The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Contents

Articles

Women in the feagaiga of the Congregational Christian Church in Samoa

Torise Sa’u-Neemia, National University of Samoa

The 2008 Land Titles Registration Act (LTRA): A Case Study of Saoluafata

Tavila Tavila, Avele College Sāmoa
Penelope Schoeffel, National University of Sāmoa

Rethinking the health system in Samoa: building on past achievements and the search for new perspectives

Viali Lameko, Oceania University of Medicine, Samoa

The Role of NUS in Establishing the Samoa Knowledge Society Initiative (SKSI): Empowering Samoans through Access to Quality Information

Ioana Chan Mow, National University of Samoa

Research Reports

The Perception of NUS Lecturers on the Impact of Covid-19 on Education

Tara Patu, National University of Samoa
Ioana Chan Mow, National University of Samoa

An evaluation of the usability of Notepad++ as an Environment for Java Programming at the National University of Samoa

Elisapeta Mauai, Edna Temese, Foilagi Faamausili, Tusipepa Malaga, Fiafaitupe Lafaele, Agnes Wong Soon, Tara Patu, Ioana Sinclair & Vensel Chan, National University of Samoa

Transitioning, Scholarships and the case for the Nofo A’oga: Impacts on the Perception of Higher Education in Samoa

Rosa Filoi, National University of Samoa

Prevalence of non-communicable diseases risk factors among all the current medical students at the School of Medicine, National University of Samoa

Viali Lameko, Oceania University of Medicine, Samoa (OUMS)
Amna Adil, Elsa Elia, Samoa Faaiu E Fuimaono, Ilia Savea
MBBS Year 1 Students, School of Medicine, National University of Samoa

Papers Presented at the Measina Conference at the National University of Samoa, October 2021

An Evaluation of the Roles and Challenges of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME’s) during COVID-19. A case study of Apia Town Area, Falelatai and Samatau, Aleipata and Safata Districts, Upolu Local Government Areas

Pulou Wright, National University of Samoa

Soso‘o le fau ma le fau. A project for teaching and learning about the Samoan Fale

Guliano Bryce, National University of Samoa

The Spirit of “It Is What It Is”: Emotional Resilience and Entrepreneurship in the Midst of Tourismin Crisis

Masami Tsujita, National University of Samoa

Samoan Student Resilience in Higher Education: what we can learn as we progress through times of uncertainty

Rosa Filoi, National University of Samoa

Shorter Communications

Gagana Taumualua – Dual Medium Language methodology: Keynote Speech presented at a Conference on Bilingual Education, July 7, 2014, Pago Pago, American Samoa

Galumalemana Alfred Tuiletufuga Hunkin, National University of Samoa

The Need for Change in Curriculum to Enhance Progress in English Learning in Samoa

Diana Betham-Scanlan, National University of Samoa

Contributors

JSS Volume 12, No 1 2022

The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Content

Articles

The Teaching and Learning Nexus in Secondary School Chemistry Classes in Samoa

Faguele Suaalii, National University of Samoa

Student Achievement and Extended Teaching Hours

Epenesa Esera & Su’eala Collins, National University of Samoa

Servant Leadership and Cultural Alignment to Teacher Education in Samoa

Epenesa Esera, National University of Samoa

ICT Integration in Teaching and Learning: Samoan Pre Service Teacher’s Perspective

Rasela Tufue-Dolgoy, National University of Samoa

The Gender Gaps in Foundation-Level Mathematics Performances at the National University of Samoa: An Exploratory Analysis

Malavai Liki Moleli, National University of Samoa

Addressing Disability Access at the National University of Samoa

Eric Clem Groves, Sameli Tuiloma & Minerva Taavao, National University of Samoa

The Future of Women’s Leadership in Samoa

Silia Pa’usisi Finau, National University of Samoa

A Peg in the Ground – The Health and Physical Education Curriculum in Secondary Schools

Dawn Rasmussen, National University of Samoa

Literacy Development and the Samoan Context – A Commentary Paper

Rasela Tufue-Dolgoy, National University of Samoa

Fagogo: A Samoan Pedagogical Tool

Sueala Collins, National University of Samoa

Technical and Vocational Education Training for Sustainable Development in the Secondary Curriculum

Ioana Jackie Wright-Fualautoalasi, National University of Samoa

The Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an Educational Tool to Improve Learning and Teaching Skills

Mauafuatagataolesoloiapia Tulipe, Vaimauga College
Tagataese Tupu Tuia, National University of Samoa

The Effectiveness of the Thematic Approach for Teaching Young Children

Kuinileti Lauina Viliamu, National University of Samoa

Teacher Supervision ‘A Dilemma for Samoa’: The Issue of Cultural Relativity in the Supervision Literature

Rasela Tufue-Dolgoy, National University of Samoa

Acknowledgement

Contributors

The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Content

Articles

Conceptualizing the Informal Economy in Samoa

Susana Taua’a, National University of Samoa

From Voyager to Swimmer: Transboundary Intersections influencing the History of Competitive Swimming in Samoa

