ISSUE

Volume-IX

, Issue-IV

(FALL 2024)



01 - Empowering Futures: The Impact of Cultural, Social, and Economic Disparities on

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).01
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).01      Published : Dec 2024

    Gender inequality poses a challenge to the educational participation of teenage-girls in Jhelum Pakistan. This paper seeks to examine the complex factors underpinning and the extensive effects of gender inequalities in education within this area. The present study details various causes of gender inequalities as analyzed from a qualitative content analysis of various works, which include economic ... Details
    Gender Inequality, Women Empowerment through Education, Teenage Girls, Jhelum, Social and Cultural Norms, Early Marriage, Economic Challenges, Gender Stereotypes, Educational Access, Financial Support
    (1) Sana Amjad
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.

02 - Surah Al-Fatiha as an Abstract/Preface of the Holy Quran: A Linguistic Perspecti

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).02
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).02      Published : Dec 2024

    In the tradition of writing, multiple genres have matured enough and carry universal standardization. Most captivatingly, the universal standard has been ideally reflected in the text of the Holy Quran. The study in hand highlights the linguistic excellence of a very small but complete genre known as abstract. It plays highly significant role in the promotion of a research paper, article, thesis o... Details
    Surah Al-Fatiha, Abstract, Preface, Linguistic, Perspective
    (1) Muhammad Abdullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of English Linguistics and Literature, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Naila Maryam
    Lecturer, University of Baltistan, Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan.

03 - Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Quasi-Fiscal Activities in Pakistan's Electr

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).03
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).03      Published : Dec 2024

    This study aims to empirically investigate the impact of quasi-fiscal activities in the electricity sector on Pakistan's fiscal deficit, using time series data from 1973 to 2022. The Bound and ARDL tests are employed to analyze the long-run cointegration among the variables. The results indicate that the variables are cointegrated in the long run and that the one-year lagged values of hidden costs... Details
    Quasi-Fiscal Activities, Hidden Cost, Fiscal deficit of Pakistan, ARDL Test, State Owned Enterprises
    (1) Sabeel Khan
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Economics, Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Fazale Wahid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Tanweer Ahmed
    Visiting Faculty, Development Studies, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

04 - Practices and Challenges Regarding Mathematics Laboratory for Pedagogical Purpos

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).04
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).04      Published : Dec 2024

    The purpose of this research was to investigate the practices and challenges regarding mathematics laboratory in Punjab at school level. Descriptive survey design was used to collect data through questionnaire. The population was all secondary schools mathematics teachers of district Chakwal. The sample size was 60 through systematic random sampling technique. Only 5 percent of schools had mathema... Details
    Practical Learning, Mathematics Laboratory, Learner-Centered Pedagogy, Educational Challenges, Policy Implementation
    (1) Muhammad Kashif Hubdar
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Jamila Begum
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.

05 - Students Achievement Strategies, Ego Strength, Hostility and the Role of Perceiv

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).05
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).05      Published : Dec 2024

    School environment is associated with ego strength and hostility, while perceived parenting modifies the relationship between ego strength and hostility.  School Connectedness Scale, The Strategy and Attribution Questionnaire, The Parental Bonding Inventory, Barron’s Ego Strength Scale, and The Buss-Durkee Hostility Inventory were used for assessing school environment, students' achieve... Details
    Narrative Techniques, Semantic, Communicative, Translation, Theory, Narrative
    (1) Tariq Ahmed
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China.
    (2) Xing Qiang
    Dean and Professor, Department of Education, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China.
    (3) Mudassar Abdullah
    Assistant Professor, (Psychology program), Department of Business Administration, IQRA National University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

06 - A Study of Narrative Techniques in Surah Yusuf: Semantic and Communicative Persp

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).06
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).06      Published : Dec 2024

    Narrative techniques play a vital role in the process of human communication. This research analyzes the use of narrative techniques in the Holy Quran. It is highly significant for researchers/linguists to conduct research on narrative techniques in the Holy Quran. The study focuses on Surah Yusuf of the Holy Quran in this regard. Surah Yusuf is the 12th Surah of the Holy Quran. The study has used... Details
    Narrative Techniques, Semantic, Communicative, Translation, Theory, Narrative
    (1) Muhammad Abdullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of English Linguistics and Literature, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Marrium Sayyed
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English, Linguistics and Literature, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

07 - AI-Powered Decomposition Techniques for Economic Forecasting

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).07
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).07      Published : Dec 2024

    Time series analysis and decomposition are crucial in examining economic data as they uncover elements such as trends, and seasonal influences, within the data. However, some approaches have difficulty in accommodating complex, high-dimensional data. In this research, we investigate the possibilities of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools, specifically, machine learning (ML) and deep lear... Details
    Time Series Decomposition, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Economic Forecasting
    (1) Afzal Mahmood
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences (Pak AIMS) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asmat N. Khattak
    Associate Professor, Head of Department of Management Sciences, Institute of Management Sciences (Pak AIMS) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Kanwal Zahra
    Associate Professor, Head of Department, Business School, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

