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01 - Morphological Analysis of Urban Slums: A Case Study of Gaushala-Marrian, Faisala

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).01
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).01      Published : Mar 2024

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    Slums are the densely populated areas which are present in all the developed cities of the world. Pakistan is a third-world country and people from the rural areas prefer to live in the urban areas which are relatively better. This gave rise to urbanization and city space began to decrease. The development of slums in Pakistan initiated since the time of its establishment. Two of the earliest esta... Details

    Urban Morphology, Morphological Analysis, Urban Slums, Kachi Aabadis, Legalization, Faisalabad.

    (1) Bazla Manzoor
    Ph.D Candidate, Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Saima Gulzar
    Professor, Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ayaz Mahmood
    Ph.D Candidate, Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Effect of Printed and Digital Instructional Material on Germane Cognitive Load o

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).02
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).02      Published : Mar 2024

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    The current study employed an experimental design with a quantitative approach to examine the impact of digital and printed instructional media on the germane cognitive load of elementary school students for the subject of General Science. The participants were 7th-grade students enrolled in high schools located in a district of Punjab. The digital instructional media utilized in the study include... Details

    Germane Cognitive Load, Digital and Printed Instructional Material, PowerPoint Slides, Textbook, Instructional Videos

    (1) Afroz Jan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Munazza Ambreen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Secondary Teacher Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan
    (3) Qaisar Abbas
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Shaikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
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03 - Biology Textbook Grade X (2020): Analysis for the Development of Higher Order Th

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).03
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).03      Published : Mar 2024

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    This study explores the development of higher-order thinking skills (HOTs) in secondary school students through a qualitative content analysis of a Biology textbook grade X (2020). The analysis was done using software called NVivo 12, and the book was chosen through purposeful sampling. The results showed that the textbook uses various strategies to develop critical thinking, such as practical act... Details

    Critical Thinking, Biology Textbook, Document Analysis, Science Education, Secondary Level

    (1) Muhammad Jamil
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Govt College Women University Sialkot, Punjab Pakistan.
    (2) Wahid Mehmood
    PhD Scholar, (Education), Northern University Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Asif Saleem
    PhD Scholar, (Education), University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Accessibilities and Challenges in Curriculum and Instructional Activities for St

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).04
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).04      Published : Mar 2024

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    The study aims to find the challenges and accessibility of curriculum and instructional activities of visually impaired students in Gilgit Baltistan. It adopted the qualitative approach and included the teachers of students with visual impairments from the Public Special Education Complex. Purposive sampling was used where six teachers were chosen from separate classes. Qualitative data was analyz... Details

    Accessibilities, Challenges, Curriculum and Instructional Activities, Students with Visually Impairments

    (1) Syed Zaheer Abbas
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Almas Shoaib
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Qurat Ul Ain Asif
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Enhancing Inclusive Education in Pakistan through E-Learning: A Review of Curren

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).05
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).05      Published : Mar 2024

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    This discussion paper examines the potential of e-learning for promoting inclusive education in Pakistani schools, providing equal opportunities for all stakeholders to enhance their capacity. However, there are issues and implications of technology-mediated and technology-delivered instruction for school education in rural areas, given their limited knowledge about technology use. The study revie... Details

    E-learning, Inclusive Education, Pakistan, Technology-mediated Instruction, Accessibility, Educational Equity, Personalised Learning

    (1) Yaar Muhammad
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Govt College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yasira Waqar
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Faisal Anis
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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06 - "Navigating the E2 Visa: Blessing/Disguise for Pakistani Entrepreneurs"

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).06
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).06      Published : Mar 2024

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    In this research, we explore the dynamics of the E2 visa program for Pakistani investors, employing statistical analysis techniques such as standard deviation and mean to glean insights from our dataset of 46 individuals. Our analysis reveals nuanced findings regarding the availability, advantages, and drawbacks of the E2 visa, offering valuable perspectives on its efficacy in fostering investment... Details

    Non-Immigration, E2 Visa Program, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Pakistani Expatries, Economic aspect, Social Aspects, Challenges

    (1) Shabana Waheed
    Ph.D. Scholar, School of Law, University of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Tahir
    Associate Professor , Faculty of Law Dadabhoy Institute of Higher Education (DIHE), Karachi, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Arif Jamal
    Educationist, Lexmark Consultants Limitted, London, UK.
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07 - A Tendency to Lingual Shift in Pothohari Urban-Living Community

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).07
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).07      Published : Mar 2024

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    In this globalized era, many languages of the world are in the process of language shift. In the Pakistani multilingual context, a rapid language shift to dominant languages is taking place among the indigenous communities. This research paper in particular investigates the lingual shift among the Pothohari community living in urban areas of Rawalpindi and Islamabad by analyzing the everyday speec... Details

    Indigenous Languages, Pothohari, Language shift, language maintenance, language attitude

    (1) Samina Tabassum
    Assistant Professor, Government Associate College for Women, Kallar Syedan, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Samina Amin Qadir
    Professor, Emeritus at Fatima Jinnah Women's University Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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08 - Outcome of Plyometric Training on the Performance of Female Badminton Players of

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).08
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).08      Published : Mar 2024

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    This research determined the differences between two groups of female badminton players. The participants were an experimental (group = 20 and a control group =20). The variables were obtained speed, flexibility, agility, standing jump, sit-ups, push-ups, body mass, height, anthropometric measures, and forehand services. Captured videos of the badminton serves were analyzed to obtain the kinematic... Details

    Plyometric Training, Kinematics, Badminton Serves, Anthropometric Measures, Physical Fitness

    (1) Iqra Shoukat
    Phil Scholar, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Shehzadi Sanam Roohi Farooqi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Riphah International University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Zia ul Haq
    Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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09 - Social Media Usage for Gratifying Information Need by University Students in Sin

