Contents Volume IV Issue I (Winter-2019)
The Portrayal of Piggy's Mind in Lord of the Flies in the Light of Ghazalian Theory of Soul and Freudian Psychoanalysis | ||
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Abstract: | This study inquires into the intricacies of the human mind, as portrayed through the character of Piggy in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies. For an in depth analysis, the theoretical framework of Ghazali (1058-1111) and Freud (1856-1939) is used. The study has adapted Attride Sterling’s (2001) model of textual data analysis. This analysis, inside the parameters of the selected theories, ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Shumaila MazharAssistant Professor, Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.2-Mehwish MalghaniAssistant Professor,Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.3-Shabana AkhtarAssistant Professor, Department of Pakistan Studies, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Psychoanalysis, Unconscious, Conscience, Soul | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).01 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).01 | |
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Economic Issues and Ethical Journalism in Pakistan: Prospects and Challenges | ||
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Abstract: | Journalists are expected to perform truthfully and ethically which contributes to the strengthening of democracy by sharing reliable information. However, the political economy of media suggests that political and economic elites use the media for their vested interests. Politicians and media owners exploit working journalists. Journalists are not well paid, and they are forced to do unethica ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Malik AdnanAssistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Arshad AliAssistant Professor, Center for Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Shahbaz AslamPhD Scholar,Faculty of Media and Communication Studies, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Local Journalism, Journalists Issues, Economic Pressures | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).02 | Details Download |
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Page Nos: | 8-15 | |
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Impact of Globalization on National Security | ||
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Abstract: | National security now-a-days is a much broader and comprehensive concept which apart from military security takes into account all dimensions affecting human security with inclusive consideration to all Elements of National Power of a Nation State. Similarly, globalization means interdependence, advancing integration, and homogenization of the world. Globalization has assumed profound power t ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Waseem IshaqueAssistant Professor, Department of International Relations, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.2-Muhammad Zia ur RehmanAssistant Professor, Department of Leadership and Managment Studies,National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.3-Noor FatimaAssistant Professor,Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Globalization, National Security, Interdependence, Interconnectivity | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).03 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).03 | |
Page Nos: | 16-22 | |
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Linguistic Variations across Disciplines: A Multidimensional Analysis of Pakistani Research Articles | ||
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Abstract: | The current research explores the linguistic identity of Pakistani Academic writing register of Research Articles. Previous quantitative works on Pakistani academic writing have been insufficient due to unrepresentative data and lack of internal and external comparison. This study discovers the language of Pakistani research articles as an academic writing register by investigating the stati ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Aniqa RashidAssistant Professor, National University of Modern Languages Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Asim MahmoodProfessor, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Pakistani English, Register Variation, Research Articles, Academic Writing, Multidimensional Analysis | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).04 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).04 | |
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The Development of Islamic Finance and Fostering the Influence of Moral Values and Personal Factors in Investment Decision | ||
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Abstract: | Since the reform movement of the Muslim World from the midnineteenth century, many Islamic Financial institutions have been established. Subsequently, in 2001 the first Islamic banking policy was issued by the State bank of Pakistan and thereafter, Pakistan has faced many commercial, accountability and regulatory challenges in transforming the economy into an Islamic Economy. In this study, we ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Romana Bangash Institute of Management Sciences, Hayatabad, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.2-Zeeshan Zeb KhattakAssistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.3-Hanana KhanLecturer,Department of Economics,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Islamic Economy, Moral Factors, Behavioral Finance, Investment | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).05 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).05 | |
Page Nos: | 34-41 | |
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Corporate Social Responsibility Performance, State Ownership and Executive Compensation: Empirical Evidence from China | ||
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Abstract: | This analysis focus corporate social responsibility and executive compensation in China and also tests the relationship between state possession and executive compensation in presence of CSR. The estimated results confirm our hypotheses true in the selected sample of 2011 to 2014 of China. The firms with high CSR performances positively moderate the previously negative or no relationship bet ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Abdur RaufAssistant Professor,Department of Economics,Abbottabad University of Science and Technology, Abbottabad, KP, Pakistan.2-Kashif AminAssistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences,Qurtuba University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. 3-Zafar SaleemAssistant Professor, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University, AJK, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | CSR Performance; Executive Compensation; StateOwnership; Agency Theory; China | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).06 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).06 | |
Page Nos: | 42-52 | |
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Professionalism as a Moral Code of Secondary School Teachers | ||
