PUBLICATION

Journals/Book Chapters/Reports/Proceedings

  1. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2016). Coping with drug problems in the family. International Journal of Advancement in Education and Social Sciences. [Manuscript accepted for publication].
  2. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A., Samsurijan, M.S., Radin Badaruddin, R.F., Vadevelu, K., Yahaya, M.H., & Abdul Latiff, A.R. (2016). Implementation dilemmas of the Needle Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP): Between the law and the prevention. Pacific Science Review B: Humanities and Social Sciences. [Manuscript accepted for publication].
  3. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2016). AIDS Action & Research Group (AARG) efforts towards HIV/AIDS prevention in Malaysia. Penang: Universiti Sains Malaysia, Division of Industry & Community Network. Volume 9, No. 1, ISSN 1985-0515X.
  4. Azlinda, A., Paramjit, S., & Sulaiman, J. (2016). Caregiver coping with the mentally Ill: A qualitative study. Journal of Mental Health, 25, 1-6.
  5. Paramjit, S. (2015). Development of Social Work education in Malaysia. Asia Pacific Association for Social Work Education (APASWE) Country Report, 10, 2013-2015.
  6. 6. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2015). Drug addictions: Effects on Families. The 2nd International Social Work Conference 2015 “Celebrating Diversity in One World”. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Sosial Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-394-244-2.
  7. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2015). Persepsi Polis terhadap Program Pertukaran Jarum dan Alat Suntikan (NSEP) di Pulau Pinang. The 2nd International Social Work Conference 2015 “Celebrating Diversity in One World”. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Sosial Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-394-244-2.
  8. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2015). The effectiveness of Needle and Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP) in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Sosial Malaysia. ISBN: 978-967-5472-20-6.
  9. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2015). Coping with drug problems in the family: A qualitative study in Penang, Malaysia. The 19th International Symposium of the International Consortium for Social Development 2015 on “Transforming Society: Trends and Models in Community Leadership and Social Development”. Singapore: SIM University.
  10. Hatta, Z.A., & Paramjit, S. (2015). Social Policy development in Malaysia: 2009 - 2015. Country Report: A Decade of Social Policy Development in Selected Asian Countries, OECD/Korea Policy Centre, 1-19.
  11. Azlinda, A., Mohammad, M. T., & Paramjit, S. (2015). The 2nd International Social Work Conference 2015 “Celebrating Diversity in One World”. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Sosial Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-394-244-2.
  12. Azlinda, A., Sulaiman, J., Mohammad, M. T., & Paramjit, S. (2015). New paradigms in evidence-based social work research and practice. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Sosial Malaysia. ISBN: 978-9678-5472-21-3.
  13. 13. Azlinda, A., Sulaiman, J., Mohammad, M. T., & Paramjit, S. (2015). Partnership and collaboration in the Asia Pacific Region. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Sosial Malaysia. ISBN: 978-967-5472-20-6.
  14. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2014). Coping strategies of families with drug using members in Penang, Malaysia. USA: Wayne State University.
  15. 15. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2014). Effectiveness and implementation dilemmas of the Needle Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP) for HIV prevention in Malaysia. USA: Wayne State University.
  16. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A. (2014) Implementation dilemmas of the Needle Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP). Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development on “Promoting and Economy Equality“. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center.
  17. Azlinda, A., Sulaiman, J., Mohamad, M.T., Paramjit, S., Yahaya, M.H., & Drani, S. (2014). Addressing poverty through innovative policies: A review of the Malaysian experience. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, 2 (4), 157-162.
  18. Azlinda, A., Sulaiaman, J., & Paramjit, S. (2014). Analysis on the psychosocial obstacles in caring for the mentally ill family members. International Multidisciplinary Conference 2014, “Asean Economic Community: Transformation, Policy, Partnership and Action Toward Regional Prosperity”. University of Muhammadiyah, Jakarta, Indonesia. ISBN 978-602-17688-1-5.
  19. Mungai, N.W., Azlinda, A., Pulla, V., Das, T.K., & Paramjit, S. (2013). Human rights in Asia in the 21st Century. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development on “Promoting and Economy Equality“. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center.
  20. Reen, C,A., Mokhtar, K.S., & Paramjit, S. (2013). The middle class women and developmentalism. Journal of Social Science and Humanity, 3 (2), 96-99. ISSN: 2010-3646.
  21. Harun, E.A., Paramjit, S., & Vadevelu, K. (2013). Kualiti yang diperlukan oleh pekerja temuseru dan perkhidmatan yang diberikan kepada Program Pertukaran Jarum Dan Alat Suntikan (NSEP) di Malaysia. 5th Social Sciences Postgraduate National Seminar at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  22. Paramjit, S., & Azlinda, A., Bahrin, F.K., Shaari, A.B.S., & Reen, C,A. (2012). The effectiveness of Needle and Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP) in Malaysia. International Social Work Conference “Crafting Symbiotic Partnership and Collaboration In The Asia-Pacific Region”. ISBN: 978-967-394-119-3.
