SEARCH ARTICLE

38 Pages : 358-364

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-III).38      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-III).38      Published : Sep 2020

The Effects of Cardiovascular Exercises on Body Mass Index and Vital Capacity among Students of Sargodha University

    This research was designed to evaluate the effect of cardiovascular exercises on body mass index (BMI) and vital capacity (VC) among student aged between 21-27 years (M ± SD 22.3± 3.05). The experimental research study was applied to 54 University students of Sargodha. Data were analyzed by using SPSS version 24.0. P-value ? 0.05 was considered significant. The result showed that the average BMI of the control group and experimental groups was 20.73±3.02 vs 21.51±3.21. The effectiveness of cardiovascular exercise on Vital capacity on Pre and post-test of the experimental group was -56.91272 ± 22.03192 with a pvalue of 0.000, which was showed there was a highly significant improvement in vital capacity of students and compare with the control group. It was concluded that body masses index and vital capacity is significantly improved in university students of the experimental group as a result of 10 weeks of the cardiovascular exercise training program. Conclude that there is a significant difference between the effects of cardiovascular exercise and daily routine sports activities on BMI.

    Cardiovascular Exercises, BMI Body Mass Index, VC Vital Capacity, University Students, and Sedentary Lifestyle
    (1) Yassar Iqbal
    Lecturer, Department of Sports Sciences, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zubia Savila
    PhD Scholar, Centre for Sports and Exercise Sciences, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
    (3) Muhammad Badar Habib
    Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

09 Pages : 61-67

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).09      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).09      Published : Dec 2019

Teaching Context and Students' Learning: A Case Study of a Public Sector University

    This is an exploratory research study that aimed at capturing students’ learning experience in a public sector university campus in a remote region in Pakistan. The sample included students in the last semester of their two years Master’s program in Education Data were generated through a questionnaire survey, in-depth interviews, and whole-class discussions with Master’s students of Education. Findings showed that the students saw their learning embedded inrelation to the interaction with the faculty members, availability of resources, and interactive teaching approaches. It surfaced that remoteness of the context and unavailability of the Internet, lack of relative skills, and English language deficiencies, were key challenges.

    Adult learning, Higher Education, Learning Experiences, Managing Learning, University Students
    (1) Muhammad Naeem Butt
    Assistant Professor,Institute of Education and Research,University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Haji Karim Khan
    Assistant Professor,Department of Educational Development, University of Baltistan, Skardu, Pakistan.
    (3) Wilayat Bibi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

31 Pages : 239-249

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).31      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-IV).31      Published : Dec 2019

Variations in Parental Participation in Curricular and Co-Curricular Activities of University Students

    This research was aims to examine the point of view of university students about parental participation in their curricular and co-curricular activities. It explores the comparisons in parental participation level regarding students gender, socio-economic status in public and private universities. This exploration followed the quantitative research method. The sample for this research consisted of the graduation students (boys and girls) of public and private sector universities which were located in Lahore district. A random sampling procedure was used to collect data from boys and girls studying in different universities. The sample size of this survey was 300 students. The researcher has constructed a questionnaire for finding out the opinions of students about their parental participation in their academics. After the collection of data, the data were analyzed. Findings of the research revealed that parental involvement was different due to gender, education and social status of university students.

    Parental Participation, differences, University students, Curricular and Co-curricular Activities.
    (1) Tahira Batool
    Assistant Professor,Research and Evaluation DepartmentLahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Jannat Riaz
    Lahore College for Women University, Punjab, Pakistan.Research and Evaluation Department,Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.

47 Pages : 364-370

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).47      10.31703/gssr.2019(IV-II).47      Published : Jun 2019

Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy and Entrepreneurial Intention

    Current study is an attempt to highlight the connection of emotional intelligence with entrepreneurial intention directly as well as indirectly by taking in account entrepreneurial selfefficacy as a mediator. A sample of 352 final year business administration students from different universities (public sector) of KP, Pakistan is taken by the researcher. Questionnaire is used as data collection instrument whereas measures are adopted from previous literature for measuring present study variables. Reliability analysis for scale reliability, correlation analysis for testing relationships of variables and PROCESS macros (model # 4) for mediation analysis is employed by the researcher to get results. Results depicts a significant positive relationship among study variables. Researcher also find out that self-efficacy (entrepreneurial) mediates the association of entrepreneurial intention with emotional intelligence among final year business administration students.

    Emotional Intelligence, Entrepreneurial Intention, Entrepreneurial SelfEfficacy, University Students, Mediation
    (1) Tufail Nawaz
    Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Aziz Javed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Aman Ullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.

21 Pages : 378-394

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).21      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-III).21      Published : Sep 2018

Social and Academic Adjustment of the University Students

    The study finds relationship between social and academic adjustments of BS students in University of Sargodha Pakistan. A sample of 550 BS students was selected from different departments through multistage random sampling. Student Adaptation to College Questionnaire (SACQ) was adapted with permission to measure the social and academic adjustments of BS students which has acceptable value of reliability coefficient Cronbach Alpha 0.90 after analysis of pilot testing data. In this correlational study, data collected through survey were analysed using frequencies, percentages, means scores, standard deviation, t-test, and one-way ANOVA. The study finds majority of students have moderate level of social and academic adjustment; Male students have better social adjustment but both have equivalent academic adjustment; boarders have better social adjustment than day scholars, students of 2nd and 8 th semester had equal level of academic adjustment but 8 th semester students have better social adjustment than 2nd semester students. It is recommended that students are provided with the opportunities of group projects, seminars and guidance and counselling regarding values of university education.

