2009. Further investigations on subionospheric VLF perturbations observed at
Suva, Fiji. Paper presented in American Geophysical Union - A Chapman Conference on the Effects of
Thunderstorms and Lightning in the Upper Atmosphere, Penn State University, United States of America,
10-15 May 2009.
Lovell, E.R. and Whippy-Morris, C., 2009. Live coral fishery for aquaria in Fiji: sustainability and
management. 11th Pacific Science Inter-Congress Proceedings, Tahiti, March 2009.
Prasad, A., Sharma, B. and Vanualailai, J., 2009. Establishment and translation of a rigid formation
within a collision-avoidance scheme. 1st Pacific Rim Mathematical Association (PRIMA) Congress,
6-10 July 2009.
Prasad, D., Zullah, M.A., Ahmed, M.R. and Lee, Y.H., 2009. Effect of front guide nozzle shape on the
flow characteristics in an augmentation channel of a direct drive turbine for wave power generation.
Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Low Carbon Technology, paper no. ISLCT-KR05,
Beijing, China, 15-18 September 2009.
Prasad, R., Prasad, S. and Lata, R., 2009. Cadmium removal efficiency of sugarcane biochar: a
comparative study. Paper presented at Asia Pacific Biochar Conference, Gold Coast, Australia, 17-20
May 2009.
Prasad, S., 2009. A catalytic kinetic spectrophotometric method for the trace determination of selenium in
water samples [PP-71]. National Conference on Recent Developments in Metallo-Organic Chemistry
(RDMC 2009), Lajpat Rai P.G. College, Meerut University, Sahibabad, Gaziabad, India, 28 February to 1
March 2009.
Prasad, S., Agarwal, R.K. and Kumari, R., 2009. Synthesis, physico-chemical and biological properties of complexes of cobalt(II) derived from hydrazones of isonicotinic acid hydrazide[PP-70]. National Conference on Recent Developments in Metallo-Organic Chemistry (RDMC 2009), Lajpat Rai P.G. College, Meerut University, Sahibabad, Gaziabad, India, 28 February to 1 March 2009. Pratap, A., Terry, J.P., Gienko, G. and Khan, M.G.M., 2009. Climatic variability: a study of cyclone-track regimes in the tropical South Pacifi Rajeshkannan, A. and Osa, P.M., 2009. Prawin, phenomenon of strain hardening in sintered high carbon steel preforms during cold upsetting. Paper presented at the International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing and Automation, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil, India, 26-28 March 2009. Rajeshkannan, A., Pandey, K.S. and Shanmugam, S., 2009. Evaluation of deformation and densification behaviour in sintered Fe-0.8%C-1.0%Mo steel performs. Paper presented at the International Conference on Emerging Research and Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Chennai, India, 19-21 March 2009. Raturi, A., 2009. Overview of energy requirements and status of renewable energy in the PICs. International Renewable Energy Symposium, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, September 2009. Rohindra, D.R., Kuboyama, K. and Ougizawa, T., 2009. High pressure analysis of the multiple melting peaks of poly(ethylene succinate) and poly(butylene succinate). 58th Society of Polymer Science Japan Annual Meeting, Kyushu, Japan, 20 September 2009. Rohindra, D.R., Kuboyama, K. and Ougizawa, T., 2009. Effect of pressure on the crystallization and morphology of poly(butylene succinate). 58th Society of Polymer Science Japan Annual Meeting, Kyushu, Japan, 20 September 2009. Sharma, B., Chand, U. and Vanualailai, J., 2009. Tunnel passing maneuvers of multi-agents in formation. 1st Pacific Rim Mathematical Association (PRIMA) Congress 6-10 July 2009. Sykes, H.R. and Lovell, E.R., 2009. A cause for optimism: identification of threats and resiliency on Pacific reefs through establishment of a long term reef monitoring network in Fiji. 11th Pacific Science Inter-Congress Proceedings, Tahiti, March 2009. Thaman, R.R., 2009. Fiji‟s agrobiodiversity: foundation for conservation success and energy, health and livelihood security. Fiji Islands Conservation Science Forum (FISSF), Suva, Fiji Islands, 5-7 August 2009. Thaman, R.R., 2009. Re-viewing fisheries, fisheries management and marine biodiversity in the Pacific Islands: old visions and new findings. Paper delivered at the session on "Fisheries Policy and Change under Conditions of Uncertainty: Multiple Stakes, A Plurality of Values, and Disaggregated Agendas", MARE Conference 2009: People and the Sea V - Living with Uncertainty and Adapting to Change, Amsterdam, 9-11 July 2009. Thaman, R.R., Fong, T. And Balawa, A., 2009. Conservation status of parrotfishes (Scaridae) in the Fiji Islands. Fiji Islands Conservation Science Forum (FISSF), Suva, Fiji Islands, 5-7 August 2009. Thaman, R.R., Fong, T., Balawa, A., Puia, T., Tongabaea, W., O‟Brian, K., Tiaihau, T., Tiahono, T., Natua, B. And Natua, B., 2009. Ethnobiodiversity, modern science and the future of marine biodiversity: towards a synthesis of indigenous and modern knowledge for the conservation and sustainable use of island and ocean
biodiversity in the Pacific Islands. Presented at session on "Coral Reef and Island Resource", 11th Pacific
Science Inter-Congress: Pacific Countries and their Ocean Facing Global and Local Challenges, Papeete,
Tahiti, 2-6 March 2009.
Thaman, R.R. and Thomson, L., 2009. Forestry and agroforesty on the frontline against climate change
and biobankruptcy: the conservation and enrichment of forest and agroforest diversity as a basis for
sustainability in the Pacific Islands. Pacific Heads of Forestry Meeting: Forests, Climate Change and
Markets, Nadi, Fiji Islands, 21-24 September 2009.
Thaman, R.R. and Thomson, L., 2009. Agroforestry on the frontline against the loss of biodiversity,
climate change, and global recession: the conservation and enrichment of agrobiodiveristy and
agroforestry as a basis for sustainability in the Pacific Islands. Paper presented at the "Policy Session",
2nd World Congress of Agroforestry; Agroforestry – The Future of Global Land Use, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-
28 September 2009.
Tyagi, A.P., Henry, I. M. and Comai, L., 2009. Mechanism of changes in chromosome number and its
effect in Arabidopsis thaliana allopolyploids. Presented at the 96th Session of Indian Science Congress,
Shillong, India, 3-7 January 2009.

