SEARCH ARTICLE

14 Pages : 99-105

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).14      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).14      Published : Dec 2019

Effects of Self-regulated Learning Strategies on Learning of English Language by Students of Eighth Grade

    This was proposed to investigate the effect of self-regulated learning strategies on 8th class students achievement for learning English. This was experimental research. Intact group (8th class students) pretest and posttest of design was utilized voluntarily for data collection. The experimental group was taught with SRL strategies and control group was taught with traditional strategy. The pre and post-administration results of group with intervention and control groups were compared to determine the use of SRL strategies had statistically significant effect on students achievement to learn English. Independent sample t-test and paired sample t-test and Repeated Measures Analysis were employed for data analysis. The findings of this study revealed that SRL strategies had significant effect on students achievement scores. In conclusion, research was suggested to examine the effect of SRL strategies on students achievement on larger experimental population of various grades.

    Self-Regulated Learning, Pow+Tree Writing Strategy
    (1) Umm e Habiba
    EST,Department of Education, Govt. Girls Elementary School Nwabpura, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mumtaz Akhter
    Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology,
    (3) Tahira Batool
    Assistant Professor,Department of Research and Evaluation, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

20 Pages : 151-157

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).20      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).20      Published : Jun 2019

Marketing Strategies of SMEs and Performance: Empirical Evidence from Pharmaceutical Sector of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

    The study finds the effects of marketing strategies on the SME performance. Further, it explores the marketing strategies adopted by the pharmaceutical companies in various industrial sectors of KP. The Industrial Estate Hayatabad, Industrial Estate Hattar and Industrial Estate Gadoon were taken as sample areas for the selection of firms. Data was collected from 300 pharmaceutical firms in these Industrial Estates. Closedended questionnaire was used to collect data. The segmentation strategy, differentiation strategy, cost leadership strategy i.e. porter generic strategies were analyzed. The study used the correlation and regression model. Results reveal the cost leadership, differentiation strategy, segmentation have positive relationship with the firm performance. The findings also show that the cost leadership and differentiation strategy have significant effect while the segmentation strategy has insignificant effect on the performance of a firm.

    SME’S, Pharmaceutical Sector, Cost Leadership, Differentiation Strategy, Segmentation Strategy
    (1) Mian Daud Nazim
    PhD. Scholar,Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University of Science and IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Saima Batool
    Associate Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University of Science and IT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Saima Urooge
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Islamia College University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

44 Pages : 335-343

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).44      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).44      Published : Mar 2019

The Reciprocal Reading Strategy to Improve Reading Comprehension in Self Directed Learning

    Lingo society undergoes versatile changes in the arena of Reading strategies. The present study investigates differences of these strategies, evolves the research avowal “The Reciprocal Reading Strategy to improve Reading comprehension in self-directed learning”. The strategy applied to check the improvement was; “RRS”, a structured method of guided reading. RRS and CRM were applied to see the differences of strategies; in English subject. It was experimental study.200 Students from the District Mardan were selected through stratified random sampling technique. G1 was taught with RRS while G2 was taught by using CRM. From pretest it was found that both groups proficiency level are same as the target strategy (RRS) stood stagnant being not applied initially. The posttest analysis depicted t- value 11.498; p- value .000 ;G1 scores remains 6.65662 while G2 4.57909 and mean of score differences 9.29000 were at significant level of 0.05 so the null hypothesis was rejected and alternative was accepted

    Reciprocal, Strategy, Conventional Reading
    (1) Tauhida Anjum
    Institute of Education and Research, University of Peshawar ,KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Arshad ali
    Professor, Department of Education,Institute of Education and Research, University of Peshawar ,KP, Pakistan.

04 Pages : 68-84

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2017(II-II).04      10.31703/gssr.2017(II-II).04      Published : Dec 2017

US Afghan Strategy: Policy Responses of China and Pakistan (2001-2017)

    This paper attempts to explore the level of variations in the pattern of foreign policies of Pakistan and China to US Afghan strategy. To investigate this question, the paper examines US strategy in Afghanistan. The current administration under Trump and announcement of China Pakistan Economic Corridor further complicated the US presence in Afghanistan. The study analyses the factors that are responsible for differences between Pakistani and Chinese stance. About the results, China's response was an outcome of their foreign policy principles, that is not to indulge in direct clash with the US and Western world. The interests of China in Afghanistan are linked to that of Pakistan, South and Central Asia. China does not want to wage unilateral talks with Taliban at the cost of Pakistan's interests. While on the other hand, post 9/11 2001, Pakistan could not resist the pressure of US policies in Afghanistan because it was heavily dependent on the US, economically, militarily, politically and diplomatically. The respective Political structure and culture; their foreign policy priorities, goals, and tradition; perception of threat and resulting priorities; political and economic dependence; location, policy options and decision-making and professional capabilities of decision making were jointly responsible for their differences.

    Strategy, USA, China, Pakistan, CPEC, Policy Response
    (1) Ijaz Khalid
    Demonstrator & PhD Scholar, Department of Political Science, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan
    (2) Bushra Qureshi
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (3) Shazia Hassan
    Assistant Professor, LMS Department, Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan

12 Pages : 124-135

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).12      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).12      Published : Dec 2021

A Systematic Review on Digital Game-Based Versus Traditional Learning Approaches

    A digital game-based learning approach is a sophisticated method in which the student is dynamically involved in the learning. The traditional or old learning technique is fully replaced by this learning strategy. Several research studies have demonstrated that employing a game-based strategy boosts learning. The purpose of the current review study was to employ descriptive and statistical approaches to compare the learning outcomes of pupils who used a digital game-based learning approach to those who used traditional learning strategies. A total of 26 papers published between 2012 and 2021 were chosen based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The previous research' literature evaluation revealed that the digital game-based learning method has proved to be every operative learning technique in a number of disciplines and learning situations. Learners are extremely engaged in the learning process while using a digital game-based learning technique

    Effective, Engagement, Traditional Learning Strategy, Digital Game-Based Strategy
    (1) Ghulam Mujtaba Yasir
    Assistant Professor of English, Government Associate College for Boys, Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Ajaz Shaheen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Lasbela University of Water, Agriculture and Marine Sciences, Uthal, Balochistan, Pakistan
    (3) Muhammad Hafeez
    M.Phil Scholar, Department of Education, Institute of Southern Punjab, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.