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01 - Interplay of COVID-19 induced Stress and Psychological Effects on Students' Lang

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

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    The present research explores the interplay between COVID induced stress and its probable effects on students' language learning. It hopes to demonstrate to what extent students experienced stress owing to quarantine. How that stress affected their language learning and what probable strategies they devised in order to tackle that stress. Furthermore, it also tries to see whether female students e... Details

    COVID-19, Quarantine, Psychological Stress, Anxiety, Digital Literacy, Language Learning, Environmental Stress, Online Teaching in Pakistan

    (1) Mamona Yasmin Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Women University Multan, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fariha Chaudhary
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Aqsa Choudhry
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of English, Women University Multan, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - Issues and Problems in the Procedure of Quality Assurance Practices in Public an

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

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    This study was undertaken to find issues and problems in quality assurance practices in public and private sector higher education institutes of Punjab Pakistan. There was a total of 156 faculty members (male & female) in the selected four departments of 10 selected universities (5 from public and five from private) which constitute an accessible population of this study. All the teachers and ... Details

    Quality Assurance, Higher Education Commission, Higher Education Institutes

    (1) Muhammad Nisar Ul Haq
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Uzma Shahzadi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sadia Ayaz
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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03 - Investigating the Role of the Text by which Religious Practices are Projected in

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

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    The current study is an attempt to notice and compare the results of foreign and local religious practices present in selected Pakistani and imported English textbooks prescribed for students of Punjab (Pakistan). The content analysis was employed to find out the percentages of categories and subcategories of reading passages and exercises of the prescribed English textbooks in this research. For ... Details

    Ideology, Foreign Language Education, Inter-Cultural Speaker.

    (1) Muhammad Ahsan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Naeem
    Lecturer, Department of English, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Noshaba Younus
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Riphah International University Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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04 - Relationship of Personality Characteristics with Organizational Commitment among

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

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    The study aimed to find out the relationship of personality characteristics with organizational commitment among secondary school teachers. The study was descriptive in nature, and survey approach was used. The study was delimited to Punjab province. All the secondary school teachers teaching secondary classes were the population. The sample comprised of 330 SSTs selected via random sampling techn... Details

    Personality Characteristics, Organizational Commitment, Relationship, Training, Refresher Course, Secondary School Teachers.

    (1) Faiza Nazir
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalid Rashid
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The University of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Uzma Shahzadi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - Effects of Circuit Training on Cardio-Respiratory Endurance Among College Studen

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

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    The main purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of circuit training on cardiorespiratory endurance among college students. The thirty healthy and volunteered students were selected as subjects through Physical readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q) having an age of 18-22 years. Subjects were equally divided into two groups as Experimental and Control. The data on cardiorespiratory endurance ... Details

    Circuit Training, Cardio-Respiratory Endurance, College Students

    (1) Irfan Ullah Khattak
    Assistant professor, Department of Higher Education, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Zia Ul Islam
    Head of Department Sports Sciences and Physical Education, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakista.
    (3) Mehwish Manzoor
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Physical Education, University of Narowal, Punjab, Pakistan.
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06 - Exploring the Socio-economic Factors of Career Decision-Making among Tertiary Ed

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

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    The main objectives of this study were to find the enticing factors of career decision making process among tertiary level students in south Punjab, Pakistan. Data were collected through a survey, and quantitative methods were used for analysis to present evidence to verify the research hypothesis of this study. The many enticing factors were assessed through a structured questionnaire. Family bac... Details

    Enticing Factors, Parental Cultural Capital, Career Decision, Tertiary Education

    (1) Ghulam Abbas
    PhD. Scholar, Department of Sociology, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Farooq
    Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Babak Mehmood
    Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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07 - Relationship Between the Family Roles and Attachment Styles Among Adult Children

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

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    Studies suggest that alcoholism is on the rise around the world, with many individuals facing the damaging consequences of this affliction. Children of Alcoholics (COAs) deal with several psychosocial issues that manifest themselves in the forms of defense mechanisms, or roles which affect their attachment styles and personal relationships. Purposive sampling was used on 398 participants (201 male... Details

    Alcoholism, Children of Alcoholics, Attachment, Family Roles, Pakistan.

