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

 


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