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Abstract: | Teachers are given a moral code and expected to follow the ethics while working in institutions. Monitoring authorities are responsible for observing the school teachers’ enactment of the professional code and take action against delinquents. The present study investigates professionalism as a moral code of secondary school teachers by a survey of their perceptions. A questionnaire and obse ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Naseer Ahmad ShahidPhD Scholar,Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Nasreen AkhterAssistant Professor,Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Shahzadi Iqra Naz MalikPhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur,Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Professionalism, Moral Code, Teachers’ Insight, Teachers’ Practices, Secondary School Teachers | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).07 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).07 | |
Page Nos: | 53-60 | |
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A Comparative Exploration of the Effect of Differentiated Teaching Method vs. Traditional Teaching Method on Students Learning at A level | ||
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Abstract: | This study explores the effect of differentiated teaching method vs. traditional teaching method on students’ learning at ‘A’ level. It is an experimental research, conducted in Aitchison College. By applying simple random sampling technique, 70 students are selected as a sample from the population. Pre-test and post-test are conducted for data collection. Research investigates, how diff ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Muhammad KamranPhD Scholar, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Namra MunirAssistant Professor, Department of Education,The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Rashid Minas WattooAssistant Professor, Department of Education,The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Differentiated Teaching Method, Traditional Teaching Method, Students’ Learning, Physics | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).08 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).08 | |
Page Nos: | 61-66 | |
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Incorporation of Peace Education in Existing Secondary Level Curriculum and Teachers Practice | ||
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Abstract: | Peace education is a new discipline which is being introduced in the existing curriculum in the world. Peace education is mandatory for reducing violence and developing positive thinking. The major aim of this study was to examine the need of peace education and to investigate the perception of teachers for incorporating peace education in existing curriculum at Secondary level. The study was ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Basharat Ali KhanPhD Scholar,Department of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.2-Azhar MahmoodAssociate Professor, Department of Education, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.3-Wajeeha AurangzebAssistant Professor, Department of Education, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Peace Education, Teachers, Curriculum, Secondary | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).09 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).09 | |
Page Nos: | 67-74 | |
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Effect of Working Capital Management on Firm Performance: The Role of Ownership Structure | ||
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Abstract: | Current study investigates the effect of working capital management on firm performance with the moderating role of ownership structure. A random sample of 77 firms for the period 2011-2015 was selected. By using fixed effect model the study demonstrated statistically significant negative relationship of leverage, average collection period and quick ratio on firm performance, while current rat ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Shams ur RahmanAssistant Professor, IBMS, The University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.2-Khurshed IqbalAssistant Professor,Department of Business Administration, Iqra National University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.3-Aamir NadeemAssistant Professor,Department of Management Sciences, City University of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Working Capital Management, Firm Performance, Ownership Structure | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).10 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).10 | |
Page Nos: | 75-83 | |
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Keats and Faiz: The Introverts, the Philocalist Kinsmen and the State of Cyclothymia | ||
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Abstract: | Of personality theories, one of the major traits is introversion which makes people self-oriented. Introverts are more focused on their emotions, thoughts and moods. The present paper examines the reflection of Jung’s concept of personality theory in the poetry of John Keats and Faiz Ahmad Faiz; the major romantic poets of two diverse literary traditions. Both poets are primarily concerned w ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Ali NaqiPhD Scholar, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan2-Aisha JadoonAssistant Professor,Department of Humanities,COMSATS University Islamabad, Pakistan.3-Uzma ImtiazAssistant Professor, Department of English, Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Beauty, Faiz, Introversion, Keats, Symbols | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).11 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).11 | |
Page Nos: | 84-89 | |
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Impact of Trade Liberalization on the Industry Wages in Pakistan (1995 — 2015) | ||
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Abstract: | The paper estimates the effects of trade reforms on workers' earnings in Pakistan's manufacturing sector during 1995-2015, employing data from 14 rounds of the Pakistan Labour Force Survey. OLS technique has been used for estimation and separate analysis for workers engaged in informal manufacturing activities is also undertaken. The results indicate that a tariff fall on intermediate products ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Umer KhalidPhD Scholar, School of Economics,Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Trade Liberalization, Wages, Input/ Output Tariffs | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).12 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).12 | |
Page Nos: | 90-99 | |
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Media Imperialism and Cultural Dissatisfaction: A Case Study of Undergraduate Students in Islamabad | ||
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Abstract: | The objective of the research was to dig out the effects of exposure to western television channels among the undergraduate students in Islamabad on their cultural dissatisfaction. The extent of dissatisfaction about Pakistani culture and positive assumptions in favor of western culture was noted. A convenient sampled survey with equal representation of male and female gender was applied. It ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Farrukh NazirPhD Scholar, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Arshad AliAssistant Professor, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Assumption, Cultural Dissatisfaction, Media Imperialism, Undergraduate Students | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).13 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).13 | |
