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Contents Volume V Issue I (Winter-2020)

Imperialistic Approach Of Pakistani Electronic Media: Case Study Of Express Entertainment
Abstract:	This research work was carried out in continuation of some previous researches in Pakistan on inclusion of social taboos in televised contents. The main objective was to set up a phenomenon of imperialism as television channels are becoming habitual in inclusion of social prohibited contents in their transmissions. The study resulted that offensive attitude, nudity and sexual elements were the ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Farrukh Nazir PhD Scholar, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Arshad Ali Assistant Professor,Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Farooq PhD Scholar, Center for Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Express Entertainment; Prohibited Content; Imperialistic Approach; Frequency
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).01	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).01
Page Nos:	1-10
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The Transition from a Command to a Market Economy: Is Kazakhstan a Success Story in terms of Economic Performance?
Abstract:	Kazakhstan has made considerable progress in shifting from command to a market economy. The transition process towards a “market economy was expected to enhance the economic performance” of the country which in turn was anticipated to uplift the life of a common man. This study, therefore, aims“ to examine the impact of economic freedom on economic growth” of Kazakhstan. The results ind ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Shaukat Hussain PhD Scholar,Department of International Relations,Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Javed Iqbal Associate Professor,School of Economics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Zulfaqar Ali Chughtai Professor,Department of International Relations, Preston University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Transition, Market economy, Reforms, Economic Freedom
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).02	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).02
Page Nos:	11-20
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Exploring the Spatial Interdependence in Efficiency of Private Hospitals in Pakistan
Abstract:	A major health policy concern is the presence of inefficiencies in health care provision. This study estimates the technical efficiency for ambulatory services and inpatients care in private sector hospitals in Pakistan. Efficiency scores for the sample hospitals, estimated using Stochastic Frontier Analysis, are aggregated at the regional (district) level to identify the existence of spatial i ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Saima Bashir PhD Scholar,Department of Economics, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Private Hospitals, Efficiency, SFA, Spatial Dependence, Competition, Pakistan
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).03	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).03
Page Nos:	21-35
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Short Run and Long Run Association of Macro-Economic Indicators with Stock Market: Evidence from Pakistan Stock Market
Abstract:	Stock markets are of prime importance for the stability and boosting of an economy; its development and formation of capital. An active and stable stock market induces effective and successful organizations. The stability of stock markets is always disturbed by fluctuations in certain macroeconomic variables. This study is an endeavor to find out the effect of these variables on the Pakistan st ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Raza Ullah Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences,Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Kashif Saleem Assistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences,Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Faizan Malik Assistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences,Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Interest rate , Exchange rate, inflation, Share Prices.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).04	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).04
Page Nos:	36-43
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Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies for Academic Materials: A Study of Undergraduate Students in Pakistan
Abstract:	Metacognitive awareness of reading strategies measures how readers of a text engage with it and think about their own reading processes. This paper presents the findings of a descriptive study on the metacognitive awareness of reading strategy use on the undergraduate students of Lahore, Pakistan. The study makes use of the Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI), which ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Asma Shahid Kazi Assistant Professor, Department of Professional Studies,Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Shagufta Moghal Lecturer,Department of Professional Studies,Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Zoobia Asad PhD Scholar,Research and Evaluation Department, Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI), Non-Native Speakers of English, Reading Strategies, T-Test, Undergraduate Students.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).05	Details Download
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Page Nos:	44-51
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Effect of Self-Regulated Learning Strategies on Eighth Grade Students' Motivation for Learning English
Abstract:	This was proposed to investigate the effect of self-regulated learning strategies on students’ motivation for learning English. This was an experimental research. Intact group pretest and posttest of design was utilized for data collection. Intact groups (experimental and control) of student studying in eighth class were selected voluntarily. Experimental group was taught with SRL strategies ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Umm e Habiba Elementary School Teacher,Education Department,Government Girls Elementary School Nawabpura, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Tahira Batool Assistant Professor,Research and Evaluation Department,Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Sayeda Ayesha Elementary School Teacher,Education Department, City District Girls High School Herbanspura, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Self-regulated learning, Motivation, Achievement
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).06	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).06
Page Nos:	52-62
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Achieving Organizational Innovation Through HR bundling: A Contingency and Contextual Perspective in the Oil Marketing Sector of Pakistan
Abstract:	This paper empirically investigates the impact of the HR bundle on organizational innovation with the mediation effect of talent management in the oil marketing sector of Pakistan. The paper undertakes the quantitative analysis through a stratified random sample of 250 respondents, which undergone through various statistical analysis techniques. Finding depicts the positive significant relation ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Sohail PhD Scholar, Management Sciences, SZABIST Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Shazia Akhtar Associate Prof,Management Sciences,SZABIST Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	HR Bundle, Contingency, Contextual, Organizational Innovation, Oil Marketing.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).07	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).07
Page Nos:	63-72
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Reintegration of Returnee Migrants: A Case Study of Neo-Citizenry in Potohar Region of Pakistan
Abstract:	In the current world scenario, migration and dual nationality are no more uncommon phenomena. Globalization has given optimism and opportunities to the industrious individuals in the borderless world. This study is focused on the issues of those dual nationals who repatriate to their land of origin. The data was gathered qualitatively using descriptive methodology from Potohar; Bewal, Gulyana, ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Mahwish Zeeshan PhD Scholar, Department of Anthropology,Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Aneela Sultana Assistant Professor,Department of Anthropology,Quaid e Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Neo-citizenry, Migrants, Re-integration, Returnee migrants, Transnational.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).08	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).08
Page Nos:	73-83
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Effectiveness of Accreditation in Assuring the Quality of Teacher Education Programs: Exploring the Case of an Underdeveloped Country