    (1) Ivan Suneel
    Assistant Professor (Chair-Person), Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Elizabeth Schwaiger Suneel
    Assistant Professor (Chair-Person), Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sarah Anthoney
    Campus Counselor, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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08 - Urban Women Household Experiences during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study of Turb

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

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    The current study aims at exploring the experiences of working women in the domain of household responsibilities, along with their professional duties during COVID-19. The study was conducted in Turbat Kech, the southern part of Baluchistan, using a qualitative research method. Data for the study was collected through an interview guide from 30 working women, who were selected using a purposive sa... Details

    Covid-19 Pandemic, Household Women, Domestic Violence, Lockdown, Baluchistan

    (1) Nooral Barkat
    M. Phil Scholar, Department of Sociology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadia Saeed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Rahat Shah
    PhD Scholar, Department of Sociology, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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09 - Analysis of Knowledge Exchange Between Higher Education Institutions & Businesse

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

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    The term "Entrepreneurial University" has prominent attention in the western world after the "Triple Helix Model" presented by Leydesdorff and Etzkowitz where it shaped the research outcomes in the form of patents, marketable brands, products and services that paved the way for traditional universities to transform into entrepreneurial university and the higher education institutions became self-s... Details

    Entrepreneurial University, Triple Helix Model, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Research and Innovation.

    (1) Muhammad Hanif
    MS Scholar, Institute of Management Sciences, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Saubia Ramzan
    Professor, Faculty of Management Sciences, Business and Information Technology, University of Balochistan, Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Muzammila Akram
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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10 - A Qualitative Study on Classroom Management of Undergraduate Students: A Case of

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

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    The purpose of the current study was to explore the classroom management problems faced by teachers of ICT. The study revealed the underlying problems and highlighted the reasons behind the issues. Moreover, the study suggested a possible solution for effective classroom management. A questionnaire comprising 10 open-ended questions was prepared to collect data from 3 teachers who were teaching at... Details

    Qualitative Study; Classroom Management; Undergraduate Students and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

    (1) Ghulam Ali Kerio
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teachers Education, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Naimatullah Keeryo
    MS Research Scholar, Sindh Madressatul Islam University, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Anjum Bano Kazimi
    Professor, Department of Education, IQRA University, Gulshan Camps Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.
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11 - Attitude, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Medication Among the Students of Islami

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

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    Self-medication is the usage of medicines to resolve self-identified health issues, and it is common in third world nations. The current study aimed to measure the attitude, knowledge and use of self-medication among the students of Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab Pakistan. To achieve the objective of this study, a descriptive cross-sectional survey design was applied. Using simple random... Details

    Self-Medication, Practice, Medicine, Over the Counter (OTC) Drug, Attitude, University Students

    (1) Muzammila Akram
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Sania Moin
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sabiha Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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12 - The Impact of Administrators' Leadership Styles in Provision of Quality Educatio

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

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    The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of administrators' leadership styles in the provision of quality in Punjab, Pakistan. In this study, a self-designed questionnaire was used as a tool. This study was used simple random sampling technique. A total of 573 teachers from 288 secondary schools were involved. Data were analyzed by using frequency, percentage, average value, standard de... Details

    Leadership Styles, Administration, Autocratic, Democratic, Quality Education

    (1) Zafar Hussain
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Javed
    Associate Professor, Department of Educational Training, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Akhtar Ali
    Dean, Faculty of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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13 - Identification of Parents and Community Expectations from School and their Child

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

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    The purpose of the current study was to identify parents and community expectations from schools and their children at primary level. The objectives of the study were (a) to study what parents and community expect from the children; (b) to critically examine the problems and issues related to parents' expectations, and (c) to identify the present situation of parents and community expectations fro... Details

    Parents Involvement and Community Expectations

    (1) Tehrima Sundas
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration & Economics, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aisha Yasmeen
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration & Economics, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Safura Fatima
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Education, National College of Business Administration & Economics, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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14 - Pakistani Diaspora Cultural Transformation Under Globalization in Shamsie's Home

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

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    This research explores the cultural dimension of globalization that has transformed the lives of masses experiencing Pakistani diaspora in Kamila Shamsie's Home Fire that reflects the life and sensibilities of the diaspora community, especially after 9/11. Shamsie takes into account how the lives of the Pakistani diaspora Muslim community got into difficulties, especially after 9/11. Manfred B. St... Details

    Culture, Globalization, Media, Pakistani Anglophone Fiction, Transformation.

