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Contents Volume IV Issue IV (Fall-2019)

First Final Version - With DOI Numbers

Tripartite Globalization in Afghanistan in Rahman's In The Light Of What We Know
Abstract:	Globalization is the instrument of disintegration and weakening of nations through a vast network of transnational companies and their monopoly on global markets that destabilize a nations economy by enhancing the interdependence of the countries and weakening the nation-states grip over its geographical borders. Rahman in his novel In the Light of What We Know (2014) shows Afghanistan as a v ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Atta-ul -Mustafa Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ghulam Murtaza Associate Professor, Department of English, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Shaheena Bhatti Professor, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Globalization, Economic liberalization, Capitalist Globalization, Afghanistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).01	Details Download
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Page Nos:	1-10
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The Integration and Strengthening of Vulnerable Segments of Society in Disaster Risk Reduction Initiatives (Evidence from Developing World)
Abstract:	Disasters have the capacity to increase the weaknesses and vulnerabilities of marginalized groups of society. It is the need of the hour to include these segments to make the process of disaster risk reduction successful. This research article presents comprehensive information regarding global agenda and efforts made by developing countries for the empowerment & resilience of weak people dur ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Afsheen Zeeshan Lecturer, Department of Government and Public Policy, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Shahzad Hussain Assistant Professor, Department of Government and Public Policy, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Bashir Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Government and Public Policy, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Vulnerability, Empowerment, Inclusion, Resilience, Capacity Development, Disaster Risk Reduction
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).02	Details Download
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Page Nos:	11-19
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The Neo-imperialist Logic of Global Capitalism in A Banker for All Seasons by Tariq Ali
Abstract:	The research attempts to evaluate the nexus between neoliberal global capitalism and neo-imperialism as portrayed in Tariq Ali’s play A Banker for All Seasons (2008) from a Marxist Postcolonial perspective. It applies the theory of World System and Dependency to examine the polarization of the globe into the core, imperialist and peripheral, colonized capitalist economies through the evolut ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Kalsoom Khan Ph.D. Scholar, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Nighat Ahmad Assistant Professor, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Capitalist World System, Dependency, National Bourgeoisie, Neoimperialism, Neoliberal Globalization
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).03	Details Download
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Page Nos:	20-28
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Islamic Calendar Anomaly and Market Return Behavior: Empirical Evidence from Eight Islamic Economies
Abstract:	This study is aimed to explore the Islamic calendar anomaly or lunar effect over the period of eleven years commencing from Zilhajj 1429 (January 2007) to Muharram 1440 (September 2018) on daily historical returns. This study has identified the essence of weak-form Efficient Market Hypothesis Fama (1965) in Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Iran, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. Moreover ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Rana Shahid Imdad Akash Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Jhelum Campus, Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Iqbal Mehmood Associate professor, Department of Commerce, Government College of Commerce, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Kashif Hamid Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Management Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Islamic Calendar anomaly, Efficient Market, Behavioral Finance
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).04	Details Download
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Unmasking the Alternative Micro Feminist Narratives in Anna Karenina: A Postmodernist-Deconstructive Perspective
Abstract:	The present study means to investigate Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy in the light of eclectic theoretical framework consisting of Feminism, Postmodernism, and Deconstruction. The overt dominant patriarchal metanarrative is to be shown as problematized by the existence of the alternative micro feminist narrative stands. These alternative strands challenge and subvert the absolutist patriarchal ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Ayub Jajja Associate Professor, Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Suppression, Patriarchy, Ideology, Schizophrenia, Resistance
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).05	Details Download
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Page Nos:	42-52
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The Kargil Adventure and Its Political Consequences
Abstract:	This paper studies the pre and post Kargil war events. It also elaborates the calculation and miscalculations of Kargil adventure from the top military brass and the Kargil clique. This paper also describes the question of civil military relations in Pakistan and actual corridor of the decision making. It also Provides Knowledge about the plan of Kargil war, doctrine of secrecy, the aftermath ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Shakeel Akhtar PhD. Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Aftab Ahmad Gilani Associate Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Khurshid Ahmad Professor (Rtd), Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Kargil, Kashmir, Military, Civilian leadership, Siachen, Religious Parties, Party Politics
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).06	Details Download
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Page Nos:	53-61
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Classroom Assessment, Literacy and Practices of Teacher Educators in Pakistan
