PUBLICATIONS

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• Lim, W. P. P., Tham, J. S.*, Osman, M. N., & Omar, S. Z. (2024). Infertility disclosures among women, men and couples: A systematic literature review. Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 33(1), 1-27. (JCR ESCI)

• Law, Y. C., Tham, J. S.*, Zhang, T., Wee, T. M., & Diyana, N. K. (2024). Motivation for risk information seeking among healthcare workers in the context of COVID-19 pandemic: An organizational perspective. Malaysian Journal of Communication, 40(2),   168-187. https://doi.org/10.17576/JKMJC-2024-4002-10 (JCR ESCI) (PDF: https://ejournal.ukm.my/mjc/article/view/65083)   

• Zhang, T. H., Tham, J. S.*, Edmund, Lee. & Moniza, W. (2024). Linking pathways from perceived absolute and comparative risk to colorectal cancer screening intention: Towards an extended cognitive mediation model. Communication Studies, 75(6), 782-805. https://doi.org./10.1080/10510974.2024.2331812 (JCR ESCI) (PDF: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10510974.2024.2331812?src=exp-la)

• Zhang, P. Bolong, J., Tham, J. S., & Osman, M. N. (2024). Gratification needs factors for authentic self-expression on Instagram.  International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 14(12), 703-718. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i12/24018 (ERA-indexed) (PDF: https://hrmars.com/papers_submitted/24018/gratification-needs-factors-for-authentic-self-expression-on-instagram.pdf)

• Yong, X. Y., Waheed, M., Tham, J. S., Mohd Zawawi, & J. W. (2024). Framing analyses of mainstream and independent media: Frame preferences before and after the Malaysian 15th General Election. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 14(9), 1429-1440. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v14-i9/22733 (ERA-indexed) (PDF: https://hrmars.com/papers_submitted/22733/framing-analyses-of-mainstream-and-independent-media-frame-preferences-before-and-after-the-malaysian-15th-general-election.pdf) 

• Sue, P. H., Ng., F. L., Foo, C. N., Tham, J. S., Zhu, X., & Lim, Y. M. (2023). Validity and reliability of an adapted questionnaire measuring acceptance of traditional Chinese medicine among cancer patients. Medicine and Health, 18(2), 498-514. https://doi.org/10.17576/MH.2023.1802.13 (JCR ESCI) (PDF: https://medicineandhealthukm.com/article/validity-and-reliability-adapted-questionnaire-measuring-acceptance-traditional-chinese-medi)

• Sun, H., Li, Z., Hashim, N., Tham, J. S., & Bidin, R. (2023). Do superficial causes of AUM theory affect international students’ uncertainty management and anxiety management in high-context culture? Journal of Intercultural Communication, 23(4), 120-132. https://doi.org/10.36923/jicc.v23i4.235 (Scopus-indexed) (PDF: https://immi.se/intercultural/article/view/Sun-et-al-2023-4/678)

• Tham, J. S.* (2023). Social marketing in HIV/AIDS prevention: Its contribution and challenges. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 13(6), 1293-1300. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i6/17272 (ERA-indexed) (PDF: https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/17272/Social-Marketing-in-HIVAIDS-Prevention-Its-Contribution-and-Challenges)

• Tham, J. S*. & Wong, K. C. (2023). Exploring the link between Facebook intensity and online political participation: A study on Malaysian youth. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 13(6), 1274-1292. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v13-i6/17273 (ERA-indexed) (PDF: https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/17273/Exploring-the-Link-between-Facebook-Intensity-and-Online-Political-Participation-A-Study-on-Malaysian-Youth)

• Wong, C. Y., Tham, J. S*., Foo, C. N., Ng, F. L., Shahar, S., Zahary, M. N., Ismail, M. N., Tan, C. S., Hoh, B. P., Kumar, S. V., & Lim, Y. M. (2023). Factor influencing COVID-19 vaccination intention among university students: A cross-sectional study in Malaysia. Biosafety and Health, 5(1), 37-44. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bsheal.2022.12.005 (Scopus-indexed) (PDF: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259005362200180X)

• Zhang, T. H., Tham, J. S*., Moniza, H., Kim, J-N., Jeong, J-S., Chang, P. K., & Ahmad, A. M@Z. (2022). Pathway linking health information behaviors to mental health condition during the COVID-19 infodemic: A moderated mediation analysis. Frontiers in Public Health, 10(924331). htpps://doi/org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.924331 (JCR SSCI)

• Tham, J. S*., Mohd Ali, A. A., & Zhang, T. H. (2022). Predicting the role of organisational listening and job resources in job engagement. Malaysian Journal of Communication, 38(2), 107-126. https://doi.org/10.17576/JKMJC-2022-3802-07 (JCR ESCI-indexed) (PDF: https://ejournal.ukm.my/mjc/article/view/47462) 

• Zhang, T. H., Tham, J. S*., & Moniza, H. (2022). The effects of receiving and expressing health information on social media during the COVID-19 infodemic: An online survey among Malaysians. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19, 7991. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19137991 (JCR SSCI) (PDF: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/13/7991)