    (1) Asma Zafar
    Lecturer, Department of English, National University of Modern Languages, Faisalabad Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ali Usman Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Asma Haseeb Qazi
    Assistant Professor, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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15 - Attitude of Pakistani Muslims toward Banned Controversial Advertisements

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

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    Advertising is a complete process of communication, and it plays an essential role and develops the strongest link between advertisers and their target audience. But, some advertisements are considered controversial because of the content or product, and they may generate negative responses. Religious and social restrictions did not give enough leeway for creative freedom. The main objective of th... Details

    Attitude, Pakistani Muslims, Controversial Advertisements

    (1) Abdul Rehman Madni
    Lecturer, Department of Communication and Media Studies, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ali Hassan
    Lecturer, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Arshad Ali
    Assistant Professor, Center for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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16 - Exposure to Social Media Advertisements and Youth's Response

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

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    The major purpose of this study is to examine the effects of social media advertising on the purchase behaviour of young university students. The study employed an exploratory research design and cross-sectional survey technique. On the basis of a comprehensive literature review, research hypotheses were formulated to investigate the relationship between study variables. The primary data were coll... Details

    Social Media Marketing, Consumer Buying Behaviour, Social Media Advertisement, Buying Decision Process, Youth Response

    (1) Ashraf Iqbal
    Incharge, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tanveer Hussain
    Assistant Professor, School of Media and Communication Studies, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Rashid Aslam
    MPhil Scholar, Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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17 - Effectiveness of Instructions in Academic Achievements: an Experimental Study us

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

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    The uneven temperament of the educational scheme has a subterranean impact on student's academics. Experts are determined to conceive alternatives to meet up with this confront. It necessitates the time that our education system must change the itinerary to prepare the new generation fully equipped with knowledge and skills. This is an experimental study and based on the constructivist approach of... Details

    Constructivist Approach, 7E's Instructional Model, Academic Achievements, Physical Education, Higher Secondary School Level

    (1) Faheemullah Khan
    SS&PE, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Salahuddin Khan
    Professor, SS&PE, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Zia Ul Islam
    SS&PE, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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18 - Least-Square Models with Structural Breaks for Price-Demand Relationship of Prev

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

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    The present study employs log-log models and comparatively estimates the price-demand relationship of hand sanitizers, face-masks and vitamin-c supplements as COVID-19 prevention-commodities both before and after the exponential spread of the current pandemic. A novel weekly data is collected and generated by a two-stage stratified sampling technique in a field survey from five capital and most po... Details

    Price-Demand Relationship; Public Health Management; World Health Organization, Pandemic Prevention-Pharmacy-Commodities; COVID-19 Structural Breaks; Weekly Pooled Data

    (1) Aziz Ahmed
    PhD Scholar/Lecturer, Department of Economics, Baluchistan University of Information Technology Engineering and Management Science (BUITMS), Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Nagina Gul
    Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management Sciences, Balochistan University of Information Technology Engineering & Management Sciences, (BUITEMS), Quetta, Baluchistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Shakeel
    PhD Scholar, Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology (FUUAST), Islamabad Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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19 - Necessity of Discretionary Powers: A Critical Appreciation as a Necessary Evil

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

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    With the evolution of the modern welfare state system, state functions have multiplied manifold that consequently necessitated delegation of wide-ranged discretionary powers in the hands of administrative authorities to address ever-growing complex issues with the help of framing rules and deciding matters accordingly, which otherwise came within the exclusive domain of legislative and judicial au... Details

    Discretion, Delegation, Quasi-Judicial Action, Quasi-Legislative Action, Welfare State

    (1) Bakht Munir
    Lecturer, Institute of Languages and Linguistics, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ali Nawaz Khan
    Assistant Professor, University Law College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Naveed Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, University Law College, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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20 - Exploring Perceived Barriers in Career Planning And Counseling Among Students

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

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    Career planning is an intensive process that is directed towards the achievement of career goals. One needs to have a career direction to move forward, along with a passion for that career. People desire to achieve professional goals through career planning and seeking counselling at various stages. This research explores the understanding of career planning and counselling among the students and ... Details