Abstract:	Literacy practices focus classroom assessment skills and knowledge. This study investigated the correlation of classroom assessment literacy and practices of teacher educators in Pakistan. Teacher educators of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Teacher education institutions were investigated through Assessment Literacy Test (ALT), Classroom Assessment Practices Questionnaire (CAPQ) following qua ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Farooq Nawaz Khan Assistant Professor, Center for Education & Staff Training, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Sajjad Hussain Lecturer, Center for Education & Staff Training, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan. 3-Maryam Imad Lecturer, Center for Education & Staff Training, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Assessment Literacy, Assessment Practices, Teacher Education, Reforms
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).07	Details Download
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Page Nos:	62-71
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Impediments in the Quality Assurance of Higher Education Sector of Pakistan
Abstract:	Quality of higher education institutes determines the future of any nation. Higher education commission (HEC) has strived hard to elevate the standards of higher education in Pakistan but desired results have not been redeemed. This article endeavors to highlight barriers in the implementation of quality assurance mechanism devised by HEC and higher education institutes (HEIs) to improve qual ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Shafqat Rasool Lecturer, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Khuda Bukhsh Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Shabbir Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Quality Assurance, Higher Education, Impediments, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).08	Details Download
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Page Nos:	72-82
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Teaching Context and Students’ Learning: A Case Study of a Public Sector University
Abstract:	This is an exploratory research study that aimed at capturing students’ learning experience in a public sector university campus in a remote region in Pakistan. The sample included students in the last semester of their two years Master’s program in Education Data were generated through a questionnaire survey, in-depth interviews, and whole-class discussions with Master’s students of E ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Naeem Butt Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Haji Karim Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, University of Baltistan, Skardu, Pakistan. 3-Wilayat Bibi Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Adult learning, Higher Education, Learning Experiences, Managing Learning, University Students
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).09	Details Download
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Page Nos:	83-92
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Executive District Officers (Education) and Quality Assurance at Secondary Level in Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract:	Quality of education furnishes learners to develop intellectual capabilities, knowledge, skills and to contribute information of respectful, enlightened and peaceful democratic societies in order to uplift the sustainable well-being of individuals. The aim of secondary education is to build individual intellectual capabilities. There have been no serious and integrated efforts to develop an e ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nazneen Nazak PhD. Scholar, Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Aslam Asghar Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Mohi-Ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan. 3-Tariq Javed SST, Federal Government Public School No. 2 (Boys), Tariqabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Physical facilities, Quality education, Secondary Schools, Quality teachers, Quality learners
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).10	Details Download
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Page Nos:	93-105
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An Exploration of Issues and Challenges Faced by Students in Distance Learning Environment
Abstract:	This paper investigates the issues and challenges encountered by students obtaining distance education in Pakistan. We conducted interviews with students obtaining distance education and they were enrolled in different study programs. Qualitative interviews were conducted to understand the perception of the study participants regarding the issues and challenges faced by them in learning. Stud ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Asaf Niwaz Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan. 2-Qazi Waqas Ahmed PhD. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. 3-Sohail Kamran Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Distance education, Experiences, Learners, Challenges, University
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).11	Details Download
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Page Nos:	106-115
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Organizational Learning and Effectiveness: The Case of Pakistani HEIs
Abstract:	Higher education is considered to be the lifeline of the development of any nation. These institutions are not only engaged in disseminating knowledge but are also engaged in shaping human capital for todays knowledge-based economy. These higher learning institutions need to focus on their effectiveness if they want to be learning organizations. The present study focuses on organizational le ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Maqsood Haider Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, FATA University, FR Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Aamir Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Khawar Naheed Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Organization Learning, Effectiveness, Higher Education Institutions, Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Public Universities
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).12	Details Download
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Page Nos:	116-128
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Investigating the Impact of Field Trips on Secondary School Students’ Attitude to Learning of Sciences
Abstract:	The main objective of the paper was to determine the impact of the study tour on students’ attitudes at secondary level. It was experimental research study. The population for this research was comprised of 130 science students of 10th class chosen randomly from private institute of Okara district located in division Sahiwal of Punjab province. Attitude to Science Questionnaire (ASQ) contai ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Shabbir Ali Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Nasrin Akhtar Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Arshad SST Science, School Education Department, Govt. Fazilka Islamia Model High School Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Impact, Science Attitude, Physics, Field Trips, Experimental Group.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).13	Details Download
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Page Nos:	129-135