Vanualailai, J. and Sharma, B., 2009. Land transport innovations - Swarm Intelligence Transport Model.
8th Fiji National Transport Consultative Forum: Transport Resilience - Impact on Opportunity and
Growth, Fiji, 2 December 2009.
Weir, T., 2009. Climate change mitigation and the role of renewable energy. Keynote address at the
International Symposium on Renewable Energy, the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, May
2009.

Zullah, M.A., Prasad, D., Ahmed, M.R. and Lee, Y.H., 2009. Performance analysis of a wave energy
converter using numerical simulation technique. Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium on Low
Carbon Technology, paper no. ISLCT-KR04, Beijing, China, 15-18 September 2009.

Refereed Conference Papers
Chandra, S. and Dai, X., 2009. Portal-NetPay micropayment system for non-micropayment vendors. In:
Kotsis, G., Taniar, D., Pardada, E. and Khalil, I. (eds.), Emerging Research Projects, Applications and
Services Symposium (ERPAS2009), Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, 14-16 December 2009. Austrian Computer
Society, pp.643-649.

Liang, W. and Dai, X., 2009. BulaPay - A web-service based third-party payment system for e-commerce
in South Pacific Islands. In: Kotsis, G., Taniar, D., Pardada, E. and Khalil, I. (eds.), The 11th
International Conference on Information Integration and Web-based Applications & Services
(iiWAS2009), Kuala Lumpar, Malaysia, 14-16 December 2009. Austrian Computer Society, pp.403-407.
Prasad, S., 2009. Trace determination of thioglycolic acid and thiosulphate using novel inhibitory kinetic
spectrophotometric method. Proceedings of 11th International Congress on Amino Acids, Peptides and
Proteins, Vienna, Austria, 3-7 August 2009. Amino Acids, 37: 93-93.



