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01 - Impact of Domestic Infrastructure upon Athlete's Interest, Motivation and Partic

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).01
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).01      Published : Jun 2023

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    Organized sports are popular around the globe as a way of entertainment for the spectators as well as a lucrative career for the athletes and sportsmen and sportswomen. However, the number of athletes in Pakistan is comparatively less. This study is carried out to establish the reasons of a smaller number of people opting for sports as career generally and cricket specially. Motivation is a force ... Details

    Infrastructure, Coaching, Financial Incentive, Domestic Cricket, Selection Criteria

    (1) Muhammad Aslam
    Lecturer Health and Physical Education, Government College of Physical Education, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahid Ali Khan
    Director Physical Education, College Education Department, Government Degree Boys College, Korangi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Nusrah Asad
    Principal, Khadija Girls College Korangi, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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02 - The Effects of the Afghan Issue on Pakistan's Political Dynamics: An Analysis of

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).02
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).02      Published : Jun 2023

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    After the incident of 9/11, Afghanistan emerged as a terrorist state before the face of the world. To eradicate the militant factors the USA initiated a war against terror with the help of her allies on the soil of Afghanistan. This paper aims to analyze the efforts of Pakistan to bring harmony, peace and development to Afghanistan. The Afghan political scenario is a "multi-political scenario" in ... Details

    Harmony, Islamization, Legitimacy, Negotiations, Pakistan’s Struggles, Peace, Taliban, wars in Afghanistan

    (1) Sajid Hussain
    PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science & IR, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Azmat Ali Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & IR, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Gulzar khan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science & IR, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan
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03 - Role of Individual's Subjective Well-Being in Exposure to Hate Material on Twitt

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).03
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).03      Published : Jun 2023

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    The research examines the association between hate material exposure and subjective well- being on Twitter using a sample of private and public universities in Lahore. The researcher aims to identify how life happiness & satisfaction are associated with higher exposure to hate material. Data is collected through an online survey (n = 400). The researcher used the theoretical framework of Routi... Details

    Subjective Well-being, Exposure, Online Hate Material, Routine Activity Theory

    (1) Farwa Manzoor
    M.Phil. Scholar, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tanveer Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Communication and Media Research, School of Communication Studies, University of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Effect of Professional Learning Communities on Student Achievement at the Second

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).04
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).04      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study examined the effect of professional learning communities (PLC) on the achievement of students. PLC is about developing collaborative learning among colleagues to enhance the performance of an organization within a specific environment. Student achievement has defined the performance of students which can be evaluated with the help of tests. Data were gathered from SSTs (N=890) involving ... Details

    Supportive and Supportive Leadership, Collective Learning and Application, Target Oriented, Supportive Conditions–Relationships, Shared Personal Practice, Supportive Conditions-structures

    (1) Muhammad Akram
    Associate Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saira Taj
    Assistant Professor, Department of STEM Education, Faculty of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Irfan Malik
    Lecturer in Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - New Trends in the Historiography of Pakistan: A Case Study of Writings by Prof.

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).05
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).05      Published : Jun 2023

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    One of the recent developments in South Asian historiography is the adoption of new approaches for each of its sub-disciplines. Historiographical scholarship has also discovered new avenues including exploration of the ignored and marginalized aspects of history. Muhammad Iqbal Chawla is one of such academicians who has left a strong mark on the field of historiography by making multifaceted and o... Details

    Historiography, Discourse, Freedom Movement, History of Pakistan, New Trends in History, Subaltern Studies, Colonial Punjab, Post-colonialism

    (1) Adnan Tariq
    Assistant Professor, Institute of History, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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06 - Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Social Context Cannabis Scale

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).06
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).06      Published : Jun 2023

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    The objective of the present study was to cross-culturally adapt and validate the SCCS among individuals from various cultural backgrounds. A study was conducted with a sample size of 300 individuals, whose ages ranged from 18 to over 40 years old, and who had attained at least a secondary school education level. A multi-step process was utilized to conduct the study, which aimed to ensure that th... Details

    Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validation, Social Context

    (1) Safia Ashfaq
    PhD Scholar, Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Islamabad. Pakistan.
    (2) Kehkashan Arouj
    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Islamabad. Pakistan.
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07 - Insights into Significant Contribution by Local Government toward Community Deve

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).07
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).07      Published : Jun 2023

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    This research investigates the role of local government institutions in promoting community development in Bahawalpur division from 2001 to 2018. The provision of municipal amenities is crucial for community growth, and local governments are expected to play a significant role in enhancing social, political, and cultural development. However, financial constraints, lack of education, community par... Details

    Budget, Bahawalpur, Community Participation, Decision-making Process, Grassroots Level, Infrastructural Development, Local Government

    (1) Muhammad Asim
    PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ikram Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Akhtar
    PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, The Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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08 - The Urgency of Legislative Measurements Regarding Monitoring of Toshakhana Pakis

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).08
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).08      Published : Jun 2023

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    Toshakhana is a government-owned department administered by the cabinet division of Pakistan, has become a contentious issue in the recent decade due to the perception that it is used as a tool for corruption and for making assets by the state functionaries and also having uncertainty in its procedural laws. The masses are unlettered about the concept of Toshakhana which leads to controversies amo... Details

