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24 Pages : 249-259

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).24      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).24      Published : Jun 2020

Impact of Multimedia on the Academic Performance of the Students at Secondary School Level

    Multimedia equipment is part of ICT facilities. The study aims to find out the impact of multimedia on the academic performance of the students at secondary level of Peshawar District. The main objectives of the study were (i) to find out Impact of multimedia on the academic performance of the students at secondary level. (ii) to assess the application of multimedia during the class and their impact on the student academic performance. The research was descriptive in nature. All the Secondary School of Peshawar district were population. The research sample included 20 public schools from the Peshawar District, 20 heads, 40 teachers and 40 secondary school students in the Peshawar District. The questionnaire was used as a research instrument. It was concluded that, given the lack of multimedia at school, it is recommended that the government provide multimedia services to the school.

    Multimedia, Technology, Aademic Performance,
    (1) Anila Fatima Shakil
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Jinnah University for Women Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Waqar Un Nisa Faizi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Nisar Ul Haq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit – Baltistan, Pakistan.

34 Pages : 264-270

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).34      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).34      Published : Dec 2019

Impact of Information Communication Technologies pedagogy for Retention

    The present study investigated the impact of ICT pedagogy for the retention of the students. This was an experimental investigation in two schools. The 120 participants were exposed to the experimental and controlled investigation in such a way that each group has 60 students. The experimental group was given the treatment of ICT pedagogy while the lecture pedagogy was in the control group. The testing was done for academic achievement after one month and after two months for retention, through a retention test. The result depicted the highest achievement in the favor of experimental group taught with ICT instructional methodology.

    Information Communication Technology, Retention, experimental study, teaching pedagogy
    (1) Muhammad Sibtain Khan
    Subject Specialist, Education,Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Liaquat Hussain Shah
    Assistant Professor,Institute of Education and Research, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Shafqat Rasool
    Lecturer, Department of Education, GC, University, GC University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.

45 Pages : 349-363

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).45      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-III).45      Published : Sep 2019

Estimating Convergence (and Divergence) among Developing, Emerging and Developed Economies

    Economic growth process is explained by many scientists in order to materialize a cherished objective of economic growth across the globe. In the current study, convergence among developed, developing and emerging countries has been estimated. Convergence process was estimated by employing sigma, beta and omega techniques. Analysis was done for three time periods i.e. from 1980 to 2018, from 1980 to 2000 and from 2001 to 2018. Sigma and beta analysis for the period from 1980 to 2000 showed divergence among countries however there are difference among developed, developing and economies Omega analysis showed divergence of developed countries and convergence among developing and emerging countries. Last analysis from 2001 to 2018 showed convergence among countries. The results are consistent with the adoption of information technology. Therefore, fast spillover effects of information technology help the countries in convergence process and make this world a global village.

    Convergence; Divergence; Economic Growth; Information Technology Spillover; Developed; Developing Economies.
    (1) Babar Hussain
    PhD Scholar, Department of Economics,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Rizwan Yaseen
    Assistant Professor,Department of Economics, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sofia Anwar
    Professor,Department of Economics, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

55 Pages : 430-437

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).55      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).55      Published : Jun 2019

A Comparative Study of Flipped-Learning and E-Learning in ELT Teacher Education

    Advancement in technology has brought a positive change in pedagogical practices. The development started with the integration of technology as a tool for teaching and has reached e-learning and Flipped-learning. In this study, the features of e-learning and Flippedlearning are compared from the perspective of technology and pedagogy in practice. To collect the data, English language teachers of public sector colleges and universities, who had attended online courses and blended courses, were selected for focus group discussion through purely judgmental sampling. The questions for focus group discussion were based on the Stephen Bax's (2003) criteria to compare different phases of CALL. The research highlights that flipped-learning gives more support and freedom to the learner to work at his own pace, whereas e-learning gives more opportunities for independent learning. There is no face-toface interaction in e-learning, whereas, in flipped-learning, the learners get a chance to interact in real-time. The participants of e-learning courses were urged to incorporate some sort of realtime interaction, whether online or face-to-face.

    E-Learning, FlippedLearning, Pedagogical Approach, Technology Integrated, Synchronous, Asynchronous
    (1) Ejaz Mirza
    Assistant Professor, Department of English and Social Sciences, NUML University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Haseeb Nasir
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, NUML University Islamabad, Pakistan.

58 Pages : 462 - 466

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).58      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).58      Published : Jun 2019

Cybersecurity: A New Framework for the Information Economy

    The government's role as a digital platform brings with it challenges including the possibility that the freedom of expression and the right to privacy conflict with each other in the digital space. The citizen's privacy becomes exposed to new vulnerabilities. A citizen's voice, vote and changes in status, can be stolen or sabotaged with catastrophic individual and national consequences. Individual digital identity also must fall under digital property laws. One citizen's exercise of free speech can be trespassing of digital space for another citizen. The jurisdiction of the state in digital space must be redefined. The writ of the state in digital space must be more pervasive, and yet more narrowly defined,to protect the rights of all citizens.

    Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Service Sector, Consumer, State
    (1) Muhammad Tehsin
    Assistant Professor, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Quaid-i- Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

29 Pages : 219-225

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).29      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-I).29      Published : Mar 2019

Project Planning, Project Success and Project Risk

    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 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB). We find that overall project risk has significant moderation impact on the relation of project planning with project success. Information technology (IT) professionals of KPITB plan risk related project management. Technical, technological and economic aspects are detailed and insights on how other risk factors affect project success in IT sector include in the study. Our research highlights the significance of planning in the presence of risk.