Abstract:	This study examined the effectiveness of an accreditation mechanism for teacher education exclusively with a fragile higher education system in Pakistan. A quantitative research method was employed. Using the stratified technique, 614 participants from 24 higher education institutions were selected. Questionnaires were used to collect data from participants. The findings revealed that the stand ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Hina Jalal Student,Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Ayub Buzdar Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Bushra Naoreen Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Teacher Education, Program Quality, Accreditation, NACTE, Higher Education
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).09	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).09
Page Nos:	84-94
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Study of Socio-Economic Background and its Effect on the Ability of English Reading Skills at Secondary School Level
Abstract:	The study aims to see the effect of the socio-economic background of learners on their language skills of 9th class students in public sector schools in southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Stratified simple random sampling technique was adopted following Krejcie and Morgan rule and 379 respondents were consulted for data collection. Two valid and reliable instruments were applied, fir ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Shehla Sheikh Ph.D Scholar,Institute of Education and Research,Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Kp, Pakistan. 2-Allah Noor Khan Assistant Professor,Institute of Education and Research,Gomal University, D.I.Khan, Kp, Pakistan. 3-Mazhar Gul Lecturer, Department of Education, Preston University, Kohat, Kp, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Socio Economic Background, Effect, Reading Skills
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).10	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).10
Page Nos:	95-101
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Social and Economic Empowerment of Women in the Age of Digital Literacy: A Case Study of Pakistan, Islamabad- Rawalpindi
Abstract:	The augmented usage of digital technology, predominantly mobile ownership, has significantly altered the ways of doing the thing. The digital era with the internet-connected world is creating new venues for social and economic development, with efficiency in digital literacy for participation. The present article explores the digital literacy skills of women that enables them to be active membe ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sohima Anzak PhD Scholar, Department of Anthropology, Quaid-e-Azam university, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Aneela Sultana Assistant Professor,Department of Anthropology, Quaid-e-Azam university, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Digital Era, Digital Literacy, Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Women.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).11	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).11
Page Nos:	102-111
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Neo-Mitchellian Approach to Understanding Stakeholders Relationships in Organizations
Abstract:	Mitchell et al. (1997) proposed that stakeholder salience is directly proportional to the number of attributes of salience—power, legitimacy and urgency—as perceived by managers. However, till date, researchers have differences about these attributes as determinants of salience. To resolve these differences and to precisely specify the attributes that make a stakeholder salient in the eyes ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Anjeela Khurram Research Scholar,Department of RITM,University of Paris Saclay, Paris. 2-Shahzad Khurram Assistant Professor,Department of Air University School of Management,Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Naeem Assistant Professor,Department of Business Administration,Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Stakeholders, Salience, Attributes, Managers, Multiple Case Study
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).12	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).12
Page Nos:	112-122
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The Patterns of Code-Switching in Pashto-English Bilingual Data
Abstract:	This study investigated the most dominant patterns of code switching in Pashto English bilingual data. The data was collected in the form of a semi-structured interview and analyzed in the light of the framework of the Matrix Language Frame model. The study found out that insertion is the dominant pattern of code switching. The Embedded Language noun was the most prevalent switched element in t ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Arshad Ali Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Linguistics, UMT, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Anees Lecturer,Department of English,Govt College, Peshawar, Kp, Pakistan. 3-Ghani Rahman Assistant Professor,Department of English, Hazara University, Mansehra, Kp, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Alternation, Congruent Lexicalization, Insertion, Patterns of code Switching, Morphosyntactic Constraints.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).13	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).13
Page Nos:	123-133
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Fisher Hypothesis in the Stock Market: An Alternative Specification
Abstract:	The stock market plays a pivotal role in the sustainable development of an economy. Fishers hypothesis in the stock market specifies that stock returns are directly linked to the rate of inflation. The objective of this paper is to explore this relationship using panel dataset for 56 countries from 1950-2018 and applying general to a specific technique for above-average Money Supply/GDP countri ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Surayya Mukhtar Lecturer Economics,Department of Economics,International Institute of Islamic Economics, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Abdul Rashid Associate Professor, Department of Economics,International Institute of Islamic Economics, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Keywords:	Fisher Hypothesis, Stock Market, Inflation, General to Specific Technique.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).14	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).14
Page Nos:	134-145
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The Influence of Environmental Factors and Access to Financial Capital on the Link Between Entrepreneurial Orientation and SMEs Performance: A Case from Pakistan
Abstract:	This paper is an attempt to explore the buffering role of environmental factors and access to financial capital on entrepreneurial orientation (EO) and SMEs performance relationship in Pakistan. The population of the study consists of all the SMEs that are operated in KPK, Pakistan. We select the sample from the Peshawar division, which includes three districts i.e. Peshawar, Charssada and Nows ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Fayaz IBMS,Agriculture University Peshawar,KP, Pakistan. 2-Shams Ur Rahman Assistant Professor, IBMS,Agriculture University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Abdur Rauf Assistant Professor,Department of Economics,Abbotabad University, Haveleian, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Entrepreneurial Orientation, Firm Performance, Access to Financial Capital, Environmental Factor, Small and Medium Enterprise
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).15	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).15
Page Nos:	146-153
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Assumptions of Making a Good Deal with Bad Person: Empirical Evidence on Strong Form Market Efficiency
Abstract:	Behavioral finance challenged paradigms of standard finance by questioning rationality assumptions posed by market efficiency that had been a focal point for researches in finance and economics. This study aimed to test Strong-Form Efficient Market Hypothesis by employing data from emerging Stock Markets of Pakistan before its amalgamation and applied a different methodology. Firms were tested ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Taqadus Bashir Associate Professor,Department of Business Studies,Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Kanwal Iqbal Khan Assitant Professor,Institute Of Business & Management,University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan. 3-Saima Urooge Assistant Professor,Department of Economics, Islamia College University, Peshawar, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Capital Market Efficiency, Strong form Efficiency, Emerging Markets, Dividend Announcements, Insider Trading.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).16	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).16
Page Nos:	154-162
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Topicalization in Pashto
