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01 - Socio-Economic and Cultural Determinants of Maternal and Neonatal Mortality in P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).01
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).01      Published : Mar 2020

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    The current study analyzed socio-economic and cultural determinants of maternal and neonatal mortality in Pakistan. This research was conducted at PIMS, Islamabad, Pakistan. In the first phase of research, we used a survey method to collect data from 56 respondents (36 female doctors and 20 female nurses) and their perceptions were enumerated about the socioeconomic and cultural determinants of ma... Details

    Determinants, Islamabad, Maternal and Neonatal Mortality, Pakistan, PIMS.

    (1) Sarfraz Khan
    Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Imran Haider
    Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Rahim Bakhsh
    PhD Scholar,Department of Anthropology,Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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02 - Bonding, Academic Culture and Aggressive Behavior among University Students in P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).02
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).02      Published : Mar 2020

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    Aggression at universities has become a serious problem not only for developed but also for underdeveloped states across the globe. Growing violence at the campus is becoming a routine. Frequent incidences of violent conflicts and even killing in some cases at the campus has drawn the attention of scholars and made it an important area of research and investigation. This study was set out to under... Details

    Bonding, Academic culture, Aggressive behaviour, University Students

    (1) Wisal Ahmed
    MS scholar, Department of Sociology,International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Akhlaq Ahmad
    Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology,International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Mazhar Iqbal Bhatti
    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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03 - Communication Strategies for Polio Eradication in Pakistan: The Case Study of Po

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).03
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).03      Published : Mar 2020

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    This study has a plan to measure the level of knowledge and perceptions regarding polio vaccination in south Punjab, Pakistan. To examine the dominant source of awareness concerning utilized communication channels in the Polio vaccination campaign a total of 200 respondents (100 couples) were selected as the studys sample by applying the systematic random sampling technique. The findings of the st... Details

    Polio Vaccination; Development Communication, Demography, knowledge; Health Behavior; Media, Communication

    (1) Malik Adnan
    Assistant Professor,Department of Media Studies,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sher Muhammad Malik
    Assistant Professor, Department of Geography,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Basharat Hameed
    Community Awareness Officer, Punjab Emergency Service,Toba Tek Singh, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Primary School In-Service Teachers Perceptions about Reflective Teaching Practic

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).04
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).04      Published : Mar 2020

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    The purpose of this qualitative study was to understand the reflective practice as a process of continuing professional Development (CPD) implemented in different parts of the government primary schools of Pakistan recently. Case study design was adopted for a single school as it aims to understand the perceptions of primary school teachers about reflective teaching practice with the help of enric... Details

    Teacher Education, Reflective Practice, Self-Assessment

    (1) Sumera Imran
    PhD Scholar,Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Amir Zaman
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Ghafar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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05 - The Hallmark of Civilization: A Psychoanalytic Study of Ralph in Lord of the Fli

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

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    The present study is aimed at exploring the psychoanalytical interpretation of Ralphs attempts to return to civilization in the light of theories propounded by Ghazali and Freud. It explicitly describes the profound impact of aql and ego on Ralph as he represents order, civilization, and rational thought in William Goldings novel Lord of the Flies. This work focusing on the application of Ghazalia... Details

    Psyche, conscious, aq'l, ego.

    (1) Shumaila Mazhar
    Assistant Professor, Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Mahwish Malghani
    Assistant Professor, Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Fouzia Rehman Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Women University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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06 - Impact of Leadership Style on Employees Commitment: Moderating Role of Organizat

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).06
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).06      Published : Mar 2020

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    The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between employees commitment and leadership styles along with the moderating role of organizational politics in public sector universities of KPK. The researcher adopted a deductive approach with cross-sectional research design and used a quantitative methodology. Stratified random sampling has been used with an objective to ensure effective... Details

    Organizational Politics, Transformational Leadership, Employees Commitment, Leadership Styles, Autocratic Leadership, Transactional Leadership, Public Sector Universities of Kpk

    (1) Nasir Ali
    Lecturer, Department of Management Science,Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Marjan Ali
    Superintendent,Department of Administration, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Sheraz
    Senior Administration Officer,Department of Administration,Zia Teaching Hospital Charsadda, KP, Pakistan.
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07 - Contesting Sectarian Identity in Pakistan: Narratives from the Three Cities

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).07
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).07      Published : Mar 2020

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    Pakistan is facing a new wave of sectarian divide thus literally making it difficult for minority religious groups such as Shias to practice their religious rituals with freedom and liberty. During the last decade, the sectarian killings have increased to a substantial level much to the worry of the government and general public. The present study explores the impact of the widening sectarian clea... Details

    Ethnography, Pakistan, Rituals, Sectarian Conflict, Sectarian Identity.

    (1) Rahim Bakhsh
    PhD Scholar,Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sarfraz Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Imran Haider
    Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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08 - Impact of Parent-Teachers Meeting on Students Academic, Social, Emotional, and P

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).08
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).08      Published : Mar 2020

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    This research investigates the Impact of Parent- Teacher Meeting on Students Academic, Social, Emotional, and Psychological Development at Federal Government Educational Institutions in Pakistan.The quantitative, descriptive, and survey approach for the study. The target population of the current research work consisted of all F G E Is(c/ g) in Pakistan. Two similar questionnaires and one intervie... Details

    Development, Emotional, FGEIs, Parent-Teacher Meeting.

    (1) Muhammad Akram Shaker
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Javed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Uzma Munawar
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Government College Women University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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09 - Gender Differences in Motivation And Academic Achievement: A Study Of the Univer

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).09
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).09      Published : Mar 2020

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    This descriptive survey research investigated the motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic) from a gender point of view and established a link of motivation (extrinsic and intrinsic) with students academic achievement. From two public sector universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 162 students were selected through the use of the technique of stratified random sampling. For measuring the students motivatio... Details

    Extrinsic Motivation, Gender, Intrinsic Motivation, University Students.