08 - Global Climate Governance: Evaluating Policy Responses in an Era of Internationa

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).08
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).08      Published : Dec 2024

    This research paper provides an in-depth analysis of how the global community is working to address climate change through international cooperation and competition. It highlights dual forces that shape global climate governance, focusing on the Paris Agreement as a key framework. The article focuses on the fact that although international cooperation. Most countries fail to achieve the targets th... Details
    Global Climate Governance, International Cooperation, Policy Responses, Paris Agreement, Non-State Actors, Governance Mechanism, Green Technology, Sustainable Development
    (1) Bashir Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of History, Minhaj University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Maha Bashir
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Finance, University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Arifa Mushahid
    MPhil Scholar, Department of History, Government College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

09 - Subjective Truth and The Leap of Faith: A Textual Analysis of Updike’s Terr

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).09
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).09      Published : Dec 2024

    Kierkegaard’s existential theory that an individual with faith truly exists correspond to his idea of subjective truth that prompts the individual to take leap of faith. The current paper explores the treatment of truth in Updike’s Terrorist from theoretical perspective of Kierkegaard’s concept of subjective truth. After conducting textual analysis of the novel, we have come to u... Details
    Subjective Truth, Leap of Faith, Existence, Faith, Passionate Inwardness
    (1) Ghulam Zakaria Khan
    PhD Scholar, Area Study Centre for Africa, North and South America, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Umaima Kamran
    Associate Professor, Department of English, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

10 - Financial Development and Private Investment

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).10
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).10      Published : Dec 2024

    This paper finds that financial sector growth is key to boosting private investment in Pakistan. Banks, as financial intermediaries, enhance private investment by lowering risks and supporting decision-making through strong accounting standards. A broader financial system—measured by the ratio of commercial bank assets—positively impacts private investment. Financial deepening, or incr... Details
    Financial Development, Private Investment, Gross Domestic Product, Liabilities
    (1) Nadeem Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Aisha Rehman
    PhD Scholar, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Suleman Amin
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

11 - Linguistic Accommodation in English-Medium Instruction: Investigating Adjustment

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).11
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).11      Published : Dec 2024

    This study explores how non-native English-speaking students and teachers accommodate each other linguistically in EMI classrooms. The research explores the features of these strategies, including language simplification, visual aids, code-switching, and non-verbal cues, in terms of their frequency and types to identify how they impact communication/learning.Structured questionnaires were used to ... Details
    English-medium instruction (EMI), Non-Native English Speakers (NNES), Communication Accommodation Theory, Linguistic Adjustments, Interactional Strategies
    (1) Noor Naeem
    M.phil Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Umar Razaq
    M.phil Scholar, Department of English Linguistics, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.

12 - Exploring the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Teachers' Competencie

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).12
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).12      Published : Dec 2024

    This study was conducted to explore the role of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing the teachers' competencies. This was a theoretical study in nature conducted while using the secondary data collected from the available books, journals, and dissertations. The results revealed that AI has great potential to enhance teachers' competencies while helping them design relevant educational content alig... Details
    Artificial Intelligence, University Teachers, Competencies Enhancement
    (1) Asim Tanvir
    Assistant Professor, IBIT (Institute of Business and Information Technology), University of the Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Samra Bashir
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sidra Shahzadi
    Lecturer, University Institute of Management Science, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Punjab Pakistan.

13 - A Study of Reducing Prejudice and Improving Intergroup Relations of the Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).13
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).13      Published : Dec 2024

    This study examines the impact of teaching strategies on prejudice and intergroup relations among secondary students in public high schools in Pakistan’s Lodhran district. Using a descriptive cross-sectional design, researchers administered a self-developed questionnaire on prejudiced attitudes and intergroup contact to 215 students from Kehroor Pakka, Lodhran, and Dunya Pur, achieving a Cro... Details
    Prejudice, Intergroup Relations, Teaching Approaches, School Level, Random Sampling, Conflict Reduction, Peaceful Environment
    (1) Shumaila Shafi
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab Pakistan.
    (2) Waqas Akbar
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Rafiq-uz-Zaman
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

14 - The Role of Islam in Shaping Pakistan's Political Identity and Governance

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).14
10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).14      Published : Dec 2024

    This study examines the influence of Islam in shaping Pakistan’s political identity and governance, analyzing the ways Islamic principles and values have been integrated into the nation’s constitutional and institutional frameworks. Since its inception, Pakistan has sought to balance Islamic ideology with modern statecraft, creating a unique model of governance that intertwines religio... Details
    Islam, Pakistan, Political Identity, Governance, Constitutional Framework, Islamic Ideology, Statecraft
    (1) Sara Gurchani
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Tazeem Imran
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Uzma Malik
    Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad, Pakistan.
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