Abstract:	The present study is concerned with the phenomenon of topicalization in Pashto. It analyzed the information status of the referents in a sentence and their grammatical functions. The study is another contribution after the work of Roberts (2000) and Rahman (2014). The study was descriptive in nature and it found out the relationship between subject and topic in a sentence. The grammatical funct ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Ghani Rahman Assistant Professor, Department of English,Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Anees Lecturer,Department of English, Govt college, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Arshad Ali Khan Assistant Professor,Department of Linguistics,UMT, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Grammatical Function, Information Status, Pashto, Topicalization.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).17	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).17
Page Nos:	163-171
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Advertising Appeals and Consumers Buying Intention: The Role of Emotional and Rational Appeals
Abstract:	Advertising appeals play an important role in the effectiveness of advertising to attract or grasp consumer buying intention. This study is based on the differential effect of advertising appeals on consumers buying intentions. The results of the study show that advertising appeals have strong impact on consumers buying intention. All the hypothesis of the study was positive and significant. Th ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Arif Hussain Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Gohar Saleem Parvaiz Assistant Professor,Department Management Science, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Shams Ur Rehman Assistant Professor, Business Administration,Northern University Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Advertising Appeals (AA), Emotional advertising appeals (EAA), Rational Advertising Appeals (RAA) Consumer’s Buying Intention (CBI).
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).18	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).18
Page Nos:	172-179
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The Relationship between Quality Culture and Core Practices of Quality Management System and their Direct and Indirect Effects on Organizational Performance
Abstract:	This research work empirically assesses the relationship between the Quality Culture (QC) practices and core practices of Quality Management System (QMS) and investigates their direct and indirect influences on organizational performance. Data for this research work is collected from 80 Technical Services Organizations of Pakistan through mail survey and the proposed framework and hypotheses ha ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Khurram Rehmani PhD Scholar,Department of Engineering Management,NUST, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Afshan Naseem Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Management,NUST, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Yasir Ahmad Assistant Professor,Department of Engineering Management,NUST, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Quality Culture, Quality Management Core Practices, Organizational Performance
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).19	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).19
Page Nos:	180-189
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Exploring the Association of Selected Learning Styles and Academic Achievement at Post Graduate Level
Abstract:	The study aimed at finding out the association between selected learning styles (LS) and academic achievement (CGPA) of postgraduate learners in the faculty of social sciences. The study was quantitative. The population of the study was postgraduate learners enrolled in the fourth semester of the social sciences faculty at the University of Sargodha. The sample was drawn using random sampling t ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Uzma Shahzadi Assistant Professor,Department of Education,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Ashfaque Ahmad Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Syeda Zunaira Fatima ``Lecturer,Department of Education,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	CGPA, Learning Style, Auditory, Perceptual, Kinesthetic, Tactile
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).20	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).20
Page Nos:	190-197
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Do US News and Volatility in Exchange Rate Exposure Matter (Empirical Evidence from Emerging Economies)
Abstract:	This study is aimed to examine the impact of US News and exchange rate exposure on emerging economies of Pakistan, China, Turkey and Iran. Daily exchange rates have been used for the period Jan 1, 2003 to Dec 31, 2018 to identify the volatility in exchange rate exposure due to news effect. US News is modeled with variance equation respectively for each country exchange rate. GARCH (1,1) by Boll ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Rana Shahid Imdad Akash Assistant Professor,School of Business Management,NFC-IEFR, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Kashif Hamid Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Management Sciences,University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Iqbal Mahmood Associate Professor,Government College of Commerce, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Exchange rate, EGARCH, US News Impact Curve, Volatility.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).21	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).21
Page Nos:	198-208
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Redefining Quality Education: A Missing Entrepreneurship Perspective!
Abstract:	This paper establishes a theoretical lens through which funding bodies can see the effectiveness of an entrepreneurial education program, from the perspective of institutional accountability. In this regard, quality notions; exception, fitness for purpose, perfection, transformation, and value for money are put to the investigation during semi-structured interviews. The interviewed data were an ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Gohar Saleem Parvaiz Assistant Professor,Department of Management Science, Institute of Management Sciences Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Arif Hussain Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies and Leadership,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Shams Ur Rehman Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration,Northern University Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Entrepreneurship, Quality Education, Value for Money, Transformation, Fitness for Purpose
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).22	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).22
Page Nos:	209-219
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Impact of Loan Accessibility on Working Capital Management and Profitability: Comparative Study of Family Versus Non-Family Firms
Abstract:	his study is conducted to identify the direction of the relationship between working capital management (WCM) and firm performance of the non-financial sector of Pakistan from 2009 till 2018. This has also looked at the effect of restricted access to loan on the WCM- Profitability relationship. The findings confirmed that restricted loan accessibility impacts the WCM-Profitability relationship. ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Kanwal Iqbal Khan Assistant Professor, Institute of Business & Management,University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Adeel Nasir Assistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences, Lahore College for Women University, Jail Road , Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Aniqa Arslan Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, Karachi, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Financial Constraints, Working Capital Management, Firm Profitability, Investment Decisions, Loan Accessibility, Family Firms, Sustainable Growth
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).23	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).23
Page Nos:	220-230
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An Analysis of the Competency Reading and Thinking Skills in Grade VIII English Textbook
Abstract:	This research aimed at analysing the Grade VIII English textbook of Punjab Textbook Board against one of the five competencies, the Reading and Thinking skills and identifying the satisfaction level of Grade 8 students with their textbook for the fulfilment of this competency. The main parameters of the content analysis were Competency (C), Standards (S), Benchmarks (B) and SLOs. The data was coll ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sana Baig PhD Scholar,Department of Research and Evaluation,Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punja... 2-Aishah Siddiquah Assistant Professor,Department of Research and Evaluation,Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Fareeha Javed Assistant Professor,TESOL Department,Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punja...