• Wilson, S., Mogan, S., Coulson, N., & Tham, J. S*. (2022). Exploring the role of a WhatsApp online community in supporting the needs of women living with Endometriosis in Malaysia: An interview study. Asian Women, 38(1). https://doi.org/10.14431/aw.2022.3.38.1.59 (JCR SSCI) (PDF: http://www.e-asianwomen.org/xml/32669/32669.pdf)  

•  Mohd Jamil, S. N., Bolong, J., Osman, M. N., & Tham, J. S. (2021). A review on communication issues related to the process and treatment for breast cancer patients in Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 11(12), 858-867. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i12/11824 (ERA-indexed) (PDF: https://hrmars.com/papers_submitted/11824/a-review-on-communication-issues-related-to-the-process-and-treatment-for-breast-cancer-patients-in-malaysia.pdf)

• Bidin, R., Razak, M. N. F., Mohamad, B., Osman, M. N., Abu Bakar, M. S., Tham, J. S., Atan, R., Handayati, P., Utaberta, N., & Fatuase, O. (2021). Halal industry’s organizational performance factors: A systematic review.  Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 29(4), 2545-2568. https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.29.4.25 (JCR ESCI-indexed) (PDF: http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/resources/files/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JSSH%20Vol.%2029%20(4)%20Dec.%202021/25%20JSSH-8175-2021.pdf) 

•  Mohd Zawawi, J. W., Ahmad, A. M.@Z., & Tham, J. S. (2021). Recognizing native advertising and its challenge to traditional advertising. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 11(19), 191 – 204. http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJARBSS/v11-i19/11727 (ERA-indexed) (PDF: https://hrmars.com/papers_submitted/11727/recognizing-native-advertising-and-its-challenge-to-traditional-advertising.pdf)  

•  Fatima, H., Ghazali, A. H. A., Waheed, M., & Tham, J. S. (2021). A conceptual framework of sexual harassment news exposure’s relationship with knowledge, attitude, and behavior in Pakistani and Malaysian literature. International Journal of Academic Research in Business & Social Sciences, 11(15), 43 – 60. (ERA-indexed) (PDF: https://hrmars.com/papers_submitted/10634/a-conceptual-framework-of-sexual-harassments-news-exposures-relationship-with-knowledge-attitude-and-behavior-in-pakistani-and-malaysian-literature.pdf)

• Zhang, T. H., & Tham, J. S*. (2021). Calls to action (mobilizing information) on cancer in online news: Content analysis. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 23(6), e26019 

• doi: 10.2196/26019 (JCR SCIE – Top 10%) (PDF: https://www.jmir.org/2021/6/e26019/)

•  Azlan, A. A., Hamzah, M. R., & Tham, J. S*., Ayub, S. H., Ahmad, A. L., & Wati Mohamad, E. (2021). Associations between health literacy and sociodemographic factors: A cross-sectional study in Malaysia utilising the HLS-M-Q18. International Journal of Environmental and Public Health, 18, 4860. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18094860 (JCR SSCI) (PDF: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/9/4860)

•  Moses, I. O., Hasan, H. Z., Ahmad, A. M@Z., Wan Abas, W. A., & Tham, J. S. (2021). Religiosity as moderating variable between the relationships of attitude towards celebrity endorsement of hijab advertisement on TV and purchase intention.  The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 9(1), 176-178. (ERA-indexed) https://doi.org/10.24940/theijhss/2021/v9/i1/HS2101-029 (PDF: http://www.internationaljournalcorner.com/index.php/theijhss/article/view/158430/109353)

•  Wati Mohamad, E., Tham, J. S*., Ayub, S. H., Hamzah, M. R., Hashim, H., & Azlan, A. A. (2020). Relationship between COVID-19 information sources and attitudes in battling the pandemic among the Malaysian public: Cross-sectional survey study. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 22(11), e23922. doi: 10.2196/23922. (JCR SCIE – Top 10%) (PDF: https://www.jmir.org/2020/11/e23922/)

•  Tham, J. S*., Ong, B. W. W., & Lim, L. Y. (2020). Media agenda in politics: How Malaysian RTM radio stations cover 14thgeneral election. International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Journal of Human Sciences, 2(1), 25-38. (MyJurnal/MyCite) (PDF: https://journals.iium.edu.my/irkh/index.php/ijohs/article/view/114)

•  Azlan, A. A., Hamzah, M. R., Tham, J. S*., Ayub, S. H., & Wati Mohamad, E. M. (2020). Public knowledge, attitudes and practices towards COVID-19: A cross-sectional study in Malaysia. PLoS ONE, 15(5), e0233668. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0233668 (JCR SCIE) (PDF:  https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0233668)

•  Wati Mohamad, E. M., Kaudan, M. K., Hamzah, M. R., Azlan, A. A., Ayub, S. H., Tham, J. S*., & Ahmad, A. L. (2020). Establishing the HLS-M-Q18 short version of the European health literacy survey questionnaire for the Malaysian context. BMC Public Health, 20, 580. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-08704-7 (JCR SCIE) (PDF: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-08704-7)