Page Nos: | 100-107 | |
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Digital Literacy Effect on the Academic Performance of Students at Higher Education Level in Pakistan | ||
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Abstract: | The purpose of current study was to explore the effect of digital literacy on academic performance of the students at higher education level. The study was mixed method and data were gathered with a questionnaire and semistructured interviews. The validity and reliability of the scales were ensured through experts' opinion, pilot testing and Croanbach Alpha score. The population comprised the ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Qaisar AbbasPhD Scholar,Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Shafqat HussainAssociate Professor, Department of Education,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Shafqat RasoolAssistant Professor, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Digital Literacy, Academic Performance, Higher Education Level | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).14 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).14 | |
Page Nos: | 108-116 | |
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Servant Leadership and Enhancement of Organizational Performance | ||
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Abstract: | The Servant Leader Model is a theory that advances administration, supports trust, coordinates effort, future-arranges and utilizes moral capacity to engage others, focusing on good ethical practices. This study inspects the faculty of public and private universities in Peshawar for elements of servant leader behavior (wisdom, emotional healing and persuasive mapping) and effect on performanc ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Muhammad HashimPhD Scholar, Preston University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Azizullah KhanAssistant Professor, Preston University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan.3-Saqib AdnanMS Scholar, IBMS, University of Agriculture, Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Organizational performance, servant leadership, universities and Peshawar | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).15 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).15 | |
Page Nos: | 117-122 | |
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A Comparative Study of Dissolution of Marriage on Account of the Missing Husband (Mafqūd-ul-Khaber) and Women Problems | ||
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Abstract: | It is not only a husband who has been given a right to divorce his wife in case of any discord but the wife has also been given a right to ask for separation in Islam. Islam commands the husband to retain the wife in kindness and to take every possible measure for maximization of marital success. This paper provides an analytical study of the right of women in Islamic and Pakistani laws to ge ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Shehla RiazPhD Scholar, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Farkhanda ZiaProfessor, Department of Law, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Marriage (Nikah), Dissolution of Marriage act 1939 | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).16 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).16 | |
Page Nos: | 123-128 | |
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Working Capital and Fixed Investment Effect on Sales Growth in SAARC Countries SMEs | ||
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Abstract: | The study investigates the impact of various financing sources of working capital and fixed investment on sales growth. Population of the study comprises South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) countries’ small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Data of 6777 SMEs is retrieved from World Bank’s website. Multiple regression model is used to achieve the study objectives. R ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Asad UllahPhD Scholar,Institute of Business studies, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad KhushnoodAssistant Professor,Institute of Business Studies, Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.3-Hafizullah Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kohat, KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | SMEs, Informal Finance, Nonbank Financial Institute, SAARC | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).17 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).17 | |
Page Nos: | 129-136 | |
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Effective Use of Classroom Management Techniques in Overcrowded Classrooms | ||
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Abstract: | This study was conducted to find the effective use of classroom management techniques in overcrowded classroom. It also explored factors that influence overcrowded classrooms. 30 secondary school teachers participated in the study. A questionnaire and a check list were used for the collection of the data. The findings indicated that teachers used different management techniques in the overcr ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Tehseen TahirAssistant Professor, Additional Director,Quality Enhancement Cell, University of Haripur, KPK, Pakistan.2-Kifayat KhanLecturer, Department of Education, University of Haripur, KPK, Pakistan.3-Wajeeha AurangzebAssistant Professor, Department of Education,NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Effective, Classroom Management, Techniques, Overcrowded | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).18 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).18 | |
Page Nos: | 137-144 | |
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Gender, Age and Locality Based Social Intelligence Differences of B.Ed. (Hons) Students | ||
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Abstract: | Social intelligence has increasingly caught the attention of researchers and scholars in the present times. This research aims at exploring difference in social intelligence mean of male and female university students. Secondly, it explores the effect of age and locality on social intelligence through cross-sectional research design. Data were collected from all (150) students enrolled in seme ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Asghar AliAssistant Professor,Department of Education,University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.2-Iqbal AhmadLecturer,Department of Education,University of Malakand, Chakdara, KP, Pakistan.3-Adnan KhanMPhil Scholar, Qurtaba University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Intelligence, Social Intelligence, Gender, Age, Semester | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).19 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).19 | |
Page Nos: | 145-149 | |
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Assessing the Impact of Usage of Social Networking Sites (SNSs) on Job Performance: Mediating Role of Information Overload | ||