    (1) Sadaf Naz
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Afzal Shah
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,The University of Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Anjum Qayum
    Lecturer,Department of Education,Hazara University Mansehra, KP, Pakistan.
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10 - Ethnography of Panchayat: Cases of Khula from Mandi Baha-Ud-Din

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).10
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).10      Published : Mar 2020

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    Panchayat is the epicenter of local Politiology that serves as a traditional and indigenous system of conflict resolution at the village level in Pakistan. Khula (divorce) is one of the social issues that are mostly handled by the panchayat besides the presence of a legal system: both institutions stay anonymous to each other. The study is conducted in Mandi Baha Uddin to understand the significan... Details

    Biradari, Conflict Resolution, Khul'a, Local Level Politics, Panchayat, Politiology, Traditional Justice System.

    (1) Riaz Ahmad Muazzmi
    PhD Scholar, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Aneela Sultana
    Assistant Professor,Department of Anthropology,Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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11 - Construction of Baloch Ethnic Identity through Ethnolinguistic Awareness and Cul

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).11
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).11      Published : Mar 2020

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    The paper is based on a qualitative ethnographic study to explore the role of ethnolinguistic awareness and cultural dynamics in the construction of the ethnic identity of Baloch. The data was collected through focussed group interviews of twenty participants who were sampled through non-random criterion sampling and they belonged to at least thirteen different tribes of Baloch. The study was cond... Details

    Ethnic identity, Baloch, cultural dynamics, ethnolinguistic awareness.

    (1) Fouzia Rehman Khan
    Assistant Professor,Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Mehwish Malghani
    Assistant Professor,Department of English,Sardar Bahadur Khan Womens University, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Shazia Ayaz
    Lecturer, Department of English,National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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12 - Analyzing Strategies for Developing Students Speaking Skills in Public Universit

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).12
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).12      Published : Mar 2020

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    In Pakistani educational system, English language has a distinguishing place for getting higher education and job opportunities. However, it is challenging task for ESL teachers to develop students speaking skills. Therefore, the current study aimed to analyze the strategies for developing students English language speaking skills and find out the new trends adopted by university teachers for deve... Details

    Strategies, Teaching, Developing, Speaking English

    (1) Syeda Sidra Nosheeen
    PhD Scholar,Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Javed
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Haseen Akhtar
    PhD Scholar,Department of Education,The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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13 - Unmaking the Anthropology of Mourning in a Psycho Analytical Perspective

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).13
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).13      Published : Mar 2020

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    Death often raises questions that science is unable to answer. Science may delay death, but it cannot stop it. Death is marked by grief and mourning. Mourning serves in a smooth transition, such as a liminal ritual of grief serves as a rite de passage between loss and re-enactment to the routine life. Generally, mourning or grief is described as a very private, personal emotion which is characteri... Details

    Azaadar, Cross-Cultural rituals, Grief, Mourning, Psycho-analytical perspective, Religion, Shia.

    (1) Mahwish Zeeshan
    Lecturer, Department of Anthropology,PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shaheer Ellahi Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences,Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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14 - A Self-Determination Theory on Effect of Teacher Autonomy Support on Students Mo

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).14
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).14      Published : Mar 2020

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    Self Determination Theory conjectures that teacher autonomy support propels motivation in education and educational achievements; however, the question of socially different conversations within SDT questions significance of TAS in schools and classrooms located in Asia. In a quasi-experimental study, 101 Grade-5 students, of a public school in Pakistan, were taken as the population for the presen... Details

    Self- Determination Theory, Teacher Autonomy Support, Quasi-Experimental Study, Intrinsic Motivation, Socially Bound, Academic Outcomes

    (1) Roshi khalid
    Lecturer, Research and Evaluation Department (IOE),Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Moafia Nader
    Assistant professor,Department of Professional Studies (IOE),Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Afifa Khanam
    Assistant professor,Department of Professional Studies (IOE), Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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15 - Improvement in Narrative Writing Skills with Communicative Teaching in Pakistani

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).15
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).15      Published : Mar 2020

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    The main objective of this research was to find an effect of communicative approach on narrative writing in 9th graders at secondary level. Relevant literature revealed that narrative writing can be enhanced with the help of communicative teaching. Pre-test post-test nonequivalent control group design had been used. To conduct the experimental study six (06) classes from two schools were selected ... Details

    Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Narrative Writing, Grammar Translation Method (GTM), Secondary Level.

    (1) Muhammad Samiullah
    Assistant Professor, Department of ECE&ETE,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Aftab Ahmad
    Lecturer,Department of Science Education,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Majeed Khan
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,University of Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan.
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16 - Modernization, Cultural Integration and Language Modification: A Study of the Po

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).16
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).16      Published : Mar 2020

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    This paper identifies the connection between cultural integration and language modification in Pakistan, with a focus on the Potohari region of northern Punjab. The study has primarily been conducted in the Potohar region, consisting of the three districts of Rawalpindi, Chakwal, and Gujarkhan. The respondents were selected mainly from innate Potohari families to determine and identify the changes... Details

    Modernization, Cultural Integration, Language, Potohar, Pakistan.

    (1) Shakeela Ibrahim
    PhD Scholar,Department of Taxila Institute of Asian Civilization, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajid Mahmood Awan
    Acting Director, National Institute of Historical and Cultural research.QAU, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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17 - Perception and Satisfaction of Residents Regarding Services Provided Under Great

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).17
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).17      Published : Mar 2020

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    A project funded by Asian Development Bank was executed in 1996. This project included provision of potable water, sewerage and drainage services. A PhD level dissertation was conducted to assess the impacts of this project on target population. Faisalabad city is divided into four municipal zones. A multistage sampling method was adopted for selection of respondents. The data was collected by usi... Details

    Perception, Predictor variable, Response Variable, Perception, Satisfaction level.