•  Mohamad Ali, N. N. A., & Tham, J. S*. (2019). Pencarian maklumat kesihatan di Internet: Satu kajian rintis dalam kalangan pelajar Universiti Putra Malaysia. [Health information seeking in the Internet: A pilot test among students of Universiti Putra Malaysia.] Asian Journal of Applied Communication, 8(2), 1-15. (MyJurnal/MyCite) (PDF: https://journalfbmk.upm.edu.my/ojs3/index.php/ajac/article/view/159)

•  Wilson, S., & Tham, J. S*. (2019). Bridging the gap: Exploring police-media relations in Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Communication, 35(3), 74-91. doi: https://doi.org/10.17576/JKMJC-2019-3503-05 (JCR ESCI-indexed) (PDF: https://ejournal.ukm.my/mjc/article/view/31036)

•  Tham, J. S*. (2018). “Selling” behaviour change: Exploring the roles of the media, non-government organisations and the government in addressing HIV/AIDS in Malaysia. Asian Journal of Applied Communication, 7(2), 93-115. (MyJurnal/MyCite) (PDF: https://www.academia.edu/39419293)

•  Tham, J. S*. (2018). The knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, and perceived risk in HIV/AIDS among women in Malaysia: A cross-sectional study. International Journal of Asian Social Science, 8(9), 725-734. (ERA-indexed) (PDF:  http://www.aessweb.com/pdf-files/IJASS-2018-8(9)-725-734rv.pdf)

•  Zanuddin, H., Tham, J. S*., Ahmad, F., Hassan, B. R. A., & Zawawi, J. W. M. (2017). Burying the news for the public: Agenda cutting of the Tamil newspapers and MIC candidate Facebook during the 13th General Election. Malaysian Journal of Communication, 33(2), 55-72. (JCR ESCI-indexed) (PDF: https://ejournal.ukm.my/mjc/article/view/19088)

•  Zanuddin, H., Tham, J. S*., & Zakaria, S. N. S. (2017). Current perception and willingness towards organ donation and transplantation: A survey of undergraduate students at the University of Malaya. Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 25(1), 261-276. (JCR ESCI-indexed) (PDF: http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/pjssh/browse/regular-issue?decade=2020&year=2017&journal=JSSH-25-1-3)

• Tham, J. S*., Firdaus, A. S., & Zanuddin, H. (2016). Government initiatives and public awareness on HIV/AIDS in Malaysia: Where are we after 30 years? Malaysian Journal of Communication, 32(2), 1-21. (JCR ESCI-indexed) PDF: https://ejournal.ukm.my/mjc/article/view/16494)

•  Chang, P. K., & Tham, J. S*. (2016). Media usage patterns among Chinese voters: In preparation for the 14th Malaysian general election (GE14). Asian Social Science, 12(12), 251-260. doi: 10.5539/ass.v12n12p251 (ERA-indexed) (PDF: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/article/view/63422)

•  Tham, J. S*., & Zanuddin, H. (2015). Public awareness of HIV/AIDS: How media play a role? Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 46(4), 669-679. (JCR SSCI) (PDF: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/article/view/63422)

•  Tham, J. S*., & Zanuddin, H. (2015). Religion and media: A case study of Utusan Malaysia’s response to HIV/AIDS. Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, 29(1), 121-133. doi: 10.1080/10304312.2014.964176. (JCR SSCI) (PDF: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/10304312.2014.964176)

•  Tham, J. S*., & Zanuddin, H. (2014). Affirmative religious response culture to HIV and AIDS: Understanding the public relations role of JAKIM in curbing the epidemic among young Muslim couples in Malaysia. Asian Social Science, 10(13), 8-15. doi: 10.5539/ass.v10n13p8. (Scopus-indexed) (PDF: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/article/view/38111)

•  Tham, J. S*., & Zanuddin, H. (2014). Malaysia’s 13th General Election: Political communication and public agenda in social media. Asian Journal for Public Opinion Research, 1(2), 73-89. (Peer-reviewed) (PDF: https://www.ajpor.org/article/13110-malaysia-s-13th-general-election-political-communication-and-public-agenda-in-social-media)

•  Tham, J. S*., Zanuddin, H. (2012). Framing of HIV/AIDS and social marketing program: A comparative analysis of Malaysian mainstream newspapers in the year 2006 and 2011. Malaysian Journal of Media Studies, 14(1), 67-76. (Peer-reviewed) (PDF: https://jpmm.um.edu.my/index.php/JPMM/article/view/32562)

•  Tham, J. S*., & Zanuddin, H. (2012). Perception and social marketing of AIDS patients in Malaysian media: Insufficient agenda setting? Journal of Contemporary Eastern Asia, 11(1), 31-41. (Peer-reviewed) (PDF: https://www.koreascience.or.kr/article/JAKO201218067804280.pdf)

•  Tham, J. S*., & Zanuddin, H. (2012). Coverage of HIV/AIDS in Malaysia: A case study of The Star. Malaysian Journal of Communication, 28(1), 151-169. (MyJurnal/MyCite) (PDF: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/5348/1/V28_1_151-169.pdf)