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(e) Structure of Thesis
The thesis in the format of published papers shall consist of the following:

(i) An abstract, which summarises the most important findings presented in each
published paper or accepted manuscript or production. It should indicate how the
included works are thematically linked or tied to a particular research framework and
how, when considered together, they contribute significantly to knowledge in the
discipline.

(ii) The Introduction chapter should include the following:
▪ description of research problem investigated;
▪ objectives of the study;
▪ list of publications and/or accepted manuscripts or production;
▪ the account of research progress linking the publications.
The account of research progress must link together the various papers or
production submitted as part of the thesis so that the reader can understand the
logic behind the progression of the research programme.

(iii) The Literature Review chapter must contain, in accordance with the relevant
discipline’s norms, a critical review of relevant literature, identify the knowledge gaps
and the relationship of the literature to the area of research.

(iv) The Methodology chapter (where applicable).

(v) The core chapter of the thesis consist of the published papers or accepted
manuscripts or production in their original publication format and should NOT be
retyped or reformatted. They must be presented coherently in the thesis according
to the requirement of the University of Malaya Doctoral Degree Regulations (latest
version), including any accompanying declarations. The following must be indicated
for any jointly written paper:

▪ Acknowledgment of co-authors and verification of originality.
▪ A clear statement of the contribution made by each author in any joint published
work or production. For example, a statement of contribution from a 3-author
academic research publication is as follows:

Tang, J.M.Y., Adli, D.S.H., & Belabut, D. (2011). Histological development
of selected neural structures of Dark-sided Chorus Frog,

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