Non-Refereed Conference Papers

Fong, T., Thaman, R.R. and Balawa, A., 2009. The ecological importance and ethnobiodiversity of
parrotfishes (Scaridae): a Pacific Island perspective. In: Frogier, P. and Mery, P. (eds.),
Proceedings of the 11th Pacific Science Inter-congress and 2nd Symposium on French Research in the
Pacific, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, 2-6 March 2009.
Ioran, A. and Thaman, R.R., 2009. The nature, value, conservation status and options for the
protection and restoration of the biodiversity of Kiritimati Atoll, Republic of Kiribati. In: Frogier,
P. and Mery, P. (eds.), Proceedings of the 11th Pacific Science Inter-congress and 2nd Symposium on
French Research in the Pacific, Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia, 2-6 March 2009, 7p.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Wedelia (Sphagneticola trilobata) - daisy invader of the Pacific Islands: the
worst weed in the Pacific? In: Frogier, P. and Mery, P. (eds.), Proceedings of the 11th Pacific Science
Inter-congress and 2nd Symposium on French Research in the Pacific, Papeete, Tahiti, French
Polynesia, 2-6 March 2009, 7p.
Thaman, R.R. and Salvat, B., 2009. Cooperation in science and education in the Pacific:
accomplishments and opportunities. In: Frogier, P. and Mery, P. (eds.), Proceedings of the 11th
Pacific Science Inter-congress and 2nd Symposium on French Research in the Pacific, Papeete, Tahiti,
French Polynesia, 2-6 March 2009, 6p.

Prasad, S., 2009. Environmental pollution control using catalytic kinetic methods of analysis as an
analytical tool. In: Proceeding of the International Conference on Recent Advances in Environmental
Protection (RAEP 2009), organized by St. John‟s College, (B.R.A. Agra University), Agra, and held at
hotel Clarks Shiraz, Agra, India, 17-19 December 2009. Agra: Agra University, pp.47-56.

Conference Presentation – Poster

Sykes, H.R. and Lovell, E.R., 2009. Identification of threats and resiliency on Pacific reefs through
establishment of a long term reef monitoring network in Fiji: The Fiji Coral Reef Monitoring
Network (FCRMN).
Workshop Presentations
Bakalevu, S.L., 2009. The Modular Curriculum Framework: what are the questions? Presentation at
Curriculum Development Unit (CDU) workshop on the Modular Curriculum Framework, Suva, Fiji, 11
September 2009.
Bakalevu, S.L., 2009. Ethnomathematics is making sense. Presentation at the Curriculum Development
Unit (CDU) professional development workshop, Suva, Fiji, 11 June 2009.

Khan, M.G.M., 2009. SPSS Training. The workshop organized and funded by Information Technology
Services (ITS), the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 16 and 26 September 2009 and 3 October
2009.
Khan, M.G.M., 2009. Statistical Data Analysis. The workshop organized and funded by Fiji Locally
Managed Marine Areas Network (FLMMAN) and in collaboration with the Institute of Applied Science,
the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 16-19 November 2009.
Limalevu, L., 2009. Methods for assessing vulnerability to climate change. Presentation to the Pacific
Adaptation to Climate Change Workshop, Suva, Fiji, October 2009.
Ram-Bidesi, V., 2009. Economics of tuna management. Reflecting on experiences and identifying
challenges for Pacific Island countries. Pacific Resource and Environmental Economics Network
Workshop, IUCN-Oceania, Suva, Fiji, 28-29 September 2009.
Raturi, A., 2009. Energising Fiji Islands. ADB Energy and Climate Workshop, Bangkok, March 2009.
Raturi, A., 2009. CDM Basics. Inception Workshop for the Component Capacity Building for Clean
Development Mechanism (CDM) Under the EU-ACP / UNEP Project, Suva, Fiji, 25-29 May 2009.
Raturi, A., 2009. Biofuels and carbon trading. Presented at Sustainable Energy Workshop, the University
of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 4 December 2009.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Forest and Agroforestry Conservation (FAC) as an adaptation to climate and global
change. Regional Workshop on Climate Change Impact and Adaptation, Pacific Centre for Environment
and Sustainable Development (PACE-SD), the University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji Islands, 3 May
2009.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. The biogeography, biodiversity and ethnobiodiversity of Melanesia: a poorly-known
and highly threatened treasure. Biogeography of Melanesia Workshop, Southern Cross Hotel, Suva, Fiji
Islands, 11-13 August 2009.

Weir, T., 2009. Key concepts of vulnerability and adaptation. Presentation to the Pacific Adaptation to
Climate Change Workshop, Suva, Fiji, October 2009.

Seminars and Other Presentations
Raturi, A., 2009. Renewable energy development and carbon trading - CDM prospects for PICs. Faculty
of Science Technology and Environment‟s First Public Lecture, the University of the South Pacific, Suva,
Fiji, August 2009.