    (1) Waseem Nawaz
    PhD Scholar,Department of Sociology, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Zahira Batool
    Professor,Department of Sociology,Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shabbir Ch
    Assistant Professor,Department of Sociology, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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18 - Development of Story Writing Skills through Communicative Approach at Secondary

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).18
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).18      Published : Mar 2020

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    The main aim of this study was to observe the effect of communicative teaching on story writing skills among 9th graders. Relevant literature revealed that story writing skills can be increased through a communicative approach. Quasi-Experimental design, that is, pretest posttest nonequivalent control group design was used. Threats to internal/external validity were undertaken properly. Two groups... Details

    Communicative Approach/Communicative Language Teaching (CLT), Story Writing, GTM, Secondary Level

    (1) Aftab Ahmad
    Lecturer, Department of Education,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Samiullah
    Assistant Professor,Department of ECE&ETE,Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Gulzar Ahmed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education,University of Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
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19 - Conglomerates in Pakistani Media Industry: Exploring the Effects of Non-Journali

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).19
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).19      Published : Mar 2020

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    This study examines what role non-journalistic business conglomerates play in the Pakistani journalism industry. 56 experienced journalists were interviewed, and the data is analyzed by using Qualitative method of Grounded Theory (GT) methodology to generate codes/themes. The use of grounded theory is not very common in mass communication research. Results of this research show that non-journalist... Details

    Media Landscape, Conglomerates, Grounded Theory, Media Ownership, Qualitative Research

    (1) Haseeb Ur Rehman Warrich
    Assistant Professor, Department of Arts & Media, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ashfaq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Arts & Media, Foundation University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Shams Ur Rehma
    Lecturer, Media & Communication Studies, Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan.
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20 - Context Factors Affecting Cognition and Performance of Undergraduate Science Stu

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).20
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).20      Published : Mar 2020

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    Individual differences play a vital role in learning, as they lead learners towards Field-Dependent and Field-Independent learning styles, assumed the perceptions of individuals. For learning science, perception, spatial orientation and analytical approach have been considered extremely essential. There are several context factors which have been reported to have connection with directly or indire... Details

    Cognition, Context Factors, Learning Styles.

    (1) Farkhunda Rasheed Choudhary
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education Planning,Policy Studies and Leadership, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Tariq Javed
    SST, Federal Government, Federal Government Public School No. 2 (Boys), Tariqabad, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
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21 - Exploring the Effects of Contingent Rewards on Employee Responsiveness and Affec

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).21
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).21      Published : Mar 2020

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    The leading attribute of ‘transactional-leadership’ is ‘contingent-rewards’ which is supposed to be generating positive outcomes from the employees’ performance. For example, the ‘employee-responsiveness’ is increased when employees are rewarded for their worthy performances. The robotic behaviors by leadership have apprehensions of uninvited effects like ... Details

    Contingent Rewards, Employees' Responsiveness & Effective Commitment.

    (1) Irfan Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Saqib Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Business Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan
    (3) Muhammad Haroon Rehan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Public Administration, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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22 - Factors Triggering Ethical Dilemmas in Teaching Sector of Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).22
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).22      Published : Mar 2020

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    The purpose of this study is to explore the triggers behind ethical issues arising in teaching sector. The disreputable practices of the teachers cause stress, affect job satisfaction, drops the performance and above all disrupt the future of the students. Theoretical model of the study identified the causes and effects of ethical dilemmas in teaching sector by gathering data from three districts ... Details

    Ethics, Business Ethics, Ethical dilemmas, Job Satisfaction, Performance and Stress.

    (1) Shabana Nawaz Khan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Public Administration, University of Kotli, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (2) Imrab Shaheen
    Assistant Professor/Chairperson, Department of Public Administration, University of Kotli, AJ&K, Pakistan
    (3) Waqas Iftikhar Malik
    PhD Scholar, Department of Finance, Shanxi university of finance and Economics, Taiyuan,China.
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23 - Document Analysis of Secondary School Curriculum Regarding Ethical and Moral Edu

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).23
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).23      Published : Mar 2020

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    In this study the researcher has analysed the secondary school curriculum regarding ethical and moral education in Punjab. In the study, 46 subjects, with 552 lessons, taught at secondary level, have been analysed. The books for these subjects are published by the Punjab Curriculum and Text Book Board (PCTB). The study examines the function of documents as a data source regarding ethical and moral... Details

    Religious and Moral values, Secondary level, Curriculum, Affective domain, Critical thinking, Scheme of Studies

    (1) Syeda Tehzeeb Alvi
    Religious and Moral values, Secondary level, Curriculum, Affective domain, Critical thinking, Scheme of Studies
    (2) Afifa Khanam
    Assistant Professor, Department, Institute of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Tahira Kalsoom
    Assistant Professor, Department, Institute of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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24 - China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, ICTs, and Digital Economy: A Cross-District An

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).24
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).24      Published : Mar 2020

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    In the fast digitizing world, the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is pivotal for providing greater, efficient, and easier access to many basic services in the everyday life. In the era of globalization, ICT also provides opportunities for self-employment and income generation. It has the potential to pull many isolated regions out of poverty and it provides opportunities. In regard,... Details

    Access to Computer, Access to Internet, ICT Usage, Mountain Regions

    (1) Aftab Ahmed Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan.
    (2) Saranjam Muhammad Baig
    Director, Center for Research on CPEC (CRC), Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan.
    (3) Faqeer Muhammad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan.
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25 - Impact of Student Support Services on Students Development at University Level

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).25
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).25      Published : Mar 2020