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Effects of Self-regulated Learning Strategies on Learning of English Language by Students of Eighth Grade
Abstract:	This was proposed to investigate the effect of self-regulated learning strategies on 8th class students achievement for learning English. This was experimental research. Intact group (8th class students) pretest and posttest of design was utilized voluntarily for data collection. The experimental group was taught with SRL strategies and control group was taught with traditional strategy. The ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Umm e Habiba EST, Department of Education, Govt. Girls Elementary School Nwabpura, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Mumtaz Akhter Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, 3-Tahira Batool Assistant Professor, Department of Research and Evaluation, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Self-Regulated Learning, Pow+Tree Writing Strategy
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).14	Details Download
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Page Nos:	136-145
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Effectiveness of Chief Minister’s Roadmap Reforms in Education on Learning of Head Teachers and Teachers
Abstract:	Punjab Government of Pakistan under the headship of the Chief Minister’s has taken many moves for the promotion of education. Therefore, “Assessing effectiveness of quality enhancement measures in chief minister’s roadmap; perception of headteachers and teachers” were investigated in this study. The objective was to check the effectiveness of CM roadmap indicators on Quality Education ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Shazia bibi Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Zunaira Fatima Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Samreen Mehmood Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan
Keywords:	Chief Minister (CM) Road Map. District Education Officer(DEO), PST, EST,SST
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).15	Details Download
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Page Nos:	146-162
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Developing Entrepreneurship in Pakistan through Higher Education
Abstract:	This research intended to explore deficit and strategies to improve entrepreneurship regarding higher education in Pakistan. The study was descriptive in nature. It would utilize quantitative cum qualitative research techniques. Quantitative data were obtained through questionnaires and qualitative data from interviews. The population was comprised of all teachers and students who are getting ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nisar Ahmed Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Arshad SST – Science, School Education Department, Govt. Fazilka Islamia Model High School Pakpattan, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Hameed Nawaz Associate Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Business Incubation Centres, Deficits, Strategies
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).16	Details Download
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Page Nos:	163-172
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Glass Ceiling or Personal Barriers: A Study of Underrepresentation of Women in Senior Management
Abstract:	The glass ceiling has been termed the factor for underrepresentation of women in higher management positions. Pakistani society is believed to be dominated by men in all walks including positions in higher management. The purpose of this study is to explore whether it is the glass ceiling or the personal barriers that result in the underrepresentation phenomena of women in higher management. ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Marriam Ayub Research Scholar, Department of Management Science, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Rao Aamir Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Management Science, COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Khushnood Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Glass Ceiling, Personal Barriers, Private Organizations, Senior Management, Underrepresentation
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).17	Details Download
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Page Nos:	173-184
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Issues of Syllabus Designing Practices and Quality Assurance at Higher Education Level
Abstract:	The goal of Higher Education Commission is to develop and implement quality across all university activities and making it compatible with international practices. The faculty is required to have ability in designing, maintaining and updating curricula, when measuring the quality of an institute or of teaching; designing syllabus is the basic required skill. This study aims to analyze percept ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Anjum Bano Kazimi Professor, Department of Education, IQRA University, Gulshan Campus, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Ali Shaikh Vice Chancellor, Media and Communication Studies, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. 3-Stephen John Director ORIC, Research Innovation, and Commercialization, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Curriculum, Syllabus designing, Higher Education, Standard
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).18	Details Download
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Page Nos:	185-197
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The Classification of Customers’ Sentiment using Data Mining Approaches
Abstract:	Data mining is a procedure of extracting the requisite information from unprocessed records by using certain methodologies and techniques. Data having sentiments of customers is of utmost importance for managers and decision-makers who intend to monitor the progress, to maintain the quality of their products or services and to observe the latest market trends for business support. Billions of ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Dost Muhammad Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Tariq Aziz Rao Visiting Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Faisal Shahzad Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Data Mining; Sentiment Analysis; Classification
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).19	Details Download
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Page Nos:	198-212
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Effect of Teaching Reading Strategies on the Students’ Reading Comprehension
Abstract:	Reading is an important tool for getting access to information which provides a base to the learning process. Comprehension is a basic pre-requisite for reading to be meaningful. Various reading strategies have been associated with better reading comprehension. The current experimental study conducted in the Pakistani context explored the effect of teaching reading strategies on reading compr ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Malik Abdul Shakoor Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Ilyas Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Imran Iqbal Majoka Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Higher Secondary School, Reading Comprehension, Teaching of English, Teaching strategies, Pedagogy