    Social Adjustment, Academic Adjustment, University Students
    (1) Asghar Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Mushtaq Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saifullah Khan
    Lecturer, Government College Farooka, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.

21 Pages : 369-384

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2018(III-II).21      10.31703/gssr.2018(III-II).21      Published : Jun 2018

Causes of Teacher's Favoritism and Its Effects on the University Students: A Case Study

    This study aims at exploring and examining the causes of teacher's favoritism and its effects on the university students. Quantitative tools are applied to collect data for the study and to check its reliability. The results of the data reveal that the teachers favor the students on the basis of gender, race, area, similar political ideology and family/blood relation. The study also indicates that a teacher's favoritism in the class affects boldness, mutual trust and respects between students and teacher which results in the student's struggle for favoritism instead of studies and academic achievements. Moreover, the students may opt for leaving the institute in which favoritism exists. The study also shows that both male and female students have the same opinions regarding different factors and effects of favoritism. The study concludes that the students' flair, potential, abilities and academic achievements should be emphasized as essential criteria for testing and evaluating the students' academic performance. It will, further, compel the students to focus on their studies, rather than on gaining teacher's favor.

    Teacher‟s Favoritism, Causes, Effects, Semester System, University Students
    (1) Amjid Ali
    Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Islamia College, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Dost Muhammad Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Statistics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Mujeeb Hussain
    PhD Scholar (Statistics), Department of Statistics Islamia College, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

08 Pages : 84-91

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).08      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).08      Published : Dec 2021

Teaching of English to Veterinary University Students: A Study to Examine Learner’s Intentions towards Online Learning during Different Waves of COVID-19 in Pakistan

    In the present era, knowing the students' intention towards online learning has become necessary due to the persisting situations of the COVID-19. The current study explores the teaching of English to Biological Science students through online to explore their intentions towards online learning due to different waves of COVID-19 in Pakistan. The study used a rational method that utilizes cross-sectional data.The study employed a random sampling technique to trace the respondents.By using the AMOS, the results of a study underline a positive significant effect of performance expectancy (PE), effort expectancy (EE), social influence (SI), facilitating conditions (FC), and perceived usefulness (PU) on intention towards online learning (ITOL) among the Biological Science students. The findings of the study are significant as they provide valuable insights to comprehend the elements that influence online learning (OL)concerning the teaching of English as a second language.

    English, Vaternary University Students, Online Learning, COVID-19, Pakistan
    (1) Abdul Khaliq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Social and Allied Sciences, Cholistan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Farzana Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, The Govt Sadiq College Women University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rasheed Ahmad
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of English Literature, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.

37 Pages : 372 - 386

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).37      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-II).37      Published : Jun 2022

Anxiety and Academic Performance of Undergraduate University Students

    Aim of the study was to find out the relationship between anxiety with academic performance of undergraduate university students. The study was conducted for the objectives; (i) to find out the anxiety level of undergraduate university students. (ii) to identify the level of achievement scores (GPA) and co-curricular activities of undergraduate university students, and (iii) to find out the relationship between anxiety and academic performance of undergraduate university students. A sample of 408, including 195 male and 213 female 2nd-semester undergraduate BS students from 12 different departments out of 4 faculties of the University of the Sargodha, taking 34 students from each department, were selected through multistage random sampling techniques. Two instruments, anxiety scale and performance checklists, were developed to collect data from students. Research instruments were validated through experts' opinions, pilot testing was done, and the reliability coefficient Cronbach Alpha value for the anxiety scale was .832. Frequencies, mean, standard deviation, t-tests and Pearson correlation were used for data analysis. There was a weak and negative relationship between anxiety and achievement scores of undergraduate university students whereas. But there was a significant but weak and negative relationship between anxiety and achievement scores and co-curricular activities of undergraduate university students. So it is recommended that teachers of the university may integrate activities in their classroom teaching to keep students involved and reduce anxiety.

    Anxiety, Academic Performance & Undergraduate University Students
    (1) Muhammad Naveed Khalid
    Resource Person, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (2) Farah Shafiq
    Assistant Professor, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Mushtaq Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan

46 Pages : 506-513

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).46      10.31703/gssr.2023(VIII-II).46      Published : Jun 2023

An Investigation into the Effectiveness of Metacognitive Skills Development Training at University Level

    This was an experimental study that has been conducted while taking BS Physics students from a Public sector university based in Lahore. The independent variable for the study was the Metacognitive skills development strategy (Thinking Aloud) enhanced with Cooperative Learning whereas the students' Metacognitive skills were the dependent variable. The sample (two groups, comprising 35 students in each) for the study has been selected with the help of Convenient Sampling. One of them was the experimental whereas the other was a controlled group. The Quasi-Experimental nonequivalent pretest-posttest control group design was used for the conduction of this research. The researcher used a performance test named "Metacognitive Skills Assessment Tool" (MSAT) adapted from (Ali, Siddiqui, & Tatlah, 2020) for the data collection. The results show that the intervention has a
    considerable impact on the development of university students' metacognitive abilities.

    Metacognitive Skills, Metacognition, University Students
    (1) Ashfaq Afzal
    HOD, Department of Education, Pakistan Gospel Mission, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shahid Zulfiqar Ali
    PhD Scholar, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Samreen
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University, Lyari, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.