    Misuse, Procedures, Toshakhana, State Functionaries

    (1) Haleema Sadia
    LLB Student, Department of Law, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Tabinda Rani
    Lecturer, Department of Law, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Rimsha Khan
    Visiting Faculty, Department of Law, Hazara University, Mansehra, KP, Pakistan
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09 - An Analysis of Muslim History from Ancient to Ertugrul Ghazi: A Way Forward

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).09
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).09      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study analyses features of Islamic historical facts and inspiring storytelling, highlights important aspects of ancient Islamic history, and is best understood as a religious tale with some room for creative interpretation. It will look at the historical circumstances surrounding the founding of Islam, including the caliphates that were chosen at the time because, as many accounts imply, they... Details

    Islamic History, Ertugrul Ghazi, Ottoman Empire, Muslim Community, Mecca

    (1) Sajida Begum
    Assistant Professor, School of Political Science, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqra Jathol
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Political Science, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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10 - A Study on School Leadership Effectiveness at Secondary Level in Punjab

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).10
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).10      Published : Jun 2023

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    Leadership is the art of motivating a group of individuals to do tasks in achieving desired goals. The leader is a source of inspiration for workers. The purpose of the study was to examine the school leadership effectiveness at the secondary level in Punjab. The study was quantitative in nature and survey design was used. Three hundred principals, headmasters and headmistresses of secondary schoo... Details

    School Leadership Effectiveness, Transactional, Transformational

    (1) Khizar Hayat
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ihsan
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Naveed Tufail
    PhD, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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11 - State and Society under the Zikris in Makran: A Historical Account

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).11
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).11      Published : Jun 2023

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    Makran is the South-Western division of Balochistan, Pakistan and the South-Eastern region of Sistan-wa-Balochistan, Iran. Makran has been of great importance to many superpowers of the last thirteen centuries. Macedonians, Sassanid Persians, Sindhi Brahmins, and Arabs had all laid nominal claim to Makran at various times. It has been the battlefield for several ancient powers such as Sassanid, In... Details

    Zikri, Makran, Sayyid Muhammad Jaunpuri, Mahdi

    (1) Mubarak Ayub
    Ph.D. Candidate, Department of History & Pakistan Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Safi Ullah Khan Marwat
    Assistant Professor, Department of History & Pakistan Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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12 - Learning Community Growth among Remoteness: Temporal and Technological Dimension

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).12
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).12      Published : Jun 2023

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    In an important way, this study investigates various aspects of community development and social support among participants in computer technology-enhanced distance education programs. The current analysis focuses on the characteristics that define communities and how students build and maintain them. Drawing on a series of interviews with 17 students, the study highlights the importance of commun... Details

    Community Growth, Remoteness, Computer Technology, Distance Education, Students

    (1) Altaf Hussain Abro
    Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Sindh University, Laar Campus Badin, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Kirshan Kumar Luhana
    Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Sindh University, Laar Campus Badin, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Ali Raza
    Bahria University, Karachi Campus, Sindh, Pakistan.
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13 - The Indecisive Role of English and Urdu in Multilingual Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).13
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).13      Published : Jun 2023

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    The paper explores Pakistani graduate EFL learners' attitudes towards the increasing significance of the English language at national and global levels in the contemporary world. The analysis adopts a qualitative style, using twenty interviews to gain painstaking insights into the learners' linguistic attitudes. The research scrutinizes the socio, contextual and cultural factors that impact Pakist... Details

    EFL Learners, Pakistan, Socio-Cultural, Contextual, Education, Socio-Economic

    (1) Amna Saeed
    Student, Department of Linguistics and Communications, Institute of Liberal Arts, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aamna Zafar
    Student, Department of Linguistics and Communications, Institute of Liberal Arts, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Arshad Ali Khan
    Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics and Communications, Institute of Liberal Arts, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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14 - An Instance of Corruption during the Hajj and Pakistan's Far-Superior Judiciary

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).14
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).14      Published : Jun 2023

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    The Supreme Court of Pakistan received a letter from the government of Saudi Arabia claiming corruption in the Ministry of Religious Affairs' hajj arrangements. In response to the letter, the court invited the Secretaries of religious and foreign affairs to clarify their respective positions. A committee of lawmakers was formed to investigate the situation. On September 1, 2010, the committee issu... Details

    Corruption, Supreme Court, Ministry of Hajj Affair

    (1) Muhammad Siraj Khan
    Lecturer Law College, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Naghma Farid
    Lecturer Law College, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Farhaj Sikander Yar Khan
    Ph.D Scholar, Department of Political Science, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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15 - Nexus between Pakistani Firm's Profitability and Foreign Direct Investment

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).15
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).15      Published : Jun 2023

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    Globalization and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) have a very strong association. FDI increases competition, externalities, domestic firm profitability, technology transfer, knowledge transfer, manpower training, market networking, and economic benefits. This study examined how foreign direct investment affects Pakistani banks' profits. The analysis used 1996–2015 time series data. EViews es... Details