    Career Planning, Counselling, Student's Perceptions, Attitudes

    (1) Shuja ul Islam
    Assistant Professor, FAST School of Management, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahida Noor
    Lecturer, Department of Governance and Public Policy, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Haider Ali Malik
    Assistant Professor, FAST School of Management, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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21 - Evaluation of M. Sc Physical Education Program in Public Sector Institutions; Te

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

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    The present study aimed at the evaluation of the M.Sc physical education program in public sector institutions in the context of teacher educators. The objectives of the study were (a) to evaluate the M.Sc Physical Education Program in public sector universities and colleges on the basis of CIPP, (b) to explore the strengths and weaknesses of the M.Sc Physical Education Program in Pakistan and (c)... Details

    Physical Education, Public Sector Institutions, Teachers

    (1) Zulfiqar Ali
    PET, Department Elementary & Secondary Education, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Asad Khan
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Farooq Hussain
    HOD, Department of Physical Education, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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22 - Emergence of Application Based Transportation and its Impacts on Travelling Tren

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

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    The urban transportation system impacts the sustainable development of a country. Ride sourcing is a transportation model that operates under the notion of sharing economy. This study attempts to identify the changes in travel patterns of the users, particularly female users and their access to space. Focusing on how for the women in Lahore, the mobility has changed? The data for this research has... Details

    App Based Transportation, On-Demand Ride Service, Online Taxi, Ride Sharing, RideHailing and Transportation Network Companies

    (1) Hammna Jillani
    Teaching Associate, Department of Environmental Science & Policy (Lahore School of Economics), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Hesan Zahid
    Department of Commerce & Finance (G C University, Lahore), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Nosheen Rasool
    In-Charge, Department of Commerce & Finance (G C University, Lahore), Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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23 - Role of Diplomacy and Deterrence in Managing Pakistan-India Crisis: A Case Study

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

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    The menace of terrorism gives another blow to Indo-Pak relations in 2008 when the terrorists hit Mumbai, one of the major economic hubs of India killing hundreds of people and creating panic for almost four days. India alleged Pakistan for its involvement in the attack. India claimed that Pakistan's territory was used against India. Pakistan rejected Indian allegation, condemned the terrorist atta... Details

    India, Pakistan, Nuclear Deterrence, War, Crisis, Peace, Diplomacy

    (1) Farooque Ahmed Leghari
    Assistant Professor, Department of International Relations, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Singh, Pakistan.
    (2) Hussain Abbas
    PhD Scholar, School of Politics and International Relations, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Ashfaque Ali Banbhan
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Commerce, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
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24 - Impact of Teacher Effectiveness on Students' Engagement at University Level

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

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    This research work has focused on the investigation of The Impact of Teacher Effectiveness on Students' Engagement at the University Level. A quantitative research design was adopted to collect data from the respondents who included the teaching faculty of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan. The major objectives of the study were to investigate the impact of teachers' qualification and experience o... Details

    Teacher Effectiveness, Students' Engagement, Interest & Regularity

    (1) Madeeha Murad
    Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Chitral, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Abdul Ghaffar
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, AWKUM, Mardan, PK, Pakistan.
    (3) Samreen Mehmood
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, AWKUM, Mardan, PK, Pakistan.
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25 - Supervision of Research at Higher Education: Perception and Practices of Supervi

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

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    The purpose of this research study was to find the perceptions and practices of researchers who supervised the research scholars at the higher education level. It is the common complaint of the students that their supervisors do not cooperate and resultantly the research study does not complete quite well in time. A quality research approach was adopted for the purpose, and sixteen research superv... Details

    Supervisory, Higher Education, Perception, Practices

    (1) Pervaiz Ali Mahesar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (2) Farzana Jabeen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Sindh, Pakistan.
    (3) Mubina Pathan
    Associate Professor, Information Technology Center, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Sindh, Pakistan.
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26 - Critical Thinking and Curriculum of English at Higher Secondary School Level in

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

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    International competitiveness, new technologies and changing markets resulted in a paradigm shift in education that demanded to enrich students with higher-order thinking skills, especially critical thinking. National Curriculum Pakistan was developed and launched in 2006. The curriculum of English (2006) has been devised to provide opportunities for language development of learners to equip them ... Details

    21st Century Skills, Critical Thinking, Curriculum of English, Critical Analysis, Professional Development

