Kinben Research Consultancy | An international research consulting agency that assists research students, new researchers, agencies, and the community keen to understand the basics of advancing research in social science.

Latest Updated by: 7 January 2026

About Us

Kinben Research Consultancy (RA0069958-M) is an international research consulting agency that assists research students, new researchers, agencies, and the community keen to understand the basics of advancing research in social science. Kinben Research Consultancy admires positive Japanese culture and, thus, chose the word ‘Kinben’ (勤勉). ‘Kinben’ means ‘diligent’, and the culture of diligence (due diligence) will be adopted to deliver knowledge to clients and meet their other demands.

Premium Research Services

Formatting and Proofreading (Any Field - Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed-Method Studies)

We will assist the clients in fulfilling their research document submission requirements with perfect looks and quality, free of discourse errors or writing inconsistencies.

Personal or Group Research Consultation (Social Science Field - Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed-Method Studies)

We will assist the clients in understanding the basics of advancing research in social science personally or in a group of two or more. We will provide our opinion and advice (as a third party) to our clients based on our best research skills, knowledge, and experience for their consideration. However, our opinion and advice should not replace the guidance from the appointed official supervisor, who must be prioritised.

Research Documents Review and Consultation (Social Science Field - Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed-Method Studies)

We will assist the clients in reviewing their research documents and give our opinion and advice (as a third party) based on our best research skills, knowledge, and experience for their consideration. However, our opinion and advice should not replace the guidance from the appointed official supervisor, who must be prioritised.

Mock Proposal Defense Session (Social Science Field – Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed-Method Studies)

The proposal defense session is designed to expose the postgraduate clients to the general proposal defense session, highlighting the do’s and don’ts, frequently asked questions (FAQ), and other related issues. The clients can consider this mock session as a training session before attending and presenting their actual proposal defense session. However, our opinion and advice should not replace the guidance from the appointed official supervisor, who must be prioritised. The clients must also consider this mock session as a general session that is not meant to follow the actual format or replace the actual session conducted by their respective institution.

Mock Viva Voce Session (Social Science Field – Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed-Method Studies)

The mock viva voce session is designed to expose the postgraduate clients to the general viva voce session, highlighting the do’s and don’ts, frequently asked questions (FAQ), and other related issues. The clients can consider this mock session as a training session before attending and presenting their actual viva voce session. However, our opinion and advice should not replace the guidance from the appointed official supervisor, who must be prioritised. The clients must also consider this mock session as a general session that is not meant to follow the actual format or replace the actual session conducted by their respective institution.

Transcription Service (Any Field - Qualitative or
Mixed-Method Studies)

The transcription service is designed to assist clients by accurately converting audio and video content into written text, ensuring both clarity and efficiency. We deliver high-quality, well-formatted transcripts, including language translation services (e.g., from Bahasa Malaysia to English or vice versa), and assess the quality of clients’ qualitative data to support and streamline their data analysis process.

Corporate Social Responsibility AsKin' Program (Social Science Field – Qualitative, Quantitative or Mixed-Method Studies)

The AsKin’ (Ask Kinben or Asking) program is our corporate social responsibility (CSR) program meant to answer clients’ basic questions about the beauty and art of conducting high quality research.

Notes:

The clients can subscribe to a single or combined service.
We practice high ethical standards in the academic field and do NOT provide any thesis or journal writing services. The clients must provide us with their own research writing/ draft for our review and consultation services.

Disclaimers:

Kinben Research Consultancy did not appoint any third party to liaise with the clients.
If a third party manipulates clients into engaging in unlawful activities by pretending to be us, the clients should immediately seek official advice from the local authorities. Kinben Research Consultancy is not liable for any responsibility related to the damage they caused.
The clients’ research documents and related materials (such as audio recordings, transcripts, payment receipts, etc.) are valuable, private, and confidential.⁠ Please do not expose or send documents/ materials or perform any discussion or transaction other than our official communication platforms and bank account (Kinben Research Consultancy).

Professional Research Consultant & Editor

Academic Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Administrative Science (UiTM2050014)
Executive Masters of Administrative Science (UiTM1600214)
Bachelor of Corporate Administration (Hons) (UiTM1404985)

Publications

Alhattali, K. S. S., Omar, R., Sulaiyam, A. A., & Ramely, A. (2024). Empowering the innovative entrepreneurship culture: understanding the key factors and government supports from the perspective of senior Omani SMEs. Business Management and Strategy, Macrothink Institute, 15(2).
Ramely, A., Ahmad, Y., & Mohamed Harith, N. H. (2022). The effects of Malaysian older people’s participation and engagement in the local labour market. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 7(7), p. e001685. doi: 10.47405/mjssh.v7i7.1685.
Ramely, A., Lim, K. C., Ab. Talib, M. F., & Ramely, A. (2021). Virtual is vital: The strategies, design, and attendee engagement of virtual events. Asia-Pacific Journal of Innovation in Hospitality and Tourism, 10(3), 463-477.
Ramely, A., Ahmad, Y., & Mohamed Harith, N. H. (2018). Social inclusion of Malaysian elderly in labour market: The enthusiasm culture to be productive ageing or just desperate for money? International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly and Disabled People, 5, ISSN 0128-309X.
Ramely, A., Ahmad, Y., & Mohamed Harith, N. H. (2018). Socio-demographic of Malaysian elderly: Which characteristics should be inextricably intertwined with late-life employment? International Journal for Studies on Children, Women, Elderly and Disabled People, 5, ISSN 0128-309X.
Ramely, A., Ahmad, Y., & Mohamed Harith, N. H. (2018). Understanding socio-demographic patterns and wellbeing dimensions of the elderly in Malaysia: The way forward in reaching an age nation by 2030. Journal of Administrative Science, 15(1), ISSN 1675-1302.
Ramely, A., & Ahmad, Y. (2017). Attributors of workplace bullying: Cleaning workforces’ perspective. Journal of Administrative Science, 14(3), ISSN 1675-1302.
Ramely, A., Ahmad, Y., & Mohamed Harith, N. H. (2016). Productive ageing: The opportunities and challenges faced by the labour workforce in Malaysia. Journal of Business, Economics and Law, 11(3), 27-32.

Innovation Awards

International Invention, Innovation and Technology Design Competition (ITeC) 2018

Award: Bronze medal
Project’s Name: SilverNet: An Innovative Mobile Application as a Job Advertisement Mechanism to Advocate the Culture of Productive Ageing
Product Classification: Mobile Application

Invention, Innovation, and Design Exposition (iidex) 2017

Award: Gold medal
Project’s Name: iGOT Website (Graduate on Time) for Postgraduate Students
Product Classification: Website

Student Invention, Innovation, Technology and Design Competition (SITC) 2017

Award: Bronze medal
Project’s Name: Save Now for Your Future: An initiative to Educate the Youth to Save for their Future
Product Classification: Booklet, Bookmark, & Pamphlet