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Abstract: | Social Networking Sites (SNSs) have been playing a crucial role in influencing the overall performance of an organization and the job performance of employees. It leads to information overload that is a significant barrier for the general effectiveness of a business model. Thus, the study evaluates the role of SNSs in job performance of employees by the mediating effects of information overloa ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Muhammad RiazResearch Scholar, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.2-Muzaffar Ali QureshiAdvisor, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Information overload, Usage of SNSs, Job Performance | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).20 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).20 | |
Page Nos: | 150-157 | |
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Environment and Literary Landscape: An Ecological Criticism of Louise Erdrich's Novel Tracks | ||
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Abstract: | Connecting the environment with societies’ cultures through literature has created a new awareness of environmental issues. The current environmental crisis is a product of modern human culture. The thought of using land as a commodity and disregard for environmental ethics has worsened the ecological crisis. The paper focuses issues of environment highlighted in Native American literature. ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Sana TariqLecturer,Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. 2-Bahramand ShahAssistant Professor,Area Study Centre,Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Anthropocentric Approach, Biocentrism, Ecocriticism, Environmental Ethics | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).21 | Details Download |
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Page Nos: | 158-163 | |
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The Gender Based Effect of Cyber Bullying on Academic Achievement and Behavior of Students at Higher Secondary Level | ||
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Abstract: | The purpose of this research is to discover the effect of cyber bullying on students academic achievement and their behavior. The objective of the research was to find out the academic achievement affected by cyberbullying and behavior of students on gender basis at higher secondary school level. Through random sampling technique, 2160 students and 48 teachers from 6 districts were selected. ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Jamila BegumPhD Scholar, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Namra MunirAssistant Professor, Department of Education,The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Iftikhar Ahmad BaigHOD,Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Cyber Bullying, Academic Achievement, Behavior of Students | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).22 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).22 | |
Page Nos: | 164-171 | |
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Constructivism in the Pedagogical Practices of the University Faculty | ||
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Abstract: | The present research is aimed at assessing the extent to which university teachers employ student-centered learning, independent learners, higher order thinking, usability in real world and a conducive learning environment. Demographic differences like gender, age, experience and position differences in teachers’ usage of constructivist practices are explored. Six dimensions of the construc ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Hukam Dad MalikAssociate Professor,Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.2-Marium DinAssistant Professor,Department of Education,National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.3-Samra AfzalAssistant Professor, Department of Education, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Constructivism, Pedagogical Practices, Constructivist | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).23 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).23 | |
Page Nos: | 172-180 | |
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The Illusion of Socialist Ideology and Russian Revolution: A Marxist- Deconstructive Reading of Doctor Zhivago | ||
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Abstract: | The present study investigates the representations of the socialist ideology and Russian revolution of 1917 in Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak. The thrust of the study shows the alternative micro narratives, deconstructs socialist ideology and revolution as merely illusionist, foundationalist assumptions. These strands challenge and question the dominant status of socialist ideology and rev ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-M Ayub JajjaAssociate Professor, Department of English, The Islamia University of Bahalwalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Resistance, Pluralism, Totality, Alternative Ideology | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).24 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).24 | |
Page Nos: | 181-186 | |
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Objectified Migrant Identity Through Multimodal Critical Discourse Analysis | ||
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Abstract: | The images of migrants have inundated our media lately. However, migrant representation has been largely done through the lens of ‘others’, mostly by the foreign-media, whereas the discourse on the localized version of reality is unaccounted for. This search for self-narrative led us to the analysis of photographic work of Aziz Hazara, an Afghan student of Fine Arts, who envisions migrant ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Ayesha SaddiqaAssistant Professor, Govt. P.G. College (W), Samanabad, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Nadia AnwarAssistant Professor, Department of English Language and Literature,UMT, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Afghan Migrants, Identity, MCDA, Toys | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).25 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).25 | |
Page Nos: | 187-194 | |
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Identifying the Role of Teachers in Developing Entrepreneurial Intention of Prospective Teachers | ||
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Abstract: | This research study identified the main areas related to entrepreneurship teacher education. The main objectives of the study were: (a) to identify the importance of entrepreneurship education for teacher education in Pakistan; (b) to identify the areas to prepare pre-service teachers for entrepreneurship education. The nature of study was descriptive while mixed method approach was used ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Saubia RamzanProfessor,Institute of Management Sciences, University of Balochistan, Balochistan, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad Shakir Lecturer,Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Jam Muhammad ZafarAssistant Professor,Department of Teacher Education,Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Entrepreneurship, teacher education, prospective teachers, professional standard. | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).26 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).26 | |