Keywords:	Reading and Thinking Skills, Competency (C), Standards (S), Benchmarks (B), Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), English Textbook, Grade VIII
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).24	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).24
Page Nos:	231-240
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Impact of Teacher Effectiveness and Student Attitude on Students Academic Achievement in Science Subjects in the Secondary Schools of Dera Ismail Khan (Pakistan)
Abstract:	This study was conducted to find the influence of teachers effectiveness and students attitude on students academic achievement in science subjects at secondary school of district Dera-IsmailKhan. An important aim of the study was to explore the impact of teachers effectiveness and students academic performance on the subject of science. A multi-stage and stratified random sampling technique was u ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Zameer Ahmad PhD Scholar,Department of Education,Qurtuba University D. I. Khan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Zafar Saleem Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Qurtuba University D. I. Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Khalid Rehman Lecturer, Department of IBA,Gomal University D.I.Khan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Teacher Behavior; Student Attitudes: Academic Performance; Science Subject
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).25	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).25
Page Nos:	241-247
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Teachers Humanistic Role Regarding Students Guidance
Abstract:	This study was conducted to explore and compare perceptions of Subject Specialist Teachers about their role as a humanistic student guide. Subject specialists were taken from 28 male and 13 female higher secondary schools situated in Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. As per the data analysis, it was concluded that mos ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Azmat Ullah PhD Scholar,Institute of Education and Research,Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Malik Amer Atta Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research,Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Ayaz Chairman,Department of Education and Research,The University of Lakki Marwat, Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Teachers, Guidance, Students, Humanistic Approach
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).26	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).26
Page Nos:	248-259
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The Role of Enterprise Education and Training in the Performance of Small Manufacturing Firms: Evidence from West Midlands (United Kingdom)
Abstract:	Enterprise education and training play a pivotal role in bridging workforce skills and improving the performance of small businesses. Considering the significant role of small businesses, this study attempts to investigate how small manufacturing units improve their performance using training methods. Therefore, for this study mixed-method approach was adopted to find the relationship between b ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Fahad Sultan Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies and Leadership,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Syed Haider Khalil Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies and Leadership,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Syed Mohsin Ali Shah Assistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies and Leadership,Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Enterprise educating, Enterprise Training, Small business, Performance, United Kingdom.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).27	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).27
Page Nos:	260 ‒ 268
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Exploring Relationships of Positive and Negative Organizational Behaviors (OB) with the Productivity of Engineering Students
Abstract:	This study explores the relationships between positive and negative Organizational Behaviors and Workaholism; and the relationship of these OBs with productivity and gender of engineering students in Pakistan. Most of the researchers have studied OBs among faculty or administrative staff in universities. The study of these behaviors among students is a new area. An eight-stage innovative qualit ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Humayun Sattar Ph.D. Scholar,Department of Engineering Management,National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Tasweer Hussain Syed Assistant Professor,Department of Engineering Management,National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Codebook Thematic Analysis, Engineering Students, Organizational Behaviors, Workaholism.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).28	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).28
Page Nos:	269-282
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Moratorium or Achievement: Identity Statuses in Mohsin Hamids The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Abstract:	The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2007) traces the evolution of Changezs sense of belonging by encompassing a substantial part of his life odyssey, ranging from his movement to the US for higher studies to his disillusionment and redirection of fundamental desires. This study explores those transformative stages that help shape his identity. For this purpose, James Marcias theory of identity achiev ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Ayesha Perveen PhD Scholar, Department of English & Literary Studies, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Nadia Anwar Assistant Professor, Department of English and Literary Studies,University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Identity Achievement, Identity Moratorium, Islam, Pakistan, Sense of Belonging, Fundamental.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).29	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).29
Page Nos:	283-290
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Conceptualization of Numbers, Number Operations, and Algebra among 10th and 11th Grade Students
Abstract:	The current study explores the conceptual understanding of secondary level students in mathematics. The participants were 1320 students of 10th grade and 180 students of 11th grade randomly selected from 33 public secondary and 17 higher secondary schools of Lahore. The article describes the performance of students on six grade 1-7 level questions related to numbers, number operations, and alge ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Namirah Aslam PhD Scholar,Department of Research and Evaluation, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Aishah Siddiquah Assistant Professor, Department of Research and Evaluation,Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Mobeen Ul Islam Assistant Professor,Department of Education,University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Whole Numbers, Number Operations, Integers, Rational Numbers, Algebra, Error Analysis, Mathematical Thinking.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).30	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).30
Page Nos:	291-299
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Syllable Structure of Pakistani English in Phonological Theory
Abstract:	This article describes the syllable of Pakistani English (PE. It compares the syllable of PE with British English, in the light of concepts of syllabic (Chomsky and Halle, 1968), syllabification, template, syllable pattern, model of syllable structure, phonotactics and syllable weight. In the end, the following differences in syllabic phonology of PE and British English are summarized: In phono ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Umaima Kamran Assistant Professor, Department of English, Quaid-I-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Saira Maqbool Assistant Professor,Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Lubna Umar Lecturer, Department of English Language and Applied Linguistics,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Pakistani English, Syllable Structure, Syllabification, Phonotactics, Syllable Weight, Syllabic
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).31	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).31
Page Nos:	300-312
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Role of Organizational Environment in Reducing the Effect of Techno-Stress on Work Behavior of the University Teachers