  23. Paramjit, S., Azlinda, A., & Yahaya, M.H. (2012). Pemahaman anggota Polis berpangkat “Rank and File” terhadap Garis Panduan Operasi (SOP) Program Pertukaran Jarum & Alat Suntikan (NSEP) di Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. Akademi Kepimpinan Pengajian Tinggi (AKEPT), Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi. ISBN: 978-967-10602-4-7.
  24. Paramjit, S., Azlinda, A., & Bahrin, F.K. (2012). Pemahaman anggota Polis berpangkat “Rank and File” akan peranan mereka dalam Program Pertukaran Jarum & Alat Suntikan (NSEP) di Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. 4th Social Sciences Postgraduate National Seminar at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  25. Azlinda, A., Sulaiman, J., Paramjit, S., & Mohammad, M. T. (2012). International Social Work Conference 2012 “Crafting Symbiotic Collaboration and Partnership in the Asia-Pacific Region”. Kuala Lumpur: Institut Sosial Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-119-3.
  26. Shaari, A.B.S., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Ability and methods to maintain recovery while serving current users: The experience of adult recovered drug users. International Social Work Conference “Crafting Symbiotic Partnership and Collaboration In The Asia-Pacific Region”. ISBN: 978-967-394-119-3.
  27. 27. Vadevelu, K., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Social support system among juvenile delinquency: A case study in detention school, Penang, Malaysia. International Social Work Conference “Crafting Symbiotic Partnership and Collaboration In The Asia-Pacific Region”. ISBN: 978-967-394-119-3.
  28. Bahrin, F.K., Azlinda, A., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Sustaining the livelihood of single mothers in the globalized world: Malaysian context. International Social Work Conference “Crafting Symbiotic Partnership and Collaboration In The Asia-Pacific Region”. ISBN: 978-967-394-119-3.
  29. Shaari, A.B.S., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Critical feminist theory: Analysis of women living with HIV/AIDS. International Social Work Conference “Crafting Symbiotic Partnership and Collaboration In The Asia-Pacific Region”. ISBN: 978-967-394-119-3.
  30. Voo, P.S.K., Baba, I., Azlinda, A., Balasingam, V., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Stakeholders views towards intervention and appropriate treatment for Amphetamine-Type Stimulant (ATS) drug users: A qualitative study in Sabah. International Social Work Conference “Crafting Symbiotic Partnership and Collaboration In The Asia-Pacific Region”. ISBN: 978-967-394-119-3.
  31. Baharin, F.K., Azlinda, A., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Pengetahuan pelajar sekolah rendah terhadap HIV/AIDS: Kajian kes di dua buah sekolah di Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. 4th Social Sciences Postgraduate National Seminar at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia.
  32. Reen, C,A., Mokhtar, K.S., & Paramjit, S. (2012). The New Economic Policy (1970 – 1990) in Malaysia: The Economist and Politic Perspectives. Journal of Law and Social Sciences, 2 (2), 2251-2853.
  33. Nurdin, M. A., Azlinda, A., Muhidin, S., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Social work competencies at Masters level: Lessons learned from Social Work students of Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. 3rd Conference in Advancing Social Work Series: Improving Practice Competencies Through Education and Mentoring.
  34. 34. Muhidin, S., Azlinda, A., Nurdin, M. A., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Supervision in enhancing the competency of social work students: The perspective of Social Work Programme, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia. 3rd Conference in Advancing Social Work Series: Improving Practice Competencies Through Education and Mentoring.
  35. Reen, C,A., Mokhtar, K.S., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Public Administration in Malaysia: Reformation under Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. NIDA Case Research Journal, 4 (2), 175-183.
  36. Yahaya, M.H., Paramjit, S., & Vadevelu, K. (2012). Student’s perception towards academic excellence in Penang, Malaysia. International Consortium for Social Development - Asia Pacific (ISSD-AP) Conference “Envisioning New Social Development Strategies Beyond Millennium Development Goals”. Indonesia: Yogyakarta. ISSN: 2304-5051.
  37. Vadevelu, K., Paramjit, S., & Yahaya, M.H. (2012). Psychosocial aspect of youth who involve in crime and their perception towards the rehabilitation programme: A case study at school of Tunas Bakti, Penang, Malaysia. International Consortium for Social Development – Asia Pacific (ISSD-AP) Conference “Envisioning New Social Development Strategies Beyond Millennium Development Goals”. Indonesia: Yogyakarta. ISSN: 2304-5051.
  38. Bahrin, F.K., Azlinda, A., Baba, I., & Paramjit, S. (2012). Empowering children with HIV/AIDS knowledge: A case study in Penang, Malaysia. International Consortium for Social Development - Asia Pacific (ISSD-AP) Conference “Envisioning New Social Development Strategies Beyond Millennium Development Goals”. Indonesia: Yogyakarta. ISSN: 2304-5051.
  39. Yahaya, M.H., Omar, M.K.H., & Paramjit, S. (2011). The challenges pursuing Masters in Social Work: From the perspective of non Social Work background students. Yogyakarta: Samudera Biru. ISBN: 978-602-9276-02-2.

