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02 Pages : 15-21

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-IV).02      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-IV).02      Published : Dec 2020

Studying the Impact of Critical Issues on Islamic Education

    This paper discusses Islam and education with reference to academic concepts of the education. It is very difficult task to build Islamic education in the non-Muslims countries, because non-Muslims have different traditions, cultural, political, and also in education. But we define some important issues in education. First; improving the public awareness in the Islamic schools where they cannot be good and lack the trust between Muslim and non-Muslim communities. So how we can improve the public awareness of Islamic schools and how we can enhance the trust of society. The second; financial permanence - in this issue, we improve the quality of education through sufficient income. The third issue in Islamic education is qualified teachers. How to improve Islamic education, train our students, and how to attract them towards Islamic education. The fourth; building the effective boards. They work as a backbone of Islamic education. The fifth one is of curriculum.

    Islamic Education, Curriculum, Awareness, Financial Permanence, Media
    (1) Asia Khatoon
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad, Nawabshah, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Rameez Ali Mahesar
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Media and Communication Studies, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Asif Ali Raza
    Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies and Arabic, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

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.

18 Pages : 190-201

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).18      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).18      Published : Jun 2020

Can we boost the Meta-cognitive Awareness of Prospective Teachers through Reflective Journals?

    Metacognition and reflective teaching are concepts that complement each other if we refer to a reflective teacher. This study investigates whether metacognitive awareness of prospective teachers can be improved through reflective journals. In present study reflective journals are comprised of practice sheets through which the prospective teachers can practice their metacognitive thoughts consciously. The methodology followed is experimental research by using qusai-experimental design into two phases. Both, control and experimental groups were taught through a combination of teaching strategies that we normally use in our classes such as lecture, discussion, or through inquiry, etc., in phase 1. In phase 2, reflective journals, along with other strategies that were used in the 1st phase, were introduced. The results of data analysis revealed a significant enhancement of prospective teachers metacognitive awareness and its constituent factors e.g., metacognitive knowledge and metacognitive regulation.

    Metacognitive Awareness, Reflective Teachers, Reflective Journals, Prospective Teachers, Reflective Teaching
    (1) Ghazal Khalid Siddiqui
    Assistant Professor, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Huma Lodhi
    Assistant Professor, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Kalsoom Ghazanfar
    The Superior College, Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

05 Pages : 44-51

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).05      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).05      Published : Mar 2020

Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies for Academic Materials: A Study of Undergraduate Students in Pakistan

    Metacognitive awareness of reading strategies measures how readers of a text engage with it and think about their own reading processes. This paper presents the findings of a descriptive study on the metacognitive awareness of reading strategy use on the undergraduate students of Lahore, Pakistan. The study makes use of the Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI), which is a selfreport instrument, and has 30 items on a 5-point Likert scale; it was administered to 500 public and private sector universities students. Descriptive and inferential statistics were computed for analysis through the use of SPSS, version 22. The results reported that problem-solving and support strategies are equally preferred over global strategies. Results of the t-test revealed that students from the public sector demonstrate greater strategy awareness than those from the private sector in all the subscales of MARSI, while no overall significant difference between Humanities and Sciences was found.

    Metacognitive Awareness of Reading Strategies Inventory (MARSI), Non-Native Speakers of English, Reading Strategies, T-Test, Undergraduate Students.
    (1) Asma Shahid Kazi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Professional Studies,Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shagufta Moghal
    Lecturer,Department of Professional Studies,Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Zoobia Asad
    PhD Scholar,Research and Evaluation Department, Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.

51 Pages : 391-402

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).51      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).51      Published : Jun 2019

Analyzing the Role of Social Media in Strengthening Democracy in Pakistan

    Modern innovation in communication has changed patterns of socializing. Advance forms of communication are paving ways for people to convey their ideologies to others. This study attempts to analyze the role of social media in strengthening democracy in Pakistan and highlights the importance of media in democratic states by an extensive review of the literature. The core concern of the study was to observe how mass media contributes to the socialization of democracy. Quantitative research methodology opted, and research findings concluded that social media advocates the public on general political issues that increase the political efficacy and resulting in more political participation in Pakistan. Web 2.0 platforms such as Twitter and Facebook provide new opportunities to create a political environment in Pakistan. In the presence of these platforms, a bridge is developed between the citizens for strengthening a strong democratic setup.