Abstract:	This research determines the role of the Organizational Environment in reducing the effects of the Techno-Stress on Work Behavior of the University Teachers. The quantitative research method was followed whereas descriptive research design for being the most befitting in these kinds of investigations was opted for reaching certain findings and drawing the conclusions. The study was conducted on ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Abid Ali Khan PhDScholar, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Asif Jamil Professor,Department of Education,Qurtuba University of Science & Technology, DIKhan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Khuda Bakhsh Assistant Professor, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Organizational Environment, Techno-Stress, Work Behavior, University Teachers
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).32	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).32
Page Nos:	313-321
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Investigating Cognitive Engagement of Eighth Graders in Mathematics Classrooms
Abstract:	The main objective of the study was to analyze the association of mathematics achievement and cognitive engagement at the school level. The research was followed by a quantitative research method following a survey by administering a questionnaire on sampled 300 students for data collection. Half of them were male students and the other half were female students in District Lahore. Data were an ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Tahira Batool Assistant Professor,Department of Research and Evaluation, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Sofia Akhtar Dy.DEO (W-EE), Depalpur. Education Department,Government School Education Department, Pakistan.
Keywords:	cognitive engagement, eight graders, mathematics classrooms
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).33	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).33
Page Nos:	322-331
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Relationship between Teachers Classroom Management Skills and Students Academic Achievements at Secondary level in Southern Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Abstract:	he major purpose of this study was to investigate “Relationship between Teachers Classroom Management Skills and Students Academic Achievements at Secondary level districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” All government secondary schools of southern district were constituting the population of the study and all teachers and students of the secondary schools were also included in the population of t ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Gul Andaz Khan Ph.d Scholar,Institute of Education & Research,University of Science & Technology, Bannu, KP, Pakistan. 2-Rahmat Ullah Shah Assistant professor, Institute of Education & Research,University of Science & Technology, Bannu, KP, Pakistan. 3-Safdar Rahman Ghazi Assistant professor,Institute of Education & Research,University of Science & Technology, Bannu, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Management Skills, School, Classroom, Academic Achievement
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).34	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).34
Page Nos:	332-340
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Comparison of Public, Private Schools and Deeni Madaris Students Regarding Respect as Moral Adjustment in Society
Abstract:	Respect means due regard for the rights of others, wishes and feelings on the behalf of their achievements, qualities and abilities. The study was cross-sectional in nature. The population comprised of principals, teachers, parents and students of all Public, Private schools and Deena Madras of Southern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The key purpose of the study was to compare Publi ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Mati Ullah Khan Ph.D Scholar,Institute of Education & Research,Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Allahnoor Khan Assistant Professor, Institute of Education & Research,Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Saqib Khan Lecturer, Institute of Business Administration,Gomal University, Dear Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Respect, Comparison, Public, Private Schools and Deeni Madaris, Moral Adjustment, Society.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).35	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).35
Page Nos:	341-350
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Media Agenda on War against Terrorism: An Analysis of British Newspapers
Abstract:	The war against terrorism was started by the Bush administration after the attacks of September 11th . In this context, America attacked Afghanistan in 2001 and Iraq in 2003 alongside British forces and NATO allies. The present article explored the agenda of the British press regarding War against Terrorism in British press. The study conducted thematic analysis of two mainstream British daily ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Aasima Safdar Assistant Professor,Department of Communication Studies,Bahuaddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Samia Manzoor Assistant Professor, Department of Communication Studies,Bahuaddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Beenish Zaheen Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication,The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	War against terrorism, the guardian, The Independent, thematic analysis, agenda setting, 9/11 attacks
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).36	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).36
Page Nos:	351-361
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Need Analysis of School Management Information System for Public Schools in Punjab (Pakistan)
Abstract:	The research was designed to identify and analyze the need for School MIS at secondary and higher secondary school levels in Punjab. Three separate questionnaires were developed for school principals, teachers and parents. The population of the study was the principals, teachers and parent members of the school councils of public schools. Punjab has 36 districts and the study was delimited to 1 ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Jahangir Afzal PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Planning,Policy Studies and Leadership (EPPSL), Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Tanveer Afzal Assistant Professor, Department of Science Education,Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	School MIS, management, information system, SMIS, SIMS
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).37	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).37
Page Nos:	362-369
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Investigating Quality of Induction Training of Novice Teachers in Punjab
Abstract:	Trainings are offered to all level of teachers at different phases of their careers. There are empirical foundations that these trainings have major impacts on the quality of teachers and resultantly on the quality of education. The study was conducted to investigate the quality of the induction training for elementary teachers of QAED, Punjab as perceived by the participants of the training. T ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Adila Khanam PhD Scholar,Division of Education,University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Asghar Ali Assistant Professor,Department of Education, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan 3-Asia Zulfqar Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Quality Training, Induction Training, Elementary School Teachers, Punjab
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).38	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).38
Page Nos:	370-378
Volume & Issue:	V-I

An Exploratory Case Study of Non-Entrepreneurs (Thematic Analysis)
Abstract:	Non-entrepreneur refers to a person who is non-actor and absent from entrepreneurial actions and not making intention towards entrepreneurship. An exploratory case study method (Yin, 2014) was used to carry out the research. Unstructured interviews were conducted with four non-entrepreneurs and field notes were written down on the notebook with the pencil to save the data. Thematic analysis was ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Furqan Ashraf PhD Scholar,Department of Sociology, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Babak Mahmood Associate Professor, Department of Sociology,Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Mudassar Mushtaq PhD Scholar,Business Administration,National College of Business Administration and Economics (NCBA&E) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Non-entrepreneurs, lack of entrepreneurship knowledge and understanding, family involvement in career selection, lack of personal desire and will, family business, self-efficacy, culture
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).39	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).39