    (1) Ms Bushra
    PhD 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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27 - Status of ADR in Existing Laws of Pakistan: A Brief Study

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

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    This article highlights already working of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in existing laws of Pakistan and mentions the provisions in which Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is already available in various federal as well as provincial laws of Pakistan, but unluckily has not been applied or followed properly and new legislations have been enacted. There is only a need to create awareness ... Details

    ADR, Existing Laws, Dispute Resolution, Amicable, Code of Civil Procedure

    (1) Abida Hassan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Law, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Dil Muhammad Malik
    Dean, Department of Law, University of South Asia, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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28 - Decline of Separatist Movement in Sindh (1971-77): An Outcome of PPP Rise to Pow

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

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    The decade of 1970 witnessed a landmark change in Sindh's political spectrum as the centripetal elements started to flourish while putting centrifugal politics into the background. Why did the political mosaic of Sindh alter? And how did it alter? These key questions are investigated in this study. Since this alteration owed the fundamental structural and ideological transformation of Pakistan's p... Details

    Sindhi Nationalism, Regional Autonomy, Separatism, Economic Deprivations, Sindhi-Mohajir Contradiction

    (1) Sultan Mubariz Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & IR, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Asia Saif Alvi
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science & IR, University of Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Farzana Zaheer Syed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Government College for Women University Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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29 - American Indian Identity in The Heirs of Columbus

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

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    The present study aims to explore the identity construction in The Heirs of Columbus. The Heirs of Columbus exhibits the chronic representations of primitive inferior Indian constructed by the Euro Americans through the exercise of colonialism. These representations have been spread on both conscious and unconscious levels to maintain power and colonial hegemony. Gerald Vizenor deconstructs the st... Details

    American Indian, Identity, Eurocentric, Discourse of Power

    (1) Mehwish Ali Khan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Fahmida Manzoor
    Lecturer, Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
    (3) Shumaila Mazhar
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Sardar Bahadur Khan Women's University Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
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30 - Integration of Mobile Learning in Education: Perceptions of Prospective Teachers

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

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    M-Learning is the use of mobile and handheld IT devices for learning. It became a cheaper source of information and communication, which is now in the access of anyone, anytime and anywhere using mobile devices. This qualitative research was conducted on 21 prospective teachers from the University of Education selected through stratified and random sampling techniques to explore the awareness and ... Details

    Perceptions, Mobile Learning, Handheld IT Devices, Information and Communication Technology, Classroom Environment, M-Learning Culture

    (1) Rizwan Ahmad
    University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Fareeha Javed
    Head of TESOL Department, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Safia Naveed
    School of Education Department, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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31 - Social Change Model through Teaching of Islamiat for Secondary School Teachers:

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

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    Man is known as a social animal, and his journey from uncivilized to civilized human is only due to education. Means teachers are the main stakeholders to change society. Subject Islmiat in the education system of Pakistan from Primary to secondary school level and even at the higher education have a unique place. Islamiat has two major domains; ethics and virtues. Teachers have the duty to fulfil... Details

    Social Change, Islamiat Subject, Secondary School Teachers

    (1) Huma Naz
    Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Najam Ul Kashif
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
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32 - Appraisal of Public Diplomacy Strategies of Major States: Lessons for Pakistan

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

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    The objective of diplomacy is to advance a country's national interests; Public Diplomacy(PD) achieves this aim by communicating directly with the foreign publics and ultimately influencing their governments. Major global actors including the US, UK, China, South Korea, and India, utilize public diplomacy as a foreign policy instrument. All these countries have developed cohesive policies and stra... Details

    Public Diplomacy, Soft Power, Culture, Student Exchange Programs, Foreign Policy

    (1) Azka Gull
    Research Scholar, Department of International Relations, COMSATS, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Shabnam Gul
    Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shujat Ali
    Ministry of Defence, Pakistan
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33 - Positionality and Normative Geographies in Native American Women's Writings

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

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    The present study aims to revisit Louise Erdrich's Tracks, Polingaysi Qoyawayma's No Turning Back, and Diane Glancy's The Reason for Crows to understand the portrayal of normative geographies in these works. The study considers Tim Cresswell's theoretical formulations of normative geography to explore the constitution and Native American women's positionality within these normative geographic stru... Details

    Marginalization, Native American Fiction, Native American Patriarchy, Native American Woman, Normative Geography