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    The main purpose of the study was to scrutinize the impact of student support services (SSS) on students’ development at the university level. The research design was quantitative in nature. The population of the study comprised of all university students of Islamabad. The simple random technique was used for the selection of the sample. The respondents were 80 students from those universiti... Details

    SSS, Student Development, University Level

    (1) Shabeena Shaheen
    Student, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (2) Ziarab Mahmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.
    (3) Nazir Haider Shah
    Assistant Professor Department of Education, Mohi-ud-Din Islamic University Nerian Sharif, AJ&K, Pakistan.
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26 - Print Media Coverage of Political Parties in Pakistan: Treatment of Opinion Page

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).26
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).26      Published : Mar 2020

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    Historically, Print media especially newspapers in Pakistan were considered as mature and objective in their business. Currently, the phenomenon of ‘popular and crispy style’ of editorials is being explored for enhancing the readership of newspapers. Theperceptions we make in our mindsabout the worldare mostly basedon second-handreality which sometimes creates distortion in the informa... Details

    Coverage, Print Media, Political Parties, Indexing Theory

    (1) Abida Noureen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Haseeb ur Rehman
    Assistant Professor, Department of Arts & Media, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Khuram Shams
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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27 - Identification of Factors that Undermine the Teaching-Learning Process in the Su

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).27
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).27      Published : Mar 2020

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    Teaching of Physics involves theoretical as well as practical skills development of students at secondary school level. The main aim of the study was to identify the factors that undermine the teaching learning process in the subject of physics. All secondary school’s science teachers were considered as population of the study. Two hundred (200) science teachers (100 each male and female) we... Details

    Teaching Physics, Undermining Factors, Teaching-Learning Process, Laboratory, Implement.

    (1) Kifayat Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Haripur, Haripur, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Munir Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Malakand, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdur Rashid
    Lecturer in Education, Department of Education, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal Dir Upper, KP, Pakistan.
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28 - Education for Building Bridges and Strengthening Physical Infrastructural Linkag

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).28
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).28      Published : Mar 2020

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    Multi-track diplomacy provides an effective theoretical model, which considers education as an important track integral in ushering peace, building bridges, creating the necessary infrastructure, changing mindsets and ultimately enabling a transformation from conflict prone to peace-oriented societies. Thus, giving rise to the idea of a regional higher education institution, primarily to build a r... Details

    South Asian University, SAARC, Madrassah, COSATT, Covid-19, Literacy Rate, RCSS

    (1) Salma Malik
    Assistant Professor, Department of Defence & Strategic Studies (DSS), Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shabana Fayyaz
    Assistant Professor, Department of Defence & Strategic Studies (DSS), Quaid-I-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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29 - Irregular Migration, Trafficking into Forced Marriage, and Health Insecurity

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).29
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).29      Published : Mar 2020

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    This study focuses on the lived experiences of women and girls trafficked from Afghanistan to Pakistan for forced marriages and highlights the ways they experience health insecurity associated with their exploitation. The primary data for this paper is drawn from in-depth interviews conducted with twelve women and girls trafficked from Afghanistan to the Balochistan province of Pakistan. The study... Details

    Irregular Migration, Trafficking into Forced Marriage, Health Insecurity, Gender

    (1) Muhammad Makki Kakar
    PhD Scholar, Department of Sociology, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Farhan Naveed Yousaf
    Associate Professor, Institute of Social and Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
    (3) Ahmed Yousif Ahmed Al Draiweesh
    Professor, Department of Sharia and Law, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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30 - Parental Conflict and Role of Child Protection & Welfare Bureau on Children'

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).30
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).30      Published : Mar 2020

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    The study is based on parental conflict and the role of the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau (CP&WB) on children’s life. Parental disharmony and friction can have a devastating effect on children and their mental growth. Besides posing a serious impediment to their change as they grow, the parental difference may lead to damaging lifelong effects on the children’s well-being. ... Details

    Parent's Conflict, Child Protection, Child Neglection, Child Abuse, Child Integration

    (1) Hira Azhar Rajpoot
    Student, Department of Anthropology, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Ghafoor Chaudhry
    Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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31 - Indian Woman and her Sexuality: An Investigation Through Heterogeneous Applicati

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).31
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).31      Published : Mar 2020

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    A critical look at the masks of different characters of Girish Karnad’s play Hayavadana (1971) shows that they serve two significant purposes; of both hiding and supporting the truth, which in itself is a relative phenomenon. I, here, focus on the objectives, techniques and types of mask usage in terms of disguise and revelation at the physical, emotional and psychological levels. The paper ... Details

    Disguise, Incompleteness, Mask, Revelation, Theatre, Tradition

    (1) Amara Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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32 - Teachers' Error Treatment Practices and Perceptions in Teaching English to Adult

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).32
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).32      Published : Mar 2020

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    This paper explores error treatment practices in teaching English to Saudi adult English Language learners. In this genderbased qualitative study, thirty-six male and twenty-four female teachers were interviewed, using Hendrickson's (1978) theoretical framework to analyze learners' error treatment practices by EFL teachers. No significant difference in the male and female teachers was found in the... Details

    Gender-Based Qualitative Study, Error Treatment, Psychological Dimensions, Adult EFL/ESL Learners.

    (1) Muhammad Sabboor Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khaled B. Albesher
    Associate Professor, English Language Department, The College of Arabic Language and Social Studies, Qassim University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
    (3) Aisha Farid
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, GC Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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33 - Comparative Analysis between Federation and Federalism

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).33
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).33      Published : Mar 2020

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    This paper discusses the comparative analysis between federalism and federation. Federalism is a theoretical framework while federation is a legal term manifesting itself in pragmatic form. The former is normative while the latter is descriptive in nature. Federalism is the means while federation is the end as there can be federalism without federation but there can be no federation without federa... Details

    Federation, Federalism, Government, Units, Framework

    (1) Muhammad Tariq
    School Teacher, Elementary & Secondary Education Department Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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34 - Role of Accreditation in Quality Enhancement of Technical and Engineering Educat

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).34
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).34      Published : Mar 2020

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    Several researchers have noticed the role of technical and engineering education in economic progress. For quality of technical and engineering education, accreditation and quality enhancement are two important processes. This study was conducted because accreditation is a recent phenomenon and not well-researched in the context of technical and engineering education in Pakistan. This study explor... Details

    Accreditation, Engineering Education, Quality Enhancement, Technical Education.