    Awareness of Cybersecurity, Cyberattacks, Readiness, SMB

    (1) Noor Jehan
    Department of Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP Pakistan.
    (2) Fahim Nawaz
    Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Ali Zeb
    School of Business, Zhengzhou University, Henan, The People's Republic of China.
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16 - Management Practices in Private and Public Higher Education Institutions

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).16
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).16      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study's goal is to compare and contrast public and private university administration practices in Pakistan. Using a random sampling technique, 200 institutional heads from (various departments) of public and private institutions (universities) of Punjab were selected for the study.According to the study, managing operations at higher education institutions in these locations is difficult for b... Details

    Management, Public and Private, Educational Institute

    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    Lecturer, (Visiting Faculty) Department of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences, Thal University Bhakkar, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yasir Mustafa
    Headmaster, Elementary and Secondary Education, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Farah Latif Naz
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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17 - From the "Lock" to "Advanced": the Midwest Higher Education Revitalization of Pa

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).17
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).17      Published : Jun 2023

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    Due to the restriction of "Western consciousness", structural contradictions in the spatial distribution, poor interference in special policies etc., "Middle and Western Higher Education" is an important concept under the triple incentives of social cognition, technical route and policy formulation be formed. The development mode, spindle-shaped school hierarchy, and two-level management system hi... Details

    Higher education in the Midwest, Western awareness, Revitalization, Lock-in, Advanced

    (1) Zhu Wenhui
    Professor, Department of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
    (2) Murtaza Khan
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
    (3) Shaista Irshad Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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18 - Learner vs Teacher Centered Classes: Critical Discourse Analysis of Stakeholders

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).18
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).18      Published : Jun 2023

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    The research conducted for this study took place in a Pakistani educational institution. It compared the learner-centred (LC) and teacher-centred (TC) methods and investigated the learners' opinions regarding each method. This study employed qualitative methodology. Two classroom discussions were recorded in LC and TC modes to capture data. Participants in the study were given an open-ended questi... Details

    Learner-Centered Method, Teacher-Centred Method, Teaching Methodology, Critical Discourse Analysis, Socio-Cognitive Model, 3D Model

    (1) Nadia Nisar
    PhD Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, Government College Woman University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of English Linguistics, Government College Woman University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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19 - Ethics and Privacy in Irish Higher Education: A Comprehensive Study of Artificia

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).19
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).19      Published : Jun 2023

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    This research paper presents an insightful investigation into the perceptions and ethical considerations of students regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in academia, particularly focusing on the University of Limerick in Ireland. Herein, AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT have emerged as valuable assets in promoting interactive learning and enhancing student engagement. Thus, this ... Details

    Artificial Intelligence, Ethical Considerations, Privacy Concerns, ChatGPT, University of Limerick

    (1) Muhammad Irfan
    PhD Researcher, School of English, Irish and Communication, University of Limerick, Ireland.
    (2) Fahad Aldulaylan
    PhD Scholar, School of Linguistics, University of Limerick, Ireland.
    (3) Yahya Alqahtani
    PhD Scholar, School of Linguistics, University of Limerick, Ireland.
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20 - Factors Influencing Motorists' Injury Severities: An Empirical Assessment of Cra

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).20
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).20      Published : Jun 2023

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    Travelling in a motor car is a popular mode of conveyance across Pakistan. Similarly, motorists constitute about 66% of total registered cars in Peshawar District which observed a 200% increase from 2006 to 2016. The current research estimates a Random Parameter Logit (RPL) Model by heterogeneousness means & variations in order to identify various parameters that contribute to the motorists' b... Details

    Injury Severity, Motor Car, Random Parameter Logit Model, Motorists, Peshawar.

    (1) Haroon Rashid
    PhD Scholar, Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) S. Akhtar Ali Shah
    Professor, Department of Urban & Regional Planning, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sheikh Muhammad Usman
    Lecturer Civil Department CECOS University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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21 - A Study of Developing a Prototype of Sindhi Primer of Early Childhood Education

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).21
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).21      Published : Jun 2023

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    Sindhi is the most ancient language of the sub-continent and has been used as a medium of instruction in this region through centuries. The writing history of the Sindhi Language starts from Indus Civilization in the era of pictographic scripts being used for sister civilizations. Observing ground and historical realities, Sindhi is one of the most important languages of the world. For the study a... Details

    The Sindhi Primer, Designing, Developing, Textbook.