Page Nos: | 195-204 | |
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Ideology, (Mis)perceptions and (Re)construction of Political Identities: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Imran Khan's Political Speeches | ||
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Abstract: | This study examines the persuasive strategies of Imran Khan's political discourse. It also highlights the covert ideological practices as they are embedded in his political speeches. The analysis is based on the theoretical perspective of Fairclough and Van Dijk. This study analyses the linguistic elements and contextual facets to find hidden ideologies. The findings suggest Khan use of ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Aisha Rauf PhD. Scholar, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.2- Farhat Sajjad Lecturer,Department of English,NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.3-Mehwish MalghaniAssistant Professor,Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University, Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan | |
Keywords: | Ideology, (Mis) Perception, Political Identities, CDA | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).27 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).27 | |
Page Nos: | 205-210 | |
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Internal Mechanism of Corporate Governance and Firm's Profitability: A Comparative Study of Financial and Non-Financial Firms | ||
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Abstract: | This research examines comparative effects of corporate governance internal mechanism on Profitability (ROA/ROE) in financial vs non-financial firms indexed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.The data of 296 firms (both types of firms) was taken from companies' audited accounts and various available documents of the State Bank of Pakistan for the period of 14 years (2001-2014). Panel data study ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Muhammad Kaleem Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kp, Pakistan.2-Sammar Abbas Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kp, Pakistan.3-Zeeshan Zaib Khattak Institute of Business Studies,Kohat University of Science & Technology, Kp, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Board Independence, Managerial Ownership, Panel Data, Return on Equity | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).28 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).28 | |
Page Nos: | 211-218 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I | |
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Project Planning, Project Success and Project Risk | ||
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Abstract: | We are investigating the relation of project planning with project success and introduce project risk as a moderator. We examines how different dimensions (organizational, people, technical and technology, project management, economic and stakeholder) of project risk determine this relationship. A survey is carried out from information technology professionals from 20 registered firms ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Shahwali Khan Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Kp, Pakistan. 2-Najmul SaherMS Project Management, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Kp, Pakistan.3- Mohammad Sohail YunisAssistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Kp, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Project Planning, Project Risk, Project Success, Information Technology Projects, Risk Factors, Moderation, MODMED (PROCESS Procedure) | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).29 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).29 | |
Page Nos: | 219-225 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I | |
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Educating the Youth in Norms and Values through TV Commercials: A Study of College Students | ||
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Abstract: | Educating the viewers and public is one of the core objective of the media and in modern times TV commercials is one of its major tool to pass on the information and educate the masses. The current study is an attempt to find out how media through TV commercials educate the youth about the norms, values and general information. 1000 students participated in the current study from various c ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Shafayat AliAssistant Professor, Department of Journalism,Government College of Science, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Zahid YousafPhD Scholar,Centre for Media and Communication Studies,University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | TV commercials, cultivation theory, Regression. | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).30 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).30 | |
Page Nos: | 226-232 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I | |
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An Investigation of the Effects of the Official Development Assistance on GDP Per Capita in Pakistan | ||
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Abstract: | The paper investigates the influence of official development support on Pakistan GDP per capita making use of time series yearly data from 1991 to 1917. ADF has been used for examining the level of integration of the data. After that, ARDL has been used for discovering the short and long-run relationship of the official development assistance and the GDP per capita. The results uncover that of ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Muhammad TariqAssistant Professor, Department of Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. 2-Muhammad JehangirAssistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan3-Hussain AliLecturer,Department of Sociology,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Official Development Assistance, GDP per capita, ARDL | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).31 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).31 | |
Page Nos: | 233-239 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Reciprocal Peer Tutoring and Innovation of Initial Teacher Education in Pakistan: Looking Through an Experimental Lens | ||
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Abstract: | The current quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study involved master level students enrolled in a teacher education program. The Learning performance test was administered together with survey instruments on intrinsic motivation, metacognitive awareness, and self-efficacy beliefs. Analysis of covariance of results points at a positive significant differential effect of reciprocal peer tutor ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Abid ShahzadAssistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Rafaquat AliAssistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Muqaddas ButtAssistant Professor, Department of Education,University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Collaborative Learning, Peer Tutoring; Teacher Preparation; Learning Performance | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).32 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).32 | |