    Project Planning, Project Risk, Project Success, Information Technology Projects, Risk Factors, Moderation, MODMED (PROCESS Procedure)
    (1) Shahwali Khan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Kp, Pakistan.
    (2) Najmul Saher
    MS Project Management, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Kp, Pakistan.
    (3) Mohammad Sohail Yunis
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, Kp, Pakistan.

11 Pages : 175-192

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).11      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).11      Published : Sep 2018

Dimensions of Social Capital and Innovation Capabilities of Firms The Performance of Information Technology as a Mediator.

    This paper empirically inquire the relation of social capital dimensions (relational social capital, structural social capital, and cognitive social capital), organization innovation capabilities, and the performance of information technology (IT) as a mediator in the said relationships. A total of 263 workers of different management cadres from software SMEs (Zhongguancun Software Park, Beijing, China) were randomly selected. However, 143 respondents submitted the complete response. Thus, the response rate was 54%. For the empirical investigation, the present paper uses Partial Least Squares, Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and Importance-Performance Matrix Analysis (IPMA) techniques to analyze the survey data. The direct and indirect relationship between dimensions of social capital and organizational innovation capabilities is significant. However, IT generates a partial mediation effect. IPMA highlights the importance of relational and structural social capital to innovation capabilities, however, IT is indicated as the key driver that trigger the effect of social capital on organization innovation capabilities. Future studies guidelines and limitations are explained at the end of this paper.

    Social Capital, Innovation Capabilities, Social Exchange Theory, Information Technology, PLS-SEM, IPMA
    (1) Mohsin Bashir
    Assistant Professor, Lyallpur Business School, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Waseem Bari
    Assistant Professor, Lyallpur Business School, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Hassan Raza
    Chairman, Department of Business Administration, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

19 Pages : 325-339

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-I).19      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-I).19      Published : Mar 2018

Bid for Nuclear Suppliers Group Membership: A Critique of Pakistan's Diplomacy

    This paper attempts to analyze Pakistani policy positions through interviews from academic experts and officials of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Islamabad, and secondary sources including media reports, research journals and onlire resources. Since India's bid for the membership of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) in June 2016, an intense debate has started over its impact on the stability of South Asia and its effects on Pakistan's nuclear strategy with respect to India. This paper focuses on how this has effected Pakistan's policy options; how Pakistan raised this issue in the past at international level to build up a counter-narrative against India's move. With realignment on membership in NSG for India based on criteria-based approach makes Pakistan's position as a center of gravity in the context of this campaign demanding for a firm diplomatic and political resolve. Failure in this aspect may result in losing Pakistan's case for membership in future. The analysis presents recommendations in light of comparing views for future measures.

    Nuclear Suppliers Group, Nuclear Proliferation Treaty, Missile Technology Control Regime, International Atomic Energy Agency, CTBT, Pakistan Nuclear Regulatory Authority
    (1) Shamaila Farooq
    Director Media and Publications, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, KP,Pakistan.
    (2) Saima Gul
    Lecturer, Department of International Relations, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

04 Pages : 48-57

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).04      10.31703/gssr.2016(I-I).04      Published : Jun 2016

The Role of New Technology Intervention of Crop Maximization Project in Increase in Crop Production of Small Farmers of District Charsadda

    This research paper demonstrates the role of new technology intervention of crop maximization project in increasing crop production of small farmers of district Charsadda. The core objective of this study was to know the significance of new technology adoption at small scale agriculture and its effect on productivity enhancement of small farmers of district Charsadda. The research was conducted in two union councils i.e. Rajjar-II and Sarki Tetara of Tehsil and district Charsadda. For data collection Pre-tested interview schedule was used. The data were collected from 150 targeted small farmers which were purposively selected through random sampling method. The findings of the study revealed that new technology intervention of the project converted the small scale subsistence agriculture in commercial one by increasing their crop production. The collected and analyzed data indicates that a major portion (83.3%) of the respondents increased their farm production through the new technology interventions while 16.3% of them got no benefits from the new technology intervention of the project. The findings of the study further demonstrate that there is significant association and direct relation between new technology intervention of the project and the increase in farm production of small farmers.

    New Technology Intervention, Crop Maximization, Small Farmer, Charsadda
    (1) Muhammad Kaleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Bahadar Sher Khattak
    MPhil Scholar, Rural Development Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Rashid Ali
    Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.

53 Pages : 523-530

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).53      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).53      Published : Mar 2021

Digital Competence and Mysteries of Learning: Use of Technology in Classroom

    The idea of digital competence has emerged in recent years around the globe. It entails a wide range of abilities and knowledge in every field. The current research paper is to investigate the digital competence and mysteries of learning: use of technology in classrooms by the teachers. University teachers were used as population and sixty teachers were randomly selected as a sam-ple from different campuses of education university Lahore. Self-constructed instrument, Teach-ers' Digital Competencies Survey [TDCS] instrument, was adapted and used for data collection. The results revealed a statistically apparent difference in gender of teachers about different indi-cators of digital competencies and learning with technology. It was concluded that male teachers had used more digital technology with more confidence than that female teachers. There search-ers recommended that digital competence may be promoted among teachers for the better teaching and learning environment. The universities should provide better technological facilities for better learning.

    Digital Learning, Technological Competence, Use of Technology
    (1) Shahbaz Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Naveed Khalid
    Resource Person, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Anees-ul-Hasnain Shah
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, Dera Ghazi Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.