    (1) Abdul Karim Samejo
    Additional Secretary, School Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Ajab Ali Lashari
    Lecturer, Department of Education Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Sumaira Suleman Mahar
    MS Scholar, Department of Education, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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22 - The Effect of Workplace Ostracism on Knowledge Sharing Influence and Task Perfor

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).22
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).22      Published : Jun 2023

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    The focus of this research study is to investigate how workplace ostracism influenced employee task performance, as mediated by knowledge sharing. Workplace ostracism may make it hard to engage with one another and limit opportunities for social interaction which may have an impact on how well coworkers share knowledge and how well they carry out the necessary result. The study is purely applied. ... Details

    Workplace Ostracism, Knowledge Sharing, Task Performance, IT Industry

    (1) Asghar Ali Sahito
    Lecturer, Institute of Commerce & Management, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Noreen Hassan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology, Gulshan Campus, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Ghulam Murtaza Lahbar
    Benazir School of Business, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University Lyari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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23 - Science Journalism in Pakistani Print Media: A Content Analysis of Daily Dawn an

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).23
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).23      Published : Jun 2023

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    Science journalism is a special form of journalism that primarily covers topics such as science, engineering, technology etc. This study has been conducted to find out the coverage of Science Journalism in Pakistani English Print Media. The researcher applied both Qualitative and Quantitative content analysis methods for the collection of the data. Through this method the researcher collected data... Details

    Content Analysis, Print Media, Science Journalism, Science Coverage, Science Communication

    (1) Shehzad Khan
    Undergraduate Scholar, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajjad Ali
    Assistant professor, Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Shakoor
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore Leads University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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24 - Impact of Perceived Internal Respect and Thriving on Subjective Well-being: Medi

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).24
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).24      Published : Jun 2023

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    The conception of subjective well-being (SWB) is crucial in management research. Through organizational identification (OI), our study explored the effects of perceived internal respect (PIR) and thriving at work (TW) on SWB in Pakistan's service industry. We used a non-probability sampling  method and PROCESS Macros and gathered the data from the employees. The relationship between PIR and T... Details

    Subjective Well-being (SWB), Perceived Internal Respect (PIR), Thriving, Organizational Identification (OI)

    (1) Syed Abid Husain Shah
    Institute of Management Sciences, IMS, (Pak-AIMS), Department of Management Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Imran Khan
    HoD, Institute of Management Sciences, IMS, (Pak-AIMS), Department of Management Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asmat Nawaz Khattak
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, IMS, (Pak-AIMS), Department of Management Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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25 - Unlocking the Power of Schema Theory based Pre-Reading Activities: Enhancing Rea

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).25
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).25      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study evaluated the efficacy of schema theory-based pre-reading activities in enhancing intermediate-level reading comprehension. The study was conducted solely on first-year English students at GHSS Togh Bala Kohat. The study involved 60 first-year students, divided into two groups of 30 participants each. The study employed two groups, a control group and an experimental group. The experimen... Details

    Schema Theory, Cognitive Theory, Pre-Reading Activities

    (1) Shah Jehan
    Lecturer, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Farid Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science and Technology. Kohat, PK, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Wahab
    Lecturer, Department of Education and Psychology, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
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26 - Role of Teachers' Affective Support for Reducing Students' Emotional Exhaustion

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).26
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).26      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study determined the connection between teachers' affective commitment along with emotional exhaustion among students with the mediation of students' self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, and extrinsic motivation in Pakistan. 309 responses have been collected from the students of HEIs in Karachi whereas PLS-SEM was employed to analyze data. Teachers’ affective support positively impacts s... Details

    Teachers' Affective Support, Students' Motivation, Self-Efficacy, Emotional Exhaustion, Higher Education Institutes

    (1) Nasir Ali
    Adjunct Faculty and Research Scholar, Institute of Business Management & Healthcare Management (IBHM), DOW University of Health Science, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahnawaz Tunio
    School of Education, Zhengzhou University, Henan, China.
    (3) Narjis Unar
    Research Fellow, Department of Education, Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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27 - Allegorical Interpretation of Powers' The Overstory: A Postmodern Study

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).27
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).27      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study debates The Overstory from a postmodern allegorical point of view to draw multiple meanings. In essence, postmodern allegory draws attention to a text's true meaning. By analyzing the various symbols and emblems in Richard Powers' The Overstory, this study seeks to examine postmodern allegory and determine what it all means. Because in addition to being a classic allegory, it demonstrat... Details

    Postmodernism, Postmodern Allegory, Overstory, Postmodern Fiction

    (1) Saba Rashid
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asim Karim
    Professor, Department of English, University of Wah, Wah Cantt, Punjab, Pakistan.
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28 - Exposure to Social Media Advertisements Regarding Cosmetics and Purchasing Behav

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).28
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).28      Published : Jun 2023

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    Cosmetic products are very important for women. Nowadays women are very conscious while purchasing their products. Women use a vast variety of cosmetic products, such as soap, shampoo, perfume, skincare or make-up. In Pakistan nowadays many cosmetic product companies advertise their products as a need which eventually appeals to a vast majority of women. Many companies use different social applica... Details

    Advertisement, Social Media, Facebook, Behaviour, Cosmetic Products

    (1) Ashraf Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mah Noor Fatima
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Qaisar Shehzad Farooq
    PhD Scholar, Department of Media & Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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29 - Teachers' Training Impact on Teachers' Professional Development at Primary Schoo

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).29
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).29      Published : Jun 2023

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    Researchers investigated how primary school teachers benefited from their training. A total of 150 public school teachers in primary schools (75 men, 75 women) participated in the study. Using the survey method, the researcher adopted a simple random sampling technique. The researche employed a self-developed questionnaire with a five-point scale to compile the results. The questionnaire consisted... Details

    Professional Development, Teachers Training, Subject Specialist, Pedagogical Impact, Public Schools