Page Nos:	379-389
Volume & Issue:	V-I

The Competencies and Knowledge Entrepreneurship relationship in Higher Education Institutes: Examining the Moderating Role of Organizational Climate
Abstract:	Higher education institutions, in the knowledge economy, have a significant role in encouraging innovation and ultimately accelerating economic growth by the creation and transfer of knowledge. This study concentrates on the construct of knowledge entrepreneurship in higher education institutions of the public and private sectors in Pakistan. It highlights the competencies required to enhance ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Nida Kamal Senior Lecturer,Department of Business Studies,Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Bakhtiar Ali Professor,Department of Management Studies,Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Hina Samdani Senior Assistant Professor,Department of Business Studies,Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Knowledge Entrepreneurship, Personal Competency, Professional Competency, Social Competency, Organizational Climate, Higher Education Institutions.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).40	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).40
Page Nos:	390-398
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Eurozone Crisis and Asymmetric Volatility Spillover between the Stock Markets of Selected Emerging Asian and Developed Economies
Abstract:	The study examines the volatility spillover between selected emerging Asian and developed stock markets. Moreover, the study analyzes the impact of the financial crisis on volatility spillover between the stock markets. This study used monthly observations for the period 2001-01 to 2017-12 on three emerging markets of Pakistan, China, India and three developed markets of Hong Kong, Japan and th ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muzammil Hussain PhD Scholar,Department of Economics,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Rehmat Ullah Awan Associate Professor, Department of Economics,University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Hammad Hassan Assistant Professor,Department of NOON Business School, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	EGARCH, Eurozone Crisis, Emerging Economies, Developed Economies, Volatility Spillover, VECM.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).41	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).41
Page Nos:	399 ‒ 409
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Impacts of Modern Civil Society and Traditional Civil Society on Women Status
Abstract:	Womens social, economic and political status is differently defined by the advocates of Modern Civil Society (MCS) and Traditional Civil Society (TCS). It is generally assumed that TCS gives little or no status at all to their female group of the society. This issue is still very critical in poor and developing countries including Pakistan. The current study has been conducted to statistically ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Robina PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science,Qurtuba University, D.I Khan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Imran Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences,Qurtuba University, D. I Khan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Maaria Sultana Assistant Professor,Management Sciences,Lahore Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Modern Civil Society, Traditional Civil Society, & Women Status
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).42	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).42
Page Nos:	410-418
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Training Need Assessment for the Infusion of Tolerance, Peace and Social Cohesion among University Students
Abstract:	Tolerance, peace and social cohesion are the most significant and substantial values of society. In the scenario of Pakistan, the existence of above-mentioned values are prominently correlated with each other. The aim of this study was to assess the need of training program to counter the negative effects regarding the existing level of tolerance, peace and social cohesion among university stud ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Anila Yasmin PhD Scholar, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Naeem Mohsin Associate Professor,Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Ayub Buzdar Assistant Professor,Department of Education,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Tolerance, Peace, Social Cohesion
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).43	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).43
Page Nos:	419-427
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Gender Subversion: A Cultural Reconsideration through a Fairy Tale
Abstract:	The following paper tries to socially understand gender norms and the possibility of subversion of the recommended roles. Judith Butlers (1990) Performative theory of gender acts, discussed probability of gender subversion in various societal conceptualizations of gender. The undertaken study, through thematic analysis, investigated particular characters in a fairy tale, The land of stories: Be ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Zainab Akram Assistant Professor,Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. 2-Uzma Imtiaz Assistant Professor,Department of English,Fatima Jinnah Women's University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Sumaira Shafiq Assistant Professor, Institute of Kashmir Studies,University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Muzaffarabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Gender, Gender Subversion, Societal and Cultural Norms, Fairy tale
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).44	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).44
Page Nos:	428-437
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Comparative Analysis of Research Supervision Practices in Universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Abstract:	The research aimed to an investigation of comparative analysis of research supervision practices of research supervisors in KP universities. Objectives of the study were to find out the current practices of research supervision in M. Phil and Ph.D. Quantitative method and descriptive survey research design were used for the study. The 46 supervisors were taken as a sample of the study using a t ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Naeem Abbasi M.Phil. Scholar,Department of Education,The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan. 2-Saddaf Ayub Raja Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan. 3-Umbreen Ishfaq Satti Assistant Professor,Department of Education,The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Research Supervisor, Supervision Practices. Research Guidance and Feedback
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).45	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).45
Page Nos:	438-449
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Civilianization of Military Rule in Pakistan: A Study of Musharrafs Era (2005-2008)
Abstract:	The Military s involvement in the political system of Pakistan began from the mid-1950s and continued verily as a guardian, a praetorian, or ruler on various occasions. Its disengagement, after the direct intervention, remained usually slow and gradual. Hence, it took a long time for disengagement and created a power-sharing model instead of transferring power to the civilian elite. The pattern ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sughra Alam M. Phil Scholar, Department of Politics and IR, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Nawaz Bhatti Associate Professor, Department of Politics and IR,University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Asia Saif Alvi Assistant Professor,Department of Politics and IR,University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Civilianization, Constitutional Institutions, Emergency, Martial Law, Military Regime.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).46	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).46
Page Nos:	450-457
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Social Capital and its Impact on Business Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises of Sindh (Pakistan)
Abstract:	Social capital is a significant resource for Small and Medium-sized firms. Social Capital resources generate assets for firms which in turn contributes towards the performance of firms. The paper analyzes the relationship of Social Capital with SMEs Performance operating in Sindh. Research has investigated the impact of the personal, professional, associative, and institutional network towards ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Saqib Wahab Mahar PhD Scholar, Institute of Business Administration,Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh, Pakistan. 2-Ikhtiar Ali Ghumro Professor,Institute of Commerce,Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur Mirs, Sindh, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Business Performance, Social Capital, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).47	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).47