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).09
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).09      Published : Mar 2024

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    People use social media to gratify their informational needs in various fields like health, education, sports. Due to its great utility in politics, political communication on social media is studied by many scholars around the globe. However, very limited studies are carried out in Sindh province of Pakistan in this regard. This study fills the gap by providing research data about the use of soci... Details

    Social Media, Students, Seeking Political Information

    (1) Liaquat Umrani
    Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication Studies, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Razaque Chhachhar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Qasim Nizamani
    Associate Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan.
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10 - A Comparative Study of Conceptual Metaphors in Ghani Khan and John Keats's Poetr

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).10
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).10      Published : Mar 2024

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    This research study is an attempt to examine lovely metaphorical tapestries in the selected poems of Ghani Khan and John Keats. Ghani Khan's poems Marg and Reidi Gul, are compared with two masterpieces by John Keats, namely La Belle Dame Sans Merci and Ode to a Nightingale. This study is scaffolder by the conceptual metaphor framework proposed by Lakoff and Johnson (1980). The study unweaves the m... Details

    Conceptual Metaphors, Comparative Analysis, Culture, Death, Love, Nature

    (1) Anbarin Fatima
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Kashmala Abad
    Under graduate, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sabeen
    Lecturer, Department of English, Institute of Management Sciences, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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11 - Role of Print Media during Flood Disaster in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).11
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).11      Published : Mar 2024

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    Journals and newspapers played a crucial role during the floods in Pakistan in 2022. They provided people with updates and information by informing and guiding them about the consequences of the flood. Floods, droughts, and other exciting weather events are anticipated to increase as a result of climate change, which will have a profoundly negative impact on human and environmental systems. This s... Details

    Environment, Flood, Pakistan, Print Media, Content Analysis

    (1) Hafsa Javed Rao
    M.Phil Scholar, Institute of Media and Communication Studies Bahauddin Zakariya University, Punjab. Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ahsan Bhatti
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Media and Communication Studies Bahauddin Zakariya University, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Waseem Shahzad
    M.Phil Scholar, Institute of Media and Communication Studies Bahauddin Zakariya University, Punjab, Pakistan.
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12 - Pashtunwali: An Afghan Ethical Code and Cultural Identity in Lone Survivor by Ma

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).12
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).12      Published : Mar 2024

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    The Pashtuns and their identity have been misrepresentedover the past decades. These people are represented as ferocious, uncivilized, and anarchistic. Such falsification ruined the otherwise old set of principles of Pashtun people known as Pashtunwali. This study aims to discuss the ideas of Pashtunwali in Marcus Luttrell's Lone Survivor through the theory of cultural studies by Stuart Hall. Pash... Details

    Lone Survivor, Pashtunwali, Cultural Studies, Pashtuns, Afghanistan

    (1) Salman Ali
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Atiqa Khalil
    MPhil Scholar, Department of English Language and Literature, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ummer Awais
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, Griffith University, Australia.
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13 - Capacity Building and Strengthening Institutions: Global and Regional Perspectiv

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).13
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).13      Published : Mar 2024

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    This study is about capacity building and institutional strengthening to increase social resistance. The research applies the Analytic Hierarchical Process (AHP) to weight and rank factors in levels two and three of the framework, which reveals vital characteristics within planning, organization; equipment; education & exercise. This study underlines the importance and centrality relevant to t... Details

    Capacity Building, Institutional Strengthening, Enhancing Social Resilience

    (1) Mian Haris Farooq
    PhD Scholar, Department of International Relations, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    ssociate Professor & Chairman, Department of Anthropology PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asia Karim
    Assistant professor, Department of International Relations, Muslim Youth University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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14 - Situation Analysis of Social Literacy Practices for Adult Learners in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).14
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).14      Published : Mar 2024

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    Social literacy practices for adult learners are essential for reducing educational disparities and encouraging socio- economic progress in Pakistan. The current state of adult education is examined in this analysis, with a focus on literacy programs, community involvement, and government initiatives. Regardless of endeavors to further develop proficiency rates, critical difficulties continue, inc... Details

    Adult Literacy, Social Literacy, Socio- Economic Development, Literacy Rate

    (1) Safura Fatima
    PhD Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Shakir
    Associate Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ishrat Siddiqa Lodhi
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Fatima Jinnah Women's University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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15 - The Identification of the Class Level Equal to National Literacy Definition of P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).15
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).15      Published : Mar 2024

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    This study explored the class level equivalent to the national literacy definition of public and private education systems in Pakistan. The main objective was to assess whether different class levels of primary education meet the national literacy standards in reading, writing, and arithmetic. A total of 1,000 students made up the sample of this  research, including students from public, priv... Details

    National Literacy, Class Level, Modes of Education

    (1) Munawar Hussain
    Campus Coordinator, National College of Business Administration and Economics, (Sub-Campus, Bahawalpur), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sara Sajjad
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration and Economics, (Sub-Campus Bahawalpur), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Khansa Naz
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration and Economics, (Sub-Campus Bahawalpur), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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16 - Exploring Thematic Concerns of the Magical Doors in Hamid’s Exit

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).16
10.31703/grr.2024(IX-I).16      Published : Mar 2024

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    This study addresses the thematic concerns of black doors in the novel Exit West. The study follows the constructivist paradigm. Purposive sampling of text has been made from the novel. Magical realism as a literary genre is taken as a central point to do a thematic analysis of the text and to show how supernatural elements coupled with realistic elements represent different themes. The analysis s... Details

    Exit West, Magical Doors, Magical Realism, Migrants, Supernatural

    (1) Jawad Hashmi
    Undergraduate, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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