    (1) Bakht Jamal
    PhD Scholar, Education, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shabnam Razaq Khan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sultan Akbar Shah
    PhD Scholar, Education, Institute of Education and Research, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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30 - Beyond the Stage: Exploring the Transmedial Adaptation of "to be or not to be" i

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).30
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).30      Published : Jun 2023

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    Comics blend linguistic resources and semiotic signs to represent different ideas. The rise of online platforms and the ease of digital distribution has made the production and consumption of comics a common phenomenon. In storytelling, their significance is acknowledged as an effective source of visual representation of sequential art. The present study underpins different techniques and strategi... Details

    Comics, Hamlet on Rooftop, Transmedial Adaptation, Semiotic Signs

    (1) Moazzam Ali Malik
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Irfan
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Umair Ayub
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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31 - Cultural Hybridization and Political Upheaval in Khan's City of Spies

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).31
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).31      Published : Jun 2023

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    Throughout history, political instability has been a persistent issue for diasporic communities, exacerbating the challenges they already face. The present research endeavours to examine the impact of political turmoil on diasporic communities, with a particular focus on its role in shaping cultural identity, hybridity, and conflicting loyalties. The present research employs a qualitative analysis... Details

    Diasporas, Political Upheaval, Culture Differences, Hybridity, Conflicting Loyalties

    (1) Sara Anam
    M.Phil. English Literature, Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rana Abdul Munim Khan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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32 - Emerging Patterns in Roadside Landscape: A Case Study of Lahore Ring Road

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).32
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).32      Published : Jun 2023

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    Lahore is a conurbation that has experienced many vicissitudes throughout its existence. Streets and roads have given a route for transportation. This development has introduced new components like underpasses, overhead bridges and a periphery Ring Road. The current study has analyzed the landscape of Lahore Ring Road over a period of four years. The focus of the study is to comprehend the landsca... Details

    Ring Road, Landscape, Highway, Vegetation

    (1) Samirah Pervaiz
    PhD. Scholar, Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fariha Tariq
    Associate Professor, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saroosh Tariq
    Research Associate, Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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33 - Politics of Hate and Social Media: Thematic Analysis of Political Hate Discourse

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).33
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).33      Published : Jun 2023

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    This article documented the presence of politically motivated hate content in online political discourses and also explored major themes against political opponents in Pakistan. A total of 744 posts were collected from Facebook pages affiliated with two major political parties. The amount indicates the significant amount of politically motivated hate content presented in online political discourse... Details

    Hate Speech, Media Framing, Thematic Analysis, Political Discourse, Social Media, Pakistani Politics

    (1) Muhammad Akbar
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aasima Safdar
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Media and Communication Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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34 - Neuromarketing; Its Significance in the Marketing World

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).34
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).34      Published : Jun 2023

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    Neuromarketing allows marketers to profoundly engage with consumers' latent cognitive processing processes to elicit the desired response. Marketing's more complicated phenomenon is pricking the brain's touch spots to accelerate customer response. To determine how neurons in the human mind work in accordance with marketing principles, this conceptual paper aims to answer three questions: the signi... Details

    Neuro-marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Ethical Concerns

    (1) Shabana Akbar
    Assistant Director, Higher Education Department Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Neelam Akbar
    Lecturer, Center for Management and Commerce, University of Swat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Maira Yousuf
    MS Scholar, Institute of Management Studies, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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35 - Addressing Gender Disparities in Education: Empowering Girls through Education i

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).35
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).35      Published : Jun 2023

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    Education may transform everyone's life, regardless of gender. Gender bias remains widespread. Pakistan's rural areas are especially bad. Pakistani women have been exploited since independence. Pakistani women rarely receive constitutional rights. Discrimination against women in the job, school, economy, and politics predates the 20th century. 200 teachers and 200 students from around Pakistan wer... Details

    Gender Disparities, Education, Empowering Girls

    (1) Chaudhry Ibrahim Tahir Farooq
    Independent Researcher, Aitchison College Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Haider Nafees Ahmed
    Independent Researcher, Kaizen High Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Mohammed Nawab Shinwari
    Senior Teaching Assistant, Department of English, Shaikh Zayed University, Khost, Afghanistan.
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36 - A Historical Analysis of Pan-Islamism in Sindh during Collapse of the Ottoman Em

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).36
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).36      Published : Jun 2023

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    Pan Islam in Sindh played a vital role as a radical wave of the time. First World War was an outcome that significantly awakened Indian Muslims during the Ottoman Collapse. It aimed to unite Muslims of the world under Ottomans' rule against Westernization, promoting the followers of Islam converting to Pan-Islamic sentiments. Besides, Pan-Islamism and actual Islam differ to the core in concepts an... Details

    First World War, Pan-Islamism in Sindh, Ottoman Collapse

    (1) Ghulam Rasool
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Muslim History, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
    (2) Tarique Hussain Keerio
    Lecturer, Department of Basic Sciences and Related Studies, Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering Science and Technology, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Faisal
    Lecturer, Department of Basic Science and Humanities, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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37 - Relationship between Academic Procrastination, Locus of Control and Creative Sel