    Social Media, Democratization, Political Awareness, Political Efficacy, Political Participation
    (1) Sumera Batool
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saba Sultana
    Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication and Media, University of Narowal, Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farrah -ul- Momineen
    PhD Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

25 Pages : 272-288

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).25      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-I).25      Published : Mar 2023

Effects of Social Media in Pakistan: A Case Study of Gujranwala and Gujrat

    Social media provide a platform for discussion on various issues that often gets ignored in our day-to-day life. In order to keep ourselves connected with the entire world and remain updated about what all is taking place or happening around us, youth is mostly inclined towards using social media for information. It has been seen utilization of social media is becoming more and more effective to mold opinion and in changing their mind-set of the youth. The usage of social media among youth in Punjab, Pakistan offers ample opportunity for evaluation. To investigate the impact of social media usage on educational learning, social behavior, and political awareness among the youth in Punjab, a research study was carried out. The study employed a survey research design, and data was collected through the use of questionnaires.

    Social Media, Social Media Effects, Youth in Punjab, Educational Learning, youth Social behavior, Political Awareness
    (1) Sobia Abid
    Assistant Professor, School of Communication Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fakhar Naveed
    MPhil Scholar, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

17 Pages : 177-190

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).17      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).17      Published : Jun 2023

From the "Lock" to "Advanced": the Midwest Higher Education Revitalization of Path Dependence and Possible Solutions

    Due to the restriction of "Western consciousness", structural contradictions in the spatial distribution, poor interference in special policies etc., "Middle and Western Higher Education" is an important concept under the triple incentives of social cognition, technical route and policy formulation be formed. The development mode, spindle-shaped school hierarchy, and two-level management system hinder the revitalization of Midwest higher education, resulting in cognitive, technology, and design lock-ins as the three forms of path dependence. Establish the value concept of strengthening the school with quality, and take the connotative development as the revitalization. The top priority of the development work; build a pyramid-shaped school-running hierarchy, and take a characteristic rather than a comprehensive development path; plus, Greater support for institutions of higher learning in the middle and western regions, and the expansion of the overall planning and management authority of the provincial government, is the starting point for the revival of the advanced education in the middle and western regions. Possible solutions from "Locked" to "Advanced".

    Higher education in the Midwest, Western awareness, Revitalization, Lock-in, Advanced
    (1) Zhu Wenhui
    Professor, Department of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
    (2) Murtaza Khan
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun, Jilin, China.
    (3) Shaista Irshad Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

21 Pages : 238-247

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).21      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-I).21      Published : Mar 2024

Investigating the Impact of Explicit and Implicit Instruction on Pragmatic Awareness and Production in Non-Native Learners: A Quasi-Experimental Research

    A crucial part of language competency is understanding social interactions to extract pertinent semantic cues in any expression's implied meaning besides grammatical and strategic competencies (Taguchi, 2011). Teaching of pragmatics is around 40 year older concept (Chen, 2011) while it is teachable (Bardovi,1999). The purpose of any language is communication (Locke, 1975) and avoiding face-threatening responses. Penelope (1987) elaborates on ways that are used to develop positive social interaction. Politeness theory is based on the concept of "face," which refers to a person's sense of self-esteem. Penelope’s (1987) “Politeness Theory” has been used in this study as a guiding theoretical framework. A mixed method approach has been adopted for getting real insight into the matter as the development of pragmatics. The study aims to find out the better way of teaching pragmatics and the impact of implicit and explicit teaching on the pragmatic production and awareness of communicative competence (Glaser, 2009).

    Implicit Instruction, Explicit Instruction, Pragmatic Awareness, Pragmatic Production
    (1) Ghulam Mubasher
    Lecturer, Department of English, HITEC University Taxila, Punjab, Punjab, Pakistan..
    (2) Muhammad Iqbal
    PhD Scholar, Department of English, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Iqra Rubab
    Lecturer, Department of English, AIMS, Government College University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.