SEARCH ARTICLE

08 Pages : 82-93

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).08      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).08      Published : Jun 2020

Media and Crime: Influence of Food Crime Investigations on Consumer Perception

    The current study is an examination of increasing coverage of food crimes on media and its influence on the public. There are number of broadcasts, commentaries, articles and investigations that have surfaced on public platforms regarding the heinous individual and organized food crimes in Pakistan, literature about the food safety standards in Pakistan has also confirmed that the increasing safety violations have created an impact on public health. These investigative initiatives have created an impact on the audience about reevaluating their choices and decisions about the procurement of common to specialized food items and supplies. This study assesses a range of concepts related to food risk and safety perception amongst the audience with reference to the role and effectiveness of media. The media’s function is assessed in the broader framework of public service and social responsibility theories.

    Media and Crime, Public Perception, Food Safety, Public Health, Consumer Awareness
    (1) Anam Muzamill
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Noshina Saleem
    Director, Institute of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

27 Pages : 284-292

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).27      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).27      Published : Jun 2020

Perceptions of Educational Environment in Punjab Degree Colleges

    The present investigated the level of student support services' current condition of libraries and the level of safety in degree colleges of Punjab by sampling 65 teachers and 120 students. A survey with 15 questions divided into three areas in educational environment and was posed to two cohorts of the above sample. The first are of the survey contained 4 questions on support services, 4 questions on libraries and 7 questions on safety were completed by the teachers and the students (see below for details). Percent agreement-disagreement scores were collected to assess how teachers and students perceived degree college environment. Results suggested teachers and students did not differ much on their assessment of colleges and agreed (56%; disagreed: 23%) student support, libraries and safety were adequate in their educational environment.

    College Safety, Degree Colleges, Educational Environment, Library Strength, Student Support Services
    (1) Ghulam Sughra
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (2) Ziarab Mahmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K. Pakistan.
    (3) Nazir Haider Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.

35 Pages : 269-275

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).35      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).35      Published : Jun 2019

Socio-Psychological Effects on Media Professional Standards during Military Operations in Pakistan

    While using qualitative and quantitative techniques, this study analyzes the issues and challenges faced by the journalists while working in the areas going under military operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and FATA. Based on the hierarchy of influences model, a survey was conducted in Waziristan, Swat and Peshawar. A total of 185 local journalists from Swat, North Waziristan and Peshawar are selected and interviewed. The research found various psychological and visible impacts on journalists reporting from conflict areas. They face challenges like governmental and organizational pressure, safety hazards and bars on freedom of access to news sources. Low perks and privileges, facilities to perform their professional duties and demanding standards for local journalists. The war journalists were dissatisfied with their professions and many were thinking to quit their jobs. In the qualitative technique of semistructured interviews, the survey findings were supported and integrated with the large issues of media control and geo-strategic considerations.

    War on Terror, Role of Media, Psychological Pressures, Responsible Reporting, Safety of Journalists
    (1) Rooh ul Amin Khan
    PhD Scholar, Centre of Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zahid Yousaf
    Associate Professor,Centre for Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.

18 Pages : 180 - 187

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).18      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).18      Published : Mar 2022

The Impact of Psychological Safety on Creative Performance: Mediating Role of Job Involvement

    The study was conducted with the aim of identifying the impact of psychological safety on creative performance, not in isolation, but by taking job involvement as a mediator. A plethora of research is available that is considered psychological safety and creativity. However, psychological safety has the potential to evoke and motivate employees to involve themselves in work-related activities. Positivism research philosophy was adopted, followed by a deductive approach. 132 sample size was finalized from the employees working in public sector related organizations. The results suggested that psychological safety significantly contributes to the creative performance of employees and job involvement is partially mediating the said relationship.

    Psychological Safety, Job Involvement, Creative Performance
    (1) Shazia Akhtar
    Department of Management Sciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Faisal Malik
    Department of Management Sciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Zeshan Naeem
    Department of Management Sciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

18 Pages : 179-187

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).18      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).18      Published : Sep 2024

Role of Personal and Ground Safety Measures Affecting Sports Performance

    Personal and ground safety measures are considered very significant in contact games. The main objectives were to determine the awareness of safety measures among Cricket and Football players and to analyze the effect of these measures on their performance. Inferential, Correlation, regression analysis, and t-test statistics were employed for data analysis. Data reliability was 0.80. So for the question of mean as well as Standard deviation of the scales Personal Safety Measures(PSM),Ground Safety Measures(GSM) & Self-rating Performance (SRP) are concerned, they were 3.34±0.40, 3.34±0.70 and 3.13±0.46 respectively. The performance of the Cricket & Football players had a positive and significant (p<0.05) correlation with PSM (r=0.59) and GSM (r=0.90). The PSM had an insignificant (p>0.05, β1 =0.05) while GSM had a significant effect (p<0.05, β2 =1.05) on the performance of players of both games. PSM & GSM have a positive & significant correlation with the performance of Cricket and Football players.

    Cricket, Football, Ground, Performance, Personal, Players, Safety
    (1) Mohibullah Khan Marwat
    Professor, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Kashif Mehmood
    Lecturer, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan.
    (3) Sajid Hussain
    Lecturer, Department of Sports Sciences & Physical Education, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab Pakistan.

20 Pages : 201-211

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).20      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-III).20      Published : Sep 2024

Urban Walkability in a Megacity Context: An Examination of Johar Block-13, Karachi

    This study examines the walkability perceptions of residents in Johar Block-13, Karachi, focusing on pedestrian satisfaction and infrastructure needs. Using surveys and field observations, the research identifies key concerns, including poor sidewalk maintenance, limited crossing accessibility, inadequate lighting, and safety issues, with 76% of respondents feeling unsafe while walking. Additionally, noise pollution, vehicle congestion, and the lack of pedestrian-friendly amenities detract from the overall walkability experience. Results indicate significant dissatisfaction with the current infrastructure, especially regarding accessibility for vulnerable groups, including the elderly and disabled. The findings underscore a need for targeted improvements to foster a safer, more accessible environment, enhancing pedestrian activity and quality of life in Johar Block-13. The study's findings may help policymakers and urban planners design a city that can promote walking.

    Urban Walkability, Pedestrian Infrastructure, Accessibility, Safety Perception, Karachi
    (1) Muhammad Khurram Khan
    Postgraduate Student, Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, 76062, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Mir Aftab Hussain Talpur
    Professor, Department of City and Regional Planning, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Aqta Urf Aqsa
    Lecturer, Department of Architecture and Planning, Dawood University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.