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).37
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).37      Published : Jun 2023

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    Past literature has shown that academic procrastination shares a negative association with an internal locus of control and self-variables, including self-esteem, self-regulation and self-efficacy. These self-variables may even have a negative effect on students’ academic performance. The aim of the current study is to explore whether students who have higher creative self-efficacy are less ... Details

    Academic Procrastination, Internal Locus of Control, Creative Self-efficacy, Pakistan, Undergraduate Students, Correlational Research

    (1) Zainab Muazzam
    Student, Forman Christian College, Gulberg Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Maryam Munir
    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ivan Suneel
    Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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38 - Transgender Rights Law in Pakistan: Mental Health Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).38
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).38      Published : Jun 2023

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    The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018 is an exclusive statutory law  dealing with the rights of transgender persons in Pakistan, the greatest strength of which is the right given to transgender persons to be recognized based on their self-perceived gender identity. However, in its recent judgement, the Federal Shariat Court struck down some of the key sections of this act b... Details

    Dysphoria, Identity, Transgender, Mental

    (1) Ali Ajmal
    LLM, University Law College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Faiza Rasool
    Research Scholar, Institute of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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39 - Promoting Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).39
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).39      Published : Jun 2023

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    As part of the study, researchers asked both teachers of general education and teachers of special education what they thought about inclusive education. The main goal of this study was to learn more about how Pakistani educators feel about education for all. There were a total of 39 questions in the poll. The validity and reliability of the instrument were determined by trying it with pilot group... Details

    Inclusive Education, Children, Disabilities, Teachers, Education

    (1) Humera Omer Farooq
    PhD Scholar, Assistant Professor, Graphic Design Department College of Art & Design, University of the Punjab Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rabea Saeed Hassan
    Education Consultant, Education Training and Corporate Services and Solutions, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farrukh Hammad Rasool
    Assistant Professor, University College of Art and Design, Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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40 - Using IAT to Measure Implicit Biases towards Mental Illness

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).40
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).40      Published : Jun 2023

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    Mental illness for many years has been perceived in a negative light, greatly impacting the degree of treatment-seeking behaviour, the public attitude towards mental illness, laws and policies and the negative attitudes and associations that are formed towards mental illness. Therefore the research study investigates the attitude of psychology students; given their psychological knowledge about me... Details

    Attributions, Implicit Biases, IAT, Mental Illness, Mental Health Facilities, Negative Attitude. Public Attitude, Psychology

    (1) Sarima Baig
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Elizabeth Schwaiger
    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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41 - Unveiling Language Hurdles: Exploring Errors in Written English Paragraphs by Se

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).41      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study examines error analysis in written English paragraphs by secondary school-level English learners. It focuses on 20 participants from Government Girls High School Sambrial, Sialkot, shedding light on their challenges. These learners from the English group navigate a linguistic landscape where English is not their primary mode of communication. Using Chanquoy's (2001) framework, the study... Details

    Error Analysis, L2 Learners, Written English Paragraphs, Language Acquisition, Secondary School

    (1) Komal Akbar
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aqsa Atta
    Associate Professor, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Alia Awan
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Linguistics & Communications, University of Management & Technology, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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42 - Need of Guidance and Counselling Framework for Improvement of Students' Learning

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).42
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).42      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study aimed to identify the need of guidance and counselling framework for achieving improved learning outcomes in public sector secondary schools in Larkana. The teachers use corporal punishment to students for achieving academic results. This study determines how learners in public secondary schools in Larkana conceptualized the function of GC in academic achievement. We recruited 167 learne... Details

    Guidance, Counselling, Framework, Expulsion, Learning Outcomes Punishment, Instruction, and Suspension

    (1) Qamar Zaman Bhutto
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Jam Muhammad Zafar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) NaeemUllah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering & Information Technology (KFUEIT), Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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43 - The Rise of Artificial Intelligence and Its Influence on Employee Performance an

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).43
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).43      Published : Jun 2023

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    The objective of this paper is to investigate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employee performance and work commitment within the workplace, while also acknowledging its limitations. The study employs a qualitative research approach and utilizes a simple random sampling method. Data collection is conducted through online questionnaires using Google Forms. The majority of the responde... Details

    Artificial Intelligence, Employee Performance, Work, Google Forms

    (1) Kirshan Kumar Luhana
    Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Sindh University Laar Campus, Badin, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Atia Bano Memon
    Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Imran Khan
    Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology, International Islamic University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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44 - Prospective Teachers' Perceptions and Experiences with Grading Rubrics: A Survey

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).44
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).44      Published : Jun 2023

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    Grading rubrics are valuable tools in education that clarify expectations, facilitate transparent grading, improve self-regulation, and increase learning outcomes. This paper explores the use and impact of grading rubrics from the perspective of prospective teachers, reviewing literature, research, and a survey. The survey was done with 400 prospective teachers from 4 universities in Lahore, and e... Details

    Grading Rubrics, Education, Prospective Teachers, Self-assessment, Peer-assessment

    (1) Tayyaba Tariq Mir
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
    (2) Amna Arif
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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45 - Teaching Values to Secondary School Students: An Analysis of Teachers' Practices