Suzie Schuster, National University of Samoa

Samoa’s New Labour Trade

Angela Anya Fatupaito, National University of Samoa
Leva’a Samoa James Utuva, National University of Samoa
Sa’u Emo Tauave, National University of Samoa
Alofipo Siligamanaia Alofipo, National University of Samoa
Malama Meleisea, National University of Samoa
Penelope Schoeffel, National University of Samoa
Tiffany Arthur, University of Guyana
Kalissa Alexeyeff, University of Melbourne

Reflections on the Experiences of the Chinese Community in Samoa

Aumua Ming Leung Wai

Talofa e i nai fānau, a nei ta iai le ēfu o le fau: ‘Oto’otoga o le Tala fa’asolopito o Sāmusu i Āleipata

Matavai Tautunu, Iunvesite Aoao o Samoa

Research Reports

Example of Health Research Collaboration: the Translation of a Symptom Score into Samoan

Ramona Boodoosingh, School of Nursing Faculty of Health Science, National University of Samoa
Melanie Dembinsky, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling
Saunima’a Ma Fulu-Aiolupotea, School of Nursing Faculty of Health Science, National University of Samoa
Uila Laifa Lima, School of Nursing Faculty of Health Science, National University of Samoa
Alec Ekeroma, Vice Chancellor & President, National University of Samoa
Carol Bugge, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling
Suzanne Hagen, NMAHP Research Unit, Glasgow Caledonian University

Tui Manu’a Elisara’s Conflict with American Ideologies

Brian Alofaituli, National University of Samoa

Samoa’s Effective Response to COVID-19: A Preventive Strategy

Michael Yemoh, National University of Samoa
Orita Taotofi, National University of Samoa

Results of a Study of Recent Migration into Samoa

Masami Tsujita, National University of Samoa
Safua Akeli Amaama, National University of Samoa
Ramona Boodoosingh, National University of Samoa
Sa’u Emo Tauave, National University of Samoa
Judy Anne Alexander Pouono, National University of Sāmoa

Book Review

God is Samoan: Dialogues between Culture and Theology in the Pacific

Masami Tsujita, National University of Samoa

Contributors

The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Content

Articles

Jumping the Institutional Repository Bandwagon: Inferences for the National University of Samoa (NUS)

Rafia Naz, National University of Samoa

Learning Analytics in Higher Education: Implications for the National University of Samoa

Rafia Naz, National University of Samoa

Consumer Attitudes towards Segregated Waste Management Practices: Policy and Marketing Implications for the National University of Samoa (NUS)

Eric Groves and Rafia Naz, National University of Samoa

Service Quality and Customer Satisfaction: A study of Mobile Phone Services in Samoa

Manuao Tema, Gurmeet Singh, Rafia Naz. University of the South Pacific, National University of Samoa.

Agile Governance in Practice: Stories of Agile Successes of the Government of Samoa

Rafia Naz and Eric Groves, National University of Samoa

Challenges in Business Information Systems: General Policy and Marketing Implications for Cyber Security for Businesses in Developing Countries

Rafia Naz and Eric Groves, National University of Samoa

Digital Literacy for the 21st Century: Policy Implications for Higher Education

Rafia Naz, National University of Samoa

Peer Mentoring in the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship (FoBE): Challenges and the Way Forward for the Faculty at the National University of Samoa (NUS)

Rafia Naz, Sesilia Lauano, Aruna Tuala, Sanita Ioapo. National University of Samoa

Management Education: Taking the Plunge – Lessons for the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship (FoBE) at the National University of Samoa

Rafia Naz, Sesilia Lauano, Iemaima Gabriel, Aruna Tuala. National University of Samoa

International Best Practices and Models on Public and Private Partnership (PPP): Drawing on the Policy Lessons for the Transport Sector in Samoa

Jasem Al Hammadi, Mohammad Habibur Rahman and Rafia Naz. Environment Agency Abu Dhabi, Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, National University of Samoa

Exploring the influence of prior knowledge and gender on student academic performance success in Samoa

Siu Chan, National University of Samoa

Accounting Development in Samoa: An Institutional View

Siu Chan and Martin Sauso’o, National University of Samoa

Trends in the Number of Students Studying Commerce at Colleges in Samoa

Peniamina Muliaina, Orita Tautofi, Dr. Folototo Seve, National University of Samoa, Football Federation Samoa

Shorter Communication

Chain of Command, Communication Protocols and Its Implications for Employee Bypassing at Universities

Rafia Naz, National University of Samoa

Book Review

LAW REFORM IN PLURAL SOCIETIES. By Teleiai Lalotoa Mulitalo Ropinisone Silipa Seumanutafa. Springer 2018. The World of Small States, Vol. 2. 185 pp. ISBN 978-3-319-65523-9

Penelope Schoeffel, National University of Samoa

Contributors

Reviewers

The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Content

Articles

A Perfect Storm: The Social and Institutional Contexts of Samoa’s 2019-2020 Measles Epidemic and the Lessons learned for the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ramona Boodoosingh, Safua Akeli Ama’ama and Penelope Schoeffel, National University of Samoa, Museum of New Zealand Tepapa Tongarewa

Obesity in Samoa: Culture, History and Dietary Practices

Viali Lameko, Oceania University of Medicine, Samoa.