    (1) Fasih ur Rehman
    Lecturer in English, Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Atta-ul-Mustafa
    Assistant Professor (English), Department of Humanities & Linguistics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Mahjabeen
    Lecturer in English, Department of English, Lahore College for Women University, Jhang Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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34 - Balance of Power between Pakistan and India: China's Role

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

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    China's rapid strategic elevation has been accompanied by its conscious efforts to have a dominant position in South Asia.China, a growing world power, is on the verge of having access to warm water and Euro-Asia. This has resulted in China's cordial relations with Pakistan. The convergence of interests regarding India is yet another factor shaping China-Pakistan friendship. Chinese initiatives in... Details

    China, Pakistan, India, Rivalry, Convergence of Interests, Balance of Power

    (1) Uroosa Ishfaq
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Political Science, Women University, Mardan, KP, Pakistan
    (2) Kashif Ashfaq
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University Of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Palwasha Behram
    Graduate Scholar, Department of IR % Politics (Girls Campus), IIUI, Islamabad, Pakistan
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35 - Research Intends and Trends in Universities of Punjab Province

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

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    Globalization has many advantages and disadvantages, and technology, advancements, and societal shifts have all influenced education. In today's world, research is a source of success and development. The study's objective was; to find out scholars' research intends and trends at the tertiary level. The study included all MS/M.Phil. Scholars in public and private universities of Punjab province. T... Details

    Research Intends, Trends, Universities

    (1) Muhammad Qasim Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
    (2) Najam Ul Kashif
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Muhammad Irfan Chani
    Assistant Professor, COMSATS, Vehari Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
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36 - Economic Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment: Empirical Evidence from Sout

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

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    This study aims to explore the economic factors of foreign direct investment in five South Asian economies, including India,Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Data period is ranging from 1996 to 2020. PMG panel ARDL model is used for estimating the coefficients of the investment demand function. I'm, Pesaran and Shin W-test and Levin, Lin, and Chu t-testsare used for finding stationary of... Details

    FDI, GDP, Energy Consumption, Debt, PMG panel ARD

    (1) Shams ul Haq
    Lecturer, Alfalah University Nangarhar, Afghanistan
    (2) Muhammad Sohail Alam Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan
    (3) Brekhana Gul
    Lecturer, Department of Economics, Faculty of Business and Economics, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan
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37 - Indian Armed Intervention in East Pakistan and Creation of Bangladesh: A Critica

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

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    This paper aims at analyzing the nature of the Indian armed intervention in East Pakistan under International law. The unilateral armed intervention of the India led to the creation of Bangladesh without any resolution of the UN. Moreover,the controversial unilateral intervention of the India inside the territorial jurisdiction of the Pakistan was also not expressly supported by other significant ... Details

    Armed Intervention, East Pakistan, Bangladesh, International Law and Territorial Integrity

    (1) Adnan Rahman
    Faculty Member, Department of Law, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
    (2) Tehmina Aslam
    Director, Sundar STEM School and College, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
    (3) Saqib Shahbaz
    Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Mirpur University of Science and Technology (MUST), Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan.
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38 - Translanguaging Practices in the Multilingual Classroom: A Case Study of Pakista

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

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    The primary concern of this paper is to find out the use of the first language among English language learners belonging to diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds. The studies conducted in the past have shown serious concern about shuttling between multiple languages, known as, Translanguaging; others have found it highly beneficial. Therefore, the primary aim is to explore the strategies ado... Details

    Translanguaging, Bilingualism, linguistic knowledge, diverse backgrounds, Communicative Proficiency

    (1) Muhammad Farooq Alam
    PhD Scholar, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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39 - The National Accountability Bureau of Pakistan: Role for Elimination of Victimi

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

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    Since the establishment of NAB (1999), it has been used for the victimization of politicians, especially by the ruling party;Number of fake cases have been registered against the opposition political parties and politicians who proved a stigma onthe transparency of the institution. There have been internal weaknesses within the NAB; politicians consider it a tool of adictator. It can arrest a pers... Details

    National Accountability Bureau, Political System, Constitution

    (1) Ahmad Raza
    Department of Political Science, Qurtuba University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Naghma Farid
    Nawab Allah Nawaz Khan Law College, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Siraj Khan
    Nawab Allah Nawaz Khan Law College, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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