Page Nos:	458-468
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Effectiveness of 5 Es Learning Cycle Model on Students Learning in Physics at Secondary School Level in Pakistan
Abstract:	This study is designed to find the effectiveness of Learning Cycle Model (LCM) on students learning in physics at the secondary school level. To achieve this objective, null hypotheses were tested. All physics students of Haripur district Khyber Pukhtunkhwah Pakistan at secondary level were included as the population. Eighty (80) physics learners of grade 9th of Hazara Public School and College ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Kifayat Khan Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan. 2-Wajeeha Aurangzeb Assistant Professor, Department of Education, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Tehsin Tahir Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Effectiveness, Learning Cycle Model, Learning Physics, Learning Skills, Experimental Group, Control Group
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).48	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).48
Page Nos:	469-478
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Effect of Cooperative Learning Approach on Students’ Academic Achievement and Motivation at Secondary level
Abstract:	This study discovers the effect of cooperative learning (CL) on students’ achievement and motivation toward computer science at secondary level. Nonequivalent control group design of Quasi-Experimental Research method was used. Two intact groups i.e. thirty students each, were selected as the sample of the study. Students Team Achievement Division (STAD) method of CL was applied on the experi ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Aroona Hashmi Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Mubushra Khalid Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Tariq Hussain Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cooperative Learning, Students’ Achievement, Students’ Motivation, Students Team Achievement Division (STAD)
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).49	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).49
Page Nos:	479-489
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Potential Benefits of Bilingual Teaching in Learning History
Abstract:	Bilingual education has been controversial since the beginning of educational programs, there is still uncertainty among school leaders while deciding the medium of instructions for their system especially while measuring its impact on students’ learning. This research evaluated the outcomes of bilingual education for the subject of History. The target population of this research was grade V ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sara Sehar School manager, Department of Social Science, Greenwich University, Karachi, Pakistan. 2-S. Khurram Khan Alwi Associate Professor, Department of Social Science, Greenwich University, Karachi, Pakistan. 3-Mohammad Shaiq Director ORIC, Department of Social Science, Greenwich University, Karachi, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Bi-lingual, Trans-language, Scaffolding, ELL (English language learners)
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).50	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).50
Page Nos:	490-499
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Educational Leadership Processes as Predictors of Positive Work Attitude at Higher Education Level
Abstract:	This study aimed at exploring the impact of educational leadership processes such as goal setting, strategic resourcing, curriculum quality, quality of teaching, promoting teaching-learning, and a safe environment on positive work attitudes at the higher education level. Positive work attitudes were delimited to job satisfaction, job involvement, and organizational commitment. A descriptive sur ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Wajeeha Aurangzeb Assistant Professor, Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages H-9 Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Tehsin Tahir Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan 3-Kifayat Khan Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Goal Setting, Job Involvement, Organizational Commitment, Positive Work Attitude, Strategic Resourcing
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).51	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).51
Page Nos:	500-509
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Awareness Regarding Environmental Education: A Qualitative Study Suggesting Practical Steps in Education Leading to a Green Pakistan
Abstract:	Green Pakistan is a very famous slogan nowadays and one of the core objectives of the present government. This research focuses on the qualitative perspective on the need and significance of Environmental Education in Teachers Training programs to provide awareness to forthcoming teachers. Environmental Education is included in Millennium Development Goals by the United Nations. Recently the S ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sohaib Sultan Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Shehzad Ahmed Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Imran Assistant Professor, Department of Education, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Environmental Education, Sustainable Development Goals, Teachers’ Training
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).52	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).52
Page Nos:	510-518
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Effect of Leadership Styles of Secondary School Heads on School Improvement
Abstract:	This research.is designed to assess the effects of the leadership style of the secondary school principals on the school improvement. It was basically descriptive research in nature and for the collection of data survey method was used. Twenty senior school leaders from the AJ&k Mirpur department and 60 senior teachers from the public sector were selected as subjects. Samples were selected usin ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Maria Noureen PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan. 2-Nazir Haider Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan. 3-Shazia Zamir Assistant Professor, Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Effect, Leadership, Leadership Styles, School Improvement, Secondary Schools
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).53	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).53
Page Nos:	519-527
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Evaluation of Financial Subsidy Program of Punjab Education Foundation for Increasing Students Enrollment and Retention in Private Schools in Punjab
Abstract:	This study retrospects the idea of financial assistance program (school voucher program) proposed by Milton Friedman, lately developed by Peacock, Wiseman and Jencks. It examines the current education voucher program of Punjab education foundation designed for students of low-income families. The research aims to see efficacy of Public Private Partnership in school education in Punjab. It analy ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Rashid Iqbal Klasra PhD scholar, Department of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Afshan Huma Assistant Professor, Department of EPPSL, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	School Enrollment, Vouchers, Low Income Families, Public Private Partnership, Financial Subsidy
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).54	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).54
Page Nos:	528-537
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Evaluation of Enrollment Trends in Technological Subjects at Secondary Level in Punjab
Abstract:	The major aim of this study was to evaluate the enrollment trends in Technical subjects at secondary level. The study was descriptive in nature and quantitative approach was applied for conducting this study. All the teachers, students and parents of Gujranwala Division in Punjab were the population of the study. Stratified random sampling technique was applied for the selection of sample. Thre ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Kousar Parveen PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K. 2-Nazir Haider Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K. 3-Ziarab Mahmood Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, Nerian Sharif, AJ&K.