Samoan Villages and the MIRAB Model: Four case studies

Tiffany N. Arthur, National University of Samoa

Tautuaileva: A Samoan Hermeneutic to Explore Egalitarianism in the Bible

Vaitusi Nofoaiga, Malua Theological College

Shorter Communications

Lafoga a Faifeau ma le Tete’e a le EFKS: O le Feagaiga ua Ōia

Latu Latai, Malua Theological College.

O To’atūgā ua Fa’ava’atu’ia ai le Avea o Tama’ita’i ma Taitai o ’Āiga, Nuu ma Ekalesia i Sāmoa

Silia Pa’usisi Finau, National University of Samoa.

Do the Pacific Islands still need a Regional University

Eric Clem Groves, National University of Samoa.

Tāua o le Gagana Fa’a-Failauga i le Gagana ma le Aganu’u Samoa

Emo Tauave, National University of Samoa.

Book Review

Colonizing Madness: Asylum and Community in Fiji

Safua Akeli Amaama, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Contributors

The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Content

Articles

Climate Change Opportunities for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) – The Samoan Experience

Susana Taua’a, National University of Sāmoa.

Transformations to Fa’amatai (Sāmoan Chiefly System): Implications for Climate Change Resilience in Samoa

Anita Latai Niusulu, National University of Samoa.

The 1918 Influenza Epidemic in Sāmoa and the Sāmoa Church (LMS)

Brian T. Alofaituli, National University of Sāmoa.

Family Tradition, Curriculum and Voices – Road to Success

Tavita Lipine, National University of Sāmoa.

Authority of the Matai Sa’o in Contemporary Sāmoa: At Home and Abroad

Meleisea Leasiolagi Malama Meleisea, National University of Sāmoa.

Shorter Communications

Commentary: Labour Migration in and out of Sāmoa

Masami Tsujita Levi, National University of Sāmoa.

Collecting Memories

Leua Latai, National University of Sāmoa.

Reviews

Tatau: A History of Sāmoan Tattooing by Sean Mallon and Sebastian Galliot

Penelope Schoeffel, National University of Sāmoa.

To Walk Under Palm Trees, The Germans in Sāmoa: Snapshots from Albums – Part One by Tony Brunt

Safua Akeli Amaama, National University of Sāmoa.

Contributors

The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Content

Articles

Women, Culture and Political Participation in Sāmoa

Penelope Schoeffel, Measina Meredith and Ruta Fiti‐Sinclair, Centre for Sāmoan Studies, National University of Sāmoa.

Contemporary Challenges to Students’ Achievement in English in the Foundation Programme at the National University of Sāmoa.

Sina Vaai and Vernetta Heem, National University of Sāmoa.

Facilitating Transfer of Training for Sāmoan Student Teachers: An Exploratory Investigation

Rasela Tufue‐Dolgoy, National University of Sāmoa and Lex McDonald, Victoria University of Wellington.

Fa’asāmoa Bioethics and Healthcare decision‐making in New Zealand

Bridget Crichton, National University of Sāmoa.

Evaluation of an Expressive Art as Therapy Program Undertaken in Sāmoa

Leua Latai, National University of Sāmoa, and Lex McDonald, Victoria University of Wellington.

The Meaning and Value of Favourite Possessions in Environmental Transitions: A case of regional and international students studying in Sāmoa.

Bernadette Samau and Iemaima Gabriel, National University of Sāmoa.

Tui’umi: The Assassin

Aleni Sofara, National University of Sāmoa.

Tautai: Sāmoa, World History, and the Life of Ta’isi O. F. Nelson
Patricia O’Brien. Wellington, Huia Publishers and University of Hawai’i Press, 2017. 399 pp., maps, illus., notes, bibliog.

Safua Akeli Amaama, Centre for Sāmoan Studies. National University of Sāmoa.

Contributors

The Journal of Sāmoan Studies (JSS) is a multidisciplinary publication devoted to the study of Sāmoa. The Centre for Sāmoan Studies gratefully acknowledges the reviewers who contributed to the blind review process for this volume.

Content

Articles

The Sāmoan Village, the Brother-Sister Relationship and the Rule of Exogamy

Serge Tcherkézoff, Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales and The Australian National University

The Reconstruction of a Sāmoan Village: Quest for the Spatial Narration of the Mythological origin and the Social Structure of Poutasi

Werner Hennings, Faculty of Sociology, Bielefeld University.

Contributors