Thaman, R.R., 2009. Marine ethnobiodiversity: the importance of, and methods for documenting,
traditional marine taxonomy and a basis for improved marine resources management in the Pacific
Islands. Seminar on the Management of Marine Resources and Habitats (Lagoons and Coral Reefs) in
Polynesia: Between Legitimacy and Efficiency, CRIOBE, Moorea, French Polynesia, 6-7 March 2009.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP) World Environment Day – 2009, UNDP Multi-Country Office, Suva,
Fiji Islands, 5 June 2009.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Ethnobiology and ethnobiodiversity: recording, protection and application of
indigenous knowledge on coral reefs and marine biodiversity. ICPL/ SPREP/ USP Pacific Islands
Community-Based Conservation Course IV 2009, the University of the South Pacific and Vanua
Navakavu, Rewa Province, Fiji Islands, 18-19 June 2009.

Thaman, R.R., 2009. The University of the South Pacific, biodiversity and education for sustainable
island and ocean development. Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation, Mendana Hotel,
Honiara, Solomon Islands, 30 June - 3 July 2009.

Thaman, R.R., 2009. Banking on biodiversity: protecting island life from bankruptcy. Invited address at
the official launch of the Solomon Islands National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) and
Official Closing of the 12th Pacific Islands Roundtable for Nature Conservation, Honiara Hotel, Honiara,
Solomon Islands, 2 July 2009.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Banking on island biodiversity. Opening address as guest of honour to the 7th Island
Species-Led Action ISLA Fiji Course, Tubakula Beach, Fiji Islands, 6-14 July 2009.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Island and ocean biodiversity: our living bank account and pension fund. Islands
Species-Led Action (ISLA) Fiji Course, Tubakula Beach, Fiji Islands, 6-15 July 2009.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Islands and highlands: insights from the natural and cultural biodiversity of the
Galapagos and Andean Ecuador as a basis for sustainable development. Second Lecture in the IUCN-USP
Public Lecture Series on The Pacific of the Future: Getting Development Right, the University of the
South Pacific, Suva, Fiji, 30 July 2009.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Changes in attitudes, changes latitudes: econesians and the need for
inclusiveness, increased awareness and action to address climate and environmental change as a
basis for sustainable island life. Keynote speech at the launch of the Nesian 350 Campaign, PLACE,
10 October 2009.

Weir, T., 2009. What is climate change and why do we need to adapt to it? Plenary presentation at the
Pacific Youth Festival, Suva, Fiji, July 2009.
Weir, T., 2009. Adaptation: lessons learnt from Fiji CCA project. Pacific Climate Change Roundtable,
Majuro, Marshall Islands, October 2009.
Weir, T., 2009. USP and climate change: teaching, research and community engagement. Pacific Climate
Change Roundtable, Majuro, Marshall Islands, October 2009.
Weir, T., 2009. Impacts of climate change in the Pacific region and how PICs are dealing with the
challenges. NetRESMeeting, Suva, Fiji,
November 2009.
Weir, T., 2009. What is climate change and why does it matter? The University of the South Pacific -
European Union Public Panel Discussion, Suva, Fiji, 28 October 2009.
Williams, E., Jokhan, A. and Koroi, A., 2009. Status of education for sustainable development in the
Pacific Islands. Report to the Meeting of Pacific Island Ministers of Education, Nukualofa, Tonga, March
2009.

Magazine Articles
Brodie, G. and Skelton, P., 2009. Taxonomy in conservation: why do we need it? Melanesian Geo, 7: 18-
21.

Dowden, Kumar, S., et al., 2009. VLF propagation in earth-ionosphere waveguide pinpoints lightning.
Microwaves and RF Magazine, 48(1).

Kumar, S., 2009. The end to navigation problems in the South Pacific? USP Beat, volume 8, issue 2,
May.
Kumar, S., 2009. AWESOME - Research facilities under UN-NASA support at USP. USP Beat, volume
8, issue 4, July.
Kumar, S., 2009. Total solar eclipse - tracked by Physics Division using VLF technique. USP Beat,
volume 8, issue 4, August.
Thaman, R.R., 2009. Our biodiversity as food security. Mai Life, May issue, pp.46-48. Thaman, R.R., 2009. Wedelia: Daisy invader. Mai Life, July issue, pp.51-52. Thaman, R.R., 2009. Samoa and the Black Tuesday tsunami 2009: Part 1. Mai Life, November issue, pp.54- Thaman, R.R., 2009. Samoa and the Black Tuesday tsunami 2009: Part 2. Mai Life, December issue, pp.68- Thaman, R.R., 2009. Dau qoli: Jack Randall – life scientist and man for all seasons (island life). Mai Life, September issue, pp.64-65. Thaman, R.R. and Fong, T., 2009. Sekoula – a gift for the season. Mai Life, January issue, pp. 61-62. Thaman, R.R. and Fong, T., 2009. Lobsters – the uro knights of the sea. Mai Life, March issue, pp. 60-61. Thaman, R.R. and Fong, T., 2009. Mokosoi: Ylangylang, the perfume flower. Mai Life, April issue, pp. Thaman, R.R. and Fong, T., 2009. The Western Pacific: Goldmine of biodiversity. Mai Life, August issue, Thaman, R.R., Fong, T. and Balawa, A., 2009. The crab that returned after 50 years! Mai Life, February issue, pp.60-61. Thaman, R.R., Thomas, N. and Fong, T., 2009. Tomaniivi and Navujonulevu: two of Fiji‟s island
wonders. Mai Life, October issue, pp.56-59.
Newspaper Articles