Page Nos: | 240-247 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
The Efficiency of Accelerated Learning and Facilitation of English Language Understanding: A Comparative and Analytical Study of the At Secondary Level | ||
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Abstract: | An experimental research study was designed to analyze the efficiency of accelerated learning to facilitate the understanding of the English language at secondary level. The population of the present study consists of all students of grade 9 who were enrolled in Government High School Heir, Bedian Road Lahore in academic year 2018-2019. By applying simple random sampling technique, sixty-four ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Abdul Khaliq ShamsPh.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Muhammad ArshadPh.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 3-Gulzar AhmedHead of the department,Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Pakpattan Campus, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Accelerated Learning, Cognitive Domain, Efficiency, Learning, Teaching Methods. | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).33 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).33 | |
Page Nos: | 248-254 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Emotional Intelligence (EI) Impact on Organizational Learning Capacity (OLC): A Case of Moderating Role of Individual Innovation and Education Sector of Pakistan | ||
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Abstract: | The study was based on the investigation and validation of the association between the most emerging traits of human capital in the organizations i.e. Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Organizational Learning Capacity (OLC) and further testing the moderating role of Individual Innovation among the faculty and staff of Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) in Pakistan. The results show that E ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Saqib Anwar SiddiquiPh.D. Scholar, National Defence University, Department of Learning Management System, Islamabad, Pakistan.2-Muhammad Zia #NAME?Assistant Professor, Department of Leadership and Management Studies,National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Learning Capacity, Individual Innovational, Education Sector of Pakistan | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).34 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).34 | |
Page Nos: | 255-263 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Understanding Pashtunwali and the Manifestation of Pashtun Nationalism in Pakistan: A Conceptual Analysis | ||
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Abstract: | This paper describes the key elements of Pashtunwali and the manifestation of Pashtun nationalism, especially in Pakistan. This study on Pashtun nationalism finds that Pashtunwali is a centuries-old primordial customary code of life and it is important in the context of nationalism as it strengthens the sentiments and feelings of closeness and affinity; central to the phenomenon of nationalism, ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Surat KhanPh.D. Scholar,Department of Political Science,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP. Pakistan.2-Muhammad FaheemLecturer,Department of Regional Studies,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, K.P Pakistan. 3-Saima GulLecturer,Department of International Relations,University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Pashtunwali, Primordialism, Pashtun Nationalism | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).35 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).35 | |
Page Nos: | 264-270 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Policy Considerations for Designing Effective Anti-Corruption Strategies in Pakistan | ||
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Abstract: | This article focuses on analyzing essential ingredients to initiate and sustain a successful anticorruption strategy. The basic objective of this policy paper is to recommend a set of policies based on the lessons drawn from the success of anti-corruption strategies in other countries. Taking Pakistan as the test-bed, it relates to the design, initiation, and pursuit of anti-corruption activitie ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Saranjam Muhammad BaigAssistant Professor,Department of Political Science,Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat Oman. | |
Keywords: | Anti-Corruption, Accountability, Corruption Strategies, Developing Nations, Pakistan | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).36 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).36 | |
Page Nos: | 271-280 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Effects of Principals' Leadership Styles on Teachers' Performance at Secondary Schools in Dera Ismail Khan | ||
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Abstract: | This learning was directed acts discover the effect of Principals leadership strategies on teachers act of secondary school in D.I.Khan. The research was cross sectional and parametric in nature. The record was collected by both from principals and teachers of secondary school located in the district. The outcomes were fascinatingly opposing to the assumed statements i.e in this broadsheet the ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Farhat YasminPh.D. Scholar, Depart of Management Sciences,Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology. D.I.Khan KP. Pakistan.2-Muhammad ImranAssistant Professor,Depart of Management Sciences, Qurtuba University of Science and Information Technology. D.I.Khan KP. Pakistan.3-Maria SultanaAssistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences,Leads University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Transformational Leadership, Transactional Leadership, Teachers Performance. Secondary School | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).37 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).37 | |
Page Nos: | 281-286 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Data Streaming of Healthcare from Internet of Things (IoTs) using Big Data Analytics | ||
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Abstract: | The present study aims at the concept of the IoTs (IoT) and its relation with the healthcare sector. Nowadays, IoT is the main focus of researchers and scientists while this concept illustrates the data stream generated from IoT devices in massive amounts like big data with a continuous stream that requires its proper handling. This study aims at the analytical processing of big datasets having ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Dost Muhammad KhanAssistant Professor,Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Muhammad Jameel SumraVisiting Lecturer, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Faisal ShahzadLecturer,Department of Computer Science and Information Technology,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | IoTs (IoT); Big Data; Health Care; Data Analytics | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).38 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).38 | |