    (1) Imran Ashraf
    Ph D Scholar, Department of Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Afshan Huma
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Planning, Policy Studies and Leadership, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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35 - Modern Trends and Voting Behaviours in Politics of District Dera Ghazi Khan, Pak

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).35
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).35      Published : Mar 2020

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    Elections play a significant role in democratic governance. The present investigation exhibited changing scenario as the importance of numerous factors is replaced by others which affects the magnitude of voting behavior of common peoples participating in electoral politics. It elucidates the causes that constitute political affiliation in District Dera Ghazi Khan. During our field surveys most of... Details

    South Punjab Politics, Voting Behavior, General Election Comparison, Modern Trends in Politics

    (1) Muhammad Farooq Akbar Leghari
    PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aftab Hussain Gillani
    Associate Professor/ Chairman, Department of Pakistan Studies, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Wasim Abbas
    PhD Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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36 - Evaluation of Punjab Education and English Language Initiative (PEELI) Project i

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).36
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).36      Published : Mar 2020

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    The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Punjab Education and English Language Initiative (PEELI) interventions (2018-19) on professional skills of primary school teachers in Punjab using Stufflebeam’s CIPP evaluation model (1983). PEELI is a collaborative project between the Government of the Punjab and British Council being implemented through Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational De... Details

    Punjab Education and English Language Initiative, CIPP Model, Child-Centered Classroom, Professional Development.

    (1) Samia Naz
    Course Coordinator, Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sarwat Jabeen
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Abdul Rashid
    Lecturer, Department of English, Bahadur Sub Campus Layyah, Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Layyah, Punjab, Pakistan.
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37 - Media, War and Peace: Towards Peace Journalism Strategies in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).37
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).37      Published : Mar 2020

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    In this article, the researchers have examined various factors that affect reporting of two deadly conflicts in Pakistan and identify peace-oriented strategies to help resolve these conflicts. For this purpose, comprehensive and inclusive interviews were conducted with reporters covering the Taliban conflict and the ethno-political conflict in Karachi. The researchers found that the nature of a co... Details

    Peace Journalism, Propaganda, Conflict Escalation, Terrorism, Structural and Ideological Factors, Semi Structured Interviews.

    (1) Inamullah Jan
    Lecturer, Department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shabir Hussain
    Associate Professor, Department of Media Studies, Bahria University Islamabad, Pakistan.
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38 - Application of Qualitative Management Techniques in Administrative and Academic

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).38
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).38      Published : Mar 2020

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    The purpose of the present research was to study the application of qualitative management techniques in administrative and academic decision making at higher secondary level in Punjab. The present study was a kind of exploratory and descriptive research. By using stratified random sampling technique, (197) principals of public higher secondary schools were selected as a sample. A self developed q... Details

    Qualitative Management Techniques, Decision Making, Planning, Directing, Higher Secondary Level.

    (1) Liaqat Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Yousaf
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Tariq Javaid
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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39 - Scientific Reasoning Ability and Academic Achievement of Secondary School Studen

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).39
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).39      Published : Mar 2020

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    Scientific reasoning ability is considered as developing ability and is improved through knowledge acquisition. So, the study was opted to find out the relationship between the scientific reasoning ability and the achievement marks of SSC science graduates. All SSC science graduates enrolled in intermediate 1st year class in any public or private college of Punjab were the population. 1620 student... Details

    Scientific Reasoning, Ability testing, Academic Achievement & Secondary School Science Students

    (1) Mushtaq Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) M. Anees-ul- Husnain Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, DG Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Arslan Raheem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, DG Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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40 - Impact of Differentiated Instruction on Student Learning: Perception of Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).40
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).40      Published : Mar 2020

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    The present study examines the perceptions and influences of the teachers and the students in relation to differentiated education. The research population contains all the academic departments of Karakoram International University (KIU). Five departments were selected as sample of the study. Moreover 5 teachers and 10 students were selected from each department. The study objectives were 1) to fi... Details

    Differentiated Instruction, Learning, Academic Performance.

    (1) Javed Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Majeed Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Mianwali, Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Nisar
    Principal, Department of Education, Model High School, Shakardarra, Kohat, KP, Pakistan.
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41 - Relationship of Principals Academic Decision-Making Practices with Faculty Moral

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).41
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).41      Published : Mar 2020

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    This study examines the relationship between principals academic decision-making practices and faculty morale. A descriptive survey study has been adopted. The population of the study comprised all the faculty members working in public sector colleges of Punjab, province of Pakistan. Two questionnaires based on five-point Likert Scale, namely Academic Decision-Making Practices (ADMP) questionnaire... Details

    Academic Decision Making, Practices, Morale, Principals, Faculty, Colleges.