Keywords:	Evaluation, Enrollment, Enrollment Trends, Technical subjects, Secondary Level
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).55	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).55
Page Nos:	538-550
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Role, Status and Perception of Female Education Regarding Socio-Economic Development
Abstract:	This research work is to explore the role, status and perception of female education with respect to a budgetary change in District Peshawar. Education changes people leadership and makes them live with flexibility. The objectives were (i) To find the perception of female education regarding socio economic status (ii) to know the role of women as mother, wife and daughter, is to be assessed. Th ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Waqar Un Nisa Faizi Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Islamia College Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Wilayat Bibi Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Syed Shafqat Ali Shah Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Socio-Economic Status, Learner Achievement, Social Factors
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).56	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).56
Page Nos:	551-561
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Does Supervisor Communication Styles Reduce Cyber loafing? Important Roles of Work Engagement and Psychological Capital
Abstract:	Drawing from Conservation of Resources Theory (COR), the current research examined the direct and indirect relationship (PsyCap, work engagement) of perceived supervisor communication styles and cyberloafing. Data from 367 full-time employees working in 64 different firms were collected through a standardized scale. The findings revealed that assertive communication style has a negative relatio ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Sajid Rahman Khattak Assistant Professor, Department of IBMS, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 2-Hafeez Ullah Associate Professor, Department of Institute of Business Studies, Kohat University of Science and Technology, KP, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Zahid Awan Professor, Department of IBA, Gomal University D.I.Khan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Cyberloafing, Perceived Supervisor Communication Styles, PsyCap, Work Engagement.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).57	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).57
Page Nos:	562-571
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Evaluating the Sustainability of Public Debt in the Presence of Current and Fiscal Accounts Deficit in Developing Countries
Abstract:	We estimate the public debt sustainability for 53 developing countries divided into different regions using data from 1996 to 2017. Sustainability of public debt calculation is based on theoretically derived models with necessary and sufficient conditions. Current study empirically validates the importance of least evident saving-investment gap along with other variables in public debt sustaina ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Ayaz Khan PhD scholar, Department of Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Zahoor Ul Haq Professor, Department of Economics, Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 3-Javed Iqbal Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Pakhtunkhwa Economic Policy Research Institute, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Debt Sustainability, Current Account, Fiscal Account, Saving Investment Gap, Developing Countries.
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).58	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).58
Page Nos:	572-585
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Impact of Homework on the Student Academic Performance at Secondary School Level
Abstract:	Homework is the means by which the relationship between home and school is demonstrated and developed, leading to more consistent progress in all aspects of school life. The current research was carried out in Gilgit Baltistan to find out the impact of homework on the academic performance of students at secondary level. The research was observed by teachers of Gilgit Baltistan public schools while ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Muhammad Nisar Ul Haq Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit - Baltistan, Pakistan. 2-Anila Fatima Shakil Associate Professor, Department of Education, Jinnah University for Women Karachi, Pakistan. 3-Muhammad Naseer Ud Din Professor, Institute of Education & Research, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Homework, Academic, Performance, Skills, Ability
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).59	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).59
Page Nos:	586-595
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Learner Autonomy and its Existing Practices: A Comparison between EFL Students of Various Disciplines in the Context of Pakistan
Abstract:	Learner autonomy refers to a state where a learner seeks the understanding of the concepts more independently, takes charge of his own learning and becomes more motivated and self-supportive towards the learning procedures. The present study explored the existing practices of EFL learners with reference to autonomy practices, in the context of Punjab, Pakistan. The autonomy of the learners was exa ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Ayesha Butt Assistant Professor, TESOL, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Faisal Anis Assistant professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Amna Yousaf Assistant professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Learner Autonomy, English as a Foreign Language, Foreign Language Learning, Language Learning Strategies
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).60	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).60
Page Nos:	596-608
Volume & Issue:	V-I

Investigating the Spatio-Temporal Changes in Open Spaces in Major Cities of Pakistan
Abstract:	The recent trend of rural-urban migration has consumed most of the open spaces in cities leading to higher build-up to open space ratio. This has adversely affected the ecological balance and environment. This paper is about the Spatio-temporal analysis of three major cities of Pakistan to find the impacts of reduced open spaces between 2000-2015. The data was collected using Google Earth Pro and ...Read More
Author/s:	1-Beenish Javaid PhD Scholar, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Abdul Waheed Assistant Professor, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan. 3-Zafar Zafar Iqbal Zafar PhD Scholar, Department of Urban and Regional Planning, NUST, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Keywords:	Open Spaces, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Spatio-Temporal Analysis
DOI Number:	10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).61	Details Download
DOI Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).61
Page Nos:	609-622
Volume & Issue:	V-I