EDITORIAL NOTE

This inaugural volume of Bridging Science and Society, which serves as a compilation of abstracts from the undergraduate research projects of the Mathematics with Economics Programme, Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, marks a significant step forward in celebrating the academic achievements of our students. It is the first time that research abstracts from our final-year projects have been systematically compiled and published, showcasing the intellectual efforts and scholarly contributions of our students across the disciplines of mathematics, statistics, and economics.

A total of 52 abstracts are featured in this volume. Each abstract represents the culmination of rigorous academic work, critical analysis, and supervised research. The abstracts are organized thematically into three categories—mathematics, statistics, and economics- which reflect the distinctive nature of the Mathematics with Economics Programme that bridges the sciences and the social sciences. This publication serves not only as a record of student achievement but also as a resource for future students, educators, and external stakeholders interested in the development of undergraduate research capacity.

On behalf of the editorial team, we extend our sincere appreciation to the students for their hard work and commitment, and to the programme members for their invaluable supervision and editorial contributions. We look forward to producing more publications that continue to showcase the integration between science and social science in the years to come.

Editorial Team

Academic Staff of the Mathematics with Economics Programme
Faculty of Science and Technology
Universiti Malaysia Sabah

November 2025