Ahmed, M.R., 2009. Work of engineers. The Fiji Times, 16 May.
Ahmed, M.R., 2009. Ocean thermal energy. The Fiji Times, 6 April.

Newsletter Article

Kumar, S., 2009. Annual research report, URSI-VERSIM Group. VLF/ELF Remote Sensing of
Ionospheres and Magnetospheres Newsletter, no.24, December issue, p.3.

Professional and Technical Reports

Aalbersberg, W., 2009. Fiji field projects. In: Marine Conservation Agreements: A Conservation
Practitioners

Bogiva, A., Koroiwaqa, I., Bonito, V. and Ravonoloa, K., 2009. Ripote ni Vuli Railesuvi ni Tuvatuva ni
Cakacaka ni Maroroi Yaubula e Tagaqe. Vakayacori e Tagaqe na Janueri 23-24. IAS Environmental
Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.220, 9p.
Cegumalua, A., 2009. Pandanus product development for Robert Reimers Enterprises, Majuro, Republic
of the Marshall Islands (4 - 27 February, 2009), Report Part 1. IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva:
Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.C2009/03, 41p.

Chambers, K., 2009. NBF Asset Management Bank v Taveuni Estates – HBC No: 543 of 2004.
Professional legal opinion on the impact of Torrens System indefeasible title provisions for Peter Knight,
Crompton Solicitors, 26 January 2009.
Chambers, K., 2009. Argument for Re-visiting Dubious Colonial Era Native Title Transactions.
Professional legal opinion on the extinguishment of native title for Aquila Naco – Solicitor, Fiji, 18
December 2009.

Chambers, K., 2009. Environmental Assessment and Reporting Processes in the South Pacific Sub-
region. Report for United Nations Environmental Program, submitted against UNEP/PACE MoU (10
October 2007) on 25 May 2009.

Dominey-Howes, D. and Thaman, R.R. (compilers), 2009. UNESCO-IOC International Tsunami Survey
team Samoa (ITST Samoa): Interim Report of Field Survey 14th - 21st October 2009. Presented to the
Government of Samoa on Monday 26th October 2009. Miscellaneous Report No. 2 (October 2009).
Sydney: Australian Tsunami Research Centre, University of New South Wales, 172p.
Gardiner, D., Roy, S., Djurovic, M., Corkish, R.P., de Alwis, A., Yoshino, H., Raturi, A., Ravindran, M.,
Dasappa, S., Kumar, A. and Hasan, M.N., 2009. Science Plan on Sustainable Energy. International
Council for Science Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

