Research and Publication

Publications

Rahman, M.M. (2026). Financial literacy education and college enrollment intention: exploring educational access among low-income high school students. Research Ideas and Outcomes Journal (12: e187936). Pensoft Publisher. https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.12.e187936 

Rahman, M.M. (2026). Educated youth unemployment and the structural disconnect between economic growth and tertiary expansion. Research Ideas and Outcomes Journal (12:e202049), Pensoft Publisher. https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.12.e202049

Rahman, M.M., & Were, J. O. (2026). Brick kilns, air pollution and the governance failure behind pollution-driven loss of life expectancy. Research Ideas and Outcomes Journal (12:e202621). Pensoft Publisher. https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.12.e202621

Rahman, M. M. (2022). The Study of Public Service Motivation (PSM) and Its Influence on Employee Performance in the Public Sector. The Journal of Humanity and Social Science, issue-15, pp 84-112. ISSN 2383-9627.

Professional Publications

Rahman, M.M. (2026). The AI Action Plan Meets the Local Government Reality. American Society for Public Administration. https://patimes.org/the-ai-action-plan-meets-local-government-reality/

Rahman, M.M. (2026). Leaders Must Act Early on the Demographic Decline in HE. University World News. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post-mobile.php?story=20260707093027669 

Rahman, M. M. & Wimer, D. L. (2026). The Hidden Cost of AI Adoption: How AI Is Quietly Eroding Academic Mentorship and the Formation of Future University Leaders. University World News. Accepted for publication & and will publish soon.

Conference Presentation

Rahman, M.M. (2026). Leadership effectiveness and program outcomes: Insights from reentry programs in Shenandoah Valley Region, Virginia. Paper presented at The Showcase of Graduate Student Scholarship & Creative Activities on April 17, James Madison University. https://www.jmu.edu/grad/graduate-showcase/2026.shtml#oral

Rahman, M.M. (2026). How Financial Literacy Education Can Help Low-Income High School Students Access College. Paper presented at the W&M Graduate Research Symposium 2026 hosted by The Graduate Center on February 26. William & Mary. https://sites.google.com/wm.edu/grs-program-2026/schedule-at-a-glance/thursday-226-full-schedule