    (1) Muhammad Nadeem Shahzad
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore (Okara Campus), Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Tahir Khan Farooqi
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore (Okara Campus), Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Waqar Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore (Okara Campus), Punjab, Pakistan.
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42 - Comparison of Impact of Traditional and Modern Teaching Methods on Students' Per

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).42
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).42      Published : Mar 2020

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    Teaching method acts as a fundamental catalyst of engineering the students learning at all levels. The present research explores the effect of lecture and word wall approaches on elementary level students in their academics with respect to their conceptual comprehension. The purpose of the study was pre-testing and post-testing experimental research that is equivalent group, while in the sample of... Details

    Word Wall (WW), Lecture method (LM), Student Performance, Control Group (CG), Experimental Group (EG)

    (1) Obaid Ullah
    Lecturer, Faculty of Education, NUML, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Mohammad Iqbal
    Professor, Department of Education, Department of Education, SUIT, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
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43 - Portrayal of Victims of Global Conflict in US, Indian and Pakistani Press

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).43
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).43      Published : Mar 2020

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    The article claims that one way to be used use the proximity in empirical analyses of framing victims of international conflicts is to measure the religious proximity and their intention of intervention between the media of reporting country and conflicting parties. Using qualitative content analysis, our research will demonstrate that religious proximity and intervention intention is related to s... Details

    Proximity, International Conflict, Victim, Framing, News Media

    (1) Yasar Arafat
    PhD Scholar, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Rooh Ul Amin Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Atif Shehzad
    Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication Studies, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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44 - Challenges of Novice Teachers and Strategies to Cope at Secondary Level

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).44
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).44      Published : Mar 2020

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    The main purpose of this research study was to find out challenges of novice teachers affecting their performance and suggest measures to control their attrition. Population of the study comprised all novice teachers of public sector girls secondary schools of Sahiwal, Okara and Pakpattan districts. Sample of the study consisted on 206 novice teachers randomly selected from 45 schools out of popul... Details

    Novice Teachers, Challenges, Strategies, Job Satisfaction

    (1) Gulzar Ahmed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Shaikh Ayaz University, Shikarpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Waqar Un Nisa Faizi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Islamia College Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Sana Akbar
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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45 - Effect of Institutional Climate on Students Ethical Grooming: A Secondary School

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).45
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).45      Published : Mar 2020

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    Schools are the best places which support students’ moral development. The purpose of this research study was to determine the effect of institutional climate on students ethical grooming. The sample comprised of sixty (60) heads, three hundred (300) SSTs and three hundred (300) students of Punjab School Education Department selected on a random basis. The questionnaires and interview schedu... Details

    Moral Development, Secondary Schools, Ethics, Effect, Institutional Climate

    (1) Muhammad Nisar Ul Haq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Zaigham Qadeer
    Associate Professor, Department of Science Education, Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Javed Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
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46 - Assessing Psychometrics of Goal Orientation Scale in Pakistani Context

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).46
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).46      Published : Mar 2020

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    Goal orientation has been tested all over the world. However, the present study was conducted to validate the Goal Orientation Scale in Pakistan. A total of 141 students from two Pakistani public sector universities participated. A cross validation procedure based on factor analysis was adopted to analyze the collected data. The study was conducted in two stages. During the first stage, Explorator... Details

    Goal Orientation, Scale Validation, Teacher Education, Psychometric Testing

    (1) Iqbal Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Malakand, Chakdara, Dir, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) M. Anees ul Husnain Shah
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Education, DG Khan Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Saeed
    MPhil Scholar, Senior Headmaster, Government High School, Toba Tek Singh, Punjab, Pakistan.
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47 - Impact of Religion on the Personality Development of Non-Muslims Students Living

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).47
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).47      Published : Mar 2020

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    The current study aimed to examine the impact of religiosity on the personality development of non-Muslim students living in Pakistan. Social development, Emotional control, Attitude for various situations of life, Tolerance, Attitude towards others and creativity were the major factors that have been observed. Major contribution of study was to trace out the relationship of different religious st... Details

    Religion, Personality, Development, Attitude

    (1) Aneela Sana Akhtar
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Akhtar Ali
    Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sobia Altaf
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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48 - Role of Technology in Developing Oral Fluency among Intermediate Students

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).48
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).48      Published : Mar 2020

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    Use of technology develops learner oral fluency, as well as their other learning skills. The recent research is on the role of modern technology in developing oral fluency of English among the students of intermediate level. The objective of the paper is to answer the question, what role technology plays in developing the oral fluency of learners? This study has been built on the hypothesis that t... Details

    Modern Technology, Oral Fluency, Use of Technology in Second Language Learning.

    (1) Mahnoor Zahra
    MPhil scholar, Department of English, The Women University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tanveer Hussain
    Assistant Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Deeba Shahwar
    Lecturer, Department of Mass Communication, The Women University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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49 - A Study on the Quality Assurance Practices being Adopted in Public and Private U

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).49
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).49      Published : Mar 2020

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    Study was undertaken to find quality assurance practices being adopted in public and private sector higher education institutes of Punjab Pakistan. There were total 156 faculty members (male & female) in the selected four departments of 10 selected universities (5 from public and five from private) which constitute as accessible population of this study. Self-constructed instrument was validat... Details

    Quality Assurance, Quality Content, Quality Learning Outcomes, Quality Learning Environment

    (1) Sadia Ayaz
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalid Rashid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Ramzan
    PhD, School Education Department, Al-Jannat Villas, 13/G Road Chishtian (Bahawal Nagar), Punjab, Pakistan.
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50 - An Exploratory Study of the Factors that Promote and Delay Sustainable EcoTouris

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).50
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).50      Published : Mar 2020

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    Geographically Mansehra district is situated on Karakoram Highway that links to ancient Taxila, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, China, and Central Asia. It is the central point for visitors, transportation, exchange, and business in the northern zone. This vicinity is constantly cherished by visitors for its rich potential of tourism attractions with delightful nature, magnificent valleys, and high alt... Details

    Mansehra, Tourism Potential, Challenges, Prospects, Management

    (1) Usman Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Faisal Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Science, University of Swabi, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Faizan Malik
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Business Studies and Leadership, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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51 - Finnish Education System and its Triumph in Pisa: Lessons to Learn for Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).51
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).51      Published : Mar 2020