Page Nos: | 287-295 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Measuring the Dynamic Predictive Relationship of Social Media Metrics with Firm Equity Value: A Time Series Analysis | ||
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Abstract: | In the online environment, social media metrics offer a credible basis of customer feedback in anticipating the firm performance. This study verifies the association of social media metrics of Face-book and Twitter to financial market performance. Data were collected from official Facebook pages and Twitter accounts of 3 fast-food companies over the time period of 6 months. Then established mul ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Zeshan AhmadAssistant Professor, Business Administration,Air University Multan Campus, Pakistan.2-Imran KhanSenior Lecturer, Department of Management Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan.3-Muhammad AbbasAssociate Professor, Business Administration, Air University Multan Campus, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Firm Equity Value, Social Media Metrics, Facebook, Twitter, Social Media Marketing. | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).39 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).39 | |
Page Nos: | 296-304 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Impact of School Climate on Students Achievement at Secondary Level in Pakistan. | ||
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Abstract: | School climate indicates three key dimensions of the school i.e. physical, academic and social climate. All three dimensions in the Pakistani school context were focused and examined. The key objectives of the study were to assess the Schools physical, social and academic climate and study its impact on students learning also to recommend remedial measures for improvement of school climate. Sch ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Muhammad RafiqPrincipal High School,Teaching,Sarhad University Peshawar, Pakistan.2-Nasrullah KhanAssistant Professor,Department of Education,University of the Poonch Rawalakot Kahuta Campus, Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.3-Niaz Mohammad AajizAssistant Professor,Department of Education,Islamia University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | School, Climate, Learners, Achievement | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).40 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).40 | |
Page Nos: | 305-311 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Investigating Teacher Identity Construction through the Study of Narratives and their Identity Portraits in Pakistan | ||
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Abstract: | The current article investigates teacher identity construction at the tertiary level educational institutions of Pakistan. Identity is the sense or perception about oneself and the position or role one has in a given context and environment; teachers construct their identities in the specific work and Institutional environments they face every day. This research adopted the Life History approac ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Shagufta MoghalLecturer, Department of Professional Studies,Lahore College for Women University Lahore, Pakistan.2-Asma Shahid KaziAssistant Professor,Department of Professional Studies,Lahore College for Women Universities, Lahore, Pakistan.3-Aishah SiddiquahAssistant Professor, Research and Evaluation DepartmentLahore College for Women University Lahore, Pakistan, | |
Keywords: | Teacher identity, Identity Construction, Identity Portraits, Semi-structured interviews, Life History Approach to Narrative Inquiry | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).41 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).41 | |
Page Nos: | 312-318 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Reading Environment and Reading Interests of Public Sector Secondary School Students | ||
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Abstract: | This study explored the reading environment, reading interests and available reading facilities for Public Sector students in Secondary Schools. A Structured questionnaire and a reading interest inventory were used as survey instruments on 9th and 10th class (N= 3600) students in Southern Punjab, Pakistan. The findings of the study highlighted that parents, friends, teachers, and examinations i ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Shahla AnjumPh.D. Scholar,Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Punjab, Pakistan.2-Irshad HussainAssociate Professor,Department of Educational Training,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Punjab, Pakistan.3-Shahida Sajjad,Former Dean,Faculty of Education, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Reading environment, Reading facilities, Reading interest | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).42 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).42 | |
Page Nos: | 319-326 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Identification and Analysis of Commissive Speech Acts to Decode Indirect Messages in News Headlines | ||
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Abstract: | Headlines carry more indirect messages than the direct ones. The present article aims to explore the indirect messages in CNN headlines written about a variety of political, diplomatic and security affairs in Pakistan. It also investigates the role of the linguistic as well as the contextual elements in the identification of the indirect messages carried by the headlines in the form of speech ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Rabiah RustamAssistant Professor,Department of Humanities, COMSATS University, Islamabad, Abbottabad Campus, Pakistan.2-Akbar AliAssistant Professor,Department of English,FATA university, KP, Pakistan.3-Muhammad ImranLecturer, Department of English, FATA University, KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Speech acts, Commissives, CNN headlines, Illocutionary forces, Context of headlines, Linguistic devices | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).43 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).43 | |
Page Nos: | 327-334 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
The Reciprocal Reading Strategy to Improve Reading Comprehension in Self Directed Learning | ||
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Abstract: | 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 ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Tauhida AnjumTauhidaAnjumInstitute of Education and Research, University of Peshawar ,KP, Pakistan.2-Arshad aliProfessor, Department of Education,Institute of Education and Research, University of Peshawar ,KP, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Reciprocal, Strategy, Conventional Reading | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).44 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).44 | |
Page Nos: | 335-343 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Relationship of Leadership Style of School Principal with Teachers Job Satisfaction: As Perceived by Secondary School Teachers | ||
