Examining the Impact of Livestock on Poverty Alleviation: A Case Study of Kalla Saifullah, Balochistan
The study aimed to investigate livestock's role in waning rural poverty in Kalla Saifullah district, Balochistan. Using convenient sampling, a sample of 150 was collected from three tehsils of the Kalla Saifullah district.The study found that most households were below the poverty line but could escape poverty with the help of livestock benefits. The study employed the logit model. The results of the explanatory variables showed that the benefit from livestock, age of the household head, agriculture credit, livestock training, gender of the household head, land ownership and education of the household head exhibited a significant but inverse association with the poverty of the households. Nevertheless, the size of the household has a positive impact on poverty, while family labour has no bearing on poverty. Therefore, to alleviate poverty in the region, which may significantly contribute to sustainable economic growth, the government needs to encourage interest- free loans and enhance the ability of the livestock producers through training.
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Livestock, Benefits from Livestock, Poverty, Balochistan
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(1) Saima Liaqat
Department of Economics, Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
(2) Nasir Ali
Department of Economics, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, Balochistan
(3) Khalid Khan
Department of Economics, Lasbela University of Agriculture, Water and Marine Sciences (LUAWMS), Uthal, Balochistan.
Is FinTech a Savior in COVID-19? Evidence from an Emerging Economy
This research empirically examines the factors affecting the intention to use FinTech applications during the pandemic situation. The convenient sampling of the research comprised 546 individual respondents from different cities in Pakistan. The research results indicate that perceived benefits and social influence have significantly affected the customer's intentions to use FinTech applications during the covid-19 pandemic.Customers' intentions to utilize FinTech apps are unaffected by perceived technology risks. Furthermore, the findings show that attitude influences the relationship between social influence and perceived consumer trust. To ensure confidence, FinTech service providers should make sure their solutions are simple to use, meet demands, and protect clients' data. This will favourably influence consumers' adoption.
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FinTech Use, Perceived Risk, Social Influence, Perceived Benefits, Perceived Trust etc.
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(1) Khurram Ashfaq
College of Commerce Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
(2) Adil Riaz
Lecturer, Government College University Faisalabad (Sub-Campus Hafizabad), Punjab, Pakistan
(3) Usman Haider
M.Phil. Scholar, College of Commerce, Government College University Faisalabad, Pakistan
Green Energy Solutions for the Local Tourist Sector in Pakistan
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 were hesitant to pay extra for these services. Correlation analysis indicated relationships between variables, but causation requires further study. Thematic analysis revealed awareness and support for sustainable tourism, but more action is needed. The study recommends prioritizing green energy adoption by businesses and government institutions to mitigate environmental impact and maximize tourism's economic and social benefits.
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Tourism Industry, Green Energy Solutions, Environmental Degradation, Mixed-methods Approach, Barriers and Challenges, Sustainable Tourism, Economic and Social Benefits
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(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.
Youth Engagement and Participation in Socio-Psychological Research: Suggestions for Research in Pakistan
As review-based research, this study uses Anthony Giddens's agency and structure approach to highlight youth engagement in sociological and psychological research in Pakistan. 22 research papers were sampled through keyword search, while the data were analyzed with the reflexive thematic analysis by Braun and Clark(2019). The researcher's bias has been reduced through reflexivity and independent review by PhD-level reviewers. Findings show that multifaceted barriers, such as lack of funding, lack of interest of stakeholders, lack of culture of engaging youth in research, and ethical dilemmas, work as barriers to youth engagement in sociological and psychological research in Pakistan. The benefits of engaging youth in sociological and psychological research in Pakistan include developing leadership skills, understanding of local social problems, and developing a knowledge-based system for sociological and psychological knowledge. Finally, stakeholders, NGOs, and governmental organizations can play an important role in engaging youth in sociological and psychological research in Pakistan.
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Youth Engagement, Psychological, Sociological, Barriers, Benefits
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(1) Nasar Khan
Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Usra
Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.