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    Finland has emerged as world leader in terms of educational achievement and become a symbol for school development and reforms since the first exam of Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a test structured for the fifteen-year-old students, in science and language literacy, on which it ranked highest among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) nations. The ... Details

    Finnish Education System, Teacher Education, Pakistan, PISA

    (1) Sobia Altaf
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Abid Shehzad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Aneela Sana Akhtar
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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52 - Effect of Instructionally Embedded Formative Assessment on Students' Motivation

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).52
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).52      Published : Mar 2020

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    Formative assessment is known for its positive effects it has on students' achievement. This study was designed to find out the effect of formative assessment on students' motivation at the higher education level. This study was experimental in nature; intact pre-test post-test control group design was used for data collection purpose. Sample of the study was selected conveniently, which comprised... Details

    Instructionally Embedded Formative Assessment, Motivation, Self-Efficacy, Goal Orientation, Learning Strategies

    (1) Shumaila Hameed
    PhD. Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Mumtaz Akhter
    Professor, Department of Education, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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54 - Impact of Servant Leadership on Teaching Effectiveness: A Study of Public Sector

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).54
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).54      Published : Mar 2020

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    Among many leadership styles, servant leadership is among recent style that is getting a wide range of attention and acceptance among business researchers and academia. The aim of this paper was to investigate the effect of Servant leadership influence on teaching effectiveness. Data were collected through questionnaires from 480 students of two public sector universities KPK. Structured Equation ... Details

    Servant Leadership (SL), Leadership, Teaching Effectiveness (TE), Structural Equation Modeling

    (1) Aftab Haider
    Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Anees Khan
    Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Tanveer Taj
    Assistant Professor, Department of Business Studies, Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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55 - Teachers' Preparation: A Contribution of Distance Education in Pakistan

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).55
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).55      Published : Mar 2020

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    The main objectives of the study were to explore the theoretical and practical component of teacher training programme and effectiveness of instructional package particularly the instructional material and contribution of the teacher education programme of distance education in teacher training. In light of the literature review, the three questionnaires were developed to survey the contribution o... Details

    Teacher Training, Teacher Education, Distance Education, Distance Tutor, Tutorials, Assignments, Workshop, Correspondence Material, Study Centre.

    (1) Abdul Waheed
    Senior Subject Specialist, Department of Education, Government Higher Secondary School Padshahan, Chakwal, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asad Naeem Manuchaher
    DEO, (SE), Jhelum, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rashdah Jabeen
    DEO, W-EE, Chichawatni, Punjab, Pakistan.
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56 - Role of Siraiki in Teaching/Learning English at Graduation Level: A Case Study f

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).56
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).56      Published : Mar 2020

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    The focus of the present research was to find out the Role of Siraiki Language in Teaching/Learning English Language at graduation Level. By this study the researcher attempted to expose the intentions for which the students and instructors make use of Siraiki in their English language classroom inside and outside activities and in the same way, to show the actions and the situations in which they... Details

    Teaching, Learning, Siraiki, Grammar, Assignments

    (1) Muhammad Ahsan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Zahoor Hussain
    Lecturer, Department of English, Bahaudin Zakariya University, Layya Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Noshaba Younus
    Instructor, Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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57 - Family Relations after the Emergence of Social Media: A Comparative Analysis of

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).57
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).57      Published : Mar 2020

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    This study's main aim is to explore the impact of social media on family ties. A quantitative method of survey is used to gather data. The survey is conducted both face-to-face and through emails. One hundred respondent take part in this research through a survey while media displacement theory implemented on present research. Statistics indicate that people living in a single-family group use mor... Details

    Social Media; Family Communication; Survey; Media Displacement

    (1) Tanveer Hussain
    Assistant Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Iqra Imtiaz
    MS Scholar, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Ashraf Iqbal
    Assistant Professor (Incharge), Department of Mass Communication, GC University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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58 - Development and Standardization of Indigenous Student Problem Identification Sca

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).58
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).58      Published : Mar 2020

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    An individual's development ensures continuous changes that introduce challenges and conflicts that may hassle him. Transition to the university may expose them to a wide array of threats that they may not be able to cope with successfully. These may thus influence individuals' psychological and behavioral functioning and physical wellbeing. It may be the institution's responsibility to provide he... Details

    Problem, Transition, Scale Development, University/Undergraduate Students, Mental Health, Academic Issues.

    (1) Fizzah Abid Warris
    Research Student, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College: A Chartered University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ivan Suneel Samuel
    Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Forman Christian College: A Chartered University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Saima Majeed
    Senior Clinical Psychologist, Punjab Institute of Mental Health, Punjab, Pakistan.
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59 - Comparative Study of the Effectiveness of Secondary Schools Leadership: Promotee

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).59
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).59      Published : Mar 2020

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    The study was aimed to check the effectiveness of secondary schools leadership, i.e. promotee and Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) selectees. It was descriptive research and cross-sectional survey design in nature. Population for this study comprised of all 4188 SSTs working under promotes and selectees school leadership across Punjab province. The sample consisted of 648 SSTs selected on a... Details

    Effectiveness, School Leadership, PPSC, Selectee, Promotee, Chi-Square

    (1) Muhammad Arif
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Hameed Nawaz
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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60 - Policies and Strategies for Reducing Health Disparities: A Study of Toombs Count

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).60
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).60      Published : Mar 2020

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    The county Toombs is located in the state of Georgia in the U.S. In the census of the year 2010, the recorded population was 26,067 people. The household number was 9,877, and the number of families counted was 6825. The density of population was recorded 71 persons per square mile. 11,371 houses were found per 31 square miles. This study is done to find out the disparities in the state. The analy... Details