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Abstract: | This research is an investigation of the link between teachers' perception of job satisfaction and the different management styles of principals of secondary schools in Pakistan. This study has targeted the secondary school teachers of Pakistans Sindh province with a sample of 600 teachers. The statistical techniques, Pearson and Spearman revealed that job supervision, remuneration, advancement ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Zobia ZamanPhD Scholar, Department of Education,Greenwich University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.2-S. Khurram Khan AlwiAssistant Professor, Department of Education,Greenwich University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.3-Mohammad ShaiqDirector Research Innovation & Commercialization,Department of Business Administration, Greenwich University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Leadership style, Transactional, Transformational, Laissez-faire, Job satisfaction | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).45 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).45 | |
Page Nos: | 344-353 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Who are More Successful Researchers? An Analysis of University Teachers Research Productivity | ||
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Abstract: | Key objective of the study was to assess the research productivity of university teachers and to analyze the effect of demographic variables (gender, faculty, designation, age and experience) on their research productivity to ultimately explore the profile of successful researchers. Data regarding demographic variables and research productivity in last three years were collected from a sample ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Shamaiela Mehboob FarooqiLecturer, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Shumaila ShahzadAssistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Syeda Samina TahiraAssistant Professor, Chairperson, Department of Education, Government College Women University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Research, Research Productivity, University Teachers, Faculty | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).46 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).46 | |
Page Nos: | 354-364 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
University Teachers Attitude Towards Inclusion, Efficacy and Intentions to Teach in Inclusive Classrooms in Higher Education | ||
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Abstract: | Major objectives of this study were to assess university teachers attitude towards inclusion, their efficacy in implementing inclusive practices and their intentions to teach in inclusive classroom and to find correlation among the aforementioned study variables. The sample comprised of 180 teachers from a multidisciplinary public sector university in Faisalabad. The instruments used for data c ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Umair AyubM.Phil Scholar, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.2-Shumaila ShahzadAssistant Professor, Department of Education, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.3-Muhammad Shabbir Ali Assistant Professor, University of Education, Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Self-Efficacy, Inclusive Education, Intentions, Attitude | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).47 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).47 | |
Page Nos: | 365-372 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Dispute Resolution Practices in USA, Australia and UK/EU | ||
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Abstract: | The research aims to highlight and discuss the different modes of settlement of disputes in todays populated and overcrowded societies. The research has shown that due to expensive, time consuming and rigid process of formal justice system (court litigation) USA, Australia, UK and even European Union countries have preferred informal justice system (Alternative Dispute Resolution) for disputan ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Abida HassanPh. D Scholar, Department of Law, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan2-Dil Muhammad MalikDean, Department of Law, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | ADR, Dispute Resolution, Formal, Informal, Settlement. | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).48 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).48 | |
Page Nos: | 373-379 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
"The Persian Qur'an" - "Hadigatul-hagiga" by Sanayi Ghaznavi | ||
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Abstract: | The article studies the second part of "Hadigatul- hagiga" work by Sanayi, which is about Qur'an. Studying about the second part (al-bab) which comprises 12 parts, shows that the poets view about Qur'an is generalized in 14 parts. If a human wants to wake up from ignorance and turn away from the rebel way, he has to read the Qur'an. To get pleasure from reading the Qur'an one should know the reaso ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Farzana RiazAssistant Professor, Department of Urdu, GCU-Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. 2-Aygun AlizadeAssociate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Alizada Aygun, Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences.3-Faleeha Zahra KazmiChairperson, Department of Persian, Lahore College for women university, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. | |
Keywords: | Sanayi Ghaznavi, Hadigatul-Hagiga, Persian Literature, Allah, Quran, Mystica, Sufizm, Human, Book, Islamic Knowledge | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).49 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).49 | |
Page Nos: | 380-386 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |
Relationship between Earning Multiples, Corporate Governance and Earnings Management Practices: An Empirical View with a Mediation Analysis | ||
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Abstract: | This paper investigated the effect of corporate governance in improving the earnings multiple and reducing the discretionary accruals. This study developed four econometrics models. Random effect model employed for examining the first three econometric models, while for the fourth econometric model study used Andrew F. Hayes mediation process. Results suggest that BOD size, BOD meetings and aud ...Read More | |
Author/s: | 1-Syeda Faiza UroojAssistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Federal Urdu University of Arts Science & Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.2-Muhammad Anees KhanAssistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Bahria University Islamabad Campus, Pakistan.3-Muzammal Ilyas SindhuLecturer, Department of commerce, Federal Urdu University of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan | |
Keywords: | Corporate Governance Variables, Earnings Multiples (Firm's Financial Performance), Discretionary Accruals (Earnings Management), Mediation | |
DOI Number: | 10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).50 | Details Download |
DOI Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).50 | |
Page Nos: | 387-395 | |
Volume & Issue: | IV-I |