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).20	Details Download
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Page Nos:	213-224
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Leadership Behavior of Principals and Attitudes of Teachers towards Academic Environment in Private Schools
Abstract:	The research was focused on the “Leadership Behavior of Principals and Attitudes of Teachers as related to the Academic Environment in Private Secondary Schools of District Dera Ismail Khan”. The study was quantitative and data were collected using a survey. The population was 147 heads and 1470 teachers who were working in private secondary schools of the District, Dera Ismail Khan. A sa ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Latif Ur Rehman Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Qurtuba University of Science and Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, Kp, Pakistan. 2-Liaquat Hussain Shah Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Khuda Bakhsh Malik Assistant Professor, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Teachers’ Attitude, Leadership Behavior, Academic Environment, Private Secondary Schools
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).21	Details Download
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Page Nos:	225-232
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Association of Print Media Agenda and Policy Agenda and its Impact on the Foreign Policy of Pakistan with USA
Abstract:	The aim of the study was to examine the the association between print media agenda and policy agenda (State and NGOs) and its impact on the foreign policy of Pakistan with USA from 2015 till 2017 on categorized issues. Data is collected from DAWN and The News International of Pakistan. Quantitative research method was adopted and content of newspapers and policy documents (State and NGOs) was ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Hayam Qayyum Assistant Professor, Department of Arts and Media, Foundation University Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Saqib Riaz Chairman, Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Punjab, pakistan. 3-Babar Hussain Shah Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Punjab, pakistan.
Keywords:	Content Analysis, DAWN, International Relations, The News International, Print Media Agenda, Policy Agenda.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).22	Details Download
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Page Nos:	233-244
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Effect of Executive Ownership on the Relationship between Agency Cost and Equity Mispricing
Abstract:	The purpose of the current work is to investigate the influence of agency cost on equity mispricing for the firms listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange during the period from 2008 to 2016. Agency cost is estimated by asset utilization ratio, mispricing is computed by book- to -market ratio and some firms characteristic such as size, profitability and leverage are taken as control variables. Balan ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Faiq Mahmood Assistant Professor, Lyallpur Business School, Govt. College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Amir Inam Bhutta Assistant Professor, Lyallpur Business School, Govt. College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Usman Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Agency cost, Equity mispricing, Information Asymmetry
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).23	Details Download
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Page Nos:	245-255
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Financial Management Competence of Selected and Promoted School Heads: A Demographic Comparison
Abstract:	This study intended comparing the financial management competence of selected and promoted school principals (heads). It was quantitative and comparative in nature. The population was principals of government high schools in Upper Punjab. Purposive sampling technique was applied for sampling the size of 213 school heads from district Sahiwal. A selfdeveloped questionnaire comprising 34 items w ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Zunaira Fatima Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Uzma Shahzadi Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Ashfaque Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Finance, Financial Management, School heads, Secondary Schools, Financial Management Competence
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).24	Details Download
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Page Nos:	256-264
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Analysis of Civil-Military Relations in Pakistan: Evidence from Leading English Newspapers
Abstract:	Civil-military relations in Pakistan are always in search of common ground. Historically, military forces and civilian leadership in Pakistan struggle to find the right balance and the civilian leadership has hardly commanded the gun. This study is intended to analyze that how the two selected daily English newspapers of Pakistan, i.e. Dawn and The News covered the major developments in civil ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Amna Zulfiqar PhD Scholar, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Zahid Yousaf Associate Professor, Centre for Media and Communication Studies University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords:	Discourse Analysis, Tahrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), North Waziristan, National Action Plan (NAP), Civil-Military Relations (CMR).
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).25	Details Download
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Page Nos:	265-274
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Influence of Interpersonal Communication Sources on Voting Behaviour of Youth
Abstract:	A study was conducted in General Election 2013 Campaign" conducted to determine the influence of interpersonal communication such as (Parents, Siblings, friend, religious leader, celebrities teachers and others identifying which source is more significant in shaping voting behavior of Pakistani youth. For this study, the survey method was used, in which self-reported questionnaire distributed ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Yasir Waseem Iqbal Lecturer, Department of Journalism, Govt Degree College Nowshera Virkan, Gujranwala, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ghulam Shabir Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Sources, Voting Behaviour, General Election 2013, Election Campaign, Interpersonal Influences
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).26	Details Download
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Page Nos:	275-284
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