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).45
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).45      Published : Jun 2023

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    In this multiple case study, the focus was on how teachers in the selected schools in Narowal cultivate values in their secondary school students. To attain a comprehensive understanding, twenty teachers were purposefully selected for interviews. Qualitative content analysis using NVivo 12 software was used to analyse the gathered data. The research found that these teachers employed diverse appro... Details

    Values education, Teachers’ Practices, Secondary school, Qualitative case study, Methods and Constraints

    (1) Imran Khan
    Visiting Faculty, Department of Education, University of Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yaar Muhammad
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Yasira Waqar
    Assistant Professor, Syed Ahsan Ali and Syed Maratib Ali School of Education, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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46 - An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Metacognitive Skills Development Trai

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).46
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).46      Published : Jun 2023

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    This was an experimental study that has been conducted while taking BS Physics students from a Public sector university based in Lahore. The independent variable for the study was the Metacognitive skills development strategy (Thinking Aloud) enhanced with Cooperative Learning whereas the students' Metacognitive skills were the dependent variable. The sample (two groups, comprising 35 students in ... Details

    Metacognitive Skills, Metacognition, University Students

    (1) Ashfaq Afzal
    HOD, Department of Education, Pakistan Gospel Mission, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shahid Zulfiqar Ali
    PhD Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Samreen
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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47 - Acquisition of Agricultural Information from the Social Media and Interpersonal

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).47
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).47      Published : Jun 2023

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    The primary goal of this research is to discover and explain how farmers in Faisalabad utilise social media and interposed channels to receive agricultural knowledge. Furthermore, the study was intended to investigate farmers' socio-demographic traits and their subsequent link with the usage of social media and interpersonal communication channels. Data for this research study were gathered from 2... Details

    Farmer, Interpersonal channels, Agriculture knowledge, Social media

    (1) Ahsan Salam
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Govt. College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ashraf Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Govt. College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Kishwar Parveen
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Govt. College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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48 - The Prominent Leftist Leaders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: An Appraisal

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).48
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).48      Published : Jun 2023

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    The history of leftist politics in NWFP (present-day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) draws significantly less attention in scholarly and academic journals on national and international politics than other topics do. This was because of Pakistan's alliance with the US-led capitalist camp right after independence in 1947, which made it difficult for its leftist leaders to carry out their program. Throughout the... Details

    Leftist, Marxist, Nationalist, Pakhtun, Progressive, Revolutionary

    (1) Mohammad Ayaz
    Lecturer/In-charge Chairman, Department of Pakistan Studies, Kohat University of Science and Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Shakila Naz
    Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, Government Girls Post Graduate College, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Fayyaz Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies and Political Science, University of Science and Technology, Bannu, KP, Pakistan.
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49 - Narrative Building in Politics: A Critical Analysis of Imran Khan's Selected Dis

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).49
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).49      Published : Jun 2023

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    This paper aims to shed light on narrative building in politics. It explores how Former Prime Minister, Imran Khan built his political narrative and consequently got unrivalled popularity in his country. It also investigates Imran Khan's linguistic strategies used for building his political narrative since the early days of his political party. This study is qualitative and narrative analysis has ... Details

    Political Narrative, Narrative Building, Discourse Studies, Narrative Analysis

    (1) Fatima Arif
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Languages, The University of Chenab, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Akbar Khan
    Associate Professor, Department of Languages, The University of Chenab, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ali Haider
    Principal, Jinnah College of Education, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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50 - The Rise of Green Competitiveness: A Global Study from Scopus Database

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).50
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).50      Published : Jun 2023

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    In this study, we explore the significance of environmental factors for companies and large businesses in the rapidly growing modern world. The focus is on green competitiveness, which plays a crucial role in sustainable development. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 30,000 scientific papers indexed in the Scopus database from 1996 to 2019. The analysis revealed that 2004 marked a turning p... Details

    Green Competitiveness, Sustainable Society, Clusters, Scopus Database

    (1) Muhammad Aqtab Ahmad
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ziaullah
    Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Gulraiz Tariq
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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51 - Green Energy Solutions for the Local Tourist Sector in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).51
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).51      Published : Jun 2023

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    The tourism industry in Pakistan has grown, leading to increased energy consumption and environmental degradation. To address this, green energy solutions are being explored. A study examined the potential, barriers, and benefits of such solutions in the local tourist sector. Survey results showed moderate concern for environmental impact, with some support for green energy. However, respondents w... Details

    Tourism Industry, Green Energy Solutions, Environmental Degradation, Mixed-methods Approach, Barriers and Challenges, Sustainable Tourism, Economic and Social Benefits

    (1) Hafsah Batool
    Lecturer / Head of International Resource Centre (DFDI), Department of Economics, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Samra Khalid
    Assistant Professor of Economic, Higher Education Department.
    (3) Touqeer Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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52 - Relationship between Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of Manufactu

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).52
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).52      Published : Jun 2023

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    The objective of this research is to investigate the potential moderating role of ISO14001 in the relationship between corporate governance and firm financial performance. Corporate governance is measured using four dimensions, the variable considered in this analysis encompass board size, frequency of board meetings, gender diversity within the board, and the presence of independent non-executive... Details