    Policy, Population, Disease, Person, State

    (1) Zargham Ullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Hailey college of Banking and Finance, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ujala Siddiq
    Lecturer, Faculty of Contemporary Studies, National Defence University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Jaffar Mehmood Butt
    M.Phil Scholar, University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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61 - Subjectivity, Power Affairs and Migration: A Foucauldian Analysis of Hamid's Exi

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).61
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).61      Published : Mar 2020

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    This article explores the issue of subjectivity under migration in Mohsin Hamid's Exit West through the application of Foucauldian theorization of the construction of subject through genealogy. For Foucault, it is the insurrection of subjugated knowledge. It deals with the manifestations of power in the society through 'strategies of domination'. Foucault Emphasizes the controlling of the private ... Details

    Subjectivity, Migration, Pakistani Literature in English, Foucauldian Studies, Genealogy

    (1) Nayab Sadiq
    M. Phil, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ali Usman Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sahar Javaid
    Lecturer, Department of English, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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62 - Racist Contextualization of the N-Word in Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).62
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).62      Published : Mar 2020

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    With Roger Fowler's theory of 'linguistic construction', this study specifically analyses the use of the N-word (nigger) within Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, its contextual use and the function it plays within the context and sequence of events in the delimited fiction. The N-word, which is considered highly sensitive in American society, especially in the context of African A... Details

    African American Fiction, Contextualization, Language, Linguistics, N-Word

    (1) Rizwan Aftab
    PhD Candidate, Department of English National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Asim Aqeel
    Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities & Linguistics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Mumtaz Ahmad
    Assistant Professor-Principal, Department of English, Governament Guru Nanak Postgraduate College, Nankana Sahib, Punjab, Pakistan.
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63 - Implementation of Early Childhood Care and Education Curriculum 2017: A Case Stu

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).63
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).63      Published : Mar 2020

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    The study was determined to find the teachers' practices in the implementation of the ECCE curriculum in public schools. The objective of the study was to find out the teachers' practices in the implementation of the ECCE curriculum in public schools. All the ECCE teachers in public schools formed the population of the study. The 20 teachers were observed through the purposive sampling technique. ... Details

    Early Childhood Care and Education, Teachers Practices, Curriculum Implementation

    (1) Aroona Hashmi
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Raima Mubashar
    M.Phil Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Fasiha Altaf
    PhD Scholar, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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64 - China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) - A Project of Assurance for Inclusive a

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).64
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).64      Published : Mar 2020

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    Pakistan is a member of UNO and has signed an agreement of achieving SDGs goals by 2030. Providing inclusive and quality education to all citizens of Pakistan is one of the SDGs' goals. All selected goals are interlinked and flaws in one goal could ultimately affect the others. CPEC is a project which is expected to bring economic revolution in China and Pakistan. The purpose of this research stud... Details

    China Pakistan Economic Corridor; and Inclusive & Quality Education

    (1) Stephen John
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, Sindh Madressa-tul-Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Pervaiz Ali Mahesar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Zahid Hussain Sahito
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
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65 - A Qualitative Study on Issues of English Curriculum Implementation at Higher Sec

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).65
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).65      Published : Mar 2020

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    This study was designed to explore the issues of English curriculum implementation at higher secondary level in Punjab. The study was qualitative in nature, and the sample was selected by using a purposive sampling technique that comprised 10 English teachers. One interview protocol named issues of English curriculum implementation was used to collect the data, and thematic analysis was applied to... Details

    Issues, Curriculum, Implementation, Level

    (1) Muhammad Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Government Islamia College Civil lines, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Hafiza Sadiya Iqbal
    Lecturer, Department of Education, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rafaqat Ali Akbar
    Director, IER, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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66 - Pashto-English Hybridization: Unknotting the knitted Compound Words

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).66
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).66      Published : Mar 2020

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    Hybridization has a significant role in creating words that have the flavor of both the knotted languages. It not only results in the formation of single words but also leads to compound word creation. The present study aims to unveil hybridization in compound words. For this purpose, 5 Pashto TV programmes from Khyber News were selected through purposive sampling. In this study, the framework dev... Details

    Language contact, hybridization, compound words, language change, code-switching

    (1) Nisar Ahmad
    Lecturer, Department of English, Govt. Postgraduate College, Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Liaqat Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Atif
    Lecturer, Department of English, Govt. Postgraduate College, Nowshera, KP, Pakistan.
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67 - Artificial Intelligence as the New Art of War: An Appraisal

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).67
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).67      Published : Mar 2020

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    The world has been drastically moved into new arenas by the implementation of new technologies in almost every discipline. One such advancement is Artificial Intelligence. Artificial Intelligence is playing a vital role in the military. The data scientists are designing such algorithms that can help in understanding the minds of individuals by closely analyzing the patterns of their thinking. Such... Details

    AI, Data Mining, Hot Cognition, Theory of Mind, Insurgency, Soft Power, Unarmedwar

    (1) Shabnam Gul
    Ph. D. Political Science (LCWU), (In-Charge) Department of International Relations, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Faizan Asghar
    Mphil, Peace & Counter Terrorism Studies, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Adeel Irfan
    Head of Department/Assistant Professor, School of Peace & Counter-Terrorism Studies, Minhaj University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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68 - Fit or Being Fitted: Academic Institutional Managers' Conflict Management Styles

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).68
10.31703/grr.2020(V-I).68      Published : Mar 2020

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    The beauty of society lies in the differences of opinions, and if this difference of opinion is constructive, society booms. The difference of opinions is also known as conflict of opinions. The study aimed to explore the practices and perceptions of different conflict management styles adopted by the different academic managers in the area of Southern Punjab. As the research problem is a current ... Details

    Conflict Management Styles, Win-Lose Position, Integrating Style in Conflict Management, Public and Private Colleges, Southern Punjab

    (1) Najam ul Kashif
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Akhtar Ali
    Dean, Faculty of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Qasim Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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