Govan, H., Tawake, A., Korovulavula, I. and Tawakelevu, S., 2009. Summary analysis of site support
costs for Fiji Locally Managed Marine Area (FLMMA). IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva:
Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.2009/02, 8p.
Hogan, R., 2009. Web-based Learning at USP: Modes and Models. Report submitted to AusAID.
Imamura, T., Seeto, J., Williams, L., Mow, A., Vadiga, R. and Lal, M., 2009. Freshwater Prawn and
Crab Hatchery in Fiji with Rotifer Culture Rua-Cell System. Report for Japan International Coorporation
Agency (JICA) and the University of the South Pacific, Fiji, 127p.
Institute of Applied Sciences, 2009. The Drug Discovery and Biotechnology Unit Report 2007-2009. IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.2009/01, 79p. Institute of Applied Sciences and the University of the South Pacific, 2009. Pre-feasibility stage, Waisoi project – terrestrial ecology assessment. IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.225, 121p. Lako, J., 2009. Stability test of kava-noni beverage (August-November, 2009). IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, 10p. Lako, J. and Tokalauvere, L., 2009. Market research report for the coconut oil derived products (October-December 2009). IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, 33p. Lovell, E.R., 2009. Aquarium Fisheries Sector Profile 2008 with Recommendations for Value Enhancement. Report to the Fisheries Department. Suva: Ministry of Forests and Fisheries. Meo, S., Koroiwaqa, I., Bogiva, A., Tamata, I., Dunsmore, L. and Bonito, V., 2009. Ripote ni Vuli ni National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) Vei Ira Na Komiti ni Qoliqoli e Vusu, Eperi 17, 2009. IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.225, 16p. Tamata, B. and Baleivanualala, V., 2009. Environmental Impact Assessment report for proposed residential subdivision at Kulukulu, Nadroga. IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.223, 62p. Thaman, R.R., Hassall, D.C. and Takeda, S., 2009. The Vegetation and Flora of Nauru: Current Status, Cultural Importance and Suggestions for Conservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation, Agroforestry and Food, Health and Economic Security. Report prepared for the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Resources and the Nauru Rehabilitation Corporation, Republic of Nauru. Suva: Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Forests and Trees Programme, 149p. Thaman, R.R. and Lovell, E. (compilers), 2009. Ecology and Environment Team Report. UNESCO Samoa International Tsunami Survey Team Samoa (Samoa ITST): report of field survey 14 October – 22 October 2009. Submitted to the Samoan Government via UNESCO on 23 October 2009, 42p. Thaman, R.R., Tipama‟a, F.F., Paniani, T.M., Leavasa, M.A., Foliga, S.T., Iese, C., Fuimaono, E., Fuatai, F.I., Latai, A., Malaki, L.I., Iosefa, M.T., Va‟a, A.N., Seru, T.T., Cable, B. and Gravelle, G., 2009. Report of the Terrestrial Environmental Assessment Team (TEAT). UNESCO Samoa International Tsunami Survey Team Samoa (Samoa ITST): report of field survey 14 October – 22 October 2009. Submitted to the Samoan Government via UNESCO on 23 October 2009, Tokalauvere, L., Bogiva, A. and Meo, S., 2009. Koro Island Yaubula Management Support Team (KIYMST). IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.222, 5p. Veitayaki, J., Rokomate-Nakoro, A.D., Breckwoldt, A. and Sigarua, T., 2009. Cultural Roles in Marine Management in Fiji. Report for Conservation International. Yao, K., Lao, F. and Taoba, D., 2009. SCC-USP Compost Pilot Project. Final Technical Report. Suva: Suva City Council and the University of the South Pacific. Research Outputs for Other USP Departments
Centre for Flexible and Distance Learning (CFDL)
Refereed Journal Articles
Prasad, D., 2009. Negotiating geographical isolation: integrating mobile technology into distance
education programmes at the University of South Pacific. International Journal of Instructional
Technology
Learning,
Prasad, D., 2009. Empirical study of teaching presence and critical thinking in asynchronous discussion
forums. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 6(11): 3-26. Available
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Refereed Journal Articles

Maebuta, H.E. and Maebuta, J., 2009. Generating livelihoods: a study of urban squatter settlements in
Solomon Islands. Pacific Economic Bulletin, 24: 118-131.
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Refereed Journal Articles

Bansal, N., 2009. A study of mercury(II)-catalysed substitution of cyanide in hexacyanoferrate(II) by 2-
methylpyrazine: effects of inhibitor on the catalysed reaction. Transition Metal Chemistry, 34(6): 695-
702.
Professional and Technical Reports

Koroiwaqa, I., 2009. Ripote ni Vuli ni Vakaso ni Wai (Water Catchment Area) Kei Vorovorom
Dawasamu, Tailevu, 5-6 ni Me, 2009. IAS Environmental Studies Report. Suva: Institute of Applied
Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.224, 13p.
Koroiwaqa, I., Ravonoloa, K. and Bonito, V., 2009. Ripote ni.Vuli ni Railesuvi ni Tuvatuva ni Cakacaka
ni Maroroi Yaubula e Vatu-o-Lalai. Vakayacori e na Veverueli 19-20. IAS Environmental Studies
Report. Suva: Institute of Applied Sciences, the University of the South Pacific, no.221, 14p.

NOTES:
The references in bold represent those research outputs for which further information is required
for the reference details to be complete.
This list is based on the Faculty structure after the inter-faculty movement of staff that occurred
around mid-2008.

Research outputs that have been co-authored by persons from different faculties and other
departments working together have been placed under the faculty or department of the first
author.

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