Manuscript Reviewer

  1. 5 Jun 2016. Transgender coping strategies dealing with family member’s. Manuscript sent to Journal of Youth Studies.
  2. 7 May 2016. The social Kratom stakeholder’s in the area of North Malaysia. Manuscript sent to Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences.
  3. 7 February 2016. Residential child care and foster care: Critical comparative analysis on literature. Manuscript sent to International Conference on Social Sciences (ICOSS).
TEACHING

Courses Taught:

  1. SSW110/3 Introduction to Social Work

  2. SSW112/4 Social Work Skills (Laboratory)

  3. SSW211/3 Theories in Social Work Practice

  4. SSW200/4 Casework with Individual and Families

  5. SSW221/4 Methods in Group Work

  6. SSW224/6 Practicum I

  7. SSW 313/6 Practicum II

  8. SSW412/6 Practicum III

SUPERVISION
  1. Albanna Abdulsalam KM. The impact of the Malaysian NGOs on alleviating the psychological and Social effects of Palestinian families during the Israeli siege on the Gaza strip, Palestine: A Case study – Humanitarian care. [Main supervisor, 2016 - present]

  2. Nalah Balaaugustine. Stigmatization among HIV Patients: Psycho-social Consideration. [Co-supervisor, 2016 - present]

  3. Albargi Samah Mohammed. The impact of religion and culture for Arabic Muslim community in parenting group therapy. [Co-supervisor, 2016 - present]

  4. Ali Abdulrazig Uossif Alfilani. The role of social worker with family: A comparative Study of Malaysia and Libya. [Co-supervisor, 2016 - present]

  5. Mashail S A O Alanezy. The Efficacy of the Social Support, Family Resilience on Behavioral Outcome for Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their Families Commitment toward social services. [Co-supervisor, 2016 - present]
RESEARCH & CONSULTANCY

On-going research:

  1. Penilaian semula indeks kesejahteraan penduduk kampung bandar di Malaysia. Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS), July 2016 - February 2018. [Co-researcher]

  2. Diagnosis and management of traumatic brain injury: Predictive bioimaging markers and the assessment of the biopsychosocial aspects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and their caregivers. Trans Disciplinary Research Grant Scheme (TRGS), January 2016 - January 2019. [Co-researcher]

  3. Occupational safety and health in construction industry from regulator perspective. University Sains Malaysia Short Term Grant, June 2016 - Mei 2018. [Co-researcher]

Completed research:

  1. The quality of outreach workers and the services they provide for the Needle and Syringe Exchange Programme (NSEP) in Malaysia. International HIV/AIDS Alliance, July 2013 - April 2014. [Research Officer]

  2. The impact of mental illness on family caregiver who have mentally ill members and their coping capacities: A case study in Penang, Kedah and Perlis. University Sains Malaysia Short Term Grant, September 2011 - April 2014. [Research Assistant]
  3. Psychosocial aspects of women living with HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. Universiti Sains Malaysia Research Grant (RU), September 2006 - June 2010. [Research Officer]

  4. Death and Dying: Psychosocial issues of people living with HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. Universiti Sains Malaysia Research Grant (RU), September 2006 - June 2010. [Research Officer]

  5. Psychosocial issues of children living with HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. Universiti Sains Malaysia Research Grant (RU), September 2006 - June 2010. [Research Officer]

  6. University and College students' knowledge towards HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. Universiti Sains Malaysia Research Grant (RU), September 2006 - June 2010. [Research Officer]

Consultancy

  1. Title of Consultancy: Magistrates Court Advisor (Appointed by the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development)

    Category : Consultation without Monetary Rewards

    Role : Principal Consultant - To advise the magistrate on the sentencing and welfare of juvenile offenders

    Level : National

  2. Title of Consultancy: Consultant for National Anti-drugs Agency

    Category : Consultation without Monetary Rewards

    Role : Principal Consultant - To provide advice on individual, group and family interventions to recovering drug users and their family members, and to develop drug intervention programs for recovering drug users

    Level : State
  3. Title of Consultancy: Consultant for Penang Social Welfare Department (Appointed by the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development)

    Category : Consultation without Monetary Rewards

    Role : Principal Consultant - To provide advice on supervision and intervention for juvenile offenders and to organize activities and awareness programs for juvenile

    Level : State

  4. Title of Consultancy: Consultant for Penang State Health Department

    Category : Consultation without Monetary Rewards

    Role : Principal Consultant - To provide advice on reducing HIV/AIDS infection among injecting drug users (IDUs)

    Level : State

  5. Title of Consultancy: Consultant for National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, Sydney, Australia

    Category : Consultation without Monetary Rewards

    Role : Principal Consultant - To provide training for trainers to promote Harm Reduction Program

    Level : International
RESEARCH POTENTIAL AREAS
  1. HIV and AIDS
  2. Drug Addiction
  3. Harm Reduction
  4. Mental Health
  5. Social Work with Families
NETWORK & LINKAGES
  • Penang State Helath Department
  • Penang SSocial Welfare Department
  • Visiting Scholar at Wayne State University, USA
  • National Anti-drugs Agency