    Corporate Governance, Financial Performance, Environmental Management Standards, Return on Asset, Tobin’s Q

    (1) Nosheen Rasool
    Assistant Professor/ In-charge, Department of Commerce & Finance, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zunaira Zulfiqar
    Research Scholar, Department of Commerce & Finance, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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53 - The Performance of Pakistani Equity Mutual Funds During Bull and Bear Market

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).53
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).53      Published : Jun 2023

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    This study examines equity mutual funds in Pakistan within bull and bear market contexts.It traces the evolution and significance of mutual funds, particularly their adoption by investors for retirement and financial goals. Despite a substantial presence of open-ended and closed-ended mutual funds, Pakistan's mutual fund industry remains comparatively small on a global scale. Equity mutual funds, ... Details

    Pakistani Equity Mutual Funds, Bull and Bear Market, Stocks, Finance, Financial Goals

    (1) Muhammad Yousif
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ziaullah
    Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Gulraiz Tariq
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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54 - Impact of Head Teachers' Transformational Style on Students Achievements

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).54
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).54      Published : Jun 2023

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    This research was done to explore the head teachers’ transformational leadership style, to see its impact on students’ achievement. The descriptive quantitative and survey approach was applied to conduct this research. The data were attained from secondary school teachers about the transformational leadership style of their heads through a five-point questionnaire. The matriculation re... Details

    School Heads, Transformational Leadership Style, Students’ Achievement

    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    Associate Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shamim Ullah
    Assistant Professor, The Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rizwan Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punajab, Pakistan.
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55 - Cultural Assimilation Leading to Third Space Identity: A Postcolonial Analysis o

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).55
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).55      Published : Jun 2023

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    The present paper analyzes the novel ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ (2007) from the postcolonial perspective in terms of Cultural Assimilation and Third Space Identity. Postcolonial theory features cultural hybridity and conflictive and conflated identities with a specific focus on theorists like Frantz Fanon’s ‘The Wretched of the Earth’ (1961), Edward Said’s, ... Details

    Cultural Assimilation, Third Space Identity, Postcolonial, 9/11

    (1) Muhammad Iqbal
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of English, Northern University, Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Umair Ahmed Khan
    Lecturer, Department of English, College of Tourism & Hotel Management, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Shozab Ali Raza Abbasi
    Lecturer, Department of English, The University of Layyah, Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan.
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56 - Developing Administration Competencies of Educational Managers in Services Teach

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).56
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).56      Published : Jun 2023

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    Through in-service teachers' training program administration competencies among educational managers, increased efficacy in the study delves into the realm of educational management.The aim of this study was to deal with administration, decision-making, resource allocation, team management, and conflict resolution. This case study is a qualitative and exploratory analysis of the experiences and tr... Details

    Administration, Educational Managers, In-service Teacher Training, Program, (INSTTP), Promotion-linked Training Program (PLTP)

    (1) Muhammad Abbas
    Ph.D. Scholar, Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED/DSD), Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Raza Ur Rehman
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Arif
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Superior University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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57 - The Electoral Symphony: Unveiling Sindh's Voting Voyage (An Insightful Explorati

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).57
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).57      Published : Jun 2023

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    This research paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the electoral process in Sindh, shedding light on the key factors that shaped voter behaviour and influenced election outcomes. By examining the socio-political dynamics, voter demographics, campaign strategies, and the role of technology, this study offers valuable insights into the electoral symphony that unfolded during the 2018 ge... Details

    Electoral Symphony, Voting Voyage, General Elections, Sindh, Pakistan

    (1) Abdul Rahim
    Ph.D, Pakistan Study, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Nadeemullah
    Associate Professor, Department of Social Work, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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58 - Impact of Six Sigma Practices on Teaching-Learning Effectiveness: A Case Study o

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).58
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).58      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study aimed to assess the impact of implementing Six Sigma practices on teaching effectiveness. This exploratory research, conducted at the University of Okara, centred on teachers from various departments. Qualitative data was gathered via semi-structured interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that faculty members were unintentionally addressing three phases (d... Details

    Six Sigma, Education Quality, Teaching Effectiveness

    (1) Muhammad Tahir Khan Farooqi
    Associate Professor, Department of Education Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Naveed Khalid
    Resource Person, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Aima Shafiq
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
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59 - Global Citizenship and Cosmopolitanism in Burnt Shadows and the Inheritance of L

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).59
10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).59      Published : Jun 2023

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    The study of global ties is the focus of cosmopolitanism. Cultural, ethnic, and racial harmony are among its stated goals. This research analyses the effects of cosmopolitanism and globalization on the construction of authority and individuality in the novels The Inheritance of Loss and Burnt Shadows. Bhabha's (1994) framework was used for the analysis. The research found that cosmopolitanism is i... Details

    The Inheritance of Loss, Burnt Shadows, Cosmopolitanism, Globalization, Diaspora

    (1) Rukhsar Aalam
    M.Phil English Literature, Department of English Language and Literature, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Nailah Riaz
    Assistant Professor, Head, Department of English Language and Literature, The University of Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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